Final week, I introduced you a fast look inside Automobile Store Glow – a customized LED taillight maker and RX-7 specialist store primarily based close to the centre of Tokyo, Japan.
To coincide with the go to, the CSG group organized for just a few customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by town to take a look at some well-known Parking Space (PA) spots.
Coordinating 5 FD3S RX-7s, one RX-8, and one Eunos Roadster (Miata/MX-5) to drive collectively in Tokyo throughout rush hour was no small feat, nevertheless it was value it.
For many who don’t know, Japan has strict rules on automobile modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified automobiles onto the streets. You would possibly get away with it in case your automotive seems to be and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I like a lot concerning the Japanese modified automotive neighborhood, however on the prime of the listing is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their automobiles laborious, too.
We deliberate to go to just a few completely different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the automobiles had been too low or extensive for some roads and entrances, so we stored the route easy – Umihotaru after which Daikoku.
The drive from Automobile Present Glow in Nerima-ku to Umihotaru PA was clean. Crazily, we managed to remain in convoy. Belief me, it wasn’t straightforward till we lastly received on the freeway.
Japan continues to be new to me, however this wasn’t my first time driving on the Wangan or visiting these two PAs. Like everybody, I’ve seen numerous footage and movies on-line, however nothing compares to the actual factor.
Driving by the tunnel below Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums had been ringing, however who would need it some other approach?!
Umihotaru PA has straightforward parking and is handy for regrouping ought to our rotary convoy have turn out to be separated.
The final time I used to be in January after TAS when it was the center of winter and chilly. This time, in the midst of summer season, we had been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a check not only for the automobiles to keep away from overheating but additionally for the drivers and passengers. Fortunately, the automotive I used to be in had working AC, and I used to be relieved to see the others did, too.
After a bunch picture with the automobiles, we headed to our last cease for the evening: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we nearly received all seven CSG automobiles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not completely certain how the blokes did it, nevertheless it simply reveals how pleasant and understanding different lovers are right here; they genuinely respect and help what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an incredible afternoon at Automobile Store Glow. Our pal Jack captured some 4K video of our cruise, so verify that out by hitting play above.
Thanks, CSG, and thanks, Japan – I’ll see you once more very quickly!
Jacky Tse
Instagram: jtune_nz
Pictures by Ash Bechan
Instagram: pixeltoon_media
Extra Pictures & Video by Jack Prebble
Instagram: jackprebblemedia
Find out how to be part of the IATS program: We’ve got at all times welcomed readers to contact us with examples of their work and imagine that the perfect Speedhunter is at all times the particular person closest to the tradition itself, proper there on the road or native parking zone. If you happen to assume you could have what it takes and want to share your work with us then you need to apply to turn out to be a part of the IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER program. Learn how you can get entangled right here.