Mar
30
2009
THE THINGS I DO: D1 Fairlady ride-along
Posted by Alexi in D1GP, Profiles プロフィル, tags: 300ZX, Ebisu Circuit, Fairlady, Nissan, Satoru Koyama
I rode in this car. Watch the video.
This Z32 belongs to Satoru Koyama of Power’s Factory in Sendai, just a bit further north of where Ebisu Circuit is located.
I asked him why he drifted a Z32, when they were not a very common car to use for drifting.
He said “My dad had one when I was younger, and I thought how good it would be to see one of these drift, because they’re pretty cool. Now all the Z32 people in Japan recognise me as the guy who drifts them.”
VG30s make things happen.
Thanks Mark Pakula for pointing out that race gloves are great for cold weather photography. Considering it was about 3-4 degrees all day, my unchapped knuckles thank you.
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that car is awesome… you should have seen it when it was red!
Awsum, However I cant help but notice a chick coming out before you
So couldn’t have been too bad :p hehe
very interesting
looks like an awesome car and sounds good too
Was lucky to see this thing out last year its very quick indeed.
Cool Z32..rare drift machine on drift tracks indeed..
Was that Fcon V Pro located at the glovebox? o.O
OMG!!!!
I feel scare with the video XD
race gloves eh :O
i could have used that advice last november up north for the rally i shot… lol
great stuff, Alexi!
That looks like soooo much fun!!!
Wow! I bet that would of been an experience!
Oh heck yes! I love the Z32! So to see somebody actually drifting one rock my socks right off. Even better, there’s evidence right on the car that proves that it used! Cracked front right bumper. Wonderful!
Awesome stuff man, sweet to see a Z32 in use like that.
Is that you on the right or the left?
this car is my inspiration and hope that people will build sweet z32s. but it never happens
such a cool car. yeah when it was red it was awwweeeesssommme
This thing is really awesome..
I wish to see more Z32’s out there being thown though the turns. Good coverage!
Hey Alexi
Finally found where you went. Glad to see a great Z32 still being used. Does he have any rear flares for it? Hope you’re having a great time over there and can’t help but notice the Japanese hair. nan daiyo?
Geoff from Sydney Observatory
1:50 made head turn and my stomach turn! haha thats fantastic alexi!! LIVING THE DREAM AND BEYOND IT!!!
must have been the video or something but to me it seemed really slow actually… like slow speed stuff, but looks like he was in 3rd gear most of the time?
sweet car loved it in red but the yellow suites it
lol you make it sound like hard work goin for rides in a d1 car just for us alexi
more pics plz
Lol.
Pretty fast eh? Oh well, there you go.
lol
@Benson
I still can’t believe Mr Sileightymania reads my site.
@zhenkin
It sure looks like one.
@Boxer
Satoru was a bit of a rugby player compared to an average Japanese guy.
@Tokyo Geoff
I thought you might like this post! Now that I’m here, I’ll keep an eye out for something for you.
The hair? Well, everyone says I look more like a proper gaijin now.
@Daniel
When they do the passenger rides, I’ve been told that the drivers only go at 60%. It was still pretty fast though, and good inspiration for the next time I take the Skyline to minami course.
You are living in a dream,do you know that??
Haha,enjoy!
Max
Whoa! A cool looking Z32 that drifts, that rad!
It would be cool to see some nice styled 300zx in the states, most look so horrible or stock.
This car has been the inspiration for my own Z32 ever since I found it a couple of years ago.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/ArticDragon192/DSCF0027_1.jpg
Awesome to see him getting some more exposure.
of course i read your site! it’s awesome!
oh and our nissans have matching boo boos:
http://sileightymania.com/ame/2007.06.31_NOPI_Drift/full/IMG_1033.jpg
At least I didn’t bend my rim! Ouch…
I love the styling of this car!! Anyone know what make of kit this is ( front bumper + skirts)