K. Nakai – I worked for TEIN Japan and was relocated to the US over ten years ago. I grew up driving on the touge in my AE86 (I am the original Takumi – j/k). I have had 3 different AE86s and I actually still have one mint condition ’86 Levin 3dr GT-APEX sitting in Japan. I currently drive a Tacoma which I think is the perfect vehicle for daily use in the world (: . One day I hope to either buy a second car or bring my AE86 from Japan. My previous AE86s had LSD, roll cage, bucket seat, tuned suspension, brake pads, etc… – it does not seem like a lot but it all worked very well together. My tuning style is to add one part at a time so I can feel exactly how it changes my car.
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Paul P. – Much has changed during my tenure at TEIN. I now live life in the slow lane driving a pick up truck (I mostly commute in a Honda Fit that’s on our S.TECH lowering springs and EnduraPro Plus Shock Absorbers, though). That’s not to say I no longer want a sporty car. I think I’m past having a slammed car (unlike Sergio M. aka “Captain Slammo” aka “Monster Tuck”). A few years here really teaches you a few things (I would hope so), like functionality being way more important than form. When the time comes to build a “functional” sports car, I’ll be sure to blabber on about it on this blog.
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Sergio M. – Lets see, what’s there to say! Well lets start off by- I’m somewhat technically savvy when it comes to car fixes or mods which still surprises me from time to time. I’m a Honda fanatic, which is not to say that I don’t appreciate other vehicle manufacturers. But still, the majority of the love goes out to the Honda’s. Been through many a Honda, either stock and/or swapped, but all had one thing in common- “Its gotta be low!”. The office knows me for slamming all my cars. If it ain’t scrapin’ daily, it’s gotta be lower.
I’m a father of three, apparently. Two in reality, but one co-worker keeps referring to himself as my “junior XXL”, so to avoid him from being sad, let’s say three. Not too sure what the deal is there… Both my real kids are slowly getting into cars. Soon enough they’ll be driving their own “Gonzo-spec’d” Hondas!
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♥Effran C.♥ – “Shuh-shuh buh-shuhhhhhhhh!!!!!” YEAH, NO,, THAT’S WHAT I SAID! I’m part of TEIN USA’s Operations Department. I mainly handle sales emails, and gawking at the boys in the office. I drive a BMW 328I Dodge Charger SRT-8 2018 Subaru WRX and recently put on some TEIN FLEX coilovers and Gram Lights 57CR’s in bronze, because I’m all about that Euro lifestyle American Muscle So, I don’t fit in with the JDM guys here at the office JDM.
I’m known as the “Hater” because I say “They hatin” or “You ‘nuthin’ but a hater”, or something like that all the damn time. It’s not that I’m butthurt. It’s just that my butt’s sore…. Oh, I also mumble a lot and sound like Rocky Balboa. When it’s free time, it’s daqueerie time. Make Everything Nice- an acronym I live by and LUVVVVV. M Sport for life MOPAR BABY!!! Everyone here keeps hatin’ on me…. I’m going home early, workflow approved or not.
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Jourdaine “Joyan” “Gonzo Jr. XXXXL” A. – hittin’ the switches,,,, BALLHOGGGGGGGGG!!!
Them goddamn Drake lyrics is hot fire!!!! Dickalissly DOPE.
OH hYEAH?
OH HhYEAH??
OH HhHhYEAH!?!?!?!
(Gonzo): “Say that again and see what happens, Jordan….”
……eawwkay……
I’m known worldwide as the “[See You] Space Cowboy” and the 1975 Kumite Champion, and self-proclaimed Domino’s Pizza Customer Of The Year, but locally I’m now known as TEIN USA’s Opeations staff guy and I go by the alias “P.M. Done Deal”.
What am I doing right now at work? …..hhhhhuughhhhhh EVERYTHING!… pshhHH!!! WHAT DON’T I DO HERE?! Definitely NOT sleeping on the job. Shipping out orders left and right, solving customers’ problems, managing Opeations, Warehouse, R&D, & Accounting. Making TEIN’s world turn all day every day, except when I’m on break. I do all those things, except I really don’t do any of those things… Whuh??
I’m the go-to customer service guy…. “Are the MONO SPORT dampers EDFC compatible?”, you ask? …………..wwwwwhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHuuuuUUUUUGGGHHHHHHHHH,,,,,,,, YES, THEY ARE EDFC COMPATIBLE!!! You damn mainland people make me so angry. You people and your luxury cars and Supreme clothing and money… If I see them on the street, I’ma beat ’em down Chong Li style (YOH NEXT!!!). They do make great JDM parts, though. I mean not authentic, but Chian JDM quality.
Previously I’d be Professor X’n it around the warehouse pretending to do something important. But, my physician, Dr. Pepper, told me to take it easy on taking it easy (whuuhhh huh huh). Now, all day long I basically be slingin’ webs and fightin’ crime (“FSSSSST FSSSSST!!!!”) around the office, still pretending to do something important.
Alright, so I’m back in the warehouse as the lead technical product handling engineer. It’s cuz only cuz I’m the dopest at the task. I still have a penchant for hating on mainlanders, though. Don’t you forget it.
So again I ask, am I the DOPEST employee at TEIN???? ..mmm..BEH! (that mean’s enthusiastically “yes”). But I gots a life outside these walls. You don’t know me, El Boyo Loco.
When I’m not at work,,,,,, I’m definitely not flicking “it”. I’ve never flicked anything around down there, ever!!!,,,, in a long time!…….. eawwwkay…..
I attend various car meets in the area, go to Chauteau du Gonz (Murillo Estates, a.k.a. Dadzo’s house) where I have a permanent Tuff Shed executive suite, and local buffets (I get my money’s worth at Gyu Kaku. I mean, I reeeeallly get my moneys worth……). I’m also trying to figure out where there’s a good food bank, so I can deposit some unfinished BK Whoppers, Little Caesar’s pizzas, and Raising Caine’s sauce containers. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. For now they’re in the back of my sponsored by Crystal Pepsi Racing Miku DC5 JDM Acura RSX. Sheeit, but if you take a look at my car collection, it’s like your favorite episode of MTV’s Cribs. My line up includes a Honda CBR600RR (with 5 extra R’s for extra dopeness) and a RC51. DOOOOOOOPE. I still dream of being a ‘busa boy one of these days. Also, I recently got bamboozled out of my “Ticking Time Bomb” FA5 Civic in a trade with Dadzo. So now I have a damn bucket of a GE8 Honda Fit. WHY HE GO DO DAT DENNN?!?! It’s okay, because I’m set to inherit my old FA5 and a Lexus CT200h in a few years time!
Photography is also one of my passions, and you can find some of my photos online on various car forums, raw-doggin.com, and on Facebook. I also go to Guitar Center, and when I start slappin’ that bass,,,,,. I’m like, genetically predisposed to playing bass, and having diabetes.
I’m also known for memorable and inspirational quotes, such as- “If I don’t remember saying it, then it never happened” (which happens often), “Cheddis?” (Can you please check this), “I go on break whenever I’m hungry” (which happens way too often), and “Oh, Ervin?!” (as in the city of Irvine, CA; apparently I did say this, but refer to my first quote).
I’m also all about that JDM (by way of Chian). Add me on Google+ (Sobaco Jones)!!!
#PhillyPhanatic4Life #boiledshrimp #friedshrimp #shrimpgumbo #rattrapstuckonmyfaceshrimp #shrimpnuts #wegotpaymentgonzoooooooo #madeinchian #JasonPorn #CaniacComboDestroyer #investinraisingcaines #Enduraplur #Cheddis #CheddisCheese
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Adrian V-o. – WASSUP, BABY!!!!! PEEP SHOW PEEP SHOW PEEP SHOW PEEP SHOW!!!!! I’m Adrian with the Stupid Helpful Honda Guys, here to assist you with a Random Act of Stupid Helpfulness. I have a high-on-life positive mental attitude that I like to bring to work everyday, [dubble-o]7 days a week. Jordan (aka “Joyan” ahhhhhhhhh JOYAN!!!!!!) translates this as me being in a bad mood. Bro,,,,,, BROOOOOOOOOOO….. Forget that then, I don’t even have to say “good morning” to anyone when I walk in anymore. I make my own rules, like 20 minute bathroom breaks twice a day!
O-ri-gi-na-ly, I come from the world of off-roading. I think I can help promote the TEIN j’U.S.A. in getting into that market. I used to drive a lifted Eco-Boost Ford F-150 (gwaaaw). I’ve upgraded to a three-wheeled 2016 Toyota 4Runner to join the Toyota brotherhood. It suits me well because I like being outdoors and camping. So now I’m thinking of mods I can do to make my new overlander build a reality. Is nice. I used to have an ’06 and a ’13 WRX and an EM1 Civic, but I’ve had a list of other Japanese cars. CALI 4 LIFE!!! DA RAIDERS!!!! GO DOYERS!!!!! i don’t want to get too personal. dat’s scan-less…. and extremaly fustrating… oh my gad, hold my baby, Letty. #investinyourself #investtowin #whenyouwinyouwannawinmore #whenyouwinmoreryouuhhhhhwannawinmorererr #invest
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Danny M. – Hey Dah……
I work for Tang USA warehouse. I take care of everything from inbound shipments to all freight orders, and more. I’m only one humans, dah.
Sometines I like going to salons for birthday party and I eat pizza (pronounced “peek-sah”). I also like to watch the WWE, WCW, ECW, and I’m a WAW.