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Our bodies don’t seem to be naturally designed to operate at extremes. Think about it: If something is too
dark, we cannot see it clearly. But if it’s too bright,
we get blinded or stunned. If something is too fast,
we miss it. But too slow? And we can’t even detect
it as motion as all (grass growing). If it’s too quiet, we
can’t hear it. But if it’s too loud, it makes our ears ring
and/or can even deafen us. If it’s too hot, we can’t
touch it. And if it’s too cold – we can’t touch it either. We are creatures, by design, who operate in the
mild end of the spectrum… not the extremes. Funny
then – since the automotive culture is all about taking
things to very extreme points. Maybe - we get into
this scene because we are trying to push our limits…
trying to exercise our senses. Trying to draw a line in
the sand, and separate ‘us’ from ‘them’. We are trying
to see just how far we can take something… before
it’s officially past the limit. The masses want to live
their lives right there in the middle of all those extremes, where it’s comfortable… far from the edges
where things get rocky. And it shows, in the products
that they consume. The mass-market wants to drive
a car/SUV that does nothing remarkably… but does
everything pretty alright. Toyota Camrys, Nissan Pathfinders. They like to be ‘sort of’ ready for anything…
and completely ready & prepped for or nothing. If you
look at automotive consumer buying trends as proof
of what people actually want… that seems to be the
sweet-spot over and over again. Right there in the
boring, safe, conservative middle. Whereas we, (those
of us who consider ourselves to be enthusiasts), want
a vehicle pushing the outermost edge of ALL the spectrums – light, sound, speed. Right there at that point
where it’s too far gone to be okay any more. Right
at that point of going blind… or deaf… or being so
quick that we miss it in a flash. Unlike the masses,
we want a car that does 1 thing supremely well… and
we’re willing to let it cost us everything else. Sacrifice
anything to get the 1 thing. We will strip a car of every creature comfort, convenience, and luxury… and
we throw it all straight in the trash… just to shave a
few pounds and get an edge off the line or off a corner. We give up a comfortable suspension that suits
everyday driving conditions & multi-tasking. And we
replace it with something so low, so race-ready, & so
tightly sprung… that it becomes nothing short of pun-
ishment to drive on the daily. We put custom-color,
unmatchable paint jobs on cars that sit a half inch off
the ground. But we do it all with a smile on our face,
just waiting for that one stretch of road – where it’s
our shining chance for redemption.
And this doesn’t just apply to imports. This is across
the board for all cars guys – domestics, off-roaders,
hot-rodders, racers, show-offs, etc. It’s a mentality amongst us… and it surpasses cars completely.
The cars are just one outlet that satisfies the itch. I’d
be willing to bet, that if we all look at other hobbies
and/or occupations in our lives, they follow the same
limit-testing exercise too. We all push the threshold
of practicality within our own sub-culture. And we do
it because - that’s where we find our own peace &
identity… in the outer, extreme ends of the spectrum.
That’s home for us. Pushing the limits; it’s how we’re
built. Our subconscious likes to make things harder
for ourselves… because our spirit gets more reward
from it that way. We have to face the fact that we are
unlike a lot of the other people in this country… who
look for peace & comfort in the middle of the spectrum. The Camrys, the Tahoes, the Banana Republics. We are not comfortable in The Middle, nor are
we at peace in The Middle. We feel boxed in there
- trapped, leashed, grounded, and faceless. That’s
why the world gave us an economical, reliable Civic,
and we turned them into little missiles of chaos and
threw it back at ‘em. So – do yourself a favor, and stop
trying to restrict your mind’s desire to push the limits.
That’s your instinct leading – follow it, Dreamer, and
see where it takes you.
JONATHAN WOOLEY
EDITOR // JWOOLEY@S3MAG.COM
EDITORIAL
EDI TO RIA L
THE SEMA SHOW
The first time I read about SEMA, I knew I wanted
to go. The first time I set my foot inside the convention center, I wanted to build a car to be at the
show. This year - I’m checking something huge
off of my goals-list by having 2 different cars at
SEMA. Yeah - that’s right. Who’s got two thumbs
and has 2 cars at THE SEMA show? This guy.
I don’t know if you’ll ever see a more bad-ass
work truck than my 1949 Chevrolet Step Van.
Imagine a UPS truck from ’49 done in total restomod fashion and that’s it. I built it because I used
to always see a step van just like this on my way
to UGA and I had these huge dreams of building it into a family truckster/tow rig. When I first started talking to American
RestoMods in Buford,GA, I had no idea that creating this vision in my head would
be possible in real life… but those guys & gals worked their hearts out and made
my dream come true. Summit Racing sponsored the ’49, and when you see it, I
hope you’ll be able to tell just how impressive the build is. We bought a ’99 Chevy
2500 HD truck, chopped the frame up to fit the ’49, and went crazy after that.
It’s got a fuel injected Chevy Performance LS3 that pumps out 525hp backed
with a Performance Automatic 4L80E transmission. There are tons of great parts on there and
my fingers are crossed that I can talk Wooley and
the S3 gang into letting something old and crazy
like that in the magazine so that you can see it
for yourself. We built it to take on the Hot Rod
Power Tour… and we had a blast on it.
The second car I brought is one that’s no stranger to Awesome, or this magazine. From some
angles, it’s just a mild mannered, unassuming Scion xB. From
other angles though, it’s a bit meaner than that. Full RWD conversion with a
Toyota Supra 2JZGTE 6-speed swap all done by Papadakis Racing. Yep. Thaaat
Scion xB. This car was the brain child of my friend Johan (better known as
Yo) who is also the creator and owner of the clothing brand, Rogue Status/DTA
Posse - which I’m a huge fan of. If you’ve seen me out and about, there’s a
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great chance you’ve seen me in his gear. If
you’re a Top Gear on History fan, you’ve also
seen this car before… when we made our
own taxis right there in Las Vegas. Tanner
had this monster sideways at 80mph in the
infield of Las Vegas Motor Speedway while
we tried to keep one of those 3-foot tall beer
cups from spilling. I remember seeing this
car in pictures and then it had a beautiful spread right here in this
fine magazine. It in a nutshell is my total dream car. Take the technology and
speed that I love, and then cram it in something that no one expects, and then
build it the right way the first time. I can’t believe that I’ve got a friend that had
the vision to build something so perfect in my eyes, or that I’ve talked him into
handing me the keys.
Both cars will be on display with my friends at Magnaflow. It’s a huge honor for
me that they’d have me as a guest on the Hot Rod Power Tour, but that they’d
want my cars as a part of their efforts at SEMA is huge to me. I’m really lucky
and blessed to get to do two jobs that I love so much (Top Gear on History and
NASCAR on Fox Sports 1) but getting to build cars with my friends and people
I like was always a dream of mine… and I just can’t believe that’s happening.
That’s why I love cars. They bring us together. They give us something to talk
about. They give us something to dream about. They give us something to aspire to. Remember that feeling you got when you first saw a Porsche 911 Turbo
on the road, or maybe a twin-turbo Supra? Those guys might have once been
in a Datsun 510 dreaming of something bigger. Or maybe that kid holding his
skateboard at the bus stop is dreaming of one day having a Civic hatchback like
yours? Or a 240sx like Matt Powers.
Whatever your dreams are, dream big. If I didn’t have big dreams I wouldn’t
have landed my dream job… or built one of my dream cars… or had them at the
SEMA show. I’m already working on that goal for next year. Maybe I can bring
three cars next year?
RUTLEDGE WOOD
S3 CONTRIBUTOR
EDITORIAL
EDI TO RIA L
CAR SHOW
ETIQUETTE
not be allowed back. Even if it is a big event where they have staff on hand to
dump the trash cans and clean up, don’t be a jerk and give ‘em more work than
they already have. Treat them like a human being, be gracious, and make their
job as smooth as possible.
Whether it’s a drift event, a car show, or
whatever… it only takes a few special assholes to ruin the venue for everybody. So
let’s talk about some of the basic rules when
going out in public… to ensure you have a
great time with your peers… and to ensure
that the event can happen again in the future. What most people don’t really consider
when going to an event, is that someone is
‘in charge’. Someone planned it all out, organized it, probably paid for it, and probably
got permission from the city and/or property
owner to have it. That means that every
participants’ actions is putting THE ORGANIZER’S neck on the line with the cops, the
city, the state, the landlord, and the community. That is a lot of pressure!
*Don’t do burnouts; don’t rev your engine; don’t crank up your system. Like I
said, there is a time & place for everything in smaller, well-orchestrated doses.
☺ But why is it always the slow cars with the cheap exhaust, cheap stereos, and
minimal motor-work… that are making the most noise? ☹ Just park, and hang
out, and have a good time.
So here are the basic rules to follow wither it’s
an event with 5 people or 5,000 –
*Be on time. Showing up late can mess up the flow that the organizers have
going. And – it can mess up the scheduling of a drift/track event. If you have a
car crew, or want to park with your friends, make sure you all arrive together at
the same time. It’s always tough to try and hold parking spots. And as the show
fills up, you might have to give those spots up for other cars. Plus – it’s always
stressful to try and hold spots as cars are flooding into an event… and who
wants to go through that stress because your friends are lazy and/or hung over.
*Be respectful of the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. This is self
explanatory. You are a visitor; do not impede on their lives or their business.
Support their business.
*Park where you’re told. Have your entry fee ready, and any paperwork filled out
in advance. This keeps that line moving and gets you into the show/race quicker
to get ready. Let the show coordinator know if your crew is with you… and how
many spots you all need. Otherwise - just go with the flow. Even though you
think it’s random and you can do whatever you want, the organizers definitely
have a big-picture map/plan on how they want the cars set up, and how they
want traffic routed. And you might be parking in the middle of the damn way.
Also – it’s a good idea to try and stick around your car while setup is going on,
just in case the show needs you to move, someone is trying to find you, or a
fellow enthusiast/driver needs to borrow something.
*Don’t blast your stereo! Everything has a time & place, and everything is cool in
small doses. But nothing is more annoying than hearing the same shitty playlist
blasting on the same shitty craigslist-sourced stereo all day long.
*Understand that car shows - no matter where they are, or how big or small
they are – end up being family events. Watch your loud-mouthed language, and
don’t cuss in front of the kids. Be respectful, helpful, and welcoming. Whether
you realize it or not, you represent the whole lot of us… so be a good example
and don’t give a bad impression to a kid and/or parent who might just be getting
introduced to our culture.
*Watch your alcohol intake! Some of you are fun, peaceful, happy, & humorous
drinkers… and some of you are just aggressive, messy, and asshole-ish types
of drinkers. So know what side of that fence you’re on, know when to say when,
and know when to leave it at home. If you can’t enjoy an event without pouring
booze down your face all day, then maybe it’s time to take a look at where your
life is going.
*Pick up your trash!! This is a huge one (usually ALSO associated with alcohol
consumption). Have you ever stayed until the end of a show and seen how much
trash is lying around? It’s disgusting. It looks like a war zone. If there are no
trash cans, then take your trash with you. It’s not cool to just leave it scattered
on the ground for the staff to clean up. They are not your parents, so pick up
after yourself. This is one of the easiest/quickest ways to ruin a venue - and
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*Don’t set your alarm at a show. It’s gonna go off all day long, you’re not gonna
be around to hear it… but everyone else is. And they will all hate you.
*Don’t throw a fit when you don’t win. It’s just plain immature, and you’re an
adult. If someone beat you and your sore about it - go home, keep tweaking your
car and/or your driving skills, and be ready for the next event. Acting like a fool
at a show (or local drift event) over a cheap trophy just makes you look like a little
kid who didn’t get their way. And - whining online about it later is even worse.
Instead - spend that time in the garage getting your ride fresher/faster/better.
*Don’t fight. I have seen it at so many events. Fights break out over who knows
what?! C’mon – I know all of us car guys have huge egos, but I have nearly been
hit by bullets between two rival gangs (no joke). It’s a car show guys - grow up,
and don’t endanger people around you, or risk damaging someone’s car, over
your stupid beef. Let it go - and enjoy the show that you are there to enjoy.
Just follow these simple rules at your next event, and have a great time. Car
show drama is fun to gossip about… but not when you’re the one in hand cuffs.
JOSH KELDERMAN
S3 CONTRIBUTOR
S **T
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SYSB
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EBC BRAKES
Without a doubt - this should be one of the first mods you do to
any car. A $50 investment that will give you confidence in your
car, and perhaps save it. www.ebcbrakes.com
P3 CARS
P3 Cars’ integrated vent gauge products: These units come already installed in a new air vent, so
all you need to do is remove the old vent, pop in the new vent, run the cable to your OBD plug, and
you’re done. The gauge reads boost, 0-60, coolant temp, oil temp, under-hood temp, exhaust-gas
temp, throttle position, air/fuel, speed – and it will even clear check-engine lights. All of these are in
1 single unit. And, install videos are available on their site for EACH SPECIFIC make/model – telling
you how & where to safely pop out the old A/C vent, and making install even more of a breeze. This
is what we run in both our Mk5 & Mk6 GTIs. Cost is about $390. www.p3cars.com
MACKIN
There is a new flagship out there for the ADVAN wheel line and it’s called the RS-DF! The
RS-DF runs from 19x8.0 to 19x10.5, and comes in three spectacular colors: Gloss Black,
Hyper Silver, & Bronze! It employs the Mold Forged Design process - a process that lightens the wheels even further (compared to its other wheel-mates), and at the same time,
makes it unbelievably strong! The wheel has also been engineered to clear even the most
extreme brake upgrades. www.mackin-ind.com
EEFFECT
Eeffect Apparel was recently officially licensed by
Honda! What does that mean for you? It means
we can finally have Honda-licensed merch that
is well-designed on quality, fashionable apparel.
Thank you Eeffect, for getting this done and
seeing this through! And thank you Honda, for
listening! www.eeffectapparel.com
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AEM
We might be on the verge of seeing the BMW E36 rise up as the
comeback-kid of the import scene. Sure - they were pricey when they
first came out. But their style has held true over the years. And now, they’re
absolute bargains… for what is arguably one of the best chassis around.
AEM jumped on the party bus, and has released their ever-popular EMS for
the E36. It will work for the M3, along with its entire line of 3-series brethren.
Go make magic. www.aemelectronics.com
FATHOM WHEELS
Hi-Performance Designs Inc introduces – Fathom Designs.
Check out www.fathomwheels.com for the entire new line.
ICON
Streetfighters, Ruckus riders, mopedlers, and Mojave bombers - unite! For
any 2-wheeled hooligan, Icon offers this Variant helmet. A refined visor
design reduces lift at legalish speeds. Full EPS, optically clear shield, &
tri-composite OR carbon fiber shells keep the road at bay. Starting at $350.
$520 for the new ghost carbon Variant shown. www.rideicon.com
STILL HOOD
Weighted shift knob. Recessed threads for a battle-ready look & feel in
the car. 5 speed (1 2 3 4 FIF), 6 speed (1 2 3 4 5 BYE), or Star Bombed
(no pattern on top). 45 bucks… PS: you can save a lil’ bit if you use the
discount code 28 at checkout. Check www.stillhood.com or
www.s3magstore.com for color options.
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E
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RA FORKEEPS
‘OBSESSION’ IS USUALLY A NEGATIVE WORD. IT CONJURES UP IMAGES OF
PREOCCUPATION, RESTLESSNESS, ABANDONED RESPONSIBILITIES, AND BAD
DECISIONS. KYLE BEINARAUSKAS (WHAAAAAAAAT?) HAS OBSESSION PROBLEMS,
BUT HIS OBSESSIONS CREATE UNIQUE AND TIMELESS EXPRESSIONS OUT
OF CHEAP OLD HONDAS/ACURAS. DETAILS GET THOUGHT ABOUT FOR
DAYS, WEEKS, OR EVEN MONTHS. EVEN THE SMALLEST OF DETAILS
GET DISCUSSED WITH FRIENDS, MULLED OVER, AND BATTED
AROUND IN KYLE’S BRAIN FOR INORDINATE AMOUNTS
OF TIME. KYLE’S OBSESSION CAN SOMETIMES MAKE
HIS FRIENDS A LITTLE CRAZY TOO… BUT IT ALL
ENDS UP BEING A GREAT FORMULA FOR
BUILDING AN INTERESTING CAR. WORDS: ADAM JABAAY SNAPS: KEVIN SPANIER DESIGN: JASON FOUTS
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This 1990 Honda CRX build actually started out as an
EG hatchback build. Kyle had assembled a 240whp
2.0 naturally aspirated B-series, with all the normal
supporting mods. He had built the car quickly, and
even though it was a riot to drive… those of us closest
to him knew he wasn’t in love with it. Kyle’s friends
include avid drag racers, magazine-alumi from almost
every major import publication, autocross veterans,
SCCA and NASA road racers, Time Attack champions,
and even closet street racers that lurk around the
backroads of Chicago. Kyle gets obsessed with all his
friends’ passions, and has tried them all. The old EG
was decently set up for track days, and it was handed
to me at Autobahn Country club (one of Chicago’s finest road courses) one fateful Saturday afternoon to
‘sort out & make it easy to drive’. Kyle wanted to get
into track days, and I had been doing them since I was
18 years old. The afternoon ended with me backing
his car into the wall, and figuring out he had some
work to do to the blown bushings in the back of the
car. The body was fixed easily, much easier than my
ego actually, but it was a great excuse for Kyle to trade
it for a CRX. Little did he know he would spend the
better part of 2 years building it into the war machine
you see here.
Many of the intricacies of this build seem to fade away
into the angry looking, 12-foot long monster the car
has become. A built GSR turbo build was initially installed, then traded to good friend Jason Su (of Suja1)
for the majority of a K20 NA build… which proved to
be more in-line with Kyle’s growing passion for trackdays. Having had more 300+whp turbo cars than
most people have fingers, Kyle still needed some
power, so Supertech 12.5:1 pistons and RPM forged
rods were installed, along with an S2000 oil pump and
custom baffled pan. BluePrint Racing ported the head,
and a Supertech valvetrain was installed. OEM K20z3
cams were chosen for a solid powerband & OEM reliability in a trackday environment… but that was only
after a failed set of aftermarket cams almost destroyed
the whole engine when a crack developed while shaking the car down at Gingerman Raceway. To get the
Rcrew header to clear the crossmember, many hours
of cutting, boxing, smoothing, and reinforcing had to
be done, and a custom rear mount was created and
welded on, resulting in a much cleaner look. A JDM
Type-R trans with a Quiafe differential was installed chosen for its ideal ratios for drag racing and track use.
Action supplied the 2MD clutch, and a Suja1 hydraulic
clutch conversion pedal assembly was installed, along
with custom lines. The drivetrain is supported by a
powdercoated set of mounts from Hasport.
A K-Tuned electric water pump was paired with a custom radiator by All-in-Fab, with the fans, & everything
else as well, controlled by the Hondata Kpro ECU (tuned
by Jason at Suja1). Most of the parts in the drivetrain
were powdercoated, painted, polished, or smoothed by
Kyle after-hours at work or during long nights at home.
The RBC intake manifold was cut into several pieces
and ported. A plate for a 70mm Mustang throttle body
was welded in place of the OEM setup, and the webbing between the runners was removed, along with
all unused mounts and bosses for OEM hardware. In
order to clear the VIS hood with minimal spacing in
the rear, the mating flange on the intake manifold was
milled 5-degrees to drop it down towards the crossmember. This manifold alone had nearly 20 hours of
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ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
K20A2
JDM Type-R transmission
SuperTech 12.5:1 pistons
RPM rods
S2000 oil pump with baffled pan
Blue print ported head
Super Tech valve train
Z3 cams
RBC intake with 70MM Mustang throttle body
RCrew header
JDM ITR trans with Quaife
K-Tuned electric water pump
All In Fab tucked radiator with custom mounts
Action 2MD clutch
SONEM pie-cut intake
Custom pie-cut exhaust
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TRACK REGULARS
KNOW THE VALUE
OF AN EASY-TOWORK-ON CAR.
work done to it, before Kyle finally powdercoated it
black. The waterneck off the head was modified with
AN fittings & a radiator cap, and smoothed. Kyle and
the crew at Suja1 created a custom wiring harness for
the engine that flows with the lines of the engine…
and it routes back to a mil-spec connector on the firewall. Everything on the car was designed with an eye
towards simplicity and ease of maintenance. During
his cam swap, we saw Kyle drop the engine in roughly
30 minutes with only hand tools. Track regulars know
the value of an easy-to-work-on car.
The suspension is set up with Function & Form v2
coilovers with custom spring rates, and SONEM/PIC
bushings on powdercoated arms and spindles. NSX
calipers over redrilled ITR rotors are up front with
Cobalt XR3 pads… and EP3 rear brakes fill the BBS
wheels in the rear, providing a fade-free setup for
street and track use. The calipers are fed by a JDM ITR
1-inch master & booster combo, and DOT-approved
custom brake lines - tucked in the frame spaces of
the car. The front spindles are connected to a modified K-Tuned traction bar. Mounts for the custom front
splitter are integrated into the traction bar mounts, and
the splitter provides front downforce while also giving
a slightly aggressive look - without looking gaudy and
out of place like so many kits and front lips for the CRX.
The sparse and simple interior of the car includes a
fully functional S2000 cluster. Kyle’s also got ‘Ricardo’
seats mounted on custom mounts, with the OEM floor
cut out, and a flat floor welded in - to provide adequate
height for Kyle with a helmet on (he’s 6.5 feet tall). A
Momo wheel sourced from an eBay Japan auction
was mounted to a RUF quick-release hub, and a custom 4-point rollbar was fabricated by Kyle and a few
friends. The passenger side door panel is taken from
a racecar (‘Gutty’) that a large group of friends built,
and adds a bit of color to the otherwise all-business,
militaristic interior.
While details about the mechanical aspects of the
car were being thought about, Kyle’s brain was also
stirring for a way to eliminate the CRX SI sunroof. A
parts car donated an HF solid roofskin, painstakingly
removed in the blazing sun on a 90-degree day by Kyle
himself. Spot welds were drilled out, adhesives were
carefully removed, and the skin was given to local artist, Dennison, for a paintjob. Kyle had been referring to
the car as ‘The Panda’ since he got it, because of the
white/black OEM paint scheme. So Dennison painted
a beautiful giant panda on the roof, and the skin was
carefully TIG welded and seam-sealed back onto the
car – finally replacing the heavier, headroom-limiting
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THE EF CHASSIS CARS ARE SOME OF THE
LIGHTEST HONDAS YOU CAN DAILY. BUT
FOR YEARS, THE PRICE & COMPLICATION
OF SWAPPING A K-SERIES MOTOR INTO AN
EF CHASSIS HAD BEEN RUNNING PEOPLE
OFF. NOW - IT LOOKS LIKE THOSE PRICES ARE STARTING TO COME DOWN, AND
NEW PRODUCTS ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE. A PROGRAMMED ECU BY HONDATA HAS COME FROM NEARLY $1000,
TO $600. BASE-MODEL RSX OR EP CIVIC
AXLES WILL POP INTO THE TRANNY, AND
FIT THE EF SPINDLES. HASPORT HAS HAD
MOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR YEARS NOW. A
FEW DIFFERENT COMPANIES ARE NOW
MAKING HEADERS FOR THE K-SERIES
EF. AND SUJA ONE (NOW IN NASHVILLE)
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SI sunroof. The new roof is a highlight item by almost
everyone who has seen it, and is one of the most
original aspects of the car. The OEM white paint was
somehow painstakingly restored with rounds of cleaning, wetsanding, and buffing, and new bumpers were
sprayed by Jesse at Level7 in Marion, IL. The carbon
fiber front fenders that WERE on the car for most of the
build, were sold in favor of heavily rolled steel fenders
to clear the wide Toyo R888‘s. Kyle was going to paint
them, but decided to coat them chalkboard black. This
car is all about fun, and nothing is more fun that writing on the fenders of a car at a racetrack. If you don’t
believe this, you haven’t goofed around at a racetrack
with your friends.
Kyle’s CRX build never set out to fill a void in a magazine. It doesn’t follow trends. It was built to temporarily ease a mind that is constantly stirring, incessantly thinking about different ways to do things, or a
unique new look. A fun-to-drive automobile was the
main goal… and 240whp results in a big smile when
installed into an 1800 pound package. This car will
never be done. Tuning, driving, trackdays and cruise
nights will ensure that constant tinkering will always
happen. Kyle, myself, and other friends will surely be
gathered around this unique clump of steel, aluminum,
and rubber… staring at it, trying to figure out what
to do next. Whether or not this car sits comfortably
with you - you have to respect the years of thought
and effort that have gone into it. This CRX embodies the spirit of our hobby. It embodies the spirit of
hotrodding: take a simple car, use your skills, use your
friend’s skills, and do whatever it takes to make it fast
& wild. I’ll never forget the nights I’ve spent working
on this little car with Kyle and others. Great memories
and friendships come out of this obsession we have.
I hope you go out tonight and have as much fun with
your car as Kyle is probably going to have with his.
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DESIGN: GUY HAYNIE
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You gotta give it to Volkwagen enthusiasts. They
will take a brand new car and cut into it like it was
a can of tomato soup. And in that respect – I guess
Allie & Wes Cardy’s Beetle is nothing new. But – in
many other & additional ways, this thing is refreshing to see. Because - it seems with every blink of
an eye there is some new fad spreading like a virus
across the car community. They seem to come in with
every new season. But one style that seems to be
timeless across all automotive niches?? – old school
cool. An authentic old school look, however, can be
especially challenging on newer imports… endowed
with big urethane bumpers, contemporary headlights,
and technoed-up interiors. Even though many like
a classic look, the majority that try pulling it off on
newer style chassis rarely seem to get it quite 100%
right. Kind of like taking a cute/cool girl out on a first
date, but landing on Red Lobster as your go-to place
to set the tone… right idea, poor execution, and a little
short-sighted. It takes a little more than a matte paint
job or a rusted hood to get the full effect. Even though
both of those things, along with those Red Lobster
butter/cheese biscuits, are cool in their own right.
But when the owners of this 2012 VW Beetle, Allie and
Wes Cardy, started their quest for building a new-new
bug with a true nostalgic feel… they recognized that
the matte/flat finish that covered all the hard angles
& soft curves would just be the first step of a wellexecuted plan.
arms… which help make these camber angles in the
rear possible. To accompany the suspension setup,
Allie and Wes decided to keep it simple & periodcorrect by going with a set of OEM factory non-turbo
Beetle Heritage wheels… which they then powdercoated red, and paired with a set of white walls.
This particular Volkswagen rolled off the assembly
line in your standard OEM shiny silver metallic. Yawn.
There are a lot of silver cars on the road out there…
and Allie knew that a color-change was going to be
needed in order to stand out from the ‘assembly line’.
At first, they decided on a vinyl wrap. After searching
for the right color, Wes battled with the Bug’s many
curves & angles to try and pull it off successfully. After
a few spectacular failures, he decided to surrender to
his vinyl nemesis… and it was back to the drawingboard. Wes searched for a DIY alternative - one that
could handle the Bugs voluptuous curves. He finally
decided to try the whole Plastidip thing.
Soon after, he found himself spraying away in his
garage, coating Allie’s Bug in a Custom Metallic Teal.
After seeing the finished project, Allie & Wes were all
smiles. The Plastidip finish looks great. Plus – it’s
even jammed (door jams painted) – all without doing
any irreversible damage to the factory paint underneath. NOTE: Do your own research before jumping
into Plastidip. It went exceptionally well, and looks
great on this car… but we know people who have
used it with immediate poor results (such as the dip
being too thin, unable to cover/conceal original paint,
and sun-fade within 2 weeks). So chose your color
wisely, and stay away from neons, as they seem to
coat the worst & fade the fastest. Plastidip does not
warranty/back their product when sprayed on a car,
because it’s not what it’s intended for.
BUT ONE STYLE THAT SEEMS TO BE TIMELESS
ACROSS ALL AUTOMOTIVE NICHES?
OLD SCHOOL COOL.
This Beetle may look low, slow, and harmless… but
that would be a false assumption. The Cardy’s have
already snatched up some good bolt-ons, plus a Stage
2+ APR tune… which REALLY wakes up the already
spry (yet still factory detuned) 2.0 liter Turbo. A K04
Turbo is in the plans for the near future, and with the
right supporting mods, this friendly-looking Bug will
be a real biter. Heh. It’s cool isn’t it – because that’s
exactly what the original air-cooled Bug enthusiasts
were all about. In a way – those guys were & are the
original underdog import tuners.
For this couple, their newly-built bug wasn’t the first in
the family. Wes has been a long-time enthusiast, and
came from a life of air-cooled bugs. Allie, on the other
‘cuter’ hand, had been the owner of a new beetle
when they first came out in ‘98. But when this newest model started popping up in showrooms across
America, Allie began casually bringing up the fact that
she thought they looked pretty good. Volkwagen really seemed to get it right with this one. It looks catchy
& nostalgic, but it doesn’t look toooo cuuuute like the
last model. With the combo of curves and hard angles… it actually looks like a bit of a street rod. More
like the modified air-cooled bugs of yesteryear… and
less like the flower-child stock versions headed to San
Francisco. And with Volkswagens 2-liter turbo under
the hood – this car will respond well mods… to a
point to where it can really bite ya. Allie hit Wess with
a little bit of that womanly gentle persistence. And
Wes, being both a smart/good husband, and a Veedub
lover, was totally in.
Before a single shift, before the first seat adjustment,
and even before the first walk around the car, the
Cardy’s already had a grand scheme plotted out. It
was to be a build that would bring back that spirit of
the legendary air-cooled Beetles - everlasting icons in
an industry full of forgotten profiles. Their build began
with trying to get that classic bug stance & camber
in the rear. But this also proved to be the biggest
challenge of their build so far. After doing their due
diligence, they gave a call to Will over at BagRiders
to get an Airlift set up for the front. After getting the
front dialed in, they moved to the rear with a pair of
Slam Specialties bags. Allie and Wes were stoked on
the resulting ride height… but they desired more finetuning in their stance of the Bug.
To get that perfect old-school Bug look, Wes called
up the guys at Innovative Design and Fabrication to
pick up a pair of their rear lower control arms. They
also had ‘em make a set of custom rear upper control
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Motorsport. Defined.
2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
APR Stage 2+ tune, CTSturbo cold air intake system,
Steve Petty Motorsports 3in downpipe, Dieselgeek
skid plate, 6-speed tranny
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR
Custom Metallic Teal Plastidip dip job, Retro style
roof rack
WHEELS / TIRES / SUSPENSION
Accuair Switchspeed digital air management, Airlift
Slam Series XL front struts, Slam Specialties RE6
bags in the rear, Innovative Design and Fabrication
rear lower airbag control arms, Innovative Design
and Fabrication one-off custom adjustable upper
control arms, Standard Fabrications Company
custom painted air tank and hardline setup, Factory
non-turbo Beetle Heritage wheels powder coated
red, DIY white wall tires, Passenger side frame is
notched for more lowness upfront - it’s a VW thing,
Bagged & frame-notched 2 days after purchasing
the car brand new
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of innovation and elite performance spanning over 25 years,
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Trusting your passion to anything less is simply not an option.
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Allie would like to thank: My husband, Wes, for
helping me make my vision into reality. He knows
just what I’m thinking and what I want. We are the
perfect team. Thanks to these guys from our local
VW family - Kevin, Fred, Sean, Seth, and the other
Seth haha. Without these guys, the long nights
putting this thing together would have been a lot
longer... and far less fun. Adam Bell and his gang
over at Standard Fabrications. Brandon and Mark
from Innfab. Bagriders and dieselgeek for the sweet
parts hookups!
© 2013 Auto Meter Products, Inc.
THANKS TO...
TEXT BY JONATHAN WOOLEY
PHOTOS BY ALEKSEY ROYT
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Family – aside from ‘getting yourself a car’, which is the
initial ticket into this culture… family is the next most
significant thing… that makes the import culture what it
is. The car is your ticket in, it’s your pass. But the culture
is what makes it a lifestyle. The culture is what makes
it permanent – and changes your life. There is a strong
brotherhood amongst us within this culture and creating
that bond/brotherhood is the responsibility of those of us
who have been in the game a little while. We are the older
brothers. We set the tone. We create the environment. It
is on our shoulders. And the way we act as leaders, will
directly influence the way that the younger generation
will act. If we don’t act right, that sense of brotherhood
will be threatened… and we will begin to see our culture
start to change in a pretty short amount of time. Right
now – it is easy to slip up and not act right, because a lot
of our interactions are so digital these days, rather than
real. It’s impersonal and it’s easy to slip into an ‘us ver-
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sus them’ warpath when we’re online. The digital word
appeases our instinctual desire for instant gratification,
it can be a great tool for knowledge, but it will ALWAYS
be lack-luster in the comparison of eye-opening, lifechanging, real world experiences & interactions. It’s like
this: In the digital world – you can look up every fact &
detail about chocolate-chip cookies. You can tell me how
they’re made, what the Pillsbury factory looks like inside,
what ingredients are in them, who makes ‘em the best
way ever. You can put it on Pintrest. You can tell me all the
positives and negatives about a chocolate chip cookie…
hell… you could become a damn chocolate-chip cookie
expert. But without real world experience… you’ll never
know what they smell like when they’re baking. You won’t
know how they taste when they’re hot. See the difference
there? We are creatures who live in the real world, not
a digital one. Our bodies are only truly receptive to, and
fulfilled by, real experiences.
So – taking all that into consideration - meet Oscar, and
his 81 Toyota Starlet. Oscar is 37 years old… but he’s
Filipino, so he only looks about 27 tops haha. He’s had
this car since the Summer of 1995. Let that sink in for a
second. 18 years. How old were you back then? Back in
95, it was a TOTALLY different scene. It was new; fresh.
Ace Ventura was making us laugh. Beastie Boys, Snoop,
Cypress Hill, Offspring, Rage, etc was tearing up the radio.
There was no internet. There was cheap gas. The import
culture was underground & fre$h… and it couldn’t come
running to you with open arms on your computer. All your
experiences had to happen in real life. It was more difficult, but also more rewarding. If you were gonna be in
on the emerging import scene… it had to come from real
interaction.
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IT’S BEEN A JOURNEY FOR OVER 18 YEARS.
Oscar’s uncle, Ramon Rayos, is only 4 years older than
he is… so cut back to 1993, Uncle Ramon was about
21… and Oscar was 16-17. Ramon was a bit of a street
racer, and heavy into the import scene. He was good
friends with the guys at Rev Hard, one of the emerging
& pioneering shops of the day. Lots of time was spent
around that shop. They had some of the sickest Toyota
builds in town… on-point even by today’s standards.
Corollas, Celicas, Starlets, and FX-16s running Enkeis,
Panasports, dual carbs, etc. Younger Oscar, being a 16-17
year old guy, was tagging along with his uncle and getting obsessed… and getting totally addicted to the import
fashion of racing/tuning/styling. Like I said – it was all
fresh, new, underground, and very appealing for the youth
– because it represented OURSELVES. Finally, in the summer of 95, Oscar and his then-girlfriend, Kat, bought this
Starlet off Brian Sekata (previously from AEM & Motec),
and the build was on. For the next 18 years, it was an
unfolding story. Oscars next girlfriend, Sandy, loved the
car. She had a Datsun 510, so she could embrace the
fact that the Starlet smelled like gas, and that it was noisy
& leaked & rattled. Tragically, Sandy was killed by some
gang members in 2000. Since that point, the Starlet took
the name Sandy. Oscar later sold Sandy to a friend, but a
couple years later, continued to regret that decision, and
bought her back. At one point, Oscar had a genuine Japa-
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nese mechanic working on her, who didn’t speak much
English. The car was going to need some parts, so Oscar
was just going to buy a donor-car for the parts. Oscar
said, “I’ll just pick up another car, we can use the parts
that we need on Sandy, and then you can have the other
car when we’re done.” But all the Japanese guy understood was, “You can have the car!!” So one day, the Japanese guy up & quit… and took Sandy with him – no note,
no fortune cookie, nothing. It’s been a journey for over 18
years. Oscar has another rad uncle (not Ramon) living in
the Philippines, who has been sourcing JDM parts in his
country, and shipping them here to the US for Oscar – giving him access to some really neat, rare parts. He has had
parts in the garage for years & years… long before Sandy
was finally ready to receive them. And talking to Oscar,
you get a really cool feeling coming from him – a definite
holistic appreciation for the people around him in his life
– past & present. He LOVES this culture. He LOVES what
we build, and how we express ourselves. It goes back
to ‘family’. There was no pride in self in this build… no
selfishness. You can’t even get him to start talking about
‘what HE did’ to the car, without him rambling off about
all the people who had meaning to the car & his life along
the way. Family, loyalty, & roots are at his core. And with
Oscar, family seems to cross all boundaries. What Oscar
obviously considers ‘family’ goes way past blood lines. He
talked about these OG street racers & tuners from yesteryear who helped shape this culture. I could listen to it for
hours. He talked about them by name, as if they were all
brothers… who all shared the same awesome childhood
growing up. He talked about his long-time ex’s, Kat &
Sandy, as though they both played an integral role in this
car… even as it sits today years & years later. No one was
forgotten along the way. No one’s role or involvement was
minimized in his memory… in fact, it was the complete
opposite. These people were inflated in his memory. You
can tell that they are critical in making him the man he
is today. When he talks about the Starlet, he’s not talking
about a car… he’s talking about ‘Sandy’… and Sandy is
family too and with all the history under their belts, how
can you argue with that.
It’s hard to put in words, but I have concern that some of
the genuine character I see in Oscar could be an outgoing/dying trait in this culture (and humanity) if we don’t
stop losing ourselves in a fast-paced digital word… and
I don’t want that to fade. People like Oscar are why I got
into this. People flaming on a Facebook picture is not why
I got into this. We are participants in this life… not critics.
And social media is great if it brings us together… but it’s
not great anymore when it divides us or stifles us from
living real experiences.
1981 TOYOTA STARLET KP61
ENGINE/TRANS.
‘85 Corolla AE86 4AG engine with 44 Mikuni side
drafts, 5-Speed transmission, Tomei Powered pistons and rods, HKS cams, cam gears, timing belt,
head gasket, valve springs, Exedy Stage 1 clutch,
HKS flywheel, HKS Muffler, TRD headers, ARP head
studs, LSD rear end, TRD spark plug wires, TRD
short shifter kit
EXTERIOR
1986 Starlet EP70 headlight conversion, Toysport
N2 Wide body kit, JDM front and rear bumpers,
JDM taillights
INTERIOR
Recaro seats, TOM’S steering wheel, TOM’s pedals, AUTO METER gauges - oil, fuel pressure, tach,
speedometer, volts, air/fuel, water temp, clock
WHEELS/SUSPENSION
14 x 9.5 Volk Mesh with 195/45/14 TOYO Proxes
(front), 14 x 11 SSR Formula Mesh with 225/45/14
BFGoodrich G-Force drag radial (rear), Techno Toy
Tuning coilovers, camber plates, front strut tower
brace
THANKS
I’d like to thank my uncle, Ramon Rayos, for showing me how beautiful old cars can be… and for helping me find all the parts. Myles Bautista and Alan Camaro - for
teaching me how to work on cars… and that if you want something done right, you do it yourself. Kathy Ancheta for helping me with the car… without her, I wouldn’t
be here sharing my story. JD from Nostalgic Garage LA - for all the Toyota wisdom. And my boy Jesse - for pushing me to get my car finished. I’d also like to give a
shout out to the teams that I grew up watching at the street races… these are the guys that put street racing on the map… and my inspiration to build my own car:
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Now this is a story all about how, you like to read
features just like the Fresh Prince. Gotcha.
This is a story about Dylan Outlaw, and his K-swapped
Integra Type R. As you can imagine, some Honda
enthusiasts don’t like the idea of swapping a K-series
into a Type R. Especially not one with only 60,000
miles. For some purists, a K-swap in a Type R is like
finding out the cute girl you have a summer crush
on… had a black guy for her last boyfriend. (crickets)
Some people just get weird about it. But Dylan’s an
Outlaw. It’s in his name… so he has no time for such
thoughts. Instead – here’s what Dylan thinks about:
That time when he was running down I26 just outside
of Columbia. Beautiful afternoon, on the way home
from work… when a middle-aged guy in a red C5
Z06 creeps along-side of him – sweatin’ the Honda.
Outlaws gives him a grin, but maintains his speed and
composure. He knows the Vette doesn’t really want
to do this. Oh – but the Vette does… he can’t help
himself. The gentleman in the Vette braaps his engine
up against redline a few times – 6,500 whopping
rpms. He lunges the car forward, trying to engage the
Honda. It’s like a big loveable, but gullible dog jumping
around a cat. The cat is just sitting there, poised & still
& perfectly calm… but you just know it’s on the verge
of going completely ape-shit. Outlaw brings the pace
down to about 40mph… all the while the big playful
dog is still bouncing and barking – wanting someone to
throw the stick. Outlaw finally picks the stick up, hits
the horn 3 times – and lets it rip. All hell breaks loose!
Outlaw pops into vtec instantaneously – because he
had this staged & planned at just perfect gear/speed
from the very beginning. He puts that exhaust right in
the window of the Z06. At this point, it’s like tear-gas
to the Corvette. The Type R’s exhaust in vtec is so loud
& distinct, that the driver of the Corvette can’t hear his
own car anymore. At this point, the Z06 knows that
there has been a mistake. It’s like the two cars are
speaking their own language through the exhaust…
and the Honda is saying something like, “what’s my
name bitch what’s my name.” And Outlaw keeps
drilling it in – 6,000 7,000 8,000, 9,000rpm… never
lifting, never shifting… just stunning & punishing the
Z06. Then he shifts and the raping continues.
Outlaw put about 3 car-lengths on the Z06 that day.
And then – the Vette started following him like a little
puppy. He followed Outlaw off the interstate, and
pulled next to him at the first light – with a giant grin
on his face.
Vette - “OMG what the HELL have you got in that
thing?!”
Type R – “It’s a K-swap haha.”
Vette – “Nitrous?! Turbo?!”
Type R – “Nah, it’s all motor.”
Vette – “Is the K-swap a V6?!”
Type R - “Nah – it’s just a 4-cylinder. You’d be
amazed at what these little cars can do when you
lighten them up and swap in a strong motor.”
Vette - “You ain’t kidding… I just spent $30,000
on this Z06… and just got beat by a damn Honda
haha.”
Type R - “Well if it makes you feel any better…
I’ve probably got $30,000 in this Honda too.”
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style. That’s why ‘driving skill’ will never go out of
style. Fashion? Fashion will change. In the world
of fashion, things will come and things will go with
the seasons. One season it’s body kits & graphics,
the next season it’s JDM, and the next season it’s
stance & offset. People will always gossip & banter
about fashion… because it’s all based on personal
preference & individual style – meaning there is no
right or wrong. And that’s a great thing, because it
adds color and life. But performance – that’s a horse
of a different color. Man made the first car. Then man
made the second car. By the end of that day, I’d be
willing to bet that they went out back and tried to race
the first two cars to see which one was faster. And
ever since that moment, performance & competition
has been in the DNA of the automotive spirit. This
man – Dylan Outlaw – puts his car on the track with
regularity. He hits the auto-x whenever an opportunity
comes up; he won the 2012 SCR SCCA auto-x
championship. The car has been put to work… and
the aftermarket parts on it actually have to perform
to earn their elite reputation. This is not just another
pretty modlist that gets overly pampered. And even
after all the weekend abuse, he still drives it back &
forth from work (with A/C), he still runs down Z06s
for exercise, and he still hits up all the events/meets
to get in on the shenanigans with the hardparkers &
streetracers. I swear to God, I’ll pistol-whip the next
guy who says ‘shenanigans’.
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2000 INTEGRA TYPE-R
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
K20z1 motor, K20a LSD, K-tuned fuel rail, K-tuned
throttle cable, K-tuned shifter cables and bushings,
K-tuned idler pulley, K-tuned coil cover, K-tuned TPS,
K-tuned rad hoses, K-tuned billet shifter box, Type
R valve cover, ASP intake shortened with k-tuned
velocity stack and filter, Ported RBC intake manifold
, Hondata manifold gasket, Hytec 4-2-1 header with
3” megaphone, Koyo full size radiator with 3 electric
fans, A/C Kit, Hasport motor mounts, K-tuned fuel
tuck kit, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator and
gauge, 3” Thermal exhaust with Magnaflow muffler,
J’s Racing oil cap, J’s Racing rad cap, Spoon oil
and trans drain plugs, Spoon coil cover pictured ,
Hondata Kpro - Tuned by Morris at Midnight ATL
EXTERIOR
Factory FBP paint, UKDM clear corner lights (OEM),
UKDM rear tail lights (OEM), Special Projects P1
splitter, J’s Racing “HONDA VERNO” window banner,
J’s Racing “VERNO” door vinyl
INTERIOR
JDM dc2R red Recaros, Nardi 350mm leather
steering wheel w/ red stitching, Takata harness for
driver’s side, Sparco harness bar , Miracle X-bar,
K-tuned billet shifter box, OEM airbag delete, OEM
radio delete, JDM console delete, Spoon shift knob,
Spoon rear view mirror , J’s Racing spider mat
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WHEELS / BRAKES / SUSPENSION
15x7 +42 Work RSZR, 225/45/15 Hankook Z214
R-compound, Project Kics R26 gunmetal lugnuts,
Earls stainless brake lines, EBC Brakes - green stuff
pads , Buddy Club N+ coilovers 12k/10k spring
rates, OEM ITR lower control arms, sways bars, etc,
True Hart camber kits
THANKS TO...
Would like to give a huge thanks for Ben and all of
K-tuned for all the parts and support! Also would
like to give a big thank you to all my friends &
people who have helped me along the way (Tuan,
Chris, Robby, Jaret, Jared, Tubby, Nick and Zooyost
for being my internet bash brother). My Dad for
starting me young in the car world, and teaching me
almost everything I know. My girlfriend, April, for
supporting my expensive hobby. …And all the other
companies who support me - and all enthusiast’s
like Frank at Downstar, Matt at ICB Motorsport,
Southrnfresh, Gil at Circuit Hero, D2 racing, Brandon
at Next level Detailing. This is a dream come dream
and I appreciate everything… and each & every one
of these companies and people who helped me out!
And Danny Tang for the amazing shots and driving
down to shoot it! Also - if you are interested in a fun
driving experience with great people, please be sure
to check out www.Outlawrun.com
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A lot of times, people who get embedded in the import culture eventually set out to do something different. We’ve all thought it… that little thought-bubble where we say to ourselves: “I just want to do
something different.” That mentality is what continues to drive us forward. But really – how different
is different? We see it come up a lot working with the magazine. We get guys with 240SXs talking
about how they just wanted to do something different. Guys with EG hatches saying they wanted to do
something different. Lowered Miatas. But it’s an oxymoron. It’s not ‘different’ if you’re using 1 of the
same 10 chassis that import guys have been using for almost 2 decades – right? It’s really just a different headliner fabric… or a different color on your CCWs heh. Look, we all want to do something different… and the ironic thing is – that is what binds us all. We ALL ARE different – together. And that is
an awesome thing. When we read it, it should ring in our minds. It should energize us… and unify us.
THIS IS OUR CULTURE.
But then we have guys like Clayton Best here – who really go all-in when they say they want to do
something different. The regular Caliber has got to be one of the most castrated, puny-looking cars
ever made. On the other hand, the SRT4 version was a beast. Literally – it kind of resembles a tiger,
buried in its fresh prey… the way the front fenders arch out like paws. The Caliber replaced the Neon.
And the Caliber SRT4 wasn’t necessarily a bad idea, it just launched at a bad time in history. Gas
prices were spazzing, and the economy was plummeting with equal dramatics. American car brands
were dying-off like there was a plague. And as a result – the SRT4 was a short-lived project. Clayton
Best scored a deal on one a few years ago, and went for it… setting out to earn a little respect with
something ‘alternative’ in the import culture.
scene. No – now it’s a Euro vs Japanese standoff (compact domestics can’t even get a voice). And
within that subculture – it’s a FWD vs RWD vs AWD war. Vtec vs boost vs V8. These are stupid borders
& boundaries that we have created amongst ourselves. They’re not real; we have created them based
off of forum-loyalties, and absurd Facebook comments & arguments. Everybody wanted a ‘home’ to call
home. Cultures turned into subcultures… and then sub-subcultures, etc. It’s petty – people. And I’m not
talking about Tom Petty or Richard Petty… because those guys are cool. What we are doing, on the other
hand, is dumb… so dumb. I’ll let you in on a little secret I’ve learned over the years: There is no one car
that is better than every other car. There is no single subculture that deserves any status or privilege
over another. There is no single motor/drivetrain layout that is superior to all others. Certain cars have
certain characteristics, certain seductions, and certain advantages. Just like ice cream has more than
one flavor. Find one that matches your desires & your personality – and go with it.
I respect Clayton for what he’s done with this Caliber SRT4. At first, I was hesitant to feature it in the
mag. Not because I thought it wasn’t ‘good enough’. But because frankly – I thought it wouldn’t be ‘good
enough’ for you guys – the readers. I thought it would probably go ignored & passed-over by most people
– and therefore be a waste of pages. But then I realized – it’s not right to put fences up in the magazine,
just because ‘the culture’ puts fences up within our own culture. It sucks to be at it alone sometimes.
Your initial quest to be different, ends up being your curse…
or your ‘test’. And it can
be disheartening
And to me – it’s funny how everybody says they want to do something different.
But yet – if somebody goes too far out the boundaries, they get overlooked, rather than commended and/or celebrated. The import culture
seems like it’s running in packs of wolves these days. No longer is
it enough to just be bonded over a broad love for small displacement, high output engines… like it used to be in the import
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when all of your hard work & triumphs go completely
unrecognized by the mainstream crowds… just because the mainstream doesn’t even know the ins&-outs of your chassis enough to even be able to
appreciate what you’ve done… or what you’ve gone
through to get to the same point as ‘the guy with the
Honda’ parked next to you. For example – how many
people do you think walk by this car and notice that
the fuse box was relocated from the engine bay, to
the glove box. The answer is – not many. Clayton is
doing pioneering work for the SRT4 cause.
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2008 DODGE CALIBER SRT4
INTERIOR
ENGINE/TRANS.
Grip Royal Steering Wheel, NRG Hub and
Quick Release, Neo Chrome Steering
Wheel Hardware, MPX Dual Gauge Pod,
AEM Boost and Uego Wideband Gauges,
Aeroforce Scan Gauge, Custom Rear Seat
Delete, Black Suede, Headliner and Visors, Broadway Mirror, Pioneer Radio,
Scar Audio Door Speakers, Custom Painted Door Inserts, Radio Bezel, Rear Seat
Delete, and Pillars
Realtune MS1k PCM, AEM FIC Tuned by: Realtune
Performance, Precision 5858 turbo w/ ceramic
coating, AGP twin scroll turbo manifold w/ ceramic
coating, AGP 46mm external waste gate, AGP Vband dump tube w/ titanium header wrap, AGP
V-band 3” downpipe w/ titanium header wrap,
Vibrant exhaust, vacuum block, Hallman Pro RX
boost controller, JMB big intercooler kit w/ Garret GT core, radiator hard pipes, and billet fuel
rail, Injector Clinic 900cc injectors, N2MB WOT
box w/ 2-step, Tial Q Series BOV, BWOODY solid
motor mounts, BWOODY check valve, NGK Iridium
Plugs, Custom grounding kit, Southbend Stage
4.5 clutch,pressure plate, and aluminum flywheel,
Realtune built LSD
COSMETICS
Shaved Bay Painted Ford Ultra Violet
Purple, Wire Tuck, PCM, AEM FIC, and
Fuse Box Relocate to Glove Box, Brake
Line Tuck, Vacuum Line Tuck, Evo X
Valve Cover Swap, Password JDM Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover, Neo Chrome
Engine Bay Washer Kit, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover. Partial Power Steering Line
Delete, EVAP System Delete, Braided
Fuel Lines and Brake Lines, Custom Billet
Oil Cap With Redbull Energy Drink® lid,
Relocated Billet Coolant Reservoir, Custom Power Coating Throughout, Battery
Relocated, 3M Gloss Metallic Blue Vinyl
Wrapped, Custom Baked Headlights w/
Eyelids, Tail light Lids, Antenna Delete,
Pulled/Rolled/Shaved Front and Rear
Fenders, Blue Fog Lights, Rear Wiper
Delete,
THANKS
I would like to give a very special thanks to Chris Bader for
being there with me every step of the way… helping out with
the shaved bay, wire tuck, brake line tuck, the list goes on.
And John Bader for making a great supervisor haha; without
them, the car would not be where it is at today. I would also
like to thank Tanq Industries for all the paint and bodywork
put into the car throughout the years. Finally yet importantly,
I would like to send a shout out to the companies below who
have helped me out either physically working on the car or with
parts hook up. You guys are awesome.
Carbon Wraps Orlando
www.facebook.com/carbonwraps
GripRoyal Steering Wheels
www.griproyal.com
Powder-Coated.com
www.facebook.com/powdercoated
Realtune Performance
www.shoprealtuned.com
Invision Autohouse
www.invisionautohouse.com
BC Racing NA
www.bcracing-na.com
Complete Custom Wheel (CCW).
www.ccwheel.com
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WHEELS/SUSPENSION
Powder Coated Gloss Matte black faces on CCW
LM5 Wheels 18x10 +25 Front 18x10.5 +19
Rear, Nitto NT05 275/35/18 Tires, BC Racing BR
Coilovers, JMB Rear Subframe Brace, Realtune
Tubular Rear 3pc Tie Bar Kit, Tubular Rear Camber
Arms, and Front & Rear Adjustable Endlinks, Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Energy Front and Rear
Sway Bar Bushings, ABS Delete, JEGS Stainless
Braided Brake Lines, Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads
WORDS: WOOLEY
SNAPS: KEVIN SPANIER
DESIGN: JASON FOUTS
COLLEGE UNIVERSITIES HAVE A WAY OF
MOTIVATING THE MASSES OF STUDENTS
THROUGH SOMEWHAT NEGATIVE TACTICS
- LIKE FEAR, WORRY, & ULTIMATUMS.
SPECIFICALLY – THE FEAR OF FAILURE.
AND THAT’S A REALLY IMPRESSIONABLE
TIME IN A PERSON’S LIFE TO BE PUTTING
THOSE KINDS OF PRESSURES ON THEM. IT
GOES LIKE THIS: STUDY HARD, COMPLETE
ALL YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS,
AND PASS YOUR FINAL EXAM… OR YOU’LL
FAIL. FAIL ONE TOO MANY TIMES… AND
YOU’LL GET KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL. GET
KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL… AND YOU CAN
KISS YOUR ENTIRE FUTURE GOODBYE.
NOT TO MENTION THE EMBARRASSMENT
TO YOURSELF AND YOUR ENTIRE
FAMILY. IF YOU WERE TO PSYC-TEST
ALL OF THE STUDENTS IN A UNIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENT, A GOOD PORTION OF
THEM WOULD LITERALLY COME BACK AS
CLINICALLY INSANE… JUST BECAUSE OF
THE PRESSURE THAT THEY’RE UNDER…
AND THE WAYS THAT THEY DEAL WITH IT.
AND YEAH – THAT’S A PRETTY GENERAL
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THIS LIFESTYLE CAN BE A COUNTERWEIGHT TO CHAOS AND PRESSURE.
But it gets the point across that collegiate motivation
is often induced my fear, rather than personal drive.
Or at least more accurately – a lot of fear COMBINED
with personal drive. What’s more – these are the same
wound-out people that we send out into the work force
to be ‘the future’. No wonder a lot of ‘em end up being
a little skittish, like a dog that got abused as a puppy.
Know what I mean? That fear of failure can and does
evolve and mature into almost every other dimension
of adult life. These people get a little spooked to think
too far outside the box, because they’re scared they
might get cut/fired/misunderstood. They’re educated,
but they get self-conscious to speak their mind, because it might not be received well. They’re intimidated to be the real-life person they want to be, because
they’re scared it might not fit in with others’ expectations of them. They make a good income, but they
become reluctant to enjoy any of it. And that’s because
their own habits of responsibility force them to be prepared for every curveball life could possibly throw at
them… so they end up hoarding/stashing paper dollar
bills. Their employer monitors their vacation time, like
a parent monitors the amount of candy their
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INTERIOR
Grip Royal ‘Pinky on Chrome’ steering wheel
NRG slim quick-release steering wheel hub
Baller Bolts titanium steering wheel bolts
AEM UEGO AFR meter
Autometer boost, oil pressure, oil temp, EGR meters
KOYO water thermometer
ICB shift knob
Circuit Hero shift extension
Royal Crown shift boot (DIY)
Autopower bolt-in cage
Crow Enterprizes 5-point harness
GReddy turbo timer
Corbeau FX1 Pro seat
Corbeau seat rail
child can have. And then they get old, have to take
a bunch of high blood pressure pills… and eventually die of a heart attack or a stroke. And that doesn’t
seem like the way it’s supposed to be. Right? That’s
not life. That’s… just ‘another piece in the machine’.
A piece that works, gets worn out over time, and then
gets replaced. I want all of us to be looking for more
than that.
The import/automotive lifestyle on the other hand,
can be a counter-weight to all of the chaos and pressure. And it can ALSO be a huge source of motivation
in your life. Not necessarily a valid replacement for a
college education haha. But – this lifestyle can make
you grow strong in ways that you don’t really get from
college. Because contrary to those more established
& recognized systems like a college university, in this
culture, motivation stems from PERSONAL drive & desire, rather than an establishment-induced fear to perform. The motivation that we gain here in this culture
comes from within ourselves. If you chicken-out and
don’t buy a project car, you’re not gonna fail any fomal
test. If you don’t get it motor-swapped & tuned, you’re
not gonna fail a class. There’s no professor to grade
your progress, or give you a report card. It’s just you,
your desire, your dream/vision… and whether or not
you’re willing to do what it takes to persevere.
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PERSEVERANCE IS NOT
SOMETHING THAT CAN BE
TAUGHT IN A CLASSROOM. IT HAS TO BE WANTED.
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And perseverance is not something that can be taught
in a classroom. It has to be wanted. It has to be fought
for. And if you have it in you, you begin to see how
these challenges you put yourself through under the
hood of a car – will make you a stronger person in
other aspects of your life. You begin to realize, that
there is more than one solution to a problem… but
that every problem has a solution if you look hard
enough for it. You begin to see that there are massive
amounts of people in this world, who talk the talk…
but really don’t get their hands dirty. People who look
for the easiest path down the mountain… rather than
the gnarly-est path up the mountain. Perseverance is
one of the great character traits.
THANKS TO
All of the great friendships that I’ve made. And the existing friendships that have been strengthened through
the journey of this car. DK from DK Goodrich in Frankfort, KY. (www.dkgoodrich.com) I went to him looking
for a professional to tune my car, and came away with
a lifelong friend that not only did an excellent job on
the tune… but took the time to teach me things along
the way... and take extra time that went beyond what
I ever expected.
Other big thanks: My parents for letting me turn their
garage into a workshop. My brother, Matt, for the advice, insight, and help. My girlfriend, Breana Dean, for
allowing me to do what I love & catering to my every
tool need. Best friends – Sam Welch, Nick Alford, &
Steve Sterling for grinding out so many late nights.
Jimmy Bowling at All In Race Engines in Cincinnati,
OH. S3 Mag. DK Goodrich. Kevin Spanier for the awesome pics!
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Kyle Scott is proud of the education he eceived in college, but says that this car has taught him things about
character & perseverance that he never could have
learned in a textbook. When he was in school, he used
to drive a 350Z. It was mildly modded, but mostly in
ride-height and flush wheel fitment. Kyle wanted to go
deeper, so he sold the 350Z, bought a turd stock Miata,
and used all the remaining cash to build, balance, and
boost the car properly. Most of the assembly work, he
has done through research & problem solving in his
own garage. He is currently using a Mitsubishi TD04H
turbo running on a break-in tune at 200-wheel horsepower. Plans are to upgrade to a Ramhorn exhaust
manifold with a bottom turbo mount and a Garrett
3071R – ultimately looking for 280-300whp.
#Dollar Menu Tuning
PHOTOS
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ROSS HUBER
What exactly makes a trend? What makes someone
“trendy?” Is it just a specific style in vogue that attracts
fly-by-night scenesters? A bandwagon founded on nothing more than a superficial aesthetics, serving no real
practical application? We tend to break it down like this:
progress & breakthroughs start trends… but trends don’t
typically breed ingenuity. This is where a lot of trends get
a bad rap (and some for damn good reason). Look at the
current state of tuner media. Hop on Facebook/Instagram
and your newsfeeds are nothing but regurgitator-blogs,
recycling the same images in hopes of netting a ton of
likes, shares, and followers. A million blogs sharing the
same five images every week. The cars look radical, they
have loads of attitude, and they are often way out of the
average Joe’s reach - whether it’s price or the sheer impracticality. However, in a lot of cases… what you see on
Facebook/Instagram are just perfectly set glamour shots
of an average & incomplete car. Trust me – I can vouch
for this – because as a magazine, we actually track a lot
of these cars down… only to find out they are on shit suspension, or stock motors, or rattle-canned paint, or worn
out parts. Facebook/Instagram pictures can be deceptive
of the real story. It’s all rad for entertainment & inspiration purposes – but what it can do, is drive certain trends
to the mainstream very quickly just because they photograph well… while at the same time sort of abandoning
‘complete packages’ & performance.
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BOB
This is where the ‘Boblem’ starts. Young bucks
in the scene with sponge brains absorbing all
the stance, zero offset, 100whp Tumblr whores
are eating all this sh*t up. They think flawlessly
rolled and pulled fenders set the bar for the
sickest build. They need tires with more stretch
marks than circa 2010 Brittney Spears, and
wires tucked in tighter than the beds at Neverland Ranch.
And we get it: if we don’t set our standards
high, then the chance of reaching that next
plateau becomes way less achievable. But at
what cost? Car meets that are supposed to be
a gathering of half drunk, rowdy, fun car hooligans are turning into a bunch of sniffling little
bitches, sticking their noses up at anything that
doesn’t have an Illest sticker or re-drilled, rebarreled, adapted and coated wheels.
Enter Bob and his Teg. The first thing you should
know, is that Bob is sort of like Biff Senior-Senior from Back To The Future — a dude who
has been in the game for a while now and
comes around with a cane to set little punks
straight on what used to be important in the
scene: pure, unadulterated performance.
“Kids have no heart now-a-days,” said Bob on
the climate of the hashtag car scene.
As a self-proclaimed mini-trucker in his youth,
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CAL 1994
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Bob hung around a group of dudes who were habitual track goers - known as the “Surje Crew.” When we say ‘habitual’ we really
mean it. Bob and his friends would hit the track two times a week on average. This is probably what bred his “If it’s not broken,
drive it harder until it definitely breaks, then fix it” mentality. Before Bob picked up the Integra you see pictured here, he bought a
’91 Civic off his neighbor for $300. Without ever even checking the oil, the car became a perfect platform for Bob to test his manual
gearbox bashing, off-roading skills. After a few sets of destroyed fog lamps and some barrel rolls later, Bob was in search of a new
car to feed his go-fast habit — this time on the tarmac.
Bob picked up this ’94 GS-R from a friend back in 2007, relatively unmodified and riding on steelies. With a considerable amount
of power on tap, the car was a huge upgrade from his EF, and carved circles around his S-10.
So, much like the alternate realities in Back To The Future where Marty McFly wakes up living in the ghetto and his mom is a
bloated alcoholic, Bob saw the grim future of what happens to car guys who continue to drive slow and broken crap, and he swore
to embrace his racing roots and turn this DC2 into something that defies the hardparked and stanced culture.
“I beat the sh*t out of this car,” said Bob.
With a growing fascination in the auto-x scene, Bob dedicated his Teg to a life of high-revs and grip. And with a slew of suspension
bits added to his repertoire, Bob was in his cone-shredding glory. However, in true car-guy fashion, the B18C1 suffered an untimely
demise, and Bob found himself having to revaluate his intentions with his car for the second time. So where did Bob go from here?
K-series? Built and boosted B-series? Nah - he picked up a B18b1 out of an Integra LS as a temporary fix. Another thing you
should know about Bob is that he loves being the underdog. And while you might think there is a fine line between underdog and
slow-as-shit, Bob’s Teg had an S4C transmission from an EM1 Civic SI that was swapped in by the previous owner. Although not as
“underdog” as a 20v 4A-GE in an AE86, the grunty B18B and short gearing of the S4C transmission made for a peppy auto-x setup.
Bob honed his skills with the low power configuration for a few seasons, haunting the lap times of Miata and Impreza owners all
along the way.
“No one believed me that it was a non-VTEC engine. They would always ask me to pop the hood after my runs,” said Bob.
Bob became very attuned to the capabilities of the car, and with some overdue body work needed, he decided to take the plunge
and began building the Teg to his preferences. As an active player in his town’s local tuner scene, Bob was able to source many of
the mechanical components needed secondhand on what he calls “the dollar menu budget.” After acquiring a handful of Integra
Type-R parts at the price of what many people pay for OEM USDM pieces, he was on his way to building something with some real
potential. And with the new Innovative Motor Works built and tuned Frankenstein-ed B20 VTEC setup putting down over 200whp
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So here is the story on the color: Bob and his
wife were watching NASCAR when they saw
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Zest green stock car
in all its Days of Thunder glory rippin’ hard
left turns like a boss. That’s right, the color
was inspired by NASCAR. You see, this is the
best part of the automotive culture: the more
you’re involved and submersed in it, the
more opportunity for inspiration and insight
you have. So Bob grabbed some of his other
enthusiast friends and they sprayed down
the car as you see it now.
If you want to get technical, this is a ’94 Integra with a the heart of a CRV & Type-R, the
color of a NASCAR, the auto-x sensibilities of
a Miata, with the shaved & tucked style cues
of a hardparker. This Teg is like The Avengers of the automotive world. The Megazord
of the tuner scene; an amalgamation of
styles and tastes with the sole intention of
getting rowdy on the tarmac. Pair this with
Bob’s uncanny ability to find like-new parts
at bargain bin prices, and it’s a project that’s
hard to hate on.
Bob is not a style-less gearhead blinded
by strict performance and a ‘function over
ALL form’ mindset. But he does remember
a scene before stance, outrageous stretch,
and general douchebaggery. A scene that
used to invest in a swaybar before a wink
mirror, and a scene that felt better destroying tires carving backroads than up against
a pulled fender.
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Just
don’t
bite
it.
Wings
it don’t matter
Bob decided he needed a paint scheme
that was louder than the 3” custom exhaust
dumping out the rear valence.
ENGINE
B20 Bottom End, RS pistons, ACL Bearings,
Integra Type-R Head/Cams/Manifold, Blox
Stack w/Filter, Kidd Racing RMF Header,
3” Exhaust, Magnaflow Muffler, Mildly
Tucked Engine Bay w/Brake Lines by Jason
Schmuck
WHEELS/BRAKES/SUS.
Blox LCAs, ASR Brace/Sway Bar, Tein SuperStreets, 949’s 15x8 +36, 225/45/15
Toyo R888 DOT-R, Spoon Calipers, Slotted &
Drilled Rotors, Checkerd Sports Spacers
EXTERIOR
Zest Paint, Shaved Emblems/Lock/Squirter/
Moldings/Plate Bumps, Mugen Gen-2 Replica, M3 Lip Wing, Bedliner’d Cowl/Rain Gutters, Gurney Flap, Si VTEC Lip, Custom Black
Housing Headlights, Seibon Hood, Checkered Sports Rear Tow Hook
INTERIOR
THANKS
Fast Line Shifter, Sparco Circuit Pro Seat,
Sparco Steering Wheel, Preform Shift Light,
Tunerview RD1 Screen in Radio Delete Plate,
JDM ITR Cluster, Auto Power Cage, Checkerd
Sports Knob
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My wife Anna Yost, my brothers Blair and Dut Holliman, Derek, Bill, Kim Robinson at Innovative MotorWorks, Donnie
Showers (R.I.P.), Shaun Quickel at QCP GEAR, Danny Keiser, Pascual Martinez & Ricky Soler for Paint & Bodywork,
Brandon Kuhn, Jason Schmuck, Dan Hamilton, Adam Holt, Raul Ramirez at Checkered Sports, Frank Garcia at Downstar, Shocker Joe Coville, Don Napier for long talks, Sean Lemmon, Brian Sollars, Ben Helmick, Nick Helmick
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“BRO – AMERICA IS A FANTASY FACTORY.”
Michael owns this car. He is from Poland… now living in the US. I asked him how he liked the US comparatively, and
he lit up. He was like, “Bro – America is a fantasy factory. I mean – take absolutely everything else about life out of
the picture… and just look at my car. I would NEVER be able to own something like this in Poland… no waaaaay.
Forget it.”
And that’s real. To most of us – this is a GTI… not crap, but not a GT3 either. It’s adequate. To him – it’s amaaaaazing!
Totally awesome! And that let me in on Michal’s character a little bit. It made me really happy & proud for him… and
not as happy & proud for ‘us’. Happy to see him so utterly pleased & content… and unhappy to see most of us so
generally discontent with the exact same environment.
See, we live in a truly amazing place… here in the U.S.A. Through all the bullshit, and all of the politics, and all of
the griping, and all of the debates… and even though it seems at times like we’re all being flushed down the toilet
in a downward spiral… today, we still live in a fantasy factory. We have every opportunity in the world within our
grasp. Even if you’re reading this from a box that you call home – you still have a legitimate opportunity to turn it
around tomorrow. And if you can’t see that… just look at where you really are on a map of the world. Look at your
hands… and realize that they belong to you, and not somebody else. That’s not dramatic or poetic; that’s reality.
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Sure – some people in this country have more privileges & comforts than others. And on
the other side - some have more obstacles to cross: stereotypes, family problems, money
problems, and education challenges. But you know what? Obstacles make you stronger.
Having to carry more weight makes you stronger. While the privileged are riding a new
bike on a freshly paved, sunny, flat sidewalk… others are at the bottom of a mountain
on a single-speed bike in the rain… looking up at slippery rocks & roots. Sucks but –
when you think about the long term, who has the REAL opportunity to come out with
more strength in the end?? More endurance?? When you flip it around and look at the
positive-side like that, the privileged don’t stand a chance to the motivated… so long as
the ‘motivated’ man up, and don’t let themselves get lazy or held down.
And that’s one of the problems that I think America is facing these days. We’ve collectively gotten lazy. Too many of us have gotten a little too used to the lifestyle. And now,
too many of us have taken an undeserved sense of entitlement, and have come to expect
everything to be handed to us. It’s not a very admirable characteristic. And when you talk
to someone like Michal, it’s like a ray of sunshine to clear your mind from the
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“IT’S LIKE TRYING TO PULL A CRUISE SHIP WITH A CANOE.
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fog. When you get a glimpse of this place through his eyes, you can see America’s incredible design, and you can
see its potential. And then – it’s easy to see how we’re wasting it. This is the land of opportunity. But opportunity is
not a free handout – it’s earned. So I guess that makes this is the land of opportunity - to succeed or to fail. And I’m
all-in for that challenge. This country works when we stand up as a team and make it work. This country sputters,
when half the people are forced to pull the weight of everyone… because the other half got lazy. It physically can’t
work like that. It’s not in the design. It’s like trying to pull a cruise ship with a canoe. You either need those people to
come off the cruise ship and help you row... or you need to untie the rope. And just because you recognize that fact,
doesn’t mean you’re insensitive. Caring about someone does not mean you automatically ‘take care of them’. That’s
actually one of the most short-sighted, most enslaving things you can do. It’s like that old saying, “Give a man a fish
and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.” Helping somebody is not the same as babying
them. Because then, you end up with a country full of little babies who can’t take care of themselves. I see in Michal
- more American spirit & more American appreciation than most Americans these days. He is probably more similar
to our forefathers… than most of us are. If our forefathers could see what so many of us have become, they would
undoubtedly be disappointed – and that goes for white, black, rich, poor, man, woman – all of us. This self-righteous,
lazy, sense of entitlement is not what they had envisioned for us. While many of us are discontent, because we want
our lifestyle/car/income/status to be at that next level… Michal genuinely FULLY enjoys, appreciates, and is amped
on all of it. And what’s more than that, he fully enjoys/appreciates this land that affords him such luxuries as the
opportunity to even play with a car at all. You with it?
With GTIs - having a stand-out car lies in the little details. Michal’s engine mods might not look like much on paper
to your typical Japanese-enthusiast tuner, but you’ve gotta recognize that with the APR Stage-2 tune, he’s bringing
250hp to the front wheels. So while the car is neck-breakingly low, it’s not slouching. The wheels are the new 3SDM
model 0.06 – a stunning directional wheel. Michal was actually one of the very first in this country sporting a set. To
check price & availability of sizes in the US, contact Forge Motorsport (forgemotorsport.com / 407.447.5363). The
‘replica’ Euro R headlights & taillights are an expensive upgrade, but on the MK6, they really do transform the look
of the car to a level above its class. These are, in fact, the replica versions on this car. But while they are replicas,
in this case, it does not mean that they are a lesser quality. For more info on these lighting upgrades, contact Ed at
Edward@becautoparts.com (his email addy is also his screen name on vwvortex.com).
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New South Performance boost gauge, Euro cupholder, Custom false-floor for the air setup (with
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the way as well.
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NO
DIVING
TEXT: JONATHAN WOOLEY / PHOTOS: SEAN BRADFORD / DESIGN: SIMON LY
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Here’s what we need to realize & remember as we
work on our own stories/car/projects/journeys in life.
So many people out there are timid to really pull the
trigger. They stand on the edge of the diving board
with their toes curled… wanting to jump in and play.
But they won’t let go and dive in. They over-think all
the negative things that could happen.
Don’t be one of those people. Because the real tragedy is in doing nothing – letting life & time pass you
by. The missed chances.
When you commit to something in life… you get the
ball rolling to be successful. And in the end, who really
gives a shit if you end up having to cut the roof out of
an old CRX. If you find out that you spent $1000 too
much on a project car.
If you’re forced to change the head gasket on your
DSM because of a big turbo. Or you crack the front
bumper on your 350Z because of some low coils.
Hell – who even cares if you take a chance going after
a crush, and get overlooked. Or move to a new state
for a new dream-job, and get laid-off 6 weeks later.
We over-think and stress these types of scenarios all
the time. And as a result - our life, our progress, and
our ability to succeed are help up in chains.
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But what we have to realize, and more importantly be
confident & comfortable in… is that our strong character-traits that got us INTO these situations… will
ultimately FIND SOLUTIONS FOR these situations…
and get us moving forward again, in an even bigger
way. We are tough. We are fighters.
It’s in our nature as car guys/girls… and as humans.
There is no right/wrong decision or right/wrong path
laid out for us. There is a ‘finish line’… and it’s on
the other side of a jungle. You might get through it in
a breeze… or you might get hung up in the vines for
weeks. You might actually find out that you like the
vines, and that you want to stay there. But once you
get to your finish line or your place of contentment…
you win. In the end… we all win.
One thing that we overlook as people – is triumph. We
forget that we love it!! Deep down we crave it!! It’s
at the end of every good story. And in order to have
triumph… you need to have some problems come up.
It may be our instinct to spend all our time obsessively
trying to find the path of least resistance. But when
we look back at the journey, the stories that we are
most proud of are the ones that we had to fight for…
the ones where we were ultimately triumphant over
our obstacles. So try and remember that when you’re
in the thick of it.
This Evo is owned by Mickey Orlando. It’s on a Stance
coilover + Firestone bag combo – where the bags replace the springs in the coilover. It is a custom setup
– probably the only one like it on an Evo.
Bags on an Evo… some people love it, some people
don’t. Me? I’m just glad he’s doing it his way… wellinformed, and without regret.
It’s just another way to skin a cat. Bag technology has
come a long way, and is continuing to break ground.
I’m not saying to put it on your track car quite yet…
but you might want to keep an eye on it, especially
if ride height is one of the focal points of your build.
With bags, you might expect this car to be a slouch…
a neck-breaker in the mall parking lot, but a let-down
to go for a ride in. That’s a fair stereotype.
But, as much as it may continue to unsettle your
nerves, this car will surprise you in the performance
department too. This bagged Evo makes 487hp. So
while this Evo may not ultimately be set up to run at
the track…
There’s a pretty good chance it’s faster than a lot of
those track cars that people trailer to events on the
weekends. This is a great ‘all-n-all’. Lots of low, lots
of go… a gorgeous, well-built car inside & out.
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
INTERIOR
Tomei downpipe, Tomei exhaust manifold, Tomei test
pipe, Tomei *Expreme exhaust, GSC S1 272 cams,
ARP headstuds, JMF overflow catch can, Perrin front
mount intercooler, Deutschworks 1000cc injectors,
FP Black turbo, Nisei lower intercooler pipe, ARC upper intercooler pipe, ARC spark plug cover, ARC air
box, ARC radiator cover, ARC oil cap, Milspec bored
throttle body, Tuned by R/T Tuning in PA, Exedy
clutch.
Stätus Racing Seats – custom saddle & brown w/
matching rear, Nardi wood steering wheel ,NRG
quick release, Rexpeed dash gauge pod (Oil, Boost,
and Battery), Orbital double-din kit, Dorbritz Designs
custom E-Level control pod , Buschur quick release
harness bar.
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
WHEELS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Varis Version 2 front bumper, Do Luck duckbill trunk
#32, OEM Style +30mm front fenders, JDM Evo IX
rear bumper, JDM Evo 9 MR headlights, JDM Evo 7
taillights, MR vortex generator.
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Firestone air bags over Stance LX+ coilovers, Accuair E-Level air management system, Accuair air tank
w/ dual Viair compressors on exo mount, Factory
Brembos, EBC pads , CCW classic wheels 18x11.5
Import Alliance
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Kentucky Speedway
Design by ShockerJoe • Pics by Greg Szoda & Danny Tang
Sick Rolling shot by Greg S.
J swap and a blower. Mmm.
Front wheel drive Nissans don’t get a lot of love.
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S3 hats!
Top gun ish.
Twerk it.
Live slow. Die whenever.
One wild RSX.
Ay, Girl. Call me.
Sunglasses are a must.
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Bubble butt.
Special K.
Soon.
Mag Blue Volks never get old.
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sotextfresh
&
so
mean
by wooley photos by aleksey royt
In the last issue, we featured a different white FRS that was fairly clean & subtle.
A neat DD. So fresh & so clean. It had a good ride height, a nice set of Work wheels, and a Vortech supercharger. And the purpose of the feature/article
(in the last issue) was to explain how sometimes we need to slow it down – and take time to appreciate a new car in all its different stages of progression. In that feature - we talked about how, these days, when a hot new car is released… our social media sites are instantaneously flooded with pics
of SEMA-build-versions, before we can even see a bone-stock model at our local dealership. And while it’s cool to see these company-cars and get all
amped-up about ‘em, it’s also kind of a bummer… because it ultimately takes some of the fun and pioneer-work out of it on the enthusiasts’ end of things
(our end). The ever-quickening pace of today’s social media/entertainment/technology-focused world definitely yields its luxuries in life. But it also yields
its long-term threats to the maturation of our character & fiber. In other words, what I guess I’m saying is, the automotive aftermarket, and the world in
general, seems to be transitioning from a culture of passionate, perseverant people… to a culture of fashionista fanboys who have the attention span of
a little puppy.
And in the middle of the chaos, we have this guy – Robert Hotchkis. Who YOLOingly takes the evolution and progression of his FRS one step further than
the car in our previous issue. So fresh & so clean… turned… so fresh & so mean! Both are white. Both are on coilovers. Both are on respectable wheels.
Both have a wicked Vortech Supercharger. Both are good examples of where the FRS is going in the aftermarket. Robert’s, like I said, goes to the next level
with this radical Rocket Bunny Kit, and an ACT clutch + Kaaz LSD + Stoptech big brakes to match-up with the added balls of the supercharger.
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Funny thing is – when you see this
FRS, you might reasonably assume
it’s another pampered/trailered dollar
car. I mean let’s be honest – it kinda
has the look & smell of a corporate-built car. But the
next funny thing is – it’s not! The REAL fact is: Robert
jumped out of the gate so hard on this car… that he
actually beat a lot of the aftermarket companies to the
punch. He really is ‘the chicken before the egg’ story.
One of the first to define the ultimate look of the FRS.
I met Robert LAST year at SEMA 2012 when this car
was still OEM orange. Last year, the Scion FRS was
REALLY the new thing to see at SEMA. It was THE car.
I was in the Performance Hall, scoping out the Rocket
Bunny kit here on Robert’s car, because it really gives
the FRS the proportions of some 80’s IMSA car. And at
the time, this was the first RB kit I had seen in person
on an FRS. So I was wigging-out a little bit. Robert
came up and started talking to me about the car. And
I was kinda like, “Yeah yeah – but this is a dollar car,
right?” And he said, “NOOOO dude, I bought this –
monthly payments & all!” I shook his hand. Because
last summer (in 2012), you could hardly even track
one of these down at a dealership… and his was already at an insane level. He went on to tell me,
When I first saw that Toyota/Scion was actually making the FRS, I knew I HAD to have it, right? Just haaad
to. The FRS was an instant addiction for me. So I
figured, why wait?! I bought one literally as soon as
I could get my hands on it. And - I knew I was gonna
mod the car, right? So I figured, why wait on that too?!
I pretty much had a set of wheels and coilovers already waiting in the garage. But naturally - I bought
wheels that were waaaay too oversized for the stockbody car… so I was jammed until I got my hands on
this Rocket Bunny kit. Well – the FRS was so new to
the aftermarket… that even just with the widebody
& wheels & coilovers, the car was getting pretty mad
attention. And where I live (in Southern California), a
lot of the local aftermarket companies hadn’t even
had a chance to get an FRS in their lab yet. So I had
one company contact me through Facebook, and ask
if there was any chance they could use my car to prototype & test fit some parts & take photos… and that
I’d get to keep the parts. Naturally – I said HECK YEAH.
Then another company got word of my car through
the first company… and so on and so on. The whole
thing dominoed… and here I am with a booth car
at SEMA.
FOR ALL YOU GUYS OUT THERE WHO SAY THAT THE ROCKET BUNNY KIT FOR THE FRS
IS ALREADY PLAYED OUT… I’M NOT GOING TO DISAGREE WITH YOU. BUT - I AM GOING
TO ASK YOU TO CONSIDER THE SOURCE. WHERE HAVE YOU SEEN THEM PLAYED OUT…
ON THE INTERNET?? ON FACEBOOK?? COME ON NOW - IS THAT REAL LIFE? OR IS
THAT YOUR WAY OF TAKING THE ENTIRE WORLD, AND SMUGLY REDUCING IT DOWN TO
ONE COMPUTER SCREEN IN YOUR LIVING ROOM. TO PUT IT ANOTHER WAY: HOW MANY
ROCKET BUNNIES HAVE YOU SEEN ROLL UP NEXT TO YOU ON THE FREEWAY N’ GIVE
YOU DUCES? PROBABLY NEVER 1.
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And I thought – well that’s one way to do it! So I hope
you’ve learned something today kids. Don’t be scared
to jump in… so long as you have the confidence in
yourself to see it through. Just make sure you pay
your car note or they’ll take everything.
THE ONLY PART
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INTERIOR
WHEELS/SUSPENSION
Vortech supercharger kit, Borla UEL header, Password JDM covers, Downstar dress up kit, Neochromed OEM strut bar, ACT clutch, pressure
plate, & flywheel, Ingen catback exhaust (quiet),
TRA Kyoto catback exhaust (ear shattering), KAAZ
1.5-way LSD
Buddy Club reclinable seats, Takata black street
2 harnesses, Grip Royal – Stay Crushing steering wheel, Works bell hub, M7 touch race unit, ATI
gauge pod, STRI gauges, Snakeskin/suede done
by Granjaworks, Battle Version rollcage, Cage
dipped by Long Beach Auto Tech, OEM audio plus
Reference 400 series, Custom wrap enclosure by
Speed Pro, Torrance, CA, Bespoke head unit
Forgestar F14F step lip gold chrome (set #1),
17x9.5 -20 front / 17x11 -40 rear, Toyo Proxes
R1R, 225/45/17 front / 255/40/17 rear, Volk formula lug nuts, Function Form type 2 coilovers,
Custom rate Eibach springs, Phantom air cup kit,
Whiteline sway bars, Battle Version rack inserts,
Battle Version subframe inserts, Whiteline diff inserts, Stoptech BBK 4-piston brakes
EXTERIOR
GReddy x Rocket Bunny kit, Bodywork done by
Platinum VIP, Wrap done by Meister vinyl works,
VIS carbon hood, Spyder tail lights
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Swap, Drop, & Roll
While most of the population drives around like a
bunch of automatons, not being able to identify the
make of a car without seeing the badges over the taillights… there are still guys like us, who spend our
lives concocting the craziest wheel, paint, and swap
options… all in the name of jaw-dropping, showstopping ingenuity. But no shit right? I’m not telling
you anything new here. I’m telling you that most of
this self-proclaimed trailblazer “ain’t nobody seen a
setup like this before” kind of talk often refers to nothing more than dilly dallying with fender pulls, paint
schemes from obscure GM vehicles, and basically
stuff that looks like child’s play compared to diehard
builders. So what’s the best way to really show what
you’re made of?? To really prove yourself as capable
in this scene? Well - buy a car that intimidates most.
The SC300 is like the knuckleball: only a rare few
know how to wield it, even less know how to read
it, it’s not a particularly good looking pitch by conventional standards, and it’s just one of those things
where you either ‘get it’, or you don’t. Andrey doesn’t
hide the fact that the SC300 is sort of a lame duck
across the board. An early 90s physician’s luxury
coupe. In fact, Andrey actually resents the SC junkies
who blindly swear by the chassis because of the Lexus name, its Supra step-brother, and/or the JDM hype.
The SC interiors are known to age about as nicely as a
$4 box of wine. Dirty tan interior, buggy climate control
switches, rolling LED blackouts, broken/creaky door
panels, cracked/torn seats, factory amped stereos,
etc - all plague the SC. Worst of all, OEM replacement
parts run a premium (duh, it’s a Lexus, bro).
Text Ross Huber Photos Sean Bradford
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So what in fact does the car do well? Well… two
things. For one - it’s like a reverse ATM: it just keeps
taking your money and still has the audacity to charge
you the usage fee. That’s a bad thing, but the car does
it well. And two - it’s a great wing man. Meaning, it’s a
rare enough car at a relatively higher mechanical (and
social) curve… that makes you look like an instant
badass the second you pull it off right. And this one –
Andrey’s doing right, right?
Andrey is a mechanic, who also happened to be a
pretty big player in the Camaro scene. How big you
might ask? Well - big enough to still hold a record
in the top ten fastest LT1 Camaros in the United
States… a record that was set 6 years ago. Set right
here in America bud. So Andrey would fall under the
category of guys… that when he says ‘unique’ and
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‘game changing’, he’s talking about more than just
slapping on some wheel adapters and borrowing his
mom’s hairdryer for a fender roll.
This specific SC300, like most destined for magazine
features, had humble beginnings. Andrey daily drove
the car while he was still in the Camaro game, vowing
to keep it relatively stock and dependable. The benefit,
however, was that this particular SC300 had a factory
manual transmission - a rarity for SCs.
But over time, Andrey began to drift away from the
hardcore domestic drag scene. The style, and expression just wasn’t there for him. He felt like - once you
put up some good numbers – what was left really? …
Except to wait to get beat. He wanted a clean canvas,
a blank slate, a change of pace. Something that would
not only exercise his mechanical skills, but also some-
FRANKLY IT DOESN’T
REALLY DO
ANYTHING WELL.
IT’S HEAVY. IT
DOESN’T HANDLE.
IT DOESN’T HAVE
A LOT OF AFTERMARKET SUPPORT
AND IT’S OLD.
thing that he could get into some aggressive fitment
with… and craft a neck-breaking exterior.
“You’re constantly mad when you’re drag racing, because you’re actually spending all your time wrenching.” said Andrey. “The only time anyone can admire
your work is if they’re also a mechanic, and they climb
under the car.”
So - Andrey began to transfer his attention to his daily
driver SC. Having adhered to the function-over-form
playbook since his teens, Andrey wanted to live life
on the wild side and see what all of this ‘stance’ hubbub was about. After a short stint on lowering springs,
Andrey cut to the chase, and got a set of Megan LP
coilovers paired with a Universal Air Suspension (UAS)
cup kit. The result is a perfectly nestled set of 19” SSR
SP3s… just as God intended.
Once the car looked the part, the former ¼ mile junkie
reverted to his go-fast compulsion. The 2JZ-GE didn’t
pack much of a punch. Mustering just over 200hp
from the factory, and pumping a meekly 218tq…
the husky SC300 fell a little short in the performance
department. With a swap planned & budgeted during the off-season, the SC300 did what all cars do to
loyal owners… and kicked him straight in the dick.
With a ‘head gasket failure’ induced overheating dilemma, the head was pulled, and further investigation
revealed the block suffered from severe pitting. With
close to a quarter of a million miles on the car, Andrey
decided a rebuild was not in the cards, and instead
opted for a swap that haunts most V8 guy’s dreams…
a swap with power-potential to lay literally any competitor to shame. You already know… the 2JZ-GTE.
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The most important aspect of Andrey’s story is that he drives this car a lot. It might not be quiiite daily-driver
status anymore, but he speaks of driving around the country to shows and get-togethers as if he was giving you
directions to the local gas station. Hell, he drove hours on end to Wekfest last year without knowing if they would
even let him in, due to a late registration technicality. No restraints, no trailer, no care.
“I see people on Instagram hashtag ‘daily-driver’ on a car that gets driven 10 miles a day, and I have to laugh.”
So that whole thing about humble beginnings… yeah, that’s all in the past now. The once anemic, delicate
SC300 has since become quite the package. So much so, that you can overlook any of the chassis’ inherited
weight issues, or wheelbase & age drawbacks. It might not handle like an Evo, or stand on its back wheels
like a big block, but that’s what Andrey loves about it. It’s a car that was built from his own vision… not out of
competition. And this specimen carries the torch for anyone looking to transform their 300/400 into something
far beyond what the factory could’ve ever imagined.
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WHEELS/SUSPENSION
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THANKS
My wife Jackie for supporting this crazy, timeconsuming hobby… and being part of it with a
car of her own makes it that much better. My
good friend Dylan (painter mastermind), and everyone else that really helped me along the way.
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ISSUE 28 :: 2013
Find us at the 2013 SEMA Show
Booth # 42273
Near the Toyo Tire Treadpass entrance area
in the Global Tire Expo - Lower South Hall
Power Steering Kit w/ optional Cooler
FUEL DELIVERY
The only full replacement kit on the market. We have the option to
ENGINE HARNESSES
add a cooler. This product gives piece of mind knowing there
won’t be anymore leaks and that the power steering fluid isn’t
POWER STEERING KITS
overheating. Oh, and it looks incredible too!
COOLING COMPONENTS
BRAKE LINE RELOCATION
MOTORSPORT ELECTRONICS
BRAKE BOOSTER ELIMINATOR
PRODUCTS ENGINEERED
TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
AND AESTHETICS WHILE
SAVING WEIGHT AND SPACE.
Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank
Tall and slim design makes for easy mounting while still
being able to hold up to 20 ounces of fluid. Features a fail
safe vent outlet on its interior to seamlessly dump the
coolant that usually overflows into the engine bay on
OEM coolant tanks.
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