Remember that 1980s cartoons “Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors?” Watching this video “Spatial Bodies” reminds me of the Monstermind plants swarming over space, planets and skies above. The madness of architectural shapes and patterns run amok.
Osaka Skyline with Twists and Turns
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frankie’s Garage: NISMO 400R!
May 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This legendary street/track ready car was available to play in the first Playstation Gran Turismo video game. Only 44 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R NISMO 400Rs were produced, making this a very rare and special kind of automobile. Carfection takes a ride in this Godzilla.
Frankie’s Garage: JDM 1990 Nissan Skyline R-32 GT-R Review
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Smoking Tire host Matt Farah reviews his own imported 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R. Nothing more to say, than then just watch the video.
Frankie’s Garage: Godzilla 2017 Mini-ReDesign
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Every die-hard GT-R fan maybe waiting for the next R36 GT-R, will you have to wait for a couple of years. But for 2017, Nissan has done a mini-redesign for the 2017 Nissan GT-R.
Frankie’ Garage: Sung Kang’s 240Z Build
March 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang drops by Jay Leno’s Garage with his dream build a 1973 Datsun 240Z. This restomod features a 1990s RB Skyline engine with the twin turbos stripped for NA-style build and wide-body Rocket Bunny kit.
Frankie’s Garage: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the first big auto show of the year, the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti launches the all-new Q60 coupe. It still does resemble the previous G37 coupe, but with more aggressive styling and lines. All models will have turbo 6 engine, while the top performance model will get the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 rated at 400 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica’s Premium Line R34 Z-Tuned
December 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This new Tomica 1/64 diecast car line is shooting for the adult toy colltector. The Tomica Premium line kicks-off the series with the iconic NISMO R34 Z-Tuned sports car.
Frankie’s Garage: A Legit Skyline R32
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unlike other countries, the USA is very strict on importing Nissan Skylines, but now the Nissan Skyline R32 is legal to import now. The Smoking Tire takes a look at a owner’s ride, a right-hand, 1989 Nissan Skyline R32, rear-wheel drive GTS-T. A 2.0L V6!
GreenLight Collectibles 1:43 Fast & Furious Collection
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yes, I admit, one of my guilty pleasures is watching the Fast & Furious franchise movies. The Fast & Furious have licensed many diecast approved collectible cars over the years, but this 1:43 scale diecast collection from GreenLight Collectibles is pretty sweet. I just picked-up several of these cars at Toys’R’Us.
Frankie’s Garage: GT-R N Attack Package @ 2015 SEMA
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nissan has released various special editions of it’s GT-R in over the years, now comes the 2015 NISMO Nissan GT-R N Attack Package available in U.S. through aftermarket tuning company Stillen. This ultimate track package GT-R variant attacked the famous German track Nürburgring in a record 7 minutes and 8 second lap time.
Frankie’s Garage: Wacky Mate’s R32 Skyline
June 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Finally, another episode of Tuner Club! This show takes a look at tuning house Wacky Mate in Japan and their very own 1993 Nissan Skyline R32. The 800hp beast was built for grip driving and time attacks. The R32 has been heavily modified and tuned.
Frankie’s Garage: Tuner Club Ep. 2 & 3!
March 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
GT Channel’s newest Tuner Club is for JDM fanatics and here’s episode 2 & 3. In episode #2, Tuner Club profiles Global Auto’s ’99 Nissan BNR34 GT-R and boss Hiroyuki Yasui. A 900hp track-only Skyline.
Frankie’s Garage: JDM-Inspired Skate Decks
December 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Power House Amuse Honda S2000 F20C Skate Deck, MSRP: $59.99USD
These JDM-inspired skate decks can be use as decks, but also makes for a great display showcase for automobile fans at their office, man-cave or garage. Check out the many different lines of JDM-styled skate decks at SCW Performance.
Garage Tuned x Kanjo Spec Racing Skate Deck Civic EK, MSRP: $59.99USD
Frankie’s Garage: NISMO Festival 2014
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another year passes, and another NISMO Festival 2014 at Fuji Speedway takes place. If you’re fan of Nissan cars and NISMO tuned rides, then this is the festival you need to go. Here is the highlights from the event:
Skyline Gift Wrap
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hey, if you’re tired of the same old boring gift wrap paper being sold at Walgreens and RiteAid. Why not get these optical illusion skyline gift wrap paper. Doesn’t this wrapping paper look cool?
Frankie’s Garage: My Wife Sharpie Doodled my Skyline GT-R!
October 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Image via My Modern MET
If you’re a Nissan Skyline GT-R purist, then is your WTF moment, or it could really be art … Sharpie doodle art!
Image via My Modern MET
Stationed in Japan, Collen Kelton owned a 1995 Nissan Skyline GTR R33 and he was getting kinda bored with the factory gray color and decided to let his wife Allison draw on the bumper with a Sharpie marker.
Frankie’s Garage: 30 Years of NISMO
September 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like many major car manufacturers who have their own in-house racing/tuning programs like AMG, the M Division, SVT, SRT, TRD, just to name a few, Nissan’s NISMO (Nissan Motorsports) celebrates 30 years. This video by Nissan highlights NISMO – the past 30 years of amazing wins on the track and street legal tuned cars.
Frankie’s Garage: The Future Nissan GT-R for Gran Turismo
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Designed in Europe and Japan is the Nissan Concept 2020 for the upcoming Gran Turismo video game. The virtual supercar might be the design for the next Nissan GT-R.
Frankie’s Garage: The Future 2020 Nissan GT-R?
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Built for the Sony’s iconic driving-game franchise Gran Turismo, this a sneak tease of the Nissan Concept 2020 VISION. Is this next generation Nissan GT-R?
Frankie’s Garage: Drifting a classic Datsun 280Z
April 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This maybe just a Clarion USA ad, but it’s a cool drift vid with Chris Forsberg. He drives a classic 1975 Datsun 280Z powered by a Skyline engine, the RB25DET. And that’s all you really need to know, just watch the car-porn.
Frankie’s Garage: NISMO Festival 2013
December 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This past November 2013 in the “Land of the Rising Sun” Japan, the NISMO Festival 2013 took place at Fuji Speedway. Over 30,000 Nissan fans gathered at this annual special event. NISMO TV recaps the festival with some amazing highlights and classic iconic Nissan rides.
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Frankie’s Garage: JDM All Day and Everyday!
August 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Anybody can put a wing, aero-kit and turbos, but it’s also about passion and the love of just driving the car as a every day driver. Import Meet Street Car Competition (IMSCC) has put out some cool profiles of JDM builders and their cars for 2013. The IMSCC contest will take place in Seattle, WA running August 9-11, 2013.
Frankie’s Garage: Nissan Skyline Artwork by Eizin Suzuki
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Nissan celebrated it’s 55th year of the iconic Skyline in 2012. Nissan Japan teamed up with artist Eizin Suzuki to depict every generation of the Skyline with a cool scenic background. The 12 wallpapers can be downloaded for your PC or smartphone for free on the 55th Anniversary website.
Frankie’s Garage: JDM Supercars
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Once again, talk show host Jay Leno is in Japan test driving a pair of Japanese supercars – the Lexus LFA Spyder & the Nissan GT-R.
3D Cards: 8-bit & Laser Cut
May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you getting tired of buying regular Hallmark cards for your family and friends? If yes – check out these interesting cards.
8-bit Popup Cards
Here’s a cool tutorial on making your very own 8-bit style popup card. This can be a fun family project. Check out Mini-eco for more instructions and detailed photos: 8-bit Popup Cards.
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Well, if you are really lazy and not into DIY projects, then of course you can buy that special card for family and friends.
This is a really cool 3D card of Hong Kong’s skyline by Sidewalk. It’s a laser cut card and cost about HK$50 ($6.44USD). The cards ship from Hong Kong, so they might be shipping & handling charges. For more info, go to: Sidewalk Hong Kong Skyline Laser Cut Card.
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