VOTE: Mine's FR-S Concept by GTChannel - Scion Tuner Challenge

The gloves have come off and GTChannel is now gunning to win this Scion Tuner Challenge competition against Speedhunters and Superstreet.  Fan votes will be added as a bonus to the overall judging.

Vote here for GTChannel!  http://www.scion.com/scionracing/tunerchallenge/

http://www.scion.com/scionracing/tunerchallenge/

Mine's Concept Scion FR-S by GTChannel Announcement - Smart, Sophisticated and Stupid Fast

Culver City, CA - October 29, 2014 GTChannel revealed its Scion Tuner Challenge entry car, the Mine's Concept Scion FR-S by GTChannel.  

Truly a collaborative build by GTChannel, Mine's and MotoIQ with the concept to build a car that is smart, sophisticated and stupid fast.  The goal was a car that any of us would want to drive as a daily driver but also fast enough to take to the tracks.  Not a car that would simply sit in a garage or only be an attraction at a car show.  A car all of us would be proud to drive.  

"The parts we choose are really only to enhance the natural potential of the Scion FR-S and not to take away from anything it already possesses" says Taro Koki President of GTChannel and producer of the Mine's Concept Scion FR-S. 

- The car is full of unexpected surprises because for one, Mine's is known for tuning Nissan GT-Rs.  Mine's also contributed to bring in JDM brands to this project like Avest, Ganador, Esprit and Bridgestone.  But MotoIQ and GTChannel were able to call on other brands that Mine's had not worked with like HKS, KW Suspension, Whiteline and Wilwood Disc Brakes.  It is truly a collaborative Japan + USA +(and German) package.
 
- Avoiding typical wide body kits and tuners usually associated with the Scion FR-S was an obvious choice.  The goal was to be different.  Thus the narrow body look with subtle aero parts, but dynamic lines to exentuate accentuate the form of the car. The goal was to deliver a clean and sophisticated look with attention to detail and design.  

- The car is inspired by Mine's tuning philosophy.  GTChannel working with the clothing line "Route 20" came up with a totally unexpected car design that represents the car concept.  

- "As car builders we thought hard about the definition of a 'tuner car'  and deliberately choose not to build an all out race car.  Because in the end we wanted to build a tuner car that we would want to drive ourselves on a daily basis" says Taro Koki.  

- With the Ganador exhaust, Unorthodox Racing crank pulley and HKS Supercharger the car pulled 223hp on the dyno. Yes GTChannel and MotoIQ tested this car too.  Mike Kojima from MotoIQ  setup the KW Suspension Clubsport suspension and even properly aligned at West End in Carson, CA.  This car is ready to take on the track against anyone today. 
 

- Recaro Sportster CS seats and a Takata Racing Drift 3 Black Street Legal Belt system keeps the driver in place during sports driving. The AC is still intact and a new Pioneer multi-touch screen AppRadio stereo system was installed to keep the driving experience as comfortable as can be.  
 

Original renderings of the Mine's FR-S Concept by GTChannel

Click to videos on the Scion Tuner Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEGDOTG_1p0dWpfpjpSWIKwZfteumDfT_

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine	HKS GT SUPER CHARGER KIT 2.0 L 4-cylinder Boxer Engine
	Unorthodox Racing Crank Pulley
	HPS Performance Silicon Hoses
	Nameless Engine Covers etc.
Exhaust	Ganador Exhaust
	5 Zigen Straight Pipe
Radiator	CSF
Brakes	Wilwood
	APR Brake Ducts
Chassis	Whiteline Strut Tower Brace
Suspension	KW Suspension Clubsport
	Whiteline Suspension and Diff Bushings
	Whiteline Front Lower Control Arms
	Whiteline Rear Lower Control Arms
	Spoon Sports/Rigid Collars
Tires	Bridgestone Potenza R11S F&R 265/35R18
Wheels	Rays - Volk Racing ZE40 Mat Blue Gun Metal
	Volk Racing Lug Nuts & Lock
	8 Prince Spacers
Aero	Esprit Front Lip Spoiler
	TRD Side Skirts
	TRD Side Fenders Garnish
	Avest Rear Wing
	Avest Side Mirros
	Seibon Carbon Hood
	Seibon Carbon Trunk Cover
	Seibon Rear Defuser
Lights	TRD HID Headlights Front
	Tom's Tail lights
Interior	TRD Steering Wheel
	TRD Shift Knob
	TAKATA Racing Drift 3 Street Legal Belts (Black)
	Recaro Sportster CS Seats
	Cyber Stork Gauge Display
Audio	Pioneer New AppRadio 4 Mech-less 2Din Touch Screen Multimedia Receiver
	Pioneer 4 Channel Amplifier
	Pioneer G-Series Speakers
Design	Route 20
Build Shop	MotoIQ/Technosquare

(TK)

GTChannel Partners are Invited to The GT Awards at SEMA

GTChannel Partners are all invited to the Gran Turismo Awards Party in Las Vegas next week during SEMA!

When:November 5, 2014 8PM to 2AM (get there early because the line will be insane)
Where: Drai's Night Club @ The Cromwell Hotel
Performing will be Social Distortion!

RSVP@wednesdaynightsocial.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

GTChannel Partner Meet at SEMA

GTChannel is partnering with the Honda Soiree at SEMA and you are invited to come hang out with us and have a good time.
Please RSVP at http://www.hondasoiree.com.

When: 10:00PM November 4th (Tue), 2014
Where: Tao at The Venetian in Las Vegas

Submit your work to The London Motor Film Festival 2014

The London Motor Film Festival sets out with its inaugural event in 2014; an event in recognition and celebration of the craft of automotive media.

Welcoming everyone from this industry to come together; the people behind the cameras, the people behind the microphones and the computers. The artists, the creatives and the technicians. This is an opportunity to not only take part in and experience a collection of automotive work, but also to meet the other faces behind the films and network with like-minded people.

Closing date for entries is the 15th November, please visit the website to enter your film! http://www.londonmotorfilmfestival.com/


Anyone can enter a film, and they can chose from seven categories, with the eighth selected by the LMFF judges and committee for the Grand Prix Award. The categories are:

Best Drama Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Commercial Film
Best Motorsport Coverage
Best Animated Film
Best Student Film
Best Internet Viral
Grand Prix Award
The Judges have been chosen to represent a broad range of skills, and are all involved in the automotive world.

Darryl Fernandez – The Mill, BBC.
Jacques Steyn – Legendary director and DOP.
Magnus Walker – Star of ‘Urban Outlaw’ and many other Porsche films.

They will be judging by the following criteria.

Cinematography
Editing, Titles & Visual Effects

Scoring & Sound Design
Content, Originality & Impression

Winning entries will be screened, and the film makers awarded.

The festival will hold a screening and awards party at The Clapham Grand in London on a state of the art 40sqm (24′x15′) HD screen with stunning full range sound on Friday the 5th of December.

A fully stocked drinks bar sponsored by Extreme Sports and food will be available throughout the event. VIP’s and short-listed film makers can enjoy a private VIP bar for the entire event.

Event Details:

Friday 5th December 2014. 6PM till late with exclusive after party hosted by Drift Allstars for all ticket holders, VIP’s and sponsors at the Grands private bar from 10pm.

ADVANCED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER 2014.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/921327501230140

Festival website: http://www.londonmotorfilmfestival.com/

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