2009 Singapore SIN


Singapore, SUPER Import Nights, loosely based on the show we all know in the states was a unique experience from a unique country full of friendly people. Expecting it to be the same extravagant light filled spectacle filled with wild customized cars, I walked in to something reminiscent of a small scale SEMA type show. The halls were neatly lined with Vendor booths filled with their demo cars and company reps waiting to hand out flyers and brochures. It seems that the entire world gets their styling cues from Japan so the style seems to be what we see in the states circa 2006, a few years behind the trend. Carbon look vinyl wraps and one off customization seems to be the cure to the limited availability of large body parts but car the cars are generally well executed with distinct themes to each.

You would think that the attendees are all there to check out the cars and products but Singapore being a relatively conservative country the main attraction became the models. Each vendor booth was equipped with their selection but ultimately overshadowed by the models invited by the event organizers themselves. Coming from countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, and USA, the models were presented every few hours on stage to a crowd of fan camping at the front to get the best shot. Never have I seen so many 1D’s and big white lenses outside of the sideline of a professional sports event all point straight at the stage. With all this equipment, the crowd remained surprisingly respectful and left the models alone when they’re walking about off the stage instead of chasing them down like a hungry mob of paparazzi. Overall,
the SiN show was an experience truly reflective of the Singapore culture.

Written and Shot By Aaron Wang of Go Tuning

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