STYLE COMES FIRST AT THE EXCITE KING 2013

STYLE COMES FIRST AT THE EXCITE KING 2013

I always thought the age old debate of “form over function” is a funny one. At the end of the day, does anyone out there really need to change anything on his or her car? Do we need to upgrade turbochargers, or fit adjustable suspension along with stickier rubber. What enthusiasts gain from modifications is [...]

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TAS 2013: BIPPU STYLE AND CRAZY VANS

TAS 2013: BIPPU STYLE AND CRAZY VANS

We couldn’t possibly have ended our TAS 2013 coverage without dedicating some space to one scene that has come to define JDM car culture just as much as extreme tuner cars, vintage rides and dorisha. As we have seen in the course of the last few years VIP style has proven to be the fastest [...]

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FIRST GLIMPSE: TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013

FIRST GLIMPSE: TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013

It must be Tokyo Auto Salon time because here I am, in the middle of the night, already sleep deprived, attempting to put a post together. Today has been a busy day of shooting feature cars, not to mention walking the halls of the Makuhari Messe to bring you a little teaser of what to [...]

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VIDEO ROLL>>ULTRA-LUX TOYOTA CENTURY

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RANDOM SNAP>>KUSTOM CENTURY

RANDOM SNAP>>KUSTOM CENTURY

As a final bit of luxury material for this month, here's a car that combines the traditional Japanese luxury flagship with some of the kustom style that I showcased yesterday. I never knew the Toyota Century would look so natural in flat black slammed (with hydraulics) on some white walls with sidepipes. Who said VIP [...]

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RANDOM SNAP>> VINTAGE VIP: TOYOTA CENTURY

RANDOM SNAP>> VINTAGE VIP: TOYOTA CENTURY

I just wanted to share this photo with you guys before I forgot… check out this old school Toyota Century that I spotted at JCCS in Irvine. I really dig this car – it has all the makings of an awesome old school street cruiser. This Century's low stance, gold Enkei 92 mesh wheels, and [...]

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