Monthly Archives: April 2010

Nissan GT-R customized by Emperor Motorsports

Posted on April 18, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Emperor Motorsports Nissan GTR Full

Emperor Motorsports has featured three Nissan GT-R’s in the 2010 Manila International Auto Show, all of which have been tuned to the sound of 600 horsepower and 556 foot-pounds of torque with the HKS GT600 Racing Package. And this is (More…)

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The MOTUL Booth at the 2010 Manila International Auto Show Featuring Five Ford GT Supercars

Posted on April 18, 2010 by THE aSTIG
2010 MIAS Motul Booth Ford GT

MOTUL has shown a very impressive and powerful array of vehicles in this year’s Manila International Auto Show. They have featured five, that’s it, five mighty Ford GT Supercars in different color flavors – Red, Blue, White, Yellow, and Silver, (More…)

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Coolest-Looking Toyota Corolla AE86 Body Kit

Posted on April 15, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Origin Stylish AE86 Trueno Body Kit

Nowadays, it’s been pretty hard to find extremely good looking off-the-shelf body kits for the venerable Toyota Corolla AE86. And since it’s been hard to find good examples here in the Philippines, we’d sometimes have to resort to looking for (More…)

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Ask The AUTO GUROs: Honda Poor Man’s Type-R Swap?

Posted on April 12, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Poor Man

A question for the AUTO GUROs was raised by one of our Facebook buddys: How do you guys feel about the poormans swap??? Do you think it’s worth it??? And if so, how would you go about building it?? I’m (More…)

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Just How Good Is Precision Driver Russ Swift?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Russ Swift Rear Bumper

Russ Swift is the legendary Guinness record-holding precision driver who will be performing 3 times a day throughout the Manila International Auto Show. He holds the following Guinness world records: Parallel parking in tightest space, J-turn in tightest space, and (More…)

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Upcoming Event: The 6th Manila International Auto Show – April 15-18, 2010

Posted on April 10, 2010 by THE aSTIG
2010 Manila International Auto Show

The Manila International Auto Show is an annual venue for car buyers and enthusiasts alike to take a closer look at the latest models and significant concepts from the Philippines premiere auto makers. Manila International Auto Show is the Philippines (More…)

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DIY Underbody Rally Car Skid Plate

Posted on April 8, 2010 by THE aSTIG
WRC Rally Impreza Underbody

So you love rally? You’d like to take your car through the curves, slipping and sliding through gravel and mud-laden corners? The words “Lift, turn, brake, step on the gas…” from rally school mean the world to you? What’s holding (More…)

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Team Orange 2009 D1GP Drift Car – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Posted on April 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Team Orange D1GP Lancer Evolution X

The beginning of this awesome video showcases some of the latest 2009 Japanese D1GP Drift Machines featured in the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon. The newest drift cars shown here are a late-model Mustang GT, an E92 BMW M3, and our (More…)

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David Feliciano of DMF Drift / Goodyear Racing Asia – Awesome Drift Action Video

Posted on April 3, 2010 by THE aSTIG
David Feliciano DMF Drift The Great White Nissan S13 Silvia

David Feliciano of DMF Drift and Goodyear Racing Asia is the Philippines first international drifter. Check out this drifting action video taken at Clark International Speedway with David piloting The Great White Nissan S13 Silvia, and the DMF Nissan Skyline. (More…)

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Hello Kitty Madness – Themed Cars

Posted on April 3, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Hello Kitty Honda Jazz 1

Hello Kitty has become more and more famous to female car owners as a theme being used to dress up their cars with. From pillows in the interior to stickers to custom seat covers to custom paint schemes to murals, (More…)

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