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Power of Evolution: Transforming a Classic R32 GT-R into a 550ps Beast
"Garage Active" is the only specialty store in Kyushu that offers unique style GT-R customization such as chassis and twin chassis. The shop is a one-stop shop that meets the needs of users with hard tuning, full restoration, and other services based on its many years of drag racing experience. We introduce some of the GT-R owners who share the company's originality in machine design. This time, Mr. Akagi, who loves the R32 Nissan "Skyline GT-R" that continues to evolve with the introduction of modern technology, appears on the show.
Legacy of Mark II: The Toyota Cressida and Its Role in American Car Culture
So-called "zoku-sha" or "gang style" cars are not so common in Japan anymore; many people probably miss them. However, this uniquely Japanese modification culture and the old car boom have attracted attention overseas and become very popular. Inspired by this Japanese modification culture, Javier Bandera, a resident of Los Angeles in the United States, owns a Toyota Cressida. We asked him to introduce us to this highly finished car, which has been thoroughly pursued to look as it did in its day.
Heart of a Collector: 30 Toyota Sera and a Lifelong Obsession
The "Sera" was launched by Toyota at the end of the bubble era, and although it was a mass-market car, it had glass-top butterfly doors ("gull wing" in the official catalog of the time) like a supercar. It was a model that radiated a futuristic and one-of-a-kind individuality. Mr. Mizuguchi, who has loved the Serra for many years and has driven approximately 30 of them, spent 10 years restoring the Ikebukuro "Amlux" limited edition car, which few people know about today, and recently completed the restoration. Here is the full story of the fantastic Serra.
Fusion of Styles: Blending US and Japanese Tuning for an RX-7
The WEKFEST JAPAN event, which originated in the U.S., is a high-level custom car show where only cars that have passed strict screening can participate. 2024 at the venue. We found a Mazda FD3S "RX-7" that uses the "wire tuck and shaved bay" technique, which has become a trend in the American custom scene in recent years. We asked the owner about the details of his customization.
Quest for Perfection: Elevating a Roadster with MazdaSpeed and Custom Parts
WEKFEST JAPAN, an event that originated in the U.S., is a high-level custom car show in which only cars that have passed a rigorous screening process are allowed to participate. Painted in genuine BMW colors and incorporating the latest trends, what were the details of his customization?
Pursuit of Perfection: Crafting the Ultimate R34 GT-R
WEKFEST JAPAN, an event that originated in the U.S., is a high-level custom car show in which only cars that have passed a rigorous screening process are allowed to participate, The interior and exterior of the car were thoroughly modified. The owner's passion was evident in this machine.
The Art of Dedication: Keeping an NSX Running Against All Odds
Needless to say, it was Honda's success in its second phase of F1 participation that triggered the F1 craze in Japan for about 10 years from the mid-1980s. The first-generation “NSX” was developed to promote Honda's F1 technology to the world during the golden age of F1, and was called the Japanese-made supercar. It has already been 34 years since its appearance. We asked Mr. “shinchiyan3740” to share with us the secret to realistically enjoy the latest super sports car of that time, which stepped into the genre called “neo-classic.
The Dilemma of Ownership: Balancing Pride and Practicality with a BNR34 GT-R
Among the many wheel manufacturers, RAYS holds off-line meetings (appreciation events) to connect the makers and fans. The "RAYS Fan Meeting" held at Fuji Speedway in 2024, the third year of the event, was again filled with cars and owners wearing new and old RAYS wheels from all over Japan. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated, we would like to introduce a rare final limited edition Nissan R34 "Skyline GT-R".