All photos by Calvin Lee and Justin Wong exclusively for iDub.ca

First off, we were extremely fortunate that the rain didn’t end up coming, and the overcast skies provided for some great photographic opportunities. We were also lucky enough that you, the enthusiasts, tuners, gear heads, car guys and gals came out in droves!

Phil's GTI sittin' on GT3RS Green TE37s!

With almost 450 vehicles packing into the Downsview Park venue, this is the largest gathering for both S&P/FITTED and iDub thus far! Cars of all makes and models piled in to show off the fruits of their laborious winter in a display from anything low and slow to racecar, and everything in between.

Dan of the infamous Level One crew showing off his Work Meisters!

It really doesn’t take much to be able to appreciate the variety of vehicles that showed up at the event. Euros mixed with JDMs, who also mixed with domestics!

EK Hatch with a 3.2L Swap!

If Toronto is the melting pot of the universe, then the Stretch and Poke fellas are definitely the ones stirring the pot, and cooking up something amazing! If this is a sign of the times, then the future is definitely looking very bright.

Grant's E92 M3 and Aaron's B8 A5!

Cheers to Stretch and Poke/FITTED for hosting an amazing event! Make sure you come out to the next one, this Sunday at Toronto Motorsports Park!

FITTED x CSCS on June 3rd, 2012!

Additional Photos:

Photobombed!

AWE FMIC peekin' through!

Justin's GTI

Stanced Accord on Work VS-XXs

Matte Black Nissan

Old VW Beetle!

Level One S2000 on TE37SLs

Dave's Mazda 3 - www.STANCEISEVERYTHING.com

Mehrdad of Ertefa's IS250

Andy's Subaru Wagon!

BMW Z3

Elias's S55 AMG

Civic Hatch with 1.6 EL Front!

Beautiful old school BMW

Ian's Bagged GTI on LMs

For additional photos of the event, please click HERE and HERE

FITTED Showcase Dates

iDub is proud to announce that they will be partnering up with Stretch and Poke for the FITTED SHOWCASE Season Opener on May 27th, 2012!

Stretch and Poke represents Canada’s Aggressive Fitment Culture, and we all know theres a few cars in iDub, and VWs in general, that low to push fitment, and fit very well with what Stretch and Poke represents!

iDub will be partnering up with S&P for the Season Opening, and will also be attending all the other FITTED Events also.

So remember, mark these dates on your Calendar!

May 27th, 2012: FITTED Showcase x iDub at Downsview Park, ON

June 3rd, 2012: FITTED Showcase x CSCS @ Toronto Motorsports Park, ON

September 9th, 2012: FITTED Showcase @ Downsview Park, ON

Just a quick promotion for a very promising and up and coming show, Eurokracy.

They had an amazing show last year, which iDub wasn’t able to attend due to scheduling issues, but this year, iDub will be there in full force!

We may be organizing a cruise for this, so stay tuned!

General Information

Name: Eurokracy 2012

Date: June 23rd, 2012

Location: Autodrome St-Eustache in Montreal, QC

Website: www.Eurokracy.com

There will be more details released as soon as we get them!

Eurokracy 2012 Flyer

The car started off as a humble and stock 2008 Candy White GTI. You could say it still is, but it’s gone through a number of hefty changes, as you can see from the picture below. Check the end of the feature for his detailed modification list!

Not exactly what Justin originally had in mind for his GTI...

Photos by: Justin Wong exclusively for iDub.ca

When people start modding their car, they typically have an idea of what they want their car to ultimately look like. Justin’s original vision for the GTI definitely did not entail what the car has now, but he doesn’t regret it in the slightest.

He came from a Nissan Sentra SE-R, where most people who drive it are more function over form. He moved into a Volkswagen with a similar concept, thinking that he would turn the car into a track-capable, but still completely daily drivable monster. His first set of mods, Bilstein PSS9s, Neuspeed Turboback Exhaust, and APR Stage 2 seemed to follow that thought-process pretty well.

Next, he moved into some basic cosmetic changes, with a set of BBS CO (18×8 +44), and set of different front grilles. The mod bug bit again soon after the GTI was involved in a rear end collision, and he picked up some OEM LED Taillights, OEM Thunderbunny Skirts, OEM Thunderbunny Rear, and a Votex Front Lip.

OEM Wolfsburg Front Grille, OEM R-Line Fog Grilles, OEM Projector Foglights, Votex Lip.

Justin's Rear End. OEM LED Tails, OEM Thunderbunny Rear, Neuspeed Turboback Exhaust

Like many, he felt as if his car was now complete. He was content with the way everything was, but as modders, we all know how that story ends. He soon picked up a K04 Turbo Kit with an S3 Front Mount Intercooler, which if Justin had decided to install, his GTI would have never looked the way it does now.

Alas, fate had decided that Justin’s GTI was simply not meant to be a track car. He sold off the K04 Kit, and shortly after the BBS CO’s. He now had the itch for a new set of wheels. He went with a set of BBS LMs (18×8 +40/18×9 +42), which fit the GTI beautifully. He also decided that he was going to throw a PODI boost gauge into the interior to spice things up. Once again, Justin was content with his car now, but as you may have figured out, Justin tends to get bored easily.

PODI Electronic Boost Gauge w/ OSIR Vent Pod.

Justin eventually wanted more oomph in his music, and ended up picking up a JL Amplifier and a JL Subwoofer and an UBERSTEALTH Sub Box.

After purchasing the LMs, the GTI was reaching the mileage where the brakes had to be replaced. He decided since it was time for some brake maintenance, he would just go ahead and upgrade them. So he picked up some Porsche 4-Piston BREMBOs from a Boxster, paired them with Front and Rear Neuspeed Brake Rotors, and to top it off, he had some Hawk HPS Brake Pads and Stainless Steel Brake Lines installed at the same time to give him some extra bite.

Porsche BREMBO 4-Piston Boxster Calipers with Neuspeed Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors.

He has to be done now right? What is there to do next? Well, like a true dubber, he wanted to be lower. Toronto roads aren’t the greatest as we all know. We have potholes that can swallow a car whole, and curbs, that well, will tear off a bumper with ease. He decided to go on Air-Suspension, which is the only logical step to going lower in Toronto.

The car was dropped off at Air Assisted, and the rest is history you can say. It was bagged on Airlift XL Front Bags, Airlift Slam Rears, with ACCUAIR E-LEVEL Management, and a very aesthetically pleasing trunk setup to boot.

Justin's Trunk Setup. Dual VIAIR 400C Compressors with Hardlines, JL Subwoofer, UBERSTEALTH Sub Box. OEM+!

The car then went through a few different sets of winter wheels. Starting with a set of Lime Green BBS RSs (16×8.5 31/16×9 +38), to a set of Huffs (18×7.5 +48/18×7.5 +31), and finally to his beautiful set of ADVAN RSs (17×8 +48/17×8 +28). It’s been less than 3-Months into winter, and he’s already gone through 3-Sets of wheels! We’re curious as to know what the next set is!

BBS RS - 16x8.5 +28 w/ 3MM Spacer & 16x9 +38 on 205/55/16.

OEM VW Huffs - 18x7.5 +48 w/ 3MM Spacer & 18x7.5 +31 w/ 20MM Spacer on 225/40/18.

ADVAN RS - 17x8 +48 & 17x8 +28 (20MM Rear Spacer) on 225/45/17.

Look at that rear fitment for winter! (17x8 +28 on 225/45/17)

Justin would like to thank all the people that’ve lent a helping hand and supported and still continue to support him through his build, notably Phil, Ian, Calvin, and Kevin @ Air Assisted!

Justin has mentioned that he has some plans for the GTI for the upcoming spring/summer season, so iDub is definitely going to be on the lookout for that, and expect another feature for Justin’s new setup!

Beautiful fitment!

ADVAN RSs look great!

Sittin' pretty!

Complete Modification List

Performance
• APR Stage 2
• AEM True Cold Air Intake
• Neuspeed Downpipe
• Neuspeed Cat Back
• BSH Pendulum Mount
• BSH Torque Mount Insert
• BSH Competition Catch Can
• BSH PCV Fix
• BSH Boost Tap
• Motul X-cess 5100 5W-40 Engine Oil

Wheels/Braking/Suspension
• TBD (Summer Wheels)
• Advan RS (Winter wheels)
• 225/45/17 Winterclaws
• Airlift Slam XL Front Struts
• Airlift Slam Rear Bags
• Accuair VU4 Manifold
• Accuair E-Level Digital Management
• Accuair E-Level Touchpad
• Accuair E-Level Key Fob Remote
• Custom Trunk Air Ride Set-up (With Hardlines)
• Porsche Boxster (Non-S) 4 Piston Front Calipers
• Custom Brembo Caliper Decals
• Neuspeed Front and Rear Drilled and Slotted Rotors
• ECS Front and Rear Stainless Steel Brake Lines
• Hawk HPS Brake Pads
• Motul DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

Cosmetics/Other
• OEM Thunder Bunny Rear Bumper
• OEM Thunder Bunny Side Skirts
• OEM Wolfsburg Edition Front Center Grills
• OEM R-Line Fog Grilles
• OEM Projector Fog Lights
• OEM Aspherical Mirrors
• OEM Euro LED tails
• OEM Leather Hood Bra
• OEM Base Roof Racks
• OEM Snowboard Carrier Attachment
• OEM European Headlight Switch
• Front Votex Lip
• Custom Air-ride Hardlines
• Podi Electronic Stepper Boost Gauge
• OSIR O-Pod Mono Vent Pod
• OSIR Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Insert
• Gloss Black Mirror Caps
• Gloss Black Vinyl Roof Wrap
• 3M Carbon Wrapped Interior Trim
• Waywell WD6050 Headunit
• JL Audio 10W1V2 10” Subwoofer
• JL Audio XD500 Amp
• Custom Side Mounted Sub Enclosure
• Neuspeed Engine Cover
• LED Interior Lights
• LED City Lights
• LED Rear License Plate Lights
• Window Tint – 35% sides, 20% back glass
• ECS Climatronic Brushed Aluminium “Beauty” Bezels
• Noise Pipe Delete

NOTE: For high resolution pictures, click on the pictures, they link directly to the high-res from FLICKR.

It’s been a while since the front page has been updated, iDub’s been going through some changes.

We have some plans for Spring/Summer 2012, nothing is set in stone right now, but we can definitely say there will be a GO DUB’N 2012.

We’re also working on a new look for iDub, including some new sticker designs, t-shirts, and more.

Stay tuned! We will keep you posted once things start falling into place, and that should be very soon!

We will also be looking for amazingly built cars to feature!

On top of that, those who haven’t signed up for the Forums, please do, and those who have, please continue to post!

We have bi-weekly meet at Bayview Village Underground during the Winter Months, so come out and hang out! Everybody is welcome whether you drive a VW or not!

We’d like to thank you for your continuous support, we have an amazing community in iDub!

Some of our iDub members had the chance sit back and kick it for the day at the Maruyichi Auto booth whilst we entered for the Show & Shine.

We realize that this coverage is a bit delayed but better late than never right?

Congrats to Mina for winning Best Golf.

iDub is pleased to announce that we will be organizing the starting point for the Toronto Rally down to H20 International!

Registration is now open, so please register and join us on the cruise down style, swagger and friends!

Join the Ocean Blitz and get your wrist band to a weekend of epic driving & killer memories!

Starting from 3 cities and hitting up 3 checkpoints.
Meet up with us in any of the 6 locations before we take over Ocean City.

Visit our site to find the checkpoint nearest you.
The Rally to Ocean City Maryland

Proudly Sponsored by:

http://www.unitronic-chipped.com
http://www.klutchonline.com
http://www.raderwerks.com
http://www.redbull.ca

Event Coverage and Clubs Joining us:

http://home.eemilitia.com
http://idub.ca
http://www.canibeat.com
http://fuelriders.com
http://www.airsociety.net

Facebook fan page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocean-Blitz/117611365004736

Clearly the most anticipated show of the year for most of us North of the border (asides from Go Dub’n ;P), this past weekend and perhaps this past week for some was spent scrambling trying to install those last few parts and get those finishing touches just right. With last year’s sweep of the MKV MOD1 class, the iDub guys had much to live up to – and did we ever! Taking both first and second place in both MOD1 and MOD2 classes this was iDub’s best showing to date!

But asides from the competition part of Vagkraft, there was the opportunity to meet new like-minded individuals as we did with the awesome folks at AIRSOCIETY - Jesse and Rick. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a chance to snap any shots before they left so we’ll ninja some pics of them later on!

We were lucky enough that the weather held off for the most part and we were only graced with but a couple quick showers, which definitely kept the day in good spirits! Overall, I think the show was a tremendous success and had a great time despite being exhausted from a full day’s detailing session the night before into the wee hours the day of the event. The only downside being that our Phil wasn’t able to register at the gate, but even he had a great time just kickin’ it. It was great to see a lot of old faces as well as meet some really interesting people this past weekend, and with the show being as good as it was, we’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

The iDub winners:

Fellow iDubber Mina placed 1st in MKV MOD2 with his BMP and J's Racing Teal Works of art.

Ian's first time entering netted him 2nd place in MKV MOD2 with wheels and a drop.

My POS finished with 1st place in MKV MOD1 this year.

Justin's GTI received a well deserved 2nd place MKV MOD1.

Pedro placed 1st with his A3

The best of the rest:

Phil looking as excessive as ever.

Norrie's OSIR fitted MKVI.

This car always makes me take a second look.

Pumpkin Peter holding down the EuroSport booth.

Ol Skool.

The craftmanship that went into Bug Splat is a thing of beauty.

Jimi's MK1 TT looked so good bagged, that it could have came from the factory this way.

Ooohh... TT's!

I tried to honk, but my horn doesn't work ><

Simply clean.

Tugz' wheels came up in more than one convo. They look great!

MKVI Reiger kit? Looks really aggressive!

I absolutely love the paint job and decal on this Chop Shop creation!

Tom's Fahrenheit GLI placed 3rd in MKV MOD2 class.

Mike's freshly bagged GTI sporting some purple.

Rubbish.

This MKV had a turbo delete!

Rob lookin' so fresh and so clean.

Om nom nom nom nom.

Do want!

Proper.

One of the cleanest MK1's I've ever seen.

Stickers!

Very Clean Corrado.

Murdered out.

Mean lookin'.

Darkness!

This GLI pulled off those Rotiforms perfectly.

Chop Shop Boosted E30.

Flawless.

Ian just recently had the pleasure of helping Josh install his S3 intercooler on his gorgeous Jetta.

Dave's MKIV holding it down and placing again this year - no surprise here.

This was probably my favourite car in the show.

Yeah, this is static.

I can't get enough of this colour!

Bagged A3

Very clean Corrado on Schmidts.

Classy Classic. Period.

Nice racks.

How did Greg get two pics?!

Andy stopped by with his Subbie... to flip some wheels naturally.

Clean.

Katherine's APR Stage 3 A3 sittin' pretty.

It’s that time of the year again, and Vagkraft is almost upon us.  This year the Vagkraft event will be returning to the Brampton Powerade Centre and there’s bound to be lots of cars, excitement and well, rain!  Mother nature seems to like to play a cruel joke on us by landing thunder showers on the date of the show two years in a roll.  But will that deter the enthusiasts?  No!  The show will go on, rain or shine, and we’ll be there to make the best of it!

For those that don’t know, Vagkraft is Canada’s premier VW/Audi event – so if you’re into German engineering, come on out and enjoy what the local Dub community has to offer.  There will be slaloms, dyno runs, show car competition, exhibitions, sound-offs and a whole lot more!

Last year saw iDUB members taking all the glory as they swept up the MKV/MKVI MOD1 Show Car Event.  Top three positions went to James, Cal and Mina – all worth of their titles.  What will happen this year?  With more MKVI now on the scene, will the MKV be able to hold their ground against the new generation?  Will it be iDub members taking the trophies home once again?  Either way, it’ll be interesting to see what modded cars will be out this year.  The beauty of Vagkraft is that you can see all sorts of styles and genres within the VW community, everyone brings something to the table.

Also, rumour has it that The Stub will be on scene running the Auto-X!  Don’t miss your chance to catch him in action – take a picture, grab an autograph – it may be the most memorable tale you tell your grandchildren!

Remember!  August 14, 2011 – Powerade Centre in Brampton – 9am to 4pm, $5 entrance fee (free for children under 5) and free parking!

If you can’t make it, don’t worry as we’ll be updating the iDUB.ca blog after the event with photos galore!  =)

For more information on Vagkraft and their sponsors, visit http://www.vagkraft.com

2010 iDUB Winners

Congratulations to Phil who won the Best Golf as well as placing 3rd in the Best Stance category.

Enjoy some pictures of the Maruyichi booth who hosted the iDub vehicles.

Phil & Ian at Import Expo

Import model Monica posses in front of Phil's car.

Phil's trunk setup

Ian's interior

Ian's trunk setup

Loud music, Nice Cars and Models. Mmm.

Silliness

The Nissan on the left is actually an R32 with a R34 front end conversion

More OSIR

Hayden

Audi A4 with OSIR Kit

Big shout out to Maruyichi Auto for doing the amazing install on Nori’s car and for allowing us VW’s to park at their booth.