iM: The Re-Up 2013 (Part 1)

Another year has passed, and after some good time off from the Christmas holidays, it is that time of the year once again. Over the next few days we will be taking a look back at the year that was 2013 with our annual Re-Up series! Before we begin however, we can’t help but once again thank you guys for the continuous support that you guys have given us since we started way back in March 2010!!! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays and we wish you all a very prosperous 2014! Let’s kick things off with Part 1 of the Re-Up 2013…

We started the year 2013 off with Kevin Wong’s 2008 Acura CSX out of Edmonton, Alberta. Certainly not a stranger to all things “JDM” Kevin pulled out all the right stops when it came to turning this CSX to it’s Japanese counterpart, a Honda Civic Type-R, supercharged and fitted with a Mugen Aero Kit!


iM Feature: Kevin Wong’s 2008 Acura CSX Type-S

Another highlight coming out of Edmonton, Alberta courtesy of Richard Kratz is Brad Kutz’s 2003 Nissan 350Z. Clean, simple and effective were definitely the key elements for Brad to present his 350Z the way you see it here.


iM Highlight: Brad Kutz’s 2003 Nissan 350Z

Undeniably one of the cleanest TSXs to ever come out of Calgary was Sasa’s 2004 Acura TSX. What definitely made Sasa’s TSX stand out from the rest was his impeccable attention to detail and its rare Indigo Blue original paint.


iM Feature: Sasa Karna’s 2004 Acura TSX

Coming out of the west coast courtesy of Taylor Smith is Josh’s Honda S2000. An unfortunate vandalism certainly did not stop Josh from continuing to pursue the S2000 that he envisioned, and from the looks of it there is no signs of him giving up either. Kudos, Josh!


iM Highlight: Josh’s Honda S2000

Without a doubt one of the more unique builds we’ve featured here on illmotion is Dale’s 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle! Inspired by the classic series, The Love Bug, Dale’s rendition of “Herbie” is something you definitely want to check out if you missed it last year!


iM Feature: Dale Sevcik’s 1972 VW Super Beetle

iM Feature: Kevin Wong’s 2008 Acura CSX Type-S

Kevin Wong, an admitted Honda fanboy, is no stranger to the JDM movement. He has owned an EP3 SiR that followed the Type R guidelines with Work wheels, JDM Recaros etc. Unfortunately  this EP3 would be the victim of an unfortunate and career ending accident and with all motivation lost to put his car back on the road. Kevin looked on to the newest generation Civic at the time, and in the end he would go with the CSX Type-S.

Honda Japan actually used the Canadian designed CSX for their template of the JDM Civic and shares some of the same features, mainly the 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine. With Kevin’s motivation back on track this CSX was ripe for conversion. This car would dawn the JDM Mugen aero kit at first but around 2010 this would later be swapped out for Type-R gear slowly  to what you see today.

Any hint of Acura has been removed and replaced with the ever so recognizable Type-R emblems and badges.

Up front, you’ll find a Mugen styled Type-R grille and hood. Kevin takes it a step further to make this Type R even more aggressive with the addition of a J’s Racing Type-X front lip, air ducts and ARC Magic Winglets.

3M Charcoal Tint can be found wrapping up the headlights as well as a set of 17″ Work Emotion XD9 wrapped in Falken Azenis. Tucked underneath all that are a set of Spoon callipers and Powerslot Rotors front and rear.

In the rear, air passing under the car is diffused via a J’s Racing rear diffuser as well as a streamlined with a Type-R spoiler.

With the exterior looking like the real deal its only fair to pack the appropriate punch, in the power department we can find a stage 2 CT-Engineering supercharger, Rick Spec’d 3.5″ Intake, T1R Crank Pulley, T1R Race Header, T1R 70R Dolphin Exhaust. The car is yet to be dyno’ed but you can expect this Honda to be over 250+ HP.

The AJRC GT mirrors replace those bulky stock ones and help complete the look of this subtly aggressive CTR, EP3 side makers and OEM window visors can be found here too.

 

Having tracked the car at Stratotech before the supercharger was installed, he was unhappy with the performance of his car. So Kevin now has plans to increase the output of the motor to stay competitive; let’s just say that his motivation is definitely back on track!

 

Engine/Performance Modifications
Hondata FlashPro
CT-Engineering Supercharger Stage 2
Rick Spec’d 3.5″ Intake
T1R Crank Pulley
T1R Race Header
T1R 70R Dolphin Exhuast
Spoon Sports Kevlar Spark Plug Cover
Spoon Sports Rad Cap
Spoon Sports Oil Cap
JDM DC5R Valve Cover
JDM DC5R Oil Dipstick
IZIX Hood Damper
TWM Metal Cable Bushings
TWM Short Shifter /w Metal Base Bushings

Wheel/Suspension Upgrades
HSD Coilovers
T1R Rear Camber Kit
T1R Roll Center Adaptor
T1R Braided Steel Brake Lines
J’s Racing Front Strut
Spoon Calipers
Powerslot Rotors – Front/Rear
Hawk HP+ Pads – Front/Rear
Work Emotion XD9 17×8.5 +42
Falken Azenis – 235/40/17
H&R 15mm Spacers Front
4Pt Lower Front Brace
4Pt Lower Mid Brace
6Pt Lower Rear Brace
4Pt Lower Side Braces

Exterior Modifications
OEM Honda Visors
HID 4300K Low Beams /w Charcoal Tinted(3M)
Nokya 3000k High Beams / DRLs
White LED Licience Lights
JDM Type R Front Bumper
JDM Type R Rear Bumper
JDM Type R Side Skirts
JDM Type R Fenders
JDM Type R Spoiler
EP3 Sidemarkers
Feel’s Side Window Diffuser
J’s Racing Rear Diffuser
Mugen Styled Type R Grill
JDM Red H Emblems
Project Kics NeoCro Lugs
ARC Magic Winglets
CTR Emblems
J’s Racing Type-X Front Lip
J’s Racing Air Ducts
Mugen CTR Style Seibon Hood