iM Event Coverage: Waterwerks 2011

Waterwerks first kicked off a few years ago, when one of the major PNW Audi/Volkswagen events was cancelled. Local enthusiasts then came together to organize what is now the PNW’s largest European car show. Chaney Stadium has been the venue since the first event in 2008. While there were only 300 cars, there was room for growth in the rather large venue. Over the years this event has done nothing but grow. For 2011 there were over 700 cars, while at least 3000+ people walked through the gates to come and witness this event. In the years Waterfest NW has been able to pick up some huge tittle sponsors including Rotiform Wheels, Podi Gauges, Air Lift, Fine Tuning, and many more.

When you come to Waterfest, you want to come for the whole weekend. With events starting on Friday, there are endless activities to not only to partake in, but to spectate as well. They include Auto-x, Kart-x, Dyno, Teeter Totter, and the Air Ride Limbo. You want to make sure you don’t miss out on anything. Though Sunday is the climax for the whole weekend, with over 20 vendors showing their latest products. And lets not forget the the main show. Overall Waterwerks NW is a must attend event if you live in the PNW or anywhere near. Its events like these that redefine the European scene, and make it what it is today. Here are only a small amount of the photos from this event.





























































Additional photos from the event can be found HERE



iM Feature: Almond Deguzman’s 335i WORK beast

Almond and I have known each other a short while and we met while we both used to work at Apple. Kind of a weird place to meet a car guy – you’d think all you would meet are people that want to make Steve Jobs rich. Little did I know that Almond – despite his name (that kind of threw me off), was a baller and a half. Working at Apple just for the hell of it, checking in on foursquare and becoming the Mayor of Holt Renfrew every other day and deciding he was going to take the day off from his real job when I just got into mine.

We had been tweeting each other back and forth about how he was getting coilovers installed and each time I saw a tweet about it, I would simply reply “dump it”. Up until last week, Almond tweeted back and said he wanted a photoshoot. Done. I want to see if he even took my tweets into consideration. To be quite honest, I’m not even sure what his car had done or even looked like aside from the sub-par quality pictures from his iPhone (ha!)

19′ Work XSA 02C 2 Piece
19×8.5 F
19×10 R
Rear 265/30ZR19
Front 235/35ZR19
(Kumho Ecsta SPT)

Dinan Stage 2 Performance Engine Software/Boost Upgrade
Dinan Carbon Cold Intake
Dinan Free Flow Exhaust

M3 rear lip spoiler
Matte Black Front Grill
WeissLicht LED Angel Eye Upgrade
Bimmian Painted Front Bumper Reflectors

Props to Almond for keeping it simple and effective. Quality parts make a quality car. The little things always add up.

iM Event Coverage: DTP Vancouver July 16, 2011 –…

We aren’t done yet. We all have our own perspective on the show and so we’ll just keep posting until we’ve exhausted our supply. It never hurts to see more pictures 😀

My favourite booth of the night – I swear I was in J’s Racing/Voltex heaven. I think I have GT wing fever.

Onto the pics!

iM Event Coverage: DTP Vancouver July 16, 2011 –…

The illmotion Dudes headed out to Vancouver, BC on July 16, 2011 at the Rocky Mountaineer Station to attend the DTP Auto Show presented by Yokohama Tires. The caliber of cars that were present at the show (and the parking lot) just left everybody from the crew speechless. Vancouver’s scene brought everything to the table from highly modified sport compacts and even a few modified luxury vehicles.

Aside from the rain, the Vancouver DTP Auto Show was unlike anything we’ve seen in Calgary and it was good to see how other car enthusiasts in Canada are reppin’ for their city. The rain didn’t stop anyone from attending the show and it was definitely nice seeing some familiar faces and meeting new ones!

Congratulations going out to illmotion’s very own Punit Patel for winning 2nd Place Best Acura. Also a huge shout out and congratulations going out to Chris Gudzowsky (Best Classic Showoff), Michael Kwan (Best Stance Showoff) and James Ditchfield (Best Subaru) on their awards as well.

With illmotion going home with 4 awards and an amazing modified car representation from Vancouver, the DTP Auto Show was definitely worth the trip!

A huge thanks to all of you who came out to the show and much appreciation and thanks to those who attended the DTP show to rep alongside with us! The drive to and from was a blast! (Stay tuned for Random Shots of the trip)

On to part one of the show pics!

Some extra shots can be found HERE

Part 2 & 3 coming soon!

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet – July 13, 2011

Another week brings another post with pics from the weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet. There was a threat of rain, which stopped people from showing up, but luckily only a few drops hit us at Chinook. Hopefully the weather is better and we see everyone for the next one!

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet – July 6, 2011

Another week, and another busy 403 Honda/Beyond Meet at Chinook Centre. Lots of cars out this week, and a bunch that don’t normally show up, so it was a good time had by all. Weather was great this week, so that helped out a lot. Here are a bunch of pics:

Even my goddaughter knows whats up with the NSX:

“Yes Kylah, its rolling on Volk TE-37s…”

Before I finish this post, I do need to address a major concern that a few of our members have noticed close to the end of the meets. If you bring any food or drink out to the meet or go inside to grab something, please pick up after yourselves. There is a lot of bottles, cups, and general garbage that gets left behind whenever the meet is done. I realize the garbage can is a little bit of a walk away, but the staff at Chinook kindly let us use the parkade to meet on Wednesdays, lets show them a little bit of respect, and at least keep the place clean. I’d hate for us to lose a spot to meet because people leave a mess.

Weather permitting, we will see you all next week!

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet – June 29, 2011

I know its a little late, but here are some pics from last weeks 403 Honda/Beyond meet. I apologize, it wasn’t that busy last week, and I was kinda lazy/tired from work and didn’t take that many pictures, but here are a few anyways. See everyone at the next one!

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet – April 27, 2011

Here’s some pics from the 403 Honda/Beyond Meet from April 27, 2011. In my last meet blog entry, I re-iterated that we are privileged to be allowed to park at the Chinook Centre parkade and hang out every week, and would like everyone on their best behaviour so we can continue to be welcomed there. Unfortunately, a Beyond member decided to do just the opposite. The result: he was banned from Beyond.ca. We here at illmotion do not take this lightly either. Please behave.

More pics: HERE

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Chinook Meet – April 20,…

Despite being somewhat still chilly out, last Wednesdays 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Meet was surprisingly busy. There was an awesome turnout, it was great to see lots of cool cars out, and tons people wondering around. I unfortunately was inside eating when (from what I’ve heard) a bunch of cops showed up. Apparently someone reported a big fight going on, but after some clarification that there was no fight that occurred, they left. With that, comes a reminder/public service announcement: We are fortunate enough that Chinook Centre security is cool with us being up there, please don’t ruin it for us by showing off. Please drive slowly through the parkades (especially up and down the ramp), no loud music, no burnouts, no erratic behaviour.

I tried to get as many pics as I could of all the rides, but can only fit so many on this post, so there are more here: MORE PICS

Hope you enjoy the pics, and if you’re in the Calgary area, we’d love to see you out next week! As usual, weather pending, these meets happen every Wednesday from 7-9:30 at the upper rear parkade of Chinook Centre.

iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Chinook Meet – April 6,…

Another nice weather Wednesday equals another 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Chinook meet. Hopefully the weather keeps getting better. If you try to make it out, then we promise try our best to get out there each week to take pics. Who knows, maybe we’ll find cars that are worthy to be featured on the site!