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 64 — English draft translation
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▲ His girlfriend, Ms. Kanako Mitsuhashi
Ayase, Kanagawa
Makoto Koyama Nissan RPS13 180SX (1992 model)
Mr. Koyama, leader of Tention, also appeared in the November issue alongside Mr. Takaya.
Last time it was painted Midnight Purple, but this time—
He had it repainted Alfa Romeo Red at his preferred shop, You-I. The finish is beautiful. The black roof is an interesting touch, and it makes the car look almost European.
the roof is black and the body is a vivid red!
SPECIFICATIONS: F-Wave coilovers; kg/mm springs; Tein tension rods; RGAB coilovers and kg/mm springs; Cusco control and negative arms; FRARC stabilizer; turbo, injectors and air cleaner; 16-row oil cooler; GT-R fuel pump; Expert OZ computer and rear under-spoiler; Fab Flag front bumper spoiler; Bomex rear spoiler.
▲ The exhaust is a single-pipe setup…
▲ Engine fitted with an S14 turbo
“I like the performance of the S14.”
Seiji Zama
S14 Silvia
Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Nissan
(1993 model)
Thanks for the cover pose. When we were choosing photos, for some reason it felt like a shame to crop it, so we decided to run it just as it was. It’s a work of art.
Cruise
Covered in team stickers
Zama, who calls himself an elder statesman of Running Free,
He switched from his earlier S13 Silvia to an S14. He deliberately chose an automatic and converted it to a manual because automatics cost less. Makes sense—one to keep an eye on.
▼ The seat is a Recaro
Speaking of Running Free,
this is the 180SX!
▲ Fitted with a Trust exhaust
▲ R32 GT-R wheels really suit the S14
The muffler is by HKS