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 98 — English draft translation
Recaro, a veteran seat maker founded in Germany in 1906, has a seat philosophy all its own. Its products are almost always chosen for racing. It is also known for introducing ergonomics and orthopedic medicine into product development early on. Recaro is highly regarded for seats designed around driver health, comfort and safety. Its SP-G II is a road-legal racing model (¥87,150), available in black, red and blue.
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6/10/2004
Interior and lighting accessories
It is time for a multicultural interior. With so many brands to choose from, explore overseas names and find one that suits you.
and find one you like!
Recaro
RECARO
Sparco
sparco
Inquiries: Recaro Japan, Tel. 0800-919-5881
Inquiries: Sparco R&D, Tel. 045-382-8888
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↓ Child seats are also in the lineup. START-EC (black/gray, ¥31,290).
Sparco has won overwhelming praise and support on racetracks around the world. This Italian brand is now hugely popular in the sport-compact scene, too. Its seats are used in more than 60 countries. Alongside function, the brand is also praised for design and color choices, and its products are popular with sport-compact users.
The Corsa is known for its secure feel when cornering (¥73,920).
Sparco
RECARO
¥23,100).
It also offers steering wheels and other products besides seats. The “Chrono” (¥23,100).
¥23,100).
Sparco
Auto Meter
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eter
Auto
Auto Gauge
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Auto
Gauge
Inquiries: Moon Eyes, Tel. 045-243-5999
COMPETITION INSTRUMENTS
Tel. 042-568-2240
Gauges loved by sport-compact users
Inquiries: Custom Daimao,
An American maker specializing in gauges, Auto Meter is active around the world. Its products are widely used in drag racing and are outstanding in performance. The company also makes highly accurate shift lights, valued for the precision needed when changing gears.
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↓ The black dial glows cobalt blue: “Cobalt” (¥59,115–).
↓ Standard meter with shift light (from ¥14,480). A carbon version is also available.
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10
RPM
¥59,115).
↑ The “C2” (¥59,115) uses EL illumination and has a large five-inch tachometer.
RPM
10
COBALT
↑ EL-backlit performance gauges (from ¥3,444). Voltage and oil-temperature gauges are also available.
X1000
R.P.M
3
tachometer.
Ractive
ractive
Foliatec
FOLIATEC
Inquiries: Success S&G, Tel. 042-777-7123
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Inquiries: Albert Rick, Tel. 03-5744-7080
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...the CAR STYLING FACTORY
Ractive is one of the American sport-compact parts maker Tokan’s brands. Its functional, stylish parts are used around the world, and it became famous after appearing in The Fast and the Furious.
← A racing seat designed for both performance and beauty (¥134,400). Very popular with sport-compact users!
Foliatec is a German maker of dress-up goods and car accessories. In Europe it holds a 30% share of the window-film market. The company constantly leads trends, releasing stylish new items, so it is one to watch.
← Aluminum-look racing floor mat (¥9,450), 76 × 110 cm, available in blue and silver.
→ Tachometer with LED shift light (¥20,790). At night, the panel can be set to one of seven colors.
→ Side-brake and boot set (¥9,450). The lever is available in five colors.
Simoni Racing
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RACING
Ignited
Inquiries: Sound Connection, Tel. 0462-63-5945
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IGNITED
Inquiries: F.T., Tel. 03-5490-251
Simoni Sport Action
Makes switches with covers
manufacturing.
Ignited is a Canadian brand that makes the covered switches and starter buttons often seen in racing. Recently it has expanded into gauges and has also developed products that combine security with a remote starter.
← A carbon-fiber-style switch cover gives this piece a racing look. The button tip has an LED (¥5,040).
With bold advertising and distinctive products, Simoni Racing has drawn attention from young people across Europe and around the world. Based in the historic Italian city of Ferrara, it offers a wide range of dress-up parts, including colorful leather accessories, carbon-fiber pieces and aluminum items.
← The steering wheel features a grip inspired by aluminum and a sporty feel (¥33,600).
→ Silver and chrome side brakes pair well with a wide range of vehicles.
→ Standard switch with a color cover. Without the LED, it costs
It is an easy match.
¥3,990.
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