The Toyota and Lexus modifying veterans at Five Axis have put together a seriously hot-rodded Lexus GS 460 for the SEMA show. Following up last year’s IS F concept, the Troy Sumitomo-designed super sedan was revealed on Tuesday. As the teaser illustrations hinted, the Five Axis GS 460 features a widebody kit housing massive 20-inch offset wheels, 8.5 inches up front and 10.5 at the rear. Custom-formatted PPG paint contrasts with the blackout wheel trim.

That striking bodywork is wrapped around a lowered and stiffened suspension, and Five Axis has added a big-brake kit and custom fabricated exhaust as well.

The GS 460 shares display floor space with last year’s IS F concept, which has returned with more power, as well as a range of F-branded Lexus modification products. Read the rest of this entry »

Here we have a transformed people mover, now turned into people flyer by Street Image. They’ve done this in the interests of high-performance fans, but primarily for the lucky sods arriving at SEMA 2008 this November. You’ll be able to spot it by its special kit that includes a rear hatch spoiler, a custom grille, and integrated hood scoop.

SportLux Venza rides on high Chrome Cognac No 20 wheels with these measurements: front 255/30ZR24 and rear 275/30ZR24. Not your average people carrier, but then again this ain’t exactly your average show, SEMA, is it? To help it persuade this rubber to move expeditiously a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) supercharger is employed, to which effect we’ll have to wait until SEMA to know. Suffice to say things will be moved at a much quicker pace than before.

What’s SEMA with no ICE? True to form Street Image has installed state-of-the-art ICE based on Eclipse with in-dash 7-inch TFT display, dual DVD multi-source receiver, satellite navigation, satellite radio receiver, headrest-mounted monitors and a custom false floor subwoofer enclosure.

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The sneak peeks at the show cars for SEMA continue to come our way. Toyota has released details of its Venza Active Sports Versatility (AS V), an active-sport oriented version of the upcoming Venza. Modified by Five Axis, the Venza AS V is set up to haul winter sports gear and other expensive toys.

If the styling of the all-new Venza was considered too bland and forgettable, the AS V by Five Axis should help it to stick in your head. New front and rear bumpers with aggressive fender flares and mirrors in a contrasting color bring out the Venza’s angular lines and give it a more robust appearance. Projector-style driving lights add a touch of sporty aftermarket flair. The white and bronze paint color reflects the winter-sport theme. Larger and wider 20×10.5-inch Five Axis wheels and a big-brake package from TRD are installed.

Magna Car Top Systems designed a rooftop ski and snowboard carrier, dubbed the Integrated Cargo Carrier. This stowaway rack can be used to haul bicycles and large warm-weather sports gear as well. In the cargo area there’s a purpose-built sports gear rack with a hideaway design for carrying smaller items, with protected space for messy or wet items to keep the interior pristine. At SEMA, the Venza AS V will be displayed with a snowmobile-carrying trailer hooked up, to highlight its hauling ability.

The Venza AS V will be on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas from November 4-7.

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Toyota has announced on their official Open Road Blog that they will display a pair of Venza project cars at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Assn. (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. In cooperation with well known tuners, Five Axis and Street Image, Toyota plan to show another side of the modest crossover’s personality.

The Venza AS V by Five Axis not only showcases eccentric body styling but features unique storage and utility system called, Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC). The system accommodates easy access and storage for recreation equipment such as bicycles and skis.

The SportLux Venza by Street Image Inc. appears to have massively over sized wheels in the attached renderings. It will be funny to see if they get close to those actual dimensions. Nonetheless, the approach on this Venza is more traditional with flavorful body styling, full navigation/entertainment system plus custom leather upholstery inside.

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Toyota Corolla Trueno AE86 is 25 years old car but still very interesting for drifters and also for time attacks. This hachiroku is tunned by C2 Auto and it has a lot of goodies installed like HKS Cams, TODA head gasket, cam gears, Black Top ITB’s, HKS Hi Power Exhaust and so on. Check their site for full mod list.