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AEM is proud to display Jeremy Lookofsky’s modified Scion xD build in its booth at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Assocation) 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Artist rendering of Street Warrior Cartel Scion xD on display in the AEM booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
SEMA is one of the largest automotive aftermarket conventions in the world. The AEM booth will be in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth number 23243.
Jeremy Lookofsky said he was itching to build something insane and his inspiration of Project Street Warrior came from a mix of builds
Lookofsky named his build, Street Warrior Cartel xD. “The inspiration came from a mix of builds,” he said. “I have been itching to build something insane but something that could also be used to get from show to show without a trailer.”
Specifications of the Street Warrior Cartel Scion xD are:
Chassis/Suspension:
TRD Sport Shocks & Springs
20 x 9 Front Cartel Custom Designed RockStar Themed Custom Forged Rims
20 x 11 Rear Cartel Custom Designed RockStar Themed Forged Rims
Toyo Tires T1R Front 245/30/20 & Rear 285/25/20
13’’ Wilwood SRP Hat & Rotors
Wilwood Dynapro 4 Piston Radial Mount Caliper
Exterior:
6’’ Custom Wide Body Modifications
Shaved Rear Door Handles
B Pillars Removed & Welded Up Rear Doors
Custom Metal Fabrication
Flat Grey Base with Jerk Designs Air Brush Graphics
Custom ED Front & Rear Bumper Molded Into Custom Wide Body
Interior:
Embossed Black Leather and Yellow Suede accents on front & rear seats, door panels, audio and trim panels
Sparco Race Buckets
Rear Seat Belt Bar / Chassis Reinforcement
Sony Xplod Audio System
“Major highlights that make this build unique include the open air look of the 1960s with a new twist of technology and body lines,” said Lookofsky. “It’s been chopped 4 inches with B Pillars and the roof section removed and completely reinforced. This style build makes for a great display car interaction with its consumers and vendors.”
Matt Brookshier's 2007 Chevy Avalanche is equipped with AEM Dryflow Air Intake System
23 year old Matt Brookshier of the L.A. Chapter Nokturnal Car Club truly has a passion for modifying cars with style and performance. His love for cars began from childhood. "My family has always been into cars," said Brookshier. "My brother built his first muscle car in the early 90's, and ever since then, I have been interested in building my own." Brookshier's first car was a 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC. "After high school I met some guys that shared my love for cars and they had a unique style," he said. "I knew right away that this was the beginning of a new hobby building cars to display at DUB shows."
Matt Brookshier's latest project is a 2007 Chevy Avalanche. This unique Avalanche has an upper and lower E&G Classic mesh grill, suede & vinyl throughout the cab with custom matched doors and panels, 26" Dub Bombers wheels wrapped in Kuhmo Ecstas, a full air ride with dual port Parker valves leading to a 4 ply Contech bag, 1" bullet proof plexiglass in the bed to protect the Alpine sound system and many other modifications.
This 5.3 liter Avalanche is equipped with an AEM Brute Force Intake System 21-8023DP. "I have been using AEM for about a year now," said Brookshier. "I prefer the dry filter over an oiled filter. The AEM intake has performed great and gives me the extra horsepower I lost when I installed the 26" wheels. Installation was very simple. I did it myself."
Brookshier's custom 2007 Avalanche has attended a number of local cruises and car shows as well as DUB L.A., DUB Phoenix, DUB San Jose and the Ludikrs Car and Truck Show.
The upcoming car and truck show season will bring more exciting ideas and creative perspective to a rapidly growing industry. "I have a few ideas in mind for next year," said Brookshier. "We'll have to wait and see what is in store for the future."
Matt Brookshier's 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche with a 5.3L engine has the following modifications:
Engine - AEM Brute Force Intake (#21-8023DP), Color Matched Engine Cover, Front Radiator Cover and Fuse panel, 260 amp dual alternators powering dual batteries.
Exterior - Color Matched exterior plastic pieces and lower front valance, All of the emblems were taken off, the front Chevy emblem was colored match along with upper and lower E&G Classic mesh grille, 8K HID headlights, and covering the sound system in the bed area is a 1" thick plexi glass which is also bullet proof.
Interior - Sting Ray and Elephant inserts, suede and vinyl throughout the cab with double white stitching, Custom color matched plastic doors and panels.
Suspension - 26" Dub Bombers wheels wrapped in Kuhmo Ecstas, full air ride with dual port parker values leading to a 4 ply contech bag, feeding the air are 2 (9) gallon tanks and 1 (5) gallon tank which is filled by 4 (380) ViAir compressors, the truck hops 1 foot in the front on compressed air with NO BOTTLE.
Audio and Video - 4 Alpine 12" Type X Subs and 3 sets of Type X components, 5 Alpine Amplifiers with everything fiber glassed in the bed, 2 15" TVs custom fitted on the tailgate, each door panel has a 17" TV on it, each seat has a 11.4" TV, both visors are 12.2" with a 7" in-dash receiver, and topping it off is a 17" flip down.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM Product Search function and the Where To Buy function to find an AEM dealer near you.
AEM DryFlow Air Filter for the Scion tC 2.4L Intake System
The Scion tC is one of those vehicles that offers an all around good value. For the money, you'll get a stylish two-door coupe that is sporty, practical and powered by a 2.4-liter 161-horsepower Toyota engine. To sweeten the deal even more for Scion tC owners, the aftermarket industry supports the Scion platform with a plethora of performance parts.
AEM Air Intake System for the Scion tC 2.4L
AEM Performance Induction is right there to supply the 2005-06 Scion tC with a high-quality Cold Air Intake System (part number 21-569P). The new AEM 21-569P intake system is constructed from mandrel-bent high-grade aluminum and topped with a DRYFLOW oil-free synthetic air filter. AEM engineers took this Scion tC air intake system one step further by incorporating the patented Air Bypass Valve into the design. With the addition of the Air Bypass Valve, the 21-569P Cold Air offers the enthusiast an entire package of performance and safety in one.
The 21-569P air intake system is designed to increase the performance of the 2005-06 Scion tC coupe by routing the air inlet tubing to the front of the vehicle. The filter chosen for this application is AEM's 21-201DK DRYFLOW synthetic air filter. The 21-201DK air filter measures 2.5-inches (64mm) on the flange inside diameter and 5.125-inches (130mm) for the overall height. In addition to performance air filtration, AEM includes the Air Bypass Valve, found before the Mass Air Flow sensor, to virtually eliminate the chance of hydro-locking the engine.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM Product Search function and the Where To Buy function to find an AEM dealer near you.
The Scion brand has been associated with the customizing enthusiast from the start. The first Scion to hit U.S. shores was the xB, with its unique boxy shape and shockingly large cabin; the "little bus" quickly infiltrated the streets of America. Shortly thereafter, performance parts manufacturers began offering an array of products for the xB. A few years later, Scion expanded their lineup with the tC and xA. The tC took the role of the sporty coupe and the xA model was almost a hybrid of both the xB and tC. Each vehicle is definitely different, however all Scions share some features.
AEM Air Intake System for the Scion xA and xB 1.5L
One of the main similarities of the xA and xB is the 1.5-liter engine. This little engine is excellent on gas mileage, but leaves little extra power for performance straight from the factory. To increase the performance output of the 2006 Scion xA
and 2004 to 2006 Scion xB, AEM Induction Systems has released a new Cold Air intake system (21-570P)
that fits these vehicles.
The 21-570P Cold Air intake was designed to fit the tight engine compartments of the Scion xA and xB.
It completely replaces the vehicles' restrictive factory intake systems with a polished aluminum cold air intake system. The system begins at the 1.5-liter engine's throttle body and routes to the driver's side wheel well. The cold air configuration ensures the delivery of cool air, while the included Air Bypass Valve virtually eliminates the chance of hydro-locking the engine.
The 21-570P locates a
DRYFLOW air filter, part
21-200DK, in the driver's side wheel well. The 21-200DK
has a 2.25-inch (57mm) inlet diameter and a height of 5.125-inches (130mm)
allowing a smooth flow of air to the Scion engine. The oil-free DRYFLOW technology is extremely durable and easy to clean.
To find all AEM products for your vehicle, use the AEM application search function and the Where To Buy function
on AEMIntakes.com to find an AEM dealer near you.
Settling for the 2nd place on the podium, Eric O'Sullivan took home a strong finish. Photo by Wrecked Magazine.
Drift racer Eric O'Sullivan in action. Photo by Wrecked Magazine.
Transitions are often a difficult part of change for people. Relate it to your own experiences and you'll see that change almost always brings a challenge to the table. Some people shy away from challenges, some welcome it. In the case of Eric O'Sullivan, he's the type of person that not only welcomes challenges, but also typically excels when faced with them.
Eric O'Sullivan drives a North American spec Subaru Impreza STI. Photo by Wrecked Magazine.
If you track Eric's life back to a year ago, he was a national drifting champion in a professional European drifting series. He loved traveling Europe, racing, and meeting new people. When Eric was presented with an opportunity to expand his racing career to North America however, he didn't think twice before packing his bags and taking on a new challenge.
Before his arrival to the states, Eric had established relationships with various companies that backed his racing endeavors. In addition to the companies that were on board with Eric's racing program, he picked up a few more sponsors such as AEM, Dynamic Autosports and Hankook Tires. For his rookie year in the '09 Formula Drift Championship series, Eric had a huge transition ahead of him.
One of the more prominent differences in Eric's drifting campaign happens to be his car. Formerly, Eric piloted a right-hand-drive AE86. Upon joining the Dynamic Autosports / Hankook Tires / Rockstar Energy Drink team however, he was placed behind the wheel of a North American spec Subaru Impreza STI. The STI is of the left-hand-drive variety and converted to rear-wheel drive. It took Eric a couple competitions to warm up to the new vehicle. However, Eric has overcome many obstacles along the way and set himself up for the coveted Formula D Rookie Of The Year Award.
It was at Formula D's fifth round of racing that Eric climbed through the competition to really prove his drifting mastery in the states. The fifth round of racing in the Formula D series was held at the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington on August 7th and 8th. The Hankook Tires team did exceptionally well as all members qualified into the Top 16.
As eliminations began, Eric was pitted against veteran Formula D driver Kenji Yamanaka. The initial tandem run had Eric leading with Kenji giving chase. Eric took a high line along the high-speed bank of the Evergreen Speedway. Gaining momentum against the bank caused a substantial gap between the two competitors, giving a strong finish to Eric. On the second tandem run, Yamanaka led and Eric stayed door to door with his competitor, the judges called it and Eric moved onto the Top 16. During these eliminations, Eric's teammates Robbie Nishida in his Nissan 350Z and Ryuji Miki in his RX-7 moved onto the Top 16 as well.
In the Top 16 race, Eric raced Drift Emporium's Jodin Lejeune in his supercharged-V8 Infiniti G35. Since a smaller-displacement four-cylinder engine powers the Dynamic Autosport's Subaru, Eric knew he had to utilize the bank maneuver once more to gain a lead against Jodin. Eric dove into the bank and maintained his distance. In the following run, Eric chased Jodin and drew an aggressive line to take the win and secure his position in the Great 8 elimination.
The Great 8 competition was a much closer race than the previous bouts. Running against Tony Brakiohiapa, Eric turned up the pressure and chased Tony closely in the first run. With Eric leading, Tony did the same and the race was too close to call. The judges demanded a "One More Time" to determine the winner. During the OMT race (One More Time), Tony pitched his car too wide on the inner corner and Eric passed. On the next tandem run, Eric ran a high line along the bank, pulling far away from Tony. The judges called the round in favor of Eric, which moved him into the Final 4.
Lining up against Falken Tire's Vaughn Gitten Jr. in the Semi Final proved Eric's place to run with the top contenders. Gitten led in the first run with a strong line, however Eric did well by staying close behind. On the 2nd run, Eric led but there was a major impact between the two racers. The judges deliberated over the cause of the crash and ruled in favor of Eric. Even though this decision forwarded Eric into the final, the damage to his vehicle was too great to compete. Settling for the 2nd place on the podium, Eric took home a strong finish.
With two more rounds of racing left in the Formula D championship series, Eric plans to land another podium finish before the final. With the amount of ambition that Eric possesses, we don't doubt that we'll be seeing a lot more of him in the future.
