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Nob is more known for his Schassis, but he also had a badass Aristo in the early 2000's. Back then, you really only saw these as VIP cars or highway racers. So it was pretty cool to see one built for drifting, especially at this level.

📚: Young Version 2005

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Drift Tengoku 2008📚

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Nob is more known for his Schassis, but he also had a badass Aristo in the early 2000's. Back then, you really only saw these as VIP cars or highway racers. So it was pretty cool to see one built for drifting, especially at this level.

📚: Young Version 2005

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The year is 2004, and 15 year old me pops in JDM Insider 2 for the 1st time. One car immediately catches my eyes, the Night Walkers Verossa driven by Tomokazu Hirota. I loved how wild the car looked and how crazy Hirota drove it & I knew I had to have one. Flash forward 19 years later, and I spotted this beautiful Pearl Blue Metallic JZX110 Verossa from FAC (Freee's Auto Customes), and I HAD to have it. Similar to my old S2000, I had no idea this was an OEM color. I then learned that only 19 were ever made!!! With only 1200 turbos produced and 350 5sp, this is a gem!

I've been a Schassis man my entire life, but the opportunity to have this car was too golden not to miss out. I contacted the dealer and did the entire deal myself. It was scary, yes, but I went through with it from all the good feedback I received from people who have worked with FAC. I can not praise them enough for their excellent customer service and openness about any questions I had. I finally own my dream car!

This upcoming spring, I'm traveling to Japan with my wife Sarah and my Mom to see it in person and to do a long overdue tour of Japan. Selling the 180sx was sad, and I love that car, but I had to make this happen. I can't wait to visit my friends in Japan after being away for over a decade! Tokyo, Kyoto, & Osaka/Kansai, here we come in 2024!

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Yubo's Cresta is one of my favorites. It used a non vvti 1jz and a turbo off of a truck. The car evolved over the years and had a few different looks. Yubo was one of my heroes when I was a teenager & still is. Being able to meet him in a few days is very exciting! Forever Night Walkers!!!

📀: Saisoku 2006

📚: Drifting Tengoku 2003/2004

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The Night Walkers are legendary in the world of sedan drifting. Founded in 1988, the team consisted of nine members originally and was called the Nine Walkers. When the team no longer had nine members, they changed the name. Most of the members started off with A31 Cefiro's or C33 Laurel's before making the switch to the JZX platform that they are best known for. There were a few members that had other cars like Takashi Ishikawa that drove a S13 Silvia, though.

On my trip to Japan, I had the pleasure of meeting Yuichiro Takahashi (Yubo) & Tomokazu Hirota from the infamous team. Both of these drivers inspired me heavily in the dvds JDM Insider Vol.2 & the Saisoku series. I also had the surprise of meeting Kazu Takahashi the main host of the Saisoku dvds and co-founder of Speed Hawaii/Fucken Fast. We talked about the Golden Age of Drifting & I got to explain how they motivated me to be in this place in life l am today. Getting to spend personal time with these amazing people is something truly special & I will never forget these moments.

I also don't want to leave out pro drifter Kisaragi Takahashi. She was also at the meeting. But I will make a post just for her soon.

📚: Option 2 x D-Car

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Being a Night Walkers fan, I've always wanted a Verossa. Seeing this car in person was truly impressive. The paint exceeded my expectations. I never knew this was an OEM color until I saw this car on Freee's Auto Customes & I had to have it. I thoroughly inspected the car inside and out, and everything was flawless. Thank you, Hikaru and Jeremy, for helping me obtain my dream car! I have big plans for this X110!

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Old Rays Engineering ads from 2000-2006. I think I had all of these in school binders or hung on my wall. You can see some legendary tuners cars like the Esprit RB26 Z33 & the Cyber Evo.