Young Version — August 1999
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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 185 — English draft translation
The high-performance DSM34 digital speed/rev counter captures driving conditions in real time and makes driving more exciting. Newly available in an ultra-compact body with an easy-to-read red LED display. It shows speed and engine rpm with peak hold, and a microcomputer instantly calculates acceleration G and horsepower. It automatically measures 0–100 m, 0–400 m, 0–100 km/h, and 0–200 km/h acceleration times. The DSM340 is a high-tech sports accessory that makes driving performance visible.
Average rpm and average speed display summarize the previous minute of driving and can help gauge economical driving. Speed-limiter cut function (not supported by some vehicles): removes the limiter at 180 km/h for passenger cars or 120 km/h for kei cars; supports simple speed-pulse vehicles only. Settings include cylinder count (3/4/6/8), speed-pulse count (2/4/8/16), tire-diameter correction, vehicle weight, and other details for broad fitment and accurate measurement.
High-precision digital speedometer displays up to 300 km/h and engine speed up to 10,000 rpm in real time. Peak display shows maximum speed and rpm with one touch. Rev-limit indicator gives visual and audible warnings when the set rpm is reached. Optional ultra-bright external warning lamp improves visibility during track driving. Timer functions automatically measure 0–100/200/300/400 m acceleration, speeds at each point, G, and time to 100/200 km/h. A microcomputer calculates power and acceleration/deceleration G in real time from acceleration, vehicle weight, and aerodynamic resistance. (Some OCR in measurement details is uncertain.)
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SPEC Data systom
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DIGITAL SPEED METER
OUT OF THE ADVANCED ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY.
DataSySTEm MAKES YOUR DREAM COME TRUE.
ADVANCING ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY WILL NEVER SET A LIMIT ON OUR DREAM
WEPRODUCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY
Multi-function digital speed and rev counter.
160.180
10
rpm
40
PEAK
km/h
PWR
G
TIME
DSM34X
RSPEC
LIQUIDCRYSTALDISPLAY/ELBACKCGHT
FAXBOXNO.34
DSM340
NEW
￥16,800
Suggested retail price.
Take your driving to a hotter stage.
Proof of passionate driving.
VTEC/MIVEC controller.
Freely control the engine’s VTEC/MIVEC changeover point and enjoy high-rpm performance unavailable in a stock car… (OCR clipped.)
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Application / vehicle designation… (OCR heading damaged).
■ Digital speed/tachometer with peak-hold function.
FAXBOX NO.84
VTC84X/MVC86X
￥13,000
￥23,000
￥21,800
Suggested retail price.
Dedicated harness.
Dedicated harness for NSX…
Direct set-memory; shift-up warning; digital meter; speed alarm; digital speedometer with speed alarm; vehicle-speed-sensitive… (feature list OCR clipped.)
R-SPEC feature parts to stimulate your sporting spirit.
NEW
Spring revolution!! Amazing performance at a low price. Made with premium SUP12 steel. Priced 5–30% lower than comparable springs from other manufacturers.
R-SPECLOWDOWNSPRING
NEW
Strong impact on the rear view. Powerful 114 mm tailpipe. Proprietary straight-through design delivers excellent exhaust efficiency and a racing exhaust note. Durable all-stainless SUS304 construction.
R-SPECSPORTSMUFFLER
Suggested retail price.
￥6,500~
￥59,800
Suggested retail price.
Price per spring (set of four).
Pursues freedom of movement, styling, handling stability, and ride comfort. Uses selected JIS-compliant SUP12 steel to achieve high performance… (OCR clipped.)
Mark II/Chaser/Cresta JZX90 (turbo/NA); JZZ30 (2.5 turbo); MZ21/MZ20/GZ20 (turbo/NA); JZA70/GA70H/GA70/MA70…
TOYOTA
Compatible sports cars… (table heading.)
Complies with new safety standards. Fax Box No. 6.
Fitment: Skyline HNR32/HR32; Silvia CS14/S14 (turbo/NA); PS13/KS13/S13 (1.8/2.0 turbo/NA); Laurel A31/CA31; Cefiro C33/HC33… (OCR model codes uncertain.)
NISSAN
Complies with new safety standards. Fax Box No. 5.
Price per spring (set of four).
HEIGHTADJUSTABLESUSPENSION
¥44,500. New VIP-model coilovers.
HONDA
Integra DC2.
-EVOLUTION-V
MITSUBISHI
GC8
Impreza WRX.
SUBARU
24-hour fax information service, FAX BOX 03-5950-2320. Free catalogs, promotional materials, and stock information are available. Call and follow the voice prompts.
Head Office: 3-4-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013. Tel. 03-5950-1611; fax 03-5950-0551.
Head Office… (label fragment.)
Data System Co., Ltd.
http://db.datasystem.co.jp/imode/indexihtml
http://www.datasystem.co.jp
TEL.086-445-1617FAX.086-445-1628
11-11 Kanda, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 712-8061.
Kurashiki Branch.
Mode… (menu label fragment).
Website.