1995 Acura Integra Build: Tim Kennemore’s Incredible SEMA-Ready Widebody

1995 Acura Integra Build:

1995 Acura Integra – Facebook: Tim Kennemore | Instagram:@tdkbuilt | YouTube:@tdkbuilt

Photographer/Author: Donnie Rochin | IG:@r0cean11_stanceauto| FB:  r0cean11 Photography  

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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.”

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.

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)

Brakes / Wheels / Tires

• Full Wilwood 4-piston setup, 11″ rotors
• Wilwood master & proportioning valve
• Work Meister CR01 16×9 (-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 6×9 + 6×6 speakers

Exterior

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

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.”

Sponsors & Support

• 742 Marketing
• Pistol Pete’s Racing Liquids
• Detailing Girls USA
• Welding Werks
• Falken Tires
• Bulletproof  Automotive
• Carbon Creations
• Sol Kreations 365
• MPC Motorsports
• RP Designs
• K & E Customs
• Kevmans Kevtec
• Elite Ride Accessories
• Amsoil Inc.
• Texas Tire #3

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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