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 workforce organized for a number of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by way of 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 individuals 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 seems to be and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I love a lot concerning the Japanese modified automobile neighborhood, however on the high of the record is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and ladies drive their vehicles laborious, too.
We deliberate to go to a number of totally different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the vehicles have been too low or huge 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 bought 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 photos and movies on-line, however nothing compares to the true factor.
Driving by way of the tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums have been ringing, however who would need it another method?!
Umihotaru PA has straightforward 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 have been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a take a look at 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 bunch 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 nearly bought all seven CSG vehicles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not solely certain how the fellows did it, nevertheless it simply reveals 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 Automobile Store Glow. Our buddy 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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Images by Ash Bechan
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Further Images & Video by Jack Prebble
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