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.

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A high-quality gullwing system that surpasses off-the-shelf kits! This crimson-bodied FD wears RE Amemiya aero and SPL suspension settings, and belongs to the Bad Transfix team. It has evolved even further. Dazzle’s latest creation is a much-talked-about gullwing (butterfly-door) mechanism that eliminates the weight and instability usually encountered when opening and closing the doors. The secret is a newly adopted two-action damper system. The doors can now be raised and lowered smoothly, even hands-free, overturning the old image of gullwings. It is also a standout item that fits a wide range of cars. This Seven has reached show-car level, but owner Tatsuki keeps driving it hard—because performance on the road still matters most!

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SPECIFICATIONS Base: 1992 RX-7 Owner: Tatsuki Exterior: RE Amemiya aero; Dazzle paint and decals; Dazzle butterfly doors and hood Wheels: AVS Model 5 (18-inch front / 19-inch rear) Suspension: Dazzle SPL tuning Muffler: Dazzle Reinforced clutch and differential Brakes: Ferrari 360 brake calipers and other parts Interior: MOMO Commando steering wheel; SPARCO seats and more Inquiries: Dazzle, TEL 0298-55-1461

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Part 01: Classic Sport Compact

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Gullwing doors and swaps

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01

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Trend

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…if you want the ultimate classic sport compact…

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Gullwing doors and swaps have practically become essential!

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D-Car

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Gullwing doors alone no longer make you stand out.

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Sport… / swap…

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Pairing them with a swap is…

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The FD3S has an exceptionally beautiful shape for a sports car. Seen from the rear in the rain, it looks fairly understated apart from the RE Amemiya aero kit and large wheels.

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Along with gullwing doors prized for their smooth operation…

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This Dazzle FD is fully built, from the engine and audio to everything else.

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Engine

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RE Amemiya is known for its signature aero parts. The original hood with ducts…

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…is fitted with…

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AVS Model 5 wheels emphasize the FR layout with staggered sizes: 18 inches in front and 19 inches in the rear.

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The show-ready engine features chrome and polished finishes throughout. Extra-thick piping continues to a BLITZ intercooler, greatly boosting turbo power. It also has an HKS air cleaner and a large MazdaSpeed radiator.

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Audio

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Peeking through the gaps in the MOMO Commando wheel is a boost meter showing the turbo’s pressure.

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…back and forth!

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JL Audio

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Beside the A-pillar is an FC Commander with a subcomputer that centrally manages the car’s digital information.

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The body and dramatically raised doors create a sight you would never normally see. Its presence is simply beautiful.

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The rear seat is treated strictly as emergency seating; two enormous JL Audio subwoofers and power amplifiers are installed, completely filling the space. The enclosures and related pieces are custom-made from fiberglass.

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Even without a wide-body kit, Dazzle’s custom gullwing mechanism opens and closes with remarkable smoothness and precision.

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Cockpit

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The cockpit is coordinated as a complete design. The red-and-silver door panels include a voltmeter…

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…is installed.

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Owner

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The tight interior feels like the cockpit of a Gundam. The MOMO steering wheel and SPARCO bucket seats are coordinated in red and silver, creating a unified color scheme with a futuristic feel.

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The owner, Tatsuki, came out to meet us during torrential rain from a direct typhoon hit. Thank you for your help! With thanks to: Yataya-kan Tsukuba Yatabe, TEL 029-838-2750