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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.

Stance Pilipinas Meet at Mckinley Hill – Dec 18, 2011

Posted on January 8, 2012 by THE aSTIG
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Photos by Philip Aragones CustomPinoyRides contributing photographer Philip Aragones checked in on the recent Stance Pilipinas meet last December 18, 2011 at Mckinley hill. With an impressive array of over 40 stanced cars in attendance, it was a spectacular sight. (More…)

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Why is Justin Beiber driving a Custom Car?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by THE aSTIG

Justin Bieber, the global singing superstar, isn’t the name most of us would associate with custom cars, or even Batmobiles, but it turns out we were wrong. In Mid-December 2011 Biebs was stopped by the California Highway Patrol in Los (More…)

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Toyo Power Nissan R34 Skyline Sedan by Atoy Customs

Posted on January 4, 2012 by THE aSTIG
Custom Pinoy Rides Toyo Power Nissan R34 Skyline Sedan by Atoy Customs

Nothing beats the Nissan R34 Skyline Sedan when it comes to versatility to carry your family with you, while looking good, going fast, being regal, and being JDM all at the same time. Sure, I know that Evos and Imprezas (More…)

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EVO X says “Where’s Subie?”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by THE aSTIG
Custom Pinoy Rides Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Face Off 3 Car Show

Let’s do something just for fun! Tell me: (1) where the Subaru is in this photo, plus (2) tell us the funniest thing you can think of that a Mitsubishi Evo can say to a Subaru Impreza. If you answer (More…)

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Ross Catindig’s 2001 Honda S2000 by FM Garage

Posted on January 2, 2012 by THE aSTIG
FM Garage Honda S2000 Custom Pinoy Rides

I don’t know about you, but for me, THIS is how you tune a Honda S2000. How about you? Do you have any better ideas? If you were to modify your own Honda S2000, what would you do with it?

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Iron Horse No More. Welcome the Aluminum Classic Mustang!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by THE aSTIG
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Imagine yourself driving a classic iron horse – a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback, in today’s streets. The roaring engine noise makes you feel empowered as you breeze through traffic, with hordes of power on tap to make overtaking maneuvers as (More…)

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Atoy Customs Genesis Amuse Wins Wildest Extreme Body Kit and Best Import Car in the Face Off 3 Car Show

Posted on December 27, 2011 by THE aSTIG
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I had swung by on the last day of the Face Off 3 Car Show at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall last December 23, 2011, to do a quick photoshoot of the Atoy Customs Hyundai Genesis Amuse car, and was fortunate (More…)

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What Would Santa Drive? (To Reach Those Struck By Typhoon Sendong)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photos from their respective sources (links included) Having a little fun this Christmas season. Just toying with the idea of “What Would Santa Drive if not his sleigh?”. Let’s start! F1 Car? Ferrari Formula 1 Car Santa’s colors, as if (More…)

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Atoy Customs Nissan A31 Cefiro to R35 GT-R Conversion: Unveiled in the 2011 Manila Auto Salon

Posted on December 23, 2011 by THE aSTIG
Atoy Customs Nissan A31 Cefiro to R35 GT-R Conversion Manila Auto Salon Custom Pinoy Rides

Finally, the Atoy Customs Nissan A31 Cefiro to R35 GT-R Conversion is out! And what better place to unveil it than at the 2011 Manila Auto Salon! This is of course the first prototype of the kit and knowing Atoy (More…)

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Custom Offroad Machines: Choose Your Weapon!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by THE aSTIG
Manila Auto Salon Custom Pinoy Rides Toyota Land Cruiser White

If you were given the chance to own any single one of these fabulous customized offroad machines, whether as your weekend warrior, or as a daily driver to scare-off crazy undisciplined lane-cutting morons, which would you pick? Choose your weapon!

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