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iM: The Re-Up 2012 (Part 2)

December 27, 2012

Just getting warmed up and coming at you with Part 2 of our Re-Up 2012 series. How fitting considering today is Throwback Thursday and that’s exactly what’s going down as we look back at the features and highlights that have been seen on illmotion this year! But enough with the small talk, leggo!

Attention to detail has been a very crucial part for anyone with a car project/build, and it’s this very key element that Derrek Poyntz executes and executes well. If you want to know what I’m talking about, just check out his engine bay which can be found in our feature below.

iM Feature: Derrek Poyntz’s 1994 Acura Integra RS

“Good things come to those who work their asses off, and never give up” – this quote taken from Rhys Boulanger’s illmotion feature showcasing his 1991 Toyota MR2. Going through several encounters with trial and error on his MR2 build, you definitely gotta give it up to Rhys for continuing to work on this car for as long as he did. The work put into his MR2 definitely did not go unnoticed.

iM Feature: Rhys Boulanger’s 1991 Toyota MR2

The phrase “Just do you” can definitely motivate someone to do whatever they please, with no regrets. Implementing this phrase definitely gave Scott Hillis the upper hand when it comes to his boosted 2008 Honda Civic Si. With huge inspiration from J’s Racing, don’t be fooled by this Si’s aggressive exterior.

iM Feature: Scott Hillis’s 2008 Honda Civic Si

Representing our Level One family out of Toronto is James and his aggressively stanced Honda S2000 sitting on TE37-SLs. Keeping things clean definitely grabs the attention of anyone who spots James rolling the streets of TO with his S2K. Have another look at his feature and you’ll see exactly what we mean.

iM Feature: James’ Honda S2000

If I could sum up Duncan Yu’s 1995 Honda Civic DX with one word, it would be: SLEEPER. That is all.

iM Feature: Duncan Yu’s 1995 Honda Civic DX

iM Feature

iM: The Re-Up 2012 (Part 1)

December 26, 2012December 26, 2012

Well, it’s that time of the year again!

Towards the end of the year here on illmotion we like to take a look back at the features and highlights that we’ve showcased on this site one more time before we move on to another year! Without a doubt, 2012 was another good year for illmotion so it’s only right that we recognize the year that was 2012 with the cars/bikes that have graced this site!

Now, before we begin, we would just like to point out that a few of these cars may not be with the owners as they have moved on to new projects. With “the curse of the illmotion feature” becoming more evident as once an owner’s build gets a feature, the owner gets a new car. As bittersweet as it is, this only brings more builds for 2013, and we can’t wait to get shooting next year!

We hope you are all enjoying the holidays!

Let’s begin with part 1 of the Re-Up 2012!

Without a doubt one of the cleanest Jetta Coupes we’ve seen owned by illmotion’s West Coast Photographer, Taylor Smith.

iM Highlight: Taylor’s VR Coupe

Something that was new for illmotion at the beginning of the year, we featured Steve Plewe’s Numbskull Chopper. As different as this was for us to feature and showcase for you guys, it was definitely a build that we just had to share!

iM Feature: Steve Plewe’s Numbskull Chopper

If there was one build that broke the mold of everything that was either “doing it right” or “doing it wrong” it’s Jason Close and his dubbed TRAKRAT, a 2008 supercharged BMW E90 M3.

iM Feature: Jason’s TRAKRAT BMW M3

For 2012, Terence revamped his S2000 in a big way, and this wasn’t going to go unnoticed. Have another look at what he accomplished for this year.

iM Feature: Terence Wah’s Honda S2000

An excerpt from his write up earlier this year best sums it up, ‘…thanks to an era where cleanliness matters, one Civic rises above all the ridicule and comes out getting the last laugh…’ Take a second look at Hoang Nguyen’s 2000 Honda Civic SiR.

iM Feature: Hoang Nguyen’s 2000 Honda Civic SiR

Stay tuned for Part 2…

CB750

iM Highlight: Mike’s 1975 Honda CB750

December 18, 2012December 18, 2012

I’m sure by now, everyone is missing the warm summer months. The days where you could go outside, meet up with some homies and chill in a parking lot, and go for a cruise with the windows down. Although some of us still drive our cars in winter mode, I feel for you guys and gals who ride bikes. Putting a bike away for 7-8 months must be very depressing.

Mike Salek is one of those people. You’ve probably seen some shots of his Ducati 999R and a few random pics of his black AP2 S2000 on the site before. He’s been an avid supporter of us since we started illmotion, always bringing a bike (or 2) or a vehicle to the car shows here in the city representing us.

So its probably gonna hurt him that I’m putting these pics up in the dead of winter. Mike tracked down this rare 1975 Honda CB750 up a few years ago. He needed something different than the sport bikes he’s been riding/collecting and has been working on developing it into its ‘brat’ style that has become more popular in recent years. Its funny because this bike has been very controversial on bike forums because of the choices he’s made building it, but at the end of it, its his bike, his choices/touches, and you cannot deny that it is a complete work of art.

It is also of note that this bike was built on a strict budget of $3000. Amazing work considering the price of the bike itself included in that budget.
A long list of customizations and parts include:
-custom front and rear suspension
-custom cut and re-welded frame
-custom made seat pan and seat
-custom made side mount license plate mount
-custom motocross foot pegs
-custom made shorty rear fender
-custom painted black wheels
-shaved swing arm
-Galfer stainless steal brake line
-vintage Firestone tires
-Cycle-X 4 into 1 Super Sidewinder exhaust
-Cycle-X billet upper triple
-Cycle-X clip-ons
-Cycle-X billet tach block off
-Cycle-X clutch
-Dime City Cycle 4″ headlight
-Dime City Cycle tail light
-Dime City Cycle individual filter pods
-Dime City Cycle mini speedometer
-D.I.D gold o-ring chain
-brushed aluminium value cover, forks, motor cases, leavers, and upper triple

We’re almost halfway back to summer guys, just hang in there. And when it does return, be on the lookout for this ‘Spoiled Brat’ running the streets.

iM Feature

iM Feature: Chuck’s Supercharged 2007 Lexus IS350

December 14, 2012December 14, 2012

Back in the day, there were a few categorizations of car. One of them was ‘Luxury’. A usually expensive name brand car with leather seats, a nice soft cushy ride, a large amount of sound deadening, and buttons to control a bunch of things in the car that weren’t really needed, but made you feel right at home. Another one of the categorizations was ‘sporty’. These were the cars that were quick, but at the same time were louder, with a harsh back breaking ride, and nothing but the essentials.

Nowadays, these lines are blurred. There are all kinds of car groups these days that have blended the lines. What was once a separated SUV and Sedan category has blended into crossovers. And in keeping with the theme, there are now also a bunch of luxury sport sedans. These cars come from high end manufacturers, with tons of power like their sport forefathers, but also comes with a whole host of luxury features.

One of those cars is the Lexus IS350. A mid level luxury sedan that rode very comfortably and sporty at the same time, with the power to back it up with a 3.5L V6 engine which was named in Ward’s 10 Best Engines list in 2007. With this in mind, Chuck opted to build upon this with this IS350 you see before you, which by the way, has seen a few transformations.

Taking the IS’s good looks a few steps further, a few choice parts were added to the mix. A Vertex front lip and side skirts, along with a custom ISF rear bumper conversion help make the bodywork come a little closer to the ground. Also on the back end are a Wald trunk spoiler and a Jun-TW roof spoiler. A few more subtle additions to add to the overall picture are JDM window visors, LX Mode front grille, VIP puddle lights, a custom painted black/gold pearl roof, and a 2012 ISF LED headlamp upgrade. More lighting changes come in the form of Garax 6000K low beams and fog lights, and VLEDs LED DRLs.

To improve in the handling department, a set of BC Racing coilovers were added to all 4 corners, complimented with a set F-Sport front and rear sway bars, and an LSD to keep the power to the ground. Braking duties to slow this beast down are provided by a set of Stoptech Drilled Rotors with the 4 pot calipers. To finish things off, a set of Work Varianza T1S wheels with a step lip in Machine Silver Polish were added to complete the look and compliment the pearl white paint beautifully.

Stepping into the office, you will find Junction Produce neck pads and pillows, an F-Sport carbon fiber shift knob, and white Lexus illuminating door sills. Sounds are provided by JL Audio in the form of a 1000/2 amplifier, full components and tweeters, and a W7 12″ subwoofer. Hardwired into the rear view mirror, you’ll find a Valentine One radar detector on duty to watch out for radar traps.

But what good is all that without the power to back it up? The biggest answer to that is the addition of an LMS Procharger intercooled supercharger. Adding to that is an HKS SSQV blow-off valve, PPE Jet Hot coated headers, a custom titanium mid pipe, and GReddy titanium quad exhaust. But you wouldn’t know it looking under the hood because most of it is covered up by a custom paint matched pearl white engine cover.

A few more things are on the way this year for this IS350 including a Wald carbon fiber rear diffuser and an HKS FCon VPro to help with the tuning. Is Chuck done with this car? Like the rest of us enthusiasts, not even close. From what I’ve heard it may go through another transformation. But I’m sure he’ll stay focused and will not stop unless it is where he’s happy with it. By from previous experiences with my own projects will tell me… never.

Corolla

iM Film: JC Tenchavez’s 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS

December 11, 2012

Fresh of the heels of a recent iM Feature, we’re back once again with JC Tenchavez’s 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS, this time in video form. Just like anyone with a project car, JC’s Corolla has definitely gone through many phases. Adapting “VIP” tastes and sitting on Work VS-XXs in its current (and last) phase, this is definitely the best JC’s Corolla has ever looked. With future plans to build a more formidable VIP car in the near future, we can’t wait to see what JC has in store for his next project. In the mean time, check out our latest iM Film featuring JC and his 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS, elegantly rolling to the sounds of Lana Del Rey’s “Serial Killer”.

CCW

iM Feature: Adam Fulton’s Honda Civic EK Hatch

December 3, 2012

Here on illmotion, we’ve always been criticized of always publishing features of mainly just our friends and family in the scene and never searching for the greatest build ever that hides in the garage and never sees the light of day. As I come up with write ups for all these cars practically every week, this is always very discouraging to hear as coming into this, the only reason “illmotion” got together was because of one basic foundation: the enthusiasm that we all share for the love of cars. To get straight to the point, without this enthusiasm, “illmotion” wouldn’t be here today, and we wouldn’t be as big as we are without connecting with peers in this scene to not only showcase the best that Calgary (and other areas) has to offer, but to make the car community further expand in a positive and motivating manner. To put my ranting to an abrupt end, all the negativity that we do endure in end is absolutely negligible, as the support we’ve garnered from our ever growing friends and family pushes us to keep going.

For anyone who read all of that, you may wonder what this has to do with Adam Fulton and his Honda Civic EK Hatch. It’s quite simple in the fact of the matter that while Adam built his Civic based on his own taste and desires, none of it would be possible without the constant support of his friends and family, ultimately motivating him to make his Civic appear and function as you see it today.

Like most of us who started out in the game, finding a platform to work with was without a doubt one of the most stressful things ever as there are so many cars to choose from. Long story short for Adam, the EK Hatch was his weapon of choice. Sporting a USDM B16A2 under the hood, Adam started out with the basic engine mods giving the B16 more breath-ability with an AEM Short Ram Intake, Mugen Midpipe, T1R Test Pipe and a Spoon N1 Axle back.

Simplicity is key as the exterior of Adam’s showcases his outdoorsy nature complete with Yakima crossbars, bike rack, ski/snowboard rack, fairing and wind jammer. No matter what the weather is, Adam is guaranteed ready for whatever outdoor activity the weather permits. Also found on the exterior of Adam’s EK Civic is replica Spoon front lip and rear duckbill, DIY CTR Headlamps, 1999 Spec taillights, and a JDM SiR rear bumper.

The interior of Adam’s EK displays his desire for JDM goodness as JDM EK4 pieces are found throughout the car from the front seats, rear bench, the steering wheel all the way down to the interior door panels. A USDM SiR Cluster, JDM Civic Type-R shift boot and Skunk2 weighted shift knob can also be found in the interior of Adam’s EK Hatch.

With stance and wheel fitment being all the craze that all the cool kids are doing, it was only natural for Adam to play along and come correct with a set of CCW Race Version Classics sitting on Tein Superstreet coilovers. To further enhance the chassis and suspension upgrading experience, Adam opted for Skunk2 front and rear camber kits, a Civic Type-R strut tower bar, a Beaks lower tie bar and a Megan C-Pillar bar.

What’s really admirable about Adam and his Civic EK Hatch, is the fact that this car was not built overnight, and Adam continues to masterfully piece this car together slowly, but surely. Paying close attention to peers in the scene and doing things his own way, Adam’s work in progress continues to impress us, mostly because of the positive motivation he has from his own friends and family on a daily basis. For those who have met Adam, will know that he is probably one the most enthusiastic car geeks out there, and is surrounded by good friends who share the same mentality. The passion for the love of cars that Adam and his friends share, and the support they offer to each other, is exactly what we need more of in this scene, and something we should all take note of.

While Adam’s Honda Civic EK Hatch is still a work in progress, we’re definitely excited to see what else Adam has up his sleeve for the future. For now though, let’s have a look at how far he’s come…

Engine
USDM B16A2
AEM Short Ram Intake
Mugen Midpipe
Spoon N1 Axle Back
T1R Test Pipe

Exterior
Rep Spoon Front Lip
DIY Civic Type-R Headlights
LaBra Hood Bra
Rep Spoon Duckbill
JDM SiR Rear Bumper
99 Spec Tail lights
Rear Wiper Delete
Yakima Crossbars
Yakima Fairing
Yakima Bike Rack
Yakima Ski/Board Rack
Yakima Wind Jammer

Interior
JDM EK4 SiR Front Seats
JDM EK4 SiR Rear Bench
JDM EK4 SiR Door Cards
JDM EK4 SiR Steering Wheel
USDM SiR Cluster
Skunk2 Short Shift
Circuit Hero 33mm Shift Extender
Skunk2 Weighted Shft Knob
JDM Civic Type-R Shift Boot

Suspension.&.Chassis
Tein Superstreet Coilovers
Beaks Lower Tiebar
Skunk2 Front Camber Kit
Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit
Civic Type-R Front Strut Bar
Megan C-Pillar Bar
Megan Rear Strut Bar

Wheels
16×8.5″ +15 CCW Race Version Classics
195/45/R16 All Around

For more pics of Adam’s Honda Civic EK Hatch, check out our Flickr page HERE

Donation

Red Cross Donation

December 2, 2012

With November wrapping up and thousands of people raising funds for different charities, we here at illmotion are proud to say that our fans truly support those in need. Because of your generosity and support we are once again able to make a big impact to a great charity, the Canadian Red Cross.

Every year thousands are faced with challenges in everyday life when struck by a natural disaster. The International Disaster Relief Fund at Red Cross helps those who have lost the things we take for granted every. This year with Hurricane Sandy hitting the east coast we felt we would play our part and help those in need. With your continued support we sold a large volume of orders for the month of November and due to this have donated $300.00 to the Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund!

During the month of December we hope everyone does their part for this season of giving and we want to thank all our fans and supporters for their generosity.

If you would like to donate to the Canadian Red Cross please visit their site HERE

Acura

iM Feature: Terry Woo’s 1998 Acura Integra Type-R

November 26, 2012November 26, 2012

You’ve heard it over and over again, and anyone with a true project car will swear by it: a project car is never truly finished, it just continues to progress and get better over time. A lot of cars come and go, but it’s the ones that come out and continue to keep up with the times that truly stand out and set the tone for both newcomers and those already familiar to the scene. As repetitive as we may sound regarding project cars that are never done and maintain consistency, there’s a particular Integra Type-R that takes everything we’ve always been saying, and takes things to a completely different light. With a super extensive parts list that will make any Honda fan boy fall head over heels in amazement, this Integra Type-R is owned by none other than Terry Woo.

An exterior look of Terry’s Integra Type-R and “Subtle Aggression” immediately comes to mind. Featuring a full JDM DC2 front conversion, complete with OEM Type-R optional side and rear skirts, a DC2 Voltex wing and sporting Volk’s timeless classic TE37s to name a few, there’s no denying the super functional yet aggressive appearance of Terry’s immaculate build.

Moving onto the interior, and the attention to detail that Terry has implemented into his Integra definitely goes unnoticed. While the biggest highlight in the interior of this Integra are the Mugen S1R Bucket Seats complete with Mugen rails, the subtle things make a huge statement such as the full 2001 CDM Red and USDM Faux CF Interior. The Mugen FG360 steering wheel, OEM Checkered Floor mats and trunk mat, JDM airbag delete, JDM Red Stitch Shift Boot, and Spoon/Mugen Hybrid instrument cluster are just a few more of the attention to detail pieces that truly make Terry’s Type-R stand out.

To stiffen and ultimately upgrade the chassis/handling of his Type R, Terry pulls out all the right stops as his Integra sports Tein Flex coilovers with EDFC, a JDM Front Sway Bar, Mugen rear sway bar, a Carbing 3 Point Strut Tower Bar, J’s Roll Center Adjusters, and Miracle X-Bars complete with the optional strut bar. Just recently, Terry added new hardened front and rear trailing and control arm bushings with Hard Race end links.

As we mentioned earlier, real project cars continue to progress and get better over time. We can’t stress this enough when we see cars like Terry’s as the powerplant he has chosen keeps up with today’s technology. Underneath the hood of Terry’s Type-R is a fully built K20 Motor. For more power, Terry’s K20 is boosted with a GT35R Turbo set up and to give the engine less restriction, a custom 3″ Fujitsubo exhaust was implemented as well. Conservatively tuned with 91 Octane, Terry’s Boosted K20 is rated at 400whp/290tq @ 17psi. Not only putting down impressive power, Terry’s attention to detail continues in the engine bay with what seems like countless Mugen goodies as well to the engine and radiator cap, coil pack cover, all the way down to the bolts.

With what undeniably seems like the total package and a modification list that any Honda/Type-R enthusiast would only dream of having, it’s no wonder that Terry’s friends have given him the moniker “Dailo R”, which can also be found on his license plate. For those wondering the meaning of “Dailo”, in Chinese it translates to “Big Brother”, but is also used as a slang meaning “Boss”; which is quite fitting for the hard work and dedication that’s been put into Terry’s Integra. With what we’d like to call a true project car, it’s cars like Terry’s Type-R that continue to motivate and inspire the rest of us, always looking to keep up with the lifestyle of real function and true form.

Engine.&.Drivetrain
Fully Built K20 Motor
Portflow Head
GT35R Turbo
Tail Wastegate
Tial Blowoff Valve
1000CC ID Injectors
Competition Stage 4 Clutch
Quaife LSD
AEM Fuel Rail
RBC Intake Manifold
K-Tuned Thermostat Housing
Hasport Mounts With Custom Stainless Steel Brackets
Karcepts Shifter Mount
karcepts Throttle Body Adapter
Aluminum shifter Cable Bushings
Bosch Fuel Pump with Custom Fuel Lines
Hondata K Pro
Hondata Boost Controller
Fujitsubo 3″ Exhaust (Custom)
Greddy Oil Relocate Kit with Oil Cooler
Carbing Oil Catch Can
Stainless Steel clutch Line
Stainless steel Brake Lines
Tein Hood Dampers
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
70MM Throttle Body
Koyo Radiator with Slim Fan
Jdm DC5 Red Valve Cover
CF Intake Manifold Cover with Turbo Badge
Jdm Black Dip Stick
Beat Rush Cooling Plate
Odyssey Battery
Power Steering Cooler
Hella horns
Baller Bolts (10)
Mugen Bolts (30)
Mugen Oil Cap
Mugen Radiator Cap
Mugen Coil Pack Cover
Mugen CF Rad Stay Brackets

Suspension
Function 7 Rear Lower Control Arms
Mugen rear sway
JDM Front Sway Bar
Carbing 3 Point Strut Bar
Comptech Rear Tie Bar
Miracle X Bar with Lower Optional Strut Bar
Ingalls F+R Camber Kit
Tein flex with EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller)
J’s Racing Roll Center Adjusters
JDM 36MM Hubs
DSS Axles 2.9
Front/Rear Hardened Control/Trailing Arm Bushings with Hard Race End Links

Wheels.&.Brakes
Volk TE37
Project Kics R40 NEO Chrono Lug Nuts
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
Hawk Brake Pads
Spoon Mono Blocks
Spoon Rotors

Interior
OEM Checkered Mats
OEM checkered Trunk Mat
2001 CDM Red Interior
USDM Faux CF Interior
JDM Air Bag Delete
JDM Red Stitch Boot
JDM Fog Light Button
JDM DC2 RX Pedals
Momo Hub
Race Quick Release
Mugen FG360 with Pad
NSX Horn Button
Mugen Rear View Mirror Cover
Mugen Shift Knob
Mugen S1R Seats with Mugen Rails
Spoon cluster-Mugen Cluster Hybrid

Exterior
JDM DC2 HID Front
OEM Optional Side
OEM Optional Rear
EDM License Plate Extender
JDM DC2 Emblems
Dc2 Voltex Wing + Gurney
Spoon CF Hood
Spoon Wipers
Mugen Gas cap

The rest of the pics can be seen HERE

BMW

iM Feature: Daniel Kowall’s BMW M3 GTR

November 19, 2012

Dedication.

Without a doubt, this is one of the key elements required when bringing a plan or project to life. Combine this with time and passion and eventually, that plan/project that one commits him/herself to pieces itself together nicely, and the outcome almost always leaves one with an incredible feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. We say ‘almost always’, because it can also however, leave one with the hunger for more, ultimately pushing an individual to bring that original plan or project to another level; all of course driven by dedication. A prime example of utilizing true dedication is Daniel Kowall, and the outcome his BMW M3 GTR.

The story begins with Daniel as a child, always into the BMW brand and could not wait until the day he could drive and start to modify one of his own. His very first car in fact was a 1995 BMW 525, which he says ‘was riced out with a body kit, lowering springs and wheels’. Moving along, Daniel’s second car was a 1999 BMW 540i. Being in an automotive business program at the time in Ontario, Daniel was surrounded by peers who were all into cars and the car modifying lifestyle. A major step up from his “riced out” 525, Daniel’s 540i had everything a euro tuner could appreciate from a full Hamann body kit, coilovers, wheels, intake, exhaust, the list goes on. While in Ontario, Daniel also took up Auto Crossing as a hobby in the summer, which ultimately pushed his hunger for a car more focused for the track.

What car could Daniel possibly take advantage of and push to its absolute limits on the track? Enter the E46 BMW M3.

Found on an internet forum based out of Long Island, New York, Daniel sold his 540i and acquired an E46 M3 which he picked up and drove back to Ontario. Getting a little more serious with the sport of Auto Cross, Daniel quickly went to work on his M3 focusing on the suspension and chassis dynamics of the vehicle. Daniel immediately got the car aligned and corner balanced for the track and took his car to various Auto Cross events around Toronto such as the Mosport, Cayuga and Shannonville race tracks. Daniel even went on to take 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies at various race events in Cayuga. With a few trophies under his belt from Canadian Sport Compact Series events, Daniel was inspired to continue to build upon the M3, making it his dedicated track car.

Fast forwarding a little bit, Daniel finished school in Ontario and brought the M3 GTR to Calgary. With the M3 now in Calgary, Daniel’s dedication continued as he joined the Calgary Sports Car Club (CSCC), and participated in Time Attacks for two seasons at Race City in Calgary and Stratotech Raceway in Edmonton. Putting the M3 through these rigorous time attacks, Daniel realized that the M3 needed more power. With the M3 GTR looking aggressive as ever, adding the Active Autowerke supercharger kit was the next step for Daniel. Completing the Supercharger kit just last winter, this is how Daniel’s M3 currently sits-and it won’t stop there.

Based on the true facts of anyone with a dedicated project car, Daniel knows that his race inspired M3 is still a work in progress. With plans on adding a fully welded roll cage, a custom rear diffuser, and a new pulley and fuel system projected to make even more power, we could only hope that Calgary gets another track in the future so we can see, and feel, exactly what Daniel’s M3 GTR is capable of.

With Daniel’s BMW M3 GTR not only looking like, but performing like the complete race car, Daniel’s time, patience, passion and commitment definitely exemplify the dedication that anyone looking to build their current or next project car should utilize. So what are you waiting for?

…get dedicated!

Engine.&.Drivetrain
HKS GTS8550 Supercharger
Active Autowerke Intake Manifold w/ Dual By Pass Valve
Active Autowerke RAM AIR intake
Active Autowerke Front Mount Air to Air Intercooler
Active Autowerke Methanol Injection System
Supercharger Oil Cooler
High Performance AA Spec Green Filter
Active Autowerke High Performance Software
HPF Oil Cooler
HPF Engine Cover
Auto Solutions Short Shift
BMW Motorsport Fan Clutch
Agency Power Catless Headers
Unobtainium Welding 3″ Catback Exhaust

Suspension
Ground Control Race Suspension with Advance Design 2 way Adjustable Shocks and Swift springs
Ground Control Race Sway Bars
Ground Control RTABs and FCABs
Ground Control Camber Plates
Turner Motorsport Rear Control Arms
Turner Motorsport Subframe Reinforcement Kit with added custom reinforcement steel plates
Rogue Engineering Race Brace
Active Autowerke Rear Strut Bar

Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Alcon Aerospace Alloy Aluminum 6-piston calipers
UUC Slotted Rotors
Hawk DTC-70 Race Brake Pads
Bimmerworld Carbon Brake Ducts

Wheels
//Street//
Front: BBS LM 19×10 +25mm offset with 12mm spacers
Rear: BBS LM 19×11 +25mm offset with 25mm wheel spacers
Tires: 275/30/19 (Front) & 305/30/19 (Rear) Hankook V12 Evo

//Track//
Front: Apex ARC-8 18×10 +25mm offset with 12mm spacers
Rear: Apex ARC-8 18×10 +25mm offset with 25mm wheel spacers
Tires: 285/30/18 (Front) & 305/35/18 (Rear) Toyo R888

Interior
ATI E-Pod Gauge Pod
AEM Air/Fuel and Boost Gauges
Jaffster Shift Knob
Recaro Pole Position Seats
Raven Motorsports Half Cage
Schroth driver and passenger 6 point harnesses

Exterior
Flossman GTR Widebody Kit
Vorsteiner GTR Hood
Brooks Motorsport GTR Rear Wing
Umnitza Angel Eyes
Smoked LED Tail Lights

For more pictures of Daniel’s BMW M3 GTR, please check out our Flickr page HERE

iM Highlight

iM Highlight: Annie Carbonneau’s Legacy GT

November 12, 2012November 12, 2012

In May 2003, Subaru released the fourth generation Legacy GT. It was always the bigger more luxurious car in the Subaru lineup, but Subaru really stepped it up with this new version. It came with a variant of the 2.5L turbo motor from the North American debut of the WRX STI, and it was the perfect choice for people looking for an AWD Subaru with a decent amount of power, but wanting a little bit more room and luxury as opposed to the WRX and STI.

When Annie was looking for a new vehicle as her old Ford Escape was on her way out, she pondered a few options. One thing was for sure, the avid ringette player needed room to carry her gear to and from her games, and also truck around her kids. She also wanted something decent on gas, but with AWD and enough power to have a little bit of fun with.

She finally settled on a Legacy GT, and eventually found this mint 2006 Satin White Pearl Legacy GT wagon that you see here in BC last winter. It’s previous owner already had a moderate set of mods on including a Cobb AccessPort with which the car was given a healthy torque and power boost, along with a set of KW V2 coilovers, and Cobb front and rear sway bars to help in the handling department.

After the winter was over, spring fever hit, and she needed to personalize things a little bit. A few small things were done, like the headlight and taillight/reverse light tint, yellow foglight film, and tinting the windows (all done by Steve at Perfect Dark Tinting). But she was still rolling on the stock Legacy wheels with winter tires. Not wanting to eat up the winter tires, a quick call was made to Bob at UrbanX wheel and tires, and a set of 19″ OZ Superleggaras made its way onto the car, and the ride height was dialed in for the perfect balance of comfort and aggressiveness.

There may be a few more little things added to this car, but as it stands, she just wants to enjoy it. After all, thats what this scene is all about, and hopefully it continues that way.