Tokyo Auto Salon 2008

[S14-vietusmc]

heres a couple from my experience this year.

http://picasaweb.google.com/vietusmc/TAS

sorry, couldnt figure out how to image link it...:smash:

****new pictures have been added****

[JRas]

those gramlights are so sexy

good photos but not many

[yokotas13]

its because TAS this year was useless

[liv2drift045]

yea it was pretty weak... the only booth w/ new cars was WELD/HRS... Ito said he didn't sleep for like 4 days leading up to the show to get the car done (in the condition it is in... which is pretty fuckin baller)... i'll get a few pics up i took a little later

[mrmephistopheles]

I didn't take ANY pics.

Had a good time though (until we came home, but that was another story).

Got hooked up at the D-max booth.

Wish I had more money.. Koguchi Power hoods were 25% off!

Found the next color I'll be painting my car (if I ever do).

Went to Up Garage after and got hooked up there too.

Fuck JAF.

[liv2drift045]

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[liv2drift045]

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[liv2drift045]

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saw this dude at msc at nikko GOT SKILLS earliest initiation of anyone there... and he's only d1sl not a d1gp guy

weld's new markII... Ito was gettin upset cuz people kept thinking it was the same car as they're other markII lol
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nitrous anyone?
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engine pusshed back a bit
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[mrmephistopheles]

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Lisa wants them to make that in Sakura pattern.

FYI to anyone interested, those aren't production models, but might be in a few years.

Also, did anyone else see that carbon fiber wheel at the Weds booth? Fucker was like 2.7kg. 6lbs. 18x9.5 etc.
So badass.

[kognition]

This seat has inspired me to do some furniture design this year. I have a coffee table designed allready, just need a player chair to go with it. :bigok:

Lisa wants them to make that in Sakura pattern.

FYI to anyone interested, those aren't production models, but might be in a few years.

Also, did anyone else see that carbon fiber wheel at the Weds booth? Fucker was like 2.7kg. 6lbs. 18x9.5 etc.
So badass.

[Antihero983]

between this and SEMA it doesnt seem like there's alot of cool new shit coming out :(

the pics are good, but it all looks the same as stuff theyve shown before....

and what the hell is that green car with the 12 foot dildo knob? shit's weak sauce...

[liv2drift045]

damnit no i didnt see that wheel... and i walked all around that damn booth haha

[yokotas13]

i passed the truck with the mark 2 on ht eback of it, going 200kph, with 5 people in the car lol

[liv2drift045]

between this and SEMA it doesnt seem like there's alot of cool new shit coming out :(

the pics are good, but it all looks the same as stuff theyve shown before....

and what the hell is that green car with the 12 foot dildo knob? shit's weak sauce...


the yanack bluebird is the truth lmao.. awd the converted it for dift..... that knob is ridiculous though lol

[sijia10358]

heres a couple from my experience this year.

http://picasaweb.google.com/vietusmc/TAS

sorry, couldnt figure out how to image link it...:smash:

those are some awesome pix...i wish i was there..=(...the GTR is not event out in the US yet and they already have a GT version for it...

[liv2drift045]

forgot these, thought i took more :(
turbo previa/estima... turbo behind the front seat... looked like it was set up for time attack (judging by the tires -which are not shown...sorry)
http://a146.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_fea8f88a7c81f718679627addffaf9a1.jpg
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i liked the sr20 go-cart or w/e it was the kinukunny (sp) booth
got a jdm apsec proucts catalog too lol

[yokotas13]

Lisa wants them to make that in Sakura pattern.

FYI to anyone interested, those aren't production models, but might be in a few years.

Also, did anyone else see that carbon fiber wheel at the Weds booth? Fucker was like 2.7kg. 6lbs. 18x9.5 etc.
So badass.
this one?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2188146691_b79981e69d.jpg

[CKAMC]

Wow, like the orange on the GTR, not too crazy but just perfect.

Yeah that seat pattern is great, would kill to have a set of seats like those.

Nice to see the white jzx100 mark2, too bad they are doing more exterior parts for those car since everyone is starting to dump working of the vvti 1jz :(

has gas prices risen over in japan? or economy issues? thats the only reasons I can see for the car market dying out there

[liv2drift045]

had to show the jzx100 love lol... that markII was a grande too haha... 2jz-ge
vvt-i is teh ghey (for my budget anyway)) cams/tuning,exhaust manifolds... EVERYTHING a bit more expensive than non vvt-i models... IF/WHEN i get my 100 cresta... it will have a non-vvt-i motor... shit thats what Yubo's 100 has in it haha... a 90 motor

gas over here is about 160Y per liter for high octane/premium... so thats what in gallons... im too lazy to convert... on base regular (for us 93oct) is 3.00 /gal

[SW20Racer]

between this and SEMA it doesnt seem like there's alot of cool new shit coming out :(

the pics are good, but it all looks the same as stuff theyve shown before....

and what the hell is that green car with the 12 foot dildo knob? shit's weak sauce...

ive seen it happen to alot of different things over the years. paintball for example, the magazines they print now look the EXACT same as they did when i was buying them almost 10 years ago. seems like they're starting to reach their cap in the automotive world as well.

now by no means am i saying this is the only reason, (or a reason at all) its purely speculation from my point of view. it just seems that there is only so much you can do with a car before it becomes redundant

[Antihero983]

ive seen it happen to alot of different things over the years. paintball for example, the magazines they print now look the EXACT same as they did when i was buying them almost 10 years ago. seems like they're starting to reach their cap in the automotive world as well.

now by no means am i saying this is the only reason, (or a reason at all) its purely speculation from my point of view. it just seems that there is only so much you can do with a car before it becomes redundant

agreed. it was bound to happen sooner or later. it sucks to see, but hey that's life.

[CKAMC]

had to show the jzx100 love lol... that markII was a grande too haha... 2jz-ge
vvt-i is teh ghey (for my budget anyway)) cams/tuning,exhaust manifolds... EVERYTHING a bit more expensive than non vvt-i models... IF/WHEN i get my 100 cresta... it will have a non-vvt-i motor... shit thats what Yubo's 100 has in it haha... a 90 motor

gas over here is about 160Y per liter for high octane/premium... so thats what in gallons... im too lazy to convert... on base regular (for us 93oct) is 3.00 /gal

ehh i have to agree to to a point about vvti stuff

I just saw the amuse car a while back and the work they did using the vvti and wow is what it gave me... to get near 500whp out of a GT30 (small ar like 64 i believe) and have massive response thanks to the cams and the rest of the bolt on work was nice.

too bad it does not get much attention as the s14/s15 notchbacks got

but sounds like things in terms of the economy of fuel are still the same out there....

but yeah, going 2jz no vvti out there is easy and cheap... sucks to own a vvti supra/aristo then.

[RedStage]

its because TAS this year was useless

dude that is exactly what we were saying the whole time there.
cars in the parking lot that were driven there were cleaner than alot of the cars that were on display.

HIGHLY disappointed at the cars this year. First time there since 2003....

Was good to see the major shop cars, but some of the lesser shops cars were just not worthy.

Friggin decal job on one of the HKS cars looked like they did it the night before TAS, in the parking lot...

[tr_racing]

Does someone can have more info on these exhaust manifold made by GP Sport. Look to a T25/T28 Top Mount setup??????

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/tr_racing/GPSport.jpg

Kevin..

[yokotas13]

google

gpsports

[Drifter Z]

nice pics. I wish I could go :(

[hellaflush]

more pics of the khahki 180!

[(r)ps13]

Nice Pics L.A. You know, I dont care if it was crappy or not, I would loved to have the opportunity to go this year. I did get the Jan issue of Dori Tengoku off of ebay. I guess that will have to hold me over till I get back to the Motherland!

[kognition]

It sound like the exhibitors should have been out in the parking lot taking notes on the cars out there. :coolugh:

[wannabe_drifter]

What the hell is that 12 cylinder engine written HKS power on ?!?!? :aw:

[SimpleSexy180]

It sound like the exhibitors should have been out in the parking lot taking notes on the cars out there. :coolugh:

lol.

that brown/grey 180 is so fucking sick. i love it.
and i love that seat with maple leafs
and i want to see more womenz :)

[MeSs]

Does someone can have more info on these exhaust manifold made by GP Sport. Look to a T25/T28 Top Mount setup??????

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/tr_racing/GPSport.jpg

Kevin..
That would be bad ass, i tried googeling it.. :aw:

[kanagawa_kouki]

this years show wasn't as good as the previous ones but i still had a good time.. i'll upload some of my pics later on.. oh and traffic on the way out was a bitch sunday!! hahaa

[KwKouki]

Kevin did you take care of me like you said you would *squint*

[tr_racing]

That would be bad ass, i tried googeling it.. :aw:

I have search but still found nothing!!!!!!

[kanagawa_kouki]

well i was going to post up more pics but then it started acting up when i tried to upload after the 2nd pic, ill post these 2 anyways...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/jzx110mark2copy.jpg
JZX110 Mark 2

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0014copy.jpg
New M3 w/ cf hood, roof, and trunk.. i likey

[upSLIDEdown]

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1889/streamaa7.jpg

[unicoladron]

oh man, did you see the 12 pot brakes...

[kdashy]

Ah its too bad it only comes every two years.

[yokotas13]

your an idiot

[acheron]

these carbon fiber wheels are ridiculusss...any1 know where i can lay my hands on them ?

[Antihero983]

no race queens? wtf?

[kanagawa_kouki]

oh man, did you see the 12 pot brakes...
Ummmmmm?

Ah its too bad it only comes every two years.
Too bad it only comes EVERY year.

well heres some more pictures, this is all i'm gonna upload for now cuz i don't got time for that bullshit.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0006copy.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0009copy.jpg
That is some nicceee PAINT!!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0004copy.jpg
Top Secret made RB26.. LOOK they spelled ENGINE wrong hahaha... jeez

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0013copy.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0010copy.jpg

[status:one]

awesome. thanks for sharing.

[shmiddy]

this tread made my day. im at lunch right now and im not even eating i gotta get my jdm fixx for the week! lol thanx for sharing +1

[Brian]

that brown/gray 180 is pretty cool, but those goofy latches on the front bumper and the stupid hood pins killed it for me.

[alindeman1989]

this one?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2188146691_b79981e69d.jpg

:eek::eek::eek: man i wounder how much they want for a set of those

[kdashy]

Too bad it only comes EVERY year.

Ah, maybe I was thinking of the Tokyo Motor show.

[upSLIDEdown]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/974/streamei0.jpg

[inertiaticism]

that brown/gray 180 is pretty cool, but those goofy latches on the front bumper and the stupid hood pins killed it for me.
Now that it has been pointed out, I don't see anything but those latches when I look at the picture.

[upSLIDEdown]

Now that it has been pointed out, I don't see anything but those latches when I look at the picture.

LOL, yeah, that's what I never liked about that car. They just grab your attention and don't let go.

[driftstyre]

TE37s never get old, especially bowled out skyline ones.

[jrocslider]

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/974/streamei0.jpg


what he said



damn.... just the rear on that 180 gets me all tight in the pants

[Antihero983]

no pics of the girls????

[Pstl_pete]

Does URAS import to the US? Ive never seen this kit on a car here.


http://gallery.modified.com/gallery2/main.php/d/117786-1/IMG_2443.jpg
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[Brian]

URAS has USA side set up I guess...

Nobody probably has that because everybody is totally pumped on buying fake stuff and nobody has copied that yet...

[kanagawa_kouki]

Anyone that went see the 1000HP SR20det?!?!?! that shit was hott

too much hp for me though!

[GSXRJJordan]

URAS has been here for months, thats the GT kit - looks gay as fcuk if you don't paint the bottom half/canards/splitters black though. Prices are reasonable (I was quoted ~$450 picked up in socal for each bumper - side skirts should be similar).

Dymag and Black Stone Tek (BST) have been making carbon fiber motorcycle wheels for almost 10 years. And before anyone says anything dumb like "yeah but bikes are so much lighter", the stress on each individual spoke (that's the weak spot, where the spoke meets the outer rim) is greater on a MotoGP bike braking from 200mph than any street car - that's why they're not allowed in competition (comp wheels are still Magnesium).

So yeah, I'm not surprised that there's CF car wheels ;)

[RedStage]

Anyone that went see the 1000HP SR20det?!?!?! that shit was hott

too much hp for me though!

that and the 800ps one....would love to see how that felt compaired to near stock...

[tr_racing]

Does someone can have more info on these exhaust manifold made by GP Sport. Look to a T25/T28 Top Mount setup??????

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/tr_racing/GPSport.jpg

Kevin..

Still nothing new about these????

Kevin..

[ROIDMONKEY]

URAS has USA side set up I guess...

Nobody probably has that because everybody is totally pumped on buying fake stuff and nobody has copied that yet...
I got the S13 coupe version , paid 2600 its on my way from bulletproof . cant wait after waiting close to 3 months, maybe the 1st kit here in the US mayyybeeee

[SINxSELEKTAH]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/kylevoigt/PIC_0009copy.jpg
That is some nicceee PAINT!!


nice paint indeed, by far the shittiest tail lights evAr

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/sinxselektah/FD3S/DSCF0378.jpg
nice v-mount set up :bigok:

[yokotas13]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2199920463_3f900bc2da.jpg

[Style]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/343/41851811sw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[blackcoupe]

^^ nice motor, and thats about it. IMO its pretty ugly, looks like early 90's ricer style.

[Full-Lock]

yea i can also say i was let down by the supermade/326power 180sx.

[kingkilburn]

^^ nice motor, and thats about it. IMO its pretty ugly, looks like early 90's ricer style.

IDK what's the deal with the NA SR20? Giant wheels, super huge body kit, and no power.

[golds1400]

top secret spelled everything wrong catalog or somthing i got alot of pics of the girls try to post them later defi booth was nicee

[oczilvia]

Nice pics guys. Looks similar to my pics from last year minus the new GTR and EVO.

Unless you guys didn't take pics of them looks like there's not many Skyline GTRs at the show this year.

[jrocslider]

IDK what's the deal with the NA SR20? Giant wheels, super huge body kit, and no power.


you know nothing




and to further prove my point... if you look closely enough that SR is not in that 180. it belongs to an S15.

[liv2drift045]

you know nothing




and to further prove my point... if you look closely enough that SR is not in that 180. it belongs to an S15.


haha seriously... i was like "wtf are they talking about... its not even teh same car"

[CAP'NZenki]

WTF?? i wanna see more pics of that crazy ass 180sx/skyline 350gt/fairlady! ahah that shit is akward

[a_ahmed]

this one?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2188146691_b79981e69d.jpg



holy crap thats amazing how much lol :ughd:

[womenbeshoppin]

yea, i take shits heavier then those rims

[axiomatik]

god, those front fenders are hideous.

[SINxSELEKTAH]

^^ nice motor, and thats about it. IMO its pretty ugly, looks like early 90's ricer style.

early 90's ricer style? show cars in 96/97 had wheels, exhaust, paint-matched moldings, and clear corners

[liv2drift045]

Nice pics guys. Looks similar to my pics from last year minus the new GTR and EVO.

Unless you guys didn't take pics of them looks like there's not many Skyline GTRs at the show this year.

yea it was pretty ridiculous... the only NEW cars there were evos, gtrs, wrx's....alot of the cars from last year were there this year.....the only good work i saw was at the weld/hrs booth.. orh and mines already has a bunch of NICE parts for the GTR.. like the 12k$ coilovers and the ridiculously nice full titianium exhaust

[spools14]

yea i can also say i was let down by the supermade/326power 180sx.

maybe not your forte....

However, I'm not sure if you fully apperciate the amount of work it takes to get the FRONT of an s-chassis that low on wheels that size. This isn't your typical slam your gay ass coilovers as low as they'll go and see what happens height either. I mean shit, that car is lower on 20's than probably 99.9% of people with 18's on this site.

Personally I'd love to see some engine bay/ wheel well shot of the car.

Not exactly my styling preference... however, lots of work that went into getting the stance where it's at i can certianly apperciate.

[Bubbles]

Giant wheels, super huge body kit, and no power.

That explains 90% of my favorite cars. Ha ha


This whole thread was a worthless tease up until the white hatch.