Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 299
Page 299 — English translation
Major dashboard parts have been replaced with carbon, yet the Soarer's character remains. The Max Racing multi-function display shows speed, rpm and many other readings. All windows except the windshield are HPI acrylic; only the passenger-side window opens electrically.
Two fire extinguishers sit near the passenger-side cage base and the center console. The driver's seat is a BRIDE ZETA III in carbon/Kevlar, and all additional gauges are HKS. Carbon doors and hood together save about 60 kg across those three parts.
Additional gauges, from the upper right, show boost, coolant temperature, oil temperature and fuel pressure; the lower two show exhaust temperature and oil pressure. Setup controls and other switches are arranged neatly, inspired by GT race cars. The nearer switches control the headlights and line lock. The carbon center console improves maintenance as well as weight: removing just two bolts gives quick access for unexpected electrical trouble.
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SUPER
The ultimate drift car
D-MACHNE
MERTEXSOARER02-OBSPEGIIZZ30N
With a GT3037S…
…V-Cam and Valvecon make an excellent match!
Strong torque from low rpm, pulling powerfully right through the high-rpm range!
INTERIOR
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A functionally beautiful instrument layout reminiscent of a GT race car
&VEKOS
Upper left
BEL
Upper right
The factory fuel tank was replaced by a 56-liter ATL safety fuel cell [capacity unit damaged]. An Omori fuel gauge sits near the filler. Previously HKS fuel additive was used; now it runs on ordinary premium gasoline. To account for possible crashes, the trunk lid deliberately remains factory-made rather than carbon.
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