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Charles Trieu

Charles Trieu

Editor-in-Chief, Import Tuner

Although Charles is into all types of modified cars, he’s been an import enthusiast since the very early 1990’s. After cutting his editorial teeth at our sister publication Super Street magazine in 2008, he was moved to head the changes in Import Tuner magazine.

“Modified cars have always been and always will be my passion. I don’t think I’ll ever get over it.” – CT







Current Cars:
  • 1995 Nissan 240SX
  • 1988 Acura Legend
  • 1983 Toyota Corolla Hardtop


    • Previous Cars:
    Over a dozen, from old school to new, from Japanese imports to European imports to domestics. Have had a lot. “If it can be lowered, I like it.” – CT

    Location:
    Southern Calif
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    • Reviving The Old School

      Reviving The Old School

      By Sean Klingelhoefer , Photography by Charles Trieu
      Scene: 2010 Japanese Classic Car Show; Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA

    • Sema 2010 Las Vegas

      Sema 2010 Las Vegas

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by SS Posse
      Scene: Our Industry Convention/Vegas Trip/Alcoholic Debauchery Work Week



















    • Xtreme Drift Circuit - XDC And Remix Show

      Xtreme Drift Circuit - XDC And Remix Show

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu
      The first ever Xtreme Drift Circuit (XDC) event went off in a big way. Some of the best drivers from all over the country came to town just to slide side by side at the legendary So Cal track.

    • Osaka Auto Messe 2010

      Osaka Auto Messe 2010

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Tetsuya Ogushi
      From all the years of Super Street coverage, you already know about Japan's largest auto show, Tokyo Auto Salon. But how many of you have heard of Osaka Auto Messe?




    • Nissan 240SX Project Car - 'Leanin' On Ohlins'

      Nissan 240SX Project Car - 'Leanin' On Ohlins'

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu
      Whether for performance or aesthetics, lowering a car is usually the first and most important step in modifying a car; check out this Nissan 240SX project car for example.

    • 1989 Toyota Cressida - Fish Out Of Water

      1989 Toyota Cressida - Fish Out Of Water

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Jonathan Wong
      Driving is in his blood, you can tell by his 1989 Toyota Cressida. We recently caught up with professional drifter Ken Gushi at Asari Auto, his dad's auto repair shop.





    • 2003 Nissan 350Z LS1 V8 - The Nissan 570Z

      2003 Nissan 350Z LS1 V8 - The Nissan 570Z

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Henry Z. De Kuyper
      James Evans, owner of JE Import Performance, shows us how to shoe horn a Chevy LS1 V7 engine into the engine bay of a 2003 Nissan 350Z.

    • 2010 New Wheel Buyers Guide - OH Wheely

      2010 New Wheel Buyers Guide - OH Wheely

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Courtesy of the Manufacturer
      All of the latest styles and new releases can be found here in our comprehensive 2010 New Wheel Buyers Guide. Get your tuner and VIP wheels here.



    • Wheel Offset And Flush Fitment Guide - Gettin' Off

      Wheel Offset And Flush Fitment Guide - Gettin' Off

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Super Street Archives
      The first and most important thing about modifying a car is stance, which is why we've put together this wheel offset and flush fitment guide to help you choose the right wheel for your ride.





    • 2009 Nissan 370Z Venaci Wheels - Roll Model

      2009 Nissan 370Z Venaci Wheels - Roll Model

      By Jonathan Wong , Photography by Charles Trieu, Jonathan Wong
      Rick Vejphuyam, CEO of Venaci Wheels, shows us his incredibly well designed 2009 Nissan 370Z with perfect wheel offset.


    • Super Lap Battle - The Last Great Race!

      Super Lap Battle - The Last Great Race!

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Super Street Archives
      Find out about the last great race, Super Lap Battle. We've got information on the race classifications and how Super Lap Battle came into being.


    • Staff Project Car Updates - Our Garage

      Staff Project Car Updates - Our Garage

      By Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer, Jonathan Wong , Photography by Super Street Staff
      Check out all of the updates being performed on all of the staff project cars including the Honda Civic and Nissan S14 in our garage.

    • 2005 Subaru Legacy GT - Legacy In The Making

      2005 Subaru Legacy GT - Legacy In The Making

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Scott Dukes
      Roger Malla has built his Legacy wagon into the ultimate daily driver. Find out how he modified his 2005 Subaru Legacy GT using Cusco, Blitz, and SuperZilla parts.

    • 1973 Mazda RX 3 - Rotary Experiment

      1973 Mazda RX 3 - Rotary Experiment

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Sean Klingelhoefer
      This is not your typical old school car and Arnel is not just a random guy who built a rotary powered 1973 Mazda RX 3.

    • Formula D Finals Irwindale Raceway - House Of Drift

      Formula D Finals Irwindale Raceway - House Of Drift

      By Sean Klingelhoefer , Photography by Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer
      As Formula D headed into it's final round after a one-month hiatus, all the drivers were eager to close out the season . View the results for the Formula D finals at Irwindale Raceway.


    • Seven Stock 12 - Mazda Rotary Gathering

      Seven Stock 12 - Mazda Rotary Gathering

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu
      Seven Stock is the gathering of not just RX-7s but all Mazdas. It's everything from RX-3s of the past to new rotary machines like the RX-8. Check out their 12th annual show here.

    • 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - It's Ill, Not Sick

      1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - It's Ill, Not Sick

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Josh Mackey
      Cody and Illtech put this 1994 Toyota Supra turbo together to show you they can customize and fully fabricate a car while not losing any of it's spirit.

    • Japanese Classic Car Show - Hidden Valley Park

      Japanese Classic Car Show - Hidden Valley Park

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Joey Lee, Charles Trieu
      The Japanese Classic Car Show is the only multi-manufacturer show we have for strictly older Japanese imports. Check out all of the classic Toyotas, Hondas, Datsuns, and more.


    • Honda Civic EF - Mad Max Muira

      Honda Civic EF - Mad Max Muira

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Dino Dalle Carbonare
      For his EF Civic build, Muira designed an all new 6666 Customs body kit like no other. Check out his Honda Civic here.






    • All-Star Bash 2009

      All-Star Bash 2009

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Antonio Alvendia, Motor Mavens
      Another great drifting event hosted by Just Drift and Ziptied at Willow Springs International Raceway.

    • Toyota Fest 09 - 14th Annual Meet

      Toyota Fest 09 - 14th Annual Meet

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu
      One event you should never miss out on is Toyota Fest held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach California. Check out the 14th Annual Meet here.

    • Street Racers Part Deux: Showtime

      Street Racers Part Deux: Showtime

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Staff
      The editors of Super Street and Project Car Magazine face off once again for Street Racers Part Deux: Showtime! View the results here.

    • Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Joy Ride The New Breed

      Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Joy Ride The New Breed

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer
      It's about time someone offers an affordable turbo RWD car to the tuning breed like you and me. Check out Hyundai's latest incarnation, the Genesis Coupe.

    • 1992 Mazda Miata - Small Wonder

      1992 Mazda Miata - Small Wonder

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Scott Dukes
      Mike isn't new to the Miata, he's owned several of them before. Check out his latest project turbocharged 1992 Mazda Miata hardtop.

    • 2009 Brake Buyers Guide - Brake Yo 'Self

      2009 Brake Buyers Guide - Brake Yo 'Self

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Super Street Archives
      Check out the 2009 Brake Buyers Guide. We've got the low down on all of Project Mu, Brembo, Wilwood, Endless, and AP Racings products.


    • Japanese Trends - Big In Japan

      Japanese Trends - Big In Japan

      By Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer , Photography by Courtesy Of Retailers, Super Street Archives
      We love to mimic the Japanese when it comes to tuning their cars. Whether it be functional or just plain fashionable, we've got it all here.

    • Civic 240SX Project Cars - Our Garage

      Civic 240SX Project Cars - Our Garage

      By Sean Klingelhoefer, Charles Trieu, Jonathan Wong , Photography by Super Street Staff
      We provide a well needed update to our project cars. Our garage gets opened up so we can install new audio in the Civic hatch, new brakes, and new tires, and a quick update to our 240SX.

    • Datsun 240Z Coupe

      Datsun 240Z Coupe

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Sean Klingelhoefer
      The AKI-Coupe Datsun 240Z was built to resemble the 2000GT, but supercede it in every aspect of performance. Check out the BR26 motor under the hood!


    • 2000 Honda Civic Si - The Mugen Girl

      2000 Honda Civic Si - The Mugen Girl

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Sean Klingelhoefer
      A girl who knows what she wants and how she wants it is a rare find. Check out Starla's Milano Red 2000 Honda Civic Si with Mugen goodies and Bride seats.

    • 2002 Lexus SC 430 - Puttin' It Down

      2002 Lexus SC 430 - Puttin' It Down

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Sean Klingelhoefer
      James Ota shows us his 2002 Lexus SC 430 bulit for comfort and style instead of performance. Check out the build and specs here.


    • 2003 Nissan 350Z - Getting It Right

      2003 Nissan 350Z - Getting It Right

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Henry Z. Dekuyper
      Martin Luk however bought his Nissan 350Z in 2003 to go all-out and to upgrade everything.


    • 2006 Honda S2000 - Two To Touge

      2006 Honda S2000 - Two To Touge

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Scott Dukes
      This 2006 Honda S2000 was built for both the street and track. And when Ken says that, he really means it. Check out his track ready S2K.



    • Wheel Whores - Our Garage

      Wheel Whores - Our Garage

      By Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer , Photography by Sean Klingelhoefer
      Check out our garage, including the Midori Green 1996 Civic CX and the ever classic Toyota Cressida. The wheel collection is growing ever larger.


    • Engine Bay Makeover - Install

      Engine Bay Makeover - Install

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, Jonathan Wong
      We give our Honda Civic EF an engine bay makeover. Check us out as we install new anodized hardware from Gallery Fresh and do a wire tuck.

    • Mazda Corporate Headquarters - Seven Stock XI

      Mazda Corporate Headquarters - Seven Stock XI

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer
      Mazda holds Seven Stock XI at their Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA. Check out the FB, FC and FD Mazda RX-7's, Cosmo's and more at the Rotary festival.

    • Superior Nissan 240SX Meet - S-Chassis Bash

      Superior Nissan 240SX Meet - S-Chassis Bash

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, Sean Klingelhoefer
      Mikey Jurado is the man when it comes to procuring JDM parts. He's also the man who put together the Nissan 240SX Meet / S Chassis Bash.

    • Suspension Upgrades for Honda Civic EF - Fresh Footwork

      Suspension Upgrades for Honda Civic EF - Fresh Footwork

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by The Project Car Archives, Jonathan Wong
      We lower the Honda Civic EF the right way and we don't leave anything out. From coilovers, to sway bars, to bushings we've got the install for you.

    • Mini Wheel Guide - Throw Some Of Deez On That

      Mini Wheel Guide - Throw Some Of Deez On That

      By Sean Klingelhoefer, Charles Trieu
      For a complete look at aftermarket wheels, keep an eye out for our Ultimate Wheel & Tire Guide out at the beginning of each year. Until then, we've got the mini Wheel Guide to hold you over.


    • Rare JDM Parts and Wheels - JDM Bounty Hunters

      Rare JDM Parts and Wheels - JDM Bounty Hunters

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, Scott Dukes, Terence Fitzpatrick, Matthew Berhelson
      When buying JDM parts just isn't cool or original enough, you can take it to another level by turning to rare, discontinued JDM parts.

    • Honda Civic B16A Motor Swap - Heart Surgery

      Honda Civic B16A Motor Swap - Heart Surgery

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Charles Trieu, The Project Car Archives
      We perform a B16A engine swap into an old school Honda Civic EF. See the ins and outs of a Honda motor transplant and see how much power we make.

    • September 2008 - Tech Support

      September 2008 - Tech Support

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Day Photography
      In September 2008's edition of Tech Support, we answer your questions submitted via e-mail and snail mail. This month we cover various turbo and bypass valve questions.

    • August 2008 - Tech Support

      August 2008 - Tech Support

      By Charles Trieu , Photography by Day Photography
      Check out this month's Tech Support featuring your questions and our answers. The question of the month answers the topic of swapping a JDM motor into a 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback.
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