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 staff organized for a number of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by 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, but it surely was value it.
For individuals who don’t know, Japan has strict laws on car modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified automobiles onto the streets. You would possibly get away with it in case your automotive seems and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I love a lot concerning the Japanese modified automotive group, however on the prime of the checklist is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and ladies drive their automobiles laborious, too.
We deliberate to go to a number of completely different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the automobiles have 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 easy. Crazily, we managed to remain in convoy. Belief me, it wasn’t straightforward till we lastly acquired 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 the tunnel underneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums have been ringing, however who would need it another manner?!
Umihotaru PA has straightforward parking and is handy for regrouping ought to our rotary convoy have grow 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 have been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a check not only for the automobiles 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 gaggle photograph with the automobiles, we headed to our remaining cease for the evening: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we nearly acquired all seven CSG automobiles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not completely positive how the blokes did it, but it surely simply exhibits how pleasant and understanding different lovers are right here; they genuinely admire and assist what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an important afternoon at Automobile Store Glow. Our good friend Jack captured some 4K video of our cruise, so test 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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