EVS Motors "Culture Shock Camaro" on Hot Rod Magazine

[evsmotors]

Just want to share with you guys that our "Culture Shock" Camaro will be in the April issue of Hot Rod magazine. The oldest and one of the most widely circulated magazines (more than Road & Track, Motor Trend or Automobile Magazine from what I was told).

We are glad to be in the magazine, even though we were already told it would be a biased view of it, due to the reader base that is pretty conventional. They don't want to lose readers if they favor the crazy idea of our car. lol

Look out for it on newsstands next month!

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[andrewb70]

Is this the car with the 2JZ in it?

Andrew

[evsmotors]

Yes sir it is.

[cityofthesouth]

what a cool image. Pretty lame if people stop reading a magazine over a single car.

[andrewb70]

what a cool image. Pretty lame if people stop reading a magazine over a single car.

Yes it is. It actually looks like it was taken in a shop. The big blue thing in the background looks like a lift.

As for the car, I have no issues with any kind of hybrids. I have done LSx RX7 swaps and they are cool. One of my buddies put a 2JZ in a second gen RX7 and he will be running low 9s this year on a stock short block. Another buddy has a small block Chevy in his Mustang that runs 9s. The Supra is not a lightweight car and they can be made to run, fast and quick. SW showed that recently. For people that get their panties up in a bind over ripping the soul out of a car (rotards) or ruining classic American iron, get a grip. It is just a car. A collection of steel, aluminum, plastic, and rubber.

Congratulations on the Hot Rod feature!

Andrew

[Shiro666]

That is great news!

I personally think that this car and concept is great. I wish that Hot Rod would own some of the controversy that it occasionaly creates. I know that they say that they only report the trends- not make them, however by that proclimation, you would think that they would pretend to be more impartial. They tend to talk about "dare to be different" but when there is a "different" car featured, they have to be apologetic to not upset the applecart that is their market.

I can make my own decisions about what car is "cool" to me.

The car modification hobby itself is kind of antisocial. "Normal" people have no desire to bomb around 800hp turbocharged cars that have the same visual effect as a barfight in progress. What happens when we start editing our own community for overly outrageous or strange ideas? We become the squares.

I am naturally defiant, so I love the thought of popping the hood on that '68 and seeing car guys scoff, shake their heads or get riled up at the thought of a "dammed rice rocket" motor in a classic. Especially one as good looking, classy and fast as this.

This is great press for you guys. Keep up the good work.

-Nick

[ProMav71]

That is one Camaro I like! If I had a 2JZ I would drop it in my Maverick in a heartbeat. Congrats on the feature.

[Jarcaines]

Is there more info on this car somewhere in the forums? Brilliant idea!

[andrewb70]

That is great news!

I personally think that this car and concept is great. I wish that Hot Rod would own some of the controversy that it occasionaly creates. I know that they say that they only report the trends- not make them, however by that proclimation, you would think that they would pretend to be more impartial. They tend to talk about "dare to be different" but when there is a "different" car featured, they have to be apologetic to not upset the applecart that is their market.

I can make my own decisions about what car is "cool" to me.

The car modification hobby itself is kind of antisocial. "Normal" people have no desire to bomb around 800hp turbocharged cars that have the same visual effect as a barfight in progress. What happens when we start editing our own community for overly outrageous or strange ideas? We become the squares.

I am naturally defiant, so I love the thought of popping the hood on that '68 and seeing car guys scoff, shake their heads or get riled up at the thought of a "dammed rice rocket" motor in a classic. Especially one as good looking, classy and fast as this.

This is great press for you guys. Keep up the good work.

-Nick

Nick,

Well said. One thing to note. The car is definitely good looking and classy, but is yet to be proven it is fast. I think the folks at EVS need to take it to some events and show what it can do.

Andrew

[CarlC]

Very interesting build. Congrats on the magazine coverage.

Please, just tell me it does not have a fart can.

[evsmotors]

Nick,

Well said. One thing to note. The car is definitely good looking and classy, but is yet to be proven it is fast. I think the folks at EVS need to take it to some events and show what it can do.

Andrew

Andrew thanks for the kind words. Yes, it has been proven on the streets and witnessed by many. It has run with sport bikes (yes Sport Bikes; CBRs, R6s, etc) and taken them (4-5 of them), I don't think this is something 90% of other cars can do. I believe some of the guys who witnessed the incident is on the forum. Unfortunately there was no video of this! The Culture Shock Camaro even on the lowest setting of boost has easily pulled on the Car of The Year, GTR. There is a video of this on youtube. The GTR puts out about 530HP+.

Here is the video. Note really slow shifting and short shifting. The GT-R has seamless shifts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_uXM2WzTSA&feature=channel_page&fmt=22

It was built as a street bruiser and will continue to do that. It is something that can be driven everyday and driven for performance.

Here are some more pics of it. I thank everyone for their support and please buy the magazine when you see it! ;)

Keep in mind we are not anti-V8, we have been doing Custom Camaros with V8s since 2003. This was just a controversial project we dared to take on.

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[evsmotors]

Here are the latest pictures of the Culture Shock Camaro. Upgraded EVS Motors brakes 6 Piston! A lot of added Carbon Fiber (real full carbon fiber pieces not overlays) pieces.

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Do you guys like it with the front bumper above or blacked out without the front bumper below?

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[evsmotors]

That is great news!

I personally think that this car and concept is great. I wish that Hot Rod would own some of the controversy that it occasionaly creates. I know that they say that they only report the trends- not make them, however by that proclimation, you would think that they would pretend to be more impartial. They tend to talk about "dare to be different" but when there is a "different" car featured, they have to be apologetic to not upset the applecart that is their market.

I can make my own decisions about what car is "cool" to me.

The car modification hobby itself is kind of antisocial. "Normal" people have no desire to bomb around 800hp turbocharged cars that have the same visual effect as a barfight in progress. What happens when we start editing our own community for overly outrageous or strange ideas? We become the squares.

I am naturally defiant, so I love the thought of popping the hood on that '68 and seeing car guys scoff, shake their heads or get riled up at the thought of a "dammed rice rocket" motor in a classic. Especially one as good looking, classy and fast as this.

This is great press for you guys. Keep up the good work.

-Nick

Nick I completely agree with you. Good points!

[Bow Tie 67]

Blacked out and either no bumper or paint the bumper.

[Shiro666]

I am going with no bumper on this one.

[protour_chevelle]

Those brakes look like C6 Z06 calipers re powder coated with your logo slapped on them. So then they would be re-badged Z06 calipers, not yours. Correct?

[andrewb70]

Those brakes look like C6 Z06 calipers re powder coated with your logo slapped on them. So then they would be re-badged Z06 calipers, not yours. Correct?

That certainly seems to be the case.

Andrew

[evsmotors]

Those brakes look like C6 Z06 calipers re powder coated with your logo slapped on them. So then they would be re-badged Z06 calipers, not yours. Correct?

Yup, thats exactly it. I say that because we do sell them like that. A lot of our customers prefer that than it saying Corvette on a Camaro. They work like a charm.

[protour_chevelle]

Yup, thats exactly it. I say that because we do sell them like that. A lot of our customers prefer that than it saying Corvette on a Camaro. They work like a charm.
Fair enough, Wasn't saying that to tug nut hair, just wanted to make things a bit more clear.:1st:

[evsmotors]

Fair enough, Wasn't saying that to tug nut hair, just wanted to make things a bit more clear.:1st:

NP, I have no issue with it. ;)

[BossaNova]

This is an awesome picture!

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[motorheadmike]

Got the issue in the mail last night... nice work. Just change the godamn exhaust tips to something tasteful; leave the rain-catchers for the VW & BMW crowd.

Bumperless and black is best.

[evsmotors]

Got the issue in the mail last night... nice work. Just change the godamn exhaust tips to something tasteful; leave the rain-catchers for the VW & BMW crowd.

Bumperless and black is best.

I haven't even gotten an issue! They just told me it would be written in a biased way.

Thanks! It is bumperless now!

[jack67rs]

yeah, got mine too! I really like the latest work you have done to it. very cool ride.

[motorheadmike]

I haven't even gotten an issue! They just told me it would be written in a biased way.

I think it was as fair a write-up as you'll see from a pretty traditional magazine like HRM. HOWEVER, the true nature of hotrodding is going against the grain with a by-any-means-necessary approach to speed & power. So job well done.

Just change the exhaust tips...

[ponchopwr70]

I have to say I really like this car. Its so different and I think you did an excellent job. You have it harder than me when it comes to critizism for the engine you installed. I say no bumper. Also that engine bay is so clean and like art work but you need to loose the ziptie on the fuse. Not trying to bust on you either its just your car is too nice to have that! The tips are ok although something more discreet might be even better.

[evsmotors]

Thanks for everyone's compliments and opinions. We are just glad to be part of Automotive Hot Rodding History to be the first to drop a Japanese Engine in a 1st Gen Camaro and make it work really well. Like you said motorheadmike, the true nature of hotrodding is going against the grain with a by-any-means-necessary approach to speed & power.

[David Sloan]

Very Cool!
I like it, cant wait to get the mag. from the mail box.
Thanks

[Rag-Rat]

Nice looking car. I'd like to see it with a black front bumper that is modified and brought in tighter to the body. Maybe someone can photoshop one? JMO. I think they are missing something without one.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

love the car..

but the exhaust just farted in my dinner...

[BA.]

I like the ride, good job.

[Mossimo777]

Do you have that pic in something like 1440 x 900 so I can make it my background?

[evsmotors]

Do you have that pic in something like 1440 x 900 so I can make it my background?


Yes I do. Here they are.

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[Van B]

What does EVS stand for?

[454bug]

Hey Ted,

AWESOME job!!! :1st:

I'd guess you'd figure I was a BIG proponent of going against the grain????

That engine is AMAZING!!!

I'm in Houston all the time with work... I'd love to stop by and check it out in person...

Remember, ANYTHING can be "FAST AND FURIOUS"... :smoke:

By the way, "adrenaline rushes" all feel the same... regardless of what's producing it... and isn't that what all this is about???

FEELING ALIVE and LOVIN' EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! :bananna2:

GREAT JOB!!! :headbang:

[evsmotors]

What does EVS stand for?

We mainly deal in EXOTIC, VINTAGE and SPORTS Cars! ;)

[evsmotors]

Hey Ted,

AWESOME job!!! :1st:

I'd guess you'd figure I was a BIG proponent of going against the grain????

That engine is AMAZING!!!

I'm in Houston all the time with work... I'd love to stop by and check it out in person...

Remember, ANYTHING can be "FAST AND FURIOUS"... :smoke:

By the way, "adrenaline rushes" all feel the same... regardless of what's producing it... and isn't that what all this is about???

FEELING ALIVE and LOVIN' EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! :bananna2:

GREAT JOB!!! :headbang:

Thanks for the Enthusiasm!

Speaking of adrenaline here is a quick video clip. Short shifting and granny shifting involved, tires were spinning like crazy in all the gears. Didn't have enough room to keep going safely.

Culture Shock Camaro was well under the speed limit and this was done in an area in Mexico.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmPe9IOTywc&feature=channel_page&fmt=22

[Mossimo777]

Thanks for the pics. The one next to the Supra is probably my favorite. This car is sweet.

[454bug]

Thanks for the Enthusiasm!

Speaking of adrenaline here is a quick video clip. Short shifting and granny shifting involved, tires were spinning like crazy in all the gears. Didn't have enough room to keep going safely.

Culture Shock Camaro was well under the speed limit and this was done in an area in Mexico.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmPe9IOTywc&feature=channel_page&fmt=22


Hey Ted,

What camera are you using in that video? The quality and the image stabilization looks great! I am in the market for a video system and trying to gather as much information as I can prior to purchasing any equipment. Also, what kind of mount are you using?

[Van B]

We mainly deal in EXOTIC, VINTAGE and SPORTS Cars! ;)

The reason I asked is, here in Milwaukee EVS is Ernie Von Schledorn, an old German guy who is a new car dealer. From years of advertising exposure, my mind is programmed.

[BMF Machine]

Need to update the 2JaY Z with a shot of NaS?LMAO killer car!

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47382&highlight=2jz
See this thread for a funny as all get out photochop of two JayZ's and a shot of NaS SwaP. It really is PricelesS!

[evsmotors]

Hey Ted,

What camera are you using in that video? The quality and the image stabilization looks great! I am in the market for a video system and trying to gather as much information as I can prior to purchasing any equipment. Also, what kind of mount are you using?


It is a Canon 5D Mark II. Probably the most versatile SLR you can buy! Takes the best pictures and videos at 1080P. But its definitely not cheap. The body alone is $2700 plus Lenses.

Check it out: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08091705canon_5dmarkII.asp

[BMF Machine]

PS. DudE,I was just kidding above, and it is funny. But there is nothing FunnY about your car(or your camera, Day'uM those are sweet pictures!) I say leave the bumpers and the tail pipes. Just for the fact that it even rubs the most non purists(people on this site), the wrong way! To each their own, But I like it as is!!!!!!

[evsmotors]

PS. DudE,I was just kidding above, and it is funny. But there is nothing FunnY about your car(or your camera, Day'uM those are sweet pictures!) I say leave the bumpers and the tail pipes. Just for the fact that it even rubs the most non purists(people on this site), the wrong way! To each their own, But I like it as is!!!!!!

No harm done, I've seen that picture millions of times now! lol Thanks.

[gordonquixote]

Sick - I'm lovin' it.

[BMF Machine]

No harm done, I've seen that picture millions of times now! lol Thanks.

:lol: I bet you have.LMAO
:drool:That motor lookS absolutely InsanE! And as for the InteroR:eek:SicK!

GalD to see most of us, on here, have excellant sences of HumoR:rotfl:

SquareS are real BummerS:squint:

[andrewb70]

It is a Canon 5D Mark II. Probably the most versatile SLR you can buy! Takes the best pictures and videos at 1080P. But its definitely not cheap. The body alone is $2700 plus Lenses.

Check it out: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08091705canon_5dmarkII.asp

The 5D MkII is amazing. I have the original 5D and I am seriously thinking about upgrading.

Andrew

[gordonquixote]

Again, the car is amazing.

Seriously...3 pages and nobody has posted this yet? lol :smoke:

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[evsmotors]

The 5D MkII is amazing. I have the original 5D and I am seriously thinking about upgrading.

Andrew

Yea it is definitely worth upgrading! With the old 5D the ISO was only usable up to 1600 I believe, with the Mark II the ISO is usable up to 5000 with minimal noise. Plus 1080P video capture is a big bonus. But the setback is that a 12-14 minute video takes about 4gigs!

[73supreme455]

Very impressive build. Taking two of the best performing and looking cars and combining them into one. Awesome car!!!! The only thing better than looking at it would have to be driving it!!! lol

[evsmotors]

Very impressive build. Taking two of the best performing and looking cars and combining them into one. Awesome car!!!! The only thing better than looking at it would have to be driving it!!! lol

Yes driving it is extremely fun! The power comes on very quickly and it feels like the hand of god pulling the car along forcefully! You can imagine it from the video clip above.

[evsmotors]

New pics from Hot Rod Magazine posted on the 1st page!

[rogue]

hype hype hype hype. queen of the dyno queens. Been watching you drag out the publicity of this build for a year it seems.

Race it against one of your other camaros to shut people like me up.

Beautiful car, brilliant marketing.

[evsmotors]

hype hype hype hype. queen of the dyno queens. Been watching you drag out the publicity of this build for a year it seems.

Race it against one of your other camaros to shut people like me up.

Beautiful car, brilliant marketing.

I won't race one of my own cars, who does that. Let's see you run your Camaro against a 2009 GT-R first from 40-130mph and see how well you do. Document it on video and than come back to hate on this car. Seems like you have issues with my car why don't you bring your Camaro down to Texas during the Texas Mile Event next month and you can see first hand. Just because you haven't seen this car perform for yourself does not mean nobody else has. I invite you to bring your Camaro down to Texas for the TX2K9 Events or even the Texas Mile Event and you can see this car run first hand. Everyone asks me to take it to the drag strip; the only reason I won't is because I'm not interested in putting slicks on my car nor am I even a drag racer so whats the point. Street tires won't give me enough grip with this amount of power. I'm not going to be good at launching it nor do I care to abuse the drivetrain from harsh launches just to prove a point. This is built as a street car and will be driven as a street car, not a drag car. Some come see the car for yourself if you have any doubts. People who actually seen the car or had seat time don't question it. A sanctioned event such as the Autorama and International Show Car Association awarded this car First Place Best Pro-Touring Muscle Car and People's Choice Pick of The Show, quite obvious they know this car isn't just talk and hype. If you don't like the car which it appears so in every reply you have posted about this car just look elsewhere, go annoy someone else that hasn't posted drag times on this forum. There are plenty of posts such as this but I don't see you questioning them! Have a nice day.

[supraD]

hype hype hype hype. queen of the dyno queens. Been watching you drag out the publicity of this build for a year it seems.

Race it against one of your other camaros to shut people like me up.

Beautiful car, brilliant marketing.


you're right..he is brilliant at marketing..thats why he would never race it against one of his other camaros...do you know why??

this one would spank the hell out of the other ones..thats would make him look bad to his other customers that have bought them!!!


maybe if you would stop yapping and get a clue..you might be able to go build something nice one day!!:enguard:

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

I still think you got a massive head.. that head is fackin huge!.. i was wondering how you got that beanie on to of it!..

i love the car tho.. you might even like mine when its done.
The best part of the car is it has 2 looks as of late.. the silver and red.. then the black and red.

i favor the black and red a lot!

so yea, cranium humongous.. keep doing what your doing man!

[69LT1Nova]

*sigh* Oh well, I've seen worse things done to muscle cars. Better than going to the crusher, or ending up on cinder blocks in front of Bubba's trailer.

I guess I'm a "purist". Let the hate mail begin...

[evsmotors]

*sigh* Oh well, I've seen worse things done to muscle cars. Better than going to the crusher, or ending up on cinder blocks in front of Bubba's trailer.

I guess I'm a "purist". Let the hate mail begin...

In regards to Hate Mail, I guess your going to have to pick up the next couple issues of Hot Rod magazine to find out! ;)

[fantasygoat]

I think it's hilarious how people are hating on this car, but it's perfectly fine to put a Chevy engine in a '34 Ford.

Who cares about brand? This car is bad ass.

[joe440]

this thing is beautiful, love everything about it, and the pics with it blacked out front and black door handles look tough!

[WS6]

I think it's hilarious how people are hating on this car, but it's perfectly fine to put a Chevy engine in a '34 Ford.

Who cares about brand? This car is bad ass.

Totally agree. However, the "problem" with this car is that it is a Toyota motor and not an American motor. Look at how much stink people had over Toyota joining NASCAR. Sure you'd have some people talk about rules and what not but the real issue was that Toyota is a Japanese company and this car and NASCAR is American. Some people are just bigoted.

Think he would be getting as much crap if he had installed a 1100 hp turbo 3.8 V6?

I love this car and love seeing the swap. I still just do not like the exhaust.

[evsmotors]

I think it's hilarious how people are hating on this car, but it's perfectly fine to put a Chevy engine in a '34 Ford.

Who cares about brand? This car is bad ass.

Thanks! A lot of people also don't realize that cross-breeding in the American Automotive Industry is pretty common! Did some of you know that the engine in the infamous Ford Taurus SHO was a reliable Japanese motor from Yamaha? :idea:

[evsmotors]

Totally agree. However, the "problem" with this car is that it is a Toyota motor and not an American motor. Look at how much stink people had over Toyota joining NASCAR. Sure you'd have some people talk about rules and what not but the real issue was that Toyota is a Japanese company and this car and NASCAR is American. Some people are just bigoted.

Think he would be getting as much crap if he had installed a 1100 hp turbo 3.8 V6?

I love this car and love seeing the swap. I still just do not like the exhaust.

Exactly what I'm thinking too.

[shortrack]

I am naturally defiant, so I love the thought of popping the hood on that '68 and seeing car guys scoff, shake their heads or get riled up at the thought of a "dammed rice rocket" motor in a classic.

-Nick

controversy you want controversy you got......dont get all defensive if someone digs at your car like some of the above posts (like Mr Rogue) when your getting exactly what you want.