In this deep dive, we uncover the incredible story of this S13 180sx, the origins of Mitsuru Haruguchi, 326 Power and a shop called Car Planner Zone.
In this deep dive, we uncover the incredible story of this S13 180sx, the origins of Mitsuru Haruguchi, 326 Power and a shop called Car Planner Zone.
After 18 years, I finally own my dream 180SX! Built by Zone and Designed by 326 Power in Japan, this car survived Europe and returned to Ireland. Now, it’s time to share its wild history!
After 18 years of chasing this 326 Power RPS13 180SX from the peak of the JDM import boom to today, it’s finally mine. This Auto Salon demo car has spent almost 15 years in Ireland, surviving the highs and lows of the import scene and the recession. Let’s look closer at what a high-end JDM import looks like after two decades on Irish soil.
This is the story of Ireland’s top 40 + famous cars from the Forgotten JDM Car Boom. We deep dive into why so many famous Japanese icons ended up in Ireland and what happened to them.
This is the story of Ireland’s top 40 cars from the Forgotten JDM Car Boom. We deep dive into why so many famous Japanese icons ended up in Ireland and what happened to them.
We uncover 50 years of Japanese race history with Kazu and his family as they show us around their workshop known as Freeway Racing. This adventure was Powered by Monster Energy.
Juicebox goes to Japan, powered by Monster Energy, to compete in a ten-hour Kei Car endurance race at Fuji Speedway.
An Irish car show, especially when it’s not raining, is always a good time. Here are some photos from Japfest, a year ago, where a wide variety of the finest cars in Ireland made an appearance. These events bring a lot of cool machines out of the woodwork, from classic to modern, and it’s a gentle reminder as to just how much interesting stuff exists in this tiny country. Enjoy this little photoset from that event.
Let’s rewind to a wet BBQ from a year ago. Despite the dreary weather, the turnout was fantastic. Ben, my auntie, and my mother were busy bees, grilling hundreds of burgers for our friends who came down to make the most of the day. I’ll keep my words short and let the photos tell the story. Seeing who turns up for these events is always a delightful mystery.
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There’s a unique camaraderie that comes with hunting for car parts in an old farm barn, perched on the side of a mountain in rural Ireland, especially in the midst of a storm. Conor’s old Corolla brought us endless entertainment that night as we managed to get it fired up for some E36 vision bits. These shared adventures are always my favourite, and perhaps the most rewarding part of chasing car parts around Ireland. The interesting guys we meet and the funny stories we share at the end of it all strengthen our bond and make these experiences even more memorable.
Exploring a shed on a Mountain with a collection of BMWs, an RX7 and much more!
We made it one year full-time with Juicebox, and the 86 becomes wall art! Crazy
A flash back to my time owning a BMW. From the drift car to the road car I had hoped to reshell some of the good parts from. Eventually, I made the tough decision to pull the plug on the BMW life. I was in search of a new challenge, and that’s when I stumbled upon the allure of crusty Japanese misery, which came in the form of the 180sx and the KE70. Regardless, here are some photos as a little trip down memory lane on what could have been. The E36 is in good hands now and I feel it deserves an update video over the next few months.