Tag: automotive

  • Zion | RO Offroad

    Zion | RO Offroad

    It hasn’t been long since some of us have fallen in love with off-roading, which really compliments our love of all things car, and exploring the world we live in. So, we decided to plan a Friday to Sunday camping and off-roading trip to Zion National Park in Utah.  With Zion National Park only 2-3 hours away from Las Vegas, Nevada, and 6-7 hours away from Southern California; it was far enough to change the scenery dramatically. The first day was just filled with getting there, and setting up camp so we could off-road till the sunsets.

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    The primary off-roading vehicle; Chivas with his Toyota 4Runner overland build.

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    The secondary off-roading vehicle; Derek with his Jeep Wrangler Sport.

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    There was a light rain fall earlier, but cleared up perfectly in time for first day.

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    It felt like the cartoon movie “Cars” out here. The beautiful iron-filled surroundings gave the awesome rich red color to this area.

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    Just taking a dip.

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    Chivas leading the way on the off-roading trails.

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    It was the most fun I have had in the longest time being in this car and ripping through the creeks and streams.

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    Derek, Angelo, and Nimo were about to do some shenanigans.

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    Ripping through the stream with Angelo as a hood ornament.

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    These cows eventually blocked our path at one point. Until Angelo told them to “mooooooo-ve.”

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    You can just imagine a bunch of dinosaurs running across this area like Jurassic Park.

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    This ain’t a study area no more.

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    YOTA BOYZ.

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    So photogenic out here.

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    Here is a video of Chivas ripping through this area and hitting the rev-limiter:

    That was pretty much day one of exploring and enjoying Zion National Park. Check to see what we did on our second day there.

    Shavi Wijegunaratne
    Instagram: shaviw
    shavi@royal-origin.com

  • Nemo’s Garage | Grand Opening

    Nemo’s Garage | Grand Opening

    It’s that time of the year in Southern California, where the blistering heat and car meets align. This weekend took us to the Nemo’s Garage grand opening in Ontario, California. And as you will see they are new, but veterans of experience and knowledge in the automotive realm; big with the Honda platforms.

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    Thanks.

     Shavi Wijegunaratne
    Instagram: shaviw
    shavi@royal-origin.com

  • Wekfest LB 2016 | Video Highlight

    Wekfest LB 2016 | Video Highlight

    Just another Wekfest at Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA, however, this time around this is the last one at this location. Nonetheless, they put together Southern California’s finest automotive builds together once again. Here is a video highlight from some clips Nimo capture, and I decided to quick edit together. Enjoy.

    Shavi Wijegunaratne
    Instagram: shaviw
    shavi@royal-origin.com

  • Extreme Dimensions Car Show 2016| Event Coverage

    Extreme Dimensions Car Show 2016| Event Coverage

    The annual Extreme Dimensions Car Show was a couple of weeks ago and the turn out was amazing. There were cars from all walks of life and they had some crazy events that were going on during the show, but we’ll get into that in a bit.DSC02725 These two yellow FRS caught my eye from a far. DSC02727

    Bugeye on Work XD9.

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    Damn!! Satin black with gold accents on this S2000 looks amazing.

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    Best LS right now in Orange County and it’s owned by Tommy from Infinite Werks.

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    Try it, it’ll change your life.

    -NGUMINH

  • GMG Racing Open House | Event Coverage

    GMG Racing Open House | Event Coverage

    GMG Racing open house is one of the best local events in Orange County, we get to see a crazy amount of super cars at this event and be in presence of cars that would probably cost two of your lifetimes to afford. The morning of the event I met up with Phat and Ashton for breakfast.

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    We were waiting for the Phaze 2 caravan to come through and they brought the heat.

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    Mikey’s Amuse 370z on Volk TE-37 SL.

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    Ending it with me spotting Devyn’s Itasha style Civic.

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  • Jimmy’s Civic & Erik’s EP3 | Video

    Jimmy’s Civic & Erik’s EP3 | Video

    It has been a long while since I have actually did video, and doing this video was like learning it again. Here we have Jimmy’s Honda Civic and Erik’s Honda EP3, which have nearly identical visual appearances and performance modifications. Both these cars are static (on coilovers), boosted, and on Volk Racing TE37s.

    Take a look at this highlight of both fine tuned cars:

    Thanks.

    Shavi Wijegunaratne
    Instagram: shaviw
    shavi@royal-origin.com

  • Random Night in Daikoku | Parking Lot Finds

    Random Night in Daikoku | Parking Lot Finds

    We continue our journey in Japan with us departing from Vinh and Rica and us heading to Sagamihara to stay with Ryo. He’s been living here for the past year working with Lexon Japan. He didn’t have time to take us around, so we decided to go out and explore his area.

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    We went to Machida and found this small ramen shop that sold meals for cheap! Spicy ramen that was only 580 yen.

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    Add a combo for only 200 yen!

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    Spotted a small stand that sold this strawberry and chocolate custard dessert. Pretty good!

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    Exploring a bit of Machida.

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    After exploring Machida, we went to Yokohoma station to meet up with Shavi’s friend, Kato.

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    Kato’s slammed Mazda 3. He took us to Yellow Hat, an autmotive chain service shop.

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    Chaser on some 3 piece wheels in the parking garage of Yellow Hat

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    First car that caught my eye was this slammed VIP Cima from 502 Factory.

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     So jealous that GTRs are a common thing here in Japan.

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    GTR meet ups.

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    S14 on classic Work Equips.

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    Me and Abbitt went inside for some soft serve ice cream. Thanks Abbitt!

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    Van culture is huge here.

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    Big green machine.

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    Kanjo racing?

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    Vending machine heaven.

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    Shavi and fans.

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    Itasha style is huge here.

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    4 dour bangers.

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    My favorite car here was this R32. Jesus Christ it was so nice and it had stickers from all of the HKS Premium events it attended. DSC05394

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    I wonder if you know…

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    Crazy 350z from Freakin Works that was just welded together recently. Still has a lot more work to be done..

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    It started to pour and it was freezing, so it was time to head back home.

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    Thanks Kato for taking us around!

    -NGUMINH

  • Car Meet & Calendar Launch |Toyo Tires x Super Street

    Car Meet & Calendar Launch |Toyo Tires x Super Street

    To start things off in Southern California, Toyo Tires and Super Street put together a car meet and calendar launch at Boden AutoHaus in Costa Mesa, California. One of the biggest automotive events that was free for the masses in a long time. Check out some highlights from this event below:

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    Thanks.
    @shaviw

  • Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 | Event Coverage

    Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 | Event Coverage

    Tokyo Auto Salon is a world famous international auto show by Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee. It is held at Makuhari Messe convention in Chiba, Japan, where they display the latest and greatest in Japanese performance and dress-up display. We started the year off by attending this world famous event, and we were definitely more than impressed. It is quite similar to our famous auto trade event, SEMA, in Las Vegas, Nevada; however, just imagine seeing the awesome Japanese styling just consistently throughout the entire event.

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    One of about 11 halls filling up fast with media, attendees, and those involved in the Japanese automotive industry.

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    Over at Rush Motorsports we spotted a familiar face, Sara Choi.

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    Nissan GT-R R35 on Mikado Hayabusa wheels.

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    Rush Motorsports Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 on Mikado Hayabusa wheels.

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    Forgiato x Liberty Walk Audi R8.

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    Over at the Toyota Gazoo Racing booth you have school kids taking notes, and learning a thing or two about the history of Toyota Gazoo Racing.

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    Liberty Walk Mini Cooper R56.

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    Liberty Walk Audi R8.

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    Liberty Walk Nissan Fairlady Z S30.

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    Bunch of Liberty Walk merchandise everywhere.

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    The Subaru BRZ STi.

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    Liberty Walk Maserati.

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    WALD displaying the latest wheel and brake products.

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    Defi showing off the latest for the newest Mazda 2 Demio.

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    The latest from Vossen x Work.

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    This VW has a mixture of USDM and JDM styling.

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    The AIMGAIN ND Miata. One of the nicest ND builds of Tokyo Auto Salon.

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    Really love the rear end appearance of the whole AIMGAIN GT kit

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    The AIMGAIN X STANCENATION Toyota FRS. As you can see this version of the kit includes no rivets at all.

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    One of a few simulators around TAS.

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    326POWER suspension essentials.

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    Crazy 326POWER Toyota Prius.

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    Vertex was in the house. Quality steering wheels.

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    Kenda Nissan S15.

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    These two Nissan GT-R showcasing truly beautiful hand-crafted paint work.

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    The Kuhl Racing ND Miata.

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    Y33 Cima tucking ridiculously all around with butterfly doors.

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    Pandem Rocket Bunny E36 M3.

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    Microvans and K-cars were amazing. Something you definitely do not see in the US.

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    Probably our favorite build of Tokyo Auto Salon was this red Spirit Rei 180sx.

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    The fitment and everything was on point.

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    Garage RiseUP FD3S RX-7 bringing an update to the whole FD front end.

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    Car Modify Wonder; loved them all.

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    Greddy Rocket Bunny ND Miata. Another over fender build.

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    BN SPORTS kitted Toyota 86.

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     We highly recommend anyone that is able to head out to Japan to give Tokyo Auto Salon a look, because you surely will be impressed by nearly every car.  And if you do, be sure to bring a long a good amount of money, because there are ridiculous deals on car parts for cheapy cheaps.

    More photos in the gallery below.

    Photos by @shaviw and @nguminh.  Please check watermark to give credit to the correct photographer.

  • Tokyo Fresh Meet | Event Coverage

    Tokyo Fresh Meet | Event Coverage

    Photos by @nguminh and @shaviw. Please check water mark to give credit to the correct photographer.