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 Jul 2 2009, 04:38 AM
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      QUOTE The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door, 2-seater hard top roadster produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. The vehicle was designed to meet Kei car specifications for lower tax and insurance in Japan. Weighing just 700 kg (1543 lb), the Cappuccino is powered by a three-cylinder, all-alloy 657 cc DOHC engine (just under the 660 cc maximum displacement allowed for a Kei car). Its dimensions also conformed to Kei car regulations on length and width, being 3295 mm (129.7 in) long and 1395 mm (54.9 in) wide. Front-rear weight distribution is claimed to be 50/50% when both seats are occupied. Layout is front mid-engined and rear-wheel drive. Three removable roof panels mean that the car can be used as a closed coupé; T-top; targa; or, on retraction of the rear window and roll bar, a full convertible. Roof panels stow in the trunk, and the rear window/rollcage assembly retracts into the body behind the seats. It was originally equipped with the F6A engine: later models were fitted with a K6A engine which was lighter and had chain-driven, rather than belt-driven, camshafts and more torque. Both are DOHC 12-valve, inline 3-cylinder engines that were turbocharged and intercooled. Power output was a claimed 63 hp (47 kW) for Kei car purposes. The Cappuccino featured 4-wheel disc brakes, possibly the first production iteration of electric power-assisted steering, aluminium double wishbone suspension and rear wheel drive. Production began in 1991 and ceased in 1997. The Cappuccino's closest competitor of the time were the Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and the Daihatsu Leeza Spyder. (The Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino were together called the Sporty K-Car's ABC.) The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door, 2-seater hard top roadster produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. The vehicle was designed to meet Kei car specifications for lower tax and insurance in Japan. Weighing just 700 kg (1543 lb), the Cappuccino is powered by a three-cylinder, all-alloy 657 cc DOHC engine (just under the 660 cc maximum displacement allowed for a Kei car). Its dimensions also conformed to Kei car regulations on length and width, being 3295 mm (129.7 in) long and 1395 mm (54.9 in) wide. Front-rear weight distribution is claimed to be 50/50% when both seats are occupied. Layout is front mid-engined and rear-wheel drive. Three removable roof panels mean that the car can be used as a closed coupé; T-top; targa; or, on retraction of the rear window and roll bar, a full convertible. Roof panels stow in the trunk, and the rear window/rollcage assembly retracts into the body behind the seats. It was originally equipped with the F6A engine: later models were fitted with a K6A engine which was lighter and had chain-driven, rather than belt-driven, camshafts and more torque. Both are DOHC 12-valve, inline 3-cylinder engines that were turbocharged and intercooled. Power output was a claimed 63 hp (47 kW) for Kei car purposes. The Cappuccino featured 4-wheel disc brakes, possibly the first production iteration of electric power-assisted steering, aluminium double wishbone suspension and rear wheel drive. Production began in 1991 and ceased in 1997. The Cappuccino's closest competitor of the time were the Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and the Daihatsu Leeza Spyder. (The Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino were together called the Sporty K-Car's ABC.) In Initial D Fourth Stage, the Northern Saitama Alliance raced a red Cappuccino (with Sakamoto as its driver) in a desperate attempt to defeat Project D's Takumi Fujiwara and his Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86. The Cappuccino had a massive advantage going downhill, but the driver was not fully able to take advantage of the lighter weight of his car, due to inexperience with the vehicle and poor weather conditions. The Cappuccino is the only Suzuki car to feature in the Initial D franchise thus far. Wikipedia EVO's long-term Cappuccino |
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Jul 2 2009, 06:03 AM
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 jedi leprechaun douchebag in training Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 14-May 06 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 2,507 Car: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES |
cool. no argument.
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Jul 2 2009, 07:57 AM
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I was about to say "Well, cool, but the name makes it neutral." Then I saw the Fighter Engineering one. AWESOME.
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Jul 2 2009, 08:59 AM
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 VTEC yo! Group: Members Posts: 2,503 Joined: 3-March 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 2,309 Car: 2007 Honda S2000 |
In Japan, it would be uncool. In the USA, sub fucking zero.
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Jul 2 2009, 01:23 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
It's my favorite of these little kei roadsters, though I like them all. I don't get the complaints about the name either, who cares?
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Jul 2 2009, 02:08 PM
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IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ Jul 2 2009, 05:23 PM)  It's my favorite of these little kei roadsters, though I like them all. I don't get the complaints about the name either, who cares? Would you care if it was called "Suzuki Preppy Bitch Drink"? |
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Jul 2 2009, 04:05 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I'd chalk that up to it being Japanese, remove the badging, and drive it anyway.
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Jul 2 2009, 06:42 PM
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IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ Jul 2 2009, 08:05 PM) I'd chalk that up to it being Japanese, remove the badging, and drive it anyway. Fair enough, good approach, can't say I disagree. 
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Jul 28 2009, 11:13 PM
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 Banned Group: Members Posts: 11,268 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,208 Car: N/A |
midnightdorifto, you know EXACTLY what I voted for and WHY... and I know you'll be voting cool, too.
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Jul 30 2009, 07:36 AM
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 Mmmm that feels nice. Group: Admin Posts: 11,190 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Atlanta Member No.: 2 Car: 2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3 Sedan |
It's such a goofy looking little roadster. I love it!
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Aug 1 2009, 11:10 AM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 2,510 Joined: 10-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 1,037 |
QUOTE(Phix @ Jul 29 2009, 02:13 AM) midnightdorifto, you know EXACTLY what I voted for and WHY... and I know you'll be voting cool, too. 
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Aug 7 2009, 12:38 PM
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 The Devil's Cabbana Boy Group: Members Posts: 5,283 Joined: 11-June 04 From: The People's Democratic Republic of McKhaosylvania Member No.: 831 Car: Outlander knock-off |
So ?
Still got fucked up by the 86 ! 
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Aug 8 2009, 09:15 PM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 2,510 Joined: 10-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 1,037 |
QUOTE(McKhaos @ Aug 7 2009, 03:38 PM) So ? Still got fucked up by the 86 ! Goddamnit I want 5th Stage. |
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Aug 9 2009, 01:26 AM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
Haha I'm sorry but Initial D is just ridiculous.
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Aug 9 2009, 01:28 AM
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Banned Group: Members Posts: 11,268 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,208 Car: N/A |
You're the same guy who ruins jokes by bringing up actual physics.
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Aug 12 2009, 08:13 AM
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 Marginal Contributions Group: Members Posts: 2,329 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,555 |
 I'll just leave this here... |
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Aug 12 2009, 09:12 AM
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 **Snuggles** Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI |
QUOTE(Halflifehavock13 @ Aug 12 2009, 11:13 AM) I'll just leave this here... Failed hotlink? |
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Aug 12 2009, 11:20 AM
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Marginal Contributions Group: Members Posts: 2,329 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,555 |
QUOTE(dukenukem @ Aug 12 2009, 01:12 PM) Failed hotlink? I see it fine. Otherwise, http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/MultiTrackDrifting.jpg |
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Jun 7 2015, 08:33 PM
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the same guy who ruins jokes by bringing up actual physics.
ทางเข้า holiday |
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