Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Range Revo – Super Tamaraw FX

Posted on January 30, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Range Revo

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 (More…)

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Ian King’s R33 GTR Ute by DMF Drift and A-Toy Body Kits

Posted on January 29, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Cefiro to R33 GTR Ute - Before

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 (More…)

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Jason Plato of Fifth Gear praises the Pagani Zonda F – bashes Ferrari and Lamborghini in the process

Posted on January 25, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Pagani Zonda F

“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 (More…)

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How To Get The Best Out Of Track Day – Most Essential Driving Tips By Tiff Needell

Posted on January 24, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Track Day Driving Tips by Tiff Needell on an Audi S3 Quattro

“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 (More…)

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Drift Documentary : We Are Drift – Official Trailer 2010

Posted on January 21, 2010 by THE aSTIG
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Goodyear International Drift Series 2010 Video Teaser

Posted on January 21, 2010 by THE aSTIG

Yes, you heard it right. It is a teaser as this event is coming real soon. Watch out for it! Like this? [starthumbsblock tpl=25]

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Who is AUTO GURO Beeboy Bargas?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Beeboy Bargas wearing the Hat at the Honda Media Challenge

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. 4x4s are in his staple diet. And he is involved in just about any 4×4 and (More…)

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The GodSilvia – 1998 Nissan S14 by JCB Body Works, Titan Works, and Autoglym

Posted on January 20, 2010 by THE aSTIG
The GodSilvia

“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 (More…)

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Who is THE aSTIG?

Posted on January 18, 2010 by THE aSTIG
THE aSTIG

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 (More…)

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ASK THE AUTO GURO

Posted on January 18, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Dr. Charles of Skunk2. Photo from RaceAxis.com.

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 (More…)

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