Jon Sibal

The End

2007-10-15T19:13:00.000-07:00

This blog has reach its end and will be continuing in the blog in my site. The new site is http://jonsibal.com/blog.

Thank you all for your support and see you on the other site.

2007-10-13T09:47:00.000-07:00

Very interesting Elise with the windshield removed. Props to Sector111 for the work and Daniel Song for the great shot.

Speaking of Elise, Congrats Mark Paja on your wedding. Finally eh.. haha.

"The Roddler"

2007-09-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

So my wife and I are thinking about having kids. Came across this ultra cool stroller from Kid Kustoms called "The Roddler". Price starts at $2500. Must have for all the car guys.. haha.

BMW CS Transformer

2007-08-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest work. I had some free time and experimented a little bit. A BMW CS Transformer concept set in a fiery and smokey battleground.

I was listening to "Slam" by Pendulum which helped inspired the mood.

Done with Photoshop CS and a mouse ( I need a tablet desperately).

To view a larger version, please click here.

Speed Painting

2007-07-24T18:31:00.000-07:00

I've always been fascinated by Speed Paintings. This technique looks so much fun to learn. I came across couple of links that are very inspiring. After looking at their work, I might just buy me a tablet. I used to have one way back in the days but went back to using a mouse after I got the iMac.

Here's a speed painting video I saw on youtube.

www.speed-painting.com

here's another good examples of speed painting..
www.leventep.com

My Beloved

2007-07-16T12:23:00.001-07:00

This is for my wife for our upcoming anniversary. She is a huge fan of Mulan.

Gran Turismo 5

2007-07-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

I love this game. I still haven't bought a PS3 but the release of this game in Spring '08 will be a good excuse to get one. Looks like Ferrari is finally part of the line up and the engine sounds seems to be a lot better in addition to the graphics etc.

Here is the trailer from IGN from the 2007 E3.

Air-Fuel Meter shootout

2007-07-08T17:07:00.000-07:00

If you have added any form of Forced Induction system in your car -Turbo/Supercharger, a Wideband O2 A/F meter is a MUST. With all the available A/F meters out there in the market, it can get confusing.

Ford Muscle just did a Shootout- Article here.

and the results for all you lazy bums (j/k)

I've always loved Innovate Motorsports products and proudly runs them in my car. It's good to see them getting recognize. Congrats Innovate!

Ultimate VW GTI Design Challenge

2007-07-04T13:50:00.000-07:00

So one day my brother, who drives an MKV GTI, told me that VWVortex and Privat Wheels was holding a contest to design the Ultimate VW GTI with a new and original wheel design . This is what I came up with- Widebody kit, Front and Side splitters and rear diffuser, as well as a 5 spoke wheel design. It was chosen to be in the top 3, and when the voting ended in July 3rd, it garnered 389 votes (67%). My brother is really happy because he now will be getting a new set of 18" wheels for his car.

SCION xD - Shell Shocked

2007-07-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

This was entered in the Skin a Scion competition held in DeviantArt.

This idea started with the factory red Scion xD. As the sporty stock shell/skin comes off and rises away from the car, it reveals a black xD with a snake skin paint job on a body kit inspired by the Desert Horned Viper Snakes with its distinctive horn behind its eyes.

I also integrated some carbon fiber parts with the snake skin paint job to create different textures but at the same time, still complimenting each other.

The body kit is my own design and 100% air brushed.

Nissan GTR Prototype

2007-07-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

In 2006, Modified Magazine held a contest to design the upcoming Nissan GT-R Prototype car. I came up with an idea of a Circuit Race Car that was tuned by the Japanese Tuner "TOP SECRET". The piece won 1st place and got some cool Nismo stuff out of it. The best thing that came out of it was that TOP SECRET USA and JAPAN saw it and liked it so much that they used it as a poster in their booth in the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon.

Picture of the Top Secret Booth in the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon with my poster displayed in the background. (picture credit- www.TOPSECRETJPN.com)

Here is a picture of Smokey Nagata in the booth with my poster right behind him.

They also made it into flyers to hand out to their customers. I got a few samples and I wish I had it sign by Smokey. I'm currently in touch with them designing a kit for the Supra.