Written by: Joseph Antequino

You may know him as web designer extraordinaire, or maybe even the mastermind behind one of the most famous highly modified BMW's in the euro scene today. But we affectionately know him as WBJ. From helping to coordinate Jade's upcoming appearances at future events, to managing and keeping all of our team sponsors happy, WBJ is the go to man. If there was ever a trophy for hardest working competitor in the scene, James would definitely be in contention. Not exactly new to the scene, by the late 90's James's totally tricked out Ford Probe GT had already impressed enough companies so much so that he picked up a national sponsorship with Jensen who used the Probe to showcase all their latest and greatest at Spring Break Nationals and other audio competitions across the land. So what is a guy to do when he has been there and done that? Well, if your nick name is WBJ, you turn to BMW's M division and pick up an MRoadster as the canvas to start your new work of art on. His theory: Don't start with a slow car and make it not as slow. That makes as much sense as PUSHING on a door that is labeled, "PULL". Says James, "start with a fast car and make it faster". "Start with a tight looking car and make it tighter". It Makes sense. Has his theory been working out for him? His accomplishments include a garage full of "Best Of" trophies, a part in the movie, "The Fast and Furious 2", sponsorships and endorsements, major features in magazines/videos, and he's even been commissioned by Speedvision to promote the sport compact scene as an official pace car for Sebring ...You be the judge.

Personal Bio:
Name: James Bennett aka WBJ

Vehicle:
1998 BMW M Roadster (not a Z3)
Estoril Blue Chameleon

Member since: 1997
Previous rides: 1995 Ford Probe GT

Exterior:
Zeemax Full Kit from Germany
Hartge Hood (1 In USA)
Veilside Rear Wing
Hamann Eyelids
Black Out Kidney Grills
Smoked Euro Tails
Smoked European Front Turn Signals
European Headlights
Smoked European Side Marker Lights
Real 6000K HID Conversion

Interior:
Sparco Roadster Racing Seats With Custom Mounts
Sparco 4 Point Harness
Momo Champion Steering Wheel
Sparco Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub
AJUSA Brushed Aluminum Racing Pedals
Levoc Brushed Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Shifter
Real Carbon Fiber Dash Kit
Racing Dynamics Ebrake Handle

ICE:
Blaupunkt Sanfransico Headunit
Blaupunkt DVD ME-1 Player
7" Blaupunkt Widescreen TV
5" Blaupunkt TV
Boston Pro 5.25 Component set with Crossover Network (front)
Boston Pro 4's (rear)
2 Boston Pro 10's in a Custom Fiberglassed Box
2 Boston Acoustics Pro Series Amps

Ride:
19" Volk Racing LE37T Wheels (Custom Fitment From Volk)
235/35/19 Toyo T1S Proxes (Front 19 x 8.5")
265/30/19 Toyo T1S Proxes (Rear 19 x 10.5")
Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace
H&R Raceline Springs

Sponsors:
Member Of "Team Synpower"
Meguiar's (2002)
Toyo Tires
Injen Technologies
Boston Acoustics
Blaupunkt
Valvoline
Streetglow
Nitrous Express

Media Coverage:
September Issue HCI Magazine
Feature Article in September Issue of PERFORMANCE BMW
Part of the Maxitout Video Shoot on Jade Motorsports
Extra in The Fast and The Furious II