Young Version — August 1999
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The August 1999 issue of Young Version explores drift setups versus grip tuning through 22 shop demo cars, including S15 Silvias from Mine’s and Kazama Auto. Features cover front-wheel-drive builds taking on high-powered 4WD rivals, choosing a first drift car, and reviving a used AE86 Trueno on a ¥1 million total budget. Suspension fundamentals, engine-oil selection, rotary maintenance, new-parts tests, and reports from Hiroshima and California round out this look at Japan’s late-1990s tuning scene.
242 available scans from Young Version — August 1999, 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 126 — English draft translation
SRS airbag-compatible steering-wheel boss. This boss lets you replace the MazdaSpeed airbag steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel. A vehicle-specific short harness helps prevent accidental airbag deployment and warning-light activation. Compatible with MazdaSpeed and MOMO wheels; fits FD3S, RX-7, NB8C and other models. ¥16,000. Competition use only.
Captions and page details
New product
Rumor Mill
Aero grille for the Altezza.
Phone 045-540-212 (digits incomplete/uncertain in OCR).
The emblem adds a subtle accent… (fragment; OCR uncertain)
The FR sports sedan has recently become very popular among enthusiasts…
…adds a subtle sporty look…
…and gives the rear a sporty look.
A stylish addition for the Altezza…
…grille net.
…an aero grille is now available.
…paired with a black…
…and a carbon-fiber…
…pattern grille frame.
TRO
Reinforced single-plate clutch for S15. The new set combines a high-friction clutch disc with a cover that increases clamping force. Choose from three disc types: non-asbestos 047 with high-friction facing; Cerametal A with circular ceramic-metal facing; or three-wing Cerametal B, which reduces rotational inertia. Phone 03-3767-1123.
Non-Asbestos 047: ¥22,000; Cerametal A and B: ¥31,000 each.
EK4/9 Civic aero parts: front bumper ¥92,000; eye-line trim ¥12,000; hood ¥98,000.
Side step: ¥76,000; rear bumper Type II…
…wing: ¥0 (OCR fragment; item and price uncertain).
TRD aero grille fits all Altezza models: ¥22,000.
Type II
¥80,000 / rear… ¥68,000 (item names clipped; uncertain).
Blitz K1-380V turbocharger
VellSide
Blitz
A turbo for drivers who want more from a light intake/exhaust tune. It installs in place of the factory turbo as an easy bolt-on. The price is very reasonable, with improved low- and mid-range boost efficiency and about 20% greater airflow. Phone 0424-89-0427.
VeilSide
1999 Honda Civic
N1 World Sports Damper — Apexi. Designed for high quality, precision, and durability with the 21st century in mind. Planned for simultaneous launch in the U.S., Australia, Southeast Asia, and other markets. It offers street comfort and a lowered stance at an accessible price, making it an easy upgrade from lowering springs. Phone 042-778-7410.
Fits 1JZ-GTE and 3S-GTE (MR2 from October 1993 onward). The accessible price is another appeal: ¥218,000.
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VeilSide
VeilSide EK4/9 Civic… (headline fragment)
VeilSide has released aero parts for the EK4/9 Civic. They give it a very aggressive look; the front bumper is especially striking, like a deep-sea fish. VeilSide’s first eye-line trim is also available. Civic EK owners who want to stand out should check it out. Phone 0298-3-1104.
A newly designed coilover suspension planned for simultaneous release worldwide. Fits S13/S14/S15, EG6/9, and EK4/9; from ¥115,000.
Fits the models listed; from ¥116,000.