TRD – Royal Origin

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

Anza Borrego | RO Explore

I’ve been itching for a nice weekend camp getaway since Monache Meadows and luckily for me Angelo wanted to go to Anza Borrega to check out some new metal sculptures.

Had my roll dog Kiki going with me this time. Moscow and Julia couldn’t make it because of school.

The squad featuring a new friend Dave and his sick 4Runner.

Found the scorpion sculpture.

Dragon family.

Tour guide Angelo took us to see some views too.

Yuki is afraid of heights.

Tour guide and chef.

It wouldn’t be a trip if Dayne’s car didn’t break down.

Yup that’s a micro fiber being used as a oil cap.

You know things are going to be dusty when you can see this sticker.

Always good to see the GX out in the wild.

Camp set up.

The classic steak by Angelo.

I love my setup.

Kiki was the road trip partner.

Until next time! -NGUMINH

December 4, 2019

Light Work with Simon’s MR-S | Royal Origin Member

Simon’s MR-S was looking real clean when I was leaving work and I had to snap some photos of it.

TE-37s make everything better.

Follow him on IG @kamina86!

-NGUMINH

October 29, 2019

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.

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

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

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

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

Just taking a dip.

Chivas leading the way on the off-roading trails.

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

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

Ripping through the stream with Angelo as a hood ornament.

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

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

This ain’t a study area no more.

YOTA BOYZ.

So photogenic out here.

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
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shavi@royal-origin.com

July 11, 2016

AUTOCON LA 2014

It’s crazy to think that the last time I was at Autocon was 3 years ago. Time flies by fast, one day you’re complaining about car shows the next day you’re helping host one. It has really changed my perspective of car shows and now I fully understand the stress and headaches of running a car show. I apologize for what I’ve said back in 2011 about this show. I was young, dumb and a wreckless keyboard warrior. Even though apologies are way too late now, I hope this picture of a sad chocolate Labrador will make up for it.

The morning started like every other car show, early as fuck roll in. The process for check in was pretty quick and we got set up within 20 minutes of checking in.

Hundreds of cars were pouring in through this gate. I hate commenting on about cars because all I can really say is what kind of car it is and what wheels it has. So, I’ll just comment here and there if I really have something interesting to say.. which is never.

I want this diffuser bad.

So many Lambos at the 88 Rotors booth. That whole section was money.

Mismatched wheels? You’re totally going to lose some style points when the judges come around.

Aired up and still a lot of camber. VIP cars from Royal Flush.

Man what I would do for a set of any of these wheels… The things I would do..

Johnne keeping his Infinite wheels clean.

Johnne’s E60.

Infinite Wheel Werks.

These Volk ZE40s are on point.

Ryan Gold’s EVO X now on some Enkei RS05RR and a nice wrap.

Lexus Prius?

Instantly became my favorite MR2 because of the deep dish Work Equips.

Marcus Cooke’s supremely clean G35 now on Air Lift. Height looks the same to me when it was static, but a mm of clearance makes all the difference to the driver.

Car show people are serious. If only they kept their homes as clean as their cars. Am I right ladies?

I believe this is a Mini Cooper truck? This thing rocks.

Mr. OC Food and Drink Specialist, Mr. Armand Pranadi.

Man this 370z is so cool. I only saw it during the roll in and it kinda just disappeared from there.

I don’t know why, but I really dig this photo.

A line up of quality builds.

How many years of being a hooker will get me this car?

This guy is taking all the compact cars/Euro awards this year.

What I love best about swinging by Todd’s xB.

What I love about a group of guys taking photos of models. They’re never in unison when looking at the same camera.

Tianna Gregory…

Toyo Tire girls.

People were very impressed with the JDM Chemicals products. Check them out here..www. jdmchemicals.com

Reppin’

Vinh showing Infinite Werks the Glaco Mirror Water Repellent. This stuff works.

Seeing if they got any good up skirt photos.

Anh said he was planning out his next Disneyland meal.

Super cross faded Chris.

As always more photos in the gallery.

-NGU ASS

May 6, 2014

BOOSHMA V3

Sad to say, BOOSHMA V2 never came into fruition and Derek had decided to part ways with his S13 project. It was just too much work and Derek did not have any means to get around to work and school. Derek was lucky enough that Vinh hooked him up with our old friend Jimmy of Super Autobacs on a pretty clean GS300. This GS300 has alot of history with us, Vinh did his second air setup on this car and I remember drooling over this car every time I went to Super Autobacs. 6 grand later and here we have BOOSHMA V3.

The infamous license plate.

Jay devirginizing Derek’s brand new IND’s by fingering each spoke..

Shiny.

Getting ready for lift off.

This is BOOSHMA V3 aired up.

This sticker is often replicated by shit sticker companies. We don’t sell it, so wherever you buy it from it’s not helping support us or representing us at all.
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As you can tell this is a late post, you can find a picture of Derek’s car finished in the WFC fest post.

September 6, 2013

Wagon Life

Young is no stranger to the Lexus brand. He has been through various models through the years, and it is no surprise he is also a Lexus technician.

Young chose to be apart of the wagon life as he used to have a regular is300, but always wanted the rare Sportcross model aka Altezza Gita. He really just wanted to get something he could slide around in.