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BOOSTED RESTRAINT

A MASTERCLASS IN RX RESTOMOD FROM THE FIVE-TIME CHAMP

58 34 OPEN-WHEELED RIDICULOUSNESS BATTLERS TWIN-TURBO V12 CHASER

TOYOTA’S NEW FT60 REVEALED

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UNKNOWN PICK AND MIX

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE SR20 S14

ITB-CLAD BEAMS-POWERED ’85 CORONA WAGON

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006 EDITORIAL 008 ED. TEAM CHATTER 010 NEWS 014 GIG GUIDE 015 SUBSCRIBE AND RECEIVE 016 SOCIAL SLAM 066 FAST FACTS 086 CRUISE MODE 088 P’CAR BABE 092 NAC INSURANCE TIPS 094 WEEKEND WARRIOR 096 PRODUCTS 098 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 100 DAILY DRIVEN 102 LOCAL SPECIALISTS 104 DRAG TIMES

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042 PERFORMANCEENGINEERING PERFECTION 050 DAZE OF GLORY 068 BRINGING THE HEAT 080 THE ROAD TO 400MPH A TOUR INSIDE TOMEI

YEAH, BABY, YEAH

CARNIVAL 2019 MEGA GALLERY

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746-PLUS-KILOWATT SR20 BUILD — PART FIVE

26 HOTLINE BLING

THE SOUTH ISLAND CALLED; CHROME EXPRESSION SESSION ANSWERED

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Boosted Restraint

A MASTERCLASS IN RX RESTOMOD FROM THE FIVE-TIME CHAMP

1974 MAZDA RX-3

WORDS: MARCUS GIBSON PHOTOS: ADAM CROY

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Ridiculousness GUY ELLWOOD IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHO LIKES A CHALLENGE — A TWIN-TURBO V12-SIZED CHALLENGE WORDS: MARCUS GIBSON PHOTOS: RICHARD OPIE

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ES SEY TAK N ODYSIN MACHIDA A P A J ENE’S QUARTERS : RENE VERMEER UR OF R HEAD RDS AND PHOTOS I’S E PART FTO M O WO US O T

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s the saying goes, if you want the treats you better put in the mahi. Before Damian and I flew to Japan, we knew that some of the best Up Garages, museums, and tuning houses were off the beaten track — and, by off the beaten track, I mean well off it. Not that it bothered us; we were committed to the cause and determined to track down those hidden gems for which Japan is so well known.

A must for any car guy is a trip to an Up Garage, so why not the biggest in Japan, sitting two hours outside of Tokyo? Although, as we were staying just north of the city, that turned into a three-hour trip; I said we were committed, right?! As we transferred to our final train bound for Machida, the part-English, part-Japanese signs had vanished and transformed into Japanese only. I looked over to Damian, with a concerned look upon my face. “Damian,” I said, “we are deep inside the Matrix now — there’s no going back!”

After spending the morning shopping and browsing the spectacular shelves of Up Garage Machida — yes, we travelled three hours to go car-part shopping! — we checked Google Maps, as we knew that Tomei Auto Parts, a company founded by Seiichi Suzuki in 1968, was in the same town. Surprisingly, it was only 200m down the road. Up Garage bags in hand, we made the swift shuffle down the street until we saw the words ‘Tomei’ bolted on the side of a bland concrete building.

Walking into Tomei was an interesting experience. It was dead quiet, the showroom was incredibly small and dimly lit, and around 10 people sat behind a false wall — staring at us as though we were from another planet. It was at this point that we realized that this was simply an office and their nine-to-five. It kind of all made sense; we build these companies and their achievements up as iconic — which they are — but, for them, it’s their bread and butter, and they were here working on a Saturday.

‘GRASS ROOTS’ IS ONE OF THOSE TERMS THAT HAS ARGUABLY BEEN LOST IN THE GREATER PICTURE. AS COMMUNITIES BECOME MORE DIVIDED IN THEIR DEFINITION, THERE’S ONE GROUP HOLDING IT ALL DOWN. WELCOME TO THE SIXTH EDITION OF STREET MEAT’S ANNUAL: GLORY DAZE — JACKETS AND WARM HATS RECOMMENDED WORDS AND PHOTOS: RICHARD OPIE

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ouching down on the tarmac at Christchurch Airport marks the beginning of an adventure in hooning, if you’re so inclined — especially if it’s Queen’s Birthday weekend.

It’s a weekend that’s become synonymous with absolute humdingin’, limiter-bashin’, slug-growin’ good times for a group of drift-mad humans from the south. For a North Islander of a similar disposition, Street Meat’s Glory Daze is a breath of air — so fresh that the marketing team behind the “100% Pure New Zealand” campaign should probably pop over to Mike Pero Motorsport Park, Ruapuna and have a wee nosy. The positive vibes diffusing through pit lane; the distinctive style of drift machinery; hell, even the facialhair preferences stand out as markers distinguishing the southern drift dialect from its North Island cuzzies.

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WITH SO MANY STYLISH MACHINES PRESENT, STANDING OUT AT GLORY DAZE IS NO MEAN FEAT. SHOWING UP WITH A FRESHLY BUILT FD3S RX7 IN RETINA-SEARING YELLOW IS ONE WAY TO DO IT. SELECT AERO, LOW RIDE HEIGHT, ADVAN RG III’S AND A BARKING 13B DREW PLENTY OF ATTENTION, WHETHER AT SPEED OR STATIC IN THE PITS

Running your own line, at your own pace, with your own style: this is drifting at its core If this all sounds a bit gushy, some background is probably required. It really needs to be understood that opportunities to strap yourself behind the wheel, crank Dr Dre’s 2001 album up to 11, kick the clutch, and fling it sideways alongside your best mates just don’t come along that often for Mainlanders. The fact that Glory Daze continues to exist, some six years after the first event hit the track, owes much to the energy and passion of the man in charge, Jonny Martin. Of course, there’s always a band of dedicated drift-fiends backing up a fearless leader, not least Chris Protheroe of Canterbury Car Club. For the most part, Jonny’s infectious enthusiasm, drive, and selfless modus operandi ensure that things get done, and the South Island drift community backs him.

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