NZPC: Hey, that’s one wicked Roadster. How did you get into modifying cars in the first place?
Tiree: In my early years, I’d say my dad was my biggest influence. He’s owned many cool cars over the years, such as a Renault 5 Turbo, Lotus Europa, and a Lotus 7 kit car, just to name a few. Other early influences for Japanese cars would definitely include the first few Fast and Furious movies and video games such as Need For Speed, Midnight Club, and Gran Turismo. In my teens, I was mostly into tuner cars and drift cars, with my first sports car being an S14 Zenki. One of my friends then bought an NA Roadster, which is what introduced me to these cars, and I instantly fell in love with them. As for kaido racer styling, my earliest introduction was through the Hightopfade blog by Park Baker.
How long have you owned it for, and what’s your favourite thing about it?
I’ve owned the car for almost seven years now, and it has definitely changed a lot in my ownership. When I first got the car, my
