When Keisuke Nagashima shipped his iconic turbo AE86—a recent D1NZ Championship car—all the way from New Zealand to the United States for Final Bout and Super D, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pull him aside for an in-depth look at the build.
In this episode of Auto Biography, Keisuke walks us through the evolution of his championship-winning Corolla. From its origins in New Zealand’s grassroots drifting and inspiration drawn from Japanese drift legends, we dive deep into the setup that lets him shred in his ultra aggressive Meihan style of drifting.
We break down:
The Origin & D1NZ History: How the build came to life, its New Zealand roots, and key influences.
Engine & Performance: The power plant that drives his aggressive style.
Suspension & Chassis Setup: Crafting the ultimate response for competitive tandem drifting.
Aesthetic & Exterior Style: The signature 86Fighters look and livery.
What’s Next: Keisuke’s future plans for the car after its US tour.
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