Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 263
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Latest drift-parts market
A revolution in inner silencers!
Drift Tengoku's selected new parts to watch
APEX
Active Tail Silencer. An exhaust-pressure-responsive valve closes at low rpm to reduce noise and opens at high rpm to preserve power. Two sizes: for 110 mm inside-diameter tailpipes with at least 70 mm depth, or 87 mm with at least 80 mm depth. ¥15,540. A'PEXi: 042-778-7410. [Historical product claims]
A large flashing LED prevents missed warnings!
ADVAN
Lighter than acrylic!
Mission rear side windows for 180SX. Replace the rear quarter glass for less weight than acrylic windows. Carbon gives a racing look. FRP ¥19,950; carbon ¥36,750. Mission: 0283-61-0223.
Fit gauges naturally!
Defi
Defi-Link Indicator II. Warning lamp for Defi-Link meters, with red and green LEDs supporting two gauges in one unit. Machined aluminum body, about 30 mm diameter. Connects to the plug on the rear of a gauge.
R Magic twin-gauge panel modification for RX-8. Fits two 60 mm gauges in the factory ashtray area, with faux leather to match the interior. Made individually for good fit, requiring the intended gauges to be supplied. ¥29,000 with factory ashtray exchange. R Magic: 042-764-7077.
Maximum fuel supply all the time!
Contact: 03-3835-3639
Nippon Seiki
¥7,875
Tomei Powered P.M.B.C. Factory fuel-pump output varies with engine speed to reduce noise and improve economy. This part cancels that control and keeps output at maximum, helping prevent delayed fuel-pressure response during sports driving. For (R)PS13: ¥840. Tomei Powered: 042-795-8411. [Historical product description]
Ueo style!
Desukara Desune drift-specific Gacchiri Support
A new brand produced by Katsuhiro Ueo combines Nagisa Auto's racing experience with his drift knowledge. Gacchiri Support increases front-frame rigidity for crisp response. AE86: ¥19,800. Nagisa Auto: 0727-62-4198.
A continuous line emphasizes the flare!
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J.
Aero parts for S13 Silvia. Emphasizes width without disturbing factory body lines, with a continuous lower line from front to rear bumper. Front bumper spoiler ¥47,250. G-Blood.
Side skirts ¥44,100; rear bumper spoiler ¥45,150; twin-duct hood ¥60,900.
025-524-5066
Kunny'z crossbar for JZX100. Joins left and right B-pillars to reduce twisting and increase rigidity. A turnbuckle adjusts tension for setups suitable from beginners to experts. ¥33,340.
Firmly supporting a four-door body against flex!
Kunny'z
Contact: 045-317-6967
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