Final week, I introduced you a fast look inside Automotive 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 crew organized for a couple of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise by way 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 value it.
For individuals who don’t know, Japan has strict rules 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 appears to be like and sounds inventory, however many of the Mazdas in our group didn’t.
I like a lot in regards to the Japanese modified automotive group, however on the high of the record is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their automobiles exhausting, too.
We deliberate to go to a couple of completely different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however many of the automobiles had 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 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 footage and movies on-line, however nothing compares to the actual factor.
Driving by way of the tunnel underneath Tokyo Bay, surrounded by loud rotaries, was insane. My eardrums had been ringing, however who would need it every other approach?!
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 season, we had been coping with 35°C (95°F) warmth. It was a check not only for the automobiles to keep away from overheating but additionally 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 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 acquired all seven CSG automobiles parked collectively in a line, particularly contemplating how crowded the PA was. I’m not totally certain how the fellows did it, but it surely simply exhibits how pleasant and understanding different lovers are right here; they genuinely respect and help what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an amazing afternoon at Automotive Store Glow. Our pal 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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