Young Version — August 1999
An archive project by Flock MFGNew issue alerts →
About this issue
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 149 — English draft translation
Captions and page details
Lel
An easy way to increase body rigidity: a strut tower bar. STI, Subaru owners’ ally, has released a new bar. Aluminum bar and dedicated steel brackets make it light and rigid. It helps reduce suspension movement and body twist in corners, improving steering response. Inquiries: Subaru Tecnica International, 0422-3-7848.
Latest information
Good to know
New fitments include JZX100/101 Chaser, DC2 Integra Type R, and NB8C/6C Roadster. From ¥298,000.
MS Engineering St… Version R expands its fitment lineup!
MS Engineering’s St… Version R coilovers now fit more models, including Chaser and Integra Type R. Spherical joints at both upper and lower sections (Roadster rear uses upper only) give direct handling. Stainless bearings enhance durability. Inquiries: MS Engineering, 03-5383-8450.
For GC/GF8 Impreza: front ¥25,000 / rear ¥20,000; also available for Legacy and other models.
Michelin launches a sports tire designed for speeds above 300 km/h. Pilot Sport was developed for ultra-high-speed driving, improving dry grip and tire rigidity while prioritizing wet grip. Compared with its predecessor…
…it also reduces rolling resistance, conserving energy and benefiting the environment. Inquiries: Michelin Japan, 03-5210-2731.
207
…also improves [performance] by about 4% compared with rolling resistance…
CHAMPION
RACING
High-performance spark plugs
Supporting sports driving
Available in 17 sizes, including 05/55Z and 16245/402R20. Suggested retail price…
HICAS canceller fits R32 Skyline and S13/S14/S15 Silvia. ¥15,000; planned for early July.
…the rear wheels’ movement…
A part that suppresses HICAS movement!
HICAS four-wheel steering system
When drifting on a circuit, if rear-wheel movement makes the car difficult to control…
…and replacing the factory unit also reduces weight.
Attain Division. Inquiries: 042-56-2930
This HICAS canceller, as its name suggests, is for Nissan’s HICAS system…
…a useful part that cancels the system…
…for drivers who feel that way, this is just the part…
SP Engineering
Champion Racing spark plugs put F1 technology to work. A pack of two costs ¥4,800.
Champion Racing, used in F1 by teams including Ferrari and Williams, is now on sale. Copper-core center electrode, tapered ground-electrode tip, and ultra-fine platinum welded to the center electrode improve ignition. It bears the CHAMP-OZ logo. Inquiries: Federal Mogul, 045-450-2390.
A#
Fits EP…/9 and other models. Type SR: ¥14,000; Type RC: ¥10,000.
Cost-effective brake pads
JAM’s updated “Super Brake Pads” come in two new types. Street and circuit testing assessed braking force, initial bite, fade and wear resistance, rotor friendliness, and control at the limit. The maker says they meet its criteria and are worth trying. Inquiries: JAM Racing, 03-5682-1100.
,
。
.
-
。
,
。
151