Yes, it's a Hyundai

CLIMB ATTACK from Will Roegge on Vimeo.

Take a look at this amazing video of Rhys Millen doing a climb attack up the infamous Pike's Peak in his Hyundai Genesis (be sure to load it full screen for the full effect). I happen to like the new Genesis and respect the direction Hyundai is going with their cars. I don't think Rhys setting a new world record time doesn't hurt their brand either.

IGT Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Ver. 2

One word: Badass. IGT recently posted photos of his newly designed CF steering wheel for the G35. This is a customization from an oem wheel, with beautifully stitched leather, thickened grip with flat bottom, and perfectly weaved CF. Expect it to cost an arm and a kidney... but you don't need both, do you?





For the full thread with more pics, go here.

How the GT-R is Made

Sorry for all the GT-R posts, but I can't help it. The car is just too awesome, wouldn't you agree?

I saw this informative article on Speedhunters and thought I'd share it with you guys.

For the full in-depth post, go here.

Exclusive BBK Deal for Members

Being in a team has its benefits. One major benefit is sponsors and the exclusive deals they offer to team members. Mike Johnson from Blackline Motorsports has 2 sets of massive 8/6 piston Alliance BBKs for sale. One is red and the other is black. The sale price he had on www.my350z.com was $3995, but for GLANCE members, he's offering it for just $3395. For those that know BBK's that's a great deal for 8/6 calipers and 15"/14" rotors. For more info, send me an email or to Mike.

-Robin

Alliance BBK Specs

Fully forged aluminum calipers
Anodized finish, wont fade or wear like paint
Laser engraved logo
2 piece floating rotors
Stainless Steel braided brake lines
Aluminum mounting brackets
Slotted rotors
Pads included - at cost replacement for life
Everything you need to hit the roads

Front: 8 Piston, 380mm/15" rotors
Rear: 6 Piston, 356mm/14" rotors
These rotors are absolutely massive, especially behind 19s, as they are the minimum size needed to fit the front 380mm rotors.

Some pics (needs to be resized, I know)





(Thanks to Vrod-Mike and A.H. on www.g35driver.com for the pics. Sorry for stealing them!)

Hellaflush R/C Cars

Just like the title states, here's some badass flush R/C cars I found on driftcentral.com I used to kind of be into R/C cars but quickly realized how much of a money pit it was. I sold my gas powered HPI years ago, but now I'm regretting it after seeing some of these...

Bulletproof Automotive's GT-R Demo Car Walkaround

Can't get enough of Bulletproof's super-hooked up GT-R. The Real JDM blog just posted this video of a walkaround which shows all the nice huge and subtle features on the car. Be sure to watch the end where it shows Top Secret's air-suspension lifting the car up and lowering it back down.

R-Spec Design GT-R

A production-type kit I quickly painted over a stock GT-R photo. The purpose was to make a kit that could be made in real life.

Rims are Forever

Have you noticed some wheel designs that won't go away? It's definitely not a bad thing, as there's a reason why. They're timeless. Trends in wheel designs come and go. Generally there is a clear distinction between old school wheel designs and newer ones. But, there are a few that escape that and solidify themselves as timeless. What are some timeless designs you can think of?

Here are my picks for "most timeless wheels" that are simply here to stay (sorry if I'm a bit biased towards JDM wheels):

Volk TE-37


Work Meister SP1


Volk CE-28N


Volk GT-S


BBS LM


Work VS-XX


Advan RS


Advan RG


NOTE: This is by no means a definitive list. It's just my opinion and I know I missed quite a few.

Very Cool S14 240sx Video

I've been seeing some very well filmed/edited videos of cars lately on the interwebs. This one by format67 is more notable because of the nice music video/aphex twin compositing and editing. It's nothing new, but because amateurs made it, it makes this style fresh and fun again. The car could be a tad lower and spaced out, but you can't deny the video really hooks up the car.

NISSAN 200SX SILVIA S14 BY FORMAT67.NET from FORMAT67.NET on Vimeo.

To view more of format67's videos, go here.

Success - The First Official GLANCE Meet

It was a typical SoCal summer day as the sun blazed over Huntington Beach, making it a perfect day for a GLANCE meet. It was great seeing all the members again with great cars, tasty food and good conversation. Thanks to all the members for showing up, participating, and making the team enjoyable. We even had a member, Sam who showed up when his wife is due any day now with his baby! A Big Thanks to his (most likely angry) wife for supporting Sam and the team. :)

A Big Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Stimulated Motorsports - Thanks for the facility and support for our team. It's very much appreciated.

Statik Performance - Great meeting you and your girlfriend. Thanks again for all the great raffle prizes. You really went all out.

Corner3 Garage - Thanks for the support and the raffle prize.

Extreme Dimensions - Thanks for the support and the hookups!

Son Tran Wheel Repair - Great meeting you and thanks for hooking our members up with great wheel repair.

Global Tires of California - Thanks Cynthia for an awesome raffle prize and supporting our team.



Kris's LR coupe on a nice set of PIAA's.


Ralphie's OB coupe sitting on clean Gram Lights.


RC's clean slammed Sedan.




Denzel with his bigass HD camera getting some footage.


Jason's clean DG w/ Nismo front.


Stoptechs on Denzel's OB look sexy.


More pics of the event here.

The First Official GLANCE Meet

It's finally here. Seems like ages when we first announced the date. Here's the current list of people who are going. Please sign up if you haven't done so.

1.Threatcon07- Korean BBQ and Negra Modelo
2.JDMgee35 - Paper plates, napkins, utensils
3.Xclusive G - Chips and Soda
4.Bluevelvet - case of thai beer and few pounds of superior meat
5.StillendoutG35- 4 boxes of pizza
6.Mrwong@statik - Raffle Goods
7.SieteG-Donate $15.00 if not able to show or buffalo wings if I'm able
8.TycoRC- Church's Chicken maybe 4x boxes or so or more
9. Nouah (nmohamed) - Some Wing Stop and Corona's and lime.......
10. Krispyklene (MARCO FASHO) - CAKE... yeeee boyyy!
11. Blackmouf - salad and/ or case of water
12.TUT - powerade, ice, if I can some eggrolls n some noodle or chow mein
13.SMGeorge-Tamales
14.
15.
16.

Again, remember to sign up if you're going.

Couple of important things to remember:
1. Bring your signed form from the founder's meet if u haven't done so.
2. Be prepared. Print and bring the rules sheet to the meet so we can all discuss and make changes if needed.
3. Relax, have a great time at the meet.

GLANCE Tshirt Design Part Deux

Here's a set of new proposed designs I cooked up. I created a vectorized G in illustrator and replaced the G silhouette.




Denzel is looking into a place that can print the shirts for a reasonable price. Let me know what you guys think!

New "Shadow Finish" From Work

Work is one of the most popular and sought after brands in the G/Z community. Some of the hottest cars sport this brand and it's not hard to see why. Although somewhat pricey, you get what you pay for; amazing looking wheels created in the highest quality. This week, they just announced a color option for their lineup, the "Shadow Finish." I guess it's a fancy way of saying "matte black."



From iputinwork.com, "This new finish, called “Shadow Finish,” features a Matte Black face, black centercap, black rivets, and a Black Anodized barrel. The resulting combination is perfect for those looking for a stealth and subtle tone for their vehicle."

19″ applications starting at $850 MSRP / wheel
20″ applications starting at $960 MSRP / wheel

In addition to the new finish, they released a new wheel called "Gnosis" tailored for Euro-luxury cars.



Read the full post here.

Top Secret D1 Z33 350Z on Sale

Many of you have seen this monster on the D1 circuit and it's now for sale. The Z33 makes 600ps at the wheels at 7200rpm, has a ton of authentic JDM parts, and will definitely not be street legal. Although they are looking for a quick sale, I doubt it'll still be affordable for the common man. If you have the funds, email ben@topsecretjpn.com to make an offer.

Read full post at Bespoke Ventures.

Membership FAQ

Want to join GLANCE and be a part of one of the hottest new teams in socal? Need to find out more info? Here's some frequently asked questions with some answers for you...

1)How do I join GLANCE?
You must live in SoCal and own a G35, G37, 350Z or 370z to join our team.

Please send an email to Kris, our HR/Recruiter:

Full name:
Car Year/Model:
City:
Mods:
Future Mods:
What do you expect out of this team:

2)Are there any rules in this team?
Yes! To keep our team functioning healthy, we created a terms and standards form that must be signed by every member in order to join. You may download the form here.

3)I'm under 21. Can I still join?
Sorry, no one under 21 may join. But, we'll definitely consider you once you reach of age.

4)My car is pretty much stock. Will I still be able to join?
We suggest waiting until your car is significantly modded before applying. This will greatly increase your chances.

5)I have a bad attitude, make everyone just "accept me for who I am," enjoy acts of douchebaggery, murdered my pets, cut myself for pleasure, and tend to cause drama. Can I join?
Hell no.

6)I don't have much time to go to to all the meets, but would still like to join. Will I still be considered?
Yes. Our team won't pressure you in any way to attend meets or functions, but it is highly encouraged.

7)I cried in Up. Will I still be considered?
Yes. We all did too.

What Does GLANCE Mean?

Dictionary Definition
To direct the gaze briefly: glance at the menu; glanced in the rearview mirror.
b. To move rapidly from one thing to another. Used of the eyes.
2. To shine briefly; glint.

Our Definition
With every new team, there's a special name. We agreed on a criteria... It needs to be catchy. It needs to be simple. It needs to capture our vision in one word. People usually "glance" at nice cars that drive by. It was perfect for what our vision was... To create a team that encouraged and supported each other to build nice G's and Z's where people couldn't help but take a "glance."

Our Logo



The "G" is derived from the same font as the G35 logo. The rest of the lettering is kept simple and classy (much like the G35) by choosing a compressed type with thin weight.

GLANCE T-Shirts

With every new team, there's a special t-shirt. I'm always excited for custom t-shirts, especially if it represents something personal. GLANCE is definitely something very personal to me and all its members. Here are some proposed designs to glance over:





I redid the g35driver logo silhouette in illustrator and made it our own.

GLANCE Fees

Important Announcement

For all those who have reviewed the Glance Terms and Conditions, you would know that there is a bylaw which states all Glance members must contribute monthly to the Glance Treasury fund.

Here is bylaw #9:

All members will be required to deposit $10 each month into the GLANCE treasury to keep it functioning, for future GLANCE-run events, and for donations to a charity decided by GLANCE.

As your treasurer, I have set up an official paypal account. Jason and Robin both have access to the account and will be doing quarterly check ups.

For the month of July, please send $10.30 (this covers paypal fees) to treasury@glanceteam.com

Your monthly contribution will solidify your membership to the team. Without your contribution, your glance membership will be subject to dismissal. Thanks everyone.

-Denzel W.
Treasurer