ANYWAYS! With the hustle and bustle of the crew trying to get as much photo shoots done as possible before the winter hits, it feels as though that’s all we’ve been focusing on as of late, and have lost touch with what the automotive “scene” is all about for us: having a good time.
Since the summer season started, we’ve been very busy with organizing for Driven, Sunday School, and other small events here and there. One Saturday night we figured it would be nice to just kick back, and enjoy a few burgers and shakes at Peter’s Drive-In. With great company on hand, we figured it wouldn’t be “illmotion” without a few photos of the homies who came out with us on this lovely evening.
Check out a few pics of our Saturday night and look forward to many more photos like this, because in the end it really is, always a good time!
Got a set of pictures from last nights meet, its getting harder and harder to shoot out there with it getting dark so fast, so I apologize once again for the crappy quality pictures. Try to make it out to these meets as there isn’t much time left in the season.
And for those of you that don’t know, the 5th Annual 403 Honda/Beyond OG/Everyone SuperMeat is on September 26th, 7-10pm. Hope to see you guys there! More info: HERE
These and more pics from this weeks meet on our Flickr: HERE
Had a chance to attend the weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca meet on Wednesday. Hopefully you guys continue to come out and hang out while the weather is still decent. And speaking of which, watch out for the announcement coming very soon of the annual Beyond.ca SuperMeat!
Here are a few of the pics we caught, more pics can be found on our Flickr page: HERE
And last one, just because it was apparently a weight reduction mod performed by the owners significant other. Headlight glass is useless and is way too heavy:
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
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
With Driven 2012 coming up quickly, we thought it’d be a good idea to look back and see what everyone had to offer in 2010 and what we can look forward to for this year. Since Driven was skipped for us in 2011 – there has been a significant amount of time for everybody to get their whips refreshed. From new cars, to new parts, complete overhauls or tweaks to an already existing minty car, we think this will be the best Driven yet. We have a handful of fresh new faces joining us this year and it’s only a matter of time before we all gather at the Olympic Oval once again.
Looking back – many cars are now gone and have been passed on to new owners and some remain alive and well and will be joining us once again. Let’s take a look…
Dal’s K20 Type R – this was a long-time build for Dal and it was pristine. Reggie now has possession of it and stripped it apart with new plans. From what I’ve seen, he’s doing a great job and going from the ground up with new parts left right and center. It should be at the show this year, so look forward to that!
Alan’s JDM conversion CSX Type-S. So clean and one of the first (and probably still only) to do the conversion with legit OEM parts and tastefully IMO. This is out of his possession now.
Jackie’s infamous S2000. Jackie has some plans for the upcoming year and he won’t be showing in Driven, but he’ll be coming out for our show & shine with new toys to boot.
Hoang’s K20 Civic. One of the most unique and cleanest builds I got to see in 2010. Everything from the J’s wing to the custom splitter and canards and his I.C.E. set up. Not to mention the K20 under the hood.
Steve Poyntz’s 2JZ swap Cressida on 350Z wheels. Super simple and clean build with a whole lotta power.
Chris’s Triumph TR7. Funny story with Chris and his placement in our booth. We had just finished setting everyone up and cleaning our cars and we were just about to leave the place when we were told that there was one more guy in our group. None of us knew of anyone extra and we had placed everyone on our list. We agreed to see the car and the first thing we said was “fuck yeah, we’ll take it”. Chris and his triumph are one of his kind – nothing you’d ever really see on the streets and it’s powered by an SR20. Definitely a keeper.
JC’s Corolla. This is also going through a nice change for 2012 and I’m looking forward to see it. It’s gone from simple and conservative to… well… you’ll have to see.
Jamie’s S2000 – this thing is beat on the track like no tomorrow. Jamie drives it hard and rightfully so. He had got his wheels powdercoated that day or the day before the show too so they were clean as hell.
Punit’s Integra. I remember this was the year that he did the K24 swap and it took weeks on end to get it done. One problem would come up after another and the show came up super quick. Luckily he got it running and entered. Wait till you guys see what he has in store this year.
Gopesh’s GTI – this is also going through a nice overhaul for this year as well.
Terence Wah’s S2000. Another S2000 that saw the track often and built with function in mind. Also another that is no longer in Terence’s possession. He now has a new toy…
Derrek Poyntz’s recently finished Integra RS. This was finished hours before roll-in and ready to go. All the graffiti on this was done by hand! The Calgary skyline is also on the valve cover.
Terence Ng’s Merc. More plans for this later on as well…
As a kid, you’re exposed to quite a few things that you dream about owning when you grow older. This could range from absolutely anything like a nice collection of Jordans, a fancy home with a swimming pool, some of you may have even dreamt about owning your own amusement park. As the possiblities are endless, probably one of the more common things that we’ve all dreamed about (child or adult) is what car we would like to own when we grow up.
With a “dream big” mentality and as cliche as this might sound, anything we set our minds to can definitely be accomplished. Such a statement is true with time and patience. Some also say that ‘Good things come to those who wait’. Realistically we can all agree that good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up.
A perfect example of “Good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up” is Revwerks captain Rhys Boulanger and his 1991 Toyota MR2.
At an early age of 16, Rhys started work on his first project car, a right hand drive Toyota MR2 that he picked up from a local shop here in Calgary, JDM Source. While other peers at the age of 16 were dreaming about high end exotics, Rhys kept a lower profile and sought after Toyota’s Midship Runner. After a year or so of driving his right hand drive MR2 however, Rhys came to the realization that what he really wanted was a left hand drive project. While still in love with the MR2, Rhys eventually found himself a LHD MR2 shell and his story began.
As mentioned before in other articles here on illmotion, through trial and error can one’s time and patience be really tested; it comes with the territory of having a project car. To make a long story short, Rhys’ MR2 project wasn’t an overnight success and went through a lot of trial and error to get to how it you see it today.
“Trial and Error” is stressed here due to the fact that this MR2 had a few incidents at the track involving things like engine bay fires and blown turbos. None of this of course, stopping Rhys from continuning to do work on this car.
Built with performance in mind, the 2nd Generation 3SGTE that keeps this MR2 going has been rebuilt twice and continues to be the beating heart of this vehicle. With performance goodness from HKS (Intake & Exhaust cams), Greddy (Intercooler, Catch Can), Blitz (850 injectors, Nur-Spec Exhaust) and much more, it’s no wonder that Rhys took his MR2 to the track with every available opportunity that he got.
A quick glance at the interior of this MR2 and it’s no surprise that comfort plays a role as a pair of Recaro SPG Profis and Schroth 3″ 6 point harnesses keep both driver and passenger bolted to their seats; no heads rolling here.
Having gone through about 5 sets of wheels in it’s lifetime, Rhys’s MR2 currently sits on an aggressive set of Advan RG-Ds wrapped in Dunlop Direzza Starspec tires. The stopping power of this beast is found as a Wilwood Big Brake Kit and Carbon Brake Pads bring this MR2 to a precise halt.
The exterior appearance of Rhys’ MR2 keeps heads turning with its low stance thanks to Buddy Club Racing Spec coilovers and JDM pieces such as the 94 JDM MR2 rear taillight conversion, Kei Office duckbill spoiler, Greddy sideskirts, and Shine Auto Carbon add-ons.
Throughout Rhys’s trials and tribulations with his MR2, his hard work definitely shows in all aspects of the vehicle, inside and out. Although having parted ways with his MR2 not too long ago, it’s only a matter of time until we see what Rhys has up his sleeve for his next “dream project”.
It’s because of Rhys’s patience and determination, that good things do in fact come to those who work their asses off and never give up; and this MR2 proves it.
|OWNER: Rhys Boulanger |VEHICLE: 1991 Toyota MR2
|ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN:
Gen 2 3sgte
AEM EMS Series 1 ECU (Tuned by Tomak)
AEM Launch Control
TVIS gutted
Ford 70mm Mustang TB
Wolfkatz Fuel Rail
Blitz 850 injectors
Walboro Fuel pump
HKS 264 Intake and Exhaust Cam
Shimless bucket conversion
CP 9:1 pistons
Eagle Rods
Fidenza Cam timing Gears
Ferreia Stainless Steel Valves
HKS Valve Springs
Authentic Greddy Intercooler kit w/ Spal Fan
Berk Technology Cold pipe
Synapse BOV
Greddy Catch Can
Berk vacuum line kit
Borg Warner S256 Extended tip Turbo
EMS powered 3″ Downpipe
Tial 38mm VBand Wastegate
Border Racing Dual cone Induction Box
Kirkosaurus engine mount insert
ChrisK Intake Manifold, With Individual Velocity stacks
ARC 1.3 Bar Rad Cap
ARC Oilcap
Blitz Nurspec 3″ Exhaust
Gen 2 TRD LSD tranny
ACT Stage 3 Clutch
Lubromoly Tranny Fluid
Brass Shifter Bushings
B&M Short Shifter
|SUSPENSION:
Buddyclub Racing Spec Coilovers
Tein Adjustable Camber plates / Pillow ball mounts
TRD Bushings all around
High and Tight adjustable Endlinks
TRD Front and Rear swaybars
TRD Fornt and Rear Strutbars
|AERO & EXTERIOR
Greddy Sideskirts
Shine Auto Carbon Rear Add-ons
MadPSI Type B Vented 100% Carbon Hood
Aerocatch Hood pins
VIS Carbon Trunk
Revwerks Carbon Radiator Cooling plate
JDM 1996 Clear front Corners
Rev 6 Projector Headlights
1994 Taillight conversion with JDM corners
APR Custom retrofitted GT-Spec Mirrors
Daie Motors Dry Carbon Front lip and Diffuser
XVRacing Carbon Engine LID
Kei Office Duckbill spoiler
Custom Carbon Inspection Panels
Pheonix power CF Shroud and SPal engine fans
|INTERIOR:
Recaro SPG Profi seats
Schroth 3″ 6 Point Harnesses
Bride LowMax seat Rails
ARC Titanium Shift knob
B&M short shifter
Redline suede w/ red stitching shift boot
Nardi Deep corn 350mm Hub
Works Bell Hub
Works Bell Quick Release
TRD Floormats
Custom Carbon Steering Column
Alpine M505 headunit
Ems powered MR2 sub box
MTX 300watt AM
Alpine Type E Sub
AEM Tru-Boost
AEM EGT Gauge
AEM Wideband UEGO
Cusco/Safety 21 four point Roll cage Custom Coated to match wheels
Popularized by the Japanese Manga “Intial D”, the Toyota AE86 Corolla is probably one of the most desired cars by comic book fans, drifters and enthusiasts alike. Anyone who’s ever owned, ridden in, or come close to an 86 knows there’s just something that leaves one to wonder just what it is about the car that leaves them wanting more.
Is it the car’s 50/50 balance? It’s trademark Toyota “odd looks”? Or the fact that it was considered Toyota’s last “compact” RWD sports car? Your guess is as good as ours.
What happens though, when you mix a “Toyota at heart” soul and the 86 platform? Well, have a look at Orlando Tan’s 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S.
Orlando Tan of “(O.G.) Orlando’s Garage” has made quite a name for himself when it comes to anything and everything to do with custom motor swaps, and living the 86 life. A prime example of Orlando’s work you ask? Well, you may remember Benny’s F20-swapped Panda 86 that we featured a little over a year ago.
Upon first glance of Orlando’s AE86, the exterior just leaves you breathless. With Toyota’s attractive “Super Red” paint shining, fitted with a Kouki Trueno front bumper, Zenki Trueno front lip, Kouki Trueno side skirts, Kouki Trueno rear bumper, and Toyota Kouki OEM “Redline” taillights, everything else in the car perfectly falls into place.
When it came to the interior of this AE86, Orlando knew very well that almost all interior pieces are just impossible to find (in good condition) nowadays. To kick it old school, one look of the interior and you will find nothing but pristine OEM goodness. That’s right, the interior is well restored and Orlando went all out to ensure the interior remained all OEM Toyota everything.
With the AE86 well known for it’s suspension, this Corolla stays glued to the road thanks to a Carbing Tri-Bar strut tower bar, Techno Toy Tuning front and rear coilovers and KYB AGX shocks on all four corners.
With an amazing interior and exterior, you’re left to wonder just what is in the belly of the beast. As mentioned earlier, Orlando, known for his incredible swaps and custom work, keeps his signature going with a Beam’s grey top VVT-i 3SGE suited with a Toyota CT20B Turbo, under the hood. With a very clean swap to perfectly flow with the rest of the car, Orlando’s Beam’s AE86 just screams “unassuming”.
So just what is it about the AE86 that leaves one wanting more? In Orlando’s case, this AE86 is his answer.
With countless hours, late nights and early mornings going into this car at Orlando’s Garage, this is one AE86 that you truthfully have to see in person to believe. Until then though, we hope these photos are enough to tide you over.
//OWNER: Orlando Tan //CAR: 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S
//ENGINE
BEAMS Greytop 3SGE VVti
OG Engine Harness
OG Custom Motor Mounts using AE86 bushings
OG Custom turbo manifold built from old Toyota piping 1 5/8″ Primaries
OG Custom 3″ Downpipe
OG Custom 3″ exhaust made from Greddy Stock
OG Custom Oil feed lines
OG Custom Oil pan and pickup
Toyota CT20B Ceramic turbo
OG Custom BEAMS intake manifold with internal velocity stacks
OEM Toyota 70mm Throttle Body
HKS Black Limited BOV
OG Custom Intercooler Piping
Autopwr R32 Intercooler
Autopwr AE86 Racing Radiator
OEM Toyota Kouki Trueno Front Bumper
OEM Toyota Zenki Trueno Front Lip
OEM Toyota Kouki Trueno Rear Bumper
OEM Toyota Kouki Trueno Side Skirts
OEM Toyota Corolla GTS Rear Wing
OEM Toyota Kouki Trueno Redline Taillights
OEM Toyota SUPER RED II Paint
Some of you may remember Ryan Dandurand’s gorgeous Imola Red Toyota MR2 that we’ve featured a couple times in the past, sitting correct on some Matte Black Volk TE-37s. For those who have or haven’t, you can check out our previous features HERE and HERE.
This season, Ryan’s MR2 has rarely been out of hiding due to a few upgrades here and there. A new Bomex Type 2 Aero Spoiler and Phoenix Power Depature 85mm Dual Exhaust give this MR2’s rear end a more refreshed look.
Adding to the MR2’s refresh, Ryan’s main focus was to get his SW20 running better than ever. Mission accomplished with a fully built engine, with 850cc injectors, and a fresh GTX GT3071 Turbo. With the help of Toma & Anthony Lo, this SW20 is on its way to being one hell of a precisely tuned monster.
With the fall season upon us and the weather getting a little bit crisp in the mornings and evenings, Ryan’s timing couldn’t be any better. And with the perfect autumn back drop to compliment Ryan’s practically perfected MR2, who wouldn’t mind seeing this SW20 again?
On Monday, August 1st the illmotion crew hit up the Garage Box Track Day @ Race City. With Summer on the go a huge variety of sick builds have just been rippin’ it up at the track lately!
With the long weekend, the beautiful sunshine and BBQ cooking over at the paddock, there’s no doubt that both spectators and drivers at hand were having a good time!
If you you missed out on this track day, Garage Box Auto Innovations will be hosting another one in September so be sure not to sleep on the next one and get your car out on the track before it’s too late!
Keepin’ things going with more coverage from DTP Vancouver, Part 3 of our iM Event Coverage will focus on the illmotion crew and the awesome homies who came out to represent with us.
Gotta give a huge shout out and thanks to Steve, Terence, Gopesh, Chris, James, Kirsten/Brodie, Michael and Dave (and the others who came along for the ride) for reppin’ with us and cruising along with us on the drive to Vancouver. It was definitely a pleasure meeting those we haven’t met before and kickin’ it with you guys at the show!
The rain did have its downside, but rockin’ with the crew and taking home 4 awards made it all worth it! In the end, it was all about the people at hand getting together for the love of this lifestyle we lead.
Once again, a HUGE congratulations to Chris, James and Michael on winning in their respective classes. Good job guys!
Lastly, big ups to illmotion’s very own Punit Patel for winning 2nd Place Best Acura. I don’t think there is a single person in the crew who hasn’t put in work in that Integra, so it was definitely a good feeling to see you win that award. Congrats homie!