PORSCHE

The Check Shop

Make time attacks a part of your everyday life with Porsche

The 911 GT3 RS was pulled on a trailer to the circuit, where it was driven for a time attack and returned home. The booth seemed to directly express the lifestyle of Check Shop’s president, Naohiko Otsuka. The 911 GT3 RS, which rode on the Brian James Trailer (BJT), had its suspension settings thoroughly refined and the ECU tuned. Output performance was increased from maximum 520hp to 571hp, and maximum torque from 470Nm to 525Nm.

THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB

Unveiling of Singer’s restored 911 Porsche

MAGARIGAWA, a members-only driving club in Minamiboso, once again exhibited a diorama to promote their driving course. Also on display was a full-scale 911 built by Singer Vehicle Design, which partnered with Cornes Motors last year and brought its 911 to Japan from Los Angeles. This beautiful 964 911 attracted a lot of attention from visitors. Singer is pursuing the “RE:IMAGINE” of Porsche by combining modern technology with their own aesthetic sense.

MOONTECH

“OEM Plus” while maintaining genuine parts

One builder that’s on the rise right now is Moontech. They’re skilled at coordinating the entire car, starting with the fitment of the undercarriage. They’ve apparently built nine cars for various companies at this year’s Auto Salon. One of them, the 964 911 on display at their booth, has been given a thorough clean-up, both inside and out, and the interior is fully leather. They’ve also used Ploom air suspension to lower the car. You can really sense the finesse in how they balance these things.

BBS Japan

Fortega’s first chapter has finally begun

With an eye on heavy SUVs and BEVs, BBS Japan developed a new material technology called “FORTEGA” to create wheels that are highly rigid, lightweight, and visually beautiful, while also fully satisfying load-bearing requirements. These wheels will be sold commercially under the name FL. The initial production run will be 200 wheels (50 sets), with advance orders beginning on January 10th. At the event, they were fitted to a Taycan Cross Turismo, measuring 21 inches, with 9.5J in the front and 11.5J in the rear.

Neutrale Wheels

The key to this ingenious customization is the new trail

Two 911s built by Moontech (shown on the right) were on display at the New Trail Wheels booth. The 911 on top looks like a cup car, but it’s actually a conversion of an early 991 road car into a 991.2 (late model) GT3 Cup. It’s fitted with New Trail MF7 CL wheels. The 911 below, on the other hand, is also an early 991 model. This one has a significantly lowered ride height thanks to Ploom air suspension, and is supported by two-piece wheels that pay homage to the original wheels of the air-cooled 911.

MCC-Complete

The perfect harmony between people who have trained to the limit

With just a completely blacked-out exterior, the 992 911 GT3 exudes a somewhat eerie intensity. The only thing that shines through are the BBS Japan wheels. They’re FI-R Evo wheels in Citrine Gold. The design, which has been designed to minimize waste, including drilling holes between the spokes, harmonizes perfectly with the GT3. The front wheels are 255/35ZR20 and the rear wheels are 315/30ZR21, the same as the original. This coordination was brought in by MCC Complete, which specializes in aggressive customizations that add performance.

Tokyo Custom Works

Full carbon Porsche attracts attention from around the world

Two restomods were lined up, with the exterior parts of an air-cooled Porsche 911 replaced with infusion-molded dry carbon fiber. Tokyo Custom Works (TCW) put these together, taking advantage of Japan’s advanced production technology. They take on the job of manufacturing the vehicle on a made-to-order basis. Both cars in this exhibition are 1981 911SCs, and one of them has been thoroughly modified, including a 3.4-liter engine. Even so, this beautiful carbon fiber body continues to attract passionate attention from all over the world.

adro

Fresh body parts with a racing vibe

adro, which attracted attention at the 2022 SEMA Show, was officially unveiled in Japan at this year’s Auto Salon. The brand supplies bold racing-inspired body parts. Until now, they have focused on BMWs, but this time they also showed a 992 911 GT3. The car is fitted with a front aero package, side skirts, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler wing molded from dry carbon fiber. The cool finish, which harmonizes with the HRE wheels, was impressive.

SPPF

Protect and enhance your body with spray paint

SPPF is an abbreviation for Spray Paint Protection Film. It is a type of protective paint that is applied using a spray gun. The special paint adheres to the body as it dries, resulting in an exceptionally beautiful finish and high durability. Of the six cars lined up at the booth as examples, one featured was a 991 911. It was painted entirely in olive green and then SPPF was applied on top of it. The color, luster, and texture were certainly unique to SPPF.

TECHART

Jet black TechArt adds a unique charm to the GT3

Based on the 992 GT3, the TechArt complete seems to combine the agility of a GT3 with the luxury and Gran Turismo feel of a turbocharged car. The front spoiler, air intake panel, hood, and other parts that blend into the jet black body are all carbon fiber. Numerous carbon fiber parts are also fitted around the rear, giving it a one-of-a-kind presence. All emblems are TechArt. The wheels are Formula VII Race Forged with an exquisite asymmetrical shape.

YOKOHAMA/ADVAN

Expressing the depth of a flagship model

Yokohama Rubber’s Auto Salon is always dominated by ADVAN, a brand that strongly reflects their philosophy. This year, they emphasized their global flagship ADVAN Sport. In addition to exhibiting four models – the V105, V107, ZPS, and EV – numerous demo cars were also lined up. In particular, the 911 Speedster, limited to 1,948 units worldwide, blends beautifully with the ADVAN Sport worldview. The V107s, mounted on ADVAN Racing GT wheels, were fitted with 245/35R20 tires in the front and 305/30R20 tires in the rear.

PANDEM/Rocket Bunny

Pandem-style wide body enhances Porsche

Every 911 model has its own unique appeal. Even the 997 model, in the hands of Kei Miura, head of TRA Kyoto, is incredibly fresh and, above all, impressive. The body kit, known as PANDEM, features pleasingly bulging front and rear fenders. The all-white color scheme and the complete lack of stickers only accentuate the power of the wide body. It’s like a pure racing car shipped from the Porsche factory.

ADVAN Racing

Advan Racing respects Porsche

The 992 911 GT3 RS comes with aggressive factory wheels, with 10.0J x 20-inch wheels in the front and 13.0J x 21-inch wheels in the rear. This is a difficult area for third parties to tackle, especially since they are center-lock wheels, but that is precisely why ADVAN Racing has taken on this challenge. They have created a special size for the GT3 RS in their “GT for PORCHE” series, which is popular among Porsche users. The offset, including the number of J’s, is the same as the factory wheels, achieving a beautiful GT-like concave.

REPORT/Daichi NAKAMIGAWA, Mai AGENOSONO

PHOTO/Nina NAKAJIMA, Keigo YAMAMOTO

MAGAZINE/ GENROQ March 2025 issue