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From Street to Circuit: Crafting the Ultimate R35 GT-R Experience
There are many different types of cars, genres, and ways to enjoy tuning cars, but the most popular type of tuning car is the sports car. In this issue, we take a close-up look at the new Nissan R35 "GT-R" demo car created by PROSHOP SCREEN, led by Mr. Hiroshi Chiba, a leading computer tuning expert in the Tohoku region.
Resurrecting Glory: The GT-R LM Limited’s Story of Renewal and Revival
The "Kyushu☆GT-R Meeting 2023" held in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 22, 2023, attracted a large number of GT-R owners from the so-called second generation onward, starting with the R32 model. There we spotted one blue Nissan R33 "GT-R" LM Limited. We interviewed the owner, Mr. Kawamura.
Exploring the Thrills of Circuit: Driving in a BMW 130i M Sport
Mr. "Saki" was originally a young man who enjoyed driving old Japanese cars on the circuit, but nine months ago he acquired a 2006 BMW 1 Series. It was a car that exceeded his expectations, and was already loaded with an attractive tuning menu. Here are some of the contents of the too-full list.
Thrills at Fuji: Uncovering the Intensity of Super GT’s First-Ever 3-Hour Race
The second round of the Super GT series was held at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture during the Golden Week holidays. For the first time ever, the race was held in a three-hour format instead of a distance-based format, creating all sorts of drama. In this edition, we bring you the final race of the GT500 class, the pinnacle of the series.
Collaborative Ingenuity: HKS x Autobacs x Mitsuhiro Kinoshita’s Tuned Suspension
This time, we test-drove a Toyota "GR86" equipped with "HIPERMAX GATE SPEC", jointly developed by HKS and Autobacs, on city streets and winding roads. What are the capabilities that astonished writers specializing in tuning?
The Challenge of Pikes Peak: A Second Attempt with Toyota ‘Starlet’
Just before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2024, a Toyota "Starlet" (EP82/1990), which will be competing for the second time, will leave Japan for the United States. What is inside the Starlet, which has been updated for the competition?
Pursuing Dreams: The Journey to Acquiring the Coveted R33 GT-R from My Youth
A unique owner and his car visit a tuning shop specializing in the GT-R, Nissan's leading sports car. CREWCH in Mie Prefecture is one such shop. From among the owners who visit the shop, we introduce Mr. Satoshi Fukuda, who got his wish and acquired a BCNR33 in June 2023. What was the reason why he got a different unit from the one he had initially targeted?
