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About THE aSTIG

Some say he's managed to save over 1.42 Million Dollars in 2011. All they know is, he's called THE aSTIG: Photographer, Editor, Business Consultant, Extraordinaire. Learn more about him at his personal website the-astig.custompinoyrides.com.

DRIFT FEST Video Coverage by Wreckless Inc.

Drift Fest Video Custom Pinoy Rides

Finally, video coverage of the DRIFT FEST event from the Wreckless guys themselves! When these guys come up with videos, it’s always something you must see. Here’s what they had to say about it: DRIFT FEST Car Porn Racing®’s very (More…)

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Ryan Agoncillo’s Nissan S13 Silvia Drift Car at the 2012 Hot Import Nights

Ryan Agoncillo Nissan S13 Silvia Drift Car Hot Import Nights Custom Pinoy Rides

Spotted Ryan Agoncillo’s Nissan S13 Silvia Drift Car at the 2012 Hot Import Nights event. Nice to see a full-on drift car looking good as a show car. Definitely show-and-go. If you liked this post, please “Like” on Facebook as (More…)

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See you at the 21st Trans Sport Show from April 18-22

Custom Pinoy Rides will be heading over to the 21st Trans Sport Show coming up from April 18-22 at SM Megamall to take some awesome coverage of the event. Check back with us soon to see what’s hot on today’s (More…)

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Examining the Pros and Cons of Lowering Your Vehicle

1973 Mazda Lowrider Trick photo from Wikipedia Commons

Guest Blog by Sam Mauzy Lowering your vehicle (if done properly) will result in a street machine that catches the attention of all who see it. A modified street rod is meant to hug the ground, but if done in (More…)

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FW Concept Acura RSX / Honda Integra DC5 Widebody

Acura RSX Honda Integra DC5 Widebody Custom Pinoy Rides 2012 Hot Import Nights

Interestingly, for the Honda Integra DC5, also known as the Acura RSX, the acronym “RSX” actually stands for “Rally Sportscar eXperimental”. Looking at this heavily modified RSX, it seems like they put the term RSX to good use, as it (More…)

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Marc Thomann’s Turbo Honda Civic EK Hatchback Racecar

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You might recognize this Honda Civic EK Hatchback as something that’s been featured quite a while back here at Custom Pinoy Rides. And if you’re a fan of the Circuit Showdown events, then you must have seen this ride in (More…)

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Chevrolet Camaro SS by R33 Car Exchange at the 2012 Hot Import Nights

Chevrolet Camaro SS by R33 Car Exchange at the 2012 Hot Import Nights Custom Pinoy Rides

Went to the recently concluded, and first ever Hot Import Nights, last March 24-25, 2012. Since it’s inception in California, Hot Import Nights was an auto show featuring compact and tuner import cars – supposedly cars from outside the USA. (More…)

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Ford Club Philippines 10-Year Anniversary (Part 3)

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I’d like to apologize to you guys for the long hiatus. Been real busy lately as, since I’m also human, I also experience changes in life like all of you do. Don’t worry, it’s nothing negative and it doesn’t mean (More…)

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The Coolest Car I’ve Ever Seen

Photo by www.scion.com Featured Writer Leslie Branch shares her views on The Coolest Car she’s Ever Seen. Take it away Leslie… 2011 Scion tC Tuner Challenge Winner by Shawn Baker The Coolest Car I’ve Ever Seen Believe it or not, (More…)

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Question on Durability of ROTA Wheels?

Driftworks S15 Rota Wheels Custom Pinoy Rides pic1

Photos copyright of their respective owners Before I begin, let me just say that it took me several days to come up with this 2,705-word article. But I’m pretty sure this is something that would “make a difference” to the (More…)

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