D1 2009 Round 5 Ebisu - From Drift Life

I had to share these awesome shots from Andy. Head over to his Drift Life blog for his perspecive on all events from Ebisu. For me I'll fill in the FD gaps. Above Takyama had one of the toughest tasks with Nomura in the ER34. Maybe next time.

Suenaga disposed of Inose in an easy looking fashion. The monster power Friends S15 has around 700hp from memory.

I love how the FD is sooo small. You can hardly even see it behind Kumakubo's Evo X. The high rear boot line would have him thinking.... where is he?

This was definately a close call. I don't know how they decide.

Check this Drift Hop by Hibino. AWESOME! AWESOME! but the imbalance allowed Suenaga to get right inside.

Suenaga's win was deserved in the final. Swapping positions saw the FD's awsome power and traction combo unleashed.

Enjoy the Drift Life.

Russ.

Andy's 500hp Power Vehicle

When I moved back to japan in 2006, I was introduced to Andy from powervehicles.
He had just purchased his Ex Sanai Works Circuit FD3s Rx7 that promptly transformed well into a high level drift machine. Over the subsequent few years, The car and Andy himself have both developed into a formiddible team. Andy is now at the level to enter D1Street Legal in his Chaser, the FD3s remains his SERIOUS FUN machine.

A huge T78 helps pump out 500hp from the beast and it looks awesome pumping smoke from the bronze TE37. Watch and enjoy.
Russ.

D1 Preview - Powervehicles.

D1SL competitor and FD owner, Andy Gray from Powervehicles.com is set up in Ebisu these days. His new blog "Drift Life" will be providing everyone a look at the drift scene in northern Japan. He is also offering drift scene tours and D1 car rental. So check it out.

His coverage of the D1 practice day for the double finals this weekend shows some interesting stuff. None moreso than the NKB D1 garage 3 rotor fitted with new TCP Magic front fenders and a new huge rear wing. Uras front and rear bumpers and canards were there before??? maybe. This car is a real mongrel.

Russ.

RE-Xtreme RC Drift

For those of you with RC drifters, like Yokomo drift package, Tamiya or HPI. There really are a lot of new parts available right now. The world of brushless engine technology and Lipo batteries is on song and the number of bodies are increasing. Tyres with huge fake stretch, aluminium wheels, Old school wheels and a million anodised Aluminium chassis parts.

I have a wide selection of real looking rims inclusing these TE37 with new Neova tyres (among others) with the exact tread pattern. RC replica's of FD are pretty good.

I had a tiny bit of spare time today, so I broke out the old Drift Package and ran though a battery. Dust your's off and do some wicked drifts.

Russ.

Hpi Body Kit 1/10 RC

This kit is an add on to the mazdaspeed FD body. Front fender flares and deep REAmemiya Style AD style Skirts with an RE-A N1 style bumper with canards. Best thing is you'll be able to run wide wide rubber (plastic) for more deep dish action drifto.

Damn! Another body I'll have to buy.

Also RE-Amemiya are selling sticker sets to upgrade the yokomo car to the new design.

Russ.

DeaneMsport/NEXEN SR20 FD RX7

James Deanes is an irish dude (actually the Irish Prodrift and EDC champion) who has done something special to his FD. The car features a Nissan SR20 Engine and sponsor ship from NEXEN tyres has him looking to top the leaderboards in the FD.

The Origin bodypanels fatten the stance with Work XD9 rims providing a place for the Nexen rubber.

In action the car looks great. We shall look forward to following this car more.

Spec: Engine
New oil pump
ACL racing Barings
Wossner Pistons .5mm over size
1.2mm HKS head gasket
.5mm off head
550cc injectors
top mount turbo with turbo smart external wastgate
Custom exhaust
custom intercooler pipeing
Custom wireing loom

OS Gieken twin plate clutch kit
DeaneMsport RB25 gearbox conversion
Custom gearbox mounting
Custom diff mounting
welded diff

Suspension:
HSD coilovers
Custom Hubs for more lock
Custom crossmember to make engine fit + adjustable camber

Body:
Origin wings
Origin Arches
Origin GT wing
Origin body kit

Wheels/tires
Front: Work XD9 17x9.5
Rear: Work XD9 18x10
NEXEN 255/35/18



Latest News from the Irish drift series. (should have stuck with the rotary... hehe)

Build Photos

Russ.

Max Power FD

Mark from Max Power sent me some updated pics of his ultra low FD. Newly inspired matt black and a front splitter has it looking "Flush" (I believe thats the new terminology)

Certainly shows a normal body FD can definately pull off all kinds of looks. This race prototype style is a favourite of mine.

Russ.

Cyprus Style - Fastaxessories

Let me introduce Mike and Marios who send their hellos from Cyprus.
These guys are rotary fanatics that own a tuning shop in Nicosia with a rotary focus.

We are dealers of Knightsports here, and already a couple of cars have been "treated" with our goods. Attached are some photos of two FD3S, one thats already on the road, and one which is being "treated".

The first car (black one) is fitted with a T51R turbo, and its a ported 13B in there. HKS intercooler, 2 Greddy oil cooler kit, PWR radiator, Racing RS 18inch wheels, lots of other goodies.

The blue car (work in progress), full exhaust system from Knightsports, ECU programmed by Knightsports Power FC, Advan RG 18inch wheels +22 offset, 9.5J all around. Feed fenders front, T04Z coming in, V-mount in near future. Lots of other goodies. That's Mike's car by the way....

When in Cyprus. Contact Mike and Mario at Fastaxessories Ltd
Naxou Str., 21, Shop # 6, Nicosia,
Cyprus
Tel: +357 99474472, +357 99439800

Russ.

7's Day - Perspective - William - (AUS)

I think there is two types of car lovers, the first is people interested purely in power, burnouts, and who can be faster, often labeled as rev-heads or petrol heads, or whatever! The second consists of people interested in particular types of cars, interested in the genuine parts and the nostalgic value. I would catergorise myself in the latter.

For me, Rx7s represent so much more than just a performance car. The shape of the car, the unique engine that lies under the hood, the curves of the bonnet, sides and roof, the popping sound of the exhaust and a cabin that feels like its moulded around the driver, are just a few points that makes this car such a special car for me.

It was no doubt that the first car I purchased in Japan was an Rx7. I looked for almost 6 months for perfect car, searching all over Japan for what I wanted. I finally found what I was looking for only moments from my apartment in Okayama. The car had many genuine Mazdaspeed items, and was irresistible. Coincidently, and something that I didn’t realize until later on, I actually purchased my first FD Rx7 on the 7th of the 7th month in 2007. Fate?

While I have sold that car, my passion for Rx7s still lives. Last weekend, I attended the Rx7 and Rx8 yearly gathering at Central Circuit, a festival that celebrates these truly amazing cars.


On my arrival at Central Circuit, I was rewarded from my two hour journey from Okayama to Hyogo prefecture with a extensive variety of Rx7s. The cars in the carparks were equally appealing to the eyes as the cars on display. Many workshops from Kansai and Chugoku areas had there cars on display.

The FEED cars were of particular interest with there interested body designs.

Also present was a NA 20B Red Bull FD that sounded very angry when it was started up and attracted a lot of attention.

While not an Rx, another car of particular interest was the small Wankel powered 1963 NSU Spyder in mint condition. Many people were taking photos, but I really wondered if they actually knew that this little German car was actually the first model to house a Wankle engine.

There were several events throughout the day, including dyno power checks, D1 demos, Workshop drives around the circuit and a time attack battle for the best times. It was great to see a variety of cars, with each car having a degree of individualism. Makes me glad I didn’t by a Honda!
William Terry.

Ed Note: Will is currently FDless but looking.... we shall wait for his next purchase.

7's Day - Perspective - Daniel (SWE)

Russ wanted me to write something about my Tsukuba experience so here we go.

This machine is more my style. I have seen a lot of images and have followed the project on Revolutions webpage since they started building this car. I am VERY impressed as everyone else who has seen this car, and what it can do.

If I was Batman I would ride in this!

Looking good on the track as well.

The car sounds really nice on the straight just imagine what it would sound like from the drivers seat.

Sitting nicely in the first hairpin

Here you can see the TA-2's main rival in the background.

And here overtaking Fam-Speed's FD

The Pit's were really busy between the heats, here we are overlooking Panspeed and Revolution

When I first saw this car I thought the fenders were all wrong, but man has it grown on me.

Sitting low with all the ground effect

I just love this car!

The Pan speed 8 was also out playing on the circuit. Although wrong day and wrong month it did show it is a race car.

Fam Speed's new car with twin turbos producing over 500hp. I feel a small craving!

Some regular attendees

Here you have Koseki-san in his Scoot 4rotor down the finnishing straight. This is sound heaven!

RE-Amemiyas SuperGT replica looked good. Like the rims! (ed. I wonder why Dan?)

I have seen this car for a few years now and I really like the way the owner put it together. He drives it properly and it just looks so clean. AD-GT kit is never wrong. Except for speed bumps.

Now THIS is what Amemiya-san should be doing. I just love this car!

Looks incredible in white and green.

Takayama-san really went for it in R-Magic's D1 car. He was wide fast and the wheels were....

SMOKING

I got a ride in this Knightsports Rx8! Man when I get a family I know what car I will buy!
That's it from me and Thanks Russ for the ride, and usual pleasant company!

Daniel.

ed Note. Dan is a crazy fd guy who lives in Sweeden and visits Japan almost every year. His usual ride is this very well sorted FD.

This is the second time I go to Tsukuba for the 7's day. And my anticipations since last time were high. They had brought the 767B, Time attack cars and some D1 machines. As soon as I found out that Revolution were coming I knew the day would be good.
Left my apartment at 5:40 to meet up with Russ and we headed for Tsukuba circuit, and here is my contribution to this great site.
I don't know what to say about RE-Amemiyas new car. But I don't agree with Russ on this one. I love the old Touge monster, and the new D1 car. But this Green machine is just wrong for me. Then again it did move on the track!