kevis mulchan 10/20/14 kevis mulchan 10/20/14

Alex's 1993 Nissan 240SX

Photography: Thomas Cerenzia
Writer: Ariel Mulchan

Alex Pintado from Boca Raton, FL is the proud owner of this 1993 Nissan 240sx.

Pintado has had this car for 4 years, only making the significant changes this year. He drives his inspiration from years of watching YouTube Japanese street drifting. This is only the beginning for Pintado, though; the build has just begun.

Reflecting back on his biggest milestone, Pintado never thought he’d see a fresh coat of paint on this car. He spent 4 years driving a flat, spray-painted 240sx and had almost given up on ever seeing her with a bit of color. His heart nearly dropped when he got to see the newly painted car for the first time. Next stop? Pintado has his heart ready to drop once more for an SR20 engine swap.

While we have all been there, done that, Pintado deals with the all too familiar struggle to stretch his dollar to perfect his 21 year-old car. He says, “Paint might be nice, but it still leaks when it rains!”

Special Thanks/Shout Outs: “Would like to thank my wonderful fiancé, for her support and helping me when my car was down, and whatever else i put her through. I couldn’t have done it without her. I’d also like to thank my friends for pushing me to things I never thought I’d do.”

MODS:

VIS , Bn replica body kit (front,sides,rear)
Dmax dual position parking lights/turn signals
Roof wing
Mb battles 17x9.5 +15 , 15mm spacer up front
Isis camber arms
Isis toe arms
Isis tension rods
Tein tie rods
Dmax super street coilovers
J30 front brakes
Project mu d1 rear pads
Welded differential
Pbm solid subframe risers
Replica bride vios 3
Greddy shift knob
Nardi classic 340mm
Uncracked dash
Motor (ka24de)
Exedy stage 1 clutch

Credit

Photography: Thomas Cerenzia
Writer: Ariel Mulchan

kevis mulchan 9/5/14 kevis mulchan 9/5/14

Canmar's Lexus ES

Photo: Matthew Gomez(OnPoint Pictures)
Words: Ariel Mulchan

Reppin' Miami hard, Canmar Reba built this 2013 Lexus ES 350 in just 1 year. His inspiration and motivation to build so cleanly and quickly are due to the anxiousness to be the first ever to build a clean, fitted ES 350.

Like all of us, he experienced a number of obstacles, but of them all, Canmar quickly learned that "cheap isn't the way to go!" His favorite site for parts, ideas, and inspiration is ClubLexus.com. He has spent countless hours investing in the end result we admire today, but it isn't the last of his plans! In the future, Canmar is looking to get a widebody kit and concave (with lip) wheels. The rest? Canmar prefers to keep that on the downlow and keep you anxious for more. This is his dream car and he wouldn't have it any other way.

Canmar would like to thank/shout out: "my Team (Simplicity Crew) for all the support, Alejandro from Torn Assembly for doing the amazing job in building my wheels, suspension and more, and would also like to thank Kenny from Camsauto for the amazing work on tires, alignment and fitment. Last, but not least, my man Mathew from on point pictures for the amazing work with on all my photoshoots!"

Currently playing in Canmar's headphones is - "In Vein" - Rick Ross

MODS IN DETAIL:

20 inch GFG 3 piece wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires
d2 air suspension
(2) 12 kickers amplified with a 2600 Hifonics amp
5k top and bottom xenon Hid's

kevis mulchan 10/30/13 kevis mulchan 10/30/13

Armando's 1990 240SX

Photography: Matthew Gomez
Words: Ariel Mulchan

Armando Alvarez from Miami Lakes, FL has been the proud owner of this 1990 Nissan 240sx for 6 years.

The first 2 years that Armando had her, he and his friend Jorge put in a number of hours that were vital to the beauty she would become today. He spent time fixing her up from some wear and tear, such as a blown head gasket, and also gave her a new roar by swapping the SOHC KA24E for a 1991 DOHC KA24DE. Additional projects included switching the base model wiring to the 240sx SE wiring for power windows and locks, as well as fixing up the rotted trunk by seam welding the car from front to end.

Armando's inspiration was sparked by C's garage kept 180sx and fed by surfing Zilvia.net, 240sxforums.com, Nicoclub.com, Ka-t.org, and Phase2motortrend.com. Like any car, Armando did experience a few bumps in the road during his build; weather and time were working against him, while finding the right parts seemed impossible. Now that Armando has overcome the difficulties, he can stand back and admire a great build.

Armando's dream car is a Caterham 7 Superlight or Porsche 964. He says "both are fun cars to drive, on and off the track." Looking ahead, Armando has it in mind to build an E30 with ITB's or an FD with an LSx swap on the fence about the two.

Armando would like to say a special thanks for the BYM_racing crew, Jorge (owner of JP tuning), and everyone else who has helped with the care and parts.

MODS:

Engine -

1991 KA24DE-t
Pauter Machine Rods
Wiseco Pistons 9cr
Brain Crower BC0212 cams
Jim Wolf cam gears
Supertech valve and springs
Supertech bucket conversion
Garrett Turbo GTX3582 .82 turbocharger
JP Tuning custom Turbo Manifold
Engine Machine work done by Mesa Balancing in Miami, Fl.
Engine assembly done by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
AEM EMS
ECU tuned by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
3in DownPipe and Exhaust by Mandy @ JP Tuning aka myself
Xcessive Manufacturing KA24DE 240SX Intake Manifold
RB20det Flywheel
350z Clutch Master FX300 clutch
ka24de tranny
JP Tuning custom Oil Cooler
Stance USA water pump pulley

Brakes and Wheels and Suspension -

300zx brake rotors from StopTech in the rear and brake calipers all around
350z track brake rotors from StopTech in the front
R32 rear e-brake cables
Goodridge brake lines in all four corners
SSR SP1 18*9(f) 18*10.5(r)
Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/35r18(f) 245/35r18(r)
Tein Type Flex
SPL TITANIUM Tension Rods
SPL Brake Deflectors
SPL TITANIUM Rear Upper Arms
SPL TITANIUM Rear Toe Rods
Energy Suspension Bushing Kit for Nissan 240sx
JP Tuning custom rear SubFrame
JP Tuning custom front SubFrame

Body -

Nissan 89 240sx base model
OEM Urethane 180SX Type-X Front Bumper
OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Bumper Side Pieces
OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Bumper lower Lip
OEM Urethane 180SX Type-X side skirt
OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Corner Lights
OEM 180sx Kouki Type-X Signal Lights Assembly
OEM 180SX Kouki Tail Light
OEM 180sx Kouki center garnish
OEM 180sx Kouki center under garnish
OEM Digital Cluster
Converted to JDM seat belts (so I had to swap A and B pillar trims)
JDM Headliner
JDM Climate Control (yes A/C)
Bride seat rails
Sparco EVO II seat for the driver
Sparco Torino II seat for the passenger
JP Tuning custom A/C controller motor brackets to have the work in a left hand
driver car
Momo Jet Steering Wheel
JP Tuning rear quarter lip rolling

CREDIT :

Photography: Matthew Gomez , OnPoint Pictures.
Words: Ariel Mulchan

kevis mulchan 10/9/13 kevis mulchan 10/9/13

Adam's 2005 TSX

Photography: Matthew Gomez (OnPoint Pictures)
Words: Ariel Mulchan

Adam Pascual from Miami, FL is the proud owner of this 2005 Acura Tsx. It took Adam about 3 months to completely finish his project, and completed it with a set of CCW Im5ts and Airtekk air suspension, a cI9 Honda grill, and an Aspec front lip.

Adam has always admired the Tsx and dreamed of getting a 4 door to experiment with. After finally finishing this project, Adam can look back and say he didn't face any major obstacles during his build, but is looking forward to possibly modifying the interior to black and giving it a VIP style, adding navigation, a euro r grill, and new headlights. His favorite places for inspiration and parts are Craigslist, Stance Works, and Tsxclub.

Dream car: Although his dream car is a Henessey Venom GT

Currently playing in Adam's headphones: Rich Friday by French Montana

Adam would like to say a special thanks to Onpoint Pictures (Matt Gomez), Crystal love, Jezsiel Rodriguez, and Silvio de la Nuez.

Photography Credit: Matthew Gomez (OnPoint Pictures).

Words: Ariel Mulchan

kevis mulchan 8/27/13 kevis mulchan 8/27/13

Alexandre's STI

Photography: Mind Soul Production
Words: Ariel Mulchan

Alexandre Michaud is the proud owner of this 2011 subara STI all the way from Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada! Starting with the basics, Alexandre began his build by lowering the car on coilovers with some wheels. As a typical enthusiast, he lowered the car some more (because you can never be too low) and added the front and side lips, as well as a Magnaflow catback. His initial modifications took just 1-2 months!

What is next? Since an enthusiast is never satisfied, Alexandre is looking into some air suspension, a Catless downpipe for a complete TurboBack, a Ecutek tune, a front mount intercooler, and a cold air intake. With so much already completed, Alexandre still has quite a ways to go before he is fully satisfied with his ride! When he finally finishes his build, future projects may be a Nissan GTR r35. But of course, his dream car is a Lamborghini Gallardo because he has always loved the shape of the car and would love to have a twin turbo kit on one!

Favorite sites: Alexandre loves to surf andy's autoparts, hottexhaust, ebay and also visit his local shop for parts and inspiration.

Shoutouts: Special thanks goes out to: Jimmy Boily (Mindsoul Production ) for the photos (video coming soon), E9 ride for the events and Meets, his family and his girl (Claudia), his friends Gooby, Jed, and B-brown, the city of Miami, the Vossen Team for what they did with his Audi Q5 and a BIG thanks to Kevis at StanceMiami!

Mods:

Work Emotion CR-Kai Ultra Deep Concave 18x9.5
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/35
BC Coilover
MagnaFlow CatBack #16824
Front lip
Side Lip (Home Made)

Future plans:

Air Suspension very soon ;)
Catless downpipe to have the complete TurboBack and get a
Ecutek Tune
Front Mount intercooler and a cold air intake

kevis mulchan 8/5/13 kevis mulchan 8/5/13

Respect Your Elders

Photography: Kevis Mulchan

Here we have some updated shots of these two we previously featured in the past. Check out the photos and enjoy.

Links to Previous Features:

1987 Nissan Sentra Coupe MOD LIST:

Oz Futura w/step lip and custom Purple rings (16x8 &16x9 et24)
Custom 300zx front Calipers (powder coated Purple)
Custom D2 coilovers (from pulsar)
Og recaro seats (ae86 corolla)
Nardi steering wheel/Nrg quick release and hub
Custom trunk wooded floor
Greddy catback exhaust
Webber carb
Custom front bumper lip and side skirts
Custom s2000 side markers
Custom 1988 prelude Fog Lights
Daily Driver :)

2013 NISSAN SENTRA SR SEDAN

Wheels- 20x9 et24 Maya barrels & Lipps face (custom Hello Kitty center caps)
Custom one-off M45 retro fit headlight projectors
Greddy Sp2 exhaust tips
Nissan Sylphy Japan visors. ( Very Rare)
Custom roof spoiler
Custom Megan / Ksport / b2 coilovers (4.5inch drop)
Illuminated kick plates / door sills
Subaru V-lip
Nissan Sylphy door moldings
2012 Nissan Maxima puddle lights

kevis mulchan 7/23/13 kevis mulchan 7/23/13

Swagger Wagon K3Projekt IND Series Equipped

Photography: Daniel Roy,
Video: K3Projekt, Daniel Roy
Words: Ariel Mulchan

Stephan Prezzi of Daytona Beach, FL is the proud owner of this 2006 Audi B7 S4 Avant 6mt, photos courtesy of k3projektwheels. Prezzi and his Avant have attended and participated in multiple shows, including Fixxfest 8, Nurotag Orlando, Simply clean 4, Sowo 2012, and Sowo 2013.

Prezzie always wanted an Avant and had to have one once he discovered they were available in stick. Prezzi's enthusiasm is sparked just knowing this is a one of a kind, v8 wagon that will have a few (if not plenty of) heads turning. In Prezzi's words, "It's an amazing and practical car, but sounds like a monster."

Prezzi contacted k3projektwheels when he found out they were looking to shoot a few wagons. After a trip to Daytona, a ton of pouring rain, dead batteries, and very little sleep, the k3projekt team wrapped up the shoot within 48 hours to give us the pleasure of admiring such a unique ride.