T3 CRAFT WORKS – Visit to Japan 01
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, 13-03-2015 at 04:19 PM (12939 Views)
Finally, I'm back in UK.
Really exhausted with only 4Hrs sleeping each day but so happy with everything went on during my short stay.
I was in Japan over the last 12 days or so for the launch of my long term friend's new factory called 'T3 Craft Works'.
The company name is actually called 'T3TEC' and the factory will be known as the above name.
It is led by the three most knowledgeable and experienced people in Japan (and possibly even in the world) for anything to do with NSX and also many exotic sports cars.
The CEO is Mr Toyoizumi who is no doubt one of the most knowledgeable person on NSX.
The CFO, the Factory Manager is well known for not only his mechanical skills but also he is one of the most reputable person for setting up the ECU.
The Cheif Engineer is probably the most experienced person on working with the NSX from engine, gbox, chassis, etc.
T3TEC stands for the following concept.
The 'Technology' is established by 'Think' and then 'Try'. It evolves by repeating this sequence.
T3TEC shall place high importance on these three 'T's.
I knew this will happen for a long time while talking with Mr Toyoizumi long time ago and I'm glad it finally materialised.
I'm glad I made it to Japan for the opening of the factory.
The factory was opened on the 1st March but they only left their previous employment on the 31st January so only one month for setting up the factory.
No doubt there were so many supports from many NSX owners in Japan.
I have never heard of owners getting together providing the 3 x two posts lift as a gift for the opening of the new factory plus 1 x four posts lift for freeing up the space in case of long term services.
This four posts lift was also a gift from another person.
Funny enough, the factory was originally built around 1991, same as the introduction of our NSX.
It was designed as the ironworks place so the structure was simply rigid.
Many 'X' shaped frame at the side wall with huge base anchor blocks. Even with so many earthquakes in Japan, I think this place will be the last one to collapse.
It even has 2 x 2.8tonne overhead crane so if you want, you can lift up the whole NSX with ease.
At the top floor, it used to be used as 1:1 design room so huge wide floor area.
The changes within just 1 month was simply amazing....
They stripped off the original dirty and damaged floor and used the same high quality method that many race teams and car dealers use for the new floor.
Before and after.