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10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Tuning has long evoked different views: for some, it is blasphemous to infringe on the work of the best engineers and designers hired by manufacturers; for others, any possibility of individualization puts them above the boring crowd. Without taking a position in this ancient controversy, we note that Japanese manufacturers have traditionally been the most tune-up and often design their cars to be simple and easy to modify. Here are 10 of the most impressive Japanese tunings of recent years, plus one as a special bonus.

Toyota MR2

One of the funniest sports cars to have appeared in Japan over the last quarter of a century, and yet still quite affordable because it somehow lacks cult status. Probably the latter will change when you look at this "street fighter" who, in addition to a unique color, received a much wider body kit, a specially designed spoiler and a protective tube comb in addition to a unique color.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Lexus LFA

The luxury brand Toyota created just 500 units of its first supercar, while investing such fanatical attention to detail in its creation that most owners would not even think about touching something on the car.

But here is the exception, a joint work of the Americans HPF Design and the Japanese Liberty Walk. A shockingly low splitter and new side panels make this car look like a fantasy thriller character.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Toyota 2000GT

Fans of classic models will surely be amazed when they see someone reaching out for the extremely rare 2000GT, released in just 351 pieces. But that consideration aside, this Brad Builds project really looks amazing with its black fenders and aprons, alarmingly lowered splitter, and drastically altered wheel pitch.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Subaru BRZ

A twin of the Toyota GT86, this Subaru has been painted a striking blue, with heavily inflated fenders and apron fittings, but most notable, of course, is the giant fender that's taller than the car itself.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Nissan 370Z

Designed by Joseph Mann, this Nissan features a unique Amuse kit with carbon composite hood, mirrors and rear diffusers and all-new custom headlights. Redesigned interior, added GT-R start button.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Honda S2000

A completely redesigned front end, heavily inflated fenders that again look a little small for chrome wheels - this project is really on the verge of...

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Nissan GT-R

The work of the Japanese company Kuhl Racing and several master engravers, it appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2016 and amazed the public with both a complete lack of taste and a price of almost 1,4 million dollars. But gold-plated panels are not the only justification for this: the V6 under the hood is inflated to 820 horsepower and is equipped with a titanium exhaust system.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Toyota Supra

The old Supra had cult status in large part because it was subject to refinement. American Jason Eshelman has owned it for 13 years and is tirelessly changing something in it to get a very effective result. The engine is pumped up to 460 horsepower.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Scion FR-S

Another variant of the Toyota GT86 from the now defunct American subsidiary of Scion. This particular car belongs to Robert Kochis, who modified it specifically for the famous SEMA car tuning show. From gold-plated Forgestar F14F wheels to a Vortex supercharger and six holes in the front cover, this car really attracts attention.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Mazda RX7

The good old RX7 is an icon of tuners all over the world. But hardly anyone has ever put as much effort into this as the American Phil Son, who worked on this car for 11 years without a break and changed almost all of its components (including most of the panels, which are now made of carbon composite). The result is amazing.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

Honorable Mention: Shakotan 2000GT

We love everything about this project by designer Kizel Salim, from the unusual use of Martini racing colors on a Toyota car to the almost absurd wheel angle. Officially, this car was not included in our rating for only one reason: it does not exist. It's just a graphic project.

10 most amazing Japanese car modifications

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