iM: Weekly 403 Honda/Beyond.ca Chinook Meet – Oct. 27/10

Even though it was freezing out, I went out to the weekly 403 Honda/Beyond Meet at Chinook Centre. For those that don’t know, these meets are held every Wednesday night at the top level of the Chinook Centre rear parkade. I encourage everyone to try to come out and support your local meets, since they help keep our car community alive and motivated.

I tried my best to get some decent pictures with the crappy lighting (or lack of), and my frozen fingers in the 0 degree Celsius night.

I’ll be out again with the camera this week, so come out if you can. It’s forecasted to be 10+ degrees that day, so it should be a bit warmer than the last one. Who knows, maybe we’re looking for our next features while we’re out there! 😉

iM Random Snaps: Gas Station Take Over

Some overdue shots from weeks back when we shot Ryan, Nick and Jackson’s car out at Aspen Hills. Later during that evening Jackie and Jeevs showed up and we got them in there for some shots as well. Check it out, with more pics after the jump.

Jackie’s S2k – the candy blue TE37’s pop so nicely in these shots

And last but not least – Jeevs’ Kouki 180SX.. A while back we posted a video that he made of his 240 that you should definitely check out. Those that of you just joining us – here’s the link JDM GVS Kouki 180SX

iM Feature: Ryan's Toyota MR2

Last week we had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot on a few of the sickest cars that Calgary has to offer. Some of you may remember a few months back when Ryan’s MR2 was posted up right before the season closed in ’09. Well, it’s back and with new shoes and we were able to get some sick shots of his car.
Let’s call this part one.Check it out!

iM: Random Snaps | TOPGEAR & CHOWFUN

The homie Ryan Dandurand sent me some random photos of his MR2 and Nick Chow’s S2K (links to refresh your memory after the jump) that I wanted to share with everyone.

Expect a crazy shoot from both Ryan and Nick with illmotion very soon!!!

Shout out to Chowfun & Hot Rod!!!

For those that missed Ryan and Nick’s features on ill.motion you can find them here:

iM Feature: Nick Chow’s AP1

iM Feature: Ryan Dandurand’s SW20

iM Feature: Ryan Dandurand's SW20

Ryan’s MR2 is definitely a car you have to see in person to believe. Being on beyond.ca myself I thought “Redlyne_MR2’s” SW20 project was a myth. That was until Spring 2005 when I saw it sitting all pretty at a shop here in Calgary.



Ever since then this car has gone through a lot of modifications and from the looks of it, there’s no signs of it stopping. What seems like an endless list of upgrades on this whip just goes to show you how much of a perfectionist Ryan is. 



As for what’s in store for the 2010 season? 

New wheels? More CF?

…I guess we’ll have to see this summer.












Exterior
BMW Imola Red Paint
Full Greddy Gracer body kit (lip, side skirts, rear skirts)
Origin Lab front diffuser
JDM solid side moldings
RPM Garage CF headlight covers
RPM Garage CF trunk
Seibon CF hood
Madpsi CF windshield cowl
Bomex type 2 Aero mirrors
Bomex type 2 spoiler
Carbon Creations engine access panels
VMAX CF engine lid shroud with dual SPAL fans
Two’s R Us hydraulic prop rods (front and rear)
Car fully restored, all glass, weather stripping etc replaced with new OEM Toyota Parts



Lighting
Revision 6 HID lowrise projector conversion
JDM clear corners
94+ MR2 taillight conversion
All exterior bulbs replaced with T1R led bulbs



Suspension and Chassis
Polyurethane Bushings
Cusco 6 point roll cage
JIC front arm bar
JIC CF front strut bar
Cusco Front Sway Bar

Cusco Rear Sway Bar
TRD Rear Strut Bar
Apexi N1 Circuit Coilovers
Two’s R Us Endlinks


Braking
Greddy Grex Big Brake Kit (Front)
97 OEM MR2 Brake Conversion (Rear)
Project Mu Brake Pads (Front & Rear)
Earls Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Bedell Racing Master Cylinder Brace
Toyota 4Runner upgraded Master Cylinder

Engine & Transmission
Gen 3 3SGTE Motor Swap
ATS racing GT3071 turbo kit
ATS racing phenolic spacer
ATS racing heat shield
GSC S1 Cams
HKS timing belt
HKS cam gears
MSC motorsports oil pressure relocation kit
Samco radiator hose kit
Berk racing vacuum line kit
ARC Intake
Blitz Nurspec-R Exhaust
Berk Racing Intercooler
Synapse Blowoff Valve with custom hotpipe
Brady Motorsports anodized bolt kit
Kirkosaurus polyurethane motor mounts

Gen 3 LSD transmission
B&M short shift kit
Speed source solid brass bushings
Speed source stainless clutch line
Chicoraceworks upgraded axles
Kirkosaurus polyurethane transmission mounts



Interior
Bride Vios Low Max seat (driver)
Bride Zeta III seat (passenger)
Takata harnesses
Nardi deep cone suede steering wheel
NRG quick release
Momo Hub
CF Gauge Cluster and din shroud
Alex titanium shift knob



Electronics
Racepak ultradash digital cluster
Blitz dual SBC I color boost controller
HKS turbo timer
Apex’i Power FC Engine Management
Alpine IDA X001 headunit mounted in the glovebox
Tang band subs mounted in the factory speaker locations
T1R voltage stabilizer



Wheels & Tires
Volk racing Magnesium blue TE37
-17×7.5 +29 (Front)
-17×9.5 +35 (Rear)
Falken RT615 Tires
-205/40R17 (Front)
-235/40R17 (Rear)
Vision Titanium Lugs