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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Founded in California in 1997, ViS Racing Sports is an aero-parts maker. Its brand concept is “Something Different.” True to that idea, its distinctive forms transform a stock base into something sportier and more stylish. Applications cover not only Honda models but European cars such as BMW as well. The brand is also famous for being featured in the film The Fast and the Furious.
Kaminari began selling aero kits for Japanese cars in the United States in 1986. It is one of the veteran makers in the field. Unlike competitors that outsource production overseas to cut costs, Kaminari insists on manufacturing everything itself, resulting in exceptional quality. More recently it has also begun selling PROTECH seats. Its simple yet original styling has become a major hit in the US sport-compact scene, giving the brand a respected, almost legendary status on both sides of the Pacific.
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Aero brands
Aero brands
Aero is the most important part of the exterior, so it pays to choose the right brand. Here are five top American names.
From the home of sport compacts in the United States,
ViS Racing Sports
Inquiries: Inpex, Tel. 0598-25-1550
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Aero born in California
The Prelude front bumper is the GT Bomber (¥57,750), paired with Omega side skirts (¥60,900).
The Accord front bumper is the Battle Z (¥57,750), with Invader side skirts (¥60,900).
The rear view looks sporty and refined. The kit matches the stock body lines well.
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The del Sol front bumper is the Strade F1 (¥57,750), side skirts are Techno R (¥60,900), and the rear wing is the GTR (¥57,750).
A new aero kit for BMW creates a mature Euro-compact look. A precise European style is softened just a little.
Kaminari
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Transformation kit
The Eclipse gets wider
Inquiries: Sound Connection, Tel. 0462-63-5945
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A veteran maker of aero for Japanese cars
A wide body kit is also available for the Eclipse. Despite the pronounced side extensions, the design never looks forced.
The large-intake front bumper adds even more sportiness. (Full aero kit: ¥165,900)
This MR-S widebody kit is a complete package that also includes flared fenders and a bonnet. Inquire for details.
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The rear shows just how far the kit extends, creating a dramatically aggressive look.
The EJ7 front bumper also features an oversized “big-mouth” opening. (Full aero kit: ¥165,900)
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