Bnzsport Does Hot Import Nights La!

[Luwin1026]

Three letters . . . HIN. If you've ever had the chance to attend a Hot Import Nights show, you probably have fond memories of some of the sickest cars in the show scene combined with a hot clubbing atmosphere. The constant thumping bass, flashing lights, and overgrown crowds would have you feeling overwhelmed at first, but once you settled down and started walking around, you'd realize that the feast for all your senses wasn't such a bad thing.


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This year was no different. Thanks to our fellow BNZsporters Hank and W420, I was allowed the opportunity to attend the show and document some of the fine vehicles and models that were present. I'm not going to show you guys pics of each and every car that were there - simply because in my opinion, some cars weren't really show-quality. And besides, you can easily hop on over to an import scene-oriented site for show coverage.

What I've noticed is that the Euro representation in the import scene, especially Benzes, has grown exponentially within the past few years. Thinking back to when I last showed at HIN in 2001, I could count the number of Benzes that were there on one hand. But it's different nowadays - maybe it's the shift in more and more younger folks being attracted to the complete package a Benz has to offer, perhaps coupled with an enormous standard of living adjustment to their allowances? I don't have definitive answers, so let's just leave it at the casual observation that there's a whole lotta more Benzes nowadays. And it's not just the base C-classes either - we're talking about baller status E-fitty-fives and SL's here . . .


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But representing the three-pointed star at one of the biggest import shows of the year means more than slapping on a set of lowering springs and wheels. With overall trends leaning towards the side of extreme nowadays, you have to be hitting hard with an overall package, full ICE setups, and something unique that will wow the picky audience that is used to widebody conversions and scissor doors.


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And we weren't disappointed . . . along with the fine representations of Benzes, some of which were our very own BNZsport.com members, there was a bevy of ladies to showcase THEIR overall package, and in some cases, their "mods." I left out the ever so common 14 year-old teenybopper that practically wore less than your average Olympic swimmer, as well as the oversized "model" that looked more like she recently escaped from the San Diego Zoo's whale exhibit - you can thank me later for helping you save your lunch.


Here's Christine Mendoza making sure the phone number she asked me for was real . . . :lol:

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As the number of Euros representing in the import scene continues to grow as well as the quality and originality of modifications and rides, you can be sure BNZsport.com will do its best to stay on the front lines of staying current with the scene. Until the next event, enjoy these pics and keep on tuning so we can see you and your ride out there in the future!

-LK





The cars -


W211 E55 -

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Kitted W209 riding on sweet BBS LM's -

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W203 -

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Our very own LorinserCclass -

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PINK CL - from West Coast Customs - "Pimp my ride!!"

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Widebody R170 -

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R171 rollin' on some bling -

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R230 -

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Future modder drooling over the Gucci W202 interior -

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Another W211 E55 -

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W203 C32 with a DTM-CLK look -

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Now for the GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS!!! Notable absent was Candy Song . . . :P






Former BNZsport.com model Lianne Lin -

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I don't know her name, but it's all good -

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Another nameless face -

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Natasha Yi - as in "YIII-HAWWW!!!"

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I'll just call her "Pinkie" -

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Tera Patrick -

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And always nice Sasha Singleton -

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And Miss HIN 2005 Ursula Mayes, alongside Masuimi Max -

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[krk230]

nice! got any more pics of the wide-body R170? or more info on it?

miss HIN...um... :unsure:

natasha yi should win that every year...lol... :banana: :ph34r:

oh...and the model with the blue eyes/blue top looks really nice too... :)

[FongFlex]

nice write-up and pics.

maybe i'll do a comparison to the DC scene. i think it's coming in June.

[Brabus]

Good write up Lu. Very nice pics too :)

[Luwin1026]

Originally posted by Brabus@Mar 7 2005, 11:44 AM
Good write up Lu. Very nice pics too :)
Awaiting model critique by Brabus'Girrrrrlllllll . . . :lol:

[Brabus' Girrrl]

I will tonight when I have more time to critique! hehe :)

[Dr. ///AMG]

Originally posted by krk230@Mar 7 2005, 07:25 AM
nice! got any more pics of the wide-body R170? or more info on it?


That widebody is ugly as hell. It was done by M1autobody. It looks all funny.... seriously don't even consider that shit KAran.

[Ozzie Bob]

Cool pics Lu B) I can assure you that I didn't loose my breakfast :D ;)

[krk230]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@Mar 7 2005, 02:28 PM
That widebody is ugly as hell. It was done by M1autobody. It looks all funny.... seriously don't even consider that shit KAran.
lol...i don't i'd drop THAT much coin on my SLK (at this point in my life)...if that option was available i'd be rolling in a SLK32 AMG instead...hehe

anyways...i just wanted to see more pics and get info on the car 'cause i've never seen a "heavily" modded R170... :)

[krk230]

Originally posted by Luwin1026@Mar 7 2005, 01:18 PM
Awaiting model critique by Brabus'Girrrrrlllllll . . . :lol:
awesome! i was actually looking forward to your article like last time...funny stuff... :D

[Luwin1026]

Originally posted by krk230@Mar 7 2005, 01:52 PM
lol...i don't i'd drop THAT much coin on my SLK (at this point in my life)...if that option was available i'd be rolling in a SLK32 AMG instead...hehe

anyways...i just wanted to see more pics and get info on the car 'cause i've never seen a "heavily" modded R170... :)
You forgot about James Wei (RiegerSLK)'s car?

[Brabus]

Originally posted by Luwin1026@Mar 7 2005, 02:46 PM
You forgot about James Wei (RiegerSLK)'s car?
Yeah, I would consider those "light" mods :P

haha j/k

[Hank]

lol.. widebody is so played. i'm so tired of these "swollen fat lip" look of flares. no skeet skeet.

[lorinserboy]

that RED SLK... is that the WIDE BODY and USE M3 fender style... I saw it at WING WEST BODY KIT WARE HOUSE LAST FRIDAY>> looks HOT not for the fender....... but nice.

is that silver W203 use 20"?

[PerzBenz]

what the,.... luwin where were u

[krk230]

Originally posted by Luwin1026@Mar 7 2005, 03:46 PM
You forgot about James Wei (RiegerSLK)'s car?
sorry...i should have specified...i meant heavy exterior modifications...for example...a wide body kit... :P ;)

[MrSpace]

does James Wei still have the baby blue SLK?

I'm still trying to get more details on his air intake modification

Etienne

[Luwin1026]

Originally posted by MrSpace@Mar 7 2005, 08:03 PM
does James Wei still have the baby blue SLK?

I'm still trying to get more details on his air intake modification

Etienne
SLK no more - word has it that he's working on a 240SX . . .

[714guy]

Nice Write up Luwin!! Loved the first girl that was checking the authencity of your number, did you by any chance happen to slip her my number too??

Anyways i would never go to HIN again, as all the cars are too much over done. I'd rather go to the LA auto show or just a car meet. I mean there are SOME really nice cars at HIN, but most of it is just too much for me and not really enjoyable.

[FongFlex]

Originally posted by 714guy@Mar 7 2005, 11:08 PM
Nice Write up Luwin!! Loved the first girl that was checking the authencity of your number, did you by any chance happen to slip her my number too??

Anyways i would never go to HIN again, as all the cars are too much over done. I'd rather go to the LA auto show or just a car meet. I mean there are SOME really nice cars at HIN, but most of it is just too much for me and not really enjoyable.
i agree with you. i can see the passion and the love these people have for modding, but it's not my thing. i'd rather just go to an all euro meet.

i still go to HIN, but mostly for the girls. hehe

[W420]

Great write up!!!! I was there for good 7-8 hours but believe it or not, I've only seen ONE car of all the pics posted in this thread (Jerry's W203). I'm getting too old for this show thing now.

Lu calls from L.A. convention about an hour later : Hey Will, where are you now?
Will: Rowland Heights foo.
Lu: What the? You left already? Ok. How about Hank?
Will: Rowland Heights too FOO.
Lu: Okay, I'm outta here too.

LMAO. I would rather be at ANYWHERE else except L.A. convention center that time. :D

[dshr]

Awesome pics :D.

[tpliquid]

natasha yi is going out with jv fromt he dog huose

[kameraguy]

I would like to order one Christine Mendoza to go please :rolleyes:

And yeah, Lianne moved to LA so if you guys see here around, tell her bnzsport and Christian say hi!!

[W420]

Originally posted by MrSpace@Mar 7 2005, 08:03 PM
does James Wei still have the baby blue SLK?

I'm still trying to get more details on his air intake modification

Etienne
Yah he still has the SLK but I dont think he mods it anymore. Probably part out most of stuffs by now.. Now he shows/mods his S13. And I think he has another car.. Is it FD??? I forgot what he told me.

[speedyTe]

Great Pics LU.....Was a fun show glad to meet some of you in person

[AMGLust]

Excellent article! If you squint and tilt your head you can kinda see Christine Mendoza's nipple. Great pic i felt as if i was there ::tear::

[LorinserCClass]

Originally posted by lorinserboy@Mar 7 2005, 04:44 PM
that RED SLK... is that the WIDE BODY and USE M3 fender style... I saw it at WING WEST BODY KIT WARE HOUSE LAST FRIDAY>> looks HOT not for the fender....... but nice.

is that silver W203 use 20"?
Naw 19" Iforgies :D

Nice write up Luwin! How come you guys never say hello :( No love for the 203 :sob:

[speedyTe]

Originally posted by LorinserCClass@Mar 9 2005, 02:25 AM
Naw 19" Iforgies :D

Nice write up Luwin! How come you guys never say hello :( No love for the 203 :sob:
Aww I stoped by a said whats up....

[Childish///AMG]

Cool "Pics" and great write-up B)

[C280 JR]

awsome pictures, but someone PLEASE FEED THIS GIRL on the right

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Elvir