A sign of freedom

I often get asked questions about a little something I have hanging off the back of the car.

The Tsurikawa...

The Tsurikawa or Hang ring traces it's roots back to Japan. Seen as a sign of rebellion Members of Shotokan or Bosozoku street gangs would steal hang rings off from buses and trains- this obviously was illegal. They would then hang them off the back bumpers of their rides, ideally actually dragging them on the ground until they disintegrate.  

Since then hardcore nostalgic Japanese car enthusiasts have taken to rocking a Tsurikawa as an expression of the freedom it represents. But still true to the spirit, a real Tsurikawa can't be bought- it has to be 'picked'- I leave it up to your creativity to source one should you wish to rock one too.