Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 243
Page 243 — English translation
Thank you for selecting me as a test user. First I removed the factory wing and cleaned its marks from the body with compound and detergent. To drill the mounting holes, I measured the front and rear widths of the trunk and marked its centerline.
I placed the wing, viewed it from several angles and chose a final position flush with the rear bumper. Then I drilled the holes. The FD's trunk has lots of internal bracing, so drilling corresponding holes through that…
…was difficult. I made backing plates to keep the strong downforce from denting the trunk. The base has four holes for angle adjustment; I initially mounted the wing level. Its size, carbon finish, unusual end shape and shining gold supports stand out from every angle. Seeing it made me want to drive! The supplied bolts use a special design requiring a dedicated tool, providing theft protection. On the mountain pass, the rear…
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REPORT
Shimizu, Shizuoka
Daisuke Higuchi
Contact: 03-3658-5831
February issue test product: AZ Project all-round GT wing
Completely satisfied with performance and looks! The car's behavior changed dramatically.
…gripped firmly and straight-line stability improved. Braking into corners improved, though there was some understeer. I plan to change aero parts and add canards to balance front and rear. Corner-exit traction improved greatly, making acceleration sharper…
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I'll keep improving both the car and my technique to make full use of AZ Project's GT wing!
I used masking tape and careful measurements to find the trunk center and mounting positions. Carelessness here affects the later work. Starting with a small drill, I enlarged two holes per side to the right size, filed them and applied body-colored touch-up paint to prevent rust.
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RX-7
…putty, then body-colored touch-up paint.
I previously used the factory rear wing. To seal its holes, I put aluminum tape underneath and filled them from above with…
To fit my backing plates and prevent dents, I drilled from inside too. A screwdriver through those holes made fitting the plates easy.
A word from the manufacturer
FD3S RX-7 owner Daisuke Higuchi's ratings: would buy with own money / ease of installation / contribution to drifting / others' reactions
Congratulations on winning, and thank you for experiencing the wing's effect. We emphasize design as well as performance, including beautifully made supports. Your comments show that our aims came across, which is very satisfying. Please keep supporting AZ Project! AZ Project: Higashi .
Excellent performance and looks! Position it carefully. A beginner may be unable to use its full potential. Everyone looks—it's imposing! With this performance, I can't return to the factory wing.
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