Automass Coverage (Part 2 of 4)

Here is part two of our Automass coverage. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you click here to check out Part 1! One thing I noticed about Automass (especially with round 1 back in April), is that there were virtually no pics from the car show. Now we all know the event is a good combination of show and driving, but why the lack of pics of the former? My theory is that drifting is something we rarely see in the Chicagoland area, so of course everyone is going to be stoked on shooting action pics vs. the show. Even though I was working the booth most of the day, some great friends helped me out quite a bit so I was able to shoot more then last time. Automass 1 was so bloody cold and windy, that I personally wasn’t too motivated to shoot that much. Anyways, In Part 2 here we’ll cover the show. Back with pics of the drifting in part 3 and 4.

Christine’s s30 was one of the highlights of the show and I took a quick shot during roll in. This build was over a year in the making and came out incredible. Most of the typical old school Z’s you see in the midwest don’t usually have an aggressive look about them, but this is an exception. The over-sized Z/G flares are needed to support the Work CR01’s in 15×9 and 15×10 -53 offsets.

Jason demonstrating gangnam style to Pat from Wagon Lifestyle @ the JDMChicago booth. Christine in the background, STOKED.

One of the Many Honda Ruckus’ that showed up @ Automass.

More Ruckus’ rolling in reppin’ Swapt Chicago.

Jason’s e60 on Leon Hardiritt Orden wheels. As a true daily driver, this car has taken tons of abuse as demonstrated by some vinyl coverup on his front fender. Looking forward to seeing this car back to it’s former glory when it gets back from the bodyshop.

First bagged G37 in Chicago on Volk RE30’s.

Devin’s track-spec S2k @ the Team Project X area.

Max’s Lexus IS 350 on Work Gnosis GS5’s. Static suspension and perfectly dialed in. Props to Max for winning best Lexus and best stance at the show. He literally came out of nowhere with this build.

Crowd starts to gather to watch the drifting. Pretty cool that Automass was able to order some grand stands for round 2.

Equilibrium, JDMChicago, and Project X booths behind the grand stands. Pat had a great idea to mount our Nabori flags on our tent, which turned out to look pretty cool with the wind.

Another crowd shot.

CJ Motorsports intake plenum on Project X Larry’s TT 350z. There are only two of these in existence.

Plenty of 240’s who drove on the track at Automass, but it was nice to also see some clean examples in the show. Here is a pristine s14 on Enkie PF01’s.

Another shot of Christine’s s30. I think we can agree that it looks dope from all angles.

4 Star Society relaxing at the show with several of the food trucks on the background. Special Wutang shoutout from Vic.

Los Garage came through with their Ruckus’

Really cool paint job on Sonny’s Ruckus.

Fizz Autosports Bagged Fuga on Weds Vishunu 20×10 +12 all around.

Deejay’s supercharged G35 on Advan RSD’s.

Ron’s timeless and clean 350z on J-lines. I wonder if J-line is still around?

JDM Chicago Staff rides… if you’ve ever been banned on the site, now you know who to beef with.

Eli’s supercharged G35 from Project X. No doubt, Work Meisters look good on everything.

Stu’s supercharged G on Advan TC II wheels. Good seeing a few cars such as this one coming down from neighboring states.

Automass turned out to be a great family event!

Scion FR-S’ are showing up everywhere. The level excitement reminds me of when the Nissan 350z started showing up stateside in late 2002. Classy look on Work Emotion CR Ultimate’s in a matte bronze color.

Didn’t I just say Automass was a family event?

Ryan’s S13.5 on SSR Professors.

Another set of Work Meisters on this Scion. JDMC approved!

Cassidy’s RSX on a set of custom “magic purple” Enkie NTO3’s.

Mico’s track/circuit inspired Si.

Huey’s IS-F on HRE 590RS wheels and an Artisan Spirits aero kit. The front bumper sustained some damage several months ago, but Huey made a C-west front lip work to cover up the damage while new aero is in the works. In case you’re wondering, I had Huey move a flag to get an unobstructed shot.

Christian’s Impreza WRX STI we featured a few months ago.

Another 240 in the show.

Seen this widebody Evo a few times recently. I’m assuming this was built somewhere else, and then purchased recently by someone in the Chicagoland area…

Some Vintage Volk Wheels.

GTI on BBS wheels. IIRC, placed best Euro at the show.

Clive’s STI with some Subaru-inspired livery on WedSport Sa67r’s. As subtle as the graphics are, they really give the car a unique and whimsical look.

Ray seems to change his look more often then the rest of us change our underwear. Work wheels/Esprit livery and cowboy-inspired shirt collection seemed to be the “must have” for Ray this summer.