"Normal," "what others think," "following" - we expect none of these notions to be frequently used by Nakira Akai. We're talking about the man behind the Rauh-Welt Begriff Porsche bodykits. This Japanese Porsche wide bodybuilder is a living legend and we want to show you how the man handles his business.
Back in the day, RWB kits used to appeal only to enthusiasts in the Land Of The Rising Sun. However, Nakai-san has started using the plane a lot over the last few years, with business now exploding.
Don't get us wrong, this isn't the kind of guy who would turn his artwork into an industrialized process for the sake of cash. Quite the opposite.
Nakai-san now travels around the world, handling a build here and one there, thus establishing new Rauh-Welt Begriff communities.
Yes, we're talking about communities here, as Zuffenhausen enthusiasts who rejoice at the sight of RWB body armors always connect to each other after the man himself plants the seed, whether it's on local topics or over the web.
2015 has been the busiest year to date for Akira Nakai and the video below shows how things went with his first Kuala Lumpur build.
He only works on air-cooled Porsches, and while he's obviously turned his heart into a massive garage filled with classic 911s, there might be another reason for this. The friendlier panel gaps of these senior Porsches are more fitting to this style of customization.
Using basic materials such as fiberglass, this man has managed to write automotive history to the point where many now ask themselves what will happen to the company once he goes to motoring heaven.
That's a tough one, especially since we see similar JDM tuners, such as Liberty Walk or Rocket Bunny slowly turning to the industrialization mentioned above, while RWB is thankfully still run as a one-man show.
While many still deny cars can be a form of art, their conclusion is only amplified when it comes to customization. But watching Nakai-san in action below might make them change their mind. This man's vision and precision are downright memorable.
P.S.: Those of you questioning the sturdiness of these kits should see how their creator puts them to the test in the second clip below.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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