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 crew organized for just a few customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise via 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 value it.
For many who don’t know, Japan has strict laws on automobile modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified automobiles onto the streets. You may 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 in regards to the Japanese modified automobile neighborhood, however on the prime of the checklist is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their automobiles exhausting, too.
We deliberate to go to just a few completely different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however many of the automobiles had been too low or large for some roads and entrances, so we stored the route easy – Umihotaru after which Daikoku.
The drive from Automotive 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 via the tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums had been ringing, however who would need it every other means?!
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 course of summer season, 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 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 automobiles, we headed to our remaining 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 fellows did it, however it simply reveals how pleasant and understanding different fans are right here; they genuinely recognize and help what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an incredible afternoon at Automotive Store Glow. Our good friend 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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