7's Day 2011 - The Terminator

Cruising around the paddock at 7's day, I spotted this "machine" lurking in the parking area.

The owner appeared soon after and I had the chance to have a brief chat. I couldn't believe that this car was driven on the street. He was a Tsukuba regular and while not running on 7's day, the car was ready for action.

It's a mixed bag of parts that are quite mismatched but the car had so much front end presence, you kind of ignored the rest. The add-ons dominate the car and the wideness is simply accentuated by eliminating the curves and adding stronger lines.

From Tsukuba toDaikoku you need to use the highway. A practical race-car?

It stands out in any crowd.

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7's Day 2011 - Suzuki FC3s

 No that's not a error. A look at the ever evolving FC driven by Suzuki-san.

You have to get up early to photograph drift cars at their best. Because, much like in rally, by the end of the day, they are usually destroyed in some way. Suzuki-san on the left.

Here's the result after the first few laps. A small coming together with the Moccomans fd. The bumper repaired with the same colour tape. A common repair technique for the drift fraternity.

 Even not sideways, the car looks awesome. Suzuki used to drive the RE-Amemiya's prep'd D1SL FD. The car features re-a mirrors, diffuser and light conversion, but that's about it. The Livery however dates back to Ama-san's first FC3s adventures and the older Greddy cars.

 Pink Advan Model 6 are a cool touch along with the super Vatman Sanai wing.

His other car, the Sexy Knights FD, has had a few problems recently so wasn't ready for 7's day unfortuantely.

But the FC still rips up the Tsukuba hairpin without issue. LED rear lights are one off and cool.

This was the last shot before the car was destroyed in among a 6 car train.  It sometimes ends that way. Tsukuba circuit isn't so forgiving.

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