All you F1 fans out there in North America must be ecstatic. I know I am as well because Tavo Hellmund, the managing partner of promoters “Full Throttle Productions”, has made sure that Hermann Tilke see things his way, in a sport where Tilke has traditionally had a free reign with the design; in many instances, producing utterly boring racetracks devoid of any passion.  Read More →

Spotlight – Sunderland’s Unlucky Lucky Break

Andrew Sunderland is the guy people might not tend to notice much at parties. The quintessential unassuming type, Andrew would even be hard to spot among a sea of Japanese natives, such is the modesty this Aussie embodies. But behind the wheel you better lookout – this is a guy that simply monsters angle…  Read More →

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Event Report – 2010 Summer Drift Matsuri Part 2

After having a good look at the Fusion Garage cars it was time to head over to the Nishi course where the short track had been set up for some afternoon chaos.  Read More →

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Merchandise – 7TUNE Stickers!

I had some serious mail issues in August and because of this I may or may not have received all your orders. I’ve replied to all the mails I could so if you received mail then I got your order – if not don’t hesitate to contact me once again to get these awesome decals.  Read More →

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Video – Summer Drift Matsuri 2010

David Oshima, Red Bull Japans resident VJ, put together this great compilation in record time after such short notice. Check it out!  Read More →

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Preview – September Subaru Month

I love Subaru’s and their magnificent STi collection and with 3 more reviews coming from the stable of Fuji Heavy Industries next month what better way to get into September than with a post dedicated to your Boxer rides and builds.  Read More →

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Flashback: 0-60 Magazine Visits Tokyo

Alex Bernstein and Tony Harmer were in Japan recently shooting some cool stuff from Rauh Welt for their well known magazine 0-60, and got in touch with 7tune to see if I was able to help them get to some places to check out some action.  Read More →

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Video – 2010 Honda Day Festival

The guys over at EatSleepRace have put together a great video of the 2010 Honda Day Festival held at Raceway Park.  Read More →

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Event Report – 2010 Summer Drift MatsuriPart 1

Friday and the G1-GP was massive but the weekend was about to break loose when the gates to the Ebisu compound opened to the general public on Saturday morning. Read more after the jump…  Read More →

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7tune Partner – JDM Depot

Saint Vincent, West Indies based Brandon Lynch runs the tried and true export company JDM Depot; a company that has been around longer than most and one which supplies the global market with new or used parts and accessories sourced directly from Japan.  Read More →

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Event Report – The 2010 G1-GP Round 2

Temperatures were scorching in Nihonmatsu last Friday for the second round of the newly created G1-GP ( Gaijin Grand Prix ) but the staff at Ebisu Circuit, Team Orange and Powervehicles teamed up to provide a Drift competition for people living in and visiting Japan, open to foreigners only. Here’s how it shook out…  Read More →

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Merchandise – 7TUNE Decals Now Available!

You’ve waited a long time for these decals but now 7tune has them in stock and we are ready to ship to anywhere in the world!  Read More →

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Scoop – Toyota LF-A moving in on FIA GT1

7tune recently reported on the future of Toyota’s motor sporting movements and now it has come to light that Toyota has decided to forsake a return to either WRC or F1 and instead pitch the new LF-A into the FIA GT1 championship; head to head against its natural but decisively more inexpensive rival, the Nissan GT-R.  Read More →

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Tested – 2010 JDM Subaru Legacy GT tS

I absolutely love Pugs and French Bulldogs. I don’t know what it is about their smashed up, snuffling little faces or their cross eyed, tongue lolling grins that makes me adore them. Maybe its just because I’m a dog person. Whatever the case, allow me to introduce you to the fifth generation, 2010 Legacy B4 GT tS, the automotive equivalent…of the Pug.  Read More →

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Statement – 7tune Needs Your Help

You all love 7tune right? You come here for hot news, pimp rides, solid reviews, great shots and a good read. We know this well, always have and that is why, year after year, we continued to drive ourselves to provide you with the best JDM-istic experience from Japan.  Read More →

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News Scoop – FT-86 is on time

Good news FT-86 fans. I was invited as one of the only foreign journalists to attend a press day on Wednesday where the JDM only Noah and Voxy Minivans were being showcased by G’s, the sports vehicle oriented arm of Toyota Japan. The FT-86 though, didn’t take long to come up in the conversation…  Read More →

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Snap Shot – Bronzed Skyline R31

One car that appeared at Daikoku Futo on Friday; a car that was parked away from everyone else and who’s owner I didn’t get to speak to, just happened to be one of the most eye catching R31′s I have ever seen…  Read More →

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