Kaido racers are no strangers to repurposing parts from other cars for their own. The most common examples of this are likely OEM vents, tail lights, and headlights. That said, I’d like to highlight the Mercedes Benz grille swap which became popularized first through an aftermarket FRP part and then
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Getting to Know Kaido Racer Publications
While tools such as social media are great for seeing photos of kaido racers new and old, this may leave you wanting more. Whether it’s wanting to focus on a specific period, finer details, or finding “deep cuts”, going straight to the source remains one the best options, but where
Read MoreRudeboy Custom’s Summer Meeting 2024
Rudeboy Customs is back with another rendition of PNW Summer Meeting in Vancouver, BC Canada. The official day is going to be August 10th, with meeting location and time posted on the day of the event on their Instagram stories. Try showing up with a kaido racer, but other cars
Read MoreNissan S130, Imai Kasei, and the C3 Corvette?
In the late 80’s and early 90’s kaido racers really started to resemble what Westerners use the blanket (incorrect) term of bosozoku for. Cars sporting a plethora of fiberglass, both custom-made and “off the shelf”, to create borderline unidentifiable cars were at their peak around this time (exemplified with Chibaragi
Read MorePacific Northwest New Years Touring 2024
Now becoming a tradition in the North American kaido racer scene, you can expect to see a New Years touring event in British Columbia, Canada during the month of January. Graciously hosted by Rudeboy Custom and keeping a similar spirit to that of Japan’s hatsuhinode bōsō, many kaido racers are
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