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.

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Latest parts — special express

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HERO PARTS

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This car represents the vision of Dai Fukuchi, head of TK Auto, who himself takes it to the circuit: a sport compact that can really drift. The candy-green paint is dazzling.

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A smart aero kit for a sport compact built to drift for real!

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TK Auto’s “Take Motorsports” aero kit gives this S14 Silvia a new look without losing the car’s identity. Its clean, purposeful design focuses on speed. The demo car goes beyond appearance, with Tomei forged pistons and a fully equipped package including a Blitz K3-450R turbo.

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TK Auto

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Take Motorsports

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for S14 Silvia

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The turbo-tuned engine is shown with its head cover painted in two colors.

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with tires.

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The side flame pattern is hand-painted in pinstriping rather than printed as a vinyl graphic. The extra-wide tires are made for circuit use.

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…on the body.

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TEL.0285-74-2035

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Available now

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Inquiries: TK Auto

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EXEDY

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TK Auto

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• Exterior: TK Auto front aero, side skirts, and rear aero (¥42,800 each; three-piece set ¥125,000). • Suspension: A’PEXi / NISMO LM GT4 wheels (front 17×9.5J, rear 18×10.5J); tires: Potenza RE-01 (front 235/40-17, rear 275/35-18). • Engine: Blitz K3-450R turbo / Tomei forged pistons and more.

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SHAFT

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The aero has presence without looking overdone. It is a smart design aimed at drivers who love to drive.

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Suspension

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Latest parts — special express

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B.I.M creative studio Driftmaster

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Driftmaster sizes: 17-inch, 7.5J–9.5J; 18-inch, 7.5J–9.5J / 5 lug / offsets 31–50 / PCD 114.3 / colors: Blue Sputtering, Red Sputtering, Bright Chrome (new colors), Black, and Silver. Price: ¥46,200–¥64,050 for 17-inch; ¥51,450–¥69,300 for 18-inch.

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A forged wheel built for drifting and gymkhana, with strength for demanding motorsport use. The precise spokes hint at its performance. Shown here in the new Bright Chrome finish.

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Available now

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Inquiries: B.I.M creative studio, Tel. 03-5202-0421

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Vehicle built by: Japan Craft Tel. 0424-70-0030

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The Driftmaster wheel from B.I.M, fitted to a Japan Craft Silvia, is forged to withstand punishing motorsport use. It combines the company’s traditional, beautiful six-spoke design with the strength required for hard driving, making it an excellent dress-up choice as well.

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The clear bonnet lets you see the engine and passed circuit testing without any issues.

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A three-dimensional audio installation uses carbon, with a large subwoofer delivering powerful sound.

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www.bim-cs.com

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D CAR

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D CAR

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The GT wing is mounted on original Japan Craft brackets, which are due for release soon. The wing itself can be a universal aftermarket unit.

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This S14, built by Japan Craft, is among the first to wear these wheels. Air intakes have been added, and the see-through hood improves engine cooling. More details will follow in a future issue!

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or an off-the-shelf part.

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