I’m sure many of you YYC locals have seen this car around, whether it be at the Wednesday night Beyond meets, Grey Eagle Casino meets, the illmotion Sunday School show and shine, or just out rolling on the streets. This project is a thing of beauty and a dream for many enthusiasts, and I have finally had the opportunity to shoot it.
Here is Jonny’s SR20 swapped AE86:
Mango juice for boost anyone?
Sometimes a project car takes a few different directions before you truly get it where you want it to be, lots of guys will either give up and sell mid way through or simply loose interest in the build they once were so passionate about. Trung however, has a total of 6 years into this project and needless to say, it’s paid off! A quick glance will have you saying to yourself “was that an S2000?”, you realize it is and the appreciation for what has gone into the car becomes astounding. You may have caught one part that stood out to you as it passes you in traffic, or simply the sound is all that caught your attention, either way, it’s easy to tell a lot of time, thought and effort have gone into this car as it truly is a one of a kind S2000.
Majority of the work done on the car was done by Midtown Auto Imports including a fresh coat of Berlina black paint early this year to compliment the “Lord Vader” theme. It’s no garage queen either, this S2000 sees the streets almost every day in the summer and as many track days and time attacks as Trung can make it out too. With such an aggressive looking exterior it’s mandatory to have something under the hood and inside the car to back it all up, have a peek for yourself.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
HKS GT Supercharger Pro kit W/ FMIC
DeatschWerks 255 LPH In-Tank fuel pump
DeatschWerks 800cc injectors
Odyssey PC680 battery
Spoon Radiator
T1R header
Cusco Cooling plate
Berk 3″ headerback exhaust
Hondata K-PRO engine management
Spoon baffled oil pan
OS Giken twin plate clutch
M Factory 2 way LSD
Full Blown Motorsports Fuel Surge Tank
SUSPENSION
Buddy Club roll center kit F&R
T1R bump steer kit F&R
Spoon X brace
Eibach sway bars F&R (Sizes with held)
AST 4150 coilovers (Moton Suspension Technologies)
WHEELS.TIRES.BRAKES
Volk TE37SL 18X9.5 +22 all around W/ 255/35R18 Bridgestone RE-11 for the street
Volk TE37 18X9.5+22 all around W/ 255/35ZR18 Hoosier R6 for the track
Spoon Monoblock calipers up front W/ OEM rears (Full Endless kit on order)
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads F&R
Brembo rotors F&R
Spoon brake lines
WEIGHT SAVINGS
AC removed
Heater core removed
Audio removed
Soft top removed
Glove box removed
Factory roll protection removed
Spare tire removed
Sound deadening removed
Airbags removed
Anything behind the front seats has been removed
INTERIOR
Mugen Recaro MS-R carbon fibre bucket seats with Mugen rails for driver and passenger
NSX Type R steering wheel
Worksbell quick release with short hub
Hard Dog roll bar with single, diagonal and lowered harness bar
Takata 4 point harness’ for driver and passenger
EXTERIOR
Voltex race front bumper
Voltex race canards
Voltex race side skirts
Voltex race rear bumper
Voltex carbon fibre rear diffuser
Voltex Type 7 rear wing with gurney flap and 275mm stands
Mugen FRP hardtop
Craft square mirrors
J’s racing rear over fenders
Challenge front fenders widened by Circuit Garage
NUMBERS
375 RWHP 239 WTQ on Dynojet
Tuned by Kenny Sampson (TurboGixxer)
Appox 2450 lbs
It’s been four years since we last snapped pictures of Alex’s car and it has changed quite a bit since that shoot. It was an awesome car back then and is even better now. You may recognize a few of these pictures as Alex’s car was just recently featured in Honda Tuning Magazine.
Lots more pics click HERE
ENGINE.&.DRIVETRAIN
Shaved and refinished NH583m (Vogue Silver Metallic) by Maranello’s Auto Refinishing
ABS removed
Power Steering removed
Cruise Control removed
Air Conditioning Removed
RyWire B-series tucked Engine Wire Harness
Tein hood struts
Ballerbolts.com titanium nuts for upper control arms, coilvers, and strut bar)
40 sets of Mugen bolt (every 10mm in the engine bay has a Mugen bolt in it)
Koyo aluminum radiator
Spoon Sports black radiator stay
Spoon Sports radiator cap
Spoon Sports radiator hose set
Spoon Sports thermostat
Spoon Sports fan switch
Spoon Sports spark plug wire set
Spoon Sports spark plug wire cover
OEM Acura Integra Type R redone in Diamond Black
Mugen oil cap
T1 Race Development catch can
T1 Race Development Hondata boost solenoid bracket
T1 Race Development couplers throughout
T1 Race Development turbo blanket
Hasport ICB Special engine mounts
Darton B18 block
CP 84mm 9.8-1 pistons
CP rods
ACL race bearings
ARP rod and journal bolts
Prodrive titanium oil pump gear
ATI race damper
OEM Acura Integra Type R head ported and polished
Ferrea oversized stainless steel valves
Supertech valve springs and retainers
Skunk2 tuner series stage 1 cams
Skunk2 intake manifold (port matched to the cylinder head)
Skunk2 74mm throttle body
Hondata Intake Manifold gasket
Hondata Boost Solenoid
Honda S300
Golden Eagle 84mm head gasket
ARP Head studs
AEM fuel rail
AEM fuel pressure regulator
AEM fuel filter
Walboro 255lph fuel pump
Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors
B&M fuel pressure gauge
Fullrace topmount T3 turbo manifold
Garrett GT3576R turbo
Garrett core 600hp intercooler
Tial 44mm wastegate
Tial 38mm blow off valve
Unobtainium Welding custom 3” charge piping
Unobtainium Welding custom 3.5” downpipe
Unobtainium Welding custom 3.5 exhaust
Unobtainium Welding custom turbo muffler
Unobtainium Welding custom wastegate dump tube
OEM Honda S2000 clutch master cylinder
Checkered Motorsports EG/DC-S2000 clutch master plate
RyWire clutch line
Competition Stage 5 Ironman clutch
Brand new OEM Acura Integra Type R flywheel
Brand new OEM Acura Integra GSR transmission
Brand new OEM Acura Integra RS 5th gear
Quaiffe differential
Synchrotech carbon synchro kit
Speedfactory shift change holder assembly
JDM Honda Integra Type R shift linkage and shifter
Spoon Sports shifter bushing kit
Driveshaft Shop stage 2.9 axles and hubs
EXTERIOR
Freshly refinished NH583M (Vogue Silver Metallic) by Maranello’s Auto Refinishing Spring 13’
All OEM Honda body panels
All OEM Honda glass
Shaved body side mouldings
Shaved antenna
Shaved rear washer nozzle
Shaved front bumper (license plate holes)
Shaved JDM Honda Integra Type R rear hatch (reason for JDM hatch is no rear wiper)
OEM Acura Integra Type R front lip
OEM Acura Integra Type R accessory side skirts
OEM Acura Integra Type R accessory rear valances
OEM Acura Integra headlights retrofitted with AP1 projectors
Unobtainium Welding custom carbon fibre rear diffuser
Spoon Sports blue wide mirror glass
Full front end 3M done by Shadow Tint
50% tint throughout done by Shadow Tint
WHEELS.&.BRAKES
16×8 +30 White Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37
205/45R16 Toyo R1R
16×8 +35 Black Diamond Rays Engineering Volk Racing CE28
205/45R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE11
Project Kics neochrome extended locking wheel lug nuts
Spoon Sports brake lines
Spoon Sports Monoblock front calipers
OEM Acura Integra Type R rear calipers
Powerslot slotted rotors on all four corners
Hawk HT-10 pads on all four corners
SUSPENSION
Energy suspension polyurethane bushing kit
Tein Flex coilovers
OEM JDM Honda Integra Type R 25mm front sway bar
Comptech rear subframe reinforcement
Comptech rear 24mm sway bar
JDM Honda Integra Type R 36mm 5 lug conversion
ARP extended studs
Spoon Sports front lower ball joints (zero bump steer kit)
Skunk2 rear lower control arms
Skunk2 front camber kit
BWR rear camber kit
BWR rear toe adjustment kit
K-Tuned front traction bar (with radiator mounts)
Mugen front strut tower bar
Mugen rear strut tower bar
Miracle X bar
Miracle X C-pillar bar
Unobtainium Welding custom harness bar
INTERIOR
Brand new OEM Acura Integra Type R carpet
Brand new OEM Acura Integra GSR floor mats
Brand new OEM Acura Integra Type R rear trunk carpet (no, not the optional mat)
UDSM OEM Acura Integra Type R carbon faux interior components (driver’s vent, heater control, ash tray, cigarette lighter, and shifter surround)
OEM Acura Integra Type R shift boot
OEM Acura Integra arm rest
OEM JDM Honda Integra Type Rx pedal set
OEM Acura Integra Type R rear bench (inserts redone with Bride Gradation fabric)
Door panel inserts redone with Bride Black Gradation
Privacy cover redone with Bride Black Gradation
Bride Gais 2 Low Max seats
Bride Low Max seat rails
Takata long harnesses in Black
Spoon Sports blue wide rear view mirror
Spoon Sports gen 2 steering wheel (held on by Ballerbolt.com titanium bolts)
Snap-On quick release hub
Mugen DC2 gauge cluster
Mugen rear view mirror black cover
Autometer Nexus boost gauge
Autometer exhaust gas temperature gauge
Autometer oil pressure guage
AEM UEGO air fuel ratio gauge
Skunk2 weighted shift knob
Headliner and pillars redone in Black
Compustar 2 way alarm/starter
Alpine INA-W910 head unit
Hertz 6.5’s with components throughout
Hertz 10” subwoofer (in floor box, still have my complete trunk)
Hertz 5 channel amplifier
Shorai Power motorcycle lithium battery
Escort Passport 9500ix Radar Detector (wired into car and hidden)
Blackvue DR500GW-HD dash camera
If you’ve been a part of the automotive community for a while, there’s no denying that you’ve seen builds come and go. While we can certainly appreciate the pursuit to move on to bigger, better and faster things, we also cannot forget about the “timeless”, if you will, builds that stay in tune and keep up with the times of what’s classic, current, and of course what’s next. A term that immediately comes to mind when we talk about staying in tune and lasting in the scene is consistency. When it comes to consistency, there’s a certain Honda Civic EK Hatch that we can’t help but recognize, and it’s owned by Beyond.Ca’s forum resident “E-Mack”, Arif Jina. If you haven’t had a chance to meet her yet, allow us to introduce (or re-introduce for those who know the build), “Hollie”…
The car is unmistakable. A track ready, Championship White EK sitting on Volk’s forever classic TE-37 wheel, a Seeker V2 rear spoiler, a Civic Type-R radiator grille, VIS CF hood and hatch, DiNoc CF wrapped roof and a modified to fit Spoon rear diffuser are just a few of the exterior pieces that make Arif’s EK stand out from the rest. The most undeniable stand out exterior feature on Arif’s EK is the roll call that you’ll find on the rear window, which is a true testament and tribute to automotive culture over the past few years since Arif has owned the car.
To compliment that track ready exterior, Arif keeps things flowing in the rear gutted and Cusco-caged cockpit of his EK with a little JDM flavor such as Civic Type-R door panels, a JDM Integra Type-R cluster, a Recaro Profi XL found on the driver’s seat and an Integra Type-R Recaro found on passenger seat. Inside Arif’s EK Hatch you will also find a few items courtesy of Sparco such as the 215 Steering Wheel and Pedals.
Keeping Arif’s beloved “Hollie” planted to ground alongside the Cusco Roll Cage are a set of HSD Coilovers, Spoon Front Strut Brace, EM Racing rear strut and trunk braces, Megan C-Pillar and front “H” Braces, an ASR Rear Sub Frame brace and an 24mm ASR Rear Sway Bar. With an incredible arsenal of parts found throughout all departments of this EK Hatch, Arif sought after a JDM Honda DOHC F20B motor paired with an H22 Tranny and Exedy Stage 2 Clutch to play the important role of “Hollie’s” heart and soul. Uberdata Engine Management, a Mugen Header, an AEM Short Ram Intake, and an APEX’i N1 Catback Exhaust were also implemented for a little added performance.
Having owned “Hollie” for a little over 8 years, This EK has seen and been through it all. With a mix of everything from USDM to JDM flavor, there’s no denying the timeless appeal that “Hollie” brings to the table. Throughout all of it’s wheel phases, aero phases, body panel updates, paint resprays, and the countless hours not only in the garage or on the track, but at several car shows as well, it’s only right that we recognize and appreciate the consistency that Arif’s EK Hatch undeniably has achieved over time.
ENGINE.&.DRIVETRAIN
JDM DOHC F20B
Uberdata Engine Management
Mugen Header
AEM Short Ram
JDM H22 Transmission
Exedy Stage 2 Clutch
Apex’i Grounding Kit/Voltage Stabilizer
Apex’i N1 Catback Exhaust
EXTERIOR
VIS Carbon Hood
Sparco Hood Pins
VIS Carbon Hatch
Civic Type R Doors
OEM Civic Type R Rear Lip
Spoon S2000 Rear Diffuser modded to fit EK
Championship White Paint Spoon Mirrors
Seeker V2 Rear Spoiler
JDM SiR Civic Foglights
S2000 Side Markers
Mugen “Style” Front Lip
OEM Civic Type R Thin Side Moldings
Civic Type R Grille
DiNoc CF Wrapped Roof Panel
WHEELS.&.BRAKES
Volk TE37 (16×7 +42)
Rays Lugnuts
Toyo R1R 205/45-16
Rear Disc Brake Conversion
Power Slot Rotors Front and Rear
Project Mu Front Pads
Hawk HPS Rear Pads
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
SUSPENSION
HSD Coilovers
Spoon Front Strut Brace
EM Racing Rear Strut Brace
EM Racing Trunk Brace
Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace
ASR Rear Subframe Brace
ASR 24mm Rear Swaybar
SiR Front Swaybar
Cusco 6pt Rollcage
Megan Racing Front H Brace
INTERIOR
Recaro Profi XL Driver’s seat on Bride Rail
JDM Integra Type R Passenger Seat on OEM Rail
Civic Type R Door Panels (including power windows and locks)
JDM Integra Type R Cluster
Civic Type R Radio Block Off Plate
JDM SiR Cupholders
JDM Integra Type R Shift Boot
Civic Type R Parking Brake Console
Greddy Counterweight Shiftknob
Sparco Pedals
Sparco 215 Steering Wheel
NRG Short Steering Wheel Hub
NRG Quick Release
Wink Mirror
Alpine Headunit
Alpine Type R Speakers
If you’d like to see the entire gallery of photos click HERE
Growing up as a kid whether you are a car enthusiast or not, there was always that one car that we would only dream of owning when we grow up. Typically the type of cars we would dream of owning as children would be that of the highest performance and almost always something from the exotic class. For Zeeshan, the car of his dreams was certainly not in the form of a high performance exotic, but in the form of a hatchback made by automaker, Honda Motor Company of Japan.
Although not available to the public in North America at the time, Zeeshan made his dreams a reality as he decided to build the car of his dreams, an EK9 Honda Civic Type-R.
As soon as Zeeshan acquired a Civic Hatch, he knew exactly what route he wanted to go take to make it the EK that he envisioned in his dreams. With inspiration from JDM modifying, the direction that his EK was going to go in was that of a simple, clean, subtle yet aggressive approach. Inside and out, you will find nothing but pieces from the JDM EK9 Civic Type-R.
The main focus of Zeeshan’s EK however, is found under the hood. Originally sporting a built B16B from an EK9, Zeeshan felt that there just wasn’t enough power and felt that his EK needed a little more of a push. To give him that push, Zeeshan implemented a Jackson Racing Supercharger to give the B16 a little more pep. Unfortunately, the Jackson Racing Supercharger gave Zeeshan some engine troubles and caused two of his intake valves to bend. Instead of rebuilding the B16 however, Zeeshan decided to do something different for his EK and began working on a Frankenstein K20/K24 motor. Once Zeeshan got the Frankenstein motor swap running, he made an impressive 221whp during a dyno run. With the light chassis of the EK and a hybrid K20/K24 engine making good power paired with a DC5 ITR transmission, Zeeshan’s vision of building the EK of his dreams, became a reality.
Fast forward to today and as we all know, all good things do eventually come to an end. Because of the K24 being a much taller block, it’s steel oil pan hanging really low, and the city of Calgary known for having some of the worst roads in Canada, the beating the oil pan took caused blockage to the pick up, and resulted in a spun rod. As for the future of this EK? A good friend of Zeeshan’s now owns it, currently running with a B-Series motor.
On the brighter side of things however, Zeeshan certainly has not shied away from car modding and even has plans of a completely different build in the works. With dreams becoming a reality from this build, there is no doubt in our minds that Zeeshan’s next project will be just as formidable, if not more than his EK. For now though, let’s take “one last look” if you will, at Zeeshan’s Honda Civic Hatchback…
ENGINE
Fully built k24/k20
Supertech 12.5cr piston
Skunk2 rods
Prb oil pump
Arp headstuds
Supertech valve springs
Supertech seats & retainers
Kelford 179B2 Cams
RBC Intake manifold
Skunk2 header
Custom 3″ exhaust
Hasport Ekk2 mounts
Karcepts Intake
karcepts Throttle Body Adapter
RDX Fuel injector
Golden eagle fuel rail
Custom fuel lines
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Fuel lab FPR
Hondata Kpro
Deka battery
Hybrid racing rad hose
Griffin K swap radiator
Chasebay brake line tuck
Valve cover sharpie by 403sharpie
DRIVETRAIN
DC5 ITR transmission
Hybrid Racing shifter box
Karcepts shift knob
Exedy Stage 1 clutch
Exedy Flywheel
Dss Stage 0 axles
WHEELS.&.BRAKES
JDM Ek9 5 lug conversion
Rota Slipstreams 16×7 +45 and 16×8 +48
1″ Prelude brake booster & MC
Brembo blanks
Hawk brake pads
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
SUSPENSION
Skunk2 LCA
Megan Racing C pillar bar
EG Subframe with DC2 rack
ITR front sway bar
ASR subframe rear brace
Suspension technique sway bar
Tein S techs on Koni Yellows
EXTERIOR
First molding lip
EK9 side mirror
EK9 thin side molding
Ek9 spoiler
Custom spoiler tilt brackets
EK9 rear lip
EK9 side markers
EK9 tail lights
EK9 front grill
EK9 window visor
Custom tow hook
R crew canards
ARC style splitters
INTERIOR
EK9 Recaros
EK9 cluster
EK9 steering wheel
EK9 block off plate
EK9 air bag delete
EK9 arm rest
EK9 carpet
EK9 cup holder
More pics of Zeeshan’s EK can be found on our Flickr page HERE
When you are new to anything and everything about car modding, you start off with little things like wheels and tires and the addiction goes from there. Over time, you begin to develop a certain style of your own and do things your way. When you’re a “veteran”, if you will, in the car game, one thing will always remain the same. The one thing that every tuner has in common and yearns to achieve is a build that will leave a lasting impression on the car scene for generations to come, a timeless build that never gets old and will never go out of style. When it comes to having a prime example of a build that has timeless style and a car that will definitely leave it’s mark on the local car scene here in Calgary, one car comes to mind: A 1989 Nissan 240SX owned by Pat Tan.
For Pat, the name of the game was simple: build a clean, proper and functional drift car. Having previously owned a formidable AE86 which he did compete with in drift competitions, Pat felt that his 86 was just too slow for drifting and decided it was time to move on and let it go. His replacement of choice, a Lavender Frost 1989 Nissan 240SX coupe.
To break away from the slow speed of his previous build, Pat first focused on the 240SX’s source of power. Keeping things in the Nissan family, Pat ditched the stock KA motor and replaced it with an SR20 engine, a popular motor swap among S-Chassis owners. Powered with a GT2870 Garrett Turbo, Pat’s 240 dynoed at an impressive 330whp. With the car naturally being the project drift car that Pat had originally intended it to be, major suspension upgrades such as Cusco front and rear sway bars, a Cusco Roll cage, and Stance AL+ coilovers were of course implemented to bring the noise when it came time to battle at drift comps.
After an unfortunate mishap while grabbing some lunch for his co-workers at Speedtech Racing Development, Pat’s 240 suffered some damage via a Honda CRV. Fortunately, Pat did not see this as the end and decided it was time to update the exterior of his Nissan with help from a full Origin Lab aero kit.
Fast forward to 7 years later, this is currently how Pat’s Nissan 240 sits: clean, proper and functional, which is exactly what Pat had envisioned from the very beginning. Having owned the car since 2007, Pat’s 240 has been one of the most infamous and popular builds in Calgary ever since.
Whether it be at drift competitions, track days or even flossing at various car shows, Pat’s unmistakable Lavender Frost 240 has definitely been one of the more timeless builds that has definitely made it’s mark in our local car scene. It’s cars like Pat’s 240 that inspire the rest of us to achieve that timeless style we’ve been longing for with our own projects. Have a closer look at the rest of the pictures, and you’ll see why we think so.
ENGINE.&.DRIVETRAIN
SR20DET
Tomei Pon cams
Garrett gt2870 w/1 bar wastegate
Tomei turbo manifold w/ARP studs
Greddy turbo outlet
Greddy down pipe w/test pipe
Apex mid section w/dual Greddy tips
Greddy intake plenum
HKS fuel rail
SARD 550cc injectors
Sard 1 to 1 FPR w/ gauge
Braided earls fuel lines
Stance 8% water pump pulley
ATI crank pulley
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Samco hoses
Koyo radiator
Carbing 3pc cooling plate
Dual fal electric fans
Circuit sports aluminum coolant tank
Greddy fmic
ARC turbo intake
Greddy oil catch can
Synapse bov
Greddy oil pan
Splitfire coil packs
ARC wire cover
Power coated valve cover
Tomei oil cap
Apex power fc w/map sensor and PC software
Innovate wide band w/gauge
Boost gauge
OS Guiken lighted flywheel
ACT 6 pick clutch (unsprung)
HKS shift spring kit
Battery relocation kit
INTERIOR
Nardi steering wheel
Momo hub
T1r titanium shift knob
Factory heads up display
EXTERIOR
Full Origin-Lab kit
Origin roof wing
S14 trunk wing
Origin rear tail lights (clear)
Hid’s w/ headlight conversion kit
Circuit sports hood dampers
Full led lights
WHEELS.&.SUSPENSION
Varrstoen 18×9.5
Work lug nuts
Brembo 4 piston brakes
5 lug conversion
Steel braided brake lines
Hawk pads
KVR and Powerslot slotted rotors
Stance AL+ mono tube coil overs
Techno toy tuning TC rods
Front RCA’s
power coated and reinforced FLCA’s
Peak performance inner and outer tie rods w/ spacers
Circuit sports aluminum steering column spacer
Suspension techniques front and rear sway bars
Energy suspension bushing kit rear subframe included
Powder coated front, rear subframes
Rear traction and tie adjustable arms
Cusco roll cage
Shakito plates
Brake master cylinder shield
Cusco front and rear strut bars
Circuit sports spin turn knob
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…
For more photos click HERE
“The daily driver.”
For many, the definition of a “Daily Driver” is simply a reliable car that will get one from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ on a day to day basis without any troubles whatsoever. Usually fuel efficient and super practical, the appearance of a “daily driver” for most is often neglected, and is almost always in the form of a subcompact or compact car. For those who are affected by the mod bug however, it is definitely a safe bet that almost anything you can get your hands on will not go untouched. For Daniel (aka Gangster D) and his 2007 Honda Fit Sport, forget everything you know about your typical “Daily Driver” and prepare to rethink how one can get from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. For those who have followed illmotion, you already know that this certainly is not the first modded Honda Fit that you’ve seen, as you are probably fully aware of the heavy aftermarket support that Japan has for Honda’s vehicle of the subcompact class.
Featuring a complete authentic JDM Honda Fit 1.5S front and rear end conversion and more original goods from Japan such as the front fenders, power folding mirrors, 1.5S Taillights with the 3rd brake lamp, JDM Honda Window Visors, fitted and mated with a Mugen Tailgate Garish, a Noblesse Rear Diffuser, Front Lip Spoiler, Type-S Front Grille, 3D GT Type-1 Wing and Type-V Hood from J’s Racing, the exterior of Daniel’s Honda Fit comes off more aggressive and more-so track ready than your typical Honda Fit. Might we reiterate that this is his daily street driven car? We just can’t stress that enough. It’s just amazing!
Daniel’s heavy arsenal of parts continues in the Suspension and Brakes department as he looks to such brands as J’s Racing, Type-One Racing, and Spoon to keep his Honda Fit married to the cement and stopping on a dime when he needs it to. A highly noticeable, yet attractive feature that Daniel has implemented to compliment the suspension and brake modifications are the Advanti MI539 wheels that are dipped yellow and blue, respectively on each side of the vehicle; reminiscent of the Spoon Sports colors.
To give his Honda Fit a little more of a kick, Daniel’s Fit sports a J’s Racing Carbon Tsuchinoko Chamber Kit and a J’s Racing GD3 304R SUS Rear Tail Exhaust. An AJ-Racing Custom Throttle Body has also been implemented into Daniel’s Fit since after all, daily driving does consist of passing other cars on the fly (if need be, of course).
Meticulous attention to detail is an understatement when it comes to Daniel’s Honda Fit as the interior underwent a complete “JDM” make over. Some key features inside Daniel’s Fit are the JDM GD3 Roof Console, Interior Chrome Door Handle Set, Sun Vizors, Hazard Switch, Door Sills, Front Coin Tray, Map lights going all the way down to the Foot Well Lights. A Mugen S1 full bucket seat, manual transmission pedal set, and door lock pin set can also be found in the interior of Gangster D’s Fit. Who said you can’t have a spirited drive on the daily commute anyway?
With a hefty list of modifications found on Daniel’s Honda Fit both inside and out, one may want to re-think the definition of a “Daily Driver” as Daniel pulls out all the right stops to making his Fit stand out from all other daily driven vehicles out there on the road today. No matter what mother nature throws in Daniel’s way: rain, shine, sleet, or snow, this Fit has been through it all; and at the end of it all that’s exactly what the true meaning of a daily driver is. In between the travel from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’, Daniel makes the possibilities seem endless, a look at his Honda Fit and you’ll see exactly why…
EXTERIOR
Full Authentic JDM Honda 1.5S Front and Rear End Conversion
* JDM 1.5S Front Bumper with Fog Lamp Cover (1 Side)
* JDM 1.5S HID Headlight Housing with Raybrig 5500K blub
* JDM Front Fender with Fender Liner
* JDM Power Folding Mirrors
* JDM 1.5S Side Skirts
* JDM 1.5S Rear Bumper
* JDM 1.5S Taillights with LED 3rd Brake Lamp
JDM Honda Window Visor
Spoon Sports Hydro Blue Wide Mirror
J’s Racing Front Lip Spoiler
J’s Racing Type-S Front Grill
J’s Racing Type-V Hood with Under Tray (CFRP)
J’s Racing Carbon 3D GT Wing Type-1 1330mm (Wet)
J’s Racing Rear Tow Hook
Seibon Carbon Trunk
Mugen Tailgate Garnish
Noblesse Rear Carbon Diffuser
INTERIOR
Mugen S1 Full bucket Seat
J’s Racing Super Low Position Seat Rail
Zoom Engineering Carbon Kevlar Rear Mirror
OEM Honda Civic SI FA5 Steering Wheel
Type One Racing Shift Boot
Type One Racing E-Brake Cover
Type One Racing Quick Shifter
Type One Racing Meter Pod
K’s Oil Temp Gauge
K’s Water Temp Gauge
K’s Boost Gauge
Mugen Sport Pedal Kit -MT
Mugen Door Lock Pin Set
JDM Honda GD3 Roof Console
JDM Honda GD3 Armrest Console
JDM Honda GD3 Chrome Door Handle Set
JDM Honda GD3 Door Sills
JDM Honda GD3 Coin Tray
JDM Honda GD3 Foot Light
JDM Honda GE8 Map Light
JDM Honda GD3 Hazard switch
JDM Honda GD3 Sun Visor
JDM Honda GD3 Vent Control Stickers
SUSPENSION.AND.BRAKES
J’s Racing Sport Suspension Kit
J’s Racing Roll Center Adjuster
J’s Racing Inner Fender Brace
J’s Racing Monocoque Bar
Spoon Sports Front Strut Bar
Type One Racing Carbon Rear Strut Bar
Type One Racing Carbon C-Pillar Bar
Type One Racing Low Arm Bar
Type One Racing Front Sway Bar
Spoon Sports Twinblock calipers
Seodi-ya SM400 Front Brake Pad
Type One Racing 282mm Front Rotor
Type One Racing Under Rotor Spacer
Type One Racing Brake Line
Type One racing Rear Disk Conversion
WHEELS.AND.HARDWARE
Advanti MI539 Dip Yellow and Blue
ENGINE.&.DRIVETRAIN
J’s Racing Tsuchinoko Chamber Kit Carbon
J’s Racing GD3 304R SUS Rear Tail Exhaust 50R
J’s Racing Oil Cap (Gold)
J’s Racing Radiator Cap
AJ-Racing Custom Carbon Kevlar Engine Cover
AJ-Racing Custom Throttle Body
Type One Racing Earth Kit
Juran Racing Twin Core Radiator
Billion Radiator Hose set
Spoon Sports Thermostat
Spoon Sports Thermo Switch
Some would call this a true testament when it comes to living life: When you have a dream, you set goals for yourself to ensure that certain dream becomes a reality. Now, we can certainly all agree that this doesn’t happen overnight, in fact, it may happen over the course of a year or even 10 years, or it could even go on for a lifetime. Once that dream becomes a reality however, the outcome is most definitely satisfying. For Jacky, what started off as a dream becomes reality and it comes in the form of his Honda S2000.
Being a mechanic, Jacky definitely had the upper hand when it came to building his S2000 to the exact specifications that he wanted. As we begin in the suspension department, Jacky pulls out all the right moves with Tein RS dual adjustable coilovers. To keep his S2000 planted to the ground, Jacky implemented a JIC “X-Brace” and Eibach front and rear sway bars. For even more grip to the floor, a set of 17×9.5 Volk TE37SL’s wrapped in Advan AD08s fulfill the role.
With all the right suspension, Jacky continues his onslaught of performance as his S2000 sports an HKS Supercharger under the hood. A J’s Racing Header, T1R Test Pipe, and an Amuse R1 Titan Single Exhaust further enhance the engine’s breathability. With formidable power present under the hood, Jacky ensures his S2000 stops on a dime with Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Spoon 4-Pot Monoblock Brake Calipers and Project Mu Brake Pads (B-Force for the street, and Club Racer for the track).
Undeniably built for the track, the interior and exterior of Jacky’s S2000 follow suit. With a Bride Vios III seat, a Mugen III steering wheel, ASM Floor Mats and Defi gauges immediately noticed in the cockpit, the interior definitely flows with the exterior of Jacky’s build. Moving on to the exterior of Jacky’s S2000, it’s pretty evident that Jacky looked to Voltex to make this S2000 look as good as it performs. Jacky’s S2000 is aesthetically furnished with a Voltex Race Version Bumper (with Carbon Canards), Side skirts, rear diffuser, and a Voltex Type 2 1600mm Wing (with 275mm stands and 30mm riser). To compliment the Voltex aero pieces, Jacky also sports a Mugen FRP Hardtop and an ASM FRP Hood.
Boasting an overall impressive build both inside and out of Jacky’s S2000, dreams definitely become a reality as Jacky’s S2000 looks and performs just the way he envisioned it. Being that the S2000 was one of the cars that Jacky dreamed of owning, you may begin to wonder what else Jacky “dreams” of owning. If you guessed an NA2 NSX, give yourself a pat on the back! But we can’t even begin to wonder what route Jacky will go should he get his hands on one. But before we even begin to dream about that, let’s have a look at the reality that is Jacky’s Honda S2K…
EXTERIOR.
Voltex Race Version Bumper with Carbon Canard
Voltex Race Version side skirts
Voltex Rear Diffuser
Voltex Type 2 1600mm (Type B Endplate) with 275mm stands + 30mm riser
Mugen FRP Hardtop
ASM FRP hood
All fenders are rolled
S2000 CR fender emblem
INTERIOR.
Bride Vios III with Black gradation
Bride side and back lumber support
Bride LowMax rail
Works Bell Short Hub
Works Bell Rapfix gtc
Mugen III Steering Wheel
J’s Racing Titanium Shift Knob Blue Gradation ver.2
J’s Racing WAZA gear shifter pattern decal
T1R shift boot
DEFI gauges (Water Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Press)
Alpine IPOD Deck and Alpine Type S speakers
ASM ASM Exgel Seatbelt Pads
ASM floor mats
Spoon rear view mirror
SUSPENSION.WHEELS.AND.BRAKES.
Tein RS dual adjustable Coilover (10K Springs all around)
T1R front Bumpsteer Kit
JIC X brace
Cusco Ladder Bar
Eibach Front/Rear Sway Bars
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake lines
Spoon 4-pot Mono-Block Calipers
Project Mu Club Racer Front/Rear Rotors
Project Mu Brake Pads (Street: B-Force, Track: Club Racer)
Volk TE37SL 17×9.5 +49 all around in black
Advan AD08 P255/40/R17 all around
J’s racing RCA balljoints Front/Rear (To Be Installed)
Spoon rigid collar (To Be Installed)
Eibach R2 evasive spec coilovers (To Be Installed)
ENGINE.AND.DRIVETRAIN.
HKS GT Supercharger
DeatschWerks 800CC Injectors
DeatschWerks Fuel Pump
Greddy oil cooler
Cusco oil catch can
Tein Hood Damper
Mugen reservoir covers
Mugen Oil Cap
KOYO aluminum radiator
Samco radiator Hoses
J’s Racing Header
T1R test pipe
Amuse R1 Titan Single Exhaust
FlashPro
Exedy hyper single clutch
T1R rear driveshaft spacers
For more photos of Jacky’s 2006 Honda S2000, Peep our Flickr page HERE
When you’re operating one of THEE go to tuner shops out in Toronto, what do you drive?
For Peter of Nextmod, the answer is pretty straight forward and to the point: A Nissan GT-R.
Considering the GT-R is still fairly new, this certainly did not stop the aftermarket from supporting GT-R owners like Peter and the hunger for more performance, and inevitably more power. Being exposed to some of the biggest names in aftermarket performance on a 9 to 5 basis, Peter definitely had the upper hand when it came to building his GT-R and it really shows in all aspects of his car.
The focal point of Peter’s GT-R is found in it’s heart and soul, under the bonnet. In the engine bay, Peter looked to build upon the GT-R’s already impressive out of the box power plant, with hefty modification packages by HKS including a full GT800 turbine kit, GT570 Sport Package, and a GT600 Racing Package. Exactly what do these packages entail? Long story short, everything from the turbo, intercooler, and piping down to the exhaust goes through an upgrade. HKS was not messing around when it came to improving the GT-R’s performance on every level, which we are pretty sure Peter was well aware of. *wink wink*
To maintain Nissan’s sporty exterior styling, Peter added aero pieces that provided a subtle yet aggressive aura with an Amuse Powerhouse front lip and a Voltex 1700mm Type 5 GT Wing. Less is more with the interior of Peter’s GT-R as he swaps out the original seats with Recaro SR-7 ASM Limited Ruby Red seats. a full Carbon interior dress up kit can also be noticed inside this GT-R. To keep the car planted to the ground without sacrificing ride comfort, KW’s coilover sleeve kit was implemented and paired with 20″ Advan GT wheels wrapped in Toyo R888 tires.
With a well thought out project both inside and out, it’s no wonder Peter chose the GT-R as his prized showcase when pointing his Nextmod customers in the right direction to performance, function and form. After all, when you’re the head honcho of a tuner shop like Nextmod, it’s only fair that you have a car that will get people coming back for more. And Peter’s GT-R, is something we definitely cannot get enough of.
AERO.
Amuse Powerhouse front lip
Voltex 1700mm Type 5 GT wing
ENGINE.AND.DRIVETRAIN.
-HKS GT570 Sport Package
Racing Extension Pipes (75mm)
Racing Center Pipe (75mm x2 – 85mm)
Intercooler Pipe Kit (Polished Alum.)
Pre-programmed EVC (JDM Spec)
Pressure Release Computer (PRC)
Super SQV Blow-off Valve Kit
Reinforced Actuators
Super Fire Racing Spark Plugs (M45HL)
-HKS GT600 Racing Package
Premium Suction Kit
Fuel Pumps x2
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Superior Finisher with GT600 emblem
-HKS GT800 Full Turbine Kit
GT II 7460 Turbine, Waste Gate HKS GT II 50mm, Front Pipe
Forged Piston & Rod Set
Metal Head gasket
Fuel upgrade kit 860cc
HKS V Con Pro
Full Control System (F-CON V Pro,VALCON、Harness)
Sus Center Pipe
Intercooler Kit
EVC for R35 GT-R
Intercooler piping Kit
Super SQV3 Piping
Super Fire Racing M45HL Spark Plugs X 6
Super Hibrid Filter
HKS Oil Transmission Pan
HKS Superior Spec-R Full Titanium Exhaust
Top Secret Oil Catch Tank
Top Secret radiator reservoir Tank
COBB AccessPORT
Samco coolant hose kit
INTERIOR.
Recaro SR-7 ASM Limited Ruby seats
Full carbon interior dress-up kit
WHEELS.TIRES.AND.SUSPENSION.
ADVAN GT
-FRONT: 20 X 9.5 +29
-REAR: 20 X 12 +20
TOYO R888
-FRONT: 285/35ZR20
-REAR: 315/30ZR20
KW Coilover Sleeve Kit
Voltex S2000 coming soon….
