Sorry I’ve been MIA for the past couple days, been on recovery all weekend. Anyways, the Mooneyes show was not too long ago. This show is probably one of the better custom/hot rod shows in the world. People from around the world bring out their latest creations to show them off in Japan. As you can see Japan sure does know how to make some really sick custom rods. Not to mentions the tons of custom bikes.
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I love Japan, I love Japan, I love Japan! I haven’t gone yet but I already know I am going to fall in love whenever it is I get there. The car culture is so dope out there. Ah man, I can’t wait to take a very, very long trip out there one day. Any followers from Japan? Would love to speak with you.
Anyways here is a video of HellaFlush Japan. As you can see, it was a great show. This is also a REALLY good edit. Enjoy.
In my search for all car related goodness over the internet, I do come across some dope stuff that hasn’t seen the light in some of the major sites, blogs, and forums. I came across this picture of a Acura Legend on Regamaster’s and thought it looked really good. Firstly the Legend really isn’t a popular car in our scene, and secondly the only modded Legend I can think of is the Purple one from here in New York, which has a VIP style to it. It’s definitely cool to see a more “sporty” side to the Legend. The white of white always helps.
I think if you have paid attention to my blog, you would gather that Japan does everything better. They also have very, very different trends and styles. This very much includes how they mod their cars. If you haven’t heard of “demon” or “oni” camber, it’s basically cambering your wheels until the car basically looks like a hovercraft. I personally thinks it’s absolutely outrageous. I don’t even think they do it because it looks good. Looking at the two videos below, it shows just how hard the Japanese roll. I mean, here in the states, rolling this hard just doesn’t happen. And I can promise you they are both rolling static. Look how low they are! Take a second and think how you would drive these cars around your neighborhood.
I have the utmost respect for these dudes.
Man, I am just not motivated at all today to post. Just so many things on my mind. Here at the end of the day I’ll pump out one for you guys. I’ve been following 326 Power for quite some time now. They have always made some very visually appealing “VIP” style cars. Of course in Japanese standards. But building a perfectly stanced car isn’t enough for these guys. They drift these cars around that are centimeters away from the ground. Gotta love the balls out approach. Props.
Of course we can’t understand anything they are saying. But I’m sure what is going on in the video speaks volumes.
I talk about this a lot. But I really don’t understand why love these weird, quirky looking vans. My past has a small part to play in this as my father loved Previa’s and I’m sure would jump on the opportunity to buy a clean example now if he could. Someday I’d like to build him a full VIP rhd Previa. Below I gave two different examples of how these vans look great totally done up and with a oem+ look.
I really can’t get enough of this color combination.
Simple yet so badass. And I’m sure it’s static since everyone rolls hard in Japan.
Another really sick video coming from the mainland. This time it’s a weekend of street drifting. Great in-car action. Take a look!
It’s going to take me a lot to like a car the Smart car. But I think throwing a motorcycle motor in it and drifting it around a famous track in Japan is a good start!
I’m going away for the weekend so this will be my last post until monday. I thought I’d leave you guys with a little automotive perfection. The Hakosuka is the early 70’s Nissan Skyline, which is the holy grail in Japanese automotive history. The numbers of these cars in America is slowly growing. I have yet to see one in person, but when I do I know I’ll fall in love. I thought about owning one numerous times, and with the internet, parts are getting easier and easier to find. A car like this I want to do right and definitely would be more comfortable buying one with slightly deeper pockets. The example below is from the states in beautiful condition rocking the ever popular Watanabe’s.
Everyone enjoy your weekend!






