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 220 — English draft translation
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Tuning parts
New mini V-mount kit for Overdrive's RX-7
Overdrive's original ‘Odula’ brand RX-7…
…mini V-mount kit. The intercooler…
For FD3S
…uses a part roughly twice the stock size to support increased boost, making it an ideal choice for a turbo-boosted RX-7. Contact Overdrive.
Tel. 06-6760-5515
Odula mini V-mount kit: complete parts required for installation, including intercooler, piping, subframe, and silicone hoses (for RX-7 FD3S): ¥198,000
Inside's new product: ‘Custom Cleaner V2’ now available
Industry-first, with stainless steel…
Inside's air cleaner ‘Custom Cleaner V2’ uses a dual-filter design. Despite its compact body, it achieves remarkable intake efficiency. The gold-plated finish also dresses up the engine bay!
Contact: Inside
0745-73-6969
Custom Cleaner V2: ¥4,500. Compatible with Silvia S13, S14, and S15 (versions are also available for Z32 airflow meters).
Weld's new product is an engine starter kit
Full of American style
The kit has a red translucent switch cover that adds a stylish touch. The next version may even illuminate that translucent section. For sport-compact fans who love glowing accessories, this is hard to miss!
Weld engine starter kit
For racing use only
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WeldTeching
Ignition
Weld
Start
045-595-0855
An LED is installed above the start button. We love illuminated accessories! Price: ¥9,800 (tentative)
The second installment in RE Amemiya's RX-8 series: tuning edition—clutch hose
RE Amemiya continues releasing dedicated RX-8 parts; now a clutch hose…
Installing this clutch hose makes clutch control more direct and greatly improves operation. It also makes the friction point easier to feel…
…and feel more responsive.
0476-90-0007
Contact: RE Amemiya
For drivers who want crisp response in sport driving: ¥10,800
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Wheels
Wheel
Weds’ latest Kranze-series wheel, the 20-inch Borphes, is now available
Weds Kranze
The Borphes wheel in the Kranze series has added a 20-inch size. Its sporty yet luxurious look is perfect for fans of the ‘sport-lux’ style…
Contact: Weds
Recommended for…
Tel. 03-3792-0130
From ¥103,000
20 × 8.0–10.5J, 5H / 114.3
Enkei's new wheel is the two-piece-look, six-spoke ‘RS-6’
Released by Enkei
The RS-6 has a timeless, simple six-spoke design. Its dimensional, substantial look will stand out on the street and make a strong impression.
…orange!
Contact: Cruise
092-575-2219
18-inch…
Offset +38, silver…
Silver: ¥49,000; 4H / 100 & 114.3…
38
× 7…
RS-6: 17 × 7J, 4H / 100 & 114.3, offset +…
Silver: ¥59,000
Kamos Japan continues to release new audio products!
Audio
Audio-visual products…
Kamos Japan, which handles audio products, held a new-product presentation. The launch date has not yet been set, but release is planned within the year. Contact Kamos Japan: 03-5472-1550
TFT LCD module. In addition to the previous 5–7-inch sizes, 8.4-, 10.4-, and 12.1-inch models are now offered. If you like an attention-grabbing look, fitting a large screen in the rear is another option!
Audio
TFT LCD digital color monitor. This flip-down car monitor mounts to the ceiling and folds away when not in use, helping protect the screen from scratches. Audio can also be transmitted wirelessly (for reception with wireless headphones)…
…received wirelessly!
1-DIN UHF wireless-transmitter DVD player. A compact 1-DIN slot-in unit can be installed horizontally or vertically. Video and audio are received by a monitor equipped with a TV tuner.
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CAMOS
Half-DIN DVD player. Its slim dimensions—177 mm wide × 25 mm high × 170 mm deep—are impressive. It can fit in many locations, allowing creative installations…