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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APR became famous for the GT wing featured in The Fast and the Furious. More recently, it has drawn attention with widebody kits for the Celica and MR-S. It was also among the first makers to offer parts for Japanese GT cars, including GT3 mirrors, canards and cooling panels. As a brand specializing in carbon-fiber parts, its future development is worth watching.
Ground Designs is a charismatic brand credited with helping popularize aero kits in the American sport-compact scene. It became well known for releasing bold designs at a time when aero was not yet common among US enthusiasts. It is also regarded as an established name in the USDM scene, with a strong following among Japanese sport-compact fans who look to America for inspiration.
Known for urethane aero kits, Wings West was quick to focus on urethane parts, releasing products such as the Rev-Break kit (over-fender kit). Its aero styling leans toward a fun, distinctly American custom look, with a wide range of fresh designs. New products for the EG are also in the lineup, so this may be a good time to stand out from the crowd.
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Lesson 1
Sport Compact Academy
Menu
File
Imported brand encyclopedia
Wheel brands
Brands
APR
Inquiries: Sound Connection, Tel. 0462-63-5945
BRAND LOGO
Imported
Five overseas wheel brands popular in both Japan and the United States
A big hit in The Fast and the Furious, too
Keep it in mind as a reference for your customization.
have been carefully selected. These are the best-known names to keep in mind when planning your customization.
KONIG
TEL.0725-46-4554
Konig
Inquiries: Auto Technic, Tel. 0725-46-4554
RAND LOGO
APR
A hugely popular
US brand
↑ APR’s popular GT wing. It was also used in The Fast and the Furious, so
brand from the US
Everyone has probably seen the KONIG logo at least once. Its wheels can fit cars such as the Jimny, and the Profile 20-inch model has also arrived, drawing even more attention.
also used in The Fast and the Furious.
It is a product worth checking out.
a brand that sport-compact users can
The Profile 20-inch model has also arrived, attracting more and more attention.
le 20-inch wheel is now available, attracting
and is drawing attention.
is the TRAVEL (from ¥46,000 before tax).
At right is the seven-spoke VERDICT (from ¥46,000 before tax); at left
Nakayama
Inquiries: The Cool Ride, Tel. 093-475-9696
SPORTS
RACING
NAKAYAMA
↑ This kit is for the MR-S. Fitting it to the compact MR-S adds the presence of a sports car.
its design.
The secret of its popularity is
BRAND LOGO
It adds the presence of a true sports car.
→ This is the Celica widebody kit. Its dramatically widened
Their refined design makes them
Nakayama wheels are currently
form creates an unmistakably aggressive impression.
easy to appreciate.
of cars, making them a great match.
All of its wheel styles suit a wide range
GROUND DESIGNS
name is another plus.
A familiar-sounding brand
Left: the VADER5, with its distinctive original spoke design; right
is the YAMATO8, with its unconventional styling.
Ground Designs 2000
BRAND LOGO
A bold aero brand surges in popularity
Inquiries: The Cool Ride, Tel. 093-475-9696
RSS
Inquiries: Cruise International, Tel. 092-928-6731
BRAND LOGO
ultra-cool.
Wheel names are
“Ume,” “Showa,” and
The RSS wheels are known for Japanese-language names
popular in America, too.
are also popular, and Japanese sport-compact
They are also familiar to Japanese
easy for users to recognize.
At left is “Heisei”; at right is “Meiji.”
Wheel names inspired by Japan may appeal to overseas buyers and make a big impression.
Ducts in each section show a keen eye for design. The substantial volume is sure to appeal to anyone looking for a bolder look.
This aero kit for the Civic Ferio has strongly extended sections and ducts placed throughout, giving it a refined look. Its substantial volume is ideal for those seeking a bolder style.
TEL.029-838-1104
Ro_Ja
Inquiries: Verside, Tel. 029-838-1104
BRAND LOGO
RO_JA
It is a design that fans will love.
A charismatic brand
A charismatic name in US tuning
Wings West
Japanese characters meaning “west”
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RJ DeVara
In the American tuning scene,
from the charismatic figure “RJ DeVara.”
Inquiries: Sound Connection, Tel. 0462-63-5945
is Ro_Ja. The film 2 Fast 2 Furious featured its
The brand is designed by RJ DeVara,
a Ro_Ja wheel, “Formula 5,”
It was also chosen for a Pepsi demo car.
In the previous film, The Fast and the Furious,
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which is well known for that.
used in 2 Fast 2 Furious,
“Formula 5,” popular in America as well,
alongside his car. He also appeared in the film himself as RJ DeVara.
who appeared in the previous film, The Fast and the Furious,
DeVara.
ENKEI EX
Enkei EX
Inquiries: Cruise International, Tel. 092-928-6731
BRAND LOGO
Did you know?
Enkei’s US version
for 20 years.
a long-established maker that has supported the sport-compact scene
A Neo fitted with the company’s aero was displayed at the SEMA Show. Its American styling makes it a good recommendation for USDM fans.
Although it is an Enkei subsidiary, it follows an American-only approach
“ENKEI-EX” is the US version of Japanese maker Enkei,
The CDR9 wheel has a sharp nine-spoke design
A sharp nine-spoke
looking for something different.
Its distinctly American form is a good fit for USDM fans
for the US market.
It has developed its own approach and produces popular wheels
Available in 17- and 18-inch sizes.
The design
is distinctive. ¥44,000 before tax
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