D Car — November 2003
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250 available scans from D Car — November 2003, in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.
Page 192 — English draft translation
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The Integra’s heat problems were brilliantly overcome by Ings’ hybrid aero kit…
…overcome brilliantly!
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Developed from scratch, the hybrid aero kit for the Integra DC5 draws out the car’s performance to the limit.
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During a race, only two people are allowed to change tires. The rules are designed so large teams cannot overwhelm small amateur teams simply through manpower.
There is also an opening leading to the brake ducts. Cooling is pursued thoroughly, along with aerodynamic performance…
The car was designed from the outset to use front canards, but Super Taikyu rules prohibit them from extending beyond the bumper. The design prioritizes appearance while still respecting the regulations…
The side skirts are shaped to catch airflow along the front of the car. Ducts at the rear cool the rear brakes. The rear wing was selected for aerodynamic performance; a three-dimensional wing is used. Dry carbon would not pass the regulations, so the part is made from wet carbon—a detail characteristic of Super Taikyu.
The engine is a 1,998 cc inline-four DOHC. High-strength materials are used for the connecting rods and crankshaft, resulting in a high-rigidity specification.
Brake and accelerator pedal feel and response, the nose’s turn-in during steering, and the rear end’s follow-through… The car’s easy, comfortable handling is a byproduct of being developed from the ground up.
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Round 6, held on September 7, enjoyed fine weather, making it a grueling race for the drivers. The Class 1 Endless…
…went head-to-head with the Porsche entries from the opening stages. It ultimately finished second behind the Falken Porsche and retained the championship lead.
Super Taikyu Round 6 (T Circuit) — Final Results