Option — Shōwa Car Tuning & Buyers Guide (2000 Edition)

FC

RH·R

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A rear wing this conspicuous is unusual on an FC, isn’t it? Riki Car Works developed its own brackets to mount this huge GT spoiler. A carbon-fiber rear wing and bracket kit is planned for release.

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The front spoiler and diffuser panel are made by Garage Kagotani. Paired with the rear wing, which creates strong downforce at the front, the effect is substantial.

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GT spoiler, flare graphics, and tearing through the Metropolitan Expressway late at night!

Combined with the lightweight body, the power-to-weight figure is astonishing—less than half that of a stock FC, which explains why it is so fast.

The carbon-look side mirrors evoke a GT car. They contribute to styling and aerodynamics, and also help reduce weight. Aluminum mounting plates at the body joints make installation possible.

The power-to-weight ratio is 3 kg per horsepower (vehicle weight ÷ peak output)…

The rear tower bar is strengthened by welding its brackets. The strut area has been reinforced, and the issues with body rigidity caused by urethane side-body reinforcement and weight reduction…

…has already been resolved.

It is very stable in fast corners. The effect of the front and rear spoilers…

Tarzan

It feels like a race car to drive. The…

It is very stable at high speed. But in slow corners, because there is little body roll, it understeers on turn-in. Then, when you match the throttle and bring the boost in, the tail suddenly steps out. It is well balanced overall, but I think it would improve with softer damper settings.

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Body roll is relatively slight, steering response is quite sharp, and the fully pillow-ball-mounted suspension gives excellent tire contact. That makes it ideal for time attacks on circuits like this.

The body is solid and does not feel old.

There’s no sign of wear, either, and the engine responds well. It has that distinctive rotary acceleration—it seems to surge smoothly. On the expressway, where you’re simply keeping up with traffic, it is more than adequate.

In terms of power, it has a surprising amount of torque up to around 4,000 rpm…

…that’s right.

Orido

…and it keeps pulling without any loss of power even when revved to 7,000 rpm. The rotary engine is matched well to the setup.

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The car’s overall balance is good, and the spoiler keeps the rear planted…

…which I think gives it a very high score.

If I had to suggest one thing, more power and wider rear tires would make it even more fun.

…it might be even more fun if it were made softer.

048-482-2001

2-9-7 Dōjō, Niiza, Saitama

T352-0024

Riki Car Works

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