Category Archives: Cars

SAU Tech Night at Heasmans

Posted on 10 September, 2013 by Justin Fox

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JDM Heroes.

My GT-R was a demo car at the Skylines Australia tech night at Heasman Steering. Check out all the pics (warning lots of car porn!): http://zengarage.com.au/2013/09/sau-suspension-tech-night-at-heasmans/

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Showcased 2013

Posted on 8 September, 2013 by Justin Fox

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Zen Stand.

Spent the day running the Zen Stand at Showcased 2013 yesterday at Australian Technology Park. Cars on show were next level (the venue itself is next level!). Whilst I did rattle off some shots of my fave cars there… I’ll leave it up to the community to cover the event. Visit JDMST’s Showcased 2013 picture thread for more: http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?58063-NSW-THE-LOWDOWN.com-Presents-SHOWCASED-2013

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Nasho Run

Posted on 2 September, 2013 by Justin Fox

Went for a Nasho Run today with Dave and Chris. Perfect weather so I took the MX-5 out, top down too of-course (I’m getting into it?!).

MX-5 is so much fun out there. Was great to see (and hear!) the FD and GT-R out there as well. Awesome stuff.

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NA8C updates

Posted on 28 August, 2013 by Justin Fox


Clear front indicators.


Garage Star radiator cooling panel.


Short shifter kit.


Installing the short shifter.

More and more goodies in the mail… out of control (it’s a trap!). More on JDMST.

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Runabout Mirrors

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by Justin Fox

Small update, scored a nice set of used M2 Runabout Mirrors. I’ve always liked these, but I quite like NA8 power mirrors both in looks and function. When these came up for sale a fair bit cheaper than a new set I couldn’t resist. Installation was easy and fun. They’re lovely, but I now can’t see shit!


Door cards had to come off so I could unplug the OEM power mirrors. Easy done once you remove the door handles and door pulls. Pioneer speakers noted.


Twisting the OEM power mirrors reveals 2 bolts for easy removal.


Mirrors installed.


That JDM blue mirror.

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BLOW&TREES shoot

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by Justin Fox


Imagine if you saw this go through the Natio!


Group shot.


Rob’s glorious E30.


BLOW&TREES x Christine Joy.


In the car park.


Beers and…


…Mezze!

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Nuiguruma

Posted on 22 August, 2013 by Justin Fox

Got a package today in the mail from Japan. It was a massive box but with something so very small and so carefully packed inside. Love the little note too. Love love love the Japanese! So much!


A little nuiguruma of my NA8C (he makes them lovingly by hand and can do your exact car if you like, albeit a lot bigger and more expensive than this little guy!).


So cute! I’ll be hanging him from the left wiper stalk inside the cabin.

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NA8C front lip

Posted on 18 August, 2013 by Justin Fox

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Spent the first half of today (trying to avoid doing the washing and cleaning up the house lol) fitting my freshly painted front lip. More pictures in my JDMST build thread.

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Hi-Tec Oils Figure-8 Drift Series

Posted on 18 August, 2013 by Justin Fox

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Last Friday night we set up the Zen stand at round 2 of the Hi-Tec Oils Figure-8 Drift Series. ‘All Stars Street 50″ provided the crowd with a diverse selection of cars to check out during the dinner break (drifters need to eat too you know) and despite the cold weather we had a great night watching the drift action on the Figure-8/peanut track at Sydney Motorsport Park.

More pics: http://zengarage.com.au/2013/08/round-2-hi-tec-oils-figure-8-drift-series/

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NA8C update

Posted on 13 August, 2013 by Justin Fox


I bought a 2nd hand MX-5 Mania intake (same as on my old NA8C) so I had to drill a big hole in the firewall. Red marks the pilot hole (which was existing).


A cordless drill was never going to cut it, so we whipped out the heavy artillery!


Intake installed and a simple bracket made up to help it stay in place.


Zi had a load of Road&ster mags which I’ve stolen for some light bedside reading (probably NOT a great idea!).

Day off yesterday so I hung out at JDMyard all day and worked on the MX-5. More detailed updates on my build thread on JDMST: http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?56475-Justin-Fox-s-2nd-Mazda-MX-5-NA8C-Roadster/page10

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