Tag: e36

  • Greddy Garage Sale | Event Coverage

    Greddy Garage Sale | Event Coverage

    Garage sales are always fun to check out because you never know what kind of treasures you’re going to find for cheap. Greddy had a garage sale for the ages with turbos to Rocket Bunny body kits for sale on the low. This was every car tuners dream especially if you owned a FRS because Greddy had a truck full of spare FRS parts because of their two race cars. We were invited to check out a preview of what they were going to have for sale and put some things on hold if we wanted.

    While exploring all the cool car parts and accessories at the sale, it got us thinking—what’s the point of scoring all these treasures if your garage isn’t up to par? A solid, reliable garage door is a must-have for car enthusiasts, ensuring your prized possessions stay safe and sound.

    Speaking of garage doors, one issue that often sneaks up on homeowners is when the door starts opening on its own. It might seem like a small nuisance at first, but it could indicate bigger problems, like interference, faulty wiring, or worn-out components.

    If you’ve ever noticed this happening, it’s worth digging deeper. For more info here, check out this blog post that dives into the reasons behind a garage door behaving erratically and how to address it. After all, just like your car needs a fine-tuned engine to perform at its best, your garage door deserves the same level of care to ensure it operates smoothly and keeps everything inside secure.

    If your garage door has started acting up, especially if it’s opening on its own, the issue might be with the opener. The opener is the heart of the garage door system, and when it starts to malfunction, you’ll notice more than just a few odd openings. Worn-out parts, outdated technology, or simple interference can lead to misbehaving doors, and that’s where professional help comes in. Garage Door Repair Tempe offers specialized opener repair services that can quickly diagnose the problem, replace any faulty components, and get your door back to functioning like new.

    Ignoring issues with your opener can lead to further damage, potentially costing more in the long run. Whether the problem is a sensor issue, electrical interference, or a malfunctioning motor, it’s essential to address it as soon as possible. A reliable garage door opener isn’t just about convenience—it’s about ensuring the safety of your property and the protection of your vehicle. With the right repair service, your garage door will run smoothly, and you won’t have to worry about unexpected openings or other disruptions.

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    Jason excited for more turbo parts.

    Turbos to Rocket Bunny kits for an insane low price.

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    In the parking lot was this off road Prius. Crazyyy.

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    I wish this was my garage..

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    The Scion Racing FRS.

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    Greddy had this R32 at their booth this past SEMA. I’m digging all the details of this car.

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    Kevin trying to convince Jason to buy more stuff for the GTR.

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    Sad that this car is going to be crushed soon..

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    What we came to pick up was Jason’s Rocket Bunny kit for his S13.

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    After emptying our pockets, we went to Urban Seoul for lunch.

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    The next morning I went to the garage sale to pick up what I had on hold and the street was filled with car enthusiasts.

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    FRS with the new Rocket Bunny V3 kit.

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    Parked next to Mikey’s 370Z.

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    Enthusiasts going through the pile of parts hoping for something that fits their cars.

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    The only car on display that wasn’t a Greddy employee. Noel has that kind of power.

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    Kevin’s Pandem E36.

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    Sung Kang’s Fugu Z.

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    Shout out to Greddy for giving us first dibs on things. Can’t wait to show you what we have in stored..

  • Greddy Pandem E36 | Wekfest Prep

    Greddy Pandem E36 | Wekfest Prep

    Kevin recently collaborated with his parent company Greddy on his latest project BMW E36. The last build was the red Honda S2000 that we posted here often. The E36 will demonstrate the latest Greddy Performance products that are offered in the automotive market with the finalization of the build at SEMA 2016 in November.

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    DSC06015You can always spot these Rocket Bunny Lexus pair at the Greddy Headquarters in Irvine, California.

    DSC06023Formula Drift driver Ken Gushi’s Scion Racing Greddy Racing FRS.

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    DSC06026The heart of Ken Gushi’s FRS is this Greddy powered 2JZ-GTE.

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    DSC05984The raw Rocket Bunny Pandem BMW E36 parts ready to be fitted on Kevin’s car.

    DSC05988Enkei 6666 wheels. The standard for Rocket Bunny Pandem built E36s.

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    DSC05997Kevin fine tuning the fitment of the kit to the car before cutting and paint.

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    DSC06062Spotted a beautiful R32. Pretty common place now in SoCal.

    DSC07692Another day at Greddy HQ, and this time spotted one of two LC500, which is coming from concept to reality.

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    DSC07689Looks good from the front, but the rear is quite questionable. Its here at Greddy HQ for some research and development since Greddy has a good relationship with Lexus.

    DSC07695Limited edition Takata x Rocket Bunny street reclinable seats  going into Kevin’s E36 build.

    DSC07701Livery and stickers provided by AWstickers.

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    DSC07722The awesome Greddy color way.

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    DSC07726The Sung Kang x Greddy Racing collaborated 1973 Nissan 240z also makes it home inside the Greddy HQ.

    DSC07732The results of building this in about a month or so, which is pretty incredible. Ready for its first show case at Wekfest San Jose.

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    DSC07743Truly love how the Rocket Bunny Pandem kit extenuates all the lines that were already standard to the E36 platform.

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    DSC07748Looks good at all angles.

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    DSC07768Vertex Racing steering wheel looks at home in there.

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    Good job to Kevin for working on this build in such a short amount of time. Many late nights went into this, and there are many more nights to come, especially with the next phase of the build being a 2JZ-GTE build. Also, congratulations for getting 2nd place best BMW at Wekfest San Jose 2016.

  • Marc’s E38

    Marc’s E38

    Some people would say the BMW 7-series is the European counterpart to the Japanese Lexus LS. Why is this? Just look it. It is screaming big body VIP.
    Such is the case with Marc’s E38 (750i), who is no stranger to the BMW brand.

    Marc has an E36, E39, and E38 (what you are seeing right now), all of which he loves dearly.

    He was able to transform an unappealing E38 into a visually stunning thing. Who would of thought a E38 could look this good? Not many, that’s for sure.

    Marc’s current shoe of choice for the E38 are Work Brombachers, which are basically VS-XX looking wheels for European cars.

    VIP accessories. Junction Produce Neck Pads and Junction Produce Luxury Curtains.

    Something most people do not know about this car is that it is bagged on Universal Air bags in the front, which allows Marc to air up and not constantly destroy his oil pan, which hangs pretty damn low on these cars. However, the rear is still static, since Universal Air bags have no room to fit back there. Bagged and static all in one car.

    Photos by Keith Cheng (@k3ychain)
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  • A Weekend in Sin City

    A Weekend in Sin City

    It was that time of the year again where Royal Origin invades Las Vegas to have our 3rd annual meet and greet in the city of sin. As the years passed, nothing has changed for the most part. We do it to have fun with our friends and family, and love making new friends with each passing year.


    Some of you might know this by now, but I recently went Universal Air bags over BC Racing coilovers with Accuair analog management. Thanks to Bag Riders and Unlimited Auto Craft for helping me get it all together. Because of this, I was constantly working on getting everything fine tuned and safe to make the journey to Las Vegas. In the end, I made it to the meet with only one hour left before the meet ended. Regardless, I was happy to see everyone who made it out.

    The top two pictures you see above is my car aired up at 80 PSI, which is also my drive height. Here I am cruising to Red Rock Canyon, which is in the North-West corner of Las Vegas.

    With Red Rock Canyon as our back drop we have Chivas’ Civic, Ashton’s IS350, Neel’s Accord, Alex’s E36, and my Mazdaspeed 3.

    My car aired out on 18×10 +25 Cosmis Racing MR7, which were powder coated Gloss White.

    Overall I am super satisfied with the Cosmis Racing MR7. The concave is extremely aggressive, and the wheels feel a bit lighter than most cast wheels these days.

    You can see more of my build items over at MazdaFitment.com.

    Gassed up and ready for some Las Vegas night shots with Goco Photography. Look out for more LV weekend coverage.

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    shaviw
    -Shavi W.
    IG @ShaviW

  • President’s Day Mini Shoot.

    President’s Day Mini Shoot.

    After I got off work, I decided to meet up with Kentaro and Ryan for a fun little photo shoot. I recently borrowed a camera from Neel and really wanted to try out the potential of the Canon Powershot S95. I’ve heard some great reviews as a standard point and shoot so I wanted to give it a test.

     My E36, now sitting on Work VS-XX.

     Kentaro’s new racing dynamic wheels. His car looks really good rolling, surprisingly.

     Kentaro’s profile shot of his E46.

     I can now say that my car is finally coming together.

     Here is Ryan McVicker’s Custom Super White VW MKIV GTI 20th.

     Grippin’ that wood grain.

     Ohhh Simply Crean.

     Those 3SDM’s sure do look good.

     Ryan’s fitment is spot on. You really don’t find too many static low VW’s as much. Mainly everyone in the Volkswagen community tends to go with air ride.

     Last but not least, Kentaro’s E46. I’m totally digging his front fitment right now. Dead flush and the rears tuck in perfectly. In my opinion, this is how a daily driven car should be modified. Low enough to stand out, but have the functionality to still have that get up and go, and not have to worry about bumps, dips, etc.

     I still can’t believe that the little camera did all of this. Expect to see more pictures, and blog posts from me in the future. 2013 is going to be a big year for us so stay tuned :]

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  • StanceWorks | Avila Invitational

    StanceWorks | Avila Invitational

    The boys & I went on a road trip to check out StanceWorks Avila Invitational. We wanted to see cars we usually don’t see and enjoy some scenery. The day started at 4:30A.M. with 5 hour energy drinks and hot cheetos.

    Gassing up before the longass 4-hour drive.

    I rode along with Derek; he drove this low with a packed car, which actually helped with the stiff ride. It was super bouncy, but I still managed to take a nap.

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  • Thursty Thursday.

    Thursty Thursday.

    Water rolled down our faces, and our worst fears became reality when the rainy clouds appeared. All week long, the summer rays were shining bright as ever, but on the night of our meet, nature decided that it was thirsty for some rain. Hours before the meet, we were still debating whether or not we should have the meet or postpone it because at 9pm, the weather forecast predicted thunderstorms. Like all of our previous meets, we decided last minute that the meet would continue and we didn’t really care who came out because we had to get our Peach Me Sweatea fix. I rolled up early and to my surprise, there were already a gang of cars. I didn’t know there were people as down as us to kick it even during thunderstorms.

    Cars were constantly coming through; the Tastea lot was overflowing with rain and cars, so people started parking in the fire lanes and handicap zones.

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  • Black & White

    Royal Origin presents Black and White.
    Derek Keota’s White Subaru STi and Alex Yoshioka’s Black BMW E36.
    Caught rolling along the coast of California.

    Filmed & Edited By: Shavi W.
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  • Sunday Fun

    Sunday Fun

    Just another Sunday with the friends before the work week. Cruised around with goodfeeling in the morning and ran some errands with them.

    Big Vinh and Ky from goodfeeling.

    That camber!

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  • The Night Ends.

    The Night Ends.

    It has been awhile since some of us have seen each other and been able to hangout. So, we decided to go to our old familiar hang out spots to just hang out like the good old days. This familiar place is called “The Lair.” Why? Because this is the place we would always end our night of doing hoodrat stuff together. It is an awesome place to be and the lighting there is quite interesting; always get some memorable shots.

    A quick video filmed and edited by Shavi W. of what the Lair is about. Friends and good times.

    Three perfect examples of the good-side of the Honda community, which we all hear negative things all the times, whether it is the driver or the car itself.
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