Castro Motorsport makes it into GQ Magazine!

e30polak · 11-29-2012, 12:51 AM

So we've been dealing with Frank Ocean for about a year and a half now, after he purchased an E30 from out of state that had a number of issues. After addressing the issues with the car he purchased, we decided it was better to start with a new platform for the project he wanted. As a result we planned a ground-up rebuild of an E30, which we've slowly been building over the past year. Anyway, the car will finally be finished within the next 2 months, and we will post plenty of pics and details on the build.

Spec list of the car:

S54 + 6 speed swap
RMS Stage 2 supercharger set-up with Miller Performance tuning
Real 4 door M-tech 2 kit
Right hand drive conversion per Frank's request
E30 M3 5-lug
Staggered 17" Alpinas,
Custom metal flares front and rear
Fresh Lexus Moon-stone paint
Custom re-upholstered interior
Custom sound system
etc.

About a month ago Frank gave us a call, and asked if he could borrow a few cars, and some time at the shop to do a photoshoot with GQ magazine. Well, needless to say, we were more then willing to take on this opportunity! Our cars and the shop made it into 3 of the 4 photos in this month's GQ article on Frank named "Ocean-ography." Here is the link to the article:

http://www.gq.com/entertainment/musi...?currentPage=1

Photos of our shop/cars from the shoot:

Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator and the rest of the Odd Future crew hanging around our cars. Bottom left corner is Chris Castro's flared E34 Touring. Top center is Saul Castro's Dakar E36 M3 and the door on the bottom right is my former E34 Touring.

Frank Ocean leaning against his project car inside our shop.

Frank Ocean and the Odd Future crew hanging out in front of our shop. He's sitting on Alex Castro's flared E36, and Chris Casto's flared E34 Touring is in the background.

robrez · 11-29-2012, 06:08 AM

Good stuff. What'd he end up doing with that "out of state" m-tech II sedan? Can't wait to hear about the new build.

Pantless Spency · 11-29-2012, 06:13 AM

Wooooooooo :d

evandael · 11-29-2012, 06:16 AM

congrats on all the attention! the car sounds like it'll be an absolute beast.

thebutcher37 · 11-29-2012, 06:34 AM

Damn I want 4doors54.....

Is he (Frank) coming to the Dyno Day?

dashboardmonkey · 11-29-2012, 06:42 AM

That is bad-ass

325ix · 11-29-2012, 06:46 AM

That's awesome! You guys are getting big.

francogt1 · 11-29-2012, 06:55 AM

isn't he gay?

msportr430 · 11-29-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francogt1

isn't he gay?

Why the waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles would it matter?

bmw325csi · 11-29-2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francogt1

isn't he gay?

One noob per thread it seems

CrusherCurtis · 11-29-2012, 07:24 AM

God dammit, he's rich!!!
Isn't the original one the one he got from vlad? And right hand drive is just weird. More power to him, I'm going to go work on holding a tune!

Edit: You shouldv'e have talked him into doing this to an m3

Kevinxkrazy · 11-29-2012, 07:30 AM

Our cars are about to shoot up in value yet again. Just wait for it.

MR 325 · 11-29-2012, 07:44 AM

Congrats to the Castro crew! I saw this at work the other day, we have GQ in the lounge.

Another thread about it:
www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=269836

FredK · 11-29-2012, 08:36 AM

wow, sweet!

MoreMayhem · 11-29-2012, 08:41 AM

Oh no, now Castro's rates will skyrocket!

11-29-2012, 12:51 AM	#1
e30polak R3V Elite Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LA BABY! Posts: 5,820	Castro Motorsport makes it into GQ Magazine! So we've been dealing with Frank Ocean for about a year and a half now, after he purchased an E30 from out of state that had a number of issues. After addressing the issues with the car he purchased, we decided it was better to start with a new platform for the project he wanted. As a result we planned a ground-up rebuild of an E30, which we've slowly been building over the past year. Anyway, the car will finally be finished within the next 2 months, and we will post plenty of pics and details on the build. Spec list of the car: S54 + 6 speed swap RMS Stage 2 supercharger set-up with Miller Performance tuning Real 4 door M-tech 2 kit Right hand drive conversion per Frank's request E30 M3 5-lug Staggered 17" Alpinas, Custom metal flares front and rear Fresh Lexus Moon-stone paint Custom re-upholstered interior Custom sound system etc. About a month ago Frank gave us a call, and asked if he could borrow a few cars, and some time at the shop to do a photoshoot with GQ magazine. Well, needless to say, we were more then willing to take on this opportunity! Our cars and the shop made it into 3 of the 4 photos in this month's GQ article on Frank named "Ocean-ography." Here is the link to the article: http://www.gq.com/entertainment/musi...?currentPage=1 Photos of our shop/cars from the shoot: Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator and the rest of the Odd Future crew hanging around our cars. Bottom left corner is Chris Castro's flared E34 Touring. Top center is Saul Castro's Dakar E36 M3 and the door on the bottom right is my former E34 Touring. Frank Ocean leaning against his project car inside our shop. Frank Ocean and the Odd Future crew hanging out in front of our shop. He's sitting on Alex Castro's flared E36, and Chris Casto's flared E34 Touring is in the background. __________________ Like Castro Motorsport? Please show it by "Liking" us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/castro.moto...ref=ts&fref=ts Castro Motorsport 12600 Sherman Way, Unit C North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-765-3606 www.castromotorsport.com Last edited by e30polak; 11-29-2012 at 09:43 AM..

11-29-2012, 06:08 AM	#2
robrez R3VLimited Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,240	Good stuff. What'd he end up doing with that "out of state" m-tech II sedan? Can't wait to hear about the new build. __________________ January 2012 COTM

11-29-2012, 06:34 AM	#5
thebutcher37 R3VLimited Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: (Los Angeles) Pico Rivera, C.A. 90660 Posts: 2,615	Damn I want 4doors54..... Is he (Frank) coming to the Dyno Day? __________________ jou ma se poes in 'n fishpaste jar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Transaction Feedback

11-29-2012, 06:46 AM	#7
325ix R3V OG Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 7,455 Images: 6	That's awesome! You guys are getting big. __________________

11-29-2012, 06:55 AM	#8
francogt1 Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 152	isn't he gay? __________________

11-29-2012, 06:16 AM	#4
evandael R3VLimited Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh/State College Posts: 2,400	congrats on all the attention! the car sounds like it'll be an absolute beast.

11-29-2012, 07:24 AM	#11
CrusherCurtis R3VLimited Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 2,375	God dammit, he's rich!!! Isn't the original one the one he got from vlad? And right hand drive is just weird. More power to him, I'm going to go work on holding a tune! Edit: You shouldv'e have talked him into doing this to an m3 __________________ I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line) Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

11-29-2012, 07:30 AM	#12
Kevinxkrazy E30 Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 413	Our cars are about to shoot up in value yet again. Just wait for it. __________________ 84eta LeftOnBristol

11-29-2012, 07:44 AM	#13
MR 325 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 31,485 Images: 1026	Congrats to the Castro crew! I saw this at work the other day, we have GQ in the lounge. Another thread about it: www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=269836 __________________ 1991 E30 M-Technic 327i Turbo --- 1986 E30 325iS --- 1997 E36 M3/4/5 Ported, Polished, & Rebuilt M20 Cylinder Heads CLICK HERE! Castro Motorsport 12600 Sherman Way, North Hollywood 818.765.3606 - Ask for Chris

11-29-2012, 08:41 AM	#15
MoreMayhem Grease Monkey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cal-i-for-ni-yay Posts: 306	Oh no, now Castro's rates will skyrocket! __________________