Originally Posted by DuMa (Post 512943)

the contest doesnt make sense. i could only upgrade the car with 5k of parts and pocket the 10k even if i dont win the 10k grand prize?

Originally Posted by jadewbj (Post 512963)

We did the first one they did of this back in the day with an XA. It was a ton of fun. You get the 15k in cash and can use any sponsors you can find so don't expect the tally of stuff to stop at 15k. We went way over 15k.


They make you submit receipts to show you spent the money so no pocketing it.

Unfortunately our contest was judged by "Hot Import Nights" judges so the car that won was a widebody beast with tons of bling and heavy ass fiberglass stereo.

We went with a "time attack" style car. We gutted it, turbo'd it and used as much rare JDM parts as possible. We through volks and PMU brakes and some ARC stuff. We even made the stereo "quick release" so it could be pulled out in a flash. No credit for quality they went with bling.

http://www.jadecrew.com/wp-content/g...ginsert-vi.jpg

http://www.jadecrew.com/wp-content/g...lz_7795-vi.jpg

Scion XA – ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN

Aluminum Battery Relocation Kit
ARC Blow Off Valve
ARC Oil Cap
ARC Oil Catch Can
ARC Radiator Cap
ARC Sylvia Front Mount Intercooler
Color-matched Engine Cover
Fujita Air Custom Intercooler Piping
Fujita Air Filter
GReddy Scion xB Turbo Kit Customized for the xA
GReddy E-manage
Koyo Radiator
Project µ Reservoir Sock
Nitrous Express Wet System with Purge
TF Racing Center Exit Exhaust

Scion XA – SUSPENSION / WHEELS / TIRES

16 x 7.0″ Volk Racing TE37 Time Attack Series Wheels
225/50/16 Toyo RA1 Racing Compound Tires
GTSPEC Rear Strut Tower Brace
GTSPEC Under Body Ladder Brace
Mazworx Custom 4-Point Roll-Cage with Harness Bar
Project µ 4-Piston Caliper Mini Kit
Project µ 282mm Rotors
Project µ B-Force Pads
Project µ Brake Lines
Project µ Brake Fluid
Project Kics R40 NeoChro Locks
Project Kics Spacers
TEIN Black EDFC
TEIN Super Street Coilovers

Scion XA – EXTERIOR

APR Carbon Fiber Mirrors
ARC Super Magic Racing Wing
Extreme Dimensions Carbon Fiber Hood
Halo HID Headlight Conversion
House of Kolors Candy Red and Gloss Black
TF Racing Body Kit on “Only xA within the US”
TF Racing Carbon Fiber Pillars
Scion XA – INTERIOR

Bride Zeta III Hyper Red Seats
Bride Rails and Sliders
Defi Turbo Boost Gauge
Defi Oil Temperature Gauge
Gutted and Sprayed House of Kolors Gloss Black
Personal Steering Wheel
Project µ Pedals
Razo RA90 Shift Knob
Takata Racing Harnesses
Universal Upholstery Black Suede w/Red Stitching Door Panels
Universal Upholstery Black Suede w/Red Stitching Headliner w/Scion Logo
Universal Upholstery Black Suede w/Red Stitching Shift Boot
Works Bell Quick Release Hub
Works Bell Quick Release Flapper

Scion XA – I.C.E.

Kenwood Double DIN DVD Headunit
Polk Audio 6.5″ Components with Crossovers and Tweeters (2 Sets)
Polk Audio 10″ Dual Subwoofers
Polk Audio C400.4 4 Channel Amp
Polk Audio C500 Monoblock Sub Amp
Sinister Audio Custom Plexi Floating Amprack
Sinister Audio Custom Removable Sub Box Covered in Black Suede with Red Stitching

Originally Posted by ichitaka05 (Post 513367)

Dayuum! That's a hellova work and kinda upset that you guys didn't win. I would totally choose you guys in heart beat :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by jadewbj (Post 513383)

Thanks. We had a blast doing it. It was in fact a dream come true. I had someone else pay me and all my friends to build a car. I just wish I could find a way to make it my profession.

Originally Posted by dem00n (Post 513491)

Why don't you you open your own tune shop? Do all cars, don't just stop at the JDM cars. It can work, you just gotta show you know your shit and that you can get your cars to perform.

:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by jadewbj (Post 513497)

Trust me I have thought about it. I just don't have the dough to get it going.

Originally Posted by speargunsandracecars (Post 509758)

Oversized rims, booming sound systems, half-assed forced induction kits, shitty suspension, terrible paint job, GT wing, non aero-dynamic areo parts, and chrome, lots and lots of chrome, or matte, lots and lots of matte....

I think we found our winner!

Seriously, SEMA cars suck. It's like an official 2 Fast 2 Furious convention.

Originally Posted by just86 (Post 516035)