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 203 — English draft translation
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Interior
Lighting & accessories
Suspension
VOLTEX TYPE IV GT wing, 1,800 and 1,900 mm — ¥157,500 (wet carbon) / ¥273,000 (dry carbon)
Extreme original aero bonnet — ¥45,150 (FRP) / ¥60,900 (carbon)
Wide 1,800–1,900 mm GT wing makes its debut
VOLTEX
VOLTEX has added 1,800 and 1,900 mm sizes to its TYPE IV GT wing lineup. Its square styling suits boxy body shapes and is ideal for cars with wide bodies. Contact: VOLTEX, 0593-75-7792.
VOLTEXRACING SUZUKA JAPAN
FC3S aero bonnet — no bonnet pins required
Extreme has released its original aero bonnet…
The flowing curves of the spokes give this wheel a distinctive look
Arius Spoke — ¥28,350–¥43,050 (various offsets; 5-hole; PCD 100…)
A bonnet with a central duct has been released for spirited driving. No bonnet pins are required. Fits the RX-7 (FC3S). Contact: Extreme, 072-250-5756.
Topy Industries has added a new spoke design to its high-quality Arius alloy-wheel lineup…
…and 114.3 mm
…The spoke surface has a distinctive flowing contour. Its understated finish fits a wide range of vehicles. Contact: Topy Industries, 03-3230-6490.
BSS6028YJ
¥273,000
R25080400
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Light — ¥15,000
A driving feel that comes alive on the street
Abe Shokai introduces a new product from Bilstein for the Civic…
A BSS kit with Yamano tuning for the Civic Type R has been released. It features a street-focused development setup by Tetsuya Yamano, an All-Japan Gymkhana competitor. Contact: Abe Shokai, 03-3233-2212.
ight Sensor Unit
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SBS Hakata no Mori Co., Ltd. — Tel. 092-…-0326
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A unit that senses brightness with an automatic sensor
Adds air-suspension capability to coilover performance
It detects the surrounding brightness and switches the lights on or off automatically.
Air Cobra is an air-suspension system that stabilizes the vehicle with springs…
The system automatically switches the lights on and off. A sensitivity adjustment lets drivers set the lights to come on at the level that suits them. Mahalo Creation, 092-533-3255.
You can set the ride height, then easily adjust it using the remote-controlled air system. This useful setup has been redesigned with even greater convenience: the air gauge now includes ride-height control buttons. Contact: Tana, 072-728-6700.
TANABE Sustec Pro Airco (fits many vehicle models)
¥395,000
Simoni Racing’s new-design steering wheel
BRIDE’s color range has become…
Italian brand Simoni Racing
A new steering wheel from Italian brand Simoni Racing is set for release. Its design moves beyond simple oval shapes, with gleaming chrome spokes for a distinctly Italian finish. Scheduled for late June. FET, 03-5490-2561.
…even more extensive
BRIDE
BRIDE
New colors have been added to BRIDE’s ‘XAXI’ reclining-seat series. It retains a premium look while keeping the price down, making it a good choice for buyers focused on value. Contact: T’s, 052-68-211 [phone number clipped]. Entry Red FA: ¥78,750–¥81,900; Entry Black FA: ¥78,750–¥81,900.
BRIDE
X4 Limited Edition — ¥44,100
CARBING four-gauge carbon meter panel
Panel — ¥27,090
Carbon four-gauge meter panel dedicated to the Lancer Evolution
Okuyama’s street-use parts brand…
Okuyama’s CARBING street-parts line now includes a four-gauge carbon meter panel. The carbon construction adds a racing look. Fits the Lancer Evolution VII and VI. Contact: Okuyama, 045-934-5334.
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