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Issue #79: July 2009
TECH:
DSPORT Project Vehicle: Mitsubishi EVO X
· Necessary suspension modifications to bring the spirit of the EVO IX handling to the body of our Project EVO X
· KW Variant 3 Suspension, Whiteline Roll Center Adjustment Kit, Hotchkis Sport Suspension EVO X sway bars, Alignment and Corner Balance
· Full parts review and overall impressions
DSPORT Project Vehicle: Toyota Matrix XRS
· Turning a showroom stock vehicle with no aftermarket support into a respectable performance vehicle
· Wilwood Big Brake Kit, Garret GT28RS Turbocharger, Enkei Wheels, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Pioneer Subwoofers and Amplifiers
DSPORT Project Vehicle: 2002 Honda S2000
· Maximizing the F20C Engine
· DC Sports Header, Port Flow Design Header, AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator resulting in 10hp increase
FEATURES:
WORKS Motorsports Mitsubishi Evolution VIII RS
· 510whp, 430 lb-ft
· Geared towards top notch performance on the road course with a quest for an improved power curve
First Date with Janelle Ha:
· Hankook model where the easiest way to her heart is to feed the stomach.
Mishimoto JDM Nissan Silvia S13
· 558whp, 387 lb-ft
· An orange JDM machine built to show at SEMA that was later decided to add Drifting and Time Attack as relevant functions
Honda Civic Hatchback with a K Series power plant boosting around Florida
· 711whp, 517 lb-ft
· PT&E 6776 Ball Bearing Turbocharged K series Honda with a build cost of under $20,000 while pushing 700hp
Big Red Twin Turbo JZA80 Toyota Supra
· 1,645whp, 1,090lb-ft
· Dyno Challenge Crown Winner for 2009 that reached 243 mph at the Texas Mile Competition
THE SCENE:
Formula D: Streets of Long Beach
· The 2009 Season Opener with the Streets of Long Beach being turned into a racetrack
· Full Event analysis and exclusive photos
Tsukuba Hyper meeting 2009
· One of the most anticipated events in Japan where tuning shops can test their winter projects at a benchmark location
· Full race and racer analysis with exclusive event photos