![]() ![]() He began to crave the feeling of side g-forces tearing him out of his seat.ī18C Jun camshafts, valvesprings, retainers, slide cam sprockets TODA timing belt Skunk2 composite fuel rail SARD 380cc injectors, fuel pressure regulator custom intake pipe, head porting, exhaust system Spoon high-tension cord, radiator hoses Mugen exhaust manifold Rywire Mil-spec wiring harness.Įxedy Hyper Single VF clutch ATS 3rd/4th/5th gear close ratio gear set 1.5-way clutch-type limited-slip differential He began to rethink his place in the automotive world and recalled the exhilaration that he had experienced as a teenager, ripping up and down secluded mountain roads in nearly stock Civics. Kazu realized that this lifestyle was something that he couldn't continue forever. Before he knew it, a year flew by-then a second, two years of chasing an invisible goal began to take its toll. While these power levels were enough to keep most at bay, the fastest guys on the Wangan were out of Kazu's reach. ![]() Kazu continued to develop his Aristo amidst the heavy competition, eventually reaching well over 700 hp. The highways spanning Yokohama, Chiba, and Tokyo were alive with the sights and sounds of big horsepower, bigger egos, and the pursuit of seemingly unreachable speeds on a nightly basis. Within the month, Kazu packed his bags into his Aristo and was on his way to see what Tokyo was all about, which turned out to be everything and more. The 26-year-old soon reached a ceiling, though, and came to terms with the fact that he would have to travel outside of the Kansai region to grow as a builder. In no time, Kazu made a name for himself with an Aristo project that turned out to be one of the fastest cars in his region. This was also during the early '00s, and the Tokyo Wangan highway scene was at its peak-Osaka was no exception. The addition of bolt-on intercooler kits and turbo upgrades soon turned into full 2JZ swaps, built engines, and serious power. The high-revving, quick-spooling power was a revelation to Kazu, and he was hooked. ![]() We caught up with Kazuma Tsujimoto and Tsuyoshi Okada of the famed No Good Racing team to hear their stories-how they were introduced to the world of Civics and why they chose to stay loyal to the chassis for so many years. Civic enthusiasts can be found anywhere you go in Japan, but the Kansai region, with Osaka at its center, has long been considered to have one of the most unique Civic-centric subcultures in the country. It's very common to see a Civic alongside a GT-R or RX-7 at any given racing event and posting similar lap times despite the considerable difference in engine output. In Japan, it's quite different as Civics are celebrated for their motorsports accomplishments and still thought to be one of the best platforms to modify. We can't say for certain what caused this negative stigma to be so widespread, but we do know that it's unique to the U.S. Despite this, in America, Civics often find themselves in a negative light, usually associated with young, immature enthusiasts who have nothing better to modify. It's impossible to deny the impact that the Honda Civic has had on the automotive industry since its popularity skyrocketed in the early '90s. ![]()
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