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
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."
