Young Version — April 1998
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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 42 — English draft translation
We checked out Hamamatsu's Silvia/Onevia tuning style. Silvia and 180SX models have captured enthusiasts' hearts and remain champions of the tuning scene. But trends differ by region, so here's what's popular around Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. First is a 1994 S14 Silvia K's, not the sharp-eyed later model. The goal is usable power for everything from street driving to circuit days. The engine internals and turbo remain stock, with A'PEXi intake, exhaust, and electronics setting maximum boost. Fuel shortage is addressed with 555 cc injectors and a BNR32 pump. Maximum output is set at 300 PS. More is possible, but Autoland Hamamatsu recommends this level for all-around enjoyment. The suspension uses Tein straight springs and adjustable coilovers, with spring rates…
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Do-Luck aero is the highlight!
Do-Luck aero sharpens the S14's look. It rides on BBS RG II wheels with W110 tires sized 235/45 front and 255/40 rear.
The airflow meter has been changed to a Z32 unit. Other additions include an HKS sequential blow-off valve, Earl's oil cooler, and Cusco strut tower bar.
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With an emphasis on enjoyable handling…
Peak power is set at 300 PS.
Anytime, you can drive it hard…
You can keep your foot down!
…and the aggressive Do-Luck design…
Don't underestimate it! A K's muffler was chosen, with a stylish aluminum plate to protect against heat and discoloration.
Hamamatsu 33…
70-40
New…
Simply fun to drive.
Light…
Street and circuit specification!
Part 8.
Autoland Hamamatsu.
…with the cockpit…
The Recaro seats have additional gauges, and the cockpit is getting attention to keep up, too.
S14 Silvia +180SX
The brakes use D-Cuatro pads and APP stainless braided hoses. The drivetrain is reinforced with Nismo clutch and LSD. For a striking look, it wears a full Do-Luck aero kit that clearly announces its tuned character.
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