Corvettes in Japan
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Corvettes in Japan
My GF came from Japan and brought back a magazine called "A-power" short for American-power. Some of you might have seen this but for others like me, this is a first.
Unfortunately I don't know how to post pics of the magazine so here is the next best thing. Below are a couple of weblinks to the Corvette tuners-shops that were featured in the magazine:
www.a-power.jp
-- this is the link to the magazine itself
http://www.blueflamesportscars.com/
-- this is one of the cars that was featured in the magazine: http://www.blueflamesportscars.com/c..._c5/index.html
http://www.alex.ne.jp/
http://www.rickhoyler.com/
http://www.advanceauto.jp/
-- they carry J-Corvette race parts
-- they carry a 2-into-1 exhaust exiting out only on the passenger side; interesting
Its good to know that legend lives on in Japan!
Thanks,
- Eric
Unfortunately I don't know how to post pics of the magazine so here is the next best thing. Below are a couple of weblinks to the Corvette tuners-shops that were featured in the magazine:
www.a-power.jp
-- this is the link to the magazine itself
http://www.blueflamesportscars.com/
-- this is one of the cars that was featured in the magazine: http://www.blueflamesportscars.com/c..._c5/index.html
http://www.alex.ne.jp/
http://www.rickhoyler.com/
http://www.advanceauto.jp/
-- they carry J-Corvette race parts
-- they carry a 2-into-1 exhaust exiting out only on the passenger side; interesting
Its good to know that legend lives on in Japan!
Thanks,
- Eric
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Some nice looking cars though.
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They have some really cool parts... Not to big on the single exhaust with the alum. covering the hole. But its great to see other contries play with the american dream. Look how PHAT the german corvette is.
On the statement they are Rice, we must be HOT DOGS...american past time.
Jon
On the statement they are Rice, we must be HOT DOGS...american past time.
Jon
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i'm an engineer for honda and drive a vette. my co-work has a viper. the japanese guys that work here in the states love them. they are in awe of the "so many l(r)iters". ...of course, being car guys, they love their home grown nsx, rx-7s, and skilines too.
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Originally Posted by Benpup
Would not think a Vette would go well in the land of the rising sun.
The island isn't big enough to get up any speed before you fall off the edge..
The island isn't big enough to get up any speed before you fall off the edge..
If you look, you can find some great mountain roads. Narrow, but fun if you have enough chuztpah.
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Originally Posted by Benpup
Would not think a Vette would go well in the land of the rising sun.
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Very interesting, but not too surprising. These are world class cars, especially recently. What car guy could not be impressed with the small block V8? Add the corvette styling and character,.... whats not to love?
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