Type 18 Crown transformed into the face of Type 22!
At a dress-up car contest held in Tochigi Prefecture, we spotted a blue ‘Crown’ with an edgy custom! It looks like a 22 Crown, but in fact, its base is an 18 Zero Crown, so it is truly an edgy custom vehicle. Let’s take a look at its curious specifications.
Bold modification in its eighth year
Owner Mr. “Dai-chan” has made a daring swap custom, which looks like a 15th generation 22 Crown (2018-2022), but the base car is a 12th generation 18 Crown (2003-2008). After eight years of ownership, he came up with a bold custom-making idea that even fellow Crown owners were unaware of, and put it into action.
His previous specifications were based on the theme of “fashionable and cool”, and he had been dressing it up with a Brabus motif, but his customization fever escalated when he was featured in “VIP STYLE” magazine!
So gradually his goal changed to winning high rankings at dressup contests. Naturally, simply assembling genuine parts was not enough to stand out in a field of dress-up powerhouses. So, armed with his ideas, he thought about specifications that would not be shared by others and arrived at the 22 Crown based on the 18 Crown.
The owner’s full effort has been made entirely from one-offs, from the front bumper to the side steps and rear bumper.
The headlights, front grille, and rear wing are all from a genuine 22 Crown and have been modified and fitted. The bonnet has been boldly modified, and the transparent acrylic plate that serves as the eye point is set in a design that gives the impression of a sword.
It is also important to note that it was made to look like a “two-faced sword” by daring to cross it. The acrylic board is also set with LEDs, so at night it emits a suspicious rainbow light.
Set of wheels with different designs on the left and right sides
It is interesting that the wheels, which are coordinated with the exterior color, are set with different wheel designs on the left and right sides for a two-faced look. The right side is AMEXR-75 and the left side is AMEXG-23, with sizes F: 9J x 20 and R: 10J x 20 inches respectively.
The tires are Nitto NT555G2, F: 235/35R20 R: 255/30R20. Air suspension is the trend for VIP cars nowadays, but Mr. Dai-chan dares to stick to ride height adjustable suspension and has installed Megan Racing’s one-off ride height adjustable suspension specially for this car. The spring rate was lowered to F: 25K, R: 20K, as he is also particular about driving.
The wide fenders are blister versions, widened by 10cm on each side F: 10cm / 20cm on each side R: 20cm. Both front and rear wing ducts have been opened and air duct treatment has also been applied above the left and right side steps for a sporty appeal.
An interesting twist is the DJ booth that appears when the rear boot is opened. This is where the MTX audio system is mounted, allowing the DJ to play upbeat dance music with a blast of sound.
The interior features genuine leather upholstery and a blue and pink colour scheme. Acrylic panels have been installed at points of interest, and the audio system installed in the rear seats also has a rainbow glow to it.
The car unfortunately did not win the Tochigi dress-up car contest we covered, but it did take third place overall. They were presented with a large trophy, which they said was a good commemoration. Let’s look forward to more original customisation.