just: stance

reference:
http://www.facebook.com/JustStance
support:
http://store.juststance.com/

Overrated shit from modern Hollywood list

Overrated shit from modern Hollywood list

support: your local enthusiast

Any of you EuroHeads - check these guys out, they really have some good stuff.
http://www.facebook.com/dineuro

PURE: Hilltop

music: Hilltop Hoods

These guys are truly unique. Ever hear any Australian hip-hop? I found these guys when I was searching for some skiing videos on youtube of fresh rocky mountain powder being split in two by a guy dropped from a helicopter at 13,000 feet above sea level - thats a whole other post. The song "Nosebleed Section" was playing during the video, my favorite one by the MC's to date. They have been around for a few decades now and their song "Chase That Feeling" came no. 3 in the Triple J Hottest 100 in '09. MC Suffa, MC Pressure and DJ Debris  make up this legit - not computer processed sell out - hip-hop group. These guys performed on the same bill as Eminem and Lil Wayne and are due for a new album March of 2012.


Check em out here:
http://www.hilltophoods.com/


Oh and by the way, any of you DC Shoes / Rob Dyrdek / Ken Block fans - The Hilltop's partnered up with DC and created their own shoe in 2008 - limited edition:
http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneaker-releases/Hilltop-Hoods-X-Dc-pride/

nixon: NOW

the watches: A man's only jewlery


Any of you out there into watches? Well, here is a brand you probably haven't heard of... NIXON. A mechanical engineer from Cornell and a surfer started this line - frustrated that there were no products to fit their lifestyle. These two,  Chad DiNenna, the surfer and Andy Laats, the ME really hit it on the nose here with some great products. The watches range from plastic simple everyday lookers to ruby equipped white and black ceramic sex clocks for your wrist that are, in fact, swiss made. Also there are square wood and rainbow "Rotologs" and my favorite line - the 51-30's The 51-30's are a sure way to say "Hey, don't talk to me unless I talk to you first" to anyone who lays eyes on it. I have 4 NIXON's now, and counting. I hope to one day to have at least all of the swiss ones. NIXON also fabs up some pretty colored hats, wallets, belts, and many other accessories for the GQ kinda guy or gal in your group of friends.

http://www.nixonreviews.com/history-of-nixon-watches/

RWB: A true enthusiast at work

"In just a couple of hours, countless modified cars will debut in the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Centre. TheSEMA show is the juggernaut; the biggest aftermarket car event of them all. Amongst them, one particular car is certain to steal plenty of attention.

Separated by some 5100 miles, two hugely influential car builders, Mark Arcenal and Nakai-san, have collaborated to create a car that is sure to send ripples through both the American and Japanese car scenes. Say hello to their creation: the RWB Pandora One Porsche 911.

"illest" rotiform'd 911

“It was very special to see Nakai do his work” Mark said. “It was inspirational to see how much dedication he puts into each build.” Indeed, Nakai-san has quickly built a reputation as being an artisan who has dedicated his life to his craft.

Each Rauh-Welt Porsche is given its own name from Nakai-san. For this particular Porsche, Nakai-san christened it Pandora One.

Pandora One is a fitting name don't you think?

There are some personal touches that have been done too. On Mark’s 964, the iconic Illest logo was created with screws in the lip.

Mark purchased his 964 C4 four years ago after being inspired by RWB. “After I saw Nakai’s Porsche I bought mine in 2007” Mark divulged. Little did he know that one day he would work hand-in-hand with Nakai-san to create the first US-built RWB Porsche.

While many of RWB Porsches are built  for the street, the 964’s focus is solely on racing. As such, the Porsche was dropped off at FFTEC Motorsports from Hayward for a full engine build.

Pandora One was finished the day prior to our photoshoot, with the car completed in time for SEMA. The turbo motor has currently been tuned to only 6psi of boost and produced 398 horsepower on FFTEC’s Mustang dyno. After SEMA, the crew will be looking to see how much power they can unlock with 15 psi. 

Before any of the modifications took place, the 964 was stripped down for a full roll-cage, which uses gussets to link to the pillars. FFTEC Motorsports were once again called in to handle the cage fabrication.

Two Recaro Pro-Racer SPG seats have been fitted along with Stack gauges. 

The Porsche rolls on exclusive 18-inch RWB wheels constructed by Rotiform. While there’s been much discussion on the internet regarding these particular wheels, I personally think they look fantastic in sinister black.

Instead of idlers painted on the sidewalls, Pandora One runs the Falken logo on the 265/35 front and 315/30 rear Azenis tyres. 

Behind the RWB Rotiform wheels are Brembo GT brakes, while the standard springs and shocks have been replaced with KW V3 coilovers. Mark has also fitted KW's HLS System, which is a remote-operated hydraulic lift that is fitted to the shock body. At the press of a button, the HLS extends up to 45mm (1.75-inches) to provide additional ground clearance. The HLS isn't an active part of the suspension, so it doesn't compress or create additional suspension movement.

Pandora One features the full complement of Rauh-Welt Begriff aero, including the enormous rear wing. Once all of the RWB panels had arrived to US shores, the car was entrusted to TNT in Sacramento for the satin green paint to be applied. 

Over the course of the build, Mark has been providing me with updates on the car’s progress. It was by no means a straight forward affair, with plenty of hard work and long nights spent piecing the 964 together. “I especially want to thank everyone involved on this build” Mark said. “Rob Daehn for managing the car’s paint, the guys at FFTEC and of course, a huge thank you to Nakai and Toshi for our meetings in Japan and bringing Rauh-Welt to the USA.”

With RWB branching out into Japan's Kansai region, Thailand, UK, Australia and now the US, it seems like one artist's work has suddenly captivated a worldwide audience."

- Charles Kha

Photos by Jonathan Chow

Since I myself am a die-hard Porsche fan - not my favorite make, but certainly the prettiest make I think - I absolutely love this article. Talent, passion and good old fashion hard ass work go into each one of Nakai's Porsche's. The guy has so much of my respect - and all I can do is promote his work. I wish I could buy one to support him - I'm sure the time will come. For now, I'll just look at the "illest" Porsche's out there and start spreading Nakai's passion.

FULL STORY WITH PICTURES:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/11/01/car-feature-the-illest-rwb-porsche.aspx