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 a number of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by 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 many who don’t know, Japan has strict laws on car modifications, making it dangerous to take closely modified automobiles onto the streets. You may get away with it in case your automobile seems and sounds inventory, however a lot of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I love a lot concerning the Japanese modified automobile group, however on the prime of the record is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their automobiles exhausting, 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 huge for some roads and entrances, so we saved 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 simple 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 footage and movies on-line, however nothing compares to the true factor.
Driving by the tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums have been ringing, however who would need it some other method?!
Umihotaru PA has simple 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 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 closing cease for the evening: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we virtually bought 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, nevertheless it simply exhibits how pleasant and understanding different fanatics are right here; they genuinely recognize and help what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an excellent afternoon at Automotive Store Glow. Our good friend 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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Pictures by Ash Bechan
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Further Pictures & Video by Jack Prebble
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