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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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2012 Sedan GTG IV Coverage - JDM Cain Photography by Chris Ortez

For those that were at this years G35 Sedan GTG IV event know that this was the best one yet. For those of you who couldn't make it, no problem, I took the initiative to capture the event between conversations with those present, and beers with Tim Trank .

I want to give a huge thanks to Marcus Cooke, Grant Plummer, Chris Leiva, Danh Vo, and everyone at Tanabe. I had one of the best times with friends, cars, and photography......looking forward to next year's event...enjoy the pictures.

I have more photo's that were sent to DSport Magazine to review for a possible feature. Obviously I cannot post those yet, not until I get confirmation on whether or not they will be used. I will share those when I can.....


Approximately 100 cars were present.....so legit!

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I have to give props to Duy Truong for making the drive out here from El Mirage, Arizona. Unfortunately he had an incident with his front lip.....

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....and his rear quarter panel too. Nonetheless, I like your set up.

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Jeremie Izon's car was one that I wanted to check out personally. He wrapped his car red in his own garage.....came out good for a DIY. All he needs is a different front bumper. Hit up Eric @bausauto

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Not a G, but a sedan...Courtney's 328i is sitting tight on SSR Professor's and huge Rotora BBKs...

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Ghillie Suit came out and represented with his clean looking sedan. He's now rocking Rays 57xtreme wheels, and carbon fiber errythang

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Mike Ramos won 2nd place Sedan with his RRydes twin turbo beast. He's rocking Volk LEs, Bride Seats in the interior, and fresh custom paint. Keep up the good work man.

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Alf won best engine bay with his clean coupe....congrats.

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The one and only, Randy Riggs RRYDES....so fresh and so clean.

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DJ Ramos on the turn tables....music was awesome man

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I thought this wheel was part of the raffle.....then I woke up....

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Ill Sedan was by the SSR booth drawing everyone's attention throughout the day. Flawless......

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Mark is now rocking a fresh set of AP Racing BBKs. They look dope behind his custom LMGT4s...

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Grant rocking Volk GTFs in two different colors...

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Zack's Rare JDM race car....love the new helmet cooling duct. Race Track Ready.....

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Fab won best Coupe...love the Rare JDM intercooler

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Wow, love the red interior....

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Peter wanted to make sure no one got into his car...

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What dreams are made of....Endless BBK, enough said.

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Now this GS300 was so sick, rocking a very expensive and rare Job Design Hybrid kit....

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This 1973 Toyota Cressida was "Oh My", AMAZING! I believe the owners name was Lloyd...he was telling us that he swapped a 1JZ into her....DOPE

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The Raffle....Marcus Cooke telling the crowd that they couldn't drink alcohol, LOL.....

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Money Shot! I was saving this picture especially for Marcus. Thank you very much for organizing such an awesome event. I had a blast!

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Wow Chris, you did a great job covering the event.

I just sent over the photos and write-up to DSPORT, be on the lookout in an upcoming issue.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Great coverage Chris
 

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Awesome pix Chris..
 

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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Amazing coverage! And yes I will be getting a new bumper soon! haha
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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Need to convince them that drinking is good, that's all....

Sick shots shots as always Chris!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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^This guy hiding from Tanabe reps trying to find a bottle opener haha

Dope shots Chris, esp that last one.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 4DGS
Need to convince them that drinking is good, that's all....

Sick shots shots as always Chris!
If I lived closer i woulda drank with you blain! next time youre in cali we shall grab a drink.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Wow great coverage Chris awesome pictures and rides, really wish I would have made it, but next year 4sure ill be there..
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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guessing no shots of Tim or your car because they're in the magazine batch
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Good looking out Criss. Pictures came out crisp.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:24 AM
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Sick coverage bro!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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Epic coverage! Really need to get to this meet next time!!!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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In all seriousness guys the alcohol issue is a big deal. Tanabe could be held liable if something happens. I'm hoping that we can have the GTG V at Tanabe next year so we gotta make sure we don't have an issue in this area at future GTGs. Thanks for understanding.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Great coverage chris. That looks like one hell of a time. I wish it was closer than a few thousand miles from me lol
 
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