Tuners Against Street Racing went off for its third year without a hitch and Stance Is Everything was there to cover the event. Since I took so many photos at the show I am going to break the coverage up into two parts. Part one is an in depth pictorial of the torontomazda3.ca crew which took home the best team trophy.
Pre meet shots
The Mazda crew had members from all around the GTA so there were two initial pre meet spot locations. I was at the west end spot where we waited for the east siders before rolling into the show as a unit.
The East side crew rolls up to the west side meeting spotWhite hatches are common amongst the tm3 crewEach hatch is different than that before itCaptioning these reminds me of one of those spot the difference gamesShine!A few sedans came with the east siders as wellEach sedan was more modified than the lastTM3 mod/admin Ami rolls on custom machined wheelsThe meeting spot was a preview of what was to come
The Tent
Having a tent at show is a great way to create shade and memories it was chaos under here.
Good timesEntertainmentMy reasons for this shot are obvious, Broli was telling an interesting storyCrew deep
The show lineup
Since TM3 had over thirty cars the middle area of the show was almost entirely Mazda 3s it made for some nice group shots
Nothing but Mazda3s in this shotOne end of one side of the TM3 lineupThe opposite end of the same side of the TM3 lineupThe far end of the TM3 lineup opposite sideA higher vantage point was needed to show area dominated by MazdasIt is like a Mazda Dealership
Individual Car photos
I tried to get a shot of every member that showed up, but I know doubt missed a few, sorry to those I missed.
Since this show as about raising money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters the number of mods did not matterThis car had a few subtle purple accentsI have never seen angel eyes in this color before pretty originalThe 2010s are basically fresh of the lotSmile you are on candid cameraNice choice of rims on this hatchFirst place Mazda speed3Repping for Seche MediaAmi at the show, note his blue cf lipI am not show how Chris managed to get his car so clean between all the organizing he put to pull the team out for this eventBlack/red color scheme, tasteful rims, lip, drop can't go wrongAnother return entrant from last yearTein coil overs help bring this sedan closer to the groundBest Mazda3 Runner upThis color is beautiful and Rx-8 rims suit the Mazda3 very wellRaph is down with the white hatchbacksFitting stickerPearl White still shiningThe more I look at this car the more modifications I seeMazda speed3 runner upNo time for losers cause we are the champions of the world
A big thanks goes out to Chris for organizing a bunch of rag tag torontomazda3 members into the winning team, Ami for providing the shirts, and everyone who showed up and helped tm3 alone raise over three hunderd dollars for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peel
Microsoft must have a key logger installed on my computer because my msn keeps showing ads for this car dubbed the lowest car in the world. I have actually seen similar cars before and always sort of questioned the right to their claim since the fender to tire and ground clearance is more than a lot of cars I have seen on the street but technically yes the flat mobile is the lowest car in the world and it seems like the builder had a fun time putting this rig together.
The Flatmobile started its life as two Hillman Imps with 11 1/2 ” off the mid section and roof removed and it’s obvious its taken a few cues from the original Batmobile (ie rocket engine) however I don’t think Batman nearly burned his car to the ground.
It also caught fire during the build:
As you can see the Flatmobile is as the name states pretty flatThe driving positioning of the Flatmobile is pretty interesting, I can not imagine the bugs taste so goodLaid back
Once again Stance Is Everything is bringing you the work of Local GTA photographers. This week we are showcasing the photography of local JDMrides member Kristoff aka INdPixma.
At just 17 years old Kristoff shows great promise as an automotive photographer as he has a strong passion for cars with dialed stance set ups and a great interest in photography. He is also not afraid to rack up some kms going out to local events. His work is a perfect fit for Stance Is Everything and we are proud to showcase it.
Great action shot here from the CSCS opener the color/bw contrast is amazingAn Ek runs from a DA right into Kristoffs LensThat e46 looks hungryGetting low for a low RSXYou would never guess it was not the nicest day based on this shotTeam Recession at the 2nd JDMrides.ca meetKristoff did a great job of catching the three very different colors of these vehiclesThe build quality of this el clipped bubble really shows through in these shotsThe build quality of this el clipped bubble really shows through in these shotsStill think Miatas are girls cars?Kristoff has respect for the classicsKristoff promises a full shoot of this car soon and hopefully he will share it here on Stance Is Everything
When I was growing up my mom had a burgundy 1988 Honda Accord that was a dedicated daily driver until the earth decided to claim it back by the way of rust. Unfortunately many Honda’s of all generations share a similar fate.
However thanks to members of the JDMrides community an increasing number of Honda’s are being saved from rust and rice daily.
Since 2007 Jim E has been working to turn his Accord from humble daily driver to Mugen Inspired head turner and he has succeeded.
Where it all started (2007)
April 2007: Replica Mugen lip kit, JDM Stanley Fogs, EDM Gauge Cluster, EDM rear roof spoilerIts' all year round here: Function and Form type 2 coilovers, Mugen Grill and Mugen Flush mount spoiler
The Mid Way Point (2008)
May 2008: JDM Window Visors, SIR 3rd Brake Light, JDM Door garnishes, front upper strut bar, rear upper strut bar, rear lower tie barNew rolling stock: Mugen MF8 with MF10 center caps wrapped in falken azenisKit painted and coils spun down a bit moreMugenStuntin with some Mazdas
Exterior
Mugen replica lip kit
JDM Stanley Fogs
EDM rear roof spoiler
Power folding Mirrors
Authentic Mugen Grill
Authentic Mugen Flush mount spoiler
Benen IND rear tow hook
JDM rear fog
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
Mugen MF8 with MF10 center caps wrapped in Falken Azenis
Function and Form type 2 coil overs
front upper strut bar
rear upper strut bar
rear lower tie bar
Interior
JDM Window Visors
SIR 3rd Brake Light
JDM Door garnishes
EDM Gauge Cluster JDM Cup Holder
Thanks to Jim for being the first featured ride not owned by myself here on Stance Is Everything
The concept of theme Tuesdays here on Stance Is Everything is simple, every Tuesday I pick a theme and post a collection of vehicles with that theme that meet the stance criteria (modified suspension that fit the vehicles overall theme). This weeks theme Tuesday topic is: Putting In work.
This weeks theme is all about cars with dialed suspension set ups putting them to good use since as much as we like to look at our cars we do drive them as well.
Drift
Local boy Pat Cyr doin itAs Chris would say never lift
Rally
A lot of people don't like this gen wrx but I really dig themThis is a nice look for bubble backsDave Mirra!
Trucks
DirtyThis is the only hill climb Blazer I have ever seen more should existThis appears to have once been a vw bus
Track
2002s are awesome little carsI would be smiling like that as wellBrake lateRain or shine work has to get doneProbably a pretty tense momentCorner hard
Maxed out your feasible suspension options and looking for that extra way to get your car lower to the ground? Recently got into accident and don’t want to throw your stock bumpers back on? Want to win a few shows and get a few hoes? There are may reasons why someone would get a Body kit/lip kit and for as many reasons why someone might get one there are just as many options on which to get. Initially the choices can be over whelming to someone just getting into modifying cars so lets break down the options to help you decide.
Lip Kits Lip kits are subtle additions that attach to the factory equipment bumpers and side skirts. They have gained popularity over the last few years as they are look clean, are generally easy to install, inexpensive to paint and are easily removable for repairs and winter months (a big issue for those of us living in non tropical climates).
This is an example of a Chargespeed lip kit for a WRX
Body kits
Body kits completely change the look of the vehicle they go on standard body kits include replacement front/rear bumpers, and side skirts but the more elaborate kits can also included door panel, roof, hood and trunk pieces. Some kits come in as many as 22 pieces and they are generally expensive to fit properly, paint, and repair. As off Late body kits seem to be falling out of style (“rice)” as current automotive trends are shifting to subtle, clean modifications and a general less is more ideal.
A whopping 22 piece Chargespeed Subaru WRX bodykit
Whichever route you chose make sure that you have the funds to get the kit painted before you rock it.
Driving like this to anywhere but the body shop is unacceptable.
Body/lip kits come in three types of materials: Fiberglass, ABS plastic and Carbon fiber, they all have their advantages and disadvantages which I will outline below.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass kits come in two varieties: hand laid and machine sprayed. Sprayed kits are made when the fiberglass is sprayed onto a mesh of fiber that is built into a mold of the final bumper. The spraying process is prone to inconsistencies, more so in the cheaper knock off kits, in thickness which can cause them to be extremely brittle. This can lead to premature cracking and breaking of the kit and extremely poor fit.
An example of a cracked fiberglass kit
The more expensive, and better fitting fiberglass option is hand laid. In this process the fiberglass is hand laid into the mold which allows for a more consistent thickness, quality and fit. With most things you get what you pay for and body kits are no exception.
The main advantages of a fiberglass kit are that they are generally cheaper than plastic versions and much easier to repair should they get damaged.
Plastic
Plastic kits come in two flavors Urethane and ABS. Both plastics generally have more give than fiberglass (with Urethane being the better of the two) and hold up to abuse better as a result. Plastic body kit pieces also tend to fit better as there is less inconsistency between the mold and the final product.
The trade off for plastic kids is two fold, first they are generally quite a bit more money to purchase than a fiberglass kid and in the event that you do manage to crack one both forms of plastic repairs are generally more labor intensive and hard to do properly.
Carbon Fiber
Most kits are actually not made of Carbon fiber but are rather fiberglass kits wrapped in Carbon fiber. These kits are more expensive to purchase and repair and are best kept to show vehicles or vehicles that exist in a fair weather climate. Damaging a carbon fiber kit is NOT easy to repair.
A fiberglass lip covered in blue weave Carbon Fiber
Installation Installation difficulty depends on whether or not you go with a Body or Lip kit and what quality of kit you buy, personally I believe that, for anything other than a lip kit you should get it installed by a trained professional just because poorly installed body kits actually drastically take away from the look you are trying to achieve and can ruin your vehicle and kit beyond practical repair. The most blatant example of this fact is the now (in)famous failed installation of a lipkit on a 350z in California. The owner paid $750 for the painting and installation of his kit and was given a $750 dollar job did $14,000 worth of damage to his vehicle.
The most important thing to take away from this article is that like every other modification you do to you car research (not necessarily spending more) will help you make the most effective choice and allow your money to go the farthest.
Here are some examples of properly installed kits:
TSX with a clean kitI think this kit looks uglier than anything, but for a widebody kit the installation is flawlessIf your car is black make sure you have a very good body man
One of the hardest parts about this hobby is staying within the limits of the law. Both in how we drive and how we modify our cars. It’s no secret that our scene is like living in a Police State and It’s come to my attention that a local BMW members who’s car I posted on this site has had his plates pulled for being to low.
Remember the general rule of thumb when dealing with lowering your car and legality is full lock to full lock without rubbing and if the officer can fit one finger between your fender and tire any lower and you might be looking at a fix it ticket and a tow unfortunately it’s still up to the officers discretion.
I went back to the first show I covered for Stance Is Everything, The Street Classics Weekly Cruise and Show and Shine. This time I arrived on time and prepared with the SLR and an empty CF card. The turnout and weather were great and the 50/50 draw was up over $2000, these shows are an excellent way to kill a few hours on a lazy Saturday Night. Dioramas
A local diorama creator was at the show selling and giving away some of his works as prizes
Cayuga?They were fairly detailedAnd fairly accurate
Super Stock
The more of these shows I go to a the more track purposed cars seem to show up.
Again, Camaro's are a popular platformThis Monza was 80% tire and motorThe fitment issues these guys must go throughBlack and chrome is timelessFirst but hopefully not the last Super Stock set up truck I seeThis car turned a lot of heads soon after this shot I fell on my ass because I had to hustle to get a rolling shotI overheard the owner saying he hated the car during the build but loves it nowRidiculousI would have liked to get a picture of this with the front end down but it was up the whole showAlthough the front end being titled did allow for this shotEvery inch of this car had been addressedIncluding the trunk
Impalas
I have a strong love for classic Impalas
I am not sure what the message is hereMy friend says Impalas are played out, I disagree, this color popsBottles are for babies real men get blownAir ride helps put this car where it needs to beThe interior was also proper, switch placment is well done
Chevelle’s
Where I like Impala’s my girlfriend likes Chevelles
70s Bad boyLyndsey was particularly fond of this one
Trucks
I still have a soft spot for trucks
Just a reminder that lifted folks can get it in tooI would drive this any day of the weekThose front fenders lend themselves to tucking tire wellDo not wake me, I am sleepingzzzzzz
Assorted Hotness
Seems odd that it took me this many posts to throw up a CorvetteGrand National enough saidStreet Rod I can't identifyGasser stance is highly identifiable
Custom paint
Two cars at the show had pretty interesting paint jobs
Ghost flamesThe King was in the lot
The General
These pictures mostly speak for themselves.
The young boy in the picture informed me that it did have a dixie hornThis car was accurateClearly a regular at General Lee eventsI wonder if I can get one of these stickers...
On Friday I posted 2 cars and asked wtf they were. Mike Burroughs from StanceWorks correctly guessed the second car as a VW karman ghia which is a neat little coupe produced by VW from 1955 to 1974. However what was the second boxy looking vehicle? Well…
All I need is a name
No one was able to correctly guess it what it was and when I found it the picture was un labled. One message board I am a a part of a member guessed that it might be a Daihatsu so I spent some time looking at those to try and confirm but I couldn’t find one that looked exactly like this one in body style only similar looking onces. I also thought maybe it was a year of Ford Festiva I was familiar with, or maybe a European edition, but the body is different still. So I regret to inform you that I don’t know what this little dropped recycling box is but hopefully one of you do, lets solve this mystery together!
I have to WTF is that? Cars this week. From what I can tell both are European and both have awesome stance beyond that I have no idea.I ask you dear reader what type of cars are these?
This car looks like it belongs in CaliforniaIt's low black and a VW, but what model
