Photos Unboxed : A Slice of Japan at the Juicebox BBQ PT1
So many of you have just watched our recent video about our BBQ from last year. Here are some of the photos we somehow managed to get while putting together the event.
I love nothing more than chatting to like-minded people at car events and cruising around enjoying the cars. I’ve come to learn its a lot harder when you are the one actually organising the event.
Between myself and Flip and the lads, the day is quite hectic and there’s not much time to chat to everyone, shoot footage and photograph the cars, this isn’t a complaint, in fact, far from it. We usually have the help of our good mate Paddy Mcgrath from Speedhunters.
You couldn’t ask for a better friend to help capture the day; it’s a bonus that Paddy gets to showcase this stuff on one of the worlds largest automotive websites. His coverage from this event last year was one of the most viewed pieces of content on Speedhunters, which is pretty insane when you think about it.
We’ve made a lot of friends and met a lot of people over the years. Like-minded enthusiasts into the same sort of stuff as us. People who have a passion for good quality cars and get the same kind of buzz from seeking out rare or unusual vehicles or parts.
With the bbq being an invite-only event, its a way for us to thank everyone for contributing to the Irish car scene over the years, a chance for all of to meet up have a chat and enjoy each other’s cars and the company that follows.
The main reason the event invites only is due to space; we can’t make this kind of thing a public event as the yard was pretty much at capacity both this year and last. The second reason is the food, we fork out about for 200 burgers and hand them out for free.
Call us nuts, but we enjoy throwing a good BBQ, surrounded by good people and cool cars. The car scene has helped Juicebox get to where it is today, and it’s our way of giving back.
We kicked off our BBQ on Saturday, the guys from Cutloose and Reckless tribe called over from the UK and made quite the entrance. We decided to have a BBQ before the BBQ, because well, thats all we do. Cook food and get distracted.
Eamon gives his car a rare wash before the big day on Sunday.
We intended to get an early night, but we ended up staying out at the shed till all hours drinking beers and talking shit — the usual.
The morning moves pretty quick; we usually ask everyone to call down around 12.30 pm. Usually, car events kick off super early, and a lot of people are trapped there for the day or fed up around lunchtime. Because it’s on a Sunday, we wanted to give people a lie in. So a late start is always favoured. For us, it’s still an early start as we get the yard ready for the big day, very last minute.
Nicky’s old 32, I loved the mismatched everything about this car. The Grenade GX01’s upfront and the Sprint harts at the back.
Barry brought his timeless EK4, which he has owned for a long, long time. Almost ten years!
Stuff just kept coming through the gate, we usually have a list of people we intend to ask, and we always suggest that they bring a friend or two with them which often brings some quality machines out of the woodwork.
Two local Cosworths. 
You don’t see 70 series Supras these days in Ireland. Always a treat to see one in the flesh, the underrated Supra.
Love this crown.
One of the most meanest X100 MKII’s in the country.
I’ve always had a soft spot for four-door EF’s. It was nice to see one make an appearance, they are getting quite scarce these days.
The cars kept pouring in, eventually, the cars overflowed into the lower yard. One of the best things about the BBQ the casual reminder that Ireland is still packed with some of the best Japanese imports.
I’m very grateful to live on this little island and as tough as the import laws can be sometimes, it doesn’t stop us from enjoying these great chunks of Japanese metal.
Crowns make every other car look small. The 32 looked tiny next to this luxurys lump.
There was no shortage of AE86’s at the BBQ last year. Mainly because we threw last years bbq the day after AE86 festival.
Along with having a solid Japanese car scene, our 86 community is always growing.
We actually shot this BB for the website many moons ago. Great to see it still alive and kicking.
Stevie Rice has one of the coolest EF’s in the country.
Also loved the old 5Zigen graphics on Ciaran McCarthy’s EG6.
Everywhere we looked, the variety of cars was truly incredible and sometimes a little overwhelming. From fresh enough JZX110’s to old school Lancers.
How about this wild-looking X110 Verrossa? These are such a love-hate machine. I personally think these are great when dressed up with the right bits. Robbie is doing good things with his one.
Remember this from the vlogs? “Shes powerful now”
This A60 series Supras is one of the most interesting cars to be imported into Ireland in the last few years. Would love to lock a full feature in with this thing some day.
We always aim to have more of a variety at these events every year, but as you can tell, it’s quite evident that Ireland is obsessed with Japanese cars. The way our Insurance and Tax is on automobiles, these lower CC machines are the most favourable here.
I love the contrast between Paddy’s RYO machine and the completely standard Levin behind.
And then you have this chunk of insanity…
The Cut loose cars caused quite the stir, big wheels massive kits and lots of stickers. You have to love the fact these lads drove these cars all the way from the UK and somehow managed to get them on a ferry.
Its great having cars like this Jetta/vento…
Parked next to this little Suzuki Kei truck.
S- Chassis everywhere and we weren’t complaining.
I spy an Adam Ivell behind Eamons Skyline, which was almost perfect but the front bumpers never last that long.
Aidans 14 is always a favourite. It doesn’t see much road these days but it still looks great. Hard to believe this started with a 50 euro bare shell.
This was the March’s first BBQ, it looked pretty fresh here, as of writing this, a year of solid driving has taken its toll on the outside, sad times.
I’m pretty sure this is a Plymouth satellite but I could be wrong. Such a mean looking car. I was fairly excited to see some muscle era American metal rolling through the gates.
Another Verossa, we featured this beast many moons ago. I really have to do a vlog episode on this sometime, since we covered this car it’s been treated to a heap of engine upgrades.
The corner closest to the main gates became a 90s GTR exhibition. Dave had just cleared his R33 GTR from Japan and the BBQ was one of its first outings.
I love the smoked clear corners on Alan Mc Nabb’s GTR, along with the SSR SP1’s. A very nice desaturated look with this beaut.
Flip almost broke himself trying to get his FC ready for the BBQ and boy did it get the attention it deserves.
Even without a rear bumper it looked mean as hell. Stay tuned for part two of the 2018 BBQ in the next few days.