The Motorex Story....

punk138 · 08-26-2008, 03:13 AM

'MotoRex and the North American Skyline Fiasco"

click the link: the Skyline GT-R wiki: 'MotoRex and the North American Skyline Fiasco"

pretty interesting....

*chibo* · 08-26-2008, 03:30 AM

Cool article, I'd read a condensed version a long time ago but this is pretty decent.

punk138 · 08-26-2008, 03:38 AM

ive only heard the rumors floating around and always wondered what really happened.

now we know...

shishcabobers · 08-26-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punk138

ive only heard the rumors floating around and always wondered what really happened.

now we know...

I was wondering also, thanks.

Matej · 08-26-2008, 04:06 AM

That's a fascinating story, it could be made into a good movie.

Scarface 2.

ESmorz · 08-26-2008, 04:13 AM

Haha what fucking idiots.

They could have easily made that into a VERY profitable business, if they had a good head on their shoulders...

punk138 · 08-26-2008, 04:19 AM

i was thinking the same thing....Hollywood here we come. lol

ho0dlumka13 · 08-26-2008, 04:34 AM

is that the same hiro from jdm insider?

*E Double* · 08-26-2008, 05:43 AM

awesome article, really interesting read

***S14DB*** · 08-26-2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ho0dlumka13

is that the same hiro from jdm insider?

Yep ...

*PITCH* · 08-26-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ho0dlumka13

is that the same hiro from jdm insider?

Dont think so. But the Guy Hsu I belive is a main fabricator from XS Engineering

***S14DB*** · 08-26-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PITCH

Dont think so. But the Guy Hsu I belive is a main fabricator from XS Engineering

No, it's Hiro Nanahoshi.

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luisgonz · 08-26-2008, 06:11 AM

Great read. It shows what sometimes things are great but need to be checked on from time to time.

sinji · 08-26-2008, 09:29 AM

good write up so that people know what the real story was.

drift925 · 08-26-2008, 11:17 AM

So I guess my friend wasnt lying when he said there was a bunch of GTRs in Gardena just sitting in an empty warehouse with no security.....

UfoZ8myCow · 08-26-2008, 11:36 AM

Who wants to write a screenplay with me??

Just goes to show how a few people fucking around can ruin it for everybody... Now if you want to import a Skyline the DOT is going to be waaay less compliant about it following this clusterfuck.

qwikspool · 08-26-2008, 11:38 AM

good article
that explains it all.

*SimpleSexy180* · 08-26-2008, 11:53 AM

seriously just make it a movie.

*tattoo131313* · 08-26-2008, 12:20 PM

Thanks for posting the link.
It answers a few questions I've had.

*s13poop* · 08-26-2008, 01:10 PM

very interesting!

+1 on making this a movie

chrisa · 08-26-2008, 01:38 PM

yes movie!!! very interesting read...to bad they could have made a lot of money

*drift freaq* · 08-26-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UfoZ8myCow

Who wants to write a screenplay with me??

Just goes to show how a few people fucking around can ruin it for everybody... Now if you want to import a Skyline the DOT is going to be waaay less compliant about it following this clusterfuck.

give me a shout I am down. That was a good read and indeed has the makings of a screenplay.

*azndoc* · 08-26-2008, 01:54 PM

LOL I remember contacting them when I was in Oki to see how much to ship my R32 back.

They were going to give me like $1000 off for military discount.

punk138 · 08-26-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

give me a shout I am down. That was a good read and indeed has the makings of a screenplay.

i am also down for this!

lmk

Flicktitty · 08-26-2008, 03:38 PM

Good read, I too think it would be a great movie.

*exitspeed* · 08-26-2008, 03:56 PM

Very interesting. It's funny how in like 2002 Motorex was so rad for importing Skylines.

Anyone know any of these guys personally?

*drift freaq* · 08-26-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Very interesting. It's funny how in like 2002 Motorex was so rad for importing Skylines.

Anyone know any of these guys personally?

Wow, I hesitate to say I know most of those guys. LOL Tom Fukamoto is a fat little scum bag, never liked the guy and he was not to be trusted. Hiro well he is just Hiro, its hard to explain.Sean Morris, knew him from Motorex. Met him after my friend Ken (yes another ken) went to work for them. I remember Hiro being all hung up on having the latest and greatest shit. New cell phone would come out he would be all over ebay trying to buy one.
I remember running into Hiro in like 2006 in the post office in Gardena. It was like oh wow there's Hiro and he is smiling and waving and saying hi all nonchalantly. This was after the extortion indictment and his stay in jail.
Ken Takaheshi was a very cool person and pretty straight up. I used to buy stuff from Motorex, this was all before it unraveled. When the place actually looked like a normal place of business. Back when they were the Cwest reps for the U.S.

ramman434 · 08-26-2008, 04:20 PM

great read

*SoguRacing* · 08-26-2008, 04:35 PM

My car was done at motorex about 4 years back. Heard about this a while back and never knew what ended up happening.

bloodie73 · 08-26-2008, 04:40 PM

Always wondered what really happened... great article.

Was it just me... or did anyone else read the article in the picture, only to find out at the end that it was rewritten in text as well?

08-26-2008, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
punk138 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BroCal Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (4)	The Motorex Story.... 'MotoRex and the North American Skyline Fiasco" click the link: the Skyline GT-R wiki: 'MotoRex and the North American Skyline Fiasco" pretty interesting.... __________________ "Money to be made best believe a ..... glockin"

08-26-2008, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
chibo Dopeass motherfuckin acid trip Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 21 Posts: 942 Trader Rating: (0)	Cool article, I'd read a condensed version a long time ago but this is pretty decent. __________________ 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser - 37's, 2.5" lift, front / rear welded - Sold 1989 240SX - Sold 1996 240SX 2001 Honda CBR600F4i

08-26-2008, 03:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
punk138 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BroCal Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (4)	ive only heard the rumors floating around and always wondered what really happened. now we know... __________________ "Money to be made best believe a ..... glockin"

08-26-2008, 04:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
punk138 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BroCal Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (4)	i was thinking the same thing....Hollywood here we come. lol __________________ "Money to be made best believe a ..... glockin"

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08-26-2008, 04:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas City Age: 20 Posts: 3,470 Trader Rating: (4)	That's a fascinating story, it could be made into a good movie. Scarface 2.

08-26-2008, 04:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
ESmorz In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Your Girls Bed Posts: 3,549 Trader Rating: (0)	Haha what fucking idiots. They could have easily made that into a VERY profitable business, if they had a good head on their shoulders...

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ho0dlumka13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: santa ana/ las vegas Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0)	is that the same hiro from jdm insider?

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luisgonz Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 25 Posts: 2,779 Trader Rating: (6)	Great read. It shows what sometimes things are great but need to be checked on from time to time.

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sinji Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Socal's Finest Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0)	good write up so that people know what the real story was.

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drift925 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 325 Trader Rating: (0)	So I guess my friend wasnt lying when he said there was a bunch of GTRs in Gardena just sitting in an empty warehouse with no security.....

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UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (0)	Who wants to write a screenplay with me?? Just goes to show how a few people fucking around can ruin it for everybody... Now if you want to import a Skyline the DOT is going to be waaay less compliant about it following this clusterfuck. __________________

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qwikspool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: northern san diego, socal Age: 26 Posts: 1,431 Trader Rating: (0)	good article that explains it all.

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tattoo131313 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st.louis Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks for posting the link. It answers a few questions I've had. __________________

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s13poop Reasonable Doubt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Puente, SOCAL 626 Posts: 2,474 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: s13poop	very interesting! +1 on making this a movie

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08-26-2008, 03:56 PM	#26 (permalink)
exitspeed OT King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Packerland - Wisconsin Age: 29 Posts: 14,099 Trader Rating: (0)	Very interesting. It's funny how in like 2002 Motorex was so rad for importing Skylines. Anyone know any of these guys personally? __________________ Panache Driver Forums My Zilvia hours are 8:30-5pm Mon-Fri. Daily Auto Blog Autoilluminati

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ramman434 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville/Knoxville,Tn Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (1)	great read

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SoguRacing Legitness! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Garden Grove Age: 23 Posts: 2,136 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing	My car was done at motorex about 4 years back. Heard about this a while back and never knew what ended up happening. __________________ Leave Me Feedback If You've Bought From Me For Sale Items Services: Parts Install. pm me for details.

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bloodie73 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockton Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0)	Always wondered what really happened... great article. Was it just me... or did anyone else read the article in the picture, only to find out at the end that it was rewritten in text as well?

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