Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 177

…emails saying they saw filming on local mountain passes. Rumor says drivers who have appeared in this magazine are extras. Apparently it isn't intended to be shown in Japan; perhaps the public-road scenes are too extreme? Would we have to import it back when released on video? We'd like to see it! [Historical editorial rumor/speculation; not verified casting/distribution information.]

I want to try arranging my own vehicle inspection! I'm 29 and live in Nagano. I enjoy the magazine.

I'm considering buying a car for the first time in five years, one with an expired inspection, and doing a user-arranged inspection. Approximately how much does it cost? — Tobashiya [pen name damaged], Suwa, Nagano. Editors: [opening cost breakdown missing]…about ¥70,000 in total for a Silvia without inspection.

It must be properly maintained to pass, so include repair costs for any faults. Try it yourself; staff can explain the procedure. [Historical advice and prices.] Separate letter: I want the Big-X video! I learned that it exists, but bookshops sell Drift Tengoku and Video Option and never Big-X.

How can I get it? [Beginning/ending in other fragments.]

Editors: C33? It's a standard drift model—we've included it in many features! You're 18…do you know Abe of ?

Nostalgic! Separate question: wiring protector? In Drift Tengoku DVD Vol. 22 you rerouted inner-fender wiring into the engine bay.

I remember an aluminum protective plate, perhaps sold by a shop for around ¥10,000, which avoided moving the wiring. I can't find it in old issues; could you locate it? Editors: that's Auto Produce Boss's harness protector, 026-266-6388.

It's available for S13/S14/S15 [model coverage in another fragment], ¥3,800; http://www.ap-boss.com/ [historical product information]. Separate question: I want the Blitz ER34 RC body from Video Option's July advertisement showing a child holding it. Is it sold?

I'm a Nomuken fan and need a replacement for my battered RC body. — Takumin, Shimoina, Nagano. Editors: Speedway Pal, known for RC parts and its own RC circuit, manufactures it with Blitz approval. It fits 1/10-scale cars, width 190 mm.

Unpainted, with decals, ¥3,675 incl. tax. http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/sw-pal/ or 0492-22-8122 .

…an 180SX. He drives hard at a certain mountain pass and must cool the engine after about two laps. But he hates losing and gets carried away, doing too many laps, which leads to big arguments with me watching calmly beside him. He has decided to fit an oil cooler, so perhaps he'll manage more laps. This foolish… [reader's account; opening subject missing].

…I'll keep watching him affectionately. — Osaka-mi-chan, Moriguchi, Osaka . Editors: no need to argue; the wife can be the warning system, yelling from the passenger seat, ‘Hey! The water temperature is rising! Cool it down or you'll be in trouble!’ The response suggests that will prevent engine failure and praises the husband's driving [historical editorial opinion; not a mechanical guarantee].

On the live-action Initial D film…

Hello. Something I recently heard bothered me, so I wrote in. Apparently Initial D is becoming a live-action film, with Korean actors. I don't intend racial discrimination, but even if Korean dramas and actors are fashionable, drifting is a culture originating in Japan… .

SUPER DRIFTING WORLD

Please feature the C33 Laurel! Hello, I'm an 18-year-old aspiring driver. Please introduce C33 owners' specifications from across Japan and the model's weaknesses. It seems to get fewer big features than the Silvia or FD3S, doesn't it?

Please consider it!

Name withheld

…and surely Japanese actors should appear? Initial D is also a Japanese manga/anime. I find it very irritating that filmmakers who seem not to understand would dilute the culture in a farce [reader's historical opinion; preceding nationality claim not verified].

Name withheld. Editors: apparently so. We've received…

The other day, a TV program mentioned Big-X DVDs and videos…

Sports Car Only, Koriyama, Fukushima [pen name]

…how can I get it? I really want it, so please tell me!

Questions [remaining heading fragment damaged]

…and it's in the advertisements, so check there. Frustratingly, the magazine alone can't convey that excitement—you should see the footage! Separate question: I want the T-shirt Mon-kichi wore! At the Tohoku Ikaten in Drift Tengoku Video Vol. 22…

Editors: K-Style sells it…

Have your say

Name withheld

…the T-shirts Orido and Tsuchiya wore at the Tohoku event…

Editorial staff!

Have your say [fragment]

…where can I get it?

S13-series, S14 and S15 versions are available [protector-product continuation].

Kyashan, Gunma . Editors: the shirt saying ‘Rolling Nice’? Orido's company Ridox sold it. It seems out of stock now, but demand may lead to another release. You could email them. Ridox website: http://www.orido.jp/ .

Hello! I always enjoy reading. There's a page that…

…shows a small child holding a Blitz ER34 D1 Spec RC car…

I bought an Impreza

…please tell me the body manufacturer!

Hello! I finally turned 18 and bought an Impreza with money saved from part-time work—although ultimately I took out a loan [intervening phrase corrupted]. I want to convert it to rear-wheel drive, fit a full body kit and deep-dish 19-inch wheels, lower it and give it a sport-compact look…

…indeed!

I still have to repay the loan and improve my drifting, so I don't know how many years it will take, but I'll make it happen. Please feature it in the car showcase then! — Supokon WRX, Hidaka, Hyogo. Editors: coincidentally, our Hayashi just bought an Impreza too—a GDB! Who will build the cool drift car first? Let the contest begin!

Advertisement [heading fragment]

Overheating…

Hello, I always enjoy…

The crepe seller who sets up at events…

Welcome!

…a crepe stall! I actually used to work at a tuning shop, and I'm an enthusiast driver who sells crepes. I usually set up in the paddock at track events, so come and try one!

The crepe stall at Shiraoi Car Land

Drifting too… [fragment]

I drive an SW20! Perhaps I'll try drifting too!

Freshly made…

…crepes, anyone?

Chocolate [menu fragment]

The crepe seller's car is a wide-body SW20, previously featured in Option's August issue!

We found the food-stall area behind the pits at the ORC Drift Challenge . The ramen seller at the back is apparently the crepe seller's older brother.

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