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Tuning 365 encompasses a year’s worth of passion from this scene we love so much. Is there a more fitting time to end our year than right after SEMA? With deadlines and such, 2014 coverage will just have to wait until next issue. Sorry for the tease. In this issue, we go all the way back to last year and look at SEMA 2013 and the first-ever Tuner Battlegrounds: Battle for SEMA to start things off right. If you somehow missed it (seriously, how did you miss that?), you can catch up on all the competitors, their specs, and the journey as a whole in these pages. On top of that, we packed in our favorite products, builds and events from the last 12 months. All of the meets from show season are here as well. We’re pretty sure we've covered every Import Face-Off, which is pretty impressive considering there are about a thousand.

It’s no secret that we also kill it in the feature department, so it’s only natural that we’ve crammed all the groundbreaking and noteworthy features that we’ve amassed over the year. Mind you, they’re shortened versions, so if you’d like to learn a little more about one thing or another, you can get the full story and bonus images online at PASMAG.com. The same goes for all of the content in this magazine actually. Isn’t that nice of us?

Our lovely feature and Konig calendar models are sprinkled in here and we’ve included all of their website and social media links so you can stalk them to your heart’s desire. Test Reports from the best of the year’s audio gear also make an appearance here and there, and just like the other content, you can get the complete low-down on PASMAG.com.

This year has been a ride for us, that’s for sure. A really good ride. We’re talking hugged-by-a-bucket-seatand-strapped-in-by-a-five-point-belt-while-being-whipped-around-by-800-plus-horsepower good. We’ve seen some new faces, some departures, some growth and most of all, a huge amount of support. A gigantic thank you goes out from the PASMAG team to you, you snazzy-looking individual. Whether you’re a subscriber, a newsstand buyer, or just happened to like us on Facebook, you’re always pushing us forward to bring the best to you. Enjoy our yearbook.

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t’s rare when someone affects you at your core. It’s even more rare when that person is someone in the public sphere; someone whom you may never have met, but you know you just connect with. For automotive enthusiasts, particularly those in the sport compact tuning community, Paul Walker was that person.

His movie career began early, with roles in Pleasantville, Varsity Blues and She’s all That, but many of us had our first introduction with him as he hammered the gas in his green Eclipse and orange Supra as Detective Brian O’Conner in the first Fast and the Furious. The movie was groundbreaking for the automotive and tuning community, and Walker’s character was one of many in the film that instantly and organically resonated with the hardcore automotive community.

Five FnFs later and we felt like we knew him personally. He had the type of persona that seemed to translate directly to the character we watched and loved. For those who knew or spoke with him outside of his film work, it was the absolute truth; he was one of the most genuine people – let alone actors – you could ever speak to.

When I started at PASMAG, I had the rare pleasure of sitting in on an interview with Paul and our Managing Editor Shaun Keenan. This isn’t a personal account of my experience with him other than to say he was simply one of the coolest, nicest, most genuine people and car lovers I have ever spoken with.

...he was one of the most genuine people – let alone actors – you could ever speak to."

When he accepted the phone call, he was driving his pickup truck up the Golden State Freeway on his way back to his shop, AE Performance, which he co-owned with his friend and professional racecar driver Roger Rodas, both of whom passed on that fateful day in November one year ago.

If I remember correctly, he’d just left a meeting regarding Fast 7 and escaped onto the open highway. He could have easily brushed off our call or kept his answers short and dry, but that’s not the type of guy he was. We were talking cars, the Fast franchise and how much was going into his current projects (like Vehicle 19, which took stunt work to a new level), and he wanted to talk. By the end of it, we were on the phone for well over an hour. We were all ears.

Walker was filled with personality. He loved going into the details, making sure he had all his bases covered, and never made you feel

like anything less than one of his peers.

Anything he ever did, he made sure he did it at 100 percent, or he wouldn’t do it.

The passion was evident in his voice, his language and the time he gave – to us, and more importantly – the causes he supported.

“When you put good will out there, it’s amazing what can be accomplished,” he is quoted as saying on the Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW.org) website, an organization he founded aimed at recruiting professionals with first-responder skills to provide relief in disaster zones.

After Haiti was hit with an earthquake in 2010, Walker used money out of his own pocket to help the population get back on their feet.

He was leaving a ROWW event last year when he and Rodas met their fate.

It was a devastating blow to those who knew him, those who watched him and those whom he had helped, from every walk of life. While it was far too short, his life served as an example of how to live it to the fullest, how to do it with class, and how to lead by example. And for that, we can be forever grateful.

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We also put on a little thing we like to call Tuner Battlegrounds, which enjoyed tremedous success in its first year. Literally everyone and their friends are signing up to compete for a cover feature and a free trip to SEMA, and for 2015, we think you should too!

Tuning 365 packed the best features, events, and tech into one super cool mag. 'Nuff said.

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In Stage 5 (Nov. 5-6), Frank Daniels lost in his battle against Salik Zaki, while Luigi Arroyo was edged out by Tyler Pflanz. The final competitors were Zaki vs. Pflanz, and in Stage 6 (Nov. 7-8), Pflanz's Supra was no match for Zaki's massive campaign. The results were tallied and Zaki was awarded with a 7-foot trophy and crowned as the 2013 Battle for SEMA Champion in front of a live audience!

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We tried something a little different here and gave the US readers an audio cover, while the Canucks got their own Scion front. Following the Canadian FR-S Tuner Challenge, we thought, "Why not go all out?" Did any diehards out there find both covers? Let us know at letters@pasmag.com!

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2011 LEXUS IS F Photos by Jay Canter

"Build quality is top notch, and thanks to the field rebuild capability, it’s a great choice for serious SPL contest participants as well. If you like it loud and have the power available, it’s a tough woofer to beat."

ENGINE Lexus 5.0L V8 HORSEPOWER 454 rwhp TORQUE 443 lb-ft BUILT FOR Rockford Fosgate

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DUAL AXXERA AXD530

CD RECEIVER REVIEW

The Axxera ADX430 digital media receiver is a competent unit at a very affordable price. The step-up model, logically called the ADX530, is Axxera's top-of-the-line CD receiver. The differences between the two are significant and more than justify the 20 dollar price bump to $139.99 (USD), which is still an amazing value for a product with this feature set and performance.

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HOW & WHY TO GET INVOLVED IASCA, USACi, MECA, and dB Drag Racing Association have been the sanctioning bodies in competition audio since the 1980s.

To be involved in any type of competition that they host, you first need to be educated in what exactly you're going to be judged on. We dug up the basics of sound quality, imaging, noise, SPL, and installations so that you could aim towards an all-encompassing build, or one that hits the target directly in any specific category. Maybe we'll see you at an event soon!

IN THE ISSUE

KONIG CALENDAR GIRL Abigael Nikkol LOCATION:

Charlotte, NC /abigaelnikkol @abigael_nikkol @abigaelnikkol

ARC AUDIO BLACK SERIES 12D2

SUBWOOFER REVIEW

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE P hotos by fred lyn ch

DRIVER: Brian Mitchell BUILT BY: Liquid Trends Modesto ENGINE: 1.4L turbocharged 4-cyl.

HORSEPOWER: 145 hp Sylvester Stallone's tough character, John Rambo, struck quite a chord in the movie First Blood.

Given Hollywood's penchant for mixed genres, we're surprised the executives in charge have never seen fit to launch a Rambo vs. Zombies action flick. It just seems like the perfect combination; zombies who kill and eat everyone, versus a man who kills everyone who pisses him off. Machine guns, knives, booby traps, and a whole lot of muscular hand-to-hand combat filmed in the vogue, Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger style - bingo! Instant blockbuster! But today, there has to be some flash with the story, right? Rambo is trapped at a car dealership. Imagine that he needs to get away fast, so he uses his skills to outfit a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze with zombie-slaying weaponry. That Cruze would be very much like the one that belongs to Keith Mitchell of Liquid Trends Modesto, a well-respected audio shop in northern California. It's a true avenger driven right off the silver screen and into our magazine pages.

When it comes to car audio, one of the names frequently associated with high performance and purist values is ARC Audio. In this review, we looked at one of their best woofers – the Black Series 12D2 – which is a dual 2 ohm woofer.

A dual 4 ohm version is also available.

Black Series represents the highest performance woofer the company offers.

Trust us, it's good.

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RESULTS

CAR SHOW RESULTS

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE PRESENTED

BY S.P.E.C. CLUTCHES AND FLYWHEELS

BEST CIVIC Jenny Fancypants BEST OTHER HONDA Walter Shockley BEST ACURA Raymond Pietri BEST MITSUBISHI Aaron Pennamacoor BEST NISSAN Gerald Slaughter BEST Z Robert Wilhelm BEST BRZ/FRS Ashley Parker BEST TOYOTA Mike Anderson BEST SCION Gary Allegria BEST MAZDA Rafael Martinez BEST SUBARU Benny Martinez BEST KOREAN Merf Feliciano BEST OTHER IMPORT Angel Hance BEST DOMESTIC COMPACT Marc Abernathy BEST DOMESTIC CAR Rick Vera BEST EURO Henry Rijos BEST FEMALE ENTRY Natasha Sawyer BEST LUXURY Chris Whelan BEST EXOTIC Ron Marchini BEST IMPORT TRUCK/SUV Juan Nieves BEST DOMESTIC TRUCK Cedric Santiago BEST BIKE Edwin Vargas BEST OLD SCHOOL Bill Dodg BEST STANCE Peter Dimitrov BEST INTERIOR Gary Allegria BEST ICE Eric Bungo BEST PAINT Merf Feliciano BEST ENGINE Bay Jenny Fancypants BEST CLUB PARTICIPATION Heavy Hitters BEST CLUB REPRESENTATION Darkside Empire BEST OF SHOW Vishal Mathur

WINNER Ivan Reyes Orlando, FL Honda Civic 27.201 @ 33.84mph

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WINNER Luis Ferrer Port St. Lucie, FL Toyota Corolla 7.583 @ 184.42mph

FORCED INDUCTION PRO PRESENTED

BY MOTOVICITY DISTRIBUTION WINNER Silvio Leal Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nissan 240SX 5.303 @ 135.66mph

FORCED INDUCTION SPORT PRESENTED

BY DEATSCH WERKS WINNER Anthony Costello Venice, FL Acura Integra 6.999 @ 106.58mph

ALL MOTOR PRO PRESENTED

BY COMPETITION CLUTCHES WINNER Marc Podkowik Naples, FL Honda Civic 6.418 @ 110.19mph

ALL MOTOR SPORT PRESENTED

BY INSANE SHAFTS WINNER Tristan Limitone Clearwater, FL Honda Civic 7.323 @ 92.86mph

BRACKET PRESENTED BY M&H DRAG TIRES WINNER Jorge Mateo Honda Civic 7.991 @ 90.28mph

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YOU. NO. LONGER. HAVE. TO. THINK. OR. TALK. LIKE. A. ROBOT. Aren’t you tired of trying to remember ‘command’ words, pause between those words and follow complex and carefully choreographed routines to use your car’s voice recognition feature?

Well, we certainly were so that’s why we invented Intelligent VOICE powered by Google. With Intelligent VOICE, you can simply speak what’s on your mind, without thinking about how to say it, or force yourself to go through rehearsed queries. For instance, just say the entire address of the destination you want to go – no need to specify the state, city, street, and house number one at a time – or simply state what you feel such as “I’m hungry” for a list of nearby restaurants. Intelligent VOICE gets it quickly and conversationally and delivers what you are looking for every time.

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ALPINE CDE-HD149BT

CD RECEIVER REVIEW

Connectivity is where it’s at, and the CDEHD149BT doesn’t disappoint. The built-in Bluetooth allows audio to be streamed from your BT-equipped phone so you can take calls while keeping your hands on the steering wheel. The pairing process is super easy.

Simply search for the deck, select the Alpine CD receiver on your phone, and accept the connection when the deck asks - that's it.

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"I really wasn't expecting the chamionship this season. I was just hoping to get my first career podium, and build on last year's result."

Although he didn't expect it, Essa definitely deserved to be the champ. With a fall from first to 16th place for the 2014 season, Essa must have learned how much work it takes to mount a comeback for 2015!

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FORMULA DRIFT 10TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO BOOK AND TRADING CARDS Formula Drift celebrated it's 10th birthday in 2014 and wanted to commemorate it with a special photobook and trading card set for each champ.

Who better to produce it than the best in the biz?!

PASMAG teamed up with Speedhunter Larry Chen to put out this sideways nostalgia trip. This is essential for any drift fan and limited edish, so snag yours while you still can at PASMAG.com/FD10!

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Our featured model, Arika Sato, is a total catch. She acts, produces, models, runs a beauty tip YouTube channel, and still has time to live it up and hit the best sushi joints in Hollywood. Being an educated girl herself, Arika looks for guys that are well off in the brain department. "Nerdy is hot!" If she could have any car in the world? Aston Martin. Classy!

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2008 LEXUS LS 460L Photos by Phillip Awad OWNER: Takakuni Jo CLUB AFFILIATION: Job Design ENGINE: Toyota 1UR-FSE 4.6L

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We didn't call this the "Godfather of VIP" for nothing. Takakuni Jo sunk $100,000 of his own dough into this luxury limo after importing it from the US. From the World Premium 10th Anniversary kit shining its LEDs and showing off its aggressive JDM lines, to the one-off custom Work x Job Design wheels, this rolling masterpiece is a testament to VIP and Japanese tuning independents.

MOTORAMA H A R R I S B U R G FA R M S H OW C O M P L EX - H A R R I S B U R G , PA Photos by Dante Damanti

15-16 1992 HONDA CIVIC SI Photos by Icon Media OWNER: Brian Camacho CLUB AFFILIATION: Team Hybrid ENGINE: Honda H22A1 2.2L HORSEPOWER: 220 hp TORQUE: 170 lb-ft

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1993 VEILSIDE FORTUNE FD3S RX-7 Photos by Adam Zillin

OWNER: Hitomi-san BUILT BY: Veilside Japan ENGINE: Mazda twin-turbocharged 13B rotary HORSEPOWER: 360 hp TORQUE: 300 lb-ft

2014 IN THE ISSUE

Toretto's Charger and O'Conner's Skyline might be the standouts for fans of the Fast and the Furious series, but Han's Veilside RX-7 is without a doubt, the most memorable. We had the chance to feature the no. 2 prototype car from Veilside Japan. This soughtafter kit is complete with exhaust and wheels from Veilside, and it's commanding presence makes this an absolute beast, especially in person.

SIXTEEN

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KONIG CALENDAR GIRL

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2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Photos by Kevin Choi

DRIVER: Matthew McConnell BUILT BY: PSI Proformance / Street Works Automotive Tuning ENGINE: Mitsubishi 4B11 2.0L HORSEPOWER: 1,000 hp

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Today, Scion offers a five car lineup, headlined by three letters on the tip of everyone's tongue: the FR-S. An affordable, easy-to-modify and tune FR platform was something the automotive community had been screaming for, and Scion has taken over the world with its little 86. This issue is the Scion enthusiasts' handbook. We have parts from air filters to audio for any Scion platform, as well as some killer features to inspire you to try something new.

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Fun fact: the "i" stands for individuality/innovation/intelligence, while the "Q" stands for quality.

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Who would have thought the FR-S hero car would start as a Toyota hybrid concept at NAIAS in 2007? From there, the codenamed FT-86 debuted in Tokyo, became more refined at Geneva, and was revealed as something closer to what we know and love at New York before bursting onto the scene in late 2012 as a 2013 model.

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2011 Geneva Auto Show: Toyota FT-86 II

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This car was spotted at SEMA 2013 and we knew we just had to have it. Jamie Liu is known for her killer rides, and along with her brother Jonathan Chu, their take on this FR-S separated it from the pack. The 86 sports a limited Lux Motion widebody and Rocket Bunny spoiler, is boosted to 350 horses thanks to a Full Blown Motorsports turbo kit, and rocks 18k and 24k gold plating on the inside and out. Now do you see why we wanted it so bad?

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Ryan Tuerck is one of the baddest drifters on the planet. It's known that whatever he gets his hands on will be turned into a sideways drift demon. When it was announced that Tuerck was teaming up with Retaks and Portland Speed Industries to build an FR-S with a burly 2JZ under the hood, we were super stoked. This beast packs a 3.4L displacement block, boosted by a fat Garrett GTX 429 turbo to propel the 86 to 850 horsepower. We totally dig the Rocket Bunny kit wrapped in that crazy livery, too. This drifter is the all-around package.

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Top tuners Josh Croll, Walter Franco, and Young Tea were given $15,000 and a brand-spanking-new Scion tC to show what could be done with the versatile 2014 model. Croll came out with a clean, European-style build with a serious turbo system and a RHD swap. Franco teamed up with DTM Autobody and put a VIP spin on things with Avante Garde wheels, chrome vinyl, and Air Zenith air suspension. Young Tea, the winner of the competition, built an all-around performer. Subtle but effective aero, adjustable air suspension, and a formidable turbo system made this tC the champ.

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The tC (short for "touring coupe") was introduced in 2005 as a sportier alternative to the xA and xB. Taking design cues from the FUSE concept that debuted in NYC, the second gen received a 2.5L powerplant and was built on the Japanese Avensis platform. 2013 saw the 2014 take sporty cues from the FR-S and offer an industry-first touchscreen audio system as standard equipment for a non-luxury brand.

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Music is in the air here, it’s in our blood. Memphis isn’t just a catchy name for us, it’s who we ARE. It’s also in our product.

You know when that favorite track comes around and you feel like turning it up just a little bit more? Memphis gear delivers.

Visit us at www.memphiscaraudio.com to find an authorized dealer near you and see what we mean when we say MEMPHIS MUSIC!

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Mike Ma's Gulf-style xB went through a couple of transformations before finally becoming what you see in the pages of the Scion issue. The Work Equip 01 wheels, Kenstyle and DAMD kitbash, and roots-style GReddy supercharger make this our favorite iteration. We just hope that Gulf doesn't sue for how awesome this paint job is!

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Rebooted and Ready to Roll This April issue packed so much inside, we were wondering how it would all fit. A new design and cover layout, the first of our Legends Series, a Need For Speed exclusive, and our first Tuner Battlegrounds winner somehow all worked their way inside. This issue was a fresh start for PASMAG, and it was only up from there!

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LEGENDS: PAPADAKIS For Stephan Papadakis, it all started with an 8-second Civic, which he built up without the help of the internet.

Now he owns, wrenches and drives professionally. Not a bad gig.

PASMAG: What's your greatest accomplishment?

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Salik Zaki’s journey to the top of the Tuner Battlegrounds competition was nothing short of determined.

Starting from a pool of the best 64 cars from across North America, the kid from Boston brought the best he had to offer with dreams of going big. Zaki left Las Vegas with a huge, 7-foot trophy, a cover feature, and the distinction of the first-ever Tuner Battlegrounds winner.

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NEED FOR SPEED PASMAG had the unique opportunity to sit down with director Scott Waugh and leading man, Aaron Paul, of the Need For Speed film to talk cars, stunts, explosions, and going fast.

SCOTT WAUGH: For me, the great car movies are Bullitt, Smokey and the Bandit, Vanishing Point, Grand Prix - the stuff I grew up on. My dad was doing stunts for all those films and I just wanted to bring it back - no CGI, all in camera, and haul ass with cars.

AARON PAUL: It was a surreal experience - it was a dream come true. I got a glimpse into Scott's world for three or four months, and it is a very fun world!

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Daniel Kowall started fooling around with BMWs and hasn't felt the need to change things up at all. Going from a four- and an eight-cylinder 5 Series, Kowall rounded out his Bimmer experience with the cream of the crop, an E46 M3. This red road rocket is supercharged to almost 500 horses, is spec'd for both track or race, and has some of the prettiest aero we've seen in awhile. Get out to the track to see it in action!

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BUILT BY: David "Fishman" Rivera OWNER: Jim Light ENGINE: 5.8L Supercharged V8 HORSEPOWER: 850 hp TORQUE: 820 lb-ft

ARC Audio, Fishman, Shelby GT500, supercharged.

Do we have your attention yet? Good. This 'Stang can totally give it to the pavement with 850 horsepower wrung out of the 5.8L Shelby V8, but it's also banging on the inside because of the maniacal Fishman's work. This build is much more tame than his usual shenanigans, but the subtlety of it is why we love it so much. Full custom interior with all the ARC goodies. Fishman strikes again.

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KONIG CALENDAR GIRL Jeana Turner

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DRESSED TO KILL This issue is for those of you who are all about the reaction.

Here, we stacked the hottest body kits, aero, wheels and tires inside to upgrade your already stylin' whip or inspire your future head turner. For features, we searched for builds that push the envelope and break the mould. We tracked down trendsetter Wataru Kato of Liberty Walk for an exclusive chat and broke down exactly what this whole "stance" things is. The Style Book is a must for those who consider form to be their function.

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WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND LIBERTY WALK? Wataru Kato: Liberty Walk is a company that promotes fun and the wonderfulness of car modification or customization to the young community.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE “LIBERTY WALK” AS THE COMPANY NAME? Liberty Walk means “walking freely.” Don’t let the rules prevent you from enjoying your free movement; enjoy what you love to do without bothering others in any way.

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Stance defines an umbrella of different wheel, tire and suspension setups. The aggressive fitment movement got its kick start among the Japanese domestic scene.In motorsports, lower and wider is key on the track. But the idea of stance has thrown out race car ideals and adopted the new mantra of form over function.

So, is stance just a phase, or is it here to stay?

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DO YOU PREFER EUROPEAN OR JAPANESE CARS? Generally, I work on foreign cars like European or American cars, but there are Japanese cars also, so it's a bit of a mix. But honestly, my favorite car of all time is a Skyline I used to drive when I was 18 years old.

DO YOU USUALLY WORK ON OLD CARS OR NEW CARS? I prefer old school cars, but it is a business, so I also work on new cars on quite a regular basis.

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2008 HONDA S2000 Photos by Randy Goco OWNER: Luigi Arroyo LOCATION: Irvine, CA TEAM: Limitless Society HORSEPOWER: 250 hp

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“I’VE NOTICED THE WHOLE SCENE HAS BEEN MOVING AWAY FROM BEING FLASHY AND IN YOUR FACE TO BEING JUST MORE FUNCTIONAL.” Rick Di Corpo (Eurokracy)

“IT’S MY HOPE THAT OTHER CAR SHOW SERIES CAN COME BACK TO THE ROOTS, SO TO SPEAK, AND JUST HAVE SHOWS WHERE CARS ARE THE FOCUS AND JUDGING IS THE PRIORITY.” Jim Pan (Tuner Galleria)

“WITH THE ULTRA EXTREME CAMBERS I’M SEEING NOW, I CAN SEE STANCE TAKING THE SAME TRIP. THE BAR WILL MOVE BACK TO FUNCTIONALITY.” Neal Woon Fat (Importfest)

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2014 LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT RWD BUILT BY: Rob Evans, VIP Auto Salon ENGINE: Toyota 2GR-FSE V6 3.5L HORSEPOWER: 306 hp @ 6,400 rpm TORQUE: 277 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm When the new IS model was released, Lexus pulled a surprising move by putting the design plans of a SEMA jaw-dropper into the hands of brand fans via DeviantART. Rob Evans came away with the winning design and VIP Auto Salon sculpted his dream into reality. The team got the IS 350 from scratch to SEMA ready in less than 2 months.

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BREAK-NECK STYLE Dean kearney's stripped down sidewinder not only has ludicrous speed, it also packs a sinister glare courtesy of Oracle custom lighting. After a disappointing 2013 season when he placed 20th overall, Kearney brought the V10 noise and cracked the Top 8. Atta boy!

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Consider this the follow up to our Boosted and Blown issue from last year, filled with enough hot air to make your chatty Uncle Fred seem like he's lost his vocal chords.

Jessica Hewitt's turbo RX-7 highlights the Trending section, and it also marks the first installment of our "Stocked to Stacked" OEM review with the Scion tC.

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The 16.03 June/July issue is chock full of boosted builds, but it also marks the intro of our “Big Brute” series, a literal ground-pounding Hummer H2 project that spans across numerous issues, highlighting one of the biggest audio builds we’ve done to date.

Powering the system requires no less than four 7,500-watt amplifiers and a total

of 21 batteries. Of course, keeping up with this took a total of 4,000 watts across a dozen eight-inch midrange speakers, with a half-dozen super tweeters to round things out. Deadening, custom metal frame work and quad alternators were just the necessities to make this monster scream!

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We had a chance to catch up with this Australian Tilton Interiors Mitsubishi EVO IX, previously the runner up in the 2012 World Time Attack Challenge. Not content with the result and determined for the title at the 2013 event, the team travelled to the Tsukuba Circuit in Shimotsuma, Japan to seal the deal.

With development driver Garth Walden behind the wheel, the EVO posted an outstanding lap time on just the first day: 2.5-seconds clear of the competition! Clearly, the team’s efforts proved effective, helped no doubt by the absolutely monstrous 980 horses under the hood, pushed further by Cosworth internals and a massive BorgWarner turbo. The team met its goal, and clearly spared no expense to do so!

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TILTON WHIRL: WTAC CHAMPION EVO IX

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