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Our bodies dont seem to be naturally designed to operate at extremes. Think about it: If something is too
dark, we cannot see it clearly. But if its too bright,
we get blinded or stunned. If something is too fast,
we miss it. But too slow? And we cant even detect
it as motion as all (grass growing). If its too quiet, we
cant hear it. But if its too loud, it makes our ears ring
and/or can even deafen us. If its too hot, we cant
touch it. And if its too cold we cant 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
its officially past the limit. The masses want to live
their lives right there in the middle of all those extremes, where its 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 its 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
were 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-
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CAR SHOW
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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, dont 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.
*Dont do burnouts; dont rev your engine; dont 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.
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*Dont set your alarm at a show. Its gonna go off all day long, youre not gonna
be around to hear it but everyone else is. And they will all hate you.
*Dont throw a fit when you dont win. Its just plain immature, and youre 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 didnt 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.
*Dont fight. I have seen it at so many events. Fights break out over who knows
what?! Cmon I know all of us car guys have huge egos, but I have nearly been
hit by bullets between two rival gangs (no joke). Its a car show guys - grow up,
and dont endanger people around you, or risk damaging someones 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 youre the one in hand cuffs.
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S3 CONTRIBUTOR
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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
youre 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 its 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, theyre
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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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 KYLES BRAIN FOR INORDINATE AMOUNTS
OF TIME. KYLES OBSESSION CAN SOMETIMES MAKE
HIS FRIENDS A LITTLE CRAZY TOO BUT IT ALL
ENDS UP BEING A GREAT FORMULA FOR
BUILDING AN INTERESTING CAR.
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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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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. Kyles 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 (hes 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, Kyles 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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EXTERIOR / INTERIOR
Custom Metallic Teal Plastidip dip job, Retro style
roof rack
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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 exs, 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 ones 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, hes not talking
about a car hes talking about Sandy and Sandy is
family too and with all the history under their belts, how
can you argue with that.
Its 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 dont
stop losing ourselves in a fast-paced digital word and
I dont 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 its
not great anymore when it divides us or stifles us from
living real experiences.
ENGINE/TRANS.
85Corolla 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, JDMfront and rear bumpers,
JDM taillights
INTERIOR
Recaro seats, TOMS steering wheel, TOMs 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
Id like to thank my uncle, Ramon Rayos, forshowing me how beautiful old cars can be and for helping me findall the parts. Myles Bautista and Alan Camaro - for
teaching me how to work on cars and that ifyou want something done right, you do it yourself. Kathy Ancheta for helping me with the car without her, I wouldnt
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.Id also like to give a
shout out totheteamsthat 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:
Team Precision Racing, RedLine Racing, Cyber Racing and EightBall Racing....One Love
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And thats why performance will never go out of
style. Thats 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 its body kits & graphics,
the next season its JDM, and the next season its
stance & offset. People will always gossip & banter
about fashion because its all based on personal
preference & individual style meaning there is no
right or wrong. And thats a great thing, because it
adds color and life. But performance thats a horse
of a different color. Man made the first car. Then man
made the second car. By the end of that day, Id 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, Ill pistol-whip the next
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EXTERIOR
Factory FBP paint, UKDM clear corner lights (OEM),
UKDM rear tail lights (OEM), Special Projects P1
splitter, Js Racing HONDA VERNO window banner,
Js Racing VERNO door vinyl
INTERIOR
JDM dc2R red Recaros, Nardi 350mm leather
steering wheel w/ red stitching, Takata harness for
drivers 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 , Js Racing spider mat
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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 enthusiasts
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. Weve 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 its an oxymoron. Its not different if youre using 1 of the
same 10 chassis that import guys have been using for almost 2 decades right? Its 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.
scene. No now its a Euro vs Japanese standoff (compact domestics cant even get a voice). And
within that subculture its a FWD vs RWD vs AWD war. Vtec vs boost vs V8. These are stupid borders
& boundaries that we have created amongst ourselves. Theyre 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. Its petty people. And Im 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. Ill let you in on a little secret Ive 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 hes done with this Caliber SRT4. At first, I was hesitant to feature it in the
mag. Not because I thought it wasnt good enough. But because frankly I thought it wouldnt 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 its 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 its 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 its 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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ENGINE/TRANS.
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
Powder-Coated.com
www.facebook.com/powdercoated
Realtune Performance
www.shoprealtuned.com
Invision Autohouse
www.invisionautohouse.com
BC Racing NA
www.bcracing-na.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
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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 doesnt
seem like the way its supposed to be. Right? Thats
not life. Thats 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 dont 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
dont buy a project car, youre not gonna fail any fomal
test. If you dont get it motor-swapped & tuned, youre
not gonna fail a class. Theres no professor to grade
your progress, or give you a report card. Its just you,
your desire, your dream/vision and whether or not
youre willing to do what it takes to persevere.
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SOMETHING THAT CAN BE
TAUGHT IN A CLASSROOM.
IT HAS TO BE WANTED.
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THANKS TO
All of the great friendships that Ive 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.
CAL 540-840
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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 its 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, Bobs 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 towns 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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B20 Bottom End, RS pistons, ACL Bearings,
Integra Type-R Head/Cams/Manifold, Blox
Stack w/Filter, Kidd Racing RMF Header,
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Tucked Engine Bay w/Brake Lines by Jason
Schmuck
WHEELS/BRAKES/SUS.
Blox LCAs, ASR Brace/Sway Bar, Tein SuperStreets, 949s 15x8 +36, 225/45/15
Toyo R888 DOT-R, Spoon Calipers, Slotted &
Drilled Rotors, Checkerd Sports Spacers
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Moldings/Plate Bumps, Mugen Gen-2 Replica, M3 Lip Wing, Bedlinerd Cowl/Rain Gutters, Gurney Flap, Si VTEC Lip, Custom Black
Housing Headlights, Seibon Hood, Checkered Sports Rear Tow Hook
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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 Solerfor Paint & Bodywork,
Brandon Kuhn, Jason Schmuck, Dan Hamilton, Adam Holt, Raul Ramirez at Checkered Sports, FrankGarcia at Downstar, Shocker Joe Coville, Don Napier for long talks, Sean Lemmon, Brian Sollars, Ben Helmick, Nick Helmick
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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 dont stand a chance to the motivated so long as
the motivated man up, and dont let themselves get lazy or held down.
And thats one of the problems that I think America is facing these days. Weve 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. Its not a very admirable characteristic. And when you talk
to someone like Michal, its like a ray of sunshine to clear your mind from the
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fog. When you get a glimpse of this place through his eyes, you can see Americas incredible design, and you can
see its potential. And then its easy to see how were wasting it. This is the land of opportunity. But opportunity is
not a free handout its earned. So I guess that makes this is the land of opportunity - to succeed or to fail. And Im
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 cant
work like that. Its not in the design. Its 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,
doesnt mean youre insensitive. Caring about someone does not mean you automatically take care of them. Thats
actually one of the most short-sighted, most enslaving things you can do. Its 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 cant 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 whats 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. Michals engine mods might not look like much on paper
to your typical Japanese-enthusiast tuner, but youve gotta recognize that with the APR Stage-2 tune, hes bringing
250hp to the front wheels. So while the car is neck-breakingly low, its 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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INTERIOR
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Golf R taillights, Golf R side skirts, Painted rear
markers, Front bumper shaved & color-matched
valence, Notched hood & badgeless grill
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Airlift Performance front struts, Airlift rear double
bellow bags, Airlift Autopilot V2, Accuair 5-gallon
skinny tank, 3SDM 0.06 wheels 18x8.5 front
& 18x9.5 rear, Dunlop Direzza DZ101 215/35/18
THANKS
Special thanks to my family & friends that helped
me along the way and put up with my obsession. Shout-out to d2ind for helping me out along
the way as well.
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DIVING
TEXT: JONATHAN WOOLEY / PHOTOS: SEAN BRADFORD / DESIGN: SIMON LY
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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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Special K.
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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 its cool to see these company-cars and get all
amped-up about em, its 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 todays 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 Im 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. Roberts, 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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FOR ALL YOU GUYS OUT THERE WHO SAY THAT THE ROCKET BUNNY KIT FOR THE FRS
IS ALREADY PLAYED OUT IM 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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your car note or theyll take everything.
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ENGINE
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
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GReddy x Rocket Bunny kit, Bodywork done by
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FRANKLY IT DOESNT
REALLY DO
ANYTHING WELL.
ITS HEAVY. IT
DOESNT HANDLE.
IT DOESNT HAVE
A LOT OF AFTERMARKET SUPPORT
AND ITS OLD.
Once the car looked the part, the former mile junkie
reverted to his go-fast compulsion. The 2JZ-GE didnt
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 guys dreams
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The most important aspect of Andreys 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, thats 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 thats what Andrey loves about it. Its 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 couldve ever imagined.
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(Universal Air Suspension) cup kit, Accuair E-level
management, Poly front control arm bushings
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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