The 2015 season is just around the corner. Lets start it off with some shots of Errol’s Amuse S2K that we’ve had in the vault for a little while. Here’s some photos back when it was sitting on some Enkei RPF1’s.
Entire gallery of photos click HERE
The end of summer has come around leaving us with fond memories of flip flops, popsicles, and short skirts 😛 As fall approaches I figured id get a few guys together for a bunch of photos before the cars get put away for the winter. I grabbed my camera and gear and our first stop leads us to this Suzuka Blue S2000, mildly modified to specific regulations for competitive racing. Then we head out into the night with a new Audi S4 and a couple of Japanese favorites! We even stopped by the local car meet for a bit of eye candy!
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
When you acquire a new car and start a new project, there a lot of things people take into consideration before taking that dive into something new. Aftermarket support, performance and initial appearance/styling of the vehicle are just some of the things that people take into account before committing to the next “money pit”. After considering all the factors that are involved in acquiring a new project car, our good friend Aldo decided it was time to depart from Euro tuning and hop on the Honda wagon with this Grand Prix White AP1 Honda S2000.
Definitely still a project car in the making, we decided to take a few snaps of Aldo’s S2000 before it goes through more modifications over the course of the next few years. As long as Aldo does more modding to his car and a little less dancing while driving in his car (HAHA), we can’t wait to see what’s to come of this AP1! For now though, have a look of Aldo’s S2K in it’s premier stages.
Moving along with Part 3 of our Re-Up 2013 series highlighting a car from Edmonton and the rest coming out of Toronto courtesy of our illmotion East/Level One representative and photographer Galen Wan aka GAWA, and photographer Alex Lu. Let’s take a look at part 3!
Something we definitely look for when it comes to the cars we showcase here on illmotion is the originality and uniqueness of the platform that the owner decides to build upon. A good example of keeping things different yet still turning heads is Jules and her Ford Focus ZX5.
iM Highlight: Jules Cragg’s Ford Focus ZX5
Coming out of the Level One crew is DC and his MK6 VW GTI. Equipped with air suspension and sitting on all time classic BBS LM wheels, DC’s GTI is on route to becoming another one of those proper VW builds.
iM Highlight: DC’s MK6 Volkswagen GTI
Without a doubt one of the most popular features to come from Galen in the year 2013 is Next Mod owner Peter and his HKS GT800 Nissan GT-R. Equipped with a plethora of JDM goodness, it’s only right Next Mod’s head honcho comes correct with a build of this caliber.
iM Feature: Peter’s HKS GT800 Nissan GT-R
Another popular feature from Galen this past year was Jacky’s 2006 Honda S2000. What started out as a dream eventually became a reality for Jacky and it sits in the form of the S2000 you see here:
iM Feature: Jacky’s 2006 Honda S2000
Wrapping up part 3 of our Re-Up 2013 series is fellow Level One homie Danio and his latest build. Departing from his infamous S2000, Dan keeps it in the Honda family and it looks like he’s on the right track to building yet another infamous build with this NA1 NSX.
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!
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
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!
It was a gorgeous night out for the last 403 Honda/Beyond.ca at Chinook, and that meant a really awesome turnout, the best turnout we’ve seen all season. Hopefully the meets stay as busy as they have been, if not busier!
Here’s a few of the many shots I took. To see the rest, check out the set on our Flickr stream: HERE
And for my buddy Aldo, I know where you hide your snacks now… in your bumper.
Make sure to come on down and hang out the next meet at Chinook on May 1st, 2013.
Another week has gone by, and that means another edition of the weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Meet! Its nice to see these meets getting busier and busier as the weeks go by and the weather starts cooperating. Its nice to see cars that come every week, and see how they progress as the season goes by. Its also been great in the fact that the cars are getting more and more diverse.
Here’s a quick taste of some of the cars that were out this week, for lots more shots, check out the set on our Flickr stream: HERE
Make sure to check out the next meet at Chinook on April 18, 2013.
