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 stylish DC2 with a slammed stance and swaps. Slammed suspension once lagged behind coilovers in handling, but newer systems—such as Skipper’s four-wheel independent air suspension—can integrate coilovers and provide effective damping and grip. That makes more owners choose a slammed setup for its show-off appeal. This DC2 uses the company’s air suspension with independent control at all four corners, delivering strong performance through corners. It’s a suspension that drives well, too!

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SPECIFICATIONS Base: 1994 DC2 Integra Owner: Narumi Exterior: ViS Racing front aero and wing; Bomex side and rear aero; CL-style face; FRP hood; carbon canards; factory-color repaint Suspension: Skipper air-suspension system Wheels: TSW VX-1 (18 × 7.5J front and rear) Interior: MOMO steering wheel; Defi meters; RECARO seats; Auto Meter gauges; roll bar; InvisiBeam and more Inquiries: Skipper, TEL 042-729-8958

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Part 01: Classic Sport Compact

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Suspension

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Trend

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Air and hydraulic suspension have long been popular for their slammed stance when parked. Recently, kits that combine them with coilovers and prioritize driving performance have appeared, setting off a new wave of slammed builds!

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SPORTS

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AFEE

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DO YOU LIKE…?

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I love fast cars

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D-CAR

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Skipper

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Integra [DC2]

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Mazda

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This DC2, fitted with Skipper’s signature air suspension, shows off an extremely slammed stance. The CL-style face swap and graphics make it stand out even without elaborate vinyl.

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D-CAR

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The latest trend is a ‘driveable slammed’ setup with coilovers built in!

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…a driveable slammed setup!

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Riding the slammed-suspension trend…

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Coilover and hydraulic suspension systems are becoming more common!

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Air suspension

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UP

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The Skipper air-suspension system (kit ¥420,000) moves about 120 mm between the nearly-grounded parked stance and driving height. The low profile looks great!

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Super

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DOWN

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…to…

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The cockpit is dressed with a MOMO steering wheel, Auto Meter and EL gauges, and RECARO seats, all surrounded by a roll cage.

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18-inch wheels

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The wheels are 18-inch TSW VX-1s. The overall look has a lowrider-Euro flavor, but the wheel setup is distinctly race-inspired.

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The front has been swapped to an Acura CL face, now almost a standard modification. The mirrors are borrowed from an M3.

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OWNER

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Owner Narumi has achieved the custom concept ‘UDM full spec’ with impressive precision. A matching system lets the car combine this low profile with coilover performance. It can be paired with the suspension of your choice—an innovative idea.

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Layered reflectors and covers create a complex-looking taillight. The colors match the body perfectly.

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Coilovers plus hydraulics…

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The main unit is surprisingly compact. It is the heart of the system, with a hydraulic pump built in.

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Off-the-shelf coilovers

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Bolt-on installation! Skipper, a leader in hydraulic suspension, developed its innovative ‘match system,’ combining coilovers with hydraulics. By controlling the lower seat hydraulically, you can adjust the coilover settings remotely with ease.

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Skipper

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Mazda

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RX-7 [FD3S]

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Match System

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Changing ride height does not compromise suspension performance. The photo at right shows the four-wheel independent controller.