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 21 — English draft translation
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What separates this car from a stock model? At a glance, you might notice only the wheels, but money has gone into less obvious details: the engine bay was repainted and the automatic transmission was converted to a manual. The rear brake discs were also upgraded to SiR units, and the wheels were painted to match the body.
Data
Base car: Civic Coupe; owner: Deka-chan; dress-up budget: unknown. Wheels: 18-inch Eversport. Audio: Sound Connection. Air cleaner: . Seats: RECARO. Steering wheel: MOMO.
The sport-compact traditionalist
Chris Lafari
Dan’s car balances everyday use with a specification he can be proud to bring to events.
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It uses the classic sport-compact combination of wheels, exhaust, and audio, while preserving cabin space, cargo capacity, and a comfortable ride—so it remains a practical everyday car.
Data
Base car: Integra; owner: Dan Blackstone; dress-up budget: unknown. Wheels: 18-inch SR; muffler: Kakimoto; seats: RECARO; air filter: K&N; audio: Kicker; steering wheel: MOMO.
A mature sport compact whose appeal grows the more you look. The owner says the interior is next on the list for attention.
The only Japanese member
Deka-chan
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The engine bay has been completely repainted in a subtle aqua blue from a current-generation March. The exhaust manifold is by 5ZIGEN.
Deka-chan is actually an actor who has appeared in films, often in villain roles. Within the team, though, he is kind-hearted and strong, readily helping guide members’ cars.
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When the black body catches the projector’s light, it looks seriously aggressive. The side vinyl graphics add plenty of atmosphere, too.
A classic build with vinyl graphics and a GT wing. This machine follows the sport-compact playbook with Art Factory graphics, a GT wing, adjustable suspension, and a large subwoofer. The owner says it came together by choosing parts he liked. He is pleased with the result and says neon tubes might be next.
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NCO 18-inch wheels give the car a planted stance. The ride height is kept moderate so it can respond immediately to hard driving.
Data
Base car: Honda Prelude; owner: Chris Lafari; dress-up budget: unknown.
Along with Alexander, Chris plays one of the team’s cool-headed roles. He is usually quiet, but can show a fierce driving style on midnight runs.
Wheels: 18-inch NCO; muffler: Apexi; header: ; suspension: ; audio: Alpine.
The only exterior graphic is the team logo, but the black body, 18-inch SR wheels, and the sound of a Kakimoto exhaust make a powerful impression.
Always smiling
Dan Blackstone
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His favorite part of the car is the cockpit layout, especially the feel of the Top Feel shift knob.
Dan has earned the team’s trust as a quiet, kind-hearted guy. By the time this issue is published, he will have transferred to Misawa Air Base. Even from far away, keep it up, Dan.
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