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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Page 68 — English draft translation

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100% pure JDM—with an Impreza as the base, you can't go wrong. As we've noted repeatedly, WRXs have been growing rapidly in number lately. Sedans are the most popular, but this is a wagon—and there is no reason it should fall behind. The suspension uses Subaru's own parts, including Sustec PRO components and front and rear braces. For power, it combines an HKS GT turbo with a Tanabe Super Medalion exhaust. C-West provides the finishing aero. The specification is all JDM. How cool is a build made entirely from Japanese parts!

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Part 04: American JDM—high-speed scene

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Aero and hood

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03

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TREND

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Perhaps because of cost, there seems to be less insistence on genuine JDM parts. Imitation 'style' parts are certainly out there, but JDM design should still be something people aspire to...

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After that...

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Seen in California, and somehow it doesn't look very JDM!? C-West...

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Preconceptions about the WRX

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...full body kit—forget the old assumptions!

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Volk

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Because it's a wagon, give it a racier stance. This custom Volk CE28 setup shows why the brand's popularity keeps growing.

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The grille and headlight covers are also by C-West, matching the aero kit. Using one brand throughout creates a unified look—though a tasteful mix can work, too!

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Impreza [WRX]

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SUBARU

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LV-BH27

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Tanabe

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The stock front end has a strong presence...

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Even on the WRX wagon, this C-West front bumper adds an aggressive feel to the face.

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Even as a wagon, it is a WRX. A supportive bucket seat is essential for body rigidity and driver support. If you plan to push it hard, you need one!

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The engine bay houses an HKS GT turbo. Only the intake uses AEM; every other part is JDM.

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JDM

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Does choosing cheap parts dilute the purity of JDM? VeilSide, C-West, and Bomex are among the most popular JDM aero brands. Many owners choose them for their brand appeal, though there are also people who simply want a lower price. That may help explain why...

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Japanese brands are hugely popular, but imitation products keep appearing

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Perhaps that explains why aero is not always exclusively JDM, unlike performance parts. JDM aero with US performance parts may be a style that could find acceptance even in Japan: keep the look cool, and the parts underneath hot!

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Bomex

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BOMEX

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Kaminari

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4VBH272

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Tanabe

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Bomex is known for its digital-camouflage graphics. Its extensive aero lineup is also well known in America.

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VeilSide

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APR

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The parent company also manufactures OEM products for automakers, which has earned it a reputation for reliability. It is also strong in American cars such as the Mustang.

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Nitrous Oxide Systems

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LR PERFORMANCE

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BFGoodrich

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Everyone recognizes VeilSide's originality. It is frustrating when copycat products appear, but perhaps that is the price of fame...

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Canards, GT wings, and aero mirrors are among today's most popular parts. They may not offer the best value for money, though...