15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 bullet 1 4000 1 0 horizontal http://primenyc.co 300 true 4000
CONCRETE ORIGINALS.
cover3

PRIME Year One

December 30, 2016

The first year of PRIME. A bit cliche, but it does seem like yesterday that Pravan and I met to discuss the creation of a brand that would truly represent the JDM automotive community in the Tri-State area. The two of us, along with some of our trusted partners, set out to bring that concept to reality. Little did we know, a short time later, we would be honored to have supporters all over the East Coast, Chicago, Texas, Thailand and Japan. We seriously can’t thank you all enough. We will not compromise on our vision.

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments and milestones. Time to get a little nostalgic.

_MG_1760

Signal Auto R34

The first feature, the legendary Signal Auto R34 from Redline Restorations.

_MG_6097

RWB Brooklyn

Nakai-San in BK. What a time to be alive.

_MG_6613

Nawshin’s CT9A

A preview of one of 2016’s top East Coast builds. Nawshin would later go on to win two Best of Show awards at Wekfest. His EVO was also featured in SuperStreet magazine.

_MG_6787

Shop Talk: A visit to Touge Factory

What’s a visit to Chicago without heading to TF-Works?

_MG_6984

Shop Talk: Fizz Autosports

A familiar shop name all New Yorkers in the JDM scene will remember. The Chicago shop continues to thrive.

WF

WEKFEST CHICAGO

Reppin’ the East Coast at WEKFEST Chicago with our midwest fam.

_MG_6443

The Fugu-Z Part 1

The Fugu-Z at the New York International Car Show with our friends at Ravspec

_MG_6516

The Fugu-Z part 2: Chinatown, NYC

Teaming up with Ravspec, a private session in Chinatown with the world famous S30Z owned by Sung Kang.

13247864_1004577569618049_1459549429025521073_o

PRIME in USDMFREAX Magazine

Limited edition box sticker, printed and released by USDMFREAX Magazine in Japan.

cover

PRIME Presents: 7’s Day

The East Coast’s Rotary Resurgence. Inspired by Japan, we held the first ever 7’s day in America.

_MG_8410

Hossen’s 86

An icon of JDM tuning in NYC.

_MG_9014

Concrete Original Award

To commemorate 10 Years of Tuner Evolution. A special award, created by PRIME and our trusted partners at Nostalgic Grains and Intrack Tires.

63 Final

PJ’s CT9A and Peter’s FD3S

A built Voltex EVO and a Mazdaspeed FD roaming the streets of New York City. 

_MG_9686

WEKFEST EAST

Always a good time when the Wekfest tour comes to NJ.

thai_opt

JDM Thailand: C1, Naraka and StreetWeapon

The JDM scene in Thailand rivals that of Japan itself. Pravan gives us a closer look starting with ChapterOne Part 1 and Part 2. NaRaka Original King feature and a Street Weapon feature to follow soon! Stay tuned for those in early 2017.

av7u0674

RavSpec’s entry to SEMA

The local heroes at Ravpsec ready their entry to SEMA. We take a closer look at their builds.

img_8596-2

First Class Fitment 2016 Part 1

Final Form and the Rotary Rivalry

av7u0499

First Class Fitment 2016 Part 2

The end of season car show which always raises the bar.

PRIME presents: STREET ICONS

A special event and tribute to NYC’s JDM Car life. With our friends at Final Form USA (Texas), USDMFREAX Magazine (Japan) and Canibeat (East Coast.)

This introductory year has been nothing short of incredible. Not only did we have the opportunity to capture memorable moments as well as builds that set a new standard, we were able to bring people together to share their passion. The friendships and camaraderie we built along the way are what always matters the most in the end. To our supporters, we again express our deepest gratitude. We are committed to continuing the progress as we look ahead into 2017 where we’d like to deepen the relationships we have begun.

PRIME NYC

Concrete Originals

 

Born, raised and living in NYC. Love cars, Japan, graphic design, bass music and chillin'. Digital production at The New York Times. PRIME, Bulletproof Automotive, Fatlace and east cost/global car life. Tokyo Extreme Racer and Bronx street racing was where it all began...