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AutoCulture Feature - Bangkok International Auto Salon 2018 Photo & Text by BIAS & AutoCulture crew
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AutoCulture Feature - Bangkok International Auto Salon 2018
Aftermarket performance accessories and tuning parts segments were represented by Oak Club, Liberty Walk, PP Superwheels, Forever Shop, ECU Shop, Monza Shop, BRC
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AutoCulture Feature - Bangkok International Auto Salon 2018
Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 were the Honda NSX Modulo, Mazda RX7 BN Sport B.L.S. FD3S, Toyota Vitabon-Go VR38, Nissan Tommy Kaira R Concept, Toyota 86 Wide Body Rohan G-Candy, Audi Balance IT R8 and Suzuki Monster Sport ZC33S.
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Honda NSX Modulo This legendary car model is very unique and sought-after especially for the Thailand car market, priced as high as 28 million baht (approx. SGD 1.17 million), the organizer couldn’t wait for the official launch but to display first at the show. A hybrid system with twin turbo 4 exhausts and unleashing 550 horsepower. This rear wheel drive was installed with an electrical shock absorber system, a set of black MR-R03 aluminum wheels with red center caps of 19”×8.5J in the front and 20”×11J at the rear. And to improve entire performance, the car was built with a full aluminum body with several optional modular carbon fibre parts like the GT wing, front bumper lip and rear diffuser equipped for the Modulo KENWOOD NSX GT 3 Super GT concept.
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Audi Balance It R8 Together with the 8 remarkable display cars from Japan, there stand the only European make that initiates a style of luxury with a perfect sport mode. A passion build by skilled Japanese Audi Tuner ~ Balance It, the R8 came with various exclusive carbon fibre parts, from front lip spoiler, canards, side shirts and rear diffuser to carbon engine strut bar, swan neck GT wing and an optional roll cage, that adds on the flashy aesthetics of this dedicated exquisite marque. Balance It exhaust manifold and mufflers upgrades, AirRex digital air suspension system installed and a set of Rotiform wheels holding the stance at 20�x9.5J front and 20�x12J rear.
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AutoCulture Feature - Bangkok International Auto Salon 2018
And within the fleet of top exhibits in BIAS 2018, we spotted an outstanding custom vehicles which was among the top imported custom cars from the Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 - the Nissan 4 Turbo Silvia Quad Eyes. The jetpowered monster was assembled by an interesting fellow named Takuro Watanabe, one of the wackiest Japanese car tuners on the planet. We were so delighted to able to meet up
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AutoCulture Feature - Carbon Fibre Supra Photo & Text by XOautosports magazine Translated by AutoCulture Asia
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It’s more than a car, it’s an obsession with being the best. Not an everyday occurence that you get a call from the ‘Drift King’ of Thailand, Mr. Saranon Pornpattanaruk, inviting you to cover a very special Supra owned by none other than Mr. Oat Overdrive. So when we got the invitation, we graciously accepted the opportunity.
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