Battle Magazine — March 1997
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116 available scans from Battle Magazine — March 1997, in rtl reading order. Original scans with English draft translations and searchable page text. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.All 59 provided PDF pages retained as 116 reader pages; completeness against a physical printed copy has not been independently established.
Page 47 — English draft translation
They are fun, too. This year they plan to enter lots of competitions, so say hello if you see them. / Team character: At track days, drinking parties, and karaoke, it is almost always “just the guys”—there are no women around. In drifting, they are extremely particular about entry speed from long straights and avoiding the handbrake. The members have never once complimented one another, so it is hard to tell whether they get along or not—but they are a very entertaining team.
Captions and page details
From Western Japan / The team you’re curious about! / Vol. 4
Masayuki Itagaki
JZ0
I’m going to have a blast in Tsunoi’s replica Soarer— / I’m fired up and ready to go!
Hideaki Obata / RPS13
180SX
I’m still inexperienced, but I love driving and want to get better by putting in more seat time. / SPEC / Engine: Blitz twin SBC, Blitz blow-off valve, ARC intercooler, Central Computer, modified Taipan noise-reduction muffler, HKS Power Flow. / Suspension: JC coilovers front and rear, tower bars… / Exterior/interior: Recaro SR-III and Recaro…
Carrozzeria audio, four gauges; VeilSide version II front spoiler; BOME…
● Wheels: SSR Mesh, 7J-15. / ● Tires: front RE710, 195/60-15; varied rear tires.
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Takuya Suyama / JZX90
Chaser
I’m building a Tourer V. / Just wait until it’s done!
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Tourer
San’in Sliding Youth Group
D.O.A!
Dead or Alive
Team profile / A team of guys who love drinking and drifting. They are especially united when it is time to drink…
We’re waiting for you to join!
We’ll be waiting!
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