Five Axis Design Yaris Club

Look at this little thing I spotted at the SEMA Show 2008. *laughs*
It's the Five Axis Design Yaris Club.

Slight power bump from 106 hp to 166 hp from it's 1.5-liter inline four. It's nothing to 'wow' about.


I know! What the .... ?! *laughs*


This little devil has bigger brakes than most sports cars. Greddy six-piston brakes with 282mm rotors. What the heck!


17-inch wheels all round.


So, would you track in this little thing? Hmm...

This little thing was at the SEMA Show 2007 too. Check out 'SEMA 2007: Five Axis Yaris Club' at Autoblog for more pictures.

AMS Evolution VIII

Hidden in one of the darker halls at the SEMA Show 2008 was the AMS Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII. So glad it saw it from the corner of my eyes. I first learned of them after viewing a couple of clips over the net. It's best quarter mile run is clocked at 8.42 seconds at 171 mph which is why it is dubbed the worlds fastest Evolution VIII, boasting 1142 All Wheel Horsepower. Madness!









They've really pushed the little 4 pot, 4G63T engines to the next level. Hat's off.

Here are a couple of clips...

AMS EVO VIII Drag Car makes 1130 AWHP


AMS EVO Goes 8.42 at 168.7 MPH


AMS Drag EVO Dyno at 2008 HIN Nightshift Chicago


More at AMSPerformance.com and their record Evolution VIII.

Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Edition

Check out this Chevrolet Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Edition I saw at the SEMA Show 2008. I am really digging the theme used on it.

HPF/Asuka E46 M3 at SEMA Show 2008

Check out the E46 M3 that caught my attention at the SEMA Show 2008.

Not everyone will approve of it's looks but I personally am more amazed at the effort and build that went into it. Yes, if you've noticed that huge intercooler in the front, this car owned by Oscar, packs a HPF stage 2 Turbo Kit.




More shots I took.

Some other pictures I found while surfing the web.

Here's a clip I found.


Not forgetting the other pretty thing... She wasn't around when I was at their booth so these pictures from the web will have to do. Enjoy.

Mine's CBA-R35 at SEMA Show 2008

Some pictures I took of the Mine's booth at the SEMA Show 2008 and their CBA-R35 demo car.








We all know Mine's for their legendary BNR34, will their CBA-R35 be able to fill those big shoes it has left behind?

ZR Auto Gallardo at SEMA Show 2008

Check out the 1000hp Lamborghini Gallardo from ZR Auto I took at the SEMA Show 2008. It really caught my eye with that eye-catching green paint. Wicked! ZR Auto is a family owned, Canadian based company which deals with exotics as well as modding them. How sick is that!



If you look closely, you'll notice that is sports a wide body.






4.9 Liter Twin Heffner Turbos produce 800bhp on pump gas and 1000hp on race gas. Stunning!




Here are some better pics of the interior and engine bay from their website.





Pulled from their site...

Fully built ZR Auto/IMSA/Heffner demonstration piece. Heffner tuned AEM stand-alone ecu., over 800 bhp on pump gas, 1000 bhp on race gas, Heffner complete twin turbo engine build; Titanium rods, hi-tensile fasteners, sleeved block, pistons, reworked internals, Heffner spec twin ball-bearing turbos with external billet wastegates, blow-off valves, Heffner intake system with cold air conical filter inlets, Heffner custom stainless exhaust system, IMSA wide body conversion IMSA custom painted lightweight multi-piece wheels, IMSA 8 piston big brake kit, IMSA clear glass engine decklid, KW Variant 3 multi-adjustable damping coil-over suspension, Custom color matched interior, racing restraint harnesses.

Here are a couple of clips I found.

This clip was pulled from their site.
ZR Auto 1000hp Lamborghini Gallardo Doc.


1000 Horse Power Lamborghini Gallardo


ZR Auto Track Day


To see more pictures and find out more, check out their website at ZR Auto.

House of Kolor booth at SEMA Show 2008

I visited the House of Kolor booth at SEMA Show 2008. If you don't know who they are, they are world-renowned custom painters and a leader in the custom coatings industry. Fantastic stuff.







These guys are serious custom painters....






Interested in their paints, products or services, visit their website at House of Kolor.com.

Vixens of SEMA 2008

Although I am more interested in snapping shots of cars, you just can't avoid these beauties so here are a couple of them.

Enjoy...

Here's a short clip, courtesy of CarScoop.

Revent�n at SEMA Show 2008

I saw a Revent�n in front of my very eyes. Only 20 of these are made so you can imagine the excitement I got when I spotted this at the SEMA Show 2008. It's even harder to spot than a Bugatti Veyron. If I was given a choice between the two, I think I just might pick the Revent�n purely for it's aesthetics. Look at it, it's a work of art. Gorgeous.















More pictures of the car at previous entry, Revent�n 01/20.

Eleanor

If you watched the remake of the classic 1974 film, 'Gone in 60 Seconds' released in 2000, you'd remember Eleanor. Eleanor was a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 that had her ways with the main character played by Nicholas Cage. Such a beauty.



While at SEMA, guess what I spotted... Eleanor! Of course, I do not believe this to be an original 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, but more of a fiberglass replica.

I really want one of these...








Even has the 'Go-Baby-Go' button on the shift knob.


These licenced replicas are available to be made for a hefty price by Classic Recreations and are available in two specifications, one 535 hp and one in 750 hp. Although the vehicle is of a classic muscle car frame, it is loaded with high-tech materials and technology. Just visit the links for more specifications of what is available as options and more pictures.

Here are a couple of clips I found. Ooooh, I so want one....

Tech 2 Motorsports FD3S

This FD3s caught my eye at the SEMA Show 2008. It was the Tech 2 Motorsports and 2JZSWAP.COM RX7 with a 1JZGTE VVTI motor in it. It's a very clean build and I must say, I am liking it very much.







This short writeup was taken from 2JZSWAP.COM, 2JZSWAP.COM / Tech 2 Motorsports FD3S RX7 with 2jz 1JZvvti swap thread.

Here are some pics of 2JZswap.com Rx7 with 1JZvvti swap and specs.

Tech 2 Motorsports and 2JZSWAP.COM is proud to present our 2007/2008 project car. Since we are known for our outrageous engine swaps we have decided to raise the bar one more time. We currently built a 1994 Mazda RX7. We know that the RX7 have been built up more times than one can count, so the question is what makes our RX7 stand out?

We are took the 13B rotary engine that is prone to breaking, and tossed it in the dumpster. In its place a 1JZGTE VVTI motor out of a 1998 Toyota Chaser from Japan. Why did we pick the 1JZGTE VVTI over the 2JZGTE, which we normally swap into our Nissan 240SX�s you might ask? The 1JZGTE VVTI singe turbo motor weights substantially less that its� big brother the 2JZGTE and it features newer technology such as VVTI. The motor can be revved much higher than it big brother the 2JZGTE as well. This light weight advanced motor build by Yamaha, combined with the best Japanese chassis built, can only mean we are going to be one fast car, which will turn everyone�s head.

To make the car look as good as it will perform, we turned to our friends at Shine Auto Project. They are supplied us the complete Burnout body kit, Burnout 20MM wide body fenders, and roof spoiler. The kit we installed is more of a VIP look than a drift car look. The wide body fenders flow with the lines of the car, unlike so many tacky, boxy looking kits you see at shows. The stock mirrors were tossed and a set of APR Carbon mirrors were installed in there place. Lastly we installed a APR GTC500 Carbon Rear spoiler to maintain the VIP look.

To make this ride handle, we installed a set of Tein Super Drift coilovers. A pair of Cusco sway bars are replacing the OEM units to increase handling. Since the car is going to handle like its� on rails and have more power and torque than ever before, we need to be able to stop the beast. We are turned to the brembo for a 4 piston brake kit to make this car come to a halt. The car is rolling on a set of 19 x 10 Enkei 2 piece rpf1 wheels with Falken FK 452 Tires.

RX7 Parts List
2JZSWAP.COM Motor Mount Kit
2JZSWAP.COM Intercooler Kit
2JZSWAP.COM Koyo Radiator Kit
2JZSWAP.COM Plug N Play Harness
Tein Super Drift coilovers
Brembo 4 piston brake Kit
Falkin FK452 235/35/19 Front 245/35/19 Rear
Enkie RPF1 2 Piece Wheels 19x 10 all around
Shine Auto Project Burnout Kit
Shine Auto Project Burnout Fenders
Shine Auto Project Rear Roof Spoiler
Shine Auto Project Roof Spoiler
Scoot Hood
APR Mirrors
APRGTC 500 Carbon Wing
JDM 99 Spec rear taillights
JDM 99 Spec front combo lights
JDM blacked out corner lights
Sleek headlight kit
PLX DM-100 Wide Band
1JZGTE VVTI Motor Swap
Greddy Pulley Kit
HKS Intake
HKS Oil Cooler Kit
HKS EVC 6 Boost Controller
Dual Spal 12inch Fans
Apexi GT Spec Exhaust
Apexi Power FC
RC Engineering 650CC Injectors
Garrett GT 3076R Turbo
Cusco Oil Catch Can
Cusco sway Bars Front and Rear
Cusco 2 Way LSD
Supra Fuel Pump
HKS Super SQV BOV
R154 5 Speed Transmission
ORC Twin Disk Clutch and Flywheel
Motul Lubricants
Motul RBF 600 Brake fluid
Custom upholstered leather seats
Custom two tone Swede interior
A/D/S 12inch Subwoofer
A/D/S 4 Channel Amp
A/D/S 6.5 Components
Personal Steering Wheel
Pioneer Navigation

Sweet huh. Best part is, if you're interested in doing a swap like this, they offer ready made kits of engine mounts and such to make things easier for you.
Kit's are available at Tech 2 Motorsports.

Focus Auto Sales BNR34

While I was at SEMA, I came across Jacko Luong's (#EV1) Lightning Yellow BNR34. Beautiful isn't it. This color is one of the rarest colors available for the BNR34.



Focus Auto Sales is a company that specializes in finding rare Japanese sport cars here in California and provide a hassle-free, efficient car buying process for you. Very cool. Do check out their website.



Garage Saurus carbon fiber front diffuser.


Nice headlight intake. Not sure if it's a custom job or not.




Garage Saurus carbon fiber side steps/ skirts. So yummy.




This car has had work done to the head and runs twin HKS 2530's. It makes 588 whp and 440 lb/ft of torque at 1.5 bar on 100 octane fuel.

Here are a couple of clips of it found on YouTube.






If you'd like to find out more about this excellent example of a BNR34 and a complete specification breakdown, check out Focus Auto Sales site, Focus Auto Sales Demo Car section. More pictures can also be found in their Demo Car Gallery and plenty more clips in their Demo Car Videos section.
Enjoy.