Event Coverage | Sessions Platinum VIP (Pt. I)

July 23, 2013

Night Import: Photography by All That Low (Charles Zayas) | Words by William Lee

VIP (9 of 46)

Being in the scene for more than 2 years now, I have encountered numerous "types" of cars; from track to fitted, almost everything in the scene today. Of course I appreciate every type ...except ones that have fake intercoolers and fake blow-off valves that make your car look like piece of shit :) One style I really loved from the beginning was VIP style cars. Many might think VIP cars are all about slamming them to the ground with extreme fitment, but let me tell you, there is much more to it.

The debate about VIP style has been going on forever. Personally, I don't think there is an exact definition of VIP style. If there was a standard for what a VIP style car should be, then I'm pretty dam sure almost every car out there that fixes up their car in a VIP style way would be all the same. I personally think the "details" make up a VIP style car.

Well today, this coverage post is not to discuss about what is VIP style or not, but to show you guys how strong the VIP community is in Japan by posting up a coverage of one of the biggest VIP car shows called Sessions Platinum VIP, a show that is hosted by a VIP shop called Sessions. Like always, the show was held at Fuji Speedway. You will encounter numerous cars here and will realize the people in this show have a passion for VIP style cars. I have looked through the pictures Charles sent me last week and was shocked to see some of these cars going over the limit of fitment and the details that were put into it.

Random Spotlight | JMC S2000s Back In Action

May 30, 2011

Night-Import: Photography and Words by William Lee

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We've already seen Kevin's Miata from JMC on our Random Spotlight a few days ago, and it's now time to re-introduce the other members, Phil Arboleda and Jon Palomata.
Do the rides look familiar? I'm sure it does, because Phil's S2000 was featured on Stance:Nation last year and Jon's S2000 was introduced from our site.
These guys already have the fame, but I'm giving them a feature once again because of a newer and better setup than before. If you had no clue what an aggressive stance was on a S2000, today will be your day to witness one.

VIP wheels on a VIP BMW

July 23, 2010

Here's a little introduction from Bill, aka be-doubleyou:

I've owned the car since February 2009. Since then, I've also had 19" beyern mesh wheels and a CSL front bumper, which are no longer on the car. The CSL bumper was trashed on the freeway due to wood falling off of a truck in front of me, which has caused me to go back to all OEM factory pieces. Future plans include mtech 2 front / custom splitters, oem m3 sides, mtech 2 rear, & a csl trunk within the next few months.
Sucks to hear when such incidents happen to a nice car, but Bill managed to keep up with upgrading his ride, which further developed into making his 2002 BMW 325ci in Steel Grey Metallic stanced.
I've came across this BMW through the forums of Stance:Nation and saw his car at the first Stance:Nation Meet & Greet.
What really caught my attention was the VIP wheels and obviously, the stance. To make an aggressive drop with the wheels, adding some spacers all around (+10F & +20R) and pulling the fenders did the job. Simply clean with quality, this car deserves a coverage.

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Wheel/Tire Setup & Suspension
Work VIP Super Autostradas (Custom Powdercoated Work Extreme Gold)
19x8.5 +18F (after 10mm spacer) w/ 215/35/19 Falken fk-452's -1.8 degrees camber
19x9.5 +21F (after 20mm spacer) w/ 225/35/18 falken fk-452's -2.8 degrees camber
B&G RS2 coilovers
UUC rear adjustable control arms
Rofiform 80mm stud conversion
Centric slotted rotors front & rear

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Exterior
P46 headlights w/ 600-K HID bulbs, 60 LED angel eyes & 3500K high beams
Smoked corners & side markers
M3 Trunk lip
ACS roof spoiler
Matte Black kidney grilles
Gloss black vinyl roof & roof spoiler
20% Tint

Interior
JL components w/ Alpine headunit
Custom color matched interior trim (steel grey metallic)

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