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iM: The Re-Up 2013 (Part 2)

January 3, 2014

Going to keep things rolling with Part 2 of our Re-Up 2013 series…

Without a doubt one of the most influential features we’ve done here on illmotion come from the crew over at PoorForm. To back up that last sentence two members from illmotion even went as far as switching up their projects and going in the direction of VIP/Lexus modding. Definitely stay tuned for more from PoorForm later on this year!

iM Highlight: Poorform Lexus LSs

Another first on illmotion comes from Devon Mori and a dual feature of his Honda Civic EG6 and Honda CBR600RR. With both of Devon’s means of transportation painted the same color, seeing both his car and bike in motion for the rolling shot was definitely an awesome moment!

iM Feature: Devon Mori’s 1992 Honda Civic EG6 & 2006 Honda CBR600RR

illmotion’s own Prashant Topiwala surprised most of us this year when he sold this car, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. While most of us can’t wait to see what Prashant has in store for next season, we’re pretty sure Prashant will regret getting rid of this once he looks at pictures from this feature again. Let’s take a moment to remember Prashant’s C63 AMG, shall we?

iM Highlight: Prashant Topiwala’s 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

One of the very first “official” shoots of the season was Andy’s Mint Green Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. We had the pleasure of being able to shoot this car earlier on in the year as this car went on to become one of the biggest internet sensations of 2013. Doing his own thing and not paying attention to the negativity of others definitely got everyone talking about Andy and his GT-R.

iM Feature: Andy’s Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

Photographer Taylor Smith blessed us once again last year with another clean Euro in the form of Lani’s MK4 Jetta VR6. Rocking the super rare original Votex kit from Volkswagen and sitting on BBS CH Wheels, let’s revisit Lani’s immaculate MK4 Jetta.

iM Highlight: Lani’s MK4 Jetta VR6

iM Event Coverage: Driven 2013 Calgary (Part 1)

May 13, 2013May 13, 2013

To “officially” kick start the 2013 season, Driven made it’s way to the Olympic Oval in Calgary. A little earlier than the previous year, this certainly did not stop everybody from getting their cars ready, some even just MINUTES before the end of roll-in and set up. With over 250 cars coming together under one roof, Driven continues to get better every year as owners/enthusiasts just know that it is the perfect opportunity to showcase what he/she has been hiding over the course of the winter. With that, the quality factor continues to improve as well as participants step it up and come correct every year.

Congratulations to all those who were awarded this year including Devon Mori (RHD EG6), Noel Eggers (S14), Randy Chau (Honda S600), Duncan Yu (Sleeper Civic), Philip Tan (AE86), Derrek Poyntz (Best Engine Dress Up – Integra) and Tommy Daraseng (E92 M3) who represented with illmotion.

We here at illmotion would also like to take this time to thank the beautiful Melyssa Grace for kicking it with us. It was definitely an honor to have you in our booth and we really hope you enjoyed the show as much we did!

Also a big shout out to our own Aldrich Evangelista for providing the beats and DJing for almost 8 hours straight! Amazing work Rich!

Finally, we would like to thank all of you because in all actuality, there would be no “Driven” without the support of you guys as we encourage each other, and practically push each other to get our cars ready to roll for shows like this. Thank you guys for making Driven 2013 a success yet again for our scene! It was definitely awesome seeing some familiar faces and meeting new ones, which is exactly what it’s all about; and what a perfect way to re-introduce the season we call Summer!

Moving on, we do have intense coverage of Driven which will be separated into parts over the next few days, so let’s kick things off with Part 1 of our iM Event Coverage: Driven 2013 Calgary…

Enjoy!

iM Highlight: Prashant Topiwala’s 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

March 26, 2013March 27, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

Without a doubt one of the most well thought out high performance sport sedans out on the market, and undeniably suited for the most spirited drivers around. Complete with an AMG powered 6.3L V8 engine packed in a C-Class chassis, and all the luxurious touches that Mercedes Benz is known for, it’s no wonder illmotion’s own Prashant Topiwala had his mind set on acquiring one of his own. With the C63 sporting the most performance and luxury in it’s class, you couldn’t help but ask Prashant, what else could he possibly do to a vehicle of this nature?

The answer is quite simple: “Just enough.”

Being the second owner of this particular C63, the previous owner had aesthetic modifications performed on the car, such as window tint and matte black vinyl covering entire vehicle. The rest however, was left in the hands of Prashant. The first order of business, MORE POWER. Implementing a Eurocharged v3 tune, Prashant’s C63 boasts an estimated 400whp.

Packing plenty of power under the hood, Prashant was more than satisfied in the performance department and felt it was time to upgrade the suspension, wheels and tires. The recipe? The addition of H&R Sport Springs and a modestly fitted set of Volk G25s wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 rubber. Prashant’s “Just Enough” mentality is perfectly portrayed throughout the entire vehicle and quite fittingly adds to the finesse, style and grace that Mercedes-Benz is all about.

By owning a vehicle that seems virtually perfect straight from the factory, we gotta hand it to Prashant for implementing his own personal touches to a car of this stature. Subtle modifications can certainly go a long way, and it’s evident in Prashant’s C63 AMG. Have a look for yourself and you will see exactly how Prashant maintains that world renowned Mercedes class, with “just enough” style.

Owner: Prashant Topiwala
Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Exterior
Full Matte Black Vinyl Wrap
“Iron” Vinyl Wrapped Taillights

Engine.&.Drivetrain
Eurocharged V3 Tune

Suspension
H&R Sport Springs

Wheels.&.Tires
Volk G25 Wheels
-Front: 19×8.5
-Rear: 19×9.5
Hankook Ventus V12
-Front: 235/40R19
-Rear: 255/35R19

For more pictures of Prashant Topiwala’s Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG check out our Flickr page HERE

iM Event Coverage: Luxury / Exotic Cruise For a…

July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

This past weekend we attended the 2nd Annual Luxury / Exotic Cruise For a Cause set up by local realtor Jordan Lotoski. About 30 cars came out and raised nearly $2500 for the Kelm family who has 3 children all who are affected by Fragile X Syndrome. After a quick meet in the morning at Distinctive Collection the cruise began, and as you can imagine with this group of cars it turned lots of heads as we cruised out to Banff Springs Hotel for brunch. This was a great event to take part in and thanks to everyone efforts in organizing it, can’t wait for next year.

More photos can be found on our Flickr page HERE

iM Event Coverage: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Meet – May…

May 17, 2012May 17, 2012

Another car season in full swing can only mean one thing: the return of the 403 Honda/Beyond.ca weekly Wednesday meets! Quite a diverse bunch of cars showed up, and nice to see what was new with all the rides, and new rides in general. Didn’t get that many pictures, but as it starts to get busier every week, we will try to get more and more photos and keep things diverse.

If you feel like attending, these are held every Wednesday if the weather is decent at the top rear parkade of Chinook Centre/Mall.

Enjoy for now!

BIG FOIG!!!

So call me maybe!

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet – May 4, 2011

May 10, 2011March 1, 2012

Well, I’m glad we had a more behaved crowd last Wednesday. Also, it was nice to see a few of the Beyond ballers come out, as well as a few OGs. As well, the meets are getting pretty busy, which is good to see. Hope the trend continues!

More pics: HERE

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Chinook Meet – Oct. 20/10

October 22, 2010

With the season winding down and the threat of snow looming, the weekly Wednesday night 403 Honda/Beyond.ca meets are getting quieter and quieter. Not many people show up this time of year due to it getting dark out earlier, and getting cold out. But a few people still go. Took my camera and tripod with me to possibly get some practice on something that I’ve been dreading doing because of my epic failures on previous attempts: low light photography.

I guess my pics came out ok, was messing with the settings all over the place, and got some results that I was happy with. And some nice cars showed up tonight too, so I was happy.

Thirsty?