Do not think that I have actually forgotten the Garage Home series that I started formerly this year with a have a look atChiba-sans remarkable collection As I discussed since function, this story type would simply be occurring every when in a while, as it depends on what I can get access to and certainly the kind of place Im taking a look at.
You see, for how wonderful and inspiring high-end garages, houses and unique vehicles may be, Speedhunters is whatever about balance. So in spite of having some rather wonderful Garage Home shoots in the bank currently, I was waiting on something a bit more relatable to appear for my 2nd post.
Welcome to Excellent Hills Speed, a simply recently completed garage in the borders of Tokyo owned by Shinji-san– an old buddy and long time member of the RWB family. Shinji has actually been driving and racing Nakai-built 911s method prior to RWB ended up being the worldwide success it is today. Prior to the web and socials media were even a thing, in truth!
The aspect I picked to include this garage– aside from the obvious gems within– is that, for me, Shinji represents all that is right about Japanese tuning culture; the culture that I chose to embed myself both as a profession and an enthusiasm.
Shinjis garage is built around driving (and riding) hard, fast, and for the pure pleasure of it. These things have actually constantly been at the extremely core of what I like so much about Japanese automobiles and truck culture, to see individuals like Shinji follow their enthusiasm and pastimes while staying so genuine to their beliefs, continues to inspire and surprise me.
The Red Automobiles
Shinji has an interest in both grip and drift, and his 2 leading options for each of these disciplines are rather difficult to fault. Lets begin with the cars and trucks and truck left wing, his AE86 Toyota Trueno.
This Hachiroku is generally used for roaming, so its all customized towards reliability. You will not find wild mods in the engine bay, merely the ideal additions to have the AE111 20-valve 4A-GE Blacktop engine conversion performing at its finest.
Shinji acquired the cars and truck about 2 years back from Nojima-san, the man behind Noji Real and a genuine AE86 scene character in Japan. The majority of people will comprehend him as the man that paints 911s for Nakai.
The Trueno was handled to a total respray formerly in the year, which is why its looking especially shiny and clean. Certainly it was Nojima who painted it, as is true with the parking area along with.
For Shinji, the Toyota is a keeper, so hes going full-blown to have it looking perfect.
The red/black two-tone is almost as popular as the white/black panda strategy, and it looks so ideal sitting beside the red Porsche.
When it pertains to the wheels, you cant fail with RS Watanabes on an AE86, and they offer the Toyota that traditional look. These automobiles looked excellent in this way in the 90s, and definitely nothing has actually altered 20 to thirty years on.
Swing open the drivers side door and you discover a hip-gripping Recaro container seat, a bolt-in half cage, nevertheless otherwise a generally preliminary cabin. Every once in a while its terrific to see an AE86 interior that hasnt been gutted out.
The engine is handled through an HKS F-CON V Pro, and some Defi evaluates have in fact appropriated for additional tracking.
And now on to the Porsche …
This 964 RS– yes its an authentic RS– is Shinjis 2nd RWB. He constructed his very initially one in 2006– a white 964 Carrera 2– which he enjoyed for a couple of years.
In 2009 the opportunity came near obtain the RS, an RWB construct from 2007. Captivated in the more track-oriented foundations, Shinji ended on his white 911 and entered this.
The day he took delivery of the vehicles and truck at Tsukuba, merely after Nakai had actually provided it a refresh and shakedown, was the day I satisfied Shinji. The photo I took of Nakai utilizing the Excellent Hills Speed sticker label on the sill is an image Shinji has really printed out and place on his wall.
And 11 years on, that sticker label is still looking fresh and great. If you are questioning what Excellent Hills Speed suggests or originates from, its the English translation from the kanji characters that comprise Shinjis surname. Now that is cool!
To my understanding this is the only RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 RS around. Its packed with special touches too, including the blended-in fenders, and one-off grill area where the middle light bar generally sits. The latter is something Shinji notified me Nakai developed one night.
The RS rests on gold SSRs, when again painted by Nojima, and covered in Kumho cut slicks.
Back in 2011, Luke and Aaron from Maiham Media made a quick film about Shinji and his automobiles and truck, which you can see above.
The interior accepts the Rough World ideology; its gotten rid of out, has a welded-in roll cage, and what wasnt needed has actually been eliminated. Shinji is a stressful married male who runs his own medical center, so hes not able to take the 911 out as normally as he was at that time. When he does, he makes each outing satisfying.
The Garage
Prior to we take a look at Shinjis 2 other autos, lets concentrate on the garage itself, which was completed formerly in the year. It sits next perfect next to Shinjis lumber house, which was imported from Finland.
The coolest feature of this garage is that it was established and built by Matsumoto-san, the owner of the turbocharged RWB 993 we have actually seen numerous times at both Idlers occasions and on the lift at Promodet getting work done. Matsumoto is in building and construction and has really spruced up and upgraded the interior of the RWB shop along with Shinjis.
So its all quite about keeping it in the home.
The garage uses lots of location to house of all of Shinjis car-related collectables, keepsakes and certainly additional parts. Theres a work bench on one side of the wall, and lots of tools to look after small maintenance jobs and little repair too.
No guy cavern would be overall without a lounge area, whichs what the theoretical 3rd parking lot in the garage has really been scheduled for. Shinji can still quickly park his bike, while having lots of area to unwind with pals.
I in fact delighted in the ambiance of this area; its well set out, has a warm welcoming feel about it, and has a lot to have a look at.
Shinji has really raced in numerous Idlers occasions, both at Tsukuba together with Motegi for the big 12-hour race. Seeing these awards restored various memories of participating in and covering these excellent occasions.
Its amusing I discuss this today, as Fatlace has really merely revealed its bringing Idlers to the United States. Now that requirement to be satisfying; its time for all the stateside RWB vehicles to race versus each other.
The Other Automobiles
Wait, theres more …
This is Shinjis enjoyable cars vehicles truck, an old Mini which he takes pleasure enjoyment driving every now and then.
The automobiles and truck radiates character.
And Shinjis everyday driver/family cars and truck– a reliable Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
I in fact do need to put a story together of merely how popular G-Wagons remain in Japan. Shinjis variation is the gentlemans option, a G350d which sells the V8 burble everyone anticipates to come out of a G for a more inexpensive and easy-to-live-with method to G-Wagoning
I forgot to ask if he does, nevertheless this would be a trendy tow truck to trailer his RWB to the track with. Absurd me, certainly not, Rough World recommends you drive your RWB to the track, on slicks, rain or shine!
I hope you have in fact thrilled in this 2nd story in our Garage Home series (Japan Edition), and I need to offer a big thank you to Shinji and his family for opening their house to the Speedhunters webcams.
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Shinji has really been driving and racing Nakai-built 911s technique prior to RWB ended up being the international success it is today. If you are questioning what Excellent Hills Speed stems or suggests from, its the English translation from the kanji characters that make up Shinjis surname. The latter is something Shinji notified me Nakai developed one night.
The interior accepts the Rough World ideology; its removed out, has a welded-in roll cage, and what wasnt needed has in fact been gotten rid of. Shinji is a hectic married guy who runs his own medical center, so hes not able to take the 911 out as generally as he was back then.
