"White Hot" Video + Photo Feature
Photographers: Kevis Mulchan, Michel Mulchan
Video: Kevis Mulchan, Michel Mulchan
Post Production: Kevis Mulchan
Writer: Ariel Mulchan
Photographers: Kevis Mulchan, Michel Mulchan Video: Kevis Mulchan, Michel Mulchan Post Production: Kevis Mulchan Writer: Ariel Mulchan
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James McDonnell from Broward County, FL is the proud owner of this 2012 BMW 535i MSport. This show stopper took James about 1 year to complete; his inspiration was all his own, trying to be as unique as possible.
Although there weren't many problems to run into with this build, one of the major milestones for James was when he installed the Vossen CV2s and coilovers. With these additions, the look of his car was completely changed.
James has many favorites when it comes to websites for buying parts, but his ultimate sites are Bimmian and Turner Motorsports. For James, a build is never completely finished, but he does hope to add Air Suspension next. In the future, he also hopes to "complete" a Fiat Abarth.
Dream Car: Rolls Royce Phantom Shout Outs:Vossen Wheels, Rodspeed Inc What's playing in your headphones right now?: Fashion Killa by A$AP Rocky
Exterior:
- Autocarbon Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills
- Autocarbon Carbon Fiber Side Lenses
- Autocarbon Carbon Fiber Door Pillars
- Autocarbon Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler
- Autocarbon Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame
- Hamann Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler
- Arkym Carbon Fiber Diffuser
- Carbon Fiber Mirrors
- Carbon Fiber Eyelids
- Weathertech Tinted Window Deflectors
- 3M 15% Tint
- 3M Gloss Black Vinyl Roof
- 3M Gloss Black Door Handle Trim
- VLEDS 3K Yellow Fog Lights
- VLEDS 8K LED Reverse Lights
- Front Reflector Delete
- Rear Reflector Delete
Interior:
- P3 Cars Vent Gauge
- Escort Solo S3 Radar Detector
- VLEDS LED Replacement
- Junction Produce VIP Silver Fusa Knot
- Junction Produce VIP Black Kiku Knot
Engine:
- Burger Tuning Stage 2 N55 JB4
- RSi Tuning Catless Downpipe
- Dual 2.5” Resonator Delete
- Dual 2.5” Muffler Delete
- Dual 3” Exhaust Tips
Suspension:
- KW Variant 1 Coilover Suspension
- KW Suspension EDC Module
- Brake Calipers Painted Rosso Scuderia
- Vossen CV2 Limited Edition Matte Graphite 20 x 9 Front
- Vossen CV2 Limited Edition Matte Graphite 20 x 10.5 Rear
- Hankook Ventus V12 245/30/20 Front
- Hankook Ventus V12 295/25/20 Rear
Oh So Shiny
Photography: Kevis Mulchan, Michel Mulchan
We bring you this sweet IS350 from JR Panganiban of North Miami. When JR was shopping to replace his E46 M3, he just wanted a sedan that was Japanese(reliable), automatic (so his family can drive, if needed), and something that already looks sexy stock. But, like everyone else, the mod bug bit him and he could not stop modding. Since he started he had only one goal in mind, and that was to use nothing but JDM parts on this car. He wanted to put his own twist on modding, making it sporty while keeping it classy (SportyVIP.)
JR says,"This car doesn't have many performance parts available so there is nothing much I can really do. However, I want to go on air someday. In 2 years of ownership I feel like I have done a lot and I don't want to go too far, as I don't want to get bored with this car. I love this car."
Mods:
- Work Meister S1 3pc 19x9.5 19x10.5
- Falken FK452 Tires
- Project Kics Neo-Chrome Lug Nuts
- Ings +1 Full Body Kit
- Tein SS Coilovers
- Greddy SP2 Exhaust (discontinued)
- Invidia Midpipes
- LMS Intake
- Kazz-Sports Grille
- Lexon Roof Spoiler
- Junction Produce Tsuna & Fusa
- Junction Produce Neck Pads
- JL Audio 500.1v2 Amp
- JL Audio 10W6v2 x 2 Subwoofers
- Lexus JDM Visors
- Lexus OEM '10 Side Mirrors
- Lexus OEM '11 LED Headlights
- Lexus OEM '12 Tail lights
- Lexus OEM IS300 Shift Knob
- Lexus OEM LS460 Door Cups with LED
- Lexus OEM Bird's Eye MapleWood Steering Wheel
JR says,"I would like to thank ClubLexus, especially my 2IS family (they know who they are) for all the information and the support I needed to accomplish this build. To BJ at VividRacing for always hooking me up. Sewell for the great pricing on all my Lexus OEM parts. To Kevis and the guys at StanceMiami for the amazing shoot. And of course a big shoutout to my crew FortuneMinds, you guys are awesome."
