DUB Magazine Issue 74

INTERIORISSUE 74 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011

FEATURES

70SHAQ

80 ANDERSON SILVA

90 AMBER ROSE

104 CERTIFIED GANGSTER

111 MIAMI SNOW

119 PROJECT GS

126BRANDED CUSTOMS

134 NOKTURNAL CAR CLUB

90 Amber Rose70 SHAQ

DEPARTMENTS

28 DUB DAILY

30 FRESHSTYLING, PERFORMANCE AND WHEELS

36VOLUMECLASS-D AMPLIFERS

38FACTORY TUNEDVIBE AUDIO X PRO-LINE EXTREME NISSAN TITAN

50 NEXT LEVELNUMARK iDJ LIVE, SOUL BY LUDACRIS SL300 HEADPHONES, FORZA MOTORSPORT 4

56 PREMIUM GOODS12TH PLANET, BLACK ROB, AMI JAMES

141BIG WHEELIN’HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER

145TEST DRIVE ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE

1502011 DUB SHOW TOURCHARLOTTE, HOUSTON, CHICAGO

68 BLACK ROB

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INTERIORISSUE 74 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011

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Classic cars and pin-up beauties—a combination that has been proven to get your heart racing. As a modern day glamour girl, it only made sense to have Amber Rose cozy up to a classic ’56 Chevy Bel Air that moonlights by the name of “Timeless.” The Bel Air’s curvaceous exterior lines perfectly complement the buxom beauty’s assets so much that you may want to put this issue down if you have a history of heart trouble. But that’s only one part of our “Classy Chassis” features.

Miami’s Bowtie Connection created a “Certifi ed Gangster” out of a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS that’s dressed to the nines in custom mods, while Leading Edge Customs’ “Miami Snow” Suzuki Hayabusa sports plenty of features that demand your attention. Let’s not forget Five Axis’ titanium titan creation, the properly stanced “Project GS.”

Basketball great Shaq and UFC champion Anderson Silva may compete in diff erent sports, but they share some common qualities—charismatic personalities, dominating forces in their sport and a love of modern day muscle cars. Shaq was granted his wish of being able to fi t into a widebody Mustang thanks to the DUB Garage team, who worked their magic so the super-sized, newly-retired ball player could comfortably drive his new droptop. Shaq might love his new ’Stang, but Silva prefers his horsepower coming from a Chevy Camaro...but not just any Camaro either. He enlisted the guys at West Coast Customs to help create his own personal Bumblebee similar to the one from the Transformers series.

We’ve also provided an inside look on what it takes to roll with Nokturnal Car Club, one of the nation’s most prolifi c and respected car crews. As a club whose roster includes every car class, you have to have passion and dedication to ride with them. Not to mention the motivation to help take the club to new heights, with bigger and wilder show cars that will continue their “Best of Show” winning streak.

Dig in and enjoy a jam packed 74!

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John Ramos | Promotions Director | [email protected] Calbay | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Cynthia Tran-Kovacs | Accounts Manager | [email protected] Flynn | VP of Business Development | [email protected]

DESIGN DEPARTMENTSteve Cuevas | Graphic Designer | [email protected]

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Ryan DobkinManuel Oros

Christian Rodriguez

TRANSPORTATION OPERATORSAndrew “Old Skol” Canales

Daniel SernaMark Dyck

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSRoman Racela / Ryan Dobkin / Brandon Burrell

Pat Daly / Armando Toledo / Susy Toledo / Vikter FuentezGeorge Nathan / Michael Vincent / Curtis Garrison

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSNick Halili / Mike Daly / Deanne DeLuna

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EDITOR’S NOTESISSUE 74

Classic cars and pin-up beauties—a combination that has been proven to get your heart racing. As a modern day glamour girl, it only made sense to have Amber Rose cozy up to a classic ’56 Chevy Bel Air that moonlights by the name of “Timeless.” The Bel Air’s curvaceous exterior lines perfectly complement the buxom beauty’s assets so much that you may want to put this issue down if you have a history of heart trouble. But that’s only one part of our “Classy Chassis” features.

Miami’s Bowtie Connection created a “Certifi ed Gangster” out of a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS that’s dressed to the nines in custom mods, while Leading Edge Customs’ “Miami Snow” Suzuki Hayabusa sports plenty of features that demand your attention. Let’s not forget Five Axis’ titanium titan creation, the properly stanced “Project GS.”

Basketball great Shaq and UFC champion Anderson Silva may compete in diff erent sports, but they share some common qualities—charismatic personalities, dominating forces in their sport and a love of modern day muscle cars. Shaq was granted his wish of being able to fi t into a widebody Mustang thanks to the DUB Garage team, who worked their magic so the super-sized, newly-retired ball player could comfortably drive his new droptop. Shaq might love his new ’Stang, but Silva prefers his horsepower coming from a Chevy Camaro...but not just any Camaro either. He enlisted the guys at West Coast Customs to help create his own personal Bumblebee similar to the one from the Transformers series.

We’ve also provided an inside look on what it takes to roll with Nokturnal Car Club, one of the nation’s most prolifi c and respected car crews. As a club whose roster includes every car class, you have to have passion and dedication to ride with them. Not to mention the motivation to help take the club to new heights, with bigger and wilder show cars that will continue their “Best of Show” winning streak.

Dig in and enjoy a jam packed 74!

DUB PUBLISHING, INC.LOS ANGELES : WORLDWIDE

Myles Kovacs | Publisher | [email protected] Haddad | Editor/Creative Director | [email protected]

John Ramos | Promotions Director | [email protected] Calbay | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Cynthia Tran-Kovacs | Accounts Manager | [email protected] Flynn | VP of Business Development | [email protected]

DESIGN DEPARTMENTSteve Cuevas | Graphic Designer | [email protected]

Jonathan Rodrigues | Art Director | [email protected] Guillemet | Video Editor | [email protected]

ADVERTISING : (626) 336-3821Rich Calbay | [email protected]

Myles Kovacs | [email protected] Madrigal | Advertising Associate | [email protected]

Roman Racela | Advertising Associate | [email protected]

DUB MAGAZINE & EVENTS STAFFKristie Bertucci | Features Editor / Copy Editor | [email protected]

Kiani Tran-Boutros | Director of Human Resources/Finance | [email protected] Palmerin | Offi ce Administrator | [email protected]

Mike Shaughnessy | [email protected] Dowd | [email protected]

Walter Segovia | [email protected] Canaza | [email protected]

Ryan DobkinManuel Oros

Christian Rodriguez

TRANSPORTATION OPERATORSAndrew “Old Skol” Canales

Daniel SernaMark Dyck

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSRoman Racela / Ryan Dobkin / Brandon Burrell

Pat Daly / Armando Toledo / Susy Toledo / Vikter FuentezGeorge Nathan / Michael Vincent / Curtis Garrison

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSNick Halili / Mike Daly / Deanne DeLuna

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EDITOR’S NOTESISSUE 74

RETHINKING CONNECTIVITY

AppRadioA revolutionary way to use apps in the car

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the safe operation of your vehicle. In some states certain operations of devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed. For more information, see www.pioneerelectronics.com/appradio. PIONEER is a registered trademark of Pioneer Corporation. AppRadio is a trademark of Pioneer Corporation. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.and other countries. iPhone and Applications shown not included. Apple is not

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We hoped you enjoyed riding shotgun with all the celebs that were featured on MTV2’s “The DUB Magazine Project” this summer! A huge thanks to everyone involved with the project and, especially, to the viewers for watching and making the show one of MTV2’s most watched! And if you’ve missed any episodes, you can check them out and the entire season on MTV2.com. Fresh off the show’s success comes the highly anticipated DUB Garage toys that will be hitting shelves in time for the holiday season. The line includes: the small and portable Rim Rockerz, complete with lights and sounds; DJayz that include turntables up top; Blazerz that feature

LED lighting; and the big Control Freakz radio control cars. All cars feature real modeled custom parts from TIS, Pirelli, Borla, Dropstars and more, making other toys seem like...just toys. We’re also gearing up to launch a new section on the site that shows off readers’ rides from all over the world. So if you think your car has what it takes to be featured on our site, email photos to [email protected]. Lastly, we’re looking for automotive and lifestyle writers to contribute to our DUB Daily blog. Drop us a line or two if you’re interested!

DUB REPORTISSUE 74

We hoped you enjoyed riding shotgun with all the celebs that were featured on MTV2’s “The DUB

LED lighting; and the big Control Freakz radiocontrol cars. All cars feature real modeled custom

Keep the letters coming! Hit us up via email at [email protected] or through snail mail at:

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RALLY HIGH

THE HUNDREDS IS HUGEFAREWELL TO THE “OX”

MORE THAN A GAME

Big ups to Bobby and Ben Hundreds for holding it down for real streetwear culture. While all these small time “streetwear” companies are selling out and going all “lifestyle” on us true street fans, they’ve kept it real all this time. Plus their sh*t is always hot! Good looking out on their feature cause I thought you only do, like, small pieces on clothing lines. But The Hundreds feature really schooled me on the brand and their history. Not to mention how awesome DeLoreans really are.

Benji PriceMiami, FL

It’s so sad to see someone so young and talented like Jeff Kargola pass away in his prime. The memorial feature in the last issue did a great job of depicting what type of guy he was thanks to his closest friends. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for them to open up like that. I’m sure his memory in the sport will never fade away and that he’s in a better place looking out for the rest of his action sports crew and friends.

Theresa H.Baja Cali

Ken Block is beyond amazing, and what he’s doing with rally racing is off the charts! I’ve been to the last two X Games just to see him compete in the Rally X races and can’t wait for his next Gymkhana video. Oh, and and now he can add “game developer” to his list of cool jobs ’cause of his DiRT 3 stint, which is, like, a dream job of mine! That cover of his is hilarious! And here I thought he was a quiet and serious guy…obviously not.

BenP44Via email

We have to agree with you on that. Ken Block has the best jobs in the world pretty much. But don’t think rally racing is so easy…it’s actually a tough sport since it requires such precision driving. But overall, Block

Your piece on Game in Issue 73 shed light on what seems like a more mature Game. I just wonder how his new mentality on life, music and everything else will aff ect his music? I’ve been a fan since his debut album and am curious to see what the new R.E.D. album has to off er. I just hope he never goes soft on us ’cause no one else is reppin’ as hard for the West Coast as he always has. Oh, and I’ve been watching “The DUB Magazine Project” on MTV2, and Game’s actually a good host.

Cisco Z.Compton, California

Everybody goes through a maturity phase as an artist, and Game is currently going through his. However, we doubt it’ll aff ect his music and he defi nitely won’t be going “soft” on us anytime soon, Cisco. We chose him

The Hundreds is, after all, Huge, so we knew we had to get them in the mag and their dope ass DeLorean. Streetwear has become a lot of diff erent things throughout the years, but Bobby and Ben Hundreds aren’t ridin’ any bandwagons or trends...which is why we not only like their clothing, but the culture they’ve created for themselves. They are true tastemakers and thought our readers would enjoy learning about what really makes the brand tick (besides their Adam Bomb logo). And that DeLorean made us wishing it had a fl ux capacitor so that we could bust a “Back to the Future!”

We were shocked and very sad to hear of Jeff Kargola’s passing since we were with him weeks before. He was truly a nice guy and gifted rider who will be missed by the sport, his fans and, especially, his friends and family. We really wanted to capture the kind of guy Ox was and talking to his best friends provided the perfect insight to who he was as a person and athlete.

does seem to be living the life we’d all love to have! And, yeah, Block’s quite a character, which he showed off during the shoot.

to host “The DUB Magazine Project” not only because of his stature in hip-hop but because he’s always so real. We’re glad you like our hosting decision, Cisco!

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While Malloy is still testing everything out, in the works are a gyro-base control system and computer override to prevent a rider from tipping over. Malloy is now looking for investors or donors to help him take the Hoverbike from concept to production for consumers. He’s estimating that each one will cost about $40K…a price we wouldn’t mind paying for that machine!

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Audiobahn’s new and improved A18001DJ Class-D amplifi er features upgrades in both technology and design. Produced with durability and exceptional quality as before, there is a new LED (which lights up the Audiobahn name right on the face of the A18001DJ amp), while the digital volt meter and clipping indicator have been added to indicate when the amplifi er is operating outside of its output threshold. With the A18001DJ model producing 2,500 watts of power, the amplifi er utilizes digital switching, an eff ective method of increasing power from a vehicle’s electrical system. This gives the A18001DJ Class-D amplifi er the stability to operate impedances as low as 1 ohm and still remain cool enough to utilize smaller heat sinks and outer chassis. MSRP is $1,049.99.

Boston Acoustics’s high performance monoblock GTA-500m Class-D amp provides 1,000 watts of optimum power delivery for subwoofer applications, as well as adjustable 12dB/octave high-pass and 12dB/octave low-pass crossovers, which can be combined for band-pass operation, using the high-pass crossover as a subsonic

fi ler. To off er further system “tweaking” power, Boston has incorporated Q-Tune bass enhancement in all models, and, in the Class-D models, user-adjustable “Q” for each amplifi er’s high-pass crossover fi lter to allow users to optimize the bass from the subwoofer system without overloading. MSRP is $229.95

Scosche’s EFX Mono 1000c1 amp has been completely redesigned to provide discerning car audio enthusiasts better sound quality. The monoblock Class-D 1000c1 amp features a max power output of 1,000 watts, with a MOSFET power supply and low noise circuitry for the highest performance capabilities. Boasting 0-12dBA variable 45Hz bass boost, high and low level inputs, and fi ve-way protection circuitry (thermal, short circuit, impedance, voltage, reverse polarity), Scosche’s Mono 1000c1 amplifi er is rock solid. Its exterior features an illuminated logo badge and brushed aluminum heatsink, which complement its sturdy aluminum side panels. The single sided connection layout makes it simple to adjust the system after installation. All EFX mono amplifi ers feature an attractive remote level control with power LED. MSRP is $469.

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W hen Pro-Line Extreme Fabrication was given free reign on a Nissan Titan from one of their clients, they quickly turned

to VIBE Audio to transform the truck into a true Titan of sound. Unveiled at last year’s SEMA Show and used as the centerpiece for VIBE’s display at the 2011 CES, it’s currently traveling the country as the audio company’s demo car.

The custom truck, owned by David Fuentes of L.A., features more than $100K in modifi cations, with Pro-Line Extreme Fabrication in Azusa, CA, to thank for an impeccable build that took a total of eight months to design, fabricate and perfect. All done up in fi berglass inside and out, it was then sprayed in a custom House of Kolor shade of an uncharted candy/pearl combo that resulted in a vibrant red color. California Upholstery also contributed their touch of comfort by wrapping and stitching pieces all throughout the interior and truck bed. The Titan features stellar sound quality thanks to the use of VIBE Audio’s latest range of high-end products.

The Titan’s carefully crafted fi berglass enclosure includes four 12-inch Space dual 2-ohm subwoofers powered by a BlackBox Stereo 4 amplifi er, all fi ne-tuned to deliver the best possible bass performance. Five pairs of Space 6 3D speakers and two pairs of Space 5 3D speakers all provide the Titan with audiophile quality sound, while two pairs of BlackDeath QB69 6”x9” and a pair of LiteAir 5-inch Speakers round off the audio install. All speakers are powered by four of VIBE Audio’s BlackBox Bass 5 amplifi ers.

For gaming on the go, an Xbox 360 was built into the fi berglass center console, while seven 7-inch LCD screens in the driver’s compartment (two in the center counsel and fi ve in the headliner) and a 42-inch Samsung Ultra Thin plasma in the rear enhance in-car entertainment. Every single wiring and installation accessory used was provided by Tsunami and Metra Electronics to ensure the best possible voltage transfer and cleanest audio signal, while Shuriken Power cells support the intricate electrical system of the Titan.

For exterior enhancements, Pro-Line owner, Alex Sinclair converted the Nissan Titan’s front end to that of an Infi niti QX56 and added a Strut grille originally fi tted for Range Rovers, in addition to some custom-fi tted Strut side vents. A hydraulic actuated fl atbed cover in a special zigzag cut opens up to reveal the marvel that is VIBE’s sound system. A strut bag suspension system with chrome air tanks, compressors, and 28-inch massive chrome Estrella Wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero 295/25R28 tires provide the fi nishing touches.

Having already been to a pre-Super Bowl party in Texas earlier this year and winning trophy after trophy at numerous car shows, the Titan will return to its owner at the end of the year. Despite an extensive list of mods, Pro-Line Extreme Fabrication did mention that the owner is tossing around the idea to customize the truck’s undercarriage…but we doubt anyone will be noticing that when its system and fi berglass customizations steal the show!

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EXTERIOR• Full custom front end conversion (Infi niti QX56)• Strut grille package (07-09 Infi niti 2-pc)• Strut side vents (07-09 Range Rover kit) custom-cut & fi t• Electronically motorized dual sided split tonneau cover• Fiberglass rear bed w/ built-in subwoofer enclosure w/ cover, amp rack, additional speakers, light panels, & a two-tone painted fi nish• Custom tailgate design w/ plexi 3-pc inserts & painted fi nish• Smoked black tail lights• Custom electric dual moonroof• Exterior, bed, & tonneau cover w/ painted fi nish• Custom House of Kolor paint (candy/pearl Meteor Maroon w/ gloss black contrasts) WHEELS & TIRES• Estrella 28-inch chrome wheels• Pirelli Scorpion Zero 295/25R28 tires UNDER CARRIAGE / SUSPENSION• Strut bag suspension system (front & rear)• Chrome air tanks & compressors ENGINE / EXHAUST• High-performance throttle body INTAKE• Fujita cold air intake CHARGING SYSTEM • 800-watt power converters• High-output alternator 150 amps• Install bay 200-amp relay• (4) Shuriken high-performance batteries (120 amp hrs ea)• (2) Tsunami 20-farad capacitors MISC.• Luma Media light panel (with VIBE logo) INTERIOR • Full fi berglass interior w/ painted fi nish in both fl ushed & 3D inserts (plexi glass, wood grain, etc.) • Custom fi berglass dashboard w/ center channel speakers, hand-engraved bezels & a painted fi nish• Custom 3-pc fi berglass seats w/ cushion inserts, using matching tones & textures of leather• Custom fi berglass door panels w/ triple inserts, built to house VIBE’s Space 6 speaker components• Custom fi berglass fl oor with wood grain inserts• Back seats replaced by custom fi berglass rear wall built w/ 42-inch Samsung monitor surrounded by VIBE’s BlackDeath 6x9 speakers• Custom fi berglass center counsel w/ an Xbox 360, VIBE crossovers, iPad docking station, (2) 7-inch raw panel monitors, & air ride switches• Custom fi berglass top monitor headliner display built across headliner displaying (5) 7-inch raw panel monitors.• Fiberglass pillars (front, middle, and rear)• Custom wrapped steering wheel, using red stingray & suede• Custom wrapped headliner w/ double stitching

AUDIO AND VIDEO• (4) 12-inch Space subwoofers (rear bed in custom ported fi berglass enclosure)• (5) 6-inch Space 3-way components (interior & rear bed)• (2) 5-inch Space 3-way components in dashboard• (4) BlackBox Bass 5 4-ohm amplifi ers (amp rack located in rear bed)• (1) BlackBox Stereo 4-ch/ 4-ohm amplifi er (amp rack located in rear bed)• (2) 6x9 BlackDeath speakers (sides of 42- inch monitor within rear wall)

• (1) 5-inch LiteAir 5 speaker 90 rms (built into center of dashboard)• (1) DeltaBox 3-way in-line driver• Tsunami H-cap-10 10-farad hybrid capacitors• (1) BTDT battery (under hood) 3 bt120 batteries (behind subwoofer enclosure)• (1) Samsung 42-inch ultra thin plasma (rear wall)• (7) XOVision 7-inch monitors (2 in center console / 5 built into headliner display)• Xbox 360 (center console)• Alpine double-DIN head unit w/ DVD, Bluetooth, iPod, and navigation w/ Pioneer sound processor

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NEXT LEVELELECTRONIC GEAR + GAMES

Sony’s HDR-PJ50V Camcorder Projector allows you to present your recorded adventures on an image up to 60 inches in size. Its built-in projector is located just behind its foldout 3-inch touch screen, making it like your own personal and pint-sized mobile theater. It also features powerful speakers and S-Master amplifi er technology, providing a very theatrical feel to your footage. You can shoot in 1080 Full HD 60fps (where everything is stored on its 220GB hard drive) or opt for more nostalgic 24fps fi lm-like quality. MSRP is $800.

The emergence of the iPad has created a host of new music-related apps and gadgetry, including Numark’s iDJ Live that transforms your iPad (or iPhone/iPod Touch) into a DJ deck. Using the highly popular Djay (by Algoriddim) software that provides a realistic turntable interface to mix anything in your music library, this iOS-DJ controller is perfect for anyone who has never tried DJing before. The console connects to anything i-related by a dock connector, and features a pair of real performance controls that are good for cueing and scratching, as well as a central mixing section with a crossfader and plenty of buttons and knobs. There is also a custom audio cable for connecting to speakers and headphones. MSRP is $100.

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It seems everybody has their own headphones these days, with hip-hop heavyweight, Ludacris, the latest. His SOUL by Ludacris line consists of professional sounding headphones for the music enthusiast. The high-defi nition, noise canceling SL300 headphones fuse sleek style with studio-quality sound. It features advanced driver and circuitry design for deep bass, clear mids and highs that combine for high-precision audio balance, while its world class active noise canceling technology eliminates unwanted sounds and noises. Its comfortable over-ear design seals in sound and further blocks ambient noise. A sleek folding design and hard protective case allows for easy on-the-go storage, while a breathable headband pad and ear cups make them comfortable for long use. It’s iPhone ready, as well as other smartphone and multimedia devices, with a 1/8” headphone input jack. MSRP is $299.

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NEXT LEVEL ELECTRONIC GEAR + GAMES

FORZA MOTORSPORT 4PUBLISHER: MICROSOFT STUDIOSDEVELOPER: TURN 10 STUDIOSPLATFORMS: XBOX 360WWW.FORZAMOTORSPORT.NET

Forza Motorsport 4 is touted to be the “biggest and best” version of the Forza Motorsport series thanks to more cars and the best driving circuits in the world. It will feature hundreds of the most exciting cars on the planet, with more than 80 manufacturers represented. As an entirely new racing experience, it will also have new online communities, allowing gamers to interact with other “drivers” from around the globe. Featuring unmatched graphics and innovative features designed to push the racing genre in brand new directions, Forza 4 will be the ultimate playground for car fans.

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Ace Combat Assault Horizon intensifi es the franchise, escalating combat to the next level. Gamers will engage in combat across the globe, dodging skyscrapers, and turning their enemies into fi ery debris in both single player and online multiplayer. Featuring a story written by New York Times’ bestselling military author, Jim DeFelice (writer of “Leopards Kill” and “Threat Level Black”), Ace Combat Assault Horizon puts players

in the shoes of a top gun pilot in an international task force. The engaging war drama will span real-world locations, such as Dubai and Russia, and

incorporate new categories of aircrafts, including super-sonic jets and the introduction of the attack helicopter, door gunner and more.

Players will be immersed in a whirlwind journey when playing the third-person shooter game, Inversion, complete with nonstop fi refi ghts and a suspense-fi lled storyline. Packed with action, the game also introduces revolutionary gravity-wielding combat, zero gravity environments, vector changes, and a unique destructible cover system. Gamers will take on the role of a young father and husband, Davis Russel, who fi nds himself thrust

into war when his peaceful city is invaded by an unknown enemy. With his daughter missing and conventional weapons and tactics all but useless,

this ordinary cop and his partner Leo Delgado will rise up to heed the call of duty, master the fundamental forces of gravity and save the world.

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F illed with vintage snapbacks, jerseys, tees and more, And Still on La Brea is the place to score all your retro gear. First opening

its doors back in May 2008, co-owners Jeremy Shapiro and Kirk Tilton found a prime location for their vintage goodies, positioning themselves along the famed streetwear-oriented boulevard and landed a spot next to UNDFTD. Accessorizing the store with loads of hard-to-fi nd gear, the two also added a mini boxing ring (that doubles as a shelf) in addition to various old school posters of all of your favorite ’90s athletes and hip-hop icons. And for those who don’t live in the area, the guys have so graciously set up an eBay page, sharing their stash with the rest of the world!

What made you want to create a vintage sportswear shop?It came out of love for the product but also fi lled a void. There was no shop in L.A. (or anywhere for that matter) whose sole purpose was bringing back the vintage sports gear that we all wore and loved growing up.

What went into the aesthetic of the store and why did you decide to put a mini ring in it?The store is supposed to make you feel like you're

back in the ’80s and ’90s, shopping at your local sports store. The ring doubles for women's mud wrestling at night, so it was a win-win…kidding. We had a huge space and needed a fi ller and thought a boxing ring was the perfect fi t and it fl ows seamlessly with the whole vibe.

Why call it And Still?The idea behind the name was the announcement after a title fi ght…"And Still" heavyweight champion of the world…

What types of items do you carry?We specialize in vintage deadstock sports apparel from the ’80s and ’90s, but also carry most brands from that era. Anything from Starter, Zubaz, Chalk Line, Sports Specialties, Salem Sportswear, Champion, DeLong, The Game, T&C, Vuarnet, Nike, Adidas…you name it we have it.

How do you go about fi nding your vintage gear?If I had a dollar for every time someone asked that question I'd be swimming in money like Uncle Scrooge!

Any highly prized vintage scores?One of my all time favorites was a vintage Cosby Show Adidas crewneck that we found last year. I've been told only a dozen, if that, were made for the 4th season (1987) cast and crew. So yeah, it’s pretty rare and sold quick.

Who are some of your celeb clients or notable repeat customers?Too many celebs/athletes/musicians to name but on any given day you could run into someone. Most recently Kevin Connolly (“E” from “Entourage”) and Tyler the Creator (Odd Future) were in the store shopping. I usually post pictures of such occasions on the blog www.forall2envy.blogspot.com.

What’s the most expensive item you've sold or still have for sale?You ever hear of the vintage Santa snapback? Google it. Up until last week the most expensive snapback we sold was the Raiders metal Shield snapback that Ice Cube wore in Boyz N the Hood. We sold it for $500 last year, but I still regret it because it’s the only one I've ever seen, EVER! However we just sold a vintage

Do you plan on expanding the store in any way? Expanding the horizons and expanding the parameters. Listen to Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys!

Ultimately, what would you like the store to be known for? We are the only store in the world specializing in vintage deadstock sports apparel. We are growing the And Still brand and have some amazing projects/collabos in the works. We have some tricks up our sleeves so stay tuned to see what happens next! The future looks bright, so grab your shades!

Raiders hat on eBay last week for $550. I'm waiting for Guinness World Records to call me back.

Do you ever keep for yourself?I keep stuff all the time. The last thing I kept for myself was a pair of OG Sand Knit Celtics "short" shorts. You know, the real short ones that Larry Bird used to wear. I was gonna wear them to the ESPYs after party back in July, but there was a dress code.

What’s the most requested item you always get asked about?We always get asked for stuff that *insert rapper(s)* came in and bought for their music video. I try to give people a heads up on the blog, but by the time they realize it’s dope, it’s usually already sold out.

What's the craziest request you've ever had?We once got asked to fi nd a pair of game-worn Jonny Kilroy shorts!

Why do you think sports gear is so fresh?"Fresh" makes it sound like a trend, and I see sports apparel as timeless. There are some crazy designs that should never be brought back, but most of the stuff is classic in my eyes. A Starter jacket, script hat or a logo tee will never go out of style and as long as sports are being played, people will support their team!

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AMI JAMES TAKES ON SOHO

Y ou fi rst met Ami James as one of the many colorful tattoo artists on TLC’s “Miami Ink,” and now he’s back with his own shop, show

and rules. Set in New York’s SoHo district, “NY Ink,” the Israeli-born skin artisan has his eyes set on becoming the Tattoo King of NY and is ready to take on the challenge of being the boss man—all the while concentrating on his next best tattoo piece.

How did tattoos become your interest?I grew up in the real punk days, so tattoos have almost always been my thing. Fortunately, I got to live the true punk rock era of the ’80s. I have been doing it since I was 12 [laughs]…NOT! I’ve been tattooing since I was 19.

What was your fi rst piece? Hmmm, my fi rst tattoo… I was 13 years old, it was at my house and I did it myself. It said “Miami Punk.” All I could think was, “How bad is this? I wish I actually had a real tattoo machine.”

What was the journey to becoming a well known name in the industry like, and what’s it like to be considered “famous?”The journey was very hard and very broke. At times I made a lot of money, but most of the time, I made no money. It’s defi nitely been a fi nancial roller coaster over the years. I never thought I would have so many haters...no not really. But I just really wanted to put the word out and enjoy the experience. I knew getting my name out there

meant success. So, [notoriety] was something I thought about, but I tried not to focus on it.

What’s your tattoo style preference?Asian is my style, but I enjoy doing black and grey, too. My favorite type of pieces to do would have to be large Japanese pieces since I really enjoy Asian style the most. But I defi nitely don’t think I’ve perfected my tattooing skills in any way. I think as an artist you always need to want to improve.

Who are your tattoo inspirations, pioneers you look up to in the industry?Other tattoo artists, such as Don Ed Hardy, Sailor Jerry, Bob Roberts, Horiyoshi II, are inspirations to me and my work.

Do you have a favorite piece that you’ve done?The funny thing is I’m never happy with the tattoos I do because I always strive to do something better. So I guess it would have to be a tattoo I have not done yet; it’s always like that for me.

What about your own ink? Any favorites?I have one large tattoo at this point. My favorite portion of that piece is the portrait of my beautiful wife on my ribs.

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What was it like being on “Miami Ink,” and did having cameras around aff ect your tattooing?Absolutely, sitting in a room for four years with fi lm crew is not necessarily what I signed up for. Especially, when you think of a career as a tattooist. I think the whole experience of being on the show killed it for me, temporarily anyway.

So how did “NY Ink” start?Right now, my favorite shop that I’ve worked at is

my own shop in New York called Wooster Street Social Club. I wanted to create a shop people can walk into and get an amazing piece. I hope that I will have success with this shop like I have always wanted. We are not the custom shop some people may think. To fi nd long term success within that concept would make me happy. Since I’m both an owner and an artist, it’s tough to juggle the business end of things. But after a while you get more experience and it gets easier. Right now, the wait for a tattoo with me really depends on my schedule but I try to make time each week to tattoo.

Any cool ink experiences with celebs?I think I like tattooing the ones that are quiet and

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don’t like to talk about what a celebrity they are. I guess that’s why I like to tattoo football players. I don’t know much about that sport, so they usually don’t try to tell me too much about it.

Has their been a change in tattoo culture since you fi rst began your craft?I think the words “taboo” and “tattoo” are starting to separate after a long marriage and that is a huge change for the culture.

Have you done any crazy tats?I was asked to tattoo eyebrows on a lady once. She couldn’t take the pain, so she ended up with only one brow, which obviously looked weird.

Do you ever say “no” to clients’ requests?I do not do negative tattoos.

What’s been your most challenging tattoo to date?Absolutely, I struggle with every tattoo I do. Not every design makes for a good tattoo. I have to fi nd that happy medium every time I draw something up, and that is a struggle in itself.

Anything else besides tattooing you’d like to try your hand at?Painting! I want to go back to my roots—painting and photography.

Any last words or advice to others hoping to follow in your footsteps?Be careful for what you wish for....

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don’t like to talk about what a celebrity they are. I guess that’s why I like to tattoo football players. I don’t know much about that sport, so they usually don’t try to tell me too much about it.

Has their been a change in tattoo culture since you fi rst began your craft?I think the words “taboo” and “tattoo” are starting to separate after a long marriage and that is a huge change for the culture.

Have you done any crazy tats?I was asked to tattoo eyebrows on a lady once. She couldn’t take the pain, so she ended up with only one brow, which obviously looked weird.

Do you ever say “no” to clients’ requests?I do not do negative tattoos.

What’s been your most challenging tattoo to date?Absolutely, I struggle with every tattoo I do. Not every design makes for a good tattoo. I have to fi nd that happy medium every time I draw something up, and that is a struggle in itself.

Anything else besides tattooing you’d like to try your hand at?Painting! I want to go back to my roots—painting and photography.

Any last words or advice to others hoping to follow in your footsteps?Be careful for what you wish for....


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B orn and bred in the L.A. electronic culture, John Dadize, is a musical chameleon. First infi ltrating the scene as drum and

bass phenomenon “Infi ltrata,” he’s since then transformed into 12th Planet, an ode to the mythological planet popularized by author Zecharia Sitchin. Quickly becoming known as “America’s First King of Dubstep,” 12th Planet is ushering in a new era of electronic music as he tours with fellow dubstep extraordinaire Skrillex. Quite the quirky and loquacious character, he graciously took time from his practically never-ending schedule to talk about what keeps 12th Planet in orbit!

How did you land on “12th Planet” as your dubstep moniker?It comes from the fi rst creation story [from Babylonian/Mesopotamian mythology] that was ever written called the “Enuma Elish.” It’s about this planet that lives in two solar systems. Once every 3,600 years it crosses into ours and throws the Earth off of its axis and causes crazy stuff to happen. I’m heavy into mythology and was into the fact how this one planet that comes once every blue moon can totally f*ck sh*t up on Earth. It’s like a metaphor to what I do with music.

What’s your musical history?I’ve always been interested in music as a kid. My fi rst record was “Bad” by Michael Jackson. I would play it on my Sesame Street record player, as well as Kool Moe Dee. I started listening to electronic music in 8th grade and that started with the deep house movement that got big in L.A. From there I got into hardcore when I was 14 and after I went to my fi rst show, I was hooked. I loved the vibe of the culture and started to DJ, which later transformed into production, so I’m doing both now.

How did you become known as one of the premiere dubstep DJs of today?I didn’t discover dubsetp until I was on tour in England, where I got to see the movement fi rsthand, about fi ve years ago. I got tired of producing and playing drum and bass as “Infi ltrata” and needed something new. It was a very niche scene here in the U.S. and very underground. Back then house and trance were huge here. What caught my attention was how much it sounded like drum and bass, but with a new bpm and just a whole new vibe.

Who inspires you the most?People like Skrillex. He’s one of my peers and is like a brother to me. Man, that kid doesn’t stop working. He’s catapulted to success this past year, and he’s the same person from before all of this stuff cracked off for him. He’s on tour practically the entire year and makes music on his computer every single day up until the moment he has to be on stage. That’s just mind-boggling to me, but that’s the mindset and the type of devotion it takes to succeed in this business. All I can do is try to work as hard as him. The same can be said for others like Rusko, Skream and Diplo; they’re non-stop and always working. It might seem by all our tweets that we’re always partying, but we’re really working hard behind the scenes!

What type of dubstep legacy would you like to leave behind?I just want to be mentioned and hope my music had an impact on the fans and the culture if I died tomorrow. I’ve just been trying to push dubstep everywhere and want to be respected for my eff orts since I was one of the fi rst guys to push it in America. I’ve really put my all into this

music and it didn’t always come easy.

What’s your musical creative process like when busting out your remixes?It’s random and absolute chaos. I don’t have a method to my madness. I do what I want and feel. If I wake up in the morning with a feeling to make some hip-hop, I’ll just do it or whatever. When there’s a song or remix I’m vibin’ on, I defi nitely get into the zone and block everything out. Performance is a diff erent mindset, though. I’m kind of an introvert, when I perform and pretend it’s just me out there behind the decks. I’m playing songs I want to hear or like, and it just so happens that other people like them, too.


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I really love production as much as I love DJ’ing. I wouldn’t trade in either for a million-dollar job…ever! I don’t see myself doing anything else. They are both just aspects of what I love the most, which is music!

Obviously, you’re incredibly successful. When was the moment you realized it?I haven’t had that moment yet. I actually feel like I’m just getting started and it’s been like that since I was 16—which is a motivational factor to be the best and succeed in making music and DJ’ing. I don’t think I’ll ever have that true feeling of accomplishment because I’m the type that will always work harder and keep going.

So what’s a MUST in terms of equipment for you to do your magic on?A must is a Pioneer DJM-900 (or even 800) mixer, two Pioneer CDJ-2000s, a microphone and a steel deck ’cause I like to stand on top of the turntables and dance and stuff . Oh, and I need a big front row and someone who can catch and support 160 pounds of weight ’cause I’m jumping on your ass if you’re in the front row for sure!

Tell us about SMOG?It’s a record label/event company I co-founded with some friends of mine. At the time, there were only a handful of us who knew what dubstep really was, so we wanted to spread the word about it and created SMOG. It started with one dubstep party, which then turned into many parties, eventually became a record label two years ago. Those parties are still poppin’ off in L.A., and we have since then grown into a bigger entity and had more people join the crew!

When can we expect an LP by 12th Planet?I’m not going to put a drop date on it because

I don’t like deadlines and hate working under those conditions. This is my fi rst baby, and I’m not gonna rush it. I’m just gonna keep on grindin’ and pushin’ until I feel it’s ready to rock! And hopefully I feel that by year’s end. I’m about 75 percent happy with what I have right now, which

is lots of collaboration stuff , as well as tons of original joints. I listen to everything I can—hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll, punk, disco, pop...you name it, I’m about it all! My album is gonna totally refl ect that. Until then, I’m gonna be on tour and fi nishing up tracks.


“I ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE I’M JUST GETTING STARTED AND IT’S BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE I WAS 16—WHICH IS A MOTIVATIONAL FACTOR TO BE THE BEST AND SUCCEED IN MAKING MUSIC AND DJ’ING.”



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I t’s been a hot minute since hip-hop has heard anything from former Bad Boy artist Black Rob, whose last release was 2005’s The Black Rob

Report. Known for his 2000 hit single “Whoa!,” Black Rob has re-emerged in the game, after being locked-up for four years (and is ready to pick up where he left off ! No longer with Bad Boy, the veteran lyricist has signed with indie hip-hop label Duck Down and is bringin’ the heat with his latest batch of fresh joints on Game Tested, Streets Approved.

What went into making your latest album?Really, man, there was a need for it on the streets. It just talks about a lot of situations I’ve been through and the caliber of the album speaks for itself. I did it on my own without a major label behind me, so that was diff erent. We had leeway to do so and just went in and did it. It’s just fi lled with the feelings of Black Rob.

How is it diff erent from prior releases? I feel like every album I made I stepped my game up in some sort of way, whether it was through creativity or delivery. And I felt like The Black Rob Report got shelved since I went to jail, so I couldn’t really promote that joint. So now, this album is a step above. I had to come better than the last album. I had the time to think about it and enough time to write. What I’ve learned is that when you make another album you always got to compare

tracks. On this album, “Celebration” is like my “Whoa!,” you feel me? Everything I did, I tried to pit against tracks from my other two albums. If I was on a major, this album would cause pandemonium right now…trust me.

Has being locked up infl uenced your sound?Prison is what you make of it. If I would have sat on my ass and said f*ck it, f*ck rap, I would have come home and worked a nine-to-fi ve; that would have been my loss. It’s the same circus now, but just diff erent clowns. Everybody makin’ music, but let’s see who comes out on top. I just kept my mind in the streets as if I was never locked up. So my mind was in the streets at all times, which kept me going and got me to where I’m at now.

Music has defi nitely changed since you fi rst started out in it. What are some of the major changes you’ve noticed?It’s all good. I respect it. I don’t have no problem with it because one thing I got that a lot of people don’t got is longevity. So I’m able to go anywhere in the world and make a nice piece of change. This album is gonna set me off . But I will tell you this, there’s a whole lot of singin’ goin’ on now. Everybody wants to sing and a lot of these n*ggas album be like R&B, like they can get an award for R&B/hip-hop. I can’t get that award. It’s not my fault, I just rap. I also don’t need a bunch of people on my album to be like, “Yo, that sh*t is hot!” either. I already know, man…real talk. Black Rob is a brand. He’s not somebody who hasn’t made suffi cient amount of noise in the game; I’m not a new artist. Some people might feel that way right now but I’ve got that edge still.

After your song, “Whoa” became hot in the streets. Are you coining any other slang terms soon?I got some new slang on my new album, but I’ve always came strong with my own words. For this album, I talk directly to you; like, I’m standing right in front of you, as I’m there tellin’ my story. And that’s how I am on stage. I’m an ill presence, man. I’m a force to be reckoned with. If I got hit records out, it’s a wrap. It’ll be hard to come in behind me.

What was it like being part of Bad Boy during its “golden era?”Bad Boy was Bad Boy. Music today is more like Bad

Boy back then ’cause it’s all singin’ and dancing,’ poppin’ bottles in the club…we did that. It’s still all the same sh*t. You gotta keep offi cial in the streets cause that’s where niggas getting’ made or broke. That’s why this album is called Game Tested, Street Approved. Streets been approvin’ my sh*t and they gonna keep approving.’

You also have your own independent label, Box and One. How did this project form?I wanted to start my own label and have it pop off so tremendously, so I didn’t have to go lookin’ for no deal; they’d be comin’ to me with a deal. It’s time to get back in the game, and we have enough music to drop albums for four more years after this. After I pop this off , you’ll be hearing a lot about my artists and those I got on deck. We just movin’ ahead and stepping up in everything we do. The general went down and the team held it down but they couldn’t do too much. So now I’m back and my sh*t is pickin’ up. It ain’t gonna sound like nothing out there.

What do you look for in artists?First off , if you a rapper, you got to be better than G-Dep and Petey Pablo, man; two totally diff erent kinds of rappers. G-Dep is so lyrically inclined he can bust fi ve words and crush a whole microphone, while Petey can make anything be hot…real talk. You gotta really show me your skills and be nasty…only way we gonna make an imprint and impact on this game.

What do you have going on for the rest of the year?Workin’ some more even though we already got the next album ready to go. I did so many tracks for this album, we got another album ready to go. If I can drop it back-to-back, I will. We goin’ on tour and just gonna keep workin’ some more…it’s all good.


STILL WHOAPHOTOS: TOM HAWKINGS


This car is probably some of the best work they’ve done for me...


A lways a force to be reckoned with on the court, Shaq announced his retirement from basketball back in June after 19

seasons in the game. Walking away with four rings, 28,596 career points and a slew of other accomplishments, the 39-year-old Shaq "Diesel” won’t be too far from the action. A month after he announced his retirement, he revealed plans to work at Turner Sports as a full-time analyst, joining Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley as part of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” studio show.

The former basketball player has also been keeping us busy over the years, working with DUB on several of his past vehicle projects. While each of his rides were all highly custom builds, it’s his widebody Ford Mustang—that appeared on the fi rst episode of MTV2’s “The DUB Magazine Project”—that's at the top of the list.

“This car is probably some of the best work they’ve done for me,” he compliments. “I’ve always loved Mustangs, but I could never fi t into them. So when Myles asked me, ‘What kind of car you want?’ I told him I was tired of the Bentleys, the Ferraris and all the sports cars. I just wanted to be normal, so I said, ‘Hook up one

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22x12 rear TIS Modular TIS16 wheels surrounded by Pirelli Scorpion Zero 265/30R22 front and 335/25R22 rear tires. A Roush Supercharger and Borla ATTACK Exhaust System boost performance, with the ability to stop on a dime thanks to Baer’s 6-piston Big Brake Kit.

To make the 7’1” Shaq comfortably fi t into the Mustang, the entire backseat had to be removed, then the fl oorboard had to be extended and reinforced. From there, the gas tank was replaced with a custom-built fuel cell. Finally, the seat brackets had to be extended, which


of those new Mustangs. Can you make me fi t? and he said, ‘Sure,’ and I was like, ‘Let’s do it!’”

With only one request about the car’s color, he left everything else up to the team at the DUB Garage! In the dark throughout the build, a couple of his friends ended up seeing the fi nished product before he did, which resulted in numerous calls to “Superman.” “I was getting calls from some of my friends who saw it, telling me it’s the fattest car ever and how the color was something they’d never seen before. So everybody was seeing my car but me!”

But Shaq fi nally saw the amazing results of his customized ’Stang during the NBA All-Star weekend. Though a bit upset at fi rst because he wasn’t the fi rst to see it, he quickly got over it as soon as he laid eyes on the car. “You did a fabulous job!” he exclaimed, as he gave the car a 360-degree look over. “That’s why DUB is No. 1. I remember when they fi rst started out, they used to do car shows back in the day and ever since then they’ve been classy.”

Shaq was defi nitely impressed with everything on the Mustang, especially the color. “Burgundy has always been my favorite color but that’s like a diff erent burgundy, it’s like a ‘Spartacus Legendary House of O’Nealicus’ burgundy. It’s nice and I fi t in the car. The good thing with DUB is you tell them what you want and they get it done. A lot of other people you tell them and then you sit in the car and the seat ain’t moving back. They then have to take the car back for

another week... But with DUB, every time I drop off a car, it comes out perfect.”

And perfect is what we like to hear! House of Kolor Brandywine was used to get that much loved burgundy color Shaq wanted, while we had the rear of the Mustang was brought out by 5-inches, and the front came out by 2-inches to provide a tough widebody stance. We then used Eibach Pro-kit Performance lowering springs so that when coupled with the widebody mods, the Mustang would have an aggressive posture and the ability to accommodate 22x10 front and

...with DUB, every time I drop off a car, it comes out perfect.


independently allows the driver and passenger seats to slide back 12-inches. A custom Pioneer audio system was installed to provide Shaq with great quality sound.

When asked what kind of car best describes him, Shaq fi rst replied a Rolls-Royce Phantom drophead, but quickly changed his mind and pointed to his Mustang. “When you look at me, you might not see a regular guy but I am. When you look at that car, it’s so beautiful and so nice that you have to turn your head and say, ‘Wow!’ So I would be that car right there. I wouldn’t be a fancy car ’cause I’m not a fancy guy.”

The DUB Garage team enjoyed working with Shaq throughout the years, and always look forward to seeing what transpires next as he embarks on a new chapter of his life—and customizing whatever car he has his eyes set on next!


Burgundy has always been my favorite color but that’s like a different burgundy, it’s like a ‘Spartacus Legendary House of O’Nealicus’ burgundy.


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BRAKES• Baer 6 piston Big Brake Kit

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SUSPENSION• Eibach Pro-kit Performance lowering springs• Adjustable control arms• Adjustable Panhard rod

INTERIOR• Reupholstered seats in Napa Leather w/ Ultrasuede Diamond-stitched inserts• Custom “Superman” fl oor mats• Color-matched interior accents

In order to fi t Shaq comfortably, the following modifi cations were done:• Removal of entire backseat• Extended and reinforced fl oorboard• Replaced gas tank w/ custom-built fuel cell• Extended seat brackets, which independently allows the driver & passenger seats to slide back 12-inches

SOUND SYSTEM:• Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT Double-DIN Head Unit w/ built-in Bluetooth, iPod connection and navigation• Surround sound was delivered using (8) Pioneer TS-D1720C component speakers, mounted on custom door panel pod enclosures. A fi berglass enclosure was built to replace the backseats and house (4) Pioneer TS-SW3001S2 subwoofers. An illuminated Superman/Shaq logo in the center of the console completes the custom enclosure. • The trunk was fi tted with a fi berglass upper trunk lid that houses (2) Pioneer TS- D1702R component speakers that are visually separated by the illuminated signature DUB Edition logo. • Power is supplied via 6 Pioneer amplifi ers: (4) GM-D8500M units for the subwoofers, and (2) GM-D9500F units for the mids and highs, which are all mounted on a custom designed amp rack with the illuminated “Superman/Shaq” emblem.

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"MY “BEE” LOGO HAS BEEN WITH ME FOR SOME TIME. IT’S IN HOMAGE TO MUHAMMAD ALI, AND I ALWAYS HAVE IT ON MY FIGHT GEAR AND MY TEAM’S UNIFORM."

I t’s the rarefi ed status that only a precious few athletes will ever attain. Considering most of the

athletes with “G.O.A.T.” status, such as Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali, have long since retired, it is even more rare to fi nd one who is right in the middle of carving out his place in sports history. However, that is exactly what mixed martial arts fans are currently witnessing

with Anderson “The Spider” Silva. The most dominant champion in UFC history has torn through the middleweight division for an unprecedented

fi ve years straight without a loss and is not satisfi ed yet.

But beyond all of his achievements in MMA, fans know relatively little about Anderson Silva outside of the Octagon. While training for his bout against Yushin Okami (who in 2006 was the last man to ever hand Anderson a loss albeit by disqualifi cation), we got to talk to Anderson about some of his wide-ranging interests, from his action fi gure collection to Muhammad Ali, Steven Seagal to the JabbaWockeeZ. Anderson was in family man-mode, as he recently brought his wife and kids to the unveiling of this one-of-

I keep all my action fi gures and collectibles. I have always liked the fi rst Transformers movie.

So even though you’re known as “The Spider,” your bee logo appears in many places. When and how did you come up with it?My “Bee” logo has been with me for some time. It’s in homage to Muhammad Ali, and I always have it on my fi ght gear and my team’s uniform.

Speaking of logos, can you tell us a little about your Meister watch?I love watches. So when I met the guys from Meister, we all thought

a-kind yellow 2011 Chevrolet Camaro at West Coast Customs. However, he seemed more like a kid on Christmas day after laying eyes on the newest and baddest toy in his collection. Most UFC fans would be surprised by the sight of this unstoppable fi ghting machine running around with a microfi ber towel shining up his own life-size replica of the Transformers’ Bumblebee.

Are you a big fan of the Transformers cartoon and movies? I love movies and cartoons; in fact I have a room in my house where



it would be great to come out with this signature watch that had my own style. It came out really cool, too. It’s sporty, but you can wear it anywhere. I have been wearing mine since it came out!

Can you describe how your custom Camaro fi ts your personality?The car is full of surprises, like a Transformer, it adapts to each situation perfectly.

Which parts of the design were your ideas, and which parts were West Coast Customs' ideas?I asked them to include my “Bee” logo on the car, and the rest was pretty much up to the West Coast Customs team.

What do you like best about your car?It’s hard to say because I like it all. It’s an amazing car and it turned out so great.

How does your driving style compare to your fi ghting style?I drive defensively, but fi ght off ensively.

When you are training here in America, do you like to stay in Vegas near UFC headquarters or here in Southern California?L.A. is a second home to me. I love Redondo Beach and the South Bay area. When I am in Redondo Beach I feel like I am in a small town; it’s very peaceful. Rio de Janeiro is a big, noisy city.

What do you like best about America? What about Brazil?The U.S. has great infrastructure like the airports and the freeways; everything works perfectly. In Brazil some things are diff erent, but they are defi nitely getting better.

We heard you shipped some of your cars to Brazil. What kinds of cars do they have over there? It’s getting to be more like the U.S. We are starting to see more Hummers and Ferraris around in Brazil.

How do people drive in Brazil compared to America?I think that in Brazil people drive faster.

What kind of music do you like listening to when you are relaxing and driving?I love R&B, and have been listening to Ne-Yo lately.


What about when you're preparing for a fi ght?I’ll listen to the same stuff —some R&B and some hip-hop.

You actually danced on stage in Vegas with the JabbaWockeeZ. How did that happen?The guys from JabbaWockeeZ are awesome. They have a great show, and I always go see them perform when I’m in Vegas…we’re good friends.

It helps to have good rhythm when dancing. How does having good rhythm help you with your stand-up and grappling techniques?Rhythm is important—it keeps your fl ow going.

We remember in your PRIDE days, when you used to come into the ring dancing like Michael Jackson. Why haven't we seen you come to the Octagon like that? Fans would love it!I’m not sure. I don’t like repeating things like that, but it was fun when I did it.

How did you meet and start training with Steven Seagal?Training with Steven Seagal is an honor. He comes out and helps me improve some things and brings good energy.

What has he added to your training that has improved your technique?That’s a secret.

You've been the most dominant champion in UFC history. What qualities set you apart from every other fi ghter on earth?I have been involved in martial arts my whole life. I believe my dedication, experience and hard work have built me into the fi ghter I am.

How do you feel when people call you the greatest fi ghter in the history of the sport?I am proud of my own eff orts throughout the years. I love my job and thank God everyday for being healthy and able to do what I love.

How does the crowd reaction to you aff ect you (when your fans cheer for you and when haters boo you)?I respect the fans and understand how they feel. It’s not always possible to please everyone, but I understand

and will always respect them.

What are your thoughts about a superfi ght with GSP (Georges St-Pierre)?I don’t know. People talk about that fi ght a lot. I’m here to defend my title and face the best, so let’s see what happens.

What are your thoughts about one day going up to 205 lbs. to challenge Jon Jones for the belt?I want to defend my own belt. I have

no desire to fi ght for the 205-lb. belt. I have teammates who I think deserve or will soon deserve to fi ght for that title.

What are your plans outside of MMA? Boxing? Acting? Singing?I like singing [laughs]. I would love to test myself with boxing—it’s a personal wish that I have.

How much longer do you want to keep fi ghting?For as long as I am still healthy to be fi ghting.

Fans know you as being an unstoppable force in the cage. What are some things they would be surprised to learn about you?I’m just a regular guy. I like to have fun, be with my friends and my family, and play video games or paintball.

Any fi nal words for your fans?Thanks for all the support through these years!


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Amber Rose is a modern-day sketch of the classic, post-WWII era pin-up girls – beautiful, curvaceous and oozing with sex

appeal! And just like famous pin-ups Bettie Page, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, Amber has joined their ranks to become a bona fi de sex symbol.

However, the statuesque exotic dancer turned model is pretty modest about her status. “It’s weird to look at myself as that because, for me,

I’m just Amber from South Philly,” she explains. “I guess it’s pretty cool and a big compliment that men think I’m sexy.”

But it’s not only men that are enthralled by Amber’s beauty. Women gravitate to her and see her as their new defi nition of what beautiful is,

which is a far cry from the prototypical models we see in magazines and television. “I just represent women with real curves. I have real boobs and a butt, and am all about natural beauty, which is why I think a lot of women relate to me,” Amber proudly exclaims. Dressed in ’50s-style glam (complete with pin curls), Amber’s charismatic and bubbly personality lit up the studio and produced smiles on everyone present at the photo shoot. Enlisted to join Amber at the shoot was Oscar Nunez’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air. This ’56 Chevy isn’t your run-of-the-mill Bel Air that was dusted off and given a shiny paint job. What started off as a clunker dug up from a car graveyard was resurrected to an immaculate American classic. This Bel Air came to the shop without a motor, interior or moldings. A frame-off restoration was necessary to bring this beauty back to life, requiring the entire vehicle to be disassembled with all parts, nuts and bolts cleaned, and all missing accessories replaced. A three-year restoration project, the ’56 Chevy kept its nostalgic exterior, but also received


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modern upgrades to keep up with the times. A sophisticated 4-link rear suspension, LS1 Corvette motor transplant, Baer big brake kit and a set of 20-inch/22-inch Forgiato Ritorno forged wheels wrapped in Toyo Tires, were some of the modifi cations done to revitalize the Bel Air. It seems like this classic beauty will never show her age.

Despite such elaborate modifi cations, it was the Bel Air’s radiating two-tone House of Kolor Root Beer Brown with Tangelo Orange paint scheme that our personal pin-up for the day loved most. After the shoot, she hopped in the driver’s seat to take it out for a spin. “It was like driving

“Really, fame isn’t my goal in life,” she asserts. “It isn’t a drug for me and was just something that came along. But I don’t need fame; I just like to do what I like to do and if things happen, great. If not, oh well. It wasn’t something planned or anything.” In fact, everything in Amber’s life has been unplanned. Her rags-to-riches story began when an agent in NYC approached her about being in music videos. Not really into it at fi rst, she decided to take on one job, which later led to cameos in numerous videos, including Young

around in a boat,” she gushes. “This is defi nitely a car you’d want to cruise Hollywood in! I was a bit scared to drive it at fi rst because I didn’t want to mess it up or anything…but the whole experience was the sh*t!” The former East Coast native and now Angeleno also gave us the lowdown on her dream car, a ’64 or ’67 Lincoln Continental, which she has yet to get her hands on now that she’s in a driving city like L.A. “Once my life settles down a bit, I’m gonna get an ill whip like a Continental. I’ve always loved that car since I was a little girl. I used to watch West Coast music videos like Dr. Dre and Ice Cube with all their old school rides and knew I’d get myself a fl y ride that would be diff erent from what you normally see on the streets. You don’t see that in Philly, so I was, like,

‘When I get older, I’m going to get me one of those hot cars.’ But I wanted one in bright pink back then; now I’ll take one in black. But I have to admit; I’m also feeling Oscar’s Bel Air. I love big cars!”

Amber’s schedule has become a bit chaotic since immersing herself in various projects. In typical Hollywood fashion, Amber has already landed her fi rst acting role in a Sci-Fi thriller and is also fi lming a reality show—where she’s out to show the world who the real Amber Rose is despite many misconceptions fl ying around about her persona in the media.

Everybody knows about her high-profi le relationship with one of hip-hop’s biggest names, which brought about many headlines referencing her as a fame chaser.



Owner: Oscar Nuñez

For the past 20 years, Oscar Nuñez has been building and restoring classic ’56 -’64 Chevys, but it’s this ’56 Chevy Bel Air convertible that he’s most proud of. A complete restoration was undertaken to bring back the ’56 to the respected status it has now. Nicknamed “Timepiece,” Nuñez fi tted a Rolex watch into the dash to signify its timeless presence and depiction of featuring only the best of the best in terms of modifi cations. “Timepiece” hits the pavement only for special occasions and certain car shows and is an awarding-winning caliber vehicle that has taken home more than 30 awards at various Hot Rod, Lowrider and DUB Shows, with more to come.

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• Jet-Hot coated headers

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• Baer Big Brake kit w/ drilled & slotted rotors

• Complete chrome undercarriage

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• Polished stainless steel braided brake, fuel & AC lines

• 1-piece molded front and rear bumpers

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Jeezy’s “Vacation,” Ludacris’ “What Them Girls Like,” “Fabolous’ “You be Killin’ Em” and more. While a great launching pad for her modeling career that blossomed when she signed with Ford Modeling Agency, you won’t see her in any more videos unless it’s for her boyfriend, rapper Wiz Khalifa—who has been a huge inspiration as she adjusts to her newfound celebrity status. “He makes me happy and also teaches me a lot and always says, ‘Babe, the only thing that matters is that you have people that love you, so

the people that hate or judge you don’t matter because you have genuine people around you who love you and know who you are.’ And that’s how I live life now.” Aside from her big screen and TV endeavors, Amber is also recording tracks for an upcoming album she plans on releasing when the time “feels right.” She’s also hosting her own show on Jamie Foxx’s “Foxxhole Radio” on Sirius/XM radio with a couple of girlfriends, as they “shoot the sh*t” on women’s topics. But that’s not all, as the ambitious model looks to launch a sunglasses and make-up line in the near future. “I want to do things that make me happy,” Amber says about all her projects. “I’m not out to be



a big Hollywood actress, the next big singer or anything like that. I just want to be a successful entrepreneur and mogul and just keep building my brand.”

As she builds her brand, Amber would also like to inspire young fans she tenderly calls her “rose buds.” “I struggled growing up,” she reveals. “I was a stripper at 15, I’ve been homeless and have been through a lot of sh*t. I want to empower and inspire young girls and don’t want them to live the same life I had. I don’t want to tell them, ‘Be like me and date somebody who’s super famous, and then you’ll become famous, and your life will be okay.’ It’s not really like that in reality, you know? What happened to me was one in a billion, and it all happened by chance. I want my fame to be a positive impact and be used for good, which is why I’m working hard and still being real while doing it all.”

While Amber may embody the essence of a retro pin-up with a present-day twist, she’s not going to let that defi ne her and is out to expand her image into a fortifi ed brand to inspire an entirely new generation of pin-up girls.



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N ot too many people are aff orded the opportunity to live out their childhood dreams as their profession. But Large of Bowtie Con-nection Miami is one of those exceptions. He saw his fi rst Low-

rider at 14, when a Monte Carlo and a Grand Prix pulled up in front of his school and hit the switches. “What the hell is that?” he exclaimed. At that moment he knew that he had to build and own one. His introduc-tion to Lowriders while in junior high school sparked a fascination that later became his lifestyle, passion and calling.

At 17, he bought a 1978 Monte Carlo and started wrenching on it. Having no money for a hydraulic suspension, he and his friends took off the coil springs and began Lowriding. “I would sometimes leave school early and if I couldn’t, I would leave last out of the parking lot just so no one would clown me if I got stuck [on a speed bump],” Large laughed. It wasn’t until 1999 when he started his classic Lowrider masterpiece, using a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS as his blank canvas. The Impala quickly became one of the baddest cars on the streets of Miami despite only having a custom paint job, wire wheels and hydraulics. A few years later, Large decided to do a complete makeover, which resulted in numerous magazine features that acknowledged the craftsmanship and creative inspiration involved to complete this work of art.



The opportunity to open a shop in Miami, Florida came up when John Kennedy of Bowtie Connection Los Angeles asked Large to carry on his shop’s respectable name and raise the Bowtie Connection banner among the Lowriding community in the South. The opening of Bowtie Connection Miami brought the third makeover of the 1964 Chevy Impala SS. The car that once graced the pages of magazines was again pulled apart, stripped down to bare metal and received a frame-off restoration. Thus began the Impala’s transformation into another magnus opus, with Large orchestrating the build and fel-low builders Ben Federico and Chris Stull at his side. With the frame reinforced and suspension parts chromed and installed, the Impala was ready to receive a custom-painted chrome and gold Chevy LT1 motor transplant.

To fi nish off the project, the Impala was given a HOK magenta paint job. Leather and suede upholstery, interior fi berglass work, custom audio system, freehand pinstriping, airbrushed artwork and intricate engravings complete the detailed modifi cations that make this Lowrider sit at the apex of car customization.

More than happy with his handiwork, Large wanted a name for the master-piece that would set him apart from the competition and elevate him to the forefront of Lowriding history. In celebra-tion of the creativity, blood, sweat and work involved with the project, the 1964 Chevrolet Impala was named “Certifi ed Gangster”—a magenta, chrome and gold-engraved beast that not only wins “Best of Show” awards, but also cruises the streets of Dade County, Florida. When asked why magenta was chosen as the primary color for the Lowrider, Large replied: “Everyone always uses the same old colors and I am not like everyone else. I go against the current and do things that the older guys do not look at as traditional. I am a trendsetter, and I changed the game forever.”

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A bit of change is always a welcomed trait. Just ask Jay Ivey, owner of the Texas-based shop, Branded Customs (formerly

Hack Shack). We fi rst introduced you to the customization shop known across the industry for their superior abilities to slam any car to the ground or provide a bit of height to some of Texas’ monstrous trucks.

But Ivey wanted to change the image of his business from only specializing in suspension to becoming known as one of the Lone Star State’s premiere full-service customization shops. After 10 years of being Hack Shack, Ivey decided it was time to evolve into Branded Customs and offi cially made the change back in October 2010.

“I wanted new and old clients to see the shop as more than just being able to do great suspension jobs and felt it needed a name change to do so,” Ivey explains. “While we still do excellent suspension work, we also do a number of other car customizations like high-end audio systems,

superior wheel and tire packages, custom interiors— basically, the works. As Branded Customs, I felt we’d be able to change the way people thought about the shop and see us as a one-stop place for all their car customizations needs.”

Since the change, requests for custom suspensions are still high, but Ivey has seen an increase for custom audio/video installations. “I would say it’s now 50/50 between those two, in terms of what Branded Customs specializes in now,” he comments. “But, we literally get requests to do it all.”

What hasn’t changed at all is the quality of work they put into each of the cars that enter the shop. “We have the same team, with a few additions here and there, so expect nothing but superior service and nothing less than the best in terms of results. Branded Customs only employs knowledgeable, experienced and certifi ed employees.”

Always on the look out for new talent, Ivey only wants those that possess the three aforementioned qualifi cations to work on their

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rides, despite getting applications on a daily basis. “We are very picky about who works on our cars, which is probably what sets us apart from a lot of other companies out there now. Sure, you can go to a regular car audio store, but you’re not going to know if the person working on your car is even certifi ed, trained properly on that specifi c car model or even has prior experience at all.”

Like Hack Shack, Branded Customs still services many celebrity clients, with football players being the biggest names. Ivey currently has cars in the shop from the likes of Buff alo Bills Terrence McGee, Raiders Chris Johnson, Panthers Wallace Wright, Steelers Flozel Adams, Rams Joe West, Kenoy Kennedy, as well as Clippers Ike Diogu.

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Currently, the guys at Branded Customs have seen a rise in the number of people bringing in their Dodge Challengers for some upgrades, including full-out audio/interior/wheel builds. Ivey admits that the shop always sees at least one Challenger a week, noting one occasion where the guys in the shop were working on fi ve at once. “The Challenger has been out for a while now and people are fi nally spending the money to get them all worked on.” They’ve also had a rise in the number of exotic cars, with Lamborghini Gallardos being the top model.

“We’re hoping Hack Shack’s transformation to Branded Customs will not only get the attention of local car enthusiasts, but also peak the interest of those around the nation looking for unique creations.” And as Ivey promotes his “new” shop, he’s already looking into future changes, such as adding paint and body to his extensive list of in-house services, as well as moving to a larger location and at some point, expanding Branded Customs to include numerous locations. “Change is always welcomed here, but only if it’s for the better!”


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I n their 10-year existence, Nokturnal has become one of the nation’s largest and most

notable car clubs. They’re also slowly working on their global presence with chapters overseas. Founded in Los Angeles in 2001 by a bunch of friends from various clubs who wanted to form a larger car club, Nokturnal has evolved into the respected club its become thanks to the guidance of its centralized elite council—who have rejuvenated club dynamics and sparked the

enthusiasm for stepping up their car game with eye-popping customizations.

Tony “Scooby” Reyñaga —president of the Bakersfi eld, CA, chapter, elite council member and the catalyst to the club’s outward expansion back in 2006—along with current L.A. president and elite council head Hector “Zacatecas” Esquivel oversee the entire club’s operations and are the two behind what they consider “the renovated and enhanced


Nokturnal.” Reshaping the club’s inner workings three years ago, Scooby and Zacatecas are proud of the club’s accomplishments and look to take Nokturnal farther than the streets it grew from and the numerous car shows they dominate into becoming a mainstream lifestyle brand.

What made you guys decide on joining Nokturnal?Scooby: I’ve been in the club for six years now. Before Nokturnal, I was

a part of a Lowrider crew and a truck club. I had seen the guys at various car shows and would hang out with them. They’d always try to enlist me, until fi nally I decided to join them. They’re just cool guys and I felt I fi t along with them really well.

Zacatecas: I've been part of this club for fi ve years now. I’ve always liked custom cars and, like a lot of people, started in the Lowrider scene. I also belonged to a Lowrider club when I was younger. I spotted Nokturnal at



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club. Each chapter then has their own council that’s in charge of their members, but still has to go through the elite council when they want to do things.

What’s the process of becoming a member of Nokturnal?Zacatecas: It’s really simple, despite some stories out there that say it’s extensive. Basically you have to have heart, commitment and be able to attend meetings. It takes four meetings before we even consider looking at your car. After that, a person is on probation status, but once they get three body modifi cations on their car, they get a side window sticker. Once you have


a DUB show in 2006 and with the persistence of Hector "Paisa," joined one the best clubs around.

How did the club get to be where it’s at now?Zacatecas: It started like any other small club does, on the streets. We got the name out there and would cruise a lot. After the name became recognized in the streets, we took it to the next level and started doing car shows, as well as enlisted more members. We had a lot of builds that put us on the map like Raider’s “Maggi” Magnum, Sinister’s Chrysler 300 that was shown at the 2006 SEMA Show and, most recently, Edgar's “Massive Destruction” SUV that was on the cover of DUB last year. Then Scooby came in 2005 and helped expand the club outside of L.A., which sparked all our new chapters. Now we’re just looking to stay on top and keep winning at all the shows.

How does the club operate?Zacatecas: There are 10 council members in Los Angeles since we are the mother chapter and make a lot of the club’s decisions and oversee all the business, chapters, etc. We vote on everything as a council, so there’s never only one person deciding on things for the club. We’re currently the second council in the club’s 10-year history. Before, each council member would hold their position until other club members didn’t think you were doing your job properly, but now we have a system where the club votes every three years for its head council.

chapters, including Japan. We’re all over California, in Las Vegas, Texas and Arizona. There are three potential ones that are in the process of becoming full-fl edged Nokturnal chapters, which are Chicago, Virginia and Spain. We make sure we visit each potential chapter before making them offi cial. We aren’t a club that starts new chapters right away; we take our time in the whole process. We don’t want people who don’t want to be in it for the long run, and want to make sure we have dedicated people as part of the

When was the transition from the fi rst council to this new one?Zacatecas: When the club fi rst started in 2001, everyone was very young and had a lot of time to devote to the club. As we grew in chapters, those on council had more responsibility. A lot of the original elite council members started to retire given they were starting families or busy with their day jobs, making it diffi cult to continue on the club’s council. At that point, we as a club decided that it was a great opportunity to inject new blood into the council. I was voted to Nokturnal’s elite council in 2008, taking over Luis “Raider” Barrios’ position that he held since 2001.

How many chapters are there now? What about potential ones you’re working on?Scooby: Right now, there are 15

fi ve body modifi cations, a person is eligible for full member status, which we vote on, and then they get a front windshield sticker. The highest thing we can award a member is plaque status, which happens once you have seven body modifi cations and you’ve been in the club for at least a year and a half.

Scooby: You have to have a good attitude to be a part of Nokturnal. Everybody gets a chance to be a part of the club, even with those who don’t have cars that we call “shot

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gunners.” They might not have a car, but they help out any way they can like supporting us at shows, helping set up or clean the cars, etc. Some of these members go all out, more than even some of the full-fl edged members. We treat them the same as we treat any other members.

How has the club evolved throughout the years?Zacatecas: We like to take our cars

cars. It’s going to happen, but we just have to be patient because of the economy right now since a lot of the guys aren’t spending as much money on their cars.

What are the club’s future goals?Zacatecas: Our goal is to have a chapter in every state, but we’re currently happy with how many we have at the moment. We’d also like to expand Nokturnal into a brand

Special thanks to the council for their continued support: Edgar, Ivan, Chito, Rudy, Lil Raider, Bear, Richie and Mike. Max Navarrete, you’re in our prayers and get well soon!

to the next level so that they don’t look like anything out there. We’re defi nitely going in a positive direction and are getting bigger. At the last L.A. DUB show, we took “Best Car Club” and had three “Best of Show” cars, so that proves what kind of club we are. Our members are tailoring their cars more and taking that extra step to make their rides wild. We’re after those “Best of Show” trophies, which requires a lot more work on the

and come out with club memorabilia like shirts, videos and stuff like that.

Scooby: We just want to stay on top and win “Best Club” at all shows!


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1998 GMC YUKON AKA “ZACATECAS II”OWNER: HECTOR “ZACATECAS” ESQUIVEL• CUSTOM FRONT END BASED ON 2010 YUKON DENALI AIR RIDE SUSPENSION• CHROME ENGINE & SUSPENSION • CUT GLASS TOP • HOK LIME TIME GREEN BY SIK FABRICATIONS • MURALS BY RICK MUNOZ• GRAPHICS BY CURLY’S • 28-INCH TIS WHEELS • UPHOLSTERY BY SIK FABRICATIONS

2004 DODGE RAM DIESEL 4X4 DUALLYOWNER: TONY “SCOOBY” REYÑAGA• SUICIDE DOORS THAT OPEN BACKWARDS AT 90 DEGREES • RELOCATED DOOR HANDLES & NO REAR BUMPER • T-REX MESH GRILL • 24-INCH AMERICAN FORCE FREEDOM WHEELS W/ TOYO TIRES • MA AUDIO SYSTEM • CUSTOM WATER FALL IN BACK OF TRUCK

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F or the past 17 years, bike enthusiast Brian Boudreau has built fi ve custom creations, with his latest endeavor a totally one-off

Bagger. “Big wheeled bikes are the next thing,” he comments. “Ten years ago, Jesse James came out with the chopper look and everybody had to have one. Now it’s all about Baggers, which is why I decided to build one.” A Bagger is a Harley-Davidson bike with rear bags and full front fairing. “It’s as if you’re taking an old man’s bike and making it young!” Boudreau laughs.

Although he didn’t personally build the bike himself, Boudreau did come up with the ideas and design for it all, stating he’s developed “an eye for what’s new” when it comes to motorcycles. Taking six months to fully complete, the Canyon Lake, CA resident enlisted several diff erent shops to help bring his Bagger vision to life.

With his fi rst Bagger build, Boudreau added a 26-inch front wheel, integrated an iPad into the dash, and powder-coated everything. “The level of detail put into this bike sets it far above my other builds,” he explains.

A week after it was done, Boudreau showed it off at the annual Laughlin River Run this past April (the largest motorcycle event on the West Coast). With the intention to turn heads, Boudreau actually got an off er for the bike he couldn’t refuse and decided to part with it. A bit bummed because of all the time he put into the Bagger, Boudreau is already in the process of building himself another one.

“IT’S AS IF YOU’RE TAKING AN OLD MAN’S BIKE AND MAKING IT YOUNG!”


OWNERBrian Boudreau | 951advantage.com

BUILDERDon | americanvtwin.temecula.com

ENGINE103 S+S

WHEEL26-inch SMT 3-D

PAINTPPG Cream White by Mando www.ProcollisionTemecula.com

ACCESSORIESPaul Yaffe | www.baggernation.com

OTHER• Custom raked frame• Bags open on actuator• iPad opens on actuator• Digital Dakota gauges in dash• Rear air ride• M.R.I. Electric center stand• Internal throttle and wiring

TECH SPECS: 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE


AUDIOiPad 3G Flush Mount | www.wired4soundmotorsports.com

SEATCustom Stingray | Bitchenseats.com

A ccording to one of professional sports’ occasional truths,

sometimes the greatness of an athlete is less defi ned by his own traits than his ability to match an equally powerful rival. Simply put, the greatest competitors are often defi ned by their adversaries as much as themselves. While this is somewhat true in team sports (think Celtics/Lakers or the Braves/Yankees match-ups of the ’90s), it is particularly relevant in an individual sport like boxing, where an off night cannot be overcome by the eff orts of a teammate. Would Muhammed Ali have been “the greatest” without Joe Frazier? Ray

provided for the 3,935-pound, Gaydon, England-born 2012 Aston Martin Virage. The 66.87-mile stretch (sporting brand new asphalt) in L.A., CA is the infamous stretch of California Route 2, for our non-Angeleno readers out there.

Long treasured by local motoring enthusiasts for its non-stop switchbacks through the San Gabriel Mountains, the Angeles Crest Highway was closed following the 2009 Station Fire, which destabilized the soil around the road, causing mass erosion when the inevitable rainy season arrived. Fortunately, the road was recently repaved and fi nally opened for public use this past June—just in time for twelve rounds with the

2012 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGENEVER JUST “ASTON” WORDS MIKE DALY

Leonard as “Sugar” without Roberto Duran? And as indestructible as he currently is, was there not a more dramatic fl air to Manny Pacquiao during his ferocious battles with Erik Morales?

In that great tradition, the latest grand touring off ering from Aston Martin, the Virage, deserves a foe worthy of its powerful V-12, dynamic handling, and poster boy good looks. Which is exactly what Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway

pedigreed Aston Martin.

The Virage’s tale-of-the-tape requires slightly less explanation. If you’re familiar with the DB9 or the DBS, then you already understand what makes the Virage tick. Like those other cars, the Virage is envisioned as a grand touring Aston Martin (even though its rear seat is suitable for little more than a carry-on bag), as opposed to the smaller, less luxurious but more overtly sporting Vantages that also inhabit the current model line-up. Placed between the DB9 and the DBS price-wise, the Virage employs the same 5.9-liter V-12 as those cars, though in a state of tune halfway between the comfort-oriented DB9 and the balls-out DBS (which was James Bond’s most recent

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choice of rides). Developing 490 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, the Virage also features the DBS’ intricate stability control programming, with its adaptive damping and springing, as well as a number of suspension modes that range from positively luxurious to daringly sporty.

So how would the agile looker, which wears a new fascia derived from the untouchable One-77 supercar, stand up to the challenge of the dangerously curvy and freshly paved chutes that make up the Angeles Crest Highway? (And just to clarify, dangerous is no exaggeration—the road claimed three accident fatalities within as many weeks after re-opening!)

In the fi rst round, so to speak, the Virage came out fl ying. Aston Martin claims the car reaches 60 mph from standstill in just 4.6 seconds, and it felt at least that fast as the car leapt into the foothills that preface the highway’s rise into the mountains. Eighty-fi ve percent

console, the DSC function can be held down for four seconds to engage Track Mode, the system’s most encompassing and sporty setting. As an indication of just how serious Track Mode is, the digital speedometer within the beautiful jeweled analog gauges disappears, replaced with an announcement that Track Mode has been activated. Though Aston Martin claims Track Mode merely delays electronic assist in the technologically astute suspension, it actually felt lower and more in touch with the road. Communicativeness is an overused term in the description of sports car suspensions, but it’s warranted here, so pronounced is the diff erence from the default mode.

Truly brave souls can go all the way with a second push of the DSC button, which turns the system off entirely. “Not necessarily recommended,” as the delivering vehicle handler told me, and while I was later looking down huge gorges with little room for error, I couldn’t

of the Virage’s 420 lb.-ft. of torque is available at only 1,500 rpm, translating into gobs of butterfl y-inducing acceleration. Drivers can enact a series of features that tune the car to increasingly sporty plateaus. Primarily, the dashboard-mounted glass button marked “S” activates a Sport mode that stiff ens the suspension and revises shift points of the default automatic transmission setting of the 6-speed Touchtronic 2 gearbox. Not enough? Then just a tug of either of the column mounted paddle shifters will seamlessly put the car in a manual transmission mode, allowing for lightning quick shifts, complete with automatic throttle blips. With the exception of a downshift to 1st gear, perhaps, there’s no transmission lag or lurch to be found here.

But if that level of driver involvement isn’t quite enough, the Dynamic Stability Control button beckons. As another of the ornate glass buttons on the dash

agree more. Nevertheless, if you can get the car out on the safety of a track, there’s no harm in trying to throw the rear end out a little, though good luck with that, given the Virage’s literally perfect front/rear weight distribution of 50/50.

As the fi ght wore on, Angeles Crest’s series of jabs and counterpunches were of little eff ect on the Virage’s impregnable defense. Only once did I feel the need to tone down my speed a little, while trying to pursue a rabid Porsche GT2 that was clearly as eager as I was to tear up the highway’s new asphalt. The Virage gamely hung with the Stuttgart track star for a few miles (there’s nothing like fi nding yourself in the company of fellow fi ght fans!) before I remembered whose car I was driving. In addition to the howling GT2, the highway played host that day to caravans of whining Japanese crotch rockets, tricked-out tuner car convoys, and a delightful spate of vintage Austin-Healeys out for a rollicking tour.

When the fi nal bell sounded, it

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ASTON MARTIN CLAIMS THE CAR REACHES 60 MPH FROM STANDSTILL IN JUST 4.6 SECONDS, AND IT FELT AT LEAST THAT FAST AS I LEAPT INTO THE FOOTHILLS THAT PREFACE THE HIGHWAY’S RISE INTO THE MOUNTAINS.

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of the Virage’s 420 lb.-ft. of torque is available at only 1,500 rpm,translating into gobs of butterfly-

spate of vintage Austin Healeys out for a rollicking tour.

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PRICINGBase: $207,895As tested: $228,700

ENGINEAll Alloy Naturally-Aspirated Quad Overhead Cam 5,935 cc V-12

TRANSMISSIONRear Mid-Mounted Touchtronic 2 Six-Speed Automatic Gearbox with Paddle Shifting

PERFORMANCEMax Power: 490 bhp at 6,500 rpmMax Torque: 420 lb.-ft. at 5,750 rpmAcceleration: 0-62 mph in 4.6 secondsMax Speed: 186 mph

became clear the Virage had earned a majority decision. Never ruffl ed and certainly not bloodied, the new V-12 Aston presents as impeccably as its stable mates, with comfortable 10-way electronic sport seats, Alcantara headliner, and exquisitely jeweled analog gauges that impart both sophistication and tradition.

Top-of-the-line Bridge of Weir leather and a 1,000-Watt, 13-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system round out a list of options that complement stellar new standard features, like walnut fascia trim, single bi-xenon headlamps, and rising swan-wing doors that have been lifted from the Rapide sport sedan (great for preventing curb rash).

Perhaps tale-of-the-tape dissections and round-by-round breakdowns were never necessary to determine the nature of this match-up, for the winner was already clarifi ed in the young challenger’s name: Virage – French for “bend.” If there’s any truth to the phrase, “fi ght fi re with fi re,” than what better way to conquer the bends of Angeles Crest than with a car named “bend.” The dangerous Angeles Crest Highway may not literally be a Joe Frazier-like rival to the Virage’s Ali, but if the car were to suddenly go into verse about how it’s the greatest, no one would disagree.

TECH SPECS: 2012 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE

O n May 14th, the Charlotte Convention Center was the happening place to be, as

the 2011 DUB Show Tour took over the city. The Rim Shop killed with their jaw-dropping line-up of cars and took home the crown for “Best Booth.” Auto Extremes went home with the “Best Retail Shop” trophy for providing some serious eye candy for all. The Green Hornet’s

“Black Beauty” in Sony’s booth was a crowd pleaser, while fans lined up to get autographs and take pictures with UFC Bantamweight fi ghter Brain Bowles at UFC’s display.

The Monster Energy Zone was the place to hang out, get free beverage samples and scope out thier Monster Show cars and bikes. Besides all the thumping bass

coming from many of the custom rides and interactive booths, Charlotte’s concert stage was booming with excitement thanks to heavy-hitting performances from artists like Juve, Hillside Boyz, Rebel Gang, ID TYcoon, King Carter and Bettie Grind, while Kia Shine, Ace Hood, Young Joc, Waka Flocka came out to close and killed it!

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1. Pioneer’s DJ Scion tC is a party on wheels 2. UFC fi ghter Brian Bowles 3. BRO-LUV from Hillside Boyz 4. Kia Shine heavy on the mic 5. Ace Hood knows what’s up 6. ID Tycoon fl owin’

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T exas got a double dose of the DUB Show Tour when we landed in Houston’s Reliant

Center on May 22nd for the eighth stop of this year’s tour. The city’s car game just keeps getting better and better every year we visit, and this year was the biggest yet! Nokturnal Car Club made the trek all the way from L.A and took home second and third place “Best of Show” trophies, while the Texas Chapter of Swift Car Club took home “Best Club.”

Boost Mobile’s display had the most buzz with tons of visitors trying to win loads of free stuff and get their picture with Trae the Truth, who had one of the longest signing lines of the day! UFC’s booth provided some competition, as UFC fi ghter Leonard Garcia stopped by to greet fans. Shaq’s widebody ’Stang was not to be missed, while Meguiar’s raffl ed off some 20-inch Savini wheels and gave away free samples! Pioneer’s display had their one-off Scion tC and

educated visitors about the complete line of Pioneer car audio, video, and navigation products.

We know that everything’s bigger in Texas, which is why our concert lineup was one of our biggest yet—with acts like Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Waka Flocka, Ace Hood, Kia Shine, Dorrough, Dallas Blocker, Lil Keke, Chi-Town’s Finest, Beat Kingz, Tyrone and Corner Block.

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1. Paul Wall & Chi-Town’s Finest Breakers 2. Sony models adding to the eye-candy3. Nokturnal CC’s “Show Stopper”4. UFC fi ghter Leonard Garcia signing autographs5. GP Motoring model and custom bike display


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1. Baby Bash live on stage 2. Punch power testing in the Boost Mobile booth 3. The Ford Focus lounge kept fans coming all day 4. Dirt3 gaming demos for all the Ken Block fanatics 5. Pirelli’s custom Dodge Challenger 6. Waka Flocka headlining the show

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O n Saturday, July 16th, it was Chi-Town’s turn to experience DUB culture, as

we visited the McCormick Place for the ninth stop of our 2011 DUB Show Tour. Car crews came out strong this year and really showed us who runs car culture in The Windy City! The “DUB Magazine Project” booth was packed all day with people waiting in line to cop one of the new shirts. UFC fans got their fi x, as fi ghter

Miguel Torres signed autographs in the UFC booth, and Toyo Tires featured Anthony Pettis at their display. Ford’s display showcased what happens when we customize new rides like the new Fiesta, while Concept Motorsports showed off their wide selection of custom wheels and some of the coolest T-Rex’s around.

The host for the days’ festivities

in Chicago was none other than Big Black from MTV’s “Fantasy Factory,” as he helped hype the crowd for our stellar concert lineup! Chi-Town’s Finest Breakers showed off their latest dance moves, while T.R.U.B., Rebel Gang, REJ3CTZ, Kia Shine, DJ Quick, Waka Flocka provided the tunes!

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