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We are seriously loving where the VIP scene is going lately. As much as we like seeing the "typical" VIP platform vehicles, seeing something different puts a smile on your face, especially when it pulls things off perfectly! Check out this Honda Accord Sedan all the way from Thailand!

We've been trying to shoot James' car for weeks now but our schedules were just not working out, until recently when James rolled up to one of our meet & greets. One of our newest photographers Matt Saatchi just happened to be there and was down to shoot it after the meet. As a matter of fact James asked us if we were interested in featuring his friends Infiniti M45, and we gladly said yes. Be on the lookout for that within the next couple of days, but for now we'll just throw in this teaser below.

Photos by: Matt Saatchi exclusively for StanceNation.com




James has been in the VIP scene for years and his GS has gone through several stages, from running a crazy -15 camber on his old setup (SSR Agle Strusse) to it's current "more mellow" look. He is currently sitting on these clean 19" Kartier Forged Carerra's in 19x9 (-25) & 19x11 (-11) with a 6 inch lip in the rear. Nothing really mellow about that now that we think about it. As you'll see in the pictures below, the rear fender work on this car is amazing. The fenders have been shaven and pulled to perfection, and when the UAS bags with kyb-gr2 shocks are aired out his fitment is absolutely perfect. However, since James is a perfectionist he still has some work to do to the front fenders/camber he says.

Sitting Right:
19'inch Kartier Forged Carerra
19x9 -25 4 inch chrome lip
19x11 -11 6 inch chrome lip
UAS bags with kyb-gr2 shocks

Looking Good:
KH3 Super Black Paint job
Full Final Konnexxion fit and new HELLA fogs
New Shaved Rear wing
4 City PIAA Hype white city lights
4300k Aristo Hids and housings
3000k HID foglights

Some of the more notable stuff done to the exterior includes the KH3 Super Black Paint job, Junction Produce fenders and taillights as well as the sleek and elegant Kazz Grill. You can check out rest of his mods below, but even after seeing the full mod list and these great photos, nothing does the car justice. You just have to see it in person to really appreciate it. It really is a work of art.

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Junction Produce fenders
Junction Produce Fancy pinstripe
Junction Produce Tail lights
Junction Produce Inner tails painted
Authentic Toyota Aristo Window Visors
Chrome Trimming on Bumpers
Kazz Grill

Feeling Classy:
Black leather
(L) Junction Produce Fusa (black and gold)
Red and super white Leds
VIP front / Ancellion rear Curtains
Custom Build Vip Table
35 % front black tint

While Matt didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the interior, you'll just have to take our word for it when we say that is screams luxury. As we said earlier, you are going to have to see the car in person to appreciate it, and while you're at it make sure you peek on the inside. We've included all the mods above and below for you, but one thing that stood out the most was the table. James actually runs his own business making these, so make sure you check out his site if you're interested in purchasing one for your VIP inspired ride. The link is included on the bottom of the feature.

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5% rear black tint
Air Ride Technologies Digital Level Pro2 with Digital Controller
2 blk/blk Junction Produce Neck Pillows
6.5 x2 Sync Tvs in Headrests

We'll wrap this feature up with a couple more pictures of James' ride and take a minute to thank James for his time and honor of letting us shoot his awesome ride. We're definitely looking forward to whatever he may have in store for us because we're sure it won't disappoint. We also want to make sure we thanks our local photographer Matt Saatchi for shooting this ride and the white Infiniti that we'll be posting very soon. As always, if you're anywhere in the Bay Area and think your car has what it takes to be on Stance:Nation make sure you shoot us an email right now!




Photos by: Matt Saatchi exclusively for StanceNation.com
James's Business & Blog: VipdOut.com

If you're a long time fan of our site you may remember us posting this car before, if not, make sure you check out the older pics here. This beautiful Nissan 300ZX is sitting on Varsttoen ES' in 19x9.5 & 19x10.5's wheels wrapped in 235/35 & 265/30 tires. The new wheel setup is pretty much the same other than the obvious color change. We gotta say though, we're really feeling the new look! Good job.












Credits: Steven Darchieville

Baddest Q45 in the states? Pretty bold statement to make, we know, but if you think yours is better overall, please shoot us an email! This particular Infiniti belongs to Jermaine who is a very good friend of ours. He currently resides in Hawaii but has spent majority of his life over in Japan. At an earlier age, he wasn't into cars at all, there were a million other things to do out there, but after his first VIP car (Nissan Gloria Y32 with admiration kit and Work Wheels) the love and passion for the VIP scene only grew more. After some ups and down in life with the move to Hawaii, he purchased this 2000 Infiniti Q45/Kouki Y33 Cima and this how it sits at the moment.

Photos by: Jeffrey Soriano, Michael Soriano & Jarreth Arengo


The car has been through a ton of changes and it seems like every piece of it has been altered in one way or another. One of the most noticeable changes was the paint. It started off Black, but is now sporting a custom House of Colors Hot Hues Mix Candy Apple Red. When asked about his previous wheels, he tells us that he started off with Leon Hardiritt Ordens, then after some time he moved on to Work T1S, then Work Equips and now he is sitting on these aggressive Weds Kranze Chrishna's.

Sitting Right:
Weds Kranze Christna
19x10.5 & 19x11.5 w/235/35/19 & 265/30/19 tires
Custom install by VAKAMA
(F) R32 Skyline Sumitomo 4pot on Nissan 350Z track rotor drilled & slotted
(R) 300ZX Sumitomo 2pot on Q45 rotor drilled & slotted
Axis Pads and custom SS lines...

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JDM Insurance coilovers w/ 15 way adjustable dampening
Megen S14 upper control arms
Megen S14 lower control arms
Megen S13 toe and tension rods
Universal Air Suspension w/Dakota Digital Auto Ride Leveling System
(2) Compressors (2) 3 gallon Tanks
Wireless Remote

After some issues with his previous air suspension he hit up Ritchie at DMC Fabrication where he was hooked up with quality work & service. Put all the wheels/suspension to the side and you will still be amazed with the way it looks. After several fender, exhaust, tail light and visor changes, Jermaine has finally achieved the look that is absolutely impeccable and original. Are you intrigued yet? Hit the Read More link below.



Other than the passion and love for cars and the VIP scene that Jermaine has, reason for pushing the envelope so much was because he is pretty tired of seeing stock VIP cars (drop,wheels, body kit,stock paint). He tells us that originality stands alone. He also tells us that he was really impressed with Liberty VIP fellas that he decided to join up and represent them out on the great Island of Hawaii. If you're not familiar with Liberty VIP please click this link or stick around a few more days because we plan on doing a full feature on them! He also reps Empire VIP Family who is another great bunch of guys out of Hawaii with some awesome rides! Check out how clean this thing is in these pictures.





The car is kitted out with a JDM Custom KBREAK full body kit with the recent addition of Lexus LS600HL fog lights. The JDM Y33 Cima Grill and the one off Double Projector w/LED blinker and Halo's complete the front of the car. Out in the back he added stuff like the original JDM Y33 Cima Badge, Smoked and cleared with LED blinker tail lights, and the super sick Custom Stainless exhaust w/triple pipes. Let's see how many heads that will turn!





The fenders are also custom with 2010 Range Rover HSE Sport vents. We're usually not fans of these things but it just flows so well with this particular car. It's truly a work of art, and Jermaine is one of the most down to earth fellas you'll ever meet. He told us several times that we have to make sure that we give credit to all those who were involved with the build of this car, so here it goes. Special thanks to Scott Kamalii @ Precizion Autoworx. Jermaine's ideas and Kamalii's blood, sweat and tears. Ritchie @ DMC Fabrication & Reyn and Rod @ Rad Motorsports. The whole car is a collaborative effort by everyone. Too many names to list, but it was inspired by dozens and dozens of people.



The interior is still not complete, nor is the trunk, you'll just have to wait until next year for that! We would like to thank Jermaine and all of the photographers who were involved and made this feature possible. You guys did an outstanding job. We're honored to share this masterpiece with you and hopefully it'll inspire you to push the envelope even further than Jermaine did. You can check out some more pictures on our flickr by clicking this link! If you're in Hawaii and have a car that is worthy of our site, please shoot us an email! We'll leave you with a couple more pictures!




Photos by: Jeffrey Soriano, Michael Soriano & Jarreth Arengo

We're sitting here behind our computer screen all warm and cozy (thanks to our new Stance:Nation Hoodies), but not quite as warm as we are in those wonderful summer days. Here is something to look forward to, whether you live out on the Islands of Hawaii, or in the blizzard-loving Northeast!


Credits: Jeffrey Soriano