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I look ridiculous.
I’ve seemed to hit a bit of a snag. And by snag, I’m in the process of replacing the subframe to my GT-R after hitting a patch of gravel, locking the brakes and sliding into a curb. What initially seemed like an easy fix of control arms has become a massive fiasco. This GT-R is a bit of a money pit, but it’s worth it. I love this car, I just don’t exactly love what it’s doing to my wallet. Oh well, this is what it’s all about. At the end of the day, if the bills are paid. I’m happy.
In site news, I’ll be leaving for Australia in a few weeks. I’ll be in Melbourne for about a month for media-related purposes. This will be a nice location for a working vacation. I’m looking forward to it. In the meantime, I’m looking for additional photographers in Okinawa who can take photos for the site and the tumblr page. The ability to write is also a plus. I’ll pay you in self-esteem… and, perhaps, free photoshoots. Well, discounted photoshoots. We’ll work something out.
One more thing; you know that really sexy purple C35 Laurel with the highlighter pink Gram Lights on it? No? Well, you will. The photoshoot was done today and I’m awaiting a detailed modification list so I can complete a, somewhat in-depth, feature. On top of that, I still need to take some day shots of Kojo’s S15. Stay tuned, kids.
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The lightweight, rear-wheel drive layout of the Nissan Silvia has become synonymous with drifting in the automotive world. They’re relatively cheap to modify and parts from them can be found virtually anywhere in Japan. In the same respect, it is rare to see drift missile Silvias in pristine condition due to all of the battle scars from days at the track or on the streets. When Sasha Korjenic, owner of this aesthetically pleasing, lightly modified, S15 tells people that he doesn’t drift, and has no interest in drifting, people look at him like he’s crazy. It’s simple, this car does not serve the purpose of being thrashed around the track, it is a low-and-slow head turner.
Korjenic is well aware that there is a ridiculous craze dominating the Japanese automotive scene in the western world where kids obsessively get their cars as low as humanly possible, adjusting the toe angle to the point where the car isn’t drivable. While the Silvia’s suspension setup has attracted attention of the “stance-heads” of the western world, his car is still very much a daily driver. Sitting on a set of beautiful, chrome SSR Professor SP-1 rims, the car’s color is nicely accented. The size of the rims (18×9 front, 18×9.5 rear) are tastefully matched with his suspension setup. Cusco coilovers and rear upper control arms along with Circuit Sports toe arms are all Korjenic needs to have this clean S15 sitting mean on the streets of Okinawa.
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On an unseasonably cold and rainy day in Okinawa, the streets were wet, and most people were nestled inside the warmth and comfort of their homes. Most people were kilometers away from the burning rubber and screaming sounds of fence pipes of battled hardened drift machines that dominated the Yukari pasture. These people do not have gasoline and motor oil pumping through their veins. These are the people who do not have the love and dedication to participate in such an incredible showing of drift showmanship. The rest of us enjoyed street performing in a controlled environment.
There was no shortage of prominent Okinawa drift teams in attendance, nor was there a shortage of household Okinawan garages. The Mar. 11 event for the Okinawa Super Drift series featured B&M Okinawa, D-Stage, among others and where contestants from Asphalt Dancers, Athlete, TRICKERS and many more made their showing in an event of showmanship, enjoyable competition and camaraderie from those part of the drift scene of Okinawa. Despite the dreary weather, contestants and fans fellowshipped together all for the glory of going sideways bringing nothing but sunshine to the Bullring.
Enjoy the photos and look out for the next event.
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Nestled in the residential neighborhood of the Nodake area of Ginowan City, Technical Auto Garage T stands alone as a peaceful garage of amazing machines. The garage is manned by Tsuyoshi Tamaki, a fun loving tuner that specializes in the building, tuning and sale of rotary-powered cars.
“Rotaries are easy, pistons are difficult and confusing,” Tsuyoshi-san laughs as he was gracious enough to give me a brief tour of his garage.
Currently on the premises of the garage, three moderately built, custom tuned, RX-7s sit for sale (two FDs and one FC) while Tsuyoshi-san’s personal FD3S rests on his lift for additional tweaking. The garage is open daily and is open for anyone to pay a visit. An avid drifting enthusiast, don’t be surprised if you see midnight blue FD3S at Yukari Bokujyo or on any of the public roads.
If you are on the island and own a rotary, you may want to stop through Ginowan and have Tsuyoshi-san take a look at your car. Even if he doesn’t tune it, he’s rather open to making new friends.
〒901-2203 沖縄県宜野湾市野嵩 1-45-9
(098) 894-3652
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