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Myrtle Louis. A five-spoke disc design combines volume with a sharp impression. MAT rim manufacturing produces about 30% thinner walls than a cast rim, with lightness, strength and rigidity approaching forged rims. 19-inch, 7.5J–10J: ¥65,100–¥72,975; 20-inch, 8.0J–10.5J: ¥75,600–¥83,475; SMB finish adds ¥10,500. , 06-4800-6688. [Manufacturing wording partly damaged]

Night Pager. The NA blow-off valve creates a turbo-like sound on throttle release. The EVO version records and replays up to one second of any chosen sound, with sound switching adjustable according to throttle-release speed. It supports hot-wire airflow meters; an optional pressure sensor enables other types. ¥38,640; [sensor price missing]. Night Pager: 03-3750-7986.

BRIDE Low Max System. Dedicated seats and rails lower seating position by 10–30 mm versus FO/FG types and correct steering-wheel/seat-center mismatch with bolt-on installation. Compatible with VIOS III and MAXIS III. VIOS III ¥78,750–¥157,500; MAXIS III ¥126,000–[upper price damaged]. LF rail ¥17,850 for R34 / R33 / R32 / S13 / S14 / S15 / FD3S / AP1 and others. BRIDE: 052-689-2611.

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The diagonally cut tip looks stylish!

Latest drift-parts market

Drift Tengoku's selected new parts to watch

R Magic tuned silencer for RX-8. The bumper-matched tailpipe is cut to look angled from above and the side. All stainless steel, with 65 mm main pipe and 90 mm tailpipe. It replaces the exhaust after the catalytic converter and weighs about 17 kg. ¥95,000. Pro Staff R Magic.

Copper cooling with aluminum's premium appearance!

Gear's AG Type S1 radiator. A two-layer copper radiator coated in a special aluminum color, giving it the look of a premium aluminum radiator. Limited to 200 units. For PS13 / S14 / S15: ¥25,200; 180SX needs a separate ¥1,050 stay. Gear's AG: 03-3635-7063.

Contact: 042-764-7077

Record and replay your favorite sound!

NA blow-off valve EVO

High rigidity plus a premium feel!

¥10,290

BRIDE

An extremely low seating position!

Solving suspension problems!

Desukara Desune AE86 pillow-ball lower arms. Corrects roll-center position and widens camber adjustment versus factory arms. High-articulation pillow balls help prevent arm lock while maintaining rigidity. ¥52,290. Nagisa Auto: 0727-62-4198.

Depth helps release heat!

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Mekaru Body Service universal hood duct. 410 mm high and 680 mm wide, with a deep 120 mm recess to release radiator heat. More than 15 mm thickness helps when shaping it to fit the hood surface.

An imposing wide body!

Contact: 0297-79-1750

¥20,790

SPEED

Charge wide-body aero kit for FD3S. A wider body emphasizes the sporty image. Rear width increases by 50 mm per side; front dimension is damaged in OCR. Side skirts and rear bumper are dedicated to the kit and cannot be fitted separately.

Mekaru Body Service

¥42,000

Side skirts / carbon ducted hood [price fragment truncated]

¥42,000

Front wide fenders / rear blister fenders

¥50,400

Front bumper / bumper spoiler [fragment]

¥44,100

¥52,500

¥52,500

0761-20-2521

FRP ducted hood

Charge Speed

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