Tag Archives: Custom

Rhett del Rosario’s Cressida GX81 Project Drift Car by Toycool Garage

Posted on May 15, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Rhett del Rosario Cressida Drift 1

This is Rhett del Rosario’s new project car. A Toyota Cressida GX81 aka Chaser/MKII/Cresta. This car has been with him since last year, so we all know what the next step is with automotive enthusiasts and professionals – Modifications! This (More…)

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RWD F20 Powered Honda Civic EG Hatchback Drift Car

Posted on May 4, 2010 by THE aSTIG
RWD F20 EG Hatch Drift

Yes, there’s no mistaking it. What you see right here is a Rear-Wheel-Drive Honda Civic EG Hatchback, drifting across the track. The people from the homeland of super cool tuner cars, Japan, have taken a Honda S2000′s powerplant, the venerable (More…)

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3SGT Powered 1981 Toyota Corolla Liftback by Works Engineering

Posted on May 4, 2010 by THE aSTIG
3SGT 1981 Corolla Works 1

Previously, we’ve talked about creating a Super Muscle Car, the Pinoy way. And this is by putting in a big-ass engine into a lightweight car. Now, we’ll be showing you one such example, that not only has a big-ass engine, (More…)

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1979 Toyota Corona by Cartistics Auto Restoration Garage

Posted on April 28, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Cartistics 1979 Toyota Corona rear

The 1979 Toyota Corona RT130 is a classic vintage ride that is much loved by the old school car enthusiasts. it was the first version of the Corona to come with front and rear independent struts, and power steering in (More…)

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Richard Gutierrez’ Porsche Panamera customized by FoilACar Manila

Posted on April 24, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Richard Gutierrez Porsche Panamera Foilacar Front

Richard Gutierrez’ Porsche Panamera customized by FoilACar Manila is one of a number of celebrity cars found in the 2010 Manila International Auto Show. And for the record, this is the coolest Porsche Panamera I’ve seen thus far. The special (More…)

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White Nissan GT-R customized by Emperor Motorsports

Posted on April 23, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Nissan GT-R Emperor Motorsports 2010 MIAS Front Quarter

This is the second of three Nissan GT-R’s by Emperor Motorsports shown in the 2010 Manila International Auto Show. And this variant is no less powerful than the other three. Like it’s siblings, it too breathes 600-horsepower and 556 foot-pounds (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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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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2002 “Atomik” Toyota Corolla Altis by FM Garage, SEATMATE, and JC Car Audio

Posted on March 29, 2010 by THE aSTIG
2002 Atomik Toyota Corolla Altis by FM Garage, SEATMATE, and JC Car Audio Exterior

Check out this awesome looking Toyota Corolla Altis. Just looking at it for the first time, it’s apparent that it ain’t your ordinary everyday Altis. This wild “Atomik” Toyota Corolla Altis is named as such because of the Atomik theme (More…)

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