Final week, I introduced you a fast look inside Automotive 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 staff 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, however it was value it.
For many who don’t know, Japan has strict rules on automobile modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified vehicles onto the streets. You may get away with it in case your automotive appears and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I love a lot concerning the Japanese modified automotive neighborhood, however on the prime of the checklist is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their vehicles onerous, too.
We deliberate to go to just a few completely different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the vehicles had been too low or large for some roads and entrances, so we saved the route easy – Umihotaru after which Daikoku.
The drive from Automotive Present Glow in Nerima-ku to Umihotaru PA was easy. Crazily, we managed to remain in convoy. Belief me, it wasn’t simple till we lastly acquired on the freeway.
Japan remains 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 simple parking and is handy for regrouping ought to our rotary convoy have turn into 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 time, we had been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a check not only for the vehicles to keep away from overheating but in addition 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 vehicles, we headed to our last cease for the night time: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we virtually acquired all seven CSG vehicles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not solely certain how the blokes did it, however it simply exhibits how pleasant and understanding different fanatics are right here; they genuinely recognize and assist what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an awesome afternoon at Automotive Store Glow. Our good friend 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
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Pictures by Ash Bechan
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Further Pictures & Video by Jack Prebble
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