Karuizawa Meet in Nagano 2012 (EVENT PHOTOS INSIDE)

[— Phatmiata —]

Karuizawa Meet in Nagano 2012

This is the first look at Rod's 2 part coverage of the Karuizawa Meet for 2012.

Photos and content by Rod Serikaku/AUTOnGRAPHIC
May 27, 2012




Today I went to cover Japan`s largest Roadster gathering, the Karuizawa Meeting in Nagano for MazdaRoadster.net This is the definition of Japan Roadster style. Unlike the trend stateside the past few years of running Miatas super low on extremely deep dish wheels Japan`s take is usually very subtle changes, never lowering a car too much, or rims with too little offset, to not throw the suspension geometry out of order.


Karuizawa is located in Nagano Prefecture about an hour ride from Tokyo via bullet train. It is mostly known as a leisure getaway for those that want to get out into nature and still do some high end shopping at the same time. I, however was not interested in any of that. I was there to see Japan`s biggest Roadster meeting of the year. Before you even get into the main show area you need to walk through the parking lot, which for me was like walking through MX5 heaven.


Nagano, Japan

When I arrived I was greeted by this Yellow MX5 Roadster Coupe. I had only seen two of these up until now in my 4 years living here in Japan, but upon entering the lot I saw five of these in the span of a few minutes.


NB Roadster Coupe

This event is BIG, here is a shot from one corner of the lot!



And from Above


A parking lot full of MX5 Roadsters, a wonderful sight for sure!

One of the Roadsters that stood out was this NA with a bunch of carbon fiber trim, Garage 502 Mirrors, M2-1001 front bumper cover, Volk Wheels, KG-Works Rear View Mirror, Custom Rear badge from Club-NA, Stage-21 Fenders, and RS Factory stage exhaust.


Burnt Orange Miata










There was so much to see my brain was on Miata overload! Check out these two TD-1001R NB Roadster's








Another famous conversion, the Pit Crew Racing, this one was running carbs, pretty common to see Roadster owners running carburators instead of ITBS. Gotta love the old school mazdaspeed seats.

Check out those Tires!










Much more to come.......................




http://www.karuizawa-meeting.com/
http://www.MazdaRoadster.net/
http://autongraphic.blogspot.jp/2012...ter-style.html

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Must have that yellow coupe!

[— kung fu jesus —]

awesome!

[— kung fu jesus —]

Must have that yellow coupe!

there is one at Mazda R&D in Irvine.

[★ Risingsun124 ★]

Can't wait to see more coverage!

[— Agent☣Orange —]

there is one at Mazda R&D in Irvine.

Do you know if there's any security nearby?

[I<3flippyheadlights]

So sexy. Its making Yellow all tingly.

[— kung fu jesus —]

there is one at Mazda R&D in Irvine.

Do you know if there's any security nearby?

Well, it's not a well-kept secret about their underground storage parking. Miata studies, RX-7s, race vehicles, engineering mules, concept vehicles, etc.

[— Phatmiata —]

Some more from the parking lot.........





Here is an old Bug-Eye Kit


Here is the "Official" Roadster Club of Japan NC


Here is a clean Red NA with an RS-Aizawa front bumper and headlight intakes.








Check out the rear diffuser on this NB


Clean Yellow NA with 1028 type Mirrors

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Mmmm mmm mmm,. You know which lil' NA I'm lookin' at...

[— Phatmiata —]

there was a nice yellow NA for sale on eBay last I checked, low miles too!

[— Agent☣Orange —]

My car budget right now is barely enough for a Hot Wheels.

[— kung fu jesus —]

wait til you see thatDguy's new paint...H to the A to the W-T!

[★ revlimiter ★]

I am loving every little bit of this. MORE!!!

[— Phatmiata —]

Continuing on with the coverage we have this black NA with Goda Bankin headlights. Really rare and expensive although I personally prefer Racing Sports Active lights.