My Personal 180sx

There is just something about early 90′s car culture that really grabs my attention. Simplistic, less is more, function and form, these are the phrases that pop into mind when I think about car culture in the 90′s or at least the drifting aspect of it all. This is my personal piece of 90′s heaven, my 1997 Type X Nissan 180sx with time correct styling cues, such as the Blitz 03 wheels, Kouki OEM aero and all metal fenders. Like all cars this one is a work in progress, I plan... Read The Rest →

New Zealand’s newest racing pedigree – V8 Supertourers

Kiwi’s are all Ford and Holden mad just like our dodgy-neighbors across the ditch.  Ford and Holden rivalry is rampant and now New Zealand’s is able to kick it up a notch with the introduction of a new motorsport class, the V8 Supertourers.  Now when you stand back and look at these machines you would swear you are looking at a V8 Supercar from Aussie.  Although these are a little different and will give their Aussie counterparts a run for their money. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – ‘Show stoppers’

No matter how many cars they cram into TAS every single one is a work of art in it’s own right.  This is never quite enough though, as being a ‘show stopper’ is what Auto Salon is all about.  Gathered here are a few of Maiham’s favourite rides of 2012. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – Part 5

After the press day was over we knew getting shots was going to be one heck of a mission as the public days are nothing short of chaotic!  With lady luck on our side, Toshi Ichiraku and Mark Arcenal from Fatlace assisted us with getting in before the crowds to ensure we could get the shots we needed.  Big thanks to them for all their help. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – Part 4

TAS is great for it’s ‘show’ inside the halls, although this year was great for fans as outside there was just as much action as inside.  D1GP demo runs, Japan motorsport demo runs, and one particular machine I was dying to see in real life. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – Part 3

With photographers buzzing around capturing all they could, models smiling non-stop and the cars were being polished frantically you knew TAS 2012 was in full swing. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – Part 2

Tokyo Auto Salon is the one event where all the ‘big boys’ come together for a big show off session of demo-cars, parts, and all the latest technology in the aftermarket JDM tuning world.  Fans come for the spotless machines on display but many for the infamous promo girls which was showcased in the earlier ‘fanatics’ post. Share → Tweet

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 – Fanatics

Tokyo Auto Salon is not only famous for the awesome cars that adorn the halls, but also for it’s hoards of models.  The Auto Salon attracts 250,000 people over 2 days so the small Makuhari Messe is a jam with people.  This post is dedicated to those ‘fanatics’ who are out to capture everything but the cars. Share → Tweet

RAUH-Welt Begriff – 964 Carrera ‘old school cool’

RWB has become a household name now in tuning circles for it’s pumped up stanced Porsches.  One side of Mr Nakai’s creations we don’t see so often is the more ‘old school’ rides RWB creates.  I was out visiting Mr Nakai when I stumbled upon this beauty getting it’s finishing touches executed by the bossman himself. Share → Tweet

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