Tiger's Import Tuner March 2011 cover!!!

[TigerBallZ]

As of 1/7/2011, it hasn't hit the newsstand yet. This is all I got so far, and it should be a nice feature inside. I will update as soon as I get the mag.
Enjoy :mbiggrin::mcool:

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Quoted from another forum. The photographer is Jeff Creech and much respect for him and his work. http://jeffcreech.com


haha Congrats tiger. It was originally shot for Super Street. After several months of thinking they were going to run it, they then informed me that they didn't have room for it. At that time, I pitched it to Import Tuner and it took another several months for it to finally get in. It is certainly well deserved though. Should have never taken this long.

Some pics from shoot and some that werent printed...

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5968/rear1aweb.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/i/rear1aweb.jpg/)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3350/rear2web.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/rear2web.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/722/rigverticalweb.jpg (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/rigverticalweb.jpg/)

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7798/side1aweb.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/side1aweb.jpg/)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6089/front1web.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/front1web.jpg/)

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http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/4324/riglandscape2bweb.jpg (http://img547.imageshack.us/i/riglandscape2bweb.jpg/)


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[MadLorEP3]

awwesome congrats brotha

[superd16girl]

Nice! Congrats!

[k20si02]

Congrats Tiger!!

[Go_ep3]

Congratulations!

[codyep3]

what engine is powering that S2000?

[chiwhitesi]

cool, its about time your car is ohh so clean

[lbk02si]

way to go man!

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks ephatchers


what engine is powering that S2000?

2JZ I believe is what they told me.

[DrZfInEsT]

Congrats bro

[TigerBallZ]

Official release of this issue is Monday Jan. 10, but it's in some stores now.

[Passenger]

Awesome. I've always loved your ep

[AUTiger]

cars are hot...but that girl is SMOKIN'

[FoReVaPmP]

congratz bro!!!..... :msmile:

[civictype_r04]

I'm keeping my eyes open for this!!!!!!!

[TigerBallZ]

I am definitely happy with the model :mtongue: Gabby Jeanne but she's about to have my last name :mwink:

I just picked a copy at Barnes N Nobles, and our WalMart already has it! It's a 5 page spread :roll:

Quick snap from my friend's cell

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[Sucka]

awwww shit..... CONGRATZ!

[POOPTOOTH]

Way to properly represent the EP community!! Car looks great man, Congrats.

[Yo_KyleEP3]

congrats man! Must be a dream come true!

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks!!!!


congrats man! Must be a dream come true!

Most definitely. I have waited a year and a half for this to go through, and it's well worth the wait since it got cover. At first Super Street said they wanted to run it, but then it got dropped. Then it fell into good hands with Import Tuner. Anything is possible!

[SIisaLowRydaEP3]

congrats :ephatch:

[japarossa]

Congrats, definatly a keeper I will hang on the garage wall.

[TigerBallZ]

congrats :ephatch:

Yes!!! Spread the EP love.


Congrats, definatly a keeper I will hang on the garage wall.

WOW. Thanks man.

I just added more pics to the 1st post.

[superchargedk20]

Does one of ur pictures really say "the greatest strength of the ep3 Si is its k20a3 it came with from the fatory" I thought we all hated the fact that our cars came with that engine lol

[TigerBallZ]

congrats :ephatch:

They story is off a little bit. The bare block is actually a K20A3 but A2 guts. I bought the swap off a terribly wrecked RSX-S which cracked the block. I still have love for the A3. It has treated me well.

[vicx52o]

ep3 ftw!

Congrats!

[Stubby]

Congrats. The new owner should be proud also. He got a heck of a car.

[ace of spades]

nice work bruh, congrats

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks ephatchers!


Congrats. The new owner should be proud also. He got a heck of a car.

New owner? I'm lost Stubby.

[shanewdude]

Way to go... I think I have a new favourite ep! Seriously impressed... I'm gonna pick up the mag, and I don't ever buy them. Great job on the car! :thumbu:

[civictype_r04]

Congrats. The new owner should be proud also. He got a heck of a car.

He sold it??

[TigerBallZ]

Way to go... I think I have a new favourite ep! Seriously impressed... I'm gonna pick up the mag, and I don't ever buy them. Great job on the car! :thumbu:
HELL YEAH and thank you.


He sold it??
Who sold what....that's where I'm confused.

[02TWSI]

awwww shit..... CONGRATZ!

Get magazine coverage already sucka SHIT!

Congrats Tiger, I've followed your build for awhile and CONGRATS on getting a 5pager!

[Sucka]

Get magazine coverage already sucka SHIT!

Congrats Tiger, I've followed your build for awhile and CONGRATS on getting a 5pager!

shit... im a nobody

[02TWSI]

shit... im a nobody

Bullshit

[Tnhatch03]

congrats my man!

[Sucka]

Bullshit

No forreals. It's like me compared to Jovi. DOMINATION!

[All4Honda]

got the mag at walmart tonight...grats bro :msmile:

[drjd888]

Congratulations Tiger! Must be niiiiiiice lol

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks!!!

Go check out the 1st post. I got more pics added from the photographer Jeff Creech.

[T_Virus]

congrats man....looks great.

[k3rry]

congrats... love the rolling shot!!!

[Stubby]

HELL YEAH and thank you.


Who sold what....that's where I'm confused.

Yeah, sorry, I got you confussed with another hatcher. My appologizes.

[ImportCustomx]

hey man, awesome car, awesome build...

Im so glad its the factory motor..making serious power... shows all those people that said our cars "are the abortion" of honda...fuck em! your car is awesome, and so is the power. congrats!

[CorSport]

Super sick car dude, good job building that car.

[CorSport]

Congrats! Thanks for the CorSport mentions! Sick ep3!

[chiwhitesi]

picked this issue up today at the airport

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks everyone. The front shot is my personal favorite.

Yeah, sorry, I got you confussed with another hatcher. My appologizes.
No problem. I bought this one brand new, and it's the same one from the NOPI/restaurant meet.


hey man, awesome car, awesome build...

Im so glad its the factory motor..making serious power... shows all those people that said our cars "are the abortion" of honda...fuck em! your car is awesome, and so is the power. congrats!
I've to love these cars, so that's why I currently own 2. Factory motor, uhhh, story is a bit skewed. The block itself is an A3 with A2 guts, but it's close to stock with only upgraded rods, pistons, headstuds, and valvesprings/retainers.


Congrats! Thanks for the CorSport mentions! Sick ep3!
I always had a great experience with CorSport, and it wouldn't be right not to recognize you. Plus you have been a supporter for EPs!

[sbRR]

Congrats! I'll be picking up this issue soon.

[cow]

Nice work, T! Congrats!

[oldschoolimport]

hell yeah man, congrats!

[donaldep3]

Sick car man and Congrats. BYW, how do you manage to DD the beat during commute?

[TigerBallZ]

Congrats! I'll be picking up this issue soon.
Thanks. I'm glad you're picking it up!

Nice work, T! Congrats!
Thanks J!

hell yeah man, congrats!
Oh yeah, represent for the South!

Sick car man and Congrats. BYW, how do you manage to DD the beat during commute?
I currently have a daily driver which is another EP. It's still daily driveable. On the last tune in August, I drove it 7hrs to Mobile, AL, and on the way back, we stopped by the drag strip in Steele, AL. This setup is extremely reliable.

[cvicep3]

Very nice, congrats!

[lemonhead228]

538 whp!! damn that sexy thing is a beast! lol

awsome clean ep. keep up the great work tiger!

[donaldep3]

Thanks. I'm glad you're picking it up!

Thanks J!

Oh yeah, represent for the South!

I currently have a daily driver which is another EP. It's still daily driveable. On the last tune in August, I drove it 7hrs to Mobile, AL, and on the way back, we stopped by the drag strip in Steele, AL. This setup is extremely reliable.

BTW, I like ur sig: DEBT FREE haha that make me jealous. Do you have to deal with all the emmission smog check shit like cali in your state?

[willy_akino]

sexy

[TigerBallZ]

Thanks guys!


BTW, I like ur sig: DEBT FREE haha that make me jealous. Do you have to deal with all the emmission smog check shit like cali in your state?

It feels so good to be debt free, but it took a lot of sacrifice. Plus I'm old :mcool:
TN. We got OBDII scans for 96-up vehicle and visual scan for a catalytic converter. So, in KPro I run it as OBDI since I'm not running a cat. I don't have any check engine lights while in OBDI, and I also metal tie a heatshield to look like a cat. They do the quick visual and scan my ECU with no codes....BAM new tags. Thank goodness for KPro!!!

[ep3colin]

i can only dream of having that much power...

[donaldep3]

Man, I should just move to your place then. You wouldn't mind if I ask how old you are? haha. What you mean is no actual emmision test needed like in Cali? I am also running race header with Kpro, may be I should look into that. However, I know when I do smog check, they pop the hood and see if you actually have a stockwish like header close to the firewall, that I can cheat......

[sp00n sp0rts]

congrats bro ep3 represent! i have seen the magazine & i have to say its one of my favorites.. God Speed..

[TigerBallZ]

i can only dream of having that much power...
It takes time. You can achieve it if you really want to.

Man, I should just move to your place then. You wouldn't mind if I ask how old you are? haha. What you mean is no actual emmision test needed like in Cali? I am also running race header with Kpro, may be I should look into that. However, I know when I do smog check, they pop the hood and see if you actually have a stockwish like header close to the firewall, that I can cheat......
Oh yeah, they also check our gas cap to see it holds the right amount of pressure. The county below me doesn't have emissions at all. You just take your registration and pay for new tags!
I'm 28.

congrats bro ep3 represent! i have seen the magazine & i have to say its one of my favorites.. God Speed..
WOOT WOOT

[fluff19raheem]

article is great. i have a subscription to the mag and yours is one of very few i have ever seen in it so far. great looking ep!

[CivicSIck04]

Congrats man. I work on Parris Island in SC as a Marksmanship Insturctor for recruits, and I was at the px when I seen what I thought to be an EP on the cover of a magazine. I always go by the magazine section to see if there are any good import mags out, and I just glanced and seen your EP just hanging out from behind some other mag. I was really impressed and very drawn into the section describing your pride and joy. Again, Congrats!

[johnnydanger]

I'm 28.




friggin kids nowadays... ;)

[oldschoolimport]

friggin kids nowadays... ;)

No shit...

[Siborg]

wicked pics!!

[TigerBallZ]

article is great. i have a subscription to the mag and yours is one of very few i have ever seen in it so far. great looking ep!


Congrats man. I work on Parris Island in SC as a Marksmanship Insturctor for recruits, and I was at the px when I seen what I thought to be an EP on the cover of a magazine. I always go by the magazine section to see if there are any good import mags out, and I just glanced and seen your EP just hanging out from behind some other mag. I was really impressed and very drawn into the section describing your pride and joy. Again, Congrats!
Welcome to the site! Thanks a lot!


wicked pics!!
Jeff Creech FTW! I'm still amazed with how good it looks.


friggin kids nowadays... ;)

No shit...
Look at these 2 teenagers and their white EPs. :mwink: Did you get the EP for your sweet 16?

[oldschoolimport]

Look at these 2 teenagers and their white EPs. :mwink: Did you get the EP for your sweet 16?

If my EP would have lived 4 months longer, I could have taught my oldest how to drive it.

[TigerBallZ]

If my EP would have lived 4 months longer, I could have taught my oldest how to drive it.
Wait. I must have missed the story on yours. I don't like to hear what I think you're saying.

[oldschoolimport]

Wait. I must have missed the story on yours. I don't like to hear what I think you're saying.

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?54572-well-this-ain-t-gonna-buff-out...&highlight=

there was roof, suspension, a-post and extensive front end damage... its long gone...

[SkareKrow]

Congrats Tiger! Im picked it up the other day but I guess the lady at the store never scanned it and put it aside so I didnt buy it or anything. But Congrats Mos Def on the mag cover!

[RickEP3]

Picked it up a few days ago. Good stuff, congrats!

[Tortoise]

Does one of ur pictures really say "the greatest strength of the ep3 Si is its k20a3 it came with from the fatory" I thought we all hated the fact that our cars came with that engine lol

I chuckled at that as well! Congrats man! When this issue showed up at my house i couldnt believe my eyes!

[intake]

congrats sir...i think you brought your car one time at TDC performance here at mobile, AL?

[ShowstoppersUSA]

You my dear sir are one sick puppy! Congratulations on the shoot!

[SkareKrow]

Just picked it up! Nice ride man! Now im trying to get HFP Parts 8~) Anyone lol.

[TigerBallZ]

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?54572-well-this-ain-t-gonna-buff-out...&highlight=

there was roof, suspension, a-post and extensive front end damage... its long gone...
I apologize for being late on this, but I'm sorry for you loss. As long as everyone is ok. It's sad to see one of the OG EP go.


Congrats Tiger! Im picked it up the other day but I guess the lady at the store never scanned it and put it aside so I didnt buy it or anything. But Congrats Mos Def on the mag cover!
THIEF! LOL. At least you got one. It's hard to find here at the local stores. They are going quick!


Picked it up a few days ago. Good stuff, congrats!

I chuckled at that as well! Congrats man! When this issue showed up at my house i couldnt believe my eyes!
Thanks! I almost can't believe it myself since it's not as flashy or "JDM."


congrats sir...i think you brought your car one time at TDC performance here at mobile, AL?
Pickle?! Sup!


You my dear sir are one sick puppy! Congratulations on the shoot!
Thank you guys. Those wheels look familiar? I ordered from Showstoppers when the 1st came out. Thanks for the superb service and the new set of Megan coilovers that I haven't installed yet.


Just picked it up! Nice ride man! Now im trying to get HFP Parts 8~) Anyone lol.
HFP! You can't go wrong with OEM.

[oldschoolimport]

I apologize for being late on this, but I'm sorry for you loss. As long as everyone is ok. It's sad to see one of the OG EP go.


its cool. I still have a few pieces of it laying around. most of the grille is hanging in my shop. lol... hopefully I'll have a completed project to break out this summer at IA.

[Pandamanda22]

Saw it a few days ago and I took pictures with my phone. First time I have seen an EP3 on the cover of import tuner. nice job :D

[heyvortek]

hey just picked it up out here in iraq. congrats. i know im late but its hard to get new stuff out here..congratz again.

[03K20A3Si]

Congrats! Looked good at IA last year in Nashville :)

[ep3jd]

Picked this up last week. Congrats.

[k20power]

congrats

[TigerBallZ]

its cool. I still have a few pieces of it laying around. most of the grille is hanging in my shop. lol... hopefully I'll have a completed project to break out this summer at IA.
Oh, I hope to see you soon.


Saw it a few days ago and I took pictures with my phone. First time I have seen an EP3 on the cover of import tuner. nice job :D
I'm still in shock. I couldn't believe it when he told me front cover. It was well worth the wait.


hey just picked it up out here in iraq. congrats. i know im late but its hard to get new stuff out here..congratz again.
It's hard to find them here locally. They aren't restocking fast enough.


Congrats! Looked good at IA last year in Nashville :)
Thanks. This time I may actually walk around, but it was so hot!


Picked this up last week. Congrats.

congrats
Werd! Thanks!!!

Party tonight with Jada Cheng!!!!! :mtongue:

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[jdmechelon]

dude!! i saw ur car at import alliance last year... u were parked in the garage

[66elwood99]

Congrats......... Is it safe to say that the ep is starting to be accepted by the Tuner community or is this just one sic build that is the exception?

Your car is what my ep dreams about at night.........

[StraightEP3]

Freaking Awesome car man ! Congrats !

[Ep3crazy]

Damn thats a bad ass imma have to pick up that magazine

[Ep3crazy]

I wounder wat set up he had in there nd wat times he was running

[ep3jd]

Maybe your should have gotten the magazine....

[civictype_r04]

Haha


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[e p 3]

Awesome car and magazine.

[hondero69]

Representing..Congratz !!!