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SEMA 2021 PART TWO | Event Coverage

We’re back with part two of SEMA 2021 coverage, I didn’t plan on coming back to SEMA for day 2, but I was picked up by Miguel to hang out. When he said he wanted to hang out, I didn’t think he meant at SEMA.

Coming down the escalators, we got to see the Hoonigan burnout pit in action.

This is the goodest boy at SEMA.

This is the baddest boy at SEMA, Chivas Sotelo.

Spotted Yogi out and about and Miguel looking so in love with him.

Unfunctional and low? Sign me up.

The new Type S looks pretty nice! I wish I didn’t just get the new TLX or I would’ve waited for this.

This awesome Honda S800 which is the predecessor to the Honda S2000.

I was fanboying for a moment when I realized it was owned by Daniel Wu from the Badlands. I’m really sad that they cancelled the show, it was supposed to be a modern take on the chinese saga, “The Monkey King” series.

A classic livery on the latest Supra. Now enjoy this compilation of Supras I saw at SEMA below…

The new Corvette still had me speechless when I saw it for the second time.

It’s now a show without RWB.

This Jimny from Car Style Japan is so dope.

Rocking a never released FTP box sticker.

Jaw dropping FD that had a crowd around it every time I walked by.

Thanks for checking out this year’s SEMA coverage! Maybe, I’ll be back next year!

-NGUMINH

December 25, 2021

GIVING SZN 2 | Event Coverage

Every year we want to do something to give back to the community and Kevin came up with this food drive last year, where people who donate canned food can get raffle tickets for awesome prizes. It was such a big hit that we decided to do it again this year and to try to double up what we received last year in canned foods. This coverage is up late not because I procrastinated, but because it was featured in the latest Stance Magazine. You can see the feature in this issue of Stance Magazine.

Cars were lined up around the block early in the morning.

The only time I’ve seen Abbitt’s Subaru out in the streets and it would be the last because after this he parted out his car.

Super nice Supra on Advan GT wheels.

Icy Boyz in the house with some super slammed IS300s.

The RO fam line up.

Julia collecting canned food from everyone.

Canned food for days..

The Johns.

Another look at Josh’s IS300 wagon. Damn it looks so freaking cool.

Taylor and Shavi checking out the cars on the street.

Taylor’s LS400 is so dope.

Nimo, Allen, Kevin and I.

Japan VIP low style.

Shout out to everyone who came out and donated canned food! We received 3,200 lbs of canned food!! A big thank you to the sponsors for donating prizes!!

Rays
Motul
Super Street
Auto Fashion
Boost Brigade
Achilles Tires
Koyorad
Battle Craft
DSPORT Magazine
Evasive Motorsports
Sparco
Vtec Club
HOODRATstuff
K&W
HNRS
Karuma Limited
Pandem
90s Forever

Check out the gallery for more photos! I’ll see you guys again next year!
-NGUMINH

January 23, 2020

Johnny Tran’s Corvette | Royal Origin Member

A photo dump of John’s Corvette.

November 5, 2019

Greddy Performance BBQ | Daily Life

Kevin invited me to come over to Greddy for a BBQ. they were celebrating Ken’s birthday and were working on Ken’s IS300 too. You already know I’ll be there for the free food.

Spotted Sean rolling up to Greddy in his slammed BN Sport IS300.

Kevin’s EK.

A lot of manual IS300s at Greddy.

Out here chilling with Steve, Meliton, John and Takevin.

Meanwhile… Ken was working on his 1JZ swap.

Kei Miura and Kenji came back from JCCS and rolled up super JDM style.

TE37 all the things!

You already know John’s Corvette.

Thanks Kevin for inviting me and feeding us! The real MVP.

-NGUMINH

November 1, 2019

Track Day Prep with John Tran | Daily Life

Spent the day helping John get his car ready for his track day and I got to use his tools to install the grill on my SC.

Oh yeah, starting to look more complete everyday.

John added a roll bar to his car for more chassis stiffness and did an oil change before his big track day. This would be John’s first time taking his car out to the track.

Gotta floss a bit while you’re hitting those apexes.

Came home to a hungry wife and we decided that we should just go to sleep for dinner, but in the spur of the moment we ultimately drove to Cali Tacos to feed our hunger.

Carne asada fries at Cali Tacos.

We also got two asada tacos which were huge!

Definitely give Cali Tacos a try, it’s a San Diego style taco shop, so you know it’s bomb!

-NGUMINH

June 9, 2017

Boden Bash 2016 | Event Coverage

Boden AutoHaus a premium air suspension specialist shop in Costa Mesa, California put together a car meet that had a cars and coffee type vibe with a good variety of makes/models coming together to share their Saturday morning together. These are the cars that caught my eye.

Matt’s GS400 equipped with 326power and Black Magician kit on SSR Professor SP1.

After Boden Bash 2016, we head up to 714 Tires to meet up with John to hangout while he gets an alignment since we were getting lunch together after that.

John’s C6 Corvette on Rotiform LVS.

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August 29, 2016

American John | Corvette Boys

Ever since John’s Integra was stolen he was always looking for something to fill the void of the Integra. A VIP slammed GS300 didn’t do it and buying endless amounts of shoes didn’t either. The only thing that could was something fast and sporty. John believed a Corvette could fill the gap in his heart and put a gap in his wallet. Congrats John on getting the car you’ve been wanting this past year.