StanceMiami Meet Hosted by EliteRoads Coverage

Photographers: Kevis Mulchan, Donato Dellapi, Michel Mulchan, Danny Gonzalez, Jordan Mulchan

We bring you coverage from our very own StanceMiami Meet. Held at EliteRoads in Fort Lauderdale on May 4th 2013, the StanceMiami Meet was our first of many events that we plan on doing. This event included food trucks, $40 alignment specials, live DJ, giveaways, etc. We expected to fill the EliteRoads property with cars, but about  2 weeks before the event we realized it was going to be way bigger than we anticipated as people from all over south Florida showed interest in attending. We ended up packing the parking lot, and 3-4 blocks in every direction around EliteRoads with hundred of cars and thousands of people. I've been told by many that this is maybe one of the biggest meets held in Florida. There was great diversity in the cars that came out from rat rods, euros, jdm, domestics, exotics, rucks, and everything in between. Also, we had lots of good, quality builds out there. We are so thrilled it was a huge success and want to give shout outs to our sponsors/partners/vendors who came out to support. Vossen Wheels, Signature Customs Wraps, K3Projekt, Underground Euros, Ibe Stamped, Dipworks Inc., Rodspeed, XO Luxury, Ruff Racing Alloy Wheels. Last but not least huge shout out to EliteRoads for helping us host our first event. Don't worry, we have something else in the works...stay tuned and thank you all for your continued support. Video coverage COMING SOON...

Check out our DJ Chris Merchant- www.merchantandgaucho.com/

V2 Labs Mystery Meat Coverage 2013 PART2

Photographers: Joey Newcombe, Rondon Rigues

Here we have coverage from the V2 Labs Mystery Meat held in Downtown Orlando, Florida on April 14th, 2013. The Mystery Meat consisted of cars, graffiti art, kicks, culture and more cars. Check out the photos.

V2 Labs Mystery Meat Coverage 2013 PART1

Photographers: Joey Newcombe, Rondon Rigues

Here we have coverage from the V2 Labs Mystery Meat held in Downtown Orlando, Florida on April 14th, 2013. The Mystery Meat consisted of cars, graffiti art, kicks, culture and more cars.  Check out the photos.

Because Race Car.

Photographer: Joey Newcombe Writer: Ariel Mulchan

Get ready to switch your gears and rev your engines! This is one for the books!

Ron Marchini all the way from Clearwater, FL has been working on this one-of-a-kind 2000 Acura NSX for two years. His main focus was to build a functional car that he could take to the tracks to compete with newer sportscars, all while maintaining show quality.

When Ron originally purchased the car in Rhode Island, the Comptech supercharger already installed made one unforgettable ride back to Florida. Ron added CCW Classics, worked on improving the horsepower, Brembo brakes, and Comptech suspension; recent upgrades include a new front lip from Shine. Ron also plans to get a TypeR hood to boost the downforce and widen the front fenders. Ron Marchini spent a lot of time, money, and effort as he pushed to get the results he was looking for. His most used site for parts during this build was Science of Speed. And, with an exquisite outcome like this, it's no wonder Ron doesn't intend on building anything else in the near future.

Dream Car and Why?: "The LFA, because I think it represents the best car that Japan has to offer...just like in 1991 when the NSX was released."

Shout outs: Induction Performance, LHT Performance, Sureal Customs

What's playing in your headphones right now?: Swedish House Mafia

Engine:

• 3.2 6 speed
•  Comptech supercharger 8lb pulley
•  Comptech clutch
•  Comptech headers
•  Comptech intake
•  Comptech carbon fiber airbox lid
•  Comptech targa brace
•  Koyo aluminum radiator
•  Carbon fiber fuel rail covers
• AEM methanol injection
•  AEM FIC
• Taitec GT Light Weight Exhaust
• LHT Test Pipes

Interior:

• Downforce NSX Type-R Seats
•  Four Point Harness
•  Cedar Ridge Harness Bar
• NSX Type-R Shift Boot
•  NSX Type-R Shift Knob
• Personal Steering Wheel
• NRG Quick Release
• Carbon Fiber Gauge Cluster and Interior Kit
•  Zanardi Floor Mats
•  iPod Hook Up
• Hardwired V1 Radar
•  AEM Boost Gauge
•  AEM Wideband

Exterior:

• 5k HID Headlights
• LED HID Fog lights
• 3M Clear Bra
• Downforce Side Skirts
• Downforce Carbon Splitters
• Downforce Carbon Engine Garnish
•  Downforce Carbon License Plate Garnish
•  Downforce NSX Type-R Carbon Wing
•  JDM Honda Emblem 
•  JDM Honda Rear Tail Light 
•  CCW Classics: 17 X 8.5, 18 X 10.5; Powder Coated Grey Centers with PolishedLip

Suspension:

• Comptech Pro Coil Overs
• Comptech Sway Bars (Front/Rear)
• Comptech NonCompliance Tow Link Kit
• Comptech Front Camber Bushings
• Brembo Gran Turismo Front BBK
• Brembo Gran Turismo Rear BBK; with Racing Emergency Break Caliper

Sheldon Tran's S2k

Photography: Danny Vo Writer: Ariel Mulchan

Sheldon Tran from Broward County, FL is your typical car enthusiast who just can't get enough. His beautiful 2001 Honda S2000 has been through many up and downs to get where she is today.

Spending 2 years investing in his build, Sheldon was initially inspired by the Spoon Sports S2000 and originally aimed toward the hellaflush scene. Now, Sheldon is on his 20th set of wheels and hopes to be on the track very soon!

Sheldon's favorite sites for parts and inspiration are S2KI, GoTuning, and Evasive. Although Sheldon's dream cars are an NSX or Supra, he does have it in mind to build a VIP Lexus; perhaps his next build?

SHOUT OUTS: My parents for putting up with having my parts all over the house and of course my crew/family FortuneMinds!

MODS:Exterior:

• BMW Laguna Seca Blue paint
• Spoon S-Tai front bumper
• J's Racing rear diffuser
• ASM Duckbill
• CraftSquare side mirrors
• Custom side diffusers
• Mugen Style hardtop
• AP2 headlights
• AP2 tail lights
• JDM DC2 flat sidemarkers

Interior:

• Recaro Pole Position black leather
• Buddy Club seat rail
• Takata Harness
• Keys Racing 350mm Deep wheel
• ARC shift knob
• AP2 center console
• AP2 Radio
• AP2V2 passenger seat
• NRG quick release
• NRG short hub

Suspension & Handling:

• Megan Track coilovers
• Spoon Monoblock calipers
• SPC camber ball joints
• 18x10 +37/24 SSR Professor SP1
• Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome lug nuts

Engine & Drivetrain:

• J's Racing Titanium 70RS
• Full Blown Aluminum Radiator
• Mishimoto Thermostat
• Mishimoto Fan Switch
• Megan headers
• Berk test pipe
• Spoon engine cap
• Spoon radiator cap
• Spoon Sports Valve Cover
• Spoon Sports Spark Plug Cover
• K&N FIPK Gen 2 intake
• 4.77 final drive differential
• Exedy clutch

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Miguel's AWD GS

Photography: Kevis Mulchan, Rondon Rigues Writer: Ariel Mulchan

Miguel Morales, from Miami, FL, always had a vision for the 2006 Lexus GS300 AWD. Ever since he laid eyes on this model, all he could see was potential and the mods his hands couldn’t wait to get to work on.

When Miguel finally got the keys in his hands, his vision started to flow. Within two weeks, he already had the windows tinted, installed HIDs, vent visors, and a roof rack. Talk about getting down to business, but Miguel wouldn’t stop there!

Over the course of 9 months, Miguel worked hard to create his vision for a daily driver that would turn heads. He added a lip kit and coilovers, but the hardest decision was the type of rims. Miguel wanted an aggressive and unique look and had to pick just the right set of rims to carry his vision. Finally, he found the perfect set of Varrstoens.

Overall, Miguel’s build was simply following where his vision was leading, but I think we can all relate, at least in some way, to Miguel’s obstacle of financing his build. There is always a bigger, better, sleeker part to order, install, and customize. But thanks to www.l-tunedparts.com, his friends at Rodspeed, ClubLexus forums, Lexus Boys, Gloss house, and his lovely girlfriend, the vision came to life.

Dream Car: Miguel’s dream car is a Porsche Panamera Turbo because “It's the complete package with looks and performance.” However, he plans to get to work on a 4th Gen Supra after finishing his Lexus. Future modifications to look forward to include a Fujita Short Ram Intake, Tanabe Medalion Touring Cat Back Exhaust System, Invidia Midpipe, and Artisan Spirits GS Front Grille.

Whats currently playing in your earphones right now? New Level by Drew32 ft. Shorty Da Prince

Mods in detail:

• Varrstoen ES1 Wheels 19x9.5 +22 & 19x11 +25
• Tires 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
• BC Racing Coilovers
• AIT Racing Lip Kit
• 6000K HID Headlights & Fogs
• Yakima Roof Rack
• Vent Visors
• Roof Spoiler
• F-Sport Shift Knob

nurotag Winter Edition X StanceMiami Video Recap

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We are so proud to be an affiliate of such a creative event such as nurotag. After We experienced and brought you guys coverage from the first nurotag event held at Soho Studios in 2012 we knew we wanted to be a part of this movement. If you don't exactly know what nurotag is about here is some info from nurotag.com

NRTG2KXIII will kick off in Miami and continue to Orlando, Virginia, Chicago, and will return to Miami to conclude with the nurotag All Star show in November 2013. nurotag will host 4-four seasonal events starting with its winter event in February, and finishing with its final fall event in November 2013.

The top 25 cars of each season’s show will be invited back in this final event to participate in NRTG2KXIII’s final show appropriately named “nurotagallStars” in Miami, Fl.

nurotagallStars will consist of the top 100 cars selected from the previous shows and all will compete for the honor, recognition and prizes to the top cars in show. nurotag is a revolutionary brand that understands and appreciates cars, people, fashion, art and music. nurotag invites all guests to help decide the top cars of the events by utilizing social media’s Instagram to cast votes.

nurotag the brand, revolves around its series of events with each one gathering the best competing show cars. The events are fused with spectators, models, music and an unparalleled social scene. #nurotag / #morethanatag #aconnection  *****Quoted by nurotag.com*****

The Winter Edition leg of the series was held at Marlin's Park in Miami, Florida. It brought together car enthusiasts from all over Florida with their rides to be voted on by you, the spectators. 4 levels of the Centerfield parking garage was filled with show cars in every category such as JDM, KDM, exotics, domestics, and everything in between. This event also created the opportunity for car enthusiasts to network with others that have the same interests as they themselves do. It was a great event and we here at StanceMiami can't wait for the next one! Enjoy the video.

Camera: Kevis Mulchan X Michel MulchanPost Production: Kevis Mulchan

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NUROTAG MIAMI Winter Edition Coverage.

We are so proud to be an affiliate of such a creative event such as nurotag. After We experienced and brought you guys coverage from the first nurotag event held at Soho Studios in 2012 we knew we wanted to be a part of this movement. If you don't exactly know what nurotag is about here is some info from nurotag.com

NRTG2KXIII will kick off in Miami and continue to Orlando, Virginia, Chicago, and will return to Miami to conclude with the nurotag All Star show in November 2013. nurotag will host 4-four seasonal events starting with its winter event in February, and finishing with its final fall event in November 2013.

The top 25 cars of each season’s show will be invited back in this final event to participate in NRTG2KXIII’s final show appropriately named “nurotagallStars” in Miami, Fl.

nurotagallStars will consist of the top 100 cars selected from the previous shows and all will compete for the honor, recognition and prizes to the top cars in show. nurotag is a revolutionary brand that understands and appreciates cars, people, fashion, art and music. nurotag invites all guests to help decide the top cars of the events by utilizing social media’s Instagram to cast votes.

nurotag the brand, revolves around its series of events with each one gathering the best competing show cars. The events are fused with spectators, models, music and an unparalleled social scene. #nurotag / #morethanatag #aconnection  *****Quoted by nurotag.com*****

The Winter Edition leg of the series was held at Marlin's Park in Miami, Florida. It brought together car enthusiasts from all over Florida with their rides to be voted on by you, the spectators. 4 levels of the Centerfield parking garage was filled with show cars in every category such as JDM, KDM, exotics, domestics, and everything in between. This event also created the opportunity for car enthusiasts to network with others that have the same interests as they themselves do. It was a great event and we here at StanceMiami can't wait for the next one! Enjoy the photos.

Photography: Kevis Mulchan X Michel Mulchan X Rondon Rigues

Steve's Mazda Speed 3

Photographer: Joey Newcombe Written: Ariel Mulchan

Steve Strickland, from Tampa, FL, has worked hard on creating his vision for this 2007 Mazda Speed 3. In the making since 2008, Steve had the incitement to drive his daily like he had never driven it before. His goal? He wanted a rarefied ride that he could enjoy inside and out.

Steve has been working on the car piece by piece and, like any true car enthusiast, isn't sure it'll ever be completely done. The work wasn't easy, though. With limited pickings for this car, Steve was challenged to find and install parts that would be adequate no matter what direction he took with the build. Additionally, Steve faced the specific challenge of finding balance between efficiency and horsepower due to the car's DISI direct injection fueling system.

Favorite Car: Steve doesn't have a favorite car, but says, "I love all makes and models. I would have a hard time picking just one if I had the money to build or buy it." Steve's favorite sites for parts and inspiration are www.streetunit.com, www.mazdas247.com, and www.mazdaspeedforums.org. At the moment, Steve has no current plans for the Mazda Speed 3, but instead is focusing on his wife's GS300. Steve expects this build to be done by next year sometime and hopes to move on to a third build as a personal project.

Shoutouts: Steve would like to thank: Cullen Mariacher and the entire SURE motorsports crew for all their help with his performance needs and knowledge of the platform, Randi Bentia of PAS magazine for all the audio/video equipment and opportunity to display the car at formula D WPB, Matt Meisenbach, Bill Hock and the staff at MCOR automotive for the top-notch work and craftsmanship they put into the SONY install, as well as all my friends who helped with installs and part swap outs throughout the build.

Whats currently playing in your earphones right now? ( favorite song at the moment) - Nas-get down

Mods in detail:

Engine and Power:

• SURE motorsports Aeros intake system
• SURE motorsports Sidewinder turbo inlet pipe
• SURE motorsports Return(recirculation tube)
• SURE motorsports Shortcut(short shifter plate)
• SURE motorsports Countershift(lightweight shifter weight)
• SURE motorsports Torq r3 rear engine mount
• SURE motorsports Anchors(billet shifter bushings)
• SURE motorsports TIG(intake manifold gasket
• Streetunit performance side engine mounts
• Streetunit performance race pipe
• Streetunit performance billet resovoir caps
• Denso iridium 2 step colder spark plugs
• PnPed intake manifold with VCTS delete
• powdercoated valve cover & intake manifold
• weapon R catch can
• Turbosmart dual-port blow off valve
• Protege Garage intercooler piping
• CX racing front mount intercooler
• TWM short throw shifter
• Prosport digital boost guage

Wheels and Suspension:

• BC coilovers
• SURE motorsports Guerilla arms( rear camber arms)
• SURE motorsports Standoffs(5mm hubcentric wheel spacers) x2
• Project Kicks R40 REVO neochrome lug nuts
• extended studs front and back
• Work VS-XX (18 x 9 +32/26)rebuilt w/ new chrome hardware

Audio:

• SONY 7" XNV 770BT DVD headunit w/ navigation
• SONY 6.5" GS series component front door speakers
• SONY 6.5" GS series 2 way rear door speakers
• 2 SONY 12" GT subwoofers
• 4 SONY 6.2" XVM B62 moniters
• 2 SONY mono sub amps
• 1 SONY 4 channel amp
• JL audio 2 gauge wiring w/ AC power inverter
• dash mounted subwoofer gain control
• Ipod plug and play integration

*custom install by MCOR automotive

Everything Else:

• rear fender lips hammered flat and slightly pulled
• yellow foglight overlays
• Redline goods leather center console cover and shift boot
• Black suede headliner and pillars
• Autoexe stubby antenna
• Blacked out upper front grill
• Nextmod carbon fiber rear spoiler extension
• Superbright red l.e.d. interior lights(dome/map/hatch)

Huge thanks to Joey Newcombe of The Urban Sniper for the great shots.

Steelie Love

Photographers: Kevis Mulchan / Rondon Rigues Writer: Ariel Mulchan

Ivan Mejia from Ft. Lauderdale, FL spent about 4 years building this 1994 Honda Civic EG6. For Ivan, this build has been in the works since he was 14 years old when he saw an older man driving one just like this. His mind began racing with ideas of what could be, and what an appeasing feeling to finally live the dream.

For now, Ivan has pacified his Civic dreams, but may have plans to do a K Series Swap and paint the car over in the future.

Ivan's favorite place for parts, ideas, and research are SKUNK2 and VMS RACING. Although Ivan has been dreaming up this build for quite some time, his dream car is actually a Porsche Panamera. Special thanks for this build go out to Ivan's girlfriend and friends.

EXTERIOR:

• Diamond Racing Wheels 16x8 ET0 -16x10  ET0
• Neon chrome lugs
• SKUNK2 camber kit
• SKUNK2 lower control arms
• SKUNK2 coilovers
• ASR subframe
• Beaks bar
• VMS front and rear tow hooks
• SKUNK2 2 1/2" straight pipe
• Back Yard Special spoiler
• Password JDM side Molding
• Window Visors
• Password JDM bumper quick release
• Fog lights
• Black housing headlights
• Yakima bike rack

INTERIOR:

• Custom front seats
• RSX rear seats
• Custom door panels
• Power window and lock conversion
• NRG quick release steering

ENGINE:

• D15 Motor
• Custom painted valve covers
• Password JDM air filter
• Carbon fiber intake

Winter Mega Meet @ Lexus of Pembroke Pines Coverage.

Photographer: Rondon Rigues

We bring you some coverage of the Winter Mega Meet at Lexus of Pembroke Pines, FL. This event was held on On December 9, 2012. Check out some photos and feel free to leave some comments and share share share.

Tunerfest Powered by Bizspeed Coverage.

Photographer: Kevis Mulchan

Tunerfest by Bizspeed was held at Royal Palm Toyota/Scion in West Palm Beach, FL on Sunday December 9th 2012. Tunerfest was a free event that was open to all makes and models that brought out a very diverse crowd. A dyno was also on site for those who wanted to do pulls. Over 20 awards were given in various categories. All in all it was a great event.

Mean Z

Photographer: Kevis Mulchan Writer: Krystal Gonzalez

Luis Vivas from West Boca Raton brings us this '05 Nissan 350z. Since the age of 16, Luis started saving up for his future ride. Two years later, the perfect Z fell right into his hands.

Overcoming obstacles with the help of his family, it was finally possible to start the building process. Luis had to work countless hours and, at times, 2 jobs to save up for all the parts and wheels.

This Z has a look that any car enthusiast would be happy to gaze at. Inspired to make heads turn, Luis chose these stunning Work Rezax's and added his own mods. The amount of hard work invested into a project is always evident in the final product and this Z proves it! Well done, Luis.

Exterior:

• Ings Front Lip
•  07 oem Headlights
• 15% Window Tint

Interior:

• JVC Touchscreen

Suspension:

• Fortune Auto 500 Series adjustable Coilovers
• SPC Rear camber arms

Performance:

• Agency Power Ti Single.

Wheels:

• Work Rezax 18x10 +0 225/40/18 X 18x12 -5 265/35/18

Favorite websites: My350z.com and Zilvia.net

Dream car: Lamborghini Aventador

Future build: Nissan 240 s13 for a drift build

Currently playing in your headphones: Swimming pools- Kendrick Lamar

Future plans for this Z: Racing Bucket Seats. Bride / Status / Sparco. Nardi Quick Release. Full exhaust.

Shout Outs: I would like to thank my good friend, Taylor, for helping me mod the car and to WhatTheFitment.com.

Simply Clean 4 Coverage

Writer: Kevis Mulchan Photography: Joey Newcombe

We bring you some coverage of Simply Clean 4 that was held in Daytona, Florida on Saturday November 10th, 2012. Many came out from all over Florida for a day of car culture. This event had a buzz all over the south Florida area that resulted in a number of cars driving up from the south to Daytona for the day long event.  Check out some of the photos that were taken by our partner photographer Joey Newcombe.

HIN Miami 2012 Coverage

Photographers: StanceMiami(Kevis Mulchan) Writer: Krystal Gonzalez Editor: Ariel Mulchan

The time finally came for Hot Import Nights to roll around to the amazing city of Miami! On September 29, 2012, the StanceMiami team attended HIN to bring our supporters the best coverage of the night. Thousands of people attended this event and it definitely did not disappoint. Before entering through the doors of the Miami Convention Center, you could feel the suspense of what was to come. Intense, upbeat music and shiny, fresh wheels proved you were in the right place. With all the cars in the showroom looking their best, the bar was set high for all the competition titles. With HIN's venue going to 15 states all over the US, this show had Miami's presence written all over it. Slammed, Tucked, or Flushed, Miami's cars are simply show-stopping. All the car enthusiasts I had the opportunity to speak with all agreed that they enjoyed the simple fact that there was so much variety at this event. From old school Datsun's to the amazing GT-R Godzilla, HIN turned out to be an awesome experience. We hope you all enjoy.

PART2 NDIMA Coverage Sept.16th, 2012

Photographers: Sons of Creativity.

Welcome to Stance Miami and Part2 of NDIMA coverage. NDIMA (National Domestic Import Motorsports Association) held this full day event on Sunday September 16th, 2012 at the Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Florida. It was a day full of domestic and import vehicles coming together to battle on the track and in show. Even though there were passing showers and storms at times, racers and fans showed up and supported from all over the state of Florida and beyond. Also, special guest Don Omar was present on the track taking his car down the strip. We are excited to see what the folks at NDIMA have planned for the next one. Want to give a special thanks to our friends at Sons of Creativity. Enjoy the photos and leave some love at the bottom of the coverage page.

Darkness

Written: Krystal Gonzalez                        Photographers: StanceMiami 

Not only does this week's car have flawless looks, but also impressive power under the hood to say the least. This car is definitely worth putting time, money, and hard work into, which is exactly what Juan Razuri from Pembroke Pines, FL has done. Razuri's '08 Infiniti G37S took about four months to build.

"I wanted something elegant, classy, and aggressive at the same time. It's a car that would satisfy any car enthusiast because of the way it looks, the way it drives, and the different ideas that can be applied to its model."

 With so many options these days, deciding which route to take for customizing your car is always something to think twice about. Nissan's luxury brand does not disappoint when it comes to giving you a perfect canvas to paint. Razuri noted that with the color and body style of this car, he had to be very careful in what parts and modifications to go chose.

"We had many options for the car....It was a whole process when it came to the point of making the final decision."

This feature not only brings you a well-done build, but the presence of professionalism is very present in this car. RodSpeed was a huge part in the making of it, and we really enjoyed featuring this car.We will first show you a photo of the car when it was a blank canvas.  We hope you all enjoy it! 

MODIFICATIONS: - Custom black housing headlights - 8k HID replacements for low beams - 8k HID conversion on Inner Fog lights - Full LED conversion - Custom flat black front oem grill - Stillen front splitter - Stillen rear diffuser - 30% smoke taillights - Oem trunk spoiler - Custom roof spoiler

PERFORMANCE- Ark full titanium exhaust system ( Dual ) - Stillen dual cold air intake system - Cusco strut bar - Cusco lower tie bar - Ark test pipe - Ark mid pipe

WHEEL/TIRE/ SUSPENSION - Megan full adjustable coilovers/ dampening adjustment - Ichiba front camber kit - Ichiba rear camber kit - Ichiba rear toe bolts - Akebono full brake kit - Akebono drilled slotted rotors - R40 titanium log nuts - 20" Stance Wheels SC5 Machine Black * Front 20x10 * Rear 20x10.5 - Falken Tires *Front 235/30/20 *Rear 275/30/20 - 12mm spacers on the front / Extended Studs ( To clear Brake Kit)

Owner's Specs: Dream Car and why? - Nissan Skyline R34; its very rare and unique and meets all my standards.

Favorite/Most Used website for parts, etc? - www.RodSpeed.com - www.Evasivemotorsports.com - www.Horsepowerfreaks.com - www.Stillen.com

And future builds you have in mind? - Not at the moment, but before I had this G37, "RodSpeed" built a 2006 Honda Civic for me as well.

What's playing in your earphones right now? - Comfortable Numb by Pink Floyd

Shout Out:RodSpeed as my main automotive shop and Rodrigo Leguizamon (Main Owner) for building my car and giving a new and unique style to it. Ideas, concepts, and details were given from the shop and that was very helpful in the process of building the whole car.

Little Red Devil

Written: Krystal Gonzalez                         Photographers: StanceMiami 

    Honda enthusiasts are a curious bunch. The moment a person embarks on their quest to modify their Honda, they almost instantly become hooked; it's almost like a sickness of some kind. Even though every car enthusiast has their own opinion, everyone can appreciate a clean 8th gen Si. 

    Four years ago, Jovannie Quiles from West Palm Beach, Florida became the first owner for this '08 Honda Civic Si. Garage kept until 2010 with 17k miles, Quiles tried experimenting with several wheels while choosing springs for suspension.

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After a while, I started to see the stance game go crazy, so I decided to go that route with the Si.

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Quiles took about 3 months to finally get wheels and full suspension on the car, and the stance look he was going for was finally complete.

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After the build I started to go to several car show events at Palm Beach International Raceway and people showed me a lot of love for my Si, but with that love came plenty of imitators. Now seeing a lot of these cars built the same way, bigger plans are to come in the near future.

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There's no doubt that most people have their preconceived notions about civics. But despite whatever prejudices you may or may not have, this car has curves anyone can appreciate. I like to think of it as a clever mix of performance and unique styling that stands out anywhere. It's the unique things that people do to their cars that get attention and respect. Well done, Jovannie! 

Future plans:

• Skid plates
• Turbo set up or bolt ons with ARC parts
• Bride vios III seats
• Ap2 Retros w/ s2k shrouds/flat black housing w/ hid bulbs and 55watts ballast
• Wood grain trunk floor
• Upgrade audio system
• Different wheels

Modifications:

• HFP lip kit
• Navi
• Fogs
• Buddy club n+ w/ upper pillowball mounts
• Camber kit: Skunk2 Anodized Gold
• (Front camber: -3.2. Rear camber: -6.5)
• STI Lip

Wheels:

• Wheels: BBS rs 17x9 +19, painted transparent gold faces, 24k gold rivets
• Tires: Ns-1 205/40/17

Shout Out:

"Shout out to my pops for keeping me motivated and shout out to the crew Fortunminds!!"

Vans Can Play Too!

We bring you Mike Tolliver's 2000 Honda Odyssey all the way from Seattle. Let's check out his story...

"So after buying Rotiform's A8L and driving it all winter the gas prices here in Seattle skyrocket to highest in the nation . Around April I started to look for scion xB to drive a bit more that the Audi. I’ve got two little girls I take to and from school each day and this leads to a lot of stop and go traffic. I started a hunt for a 2005 scion xB in white. I wanted a xB simply because I’m an early water-cooled VW guy and I have seven sets of 4x100 wheels that I want to utilize more."

"After a search up and down the west coast I could not find an xB to my liking or price. I was even willing to fly my buddy Paul to LA to drive one back. Well I started to look at other cheap used vans, there were a lot on the market. I noticed the Hondas seems the be the best taken care of, and this is Seattle ,there are hundreds of these body style at the local mall at one time.

"My craigslist ad alert went off the phone, one was just posted 2000 Honda Odyssey 150,000 miles , local and $3000 bucks . I emailed and called like crazy but no answer . A day later after looking at some other vans I got a call. The owner realized he had a hot ticket and upped the price to $3500 since he had 42 email within the first hour. I was one the first. I told him , 3500 cash if he can meet me in the next 20mins . A quick drive and I gave $3500 to Paul and left to get my kids from school. Later that night I drove her home."

"I put on car shows like PNW Springmeet, TheOldSchoolReunion , StanceWars , Tailored Seattle , Crafted Fitment , and many others so I’m looking for rig that take a lot folks , gear and booth stuff the event. This van does that and gets 30mpg."

" Dave Meister , Paul and I were talking . “you should bag it “. Knowing that I had the money and resources I did it. Bagriders helped us source the parts and we created a few one off parts. After the next event we all were talking again during beers and Dave and Paul and we decided to wrap the van, and if I was going that far we might as well source some wheels."

"Few weeks later after another one of our events all the parts were in house. New Telas Gray wrap and a set of vintage wheels. Then Paul’s fun started , one week to wrap and tear the van down before Slammed Society FD. Long days , some long nights and we had the wrap completed for the show. Its not fully done , but its what we had planned. All panels telas gray and pillars are black alligator . Now back to the suspension."

"Paul needed to rebuild the current struts to get the frame to meet the ground as planned.After some new inserts,some welding, and a small trip to the machine shop we had what we needed. A fast install and Paul was off to work while Dave and I cleaned up and fixed some last minute things. If you park on 2x4’s you can lay the frame past the wheels we found. Kind of an old mini-truck thing, but hella cool. It’s a must to air-out otherwise the kids can’t open the van auto sliding doors!"

Base: 2000 Honda Odyssey imported from Canada ( some cool parts because of that fact)

Color : Telas Gray Wrap

Wheels : Vintage DP Motorsport Cups 18.9.5 all the way around with et40 front, et35 rear with a H&R 35mm spacers. Classic WED lips

Air-Ride : paddle valves , 444c compressor , UAS bags front with custom VR6 corrado inserts , RE-7 bags in the back running on 1\4 lines with dual\dual gauges from Bagriders

Photographer: Mike Tolliver, Written: Mike Tolliver

illest TL

Photographers:StanceMiami

We bring you this gorgeous 2005 Acura TL owned by Bi Nguyen of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

It was a pleasure shooting this one of a kind stanced TL because of the detail and thought that went into this build.

Nguyen's original goal was "to have nice looking daily driver," but after discovering the art of stance, he decided to take it to the next level.

Nguyen first started with coils, wheels, and the A-spec kit Like anyone stancing something.

He was happy for awhile with what was done, but then he caught stance fever once again and wanted to do more, and thus the result before us which includes some body work for that wider fitment.

   When asked what his future goals with the car are, Nguyen simply answered "interior and super charger". Personally, we can't wait to see what big things he has in mind!

Spec List:

• 2008 Acura TL Type S front end conversion.
• Type S front BB conversion powder coated pearl white.
• D2 coils.
• Aspec lip kit.
• Pulled and flared front fenders and rear quarter panel.
• Megan full cat back exhaust.
• JL Audio 12' W3.
• Mmats D800 amp.
• Pioneer AVH-P3300 double din.
• Focal mids and highs with alpine 4 channel amp.
• Junction Produce neck pads and fusa/tsuna.
• Tsx mugen spoiler molded to fit .
• Vinyl wrapped roof in black.
• Type-S tail lights.
• LED interior lights and license plate light.
• 2007 headlight in black chrome.
• ATLP roof spoiler.

Wheel Setup:

• Volk GT-F 19x9.5/10.5 with a 0 offset in rose gold, polished lip, and machined barrels.

• 215-35-19 on 9.5 and 235-35-19 10.5

Nguyen's Shoutouts:

"I would like to give a shout out to Team FortuneMinds and TeamV2lab also to velocity shop for all my parts most important for my wife encouraging me to keep modding!"