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Summary

Ziko and Dipo, automotive enthusiasts, take a trip to Japan to experience the car culture. They visit secret meetups in Tokyo to see heavily modified Japanese domestic cars, attend a Liberty Walk meetup specifically for owners of the brand's body kits, and go drifting at circuits with professional drifters. They have insightful conversations with legends like Nobuteru Taniguchi. They also tour Naoki Nakamura's workshop to see his uniquely customized cars and visit Toshi's tuning shop Alpha Project Imports.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The video is an automotive journey in Japan, featuring a secret car meet-up in Tokyo and drifting events, emphasizing the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car culture.
• 🛥️ A diverse range of modified cars were showcased, including an Altezza for street drift, an S15 with stance style, an R35 with a wide-body and gold Advan GT wheels, among others, highlighting the variety in customization and styles within the car community.
• 💎 The presence of cars with unique modifications such as wide-body Kei cars and vehicles with unpainted bumpers, showcasing the variety and personalization in the car scene.
• 👨‍🎨 The encounter with automotive celebrities like Hert from Hoonigan and Emelia Hartford, and a special Liberty Walk meet-up, underscores the global community and influential figures within the automotive world.
• 🚨 The event at Mobara Twin Circuit for drifting practice with professional drifters like Taniguchi, Ken Nomura, and Ueno demonstrates the accessibility and community spirit of drifting in Japan.
• 💥 Highlighting a missile car used for practice with an SR20 engine, the narrative conveys the rough-and-ready nature of practice cars in the drifting scene.
• 🚌 The concept of a taxi drift session where spectators can participate in drift rides with professionals introduces an innovative and engaging way to experience drifting firsthand.
• 🔥 A visit to Naoki Nakamura's workshop reveals insights into the customization and maintenance of drift cars, showcasing the casual yet passionate approach to car modification in Japan.
• 🚗 An exploration of Toshi's workshop and the idea of storing and building cars in Japan for international drift enthusiasts provides a glimpse into the logistics and passion behind drifting culture.
• 📚 The mention of future visits to automotive workshops like Kawabata San and Mad Mike's highlights the continuous journey and exploration within the automotive scene.

Q & A

What kind of cars did they see at the secret meetup in Tokyo?

They saw a variety of JDM cars including an Altezza, S15, R35 GTR, Chaser, Uras, R34, R33, R32, S15, Stagea, Lexus RC F, and an Evo wagon.

Why did they go to the Mobara Twin Circuit?

They went there for a drifting practice event with Vertex hosted by Toshi where Ziko, Dipo, Akbar Rais, and Bimo practiced drifting using Toshi's rental drift car.

Who were some of the professional drifters at the event?

Some of the professional drifters were Nobuteru Taniguchi, Ken Nomura, Ueno, Toshi, and Ryusei Akiba.

Why did Dipo get the last drifting session?

Because he had a tendency to damage cars while drifting so they wanted to make sure everyone else got a chance to drive before he did.

What modifications did Naoki Nakamura's S13 feature?

The S13 featured an LSXr supercharged engine making over 1000hp, N-Style knuckles, a rear radiator setup, 19 inch rear wheels, a full carbon fiber interior, and an Origin Labo widebody kit.

Why did Naoki choose the LSXr engine for his S13?

He liked the sound of the engine.

What services does Toshi offer at his shop?

Toshi offers full car builds and chassis fabrication. He also has storage available for customer cars in Osaka starting at around $70 USD per month.

What aftermarket brands were featured prominently?

Some brands seen frequently were Valino tires, Vertex, N-Style, Origin Labo, Advans, and 326 Power.

What stood out about the builds and events in Japan?

The variety and uniqueness of builds even in amateur drift cars, the large organized drift events, the accessibility of professional drifters, and the vibrant car culture overall.

Where were they heading next?

In the next video they were going to visit Kawabata and Mad Mike's workshops.