Why So Many Tacomas On Maui
Maui loves Tacomas. We at IMM know of Toyota’s prominence on the island more than anyone. So why is the Toyota Tacoma, Maui’s favorite vehicle? People from the mainland are generally surprised by Toyota’s popularity in the islands. This post is our attempt to explain why Hawaii loves Toyota Tacomas. Diversity Hawaii is a unique […]
Can I Put a Lift Kit On My Car?
In Maui, the roads can be rough, especially in some of the wetter areas of the island. While trucks are very popular here, a significant portion, of Maui’s drivers, travel in cars. Our island boasts a high percentage of homesteaders, hikers, shore-fishers, and the list goes on. For many of us, owning a truck makes […]
Lifting Parts: Spacers, Control Arms, Shocks and Struts
Photo by dave_7, from the Hemmings Nation Flickr Pool. At Intense Motorsports Maui, the most common question we answer is, “how can I get my truck higher?” In this post, we aim to serve as an intro to some of the common ways in which vehicles can be lifted. While we don’t openly endorse all of the […]
Maui’s Endless Summer Cruise, 2019
On Sunday, August 11th, Maui’s car scene was on fire! The turnout for Maui’s annual Endless Summer Cruise was incredible. So many different cars ranging from Classic Low Riders, Volkswagon Bugs, classy VIP style cars, Lifted Trucks, souped-up Imports and Street Bikes, and rumbling Domestics cars and Chopper motorcycles. Any car enthusiast would be in […]
How to Shoot Photos and Videos of Cars and Trucks
Creating photos and videos of vehicles can be challenging & fun at the same time! The following ideas will help get your automobile looking great in front of a camera. Subject and Setting The Automobile Must Be Clean Make sure the automobile is cleaned by a professional detailer. Make sure your subject matter is clean […]
Intense Motorsports Maui Goes Drag Racing
On May 26th, IMM’s head of sales Jareth Javier competed at the Maui Raceway Park. He competed in the Import Shootout division against Maui’s top imports. Jareth pilots a turbocharged 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback; which IMM built everything in house. While most of the Maui community see IMM as a ‘truck lift shop.’ Few residents […]
Off-road Spots for Trucks on Maui
Maui offers many locations to test the medal of a four-wheel drive vehicle. The following are our picks for the best spots to see what your off-road driving needs. We rate the difficulty of each location. Moderate – Polipoli The road up to Polipoli has a four-wheel drive only road shooting off of it. You’d want […]
How to Drive On Maui
Driving in Maui has many benefits. Despite the natural tropical beauty, the year-round pleasant weather, the ocean sights, or the beautiful sunsets, Maui still has it’s driving challenges. Tourism One driving challenge is the high volume of tourists that you are sharing the road with. These tourists are not only captivated by the beauty of Maui […]
Off-road Tires, with Matthias Garcia
I sat down with Matthias Garcia for a quick talk about tires. At Intense Motorsports Maui, customers often need some information before deciding which tires to purchase. We decided to put something on our website to help. What are most people looking for when purchasing tires? The leading factor for most customers is cost. What should […]
What is Life Like After Lifting Your Truck or SUV?
Emily is a mom of 3 who owns a Toyota 4Runner. Her boys are very active in sports and she loves that her 4Runner is able to carry everything they need to and from all their activities. She owned her 4Runner for 2.5 years before finally taking the plunge and lifting it. Her lift was […]
3 of the Best Hikes on Maui
Maui is host to an array of outdoor activities that take advantage of the gorgeous landscape and diverse climate of the island. While many in crowded Tokyo districts or NYC high-rises would be happy staying inside their home or hotel all day, that is not the case on this island! Visitors and locals alike enjoy […]
Tips on Tinting Windows
So you just picked up a new ride. You’re driving around town and you feel like you’re in a mobile fishbowl. It might be time to tint your windows. Why Would You Tint Your Windows? One advantage I touched on with the fishbowl reference is privacy. When driving along with tinted windows, it is more […]
Modifying Your Vehicle
So you just bought a new car. You’re excited about a new car: the seats, the material of the steering wheel, the gauge cluster with all the colorful bits of information you’ll ever need. Then it hits you; you realize, there are many cars exactly like yours. You didn’t notice the car clones before, but […]