Car Feature>> Anti-establishment Chaser

We usually associate big horse power figures with stripped, caged and focused track cars. In a country where the Government is constantly increasing it's penalties against those who want to drive interesting cars (as opposed to wanting people to drive pointless hybrid cars with batteries that do more harm to the environment than good) this clean JZX100 throws two fingers up at the establishment before leaving them dusted in a fine layer of smoked Federal tires.

Before I give myself a brain aneurysm from talking about this Government's failings, let's cut to the chase about this car.

It's a 1998 Toyota Chaser Tourer V. The car was originally built in Japan by Kazama Autos before being imported into Ireland through WKD Imports.

Sitting under the vented FRP bonnet is a custom built 1.5JZ but I'll give more details of that in a moment.

The car was originally white but painted black in Japan before it was imported to Ireland. As a photographer, black is the absolute hardest colour to capture correctly but I'll concede that no other colour would suit this specific car as good as the black does.

The car has been dressed in a full Kazama Auto aero kit.

Inside retains quite an amount of normality. The Personal wheel and TRD 320KM/H clocks would be your first clue to what lies beneath.

Add some HKS gauges …

… and a Greddy Profec B boost controller and your curiousity will definitely begin peak.

A pair of Recaro recliners are the last of the interior touches.

The 1.5JZ (2JZ bottom end and 1JZ head) has received a relatively light list of modifications but is still putting out 600PS thanks to a Trust T88-34D turbo. The rest of the highlights are 800cc Violet injectors, HKS air intake, Greddy FMIC, Trust manifold and wastegate and an F Win alloy radiator.

Sitting behind the 18" Volk-GTC wheels are original JZA80 Supra brakes with uprated brake pads.

HKS D-Dash coilovers control the ride. The front of the car has been raised slightly to improve drivability on the rather poor Irish road network.

For me, this car epitomizes what this month's theme is all about. Understated looks, a solid spec list and and more than enough power for any man to try and tame.

In a world where everything on the news brings yet more and more depression and suppression, it's cars like this that bring a smile to this Speedhunter's face.

We are too sensible these days, I personally think that everyone should have a 600PS street car, just to inject a little bit of excitement into the mundanity of it all.

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Paddy McGrath

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1

you wouldnt think that was in ireland. very nice car

2

Love this car! JZX100 so win. Thanks for sharing Paddy

3

"We are too sensible these days, I personally think that everyone should have a 600PS street car, just to inject a little bit of excitement into the mundanity of it all"

i wholeheartedly agree paddy. and it is something i strive too.

4

Ireland has some mental cars, better than in japan, ha ha

5

some people that are not from ireland may think thats terrible ride height but if you live here you would know that is just right hahaha

6

Badass i love four doors, 600ps sounds dam solid. nice parts list... maybe ill sell my four door skyline for one of these one day

7

Ireland should stick to getting drunk, eating potato's, the ridiculous accent and riverdance.

8

One of the better kits for the jzx100 chaser. Jzx90 Mark II's and jzx100 Chasers are the sexiest things ever

9

@dan joyce

Paddy clearly states that this car was completely built in japan and imported into Ireland ha ha!

10

PS, "cut to the chase" I C WUT YOU DID THERE

11

that right there, is automotive perfection

12

WOW is all I have to say.

13

Paddy McGrath nice work my friend

14

That's the best Q-car ever!

Refined looks so that your stepmother will think you're one of those young road hooligans driving around

Best color to stay unnoticed by police forces.

The best parts available for a legendary chassis to make you feel proud and recognized by those in the know.

And a serious go.



Great to see Volk GT-C again, they tend to be left aside since 2006.

Street JZXs look way better without Kunnyz-style huge spoilers at the rear.

I think of it as the Far East E-klasse AMG...

15

Best looking Toyota Chaser so far!

16

awesome, love everything about. The colors, the power, especially the wheels. Great job.

17

That is a vicious 100

18

very nice car, it's the way it's supposed to be :)

19

VERY VERY nice, wish there were some like this in the states

20

lower it a just bit more and it would be PERFECT

21

This is one of the sexiest 4 doors I've ever seen! Any chance of a few desktops of this sexy beast? Thanks Paddy! The second shot and the second to last for desktops!

22

gawd, i wish they sold the chaser here...

23

Wonderful...is it me or all worthy japanese vehicles are 10 years old and beyond...?

24

This JZX100 is almost perfect.

25

Man, this car is so clean. Reminds me of the Acura Legends.

26

Ireland certainly does seem to contain some very naughty cars. Love 4 door monsters. Why are our roads so shit?

27

damn. the chaser is one of those things that i'd love to own in california. beautiful.

28

Looks like a bad boy in lounge suit =)

29

for real 600ps car for everyone would be the bomb

30

Oh my God. This is exactly why I love sporty sedans. Thank you guys for sharing this feature, let alone this theme of the month!

31

This is my favorite car ever posted on Speedhunters. I would do unspeakable things for an X100 like that. Stunning.

32

Love it. Great looking Chaser on all counts.

33

@ drifting: Losers like you should stick to writing pathetic little jives on the internet. Oh wait, you do. At least you know your place, loser.

34

Sweet Camry

35

Awesome car man!!!! I Love JZX100...definitely my dream VIP cars....big ups on what you've done to the car. Keep it up!

36

Proper. No stupid camber or lowering beyond the realms of intelligence. This is real daily driven performance motoring.

37

It's actually hard to make JZX100's look low, due to the arch profiles. That said, I think that one could go a bit lower just to finish off the look - mine is a fair bit lower than that daily driven on UK roads without too much trouble. Mine isn't 600hp though, granted. :D

38

I can already hear the sound of it ripping off its tires at full throttle. DO WANT.

40

seen this yoke at japfest in mondello, it is a excuse me, SEXY car!!!!!!!!!jzx100 ftw!!!!!!

41

iv a white jzx100 in ireland aswell with the kazama kit and it doesnt look that good in white!! gggrrrrrrr

42

Following on from a couple of requests we had after the feature , you can now grab this as your desktop

43

Pics 1 / 2 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 as wallpaper please!!!!

44

PLEEEEEEASE WALLPAPER!!! ideally angled front and rear plus sideview! fucking porn! my absolute dreamcar!!

45

I especially love the light met. blue valve cover

46

Can anyone tell me which head unit is that? Awesome car.

47

Following on from a couple of requests we had after the feature , you can now grab this as your desktop

48

What kind of headunit is that?? It's sexy!

49

Sweet Chaser!

Anyone know what kind of headunit that is?

50

u shud get a buddy of mine's chaser up on dis site aswel paddy, shes da candy apple chaser da only wan wi dat colour in ireland, she was cover car for MIJ, she got ove 400 brake i tink, abso monster

51

POTATO.GUINESS

52

Go drink guiness and drift into a tree.

53

Awesome Car. Takes my breath away.

54

In a country where the Government is constantly increasing it's penalties against those who want to drive interesting cars (as opposed to wanting people to drive pointless hybrid cars with batteries that do more harm to the environment than good) ....

hey it seems that you are talking about Italy... I agree completely with you!!!

56

There actually are a few jzx 100s in the states. I am actually selling one just like this in Virginia

57

@drifting What sort of a comment is that to make you numpty!

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