D Car — July 2004

FRP Magic specializes in carbon-fiber parts that create a lightweight, stylish look. The shop is drawing attention for the precision of its work and the quality of its finish. In the sport-compact scene, scissor doors are becoming popular, and reducing door weight is essential. Shops from across Japan are placing a flood of orders for carbon-fiber inner door panels. President Nakae says other shops cannot yet match these pieces. The shop also makes dashboard panels, carbon front fenders, rear…

After the exterior, focus on the interior! President Shintaku founded the shop in 1996 after working in car audio. It moved to its current location about three years ago. Staff with dealership experience can advise on the whole car, not just audio. The shop installs modern must-have security systems and can create one-off interiors with audio, speaker boxes, aero, and more. It also has extensive experience installing equipment in imported cars, which are often difficult because of their electronics.

FRP Magic

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Sapporo, Hokkaido

FRP Magic is based outside Sapporo. Its exterior is a simple dark prefabricated building, but inside is a properly equipped workshop.

A shop to watch for FRP parts

FRPmagic

…trunk and rear-gate panels, doors, and more, fitting most Japanese cars. Orders arrive nationwide through the website and even from the United States, Britain, and Australia. Colored versions such as platinum gold and yellow are also planned.

Shop staff

Check our website too!

They also know tuning, so feel free to ask for advice.

Much of the manufacturing is done by hand. This photo shows the surface-preparation and painting process.

Many D1 competition cars choose FRP Magic’s carbon parts, demonstrating their high level of confidence in safety and reliability.

SHOPDATA

FRP Magic

Milk Village

Sapporo Satoland

From central Sapporo, take Route 274, then turn onto Route 275 toward Matsuo. Turn left before the bridge over the Toyohira River and continue about five minutes.

FRP Magic 230 Higashi-Kari-kita-cho, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Hours: from 9 a.m. Closed Sundays and holidays Tel: 011-791-8856 http://www.frpmagic.jp

…requires true craftsmanship.

Central Expressway

Toyohira River

Sasson Expressway

Sapporo IC

Sapporo Junction

Sound Kitchen IF

Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture

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Difficult foreign-car audio installations welcome!!

This stylish wood-fronted shop houses Sound Kitchen IF on the first floor, handling audio and security; the second floor is a Junction boutique.

ALPINE

und Kitchen

Boston Acoustics

Rockford Fosgate

carrozzeria

06-6858-8888

The shop also handles difficult imported-car installations. Customers can consult them about audio, interior work, and exterior customization. Manager Shintaku welcomes one-off plans tailored to each owner. It is a shop to watch if you want to move beyond exterior styling and work on the interior and audio.

Leave the audio to us!

Manager Shintaku (left) and Mr. Nagata (right)

Recommended security: Crime Stopper, ¥36,000.

The modern consultation space, decorated in red and black, continuously plays video and music from a demo sound system.

A Junction Produce boutique occupies the second floor. The calm setting makes it easy to relax and talk.

SHOPDATA

From the Senri IC on the Chugoku Expressway, head toward Ikeda and continue along the expressway for about 4 km. The sign will be on your right.

Sound Kitchen

Senri IC

Sound Kitchen IF 6-8-23 Sakurano-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Sundays) Closed Tuesdays Tel: 06-6858-8886 http://www.sk-iff.co.jp

Chugoku Expressway

Kitchen IF

Ikeda entrance

Route 11

Expressway

D Car — July 2004

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