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.
Page 17 — English draft translation
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An effective stock-style tune using R33 parts! This Cefiro keeps the good points of the factory setup while gaining performance affordably. It started when the owner repaired what had broken with R33 parts—and kept evolving from there (laughs).
Owner Takahashi is a jumbo shrimp-tempura enthusiast. He found an enormous one, over 30 centimeters long, at a shop in Numazu!
The deep-blue A31 Cefiro looks understated at first, but has a presence that says it is no ordinary sedan.
NISSAN
Ryosuke Takahashi
OWnER
[A31]
The RB20E was replaced with an RB25DET. It is a bold swap, but the cars are related, so the result is a natural fit.
NISSAN
A grown-up look starts with the stance. This Celica aims for a tasteful, mature sport-compact style. The owner deliberately kept it free of aero add-ons, which makes the 19-inch Axis wheels stand out and tightens the overall look.
180SX|ABCDEFG]
DATA
[ABCDEF]
TOYOTA
Toyota Celica
The 180SX has an original aero package, 18-inch wheels, suspension and chassis upgrades, and S15-spec modified brakes. Other details include custom interior and engine work; the small-print specification text is partly unclear.
Owner Okubo loves the devil wing on the rear: “You could keep goldfish in it—the rainwater collects that much!”
The owner, Koji Ichinohe, says he likes the combination of the low profile and large wheels.
Even without an aero kit, it has a fierce look. The restrained styling really works. Maybe this kind of understated look is what I like.
Owner: Tomoki Okubo
The wheels are 19-inch Axis pieces. Their simple, long-spoke mesh design emphasizes the large diameter.
Koji Ichinohe
OWnER
A stripped, lightweight, hard-edged cockpit. The row of gauges gives it a serious, race-ready feel.
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PROSPEED
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Hot enough to melt!
FOR DRIFTING
TOYOTA
Toyota Chaser [JZX100]
This vivid candy-red JZX100 Chaser has been registered as a two-seater despite its four doors, and the rear and interior have been extensively modified.
This Chaser competes regularly in drift races, so it has been lightened around a practical, competition-focused tune.
A featherweight four-door drifter in sport-compact style
DATA
The source specifications list a full aero kit, 18-inch Bee★R B5 wheels, racing seats, upgraded gauges, JZX80 brakes, TRD limited-slip differential, a 15-point roll cage and a Julius exhaust; some fine print is unclear.
A stripped interior and lightweight windows save an impressive 250 kg. The car has also been taken to the United States, and its look reflects the owner’s experience and taste.
OUNER
Masatoshi Hayashi
Mai Sakura (left) and Keiko Kodaka (right), a nursing-school student. Their hobbies? “Online auctions and drinking beer.” Thanks!