FNL Saturdays back on August 11th!

After a very successful event this past July,  we are coming back to Arlington Toyota and Scion!  Thanks again to our gracious hosts!

Q/A:
1. How many spots will there be?
We have roughly around 800-900 spots allocated.  More then last time! 
2. Will there be food/drinks available?
Yes,  we will have a vendor selling food.  NOS will also be present.
3. Security/Police gonna be there?
Yes, we have around 6 security guards and police officers present.  No douchebaggery will be tolerated! 
4. What if I decide to be a douchebag and do a burn out,  etc?
We will have you arrested and kicked out.  Not to mention blacklisted from any future events.
5. Garbage?
We will have trash cans around the dealership,  please use them!

JDM EGO- MTV CRIBS STYLE

Pretty cool video by Auto Fashion TV.  Their is a brief mention of JDM Chicago in this vid which will give you a hint on the upcoming JDMC + JDM Ego tshirt collaboration.  I’ve seen some previews of the design,  and you guys will really dig it!

AFTV: JDMEgo from Hanuit!!! on Vimeo.

July FNL Recap

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (aka FNL),  has been a monthly summer meet hosted by JDM Chicago over the last few years.  For the last 3 years,  this meet has consistently been the largest car gathering in the Chicagoland area.  For July,  we  moved the event to a Saturday.  Rather then change the name of the event… we have re-branded the meet as FNL SATURDAYS to keep the original FNL spirit alive!  With over 800+ cars present,  this was definitely one hell of a night.  Special thanks to Arlington Toyota and Scion for allowing us to use their space.  If we do it again,  should we change the name to SNL or keep it FNL Saturdays?  Talk about first world problems…  
Check out the official video by Unscene Media.

JDM Chicago: Friday Night Lights (July 21, 2012) from Unscene Media on Vimeo.

Wallpaper Tuesdays

Here are some free High RES wallpapers from some of my favorite shoots over the last  year- 1920 x 1080. Crossing fingers some Eastern European outfits don’t bootleg our shit now…..

       

 

JDMOTO Honda Ruckus

JDMOTO aka Jon Domingo is a name that is probably familiar to anyone who’s ever subscribed to an import magazine.  With photography credits such as Turbo Magazine,  Import Tuner,  Modifed,  and much more;  he’s seen his share of really great magazine worthy builds.  When we heard Jon’s latest project was a ruckus,  we knew it was going to be something special.  Not only did it exceed our expectations,  but the level of detail reflected his experience in the automotive industry.  As you can see below,   it’s very obvious no short-cuts were taken.

Excuse some of the painters tape,  as we mentioned the Ruckus is still a work in progress,  and should be completed and debut at the Another Level Car Show in a few weeks.  Originally a 2003 Red Ruckus,  the original paint was stripped for a Celeste Green finish.  Jon refers to this as “the guys version of Tiffany Blue.”

Jon managed to get his hands on this Koso DB-2R racing stack.  It features speed,  odometer,  trip meter,  RPM,  inner battery level,  temp,  hour meter,  and more.  Unlike a car,  it’s kinda nice to see your fluid levels at any given point.  ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid is ready to go!

At the time of this feature,  this is the first Honda Ruckus in the world (as far as we know) with a 6 pot front brake.  Frando brake systems also supplied a 4 pot disc brake for the rear.  I’m liking the subtle details such as the burnt titanium bolts.

Complete Frando braking system includes their heavy duty master cylinder,  anodized black.

RRGS Oil cooler shows nicely on the frame.  If you haven’t noticed yet;  everything is tucked- from the handlebar to tail light.  All wires were properly hidden away for this ultra clean look.

Bride seat in their ever-popular gradation pattern.

Exospeed 13″ 3 piece forged Honda drag wheel with Project Kics neo chro lug nuts.  Meaty 140/60/13 Michelins were much needed to support the 170cc motor swap. The  Front wheel is sized at an aggressive 12×3,   on 100/60/12.

Menacing stance on ATR suspenion (rear) and JISO drag front suspension.  As mentioned,  look out for this Ruckus at the AL show.  Thanks for reading…

High Res Gallery: