it's not easy livin' the life…

Here’s the FD, G37 and G35 at the south hall whored out with stickers. But those stickers come with a free Forza 3 Video Game. Yaaaay

Worst part of sema besides walking around the convention halls is preparing for it. And by preparing I mean wiping the Cars down… And that’s about it lol. This car is going to the Seibon booth.  All snaps are from my trusty iPhone

IMG_9156_800x533.shklBeen browsing through photos looking for a specific shot and I ended up staring at classic photos from old trips and random shenanigans.  Saw a few classic photos of our trip to Japan and our visit to Top Secret.  We all know what Top Secret has done over the years and it was an awesome experience checking out the shop back in 05.  Wow can’t believe that was 3 years ago.  Shop was fairly small but with a huge garage on the side and another side lot filled with GTR’s.  A enthusiast’s wet dream.  Here’s some classic photos from the visit.  It’s actually pretty funny because our Super Street cover with the High End Supra came out that month so we gave a signed copy to Smokey and in return he gave us 200 posters.  Dopeness!!

IMG_7878_800x533.shklIMG_9075_800x533.shklIMG_9051_533x800.shklIMG_9056_533x800.shklIMG_9089_800x533.shklThat trip was a lot of fun.  And I love the fact that you can pretty much just buy parts or anything and then take it home with you.  None of that waiting for 6 months bull shit.  Love it!  Been wanting to go back lately maybe soon.  Screw visiting shops and going for business.  I’m going there to party next time.  From north to south.  It’ll be amazing.

After a few months of planning we finally finished the shoot for Import Tuner with the G35.  Should be real cool.  Steve Demitt is an awesome photomographer… hehe.  Good location too, on the side of the road overlooking the Malibu Lake. Thanks Carter for making this happen.  We need to go grab some more sandwiches at bayside again man!!

The issue will be out as a SEMA issue and also the 10th year anniversary issue of Import Tuner.  Should be a really special issue.  Should hit the stands late Oct / Late Nov. as a December Issue.  Can’t wait.

Gorgeous day too and just perfect lighting.  Susan also tagged along to be the assistant.  Check out some of the pictures I took of the actual shoot.

Susan Trying to learn how to do the lighting

Lighting Rigs plus Background