With the recent cold snap that has hit our hometown of Calgary, it is only fitting that we release something for everyone to stay warm in for what is yet to come.
Available in limited quantities is our iM Winter Crown. The iM Winter Crown beanie (or ‘toque’ as us Canadians like to call them) features an internal fleece band to keep your ears warm, and a ribbed woven mesh to save the rest of your head from the cold winds. Also, you will find our iconic “iM” crown embroidered on the center, something that is for sure to last even longer than the cold winter months ahead.
Get yours now in the online store before they sell out! Buy 2 or more and save 20% too!
It has been more than a month since a typhoon tore through the Philippines, but there are thousands still in need of help. With the death toll now over 6000 we cannot begin to imagine the devastation that people are facing during this tough time.
The crew here at illmotion is always grateful for the support we have gathered over the years and we love that when the time comes everyone comes forward to help in anyway they can. Having said that this time around we released a special Philippines edition decal and were amazed at the pace at which they sold. In total through the proceeds of these decals we were able to raise a total of $600.00 that has been forwarded straight to the Canadian Red Cross and their Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.
Without our fans this wouldn’t have been possible so we thank-you and stay tuned for more opportunities to help those in need right here at illmotion.com!
If you would like to donate to help those in the Philippines please visit the Canadian Red Cross.
The last time you saw Ricky’s GTI on illmotion, it was bagged sitting on CCWs and sported the original Volkswagen aero. Going through a load of “unseen” photos on our Flickr, we noticed that we never actually had a chance to show you guys what Ricky had done since the last time we featured his car.
With stock body Volkswagens and CCWs becoming quite the popular look amongst VW owners, Ricky knew it was time to do something a little different with his build, and by “a little different”, we actually mean he raised the bar to make his GTI so much more. What makes Ricky’s GTI stand out from others is undeniably his fusion of German Engineering and Japanese performance; the best of both worlds, if you will.
Stepping away from his CCWs, Ricky sought after Japanese wheel maker SSR, and fitted a set of Professor SP1s in SSR’s custom “Spectrum Silver” finish. To go along with the SSR wheels, Ricky continues his GTI’s Japanese flow by adding a pair of Carbon Kevlar Bride Gias seats to the interior.
With some Japanese influence added to the mix, Ricky stays true to his GTI’s german roots by looking to brands such as Oettinger and OSIR for upgraded aerodynamic parts. Already sporting European GTI taillights and the R32’s rear bumper with diffuser and center exhaust outlets, Ricky completely changes the front of his GTI with Oettinger’s front bumper and OSIR’s side skirts complete with carbon fiber inserts. Without a doubt one of our favorite pieces on Ricky’s GTI is his OSIR rear extended rear duckbill wing, complimenting the aggressiveness of the Oettinger front end.
Already having air suspension and upgraded engine modifications/tuning, the additions that Ricky implemented to his build without a doubt make his MKV GTI stand out from the rest. With the perfect fusion and balance of aftermarket Japanese and German parts, Ricky definitely set the standard for what MORE one can do to the MKV platform. So without further adieu, let’s revisit Ricky Luu’s bagged Volkswagen GTI…