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Resilience of a Racer: How One Man Turned a Honda Kei-Truck into a Track Star
Mr. Nanasaki, who is introduced in this article, is one of those who got hooked on the charm of circuit driving with his beloved Honda Acty Truck. He started as a casual participant, but when it came time to race, his competitive nature came out and he immersed himself in tuning his car to go faster. Through his almost entirely hands-on tuning efforts, he completed a machine that exhibits powerful acceleration and sharp cornering performance that is hard to believe for a light truck.
The Hidden Power of the FC3S RX-7: Unveiling the 4-Rotor 620-HP Beast
An early model FC3S Mazda RX-7 was built as a new machine with the same tuning style as in the early 1990s by “Anniversary,” a tuning store in Saitama, Japan. This FC3S may look stock on the outside, but what's inside is amazing.
Exclusive Insights: Turbocharged BMW M3 Showcase at TAS
A unique BMW E36 "M3" was spotted at the Trust booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon. In addition to its radically wide body style, the front-mounted intercooler was glimpsed through the front bumper. A peek into the engine compartment reveals a turbine set. We invite you to take a look to find out more about this intriguing car.
Quest for Authenticity: Japan’s Subaru Impreza WR Car Hits the Streets
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. The event attracted many rally-inspired cars, some of which had "real" owners participating. We spoke with Mr. "GC8kai", the owner of a machine that stands out from the other Subaru "Impreza GC8" cars.
Harmony of Speed and Comfort: Why the Mazda RX-8 Was the Best Fit
It is not only men who enjoy sports cars as a hobby, but also quite a few women nowadays. Ms. "Kie" is one of them, and she purchased a Mazda RX-8. She was influenced by the "Initial D" and became obsessed with the story and the realistically drawn sports car. Here is a detailed introduction to her car.
Essence of Control: Optimizing a Toyota 86 for Circuit Joyrides
A wide variety of cars from different genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. The red-bodied Toyota "86" has traveled about 45,000 km since Mr. Yamaji purchased it, but he only drives it to and from the race sessions and on the circuit. What kind of specifications does he enjoy driving on the circuit?
Evo Enthusiast’s Tale: From Stock to Supremacy with the Lancer Evo IX MR
Cars from various genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. Among them, we found a young owner driving a Mitsubishi "Lancer Evolution IX MR," which is currently the most expensive of all previous-generation Lancer Evo models. We immediately asked him about it.
Passion for Performance: Acquiring a DC5 Integra Type R for Track Days
Cars from various genres participated in a circuit event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. Among them, we came across a Honda "Integra Type R" that had a strangely clean and tight atmosphere despite being driven on the circuit. We asked the owner about its secret.
