Category Archives: Zen Garage

New guy @ Zen Garage

Posted on 6 June, 2012 by Justin Fox


Justin, working hard… oh wait! He’s bludging on facebook!

Meet Justin Narayan, the new guy @ Zen Garage. Justin has a background in writing for various automotive magazines; Zoom, Extreme Performance, Hot Fours, Custom Hod Rods, Custom Choppers and The Circuit to name a few. He’s a down to earth car nut, and a real man too as he smokes Marlboro Reds. Look forward to feature articles from Justin (we might have to give him a new name too as having two Justins in the garage has already been quite confusing!).

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Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up

Posted on 2 June, 2012 by Justin Fox


Zen Garage Daruma Doll.

Got up at 5AM this morning with a massive urge to re-write the Zen Garage ABOUT US PAGE. Have been in the zone pretty much ever since (almost time to go to work!). Have been playing with this new Daruma Doll T-Shirt/Logo Symbol design too.

What is Zen Garage? We get asked that question all the time. Whilst it’d be nice like to nail exactly what we’re all about in one sentence, ultimately we don’t want to pigeonhole Zen Garage and instead instead we’d rather keep open minded about what we could become.

Founded in 2011, in a run down warehouse space in Leichhardt Sydney, Zen Garage opened it’s doors to a community passionate about automotive culture… but we’re not just about cars.

Our aim is to explore, and through our website, celebrate creativity and culture whether it’s found in cars, bikes, art, photography, music, skateboarding, anything in which one can reach a moment of zen – be it in the build, striking the perfect chord, capturing an amazing moment, or hitting the apex in the perfect corner on the race track.

Our 300sqm warehouse space pushes the online offline. Forum communities are welcome to drop in and check out our dedicated art gallery, read books and magazines in our library, play games and peruse our retail shop which focusses on stocking creative culture goods.

Check it out here: http://zengarage.com.au/about-us/

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Customers Rides

Posted on 30 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Howie’s Porker.


Lovely Mazda RX2.


Wagonist!


Charlie’s ride.


Pokey EG.


Clean S15.

There’s always some cool machinery dropping in @ Zen Garage. Click here for many more photos of customer rides on our facebook page.

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John’s going away drinks

Posted on 20 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Last night I hit the amazing Grasshopper Bar for John’s going away drinks. You can get a tab going at the bar, flashing this cassette tape gets your guests free drinks :)


Gloria and Zi.


Hey Charlie!


John and I. No drinking for me, detoxing from Thursday night!


Colin and Mei.


Herman, John and Zi.


Gloria and Steve.


Natalie and John.

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Saturdaze @ Zen

Posted on 20 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Kelvin’s Ruckus @ Zen .

I took last Thursday off work to help Damien set up the Aus Infront VR Exhibit, and I was so hung over on the Friday I had to take it off too. The boys @ Zen were cool with me taking the extra day off, but made me promise to get in early to open Zen on the Saturday (we’re now open every Saturday), they said they’d be in later.

I got in 20 minutes before 11AM (official opening time) and there was already a bunch of peeps waiting! Was a busy day, funny thing was Sean and Rob didn’t come in at all, leaving me to man the store by myself HAHA, serves me right! :P

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Interview with Natacha Merritt

Posted on 16 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Natacha Merritt.

What better a way to celebrate my birthday than to be granted an interview with American Photographer, Artist and Biologist Natacha Merritt! Check out the full interview here.

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Stock vs. Not

Posted on 12 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Stock vs. Not!


Low Power Honda Crew.

A cute L-Plater couple came in to Zen today (yup working, we’re now officially open weekends). He rode a Honda Postie Bike, she rode this mint Honda Zoomer. Was nice chatting, and comparing my modified Zoomer to her dead stock one. Kinda jealous when they set off to ride in the glorious Sydney sunshine!

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Culture: What is Zen Garage?

Posted on 4 May, 2012 by Justin Fox


Our FD, still a WIP.


My Zoomer + Monkey.


Our growing library.


Our gallery.


Our retail space.


Rob, myself and John.

The guys at THE-LOWDOWN have featured Zen Garage. Find many more photos and the full feature here: http://www.the-lowdown.com/zen-garage/

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Zen Garage Post Easter Sale

Posted on 16 April, 2012 by Justin Fox

Our Post Easter Sale went down a treat last Saturday thanks to our friends who helped us get the word out on their Facebook Pages. Sydney turned on the weather (we’ve been blessed!) and punters snapped up heavily discounted goods.

Initially I was a little upset to be working on such a nice day. When asked how I was going by a customer I replied “I’d rather be at the beach!” to which they replied “no way we’d rather be here!”. That took me by surprise, and very quickly snapped me out of my downer mood. Better yet is this snippet from Fitment Freaks:

Days like this are what we live for. A big thanks to the staff at Zen Garage for today!

Sweet right? The above photos were snapped by Fitment Freaks. Check out more images here.

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JSCC AGM @ Zen Garage

Posted on 11 April, 2012 by Justin Fox

The 2012 JSCC annual general meeting was held at Zen Garage last night. The boys discussed various upcoming events, particularly the planning of their upcoming Gymkhana training day to be held at Eastern Creek skid pan at the end of May 2012.

If you’ve got a Japanese car, and are looking to get CAMS affiliated there’s no better way than to join through these guys.

More: http://zengarage.com.au/2012/04/2012-jscc-agm

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