Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 - Fujita Eng.

Fujita's emotive design on the FD3s is still a very strong favourite among many including myself.

It's one of the few body-kits that doesn't over power the original FD3s shape. It just add's that extra curve here or there.

Displayed on the option stand next to the Scoot 4 rotor (more on that later), the two cars couldn't look more different. The smooth curves of the Fujita machine Vs the Sharp angles of the Scoot car.

The name reads "FEED Advan New Gun Metal FD3s". This is a new build that took most of 2011 and debuted at Tsukuba's rev speed event.

 Fujita always have a good relationship with Advan and that's another reason this car gets attention. Deep GT-R dish TCIII with the machined centres in silver look amazing.



They have a certain impact, don't you think?

The side of the car becomes a mix of depth. The small carbon additions have been copied by everyone, but FEED are the originators.

Fujita engineering's trademark colour, Gun Metal has adorned many of their cars, both street and race versions. This car's target is street, however we have already seen it demolish Tsukuba in 58s. A multi tasking car that fit's the desires of many owners. Any further than this and you get into spending a squillion dollars on a car that only gets used a few times a year. I've been there.

 Side view has the large F stripe, and the Help Tohoku area sticker still remains. Yes, still earthquakes every day in Japan.

The rear of the car doesn't have any real features. They never run a diffuser on the street spec cars and to get  fast laps a big wing and more power is sometimes just as effective. (to a point) Craft Company usually add the Osaka version of the FD diffuser.




 Mmmm curvy.

Mmmm Shiney.

Front bumper type II and Canard set, integrated Feed HID spot lights. A lot of custom ducting is also used in the front.

You can almost see here. Feed run a FMIC but the lower section is elevated to allow half the opening air volume to hit the Radiator. Does it work...? I remember an article that says temps are above normal, but running high pressure caps and good quality coolant can keep the temps with a safe range. But you NEED those things anyway.

I'll finish with this shot. If you look on the WALL, you can see the advertisement for 7's day 2012!!!!!

The Mazda Tuning Festa 2012 will take place on 2012 JULY 06 Friday! Maybe I'll see you there.
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7's Day 2011 - What a Drag.

 This car has one of the better looking rear ends I'd seen in a while.

The big stickers read "Okada Engineering" and this car is representative of their stye.

Low and hard looking street stance set for Expressway attack! Combo of parts creates an older look up front that while doesn't exactly match the smooth fenders, still brings that C-West racing style bumper with it's massive openings to feed the FMIC.

I'd expect the top speed on this car to be tested often.

Russ.

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7's Day 2011 - Finding the right Mix

 How do you put your own personality into your car? How did this car end up this way?

Many like to go the tried and true route of a full body kit from a single manufacturer. It has that known quantity about it. Just buy the three or 5 piece kit and be done with it.

However, if you don't have all the cash up front many choose one component that suits the basic shape. Lets say the Feed type 2 front bumper in this case is a great match for the stock body FD or maybe you bought it like that already on the car.

Over time your tastes and needs change and a year or so may pass can pass before you go further and add pieces here and there. Kazama front fenders and skirt. A Pan Speed bonnet, some ganador mirrors and a GT rear wing. You might get the circuit bug and add a splitter and soon you have something like this. A mix of parts that maybe doesn't balance aesthetically, but wouldn't need much to perfect.

I think these cars are a work in progress that may never be complete. It's all an evolution of needs and money. Combine that with interior mods like seat gauges and cage, some mechanical mods, V-Mount, turbos and exhaust and your priorities can easily change from body to speed.

Rays SE37K were discontinued long ago and to find them still in use on cars like this is testament to their quality.

With this car registered in the Tsukuba area, you can be sure it's a regular fixture at meeting at TC2000

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7's Day 2011 - FD Forever!

What makes a driver a good driver? How do you measure your performance?

Some people change their car to get performance, some people change themselves. Some people practice a lot. Some have natural talent.

Whatever your choice, you can't beat track time. But that costs money. For privateers it's the balance between performance and how far you can push a package for little cost.

This particular car is an example of balance. Basically all you need to get satisfaction from an FD.



There's no doubting the basic FD shape is good. A slight flare on the rear fender and a set of FEED front fenders make for a good size to accommodate grippy tyres and don't upset to look. 255/45/17 usually do the trick for a cost performance tyre and these R33 skyline rims are light, strong and most importantly, CHEAP!

Other proven mods have accumulated over time. The 2000 model Facer N1 with Under sweep and canards is still an amazing looking bumper. This one has been opened up because the front mount inter-cooler is in a good position. You find that privateers also find ways around problems such as overheating with FMIC and come up with great solutions.

Raising the IC lets enough airflow to the radiator without having to run a V-Mount. (Fujita still use this approach also) This also allows users to keep the under-sweep in tact. Running a V-Mount requires cutting a huge hole in it to extract hot air and therefore lowers it's effectiveness also. The Hood 9 is doing the extraction in this case.

Completing the exterior are forgotten, but cool, DAMD side skirts, a high mount RE-Amemiya rear GT2 wing with gurney trim and diffuser for less drag. The small flap in front of the rear wheel probably helps airflow in some way too. I think you'll agree, for a circuit hack, this is still very cool!

Inside you will find a street car spec single turbo setup which retains the air pump. Pretty much a necessity for easy registration. A ducted fresh air path to the pod filter, catch tank for typical rotary blow by and that large alloy radiator for cooling duty.

No real polishing necessary for the circuit, just a rough clean up is ok. Spend your money on tyres and brake pads, fuel and oils.

You will also notice an engine brace for positive shift feel and to increase the life of the PPF just next to the cusco strut brace.

The owner has been running Tsukuba TC2000 for many years in this same car. To say he has a good setup is, of course, true. With the car perfected many years ago in a solid reliable state, that leaves the rest up to him.

That's why this was one of my favourite cars at the Mazda Festa 7s day event. Someone with passion, dedication and persistence to enjoy his love of driving fast.

You can only see the eyes, but I know there's a smile.
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7's Day 2011 - DEEF

Passionate collectors are going to hate this DEEF FD. Why?

Because of this. No 209 is dead.  Get over it. It can always be restored in the year 2102 for it's 100 year anniversary when it's all irrellevant anyway. By then I'll be able to molecularly build anything I want.

The DEEF fd was at Tsukuba primarily for the Hot Version /now/ Option 2 DVD that will feature the FD3s / Rx8 tuner race.

Fujita-san has chosen the single turbo Spirit R "Street" version for the race.

So why did he add all the DEEF stickers? Surely he want's to promote his products.

I mean almost everything under the bonnet has a logo. Radiator, Air Separator, Strut bar, Piping, Throttle Body, Radiator Cap, Oil Cap, Battery Holder, and more.The lighter and higher output alternator is becomming a common item.

 But these logo's don't say DEEF?

Ahhh, now I get it. The reverse side has the FEED logo. Afflux and Sonic Power are the other Fujita Engineering brands.

On track the car still has that certain fujita style. But the rear remains un-fendered. It's the rear fenders that really make these cars look fat but as the rears can always accommodate big rubber, the fronts are really all that the car needs.

Screaming past the main stand, It's still a very clean and smooth machine.

Heading under the Dunlop bridge, the spinning 17" Advan RGII wheels look good.

Fujita's Afflux II body kit really looks the part also. Don't know about the massive logo though, but it does get attention.

Even if it is spelled reverse half the time. DEEF grid position for the race was 5rd. that means it started from the mid field. Behind were Revolution and Pan speed RX8, RE-Amemiya's 9 and FAM Speed's 630hp car.

You'll have to watch the upcoming video to see where the "deef" FD finished.
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