Switching into different gear

Print Article | Email to Friend Switching into different gear By Anis Ibrahim
2009/07/31

PANDAN City in Johor Baru was packed bumper to bumper when about 10,000 car visitors turned up for the recent Autoshow Exhibition 2009.

The creatively modified cars had the crowd roaring their approval. � Pictures by Roslan Khamis Eloborately painted in painstaking detail. this model was decked to gills.
Modified into the very picture of feminity, this car stood out among the macho displays.

The exhibition of modified cars attracted a crowd of all ages.Organising chairman, Shahifudin Sulaiman, said the event provided car enthusiasts, especially the youth, with the opportunity to show off their creativity. The event also gives visitors the chance to admire the work of the participants, who have spent a lot of time and money to modify their cars to suit their tastes and preference," he said.

There were five categories at the exhibition -- standard body modifications; modifications to Perodua and Proton cars; open category; and extreme modifications. The cars were judged based on their exterior and interior design, lights, fittings and safety. "The most important factor for the judges was that the cars should be fitted with high-quality safety features, despite all the modifications."Motoring can be a worthwhile hobby for the youth if it is carried out in the proper manner. It is better than having them waste their time on mindless pursuits," Shahifudin added.Trophies and cash prizes of RM300, RM200 and RM100 were awarded to the top three entries, respectively. The three cars will also be featured in the event's official media partners, Majalah Gila Kereta and Extremekars Performance Car Magazine.Participant Eddie Wan, 33, said the exhibition gave car enthusiasts the chance to meet up and exchange ideas."There should be more competitions like this," he said.The exhibition organised by Mahabuilders Sdn Bhd and Pandan City Management, with the help of Bimmers JB and Creative Network, also caught the interest of motoring clubs nationwide. Apart from the exhibition, side activities like audio, exhaust and car lighting demonstrations and inter-club gatherings were held.