D Car — July 2004

Built with an authentic U.S. show-car theme This Del Sol was created to capture the American show-car style. It uses U.S. parts throughout—not only a full body kit, but also the hood and wing by ViS.

EUROLITE

HONDA CR-X DEL SOL

…SPORT full aero kit.

The RX-8 wears a full AUTO BURN SPORT aero kit…

…adds to its racing look.

G-Games 77W V.AIO 19-inch wheels

Fitted with original bucket seats by Car Factory Okumoto. The steering wheel is a MOMO Spider.

A left-hand-drive import. The seats have been retrimmed in red-and-black enamel.

HONDA CIVIC COUPE

If you’re serious about it, import the tires, too

A full, dramatic Bomex aero kit… in collaboration with Toyo Tires and Garage Terra…

A collaboration with Garage Terra. G-Games 77F wheels are paired with imported U.S.-spec ROXES T1-S tires.

Gullwing conversion using a KAN Project kit; Prelude…

…and Racing Hart Type C4 wheels.

Graphics stand out against the vivid body color

MAZDARX-8

Finished by hand, with no shortcuts The motto is “Spend time, not money.” The monitor embedded in the airbag area is the owner’s handiwork.

HONDA CIVIC FERIO

A combination of U.S. bumpers and a lip spoiler

This Ferio is still a work in progress toward a low-Euro look. Both front and rear bumpers have been replaced with U.S.-spec parts.

Both front and rear bumpers have been replaced with U.S.-spec bumpers.

HONDA PRELUDE

This Ferio is customized around a clean sport-compact look…

A fresh, clean machine with a white body

…customized. Skipper air suspension gives it a low stance.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

The charm of a cute Sunny, brought out to the fullest This 1992 Sunny stands out for the contrast between its wheel arches and tires. Its candy-orange paint is especially charming. Applause for the owner’s DIY spirit.

Akira Yamanouchi

HONDA CIVIC COUPE

A dressy look with a natural front-end swap An EJ1 with an EK Civic front end fitted so seamlessly it looks natural. The aero is unified with a full Webersports kit.

…full Webersports kit.

…finished as one unified full Webersports kit.

HONDA CIVIC FERIO

Hideaki Miyachi

Hunters

HONDA ACCORD WAGON

NISSAN SUNNY

NISSAN

Pursuing a luxurious style all the way

The aim was to retain the strengths of the stock car while making it more luxurious…

…including custom door trims and airbag covers with a monogram pattern.

An installation that values balance The owner considered the balance between interior and exterior audio, customizing it with a McIntosh amplifier and large monitors. The exhaust is hidden because the owner routed it out the side.

TOYOTA ARISTO

TOYOTA

This Aristo cost 5 million yen to modify, and no expense was spared: five monitors, engine tuning, McIntosh audio, and a great deal more.

The McIntosh audio setup is every bit as elaborate.

Mitsu-chan (left), Miho-chan (center), and Chika-chan (right). Somehow the awkward poses make them even more endearing.

CADELLAC

CADILLAC ESCALADE

The slightly awkward pose somehow works.

D Car — July 2004

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