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Japan Trip / Rides 2

January 21, 2018 by Jonathan Chow in Japan, Trips

Second half of my ride-specific pics. 

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Oh look, the perfect car for everything, aka RS4 Avant. 

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S class rocking a full Lorinser kit!

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Japan has some strange cars, but never would have expected a modded XKR! Looks like it would have come straight out of a catalog from the late 90's.

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Tokyo is definitely the place to be for some perfect condition Euro classics!

This 901 seems more fitting going to a meet at Venice Beach than cruising Tokyo, but it works there too!

Admiring the beautiful bikes in this city when suddenly a wild Dodge Ram van appears!

American cars are far from popular in Japan, but whenever you spot one, it's always an interesting model. 

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Something timelessly classic about the Toyota Century. 

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Shy little guy

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I think I'm in love...

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And on the very last night, near our place, I finally ran into a proper R34 GT-R, though I spotted some interesting mods. It has some aggressive venting on the passenger side of the bumper but not the other side. But then it's also rocking Endless calipers and what appears to be BBS RE-MG wheels (!!!), so who am I to judge? 

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January 21, 2018 /Jonathan Chow
Japan, Tokyo, Nissan, Harley Davidson, R34, GTR, Endless, BBS, RE-MG, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Touring, CLS, E30, Wagon, E30 Wagon, Honda, Motorcycle, Mini, Mini Cooper, Toyota, Century, Crown, Mark X, 180SX, Dodge, Magnum, Ram, Ferrari, F12, Porsche, 911, 901, Porsche 911, Deus, Land Rover, Defender, 110, Jaguar, XKR, Lorinser, S Class, Levorg, Audi, RS4, Avant, WRX, Impreza
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Surf's Up Hot Rod

2015 LA Autoshow

November 26, 2015 by Jonathan Chow in In The Moment

Every year around Thanksgiving I try to make it to the LA Autoshow, the best car show in the US. Here's just a brief highlight of some of what was shown this year. 

Subaru WRX STi 22B

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition

2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus

2016 Acura NSX

2015 Porsche 911 GT3RS

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3

2015 Mercedes -AMG GTS

2016 Mercedes -Benz C63 AMG Coupe

2016 BMW M3 GTS

2016 BMW M3 GTS

BMW Z4 GT3

2015 Subaru WRX STi Global Rally Car

2015 Mazda Miata

Aston Martin DB5

Grasshopper Hot Rod

Mazda Cosmo & Mazda MIata

A Volkswagen interpreation of the Mystery Machine

Magnus Walker Inspired Porsche 964

Porsche 901 Targa

2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid

2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport

2016 Porsche 991 Targa 4S

2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Honda Ridgeline Baja Racer

2016 Fiat 124 Spyder

2015 Dodge Viper ACR

November 26, 2015 /Jonathan Chow
LA, Autoshow, Los Angeles, Audi, Acura, NSX, Porsche, Mazda, MX-5, Miata, Lexus, LFA, Subaru, 22B, Alfa Romeo, Mercedes Benz, BMW
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Car Spotlight / Audi 200 Quattro Trams-AM

August 23, 2015 by Jonathan Chow in Car Spotlight

Here was one of the more interesting cars we saw at the Monterey Historics, an Audi 200 Quattro used in the Trans-AM series. In the 1988 season which it was entered, the Audi dominated the series winning 9 out of the 13 races on the roster and failed placing podium only twice. After the '88 season had ended, AWD was banned and Audi moved onto IMSA's GTO class with the newer 90 Quattro. You know you've done things right when they change the rules to kick you out. 

This car's dominance in Trans-AM would only be a taste of things to come as these were still the early years of Audi's road-racing experience. Even when they would eventually drop their AWD platforms for the sake of abiding series regulations, they knew how to put together a properly running vehicle, an efficient and determined team, and spot some of the best drivers around. 

That's not to say that the cars didn't have their own personalities. Coming straight from the Group B monster, this highly boosted 5 cylinder has a very distinct sound and will definitely be remembered as one of motorsport's great engines. 

Another distinct quality is the extremely loud chirps of the blow-off valves. Sure nowadays they're associated with obnoxious Subaru & Evo owners looking to race anyone they can agitate. But back in the 80's, turbocharging was a big deal (I mean, look at what Ferrari & Porsche put out that decade) and to hear the wooshing and chirping over the roaring V8's from the rest of the field was something special to experience. 

And let's not forget those amazing BBS turbofan wheels that were all the rage. They're still super cool to see, with or without the mesh designs on top. 

May not be as legendary as it's successor, the Audi 90 Quattro, but with those wide hips and that ultra-German livery, it's still an icon all of it's own. 

August 23, 2015 /Jonathan Chow
Audi, 200, Quattro, 1988, Trans-AM, Road Racing
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In The Moment / A Euro Rally Rivalry

May 29, 2014 by Jonathan Chow in In The Moment

Seeing these two Group B legends side by side in the States is something you just can't forget about. The biggest question, which would I go for? Nah, who am I kidding, I like Audi but I'd take that Lancia in a heartbeat!

May 29, 2014 /Jonathan Chow
Audi, Quattro, Coupe, Lancia, Delta, Integrale, Black & White, Group B, Rally, Rallying
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