okok, since the mag got sold-out so quickly, i guess some of you couldn't find copies... so here's something from their website www.dsportmag.com:
2JZ IS300
500whp Show-and-Go Lexus
Text and Photos by Michael Ferrara
"Subtlety" is a word that you won't find in David Huang's vocabulary. As the owner of the headline vehicle for the 2006 Hot Import Nights tour, David built his IS300 to stand out from the crowd. Considering the extent of modifications made to the engine, exterior, interior and electronics, it's safe to say that David accomplished his goal.
Recovery from Disaster
In June of 2000, the IS300 was purchased with the intent of building a capable street car. For the next 18 months, David enjoyed driving his Lexus after performing the usual bolt-on upgrades. In February of 2002, David became a little too comfortable driving the IS300. On his first canyon racing experience, David lost control and put his IS300 on top of a two-foot retaining wall that kept him and his car from going over the cliff. The car hit with such impact that the bumper, bumper support and radiator were jettisoned down the cliff.
Rather than do the sane thing and junk the IS300, David decided to put the IS300 under the knife for some major surgery. Passion took a front seat while reason was put in the back. The frame was pulled back to its original dimensions and the process of rebuilding the IS300 was initiated. The goal was to build an IS300 that would be the envy of all other IS300 owners. Since the car would need to have a majority of its body repainted, it made perfect sense to select a body kit and new paint color that would make a visual impact. An ultra-rare HKS D1-spec kit was chosen while Nippon Paint's MAZiORA series of color-shift paint was selected.
Adding Go to the Show
While a good looking car may be enough to win over part of the crowd, there are always those that require an element of performance. To earn the vote of the performance crowd, the factory engine received a full makeover. The makeover started with a JUN 3.2-liter stroker kit. This kit features a longer 90mm stroke forged-steel crankshaft, forged-steel connecting rods and forged-aluminum 87mm Cosworth pistons. Up top, the cylinder head was ported and polished before being fitted with an HKS 264-degree camshaft on the exhaust bank.
With a solid foundation in place, David turned to D.T. Fabrication for the custom turbocharger setup. A six-into-one, tubular stainless-steel exhaust manifold was welded up to support the GT35R turbocharger and HKS GT wastegate. D.T. Fabrication also built the custom downpipe and intercooler piping. With the GT35R turbo dialed in for 20 to 22psi of boost pressure, peak efficiency is realized while enough air is delivered to make about 600 flywheel horsepower (about 515 horsepower at the wheels).
To provide the fuel for the fire, a half-dozen RC Engineering injectors were put under the control of an HKS F-CON V Pro. The HKS F-CON V Pro is a rather unique stand-alone engine management system. A vehicle-specific harness allows for a plug-and-play installation. Unlike other stand-alone engine management systems, the HKS F-CON V Pro allows the factory ECU to remain in place. This allows the tuner to configure the factory computer to run specific functions while the F-CON V Pro takes over fuel and ignition delivery. This makes the F-CON V Pro a great solution for applications that rely on the factory ECU to control the instrument panel or other functions.
To date, the performance combination has been good for 455 horsepower at the wheels with 91-octane pump gas when measured on a Dynapack dynamometer. With higher octane fuel and some higher boost pressure levels, 500-plus wheel horsepower should be within reach.
For more on this article and more grab a copy of DSport Magazine on newsstands and tuning shops nationwide!
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and i know many of you are just waiting to see more L.Dizon, so here's more of her 
First Date: Leah Dizon
Photos by Michael Ferrara
Every month, we have a photoshoot or two with some of the best looking models in the industry. Each month the photos get a good deal of attention from our staff. This month, the photoshoot with Leah Dizon had our staff literally fighting over the proof sheets. While most 19-year olds would be too young for the majority of our staff, everyone on staff was claiming that this was their future wife. It went so far that some members of our staff claimed that they attended "bring 'em young" university while majoring in age-disparity relationships. We also heard that incontrovertible statement that "she's only going to get older." Fortunately, anti-stalking laws kept this month's models safe, but we can't guarantee the safety of those proof sheets.
DSport: Where were you born?
Leah: I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. I started modeling when I had just finished high school, so I was constantly flying out to Los Angeles for photo shoots and shows. It became a huge hassle so I just figured I'd move to LA since I wanted to go to college in Southern California anyway.
DSport: How did you get involved in modeling?
Leah: Lianne Lin, who is now a good friend of mine, shot my senior pictures. She suggested I try modeling. My first modeling job was actually a cell phone ad and I was still 17. Lianne then took me along to a show with her and everything snowballed from there. I shot my first import magazine cover within a couple weeks from that show. It was never an aspiration of mine, but I'm thankful for every opportunity I've had to do it. It's been fun.
DSport: Did you enjoy high school?
Leah: I went to a Performing Arts Academy for the first two years of high school and a public school for the other half. I loved the academy because I was able to do what I loved everyday, perform! I didn't enjoy public school very much. I was so sheltered at private school. When I switched to a public school it was a culture shock. I'm a shy person so it is a bit difficult for me to make friends. I just have memories of being pushed around and being lonely. I dreaded going to school, but I don't blame my bad experience on switching to a public school. I think it's hard for anyone that is shy to change environments like that. I could have gone anywhere and still had the same experience. My shyness is something I've struggled with my whole life.
DSport: How is your struggle with shyness going now? Has modeling helped?
Leah: My shyness has never hindered me from modeling, acting, singing, or anything like that. You can throw me up on a stage in front of thousands of people and I'll be fine. But, if you put me in a room with two complete strangers and tell me to make friends with them, I'll inevitably fail. I get nervous, anxious, and I lose just about all ability to speak. I'd probably end up hiding in a corner or something. I guess it is social anxiety.
DSport: Are you now going or did you attend college? If so, what was your major?
Leah: I'm planning to attend college. I want to major in music or film or maybe both.
DSport: What are your career goals?
Leah: I want to do something that involves helping people.
DSport: So how are film studies or music studies going to allow you to help people?
Leah: Music and film have helped me so much in my own life. Music is universal. Music inspires people. It gives people dreams. It has the ability to make people happy when they're depressed. Music and film both educate people. Between teaching and creating it, I can't think of a better way for myself to help people.
DSport: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Leah: I have two younger brothers and three older siblings. I grew up with my two younger brothers though.
DSport: What would you like people to know about you?
Leah: I'm much different in person than I come across in my photos. I'm not intimidating. I'm friendly!
DSport: What makes you think that you look intimidating in your photos? We looked through the 500 shots from the shoot and we couldn't find one where you look intimidating.
Leah: I'm just referencing what people have told me. I guess being a model generally intimidates people. Guys think that you're unattainable or high maintenance and girls think you're stuck up or bitchy. I've met a lot of people that say I'm much different in person than I seem in my pictures. They expect me to fit the model stereotype, but I'm far from it in person.
DSport: Can one person make a change in the world?
Leah: Yes, of course.
DSport: If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?
Leah: I can be a bit impulsive. Sometimes I think so much before making a decision that I make myself sick, and other times I make important decisions without giving much thought. I need to find a happy medium.
For more on this month's Model of the Month grab a copy of DSport on newstands and tuning shops nationwide.
and to just answer a few questions that were asked... yes she's very friendly in person and very approachable, and yes it is true that she moved to tokyo for mainstream modeling, and yes i can't believe she's only 19 either.
what was the most memoriable moment @ the photoshoot? ... i can't believe she told me that she listens to jay chou and ironically i had his cd in the car so i started to bump it with the open trunk 
what's one thing i want to change about the article/cover? ... i think they should do an interview on me too aside from the article... and put my picture on the cover too, hahaha  ... like this:
anyways, till' next time... | 
(good thing they think i'm an ABC so i don't have to pay much attention to what they're saying hahaha) 
)... we had some interesting conversation that i don't even remember now... all i can remember was that calvin couldn't even finished a mixed drink that tasted like strawberry slush, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeak hahaha 
