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 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 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, but it surely was price it.
For individuals who don’t know, Japan has strict laws on automobile modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified automobiles onto the streets. You would possibly get away with it in case your automotive seems to be and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I like a lot in regards to the Japanese modified automotive group, however on the prime of the checklist is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and ladies drive their automobiles exhausting, too.
We deliberate to go to just a few totally different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the automobiles had been too low or vast 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 obtained 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 means of the tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums had been ringing, however who would need it every other 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 had been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a take a look at 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 bunch picture with the automobiles, we headed to our closing cease for the night time: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we virtually obtained all seven CSG automobiles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not solely certain how the blokes did it, but it surely simply reveals how pleasant and understanding different fanatics are right here; they genuinely admire and assist what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an incredible 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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