D Car — July 2004
An archive project by Flock MFGNew issue alerts →
About this issue
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 215 — English draft translation
It gets its power from a turbocharged engine while remaining easy and safe for anyone to drive. Output is up 41 PS over stock, which might raise durability concerns, but TRD says it has completed durability testing and confirmed there are no problems. On the road, it does not feel like a turbo car at all. Yet the extra power is significant, pulling strongly even up steep hills. It is fun to drive flat-out.
Captions and page details
An unbelievably fast wolf in sheep’s clothing!
The already well-regarded Legacy B4 has been developed to be even more enjoyable to drive…
…developed to make driving even more enjoyable. The tuning focuses on the pleasure of controlling the car, and once you set off, its speed is astonishing. A glance at the speedometer will surprise anyone — it is moving far faster than expected. In other words, it is simply quick in everyday driving.
It rides comfortably and looks understated. Unlike the Lancer, which openly advertises its speed…
…the Legacy’s character is to be fast without making a show of it.
Verdict
Installed parts: front under-skirt ¥40,950; trunk spoiler ¥57,750; Brembo brake kit ¥598,500; rear suspension set ¥44,000; sport muffler ¥126,000; short-shift lever ¥21,000; BBS wheels ¥369,600; and more.
A subtly quick sedan for grown-ups. The Legacy was the car that felt fastest without making a show of it. This may sound unkind, but it looks like an ordinary middle-aged man’s car. Then you set off and discover it is astonishingly quick.
An aluminum tower bar and carbon collector cover stand out in the engine bay. The engine revs like an electric motor.
S
③ Tama 300
64-17
7
Tama 300
64-17
[STI] Legacy B4
http://www.subaru-st.co.jp
Tel:0422-33-7848
Inquiries: Subaru Technica… [company name clipped]
Tama 300
64-17
A dual muffler made from SUS304 stainless steel, with 65 mm pipes. Its sound is restrained and quiet — a mature driver’s exhaust.
Developed using the latest aerodynamics and wind-tunnel testing, the front under-spoiler achieves the ideal zero-lift effect. Brembo calipers improve braking performance substantially, and the suspension uses Bilstein coilovers.
…indeed.
A major power increase without sacrificing easy drivability
It looks like a lowered Toyota ist, but underneath it is tuned for easy, enjoyable performance…
Yokohama 502
* 420
CT
Verdict
Installed parts: TRD turbo tuning plan ¥627,900; high-response muffler ¥61,950; sport air filter ¥8,610; Sportivo suspension set ¥94,500; brake pads ¥13,650; TRD Sport T3 wheels ¥205,800.
TRD
Turbocharged and transformed! Following the Vitz, TRD’s turbo complete car has arrived — and it is a lot of fun. Recommended for drivers who want a car that’s quicker than everyone else’s.
Turbo
ist
[TRD]
Tel:045-540-2121
Inquiries: TRD Technocraft
tatc.co.jp
http://www.toyotattc.co.jp
A dedicated turbine produces 150 PS, yet drivability is not compromised — impressive work from TRD.
Yokohama 502
*420
The shocks and springs are TRD Sportivo, and the brake pads are upgraded. It also gets TRD forged one-piece wheels, .
Apart from the slightly lowered ride height and a badge exclusive to the complete car, the exterior is completely stock. It has an intercooler, but carefully placed ducts improve cooling without changing the appearance.
215