Drift Tengoku — October 2003
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English draft translations are available throughout this issue. Unclear or unreadable OCR remains flagged; these drafts have not received full image proofreading. The archive retains 310 scan files, including two duplicate captures, representing 308 unique pages.
Page 137 · English draft
Draft translation. Unclear OCR remains flagged; full image proofreading has not been performed.
- …think a little about what accepting support means.Sponsorship means becoming an advertising representative for a manufacturer.In other words,you have been appointed its crowd-puller.Accepting support means helping promote its products and increase sales.Even a foolish manufacturer is not foolish about that;it will not give you things without expecting something in return.So represent parts you sincerely think are good.At least,that is how I have lived.When I say Nismo LSDs or clutches are good,it is because I sincerely think so and want everyone to use them.After all,nothing is more boring than being unable to speak honestly [OCR damaged].
- What it means to be a regular customer.Now for the main topic:regulars.Some people seem to misunderstand this lately.What is a regular?Someone who goes to a shop?Idiot!A regular must help build up the shop they favor.If anyone reading thinks being a regular means always getting discounts,you are a complete fool.To me,regulars should pay more than ordinary customers.What good is getting things for free?I want you to feel,“I am helping support this shop.”We have regulars too.One recently said,“Okamura,shouldn’t you raise your prices?”…[OCR damaged;continued]
- I personally answer the message board on Yashio’s website.I only type with three fingers between both hands,so I keep replies short.The address is http://www.yashiofactory.co.jp/ [OCR damaged].
- This is Da-chin’s car.He ran over lumber on the expressway on the student drift-contest day and bent the suspension.It is fun that someone like Da-chin drives a Silvia [OCR damaged;name reading uncertain].
- …someone said that.Mind your own business!Well,he is a fool in his own way.I do not set prices based on whether someone is a regular or a first-time customer.Huh?Prices depend on my mood!My point is,you are a regular because you like the shop,right?Think about the shop and you will know what to do.Buy its products—that helps it.Sellers must also take responsibility for their products.Shops developing and selling their own parts put care into every one.I recently spoke with Ueno at T&E;copied aero parts seem to be a huge problem in that industry.Those copy sellers are scum—plagiarists and thieves.But here is a harsh point:the customers buying from them are encouraging them.Buying copies gives the thieves money and strangles Ueno.You like the aero design,yet hurt the person who created it—isn’t that awful?It is wrong.I most dislike people who cannot compete fairly on their own ability.Be ashamed of buying from them.Complaining to the copy sellers is pointless;they cannot understand.So I am complaining to you.Actually,this is an order:do not buy copied aero…[OCR damaged;continued]
- …parts!What,you say originals are expensive?Idiot!How much time,effort,and money do you think creating something from nothing takes?As with the regular-customer discussion,supporting a shop means buying its products.Do not help thieves,understood?Some of you do not have a regular shop yet.You will need to find one,but do not ask a stupid question like,“What shop should I go to?”Find one through your own effort,not by relying on others.Do not be lazy!Young people today avoid anything troublesome.Work properly and you will be rewarded.One guideline:a place that answers your questions thoroughly is probably good.A shop unable to explain a part cannot get100% of its performance.That is a minimum requirement for a shop.That is all this time.Live honestly and responsibly,and you can become a splendid adult like me.Keep working at it [OCR damaged].
- This month’s favorite
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- …lately.My theory was that S14s and S15s do not need high-lift cams,but I seem to have discovered something amazing.I research every day too,you know [OCR damaged].