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Feature: Chitown Goodness

Some of Our Local Gems

Words: Ginash George
Photos: A crapload of people
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No doubt Chicago has a variety of well done cars.  Since the winter has pretty much shut down most action in the Midwest, we challenged some of the local photographers to send us some quality pictures of [...]

Feature: 1981 Toyota Starlet

Kickin’ It Old School

Muhammad Akbar’s 1981 Toyota Starlet
Words: Raymond Wu
Photos: Ginash George
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If you were asked to name a modern hot hatch, it shouldn’t be difficult. Cars such as the Mazdaspeed 3 and the Volkswagen GTI define what modern hot hatches are. But say it was the 1980s [...]

Feature: 2003 Honda Ruckus

Your Average Scooter

Nick Weir’s 2003 Honda Ruckus
Words: Mark Waterman
Photos: Matt Magnino
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What has two wheels, a seat, a small motor and is something that you won’t be embarrassed to be caught riding? Everyone will have their own unique response, but in this case it would be Nick Weir’s [...]

Feature: 2005 & 2003 Nissan 350z

Sibling Rivalry
The 350z’s of Larry Kenney and Neil Capps
Words: DOMO
Photos: Ginash George
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Usually when you hear the term “sibling rivalry,” it brings to mind negative connotations of fighting, teasing, and bullying. However, it can also bring about a friendly spirit of competition, will, and passion. Such is [...]

Feature: 2004 Infiniti G35

Smooth as Glass

Chad Rapper’s 2004 Infiniti G35
Words: Mark Waterman
Photos: Brad Sillars
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As automotive enthusiasts, we take pride in how our car looks.  But few take it to the degree that Chad Rapper has with his 2004 G35 Coupe.  At HIN Chicago in 2008 a judge commented, “This [...]

Feature: 1993 Toyota Mr2

Long Distance Relationship

Christopher Lam’s 1993 Toyota Mr2
Words: Joseph Greene
Photos: Ginash George
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Here we have the story of one Christopher Lam and his 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo. Chris lived in Cali all his life and has been modding cars since he’s had a driver’s license. Eventually, it came time [...]

Feature: 1993 Toyota Aristo/Lexus GS300

Not Your Boss’s Ride
Paul Parangat’s 1993 Toyota Aristo/Lexus GS300
Words: Raymond Wu
Photos: Kevin Beronilla
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The Toyota Aristo (known as the Lexus GS stateside) brings out all the best characteristics of Japanese cars. It’s well built, reliable, practical and comfortable. And since this is an executive mid-size sedan, the Aristo [...]

Feature: The Women of JDM Chicago

Breaking the Stereotype
JDM Chicago features some of the girls in the local scene.
Words: Ginash George
Photos: Brad Sillars
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Once in a great while, you will notice a sweet ride at your local car meet. On an even rarer occurrence you’ll notice a pretty girl standing next to the car. [...]

Feature: Top Speed GTR

The Ultimate
Joey Feng of Top Speed Autosports 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
Words: Raymond Wu
Photos: Antonio V. Garcia
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Automotive journalism is awash with gratuitous use of metaphors and analogies that try to give you, the reader, a sense of the exact sensations that you will experience in a car. [...]

Feature: Edgar’s Subaru Impreza WRX

The Definitive Daily Driver
Edgar’s 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
Words: Ginash George
Photos: Young Ko
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Edgar began his fascination with cars at a young age. His father was an enthusiast himself and Edgar often found himself hoarding his dad’s car magazine subscriptions. Things however changed for Edgar when he received his [...]