Our Favorite Car Ads: BMW Premium Selection Used Cars

Posted on June 28, 2011 by THE aSTIG


We’re reviving our Favorite Car Ads series with this special example of a Pre-Owned Cars ad. Now let me ask you, if you saw this on a large billboard ad along the highway, will this make you buy a used car from them?
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Allan Palmos’ Cosworth/Runstop Mazda 3 tuned by Speedlab

Posted on June 27, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Cosworth Runstop Mazda 3 Speedlab Custom Pinoy Rides pic1
If you have a car with Cosworth Performance parts in it, then you’re definitely sure it’s something that will go fast. What else can you expect from an engine tuning company with such prestigious racing pedigree on different types of motorsports all the way up to the pinnacle of car racing – Formula 1.

Now Allan Palmos’ Mazda 3 is an example of a customized ride with Cosworth engineering in it. That, and other go-fast goodies and tuning you can get from none other than Speedlab – The Science of Speed. But as they say, the faster you go, the harder you need to stop. That’s where Runstop comes in. With their big brake upgrade installed in front and at the rear, Allan’s Mazda 3 now has the brakes to match the new-found power under the hood.

Read on to find out about the full specifications and to see the rest of the gallery of Allan’s awesome Mazda 3…

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Bagged Green Scion xB by JWorks

Posted on June 25, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Scion xB JWorks Custom Pinoy Rides Trans Sport Show pic1
Bagged? Yes, bagged. Meaning Airbag Suspension. How else can you make a ride this pristine sit so low while moving? You can’t. That’s why it’s bagged.

But that’s not the only thing that’s special about this radical Scion xB by JWorks. Apart from the obvious custom body kit, look closer and you’ll see shaved door handles making the look even cleaner. Also check out the big brake kit on the side-view shot. There’s no going back to stock wheels on this one! This wheel and tire combo size is mean to be.

Check out the rest of the photos…

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If I had a Mazda 2…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photo by Linhbergh of Speedhunters

Mazda 2 Track Car Custom Pinoy Rides Speedhunters

With the latest discussion on our Facebook Page being about a battle amongst the hot hatchbacks, what you would modify or customize, and why, I came across this stunning Mazda 2.

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So I thought to myself, if I had a Mazda 2, I wouldn’t have it any other way, other than what you see on this photo. We all know that the latest Mazda designs have that trademark smiley face on the front bumper, well, this one is giving an evil grin, like the one you make when you just beat the top time on the track. That’s probably what this car will make you feel when you drive it.

And, as mentioned by our Facebook buddy Ken Lopez, with the growing Mazda 2 community here in the Philippines, we might just see an example like this real soon. Can’t wait! Soon as it does, do let me know. I would love to do a shoot.

Source: MAZDA 2 EVIL TRACK CAR – Speedhunters

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Rota Slipstream Wheels on a 1,181WHP Drag EVO VIII

Posted on June 23, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photo from AMS Performance

AMS Performance Drag Evo 8 Custom Pinoy Rides Rota Wheels pic1

Do you still doubt how much power Rota Wheels can handle? This should probably disprove those myths – the AMS Performance 1,181WPH Drag Mitsubishi Evolution VIII rolls on Rota P45R Slipstream Wheels.

They were eventually sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, and with the new livery, they were still rolling on Rota P45R Slipstream Wheels…

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News: Atoy Customs Body Kit Sale!!!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photos from Atoy Customs




After more than a decade in the aftermarket tuning industry, Atoy Customs would like to give something back to our very own car enthusiast community for their continuous support, patronage, and for the exceptionally large fan base that made Atoy Customs the company that it is today. And with that, Atoy Customs would like to celebrate this historic achievement with a SALE!!! Because they could not have done it without YOUR help.

So in return for your unending support, dear car enthusiast community, I am pleased to announce to you that Atoy Customs is DROPPING ALL PRICES FOR BODY KITS AND LIP KITS for all Japanese, American, and Korean car brands!!!

If before, you would have to spend Php 38k+++ for a wrap-around body kit (front and rear chin + side skirts), now…

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MJ Sison’s 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X by Hotwheels Autobody Specialist

Posted on June 20, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Hotwheels Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Custom Pinoy Rides Trans Sport Show
Hotwheels has done a fantastic job turning an already head-turning Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X into a jaw-dropper. The carbon fiber accents, wrap around body kit, and low profile tires now gives it a sense of purpose showing that the owner has meant for it to be a street-tuned, rubber-burning, track-slaying showstopper.

Not that it needs it but I wonder what’s under the hood?

Photo taken during the 2011 Trans Sport Show. <-- See more photos from the Trans Sport Show here.
See more featured Lancer Evolutions at CustomPinoyRides.com <– See more features here.

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Kris Aquino’s Mobile Home (Hyundai e-County Bus) by Atoy Customs

Posted on June 18, 2011 by THE aSTIG

Photos from Atoy Customs

Kris Aquino Mobile Home Atoy Customs Custom Pinoy Rides pic1
Ah yes, the celebrity lifestyle. The glitz, the glamour, the fame. But what you may not see is the hard work they put themselves through to get to where they are. The demanding schedule being asked of them is not for everybody.

But still, celebrities are human beings who, just like you and me, also need rest and sleep. So how do they cope with everything and still manage to sleep? The answer is what you are gazing at on this very article – a “house on wheels” – a mobile version of “home” which they can take with them anywhere they go.

Now the celebrity who owns the vehicle we’re featuring for you today is someone who, if you’re a real Pinoy, requires no introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, she is none other than Kris Aquino.

As Kris needed one such custom ride suitable for her lifestyle, who did she call on to create such a vehicle? Who else but the best in the industry… Admired by the masses, emulated by contemporaries. The one, the only, Atoy Customs.

Read on to see the full gallery showcasing Kris Aquino’s Hyundai e-County Bus customized by Atoy Customs…

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Custom Black Hyundai Genesis at the Metro Rides 3 Show

Posted on June 16, 2011 by THE aSTIG

hyundai genesis coupe custom pinoy rides metro rides 3 pic1
In the beginning, the world of cars needed some form and function. So the car gods said, “Let there be light!”, and the Hyundai Genesis came to be. And man, having been blessed by the gods, decided to pay homage by using their gifts of skill, talent, and sheer creativity to turn the Genesis into a ride that’s fit for the car gods. Just like the Hyundai Genesis you see here.

Photos taken during the 2011 Bumper2Bumper Metro Rides 3 car show. Read on to see the rest of the photos of this brilliantly customized Hyundai Genesis…

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2011 Bumper2Bumper Metro Rides 3 (June 11-12, 2011)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by THE aSTIG

2011 bumper2bumper metro rides 3 custom pinoy rides robinsons midtown
Dropped by the 2011 Bumper2Bumper Metro Rides 3 car show last June 12 at Robinsons Midtown Mall to shoot the awesome cars on display. Watch this space for updates –> Bumper2Bumper.

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