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About THE aSTIG

Some say he's managed to save over 1.2 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.

07-March-2010 Clark Track Day by Forcedspeed and FixStop

Posted on March 10, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Forcedspeed Fixstop Clark Track Day 07-March-2010

FixStop and Forcedspeed have been nice enough to setup a Track Day last Sunday, the 7th of March, 2010, at Clark International Speedway. And if you missed out on the action, fear not. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this (More…)

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Tanner Foust’s 2009 Scion tC Drift Car Explained

Posted on March 8, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Tanner Foust 2009 Scion tC

If you’re a hardcore car enthusiast, then you must know professional racing driver, stunt driver, and television host Tanner Foust. If not, then you’re missing half of your life! Being the Formula Drift champion in 2007 and 2008 in his (More…)

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2000 Honda Civic VTi by Warp Zone New Age Customs and Seatmate Auto Interiors

Posted on March 6, 2010 by THE aSTIG
CustomPinoyRides Philip Laude Honda Civic VTi by Warp Zone New Age Customs Front

Warp Zone New Age Customs has been pretty controversial at CustomPinoyRides.com. But for good reason. Because they can turn the most common of vehicles into all out show cars, pushing the envelope when it comes to custom body modifications. From (More…)

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A Real Hachi-Roku Toyota Trueno (AE86) That Would Make Takumi Proud

Posted on March 3, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Patrick Mendoza AE86

If you’ve ever seen even a single episode of the hit Japanese Anime Series Initial D and it’s lead star Fujiwara Takumi, then this should ring a bell. The ever popular and legendary Hachi-Roku (AE86 Toyota Corolla. In Japanese, “Hachi” (More…)

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Coming Soon this Summer of 2010: The 1st Annual CustomPinoyRides Car Show!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by THE aSTIG
1st Annual CustomPinoyRides Car Show Teaser

CustomPinoyRides.com Presents: The 1st Annual CustomPinoyRides Car Show. This is scheduled for the Summer of 2010. Full details of the event will be out soon. For entries and enquiries, contact 0922 2575888 or email custompinoyrides@gmail.com. Or you can simply ask (More…)

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The Most Exciting Way To Drive A BMW M5

Posted on March 2, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Ian King BMW M5 Burnout

Though the BMW 5-Series is one of those posh rides where you can have a chauffeur drive you around town with, the BMW M5 is not! It would be a shame to have an M5 and not drive it yourself. (More…)

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Mitsubishi L200 by 4KAS Audio, 110 Carbase, Interior Inside, and Stikeran

Posted on March 1, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Mitsubishi L200 Exterior by 4KAS Audio, 110 Carbase, Interior Inside, and Stikeran

Looking at it from afar, and you’ll never think that this ride is in fact an awesome show vehicle. That is, until you come a little closer. With a glint of sunlight, you’ll notice the custom paintjob, looking as if (More…)

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AC Schnitzer Tunes The New BMW X1

Posted on February 26, 2010 by THE aSTIG
BMW X1 on AC Schnitzer Type VI Wheels

“Joy Is The New BMW X1″ – That’s what the folks at BMW say about their latest creation. But really, what is the BMW X1? By the looks of it, it’s not like any vehicle we’ve ever seen out there. (More…)

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Anthony Go’s Honda Civic Dragster by JCT-Blanche Racing

Posted on February 23, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Anthony Go Honda Civic by Blanche Racing

This is what happens when you put together a bunch of gearheads, greasemonkeys, and car buffs, and have them work on a single project. When you have a combination of drag racing experience, mechanical expertise, automotive wisdom, and lots of (More…)

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The Most Awesome Drifting Footage at Clark International Speedway Philippines

Posted on February 20, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Drifting at Clark International Speedway Philippines

Ever seen the show Time Warped at the Discovery Channel, where they film even the most senseless things for the sake of watching what it looks like in slow motion? Well you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. This is the most (More…)

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