Without a doubt one of the most well thought out high performance sport sedans out on the market, and undeniably suited for the most spirited drivers around. Complete with an AMG powered 6.3L V8 engine packed in a C-Class chassis, and all the luxurious touches that Mercedes Benz is known for, it’s no wonder illmotion’s own Prashant Topiwala had his mind set on acquiring one of his own. With the C63 sporting the most performance and luxury in it’s class, you couldn’t help but ask Prashant, what else could he possibly do to a vehicle of this nature?
The answer is quite simple: “Just enough.”
Being the second owner of this particular C63, the previous owner had aesthetic modifications performed on the car, such as window tint and matte black vinyl covering entire vehicle. The rest however, was left in the hands of Prashant. The first order of business, MORE POWER. Implementing a Eurocharged v3 tune, Prashant’s C63 boasts an estimated 400whp.
Packing plenty of power under the hood, Prashant was more than satisfied in the performance department and felt it was time to upgrade the suspension, wheels and tires. The recipe? The addition of H&R Sport Springs and a modestly fitted set of Volk G25s wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 rubber. Prashant’s “Just Enough” mentality is perfectly portrayed throughout the entire vehicle and quite fittingly adds to the finesse, style and grace that Mercedes-Benz is all about.
By owning a vehicle that seems virtually perfect straight from the factory, we gotta hand it to Prashant for implementing his own personal touches to a car of this stature. Subtle modifications can certainly go a long way, and it’s evident in Prashant’s C63 AMG. Have a look for yourself and you will see exactly how Prashant maintains that world renowned Mercedes class, with “just enough” style.
A bunch of us got to check out the Calgary International Auto Show that rolls into town every year. All the dealerships bring in a bunch of cars to the show, and its basically a big showoff of all the automakers cars, and then some. Didn’t take too many pics, and excuse the randomness, but here are a few of the cars that caught my eye.
VIP Accord in the Honda Booth. Not too bad in execution, it seems weird being an Accord, but they tried. Check out the baller VIP tray and seat stitching. Not sure what I think of the exhaust though.
Honda Gear prototype. Kinda neat, EG Civic sized. Obviously prototype since the wheels, calipers, and rotor were all one piece.
Fisker Karma, the solar panel roof stands out more on this color than on the dark color they had last year.
Bronze Aston Martin, such a gorgeous color.
McLaren booth.
The color on this Lamborghini was easily my favorite colored car at the show. Looks a little bit darker in person, but it was a flat grey with a clearcoat.
Crazy race FR-S in the Scion booth. Flared out, gutted interior, and some makeshift aero. Taillights look so much better all red, thats how they should’ve come.
BMW M6 Gran Coupe in Frozen Silver. The color is so subtle, yet so captivating.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. Love this body style.
Chrome wrapped Lambo in the ZR Auto booth. Are we in Dubai? Not a bad idea, but the wrap itself doesn’t look too good, seems like it would scratch and scuff easily.
Plasti-Dipped FRS in the Matrix Motorsports booth. Wild color, and sick headlights, I just don’t like the feel and texture of Plasti-Dip, seems too rough.
And last but not least, the Volkswagen Performance Booth! This one is special because out very own JC was manning this booth. He was given the task of taking this Golf, and outfitting it with a bunch of Volkswagen accessories.
It’s been 3 years since the day illmotion was started and we have come a long way. Our supporters have been the largest contributing factor to our success and for that we are releasing something new to expand our supporting base and thank those who have been here from the beginning.
Launching NOW is the iM Era Zip-Up Hoody, available by Pre-Order Only and in 6 popular colors, Black, Red, Imperial Purple, Asphalt, Mermaid Green, & Deep Pink. Our modified iM Era logo set on an American Apparel Unisex hoody backed by our version 2 illmotion logo on the rear this hoody show cases simplicity and class.
Get your order in as the pre-ordering will close on March 15th Midnight!
Once again a big thank-you to all the supporters since the beginning, and here’s to many more years!
Due to the extreme popularity of the pull over “iM Era” hoody last year, we would like to announce some new swag that we have designed for 2013. We are excited to share with y’all the release of our latest, “iM Era Zip-Up” hoody! We have tweaked the original “iM Era” design and have implemented it into this Zip-Up hoody, and it also has our 2nd generation “illmotion” logo for an added touch.
The modified “iM Era” screen-printed design is featured on the left chest of this zip hooded sweat shirt, with the latest “illmotion” logo screen-printed on the lower back.
The “iM Era Zip-Up” will be an “American Apparel Flex Fleece Zip Hoodie” and is available in Black, Red, Imperial Purple, Asphalt, Mermaid Green or Deep Pink, and will range from sizes XS to 2XL. We’re certain you guys remember how fast the hoodies went last year, so be sure to pre-order your hoody so you don’t miss out! Pre-order will commence on March 1st at Noon, and will be available online until March 15th.
Note: This is preorder only. So please place your order before March 15th.
Zip Hoodies are $55.00CDN.
Don’t sleep on these iM Era Zip-Up Hoodies! Make sure you get in on that pre-order!
This past weekend (February 22-23, 2013) marked the 47th Annual World of Wheels in Calgary, Alberta. The World of Wheels show heralds many vintage classic and domestic vehicles that we all know and love, and also has it’s fair share of imports which we are accustom to seeing at shows such as Driven. One of the main reasons we love attending the World of Wheels however, is the fact that it is one of those shows that you gain more and more of an appreciation for every year that you attend. The reasoning behind this is because you get a real eye-opening sense of the true passion and dedication that fellow car enthusiasts have for their automobiles, and it’s certainly evident by the way that their vehicles are displayed, for the general public to see. Not only that, but the respect that these enthusiasts have for one another when competing at the World of Wheels, is quite amazing and truly inspiring.
For those who may have missed out on this event this past weekend, here’s a closer look at the 47th annual World of Wheels, and we definitely cannot wait to check out this show again next year!
Let’s move on to pictures from the show:
For more pictures of World of Wheels 2013, check out our flickr page here: World of Wheels 2013
Last summer, we were pleasantly surprised and quite happy to hear that one of our longtime supporters, and one of the homies, Devon Mori, was going to represent and enter with us for Driven 2012. The biggest reason we were excited for Devon’s “return” if you will, was due to the fact that the Driven show was going to mark the resurrection of his 1992 Right Hand Drive Honda Civic EG6, a project that Devon initially thought he had put to rest. To come back with a bang, Devon also came out to represent the motor bike scene with a 1996 Honda CBR600RR, featuring the same Metallic Green Pearl exterior as his newly resurrected EG6.
The return of the EG6. For as long as we could remember, Devon’s owned this 1992 Honda Civic ever since the emergence of right hand drive vehicles in Canada. A quick look into the past, Devon had put this little EG into hibernation and practically left it to hibernate for a few years. With no motivation to get it back on road, Devon’s EG remained in temporarily stored status. Fast forward to 2012, and Devon found some motivation to bring back his RHD hatchback, just in time for Driven Calgary.
Ditching the white exterior that came with the EG when Devon first acquired it, Devon marks his return by drastically switching up the exterior appeal of his civic with a Metallic Green pearlescent finish. Sporting custom DIY polished Rota GT3s on one side, and super rare Mugen CF-48s on the other, coming back clean and unique was definitely a step in the right direction for Devon’s comeback.
1992 Honda Civic EG6 SiR
ENGINE
CR-VTEC motor
Skunk 2 pro series valves
Skunk 2 pro series valve springs
Skunk 2 titanium retainers
Hondata s300
Short ram intake
DC Sports header
Mugen twin loop exhaust
T1R grounding kit
Samco rad hoses
ACT 6 puck clutch
ACT lightened flywheel
Skunk 2 dual bend short shifter
Avid race axles
T1R oil cap
EXTERIOR
Custom mixed green pearl paint (exterior)
Metallic purple pearl (engine bay)
OEM SiR front lip
J’s racing intake duct
8000k HIDs
Custom fabricated skid plate
JDM window visors
SiR 2 piece rear spoiler
shaved side moulding holes
rear wiper delete
JDM power folding mirrors
WHEELS.&.SUSPENSION
Mugen CF-48 wheels (silver)
Rota GT-3 wheels (polished)
Password JDM 3 point front strut bar
Tein flex coil overs
C-pillar bar
INTERIOR
20th anniversary limited SiR-S interior w/gathers rear speakers
JDM arm rest
JDM center audio console
T1R Kevlar reclining race seats
Type R non SRS steering wheel
Type R shift boot
Spoon sports shift knob
Custom made single DIN gauge pod
Custom made gauge bezel w/S2K cluster
Wireworx S2K plug and play harness
Wireworx magic box
Alpine deck w/iPod connect
Devon could not have come up with a better way to compliment his EG than with another Honda, a CBR600RR. Featuring the same Metallic Green Pearl finish as his EG, Devon’s CBR600RR sports a Hyperflo slip on exhaust with a neo-chrome mid pipe, billet tips and a built-in fender elimator. Subtle modifications that are perfect for when Devon is out cruising in the spring and summer season.
2006 Honda CBR600RR
Custom mixed green pearl paint
Watsen design flush mount front signals (color matched)
Clear alternatives integrated tail light
Hyperflo slip on exhaust w/ built in fender eliminator, neo-chrome mid pipe, billet tips
To come correct with a feature combining both a car and a bike, we couldn’t think of a better way to unite the two than with some slick rolling shots, courtesy of the homie Jason Hoang of Life With Jason. With the perfect balance that represents both sides of the spectrum, both car world and bike world, you can’t help but admire the harmony and balance that Devon has accomplished with both his EG6 and his CBR600RR. Peep these rollers and you’ll see exactly what we are talking about.
For more pictures of Devon’s EG & CBR, check out our flickr page here: Devon Mori’s EG6 & CBR
Towards the end of the season last summer, we were ecstatic to be given the opportunity to shoot two cars we’ve been interested in shooting since our Sunday School Show & Shine, a pair of Lexus LS luxury sedans owned by none other than PoorForm members Jimmy Bailey and Daniel Kowall. For a little background on PoorForm, they are a group of friends, also based out of Calgary, Alberta who we feel, embody that perfect fusion of high end luxury with true motorsport performance. Their slogan, “Ruining perfectly good cars and subjecting them to what they weren’t for…Poor Form indeed.” is certainly a slogan we can all attest to with our own builds, so it’s only fitting that we showcase the builds that the members of Poor Form have to offer; starting with these two Lexus LSs.
For those who may remember Daniel and his BMW M3 GTR that we featured not to long ago, we are pleased to showcase his daily driver, a 2004 Lexus LS430. When we say daily driver, we are talking about the real deal, driven both in the winter and summer on the daily. Sitting slammed courtesy of Tanabe Z40 Coilovers paired with Work LS406 wheels, simplicity definitely goes a long way especially with the clean cut lines that are featured on Lexus’s flagship model.
Wheels
Work LS406 Wheels
-Front 20×9.5
-Rear 20×10.5
Next up we have Jimmy Bailey’s 2001 Lexus LS430 sitting low on a Datasystems ASC680 air ride controller, combined with Work’s Gnosis HS203 in a custom gold finish. As this car is also Jimmy’s daily driver, Jimmy’s LS is equipped with quite the arsenal of in car electronics. For a little performance, Jimmy has implemented a custom exhaust set up with 5Zigen fireball mufflers, and for stopping power, slotted race rotors with Endless SSM brake pads.
Owner: Jimmy Bailey Car: 2001 Lexus LS430
In.Car.Electronics
Beatsonic dash kit
Pioneer AVHP8400BH deck
Focal KRX2 front speakers
Focal 33WX2 sub x 2
Steg K202 amp (subs)
Steg K402 amp (fronts bi-amped)
Audison bitOne processing unit
Escort 9500ix radar
Escort Smart cord
Junction Produce Kintuna
Junction Produce Fusa
Suspension.&.Brakes
Datasystems ASC680 air ride controller
Youzealand SS Pro kit
Endless SSM brake pads
Endless RF650 fluid
Slotted race rotors
Engine
5Zigen Fireball mufflers with custom exhaust system
HKS hybrid air filter
Wheels
WORK Gnosis HS203, step lip in custom GLD finish
-Front: 20×9.5
-Rear: 20×10.5
While this certainly is not the last you will see from Poor Form on illmotion, definitely stay tuned for more from these guys in the future. For a little more information on Poor Form and their incredible builds, check out PoorForm.ca be sure to join their facebook group HERE and be sure to join their forum, forums.poorform.ca.
They say there is nothing stronger than the bond between a father and a son. This is especially true when there is a common interest that can bring a father and his son even closer together. Whatever the hobby may be, in the end, there will always be something there to remind both a Father and his Son of the good times, and countless hours that they spent together; which they can of course cherish and keep with them forever, re-enforcing that bond shared between them. For Dale Sevcik and his son, it is undoubtedly safe to say that their 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle project car, is an ideal exemplification of a bond that will never be broken.
The story began for Dale about 10 years ago, who found the Beetle via contacts from a customer’s engine he had repaired. The man whom Dale had bought the Beetle from, used to be a car dealer and brought cars to Canada from the United States. The Beetle was just one of the vehicles that this man had brought up and it sat in his garage untouched and in immaculate condition, for 8 years. When Dale first laid his eyes upon the Beetle, the car was virtually stock and was practically in mint condition. A look at the engine and to his surprise, this little bug was turbocharged. With no hesitation at all, Dale found a new project for him and his son to work on.
At the time of Dale’s purchase, Disney had just released the feature film, “Herbie”. Dale’s son, being 13 at the time, was really intrigued with what was done to “Herbie” to compete at the race track and from there, it was decided that Dale and his son were going to build their very own NASCAR Herbie. Little did Dale and his son know what they were getting themselves into however.
The project starts for Dale and his son by doing a complete overhaul on the suspension with their version of “Herbie”. All front and rear suspension sway bar bushings have been replaced with polyurethane bushings, along with brand new ball joints and tie rod ends. Dale also acquired lower struts and stiffer springs for the front end of this vehicle, while the rear has adjusted torsion bars with KYB shocks, and an upgraded aftermarket sway bar with VW Bus torsion snubbers.
For footwork and stopping performance, Dale’s Super Beetle sports 4 wheel disc brakes all around, and a 19mm Master Cylinder with a front brake line lock hooked up to the shifter assembly. For shoes, Dale and his son’s “Herbie” rocks Goodyear Eagle GTII tires all around with 235/60R15 fitted at the front and a beefy 275/60R15 fitted at the rear.
In the engine and drivetrain department, Dale and his son have modified the fuel tank with a 1/2″ fuel line connecting to the dual carbureted 1915CC air-cooled turbocharged motor. While on the topic of this turbocharged motor, this little bug produces approximately three times it’s original horsepower, giving it 150hp and 160 ft. lbs of torque. While the transmission was not built by Dale and his son, it is still highly modified as it wears a VW 6 Rib Bus Unit with a Quafe Differential. This father and son team have also implemented the Snow Performance water methanol injection, which they tell us works fantastic with no problems to the engine at all. The motor and transmission are also solid mounted to the frame of the vehicle to give it that “race car feel” when driving on the track.
The interior of Dale’s “Herbie” contains racing seats and harnesses, a removable steering wheel, and a 6 point Chromoly roll bar with frame horn supports, which prevent rear wheel hop. The sunroof of Dale’s Super Beetle is an aftermarket piece that is very similar to the original back in the 60’s. Colored gauges, an RPM Tachometer, and one piece windows can also be found in this Beetle.
Without a doubt the most eye catching piece found on Dale and his son’s Beetle are the NASCAR vents located in the rear quarter windows, sporting tubes that direct air back to the motor, through the firewall. And last but not least, we cannot forget the signature “Herbie” paint job found on the exterior of what we feel, is a project car that is definitely well thought out.
After a brief look at the creation of Dale Sevcik and his son, this is the final outcome of their 5 year project, a “NASCAR Herbie”. Taking into account all the time, blood, sweat and tears put into this build, one thing we know for sure has been solidified for Dale and his son, and it is the strong bond that will never be broken between them, as they’ve built themselves one incredible Super Beetle; A “NASCAR Herbie” if you will, to call their own.
For more photos on Dale Sevcik’s 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle, check out more pictures on our Flickr page here: Dale’s 1972 Herbie
When the New Year rolls around it usually is the beginning of a countdown for me. It marks a few more months until we get to see the first few days of nice weather on the west coast, and with this brings the excitment of driving to popular spots to find others similar to you, who bring their cars to kick it and hang out, followed by evenings where you drive aimlessly having the best time doing so. From the point of first snowfall until the spring season hits, that alone feels like a year in itself. After a few mild rainy days washing away road salt and melting snow, this is when it feels like the perfect opportunity to get a small taste of what is to come.
These are my exact thoughts while sitting in class.
With just minutes left to go in class, I found myself scanning through my phone contacts trying to convince someone to bring out their pride and joy. After a good search, I stumbled across my good friend Josh. With recent vandalism misfortunes to his car and just getting it back from the shop, I knew Josh would be keen on washing it for some photos as it looks the best it has since he purchased it at the beginning of last summer. Within half an hour we found ourselves at the nearest car wash, followed by heading out to the spot where we found ourselves reliving the good times with good friends and cars, which we will all look forward to in the near future.
Until then, let’s have a look at Josh’s fresh Honda S2000…
Engine
Invidia Exhaust
Tein Hood Dampers
Spoon Air Filter
Taking a look at the car scene in its current state, it seems as though everybody has been raising the bar not only to compete with peers in the scene, but also to compete within themselves to keep their car moving in a positive progression, just to ensure there is something new to present every season. With everybody being so involved with their own projects/projects of peers in the scene however, there’s always been a certain negative debate that arises from this. This debate of course being the parts that owners decide to put on their own cars. When looking at “illmotion” specifically, “real parts” or “fake parts”, everybody in the group has mutually agreed that an individual’s car can be appreciated, no matter what parts the owner has put on it.
Now, while the members of illmotion do support the push for quality parts, we cannot be irrational when it comes to the cars that we feature JUST because of the parts that any individual has chosen to use for their car, nor do the owners have to justify whatever parts they’ve implemented onto their vehicles. Hell, we would only be lying to ourselves if we said everybody in illmotion have never rocked replica parts. We’re almost certain this goes for everybody in the game as well.
By keeping that in mind, what we can do however, is respect and appreciate the time, work and effort that individuals put into their vehicles, and it’s cars like this 2004 Acura TSX owned by Sasa Karna, that comes to mind.
A look at the exterior of Sasa’s TSX, and what is immediately noticed is the rarity of it’s Indigo Blue paint and it’s smooth flowing stance sitting low on Battleship grey powder coated Varrstoen 2.2.1 road wheels, mounted and balanced by the homies at Urban X South. Attention to detail is key as the blacked out grille and blacked out chrome belt moldings are noted. Another feature noticed on Sasa’s Acura is the 2006-08 TSX Conversion and it’s OEM A-Spec lip kit. Welding and fabrication work was performed by Andrew Ciotti, who Sasa could not stress enough to thank.
A look at the interior of Sasa’s 2004 Acura TSX and once again Attention To Detail plays a critical role as a few interior panels have been applied with 3M Di-Noc Vinyl and a Crown Royal purple shift boot sits perfectly in the shift box. A little JDM flavor is found in the interior as Sasa has a pair of Accord Euro-R seats with Takata Harnesses and Accord Euro-R pedals for footwork.
Achieving the stance on Sasa’s TSX are a set of Tein Superstreet coilovers, and ARP extended studs in the rear that are accompanied by 10mm spacers. For more chassis and suspension support, Sasa also implemented an Ingalls Rear Camber Kit and Comptech Rear Sway Bar.
As the engine and performance department remains somewhat stock (Injen Cold Air Intake and T1R Test Pipe with No Cat being notable mods), Sasa’s close attention to detail continues to make it’s way under the hood with custom painted engine covers and painted valve cover.
So there you have it, a well rounded daily driven TSX owned by Sasa Karna. When paying close attention to what Sasa has actually done to his TSX, you can definitely take into account all the hard work and time that he put into it, regardless of what parts he chose to live up to the task when driving his TSX on the daily.
Getting back into that and the current state of the scene, who are we anyways to judge what people do to their cars? And for what reason does an individual have to jusfity him/herself for what they decide to put on their car, as in the end, it ultimately is, their car? As far as we’re concerned, if the passion and dedication is there, there’s nothing left to do but appreciate what’s been done.
Something you might want to at least think about before judging someone’s car based on what parts are on it. Have a look at Sasa’s TSX, and you’ll see why we appreciate builds like his.
Exterior
2006-08 Conversion
OEM Front Bumper 2006-08
OEM Rear Bumper 2006-08
OEM Front Grille 2006-08 (Painted Black)
OEM 2006-08 Hood
OEM A-Spec lip kit
Full Front 3M Film
OEM Acura Window Visors
50% Window Tint
Blacked out Chrome Window and Door Trim
Custom “home depot” Lip Splitter
JDM Accord Clear Headlights w/LED Side Marker
OEM 2006-08 Fogs w/HID Kit
M3 Lip Spoiler
Debadged Trunk
Tinted Taillights
S2000 AP2 Muffler tips
Super Bright LED License Plate Lights
Wheels.&.Suspension
18×9.5 +30 Varrstoen 2.2.1 wheels
-powder coated battleship grey
215/40r18 Achilles ATR Tires
10mm Spacer in the rear
Fenders Rolled all around, Pull in the rear
ARP Rear Extended Studs
Project Kiks Lug Nuts
Tein Super Street coilovers
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
Black Calipers
Front & Rear Brembo Drilled Brake Rotors w/New Pads
Interior
OEM Acura Accessory A-spec steering wheel
Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Center Console & Door Trim Panels
Custom DIY “Crown Royal” Shift Boot
T1R Titanium Shift Knob
JDM Accord Euro-R pedals
JDM Accord Euro-R CL1 Recaro front seats
Custom Seat Rails
Takata Racing Harness
OEM Acura TSX Rubber Floor Mats
LED Interior
Engine.&.Drivetrain
Custom Valve Cover Painted Indigo Blue – Honda Motor Co. painted gray
Custom painted engine covers painted battleship grey
Injen cold air intake (painted battleship grey)
P2R Throttle Body Spacer
DIY throttle body coolant by-pass mod
T1R Radiator Hoses
Comptech Race Header
T1R Test Pipe w/No Catalyst
Spoon Socks
T1R Oil Cap
OEM Acura Rust Resistor
More photos of Sasa Karna’s 2004 Acura TSX can be found here: Sasa’s Acura TSX
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