Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 91
Page 91 — English translation
Now a report from Kazuya Kiyono at Mobara Circuit in spring (why spring? … never mind). His S14 has Kei Office XR suspension, front 8K / rear 6K, and increased boost: sensible modifications. “We fitted the stabilizers in wet conditions and returned to stock in the dry, so I couldn't fully enjoy their strengths.
Even in the wet, I was impressed by the extra tire grip and stability. When I pushed harder, the higher limits meant the car moved faster than expected after breaking traction, which made me tense. It was my first drifting since changing from 16- to 17-inch tires, so I got overexcited.
With the stabilizers, steering felt lighter, it was easier to sense where the tires were pointing, and corrections became easier. I drove a little around town too: the suspension felt firm and easy to drive. Other people can't see them, but the metallic blue color looks cool and made me happy.”
Captions and page details
Spring.2004
A day in Mobara
http://www.largus.co.jp/
LARGUS
Is this what an innocent smile looks like? Kiyono's smile and driving are worlds apart!
Special Thanx:
Sugiyama's satisfaction rating
Sugiyama's HCR32 [source retained]
YMS Tatebayashi
1125-1 Higashi-Hironai-cho, Tatebayashi, Gunma
0276-75-1911
Three stars
It changed considerably. The four-door's characteristic…
…heavy feeling disappeared, making it fun to drive.
Sugiyama's HCR32
This car certainly has presence.
It looks fast just sitting there.
YMS Gyoda
2327 Mochida, Gyoda, Saitama
Kiyono's satisfaction rating
Kiyono's S14 [source retained]
0485-64-3661
Two stars
I guess I'll have to try it in the dry myself.
Kiyono with his S14.
“Wow, it feels very different.”
Anything from maintenance to engine swaps…
But you haven't driven it yet!
…lots of them! You'd miss out by not visiting, honestly.
…available! Plenty of stock, including Largus stabilizers…
…improves tire contact. As a result, the tires' original… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
Fitting stabilizers corrects alignment changes during driving… [manufacturer claim]
High quality [fragment]
Hollow construction
…fully realizes the tires' performance and helps prevent uneven wear. Unpleasant… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…reduces unpleasant roll and wandering in ruts, making the car's behavior… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…dramatically more stable, giving refined comfort on streets, expressways and mountain roads… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…comfort and reassurance. In every road condition, comfortable… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…cornering and excellent straight-line stability for the best driving… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…experience. With the “magic wand” Largus provides through its technology… [manufacturer claim; fragment]
…enjoy your transformed car to the fullest.
Caution for cars with modified tension rods or extremely low ride height
¥22,000 before tax
￥23,100
…Stabilizer System; precision hollow tubing for all models
Notes
Rigidity
Approximately 1.9 times
Rear
Pipe diameter
22.0 mm diameter
Rigidity
Approximately 1.7 times
Front
Pipe diameter
25.5
Model code
AE86 Levin / Trueno
Vehicle
Notes
Rigidity
Rear
Pipe diameter
Rigidity
Front
Pipe diameter
Model code
Vehicle model
…/ naturally aspirated fitment; factory-equipped cars
Turbo… [split word fragment]
Shared turbo / naturally aspirated fitment; factory-equipped cars
Approximately 2.1 times
Approximately 2.1 times
27.5 mm diameter
27.5 mm diameter
Approximately 1.8 times
Approximately 1.8 times
32.0 mm diameter
32.0 mm diameter
JZX100
JZX90
Mark II / Chaser
Cresta
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
Approximately 2.2 times
Approximately 2.2 times
Approximately 2.4 times
27.5 mm diameter
27.5
28.0 mm diameter
Approximately 1.8 times
Approximately 1.8 times
Approximately 19 times
31.5 mm diameter
31.5 mm diameter
32.0 mm diameter
(R)PS13
(R)S13
S14
Silvia
180SX
Silvia
Shared turbo / naturally aspirated fitment; factory-equipped cars
Approximately 2.2 times
Approximately 2.9 times
27.5 mm diameter
27.5 mm diameter
Approximately 1.7 times
Approximately 1.4 times
31.5 mm diameter
32.0 mm diameter
SXE10
JZX110
Mark II / Verossa
Altezza
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
Approximately 2.1 times
Approximately 2.5 times
28.0 mm diameter
28.0 mm diameter
Approximately 1.8 times
Approximately 1.7 times
32.5Φ
32.0 mm diameter
ECR33
S15
Skyline HCR32 …
Can fit naturally aspirated cars
Approximately 2.6 times
Approximately 1.3 times
22.0 mm diameter
22.0 mm diameter
Approximately 1.4 times
Approximately 1.3 times
31.5 mm diameter
31.5 mm diameter
JZS161
JZZ30
Aristo
Soarer
For turbo and naturally aspirated models
Approximately 2.3 times
Approximately 2.3 times; shared turbo / naturally aspirated fitment
Approximately 1.3 times
28.0 mm diameter
27.5 mm diameter
28.0 mm diameter
Approximately 2.6 times
Approximately 1.8 times
Approximately 1.8 times
32.5
25.0
32.5
ER34
BNR32
GT-R
Approximately 1.4 times
Approximately 2.1 times
27.0Φ
22.0 mm diameter
Approximately 1.6 times
Approximately 1.3 times
22.0 mm diameter
22.0 mm diameter
FD3S
Impreza GC8
RX-7
28.0; approximately 1.3 times
27.5; approximately 2.1 times; shared turbo / naturally aspirated fitment
Approximately 2.6 times
25.0Φ
BNR34
C33
A31
Cefiro
C34 / C35 versions coming soon
275 … approximately 2.1 times; shared turbo / naturally aspirated fitment
Laurel
ARGUS
TEL 03-5686-5931
Largus Co., Ltd.
Manufacture and sales
FAX 0120-855-700
3-31-7 Hoki… , Adachi-ku, Tokyo 121-0064
Hours 10 a.m.–7 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays
Prices and specifications may change without notice for quality improvements. Shipping and other expenses are excluded.
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