Walking for Autism with TeamLoveHATE.com

We headed out to San Jose, CA early in the morning to participate in, The Walk for Autism. We arrived to thousands of people all there for the same reason. Help support friends, families and kids who have been stricken with this disability.

With the weather blessing us with a breeze we took pictures, enjoyed the music and waited for all of Team Mac Attack to show up.

My nephew, Mac, was diagnosed with Autism at an early age and being a part of someones life with Autism if not anything teaches you patience.  I have learned that there are several degrees of Autism and like a unopened box, you never know what you get. We also have a member on the team whos son is Autistic. Josh's son Alex is older than Mac and his development seems to be coming along great. I didn't know Josh during Alex's early years but i'm sure it wasn't easy. I was surprised at the number of people who came out to attend this event and the energy was amazing!!!

As soon as everyone showed up, we got our shirts, filed into the parade line and made several laps around the park. All in all it was a fun and memorable event.  Next year, we hope to be more involved with this event and possibly have a booth at the so the kids can enjoy the cars we bring out for display. For more information on Autism please check out these sites:
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.4356939/k.BF85/Home.htm
http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Team LoveHATE x HIN Pomona. Doing Work!!!

Article by Jazel Gonzalez. Photography by Munpreet Randhawa

The day started at 2AM.  We woke up, cooked breakfast, threw on our gear and headed for a quick 500 mile drive to LA for the big show.

3AM: We rolled out of Sacramento and headed to our destination. Hot Import Nights Pomona Fairplex. We were very excited to be displaying where it all began.

7AM: We hit the Grapevine in four hours and another two till we arrived at our hotel in West Covina and dropped off our stuff.

10AM: We left from there we hopped back on the10 E San Bernardino drove a couple exits away and rolled in to get staged and check out all the SoCal whips.

I love that year... and below, Lee Ho's banger!!!

12PM: Once we passed the inspection we were given our passes and our cars were separated as we rolled into the venue. The G was with the Al and Ed's booth and the Mustang was by Donlyson Auto Concepts. I just want to say we are proud to represent all of our sponsors. A big shout out to JDM Sport, Al and Ed's AutoSound E. Pasadena, NRG, Donlyson, and a couple of new sponsors Cars4Cancer and Top Speed Racing / SRS Tuning.

3pm - 10pm: Here are a few pictures of the cars at the show and some of JDM Sport's Luscious Ladies!!!

 This car won 3rd palce for lighting... It had 24 freaking TV's!!!

 This Lexus was in the Donlyson Area. All their cars are super clean.

 This is a miniature version of Chris's car with Kapu Motor Trends...

Here is the inside of Jay's car with Al and Ed's AutoSound.

Here is JDM Sport's Scion. I ALWAYS wins. Bad ass!!! 

 Here is Steve's 2012 SEMA build. The RetroUSA x SRS Tuning x Cars4Cancer Mustang

 Laser lights and smoke machine in the G for the show.

11pm: Jazel, Steve and Art holding the trophy we took home for Hottest Vinyl Graphic. You Mad Bro?

 I'd say "Tata" to HIN and SoCal but this pic seems to be a buttshot. 

12am: Roll out from the event was quick and smooth. 

1am: We hit up In and Out and then went back to our rooms to crash out for the night. Well, that was a day for TLH. Hope you liked it.

We want to thank again everybody who made it possible to get us down there and help us represent Northern California tuner scene and all those that embrace the Western Itasha Movement. That means you Lee Ho, Jay, and Project Ride Northern California. That sums it up for HIN. Until the next event.

 See you soon!    Here's a LINK for the full album on Facebook!!!

Team LoveHATE and it's American Itasha Debut @ SEMA 2011 Day 1

Written by Jazel Gonzalez Photography by Munpreet Randhawa

Hiya all, I know it's been a minute. We have been super busy so there is so much to blog about. I had to break up our SEMA adventure into several parts. I hope you stick with the blog and read our whole story. As you might know, we headed out to Las Vegas to attend SEMA for the first time. Another first was that we were unveiling the Infiniti G35 Panty & Stocking Itasha to the international community. Scary!!! 

Our trip started at 6am in the morning. Once we taped up the old girl, Money, Randel and I were out of Sacramento... It took us like 10 hours to get there, probably because we took tons of stops. 

Once we arrived in Vegas we checked in, grubbed on a 10 dollar buffet at Border Station, came back to the room, napped, showered and checked out. 

Next, went to Hard Rock Cafe and made friends with the valet guys so we could park up front. 

All of Vegas was packed because Tieso just finished performing. We ajdusted our costumes and proceeded to gamble, drink, and party. We finally left Hard Rock at 3am. We all came up on a few bucks from penny so we were feeling good. Next stop, SEMA roll in.

As soon as we parked we raided the Shell gas station next door.  After a burrito, soup and some juice we fell asleep in the car in the first SEMA staging area. 

We woke up 3 hours later to the sounds of cars revving up and a guy knocking on our window. We then all rolled in the the second staging area. Once we were re-positioned, we received our papers and got the "green light" from the SEMA people that the car was eligible to be shown and even got a FREE Mothers care kit and our staging number. 

As soon as everyone finished  wiping down their rides, and the SEMA staff handed out all the paperwork the first group were finally ushered via LVPD to the THIRD staging area. I was sandwiched between two JDMSport SEMA build vehicles. One of them being Lee Ho and his Genesis, the man who made it possible for us to be here in the first place.

They split us up into two rows and we hung out there for about 45 minutes and then we were sent in twos and threes to our final spots. 

FINALLY!!! 

I spent most of the day detailing the "Purpie" till she was nice and shiny. I finally wrapped up around 3:30pm. Dude, I was so tired. We tried another dinner buffet at South Point then headed back to the hotel and took a short nap.

After we woke up we got ready and met up with the rest of the team that arrived that day to walk the strip and get publicly faded. Only in Vegas right??? 

That was day one.

Click here to see the full gallery of pictures on our facebook. Stay tuned for day two.