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Evolution of Enthusiasm: From Dream to Real Nissan R35 GT-R
There are a certain number of users who are enjoying their second life after acquiring their dream car because they have "finished raising their children and have a break". Mr. Koji Hikita, a 35 GT-R owner whom we met at the "Kyushu GT-R Meeting 2023", is one such person. He told us, "My life is so much more fulfilling now! "
Breaking Boundaries: The Story Behind Endless’ High-Performance Caliper Kit for Toyota’s Alphard/Vellfire
A surprise at the Endless booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, held January 12-14, 2024, was the display of the current 40-series Toyota Vellfire. This was probably the first time a minivan was displayed at the Endless booth at the Auto Salon.
Craftsmanship of Control: The RAYS gramLIGHTS 57NR in Competitive Drifting
Wheels play an important role in motorsports. Especially in drifting competitions, the tires go in a different direction from the straight-ahead direction, so the wheels need to have appropriate countermeasures. Rays' "gram LIGHTS 57NR" is a model developed to aim for the top in drifting competitions. We will introduce the particulars of this model.
Mastering the Scale: A Deep Dive into the DIY Diet of Suzuki’s “Alto” for the Racing Scene
The 3rd class of the "Tohoku 660 Championship," a race contested by new-standard NA engine kei-cars. To prevent experienced drivers from sitting on the podium endlessly, there is a rule that prevents participation once the number of podium finishes reaches a certain number. We would like to introduce Mr. Tomu Ohori and his Suzuki Alto, which has distinguished itself in these entry-level classes.
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.
Art of Racing: From Commutes to Competition in K-Cars
The "Tohoku 660" series is a race for kei-cars only in which many racers, from youngsters to veterans, compete. In this issue, we introduce a young man who has just made his racing debut. He is one of the racers who has experienced the fun of driving as well as the rigors of racing and is looking forward to growing up. What is the practice method he used to improve his driving technique when he was at university?
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.
Power of Performance: Cusco’s Supercharger Kits for GR86 and Jimny Sierra
Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 held from 12-14 Jan. 2024 Cusco's booth featured the Red Bull Corolla driven by WRC champion Kalle Rovanperä in the 2023 Formula Drift Japan, the MY24 Nissan GT-R NISMO demo car The Toyota 'GR86' in collaboration with GROW Design was also on display and attracted a lot of attention. Among these, the supercharger kit for the GR86/BRZ (reference exhibit) caught our attention.
