Young Version — April 1998
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About this issue
238 available scans from Young Version — April 1998, 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. Capture img018 is absent from the supplied folder; the exact missing printed pages have not been established.
Page 220 — English draft translation
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RX-7
Type 15th
MAZDASPEED
There are plenty of parts to choose from. The 15th-anniversary aero kit is the highlight.
FD3S!
The package is loaded with performance parts, including a ¥108,000(?) twin-plate clutch set (¥168,000), and plenty more for driving enthusiasts.
First, let’s look at the FD, where the rotary engine’s appeal is the main attraction. This aero package was created to mark Mazdaspeed’s 15th anniversary…
…with plenty of upgrades…
Mazdaspeed’s 15th-anniversary aero package was developed using wind-tunnel testing. It includes a front nose that reduces drag, a B-spec adjustable suspension unit (¥198,000), and a full range of intake and exhaust upgrades, including a sports-sound muffler with a polished finish from the tailpipe through the outlet.
The sports-driving meter glows red at night: ¥96,000. The Time Trap timer is ¥12,800.
It keeps the same design as the conventional aluminum wheel, but look closely and you’ll see the “MAG” lettering. Magnesium wheels are also scheduled for release soon.
NEW
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…up…
Use the holes for the stock rear spoiler…
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FAMILIA
The FRP rear wing is supplied unpainted for ¥68,000. Its design also carefully considers aerodynamic performance.
Set the aero kit…
A regular sedan gets a complete transformation!
The sharp-looking front grille is ¥32,000, and the front spoiler is ¥39,000.
…with an emphasis on straight-line stability at high speed.
This Familia is fitted with the aero kit…
The cockpit can be made to look great, too…
For a sharper cockpit, the sports-driving meter is also available for ¥45,000. There are many other reinforcement parts for the suspension and drivetrain, too!
This is a Familia fitted with the aero kit. Every piece was designed with wind-tunnel testing to improve driving performance. The side skirts (¥58,000) use a three-dimensional design to guide airflow and improve high-speed stability.
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