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The Evolution of Performance: How a Veteran’s Custom Copen Keeps Him at the Top
In the Tohoku 660 series of kei-car races, the "Turbo GP" is the category with the highest degree of freedom in tuning, where you can satisfy your desire for customization while competing in technique. We will introduce you to the particulars of a veteran driver who has been competing with a Daihatsu "Copen" for many years.
Evolution of Performance: How a Daihatsu Midget II Transformed from Delivery Van to Circuit Racer
Mr. "Nekomanma" enjoys circuit driving as a hobby after modifying his Daihatsu Midget II, a unique one-seater ultra-compact car. He has evolved the Midget II, which was designed for small-lot deliveries, into a "driving car" through extensive tuning, and despite its cute looks, it delivers tremendous power.
From City Streets to Wilderness: Discovering the Dual-Purpose Elegance of Daihatsu’s Atrai by KWORKS
It used to be common knowledge that campers were supposed to be owned in pairs with passenger cars for daily use, but in recent years this idea has changed dramatically, and in addition to the ease of use that makes them useful for daily use, picking up children or shopping, they are also designed to be used conveniently, In recent years, however, this concept has changed drastically, and models that can be used as campers for outdoor activities are appearing one after another. In this context, the kei-camper is now attracting the most attention in the market.
Craftsmanship of Customization: Sylvia Parts in a Daihatsu Esse
The popular "Tohoku 660 Series" is a race contested exclusively by kei-cars. We would like to introduce the machine of veteran driver Mr. Takeshi Otsuka, who competes in the Tohoku 660 Championship, which is contested by cars equipped with the new NA (naturally aspirated engine) standard. We will be looking at the secret of his machine makeup, in which he uses parts from vehicles other than mini-cars.
Decoding Success: The Budget Formula Behind Daihatsu Mira’s Racing Triumphs
Introducing the machine of Mr. Hidaka Komatsu, the 2023 Class 2 champion, who stepped up to Class 1 of the popular kei-car race "Tohoku 660 Championship". Based on the Daihatsu "Mira", he has evolved it by pouring his know-how into it. Here are some of his specialties.
Daihatsu Wilderness Camper: “North-Hunter” Has Flashy Paint to Avoid Rifle Shots!
Amidst the recent outdoor boom, the customization of light campers has also evolved rapidly. The North Hunter, based on the Daihatsu Atrai, is lifted up, has powerful bumpers, and is loaded with numerous options, but every element is based on practicality, not just coolness.
MAX Is a Rare ‘Fellow’: Encountering the Daihatsu Kei-Car from the Early 70’s
Daihatsu produced and sold the Midget during the post-war reconstruction period, and together with the then Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) was a major supporter of the Japanese economy. Later, the Fellow was the first car to enter the market as a kei-car rather than a cargo vehicle. Mr. Shigeru Besshi, an owner of the second-generation Fellow MAX, is an old car enthusiast. We asked him to tell us about his old car and the appeal of this event.
Passion of Preservation: The Story of a Legendary Daihatsu Collector
At a classic car event, we found a Daihatsu Midget with a huge collection of miniature cars and other goods lined up inside. We thought this collection was something out of the ordinary, so we approached the owner, Mr. Ryoichi Ohashi. He is a collector of Daihatsu Compagno Berlina and Compagno Spyder, and who is well-known in the classic car world.
