Heavy Hitters #37

Those of you readers who are familiar with the design program Photoshop may get a kick out of this, and for those who aren’t, don’t fret; it will still be entertaining. Since its release, the program has revolutionized the way we look at photos and design, as its capabilities far extend shaving a few pounds off of celebrities. Our amazing graphics team uses the program to manipulate and touch up photos, while also creating concepts and visuals unheard of in the days of old. In short, Photoshop is a powerful editing software that has revolutionized the photography world. But what if its toolbar could be applied to real life? In the toolbar, there are commands and actions that would likely be as equally useful in life as they are in…

“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” - James Cameron “The ‘good life’ begins when you stop wanting a better one.” - Nkosiphambili E. Molapisi “The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” - Chinese Proverb “If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.” - Dolly Parton “When you do what others don’t do, you’ll have what others don’t have.” - Anonymous Most people listen to reply when they should be listening to understand.” - Anonymous “Character is much easier kept than recovered.” - Thomas Paine…

Be sure to add Heavy Hitters magazine on Instagram - Heavyhittersmagazine, Facebook - heavyhittersmagazine, Twitter - twitter.com/HeavyHitters 01. I’ve never met a book that Damian liked. He hates storybooks, counting books, color books. All of them. I was worried something was wrong with him. Why couldn’t he focus?! But then we had the idea to get him Heavy Hitters magazines since he has no trouble at all focusing on cars! And now he’s counting rims, naming car colors, and telling us stories about the cars “he is going to race.” It’s awesome! Best idea we ever had. Just goes to show, you can never give up on your kids. If you have a weird a kid, you’ll just have to be a weird parent. - Leslie Edwards and Damian (Rialto,…

Web: benslamin.com, instagram.com/benslamin Artists have the rare ability of bringing imagination to life. They can visualize what others can only daydream about. And even better, they can show us that raw imagination in the form of drawings, paintings, music, and design. It’s akin to seeing the inside of someone’s mind in a tangible form and remains one of the more interesting aspects of human life. We caught up with an artist named Ben Nethongkome, whose artwork is the very embodiment of bringing imagination to life. His conceptual drawings provide a perfect amalgam of pop culture imagery and design principles, as Ben’s artwork offers a look at life through his generational lens and cultural viewpoint. With a figure style that evokes influences from comic book art merged with an emphasis on…

High-horsepower rides coupled with aftermarket parts and the right tune can make for plenty of fun, but what good is it when you’re stuck in traffic? Sure you could opt for some late-night freeway pulls, but as you get older the risk doesn’t match the reward—which is why an event like No Fly Zone is right up our alley. Tony Lopez, the maestro behind the event, orchestrated a one-day affair that lets participants let loose—literally. Upon entering the parking lot, we were met with mixed emotions, and since this was our first time in attendance, we didn’t really know what to expect. But the doubt and skepticism were clearly erased a few seconds later. As we passed the support vehicles and spectator parking, we were met with a barrage of…

Web: libertywalk.co.jp, ltmotorwerks.com Imagine owning a Ferrari 458 Italia. Now imagine bolting on a body kit and some wheels, taking that feeling to a whole new level. It’s a pretty exciting feeling, right? Now imagine having to cut your rear quarter-panels to install an overfender flare, and that same smile is sure to turn into a look of concern. Both of these vehicles received hip replacements thanks to widebody kits from Liberty Walk Performance—and it’s safe to say these have been two of the most talked about builds of the year. With looks both ominous and powerful, the Liberty Walk widebody kits for the GTR and the Ferrari 458 are definitely not for the faint of heart. Each of these kits requires precision cuts to house a much wider wheel.…