TAKE 2 SPOCOM HAWAII PHOTOS

Here are a few more photos from Spocom Hawaii. 

By HelluvaRides on 8/31/2010 at 7:42 PM

SPOCOM HAWAII 2010

Many of us heard of SPOCOM through the web and magazine features. SPOCOM visited Hawaii for the first time with help from Street Car Industries. Many of us know Street Car Industries for “Import Showoff” On Aug 28, 2010 SPOCOM held its first show here in Hawaii and over a 100 of Hawaii’s cleanest rides came out to show them what we got here on the rock in the middle of no where.

 

SPOCOM is not only known for its car show but it also doubles as an trade show. Many local vendors were on hand to show enthusiast on what they have to offer. Revision Audio, Auto Customs, Wrench Werks, GX Auto, Scion and Subaru Hawaii were just some of the local vendors. Also on hand were Falken Tire, AEM, Nexen Tire and K&N. 

Shouts out go to Freddy and Kevin of Auto Fashion for flying in all the way from San Deigo to check out the show. 

The competition was really hot once again in all the car classes at Spocom Hawaii. Everyone goes home a winner in our books. Everyone took the time and effort to build these rides. But there was one car that really stood out from the rest as we were the first to feature it here at Helluva Rides. See blog below. 

We are very sorry about the lack of Spocom Hawaii photos .. you know how it goes when you don't charge your camera battery. 













Voltage Cycles electric bike was on display on top of a Scion XB in the Scion Hawaii booth. 



WRENCH WERKS came out to Spocom Hawaii with some freshly built Ruckus. More photos can be found HERE 

By HelluvaRides on 8/29/2010 at 9:52 PM

OH WHAT A FEELING

When we posted this car before the opening of SPOCOM HAWAII we knew this car was going to win the best of show award! And yes it truly did! This car would have won in 3 classes, Best Toyota, Best Old School and BEST JDM. But when it wasn't called up for any of those everyone was confusion to what was going on with the judging. But SPOCOM didn't fail and saved the best for last calling Lance Harano up on stage for the Best of Show Award. 

On roll in day everyone couldnt help but to stop and look at this sick ride! You can't find these Toyotas these days in a condition like this. Back in the 80s and 90s these old school Toyotas ruled the streets with car enthusiast and what you normally saw was VWs and these Toys going head to head at races. Now days these car are instant import classics in the import scene and still sought out by many. 




Lance has been building rides for years and this is his latest creation is a 1973 TE27 Toyota Sprinter. Lance has built many award winning Toys and Harleys for years. Finding this ride wasn't easy and finally settling in for a decent platform that was sitting in Japan. The build took over a year but like we always say "FINE WINE TAKES TIME" and for this 38 year old Toyota it looked as if just rolled off the show room floor. 

The car was shipped from Japan and it was in decent running condition but not enough to be a show winner, so Lance tore this car down to bare body and nothing was left untouched. Lance himself did most of the work including cutting out the rusted floor in the trunk and replacing it. The body work and paint was done by MONKS AUTO BODY and what a job MONK did on this show winner. 



Every thing was left untouched and attention to detail is what makes this build what it is. Finding badges like this isn't like going down to Toyota and buying it. Lots of searching was involved. 



The engine was also built to show as well as perform The exhaust system was done by RAD MOTOR SPORTS using the best metal in the market "Stainless Steal"  Ask how fast? we will just have to wait till Oahu opens up the race track again.

 As you can see below this can't get anymore JDM than this and this wasn't a conversion but the original deal here! 



We at Helluva Rides would like to give a shouts out to Lance for truly building the sickest Old School Toyotas around. 

By HelluvaRides on 8/29/2010 at 12:29 PM

VANS

This is not your normal grocery go getter! Not your normal family van! A style that has been very popular in Japan for years is now hitting the shores of the USA. Many of us young car enthusiast are growing up and out growing our compact cars.

By HelluvaRides on 8/20/2010 at 10:27 PM

Voltage Cycles

Here at Helluva Rides, we're working hard to bring you the most unique, hottest, and tricked out rides.  Whether the ride is on four wheels or two wheels, we love the ride.  So we are pleased to announce that Voltage Cycles will be showing off their prototype next gen custom electric bike.

We had the pleasure of test driving this half bike, half moped custom creation, and it's one of the most fun things we've ever ridden.  This electric bike is fast and just about the coolest looking electric vehicle on two wheels.

Being electric, this is definitely an eco-friendly ride.  You can get more info on specs at Voltage Cycles.

Watch news feature on KITV.

By HelluvaRides on 8/16/2010 at 9:27 PM