In Car Entertainment, Paint and Body Modifications, Urban/Street Trucks
Mitsubishi Pajero by Pitstop Customz and Bombilyaz
How do you turn a seemingly stock 2nd Generation Mitsubish Pajero like this: Into something as snazzy as this? Take it to Pitstop Customz and Bombilyaz! The crew at Pitstop Customz attacked the front doors of a completely stock Mitsubishi Pajero, and modified it to rise in a vertical fashion – ala Lamborghini doors. Imagine yourself stepping in [...]
4x4 Offroaders, How To, Reviews
Bolt-On 44-Inch Monsters to a Hummer H1
“They say that he had been disqualified from joining the Mr. World Philippines, as if he would have joined, no one will notice the rest of the competition. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.” If you like the Dong Feng Humvee, then you must be a fan of the original Hummer H1. But if [...]
4x4 Offroaders
The Range Revo – Super Tamaraw FX
The original Toyota Tamaraw FX was named after the Tamaraw – the largest native terrestrial mammal in the Philippines. The vehicle is known for its ruggedness and ease of maintenance. But somehow, the name “Tamaraw” still doesn’t seem to fit the vehicle, as the animal’s preferred habitat is tropical highland forested areas – places where [...]
4x4 Offroaders
Dong Feng Hummer H1 comes in a Variety of Colors for the Civilian Market
Previously, we’ve shown you that the Chinese Hummer H1 called the Dong Feng EQ2050 Series – High Utility Mobile Vehicle (HUM-Vee) is already on sale in the Philippines. Now, we’re just showing you that apart from having different configurations, it doesn’t just come in camo or olive drab paint, but it also comes in a variety [...]
How To, Urban/Street Trucks
Hummer H2 Street Tuning Options
Here are some street tuning options for your Hummer H2. If you’re looking for options on how to dress-up your baby, go ahead and play the video so you’d see what other people are doing. Here are my thoughts on some of the rides featured on the video: I absolutely dislike the lowrider H2. I think it [...]
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AC Schnitzer Wheels For The New BMW X1
Posted on 06 February 2010
BMW tapped into a niche in the automotive market with the release of the BMW X1 in our local dealerships, and those looking for a posh crossover compact SUV were quick to grab it. With features like Performance Control, Semi Command Sitting positions, fully adjustable rear seats to keep both grandma and the kids comfortable, Adaptive [...] Continue Reading
Paint and Body Modifications, Speed and Power Modifications
Ian King’s R33 GTR Ute by DMF Drift and A-Toy Body Kits
Posted on 29 January 2010
It all began with this. One standard-looking 1989 Nissan Cefiro, meek and mild in it’s stock form. Being an excellent rear-wheel-drive platform for building a formidable drift machine, Ian King set out with the goal of turning it into one of the most unique rides you could ever find in the planet! Here’s the car… errr… [...] Continue Reading
Drive-by Shootout
Jason Plato of Fifth Gear praises the Pagani Zonda F – bashes Ferrari and Lamborghini in the process
Posted on 25 January 2010
“They say the reason why Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon will be hit by rotating brownouts is because he drove the GodSilvia in front of the generation plant supplying power to Meralco. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.” Fifth Gear host and Former British Touring Car Champion Jason Plato is all praise [...] Continue Reading
How To
How To Get The Best Out Of Track Day – Most Essential Driving Tips By Tiff Needell
Posted on 24 January 2010
“They say he is the reason behind the Pacquiao-Mayweather fiasco. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.” If you own a high performance car, or have recently modified your car for more speed and more power, you’ve got to learn how to manage it. And what better way to find out how than by taking [...] Continue Reading
News and Updates
Goodyear International Drift Series 2010 Video Teaser
Posted on 21 January 2010
Yes, you heard it right. It is a teaser as this event is coming real soon. Watch out for it! Like this? Continue Reading
Ask The AUTO GURO
Who is AUTO GURO Beeboy Bargas?
Posted on 21 January 2010
Aside from being the man behind Land Craft 4×4, Beeboy Bargas is currently the Associate Off Road Editor of BBC Top Gear Philippines Magazine. 4×4s are in his staple diet. And he is involved in just about any 4×4 and offroad event you can imagine. But it doesn’t mean he doesn’t know slack about cars [...] Continue Reading
Paint and Body Modifications, Speed and Power Modifications
The GodSilvia – 1998 Nissan S14 by JCB Body Works, Titan Works, and Autoglym
Posted on 20 January 2010
“They say that because he was spotted driving a silver Nissan GT-R, his true identity is Richard Gutierrez as he was also driving the silver Nissan GT-R when he got into the accident. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.” It’s not everyday that you see a Nissan Silvia. And even if you do see [...] Continue Reading
Ask The AUTO GURO
Who is THE aSTIG?
Posted on 18 January 2010
THE aSTIG is the name given to the mysterious custom-vehicle connoisseur of CustomPinoyRides.com. He is not to be confused with The Stig of Top Gear, though attribution goes to The Stig. THE aSTIG’s name is derived from the Filipino word “ASTIG” – a slang for “TIGAS”, which, when used as an adjective, translates to English as [...] Continue Reading
Ask The AUTO GURO
ASK THE AUTO GURO
Posted on 18 January 2010
CustomPinoyRides.com brings you: ASK THE AUTO GURO. What is an AUTO GURO? AUTO GURO was derived from the words AUTO – which is short from AUTOMOBILE, and the Filipino word GURO-which means GURU or TEACHER in English. CustomPinoyRides.com aims to bring you a means to ask the pros and experts about anything and everything to do with customizing, [...] Continue Reading
Reviews
Top Gear Car Review: Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
Posted on 14 January 2010
“They say his mere presence at the Camsur Watersports Complex, which is 180 kilometers from the Province of Albay, induced fear in the Mayon Volcano that it eased its magma pressure. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.“ We have recently featured the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 from the 2009 Manila Auto Salon here at [...] Continue Reading
Paint and Body Modifications, Speed and Power Modifications
The Upcoming Sports Car Builder of the Philippines – BAR Custom Built Cars
Posted on 11 January 2010
For those of you lucky enough to have been to the 2009 Auto Summit held at Festival Mall in Alabang, you have seen the Custom Fiberglass Car by Autovision and BAR Custom Built Cars in its glorious prototype state. If not, don’t fret as you can also see it online here at CustomPinoyRides.com. This custom-built vehicle [...] Continue Reading
Drive-by Shootout
Kookie Ramirez drives the Ferrari F575 Maranello at the Subic International Raceway
Posted on 05 January 2010
Pinoy living racing legend Kookie Ramirez is shown here driving the Ferarri F575 Maranello around the Subic International Raceway, with Marc Soong of Land Rover Philippines riding shotgun and taking the video. Watching him drive so smoothly makes it seem as if he’s going slow, when in fact it is fast. I’ve heard Pocholo Ramirez once [...] Continue Reading
How To
CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Engine Inspection
Posted on 04 January 2010
This the third part of an ongoing series on how to buy a used car. On the second part, we discussed exterior inspection. Inside the Engine Bay Open the hood and snoop around in the engine bay. Check if there are any signs of caked oil and grease around the seams of the valve cover, distributor, and [...] Continue Reading
How To
How To: Exhaust Flame Thrower Kit
Posted on 02 January 2010
Start the new year with a bang and make your own fireworks through your very own car! Have you ever wondered how those cars from The Fast and The Furious make flames com out of their exhaust system? It’s called an Exhaust Flame Thrower Kit. If the installation is done correctly, the end result will be [...] Continue Reading
How To
CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Exterior Inspection
Posted on 29 December 2009
This the second part of an ongoing series on how to buy a used car. In the first part, we discussed pre-inspection. Inspect Paint and Body Alignment Visually inspect the exterior of the car for any body dings and/or paint damage. Check the alignment of the bumpers, doors, hood, trunk, tail lights, and headlights to see if [...] Continue Reading
How To
CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Pre-Inspection
Posted on 29 December 2009
Let’s face it. You wouldn’t always be buying a brand-new car. At some point in your life, you will have to settle for a used car. Whether it be that R34 Skyline or Hachi Roku you always wanted, or that old-school classic you wanted to restore, or you just can’t afford a brand-new car just [...] Continue Reading
News and Updates
Pinoy Mechanic Marlou Acedera wins the Castrol Power 1 ASEAN Mechanic Contest
Posted on 28 December 2009
Marlou Acedera is a simple mechanic who works in a local motorcycle dealership in Metro Manila. But now, he is known as the region’s top mechanic, having bested opponents across Southeast Asia in the recent Castrol Power 1 ASEAN Mechanic Contest. The contest involved two rounds involving motorcycle engine assembly, checking the electricals, and troubleshooting and [...] Continue Reading
Drive-by Shootout
Subaru Impreza STi plus Tank equals KEN BLOCK’S TRAX STI CAR
Posted on 24 December 2009
What do you get when you mix a Tank and a Subrau Impreza STI? You get Ken Block’s TRAX STI Car. It’s Christmas season, and in other parts of the world, we have snow, snow, and more snow. So watch Ken drive the car in typical gusto you will only see in Icelandic glacier going monster [...] Continue Reading
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