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Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

Explore Tim Kennemore’s 1995 Acura Integra build — a RHD Honda transformed with B20 swap, Varis widebody, air suspension, SEMA features, and pure passion for cars.

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1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

From Hot Wheels to Honda Dreams

Some builders grow into the car world — others are born wired for it.
For 42-year-old Tim Kennemore of Corsicana, Texas, turning wrenches isn’t a hobby; it’s the rhythm of his life.

He runs Casita Travel Trailers by day, but once the clock hits off-hours? He’s in the shop — building, helping, or teaching anyone willing to pick up a tool and learn.

Like many of us, Tim’s spark came from Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, Legos, and Erector Sets, but the real ignition was his first Honda CRX.
He blew a head gasket, fixed it himself, and instantly knew:

“This is it — this is who I am.”

The friendships, the late nights, the road trips, the shows — all of it shaped the builder he is today. And through it all, Tim held onto a mantra that never failed him:

“Set your goals, never give up, 20 minutes a day goes a long way — and stay the course.”

Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

Why an Integra? Because Nothing Else Feels Like Home

Anyone who’s spent time with a DC chassis knows they leave a mark.
For Tim, the Integra has always been the platform — but his journey came with more than a few dents.

Integra #1: Destroyed while being young, wild, and racing on the highway.
Integra #2: Totaled when a driver ran a stop sign.
Integra #3: Lost when someone pulled out in front of him.

Tim jokes that it was the “curse of the yellow cars,” but two days after the last wreck, he found the 1995 Acura Integra that would become his forever build.

What followed?
Transformation after transformation, setback after setback — blessing after blessing.
The car evolved with him, becoming not just a machine, but a piece of his identity.

Behind the Wheel: A Whole Different Vibe

Tim’s Integra isn’t just driven — it’s experienced.
With its wild paint, aggressive stance, and right-hand-drive conversion, it gets attention everywhere it rolls.

“You won’t make a block without breaking necks.”

People look once, then look again when they realize the steering wheel is on the right.
Parked and aired out, Tim calls it:

“Car porn at its finest.”

Shows, meets, gas stations — it doesn’t matter.
The car gets love not because it’s flashy, but because every inch of it shows patience, planning, and purpose.

Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

Passion vs. Recognition — Why Not Both?

Tim didn’t start building to win trophies. He built it because it’s what he loves. But as the Integra evolved, recognition naturally followed — awards, invites, features, and a reputation that now spans across shows and states.

“Passion comes first — but recognition pushes you to raise your standards.”

That balance is what fuels his next-level craftsmanship.

Build Breakdown: A SEMA-Worthy Integra

Engine / Drivetrain

JDM B20 high-compression block
Cometic head gasket, ARP studs
P72 GSR head + Skunk2 Pro Series cams
Skunk2 manifold & throttle body
Blox TPS + gaskets
Spoon Sports plugs
Fidanza 7lb flywheel, ACT Stage 2 clutch
GSR transmission
Rywire harness + Hondata S300
Cold air intake
65-shot nitrous setup

Suspension

Air Lift 3P w/ Slam Struts
MPC 2" drop forks + rear arms
MPC rear brace w/ titanium sliders
TruHart bushings, arms, camber kits
Everything painted Super Nova Red Pearl
Installed by Tim (@tdkbuilt)

interior shot of a Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

Brakes / Wheels / Tires

Full Wilwood 4-piston setup, 11" rotors
Wilwood master & proportioning valve
Work Meister CR01 16x9 (-30)
Falken Azenis RT660 (215/40/16)

Interior

Kevman’s carbon buckets on Recaro slides
Carbon vents, c-pillars, bezels
NRG carbon brake handle
Braum harnesses + Blox bar
Sol Kreations 365 trunk setup
Miracle X brace
Custom-painted NX billet nitrous bottle
K-Tuned adjustable shifter

Audio

Pioneer double-din
Nemesis 1000w amp
Pioneer 6x9 + 6x6 speakers

Exterior

Varis Hurtling Joker widebody (MPC hardware)
Varis carbon lip
J’s Racing trunk spoiler
JDM black housing projectors
XK Glow underglow

engine shot in a Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

SEMA: Where the Dream Became Real

The Integra has hit SEMA five times, but the first appearance came from a simple phone call.

Terry Payne reached out with a vendor spot and said:

“If anyone deserves this, it’s you.”

Tim jumped on it — and his car sat under the lights of Las Vegas for the first time.

He’s since been featured through 742 Marketing and other vendors who recognized how much attention the build commands.

That first moment walking into SEMA?

“Surreal. All the late nights were worth it.”

STATUS Car Club: A Decade of Family

Tim has proudly repped STATUS Car Club for 10 years, calling the crew more than a club — a family. Through them, he’s traveled, learned, built, taught, and grown.
And above all:

“We only get one chance at this — how you carry yourself inspires those who come next.”

Tim’s Advice to Builders

Never give up.
Set your goals and stick to them.
20 minutes a day adds up faster than you think.
Don’t cheap out — buy quality parts first.
Plan everything on paper before touching the car.
And for Integra owners?

“DM me anytime. I’ve made the mistakes — let me help you avoid them.”

boot shot of a Tim Kennemore’s Wild 1995 Acura Integra – SEMA-Ready

What’s Next?

Tim isn’t slowing down — not even close.

He’s juggling three builds, including:

An LS-swapped OBS
A Milano Red EK Civic street project
And more on the horizon

His dream car?
Easy answer:

Acura NSX.

Final Word

From a CRX with a blown head gasket to five-time SEMA builder,
from yellow-car curses to widebody perfection…

Tim Kennemore’s story isn’t just about building cars — it’s about building legacy.

? And he’s nowhere near done.

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