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Wanneroo Raceway came alive last weekend as Ktec Autohaus turned the iconic Western Australian circuit into a proving ground for some truly special machinery. It wasn’t just another track day — it was a showcase of passion, precision, and international collaboration.

Two of Ktec Auto’s long-time clients flew in from Singapore, eager to work alongside the team for an intensive afternoon of testing and development. The goal? To refine and finalize the setup on a project that’s already rewriting the rulebook — the world’s first 997 RWB Cup Car.

For months, Ktec’s engineers have been carefully blending the raw edge of Porsche’s 997 GT3 Cup pedigree with the unmistakable flair of RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB). At Wanneroo, all that work came together.

Dialing in Perfection

Under the Perth sun, the Ktec crew got to work — analyzing data, tweaking damper clicks, and refining geometry settings to squeeze out the perfect balance between aggression and composure. With Sepang Circuit on the horizon, this shakedown was all about making sure the car performs as beautifully as it looks.

“Getting the suspension right for Sepang is crucial,” said a Ktec engineer trackside. “It’s a very different surface and climate compared to Wanneroo, so today’s data will guide the final adjustments before the car ships out.”

Each session saw subtle evolutions in handling — sharper turn-in here, flatter mid-corner stability there — all culminating in a setup that delivers both pace and confidence.

A Glimpse Into the Future

The day wasn’t just about one car. Ktec also rolled out a freshly acquired 997.1 Cup Car, a pure race-bred machine soon to undergo a transformation of its own. This chassis is destined for Singapore, where none other than Akira Nakai, the legendary founder of RWB, will work his magic in 2026.

Seeing the car in its raw Cup configuration provided a tantalizing preview of what’s to come — the union of Porsche’s motorsport DNA and Nakai-san’s visceral design language.

Bridging Continents, Building Legends

From Perth to Singapore and beyond, Ktec Auto is redefining what collaboration in the high-performance world looks like. Their hands-on approach, combined with deep technical knowledge and global partnerships, ensures that each project is more than just a car — it’s a story of craftsmanship and connection.

As the sun set over Wanneroo and the last of the Cup cars were loaded back into transporters, one thing was clear: this was more than a test day. It was the next step in Ktec Auto’s ongoing journey to push limits — both on track and across borders.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Tokyo sits a name whispered with reverence among Porsche enthusiasts – Promodet Komine Engineering. For those who speak the language of air-cooled flat-sixes, this is sacred ground. On our recent KTEC trip to Japan, we were lucky enough to step through its doors – and into the beating heart of Japan’s Porsche tuning culture.

The air inside the workshop was thick with history. Half-built engines sat like sculptures, precision-machined parts neatly lined the benches, and in every corner there was a car with a story to tell. This is the birthplace of some of the most iconic Porsches ever to roll onto Japanese streets – and beyond. Komine-san’s touch can be found on Nakai-san’s legendary RWB builds Stella Artois and Rotana, machines that have become poster cars for a generation. And then there’s the original Midnight Club 930, a car that carries the weight of street racing legend on its shoulders.

Komine-san greeted us with the warmth of an old friend. What followed was an afternoon of pure automotive storytelling – discussions about engine breathing and cooling, suspension geometry, and the delicate balance between power and reliability in an air-cooled build. Every word revealed the quiet obsession and relentless pursuit of perfection that has made Promodet a global name.

We left feeling like we’d just been given a rare audience with the keeper of a secret craft – someone who has spent a lifetime refining not just machines, but a philosophy.

A huge thank you to Komine-san and the entire Promodet team for opening their doors and sharing their world with us. This was more than a workshop visit – it was a pilgrimage.