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Troy Sumitomo, leading-edge automobile stylist and fabricator, will make a personal appearance along with five of his customized Scion Five Axis show cars at the 2008 Motoring ‘J’ Style Japanese car show, Saturday, May 24th.

Sumitomo and his Five Axis team will meet enthusiasts at the Exposition Pavilion at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, Calif. Also on display will be the matte-black modified Lexus Project IS-F which debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas last November.

Drivers and passengers arriving in a Scion should check in at the Scion Kiosk located the Scion owner’s preferred parking area and show their Scion car keys to receive a hand stamp good for $5 off the $20 admission price. The first 50 Scion owners to arrive and register at the Scion Kiosk will also receive a Ridemakerz xB customizable model car (Limit ONE per carload).

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For additional show information go to www.motoringjstyle.com


ALAMEDA, Calif., April 16, 2008 - Leading edge contemporary automotive stylist Troy Sumitomo will appear with a collection of his custom Five Axis Scion showcars at Motoring ‘J’ Style. Sumitomo, a California native and founder of Five Axis, has established himself in little over a decade as a rising star in the world of custom automobile design and fabrication. The one-day event, which is dedicated to Japanese car culture, will be held Saturday, May 24, at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, Calif.

Five of Sumitomo’s Scion Five Axis creations will be on display in the Exposition Pavilion. The futuristic Scion xA Speedster is a highly modified open-air roadster with a unique underhood-mounted projection screen. The tangerine-hued Scion DJ xB has a mobile DJ booth complete with turntables, mixer and speakers integrated into the car’s frame. Other Five Axis Scions in the show include the Blackberry xB, Spec tC and Papaya xD. A full lineup of 2008 production Scions rounds out the exhibit.

Also on display will be the matte-black Five Axis modified Lexus Project IS-F which debuted at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November. Five Axis body kits, wheels, paint, and aftermarket modifications will also be shown.
Besides these Scion and Lexus vehicles, Motoring ‘J’ style will include vintage pre-1985 Japanese roadsters, coupes and sedans, contemporary collectables, and tuner creations. Live drifting competitions and rally demonstrations will also take place at the expansive Fairgrounds.

Show hours for Motoring ‘J’ Style are 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008. Admission is $20 for adults while kids 12 and under are free. Priority parking has been arranged for those arriving in a Scion. In addition, Scion drivers and passengers can receive $5 off the admission price by checking in at the Scion booth outside the main entrance and show an attendant their Scion key. For show information contact (415) 479-9930 or go to www.motoringjstyle.com

We got to meet Troy at Exposed in Orlando. The free ridemakerz offer is aweome!

He is a PIMP !!!

It's times like this I wish I was back in CA!

well i guess ill watch all the way from NC. nothing ever happens in NC :-P

I've chatted with him over email before! He rocks!

I've seen him up close soo many times but never actually talked to him and I've been THIS close to a few of his creations. I got a free ridemakerz at the last event SE put on! 8)

haha, I beat you all, he's my dad (figuratively speaking), just a phone call away =] haha, but in all honesty, whoever decides to make it to this even, don't be intimidated, Troy is by far one of the nicest guys I've had the honor of knowing, and is one of my biggest inspriations; so take advantage of this opportunity if you can! =]

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg i get to meet troy "SexyZboy" sumitomo? omg omg omg omg omg omg omg

and he is THE pimp.


seeing him is like being in the embraced by the presence of god. many can experience it and only a few will understand it

and wes, i think i got you beat. :rofl:

^^ haha don't make me go there Mike....cus, I'll bust out the stories in a heart beat! >=D lol

^^ haha don't make me go there Mike....cus, I'll bust out the stories in a heart beat! >=D lol


shut up son thats how you were concieved. :rofl:

feel like asking him why he priced his lip kit 4 the xb so d@*& high. IT'S JUST A LIP KIT! :money:

other than that he gets my respect for what he does. :clap:

its urethane and the quality of parts. it's not some cheap fiberglass stuff

Thanks for the all the props (well most of them). Who is this M2 guy? He sounds scary.

I appreciate all of you who come up to me at shows and share your enthusiasm for what we do and passion for your cars. Orlando was a great event and I met a lot of new people as well as reconnecting with some old friends as well!

We will be at Toyotafest this weekend in Long Beach if any of you are in the area.

And please approach me and say "hi". I know I look grouchy but that's the way us old people are....LOL Seriously, I enjoy talking to you guys and getting to know you. You make us who we are through your support and feedback. So if I don't know what you want/like, we can't make it for you!

Okay, look forward to seeing some of you this weekend or in a few months in Nor Cal.

Son (Wes) you make your Papa proud. You are such a good boy.

lol didnt seem like i didnt appreciate what ur doing. just gota understand full time student and work fulltime u know how it is?

are you guys bringing all ur cars are just a few?

I didn't say anything about the body kit price...it was M2!!! I agree, it's a bit expensive but the Dealers are the ones setting the price. It will drop soon....

Yeah at Toyotafest we'll have in our booth:
Five Axis Edition tC...the one from Longo, w/ our kit, wheels, and more
Five Axis xD....papaya colored similar to the SEMA car w/ our kit and wheels
08 xB....white w/ our kit and wheels
08 Lexus IS350 w/ our wheels and front lip

Also at the show:

Lexus Five Axis Project IS F.....from SEMA
Toyota Five Axis Yaris Club....from SEMA

And a few other cars w/ our wheels and body kits.

Just found out the Claw xD will be there too!!

wasnt really planning on going but now i'm sold thanx.

sorry didnt know the dealers set the price.

your not gonna be raffling anything away are? :pray: :question:

Son (Wes) you make your Papa proud. You are such a good boy.

Wes Sumitomo. Has a nice ring to it.

Just found out the Claw xD will be there too!!

Nice Mr. Sumitomo..see ya at TORC..Awesome work, increadible cars and a hell of a nice guy..=)

Peace brotha !! :clap: :clap:

"Drivers and passengers arriving in a Scion should check in at the Scion Kiosk located the Scion owner’s preferred parking area and show their Scion car keys to receive a hand stamp good for $5 off the $20 admission price. The first 50 Scion owners to arrive and register at the Scion Kiosk will also receive a Ridemakerz xB customizable model car (Limit ONE per carload). "

Anyone know is this just for the Motoring J style show or 4 both J style & T.O.R.C???????????????

Awesome work, increadible cars and a hell of a nice guy..=)
Wow...that's how some people describe you there wheelie boy. He's so nice even some of your girlies flock to him.
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And just like you...some dudes too.....
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Nice guy ? Nice guy?..fool I'm Ruthless !!!

Oh hi girlies... :love: hahahaha

"Drivers and passengers arriving in a Scion should check in at the Scion Kiosk located the Scion owner’s preferred parking area and show their Scion car keys to receive a hand stamp good for $5 off the $20 admission price. The first 50 Scion owners to arrive and register at the Scion Kiosk will also receive a Ridemakerz xB customizable model car (Limit ONE per carload). "

Anyone know is this just for the Motoring J style show or 4 both J style & T.O.R.C??????????????? its only for the motoring j style show. TORC is only 5 bucks for admission. woo the claw xD will be at T.O.R.C stuffed Scions anyone? :P

I thought Troy was white? lol

white? sumitomo, i thought it meant sumo wrestling samurai. LOL.


nah, j/k. it was cool talking to troy via emails.

I thought Troy was white? lol

I was at birth and throughout childhood but when the whole Import craze hit I figured being yellow was the way to go and I had a color change. :rofl:

BTW, nice group picture. Glenn looks like he's gonna kill someone and me...well after 30 takes of the same pose, I couldn't take it anymore!

I will be giving one of the Ridemakerz toys for the raffle at Toyotafest. So buy your tickets or come to Nor Cal.

I thought Troy was white? lol

BTW, nice group picture. Glenn looks like he's gonna kill someone and me...well after 30 takes of the same pose, I couldn't take it anymore!



That was Glenn ?..didn't even recognize him..though it was your dad !! :rofl: :rofl:

Thanks for the all the props (well most of them). Who is this M2 guy? He sounds scary.

I appreciate all of you who come up to me at shows and share your enthusiasm for what we do and passion for your cars. Orlando was a great event and I met a lot of new people as well as reconnecting with some old friends as well!

We will be at Toyotafest this weekend in Long Beach if any of you are in the area.

And please approach me and say "hi". I know I look grouchy but that's the way us old people are....LOL Seriously, I enjoy talking to you guys and getting to know you. You make us who we are through your support and feedback. So if I don't know what you want/like, we can't make it for you!

Okay, look forward to seeing some of you this weekend or in a few months in Nor Cal.

Son (Wes) you make your Papa proud. You are such a good boy.

IF i bring you some mac nuts can i take a photo with you? and get a autograph..and i make sure ill try my best not to cry..

I thought Troy was white? lol

BTW, nice group picture. Glenn looks like he's gonna kill someone and me...well after 30 takes of the same pose, I couldn't take it anymore!



That was Glenn ?..didn't even recognize him..though it was your dad !! :rofl: :rofl:

thats not Glenn.. that that famouse Korean Drama Star.. lol

I thought Troy was white? lol

BTW, nice group picture. Glenn looks like he's gonna kill someone and me...well after 30 takes of the same pose, I couldn't take it anymore!



That was Glenn ?..didn't even recognize him..though it was your dad !! :rofl: :rofl:
hahahahahahahahaha

oops

I don't get it?

I thought Troy was white? lol

BTW, nice group picture. Glenn looks like he's gonna kill someone and me...well after 30 takes of the same pose, I couldn't take it anymore!



That was Glenn ?..didn't even recognize him..though it was your dad !! :rofl: :rofl:

thats not Glenn.. that that famouse Korean Drama Star.. lol

Who Edwin ?..... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Thanks for the all the props (well most of them). Who is this M2 guy? He sounds scary.

I appreciate all of you who come up to me at shows and share your enthusiasm for what we do and passion for your cars. Orlando was a great event and I met a lot of new people as well as reconnecting with some old friends as well!

We will be at Toyotafest this weekend in Long Beach if any of you are in the area.

And please approach me and say "hi". I know I look grouchy but that's the way us old people are....LOL Seriously, I enjoy talking to you guys and getting to know you. You make us who we are through your support and feedback. So if I don't know what you want/like, we can't make it for you!

Okay, look forward to seeing some of you this weekend or in a few months in Nor Cal.

Son (Wes) you make your Papa proud. You are such a good boy.

IF i bring you some mac nuts can i take a photo with you? and get a autograph..and i make sure ill try my best not to cry..

Don't need your nuts, just bring your charming personality. Are you going to be there?

WHOAH!

That's Glenn?

I thought that was Wes.

Hahahaha...

Damn...is that Troy.

I saw him on TV before but I heard he looks better in person.....

There was this guy they called Low Down SR5 back during the Shoreline Racing days......I think he had the same name.

Damn...is that Troy.

I saw him on TV before but I heard he looks better in person.....

Scioninla ?...whot the hell are you ?!

huh, must be a newbie !! haha

Yes..I am new to the forums.

I joined a club called Team Scion West but when I tried to go to the meet at Krispy Cream in Cerritos they were not there.....come to think of it..it was a Chick Filet instead.

Do you know if there are any Scion clubs in SoCal?

..thanks from the newbie.

Don't need your nuts, just bring your charming personality. Are you going to be there?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Must be married. :rofl:

Ooooo I wasn't even going to go to Toyota fest.....but now I think I just may have to!!!!


mmmmm 5axis IS-F *drool* :love:

Yeah - we got to chat with Troy at Exposed - and he is one of the nicest guys! And, man, what he does to finish out the lines of a car with his kits - WOW!!! :bow:

Have a great time on the 24th! Wish us folks from ATL could be there!!!

Troy is The Man :bow:

This is a great show,had fun last year and registered allready.