No Trailer Queens....
The following is a SUPER truncated version of a time in history. Many details have been left out, so if you are further interested-- Google that shit....
My first memory of Len Higa was way back in the day when I was perusing through a Turbo Magazine and it was one of the first coverages of Hawaii's Fastest Street Car Shootout. If my memory serves me correct (its been through a lot!) Len was running low 11 sec quarter mile times in a "street-prepped" EG Civic. That was unheard of at the time, as the fastest "race-prepped" Honda (basically THE fastest Honda in the world) was running 10 sec times. I mean Len basically put on some slicks, at times put some "bogies" on the back, and straight ran his car and was keeping up with "The Fastest" Honda's in the world, that had a lot of track preparation to their cars-- one-piece front ends, back-halfed chassis's, FULL lexan glass all around. And here was Len with a streetcar that was able to keep up. That's a testament to Len and Jensen Oda's, who ran Hypersports Hawaii back in the day, capability to build one fast and reliable car. Len eventually went on to becoming THE fastest Honda in the world at the time, while keeping his streetcar status-- simply amazing.
While this was going on, Alyasha was doing Alphanumeric and had met Len through a mutual friend. That is what eventually led to Alphanumeric sponsoring Len's car and a long time friendship had begun. Fast forward years and Len is still a true gearhead. From helming his position as Head of Research and Development at Apex'i to building some THE raddest competition vehicles out (Sparco Evo, Apex'i Competition Drift FD, to numerous Skylines), he still finds time to fabricate, weld and build with the best of them. Not to mention that he gets out and DRIVES.
As a core part of the F.I.S.M. (Fuel Injected Suicide Machines) collective, Len has built a strong brand that reflects his interests and talents as a true gearhead, while keeping it fresh and unique in a sea of all-over print and pastel colors. One of the most genuine and awesome guys that I have had the opportunity to meet and know, Len never ceases to amaze. It is my pleasure to present to you O2 Motorworks.
Never Die
in black....
El Mirage...
in black....
Nine Lives...
in black....
Dragstrip Riot...
in black....
Unfinished (its actually primer gray)...
in black....
My first memory of Len Higa was way back in the day when I was perusing through a Turbo Magazine and it was one of the first coverages of Hawaii's Fastest Street Car Shootout. If my memory serves me correct (its been through a lot!) Len was running low 11 sec quarter mile times in a "street-prepped" EG Civic. That was unheard of at the time, as the fastest "race-prepped" Honda (basically THE fastest Honda in the world) was running 10 sec times. I mean Len basically put on some slicks, at times put some "bogies" on the back, and straight ran his car and was keeping up with "The Fastest" Honda's in the world, that had a lot of track preparation to their cars-- one-piece front ends, back-halfed chassis's, FULL lexan glass all around. And here was Len with a streetcar that was able to keep up. That's a testament to Len and Jensen Oda's, who ran Hypersports Hawaii back in the day, capability to build one fast and reliable car. Len eventually went on to becoming THE fastest Honda in the world at the time, while keeping his streetcar status-- simply amazing.
While this was going on, Alyasha was doing Alphanumeric and had met Len through a mutual friend. That is what eventually led to Alphanumeric sponsoring Len's car and a long time friendship had begun. Fast forward years and Len is still a true gearhead. From helming his position as Head of Research and Development at Apex'i to building some THE raddest competition vehicles out (Sparco Evo, Apex'i Competition Drift FD, to numerous Skylines), he still finds time to fabricate, weld and build with the best of them. Not to mention that he gets out and DRIVES.
As a core part of the F.I.S.M. (Fuel Injected Suicide Machines) collective, Len has built a strong brand that reflects his interests and talents as a true gearhead, while keeping it fresh and unique in a sea of all-over print and pastel colors. One of the most genuine and awesome guys that I have had the opportunity to meet and know, Len never ceases to amaze. It is my pleasure to present to you O2 Motorworks.
Never Die
in black....
El Mirage...
in black....
Nine Lives...
in black....
Dragstrip Riot...
in black....
Unfinished (its actually primer gray)...
in black....
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