Category: News
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Royal Origin presents Giving SZN!
It’s that time of the year, where we think of others before our own needs and give to the less fortunate. In collaboration with GReddy Performance Products – GPP and South County Outreach we are doing a canned food drive. Each canned food donated, the participant will receive a raffle ticket that can win special prizes from our sponsors! We will also be having a UGLY SWEATER CONTEST, the winner of that competition will also win a prize. Bring your cars and canned food for a good cause!
Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/264271014263760/
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END OF SUMMER | Royal Origin
Check out the latest merchandise from us! You can get it all on shop.royal-origin.com. Thanks for the support!
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Royal Origin at Wekfest Long Beach
Hello strangers, it’s been long time since we’ve updated the site, but don’t fret! We’ll be updating the blog real soon. We have 3 months of photos that we’ve been wanting to share and we have Wekfest Long Beach this weekend. Check out our booth and the 8 cars that we’ll be bringing this weekend.
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The Leopard | Suspension
Not too long ago I was looking for a second car to be my fun daily driver since driving the MS3 around was getting a little annoying to take to certain places, and it was limiting the amount customization I could be doing to the car itself. So, my search took me to Craig’s List, where I was looking for anything within my budget of below $2000.00 USD. In the end, I got the most unlikely car I was looking for, a 1991 Infiniti M30 coupe for less than $900.00.
The reason this car stood out to me was the body lines (basically the way it looked), the v6 motor, rear wheel drive, somewhat decent reliability, and the fact that it was compatible with many other Nissan parts from other models. Oh yeah and for the price (way below the budget) of the potential this car has was pretty worth it as well.
This is kind of a rare car being that it was one of the first Infiniti cars in North America, and about only about 6,000 coupes and 6,000 convertibles were made through the production years; 1990-1992. It is basically just a rebadged Nissan Leopard in Japan though, and shares similarities with the Nissan Z-chassis, R-chassis, Y-chasiss, and S-chassis. Because of that, I entered a world of mixing and matching parts.
Finding information was a definite mission with the downfall of forums, and the rise of social media, especially Facebook groups are to blame for that. First up was a 5 lug conversion and S13 coilover conversion. This pretty much meant upgrading most of the front suspension, which is straight forward plug and play, while the rear suspension had more modifications.Front Suspension:
-S13 Powered By Max Competition front coilovers 5″ 30k
-S14 modified knuckles
-S14 stock 5 lug hubs
-S14 Duralast 5 lug brake rotors
-M30 stock brake calipers
-M30 Duralast brake pads
-S14 stock lower control arms
-GKTECH S14/S15 40mm roll center correction kit
-S14 MOOG outer tie rod ends
-Maxima MOOG inner tie rods
-S14 ISIS Pro tension rodsRear Suspension:
-S13 Powered By Max Competition rear coilovers 5″ 22k
-Z31 5 lug rear stub axles
-Z32 Duralast 5 lug brake rotors
-Z32 stock brake calipers
-Z32 Duralast brake pads
Some of the main front suspension components.
The beautiful Powered By Max Competition coilovers. These are meant for S13, but with the right pieces and tweaks they should mount to the M30.
The front will mount with all the arms and knuckles. The rear will only be able to mount with modifying the M30 rear towers to match the S13 mounting points for the S13 top hats.
The stiffness.
The front coilovers maxed out with all the collars still placed at the top. Really short.
Added some paint onto certain items for protection and style.
Common on Nissan/Infiniti models for there to be wiring harness above the wheel well. This wiring harness above the driver side wheel well was labeled, cut, tucked, soldered, sleeved, and reloomed away inside and around the driver side front shock towers.
There was about 200 wires that needed attention after being cut and tucked inside the engine bay.
The biggest cock block for wanting to be low and somewhat functional.
Tucked inside the engine bay.
Also rerouted the hood latch cable inside the engine bay as well. Results are a worry free area to go low and run meatier tires.The front was straight to the point, but required additional modifications to fix the roll center and tracking.
Because I was converting from 4 lug to 5 lug, this also meant that I needed wheels. After some research I found the appropriate wheel sizing I wanted to give the car. I went from the stock 4×114.3 wheels of 15×6.5 +20 to 5×114.3 15×10 +/-0. And of course did all that fender magic.
These are Vision 521 Nitro 15×10 +/- 0 with 205/50/15 tires all around.
The rear required new mounting points for the S13 top hats, Z31 rear 5 lug stub hubs, custom Z31 to M30 axle flanges, Z32 Duralast rear brake rotors, Z32 stock brake calipers, and Z32 Duralast brake pads.
Eventually, the whole rear end will be taken out to be replaced by S14 rear subframe and arms, but that isn’t until a later time.
Thanks. @shaviw
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MARCH GIVEAWAY WEEK 2! | FREE STUFF
Last week’s giveaway was such a good response, so hopefully we keep the train moving with this week’s Freebie Friday. If you didn’t catch the last post, every Friday will be Freebie Friday for the month of March in order to promote our annual car meet at HNRS on March 26th, 2016 at 7PM. Each Friday we will be giving away a special prize (HOODRATstuff license plate frame and a ton of air fresheners), two t-shirts, a stack of stickers, HOODRATstuff snapbacks and more accesories.
Just post on Instagram our flyer of this year’s meet with the following caption..
“Check out the Royal Origin meet on March 26! @GreddyRacing will be raffling off two Greddy x Volume bike frames at this meet! #ROGIVEAWAY2 #ROINVEGAS #ROYALORIGIN #HNRS #GREDDY”
Also make sure you guys put your profiles to public, as private users won’t be chosen because we won’t see the post. Good luck and thanks for the support!
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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:
- Fredric Aasbo #151
- Kenshiro Gushi #21
- 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
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Vankulture x Air Runner | Square Meet
Just another weekend in Southern California, where you can find all kinds of automotive events going on. This time around we have Vankulture bringing some of the coolest modified vans together, and Air Runner Systems provided quality suspension and the venue for the meet up.
Photo Dumpage:
Thanks
-@ShaviW
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H2Oi 2015 | MF x RO x WFC Meet Up
One of the biggest automotive gatherings on the eastern seaboard is H2Oi, and it is coming soon on the first weekend of October; celebrating its 18th year anniversary. Mazda Fitment, Royal Origin, and Wrong Fitment Crew are proud to collaborate on this years H2Oi Meet Up 2015 in Ocean City, Maryland!
Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2015
Time: 1:00pm – Whenever
Location: 123RD ST. & COASTAL HWY (VISIONS DAY SPA PARKING LOT)
Be sure to check back on the day of the event for any updates on the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/424003801144063/
Come meet and greet fellow automotive enthusiasts, enjoy some cars, and socialize. Be respectful to your surroundings and those around you. Be smart. Have fun.
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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
