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Year in Review 2014

We look back at some of our fondest memories of 2014 (in no particular order). This year has been a bit of a lull for us. A few of us moved further apart, new jobs, new cars, we just didn’t have our coverage up to par from years past. We’ve made a few changes to get coverage quality up next year. We did however hand out a few of our custom made awards. It is very satisfying presenting awards at some of the biggest modified car event sin Canada. As a social tool, we’ve used the site to garner new friends, and cement the relationships with friends we have in place already. In that regard it has been our most successful year to date. What’s the point of bolstering social media likes when you know none of these people where it matters? ..in person. We look forward to further relationships with the people at Fitted Lifestyle, Eurokracy, Airsociety, Stanceiseverything, Ivy League East, Broadway Static, and Seven Automotive. I sincerely apologize to anyone I forgot.

Our year started off by watching Steve and company slay some tires at TOPP Drift. The crowd on the wall, gets VERY involved.
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We’ve been great friends with the boys over at FITTED Lifestyle since their second ever event 4-5 years ago. Their event is more or less the season opener in Toronto, as well as being its biggest and IMO the best. Its where most of the top tuner/show/stance cars come out of the winter sheds. It was extra special for us, as we were able to present Richard with our Favourite Ride Award. Its the first time we’ve handed out an award of our own at a big event.

FITTED via Geoff
FITTED via Matt
FITTED via Gill

More friends and awards at Eurokracy. I may have botched my time with the mic at the Eurokracy award ceremony but just being up there was more than we’d ever expected. The event is at a scale that is very hard to imagine. There are so many cars,that walking around to see all of them was a tough ask. Getting to the event is an adventure on its own. As our Kruise was in full effect this year.

Eurokracy via Gill and Preet
Eurokracy Kruise via Preet
Eurokracy via Geoff

Getting rid of the Subaru meant I needed new suspension on the BMW, and also Mauncho’s E36. We called upon Broadway Static for some help. So far its been a great 3-4 months, with many more months ahead. Hopefully next years update will include some RSs for me and Modenas for Mauncho.
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My first Lowrider show, was an eye opener. The stance scene isn’t really know for its extensive builds. While the tuner scene has some thorough builds, few if any are as comprehensive. Polished suspension and engine components, engraved sub frames, metallic pinstripe paint jobs, etc. I can’t think of any other car subculture that spends more effort into looking good.
Majestics BBQ.

I was lucky enough to make it out to a handfull of CSCS events. No other local event combines show and shines, judged showing, time attack, and drifting into one big experience. The sound of 500+hp Imprezas and sideways E30s make the blistering heat more bearable. Looking forward to more on track action in 2015.
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Who knew, we’d be a part of the inaugural Pfaff Tuning Show and Shine? Matt asked us to create a custom award for the show, which we kindly obliged. Geoff and Mauricio both had their cars in the show so it was decided the best option was to leave the judging to the staff at Pfaff as I’d be biased towards their cars. Fortunately for Mauricio, they felt his car was best in show anyways.
Pfaff Tuning via Geoff.
Pfaff Tuning via Gill

Another staple in our year is Vagkraft. You can’t have a crew of mostly VWs without going to VK. Having moved to Brampton this year, the trek to VK was a short 10 mins. If you’re a local VW fan, you need to be here every year.
Vagkraft via Geoff.
Vagkraft via Gill

Berlin Klassik. Apart from the long drive to Kitchener, BK turned out to be a very pleasurable show. I think it on the cusp of overtaking VK as the go to Euro show in Ontario. Certainly the BMW and Mercedes content overshadows that of VK.
Berlin Klassik via Geoff
Berlin Klassik via Gill

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And the big one. Our year has always been focused around the weekend of H2Oi. The strip, the friends, the show or the time off from work add up to my favourite week of the year. Traffic definitely put a hamper on a few things but I now view H2Oi as the place I get to unwind and have a good time with friends. Be it meeting up with friends of years past or make new friends. Regardless of the shenanigans, we’ll be at H20 2015. We hope to see many of you there. Happy new years!

H2Oi Arrival
H2Oi BMW Meet
H2Oi Leftovers
Mauncho does the strip

Oktoberfest 2014

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As a resident of lower Ontario our summer car season is a scant 5-6 months. For the last few years, Oktoberfest has been the last event we’ve shown up to during the season. This years edition had a good amount of cars. All of which I won’t see for 6 month

The rareness that is Alpina.

B4 S2.

Alan’s sweet E30.

Its refreshing seeing a mk3 without rusted rockers.

Shayan’s B5 A4 Wagon. Its a big deal up in Canada.

I haven’t been to a show where I’ve seen one of these cars by themselves. These guys go everywhere together.

H2Oi 2014 Leftovers

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The last few shots from our H20i trip consists of the multitude of visitors and random cars that came by 75th. Most of whom stopped by to see Brian Arthus who seems to know everyone with a car in the U.S. Including @farklefitment.

@blowin_bags’s A8L

@jdmodz`s BestJDM winner at First Class Fitment

I’m now a bit biased on big body black BMWs.

Clean Impreza, stopped by for the views.

Fellow feathered Canadian brethren stopped by too.

Mauncho Does The Strip

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For the first time in the 4 years I’ve been going to H2Oi I finally have some of my own photos to show off. Although all these photos took all of 15 mintues to take while we waiting for our table to eat lunch I’d say they came out pretty good. This years show was very different from the previous years. Traphouse was boycotted, the cops were towing cars on Tuesday, and the rain wouldn’t let up until Thursday. Once the rain let off everyone who had been waiting to hit the strip all week took the chance to do just that. The problem was the strip was PACKED. Cruising like we used to do 3 years ago was not an option this year. So I did what I do best, drink beer and chill with friends I get to see once or twice a year. Apart from all the bullshit with the OCMDPD and the strip being the way it was. This year was the best H2Oi I have attended yet. I got to find the real reason this event is the way it is. It’s all about friends, that you have made through the cars.

Pfaff Tuning Show and Shine BBQ

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We finally got around to posting more photos from the Pfaff Tuning Show and Shine. It took place the week before H2Oi so we were all a tad pre-occupied. It was still a great show, with an array of different cars. Matt Berenz did a fantastic job of organizing the entire day. I’m certain next year’s edition will be bigger and better.

Where else would you see a MK2 Golf and an Aventador at the same lot? With Mauricio’s MK2 winning best of show no less. The Best of Show award was presented by us, however the judging was conducted by Pfaff employees. It was the best way to avoid any biased decisions.

I was told this Callaway Mk1 was very rare. We also saw the Mk1 on our way back from H2Oi. Glad to see the owner puts some good mileage on it.

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If you see an Alpina Sedan in Toronto, it’s probably owned by Sia. He’s got a handful of them now. This E28 however is his s54 swapped 525i. It took home the award for Best Engine bay and was also featured in PBMW a few years back. The E39 below was the first B10 Alpina to be imported into North America. He also has another E28, and e32, e34 Alpinas in the stable. I think he has a problem.

The front of the Pfaff building was where most of the action took place. Porsche GT3, Rocket Bunny GTR and RX-7 along with a few others.

I think this was the first time I’ve seen a twin-turbo’d Gallardo. Puffs of smoke are a good thing, right?

Matt and Geoff’s Grandmother was very pleased with the show as well. Here she is checking out an R8.

Sony Canada, had a big booth for the event along with raffle prizes. I was fortunate enough to win one of those AS100 cameras. Which I immediately sold to Matt after H2O, I think he’ll get way better use out of it than I will.

PFaff Tuning also had cars displayed indoors. Including Erik’s Saab and Jimmy’s M3.

The 991 below stands as my current dream daily. Every bit as good as the 991 GT3 but with a stick shift.

As with every car show the parking lot still has some nice vehicles. Erik’s boosted Probe is a prime example.

H2Oi 2014 – Arrival

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The drive down was more eventful than I had hoped for. 2 hours in, Dan and I collectively obliterated a deer carcass. It was at that exact second I realized raising your car for the drive down is a damn good decision. I took the brunt of the deer as my bumper trim and oil level sensor can attest too. Luckily a quick pit stop had it back in place. The rest of the trip went uneventful and we arrived in OCMD on Monday evening.

They may not have the best fitment, but these two were two of the loudest cars all weekend. Apologies to the poor guy I woke up who was trying to sleep in his buddies car.

Arrive, lower it, wash it, polish it, drive it. Though later on it became waddle in traffic, instead of actual driving.

After getting our cars in check, we thought some sunset pics were in order.

Adrian was doing this more than we would have liked. Thankfully with some JB Weld, he was able to make it back home with no problems. Happy Adrian is good Adrian.

Before those sunset pics we figured hitting up Taphouse wouldn’t hurt. For a Monday evening, it was waaay busier than we have every seen it. It foreshadows the rest of the week unfortunately. This MK4 checked all the right boxes for me. Love the racekor look.

Pfaff Tuning Show and Shine BBQ via Geoff

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First off, I have to credit where it’s due and say that Matt @ Pfaff did a bad ass job of putting this thing together. The cars, food truck, location and setup were all on point. The atmosphere was great and possibly most importantly; the show didn’t drag on at any point. Great work Matt. I took more shots here than most shows this summer; mostly due to the variety and quality of the cars there. Some shots of the employees’ and project cars inside.

Some of the better JDM turnout

Very impressive Euro Sports and Super Car turnout. Beginning with a 1250WHP Gallardo.

4.0 goodness Some of the “normal” cars there.

Berlin Klassik 2014 via Geoff

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This was our second year a Berlin; personally I like this show due to the wide variety of Euro cars. I did a little more shooting than previous shows this year but unfortunately without the use of a polarizer some are a little…bright.

I always try to get as much Audi coverage as possible but there weren’t that many..sadly.

BMWs are always abundant

A couple of my favorite wheel and/or brake combos

Stu showcasing his work with a booth this year

Vagkraft 2014 via Geoff

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This Sunday in Brampton is what I look forward to most each summer; thankfully we had some summer weather. I didn’t get as many shots as I should have, but between spending hours detailing my car and trying to avoid excessive sun; it didn’t happen. I’ve been following this car online for some time now; it all started with wheels that didn’t fit…they do now.

Lu’s TT…now with Recaros, as if I didn’t like it enough before.

Every year there are more and more B5’s at this show; this makes me happy.

VAGKraft 2014 via Gill

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VAGKraft 2014. Every year I go to take photos. I end up taking way more photos of non VAG cars than the name would suggest. Luckily, Geoff will be able to cover the rest.

I can’t pass up a photo with a Quattro, even if its stock.

When Porsche and Audi, get into bed together. One of the best wagons of all time. the RS2.

Nothing gets me giddy like a vintage Porsche. The sights and sounds of aircooled perfection. I heard this 930 Turbo from 3-4 rows over and had to have a closer look. The 964/930 bubble is quickly expanding, prices are really inflated, hopefully I’ll be there ready in a few years to catch one once that bubble bursts.

I love the turbo arches, but the standard narrow body tickles my fancy too. Dymer’s 911 is still my favourite local P Car. It comes down to the narrow body, RS IROC (I think) bumper, t-tray wing, and dialled in stance. I can’t see anything apart from paint, that I would want to change. It really is the car I want.

From Stuttgart to Munich. Since I can’t afford a Porsche right now. Most of my current attention is swung towards BMWs. RWD, stick, and Euro. What’s not to like?

There’s more to like when its bagged. Carm’s E30, which won the BMW category.

The German Miata.

The Transporter. Alpinas are the go to wheels for the E38.

Back to Stuttgart. Mercs are just that slightly bit more luxury oriented than BMW. Probably why I don’t like them as much. If only they offered more manual options in the late 80s, early 90s. But for bombing down the autobahn, I’d choose no other.