Intuned Online » Your Lifestyle Magazine » Toronto http://intunedonline.com Intunedonline - Your Lifestyle Magazine Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:30:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Flushed EVO http://intunedonline.com/flushed-evo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flushed-evo http://intunedonline.com/flushed-evo/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:30:05 +0000 IO_Rjones http://intunedonline.com/?p=3761 //Please login to view large image and more images in the gallery.

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It was a year ago when I started noticing there were some amazing quality cars around Toronto that you'd never get a chance to see at car shows. People who built cars for themselves, for their own pleasure and not for trophies and bragging rights.

Here, is one of em. Owner Carson built the car basically over the winter and knew exactly what he wants his car to look like before the car was even purchased. Coming from a "HellaFlush" Lexus IS250, he knew the difficulties and scarifies required in making this car.

At 431whp and 369tq, this evolution isn't slow. Rolling down the Don Valley Parkway with -4 degree of camber is quite the head turner as well, I even spotted a silly BMW driver taking the shoulder just to catch up to take a peek.

05 2.3 EVO VIII GSR
mod list:

Engine:
-2.3 BR ( Buschur Racing ) Stage 3 STROKER
-2.3 BR Stage 3 head
-BR DELUXE 3.5" FMIC
-BR3065 (Garrett GT30R)turbo kit
-BR COP w/Dynatek Ignition
-BR 65 mm throttle body
-BR 2.5 upper and lower i/c pipes
-BR double pumper
-HKS 264 cams
-ID 1000 cc injectors
-AEM EMS
-Magnus custom downpipe
-Tanabe medalion Exhaust

23PSI 431WHP @ 369 FT/LBS on 94 Octane
tune by Magnus motorsport

Exterior:
-Rexpeed CF front lip
-Rexpeed CF rear spoiler
-JDM side marker
-JDM Evo 8 tail light
-JDM Evo 9 rear bumper
-APR CF mirror
-OEM windows viros

Interior:
- Gruppe-S 60mm Gauge Bezel
- Defi BF Exhaust Temperature, Oil Pressure, Boost Gauges with Control Unit
- AEM Wideband
- JDM bubble Shift Knob

Wheels/Brakes/Suspension
- Work XD9 18X10 +18 camber : -3.5F / -4R
- Sumitomo HTR Z III 225/40/18
- Agency Power Rear camber arm
- BC Racing BR coils
- project mu B-force F/R Brake Pads

Photos and Writeup by Spyder01

]]> http://intunedonline.com/flushed-evo/feed/ 0 Mandy Monroe http://intunedonline.com/mandy-monroe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mandy-monroe http://intunedonline.com/mandy-monroe/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:22:02 +0000 IO_Rjones http://intunedonline.com/?p=3728 //Please login to view large image and more images in the gallery.

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Sugar, spice and everything nice is really what Mandy is all about. This feisty Toronto native comes from a Chinese/Russian descent and proves that it is ok for a woman to have curves and tattoos. This down to earth humanitarian and animal lover started modeling on and off from the age of 15 and prides herself on showing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

We got a chance to ask Mandy a few questions about what she's been up to and what she plans to do next:

IO: Hi Mandy, what got you into modeling?

Mandy: I always liked attention... and as I grew older and realized how different my look was; I thought it can't go to waste!

IO: Well, we can't complain with answers like that; what do you like best about modeling?

Mandy: My favorite part of modeling is how I can use it as a popularity tool to reel in people all over the world into my views and insights; that's how I get bring the awareness to all the causes I want to help with.

IO: What causes are you working on?

Mandy: I'm an anti-animal cruelty supporter along with anti-bullying and anti-teen suicide

IO: Busy girl, those are some noble causes; do you have any pets?

Mandy: Yes, I have 4, a Great Dane, 2 Pomeranians and a cat

IO: That's one busy home; do you have time for any hobbies?

Mandy: I read true crime books, but taking care of my 4 pets and advocating my causes through my fan pages takes most of my time

IO: What are your greatest dislike?

Mandy: Pathological liars and cheaters!

IO: Ok, we won't pry in to that (laugh) what are you driving right now?

Mandy: 2001 Honda Prelude

IO: Is that your favorite car?

Mandy: No, mine is a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro

IO: What are your favorite types of events to attend as a model?

Mandy: I love trade shows, especially the bike shows because they make me the feature guest and I get to meet lots of people and sign posters and calendars for them! And of course being surrounded by all those sexy Harleys!

IO: Excellent, can we ask your stats for the fans out there?

Mandy: Sure, 5'1" - 34C-25-36

IO: Awesome, where can fans find you if they don't already know?

Mandy: You can follow my day to day life on Facebook! www.facebook.com/modelmandymonroe Also through Twitter: www.twitter.com/themandymonroe

IO: Awesome, any additional shout outs?

Mandy: I LOVE EVERYONE WHO LOVES ME! :) Now go like my page and make sure you make all your friends like it too :)

IO: Thanks Mandy!

Photos by Lucio Fratelli, Eric Nguyen and Peter Michailidis

]]> http://intunedonline.com/mandy-monroe/feed/ 0 Stretch and Poke Toronto Meet http://intunedonline.com/stretch-poke-toronto-meet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stretch-poke-toronto-meet http://intunedonline.com/stretch-poke-toronto-meet/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:07:30 +0000 IO_spyder01 http://intunedonline.com/?p=1736 //Please login to view large image and more images in the gallery.

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The first Stretch n Poke meet of 2011. I heard about these meets started up last year with cars that were stretching and poking. Cars that looked amazing, but never seen at car shows. When I heard about this last month, had to come check this out. The turnout was much larger than the previous meets with cars coming and going throughout the day. Along with an airshow going on, everyone got to see some helicopters and fighter jets perform as well!

Eric_C

]]> http://intunedonline.com/stretch-poke-toronto-meet/feed/ 0 Performance World 2011 http://intunedonline.com/performance-world-2011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=performance-world-2011 http://intunedonline.com/performance-world-2011/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:26:22 +0000 INTUNEDONLINE http://www.intunedonline.com/?p=1069 //Please login to view large image and more images in the gallery.

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Being the extreme enthusiasts that we are. IntunedOnline decided to make a day trip to Toronto, ON (6hr drive each way) to officially kick off the automotive season in Canada with the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show.  The annual show draws in competitors from around Eastern Canada and the United States and offers a great opportunity to clear off the storage dust at one of the first shows of the year. This unique show lasts for 3 days and provides eye candy for even the pickiest automotive conaisseur. The event itself hosted 5 halls worth of cars ranging from some of the top tuning cars, trucks, classics and hot rods to even race cars. In addition to the vehicles; the weekend hosts demos, performances and some of the most beautiful models around. Performance World was also a great chance for local retailers and manufacturers to showcase some of the hottest new products for 2011. Of the show some of the highlights we saw were Auto Concept Elite's M3, a full C-West Integra Type-R, a daily driven AE86 with Honda F20b turbo as well as a radically built right hand drive Veilside Fort

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