iM Feature: Michael Alfarela’s 2010 Mazda3

As many of us already know, the sub culture that is all about stance and wheel fitment definitely seems to be what all the ranting and raving has been about as of late. While this style of modifying doesn’t appeal to everyone, the low stance and aggressive wheel fitment that a lot of the cars out there currently possess, is definitely something that cannot be overlooked. Being in the great Canadian north where it seems like we’re blessed with only 6 months of beautiful sunshine and weather, constant road construction and abused pavement; having a vehicle with aggressive fitment, lots of camber and a super low stance doesn’t seem at all too practical for a daily driver. For Michael Alfarela and his 2010 Mazda3 however, adapting to the current craze that is sweeping the car scene certainly proves no limits or boundaries.

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A quick glance at this Mazda3 and what is immediately noticed is the low stance provided by the Yellow Speed Dynamic Pro Coilovers and the aggressive wheel fitment of the 18×9.5 +15 MB Battles powder coated in a Tiffany with metal flake finish. Do a double take, and complimenting the static drop on Tiffany MB Battles is the VIS Carbon Fiber Mazdaspeed hood, Autoexe front bumper and Nextmod sideskirt diffusers, which ultimately provide more of an aggressive stance and exterior appearance for this Mazda3.

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To give this Mazda3 a little more of a push, Michael upgraded the vehicle’s breathability with a Corksport Short Ram Intake and a Corksport Power Series Exhaust with race pipe. With such an aggressive appearance, it’s only right that the intake and exhaust set up did not go unnoticed.

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Accentuating the Mazda3’s appearance, the interior sports a few pieces that provide some comfort to Michael’s style such as the Sparco Chrono seat found in the driver’s seat, Grip Royal Class steering wheel, and ease of shifting provided by the Proper+ 330mm bubble shift knob.

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Being that this Mazda3 looks like it’s literally millimeters off the pavement, we’re really left wondering how Michael is able to drive like this on a daily basis. But because of the fact that Michael is able to pull it off however, we gotta give him nothing but our utmost props for taking on a style that seems almost impossible in a Province that is filled with road construction during the summer, caused by our harsh winters.

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With stance and aggressive wheel fitment still being the latest craze and all the talk at the moment, it’s almost as if this is a style that will be here to stay, and will sustain as a part of car culture. Have a look at Michael’s Mazda3, and it’s proven that this style is definitely possible anywhere, no matter what the weather, nor the road conditions.

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Owner: Michael Alfarela
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda3

Engine.&.Drivetrain
Corksport short ram intake
Corksport Power Series Exhaust with race pipe
A-spec blasted tips

Exterior
Autoexe front bumper
VIS carbon fiber mazdaspeed hood
Mazdaspeed rear spoiler
Nextmod sideskirt lips
Rear wiper delete

Wheels.&.Suspension
Corksport strut tower bar
Dominant Engineering Camber Arms
Yellow Speed Dynamic Pro Coilovers
MB battles 18×9.5 +15 with Tiffany & Metal Flake powder coat
Achilles ATR Sport 215/40R18

Interior
NRG Steering Wheel Hub & Quick Release
Grip Royal Class steering wheel
Sparco Chrono Driver’s Seat
Sparco 4 point harness
Sparco harness bar
Proper+ 330mm Bubble Shift Knob
Pioneer Flagship in-dash Head Unit

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More pictures can be found on our Flickr page here: Michael Alfarela’s 2010 Mazda3

iM Feature: Jackie Law’s 2003 Honda S2000

There comes a time for anyone who’s ever been a part of this car culture, where a love/hate relationship begins to develop for his/her build. Owners may grow out of love for these builds and feel that it’s time to move on to something else, and others may feel that his/her build is at it’s absolute peak and there is nothing left to do to the car. There are however, owners with nothing but passion and dedication for their project cars, who will always step up to that next level of awesomeness to continue to keep turning heads and continue to inspire others in the game to keep doing their thing.

For those who have followed illmotion since the beginning, some of you may very well know the story of Jackie Law and his 2003 Honda S2000. Dubbed as the “Internet Sensation” a few years back, there isn’t one automotive enthusiast site that hasn’t posted or shared pictures of this J’s Racing inspired Honda S2000. With such recognition over the internet, and even gaining more admirers from the magazine/print world through Honda Tuning, the only question that remained for Jackie was, ‘What else is there left to do with this car?’.

The answer for Jackie at first definitely was not clear, as he was unsure whether or not to give his S2K new life with some drastic changes, or get rid of it completely. A long story short however, Jackie deleted any notion of getting rid of his S2000 and decided that it was time to reclaim the name that was given to him by his peers and come correct with what we feel, is one of the hardest S2000s coming out of the BC Coast.

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The biggest, most noticeable change that Jackie presents us with the rebirth of his S2000, is the body and paint work. Anyone who’s seen Jackie’s S2000 in person knows it’s not easy fitting the aggressive wheels that he puts under these fenders, so newly pulled fenders and rear quarters were in order. Since new front fenders were being installed, Jackie stepped his own game up and followed through by repainting the entire vehicle “Moonrock Metallic”. This once “Sebring Silver” S2000 was sure to break necks with a fresh new paint job.

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When it comes to fitment and wheel selection, Jackie is no stranger to the game of stance. With the new fender and rear quarter work completed on his S2000, it was time to bring back the aggressively concaved 18×9.5 +22 Volk TE37s, but not with just any ordinary color, however. To accentuate the “Moonrock Metallic” exterior, Jackie opted for a “Bright Yellow Pearl” finish on the TE37s to definitely give his S2000 a louder pop than his previous Sebring Silver/Candy Blue set up.

As a majority of the parts on this S2000 remain the same, there are a few minor updates and refinements that can be found on this S2000, such as a brand new set of T1R B-Max Coilovers, and on the aero side of things, an AP2 rear bumper was added as well as a Voltex Carbon Rear Diffuser.

With the amount of time put into the body work of this S2000, the results definitely came out in Jackie’s favor as he even will agree, that this is the best his S2000 has looked since it’s inception as the “Internet Sensation”. By giving his S2000 the updated look it needed to constantly drop jaws and turn heads, we gotta give Jackie nothing but love and appreciation for what he’s done and what he continues to bring to the table.

As this S2000 remains a work in progress, only time will tell what else Jackie has up his sleeve for his J’s Racing inspired S2000. For now however, let’s just sit back, watch, and find out exactly why Jackie’s S2000 is one of the impact players of this internet game.

Allow us to reintroduce, Jackie Law’s 2003 Honda S2000…

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Engine
Js racing intake
Js racing header
Js racing 70rr exhaust
Js racing N1ECU
Js racing throttle body
Js racing engine torque damping
Js racing head shield
Js racing oil cap
Js racing magnetic diff bolt
Spoon magnetic engine/tranny bolts
Spoon radiator stay
Spoon radiator hose
Spoon fan switch
Koyo radiator
Tabata radiator cap
Exedy hyper single clutch/flywheel
T1R coolant tank
Alex Carbon cooling plate
Mugen bolts
Tein hood dampers

Suspension
Js front strut bar
Js rear strut bar
Js front roll center adjuster
Spoon rear roll center adjuster
Spoon front X-brace
Spoon rear lower arm bar
Cusco 6 point road cage
Cusco chassis reinforcement bar
T1R B-Max coilovers
T1R front anti bumpsteer kit
T1R rear anti bumpsteer kit

Wheels
T1R titanium lug nuts
Volk TE37 bright pearl yellow 18×9.5 +22
Continental DW 235/35/18

Brakes
T1R 4piston calipers
T1R 330mm big 2piece rotors
Hawk HPS rear pads
Spoon stainless steel brake lines

Exterior
Moonrock metallic paint job
ASM FRP front bumper
ASM CFRP front lip
Shine carbon side diffuser
Spoon prototype race hood
Voltex carbon rear diffuser
Js carbon GT wing 1700mm
Baller bolts titanium GT Wing bolts
Craft squire carbon mirrors
Mugen bolt on mirrors
Seibon carbon trunk
AP2 headlights
AP2 taillight
AP2 rear bumper
JDM side markers
Pulled front fender
Pulled rear quarter

Interior
Spoon steering wheel
Spoon carbon buckets
Mugen rails
T1R shift knob
T1R shift boot
T1R LED doom lights
HKB steering wheel hub
Zoom carbon rearview mirror
Defi link display
AP2 center console
Alpine deck

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iM Feature: Tim’s 1992 Honda Civic EG Hatchback

Functionality.

If there’s anything that all car enthusiasts can appreciate and respect, it’s a car that is built with pure function in mind. Now, not to take away from current craze of stance and aggressive fitment; which is a movement that continues to grow and get better and better with time, there’s something refreshing about owners who build their cars based on true performance and functionality.

A perfect example of a functional build is Tim’s 1993 Honda Civic EG Hatchback.

Before acquiring this vehicle, this little EG was blessed with a K20A2 swap by it’s previous owner. Working with what the car already had, Tim worked with the K20A2 transplant, ultimately giving this EG new life by adding a Comptech Supercharger with an upgraded pulley. A look under the hood though, and one will find more than just a Supercharged K20 swapped into this EG hatch. Tim’s attention to detail is unparalleled as the engine bay sports numerous Mugen Bolts, Hasport K-Swap motor mounts, a JDM Type-R Valve Cover, and various goodies from Spoon Sports such as the Carbon Kevlar Spark Plug Cover, Oil Cap, and Radiator Cap. As Tim wanted to keep this car on the quiet side without sacrificing performance, a Fujitsubo RMO1A exhaust and R-Crew Race Header prevent this EG from drawing unwanted attention during daily drives.

To support what, undeniably, is a little engine bay jam packed with nothing but pure performance, Tim’s consistency is unmatched as the suspension and chassis components on this vehicle definitely stay on point. For a taste of what exactly keeps this EG planted to the road, Tim enlisted a set of T1R B-Max Coilovers, a Carbing 3-Point Strut Tower Bar, M-Factory Roll Center Adjusters, a Comptech Engineerin Rear Subframe Brace, and ITR front and rear sway bars, just to name a few, to ensure maximum contact to the pavement.

As if that wasn’t enough, Tim continues his onslaught of function with a JDM ITR 5-Lug conversion sporting a mint set of 16″ Spoon SW388s with Rays Lug Nuts. To bring this Supercharged K20 EG to a complete stop, Brembo CAD Plated drilled Rotors and Spoon Sports Twin Block Calipers are more than up to the task.

With the desire to keep this EG looking subtle when out on the town, a look at the exterior of this EG and to the ordinary eye one will definitely see a simple and clean looking Honda. However as mentioned before, Tim’s impeccable attention to detail goes a long way as Honda heads will take note of the Spoon Sports Duckbill Rear Wing, the JDM EG6 amber side markers, fog lights, thin side moldings, and even go as far as pointing out the Spoon Sports Wiper Blades. A Wings West RS front lip and Type-R style rear lip are nicely fitted to the front and rear bumpers of this EG, without a doubt giving it a little eye appeal as well.

As functional as this EG is inside and out, what gives this EG a little more sass compared to others out there, is once again, the little details that make such a huge difference with the overall delivery of this vehicle. Leading by example is the JDM EG6 power folding mirrors set up that was put into this Civic. An in-depth look at the interior of this vehicle and one will find tons of JDM EG6 features that were never available (or only available as options) when the EG was introduced to North America such as JDM EG6 clock, OEM power window conversion, JDM EG6 Center Console and even a JDM EG6 Armrest. Aside from the JDM goodies featured inside this EG, Tim drives comfortably in a Spoon Sports Street Bucket Seat (found in the driver and passenger seat) and a Spoon Sports Steering wheel. A custom JDM ITR Rear Bench also sits in the back of Tim’s EG, to once again point out Tim’s incredible attention to detail.

Presenting all enthusiasts with an EG that people can love or hate, one cannot deny Tim’s pursuit of function and all the details that Tim put into his EG to make it one of the most amazing builds we’ve had the pleasure of sharing here with all of you. With today’s car culture continuing to grow, one can conclude that performance and functionality is not going anywhere and will always be an integral part of this scene. While stance and aggressive fitment is all the craze these days, we definitely gotta give praise and show some love and appreciation to the ones who are out here, trying to function.





Engine

K20A2

Karcepts hybrid shiftbox kit

Hasport K-swap motor mounts

Fluidyne radiator

Mugen fan switch

Mugen thermostat

Golden Eagle fuel rail

AEM fuel pressure regulator 

R-Crew race header

Fujitsubo RMO1A exhaust

Hondata K-Pro
Comptech Supercharger w/ upgraded pulley
JDM Type R valve cover
Spoon Sports carbon Kevlar spark plug cover
Spoon Sports Oil cap
Spoon Sports radiator cap
Spoon Sports magnetic drain plugs
Greddy air diversion plate
Mugen bolts
Quaife LSD
Tien hood dampeners

Suspension/Brakes

JDM ITR 5-Lug conversion

Spoon Sports twin block calipers

Goodridge stainless steel brakelines
Brembo cad plated drilled rotors

T1R B-MAX coilovers
Carbing 3 point strut bar w/ master cylinder brace
ITR Rear lower control arms
ITR front and rear sway bars
Comptech engineering rear subframe brace

M-Factory roll center adjusters
Skunk 2 front camber kit
Blox rear camber kit


Exterior

Vis CF hood

Spoon Sports Duckbill Wing
Spoon Sports wiper blades

JDM EG6 power folding mirrors

JDM EG6 thin side moldings
Wings west rs front lip

Type-R style rear lip

EG6 fog lamps

Vision amber corner lenses

JDM EG6 amber side markers 

16” Spoon SW388

Rays Engineering Locking Nuts


Interior

Spoon Sports Steering Wheel
Spoon Sports Street Bucket Seats
Mugen pedals
Mugen Si shift knob
Custom JDM ITR rear seats

JDM EG6 SiR gauge cluster

JDM EG6 clock
JDM EG6 center console
JDM EG6 arm rest
OEM power window conversion
ITR shift boot



iM Feature: Philip Tan’s Toyota Corolla AE86 Coupe

Nowadays, it’s getting a little tougher to find that unique build that’s done tastefully to the point where it can be deemed as “perfect”. While that statement can definitely be argued as some of the “best builds” never see the light of day or only live on the track, the crew here at illmotion definitely do their best to bring you the features that get everyone locally and on the internet buzzing. As a matter of fact, it’s the unique builds that are featured on illmotion that stand out from the rest. None of this would be possible however, without the individuality that drive the owners of these vehicles to build some of the best cars that the internet/social media world has ever seen.

When on route to building that one-off, one of a kind build though, a key word should be taken into consideration to stand above the norm: Individuality. While a huge majority will agree that being different is definitely rare in this current car scene, others will disagree and go on to say that standing out as an individual, is certainly not impossible. Leading by example of doing what clearly is not impossible, is Philip Tan and his 1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe.

Being the second owner of this car, Philip started with what was and still is one clean 1986 Toyota Corolla chassis. With Initial D being all the craze when Philip first got the car, drifting was definitely a motorsport that Philip took interest in with his Corolla Coupe during it’s early stages. Fast forward to the present and 12 years later, Philip still had his Corolla stored in his garage, and it wasn’t until this moment in time that he decided it was time to revive the little 86 coupe.

This wasn’t any ordinary revival however, as Philip put his Corolla through a complete overhaul. The entire vehicle was stripped as if this Corolla was going to be built with a fresh start in mind. Inside and out, this little 86 Coupe was done in a way that appealed to one person and one person only, and that’s Philip Tan.

An exterior look at the car and immediately one will notice the J.Blood Type 2 front bumper, Type 1 sideskirts and rear bumper, and the aggressive CF fender flares that wrap the OEM Toyota front and rear fenders. Another stand out feature on the outside of this Corolla is Philip’s custom made rear diffuser and the 3″ dual outlets protruding from it’s 2.5″ full custom exhaust set up. With overly aggressive being the motif for this Corolla, the wheels do not disappoint as Philip runs a modest 16×8.5 -10mm set CCW LM-20s on the front, and a 16×10 -30mm set of LM-20s on the rear; both front and rear wheels running 5mm and 30mm spacers respectively.

For anyone who’s ever owned or worked an AE86, the suspension is definitely something that can be annoying to deal with. As Philip will agree, it didn’t stop him from getting his Coupe remaining slammed to ground with Megan 32-Way Adjustable Coilovers, Front and Rear TRD Sway Bars (with Energy Suspension bushings), a Megan 4 Link set up, Negative RCAs, and the OEM lateral bar welded to the car, making his Coupe capable of handling the tightest of corners.

A look under the hood of the 86 Coupe, and ‘a super clean engine bay’ is definitely an understatement. A closer look at the engine bay and one will see the 20 Valve ITB set up with the rest of the engine bay completely tucked, thanks to the machining and welding skills of Philip himself. Paired with the 20 Valve ITB set up is a newly rebuilt transmission with an Exedy Stage 1 flywheel and clutch. A two-way TRD LSD is also packed in this little beast, should Philip wanna relive his drifting days.

Last but certainly not least, as the list of modifications just seem to overflow on this car, is the interior of Philip’s 86 Coupe. Philip keeps the interior subtle with a re-wrapped Kouki interior and hints of red found on the seats, door panels and the roofliner perfectly accentuating the two tone black and white Panda exterior.

Inside and out, the thought process Philip had in mind for his 1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe is definitely that of precision, function, performance, form and flat out perfection. There’s just no denying the time, passion, blood, sweat and tears that Philip put into this 86 to make it as you see it today. By taking the best of what’s out there and the combination of his own creativity and skills, this is one Toyota Coupe that will just leave your jaw, dropped to the floor.

…who said individuality can’t go a long way, anyways?

Engine & Drivetrain
20 valve ITB
OE Toyota Water Pump & Timing Belt
OE Toyota Brake Booster
OE Toyota Slave Cylinder (Kouki)
OE Toyota Clutch Master Cylinder
OE Toyota Clutch Slave Cylinder
16 valve cooling system
Aluminum Mishimoto Radiator
Black Silicone Hoses
12″ S Blade Fan
Polyurethane Engine Mounts
Custom High Rise Headers with complete 2.5 inch full custom exhaust
Magnaflow Resonator with 3″ Dual Tips
Engine bay Tubed, Stitch Welded and Top Strut Mounts Reinforced
OEM Rebuilt Transmission
Stage 1 Exedy Flywheel & Clutch
Two-Way TRD LSD
Kouki Axles

Suspension
TRD Front Sway Bars with Energy Bushings
TRD Rear Sway Bars with Energy Bushings
Megan Rear 4 Links
Megan 32-Way Adjustable Weld-On Coilovers
Complete Polyurethane Bushing Kit
TE Negative RCAs
OE Toyota Inner & Outer Tie Rods
OE Lateral Bar (Welded)

Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Line Tuck
FC3S (RX-7) Front Calipers
Slotted Rotors
Hawk Brake Pads
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
OE Toyota Rear Rotors
OE Toyota Rear Brake Pads

Wheels
Front: CCW LM-20 16×8.5 -10mm offset with 5mm spacers
Rear: CCW LM-20 16×10 -30mm offset with 30mm wheel spacers
Tires: 195/45/16 (Front) & 205/45/16 (Rear)

Interior & ICE
Momo Tuner Steering Wheel
NRG Quick Release with Toyota Hub
Razo Shift Knob
SPS1 Driver & Passenger Seats
Kouki Interior Re-Wrapped in Black and with Red Accents (Door Panels, Rear Panels, Roof liner)
Alpine Single-Din Deck
Alpine Speakers

Exterior
J Blood Type 2 Front Bumper
J Blood Type 1 Side Skirts
J Blood Type 1 Rear Bumper
Kouki Bumper Lights
Kouki Corner Lights
OEM Toyota Corolla Taillights with Shaved Rear Marker Lights
Custom Rear Diffuser
OE Toyota Fenders with Carbon Fiber Fender Flares
OE Toyota Doors
OE Toyota Hood
OE Toyota Trunk

iM Feature: Dan’s Honda S2000

This isn’t the first time you’ve seen Dan’s S2000 featured on the internet, and probably not the last, but this would be the first time you can peep his newly acquired ASM aero.

Hanging just millimeters off the pavement up front is the ASM front bumper and lip combo which compliments the custom fitted RX7 FD side diffusers, J’s Racing rear diffuser and ASM trunk lip spoiler to give the car a super aggressive yet clean look.

The next thing that stands out on Dan’s s2k is the perfect ride height and stance, assuming your into that sort of thing. As evident in the pictures below the fitment is straight up crazy, Dan has managed to keep the OEM look (with custom fender work) but it is modified enough to fit the massively wide Work Meister S1R wheels.

Dan didn’t forget about the engine where he has bolt on parts care of T1R, Spoon and J’s Racing. The long list of JDM parts also continues into the cabin compliments of a Bride Gias drivers seat, a Spoon wheel and Defi gauges.

Thanks to our Toronto friend Galen Wan for the pics and thanks again to the Level One crew for sharing yet another one of their crazy rides!

|Exterior:
ASM front bumper
ASM front lip
ASM lip spoiler
Feeds RX7 FD side diffusers
J’s Racing rear diffuser
AP1 rear bumper
Custom flared front fenders
Custom pulled and re-arched quarters
Mugen license plate bolts

|ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN:
Spoon Snorkel
T1R test pipe
J’s Racing header
J’s Racing 60RS exhaust
J’s Racing valve cover
J’s Racing oil catch can
ARC oil cap
ARC rad cap
ARC spark plug cover
ARC battery cover
BallerBolts ARC oil cap bolts
Mugen bolts
Endless bolts
Endless resevoir socks

|Suspension:
Buddy Club Racing Spec Dampers
ARC tower bar
JIC x brace
Spoon rear tie bar

|Wheels & Brakes:
Work Meister 18×11 +37 + 18×9.5 +28
Goodyear Eagle F1 245/35/18 + 225/35/18
Endless valve caps

|Interior:
Bride Gias reclinable bucket seat
Bride Gias rail
Momo hub
Spoon steering wheel
Spoon Duracon shift knob
BallerBolts steering wheel bolts
Defi oil pressure gauge
Defi oil temperature gauge
Defi control unit
Alpine head unit
Alpine Type S component speakers
JL 8w3 sub with custom box
Rockford amp

iM Feature: Danny Yee’s 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

As you get older and the thought of “real life” begins to set in, you may start to notice a change in interests as you “outgrow” certain hobbies and start to change daily activities in order to adapt and live for the future. Eventually, your taste in cars will broaden as you look for something a little more functional and practical to suit your everyday life, and look for a vehicle that will tackle the “real life” situations that are thrown in your direction.

For those with a love and passion for cars and the car modding life however, a few questions begin to surface as well. Questions like ‘how can one maintain this passion for car modding when “Life” happens?’, ‘Is it possible to balance “real life” and “car life”?’, and even a question as extreme as ‘Can someone really be finally done with cars?’

The answer to these questions like these are quite simple in the sense that, well, it’s entirely up to you. For Danny Yee and his 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the answers to these questions are very clear.

“Subtle and Very Unassuming.”

Without a doubt, this is arguably the first and final thought that comes to mind should anyone cross paths with this STI. In search of building a vehicle that will outperform others in it’s class, yet maintain full functionality, it’s no wonder Danny chose the STI as his latest platform. Danny, who is no stranger to creating the perfect blend of simple and aggressive, comes correct with what just may be the perfect combination of style and performance, all the whilst maintaining a practical and fully functional daily driver.

A look at the exterior of this STI and the first thing that is immediately noticed is it’s aggressive stance thanks to the KW V3 coilovers and the 18×10 Volk TE37 Super Laps wrapped in 255/35R18 Toyo T1S rubber on all four corners. What makes this car stand out exterior wise though, is the Chargespeed “Bottomline” aero kit. Such a subtle aero kit, but as Danny puts it “it’s just perfect for the car and it’s exactly what I wanted.”

Since this STI is Danny’s every day road warrior, the interior of this STI stays true to Subaru’s original equipment, with a few goodies to boot, such as an ARC Shift Knob, a Defi Boost Gauge and an Innovate Wideband O2 Kit. For a little in car entertainment, Danny added an Alpine DVD Unit paired with Alpine Type-R components.

Because Danny wanted to go for something so subtle and very unassuming, Subaru’s distinct “boxer rumble” inevitably had to go. Danny’s solution to this was a Tomei Expreme Equal Length Manifold, an HKS Down Pipe and a Fujitsubo exhaust. Add COBB’s Access Port and a tune (performed by Sunny of Airboy Tuning) and what is the outcome? An impressive 285whp/375 ft.lbs of torque. Women lie, men lie, numbers don’t lie. With amazing numbers put on the dyno, and the “boxer rumble” delete, the only thing practically heard when this car is on the streets is the HKS Super Sequential Blow-Off Valve.

With what is in our opinion, probably one of the most well thought, stylish and functional, and of course subtle and very unassuming Subarus out there right now, it’s safe to say that there are definitely some positive answers that can come from the previous questions stated above. The answers to these questions are certainly reflected in Danny’s Chargespeed STI in the sense that nothing is impossible and you may not even have to change a single thing to live the life that you want.

In order to achieve that perfect balance of “real life” and “car life”, the solution is quite simple: Life is what you make of it, and just do whatever makes you happy. Keep this in mind, and these two aspects will be exactly what they are: a part of growing up in the game they call “Life”.

Exterior
Chargespeed bottomline aero kit
JDM OEM Window Visors
JDM OEM license plate
Hella Rally Horn Set

Suspension
KW V3 Coilovers
Cusco Tower Bar
Volk TE37 Super Lap 18×10
Toyo T1S tires 255/35/18

Engine
Tomei Expreme Equal length Manifold
Fujitsubo Exhaust
HKS Downpipe
HKS SSQV
COBB Access Port
Perrin Heatshield

Interior
ARC Shift Knob
Alpine DvD head unit
Alpine Type R Components
Defi Boost Gauge
Innovate LM2 Wideband O2 kit

More photos can be found on our flickr page here:

iM Feature: Yau’s GTR R32

Another feature courtesy of our homie Galen Wan (aka GAWA Photo), we have Yau’s R32 GTR coming out of Toronto, Ontario. Yau’s BNR32 takes it a step further from his peers by wrapping the whole car in Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap. What also stands out on Yau’s GT-R are the authentic Nismo N1 pieces such as the front bumper, side skirts and wing lip. Adding to the exterior appeal of this R32 are a set of green Volk TE-37s rocking an amazing 18×10.5 with a +15 offset all around.

On the performance side of things, Yau’s GT-R sports a Jun Tuned RB26DETT, with HKS adjustable cam gears and a tomei header. This is one R32 that goes unnoticed as an HKS 3.5″ full exhaust roars past anyone who tries to get in it’s way. As for balance, this car stays planted with Buddyclub coilovers and a Cusco front & rear camber kit, Cusco strut tower bar, and a Cusco mid pillar bar.

With an overall impressive package inside and out, this is definitely one of the more stunning R32s coming out of the East. Just have a look for yourself.

|Exterior:
Carbon Fibre wrapped
Authentic Nismo N1 bumper
Authentic Nismo N1 sides
Authentic Nismo N1 wing lip
Seibon carbon hood

|ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN:
Jun RB26DETT
GTR34 ball-bearing twin turbo
Jun tuned ECU
Jun cams
HKS adjustable cam gears
Tomei header
Nismo FMIC
HKS 3.5″ full exhaust
HKS dry air filter

|Suspension:
BuddyClub coilovers
Cusco front/rear camber kit
Cusco tower bar
Cusco mid interior bar

|Wheels & Brakes:
Volks Raing TE37 18×10.5 +15
Dunlop DZ101 Tires 265/35/18

|Interior:
Defi gauages boost/exhaust temp./oil temp.
SFC2 gauages
Nismo shift knob
Momo steering wheel
Momo hub
Bride trim
Panasonic double-din deck

iM Feature: Ger & Yau’s Acura CSX

If you recall last summer we featured a crazy 350z from Toronto (link here). Well Ger is back, this time with his brother and they’re proud to showcase their crazy ‘daily driver’ JDM converted CSX. But make no mistake this is no beater style daily driver which most us would associate with that term. It’s actually a pretty crazy top to bottom JDM inspired build.

Ger and Yau are rocking legit JDM FD2 bumpers, fenders and lights all around the car and as if that wasn’t enough they slapped on a plethora of Mugen parts (most likely shipped overnight from Japan) to stand out even more. To keep up in all the daily traffic the brothers added HONDATA Flash Pro, Skunk2 Cams and Header and an extremely baller 70R J’s Racing titanium exhaust system. Moving to the interior, Bride Low Max seats, Defi gauges and ARC shift knob round out the cabin comforts. The car is rolling on an aggressive set of 18×9.5/8.5 +15/+35 RPF1’s and what daily drive doesn’t need a set of Endless 6pot brakes!

Thanks goes out to our Toronto buddy Galen Wan for the pics! Enjoy.

|Exterior:
Champion White Paint
JDM FD2 Front Bumper
JDM FD2 Front Fenders
JDM FD2 Housing
JDM FD2 Beam Light
JDM FD2 Sides
JDM FD2 Rear Bumper
Authentic Mugen Front Lip
Authentic Mugen Grill
Authentic Mugen Rear Diffuser
Authentic Mugen Wing
Seibon Carbon Hood

|ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN:
HONDATA Flash Pro
Skunk2 Cams
Skunk2 header
J’s Racing 70 full titanium exhaust
Authentic Mugen short shifter
AEM CAI dry filter

|Suspension:
Skunk2 Pro-C coilovers
Eibach front/rear sway bar
SPC front/rear camber kit

|Wheels & Brakes:
Enkei RPF1 18×9.5/8.5 +15/+35
Dunlop DZ101 Tires 245/35/18 225/35/18
Endless 6pot BBK + CCRG

|Interior:
Bride GIAS LowMax Carbon Fibre racing seats
ARC shift knob
Defi gauages exhaust temp./oil temp./oil pressure

Peep the GTR in the background… that would be Yau’s other mode of transportation, stay tuned for more on that later this week.

iM Feature: The Calagui Brothers

All in the family.

Without a doubt, there is nothing that will ever be stronger than the bond between members within a family. This is especially true when it comes to loyalty amongst siblings. Even over time as siblings grow apart and go about their separate ways in life, the level of respect and trust that is created by brothers and sisters will simply never be broken.

Staying true to the sibling tradition are Allan and Raymon Calagui. Being exposed to everything and anything car related since they were young, both Allan and Ray were always on the same page when it came to building a project car; Form and Function. Neither Form nor Function is compromised when it came to any of the Calagui Brothers’ projects. Because of this “all out” attitude that the Calagui’s possess, any of the builds created by Allan or Ray have always been known to have a timeless and classic touch to them.

Keeping it real with the family state of mind, Ray and Allan looked to the BMW family with their latest projects. Allan, with a 2008 BMW 335i Sedan and Ray, with a 2011 BMW 335xi Coupe. With both cars carrying incredible performance out of the box, it’s no wonder the Calagui brothers chose these BMWs as their platforms, both filled with tons of potential.

Performance playing a major factor on both vehicles, Allan unleashes his 335i Sedan with a Stage 3 tune and a methanol injection kit. Add a full Active Autowerkes exhaust and AR Design 3″ catless downpipes and this is one Sedan that maintains a classy exterior while it leaves others in the dust, if need be.

Ray looks to none other than BMW Performance (Exhaust) and an AR Design 4″ catless down pipe to get his 335xi Coupe intimidating any stock M3 that pulls up next to it. Complete with a BMS N55 Stage 2 tune and Methanol Injection Kit mounted in the trunk, this is definitely one 335xi Coupe that will give any M3 a run for it’s money.

Exterior wise, both vehicles maintain signature BMW aesthetics with a few BMW Performance add-ons giving each vehicle a little more whip appeal to anyone who lays their eyes upon the Coupe or the Sedan.

What arguably makes this 335i Sedan and 335xi Coupe stand out from other BMWs on the road, is the stance and wheel game showcased on both vehicles. Allan’s Sedan rocks an uber classy set of Work Euroline XRs, while Ray’s Coupe slays with a custom made set of Work’s timeless wheel, a gold set of VS-XXs.

With both vehicles participating in the stance game, while at the same time putting down plenty of power, anyone who ever thought that form and function could never be part of the same family, can re-think the whole process. Just have a look at the Calagui Brothers’ BMWs, and you’ll see why.

Peep the family affair…

Owner: Allan Calagui
Car: 2008 BMW 335i Sedan

Performance
AFE dual cone intake
AFE throttle body spacer
AR Design intake elbow w/meth bung
AR Design 3″ catless downpipes
Active Autowerkes full exhaust
JB4 stage 3 performance tuner
AEM/BMS methanol injection
VP M1 100% Methanol
Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential

Exterior
BMW performance black line taillights
BMW performance lip spoiler

Suspension.and.Wheels
H&R race springs
KW version 2 coilovers (soon to be installed)
Front: Work Euroline XR 19×8.5
Rear: Work Euroline XR 19×10

Owner: Raymon Calagui
Car: 2011 BMW 335xi Coupe

Performance
BMW Performance Exhaust
AR Design 4” Catless Down pipe
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BMS N55 Stage 2 Tune
BMS N55 Charge Pipe
BMS N55 Trunk Mount Meth Kit

Exterior
BMW Performance Kidney Grilles
BMW Performance Carbon Rear Spoiler
BMW Performance Rear Diffuser
Bimmian Painted Front Bumper Reflectors
15% 3M Tint

Wheels.and.Suspension
KW V1 Coilovers
Front: 
Work VS-XX 19×9
Rear: Work VS-XX 19×10.5
235/35/19 & 275/30/19 Hankook V12 Ventus
Dinan 15.8mm Rear Sway Bar

For a few extra shots click HERE

iM Feature: Jason Hoang’s 2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan

“All You’ve Got To Do Is Try”.

This line, taken from Otis Redding’s “Try A Little Tenderness”, popularized by The Throne’s hit “Otis”, is something we can all understand and learn to apply to our daily lives. If we lived our lives without trying, how would our lives play out? One can most certainly assume and expect a life where everybody is repetitive and doing the same thing. Visualize this, and implement it to how things are done in the car game. If nobody took risks on how cars were modified by their owners, what do we end up with? Cars that look as plain as they did when they were purchased off the lot, and everybody looking the same.

No stranger to taking risks and always trying something new is illmotion’s own Jason Hoang and his 2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan. Jason, who felt it was time to take things a step further from his J’s Racing inspired 8th Generation Honda Civic, continues to change the game with his current Subaru platform, with plenty of support from the aftermarket world. Since acquiring the STI Sedan just last year, the first order of business for Jason was to get this car lower. Up to the task are a set of BC Racing BR Coilovers, and while the suspension was being swapped out, a pair Cusco lateral links in the rear were added as well.

When it came to the wheels, Jason knew he wasn’t just gonna throw a random set of wheels and call it a day. A custom colored “Burple” set of Emotion XT7s were the initial rollers on Jason’s STI. If Jason’s intention was to snap some necks on a daily basis while driving this sedan, then he was definitely on the right track.

From what seemed to be “all for now”, Jason’s onslaught of parts continued as an Invidia catless down pipe, Invidia Q300 Titanium Exhaust, HKS SSQV4 Blow-Off Valve, and a minor tune were enlisted to bring some enhanced breathability to this STI’s performance. With the STI sounding much more menacing than before, Jason felt like something more needed to be done with the exterior appearance of his Sedan. Inspired by track-ready built sedans in Japan, Jason looked to Voltex and sought after their Type 5 GT Carbon Wing as his next modification.

Fully aware of what was to come from critics on the internet, Jason’s build was not compromised and it was only going to get better and faster by next season. With a little track time last summer, Jason was able to enjoy the STI Sedan until he had to store it away for the winter. Over the cold winter months, Jason had nothing but time to figure out what he needed to make his Subaru step away from the norm and further enhance the aesthetic appeal and performance of his STI.

To complete the aggressive appeal of the Voltex Type 5 Carbon GT Wing, Jason decided it was time to upgrade the look of his STI with a Varis full front bumper (complete with Carbon Lip) and Varis Sideskirts (with FRP underboards). An aggressive set of white Volk TE-37s were also acquired, giving Jason’s STI Sedan the moniker of “Snow White”. For a proper tune, “Snow White” was taken to none other than Airboy Tuning to get the car running perfectly and ready for this season.

Not being afraid to try and take risks, this is how Jason’s STI Sedan currently sits. A little can go a long a way, and such a statement is evident when looking at his Subaru STI Sedan. “All You’ve Got To Do Is Try”, and as long as you are happy with the outcome and not paying attention to the critics, then nothing will ever stop you from achieving what you envision. Just ask Jason.

Exterior
Varis full front bumper with carbon lip
Varis sideskirts with FRP underboards
Voltex Type 5 GT carbon wing
JDM R205 fender badges
JDM Rear fog light

Interior
Bride rails
Bride Zeta III bucket seat
WC Lathewerks titanium shift knob

Engine
Invidia catless downpipe
Invidia Q300 Ti exhaust
HKS SSQV4 BOV
Modified stock air box
Airboy Tune

Wheels.and.Suspension
18×9.5 +22 Volk TE37
BC BR Racing coilovers
Cusco lateral links
Muteki burning blue lug nuts
235/40/18 Falken FK452s