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Weird Nissan Chaser S13

somos — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:33:35 +0000

Weird and crazy? Yes. Totally strange, totally Japanese. Posted this on OCTC this morning, but thought this definitely belongs on JDMST blog.

Hot S13 on Minkara

Justin Fox — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:50:36 +0000

My good buddy from Perth Brendan (owner of JDMST Featured Ride Silbeer) found this car on Minkara. I had to share as I think it’s spot on. Click here to check it out and be sure to check his build pics as well as gallery pics (If you don’t know how to use Minkara Carview, LEARN!).

World Time Attack Challenge 2010 – Hi Octane/Advan Nissan Skyline R34 GTR

somos — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:37 +0000

With the World Time Attack Challenge 2010 only days away its high time that we get to know the cars. This is a local entry from Hi-Octane Motorsport based in Rydalmere. You can read more about this car here.

Mitsuoka Galue – Try saying that 3 times fast

somos — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:11:56 +0000

You might have seen the Galue on Top Gear when James May went to Japan to drive a sumo wrestler to his event. And while that was entertaining in a James May sort of way, the Galue in that film was the Galue III, which is a Fuga. No I’m not swearing in Japanese, but the Galue III was based on a Nissan Fuga (called a Teana or Maxima elsewhere). I am however NOT going to talk about the Galue III, because while it looks interesting it has no tuneability.

On the other hand, the Galue II (let’s forget the Galue I, based on the Nissan Crew) was based on the Y34 Nissan Cedric/Gloria chassis. And on top of that you can easily swap out the LEV VQ30DD that resides and place in a VQ30DET. With this engine it will be a FR sedan that sort of looks like the old Jaguar Mark II, but with a tuneable VQ30DET residing under the bonnet waiting to be let out of its cage. It also has a Mcpherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, which although not ideal is still pretty decent, not that you want your wardrobe to be drifting round corners weighing in at 1600 odd kilograms.

The Deluxe version featured electric seats, tv/navigation system, auto climate control, auto headlights, 6 stacker CD, SRS airbags, LSD, ABS and wood-grain interior. All of which contributed to its luxury image, albeit still very Nissan-esque. But the main draw card is still the exterior, with its chromed large rectangular front grill, small projector headlights and thin Cadillac-like rear brake lights. The body is sculpted reminiscent of not just the Jaguar Mark II, but also the Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Silver Spur and many other cars of the era. Personally I’m hoping that there is someone out there in Australia, crazy enough to import one of these babies and tune it. Maybe a few rounds at the pub will be enough to convince them?
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The Mitsuoka Galue II in pictures on page 3

Kouki Monster + SR20DET Group Buy

Justin Fox — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:36:40 +0000

Import Bible have reprinted the Kouki Monster T-Shirt which is now available as part of a limited group buy. The group buy ends on May 2 so make sure to get your orders in ASAP! Click here for more.

Nissan GT-R vs World of Porsche Porsche GT2

Justin Fox — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:36:42 +0000

Great in-car footage here.

Old School Cool in Yokohama

somos — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:02:19 +0000

“tetsuyagarage” just went to Yokohama for the “Nostalgic 2 Days” event held from the 3rd-4th April 2010 at the Pacifico Yokohama. “Nostalgic Hero” and “Hachimaru-Hero” magazines both sponsored the event which brings together more than 120 classic cars (predominantly Nissans) in one large venue. “tetsuyagarage” has about a thousand pictures to upload, so it will probably take a some time to complete all the uploading. But from the looks of the first few pictures; its certainly worth waiting for. You can view the thread here.

A Finnish Drift Taxi?

somos — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:22 +0000

In Finland in a small town called Rauma of population 40,000. A man with an outrageous love for all things that go “TSCHHHHH” is our man Joni. He’s had his fair share of cars, but don’t we all go through cars like a anteater on a ant hill? So what makes him special? Read on to find out.

Old vs. New

Justin Fox — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:22:17 +0000

This picture was posted in the Old vs. New thread – can of worms and just my opinion but I think the 32 and the 34 just look so right (and the 33 and 35 just look so wrong). You can see how the R34 evolved from the R32 and the 35 seems to take inspiration from the 33.

DR30 Group 5

Justin Fox — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:35:41 +0000

Flame spitting monster, what a machine, killer video, so well shot!