On Saturday, August 25th 2012, the illmotion crew made it out to Toronto, Ontario to check out the Importfest show. Thousands flocked to the Metro Convention Center located in Downtown Toronto to check out the best of the best that the city and surrounding areas had to offer. Imporfest showcased quite the variety of modified imports, domestics, luxury and exotic vehicles, and it was amazing to see how enthusiasts and tuners alike do it up on the east side of Canada. Dubbed as “Canada’s biggest and baddest car show”, Importfest did not disappoint as all styles of tuning and modifying were on hand ranging from form, function, and even one of a kind customs.
The illmotion crew definitely had a good time checking out the variety and uniqueness that this show had to offer and it was awesome to see some good friends and make some new ones!
We would like to take this opportunity to give a huge shout out to our homies from the Level One Crew for repping our decals and definitely holding it down for the scene here in Ontario. Incredible cars guys!
Thank you for a dope experience Importfest!!! Until next time!
There comes a time for anyone who’s ever been a part of this car culture, where a love/hate relationship begins to develop for his/her build. Owners may grow out of love for these builds and feel that it’s time to move on to something else, and others may feel that his/her build is at it’s absolute peak and there is nothing left to do to the car. There are however, owners with nothing but passion and dedication for their project cars, who will always step up to that next level of awesomeness to continue to keep turning heads and continue to inspire others in the game to keep doing their thing.
For those who have followed illmotion since the beginning, some of you may very well know the story of Jackie Law and his 2003 Honda S2000. Dubbed as the “Internet Sensation” a few years back, there isn’t one automotive enthusiast site that hasn’t posted or shared pictures of this J’s Racing inspired Honda S2000. With such recognition over the internet, and even gaining more admirers from the magazine/print world through Honda Tuning, the only question that remained for Jackie was, ‘What else is there left to do with this car?’.
The answer for Jackie at first definitely was not clear, as he was unsure whether or not to give his S2K new life with some drastic changes, or get rid of it completely. A long story short however, Jackie deleted any notion of getting rid of his S2000 and decided that it was time to reclaim the name that was given to him by his peers and come correct with what we feel, is one of the hardest S2000s coming out of the BC Coast.
The biggest, most noticeable change that Jackie presents us with the rebirth of his S2000, is the body and paint work. Anyone who’s seen Jackie’s S2000 in person knows it’s not easy fitting the aggressive wheels that he puts under these fenders, so newly pulled fenders and rear quarters were in order. Since new front fenders were being installed, Jackie stepped his own game up and followed through by repainting the entire vehicle “Moonrock Metallic”. This once “Sebring Silver” S2000 was sure to break necks with a fresh new paint job.
When it comes to fitment and wheel selection, Jackie is no stranger to the game of stance. With the new fender and rear quarter work completed on his S2000, it was time to bring back the aggressively concaved 18×9.5 +22 Volk TE37s, but not with just any ordinary color, however. To accentuate the “Moonrock Metallic” exterior, Jackie opted for a “Bright Yellow Pearl” finish on the TE37s to definitely give his S2000 a louder pop than his previous Sebring Silver/Candy Blue set up.
As a majority of the parts on this S2000 remain the same, there are a few minor updates and refinements that can be found on this S2000, such as a brand new set of T1R B-Max Coilovers, and on the aero side of things, an AP2 rear bumper was added as well as a Voltex Carbon Rear Diffuser.
With the amount of time put into the body work of this S2000, the results definitely came out in Jackie’s favor as he even will agree, that this is the best his S2000 has looked since it’s inception as the “Internet Sensation”. By giving his S2000 the updated look it needed to constantly drop jaws and turn heads, we gotta give Jackie nothing but love and appreciation for what he’s done and what he continues to bring to the table.
As this S2000 remains a work in progress, only time will tell what else Jackie has up his sleeve for his J’s Racing inspired S2000. For now however, let’s just sit back, watch, and find out exactly why Jackie’s S2000 is one of the impact players of this internet game.
Allow us to reintroduce, Jackie Law’s 2003 Honda S2000…
Engine
Js racing intake
Js racing header
Js racing 70rr exhaust
Js racing N1ECU
Js racing throttle body
Js racing engine torque damping
Js racing head shield
Js racing oil cap
Js racing magnetic diff bolt
Spoon magnetic engine/tranny bolts
Spoon radiator stay
Spoon radiator hose
Spoon fan switch
Koyo radiator
Tabata radiator cap
Exedy hyper single clutch/flywheel
T1R coolant tank
Alex Carbon cooling plate
Mugen bolts
Tein hood dampers
Suspension
Js front strut bar
Js rear strut bar
Js front roll center adjuster
Spoon rear roll center adjuster
Spoon front X-brace
Spoon rear lower arm bar
Cusco 6 point road cage
Cusco chassis reinforcement bar
T1R B-Max coilovers
T1R front anti bumpsteer kit
T1R rear anti bumpsteer kit
On Sunday August 19, 2012, A few of us from the crew made it out to Red Deer, Alberta to check out the Auto Union 2012 Show. Luckily, we were able to catch the last little bit of the show and from what we saw, the cars that attended were definitely suited up for the event. The Auto Union show attracted a pretty decent turn out with some top notch cars of various makes and models. We hope this show happens and again next year and hopefully we are there to participate at the event and of course stay for a longer period of time!
We hope you enjoy a few snaps that we managed to get JUST before the show ended!
If there’s anything that all car enthusiasts can appreciate and respect, it’s a car that is built with pure function in mind. Now, not to take away from current craze of stance and aggressive fitment; which is a movement that continues to grow and get better and better with time, there’s something refreshing about owners who build their cars based on true performance and functionality.
A perfect example of a functional build is Tim’s 1993 Honda Civic EG Hatchback.
Before acquiring this vehicle, this little EG was blessed with a K20A2 swap by it’s previous owner. Working with what the car already had, Tim worked with the K20A2 transplant, ultimately giving this EG new life by adding a Comptech Supercharger with an upgraded pulley. A look under the hood though, and one will find more than just a Supercharged K20 swapped into this EG hatch. Tim’s attention to detail is unparalleled as the engine bay sports numerous Mugen Bolts, Hasport K-Swap motor mounts, a JDM Type-R Valve Cover, and various goodies from Spoon Sports such as the Carbon Kevlar Spark Plug Cover, Oil Cap, and Radiator Cap. As Tim wanted to keep this car on the quiet side without sacrificing performance, a Fujitsubo RMO1A exhaust and R-Crew Race Header prevent this EG from drawing unwanted attention during daily drives.
To support what, undeniably, is a little engine bay jam packed with nothing but pure performance, Tim’s consistency is unmatched as the suspension and chassis components on this vehicle definitely stay on point. For a taste of what exactly keeps this EG planted to the road, Tim enlisted a set of T1R B-Max Coilovers, a Carbing 3-Point Strut Tower Bar, M-Factory Roll Center Adjusters, a Comptech Engineerin Rear Subframe Brace, and ITR front and rear sway bars, just to name a few, to ensure maximum contact to the pavement.
As if that wasn’t enough, Tim continues his onslaught of function with a JDM ITR 5-Lug conversion sporting a mint set of 16″ Spoon SW388s with Rays Lug Nuts. To bring this Supercharged K20 EG to a complete stop, Brembo CAD Plated drilled Rotors and Spoon Sports Twin Block Calipers are more than up to the task.
With the desire to keep this EG looking subtle when out on the town, a look at the exterior of this EG and to the ordinary eye one will definitely see a simple and clean looking Honda. However as mentioned before, Tim’s impeccable attention to detail goes a long way as Honda heads will take note of the Spoon Sports Duckbill Rear Wing, the JDM EG6 amber side markers, fog lights, thin side moldings, and even go as far as pointing out the Spoon Sports Wiper Blades. A Wings West RS front lip and Type-R style rear lip are nicely fitted to the front and rear bumpers of this EG, without a doubt giving it a little eye appeal as well.
As functional as this EG is inside and out, what gives this EG a little more sass compared to others out there, is once again, the little details that make such a huge difference with the overall delivery of this vehicle. Leading by example is the JDM EG6 power folding mirrors set up that was put into this Civic. An in-depth look at the interior of this vehicle and one will find tons of JDM EG6 features that were never available (or only available as options) when the EG was introduced to North America such as JDM EG6 clock, OEM power window conversion, JDM EG6 Center Console and even a JDM EG6 Armrest. Aside from the JDM goodies featured inside this EG, Tim drives comfortably in a Spoon Sports Street Bucket Seat (found in the driver and passenger seat) and a Spoon Sports Steering wheel. A custom JDM ITR Rear Bench also sits in the back of Tim’s EG, to once again point out Tim’s incredible attention to detail.
Presenting all enthusiasts with an EG that people can love or hate, one cannot deny Tim’s pursuit of function and all the details that Tim put into his EG to make it one of the most amazing builds we’ve had the pleasure of sharing here with all of you. With today’s car culture continuing to grow, one can conclude that performance and functionality is not going anywhere and will always be an integral part of this scene. While stance and aggressive fitment is all the craze these days, we definitely gotta give praise and show some love and appreciation to the ones who are out here, trying to function.
Engine
K20A2
Karcepts hybrid shiftbox kit
Hasport K-swap motor mounts
Fluidyne radiator
Mugen fan switch
Mugen thermostat
Golden Eagle fuel rail
AEM fuel pressure regulator
R-Crew race header
Fujitsubo RMO1A exhaust
Hondata K-Pro
Comptech Supercharger w/ upgraded pulley
JDM Type R valve cover
Spoon Sports carbon Kevlar spark plug cover
Spoon Sports Oil cap
Spoon Sports radiator cap
Spoon Sports magnetic drain plugs
Greddy air diversion plate
Mugen bolts
Quaife LSD
Tien hood dampeners
Suspension/Brakes
JDM ITR 5-Lug conversion
Spoon Sports twin block calipers
Goodridge stainless steel brakelines
Brembo cad plated drilled rotors
T1R B-MAX coilovers
Carbing 3 point strut bar w/ master cylinder brace
ITR Rear lower control arms
ITR front and rear sway bars
Comptech engineering rear subframe brace
M-Factory roll center adjusters
Skunk 2 front camber kit
Blox rear camber kit
Exterior
Vis CF hood
Spoon Sports Duckbill Wing
Spoon Sports wiper blades
JDM EG6 power folding mirrors
JDM EG6 thin side moldings
Wings west rs front lip
Type-R style rear lip
EG6 fog lamps
Vision amber corner lenses
JDM EG6 amber side markers
16” Spoon SW388
Rays Engineering Locking Nuts
Interior
Spoon Sports Steering Wheel
Spoon Sports Street Bucket Seats
Mugen pedals
Mugen Si shift knob
Custom JDM ITR rear seats
JDM EG6 SiR gauge cluster
JDM EG6 clock
JDM EG6 center console
JDM EG6 arm rest
OEM power window conversion
ITR shift boot
The illmotion crew went to the Das Volks event last year and the quality of cars was so good we had to check it out again this year. Below are a few of the car that caught our eye.
And a couple overall shots of the turnout. Nice work everyone, see you again next year!
Just over a week ago, we held our 2nd annual Sunday School Show & Shine at Max Bell Center. With over 300 cars in attendance and a ton of people coming down to enjoy the fun and sun we had another successful show. As always the support from the community was huge and because of your support we are able to do great things for those in need. This time around we decided to put our resources together to raise money for Alzheimer Society Canada. With your continued support we raised a grand total of $1400.00 and with the help of ATB Financial we were able to add an additional $250.00!
All of the goods purchased at the show went quick, but if you missed your chance to get your hands on it, you will have another. As of right now we have added the remaining quantities of the following so head on over to the store to get it!
Aim High Ride Low, a motto that applies to many of us no matter what we do. This tee is available in a classic black for those days you want to soak up the sun, and white for those days were standing out is key. With the Aim High Ride Low logo front and center on the chest in bright red and our refreshed logo on the back nape, this tee is sure to turn heads.
Our refreshed logo design! Available in 6 of your chosen favorites & 6 special colors. Matte Black, Pink, Teal, White, Red, Frost, Hi-Liter Orange, Yellow, Green, & Pink. As well as two special edition decals from Sunday School, Sparkle Tiffany on Brushed Aluminum & Chalkboard style Matte White on Matte Green.
Our OG logo design in a special edition Chalkboard style, Matte White on Matte Green.
NEW Lanyards, Carabiners and Key Tags! Lanyards with our refreshed logo available in 10 different colors, Carabiners and Key Tags with our OG logo & refreshed logo available in 8 different colors. Upgrade that old key chain!
If one Lanyard, Carabiner or Key Tag isn’t enough, buy ANY 5 for a discounted amount and have one for everyday of the week
Once again a huge thank-you goes out to each and every one of you for your support over the years! We look forward to seeing you all at the next Sunday School Show & Shine event where we will be supporting another great charity and having a ton of fun!
We don’t really get to highlight enough of these types of vehicles, but when we do it’s usually a Sport Utility Vehicle that everyone can appreciate. For those who remember Almond and his Dinan chipped BMW 335i (Feature can be found: HERE), then there’s no need to hype his Mercedes-Benz G500 Wagon.
Before we get to the G-Wagon though, Almond did in fact surprise us a little this year with an update on his 335i. Since his last feature, Almond ditched the Work XSA-02Cs and is now rocking one of the greatest wheels of all time, a set of 19″ BBS LMs, which we did manage to get a few shots of as well.
On to the Mercedes G-Wagon, Almond doesn’t disappoint as his Military inspired SUV sits on an uber clean set of 22″ Claus Ettensberger Corporation (CEC) C856 wheels! With an SUV built to look good in both the winter and the summer season we just gotta wonder how Almond chooses between these two toys.
Once again, that time of year has come and gone. Our second annual Sunday School Show & Shine turned out great and we couldn’t have done it without every single person showing up to come hang out and show some support. It’s great to see more and more people coming out to participate and even spectate all the cars that come out. Our show is more about coming out and having a good time – we don’t care what you drive or what you’ve done to your car, it’s the fact that people come together to share the same common interest as everybody else.
A huge and special thanks to beyond.ca for collaborating with us this year and helping us make this happen – we couldn’t have done it without you guys!
Another big thanks to our DJ “NewGoldWatch!” – JT Rebalbos for providing the music all day in the blistering heat! Always a pleasure to have you out. And thanks to the FloorWookies/On2Logic Crew for giving us some entertainment with your break dancing throughout the day. Props to you guys for doing what you do!
Finally – thank you to everyone that registered and came out to help support us and the automotive scene we all love so much. We had a great turnout this year and we hope that you guys will join us again next year to make it even better!
Onto the pics! We will post as many as we can… but the rest of the set can be found on our flickR page Sunday School Show & Shine Set
Nowadays, it’s getting a little tougher to find that unique build that’s done tastefully to the point where it can be deemed as “perfect”. While that statement can definitely be argued as some of the “best builds” never see the light of day or only live on the track, the crew here at illmotion definitely do their best to bring you the features that get everyone locally and on the internet buzzing. As a matter of fact, it’s the unique builds that are featured on illmotion that stand out from the rest. None of this would be possible however, without the individuality that drive the owners of these vehicles to build some of the best cars that the internet/social media world has ever seen.
When on route to building that one-off, one of a kind build though, a key word should be taken into consideration to stand above the norm: Individuality. While a huge majority will agree that being different is definitely rare in this current car scene, others will disagree and go on to say that standing out as an individual, is certainly not impossible. Leading by example of doing what clearly is not impossible, is Philip Tan and his 1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe.
Being the second owner of this car, Philip started with what was and still is one clean 1986 Toyota Corolla chassis. With Initial D being all the craze when Philip first got the car, drifting was definitely a motorsport that Philip took interest in with his Corolla Coupe during it’s early stages. Fast forward to the present and 12 years later, Philip still had his Corolla stored in his garage, and it wasn’t until this moment in time that he decided it was time to revive the little 86 coupe.
This wasn’t any ordinary revival however, as Philip put his Corolla through a complete overhaul. The entire vehicle was stripped as if this Corolla was going to be built with a fresh start in mind. Inside and out, this little 86 Coupe was done in a way that appealed to one person and one person only, and that’s Philip Tan.
An exterior look at the car and immediately one will notice the J.Blood Type 2 front bumper, Type 1 sideskirts and rear bumper, and the aggressive CF fender flares that wrap the OEM Toyota front and rear fenders. Another stand out feature on the outside of this Corolla is Philip’s custom made rear diffuser and the 3″ dual outlets protruding from it’s 2.5″ full custom exhaust set up. With overly aggressive being the motif for this Corolla, the wheels do not disappoint as Philip runs a modest 16×8.5 -10mm set CCW LM-20s on the front, and a 16×10 -30mm set of LM-20s on the rear; both front and rear wheels running 5mm and 30mm spacers respectively.
For anyone who’s ever owned or worked an AE86, the suspension is definitely something that can be annoying to deal with. As Philip will agree, it didn’t stop him from getting his Coupe remaining slammed to ground with Megan 32-Way Adjustable Coilovers, Front and Rear TRD Sway Bars (with Energy Suspension bushings), a Megan 4 Link set up, Negative RCAs, and the OEM lateral bar welded to the car, making his Coupe capable of handling the tightest of corners.
A look under the hood of the 86 Coupe, and ‘a super clean engine bay’ is definitely an understatement. A closer look at the engine bay and one will see the 20 Valve ITB set up with the rest of the engine bay completely tucked, thanks to the machining and welding skills of Philip himself. Paired with the 20 Valve ITB set up is a newly rebuilt transmission with an Exedy Stage 1 flywheel and clutch. A two-way TRD LSD is also packed in this little beast, should Philip wanna relive his drifting days.
Last but certainly not least, as the list of modifications just seem to overflow on this car, is the interior of Philip’s 86 Coupe. Philip keeps the interior subtle with a re-wrapped Kouki interior and hints of red found on the seats, door panels and the roofliner perfectly accentuating the two tone black and white Panda exterior.
Inside and out, the thought process Philip had in mind for his 1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe is definitely that of precision, function, performance, form and flat out perfection. There’s just no denying the time, passion, blood, sweat and tears that Philip put into this 86 to make it as you see it today. By taking the best of what’s out there and the combination of his own creativity and skills, this is one Toyota Coupe that will just leave your jaw, dropped to the floor.
…who said individuality can’t go a long way, anyways?
Engine & Drivetrain
20 valve ITB
OE Toyota Water Pump & Timing Belt
OE Toyota Brake Booster
OE Toyota Slave Cylinder (Kouki)
OE Toyota Clutch Master Cylinder
OE Toyota Clutch Slave Cylinder
16 valve cooling system
Aluminum Mishimoto Radiator
Black Silicone Hoses
12″ S Blade Fan
Polyurethane Engine Mounts
Custom High Rise Headers with complete 2.5 inch full custom exhaust
Magnaflow Resonator with 3″ Dual Tips
Engine bay Tubed, Stitch Welded and Top Strut Mounts Reinforced
OEM Rebuilt Transmission
Stage 1 Exedy Flywheel & Clutch
Two-Way TRD LSD
Kouki Axles
Suspension
TRD Front Sway Bars with Energy Bushings
TRD Rear Sway Bars with Energy Bushings
Megan Rear 4 Links
Megan 32-Way Adjustable Weld-On Coilovers
Complete Polyurethane Bushing Kit
TE Negative RCAs
OE Toyota Inner & Outer Tie Rods
OE Lateral Bar (Welded)
Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Line Tuck
FC3S (RX-7) Front Calipers
Slotted Rotors
Hawk Brake Pads
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
OE Toyota Rear Rotors
OE Toyota Rear Brake Pads
Interior & ICE
Momo Tuner Steering Wheel
NRG Quick Release with Toyota Hub
Razo Shift Knob
SPS1 Driver & Passenger Seats
Kouki Interior Re-Wrapped in Black and with Red Accents (Door Panels, Rear Panels, Roof liner)
Alpine Single-Din Deck
Alpine Speakers
Exterior
J Blood Type 2 Front Bumper
J Blood Type 1 Side Skirts
J Blood Type 1 Rear Bumper
Kouki Bumper Lights
Kouki Corner Lights
OEM Toyota Corolla Taillights with Shaved Rear Marker Lights
Custom Rear Diffuser
OE Toyota Fenders with Carbon Fiber Fender Flares
OE Toyota Doors
OE Toyota Hood
OE Toyota Trunk
This isn’t the first time you’ve seen Dan’s S2000 featured on the internet, and probably not the last, but this would be the first time you can peep his newly acquired ASM aero.
Hanging just millimeters off the pavement up front is the ASM front bumper and lip combo which compliments the custom fitted RX7 FD side diffusers, J’s Racing rear diffuser and ASM trunk lip spoiler to give the car a super aggressive yet clean look.
The next thing that stands out on Dan’s s2k is the perfect ride height and stance, assuming your into that sort of thing. As evident in the pictures below the fitment is straight up crazy, Dan has managed to keep the OEM look (with custom fender work) but it is modified enough to fit the massively wide Work Meister S1R wheels.
Dan didn’t forget about the engine where he has bolt on parts care of T1R, Spoon and J’s Racing. The long list of JDM parts also continues into the cabin compliments of a Bride Gias drivers seat, a Spoon wheel and Defi gauges.
Thanks to our Toronto friend Galen Wan for the pics and thanks again to the Level One crew for sharing yet another one of their crazy rides!
|Exterior:
ASM front bumper
ASM front lip
ASM lip spoiler
Feeds RX7 FD side diffusers
J’s Racing rear diffuser
AP1 rear bumper
Custom flared front fenders
Custom pulled and re-arched quarters
Mugen license plate bolts
|ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN:
Spoon Snorkel
T1R test pipe
J’s Racing header
J’s Racing 60RS exhaust
J’s Racing valve cover
J’s Racing oil catch can
ARC oil cap
ARC rad cap
ARC spark plug cover
ARC battery cover
BallerBolts ARC oil cap bolts
Mugen bolts
Endless bolts
Endless resevoir socks
|Suspension:
Buddy Club Racing Spec Dampers
ARC tower bar
JIC x brace
Spoon rear tie bar
|Wheels & Brakes:
Work Meister 18×11 +37 + 18×9.5 +28
Goodyear Eagle F1 245/35/18 + 225/35/18
Endless valve caps
|Interior:
Bride Gias reclinable bucket seat
Bride Gias rail
Momo hub
Spoon steering wheel
Spoon Duracon shift knob
BallerBolts steering wheel bolts
Defi oil pressure gauge
Defi oil temperature gauge
Defi control unit
Alpine head unit
Alpine Type S component speakers
JL 8w3 sub with custom box
Rockford amp