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HKS: Japan's First and Largest Tuner, Founded 1973
Hiroyuki Hasegawa founded HKS in 1973 making aftermarket turbo kits out of his Shizuoka garage. Today it's Japan's biggest tuning house, with 800+ employees and benchmark drag and time-attack cars.
Sileighty: The 180SX-Silvia Hybrid Culture
The Sileighty is an S13 180SX hatchback with S13 Silvia front fascia. Born from drift crash repair economics, it became one of JDM's most recognizable culture icons.
Orido Manabu's Soarer: The Wangan GTO Hunter
Orido Manabu drove a twin-turbo Soarer on Tokyo's Wangan expressway at 300+ km/h in the 1990s. His quest to catch GTO-based Wangan racers defined an era.
Monster Tajima's Pikes Peak Escudo: First Japanese Sub-10
Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima drove a Suzuki Escudo up Pikes Peak and became the first Japanese driver under 10 minutes. The insane Escudo build that made it possible.
Kazama Auto Strada S15: D1 Championship Drift Legend
Yasuyuki Kazama's Strada S15 Silvia won the 2006 D1 Grand Prix championship and became a global drift icon. The Kazama Auto build that defined a generation.
Garage Mak S15: Sideways-Focused Silvia Philosophy
Garage Mak in Japan is devoted entirely to drift-focused S15 Silvia builds. Their demo car set the template for how a modern Silvia should look and handle sideways.
Toyota AE86 Complete Buyer's Guide — The Initial D Icon Reality Check
The Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin/Trueno with the 4A-GE engine (1983-1987) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: real
Mazda RX-7 FD3S Complete Buyer's Guide — Rotary Engine Reality Check
The Mazda RX-7 FD3S with the 13B-REW engine (1992-2002) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realistic market va
Toyota Supra MK4 A80 Complete Buyer's Guide — 2JZ-GTE Godzilla Slayer
The Toyota Supra MK4 (A80) with the 2JZ-GTE engine (1993-2002) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realistic ma
Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Complete Buyer's Guide — JDM-Only Drift Icon
The Nissan Silvia S15 with the SR20DET engine (1999-2002) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realistic market
Subaru WRX STI Hawkeye (GDB) Complete Buyer's Guide — The Last GD Chassis
The Subaru WRX STI (GDB Hawkeye) with the EJ257 engine (2006-2007) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realisti
Honda NSX Buyer's Guide — The Senna-Developed Japanese Supercar Reality
The Honda NSX with the C30A / C32B engine (1990-2005) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realistic market valu
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