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 29 — English draft translation
Gullwing doors may feel familiar by now, but they remain one of the newest and strongest custom looks. More kits now fit a wider range of cars, so they’re poised to explode on the street. Swaps pair well with them. Wide-body conversions and rear-section styling make a car stand out. Influenced by both race cars and lowrider Euro builds, bold, forceful shapes are gaining popularity. For audio, multiple monitors are the hottest setup. In engines, nitrous systems remain a continuing trend!
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These are the three essential classic sport-compact trends
Engine
Audio
Neon
For the classic look, combine engine and suspension tuning for speed with audio and neon for show-off appeal. A true classic sport compact brings all these elements together at a high level. First, take a look at D-Car’s favorite FD!
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Classic Sport Compact Trend Style 2003–2004
Audio trends toward multiple monitors; installation style matters too.
Interior…
Suspension starts with coilovers…
…is also being evaluated.
various
Up to the independent suspension
Gullwing doors…
The current leading trend…
high show-off impact
‘D-style’…
A face swap takes style and skill.
Brand
The tail is JDM…
A muffler and wide-body kit give it a more aggressive stance.
Gullwing doors remain hugely popular! The combination of swaps and engine tuning is heating up even more!
A top-ranked FD in the ‘gullwing appeal’ rankings, customized in meticulous detail. The engine bay and interior are exceptionally clean, too. This is a genuine classic sport compact.
Dazzle
Mazda
RX-7 [FD3S]