624hp 2JZ Lexus GS300 Drift Car – NorCal Redemption - Super Street Network (blog)
The upper half of The Golden State became infamous for its ugly drift cars. Of course, one could argue that ugliness is entirely subjective and that from a certain perspective (usually only the owner's), the cars were beautiful in their own way. The hard truth was, subjective or not, the mismatched body panels, poorly applied paint, and rally car ride heights spoke louder than words. As drivers turned to the streets, industrial areas and mountain passes, some of the more established drivers started to pay less attention to the appearance of their cars—grudgingly accepting that in order to continue drifting, they would simply... Despite the bleak conditions, a select few insisted on drifting cars that met uncompromising standards both functionally and aesthetically. This story, however, is not about those who inspired, but rather about one man who was inspired by these legends. It was during this dark age of drifting that Adam Mao started his own journey. Source: www.superstreetonline.com
