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What have you been up to since 2NR:I've had the opportunity to work on a ton of cool projects. I've been on commercials, ad campaigns and in magazines around the world and I was the first Asian model to work as a Barker Beauty on The Price Is Right. I've also been working towards my acting career and have had many cameos on popular television shows and movies. I recently landed lead roles in music videos for Panic At The Disco, Enrique Iglesias and Janelle Monae. I'm also working on my own clothing line and model website called 'YiXotica'. I'm looking for up and coming as well as established models, so if you'd like, you can fill out an application on YiXotica.com!

Do you remember when you first saw your issue?:I couldn't get over how big my feet looked! Kidding! I loved the sneakers. I've had a bit of a sneaker addiction ever since.

How has 2NR impacted your life?:2NR was the jump start to my career in the import scene. You showed me a lot of love. I am forever grateful for the doors that your exposure opened.

Thank you list:Thank you Import Tuner! I love you guys! I'd like to thank all my friends and fans who have supported my career--you guys continue to bring a huge smile to my face--and DogHouseFM.com.

2001
March
March 3: Subaru releases the all-wheel drive, turbocharged WRX.

June
June 22: Hate it or love it, Fast and Furious hits the big screen, introducing to the world our little scene. Cue combat kits for every application and mega ugly sticker schemes.

July
July 2: Acura releases the Integra-replacement, the RSX and the 200hp K20A2 motor.

Sept
September 9: In a David versus (wealthy) Goliath(s) story, Roger Foo defeats M3s, NSXs, and other exotica in the World Challenge race at Laguna Seca, while behind the wheel of an EG Civic.

Oct
Jason Mulroney, now Editorial Director, becomes the second editor of Import Tuner

October 21: The inaugural season winners of the Wally for NHRA Sport Compact drag racing are R.J. Simrock (Pro), Carlos Gonzalez Sr (Modified), JoJo Callos (Hot Rod), Ari Yallon (Street Tire), and Joel Mandl (All Motor).

Hannah
Issue: May 2002

Height: 5'4"

Measurements: 34C - 23 - 35

Sign: Capricorn

Birthday: December 29th

Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA

Website: www.myspace.com

What have you been up to since 2NR:A lot of modeling and traveling for HIN. I recently retired from modeling due to a scooter accident in Thailand that I was recovering from.

Do you remember when you first saw your issue?I don't remember the exact moment, but I remember thinking, "Wow, I'm the girl in the magazine."

How has 2NR impacted your life?2NR gave me so much exposure. I got a lot of great work from people seeing me in the magazine, which lead to traveling...and my favorite part: the cover!

Thank you list:Thanks to Carter for getting me back into the swing of things (dragging me-kicking and screaming-out of retirement).

2002
Jan
Tein releases the EDFC, a module allowing the adjustment of coilovers from the cabin of the vehicle.

March
AEM drops the first US-developed plug and play ECU with the EMS

Infiniti releases the G35 sedan.

March 15: Honda introduces the EP3 Civic Si with the K20A3 engine.

Aug
The Progress Group's '99 Civic Si, built by Jeff Cheechov, is the first to breech 200 mph in a production body Honda at Bonneville Speed Week, by running a 204.287 mph with E. John Thawley III behind the wheel.

Nissan drops the long-anticipated 350Z.

Oct
October 20: Wallys for the '02 NHRA season went out to Grant Downing (Pro), Matt Scranton (Pro V-8), Matt Hartford (Modified), Bruce Mortensen (Hot Rod), Mark Mazurowski (Street Tire), and Jesus Padilla (All Motor).

Nov
Infiniti drops the coupe-variant of the G35.

Dec
Hasport releases the first K-series swap kit for the 7th gen Civic.

Courtney Day
Issue: June 2003

Height: 5'7"

Measurements: 34C - 25 - 35

Sign: Aries

Birthday: April 1st

Hometown: San Diego, CA

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