Archive for December, 2009
The homie Nabil was out at the Dubai Motorshow and he was kind enough to send over some flicks of the rides that most caught his eye. From crazy body kits to wild paint jobs and insane interiors, it looks like the Dubai Motorshow was the place to be if you were a big dogg.
Ahh shit. The Tycoon-M (based on the BMW X6M) from Hamann was there too.
That’s the first time I saw a diamond stitched headliner.
The full (aerospace pre-preg) carbon fiber Mansory Cyrus – based off of an Aston Martin DB9
ASMA SLR Perfectus
700hp and a beast. From what I hear the first one went to Royalty in Abu Dhabi
This FAB Design Full Broadside Porsche Panamera rules! A lot of people seem to bet ragging on it but it works for me. I’d just like to see it lowered a bit more with a better fitment but it’s definitely off to a good start and the tri-tip configuration for the exhaust pipes works for me.
Peter from Vorsteiner was out there reppin’ hard with this Bentley BR9 GT Coupe sporting his body kit. All it needs now is a little drop….and oh yeah…..an HH sticker!! WTF?!
Hamann Range Rover Sport.
Who spends $95,000 on a brand new BMW X6M and tears it apart? The homie Big Daddy…that’s who.
Already the owner of a family of boosted and high-performance vehicles, part of this man’s collection of rides includes two BMW M3′s and a BMW M5 – all of which are highly modified – but after taking a quick “test drive” in the X6M at BMW Monrovia it was game over and a few hours later the newest member of his family was dropped off to Top Stitch for a full interior makeover.
After spending about an hour or so going over all the fine details of the revamp it’s safe to say that this is going to be the baddest X6M on the streets. Next up? New wheels, new suspension, a body kit, exhaust and then it’s off to paint for a matte paint job that’s gonna make people cry. Congrats on the new ride!
No credit. No problem. This sucker was paid off because no debt = no worries (more…)
Check out this glass piece that was crafted by Francisco – Unique Glass Design. The Heavy Hitters logo is sandblasted into a sheet of glass and from there glued onto a glass base using a special glue (that’s totally opaque) and adheres via UV light. From car windows to home applications Francisco has it covered so be sure to hit him up if you need something custom adn clean. Thanks for the bitchin’ work. (more…)
Here’s a few pics from the Gold Rush Rally media blitz that went down at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. It was a pretty chill night kickin’ it with friends and it was crazy how the central theme of many of the conversations seemed to revolve around keeping it real. I also got a chance to meet Eli from DUB (because Rich is too Hollywood to attend events now…LOL…just playin) but Eli kept it real…and thanks for the props on HH.
Che was out in full force sporting his vented beard .
I fucked up on not giving Che the proper photo credit a while back but don’t trip because you’ll see more of his work coming soon in Heavy Hitters.
Photo by Che.
Roman and Knick
Knick is one of the masterminds behind L4P and if you were up on game early with HH then you would have caught his feature. If not….click here. Knick’s one of those rare dudes that’s made, paid and always willing to take the time out to help and he’s got a few new projects dropping soon so stay tuned for updates.
The homies who always keep it real.
The Phantom Menace: Steve’s matte black Rolls Royce Phantom.
If you’re a avid follower of HH the you’ve already read Steve’s story, seen his ride (or possibly tried to rent it to get in the mag….LOL) but on the real Steve’s killing the game on the West Side when it comes to paint so be sure to hit him up. As the owner of Specialty Car Craft and Beverly Hills Auto Spa he’s the one to see when it comes time to get your paint right.
Verone and Peter.
If you’re looking for your girlfriend then be rest assured that Verone is probably taking pictures of her and if you’re looking for carbon fiber body kit accessories for your Bimmer then be sure to drop Peter a line.
David lookin’ all GQ and Oscar reppin’ that good ol M-fest.
Aimee and Sean.
If you’re a fan of L4P then you already know Aimee and if you love fast cars and/or Panerais then you should know Sean. One of Sean’s latest purchases was this Panerai 317 pictured below…
Once I got Sean’s Panerai in my hands I didn’t know if I should cry or bolt out the front door. Of course I made the right decision and stuck around (because I heard he carries a .45….LOL…I’m j/k) but this is probably the only Panerai 317 in North America – at least till next year.
Even the internals on this watch are blacked out. Want one? If you do you’ll have to wait till next year and save up roughly $28,000 – from there pray that you’ll be one of the lucky 500 that’ll be able to get one.
Recaro Pole position seats that were customized with suede diamond stitched centers, custom logos and brand stripes as well as perforated leather and alcantara leather bolsters. This is just the first of three designs that’ll be made to see which one looks best.
Interad was getting ready to get ship out these wheels and while I was there I also saw Mohammed’s Bentley wheels and all I’m going to say is that they look sick! The new mesh design is going to change up the Bentley game and add slick factor over in the UAE. Be sure to hit me with some pictures once they land and you get them bolted up.
This set of Turismo wheels was getting ready to be slapped on a Nismo 350Z so I snapped a random pic because I want to go with the same finish. Matte black faces with gloss black lips and gloss rivets finish off this wheel perfectly and it offers a menacing look. Speaking of menacing…I wish I could show you the pics of Pierre’s LP640 with the same setup (with way bigger lips) because it was sick. They were getting ready to ship the matte black/ matte green Lambo back to London and Pierre said absolutely no pics. 
Random flick at the boss mans house.
Fresh Thai coconut drink at Fiesto Barrio in Eagle Rock. If you havent tried this place yet then be sure to hit it up. Definitely good if you’re into Filipino food.
Flashback.
My homie just opened up a new Muay Thai & Muay Boran studio (Broken Rythm) so I stopped by to check out the spot and it’s looking good. He’s got a full size ring, grappling matts, a full DJ system, bags and everything you need to train. Even better is the fact that Arcadia just got voted, “BEST PLACE TO RAISE KIDS” by Business Week magazine so it comes in good timing and it’s sure to make for good business. (more…)
I ran into Brad yesterday and got a chance to check out his Porsche Cayman that’s fitted
with a custom carbon fiber wide body kit that he designed and put together. The kit should be
released sometime in January. All it needs now are some power additives because the last
thing you wanna do is roll out looking like a beast but running like a panzy. LOL.
…and no not that’s not chicken wire…it’s real McMaster grill. LOL
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We’re going through the final design phase of the next issue of Heavy Hitters and the design team is on fire! In the past two days they’ve banged out at least six sections and we’re just half way through the day so I’m sure there’s more to come. During the past few weeks things have been a bit turbulent but now that the smokes settled and we see where people stand we’re ready to move forward and get things done! Damn lifes good. LOL. For next week, we’re confirmed to get down on five shoots and we’re moving a million miles an hour. Thanks to Ti, Jong, Eugene and Cint for staying on the grind…of course we can’t forget Ray who puts up with all my shit. I’m off to a meeting but check this video because it’s the perfect song for the day.
Jay’s Chrysler 300 is finally done and lookin’ really good with freshly painted wheels and a slick new paint job. Next up? The interior gets gutted at everyones favorite upholstery place….Top Stitch Upholstery. I know I say this time and time again but if you’re not up on your interior game or don’t have anyone in mind then be sure to stop by and see Anthony. He can give your ride some confidence, your sofa some pizazz and if necessary he can even give your business come credibility. Be sure to check him out.
WTF? The new M-fest seat?
Ummmm…..Chris? You might want to call Anthony about your seats. There’s either a slight problem.
Random shot I snapped of Oscar’s road bike sitting on top of his tool box. This Cervelo bike with the necessary Mavic wheels is no joke and probably costs three times as much as my Honda Civic. I’ll have more on this shop and the work they put out shortly because they’re definitely A-listers in the game that haven’t gotten their props.
0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
Kinda like a fart that doesn’t smell – there’s something about the Tesla that just doesnt make sense. I guess it’s the fact that a “quiet” sports car would be pretty anti-climactic and lack the thrill of the necessary “audible scream.” Don’t get me wrong….I’m sure it’s fast but really? No noise?
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A few months back the M-Fest crew put together a sick showcase of vehicles for Pacific BMW’s Accessory fest and the turnout was ridiculous. In attendance were thousands of spectators and enthusiasts as well as the big dogs like Steven Dinan and of course the marketing team from BMW North America. The BMW NA team was there to co mingle with fellow M-enthusiasts and it was good to see them taking a proactive role in getting to know what was going on in the market as well as the strength of their following. As always, the M-fest team held down HH in the grandest of fashion and I have to thank the M-fest fam for holding us down and keeping it real. Can’t stop….won’t stop……the next M-fest is just around the corner and trust me Chris….the champos are coming. LMFAO.
After the morning meet I got put up on game to a new European style bakery/ cafe over in Santa Monica that’s the business. The place is called Amadine Patissiere and the breakfast and pastries here are definitely on point. Once we got there the place was packed and tables pretty much taken but KC & Mr. Smoke Buddy got us a table ’cause they got it like that. (more…)
This morning was the Motor 4 Toys charity toy drive in Woodland Hills and while the turn out was a bit soft – compared to years past – it still remains one of the better events of the year which is thrown for a great cause. As usual M-fest held it down with a sick fleet of cars including a few exotics and it was good to see the regulars from L4P out there as well.
The King & THE KING. (more…)
Check the Banksy inspired surveillance system in the lobby.
This morning I shot on out to Interad Wheels to check on some new wheels they’re releasing as well as a project they’re finishing off for a customer and everything was up to par with what I had expected. To be honest it was a crazy morning and to kick it out there was a good break eventhough my GPS shot me off course by about 7 miles (because I punched in the wrong address).
Their newest release is called the Martini.
If you’re up on your vintage German racing history then you’ll know exactly where the inspiration for this wheel came from. This bitch is bad ass in person.
Barrels, hoops and pancakes for days.
Tunnel vision.
Sick.
Another new style that’s coming out but I forgot the name of the wheel.
Now back to regular programming. LOL.
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Remember…..80 percent of peas are produced by 20 percent of the peapods. Which field are you watering? LOL….today I had a few interesting conversations with people I really respect and it’s amazing to see how some companies don’t understand that brand equity is slowly built but easily lost with the wrong moves.
