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 44 — English draft translation
SPECIFICATIONS — Exterior: Dangan 23 fenders; nose bra; smoothed rear; Borzoi gullwing system; US mirrors; full-body color film. Suspension: Hydro 1P2B. Wheels: Team Dynamics 19×7.5J front and rear. Interior: factory steering wheel with monitor integrated; Blitz gauges. Engine: custom muffler. Audio: Alpine navigation and MD player; KICKER woofer. Built by Skipper · Tel. 042-729-8958.
Can it still drive like this? A three-wheel Civic coupe. The owner, Saori, built this EJ1 around the theme of a sport compact that could compete with US cars. She wanted it to be fun, so she installed hydraulics that can lift one wheel. She has mastered the setup, and the car sits this low, with its side steps almost grazing the ground. The many handmade stickers add accents to the understated body color.
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Skipper
Three Borzoi gullwing conversions
All three cars customized by Skipper use the company’s Borzoi Wing System for their gullwing conversions—and their interiors are impressive, too!
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
The headlamp covers are from the earlier model, but later-model projector lights are embedded inside, giving the front a sharper look.
The rear has been cleaned up with smoothing for a neater look. The handmade dual-exit muffler suits it perfectly.
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a monitor built into the steering wheel!
Astonishing—
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…and delivers a lively sound.
The hydraulic unit beneath the trunk is displayed behind a clear cover. California amps provide the sound system with plenty of punch.
The wheels are 17-inch Rally Sparco Tarmacs. Their white motorsport design stands out against the black body.
3 Wheeler!
Saori Takahashi
OWNER
Owner Saori has made her own stickers—she’s that devoted to the car!
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FIRES ON ALL CYLINDERS!
The three-wheel action can be done with either the left or right rear wheel raised. At low speed, it can even be driven in this position.
SPECIFICATIONS — Exterior: Weber front aero, side steps, and rear aero; ViS Racing wing; StreetGlow neon tubes; M3-style mirrors. Wheels/suspension: 17-inch Rally Sparco Tarmac wheels; Skipper original hydraulics. Interior: Sparco seats. Engine: air cleaner and muffler by V.C.R., etc.
[EJ1]
HONDA
Honda Civic Coupe. This car also uses the Borzoi Wing System gullwing kit. Its slightly butterfly-like opening gives it an aggressive look.
Kit
SKIPPER
Firstcome Firstserved
SKP Zeta
MOTOR
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A pair of gullwing cars where a woman’s distinctive sensibility shines. Check out their playful flair!
Going head-to-head