What is a Dajiban van?

“Dajiban” is, essentially, the Japanese term for a Dodge van. In Japan, motorcycle racers use these vans to transport their bikes and equipment to the track. These motorcycle racers in Japan started modifying and racing their support vehicle Dodge vans, too.

What is Japanese car culture?

In Japan, they are in love with their local car manufacturers. This means that vehicles we see in movies like Tokyo drift actually exist, just without the racing through a car park. Japanese also love their low-speed tracks which are perfect for learner drifters.

Does Noriyaro live in Japan?

Alexi Smith (born: July 11, 1980 (1980-07-11) [age 41]), better known online as noriyaro (Japanese 乗り[nori] meaning “ride”, やろう [yarō] meaning “guy”), is an Australian YouTuber living in Japan who is most known for car and drifting related content.

Where is the A Team van?

One of the original six vans used for the show is displayed in the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum in Keswick, northern England. The GMC Vandura used on the A-Team movie was also on display at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.

What are Bosozoku cars?

Bosozoku roughly translates to “violent running gang,” and there are indeed motorcycle gangs that make up part of the subculture. However, the word primarily refers to the aggressive (violent) styling that defines these cars.

Is Japanese car culture dead?

Unfortunately many people will argue that the stereotypical idea of Japanese car culture is dead, that it is plagued with Kei cars and overweight wealthy businessmen in Lamborghinis. To a certain extent this is true, but alas, it is still part of the Japanese car culture.

What is a drift missile?

Drift missiles are cars meant for practice drifting. A drift missile is not an excuse to bash into every wall you see however, ebisu has noticed that and banned them from their course, but it’s not stopping people from rocking their missiles. Safe missile.

What was the original A Team van?

1983 GMC Vandura van
The 1983 GMC Vandura van used by the A-Team, with its characteristic red stripe, black and red turbine mag wheels, and rooftop spoiler, has become an enduring pop culture icon. The customized 1994 Chevrolet G20 used on the A-Team movie was also on display at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.

What engine was in the A-Team van?

During its first generation (1964-1966), the Vandura was powered by either a flat-four or flat-six Chevy engine. The design was very basic, with rear windows as an option and no available power steering, power brakes, or air conditioning.

Is bosozoku still active?

Although bosozoku still exist today, their antics are far less troublesome and violent. Older bosozoku scoff at younger generations who wear helmets or even “worse,” have traded bikes for scooters.

What cars are donks?

In the strictest terms, the word “donk” is any 1971 to 1976 full-sized Chevy Caprice or Impala that has been subjected to a high-riser treatment with tall wheels (24 inchers would be considered the bare minimum), low-profile tires, and lots of ground clearance.

What kind of Van is the dajiban Van?

The Dajiban movement has followers all over Japan, along with a small but growing group of enthusiasts in other countries including here in the U.S. As we mentioned in our previous Dajiban story, we actually picked up a 1996 Ram Cargo Van chassis last year with the idea of making a fun project out of it.

What’s the name of the Dodge van in Japan?

They were all 1971–2003 Dodge Rams, originally sold in America but imported to Asia after the end of a much different life, mostly short-wheelbase, most with a 318 V-8. The Japanese call such things “Dajiban”— Dodg-e-van, dah-jee-bahn.

Who is the photographer for Dodge van racing in Japan?

Our photographer was a man named Dino Dalle Carbonare. A 42-year-old Italian expat, fluent in both English and Japanese. Dino has lived in Japan since childhood and is now employed by internet giant Speedhunters, where he is the resident expert on Japanese car culture.

Who is the guy who makes Dodge vans?

“There is nothing specific for Dodge vans, performance-oriented, so he has to build it.” Takahiro runs Dodgevanracing.com.