D Car — July 2004
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246 available scans from D Car — July 2004, 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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141 La Strada
150 Freedom
159 Garage Tiara
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Address: 2-3-17 Sumiyoshi, Ikeda, Osaka
Address: 1-9-25 Nagasuhigashidori, Amagasaki, Hyogo
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
FREEDOM
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Address: 617-194 Matsugaoka, Kurose-cho, Kamo District, Hiroshima
URL:http://www.lastrada.ne.jp
Closed: None
TEL:072-760-0301
TEL:06-6483-3577
URL:http://www.sfreedom.jp
Closed: Thursday
URL:http://www.garage-tiara.com
TEL:0823-82-0075
Closed: Tuesday and event days
They are an official Sparco importer, so new models arrive early. Also,
The outlet section of their website has deeply discounted items.
They tailor custom work to the vehicle and the customer’s wishes and budget…
…they build to suit each customer. They also carry a variety of parts.
They specialize in sport compacts and luxury cars, providing a complete service for building original custom cars
and selling them. They also install parts.
Address: 75-4 Hiezima, Kadoma, Osaka
142 Q…
Address: 343-1 Shibasaki, Hirano-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
151 Excel Audio
Address: 1-9-16 Yanazu-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima
160 Field
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays)
Closed: and event days
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed: Wednesday
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Closed: None
URL:http://www.borisfactory.to
TEL:072-886-1100
As they run N1 cars on the circuit, their tuning technology is
URL:http://www.xcelaudio.com
Tel: 078-963-3550
A shop that handles all kinds of audio. They also carry domestically made aero parts and Webersports…
…
TEL:084-933-2808
Recently they have focused on sport compacts, applying their experience to each build…
Show Up Bodywork Kyoto
Their tuning is highly trusted. They’ll increase power to suit your needs.
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They are also an antenna shop for sports products.
152 Manabu Design
…they do the work. Leave suspension, aero, engine tuning, and more to them!
161 Origin West Japan
Address: 1-472-1 Egawa, Shimamoto, Mishima District, Osaka
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Address: 2087-1 Shioda, Dojo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Hours: afternoon until midnight
FORALL
Address: 77-4 Tsuitachi, Saijo, Ehime
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
URL:http://www.signalauto.com
TEL:075-963-3708
Closed: Tuesday (open on holidays)
URL:http://manavu.com
Closed: Irregular schedule
TEL:078-952-0081
CENTER
LOWRIDER 8
URL:http://www.origin-as.co.jp
Closed: Sunday
TEL:0897-55-6744
…
Sport compacts, minivans, and GT cars are welcome. They also install NOS…
…including Viper security-system installation.
With many partner shops, they build cars with an emphasis on style.
They specialize in school-style builds based on the US street and U.S.D.M. scenes!
…
They develop products under their own ORIGIN brand, focusing on Civics and Integras… [line fragment]
…they manufacture and sell products, mainly for circuit use.
144Auto Stage
153 Kintaro Club (Webersports)
162 BRAVE
Address: 1-31-13 Sawada, Fujiidera, Osaka
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Closed: Thursday
…
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Address: 28-1 Shimizu, Uozumi-cho, Akashi, Hyogo
Address: 486-1 Nishiichi, Okayama City, Okayama
Closed: Tuesday
Hours: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
BRA
TEL:0729-53-7444
TEL:078-947-3911
URL:http://www.e-brave.jp
Tel: 086-242-4463
Leave any audio-related work to them! They also handle sport compacts and
They have many affordable plans for luxury-car customization.
145 Aero Tech Japan
…and engine tuning are also available.
They carry Webersports, a major name in sport-compact aero. Body customization…
…
A sport-compact shop devoted to the US street scene! Custom audio…
…and security-system installation, they build cars from start to finish.
Address: 3-20-27 Shimonicho, Neyagawa, Osaka
Address: 2-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Uozumi-cho, Akashi, Hyogo
154 KAN Project
Address: 7-101 Shiraishi-higashishinmachi, Okayama City, Okayama
163 Free Ride
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (until 7:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays)
TEL:072-838-7744
Closed: None
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
…
Closed: Sunday
TEL:078-947-2361
Hours: noon–10:00 p.m.
Closed: Wednesday and event days
TEL:086-253-7775
URL:http://www.aero-tech.com
…as well as wheels and mufflers.
They carry original aero parts, carbon bonnets, carbon…
URL:http://www.kanproject.com
They also offer authentic US vinyl graphics.
With an in-house factory, they can handle any order. Art Factory…
Sport compact… [fragment]
Audio is their main focus, but they can handle any kind of car customization!
146 Sound Kitchen if
155 Car Boy
They are confident in luxury builds too, and also sell West Coast-style apparel.
164 Sound Factory Ozaki
Address: 6-8-23, 1F, Sakuranomachi, Toyonaka, Osaka
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Sundays… [line fragment]
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Address: Uohashi, Amidacho, Takasago, Hyogo [address fragment]
500-3
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Address: 1-1-5 Tsushima-kyomachi, Okayama City, Okayama
URL:http://www.skif.co.jp
Tel: 06-6858-8886
8:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday
URL:http://www.car-boy.net
TEL:0794-49-4500
Closed: None
Closed: Irregular schedule
TEL:086-254-9990
URL: http://homepage2.nifty.com/sfo
A shop known for its distinctive graphics, designed by a professional designer…
…a solid reputation. The second floor houses a Junction boutique.
They build and sell sport compacts and luxury cars suitable for everyday use. Known for…
They can also fabricate…! They work with owners to build stylish cars.
and aero parts are also installed—ask them about anything!
They specialize in audio installation and setup. Recaro seats
Address: 2-26 Kamiocho, Yao, Osaka
147 Ushio Automotive
Address: 533-1 Yama, Iwade-cho, Naga District, Wakayama
156JAM75
Address: 1933-15 Ouchi-mihori, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
165 Paradox
Hours: 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
TEL:0729-96-1484
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
TEL:0736-62-6745
Closed: Tuesday
Red Rine R
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed: None
URL:http://www.ushio-2k.com
They focus on bodywork and paint, and also offer air suspension, seat reupholstery… [fragment]
An audio specialist ready for any custom audio installation!
URL:http://www.paradox-mid.com
TEL:083-921-0303
A trusted shop that has built UIP-approved complete S2000 cars…
AYAW
They handle all types of customization and are especially confident in graphics.
148 ESB
Chugoku / Shikoku
…shop. They also accept all kinds of vehicle customization.
They handle the whole job, from finding a car to air suspension and interior work.
166 Racing Factory Meg
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Address: 58-3 Kuroyama, Mihara-cho, Minamikawachi District, Osaka
>> Area
Address: 53 Yoshida Aza-hirai, Donari-cho, Itano District, Tokushima
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
TEL:072-369-7080
Closed: Tuesday
This region is sandwiched between areas with thriving sport-compact scenes,
The Chugoku and Shikoku region has ten shops. It lies between Kansai and Kyushu, where
TEL:088-695-4210
URL: http://www.meguspeed.com/
Closed: None
A professional shop devoted to one-off builds. FRP specialists can make anything…
…they’ll build it for you. Ask them about anything!
the sport-compact scene is lively, so it may seem a little sparse—but don’t worry!
…there are sport-compact shops here too!
They specialize in sport-compact bodywork and Honda VTEC tuning…
…trust. They also offer driving instruction at track events.
Address: 2-3-32 Kusune, Higashiosaka, Osaka
149 Hot Hearts
157 Car Factory Okumoto
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Address: 2-35-12 Furuichi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
TEL:06-6747-0082
With professional sheet-metal and paint facilities, they handle everything from one-off aero to accident repairs;
TEL:082-870-9887
URL:http://www.c-f-okumoto.com
Based on US style, they handle mechanical work, customization, audio, security…
their motto is “high skill, easy to approach!”
Auto Advance
…and anything else for your car—leave it to them!
158
SIP-OM
Address: 3-2-8 Kusatsuminami, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
…
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
TEL:082-278-0018
Closed: Tuesday mornings
OIL
URL: http://www.autoadvanceinc.co.jp/
and they aim to supply products at the lowest possible prices.
They advise customers with their budget in mind. Imported products are also available,
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