Author: Celso Nimo

  • The Unveil of Sung Kang’s GReddy Powered FuguZ S30 | Photo Gallery

    The Unveil of Sung Kang’s GReddy Powered FuguZ S30 | Photo Gallery

    That one Friday night on October 30, 2015, we were granted the honors of visiting the GReddy Performance reveal party of Sung Kang’s Datsun FuguZ S30 project. I was wrong for calling it a Z31, ma bad! I learned something new. Lol. Right when the crew got in, it was party time! Not only there were food trucks of fresh dinner and dessert and an open bar, but we got to enjoy it all with old and new friends. Follow us on Snapchat @RoyalOriginBTS to see how we enjoy our meals. Lol. Enough talkin’ now – let’s get to the shitty ass pics…stupid Wetransfer quality.

    It was quite welcoming to see how lit Ken Gushi’s car is up front…

    “Welcome to GReddy, my friends. Let us take you to this beast,” says the Gush himself.

    “Hold up! First, lemme give you guys the ‘just the tip‘ of this bad boy,” says Kenji at GReddy Performance. Just kidding. “Let’s now introduce the owner of the vehicle, Mr. Sung Kang,” announced Kenji as eGarage is at full force!

    There he is!

    We can’t forget about Mike!

    Let’s reveal this puppy!

    BOOM!

    COCAINA!!!

    Let’s hear the ITB’d RB26DE purr away now shall we, Sung?

    Vu doing some HOODRATstuff on our @RoyalOriginBTS Snapchat. Lol.

    And she’s alive!

    “It’s a great honor and experience to capture moments like this,” mentioned Sparkle. “She sounds so beautiful!”

    It is my first time ever to see ITB’s on an RB26DE. Where the fuck was I my whole life?

    Success – congrats Sung and GReddy team!

    DAT-ASS…

    Dem TE’s doe…

    Shitty ass capture of the harness, but those Takatas make it an okay photo. I love Takatas!

    It was lit, FAM!

    In case you are wondering what a stock version looks like, let’s take a look over to the left with the owner explaining how rare this masterpiece is now a days.

    There were some other Nissan/Datsuns on display as well!

    Jofel from Super Street thinks she’s pretty Sarap herself. Looks good from likod, huh Jofel? 😉

    Some BTS of Jofel and colleague puttin’ in work, interviewing the man himself.

    HOODRATstuff with Minh and Vu.

    And for the ladies, WYA?

    Dreamer 77…shop.royal-origin.com for our Fall 2015 snapbacks.

    And shouts to the owner of this C10 out in the parking lot. Pimpen’ aint easy.

    See more of this car as they debut it at the GReddy booth at SEMA 2015. Thank you GReddy Performance and Sung Kang for the hospitality. See you guys in Vegas next week – congrats and good luck on your drive, Sung!

    -Celso Nimo

  • Formula Drift Final Fight Irwindale 2015 | Coverage

    Formula Drift Final Fight Irwindale 2015 | Coverage

    About a week ago on October 11, 2015, the last Formula Drift of the year took place – the Final Fight in Irwindale. First off, it was probably one of the hottest events I’ve ever attended besides ones in Las Vegas. Ironically, it was about ten to fifteen degrees cooler that day in Las Vegas than Southern California, but despite the scorching temperatures, Formula Drift never failed to be an epic event – even the drivers were not phased with the two hundred-degree temperatures in their drift machines suited up – shit’s pretty fuckin’ gangster.

    Fredric Aasbo always killing’ it!

    Ma boy, Justin Pawlak!

    Zayuumn, Ken! Gotteeeem!

    I’ve always loved Wang’s ride doe! Shit’s flames!

    Mad Mike’s MX-5 is straight-up FIRE!

    Vaughn Gittin Jr. was performing some dope stunts in between eliminations in his Ecoboost F-150 with underglow and spark effects.

    Top 16 got everyone screaming on their toes. Shit was gnarly, especially with the freshly altered course – there were a lot of accidents at the entry to the second bank. Ken Gushi went through some rough patches with a couple of engines, but still managed to “fuck shit up” – in a good way. As the night narrowed down during the top 16, everyone was hella stoked to see Aasbo, Gushi, and Wang place podium – congrats fellas!

    Top 3 Standings:

    1. Fredric Aasbo #151
    2. Kenshiro Gushi #21
    3. Forrest Wang #808

    Aside from the main event, there was another life behind the k-rails and the grand stands. Hundreds of fans and enthusiasts roamed the vendor and show venue, making it almost easy to beat the heat! Let’s check out all the fuss at the Offset Kings venue.

    Mizzark’s E60 M5 bebeh!

    Hi Mizzark!

    Edgar’s Z32

    Yogi’s GS430

    Oh hai there Yogi!

    Mikey’s Porsche with the ass shot!

    Mikey on that hotline bling with Noel.

    Noel on that hotline bling with Mikey. Lol.

    Arm’s IS300 with his fresh Elixir front bumper. It’s a dream come true!

    It was fun shooting on the track with Paulo. This foo comes out from Las Vegas every time to shoot for SouthrnFresh. You’s a trooper ma boy!

    I can never get over this Tailored FD. This car actually won Offset Kings a couple years back at Formula Drift Irwindale, and it just never gets old.

    Hi Courtney “WING”field!

    Dat Aimgain front end on the FR-S doe!

    S14 Kouki with the Vertex Lang!

    What do you feel about this Rocket Bunny flared RSX? Pretty insane in the membrane.

    After shooting around the the car show, we headed back to home base at the Royal Origin booth to see how the crew is doing.

    My zaughters Hayle and Vickie holdin’ it down at the booth.

    They wanted Zaddy to be in the photo, so here I am!

    Dem Derry Dexx holdin’ down the fort while Aye Ron’s trying to snapchat the one that got away.

    Aww Jeff always sells them with his smile. Swapang talaga!

    Got to meet this fine gal next door to us at the Chibi Cars booth. She’s the one behind all the cool artwork they had on display! She’s very talented and very bae. Nice meeting you, Stephanie.

    Bruno Mars be like, selfie!

    Bruno’s “Aww shit I got got” pose. Lol.

    Damn it, Vinh, you’re a little too tall, squat down a little for the picture please?

    Much better!

    Looks like the booth was doing good and didn’t catch fire from all the heat that we dropped. So let’s take the crew over back to the Offset Kings venue to take a last look at my favorite part of the show, the Serial Nine guys from Canada.

    This “Seams” about right, YAHNAHMSAYIN?!

    It was LIT, fam!

    Formula Drift Final Fight Irwindale 2015 was a jam-packed event just like every other FD there is. This Final Fight was one we will never forget. We also thank everyone that came by and showed us support. Even though this is our first event not showcasing any of our cars, it was still pretty LIT with all the homies. Just stay tuned to some of our builds during the next seasons – big thangs are going to be popping! ‘Til next time, folks!

    -Celso Nimo

  • West Collective 2015 | Seventh Annual BBQ

    West Collective 2015 | Seventh Annual BBQ

    The homie Erik invited me to slide through his fam’s annual gathering for some hangs, some meats, and some turnups. It was a hella chill environment, it wasn’t too hot (thank God), and there was nothing but good vibes from the West Collective fam. We did have some pigs rolling through lurking on our activities – about three squad cars deep. I didn’t get photos, but we handled it pretty well. Ahem…THANH! Lol jk.

    Jimmy and Erik – the boosted Civic couple ?

    It doesn’t look like much is going on under those trees looking at this picture. Step a little closer, and you’ll forget you’re even at this park – that’s how I felt, at least.

    That’s why! If you don’t know, now you know…Damn it, Joe! LOL.

    Shouts to the homie $lopps for the golden drank – it definitely was a Privilege.

    Volk Racing CE28’s left and right. Squad goals, for sure.

    Wait, Volk Racing TE37’s left and right, as well! Squad goals x2. Love this color combo on Thanh’s 4-series.

    Break that neck, homie! Break it!

    More CE28! This is my favorite look on Robert’s DC5.

    Big daddy bauwse 7-series, baby! I’m a sucker for the big body lux-life.

    It’s fun to do bad things with, Jimmy, even if it goes way overboard. On to the next chapter, my brother.

    “From up top baby! Money don’t sleep – NO IT DOES NOT!”

    Being that I do both video and photo, it gets pretty confusing to switch back and forth debating whether to capture a moment with one or the other. I always try my best, especially that I am intoxicated 98% of the time I’m working. If I didn’t snap a photo of your car – my bad. Lol. It ain’t like I won’t see you guys again anyway. TFTI and thanks for the hospitality. ‘Til next time, famz!

    -Celso Nimo

  • EOS Showcase 2015 | Just Another Sinful Show

    EOS Showcase 2015 | Just Another Sinful Show

    I had the opportunity to attend EOS Showcase 2015 for the very first time this year. Just like going to any car show for the first time, you tend to expect the unexpected; however, having a show in Las Vegas is already expected to always be, for a lack of a better word, sinful. Well enough, after attending this non-profit-organization to help raise funds for student supplies in the campuses of South Las Vegas, it still never failed to be as sinful as anyone could expect. It was all located in a grass field at Veteran’s Memorial Park, in Boulder City, but I mean, come on, it is still Las Vegas grounds. It was one of the hottest events I’ve ever been to with 120+ degree heat waves, but when the sun set, the atmosphere became all GOOCHIE, and the guys from Lowballers, Low Motiv, VanKulture, and tons of other crews made sure the hospitality and the turnup remained trill af.

    Tons of cool simple builds like this DC2 Integra. Fully stock with wheels and drop.

    Jimmy the photo bomber always schoolin’ dem little boys on campus along with the rest of the VanKulture

    Where in Cali or any other state do you see a beer pong table set up without security or the 5-0 getting all up in your face? – Only in the city of sin.

    There’s Jimmy the photo bomber!

    This brings me back to the Manila vibes of car modding.

    There were all kinds of light shows going on. That’s a great thing about night shows!

    “$lopps? Where are you? Can you hear me? The bottle is almost done,” hollers Jeremy and Joe!

    Jeremy and his fresh kicks! Fun fact: the Lexus SC430 is ranked Top 3 Most Gay Driven Vehicles. #lovewins


    It was a pleasure meeting Abdul and his clean E39 540i from StanceBMW. Crazy how long you follow someone on IG and then getting to finally meet them in person.

    Meanwhile, at the Lowballers tent, there goes Gino and Vince just being bullies.

    “Aron, you’re next,” seduces Gino. Aron without hesitating responds, “Give it all to me baby! I’m ready! I got this!”


    AYYEEE! Low ‘N Slow Crew up in the heezy!

    Anthony’s R32 Sedan baby! Chivas asked him as he posed next to his car, “How do you visit the drive-thrus by yourself?” Anthony responds, “In reverse, BITCH!” And this is the face Chivas made.

    Team Mansu in the heezy my pimpen’!

    Hi Drew! I didn’t see you there!

    After polishing a couple Hennessy bottles and a few keg-stands from Gino and Vince, Aron’s horny side goes from 0-100 real quick. Tell him to pose for the camera – I dare you.

    Oh yeah, here’s Lance and Tracey, just being cute and normal. Fuckin’ Aye-ron!

    Meawhile, Lance brings all the boys to the yard with his NSX sittin’ on TE37 Super Laps.

    Damn it Jimmy! You got me again! Lol.

    This CD5 was an interesting sight! Pinoy pride pare ko!

    Food trucks were on sight too! I wanted to try a gyro but baby-gurl over there lookin’ at me all suspect. I’ll come back later when I’m not too turnt. Lol. But at the same time, Dre is lookin’ at me like…

    A nice group of friends just doing HOODRATstuff with one another.

    This is Britt. She a HOODRAT. Buh-leeh-dat!

    Chris flexin’ to catch Britt’s attention. He ended up getting arrested instead for possession of illegal weapons on his arms.

    Kyle hates how brutal the sun beats on his skin. But when the sun comes down, then the Kyle comes out at night. Everybody loves when the Kyle comes out at night.

    DJ Koshi stuntin’ around his Kosh-rocket. Come hop on fellas!

    Oh Chivas, you just know how to stare the clothes off of anyone you look at. Stop it! Actually, never mind – I kinda like it.

    My all time favorite car of the show was uncle Ray’s four-door Integra. There’s a lot more behind this car than just the bling-bling you see.

    Friends and family from all over help put in some time and effort into this build. This car has been inspired through not just the owner, but everyone else he put his trust into. When it all comes to fruition, you realize what an amazing image you and your homies brought to life – like this Chivas_Sunkist-inspired valve cover, to note one of many examples.

    When uncle Ray would get home from work, his homies start hacking up the car – to note another example, the custom trimmed and diffused rear-end. It just look gangster AF. Everyone sure loves uncle Ray – I do too!

    Chivas and Aron posing in front of Aron’s laid-out Y50 M35s. The grass seems to be higher than Aron’s car, or the car is lower than the grass? I don’t know anymore. Fuck it, more Hennessy for Aron!

    Congrats to Vince and his crew So Proper for winning Best Crew Representation of the show!

    Joe, in his IS250, is still waiting for $lopps…still waiting…

    Here’s Avelino’s TSX from Lower Klass…

    …and here’s Avelino, Kyle, and Dre. Whatever else happened in Vegas that night will for sure stay in Vegas. So let us just wrap the coverage up here, shall we?

    I just wanna thank the Lowballers fam for always providing us with the hospitality, love, and affection we need. Thank you Jay Lintao from Low Motiv for hosting a great event! Cheers to you bud for hosting yet another successful year of EOS Showcase for 2015. ‘Til next year!

    -Celso Nimo