D Car — November 2003

Collector.

59 [listing number].

Tel. 052-901-6727.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Closed Sundays.

Address: 217 Ogaima-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

URL: http://www.car-colletor.jp/ [as printed].

…and offer a wide range of services, from finding a sport-compact base car to building it.

They search nationwide auctions to find a car that fits your budget and requests…

Auto Land Arena.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)

Address: 720-1 Takase, Hiruma-cho, Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture.

TOLAND [as printed].

Tel. 0567-28-8830.

Closed Wednesdays.

…they can build authentic sport compacts.

They mainly carry aero parts, tires and wheels. Drawing on their extensive data…

Address: 2686-1 Matsukawado-cho, Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture.

Kids Garage.

Tel. 0568-… .

URL: http://www.KIDSGARAGE.com

Closed Mondays and on event days .

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

31-0823 [as printed].

…including custom fitment and installation.

They handle luxury customization as well as sport compacts. They have their own know-how for using genuine Honda parts…

T’S AUTO

Address: 3-2-9 Shimojo-cho, Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture.

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Closed on event days .

They handle facelifts, one-off muffler fabrication, engine swaps and…

Tel. 0568-56-5706.

They provide complete support for sport compacts.

Billet Japan.

Address: 365 Hannya-cho Minamiyama, Konan, Aichi Prefecture.

Since 1991.

BILLET JAPAN

Tel. 0587-53-1840.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

URL: http://billetjapan.com

Closed Sundays.

All-Round Custom Support.

…as well as engine parts and chrome-plated wheels.

They’re especially strong in suspension, handling air suspension, hydraulics and bolt-on lowering kits…

KS Auto .

Tel. 0564-82-368… .

Address: 35-1 Hatta, Kashiyama, Nukata, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture.

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Open year-round.

URL: http://www.ks-auto.com

One of the Chubu region’s top GT sports-car dealers. If you’re after a GT, they…

They’re also part of Team KS and compete in Super Taikyu endurance racing.

Freedom.

Closed Wednesdays.

Hours: 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Address: 8-1 Sasahara, Nishikawa-cho, Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture.

Tel. 0562-92-9192.

URL: http://www.freedom-s.com

Just opened in September! They handle security and audio as well as…

A US-custom shop that designs and sells custom builds.

Address: 3561-20 Hegi-cho, Hisai, Mie Prefecture.

Eirindo Car Sales.

EIRINDO

CAR SALES.

Tel. 059-26-5963 [as printed].

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

URL: http://[email protected] [as printed].

Closed Sundays.

A professional shop devoted to sport compacts and mini-trucks. Its hobby and direction…

For customers whose needs match, they can provide high-quality US-spec builds within the available budget.

Impex [shop name, approximate romanization].

Tel. 0598-25-1550.

Closed Sundays.

Address: 723 Minamifujiwara, Meiwa, Taki District, Mie Prefecture.

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

URL: http://visracing.com

They have strong technical skills and will build a car from the base vehicle to suit your budget.

Japan’s exclusive distributor for the aero brand VIS Racing, with excellent customization quality…

Question.

Hours: 11:00 a.m. until late at night.

Address: 744-13 Nakamuracho, Hisai, Mie Prefecture.

Tel. 059-2-1886 [as printed].

URL: http://www.question-j.com

Closed Sundays.

They specialize in models exported to North America, including West Coast-style…

Precious [shop name, as printed].

…they consider image/appearance their first priority. They also carry genuine US parts.

Address: 1241-35 Nishioku, Tomarimura, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)

Closed Mondays, public holidays, and on event days; tel. 059… [number incomplete].

/ URL: http://www.preciouz.com

Their vinyl graphics incorporate authentic trends and techniques.

…are well regarded, and you can trust them from design through installation.

Strong in sport compacts!

Manny’s Auto [shop name, approximate romanization].

Address: 318-1 Hida-cho, Suzuka, Mie Prefecture.

70 [listing marker].

Tel. 0593-84-4700 [as printed].

URL: http://www.mannys-auto.com

Closed Wednesdays.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

They also carry a wide selection of parts for Land , ABD and DTM Autohaus.

They specialize in turning European cars into sport compacts. US Volkswagen Type…

Common Snapper .

Hours: 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Address: 1102-8 Tatsuoka, Shijukucho, Ueno, Mie Prefecture .

Tel. 0595-23-9771.

Closed Mondays.

URL: http://www.commonsnapper.com

They focus not only on building cars that look good, but also cars that can be driven…

Top Fuel.

…and say they can set up suspension that makes driving fun, too.

Address: 500-1 Nakamichi, Mikumo, Ichishi District, Mie Prefecture.

Tel. 0598-56-5880.

URL: http://www.topfuel.to

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Closed Thursdays.

They handle all kinds of Japanese domestic cars. Honda is a particular specialty, including original VTEC…

They offer a lineup of turbo kits and are known as a shop strong in performance work.

Brad Style .

Tel. 0598-28-8070.

Closed Wednesdays.

Hours: noon–10:00 p.m.

Address: 1653-1 Komonotsubo, Kamikawa-cho, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture.

URL: http://www.bloodstyle.com

They handle every model exported to the US. Authentic US-style…

They specialize in lowriders and can help you get the latest LA style.

Body Factory Numata.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Address: 2613 Iseji-cho, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture.

URL: http://www.blaze-car.com

0511 [as printed].

Closed Mondays and on event days; tel. 0598-63-… [number incomplete].

They can find and buy a base car to fit your budget. Instead of just installing…

Rather than simply installing off-the-shelf parts, they customize with an emphasis on overall balance.

Address: 827 (844), Rokkoncho, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture [numbers as printed].

Auto Shop Kuruuchi [shop name, approximate romanization].

Tel. 090-3255-7681.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays.

They’re confident in building cars with great style! We’ll build you a fast car!!

As BREC is competing in drag racing, they have a drag-focused setup…

Spirits.

binit .

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays .

Address: 100-1 Oguchicho, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture.

Tel. 0598-52-1803.

They handle everything from finding a base car to interior, exterior, engine and suspension work…

…and you can ask them about anything, from conventional to highly individual styles. It’s a friendly, welcoming shop.

A-Spec Enterprise.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Address: 83-1 Hagiwara, Toyama, Toyama Prefecture.

Tel. 076-428-5963.

URL: http://www.a-spc-enterprise.com

Open year-round.

…station and air-suspension setups on display, making the shop feel like a scene from The Fast and the Furious!

They handle everything from sourcing a base car to building it. The shop has a NOS recharge…

Address: 1-273-1 Tsukishacho, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture.

Wing Groove Accessories.

Tel. 0584-89-712… .

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays.

URL: http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~wga

Luxury builds are their main focus, but they can source a base car, too. They also…

…and a wide selection of dress-up accessories.

KANSAI

>> Area

Kansai.

The Kansai region has 31 shops in all. Each aims for a distinctive custom style…

…and carefully choose a shop that matches your own style!

…so you can feel the lively atmosphere throughout the region…

Serious Automotive.

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Address: 1242-1-A-102 Nukatabe Kitamachi, Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture.

Tel. 0743-56-8452.

Closed Mondays.

Leave American import-style customization to this shop! They…

…feel free to ask about anything. They also run an apparel shop.

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