The resurgence in Adelaide’s modified car scene three and a bit years ago wasn’t something that occurred overnight. It happened because a few passionate enthusiast groups saw the lack of activity in Adelaide and decided to do something about it. Although I briefly touched on this topic in a post here, I failed to mention the team at Slow Life – one of the initial groups which assisted in this revival mission.
Slow Life organises regular car meets and cruises, catering to Adelaide’s enthusiasts needing their Saturday night fix; but something peculiar occurred at the start of this year. I didn’t hear of any upcoming Slow Life events, which was strange as the start (and end) of the year are typically the best periods to hold events due to favourable weather and festive vibes around this time. A further six months cruised by and still not a single event; unusual as monthly meets were their norm. I thought Slow Life was lying in a coffin with its eyes permanently shut. That was until they announced their comeback; partnering with Food Truck Movement to bring a combined car show and meet at the Adelaide Showground. Slow Life didn’t die, they were simply busy in the sack, creating life to a new delivery of car meets for the Adelaide scene. Nine months later and the name of their latest event was revealed; SlowCase.
Chameleon flip-flop paint jobs were super popular in the early days of Australia’s modified car scene. Somewhere along the way, colour changing resprays were dismissed. The beauty of it all is that modifying style and trends are always seasonal. It’s great to see chameleon paint jobs making a come back, and that OEM manufactures are also starting to offer these hues from the factory; Honda’s Morpho Blue, Lotus’ Prism Green and McLaren’s MSO Pacific Blue are some examples.
Variety is the spice of life.
This turquoise-wrapped Audi TT is Slow Life boss, Jack Miller’s ride.
Japanese Motorsport has been under Flip Aris’ wing for some years now and continues to pump out some of Australia’s toughest GT-Rs. For SlowCase, the boys brought out two of their customer cars. Late model GT-Rs always look classy when they wear a vintage Hakosuka GT-R badge.
A meet was also held outside of the main show. This Pandem kitted EG Civic should look the part once it’s complete and painted.
Fresh from his drifting duties at World Time Attack Challenge 2017, Jake "Drift Squid" Jones had his RB26-powered Liberty Walk M3 on display for all to marvel at. The guy is a true role model of what it takes to chase your dreams. Hopefully one day, we’ll see him as a full-time paid drifter – taking on the giants at D1 Grand Prix and Formula Drift.
It’s great to see Slow Life back in the game after close to a year of being absent. SlowCase was a different approach to the more traditional formula Adelaide’s modified car scene has experienced over the last three and a bit years. It was a successful event with chilled vibes, good food and lots of pleasant car to admire. The next time Slow Life disappears for nine months, we’ll know to anxiously wait for a surprise.
