By Rolando Prendergast
Photography: Rolando Prendergast

I must start by saying that these still images does not give this car any justice at all. Experiencing this car is the best way to truly understand and appreciate exactly how incredible a modified car it is.
I have been seeing this car around Kingston for about 2 years now and every time I saw it, it had some new equipment or modification to look at. On a visit to the University of Technology (UTECH) in 2006, this phenomenal car was there on show. I was blown off my feet! The sound and the lighting effects along with the interior of the car makes you say "WOW". The custom modifications rivals the best in the world. But enough talking lets get to the real deal, the car.

The modification plans for this vehicle started months before the actual acquisition of the car in 2002. By the time it got here, the equipment for the modifications had already been bought. It must be stated that all the work on this car was done in the owner's garage at home, in his spare time because, yes all, he has a 9-5.
Just looking at this CRV from the outside, it may pass for just another well kept SUV with 20” rims. The cliche comes to mind “never judge a book by its cover”.
So let’s start with the outside.

This 2002 CRV sits on 20” Axis Alegis rims, giving the CRV a strong look. The rest of the body remains stock. Inside is where things really happen.
I won’t even try to write about each modification, I will just give a listing. There are so many different equipment in the vehicle that the owner himself couldn't even remember it all. It was interesting to see him brain storm to remember all the brand titles, measurement and amount of equipment in his own car.

Interior
Genuine leather upholstery and custom made head rests

Audio
6 amplifiers – Hi-Fonics, Fosgate and MMATS
4 18” JL Audio
10 8” AUDOX Mid-range
4 10” EV Mid-range
2 JBL 10” Mid-range
 24 Tweeters
Audio Control pre-amp and equalizer, processor and epic centre
Alpine head unit, fully motorized flip screen, VCR, DVD
Changer and CD changer
Custom built, remote controlled, lighted Ken Tech sunroof
Speakers
SKP pro-audio wireless dual microphone stage

Video:
7 screens ranging in size from 2 ½ “to 48” which is created by
Projection onto the hood of the vehicle
Custom built ASUS computer to play video and audio
7 mini surveillance cameras which provide a 360 degree view Of the vehicle.
Custom Sony VAIO console for wireless external computer Control
Wireless video capability which can be viewed in real time on all screens
3 fully motorized monitors which are hidden when not in use

Engine:
Custom yellow parts
2 alternators; 1 stock and 1 Stinger for charging the 5 yellow
Optima batteries
RACTIVE super flow system
Wireless controlled power hood
Transparent neon lighted tubing with champagne running
Through it around the entire circumference of the engine.

Additional Info:
Neon lights, strobe lights and LED lights
Disco smoke fog machine
Wireless remote navigation system (self driven)
Clifford and Ken Tech alarm system which includes motion
Detectors linked to the video cameras with auto record Capabilities
7 squirrel cage fans inside the vehicle
Wireless head phone, mouse and keyboard.

Special mention had to be made of the assistance he had to make it all possible.
Equipment Source: Gary Hyde
Audio: Martin & Hi-Tension Custom Sound
Computer: Kirk Lyle Hall & Jayson-Lee Dennis
Engine Paint Job: Auto Planet
Auto Paint Job and External Accessories:   Auto Planet