Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 285
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An anti-roll bar developed by Drift King!
Produced entirely by Keiichi Tsuchiya, this hollow bar is thicker than factory, reducing roll and helping transmit engine power to the road. D1 drivers Ken Nomura, Gen Terasaki and Nobushige Kumakubo use it. [Historical product description]
No. 3: D1 Sports Aggressive Stabilizer
TAKANO
The key point!
The material, WT-008, was developed specifically for this product…
2092-936-0011
Provided by Takano Auto Accessories. Applications: JZX161 / JZX100 / JZX90 / JZZ30 / SXE10 / BNR34 / S15 / S14 / FD3S / GC8 / NA1.
…is a special metal described as stronger and more durable than chromoly. BNR34, S15, S14 and NA1 versions are adjustable; others are fixed.
GT1.0Z was developed around weight reduction. One-millimeter stainless tubing brings weight to about half the factory exhaust. For HCR32, it's just 7.3 kg versus about 15 kg factory. Exhaust efficiency is emphasized too.
Relentless pursuit of lightness!
NO.4
KAKIMOTO RACING GT1.0Z
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Contact: 0722-65-5050
Provided by Kakimoto Racing. Applications: JZX110 / JZX100 / SXE10 / BNR34 / ER34.
BCNR33/ECR33/BNR32/HCR32/S15/S14/(R)
(R)S13 / FD3S / GDB / GC8 [application continuation]
PS13/
Patented double-layer slip joints prevent exhaust leaks. Special floating-lock construction and M-shaped mounting supports absorb vibration and improve strength. With the separate ¥6,500 inner silencer, it is described as safety-standard compliant.
The key point!
The ultimate low seating position…
BRIDE
NO.5
…achieved!
BRIDE
VIOSI
BRIDE. Provided by Tees. Dedicated-rail applications…
BRIDE
052-689-2611
…seat rail: BNR34 / BCNR33 [application continuation]
BNR32 / ECR33 / HCR32 / S15 / S14 / (R)… [application list truncated]
PS13/(R)S13/FD3S/NB8C/NB6C/AP1
BRIDE BRIDE BRIDE
Application rules
RIDE
Write the desired product name prominently at the top of a postcard, answer the questionnaire below in detail and attach this page's entry coupon. Include address, name, age, occupation and phone, plus mobile if available. Deadline: August 31 postmark. One winner per product. Winners must submit a report.
RIME
Low Max System is a full bucket seat and rail designed for the lowest possible position. The test VIOS III places the hip point 10 mm below ZETA III. The test seat is FRP; choose black, red or gradient logo.
Questionnaire: 1) Your three favorite September articles; 2) three least favorite; 3) coolest car in the issue; 4) thoughts and opinions; 5) specific future feature requests; 6) your car, model and specification; 7) home course and current situation; 8) unusual or interesting drift cars you know; 9) parts you'd like to test.
The key point!
The dedicated LF rail is supplied for testing too. The article describes it as 30–50 mm lower than FO/FG types. It also allows proper alignment with the steering wheel on Roadsters and RX-7s where a low seat previously needed an offset. [Figures differ from another ad in this issue]
Reader Test-User Recruitment section, Drift Tengoku editorial department, 3-26-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051.
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