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Japan, JDM, Locale
by Sean2011/03/1006:47

Preview: ASM Yokohama

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Last time I visited Japan I made a point to swing by ASM to grab some pics for a Locale post.  I’ve been putting it off, but I’ll get it up soon – their showroom is pretty great.

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    Jose on 2013/01/12 at 18:50
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    Hey by any chances do you have pictures of the white recaros on the right corner or help me get the model number !! Please : )

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