Final week, I introduced you a fast look inside Automobile Store Glow – a customized LED taillight maker and RX-7 specialist store based mostly close to the centre of Tokyo, Japan.
To coincide with the go to, the CSG workforce organized for a couple of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by means of the 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 price it.
For many who don’t know, Japan has strict laws on automobile modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified vehicles onto the streets. You would possibly get away with it in case your automobile appears and sounds inventory, however many of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I like a lot concerning the Japanese modified automobile neighborhood, however on the high of the listing is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and ladies drive their vehicles onerous, too.
We deliberate to go to a couple of totally different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however many of the vehicles had been too low or extensive for some roads and entrances, so we saved 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 obtained 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 photos and movies on-line, however nothing compares to the actual factor.
Driving by means of the tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums had been ringing, however who would need it another approach?!
Umihotaru PA has straightforward parking and is handy for regrouping ought to our rotary convoy have change 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 additionally for the drivers and passengers. Fortunately, the automobile I used to be in had working AC, and I used to be relieved to see the others did, too.
After a gaggle picture with the vehicles, we headed to our remaining cease for the evening: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we virtually obtained all seven CSG vehicles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not totally positive how the blokes did it, however it simply exhibits how pleasant and understanding different fans are right here; they genuinely admire and help what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an ideal afternoon at Automobile Store Glow. Our buddy Jack captured some 4K video of our cruise, so examine 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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