Formula Drift 2017: ROUND 4 – THE GAUNTLET – WALL, NJ (Part I: Paddock)

Function and form between the street and track have always been an area of interest for us. While we prefer streetcars, seeing track cars in their natural setting not only inspires us when it comes to styling cues but also performance tricks. There were a few cars that we were looking forward to viewing and with...

Events

June 5, 2017

Wekfest Chicago 2017 (Part II)

Welcome back! If you missed our first piece on Wekfest Chicago, you can check it out here and if you missed Edwin’s interpretation of Itasha design, you can view it here. Traveling always allows us to see a bunch of other cars that we don’t normally see at the local shows. While the East coast is...

Events

May 17, 2017

USA ITASHA – Goodsmile Racing AE86 by Touge Factory X PRIME

There are so many different sub-cultures that spring from simply being an automotive enthusiast. One of those subcultures that has been gaining popularity in the US as of late is the Itasha culture. By now, you may already be familiar with the meaning of ITASHA 痛車. For those of you who are not, it literally...

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May 9, 2017

Wekfest Chicago 2017 (Part I)

Going out to Chicago has always led to amazing food adventures with a side of cars. This time around was nothing short of amazing, despite the unrelenting rain. Being our third annual visit to Chicago we have wised up and decided to fly instead of enduring the miles of driving. For images from last year, check...

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April 25, 2017

PRIME Design: 001 & 002 Apparel Release

It’s been more than a year since the launch of PRIME and we made it a goal that we would start making merchandise for friends, fam, fans and followers at the year two marker. When we wore our samples, we always received positive feedback whether it was from automotive or streetwear enthusiasts. For this project, we...

NYC, Street Scene

April 14, 2017

NYIAS 2017: RAVSPEC x RAYS Wheels – Booth 1513

Over the years, we have been fortunate to have met and befriended folks who are equally as passionate about Japanese cars as we are. One of the true benefits of car culture are the people you meet along the way. Last year, we were able to capture the Fugu z during a private photo session...

JDM, NYC

March 31, 2017

Brooklyn Summer

This time of year always feels like it takes forever to end. With winter behind us, the days are longer but still cold. Roads riddled with fresh potholes and speckles of dried salt. The warmer spring/summer days feel like they’re never going to arrive. The car life hibernation is almost done, yet not really anywhere...

JDM, NYC

March 27, 2017

Modded cars in the mainstream

I’m going to just admit it. I like singers, bands, and rappers when no one liked them. I always thought performers were better on the comeup. Once they hit the mainstream, it’s already too late. I’m a bit turned off and I find myself calling them traitors to their original fans. Maybe it’s a quirk I have...

JDM, Music

March 8, 2017

Bangkok Sessions: Näräkä Original King (Part 1)

After experiencing car culture in Thailand, I began to see street styles which resonated with circuit racing. Race cars made for the street or street cars made for the track? When it comes to specific off the shelf modifications, there is a sense of repetition. Deviating from the widespread trends was often not found. Maybe...

Features, JDM, Street Scene

January 27, 2017

Bangkok Sessions: P’Lan’s Garage

Having a garage is such a privilege for automotive enthusiasts. For city-dwellers like Edwin and I, we have realized the value of garage space. Especially, when it comes to storing our cars and being able to have space to work on our multitude of projects.What little space we do have, we pay for it through...

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