random D1 news: Kumakubo has a new car

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random D1 news: Kumakubo has a new car

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just stumbled across this on another forum and thought it was pretty interesting...


from D1gp.com
The rumors circling around the drifting community has finally settled. Nobushige Kumakubo, a top D1 contender whose presence is essential to the D1 circuit, has done the impossible. Breaking the habit of the traditional platforms that are seldom utilized for drifting, a front engine mount rear wheel drive Subaru Impreza was confirmed to be his next vehicle of choice. The 2.5 liter EJ25 is expected to be built to Tsukuba circuit specs, according to JUN auto mechanic. Although JUN primarily specializes in other forms of racing besides drifting, Kumakubo is confident that he can adapt to any form of tuned vehicle. With a vehicle built by one of Japan's best tuners, combined with his unmatched drifting skill, Kuma is determined to keep his rank at its peak. Now the real question is: Will the car be orange?


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i think barry should try this now :).
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Yeah me too, and love that avatar!!!!
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I already have the exhaust. I guess I should get the wheels next.
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Post by CodyW »

good idea. then you should get those crazy ass fender vents and move your radiator to the trunk.
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Post by revel »

simply gorgeous. we all knew somebody was gonna do it one day. glad to see kumakubo being the FOERST to step up. D1 Subys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maybe one day there will be a GC competing. hehehehe
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Dang! That thang looks saweeet! I can't wait to see it in action! I bet that'll be a big change coming from his s15. If anyone can do it... he can!
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I want to see that side ways!
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What's up with the fans in the trunk and the side air intakes?
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Post by revel »

when passing gas he can aid not only in dispertion as a weapon, but it also gives a nitrous kick when the fans blow that methane out the back. both trunks opeen of course.
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Post by K-groove »

darkducati wrote:What's up with the fans in the trunk and the side air intakes?
The radiator is in the trunk.
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