Battleship Grey Miata
My harddog roll bar is in and I’m ever ready to turn my S2000 in to an RWB styled masterpiece but looking at this slammed Miata makes rethink my decision to do the bar instead of the hardtop at 5 times the price… hmmmm no going back now. SHUFFLING!
FRENCH
photo credit: someguy photography
EF Yeah!
It’s hard to believe that nearly twenty years ago Honda debuted the EF civic, a car that revolutionized the tuning aftermarket. Embracing the most current trends, this particular Civic has withstood the test of time and managed to become an internet icon.
FRENCH
If anyone has more information regarding this car please share.
photo credit: Unknown
JDMJay’s DC2 ITR Beater
For those of you who are under the understanding that a beater is… well a beater, are going to be baffled to discover that this ITR is JDMJay’s… “beater,” daily if you must. Parting out the CCWs to fund another project, AN NSX!, I for one have the highest expectations for Jay’s take on Honda’s flagship vehicle.
FRENCH
This is definitely one of those cars that has you considering another project. Craigslist time…
Epic Sunset STI
Nothing like a driving alongside a gorgeous sunset in a beautiful car. This photograph reminds me of the time I was hauling ass through the mountain roads upstate NY in the S. Can’t wait for the Spring.
FRENCH
“What Are You NEW!?”
If you’ve been following us since the beginning you may have noticed some repetition in our recent posts. No, this isn’t a new strategy to help us climb the Google ranks but a sign that great cars don’t expire. That and our newer authors aren’t familiar with the complete history of our posts lol. Bringing something fresh to the table to keep things new and interesting I have an unconventional E46 M3 on some appropriate forged b’rotiform SJCs.
FRENCH
photos by tim@Sofitted.com
Zero Tolerance
I won’t BS you and tell you that this car is the creme de la creme but this definitely isn’t something I see often or at all. Props for keeping it original.
FRENCH
Z4M Coupe, So Sleazy
As the stance frenzy continues to grow beyond control, it’s exciting to see a chassis such as the Z4M coupe adopt this performance diminishing trend. Rather than harp on the drawbacks, one could always change wheels, raise ride height and get re-aligned for some circuit time.
FRENCH
something makes me want to say this is photoshopped but I could care less…
Datsun Is The Most Prominent Feature in Our Solar System
Before you get to the saintly picture below, let me make it clear that I found this photo on the internet. That being so I’ve made an honest effort to find the source but being that it’s free of a watermark it will also be free of credit, respectfully. So if you recognize this product as your own or are aware who it belongs to say something, preferably NOT something along the lines of copyright infringement or you’re gonna sue us because your efforts will be in vain lol.
… carry on
FRENCH
Found http://fatlace.com/slammedsociety/hellaflush/miguel-soria’s-260z/
Fabulous Ferrari F360
The phrase “Ivy League” has connotations of academic excellence, selectivity in admissions, and social elitism. These hidden meanings are a few reasons why we’ve agreed upon the brand name Ivy League East, that and the fact that all the Ivy League schools so happen to be within the North East Region.
One could imagine that a car enthusiast graduating from one of these exclusive institutions would be able to afford a car of unquestionable beauty and power such as the F360. But, as everyone with an interest in tuning understands, one is only satisfied for a limited period of time and the disease, if you will, starts to show its symptoms. That in mind, there appears to be a grey area as to what one does to a car already designed by Pininfarina? Preparing for the worst 
a little digging revealed a Fabulous option for the exterior.
FRENCH
“YEAHHHHHHHHHH!”
D Money’s Bugeye!
I had the privilege of seeing this beauty in person yesterday at Englishtown and I have no words to describe how perfect this car truly is. When I saw it getting unloaded I immediately stopped moving, turned right, and started walking briskly towards it. The color, the wheels, the brakes, everything flows so perfectly and the attention to detail is insane. I’ll keep this short and let the pictures speak for themselves.. It’s a serious jaw dropper and the nicest bugeye I’ve ever seen.
-Spilner
Mods list:
Exterior:
JUN Auto Bumper (Authentic)
C-West side skirts
HKS Kansai Service rear diffuser
ARC Magic splitters
Ganador mirrors
Varis carbon fiber B-pillars
Top Secret titanium tow hook
Chargespeed carbon fiber brake ducts
04-05 rear tail lights
04 STI rear bumper
Velocity Carbon V1 trunk lid
Kakumei carbon fiber window spoiler
McCulloch 6000k H1 HIDs
JDM STI headlights
JDM STI rear aprons
JDM STI grill w/STI emblem
JDM Subaru pink star badge
JDM STI hood scoop
JDM Subaru rain guards
Carbing aluminum under panel
30% tinted windows by Shades of Gray
STI license plate bracket
Hella Supertone horns
VKInnovations carbon fiber wiper cowl
Summit Racing dzus fasteners
Rolled & pulled front/rear fenders
Takata low down ramps (show use)
Paint/body:
BAS-F Ultrasonic Blue Mica w/dark aluminum & purple flake
Shaved & wire tucked engine bay
Shaved: factory antenna, side markers & window washers
Painted: Trunk, radiator brackets, timing belt covers, brake booster, sub frame brace
Coating/finishing:
All powder coating done by Martin at Liquid Powder Coats
All chroming done by Brian at RB chroming
All ceramic coating done in Jet-Hot 2000
All carbon fiber done by Vince at VKInnovations
Interior:
BRIDE Stradia Maziora edition w/Andromeda backs
BRIDE brackets/sliders
BRIDE optional gradiation center pads
BRIDE wrapped door cards in gradiation
BRIDE wrapped back seat in gradiation
Black suede headliner & visors
Black suede rear deck lid
VKInnovations c/f interior trim pieces
Shaved/painted b & c pillars
Takata harnesses (x2)
Pioneer AVIC-D3 in dash dvd/mp3/cd/nav/ipod
Alpine Type-S 6 ½ front speakers
Alpine Type-S 5 ¼ rear speakers
Alpine Type-S tweeters
Grimmspeed internal antenna
Key!s Racing semi-cone 325mm steering wheel
Works Bell Rapfix II quick release
Works Bell short boss hub
Works Bell Rapfix flipper
STI floor mats
STI shifter trim
STI limited black carpet
STI I/C spray switch
STI key blank
STI Cluster
STI e-brake handle
STI C/F 5mt shift pattern
STI chrome door handles
STI aluminum door sills
STI full pedal set
JMF custom sheet metal rear fire wall
Garage spec shifter extender
ARC polished titanium shift knob
Autospeed dead pedal
Taylor polished battery box
Broadway rear view mirror
Prodriven Auto full interior red LED conversion
YourLEDshop full interior white LED kit
Lotek dual gauge pod
Defi triple gauge hood pod
Defi control unit
Defi BF Amber 60mm guages
-Boost
-Oil Temp.
-Exhaust Temp.
-Oil Pressure
-Water Temp.
Wheels/brakes/suspension:
Work Emotion CR Kai 18×9.5 +30 WMB finish
Project Kics R40 Neo chrome lug nuts
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 255/35/18
Project µ 355mm big brake kit w/ SCR-PRO rotors
Project µ Teflon/steel braided brake lines
Project µ B-force pads front & rear
Brembo rear calipers (custom powdercoated Pmµ teal)
Rear Brembo adapter kit w/DBA 4000 series rotors
Stoptech SS braided rear brake lines
Custom ABS delete with Earl’s -3AN fittings
Motul RBF-600 brake fluid
Stance AL+ PRO coilovers (8k/6k)
Race alignment (-3F -2.5R)
ARP extended studs F/R
Megan Racing C-pillar bar
Whiteline steering rack bushings
Whiteline roll center kit
Carbing front strut bar w/msb
Carbing 8pt subframe brace
Cusco rear strut bar
Cusco rear V-brace
Cusco lateral links
Cusco trailing arms
Cusco 22mm front sway bar
Cusco 22mm rear sway bar
Hotchkis front/rear endlinks
Perrin rear sway bar mounts
Engine/head specs:
RAW Performance (Axis) Signature Series block:
• 2.5L STI semi-closed deck case (8.5:1)
• Darton Ductile iron sleeve liners
• Modified forged EJ257 crankshaft
• ACL race main & rod bearings
• Custom Pauter machined forged rods
• Custom & coated CP Forged pistions (100mm)
• High performance pistion rings
• Fully balanced & blue printed
• ARP head studs
• Cometic head gaskets
• Raw Performance shimmed STI oil pump
• New STI water pump
• STI Group-N Kevlar timing belt
• Factory Subaru engine gasket kit
RAW Performance (Axis) Signature Series heads:
• Custom Kelford 280/280 camshafts (11.3mm lift)
• Custom hand porting work
• 5-Angle intake valve job
• 3-Angle & radiused exhaust valve job
• Supertech oversized intake valves (+1mm)
• Supertech oversized Inconel exhaust valves (+1mm)
• Valves lapped into head
• Supertech dual valve springs
• Titanium retainers- new spring seats
• Subaru valve stem seals
• Shimless Subaru buckets
• Flow bench tested
Engine/turbo/dress up:
Ultimate Racing turbo kit (ceramic coated in Jet-Hot 2000)
HTA 3582r 1.06 A/R
2.5” ID up-pipe
Gruppe-S UEL header (ceramic coated in Jet-Hot 2000)
Hydra EMS v2.6 w/wideband
Hydra flat foot shift/launch control cable
JMF custom intercooler kit w/Garrett 24x12x4 core
JMF custom coolant overflow tank
JMF custom coolant tank
JMF custom power steering tank
JMF custom FPR/distribution block bracket
JMF custom dual pulley setup
JMF custom cnc’d alternator bracket
JMF oil cooler core bracket
TiAL “Q” 50mm bov
TiAL 44mm external waste gate
ATP -4AN oil feed line w/.035 restrictor
JDM TGV deletes
Cusco motor/transmission mounts
Koyo Radiator
ATI super damper
Unorthodox 2-pc polished pulley set
Crucial Racing thermostat
Gates Racing accessory belt
Hayden slimline fans
JIC Spartan DE type-1 full titanium exhaust (80mm)
P & L braided power steering line
P & L -8AN head breather adapters
Custom -8AN crank vent system
Peterson Air/Oil separator
Port matched intake manifold and tgvs
Ported throttle body (64.5mm)
Setrab oil cooler core (-10AN)
Mocal sandwich plate w/built in thermostat
JDM STI pink oil filter
Apex’i AVCR electronic boost controller
Apex’i turbo timer w/HKS harness
Vibrant vacuum lines
Agency power pitch stop
Samco radiator hoses
ARC radiator caps (x2)
ARC titanium radiator shroud
ARC oil fill cap
Gallery Original Dress up colored bolts (56pcs.)
Project µ brake & clutch reservoir caps
Project Kics magnetic oil drain plug
NRG polished hood dampers
Full wire tuck by Wkderf
Fuel system:
Ultimate Racing 1260cc injectors
RAW Performance -6AN fuel rails
TurboXS surge tank setup
Bosch044 external fuel pumps (x2)
Walbro 255l/ph fuel pump
Aeromotive A1000 platinum series fuel pressure regulator
Aeromotive fuel pressure gauge
Aeromotive 10-micron fuel filter
Aeromotive aluminum fuel filter bracket
Earl’s distribution blocks (x2)
Earl’s swivel-seal fittings
Earl’s Auto-Flex HTE hose (-8AN feed, -6AN return)
Jay Racing –6AN check valves (x2)
Jay Racing Bosch pump -6AN inlet fittings
Drivetrain:
PPG 1-4 straight cut gear set (3.08 / 1.87 / 1.32 / 0.95 / std)
PPG 1-4 billet selector forks
PPG LSD front differential
PPG synchros
Powder coated Transmission case w/all new bolts
ACT XT 6-puck sprung clutch
ACT Streetlite flywheel (13.9lbs)
Custom -3AN clutch line
07’ 3.54 R180 (painted, chromed rear diff cover, earls ¾”npt plugs)
Redline lightweight shockproof gear oil
Motul gear 300
Kartboy 5mt short shfiter
Kartboy front shifter bushings
Kartboy rear shifter bushing
Kartboy exhaust hangers
Kartboy trans cross member bushings
Kartboy rear subframe bolts
Kartboy rear outrigger bushings (race)
TIC rear diff mount bushings (race)
TIC shifter pivot bushings
TIC shift linkage bushings
Driveshaft shop 600hp rear axles
Driveshaft shop 600hp front axle bar upgrade
Why So Serious?
Alexisthemovie, formally known as Alex Zhao, is always pushing the envelope. This time he exchanges his Ap2 front fascia for an Amuse GT1 widebody set up.
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an older version
Kenny’s Evo 9
Our friend Kenny Miller was doing another friend a favor by picking up their coil-overs from a local performance shop. Continuing with the random acts of kindness, Matt suggested that I make myself useful by shooting Kenny’s Evo 9, I think because we spoiled his Labor Day BBQ by bringing the Ices. With respect to the fact that he got some fresh RPF-1s and because he’s a generally good guy, I pulled myself out of the Thursday mode and went to work.
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Dirty was present
Do Right
We tend to roll our eyes at the Tuesday night meets because of the amount of nonsense that usually goes down but being that the Summer is nearing completion we made exception to the expected antics this evening. Being an ambassador of our community I made sure to grab the Canon for your viewing pleasure.
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Testing…
As many of you know, Dirty sold his STi. Boohoo blah blah it ripped and was a great performer but he was itching for a different feel. Scheduled to pick up his new floozy on Tuesday I wanted to give everyone a sample of what he’s got himself into. 
-FRENCH
Facelift
Sweden’s newest sex symbol, Ragge_c’s 1993 NSX, returns from the surgeon in tip top shape. Embracing tunings most popular trend, fitment, this Swede is definitely about to make waves across the fitment themed blogs. Nordic NSX FTW
Lucky Numbers:
bvillens TT7R, 18*8,5 et 36 front, 19*9,5 et 30 back
30mm spacer each (on) side back, 215 35 18 front 225 35 19 back
_french
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