RWB/ RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF (Japanese Porsche Tuner)

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I've been a big fan of RWB since I saw some pics of their Porsche builds back in 2008 or so- I fell in love immediately. The RWB style is distinct, yet has the classic Porsche racing heritage influence. This year it seems like everyone has jumped on the RWB bandwagon, but they deserve the attention. This year they have actually been doing more global builds which has given them more notoriety, including the launch of RWB USA several weeks ago. RWB USA has three builds at this year's SEMA including Ken Block's and Fatlace's. Anyways, I thought I would start a thread her to familiarize those not familiar with RWB. It's very aggressive, and not for everyone.


First, read this article from the speedhunters archives, it's a great read:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2008/12/27/gallery-gt-gt-the-legend-of-nakai-pt-1.aspx


Now some pics.....
 
Part I:

Nike SB'd said:
So I wanted to share this set with you guys because these cars are simply amazing, some of my all time favorite heavily tuned cars. The circumstances surrounding the shoot were horrible - I had a lot to shoot in a very short amount of time with limited space. I probably spent under 5 minutes shooting each shot and due to space constraints most of these are mega-wide angle and heavily distorted. They certainly don't represent my best work but I figured I'd share them anyway. If you're interested in seeing more of the cars or the shop there are a few extras on my flickr
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Video

http://vimeo.com/27545197

Shinji’s RWB 964

RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF : Shinji's RWB 964 on Vimeo

http://vimeo.com/lukehuxhamfilms/rwb-rauh-welt-maiham-media

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Wallpapers:

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RWB- USA

http://www.egarage.com/car-profiles/rwb-usa/

Words/Photos: Nic Jimenez & Ernesto Che
RWB - RAUH-Welt Begriff. Japanese Tuner Nakai-San has gone global with the new and fresh RWB USA. We kept hearing and reading about RWB so when our friend Mark Arcenal (Fatlace) invited us to see his RWB USA operation we made the 15 minute northbound journey from our own eGarage California HQ to see what the hype really is all about. To make a long story short, honestly, words, articles and videos don’t do these cars, and their raw beauty much justice. Frankly, the few videos circulating the web (while really good in production quality) don’t do Nakai-San’s workmanship much justice either. You have to see Nakai and his work in person. You have to touch the RWB Cars, feel their presence and get a sense of proportion, things that web photos and videos cannot truly translate. To make a long story longer keep reading . . .
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We thought eGarage was going in to see the first few RWB Porsches in the United States, and when Mark welcomed us into his Paddock he said “Come over here guys, I’d like to introduce you to Nakai.” Well, we weren’t really ready for all that but there he was! Nakai-San himself smoking a Winston, drinking a Stella and peering into the new 2011 body for a grey 993 RWB that sat 15 feet away from him. It appeared that he was analyzing, studying and absorbing the car’s energy. This was truly a treat! Nakai-San is everything we had read about and so much more. To see him work and in action was sensational. He measures with his fingers, he reacts with unorthodox physical quickness and strength and although it seems there is no method to his Porsche madness he is in fact organized and methodical… ALWAYS in deep thought!
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What does Nakai’s RAUH-Welt Begriff mean? RAUH-Welt means “Rough World” and it has been so for the last 15 years. This has come to be known as RWB. Nakai refers to his owner’s cars as treasures! The fit and finish is all from his mind, his experience. There is no photoshop rendering, no modern computer design models, it all comes from Nakai-San. However, he does get some help from Rotiform and Fifteen52 in the wheel department.
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“I don’t know how many RWB’s I have built, I honestly don’t keep track.” We were puzzled so we persisted. I asked him “is it more than 100 or maybe 200?” Nakai-San laughed and exhaled a cloud of smoke into the air, he smiled and answered, “I have built over 20 RWB Cars in the last 6 months across the world.”
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This will be Nakai-San and RWB’s first time at SEMA in Las Vegas. For 2011, SEMA has invited 3 RWB Porsches to be showcased. The Green RWB965 Pandora One, the Grey RWB993 Pandora Two and the white/red RWB965 Hoonigan. Each car has its own remarkable personality, each of which Nakai has given a personal touch. Throughout the evening we listened to songs from the 80′s on the Fatlace HQ Pandora station which is how the first two RWB’s got their names. Well that’s what we guess unless Pandora has another meaning.
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The following night we were invited back to a friends and family grand opening of RWB USA. With the trio of cars completed for the 2011 SEMA Show folks attended this mellow pre-SEMA unveiling and welcomed with an ice cream truck, a taco truck and chocolate cake! Amidst the frenzy of people who had never seen the RWB cars before today Nakai-San was still working in between a chaotic meet and greet. Finally before we left Nakai told us ”…in 2012 I am prepared to do an RWB 997GT3 RS, I really want to do this.” An RWB 997 GT3RS would turn the Automotive world on its side!
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I've been an huge RWB fan! I saw an article in Heavy Hitters awhile ago and was hooked. The mag sucks but the article was great!
 
kinda reminds me of the early wild B&B turbos...btw the Kim K thread and this thread should be merged they have similar flairs....:tongue:
 
yup, I'm also a big fan. Toshi and Shinji are super nice. Nakai san is so creative.

I first saw RWB on Euro Tuner, just a trend setting style.

Nakai san is credited for setting the demon camber, stretch tire style.
 
I love RWB!!! Specially the dirty battered look of the Stella Artois car. She looks like a dirty little girl.:wink:
 
Only a few designs really garner my interest and appreciation. The wide body 964's and 993's especially have no counterpart in their style. An RWB style 993 porche is one of the very few cars I'd be willing to sink considerable funds into. Wonder what kind of cost we are talking about here. Any of these RWB porches been on the market?
 
A good buddy of mine is friends with Nakai and does a lot of work for RWB. Check out his FB page "Circuit Soul" for some grass roots automotive culture and tons of RWB pics!
 

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