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Why Patience Pays Off

I met Malone Juan 4 years ago with his Genesis, it looked really good with a local set of 19’s and an OEM kit. Fast forward to later part of 2014 as he attended a Stance Pilipinas / Manila Fitted meet with Manila’s best looking Hyundai. On to the photos. Malone patiently waited 9 months for…

The Black Magnet

What inspires you to build your own? What challenges you to create your own style? For some it is the growing trend of “flush” vehicles that makes them go-with-the-flow on what the internet dictates. Bruce Tayao did it for himself. The Civic FD is one of the commonly used platforms in modifying cars in Manila. With…

The cars of Car Porn Racing Manila

Car Porn Racing Manila,  driven by the words  “bringing Manila to the map”  is one of the major reasons why the local car scene has grown to its peak.  The car-customizer in Taguig City specializes on V8-swaps and air suspension installation. They are also responsible for bringing in major players in the country such as…

Meet and Drift for Super Street

Before the car scene took over the web and social media, browsing and learning new ways to modify a vehicle came into the form of a magazine. If you’re an avid car enthusiast, it is impossible for you not to have ever purchased a copy of Super Street Magazine. Weeks ago, I had a chat…

The Autoplus S13

In these times, what makes a car stand out? Good choice of wheels and aggressive fitment? Not all the time. This 240sx made its name the old fashion way: form follows function. When Autoplus built a D1 spec s13 for local competitions back in 2007, they envisioned the car’s future to be used by one of the…

Simplicity strikes

When Mitsubishi Philippines launched the 9th generation Galant in 2004, the market embraced it as a mid-size luxury car for the Filipinos. Edwin Pagalilauan Jr. saw its classic lines as potential for his future build. Check out his Galant which he calls “The Grunder”. Last November 16, 2013, Edwin arrived at the Stance Pilipinas X…

Nostalgic Greenhills Meet

With the emerging popularity of classic builds in our country today, it’s hard not to drop by a car meet organized by Manny Martinez, a man known for his nostalgic builds in the Philippines. Last October 26, Manny gathered retro car builders and fans for a late night meet and greet at the Greenhills parking…

Sushi Factory Meet and Run

Last October 5, I was invited to join the “Sushi Factory Meet and Run”. The meet kicked off at their shop in Makati and then was followed by a 17km  skyway run to Alabang. It featured modified classics in “Kanjo racer” form. Here are some of the photos. The shop specializes in modifying and restoring classics,…