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A How-To Guide To ITBs With Project NSX - Speedhunters
What do we love so much about naturally aspirated engines? Perhaps the musicality, or the responsiveness, or the combination of both that creates an emotionally rewarding experience with every stab at the throttle pedal. Well, whatever underpins that appeal, I can say for sure that nothing turns it up to 11 quite like a set of …
3 Days At The World's Most Luxurious Race Track - Speedhunters
The Magarigawa Club is not hot off the press news, it’s actually been open for a little over 18 months now, but since it’s doors have opened, I had yet to have the chance to visit and see what the fuss was all about. That was until RennCurator invited me out for a few days of …
Modernising a WRC Legend - The Prodrive P25 - Speedhunters
Not so long ago, resto-mods were almost exclusively reserved for big dollar classics and vintage supercars. But exclusivity no more, just in the last couple of years we’ve seen the JDM space sprout a few of its own resto-mods; the Built By Legends GTR’s and TOM’s Supra just to name a few. That’s where the Prodrive P25 …
8 Cars In 1 Day: A Day With Drivers Lounge - Speedhunters
And rightly so, there’s so much to see, visit, do and of course eat, oh and if you happen to be a car guy or gal, then you’re in luck as there’s never been a better time to actually see the car culture in all its glory. With famed parking areas like Daikoku and Umihotaru …
Kei & Mighty: Exploring Japan’s WAZUKA Microcar Museum - Speedhunters
That might sound like a lot, but it manages some 82 million vehicles in some of the world’s most densely populated cities daily. As a country, it should be at a perpetual standstill. Yet, ever since the 1950s, the Japanese have held a tiny little ace up their sleeves… Kei-jidõsha, or ‘kei car’ as it’s …
10-Year Throwback: For The Love Of Rotary - Speedhunters
But finally, after the stars recently aligned, I managed to get the cool guys at Car Shop Glow (CSG) to bring their time attacking Mazda to a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s daily chaos. I can remember the first time I laid eyes on this RX-7 – it was probably …
Project Rough: DIY Corner Balance Take 2 - With Physics! - Speedhunters
Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality set will cost double that. You …
Nifsta Classic Cars: Stockholm's Summer Delight - Speedhunters
Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of salted roads, enthusiasts begin bringing out their cars. After a long, dark, and freezing winter, not one clear, warm day is wasted. While there are a few well-known spots for gatherings, on Thursday evenings over …
Who Remembers The JUN Akira Supra? - Speedhunters
I could name a few, but one that stands out is a 21-second clip of a bright yellow MkIV Toyota Supra built by JUN, power-sliding at Tsukuba Circuit. I’m not sure where I first saw it online, but in 2001 – four years before YouTube was a thing – you can bet I risked the prospect …
From The Garage To The Loop: A Kanjo-Spec Civic Type R - Speedhunters
‘Give a man a body kit, and he’ll look cool for a day. Give him a sheet of raw carbon fibre, and he’ll look cool for a lifetime.’ Masato Nitta lives by this philosophy, and he’s built a one-piece carbon front cowl for his EK9 Honda Civic Type R to prove it. Of course, while this …
RWB Dreams: A 36-Hour Adventure In LA - Speedhunters
Late last year, I took a whirlwind 36-hour trip from Vancouver, Canada to Los Angeles, USA with my friend Paul, driven by a single mission: to bring our friend Sid’s RWB Porsche 997 on a journey through some of LA’s most iconic roads and spots. It was one of those rare, fast-paced adventures that somehow …
Throwback: A Ford Escort Built To Divide & Conquer - Speedhunters
None of us are born with these preferences; rather, they are developed and nurtured by our friends, family and social groups. If all your friends love Nissans and drifting, chances are that you’re going to follow a similar path. As your love and passion for one marque flourishes, your dissent for the ‘other side’ grows. Of …
A Snowstorm Can't Stop This Group A-Inspired Skyline GT-R - Speedhunters
I’d probably forget my head if it wasn’t screwed on, most of the time. But this time, I was prepared. The four-hour drive from Kanagawa to Mie to meet Masayuki Kani and his family cast enough weight to ensure I triple-checked my camera bag. As I stopped halfway for coffee, cakes, and a quick yoga …
Lost In A Dream At The Porsche Museum - Speedhunters
See here, here, here, and here, to name a few. I’ll admit though, it took me far, far too long to make my way to Stuttgart to visit the Porsche Museum – but I’m so incredibly glad that I finally did. I apologise for the soppy title, but the truth is the Porsche Museum is one of the most incredible places …
Concept To Reality: Landed Show Thailand Returns For 2025 - Speedhunters
Held on the golf greens at the Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club Khao Yai, the 2025 Landed Show – the second of its kind since debuting last year – exceeded all expectations. The event was born by friends who share the same passion for cars – Keng Benz Dang, Stance Mania, Khub-Tie, Adap, and …
A Family Affair: The Huxley Motorsport Drag Corolla - Speedhunters
At the 14th Annual Retro Toyota Gathering last year, Marc brought along his stunning KE20 Toyota Corolla drag car. Not only is it a well-presented machine, it has a great story behind it, so I had to take a closer look. Marc’s father Brian began drag racing in the late ’70s in a 1969 Ford Mustang, but in 1981, …
Five Minutes With Hironao Yokomaku Of VeilSide - Speedhunters
Now aged 63, the Tsukuba-based tuner shows no signs of slowing down having just unveiled a new project alongside Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Because for nearly four decades, Yokomaku-san has led the iconic Japanese tuning brand VeilSide. Many younger readers will be familiar with VeilSide’s work in …
Bicester Scramble In The Snow - Speedhunters
As the UK automotive season winds down with the arrival of winter, the first event you plan to attend in the new season feels like a beacon of hope. This was especially true for many enthusiasts in England looking forward to January 2025’s Bicester Scramble. However, just the day before the event, weather warnings were …
Daniel Arsham’s Eroded Porsche 911: A Petrolhead’s Encounter With Art - Speedhunters
Yet there it was: Daniel Arsham’s Blue Calcite Eroded Porsche 911 sculpture. Known for his ‘future relics’, the New York-based artist had created a vision of time and decay, cast in fibreglass, steel, and minerals. At first glance, the 1980 Porsche 911 SCs unmistakable lines are all there. But then, you notice Arsham’s signature touches. Sections of …
Evolution Ray: Kaoru Koshimizu's Reimagined C1 Corvette - Speedhunters
There’s so much to love about hot rodders. The can-do-will-do, belt-it-until-it-breaks attitude they have towards building and racing cars, the sense of community that encourages the wild and ingenious, and of course, the badass names they give their creations. I recently met up with lifelong ‘rodder Kaoru Koshimizu to check out his Evolution Ray, a C1 Chevrolet …
Cruisin’ Tokyo In The World’s Only Road-Legal Diablo GT2 - Speedhunters
Probably the most famous – or most documented, at least – is Takeshi Moroi’s Porsche 962C featured by Dino back in 2012. Decades earlier, this would’ve been thundering down the Mulsanne Straight at over 200mph. However, seeing it parked in front of a Tokyo Family Mart is somehow even more impressive. If you prefer your …
Start Where You Are: A Purpose-Built AE86 - Speedhunters
The Toyota AE86 is a perfect example of this; it’s many things to many people and, with the right changes, can become an incredibly capable machine despite its inherent shortcomings. While some owners stay true to the purist approach, preserving the original 4A-GE engine and associated running gear (guilty again), what if you never had …
Exploring The Engineering Might Of Mercedes-Benz - Speedhunters
Not just Germany but the whole world, for that matter. I don’t think that’s up for debate either, no matter how many cubic inches you like under the hood or how many waifu pillows you have in your bed. It’s an opinion I’ve maintained for years, but it was really cemented during my visit to the …
Project Rough: The Mega Update - Speedhunters
It’s mind-boggling to me that 24 months have already passed. However, the fact that my youngest is approaching three and constantly tries to have full-blown conversations with me confirms it. So, what about Rough, the ER34 Nissan Skyline GT-T? Is the project still a project? Do I still even have it? The latter question doesn’t need to be addressed …
BMW M8: The Ultimate Driving Machine That Never Was - Speedhunters
The 1980s were an era of excess, where extravagant lifestyles led to equally outrageous cars. The race for the title of ‘world’s fastest car’ pushed the limits of engineering as the supercar market boomed. Porsche’s 959 and Ferrari’s F40 broke the 200mph barrier, while aftermarket beasts like RUF’s CTR Yellowbird and the Callaway Sledgehammer hit …
Projects Levin & Spec C: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work - Speedhunters
Spare time has been a limiting factor, but being able to use one car while work continued with the other was a priority. My Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C hasn’t had much in the way of fixes and upgrades, and this was intentional; I didn’t need two car-sized paperweights. Keeping the car mobile and …
5+7 = V12: A Custom BMW Super Saloon - Speedhunters
My dream collection wouldn’t be complete without a Lamborghini Miura SV, a Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG and an Alpina B12 Coupé. I’d also have a Mercedes-AMG S65 as a daily and a Ferrari Enzo to abuse on track. Though I think the most achievable ‘dream’ V12 of mine is an older Aston Martin DBS, in black, …
The Mystery Of The HKS Zero-R - Speedhunters
It’s a car steeped in mystery, with numerous blogs and forums dedicated to piecing together its true history and tracing its journey through the years. Price figures fluctuate wildly, as do estimates of the number of Zero-Rs produced and the exact timeline of their creation. The late 1980s were a time of technological innovation and …
Kool Runnings: A JTCC-Inspired Honda Today - Speedhunters
‘Up Garage’ reads boldly in blue and red over yellow, a name well-known to JDM enthusiasts. But for those who think manga is some new American political term, a visit to Up Garage feels like visiting eBay Motors in the real world. Think of it as eBay circa 2008, back when genuine bargains could still …
Project 964: Hitting The Touge For The First Time In RWB Form - Speedhunters
While the car sat for a few weeks over the holidays so the sealant laid down around the fenders and other areas could properly cure, I’ve been doing my best to drive it as much as possible ever since. But for this post, I want to focus specifically on the car’s first touge outing in …
Chasing The Dream: Tsukuba Time Attack In An HKS-Built GR86 - Speedhunters
For Jacky Tse of JTune, a New Zealand-based tuner and die-hard time attack fan, however, that dream wasn’t something to just watch from behind a screen. It was something to be realised. Jacky considers himself a “normal driver.” While he’s a casual track instructor, Jacky is not a professional racer. His goal was simple but ambitious: to …
Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: The Big Round-Up Gallery - Speedhunters
We teased a site ‘refresh’ a couple of days ago, and while we know the forthcoming redesign might not be for everyone, it’s all part of a bigger plan. This update serves a crucial purpose as we migrate to a proper CMS and implement additional features throughout the year. One of the first big changes is the …
Inside Nissan’s Treasure Trove: The Heritage Collection - Speedhunters
Despite its current financial woes, Nissan holds one of the most celebrated automotive histories in Japan. Along with that rich legacy comes a treasure trove of iconic vehicles, each playing a role in shaping Nissan’s storied past. Fortunately for me and a small group of 30 others, we were granted an exclusive, hour-long window to …
It’s Official: The Speedhunters Store Has Returned! - Speedhunters
We’re talking tees, hoodies, stickers, and tote bags to name a few. In recent years we’ve dropped collaborations from the likes of Renown and Earnest – both of which we’re immensely proud of – but we’ve been missing a dedicated Speedhunters store for the merch you’ve wanted most. To celebrate the return of our store, …
200 Cars, 2,500 Spectators: The 2025 Underground Tokyo Meet - Speedhunters
But I don’t say that with any negativity. Curating an event like this involves much more than meets the eye. Tokyo car culture is undeniably one of the best in the world, yet ironically, showing it off in its purest form is now near impossible. Gone are the days of central city car parks filled …
JDM Meets USDM In An Ex-Demo Integra Type R - Speedhunters
Like this 1996 Honda Integra Type R, which casually appeared during my recent shoot with a five-door-converted EK Civic Ferio sedan built by X-Point Import Co. in Chiba. Honda owners tend to gravitate toward each other, much like the liquid metal pieces of a T-1000 Terminator. Rule #6 of Speedhunting: Always ask what you’re looking at. Unless …
Small Packages, Big Things: Tokyo Auto Salon 2025's Top Kei Car Creations - Speedhunters
There’s something irresistibly fun about tiny vehicles designed to look like supercars. They’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time. Specifically, I’m talking about wild kei car creations like this Honda Today from 1988, which has gull-wing doors and a 12A rotary engine swap, built by RE Amemiya and Bomex. I’m not …
Twin Dragon: The 1,000hp Dual-Engine Toyota Sera - Speedhunters
Poignant words from history’s most dangerous dragon, Bruce Lee. But this story isn’t about the ‘Little Dragon.’ It’s about another dragon, the Toyota Sera ‘Twin Dragon.’ A fitting title, given to it by its mad scientist creator, Takuro Watanabe of Circuit & Dreams CLR. Not just because this is the year of the snake in the …
The Not-So-Weird & Wacky Cars Of Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 - Speedhunters
This was the hashtag photographer Ken Saito used on his Tokyo Auto Salon Instagram post. No caption. While the sea of black suits and middle-aged men creates an austere atmosphere at TAS, there are always pockets of madness. But is that madness fading? I’m not a big fan of crowds at the best of times, …
Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: Exploring The Car Parks - Speedhunters
TAS reigns supreme as the pinnacle event of Japanese car culture, drawing over 200,000 visitors to the Chiba convention centre every year. With that kind of foot traffic, it’s no surprise that the car parks hide some real gems. So, let’s take a look at what I found during my Friday visit to Tokyo Auto …