When I first purchased ‘Project Kouki’ in Japan it came with a few good modifications. It did, however, also come with some not so good ones. Today I took on the job of finally getting the seat in a better position in the cabin. The problem I had with my current seat rail is that… Read More Project Kouki: Juran vs Bride Seat Rail
The 4 door Toyota sedans are a rather popular choice of chassis to put under the knife here in Japan. When production stopped of the infamous Toyota Chaser and Cresta around 2001, Toyota needed a new kid to put on the block. The answer? A Toyota Verossa. Produced for 4 years from 2001 to 2004… Read More The Unsuccessful X-Chassis: Toyota Verossa
The third generation of Toyota’s MR2, in Japan labelled as the W30 MR-S (MR2 Spyder/Roadster) is the son to the much beloved W20 MR2. For one reason or another, the W30 never really made a big impact like the W20 did. Why is that? Are the 1990s era of cars unbeatable among car enthusiasts? I… Read More Army Spec: Apocalyptic MRS
After meeting Hitomi Okada at Wekfest with the ‘Looking’ RX-7, she informed me that she was holding a drift meeting at Meihan Sportsland the following day. Being the drift maniac that I am, myself and some friends made the drive to Nara Prefecture from Nagoya City to indulge ourselves in a day of excellent entertainment.… Read More An Unexpected Surprise: Skyline Japan
After leaving the WEKfest show, I thought it would be a good time to have a look at the main parking area before heading back to the trusty Silvia. I wasn’t wrong, like usual, the amount of modified cars in the parking area was astonishing. From the usual slammed Nissans, to the more unusual Jaguars,… Read More WEKfest: Parking Area Glory
WEKfest Nagoya. A show that has made its way from the USA to the shores of Japan. It’s a show where Japanese people do what everyone else usually tries to do, which is to modify their cars after another country’s style. This show, as you might have guessed, is focused on the USDM style. I’m… Read More WEKfest Japan 2017
Moving to Japan, and purchasing a modified JDM car is the dream of so many. I’m lucky enough to turn that dream into reality, what was only an idea a few years ago, has now turned into my life. Working in Japan, driving in Japan, going to various circuits in Japan all seems so surreal.… Read More Project Kouki: V1 Completed
On my most recent travels to Bihoku Highland Circuit in Niimi City – Okayama, I managed to find a few interesting drift cars smoking their way around Course B. This first one we are going to have a look at is something different than the usual Silvias and Skylines that live at the circuit. What… Read More Missile Style: An Unrecognisable GX71
Golden Week, possibly one of the busiest weekends in Japan for Japanese people. It’s a time where 4 public holidays are all close together. With a couple of extra days of leave left this working year, I grabbed the opportunity to take a massive 9 day holiday. The holiday was packed with events all around… Read More SR All Star Meeting 2017
