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 workforce organized for a number of customer-owned Mazdas to cease by. What higher to cap off the day than with a convoy cruise via 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 rules 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 to be like 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 high of the listing is their enthusiasm. Most of those guys and women drive their automobiles onerous, too.
We deliberate to go to a number of totally different spots round Tokyo to combine issues up, however a lot of the automobiles have been too low or broad 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 simple till we lastly received 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 have been ringing, however who would need it another means?!
Umihotaru PA has simple parking and is handy for regrouping ought to our rotary convoy have change 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 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 in addition 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 night time: Daikoku PA. And sure, we made a scene!
I used to be amazed we virtually received 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 reveals how pleasant and understanding different lovers are right here; they genuinely recognize and assist what you’re doing.
Daikoku capped off an awesome afternoon at Automobile Store Glow. Our pal 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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Images by Ash Bechan
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