Famous car tuners from Japan - part 1
Japan is a country that is famous not only for its interesting culture and the dynamic development of new technologies. It is there that we will find companies that professionally deal with car tuning and have gained international recognition and reputation as a result. Here are some of the most popular of them!
Table of contents:
- Liberty Walk — an expressive style that is hard to fake
- Modellista, or how to transform seemingly ordinary cars?
- Artisan Spirits — strength lies in diversity
- WALD International — a tuner whose realizations hypnotize with darkness
Liberty Walk — an expressive style that is hard to fake
Let's start with Liberty Walk — a small company founded in 2008, which has grown impressively over the years and managed to find its way into a close circle of industry leaders. Wataru Kato, who started his business with a clear goal, is responsible for his success. He wanted to change the appearance of mass-produced cars, giving them a unique, original character and turning them into small works of art. With each subsequent project, his style took shape to finally fully develop. Tuning performed by Liberty Walk is a series of solutions so expressive that by some they are considered somewhat controversial. Characteristic for the brand are, first of all:
- riveted extensions
- pneumatic suspension
- large wing size
- modified bumpers.
From the very beginning, the company has taken on challenges with impressive courage. The first vehicle she worked on was the Lamborghini Murcielago. The high bar has been maintained — currently tuning various Lexus, Ferrari and Porsche models. The metamorphoses are so spectacular that they often become the subject of public discussion conducted not only by car enthusiasts. A prime example is the Ferrari F40 design, which was presented in Tokyo during the fair held there. Tuning, which included the installation of aerodynamic elements, changing the rims, placing extensions on the wheel arches and painting the body white, was considered by many to be too shocking. Liberty Walk, therefore, can not refuse expressiveness and a love of provocation!
Modellista, or how to transform seemingly ordinary cars?
Among the tuners from the Land of the Cherry Blossom there is also a Modellista. This is a completely different kind of aesthetics, because the brand proves that even classic cars from Japan can gain extra shine thanks to it. Admittedly, on the old continent, few tuners follow this path. He takes wagons to the workshop, which are usually associated with comfortable, but quite ordinary means of transport used for family driving. These include Toyota and SUVs. Here the realizations are more subdued and allude to elegance and subtle luxury. Modifications usually include: new rims, sill moldings, additions to the bumpers - front and rear, and chrome additions. The idea behind Modellista's tuners is to emphasize the natural qualities of the car, not to fund it with a spectacular transformation that obliterates the original styling. This is an approach that has many supporters, therefore, the company cannot complain about the lack of customers. It is worth noting that it even tunes limousines. The results of this work just need to be seen!
Artisan Spirits — strength lies in diversity
Artisan Spirits is a Japanese tuning company that does an excellent job in the international market. Although it has its roots in Tokyo, it also has facilities in Europe. It effectively proves that the high quality of real craftsmanship will always defend itself. It mainly deals with Lexus and Toyotas. How does he do it? Proceeding from the assumption that its task is to improve the car, while maintaining the most important features of its appearance. This philosophy is reflected in the realizations of Artisan Spirits, which are devoid of exaggeration and ostentatiousness. The results of the actions are visible, but not flashy. This brand definitely can not be categorized, because it knows perfectly well that the key to success is diversity. That's why her portfolio is also full of slightly more extravagant designs. These include the Sports Line ARS GT modification package dedicated to the Toyota GT86, or solutions prepared for the Lexus IS.
WALD International — a tuner whose realizations hypnotize with darkness
Proposals from this tuner will appeal to lovers of unusual, dark climates and cars that stimulate the imagination. The history of this brand, which was born in Osaka, dates back to the early nineties. In the workshop we worked with vehicles of European manufacturers, which left a lasting imprint on the specifics of WALD International's activities. To this day, it is mainly famous for tuning German top-end cars, especially Mercedes. The hallmarks are:
- extra large rims
- lowered suspension
- numerous accessories
- conspicuous sill moldings.
Black body elements, LED lights and even quad exhaust tips are also commonly used. Fantasy is not lacking here, and at the same time it is difficult to overdo it. This is another proof that the Japanese are among the best tuners in the world for a reason.
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