Finally done with Wekfest Coverage I can hit you guys with the stuff I’ve been saving over the past week. I actually thought I posted this up already, maybe it was just a dream…lol. This video to me is the edit of the year. So much to say about it. Simplicity at it’s best. Cafe racer with Beethoven playing in the background and you can’t get much better. Serious enjoy this. From someone who is just starting to get into video editing, I have a lot to learn.
My third and final installment of Wekfest weekend leads me to the show. I always loved indoor show because the cars always look great with the lighting and sound great with all the noise bouncing off the walls. We got there at about 10am and didn’t leave until about 9pm so it was a very long day. Once the sntrl crew entered we were all shell shocked by the quality and diversity of cars in attendance. Needless to say, we started snapping away. Now, before you start wondering where all the people are, we got in during setup, so we got a lot of our pictures in before the crowd entered. On to the pics.
McCormick Place ftw!
And the sign of the devil tattoo to let us in. haha
We walked around where all the show cars were waiting, for a while and headed back out for breakfast. And also to get soaked in the downpour.
Wekfest sonnnnnnnnnnnnn!
Setting up. I’m pretty upset, I didn’t get a decent picture of this car at the show.
I’ll start off with Unique Auto. The attention to detail on this hatch is incredible. It was basically a full restoration, and if you want to win shows, this is the type of car you need to build. Props.
Another car in the line up is this Integra Type R with all the JDM and carbon fiber goodies. Another very well built car. Got to love the white Mugen’s.
The perfect car with a perfect drop and a perfect set of wheels. This car is so bad ass.
Here is the whole line up. Quality.
Posted this up for Kenny and his love for Cressida’s.
Love everything about this NSX. This is one of the cars seen on forums but never thought I’d get to see it in person. Classic.
Super slammed 240 from the Junkhouse crew. Damn it must be crazy to roll that hard.
As you can see the diversity and quality was pretty staggering.
Ok here is the deal with this Caddy. For me, it was one of the most anticipated cars of the show. The amount of custom work is incredible. The Japanese Work wheels are a great touch with the K-swap. But, I noticed some flaws here and there. I don’t know, for such a outstanding build, I would want everything perfect. Guess that’s just me. Not here to judge though. Love the truck.
Some Civic eye candy
A couple of wide body 240’s. The purple one is powered by an LSx. Such a nice swap.
The lovely rhd Accord wagon. I would love to know how he got this thing to the states.
As you can see, I got very lazy with the editing here. Super yellow!!! But look at that engine bay! Shaved with a sick turbo setup.
Some more of the Junkhouse/Risky Devils crew. All these guys ride super low. A well deserved best team award given to them that night.
Two cars I really liked. Something about the faded paint.
I have such a soft spot for these first gen. RX7’s. Car didn’t get much attention, but damn it’s a classic. Owner was super cool as well.
this Nova was really a shock to see. Even bigger shock was that it won best in show.
Sickest S15 ever. Period.
I know most people won’t like this trendy BM. But this thing is pretty sick in person.
This was the biggest surprise. Honda Odyssey, lip kit, air ride, this thing had some pretty serious street presence.
This is the sexiest car in the world. I am convinced. Another car that looks just ridiculous in person. Perfection.
Freshly built AE86 with a F20 powerplant. Super clean and build right.
I’ll leave you guys with my favorite car of the show. A beautiful 240 with a Four 6 Customs Rocket Bunny Kit, Nismo wheels, and a LSx powerplant. Perfect in every way. I want one now!
Overall it was a great show. I really wished I had taken my car, but eh, there is always next year. Now for some extra’s.
A slammed flyer for all your gear. YES!
Hmmmmm. Insert your own caption here. smh.
This was so cool! Errthang slammed.
Some remote control drifting to pass the time. Sweet!
Well that about closes my coverage of Wekfest Chicago. It was the most draining yet exciting weekend I’ve had in a while. Can’t wait for next year. Loved Chicago. Such a beautiful city. So until then….
Picking up from yesterday’s post, we had just gotten to the hotel and were absolutely starving. After grabbing a bit we met up with everyone at the car wash. I got to say, I don’t know how these guys did it. It was about 6 at that point and we hadn’t eaten since 11am. They didn’t eat a meal til about 9-10 that night. I would’ve been in the hospital at that point.
Props to these guys. Working real hard to get there cars ready for Wekfest.
This is when I started to try and get a little creative. lol Excuse the quality of these.
Fit Deez! Super slammed Fit.
Really like how this shot came out.
Did I mention this is easily the nicest EK on the east coast? SiR and Mugen galore. Fresh paint and chromed CCW’s, this is the definition of execution done right.
After finishing up at the car was we head back to the hotel to wash up and head back out.
Rolling up to the hotel we saw two S2K’s that just showed up. Yea, your looking at a full Amuse kit, jaw dropping. Wait until you see the bay. I have a such a soft spot for white 2000’s. His was rocking custom widened front fenders and a perfect set of Volk’s as well as countless other mods. Again, sorry guys, I’m really bad with names.
Want to make sure your spotless, perfect, and wanted hatch doesn’t get stolen? Do this.
We headed to Portillo’s, which is supposed to be pretty popular in Chi-town. Thanks for the suggestion Chin.
Most of the pictures are of impromptu photo shoots. This was all in downtown Chicago.
Chris putting in work.
Second spot was at a museum right across from Soldier Field. Pretty sick.
I’ll leave you guys with this tonight. Last shoot at a really nice bridge with some skyscrapers in the background. Chicago is a beautiful city and I would seriously consider going back for a vacation. Tomorrow I’ll have part 3 up and hopefully a short video. Thanks for looking.
I have to say, I really didn’t know what to expect from the weekend. But it proved to be one of the better weekends and car shows of the year. I met a lot of great people and saw a ton of amazing cars. I was rolling with the SNTRL fam and we were caravanning with Unique Auto and friends. Before I forget, it was great meeting some of the Unique Auto fam. They were super cool and are absolutely determined to build the best Honda’s in the country. More on them later.
We left New York at around midnight on thursday, but due to some confusion and a blown tire we didn’t arrive in Chicago until about 5pm friday. We we’re exhausted to say the least.
One of our first stops at some scary ass rest stop.
We finally met up with everyone and gassed up.
We drove through the night and into the morning. I was really feeling all the cars we were rolling with. Quality.
Stopped for some breakfast and met up with this legit Civic Type R. I’m horrible with names, so sorry if I call you by your car.
Panera FTW! Some of the crew in the background.
Figured I’d throw this in. If anyone was wonder this is me, the face behind this masterpiece of a blog. lmao.
Back on the road. Trying my best to get some rolling shots while driving.
In case your wondering. That’s a dead turtle in his hand. haha. He found it randomly on the side of the road.
Ah, the luxury of cruise control.
Yes, you are looking at the only Honda Accord awd rhd wagon in the states.
Thanks to Kenny for these pics.
Finally after too many hours of driving we arrived at the hotel.
Once we got to the hotel every made the little adjustments they needed and took the painters tape off. I will have more on this hatch later. But in my opinion it is the sickest built hatch on the entire east coast. Seriously.
I am a true history junkie when it comes to automobiles and motorcycles. I saw this video and felt I had to post it. It really is amazing to see how F1 has evolved over the years. Everything from aerodynamics, to motors, to tires, to body design. I absolutely love seeing these things in action. It is pretty crazy the different kind of design were brought out to make the fastest, best handling and braking race cars.
Yet another great video covering much of the madness that goes on at Gatebil. This definitely is a must-see.
P.S. I am posting this right after experiencing my first earthquake here in New York. Pretty nuts!
After coming back from Chicago, and recovering from the weekend, this was the first thing I wanted to post up. I watched it on my phone friday night, but couldn’t figure out how to post it in my app. Oh well. This video is really inspiring. Nakai-San seems like a really humble guy doing what he loves to do. It just happens that his love is building ridiculous Porsche’s.
There’s not much better then a stanced out wagon. Something you can stash your dog in the back and still look good is always enticing. I mostly posted this up for Charles, maybe giving him some ideas for his next setup? I really like the smoked headlights.
Being raised in the Bronx, the Acura Legend was easily the most popular car in the hood. If you were gangster and had super swag, you definitely were driving a Ac Legend. When I saw this picture I was automatically drawn to it. Especially in the ever-baller deep purple color, this is a winner. I wonder how a mint slammed Legend would do in the hood now? It would definitely have the OG’s looking.
Like everything else, over time every car will get it’s time on the popular charts. It’s weird at times, but it’s just how it goes. I feel this Accord 2-door falls in that category, or at least is in in beginning stages. The car itself has great lines and is becoming more affordable, so you can see why it could become the next “popular” car to mod. As you can see with the car below it does take much to make the car looks great. Dropped on some rota grids and you have a winner.
True Driving 