As import enthusiasts, there’s a common tendency to complain about the lack of new prospect-cars on the market today. I can definitely lump myself in with this category of people. But maybe – just maybe, the problem is not with the new cars on the market today… maybe it’s how we, as tuners, look (or FAIL to look) at the new cars on the market today. Lately I’ve been coming to that conclusion. Because a truth is – we are still passionately loyal & committed to manufacturers like Honda, for cars that they built 10-25 years ago… but do NOT build anymore. Do they really still deserve that loyalty? I don’t know – that’s an open ended question. But has time proven them to be loyal to us, the enthusiasts? The answer is a very sobering – no.
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ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
BMW 1.6 liter w/ twin scroll turbo
DDM Works race intake system
Getrag 6-speed manual transmission
INTERIOR
Custom leather
Custom Alcantara suede accents
EXTERIOR
Pepper white paint, w/custom painted roof & mirrors to match
JCW Aero Kit – custom painted to match car
De-chromed accents
WHEELS / BRAKES / SUSPENSION
17” JCW black Challenge Spoke wheels
205/40/17 Yokohama S Drives
JCW Brembo brakes
Megan Racing coilovers
