#osaka jdm

[understeerking]

[okosen]

[samuel-l-mur]

S2K Cruz with the roof down

[jdmcarotaku]

大阪・オーバーレブ！ 第27巻

[ninazuu]

[idleprime]

@r.y.o.photo

[slowmissiles]

Back in a former life, I had an addiction that I loved beyond sanity. Here’s the story of it. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 pt1 2009 pt2 2009 Redux

This is the final spec list for my glorious, insane Brutal Truth.

Nissan Skyline BCNR33 GT-R (Type 2) manufactured in April 1996. JDM non V-Spec vehicle retailed through Osaka Nissan Prince in May/June 1996. Imported to the UK in June 1997. Remained in original JDM spec without speedometer conversion until August 2002. Only the steering wheel & white dial sets were fitted in Japan.

Nismo RB26N1 bare engine: [N1 water pump (improved flow & less cavitation)/Reinforced cylinder block head bolt boss/Increased sump capacity (6L 20w60)/1.2mm oil restrictor]

N1 head with 0.5mm overbore (2598cc)

Cryogenically hardened N1 crankshaft

Wossner forged & cryogenically hardened pistons

Abbey Motorsport reinforced & cryogenically hardened con-rods

ACL Race Series conrod & crankshaft bearings

Tomei sump baffle kit

Tomei high flow (larger drive gears) oil pump

HKS 1.2mm metal head gasket

Tomei Procam Spec 2 cam kit (270 degree inlet & outlet with 10.25mm lift)

HKS V-Cam System Step 1 Type B (variable 248-278 degree inlet; replaces Procam inlet camshaft)

HKS vernier cam pulleys

HKS kevlar reinforced timing belt

Trust metal intake & throttle gaskets

HKS front pipe & decat gaskets

GReddy Iridium 08 Racing sparkplugs

Mocal 19-row oil cooler & Abbey Motorsport remote oil filter assembly

Abbey Motorsport catch tank & washer reservoir with SFS breather hoses

Abbey Motorsport Pro Alloy large radiator

Tomei fuel pump, fuel regulator & 600cc injectors

A’PEXi Power Intake induction kit

A’PEXi GT Spec intercooler (237x610x136mm) & hard pipe kit

HKS GT-SS turbos

HKS twin AFM delete kit

Tomei turbo elbows

HKS downpipes

HKS Silent Hi-Power exhaust

Abbey Motorsport 80mm decat pipe

Mine’s VX-ROM

HKS F-Con V Pro

HKS EVC 6 boost controller (1.6 bar)

AEM wideband lambda sensor

Splitfire DI Super Direct Ignition System

HKS Circle Earth kit

HKS GD Max twin-plate clutch (with lightened flywheel)

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt transfer box

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt gearbox with cryogenically hardened gear set, modified Nissan synchromesh upgrade and OS Giken strengthening plate

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt rear diff

Nismo gearbox mounts

Nismo Solid Shift gear stick (10% short shift)

Omex Shift Light Sequential

Sunsei SE-135 solar panel trickle charger mounted on a custom aluminium riser between the rear parcel shelf speaker enclosures.

Team Dynamics Equinox alloys 19x9.5, ET+15 in silver with polished stainless steel rim.

Falken FK452 265/30/19 Y-rated tyres

Cusco brake master cylinder brace

Cusco rear steering delete kit

Cusco front & rear upper suspension links

AST Sport Line 1 full suspension kit with UK spring setup

Nismo stainless steel braided brake hoses

StopTech 355mm rotor 4 pot caliper front brake kit

StopTech 355mm rotor 2 pot caliper rear brake kit with Abbey Motorsport modified pad retainers

Ferodo DS2500 brake pads front & rear

Bomex AD-390 front splitter

Nismo R34 smoked front indicators in custom aluminium mounting plates finished in crackle black

Nissan Xenon headlamp units

Border Racing Aero Fenders (vented front wings) with silver GT emblems from a R32 Skyline

Nismo smoked side repeaters

Top Mix one-off FRP twin blade rear spoiler on custom aluminium mounting plates

Entire exterior resprayed in BMW black (code 086) base and lacquer

Nissan Motorsport International carbon fibre B-pillar plates

PIAA carbon effect silicon wipers, front pair with spoilers, rear without

Nismo white face dial sets (dashboard & centre console) in carbon fibre panels

AEM AFR gauge mount replaces the lighter socket

HKS EVC display mounted on custom carbon fibre plate replacing the ashtray

Lighter socket relocated to the fog light switch panel

Nissan Momo steering wheel (with airbag)

Dressycar Nismo harness pads

Redline Automotive leather gearstick & handbrake gaiters

Abbey Motorsport carbon fibre door sill trims

Carbon fibre boot sill trim

Inlet plenum and sundry induction pipework finished in powder grey

Trust clear cam pulley cover

HKS Kansai Service carbon fibre spark plug cover

Right hand cam cover finished in crackle black

Nismo radiator & washer reservoir caps

HKS Kansai Service front strut brace finished in high gloss black

GReddy aluminium slam panel finished in crackle black

Tein bonnet dampers with black sleeves

Custom made one-off Cobra Misano Lux front seats: [Alcantara (colour code 9189) outers/Alcantara (colour code 9182) centre panels/One-piece carbon fibre backs/Sidewinder bases on custom subframes adapted by Abbey Motorsport/Cobra logo in silver thread on the headpads/GT-R logo beneath the grommets on seat backs]

JVC KD-AVX2 multi-media DVD/CD receiver with built-in 3.5” widescreen monitor

2x JL Audio Evolution VR600-CXi 6” speakers (front)

2x JL Audio Evolution TR650-CXi 6.5” speakers (rear)

Multiple and interlaced Thatcham rated security systems.

500 bhp. 520 ft/lb.

Ludicrously, hilariously, unbelievably fast.

Hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane with me. Cheers! JM.

(Photo by N. Liassides.)

[zoomyrockininjapan]

What’s up everyone?

I’m a car guy and I love Japanese cars — JDMs (the ones  made for the Japan Domestic Market).

But I have to tell you Japan's trains, ROCK too!

Japan is known as one of the best countries if not the best country for trains. 

Japanese people love their trains without question, for their design, innovation, speed, affordable ticket prices, and best of all — for being always on time.

Japanese train culture has produced many train buffs or train fans.  One group is called Nori Tetsu— those who love to ride the trains and the other group is Tori Tetsu — those who love to photograph trains.

Yesterday, I rode on the Kintetsu Railway’s newest edition to their commuter train fleet — the awesomely cool Hinotori (Firebird), which sprints  between Osaka and Nagoya via Mie prefecture — my home region.

I boarded the Hinotori at Tsu Station in Tsu City, which is the only stop the Hinotori makes between Osaka and Nagoya.

The Kintetsu’s other trains make the run from Tsu Station to Nagoya Station in about 1 hour but the Hinotori does it in 40 minutes.  So is it worth it to save 20 minutes and pay a few hundred Yen or a few $bucks more?  Here’s the most important reason for opting for the Hinotori — the SEATS!!

Reserve a seat in the train’s Premium cabin and who cares about looking out the window at the scenery speeding by because you’re too busy stretching out or curling up and getting cozy in a powered  leather, heated,  full recliner (including headrest and foot ottoman) that rivals even the cushiest of Lexus sedan seats. The only thing missing are massage chair roller balls. When you’ve found your body’s sweet spots it’s shuteye time.

 It’s the ultimate train lounging experience. I arrived at Nagoya Station feeling refreshed, relaxed and de-stressed. The only downside is the train is too quick!. 

[itsjamespatrick]

Nara Deer Park 🦌 Another great day trip from Osaka, Japan . . . . . . . . . . #osaka #japan #tokyo #travel #kyoto #fashion #osakajapan #japanese #japantravel #instagood #japantrip #art #photography #love #s #photo #travelphotography #visitjapan #japon #ootd #like #instagram #nara #travelgram #jdm #vintage #newyork #nagoya #dotonbori #japanesefood (at Nara Deer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqO6GvByboO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[garageoshi]

Full-Size Honda Civic EF illustration for @carclubshadows ( @civicmeister on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/p/CezJ2gSL6V6/

[timetochaing]

[understeerking]

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!

[okosen]

[samuel-l-mur]

[carclubshadows]

Here’s another Club members car review - this time it’s Faby’s Honda Civic EF! Kanjozoku inspired machine that is ready to hit the track for the first time next season.

[ninazuu]