Established: Fall, 1995

Introduction

Welcome to the ISUPAGE; Isuzu Automotive Performance Tuning Page, the oldest known and most comprehensive source of information on tuning, hotrodding, modifying, and customizing Isuzu automobiles. The following information has been put together over many years and at great expense and torment.

The Isupage has become the world's primary reference source for information about Isuzu vehicles. The server demand on this website exceeds 5 Gb per month, with over 4,800 hits per day, over 740 page views per day, and over 360 visits per day. On average, a page from this website gets viewed once every 2 minutes, and a new unique visitor accesses the website every 4 minutes. All the more impressive considering there are no fancy graphics or giant files, just text and conservatively sized photos. There is no other Isuzu related website on the internet getting anywhere near this volume of traffic.

Mission Statement

The ISUPAGE is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information about Isuzu manufactured passenger automobiles. Including but not limited to the following: Impulse JR, Piazza JR, Impulse JI, Piazza JI, Asuna Sunfire, GEO Storm, I-Mark PF, Gemini T Series, Opel Kadett C, I-Mark JT, Gemini RB, Chevrolet Spectrum, Stylus JS, Gemini JS, Bellett, Bellel, Aska and the Lotus Elan M100, which has an Isuzu engine and transmission. The ISUPAGE is not dedicated to SUVs and Trucks, there is an overwhelming abundance of source material for these, and the ISUPAGE fills the void for Isuzu passenger vehicle information.

SUV and Truck owners, please go to the SUV and Truck Link Page.






The IsuzuWeb
The International Organization of Isuzu Car Enthusiasts





Index

In The News
Isuzu Question Help
Directory of ISUPAGES
Isuzu Enthusiast Websites
Internet Galleries Featuring Isuzus
Isuzu Links
Other Import Links
Other Technical Information On The Internet
Events
Epilogue
Disclaimer





In The News

• On Wednesdays, We Hunt Mustangs
  

  

  

  Following the fun of the September St. Louis PDX, the IPRT Isuzu I-Mark RS was signed up for the October 2016 PDX event. The event was rescheduled due to rain, and it rained again on the rescheduled date. Though lightning strikes ended the event early, and shortened the sessions, there was a lot of valuable low-grip driving experience gained.
  The first session was under double caution, no passing, and was more like brisk parade-laps, with a few drivers getting a little too impatient. The second session was much more brisk, learning the ice-sheet in the middle of Turn 7, and four-wheel-drifting to accelerate through Turn 2 and Turn 6. And the third session became an exercise in balancing the car just short of the traction limit.
  In stock form, Isuzu cars are vague and mushy on dry pavement, and quick and forgiving on wet pavement. The process of optimizing the car for dry pavement maneuverability typically renders them somewhere between dangerous and homicidal on wet pavement. We've finally got this car re-engineered to the point it wants to be pushed hard in the rain, and just asks for more. Most definitely a confidence inspiring day at the track.




• Road Course Anyone?
  

  

  

  September 2016 sees the Isuzuperformnace Racing Team I-Mark stretch its legs on the Gateway Motorsports Park Roval Road Course in the St. Louis Region SCCA's PDX "Track Night In America" program. This is probably the first time an Isuzu car has been seen on a road course in the US in five or more years.
  Even de-cambered, de-toed, and de-dampened, the SCCA instructor commented that the car was sprung much more stiff than his Corvette. The car was a lot more sure-footed than expected for an autocross car, thanks to resolving a lot of geometry issues that have allowed the alignment and adjustments required to make the car work on the track to be less drastic leaving the car easier to drive.
  The car will be seeing more of the road course and PDX events will become a regular part of the annual motorsport schedule.




• Back on the H
  

  

  Starting the season with an upgrade to larger piston front brake calipers and a new assortment of brake pads, the Isuzu Performance Racing Team I-Mark saw immediate success in the chilly weather of the early season events, on the Toyo R1R tires.
  As warmer weather set in, the R1Rs lost their shine, and a new set of Hoosier A7 tires in 205/50-15 size took over autocross duty with an amazing level of grip. The IPRT I-Mark ran as high as a 95% against Fastest Car on tight courses, and as low as a 90% on less favorable horsepower courses.
  The St. Louis Region XP Class Points Championship appears to be wrapped up with several events remaining. The little car performing favorably against a V8 Miata, MR-2 Turbo, and Honda Del Sol.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Driver, Bill Luton, Wins St. Louis Region SCCA 2015 X Prepared Class Championship
  

  

  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark RS returned to the podium for the 2015 season.
  The change to Toyo R1R tires in the Miata/195mm tread width resulted in an immediate jump to the points lead at the beginning of the season, as the tires proved much quicker on cold wet surfaces. But revealed themselves to be greasy on hot pavement as summer arrived.
  Friendly class rival Mike Marshall, in his 500+ HP LS motor Factory Five Daytona Coupe (Shelby Cobra Hard Top), jumped to a top-ten raw time finish at full throttle crossing the finish at Event 4, shredding the drive shaft, damaging the underbody, and putting him out of competition for most of the rest of the season.
  Dispite the greasy tires, the IPRT I-Mark scored victories in competition against a 160 HP RHD 1990 Honda CR-X SiR and a 400+ HP LS1 engined 1986 Mazda RX-7. The little red car would even take Overall Prepared Category Fastest Times for two events, away from friendly rival Jim Lynch and his 230 HP E Prepared Class 2002 Ford Focus SVT Turbo.
  
  First place victories include:
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #1, April 26, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #2, May 17, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #5, July 12, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #6, July 26, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #7, August 17, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #8, August 30, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Autocross Event #9, September 20, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  Further examination of the tire experience reveals that the Summer Extreme Performance tires are suitable only for early Spring and late Autumn competition, and the R-Compound tires have an age limit of one year, after whcih they will not hold rear traction.




• Mid Season 2014; Cold Weather Snap Oversteer Diagnosed
  

  

  The 2014 season began with big changes to the rear spring rates of the IPRT I-Mark RS, to dial in more understeer and resolve the cold weather oversteer problem. As the limit of the car has been pushed farther and farther, in temperatures below 90 degrees, the tail of the car had been coming around mid-turn. As luck would have it, the car would receive valuable diagnostic input from Event 1 co-driver, Mike Marshall, who stated that the car had a nice predictable understeer and the tail would come around only when the brake pedal is touched while cornering, and then it would spin. Anyone fully committed to a left-foot-braking driving style, such as vehicle owner Bill Luton, would not have been able to diagnose that the issue was a brake bias problem, and not a suspension problem. Attention immediately focused on the brakes, and some math revealed that the I-Mark is different enough from the 90-93 Impulse/Stylus/Storm, that it needs a unique brake system itself. Weight distribution starts out more nose heavy at 65/35, and removing the interior reduces the light tail further to about 70/30. The smallest four piston calipers available on the rear are 60+% stronger than the 90-93 Impulse/Stylus rear calipers, and the largest four piston front caliper on the 90-93 Impulse/Stylus front caliper is only 30% stronger than the stock caliper. Conclusion: Too much rear brake.
  So it is time to say goodbye to the faithful little blue heat tinted 9.7 inch front rotors, and take the rotating mass hit for the larger 11 inch diameter big brake rotors.
  The rear suspension has been changed back, handling returned closer to neutral, and expectation is for a large improvement on hot and cold pavement.




• Factory Five Daytona Owner Drives IPRT I-Mark RS, Beats Owner, Proclaims the car is "easy to drive fast"!
  

  Mike Marshall's Factory Five Daytona Coupe was not ready for the Event 1 of the 2014 St. Louis SCCA Solo2 racing season, and he asked to co-drive the Isuzuperformance 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS. Like the previous co-driver, Mike had never raced FWD before. He adapted very quickly, charging the course hard with a right-foot-braking driving style, but running a little wider than needed on the cones.
  Vehicle owner Bill Luton less assertive with the accelerator pedal, chased Mike's times by a little over a second, ran a tighter line (catching several cones in the process), and struggled with persistent oversteer issues, related to his developing left-foot-braking driving style.
  Mike eventually took the victory by 1.9 seconds.
  Mike would later compliment the suspension setup by saying:
  Bill really has the car set up nice and (I) found it to be easy to drive fast with one exception. The rear really wants to come around under hard braking. If you brake hard while turning it really wants to swap ends.
  And:
  The way the Isuzu runs through the slaloms and transitions is my goal with the Daytona. If I can achieve that then I can attack the track like I did in your (Bill's) car. If I can accomplish that then I will eventually be one of those setting the fastest time.
  Mike's comments would help diagnose a brake biasing problem and motivate changes to the brake system of the IPRT I-Mark.
  
  
  • Bill's fastest run.
    




• 1987 Impulse RS, IsuzuWeb, and Isupage in June 2014 Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car
  

  

  We would like to thank author Jeff Koch and Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car magazine for covering Bart Wilkus' 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS and mentioning the IsuzuWeb and Isupage in his article. Additional thanks to David LaChance at Hemmings for allowing us to help proof read the article for accuracy.




• 2014 Isuzu Owners Mieeting FINAL
  

  

  The Front Row Gemini Owners Club have announced that 2014 will be the last year for the Isuzu Owners Meeting, held each Spring in Kuragari, Japan. Citing that show entries have dropped below 200 cars, June 8, 2014 will be the last show.
  IOM has been an ongoing source of pride for Isuzu owners, and the only place in the world offering a gathering of 400+ Isuzu cars with representatives of each and every year and model across the five decades of Isuzu's car making. We would like to thank Front Row for their many years of hard work and let them know that the show will be missed.




• Front Row Kaihou Covers Bill Luton
  

  

  Our friends at the Front Row Gemini Owners Club have published a five page article titled “America’s Isuzu Car Club; Bill Luton”, in the October 2013 issue of the Front Row Kaihou. This article is a biography of Mr. Luton, chronicling his work with Isuzu cars, involvement in the birth of the North American Isuzu car enthusiast community, the rise of the IsuzuWeb car club, the establishment of Isuzuperformance and single handed creation of the performance parts industry for Isuzu cars in North America, the fallout of the great club schism, and Mr. Luton’s continued involvement in motorsports.
  We would like to thank the Front Row Gemini Owners Club for extending this honor to Mr. Luton, the IsuzuWeb, and Isuzuperformance.




• 2013; Year Of Cold Pavement
  

  

  The Winter of 2013 in Missouri was 20 degrees below average, and foreshadowed a very chilly year. The first three events of the season were parka weather, and highly unfriendly to R-compound race tires. A violent snap-oversteer tendency reared its head, making the Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark RS impossible to turn at speed. An incorrect rear tire pressure setting was blamed, mildly warmer temps arrived for mid season, and everything seemed resolved. The weather did not deliver the normal 90+ degree temperatures until a short hot spell in late Summer, for Event 8. The IPRT I-Mark RS stuck to the ground like super glue. Driving was just a question of holding the gas pedal to the floorboard, stabbing the brake to kick the tail sideways to turn, and steer the car through the 15 foot wide course, with the engine at WOT. No more worries about the JDM CRX SiR and Integra Type R, which could not keep up.
  Fellow racers commented: "The handling is perfect, now it just needs 300 HP." The little car, with 130 HP stock spec engine, was arguably the best handling Isuzu on the continent, over 3-7 seconds faster than any Isuzu made or Isuzu powered car currently competing in autocross, namely Impulse RS AWD Turbos and Elan Turbos in Detroit Region (Michigan), Saginaw Valley Region (Michigan), Snake River Valley Region (Idaho), and Ohio Valley Region (Ohio), competing in XP, SM, SSP, and IMS classes.
  Then chilly weather returned in the Fall, and brought with it that snap-oversteer. Frantic changes to tire pressure, damper settings, toe, and sway bars were all in vain. The competition's Factory Five Daytona Coupe made another strong charge to the points championship in the second half of the season. The IPRT I-Mark RS maintained the lead going into the final event, but could not put in an on-power run without spinning. So 2013 earns another second place for the IPRT I-Mark RS, behind the Daytona Coupe.
  The off season will involve serious scrutiny of the rear alignment settings and rear suspension spring rate, as well as the possibility of preparing a second car specifically for cold and cool weather competition.




• For Want Of A Nail, A Battle Was Lost
  

  

  The age old poem explains that for the loss of a nail, a horsehshoe, a horse, a rider, a message, and a battle was lost, showing how the little details influence the overall results. And the racing axiom says “To finish first, first you must finish”. For want of a functioning ignition system, Event 7 was lost. On its sixth and final run, the Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark RS was solidly on course for a personal record time, and take the victory away from the Factory Five Daytona Coupe. Then, 700 feet short of the finish, a newly rebuilt distributor melted, the engine stopped, and the car coasted across the finish line.
  In a stock vehicle, the distributor regularly experiences 200°F, the same temperature as the valve cover. The electronics are rated to 230°F. The IPRT I-Mark, tuned a wee bit past stock and running a very hot spark, is seeing 250+°F.
  We’ve adapted a technique from the Chevy muscle car and Fiero communities, by making a heat sink to pull heat away from the distributor. The new distributor goes into Event 8 untested, victory will mean success.




• IPRT I-Mark Leading In Class Points At 2013 Mid Season
  

  

  This year, the little Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark RS may be confused by its XP Class competition, about just exactly which racing series it is competing in. The long term rival Factory Five Daytona Coupe returns, maybe this is 1960’s LeMans WSC GT. The 2011 STLSCCA #12 index driver (in a field of 324) has acquired a small fleet of JDM gray market cars, competing in a 1990 Honda CR-X SiR and a 1999 Honda Integra Type R, so maybe this is 1990’s N1 or Japan Touring Car. A visit from the neighboring region Factory Five GTM, perhaps modern FIA GT1/GT3. And the local Cobra club members have started competing en-mass, making XP look more like 1960’s FIA GT or USRRC.
  After sorting through some early season rear grip issues with tire pressures and the new Kumho tires, the IPRT I-Mark RS has returned top two finishes in the last four races, and leads the series points at mid season. As has been proven again and again over the past 15 years, successfully campaigning an Isuzu in motorsports competition starts with turning the automotive food chain upside down.




• 2012; Lessons Learned The Hard Way
  

  

  

  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark started the racing season like a rocket, building a seemingly insurmountable lead by mid season. Only to see the car run successively slower at each event of the second half of the season.
  Equipment improvements during the season included:
  • Adjustable tension rods to improve cornering.
  • Parallel brake proportioning valves to adjust brake bias.
  • A taller front air dam to improve front end grip.
  • Adjustments to the position of the seat, steering wheel, stick shift, and pedals to improve vehicle control.
  By June, the car was running so fast that stress cracks started showing up around the doors and rear hatch. It seemed the car was driving out from under its body panels.
  July and August were Left-Foot-Brake emersion, followed by September’s lesson in brake cooling and rotor glazing.
  October brought a fuel pump failure, which turned into another lesson. The original fuel pump had been running out of pressure at high RPM for years, with the engine providing its full capacity of low end grunt, but seemingly running out of steam at upper RPM in the taller gears. With a new fuel pump, the car picked up a healthy 20 MPH in top speed.
  Despite all this, finish times kept increasing instead of decreasing, as if the velocity of the car was overpowering the grip of the tires.
  Going into the last event of the season, a double-points event, the lead was sufficient that there was no mathematical way the IPRT I-Mark could loose, even if the car did not attend that final event. Until the region officials changed the points formula for the final event. And on a 40 degree Fahrenheit weekend, a Daytona Coupe with throttle issues eked out a fraction-of-a-second victory over the IPRT I-Mark which spent most of the afternoon sliding sideways as if on ice skates. And the season points, which should have been a narrow victory for the I-Mark, turned into a narrow loss.
  The final lesson learned the hard way: “Hoosier tires are good for 60 runs, not 120 runs”. The compound in the tires was past its life in July, and just got harder and lost more and more grip as the season drew to an end. Looking at the data, it’s clear that the 205 tread width tire is too large for a ~140 HP, 1967 lb. car, because the tire temperature never got above 135 degrees (140-160 degree operating range), and the tires are designed to wear through to the cords at the same time the compound reaches the end of its life. So the car needs a narrower tire and/or a softer compound tire, which Hoosier does not offer. 2013 will see a change to Hankook tires, maybe not as much grip, but perhaps a longer life compound.
  




• Eliminating Caster And Camber Fluctuation
  

  

  Adjustable Tension Rods for 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark, Gemini, Chevrolet Geo Spectrum and Asuna Sunburst.
  The first little tuning trick up the Isuzuperformance Racing Team's sleeve. Tension Rod in JDM jargon, Strut Rod in Muscle Car jargon, or Caster Rod in Australian car jargon. The stock rubber bushings flex and compress under acceleration, braking, and cornering, enough to make significant changes to the caster and camber. The spherical rod end completely eliminates the flex and the alignment changes and improving handling.




• Starting With A Small Lead; Mid Season 2012
  

  

  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team hit thr ground running in the Spring of 2012, starting the season with a fully sorted suspension and no changes from the Fall of 2011. By the Event 3, driver Bill Luton was setting personal records on the Index, pushing the car, and himself. faster than either had ever gone before, and the I-Mark started lifting the inside front tire again on corner exit. Never one to leave well enough alone, it was back to tuning springs and sway bars. Event 4 was a disappointment, a very slow time, only ten percent faster than 2011! A bit more shuffling of springs and sway bars, and the car is balanced and is not lifting that inside front tire off the ground.
  Entering July, the IPRT I-Mark has faced a V8 Mustang, V8 converted RX-7, and a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, and leads the points race with three first place victories.
  Mike promises to be back with the Factory Five Daytona Coupe, with new suspension, brakes, and fuel injected Chevy V8 engine. But there are some tricky little tuning pieces for the I-Mark in the pipeline that will be going onto the car soon, to pick the pace up even more.
  And while June's Evo School netted only a .8 second improvement (on a 33 second course), Jinx Jordan's comment: "This is a FAST car, for a car like this, Left-Foot-Braking is a must.", has been heeded. Anyone who might come across a little red car, flying through corners, with the engine singing loudly, and the brake lights lit up like a Christmas tree, then LFB school is in session.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Lotus Elan M100 Polyurethane Engine Mount Bushings
  

  

  Available for both Non-SIR / Non-Airbag and SIR / Airbag Equipped Elan M100.
  Limited Production / Limited Availability.
  Available for purchase for a limited time in our Ebay store at: http://stores.ebay.com/o-kushon.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Driver, Bill Luton, Takes Second Place In St. Louis Region SCCA 2011 X Prepared Class Points Series
  

  

  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark takes a solid second place finish in the X Prepared class points series in the St. Louis Region SCCA, between the Mike Marshall, the owner of the above pictured Factory Five Daytona Coupe, and Gary Fogleman, the co-driver of the same Factory Five Daytona Coupe. The picture illustrates the level of competition that the IPRT I-Mark is up against. This vehicle is a replica of a Shelby Cobra Hard Top. Make no mistake, Mike has built the car specifically for autocross, with technical assistance from both Factory Five Racing Inc. and the international owners club.
  The IPRT I-Mark started 2011 with a new rear suspension design. For the first four events, the car would not take a corner above 45 MPH without spinning. The Daytona Coupe was not running at 100% at the beginning of the year either, but had fewer issues and both driver and co-driver quickly built a lead in the points series. Co-driver Gary schooled everyone in the class at the fourth event with a shockingly fast time. In the second half of the season, the IPRT I-Mark was back into the victories and by the nineth and tenth events it was outhandling the Lotus Exiges. Counting the victories, Mike in the Daytona Coupe finished above Bill in the I-Mark five times, and the Bill in the I-Mark finished above Mike in the Daytona Coupe five times. But the points are given by the magnitude of victory, and Mikes early season wins over the sub-45 MPH I-Mark were large enough that it would have taken an additional two races in the season for Bill to claw back to first place.
  But who complains when they are the 130 HP, four cylinder, FWD car, finishing between two drivers of a Cobra Hard Top?
  1. Mike Marshall, 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe, 59117 Points
  2. Bill Luton, 1989 Isuzu I-Mark, 58181 Points
  3. Gary Fogleman, 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe, 56827 Points
  2012 will see the IPRT I-Mark starting with a fully sorted suspension.




• Lotus Elise Owner Drives IPRT I-Mark RS, Beats Owner, Proclaims "It Handles Better Than The Lotus!", Beats Three Lotus Exige S Drivers
  

  The engine of Joe Floretta's 2005 Lotus Elise was running rough prior to the final St. Louis SCCA Solo2 event of 2011 (Event #9), and he asked to co-drive the Isuzuperformance 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS. Joe had never driven FWD before, and had never driven the IPRT I-Mark before. But he got into the car and put down a scorching 44 second time on his first run. Before his second run, he proclaimed that the I-Mark handed better than his Lotus Elise (0:37). He beat the best time of the vehicle owner by .633 seconds. But both he and the vehicle owner bested the times of three different drivers sharing a Lotus Exige S Cup Car (supercharged, 240 HP, AP brake package).
  Vehicle owner Bill Luton raised his own times to a personal record on the index for both the season and lifetime, and stated that it is clear that the car is no longer holding back his driving, but his driving is holding back the car. Six plus years of tuning have paid off, and the handling is right. "Hello, Evo School, when is your next available class opening?".
  
  
  • Joe Run 1 - 44.816 seconds.
    
  • Bill Run 1 - 45.587 seconds.
    
  • Joe Run 2 - 43.729 + 1 Cone.
    
  • Joe Run 2 (Outside Car) - 43.729 + 1 Cone.
    
  • Bill Run 2 - 45.681 seconds.
    
  • Bill Run 2 (Outside Car) - 45.681 seconds.
    
  • Joe Run 3 - 43.622 seconds.
    
  • Bill Run 3 - 44.255 seconds.
    
  • Joe Run 4 - 44.037 seconds.
    
  • Bill Run 4 - 44.587 seconds.
    
  • Final Results, #9 - St. Louis Region SCCA Solo Event #9 - Sun 10-09-2011
    




• Exhale, Powerfully
  

  

  It's hard to beleive that the Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark RS has been doing battle with Lotus Sevens, Lotus Elises, Evos, STis, and Daytona Coupes, on a basically stock, transplanted, 90-91 1.6 liter DOHC engine. Power adders had been confined to some aluminum pieces, and a cat back exhaust, with full concentration going to the suspension. The guiding tenet being "Don't waste time increasing the power of an autocross car until the suspension is fully sorted so the car can actually do something with the additional power".
  At Event 8, a Super Stock class Elise owning passenger commented:
  "Every time you took a corner, I thought you were braking too late, and going too fast. I was sure you were going to spin. But the car stuck to the ground and made the turn. The Elise is faster on the straights, but this thing is faster than the Elise in the corners."
  If an Elise owner says that a 130 HP, FWD, rear beam axle nightmare corners better than his own car built by the boys in Hethel, then the suspension is sorted, and it's time to start building some horsepower.
  Out comes an Isuzuperformance header, with a full battery of reinforcement welding, side straps and gussets, engine block bracket, and big muscle car three bolt collector.




• Low Calorie Pulleys
  

  

  Step two of the 2011 XP Class Points War. Previously set aside for a rainy day, the aluminum underdrive pulleys go into use. With power steering delete, for the manual steering I-Mark RS, the two pulley set nets a 7.34 pound drop in rotating mass.




• Isuzuperformance Heavy Duty 4XE1 Connecting Rod Bolts
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, Geo Storm and Lotus Elan with 4XE1 engines, and 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark, Gemini, and Chevrolet/Geo Spectrum with 4XC1 engines.
  Heavy duty bolts heat treated to 230,000 PSI tensile strength are many times stronger than the OEM bolts, and stronger than ARP bolts (4.5% stronger than bolts rated at 220,000 PSI and 15% stronger than bolts rated at 200,000 PSI). Prevents throwing of rods through the front of the block and spun rod bearings caused by failure of the weak OEM bolts.




• The Big H On The Big V
  

  

  Undoubtedly this combination violates numerous laws of the universe. Even the suggestion should cause a hole to open up and swallow the combination. This is one of a set of Hoosier A6 tires mounted on Volk TE37 wheels. That is the best autocross racing tire of North America paired with the best light weight racing wheel of Japan. Anything that good has to be illegal, immoral, and fattening.
  The Kumho Victoracers provided many years of racing and very long tread life (300+ runs on a tire!). But at this time, there seems a distribution or delivery problem with tires from Korea. The US Isuzuperformance Racing Team members have been forced to switch tire brands and suppliers, to the Big H and Hoosier Tire Midwest.
  Initial results are promising, with a victory over the Daytona Coupe on the first outing with the new tires. Once the tire pressure settings are sorted, we should see a giant leap forward.




• Mid Season 2011; The Uphill Battle Begins
  

  

  Winter 2010 was marked by the discovery that the custom made rear springs of the Isuzuperformance Racing Team 1989 I-Mark RS, were in fact 1/3 the spring rate that was ordered from a Kansas manufacturer. This prompted yet another radical redesign of the rear axle to accept coilover springs. What had been a quest to find the biggest rear sway bar built by man, became a quest for ever smaller sway bars as tuning commenced with the 2011 season. Spending five races to sort the suspension on a car that oversteers at each successive press against the limit, is not the way to build a comfortable lead in a racing series.
  Meanwhile, the competition in the Daytona Coupe have upped the ante, Rebuilding the suspension specifically for autocrossing, taking the extreme step of corner weighting to optimize the handling, and sparing no expense turning the endurance road racing replica into a cone carving monster. This is accompanied by an astonishing driving skill development, raising the team from the 78th percentile to the 93rd percentile in finishing position in a matter of ten weeks.
  2011 will be decided in the second half of the season, as the tuning, driving, and spending reach a frenzied pace.




• Type C Engine
  

  

  The Type Competition was a special edition Gemini built to commemorate Isuzu's Factory Racing Team victories as All Japan Rally Class B Driver Champion for 1990, 1991, and 1992, and N1 Taikyu Endurance Series Class 2 Champion in 1991.
  These limited production vehicles were special edition models equipped with many of the same racing components of the rally and circuit machines they pay tribute to. Engines were specially assembled with internals carefully matched for weight and clearances, resulting in factory "balanced and blueprinted" engines, with power output significantly above the 180 PS (178 HP) of the standard Gemini engine. Visibly, the Type C engine is set apart from the standard with a blue upper intake manifold and blue valve cover.
  This engine is from the Isuzuperformance Racing Team Gemini, removed for inspection, and found to be in almost new condition. The original connecting rod bolts were replaced with IPRT units, and a fresh set of OEM piston rings installed, and the engine is back powering the IPRT Gemini.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT1s Front Lower Control Arms
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Piazza, Stylus, Gemini, Geo Storm, and Asuna Sunfire. Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive.
  Lotus/Irmscher style bolt on or ball joint sway bar end link mounts. Threaded, bolt on aft bushing for use with the Isuzuperformance Racing Team Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Sets.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT0s Front Control Arms
  

  

  For 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark, Chevrolet/Geo Spectrum, Asuna Sunburst, Isuzu Gemini JT150 and JT190.
  Original front control arms are held together by eight spot welds. Reinforced with continuous seam welds, strength and stiffness is more than doubled over the originals.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Driver, Bill Luton, Wins St. Louis Region SCCA 2010 X Prepared Class Championship
  

  

  2010 was a particularly competitive year for the X Prepared class, with the addition of several new contenders as well as equipment and driver training for returning competitors.
  The 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe driver/owner and co-driver had attended numerous driving schools as well as changing final drive ratios to maximize acceleration. The Lotus Elise Supercharged driver returned with another year of experience under his belt. In addition to these, new competitors included the 2007-2009 STL Region Third Place Overall Index Points winner and owner of a 2005 Subaru Impreza STi, and his co-driver the 2007-2009 STL Region Top Ten Overall Index Points winner, a Lotus Exige, a co-driver for the Lotus Elise Supercharged, a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and a road race prepped 1994 Ford Taurus SHO whose driver and co-driver have been active racers in the region for many years.
  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team I-Mark competed with no significant equipment changes, and depended solely on a diet of thorough and drastic alignment adjustments to maximize the affects of the previous years suspension upgrades, feather like chassis weight, and 130 HP 90-91 stock spec engine, to edge out the competition in vehicles valued at many times more than the little I-Mark, and all of whom make double or more the horsepower of the little I-Mark.
  The driver was quoted as saying "Once we modified the non-adjustable rear axle to allow for toe and camber adjustment, the car really came to life. Then we took the front alignment settings to the extreme, and our indexed times dropped noticeably."
  Second place was the 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe driven by the car owner, third place was the same 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe driven by the co-driver, fourth place was the 2005 Lotus Elise SC (supercharged), fifth place was a tie between the 2005 Subaru Impreza STi driven by the 2007-2009 third place overall index points winner and the Lotus Exige, seventh place was the 2005 Lotus Elise Supercharged diven by the co-driver, eighth place was the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, ninth place was the 2005 Subaru Impreza STi driven by the 2007-2009 top ten overall index points winner, tenth and eleventh places were the road race prepared 1994 Ford Taurus SHO driven by the owner and co-driver in that order.
  First place victories include:
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Takata / Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #4, May 9, 2010, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Takata / Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #5, May 23, 2010, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Takata / Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #8, July 11, 2010, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  The team even took the car out for a Gymkhana event at Gateway Raceway on May 8, 2010, as a good opportunity for a practice session. Bad news for the field of turbocharged Sylvias at the event, who could not match the little I-Mark's time, even thought the I-Mark has no emergency brake to induce a drift. All in good fun, and the drifters found a new respect for a well tuned FWD chassis that can actually inertia drift at speeds as low as 35 MPH.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Sugiyama Shims
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Gemini, Stylus, Piazza, Impulse, Geo Storm, and Asuna Sunfire.
  For fine tuning the Nishiboric four wheel steering oversteer and understeer characteristics. Provides for tuning specific to vehicle use, from straight line stability for drag racing to high rear slip angle for drifting.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team 4XE1 and 4XF1 Aluminum Crank Sprockets
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, and Geo Storm, and 1990-93 Isuzu Gemini and Piazza, with 1.6 Liter DOHC (left) and 1.8 liter DOHC Engines (right).
  A direct replacement for the long discontinued and brittle cast steel OEM crank sprockets, these aluminum crank sprockets weigh less than half as much as the originals. The weight savings may not seem significant, but when combined with the Isuzuperformance Racing Team aluminum flywheel, clutch pressure plate assembly, crank pulley, power steering pump pulley, alternator pulley, and cam sprockets, this accounts for a reduction of over 14 pounds 12 oz (14.75 lb) in the rotating mass of the engine, and a power gain of 25+ HP before even touching the pistons, cams, intake, exhaust, or computer.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Driver, Bill Luton, Wins St. Louis Region SCCA 2009 X Prepared Class Championship
  

  

  Another successful year for the St. Louis branch of the Isuzuperformance Racing Team.
  Second place was won by a Lotus Elise SC (supercharged), Third and Fourth places were won by a 2007 Factory Five Daytona Coupe.
  Victories include:
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #1, March 29, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #2, May 10, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #3, May 25, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #6, August 16, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #7, August 30, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #8, October 18, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team 4XE1 Windage Tray
  

  

  For 1990-91 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, and Geo Storm, and 1990-93 Isuzu Gemini, with 1.6 Liter DOHC Engine.
  Reduces oil splashing and keeps the oil in the pan, allowing additional power that would normally be lost without the use of a windage tray.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT1s Rear Lower Control Arms and Trailing Arms
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Piazza, Stylus, Gemini, Geo Storm, and Asuna Sunfire. Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive.
  Finding a lack of unbent used control arms and trailing arms for use with the Isuzuperformance Racing Team Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Sets, Isuzuperformance manufactured new reproductions of the originals.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Four Wheel Endurance Racing Brake Kit
  

  

  It started as a challenge, to fit the largest body four piston caliper available onto the stock 90-93 front rotor, then match a four piston caliper for the rear, all retaining the same fluid capacity as provided by the original master cylinder.
  The result was the basis for a completely new modular brake system. This allows for the use of vented front disks ranging in thicknesses from .81 to 1.0 inches and diameters from 9.7 to 13 inches, and rear brakes from .29 solid to .86 vented and diameters from 10.1 to 13 inches. Brake pads are 20-40% larger than original, sweep a wider area on the rotor, and there are a myriad of different compounds available.
  Configured on the OEM brake disks, this system provides about four times the braking force of the original 90-93 brake calipers, while eliminating brake drag caused by floating calipers.
  Designed for track use on racing vehicles. Designed for endurance racing, 12-24 hour events, when configured with 1 inch thick vented front rotor and .86 inch thick vented rear rotor.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Clutch Lever
  

  

  Reduces the pedal 45 pound pedal effort of the Isuzuperformance Racing Team clutches back to a more managable 35 pounds, the same pedal effort of other manufacturer's racing clutches. Reduces driver strain and fatigue, reduces stress on the vehicle fire wall, allows for more precise clutch control and feathering for more consistent launches. Reinforced and heavy duty construction.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Bearing / Rear Hub Assembly
  For Isuzu Impulse RS AWD Turbo, Isuzu Gemini JT191S AWD Sedan and Coupe, and Isuzu Piazza JT221 with ABS.
  Rear bearing and hub assembly for all wheel drive models featuring replaceable sealed tapered roller bearing with tempered and heat treated bearing races last more than four times longer than the long discontinued OEM hub units.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Driver, Bill Luton, Wins St. Louis Region SCCA 2008 X Prepared Class Championship
  

  

  In a season long battle against a Lotus Elise SC (supercharged), the Isuzuperformance 1989 I-Mark RS proved victorious. Impressive enough considering the I-Mark has been running a 1991 stock trim built engine, meaning the Elise SC has almost double the horsepower. But even more so because the I-Mark starting the season on a compeletely new coilover suspension, which was not properly dialed-in until after the last points event of the season.
  Victories include:
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #2, April 13, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #3, August 17, 2008 (Postponed due to high winds), St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 R & S Racing, Solo Performance Specialties Series Gateway National Autocross and Event #4 (Combined Double Points Event), May 25-26, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #5, July 13, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; X Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2008 Solo Performance Specialties Series Autocross Event #6, July 27, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Nascar Style I-Mark Rear Sway Bar
  

  

  For 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark JT, Gemini JT150 and JT190.
  Modular style rear sway bar adapts Nascar technology to import cars. Can be configured for various rates between 9.8 lb/in to 384 lb/in in 25 even steps. The bar pictured is 12.4% stiffer than the largest OEM bar available.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Bellett Brake Disks, Pads, and Shoes
  

  

  For 1964-73 Isuzu Bellett GT and GT-R.
  OEM reproduction disks turned from 80-55-06 Ductile Iron billet provide better wear and friction properties than original cast rotors. Performance pads feature modern ceramic carbon compound for excellent initial bite while minimizing rotor wear, for hot street and autocross use. OEM reproduction rear brake shoes feature modern organic metallic compound with high friction coefficient.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team AL Series Coilovers
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, Piazza, Geo Storm, Asuna Sunfire, and 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark and Gemini.
  32 position compression and 32 position rebound adjustment. Ultra light all aluminum body with anodized finish. Threaded lower bracket.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Front Camber Plate
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, Piazza, Geo Storm, Asuna Sunfire
  All aluminum construction. Unique design allows the spring to support the weight of the vehicle, not the damper piston.
  Provides 4 1/2 degrees of camber adjustment.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Front Camber Plate
  

  

  For 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark and Gemini.
  All aluminum construction. Unique design allows the spring to support the weight of the vehicle, not the damper piston.
  Provides 4 1/2 degrees of camber adjustment.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Ferro-Carbon Clutch Disk
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, Piazza, Geo Storm, Asuna Sunfire, and 1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark and Gemini.
  Ferro-Carbon composite friction material has the grip of ceramic, the wear characteristic of organic.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Mentioned On CBSSports.Com
  CBS Sports Writer credits the Isuzuperformance Racing Team for representing the Isuzu marque in racing on his blog on the CBS Sports website.
  Thank you Mr. Kay.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Sets
  

  

  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Piazza, Stylus, Gemini, Geo Storm, and Asuna Sunfire. Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive.
  Set of 18 polyurethane bushings with stainless steel center sleeves, and steel front lower control arm bracket. Replaces all 16 suspension bushings of the vehicle, and includes alternate two rear spindle lower bushings for AWD cars.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
  

  

  Left: OEM. Right: Isuzuperformance Racing Team.
  For 1990-93 Isuzu Impulse, Piazza, Stylus, Gemini, Geo Storm, and Asuna Sunfire.
  Steel bushing bracket with polyurethane bushing and stainless steel center sleeve. Just one of the eighteen bushings that make up the Isuzuperformance Racing Team Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Set.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Polyurethane Differential Carrier Bushings
  

  

  For Isuzu Impulse RS AWD Turbo and Isuzu Gemini JT191S Sedan and Coupe. True, solid polyurethane differential carrier bushings with stainless steel center sleeves. 65% stiffer than OEM. Eliminates movement of the differential assembly and rear drivetrain sending more power to the ground.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Introducing the Isuzuperformance Racing Team Isuzu Gemini Irmscher-R JT191S AWD Turbo Sedan
  

  

  

  

  Look for this vehicle at Redline Time Attack events in the eastern half of the US.




• Isuzuperformance Returned to Japan for the 2007 Isuzu Owners Meeting
  

  

  Isuzuperformance returned to Japan on May 31, 2007 through June 15, 2007, to attend the 2007 Isuzu Owners Meeting / All Japan Isuzu Meeting. While in Japan, Isuzuperformance attended Round 2 of the Japanese LeMans Series at Fuji Speedway, toured Aquarius Motorsports outside Kyoto, toured the Toyota Headquarters, Museum, and Assembly Plant, visited Isuzu owners in Hokkaido and aquired a 1991 Isuzu Gemini JT191S Sedan, attended the Isuzu car show in Kuragari, visited Isuzu owners in Yokohama, and toured the Open Road shop outside Yokohama.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT0s Polyurethane Engine Mount Bushings
  

  

  For 1.5 liter Non-turbo, 1.5 liter Turbo, and 1.6 liter DOHC Isuzu I-Mark, Chevrolet Spectrum, Asuna Sunburst, Isuzu Gemini JT150 and JT190. Shown in 1.6 liter DOHC brackets. True, solid polyurethane engine and transmission mount bushings with stainless steel center sleeves. 65% stiffer than OEM, 62% stiffer than OEM filled with silicone/urethane caulk. Eliminates engine and transmission movement, wheel hop, and part throttle bucking, while putting more power to the ground.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT1s FF/FWD Polyurethane Engine Mount Bushings
  

  

  For all 1.6 liter Isuzu Impulse, Isuzu Stylus, Geo Storm, and Isuzu Gemini JT191, with Manual Transmission. FWD. True, solid polyurethane engine and transmission mount bushings with stainless steel center sleeves. 65% stiffer than OEM, 62% stiffer than OEM filled with silicone/urethane caulk. Eliminates engine and transmission movement, wheel hop, and part throttle bucking, while putting more power to the ground.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT1s AWD Polyurethane Engine Mount Bushings
  

  

  For all 1.6 liter Isuzu Impulse RS and Isuzu Gemini JT191S, with Manual Transmission. AWD. True, solid polyurethane engine and transmission mount bushings with stainless steel center sleeves. 65% stiffer than OEM, 62% stiffer than OEM filled with silicone/urethane caulk. Eliminates engine and transmission movement, wheel hop, and part throttle bucking, while putting more power to the ground.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team JT1s Polyurethane Transfer Case Bushing and Bracket
  

  

  For all 1.6 liter Isuzu Impulse RS and Isuzu Gemini JT191S, with Manual Transmission. AWD. Solid polyurethane transfer case bushing shown with Isuzuperformance Racing Team bushing bracket. This bracket is 20% stronger than the OEM bracket.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Four Wheel Big Brake Kit
  

  

  The brake setup that the AWD Impulse RS and Gemini Irmscher-R should have come with.
  11 inch front slotted vented composite rotor, 10.75 inch rear slotted solid composite rotor. Wilwood Dynalite Forged 4 Piston Billet Aluminum Front Calipers. Specifically designed to handle track use on 450+ HP vehicles weighing 2,700 pounds. Requires 15 inch or larger wheels.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Adjustable Cam Sprockets
  

  

  For 1989-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, I-Mark RS, Geo Storm and Lotus Elan with 1.6 liter DOHC engines, turbo and non-turbo.
  Left, 1.6 liter Non-turbo. Right, 1.6 liter Turbo.
  All 6061 T6 aluminum, 18% lighter than stock. CNC machined to more exacting tolerances than even original gears. The outside ring is coal blasted before being hard anodized. The coal blasting gives the gear a textured surface for the belt to hold on to. The hard anodizing makes the outer ring incredibly durable. Inner ring polished to a mirror finish and clear anodized. 24 degrees of adjustment. Four stainless steel studs are used to lock the gear in place to prevent any slippage. Lineup "peg" holes provided for ease of belt installation.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Underdrive Pulley Sets
  

  

  For 1989-93 Isuzu Impulse, Stylus, Gemini, I-Mark RS, Geo Storm and Lotus Elan with 1.6 liter SOHC and DOHC engines, turbo and non-turbo.
  Left, set of three for vehicles with power steering. Right, set of two for vehicles with manual steering.
  6061 T6 aluminum, polished to a mirror finish for beauty and anodized for durability. Reduces rotating mass by 5.825 pounds. Accessory belts are underdriven for further power gain. Crank pulley, power steering pulley, and alternator pulley.
  Not for sale to the public.




• Isuzuperformance Racing Team Rear Lower Tie Brace
  

  

  Rear.
  304 Stainless Steel. Completely eliminates flex in the rear suspension cross member.
  Not for sale to the public.




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• Isuzuperformance at 2006 All Japan Isuzu Meeting / 2006 Isuzu Owners Meeting
  

  Isuzuperformance attended the 2006 Isuzu Owners Meeting on June 11, 2006. Highlights of the trip included a visit to the Shrine at Ise, Suzuka Circuit, Mazda Museum and Assembly Plant in Hiroshima, Miyajima, the Gerald Shop in Nagoya, Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum, Handa City Library and Museum, Shiho Doll Museum, Nissan Yokohama Engine Plant and Museum, Odaiba and Toyota Megaweb, Miraikan Museum, and the Meiji Shrine.
  
  Below are excerpts from the Japanese coverage of the trip. For an account in English, follow the link above.

  

  

  

  

  

  Group Photo

  

  Front Row Members Group Photo




• Isuzuperformance at Suzuka Circuit
  

  

  Isuzuperformance on track at Suzuka Circuit. Lap time: 3:32.




• High Altitude Testing
  

  

  May, 2004, the Isuzuperformance Racing Team conducts chassis and engine tuning tests in a newly prepared 1991 Isuzu Stylus XS at Pike's Peak, Colorado, the site of the "Race to the Clouds" Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, held annually in June.




• No More Than Three Wheels Allowed To Touch The Ground At Any One Time
  

  

  The Isuzuperformance Racing Team campaigns a 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS in D Modified class SCCA Autocross competition for the last half of the 2003 racing season. Driver Bill Luton pushes the limit of both physics and common sense as the car actually lifts up on two wheels, the inside front tire lifting clear of the pavement and spinning coming out of corners. Driver quoted as saying "There's no more speed to be had out of it. No one else is brave enough, or foolish enough, to drive this car that far over the edge."




• 2006 Isuzu Gemini Coupe?
  

  

  In August of 2003, Isuzu released to the Japanese auto press, this rendered image of two vehicles identified as "sports coupe(s)", in a very obvious attempt to test the waters and see what public sentiments are toward a re entry of Isuzu in car making.
  Here is a short time line to give an idea of the historic ramifications of this move by Isuzu:
  
  • 1971, General Motors Corporation buys 32.4% of Isuzu and subcontracts them to make Chevy Luv pickup trucks.
  • 1981, against the direct protest of General Motors, Isuzu puts the Piazza and Impulse into production, embarrassing GM because the newly redesigned Camaro and Trans Am pale in comparison to the Giugiaro designed sports coupe. This begins GM's vendetta against Isuzu.
  • 1984, GM begins reselling rebadged Geminis under the Spectrum name, but, as a condition of the arrangement, restricts Isuzu's rights to advertise their own cars in the US and European markets and imposes quotas on the number of vehicles Isuzu can sell. This effectively destroys any chance for Isuzu to build brand consciousness, brand loyalty, and a reputation as a car builder, in all markets outside Japan.
    GM imposed design changes on the Gemini and did not have the courtesy to ask the designer, Giugiaro, for permission to make the changes to his design. Giugiaro took this as an insult and not only refused to do any further work with Isuzu and GM, but for many years, he denied having designed the Gemini.
  • 1989, GM begins reselling rebadged Gemini Coupes under the Storm name. This vehicle outsells GM's own domestically produced Cavalier, Sunbird, Corsica, and Beretta, combined, causing great embarrassment for GM.
  • 1994, GM discontinues their Storm model, eliminating close to 95% of Isuzu sales of cars leaving Isuzu with weak name recognition and little hope of recovering from this financial blow. This combines with the collapse of the Japanese economy after Isuzu went up market to more luxurious and more expensive models with their 1990-93 redesign of their cars, and Isuzu decided to discontinue car sales.
  • 1994, Isuzu constructs a shrine to the much missed Gemini car in their Fujisawa plant.
  • ~1998, Isuzu attempts to purchase then financially troubled Nissan Motor Company in order to acquire a name and a company to build passenger cars under.
  • 1999, GM acquires 49% of Isuzu, controlling interest, but due to Japanese laws restricting foreign ownership of Japanese corporations and Japanese labor laws which strictly follow seniority, GM is unable to appoint an American to head Isuzu and must continue to deal with Isuzu management's continued resistance to GM domination. GM is instead allowed to install a non-voting "advisor" to the corporate board.
  • July, 2000, GM asks Suzuki, Isuzu, and Toyota, to rebadge and sell Chevrolet, Opel, and Saturn small car models to increase global sales of those GM models. Suzuki and Isuzu refuse. Toyota rebadges and sells the Chevrolet Cavalier as the Toyota Cavalier, with very limited sucess, mostly only to fleet buyers (to delivery companies and for businesses needing company cars). Saturn established its own vehicle distribution network. Acceptance by the Japanese buying public is low, sales peaking at 1,300 units per year, due to poor quality and value comparison to Toyota's domestic product, which is used by most as a benchmark.
  • 2001, Isuzu lays off 25% of their international work force due to financial losses and ailing sales.
  • 2002, Isuzu negotiates a $84 million debt restructure with it's Japanese bank and buys 37% ownership back from GM, reducing GM's ownership of Isuzu to 12%. GM's "advisor" on the corporate board is replaced by a position filled by the Japanese bank, who is allowed a vote. As part of the restructuring, Isuzu sells the Lafayette, Indiana plant to Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), withdrawing completely from their joint SUV venture with GM. The GM built Trailblazer set to be rebadged as an Isuzu Ascender seems all but dead on arrival as Isuzu plans for production of their own SUVs in Thailand.
  • 2003, Isuzu finds itself in the enviable position of being one of only three commercial truck producers in Japan who is selling diesel trucks that comply with the new, strict emissions laws for the Tokyo metropolitan area, which require particle scrubbers for exhaust. The law outlaws the use of trucks without these devices in and around the four prefectures surrounding Tokyo, and as no aftermarket retrofit is available, truck operators are required to buy new trucks. Mazda, unable to develop a commercial truck that complies with the new emissions laws, subcontracts all it's commercial truck production to Isuzu. Isuzu leads commercial truck sales in Japan and shows a profit for the first half of 2003 for the first time in decades. Isuzu's stock showed a 400% increase in value (from 50 yen/share to 200 yen/share).
  • GM begins rebadging Isuzu Panther AUVs (Asian Utility Vehicle, or Far East Crossover Vehicle) and selling them as the Chevrolet Tavera in Indonesia and India.
  • 2003, Isuzu releases rendered images of what they call "a sports coupe" which is described to be in the vane of such noted Isuzu cars as the Bellett 1600GTR and the Giugiaro designed 117 Coupe.
  • 2003, Sources within American Isuzu Motors vehicle distribution (US market vehicle distributor) indicate that Isuzu intends to severe all ties with GM by 2007 (this can be confirmed on Isuzu's website in their Three Year Business Plan which states one of its primary recapitalization goal as "Retire GM's shareholding without consideration"), ending all joint ventures, rebadging, parts sharing, and cooperative efforts and purchasing back all of the remaining 12% of stock owned by GM. The Rodeo and Axiom (now made by Subaru at the Lafayette, Indiana plant) will be discontinued at or shortly after the end of the 2004 model year. There will be no serious effort to market the GM made Ascender through the 2005 and 2006 model years, after which Isuzu's contract to sell that vehicle will end. Isuzu plans to introduce at least two completely new models in late 2006, totally designed and manufactured by Isuzu and with no ties to GM.
  • January 2004, Isuzu stock passes 235 Yen per share, a 470% increase since Spring 2003.
  • February 2004, Sources within American Isuzu Motors public relations and vehicle development departments indicate that the replacement for the Isuzu Trooper will be built on the Isuzu D-Max/Colorado platform in Thailand and that model should be introduced as a 2005 1/2 model year vehicle. Work continues on this vehicle within the Ceritos headquarters of AIM where the vehicle is referred to in house simply as "the new Trooper". Current plans are that the concept car for this vehicle will be introduced at the Detroit Auto Show and later displayed at the Chicago Auto Show. Further plans are to introduce the Thailand made D-Max pickup into the US market, also hopefully in 2006.
    Isuzu's PR department was very proud to point out that the 250 HP 6VE1 V6 direct injection engine has received accolades and awards from both Popular Science Magazine and Ward's Automotive. Direct injection is seen as the future for gasoline engines to improve economy, emissions, and power output, and Isuzu's engine has been held out as one of the best in the industry. In addition to this, Isuzu plans to push diesel engine powered models in their SUV lineup as an alternative to other manufacturer's hybrid vehicle offerings. Diesel offers the same environmental benefits with power, drivability, range, and cost that is comparable or favorable to gasoline. The problem is that the US market has not been exposed to many of the better diesel powered vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from their gasoline powered equivalents. The US market has seen mostly very tempermental and difficult to drive, and the reputation of diesel powerplants has suffered in this market as a result of this. General Motors, Ford, and Daimler/Chysler have already expanded their SUV and pickup offerings with diesel offerings (to help them meet tightening CAFE standards) and have begun marketing campaigns to improve the reputation of diesel power in the US, and Isuzu plans to reap the benefits of these efforts by following the promotional campaigns of the US manufacturers with their own campaign to reinforce diesel's improved reputation and point out that Isuzu is the oldest, most experiences diesel manufacturer in the world, offering better quality and higher performing diesel products at lower prices than the US makers.
    2005 is seen as the transition year between the old GM dominated Isuzu and the new Isuzu that is free to build, sell, and advertise whatever, wherever, whenever, and in whatever quantity they like. Getting past a tight year which their only offerings will be the rebadged, GM made Ascender, will be the challenge, but they are already on track to surpass their needed sales minimum in the US market by 20,000 units in this fiscal year. The only remaining concern is that now that all decisions will be made by Isuzu in Japan, the US office hopes to be allotted a large enough advertising budget to allow for a serious promotional effort for what amounts to a reintroduction of the marque in the US market.
  • Early April 2004, Isuzu stock passes 265 Yen per share, a 550% increase since Spring 2003.
  • Mid April 2004, Isuzu stock passes 310 Yen per share.
  • April, 2004, General Motors discontinues the Oldsmobile product line.
  • July 2004, Isuzu stock passes 323 Yen per share.
  • August 2004, Sources within Japan indicate that Isuzu Motors has announced, within their domestic market, the introduction of the "D-Max Hi Lander" sport utility vehicle (Trooper replacement) will be manufactured in Thailand and introduced in Thailand for the 2005 model year. This strategy introduces the SUV first into the market dominated by the D-Max Pickup, that vehicle being the number one selling automobile in the large Thai market. The Thai made D-Max Hi-Lander will then be introduced into the Japanese home market in 2006.
  • August 2004, Dutch shipping company TPG TNT Logistics wins a $48.25 Million contract to pack and ship "car parts" from Isuzu plants around the world to assembly plants in Thailand. Note the specific use of the phrase "car parts", quoted directly from the Reuters story, which conspicously did not use the phrase "truck parts".
  • August 2004, Universal Motors Israel is in talks with "car maker Isuzu" Motors for Central European sales and distribution rights. Again note Reuters use of the word "car" and their specific omission of the word "truck". Also note that Isuzu is expanding their distribution network.
  • September 2004, Isuzu reports to the Daily Yomiuri newspaper that they are now exporting the D-Max Pickup to 60 countries outside Thailand and plan to increase that number to 100 countries over the next year. Production resumes at a second assembly plant outside Bankock that will increase production from 240,000 to 320,000 units annually.
  • November 2-7, 2004, Isuzu displayed both its commercial and sport utility vehicles at the "The 38th Tokyo Motor Show for Commercial & Barrier-free Vehicles". This was the Japanese debut of the new 2005 Isuzu Crosswind Sportivo AUV, which forshadows the interoduction of the 2005 Isuzu Adventure Master midsized utility, that is expected to be the "Ford Everest Killer" in the Southeast Asian Market. The Crosswind is made in the Philippines (the AM will be also) and Isuzu punctuated this by displaying the vehicle flanked by two lovely Filipino race queen models. Isuzu did not have a concept vehicle on display but did have a guest speaker, "Ida-san" (this is the affectionate nick name that Isuzu enthusiasts use for Isuzu Motors president Yoshinori Ida), who stated confidently that he expects Isuzu's prosperity to continue and for Isuzu, in the coming years, to retake its position in the upper tier of Japanese automakers. Isuzu also displayed it's handicap accessible Giga over the road truck.
  • Early November 2004, Isuzu stock hits 325 Yen per share, recovering from July's market scare over oil prices more quickly than the majority of Japanese stocks.
  • Mid November 2004, Reuters, the Associated Press, and the Detroit Times all report that GM's holding in Isuzu has been decreased from 12% in January of 2003 to 9% as of November 17, 2004.
  • November 16, 2004, Autoweek confirms what was reported in this very time line in February of 2004 and also in 2003: As the stocks of the discontinued Rodeo and Axiom models run out, Isuzu will expend minimal efforts marketing the GM made Ascender and wait out the end the contract which obligates them to sell the vehicle, tightenning its belt and anticipating the introduction of the Thai made pickup and mid and small size SUV replacements slated for introduction in 2006. Autoweek's Kathy Jackson quotes Scott Lasher, Isuzu dealership owner in Sacramento and Chip Letzgus, spokesman for American Isuzu Motors, in this somewhat late in delivery, but always appreciated confirmation of what was reported here over nine months earlier.
  • November 17, 2004, Mitsubishi Corp. (whose divisions include banking, steel manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, etc.) purchases $90 million in preferred shares of Isuzu stock, most likely from Mizuho Corporate Bank and other banks, making Mitsubishi Corp. the second largest stake holder in Isuzu at around 8%. It is important to note that Mitsubishi Motors, owned by Mitsubishi Corp., is one of only two Japanese automakers currently operating in the red (the other is Subaru ["Subaru hopes the SUV (B9X) will help it shake off the rust that has hampered sales in recent years", Philadelphia Business Journal; "Subaru maker Fuji Heavy's H1 op profit down 15 pct", Reuters]). Mitsubishi has suffered due to defect cover ups, lawsuits from accidents caused by defects, total loss of consumer confidence in their products within Japan, loss of government contracts due to the same, being banned from selling vehicles in the growing China market for the same, and an unrelated loss of US sales due to record numbers of defaults on zero-down financing sales. Mitsubishi was refused a bailout by Daimler and plans to rebadge Mitsubishi small cars as Nissans in Japan fell through. Could Mitsubishi Corp.'s investment in Isuzu lead to a rebadging of Lancers and Colts under the Isuzu name?
  • Mid November 2004, on November 17, Itochu Corp. trading house buys $67 million in preferred shares of Isuzu stock, most likely from Mizuho Corporate Bank and other banks, making it the third largest stake holder in Isuzu.
  • November 18, 2004, Isuzu released a new three year plan and revealed that their half fiscal year profits had risen 44%, an increase of $105 million. Isuzu released a new and more agressive three-year-plan, stating that their goals in the previous plan of 2002 were already in sight. Increased production and expanding into new markets were the main focus of the new plan, which means that we are very likely to see the D-Max and the Mu-7 and Hi-Lander SUVs, based on the D-Max, in the US, as well as other passenger offerings. Isuzu also announced a bold plan to reduce capital by buying back $120 million in preferred shares. The size of such a stock buy back plan suggests a further reduction of GM's holdings in Isuzu. On the news of the profit announcement, new three-year-plan, and the plan to buy back the referred shares, Isuzu's common stock bounced up 20 points.
  • Mid December, 2004, reports in the AP, Reuters, and Just-Auto.Com indicate that once Isuzu executes the stock buy back and conversion of preferred shares to common shares, Mitsubishi will supplant General Motors as the largest share holder in Isuzu with 11 percent, Itochu will be third with 6 percent.
  • Mid December, 2004, Isuzu President Iide issued a public statement asking for reinvestment by GM. Outside Isuzu, this appears to be an act of "aisatsu", a tradition calling for all businessmen to visit their business contacts at other companies in the first days of January of each New Year, in order to express how much they value continuing their business relationships in the future, whether they want to continue a business relationship with the individual or not. The timing of Mr. Iide's statement corresponds with the completion of the previous fiscal year and beginning of the new fiscal year, and this has all the appearances of an act of "aisatsu" and that Isuzu really doesn't want GM to own any more of their shares. However, sources within Isuzu Motors public relations and vehicle development departments see this more in the context that Isuzu is now on firm financial footing, and is in the position of power to dictate the terms and conditions to an ailing GM, seeking a financial agreement that would benefit Isuzu instead of the previous usurious relationship dictated by GM.
  • January 2005, Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi Corp. have sign an agreement with Malaysian auto firm DRB-Hicom Bhd, who has been the distributor of Isuzu vehicles in the Malasian market (second largest in Asia behind the Philipines) for 20 years. DRB will assemble the Isuzu pickups, SUVs, and other "vehicles" in Pahang which it will then sell in Malasia. DRB currently assembles vehicles for Audi, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi and Proton for the Malasian market, and have a multitude of passenger car specific assembly lines that are a significant asset to Isuzu for future passenger car (sedan or coupe) development and manufacture.
  • February 2005, Isuzu secures a $2.89 Billion capitol investment from Japanese banks. This shows a great deal of confidence from the Japanese financial institutions in the current success of Isuzu and future outlook for the company.
  • February 2005, Sources within American Isuzu Motors public relations and vehicle development departments indicate that Isuzu will not sell the MU-7 vehicle into the US. They do not see enough potential sales volume by the time the vehicle could be certified for importation.
    The D-Max Pickup, will not be imported from Thailand due to continuation of high import tariffs that were expected to be withdrawn or expire. The current political situation in the US makes it unlikely that politicians would suggest the lifting of these protectionist tariffs. Isuzu will rebadge the Colorado pickup (which Isuzu designed). The question remains as to if Japanese sheet metal will be imported for the Isuzu model, or if simple badge and grille changes are made to differentiate the models. Isuzu had also considered rebadging the Equinox, but did not see the vehicle as fitting the current direction of the company.
    The sale of the Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant to Subaru (now being used to assemble the B9 Tribeca), seems to have caused difficulties in the area of importation vs. domestic assembly for US market sales. However, Isuzu's new partner, Mitsubishi, has announced that they are looking for someone to buy their entire North American manufacturing operation...
    The Trooper will not be imported to the US again until a new generation design is put into production, but the current generation Trooper is enjoying such high sales volume in Asia that plans for a redesign are not seen in the immediate future.
    The new sister relationship with Mitsubishi has not been made clear yet, but is expected to involve either shared raw material and OE supplier sources to reduce costs through higher volume, or shared engineering and manufacturing of sister models (rebadging of Mitsubishi passenger car models as Isuzus or development of shared platforms to be used by both partners.
    GM has begun marketing the Isuzu made V6 Diesel under its Duramax name in comparison to less environmentally friendly offerings by Dodge/Cummins and Ford. This appears to foreshadow an increase in the Isuzu made Duramax range to sell on the reputation of the well established and respected 6.6 liter. We can expect to see the 3.0 liter I-4 Isuzu Diesel for small and mid sized pickups and the 1.7 liter Isuzu Diesel in small cars like the Cobalt, under the Duramax name in the near future.
    Isuzu is now not only designing the complete line of GM Commercial Vehicle offerings, but has now been put in charge of marketing the complete line itself, with no more GM involvement in the commercial vehicle line.
  • Late March 2005, the Detroit News confirms that the MU-7 will not be imported to the US market and the introduction of the 2006 model i-280 and i-350 model pickups, which will be rebadged Chevrolet Colorado pickup. However, the Detroit News fails to credit the fact that Isuzu designed and engineered the Colorado truck for GM, based on the D-Max design that Isuzu was selling in Asia over a year before the Colorado hit the US market.
  • May 2005, Isuzu increases its ownership of the Chinese light truck maker Quiling Motors from 7% to 20% by purchasing 325 million shares for approximately $87.36 million. This represents a major expansion of Isuzu into the Chinese market.
  • May 2005, "Isuzu Motors sees record group profits on strong overseas sales". 2004 FY profits rose 9.7 percent ($560 million), pretax profit up 12.1% ($854 million), and a 4.4% rise in sales ($13.9 billion total). Isuzu announced it will resume paying dividends of 1.5 yen per share on its stock, for the first time in seven years. Consolidation of the Thai sales unit and strong overseas sales is seen as the primary drive that brought these favorable conditions.
  • May 2005, Isuzu stock surges on the announcement that they will redeem $481.2 million worth of convertible bonds, 14 months ahead of their maturity. Goldman Sachs brokerage has raised Isuzu Motor's rating from "In-Line" to "Outperform".
  • June 2005, General Motors stock is downgraded to "Junk Bond" status, as the company shows a $1.1 Billion loss of sales, a loss of over one third in revenue in the first quarter of 2005. GM claims their pension obligation to retired workers is adding $1,500 to the cost of each vehicle, and that at this time, each current employee is paying the pension of 2.5 retired workers. GM has responded by announcing that they will cut 25,000 jobs, eliminate redundant vehicle models (Chevy, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, etc. rebadgings of the same platform vehicle) and is now offering "employee discount pricing" to all customers. So, further reduction of work force so that each current employee is paying for 3.5 retired workers and selling vehicles at a further loss is apparently the best way to improve the current death spiral the company is in. As Isuzu is the only "GM Affiliate" that is currently showing a profit, is it much of a stretch to expect that GM will ask Isuzu for a bail out and debt restructuring? Could we see Isuzu own 20% of GM in the near future? How will Detroit like being told how to run their company by the Japanese?
  • June 2005, MSNBC's Motley Fool, Rich Smith, states "Toyota wants to buy GM". He suggests that GM CEO Rick Wagoner's recent trip to Toyota HQ at the Aichi Expo was not to discuss sharing hybrid technology (which GM has none of to share), but rather to discuss a buyout. Smith indicates that Toyota has enough cash on hand to buy all of GM's stock outright, just as Daimler did when it acquired Chrysler.
  • July 2005, Isuzu recieves a contract to supply 150,000 of its super clean burning diesel engines to GM for use in vehicles for the North American market.
  • Late July 2005, Isuzu stock passes 322 Yen per Share. At this time, Isuzu is the only profitable "GM Affiliate".
  • End of August 2005, Isuzu stock passes 344 Yen per Share.
  • Beginning of September 2005, Isuzu stock passes 372 Yen per Share.
  • End of September 2005, Isuzu stock passes 438 Yen per Share.
  • In recent years, the Detroit International Auto Show has become increasingly irrelavent. In 2005, the Chicago International Auto Show eclipsed the Detroit show as the largest, approximately 1 1/2 times larger than the Detroit show. And other shows throughout the US continue to surpass the features and amenities of the Detroit show. This has mostly to do with the fact that Detroit show is held at the Detroit Civic Center, which is much smaller than the newer convention centers in other cities, and is showing its age. Only American manufacturers introduce new models at the Detroit show, Japanese manufacturers introduce their new models at the Tokyo show and European manufacturers introduce their new models at the Frankfurt show. Quite frankly, the American manufacturers are not introducing or even manufacturing much that is very exciting, which only adds to the irrelavence of the Detroit show. Isuzu is again at the forefront of the industry, in announcing that they will not have a display at the Detroit show beginning in 2006, choosing to focus their energies on more relavent North American shows.
    After Isuzu made this announcement, Aston Martin announced that it would also skip the Detroit show this year.
  • Beginning of October 2005, GM continues to divest itself of Japanese "partners", when it sells all its stock in Subaru/Fuji Heavy Industries to Toyota. This, after reducing its control of Isuzu from 37% in 2002 to their current minority share holder status of about 8%. Or, perhaps it would be better to say that the Japanese are divesting themselves of GM's boat anchor like negative influence, as their sales continue a death spiral. Either way, it's good news for everyone except GM.
  • Beginning of October 2005, Isuzu stock passes 480 Yen per Share.
  • End of October, 2005, GM's yard sale continues. Reuters announced that GM will sell its Australian and South African truck divisions to Isuzu. GM keeps selling off pieces, and Japanese companies keep buying.
  • Beginning of November 2005, Isuzu stock hits 509 Yen per Share.
  • Middle of November 2005, Bloomberg News and the International Herald Tribune report that General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC) has announced it will sell off its real estate assets in Japan, part of the $482 billion worth of assets that are to be sold off to cover the mounting losses in GM's shrinking global sales.
  • In the same report, Bloomberg News and the International Herald Tribune confirmend that GM's stake in Isuzu had been reduced to 8%, and that Isuzu announced that their 2006 FY profit forcast has been raised by 10% to $462 million. 2006 FY sales forecast was raised to $13 billion. Non pickup truck sales are expected to double from 150,000 to 300,000 units. Mizuho Investors Securities has rated Isuzu's stock as "outperform" (which is on the opposite end of the scale from GM's rating of "junk").
  • January 2006, Reuters reports that Isuzu reported a 12% increase in sales in 2005 and revised its 2006 sales expectation up to 7%. Isuzu also announced that it intends to reinvest $260 Million of its profits into further advancing diesel technology. On this news, Isuzu stock surged up 5.26% compared to the market average 2% increase over the same time period. Reuters further confirmed that GM's holding in Isuzu has been reduced to 8%.
  • March 2006, Bloomberg News and Reuters report that GM will sell off most of its stake in Suzuki, as the GM yard sale of Japanese stock continues. GM will sell off 17% of its stock in Suzuki, reducing its ownership from 20% to 3%, and using the $2 billion to offset GM's mounting losses from shrinking sales.
    In a related story, Reuters confirmed GM's stake in Isuzu has shrunk to 7.9%.
  • Mid March, 2006, Sources within American Isuzu Motors public relations indicate that Isuzu has been concentrating on building up its commercial vehicle program, purchasing General Motor's distribution networks in Mexico and Australia and merging American Isuzu Motors Inc. with Isuzu Motors of America. The North American passenger vehicle distribution program is now under the commercial vehicle and power train distribution umbrella. This provides greater financial stability to the passenger vehicle program.
    As emissions tighten in the US on marine engines and diesel tractor trailers, Isuzu is positioning itself to be a major supplier of marine replacement engines (expected legislation will prohibit rebuilding these engines) and power generator units which will be required when tractor trailers are prohibited from idling with their engines running.
    The Trooper has gone out of production and has been discontinued in its last market, the UK. It's replacement is expected to be built on the D Max platform, possibly a larger next generation MU-7 which would be too large to be a Rodeo replacement.
    The I-280 and I-350 Pickup line will see the introduction of diesel engines next year, specifically the 4JX1 3 liter inline four cylinder with variable valve timing and direct injection, and the 4JA1 SOHC 2.5 liter non-turbo variant as well.
    Isuzu Japan still seems to still be opperating under extremely an tight, famine mindset, while the financial situation seems to have turned for the better, and the management hasn't caught on yet. In addition to this, several within Isuzu have pointed out that their passenger vehicle lineup will have to be more well rounded (Read: Include Cars). One pointed out that Land Rover is the only company selling only SUVs, and Isuzu can not expect to sell Troopers at Land Rover prices, which is the only way Land Rover survives as a "SUV only" manufacturer.
    Diesel technology is still seen as the future with rising gasoline prices. Hybrid technology is seen as a short term fad, with Toyota selling these vehicles at dramatic losses, and then absorbing the costs of expensive motor and battery replacements under warranty, with the only goal being to establish Toyota as the leader in this technology. Diesel engine usage in passenger vehicles is seen by Isuzu as a more permanent and dependable alternative, as has been done so well by Audi, Mercedes, and even GM in Europe. Remember, GM buys all those diesel engines from Isuzu, and Isuzu already supplies all of the major components to build a car to GM and others, even the 4EE2 1.7 liter, DOHC, variable valve timing, direct injection, passenger car engine, as well as numerous transmissions supplied for Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, Opel, and Vauxhall. Isuzu need only build their own body to accept all the pieces they already make for other companies, and Japan's Oldest Car Maker will be back making cars.
  • March 29, 2006, Reuters reports that General Motors has notified Isuzu Motors of GM's intent to sell it's remaining 7.9% stake in Isuzu. GM also stated they had approached Mitsubishi Trading, Itochu, and Mizuho Corporate Bank as possible buyers.
    Isuzu stock surged up ten points on this news.
    After GM announced it was selling off its stake in Suzuki earlier this month, GM denied any plans to sell its dwindling stake in Isuzu. But as it turns out, GM's yard sale of Japanese stock continues, to the benefit of all of the Japanese companies who finally find themselves out from under GM's oppressive thumb.
  • April 11, 2006, Isuzu is now free of General Motors! In a Reuters story, GM has stated that they are selling their remaining 7.9% stake as follows: 3.5% will be purchased by Mitsubishi Corp., 3.5% will be purchased by Itochu Corp., and .9% will be purchased by Mizuho Corporate Bank. GM will sell its 89 million shares for $300 million, based on the average price of the stock in the last thirty days, which is 10% lower than the current market value.
  • Mid May, 2006, Reuters reports that after shedding ties with GM, Isuzu reported a 4.0 percent rise in operating profit. Isuzu doubled its stock dividend payment to 3 Yen, issued a forecast for next year's dividend payment to be 4 Yen, and stock surged up 4.7% on this news.
  • Early November, 2006, Reuters reports that Toyota has announced that it will buy 100 million shares of Isuzu stock, a 6% stake in the company, as part of a joint venture where Isuzu is to become the primary supplier of diesel engines for Toyota's small and compact cars. Toyota is responding to pressure from Honda and others who have recently expanded their small car strategies from hybrid only to also include diesel offerings. Toyota will now be the third largest owner of Isuzu shares at 6%, behind Mitsubishi Corp. with 9% and Itochu at 7%. Isuzu's shares surged up on the news by 12% by 56 yen per share. Sources in Japan cite this as the first sign of Isuzu's re entry into the small car market, expecting that Isuzu will be selling rebadged versions of the Toyota cars for which it is supplying engines.
  • Early November, 2006, Reuters and Nihon Keizai Shimbun reports that Isuzu will pull out of its joint diesel engine programs with General Motors in Moraine, Ohio (DMAX Ltd.), and Tychy, Poland (Isuzu Motors Polska Sp.), and replace GM with their new partner, Toyota. The Ohio venture produces the 6.6-litre V8 diesel engine for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and the Tychy venture produces the 4EE1 1.7 liter diesel engine used in half of Opel's small cars. Such a move by Isuzu would cripple GM. Isuzu spokesman Kouitsu Mabuchi denied the report, refusing to comment further.
  • Mid November 2006, Isuzu stock hits 526 Yen per Share.
  • Mid December 2006, Isuzu stock hits 559 Yen per Share.
  • End December 2006, Isuzu stock hits 566 Yen per Share.
  • Mid January 2007, Isuzu stock hits 576 Yen per Share.
  • End January 2007, Isuzu stock hits 605 Yen per Share.
  • Mid February 2007, Isuzu stock hits 614 Yen per Share.
  • End February 2007, Isuzu stock hits 666 Yen per Share.
  • April 3, 2007, HSBC Securities Japan Ltd. upgraded Isuzu stock.
  • April 9, 2007, Reuters reports that Isuzu announces that it has purchased a $7.8 million plot of land in Alabama to build an assembly plant in North America to come on line by 2010 with an initial annual production rate of 5,000 units, and a maximum capacity of 50,000 units. Isuzu stock jumped 1.4% on the announcement.
  • Mid April, 2007, Isuzu denies reports by the Economic Times paper that it is in talks with India's Hiro group for a joint venture to build passenger cars in India.
  • June 14, 2007, Reuters announces that Isuzu and Toyota announced that Isuzu will start making diesel engines for Toyota. Isuzu stock rose 2.5% on the announcement.
  • End June 2007, Isuzu stock hits 693 Yen per Share.
  • Mid July 2007, Isuzu stock hits 720 Yen per Share.
  • Beginning August, 2007, Toyota has been floating illustrations of a new, retro Toyota Corolla GT-S or AE86, to be a rear wheel drive four cylinder compact coupe, inexpensive and light weight. The illustration is suspiciously similar to the August 2003 concept drawing for the "New Bellett GTR", above. The fact that Toyota is now a partial owner of Isuzu can not be ignored, and it appears that the Isuzu retro coupe design has been picked up by Toyota. The only question left is if Isuzu will be manufacturing the vehicles for Toyota to rebadge as Corollas.
  • End January 2008, Isuzu has announced that it will discontinue sales of SUVs in the US as of January 31, 2009. Current Isuzu offerings are the I-280 and I-350 Pickup (a rebadged Chevy Colorado which itself is a clone of the Isuzu D-Max Pickup of Southeast Asia), and the Ascender (a rebadged Chevy Trailblazer). GM has scheduled the Colorado and Trailblazer to be discontinued without model replacements, and will have nothing to provide as replacement models to be rebadged. Skyrocketting fuel prices have sent truck and SUV sales into a tailspin and small cars are the only growth market, a market which AIM has shunned and Isuzu Motors seems to refuse to consider.
    However, Isuzu is now partnered with Toyota, and may be tapped to produce the new, rear drive Corolla, just as Daihatsu produces the Toyota db and Scion XB.
  • October, 2008, GM and Chrysler begin talks to merge the two ailing companies into one company. Isuzu may have pulled out of the US market, but it appears that Isuzu will outlive GM.
  • November, 2008, GM announces that it will run out of money by the end of the year.
  • January, 2009, GM receives a 13.4 Billion Dollar bailout from the US Government, to keep the failed company opperating.
  • February, 2009, General Motors announces it will discontinue the Hummer, Saturn, and GMC brands and product lines. Saab is also rumored to be on the chopping block.
  • March, 2009, Isuzu stock begins its recovery from the global economic collapse brought on by the failure of the real estate credit market.
  • March, 2009, the US Governmenr rejects General Motors restructuring plan. Bankruptcy appears eminent.
  • April, 2009, Isuzu stock ratings upgraded by Sussie and Bloomberg as sales increase in emerging markets and Isuzu stock rises 65% from its low in March of 2009.
  • April, 2009, Rick Wagoner is ousted as CEO of General Motors at the direct order of the US Governemnt. Unfortunately, the lynch mob did not pursue Bob Lutz also.
    General Motors receives another 2 Billion Dollar bailout from the US Government and prepares for bankrupcy as a June 1 deadline to begin repayment looms. GM also announced that it will discontinue the Pontiac brand and product line. Fiat is poised to take over Opel.
    GM announces it will idle 13 of its 21 assembly plants for as long as 11 weeks, in order to sell off its ever growing surplus of vehicles, dispite continued production cuts. Under bailout conditions, auto workers will continue to be paid while the plants are closed.
  • June 1, 2009, General Motors Declares Bankruptcy.
    20 assembly plants to close. 25,000 dealerships to close.
    60% of GM is now owned by the US Government, and the companies stock has been delisted or removed from the Dow Jones.
  • June 1, 2009, GENERAL MOTORS OWES ISUZU MOTORS 1.7 BILLION DOLLARS, WHICH THEY DO NOT APPEAR ABLE TO REPAY!
    With GM's bankruptcy filing, GM's creditors, including Isuzu Motors, Suzuki Motors, and others, are publicly stating that they expect GM to default on loans and fail to repay those loans, adversely affecting the financial forecasts of those creditors. GM owes Isuzu 1.7 Billion Dollars, and GM owes Suzuki Motors 745 Million Dollars.
    Well, after selling your soul to the devil (GM), maybe a couple billion dollars is the price to be paid to get your soul back...
  • End September, 2009, Roger Penske's plans to save Saturn fall through and the Saturn name officially dies when Renault's board of directors refused to provide cars to Penske to be sold under the Saturn name. The original Saturn lineup was built by GM using Isuzu technology and designs as a replacement for Isuzu, Toyota, and Suzuki rebadged cars. But Saturn was eventually rebadging cars itself with no original vehicles of its own. Penski's last attempt to revive the company was also a rebadging scheme. And now Isuzu outlives the company meant to replace it.
  The concept drawing released by Isuzu and the written statement that accompanied it indicate it to be the new Sports Coupe(s). (Remember, Japanese has no plural form and this will be important immediately below).
  • One source indicates both cars are two different trim levels of the same model vehicle which is to compete with such Japanese piers as the Honda Integra (Acura RSX in the US) and Toyota Celica, both considered the dominant specialty small cars in the Japanese domestic market.
  • A second source indicates that these are in fact two different models following the recent auto industry trend for retro styling.
    The darker color car in the background is indicated as the "New Bellett GTR", a compact sports coupe approximately 158 inches in length with a 94 inch wheel base, a two door four seat with very rounded styling and flared fenders with a silhouette surprisingly similar to the Audi TT. The retro exterior elements that draw from the original Bellett GTR are the composition of the grille with integrated quad style headlamps, the two chromed bars across the grille itself, black painted hood, antenna ariel over the center of the windshield, crease lines in the hood, and three box notch back proportion. This vehicle would be expected to have a four cylinder engine, likely a 2 liter gasoline engine, with DOHC and direct injection, typically a gasoline variant from one of the diesel lines, from either the 4E engine series, or preferably the 4J engine series (likely a destroked 4JA1), but no firm information on drivetrain layout. This model would fill the role of the affordable sporty model in the lineup.
    Meanwhile, the lighter colored car in the foreground is described as the "New 117 Coupe", a mid sized sports coupe approximately 168 inches in length with a 101 inch wheel base, a two door four seat with a sloped rear window somewhat like a fast back body style. The retro exterior elements that draw form the original 117 Coupe are again the composition of the grille with integrated quad style headlamps, this time with the lower edge of four round lamps extending below the lower grille line, distinctive hexagonal emblem with bar extending to the left and right, flat hood devoid of creases, metal tone trim pieces, and the sloping rear window and rear trunk lid. This vehicle is expected to be rear wheel drive with the 250 HP 6VE1 V6 direct injection engine. This model would be an image car to compete with such cars as the Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX8.
  Isuzu appears back on track to build cars.




• Isuzuperformance Autocross Victories
  

  

  Isuzuperformance has been campaigning a 1991 Isuzu Stylus XS driven by Bill Luton in the D Street Prepared Class of the St. Louis Region of the Sports Car Club of America. This car has been built for autocross competition using only Isuzuperformance parts. The 2002 season has been particularly fruitful for the team, as they have taken first place finishes in eight of the eleven races they have competed in this year. Victories include:
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #3, April 7, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #4, April 21, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #6, May 12, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA Gateway To Nationals Divisional Autocross Event, May 26-27, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #7, June 9, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #9, August 11, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #10, September 1, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  • First Place; D Street Prepared Class; STL Region SCCA 2002 Extreme Exhaust Champoinship Series Autocross Event #11, October 6, 2002, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  
  
  At the St. Louis Region SCCA 2002 Year End Banquet, Bill Luton will be awarded the trophy for D Street Prepared Points Champion for the St. Louis Region, having taken double the points of any other driver in that class and finishing ninth out of 350+ drivers in the region for most points earned.




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Directory of ISUPAGES

Parts and Services Pages


• World Wide Directory of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Parts and Services...Now Over 400 Listings...Look Here For Addresses And Phone Numbers For Companies.
• Directory of Parts and Services for Isuzu Automobiles...Look Here For Performance Parts.
• The Short List; Links To Manufacturers, Suppliers, And Shops
• Directory of Owner Recomended Service and Repair Shops
• A Word On Isuzu Authorized Dealer Service Departments
• Isuzu Automobile Used Parts Exchange
  
  • Isuzu Automobile Used Parts Wanted
  • Isuzu Automobile Used Parts For Sale
• Listing of Used Engine and Transmission Retailers
• Listing of Used Parts Retailers
• Listing of Used Car Classified Search Engines

Bibliographical Pages


• Bibliographies of Periodical Articles
  • Impulse/Piazza JR
  • I-Mark PF, Gemini PF, and T-Series
  • I-Mark/Gemini JT and Chevrolet Spectrum
  • Geo Storm
  • Impulse/Piazza JI and Asuna Sunfire
  • Stylus JS/Gemini JT191
  • Lotus Elan M100
  • Isuzu Prototypes and Race Cars
• Bibliography of Book References...Updated March 1, 1999.
• Helm Publishing; Isuzu and Geo Storm and Spectrum Shop Manuals
• Suggested Reading
• Isuzus on Video

Recent Coverage Of Isuzus


• Dave Jackson's DSP 1981 Isuzu I-Mark; Grassroots Motorsports Magazine; September/October 1994. P. 15.; Dave Jackson's 1981 I-Mark.
• Turning Japanese; I Really Think So!; Fast Car Magazine; September 1995. P. 54-59.; Jon Kingdon's 1988 Piazza MKII Turbo.
• Across The Pond; Super Street Magazine; June 1997. P. 118.; Jon Kingdon's 1988 Piazza MKII Turbo.
• A Wheel Treat; The Greenoch Telegraph; July 9, 1997.; Alex Johnstone's Isuzu Piazza Turbo.
• Pride on the Piazza; The Huddersfield Daily Examiner; August 22, 1997. P. 5.; Jon Belcher's 1986 Piazza Turbo.
• Impressive Impulse; Super Street Magazine; September 1997. P. 136.; Bill Luton's 1986 Isuzu Impulse.
• Readers' Cars; Gez Jones; Max Power Magazine; November 1997. P. 224-225.; Jon Kingdon's 1988 Piazza MKII Turbo.

History Pages


• Isuzu Car Spotter's Guide
• Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Historical Time Line ; 1916-1996
• Model Specifications
  
  • Bellett GT and GT-R PR
  • Impulse JR
  • I-Mark JT
  • Impulse JI and Asuna Sunfire
  • Piazza JT221
  • Stylus JS
  • Gemini JT641, JT151, and JT191
  • Geo Storm
  • Lotus Elan M100
• Performance Test Comparison Charts
  
  • Impulse/Piazza JR
  • I-Mark JT
  • Impulse/Piazza JI
  • Stylus JS
  • Gemini JT641, JT151, and JT191
  • Geo Storm
  • Lotus Elan M100
• Comparing the Impulse/Piazza Turbo JR to the Competition
• Production and Sales Numbers; Market and Worldwide
  
  • Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Annual Worldwide Production, 1977-1986...Based on Sales Literature
  • Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Annual Production...Based on Ward's Automotive Yearbook
  • Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Total U.S. Import Sales, 1981-1995...Based on Ward's Automotive Yearbook
  • Car Sales and Production Numbers For Specific Markets, Divided By Car Model
    • U.S. Import Sales of Isuzu Made and Isuzu Engined Cars by Model, Passenger Cars, 1976-1996...Based on Ward's Automotive Yearbook and Lotus Cars US, Inc.
    • Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Canadian Import Sales by Model, Passenger Cars, 1986-1995...Based on Ward's Automotive Yearbook
    • Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Japanese Domestic Market Production by Model, Passenger Cars, 1990-1993...Based on Isuzu Documents
  • Car Sales and Production Numbers For Specific Markets, For Specific Models
    • Isuzu Impulse JR Annual Imports/Sales to the USA, By Sub-Model/Engine, 1983-1989
    • Isuzu Piazza JR Annual Japanese (New Car) Registration, 1981-1991
    • Isuzu Impulse JI Annual Imports/Sales to the USA, By Sub-Model/Engine, 1990-1995
    • Isuzu Impulse JI Annual Imports/Sales to Canada, By Sub-Model/Engine, 1990-1995
    • Isuzu 117 Coupe Production Numbers, 1968-1981
    • Isuzu Bellett Production Numbers, 1963-1973
  
  
Design Pages


• From the pages of Giugiaro Italdesign Catalog Raisonne 1959-1987
  
• Isuzu 117 Coupe
• Isuzu Asso di Fiori
• Isuzu Piazza (Impulse)
• The Eighties. The Piazza Style
• Isuzu Gemini Coupe
• Isuzu Gemini, Chevrolet Spectrum
• Giugiaro Italdesign Model Chronology

Technical Pages


• Guide to Maintenance
• Guide to Building Performance
• A Few Words On Turbocharging
• Engine Swap Information
• Swapping a 2.6 liter engine into the 1985-89 Impulse Turbo By Soren Rounds
• Exhaust System Design Basics
• Intake System Design Basics
• Suspension Data; Spring Constants and Sway Bar Diameters
• Ignition Wire Comparison Chart
• Fuel Pressure and Injector Sizing
• Technical Tips and Tidbits
  • Engine
    • Idle Control
  • Suspension
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Brakes
  • Body
• Myths Dispelled
• Terminology

The Isuzu Registry


• Isuzu Owners On The Net...Check for your name, if it's not there, let me know.
• Owners Beyond the Net
• Missing in Action...Help us find these Isuzu enthusiasts, if your name is here, you changed email addresses and didn't let us know.

Isuzu Automotive Owners' Clubs


• The IsuzuWeb The International Organization Of Isuzu Car Enthusiasts
  • The IsuzuWeb Membership Roster
• IsuzuWeb NorthWest Chapter
• The Isuzu Piazza Turbo Owners' Club (IPTOC)
  • The IPTOC Membership Roster
• Listing of Isuzu Automotive Owners' Clubs

Gallerys Of Isuzu Automobiles


• Impulse and Piazza JR Gallery
• Impulse and Piazza JI Gallery
• Stylus JS and Gemini JS Gallery
• Geo Storm and Gemini Coupe' Gallery
• I-Mark JT, Gemini JT and RB, and Spectrum Gallery
• I-Mark and Gemini PF/T Series Gallery
• 117 Coupe Gallery

Isuzus At Shows And Races


• Atco 1997; The IsuzuWeb at the Atco ID Drag Wars, November 1997.
• Carlisle 1998; The IsuzuWeb at the Carlisle Custom Compact Power Jam, May 8-10, 1998.
• NOPI 1998; The IsuzuWeb at the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow, September 19-20, 1998.
• Carlisle 1999; The IsuzuWeb at the Carlisle Custom Compact Power Jam, May 14-16, 1999.
• NOPI 1999; The IsuzuWeb at the NOPI Motorsports Supershow, September 17-19, 1999.
• Carlisle 2000; The IsuzuWeb at the Carlisle Custom Compact Power Jam, May 19-21, 2000.
• Carlisle 2001; The IsuzuWeb at the Carlisle Custom Compact Power Jam, May 4-6, 2001.
• Norwalk 2001; The IsuzuWeb at the Norwalk Sport Compact Nationals, July 22, 2001.
• 2002 Isuzu Owners Meeting; Kuragari, Okazaki, Japan, June 2, 2002.
• 2006 Isuzu Owners Meeting; Kuragari, Okazaki, Japan, June 11, 2006.
• 2007 Isuzu Owners Meeting; Kuragari, Okazaki, Japan, June 10, 2007.

Memorabilia


• Clothing
• Scale Models
• Miscelanious

Humor


• Top Reasons To Drive An Isuzu Automobile
• Automotive Design and Styling Faux Pas
• Bumper Sticker and Rear Window Slogans For Your Isuzu
• Top Ten Honda Excuses
• The Fast and the Furious Flubs

Featured Isuzus



• Bill Luton's 1986 Isuzu Impulse

• Mike Robinson's 1991 Isuzu Stylus Drag Racer

• Serge Lakatos's 1993 Asuna Sunfire

• Mitsuhiro Takeda's 1988 Isuzu Piazza

• Don Baker's Isuzu Impulse

• Jacob Thomsen's Former 1988 Isuzu Impulse

• Gianpaolo Albanese's 1988 Isuzu I-Mark Turbo

• John Kingdon's 1988 Isuzu Piazza MKII Turbo

• Edwin Vasquez's 1986 Isuzu Impulse Turbo

• Heather Carzis Former 1992 Isuzu Stylus RS

• Bryan Peckler's 1991 Isuzu Stylus

• Marcus Toups's 1992 Geo Storm

• Mike Lologgia's 1992 Geo Storm

• Robert K. Lee's Isuzu Stylus XS

• John Belcher's 1986 Isuzu Piazza Turbo

• Arthur C. Curkovik's 1993 Asuna Sunfire

• Andre Dula's 1991 Isuzu Impulse XS

• Dave's Autocross Prepped 1981 Isuzu I-Mark

• Chris Rhoades's 1993 Geo Storm

• Glenn Percy's 1968 Isuzu Bellett GT

• Rick Ng's 1989 I-Mark LS Turbo

• Soren Round's 1989 Impulse Turbo

• The Boy Scouts of America 1991 Geo Storm Roadster

• Jon D.'s 1989 Impulse Turbo

• Marc Belanger's Former 1989 I-Mark RS

• Victor Dumeng's 1989 Impulse Turbo

• Robert Pace's 1991 Geo Storm GSi

• Eric Budinich's 1989 Impulse

• Martin Durand's 1991 Impulse RS

• Steve Lockett's 1990 Geo Storm GSi SCCA ITB Racer

• Jeffrey Robinson's 1991 Impulse XS

• Hiroyuki Nomoto's 1984 Piazza XE Turbo

• Rick Ludgate's 1991 Gemini Oz/G Coupe

• Bill Luton's Isuzu Gemini Irmscher-R JT191S AWD Turbo Sedan








Isuzu Enthusiasts' Websites

Impulse and Piazza JR

The Wedge Page
The Piazza Connoiseur Page by Tsuyoshi Nakazima
Piazza Meeting '97...In Japanese.
JR East Japan Isuzu Piazza Lovers..In Japanese.
T. Ito's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
T. Asahina's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
M. Sota's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
A. Goto's Piazza Page...In Japanese.

Gotoken's Piazza Index Page...In Japanese.

Gotoken's Waza Piazza Page Design Element Reference Book...In Japanese.
Gotoken's 1985 Piazza DOHC XE Page...In Japanese.
Gotoken's 1989 Piazza Irmscher Page...In Japanese.
Gotoken's 1988 Piazza Lts Page...In Japanese.
Gotoken's Piazza Tailgate Garnish Page...In Japanese.

SOP Piazza Technical Cluster...In Japanese.
She-Senior Dreams Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Watapi My Piazza...In Japanese.
I-Sgwr Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Piazza Della Piazza...In Japanese.
Nero's Bed Room Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Ryuzfist Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Geocities Motorcity 1719 Piazza Page...In Japanese
Cai's Piazza Page...In Japanese
ZZ's Home...In Japanese.
Todd Delaune's Isuzu Impulse Page
Rob de Bruyn's Piazza Page
Webguy's Impulse Page
Tim Childe's TACy Garage and his 1988 Piazza
Geo Cities, Motor City 2743 1987 Piazza Irmscher Turbo Page...In Japanese.
My Favorite Cars; Impulse
Wonock's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Maro's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Kiyo's Isuzu Piazza...In Japanese.
Belle's Piazza Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Piazza Message Board...In Japanese.
Autocrossing Impulse Turbo
Isuzu Piazza Message Board...In Japanese
Russian Isuzu Piazza Page...In Russian
Nero and Piazza Page
Isuzu Impulse Page
Larix Piazza Page...In Russian
My Dear Piazza Page
BD Toycen's 1985 Isuzu Impulse Page
Bilko Piazza Page
Isuzu Impulse Page
Victor Dumeng's Engine Rebuild Page
Dreamy Piazza...In Japanese.
Momomo My Piazza...In Japanese.
Isuzu Piazza HBL...In Japanese.
Rob de Bryun's Piazza
Dee Coomb's 1989 Isuzu Impulse Turbo...In Japanese.
Isuzu Impulse and Geo Storm Page
Randy Bailey and Will Perry's 1989 Isuzu Impulse Rally Car
My Car History...In Japanese.
Owner Car History...In Japanese.
Impossible Model Factory Isuzu Piazza...In Japanese.
Piattsa's Photo Gallery, Isuzu Piazza HBL...In Japanese.


Impulse and Piazza JI and Asuna Sunfire

Isuzu-Mods
IsuzuStyle
Kerry Chin's Isuzu Owners' Website
Colin's Impulse Page
Kero PA Nero JT Page...In Japanese.
Matsu's JT Piazza Page...In Japanese.
1's Spirit's JT Club Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Action 1990 Impulse Page
John's Impulse Page
John's Project 13 Second Impulse
Quinten Wilson's Impulse Page
Jeremy's Asuna Sunfire Page
Jeff Godin's Asuna Sunfire Page
Frank's Asuna Sunfire Page
Gold Impulse from April 1998 Import Showoff, Speed-Online Page
Rob's Asuna Sunfire Page
Frank de Kat's Rally Pictures Featuting a Impulse JI Powered Buggy
Centennial College's Electric Powered Asuna Sunfire
DP James Impulse Wagonback Page
I-Mark Belanger's Picture Pages
Isuzu Impulse Page
Isuzu Impulse XS Page
Adam Reck's Impulse RS on the Total Traction Website
Isuzu Impulse and Geo Storm Page
Geocities 9171 Impulse RS Page
R Wulf's Impulse Renderings
J. Zavitz Sunfire Page
Dan Grant's Impulse Wheel Machine
Konstantin's Impulse Page
Dave Batson's Isuzu Page
Stu Kunstar's Isuzu Impulse in the Capitol News newspaper
My New Project Isuzu Impulse RS Page
Jim Dewitte's Impulse RS at the Alcan Winter Rally
Rod C.'s Asuna Sunfire
Impulse RS and Asuna Sunfire on Boost It Website...In French.


Stylus JS and Gemini JS

IsuzuStyle
Isuzu-Mods
Osaru's Isuzu Gemini Owner's Page
Isuzu Gemini Type 760 Page...In Japanese.
Front Row Gemini Owners Connection Hokkaido Page...In Japanese.
Gemini Front Row 90 Page...In Japanese.
Club Twins...In Japanese.
Gemini Type Competition Page...In Japanese.
Motorcity Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Mam Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Vixen Irmscher R Page...In Japanese.
Kero PA Nero JT Page...In Japanese.
Geocities 3568 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Gemini...In Japanese.
Ninn's Gemini Page
II's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
James's Isuzu Stylus Web Page
Isuzu Gemini Irmscher JT191F Page...In Japanese.
Kato's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
MO-Z's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
JT's Official Website...In Japanese.
Pollux Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Wakkun's Geminis...In Japanese.
Team Ange Motorsports Club...In Japanese.
Dave Batson's Isuzu Page
Wsom's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Construction Time Again Gemini Page
Gemania...In Japanese.
Isuzu Type 760 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Rouge/Noir LA Street/Touring Race Stylus
Gemini JT Page...In Japanese.
Fulcrum Spped Gemini Page...In Japanese.
ZAJ Gemini Type Competition Page
Kamiko My Gemini Page...In Japanese.


Geo Storm and Gemini Coupe

The Geo Storm Owners Page; StormOwners.Com...Large Technical Database.
Isuzu-Mods
Crazy G's 1989 I-Mark RS Website
Jim's Geo Storm Home Page...Large Storm Gallery.
Club Twins...In Japanese.
Geo Storm Cafe...In Japanese
Kero PA Nero JT Page...In Japanese.
Max Hisa's Gemini Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Max Hisa's Gemini Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Lisa's Geo Storm Page
Psychotic Racing Storm Page
JT191S from Japan; Gemini Wagonback Coupe...In Japanese
Hekaton's PA Nero Gemini Coupe Website...In Japanese.
Jon's '92 Geo Storm 1.6L SOHC
PA Nero Page...In Japanese.
Benjamin Benson's Storm Page
Ryan Lorenzo's 1990 Geo Storm
Paulo's Geo Storm Page
Wizbef's Storm Page
Tim Jr.'s 1992 Geo Storm Page
Martin and Cynthia's Geo Storm Page
Miss Jarrah's Geo Storm
Jess Schaffer's Geo Storm Page
Keith's Geo Storm On Saturday Morning Cartoons Page
Shawn Becker and Tracy Harm's Storms on the WASCC Page
Geocities Storm Wagonback Page
Isuzu Impulse and Geo Storm Page
Omar's Lair Storm Page
Storm Racing Videos
Burdette's Drag Racing Storm
Freeweb PA Nero Page...In Japanese.
Ty's PA Nero...In Japanese.
Fujisawa-Sekky Gemini Coupe Page...In Japanese.
RockRun's Isuzu PA Nero Page...In Japanses.
Room 655 PA Nero HB Page...In Japanese.
Gemania...In Japanese.
Mine; Geo Storm
Fierro Racing Geo Storm with Ported Head Dyno Page


I-Mark JT, Gemini RB, Chevrolet Geo Spectrum, and Pontiac Sunburst

Isuzu-Mods
Front Row Gemini Owners Connection Hokkaido Page...In Japanese.
The RB Gemini Web Page by Marco Spaccavento
Wayne's RB Gemini Page
G-Funk's Isuzu Page
4 Spirit's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Club Twins...In Japanese.
Geocities 5433 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
T. Moritani's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Geocities 3568 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Pontiac Sunburst - Isuzu I-Mark Page
Osaru's Isuzu Gemini Owner's Page
JT's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
JTO Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Miro's Gemini Page
Powered By Omori Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Yoo's Irmscher Page...In Japanese.
ISUZU GEMINI irmscherR 4d.sdn JT190 Page...In Japanese.
Carboyz Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Gemini C/C 3door HatchBack...In Japanese
Kame's Bellett & Gemini Home Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Fan Club Gemini RB Page...In Japanese
Steve's 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS
J. Prager's I-Mark Page
Akihiko's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Bruce's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
The Battle, Gemini Page...In Japanese
Kahres Gemini
I-Mark Belanger's Picture Pages
MO-Z's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Tsutti's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Garage 1519 Gemini Resource...In Japanses.
Broken Link part of JT's Gemini Page
Geo Cities 5433 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
MAB World Gemini Site...In Japanese.
Geocity MotorCity 5433 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Pollux Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Front Row Gemini Owners Connection '90...In Japanese.
JT 150-190 Page...In Japanese.
Fukui Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Ryan's Isuzu I-Mark Page
Dave Batson's Isuzu Page
Take One's JT190 Page...In Japanese.
I Love Gemini...In Japanese.
Car Life Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Isuzu Gemini Handling By Lotus Page...In Japanese.
Charlie's Gemini Irmscher Turbo Page...In Japanese.
JB's Garage Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Wsom's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Mr. Street Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Gemini JT Page...In Japanese.
Gemini Irmscher Turbo Page...In Japanese.
Chelsy's Gemini Page...In Japanese.
M Kacchan Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Xssive Motorsports RB Gemini Page
Yoo's Gemini Irmscher...In Japanese.
Nihei Minoru's Gemini Page...In Japanese.


I-Mark PF and Gemini T Series

Joe Lipson's Hot Gemini Home Page...Featuring the Geminis of Adrian Morgan, Nick Sutherland, Lisa, Col, and Alesandro.
M. Harding's Gemini Heaven
Black and Blue Gemini Club Page...In Japanese.
Kame's Bellett & Gemini Home Page...In Japanese.
Gemini ZZ Owners Club; Team ZZ...In Japanese.
Geocities 3568 Gemini Page...In Japanese.
Slug Racing Gemini and 117 Race Cars
Splatts' Gemini World
Isuzu Fan Club Gemini T Series Page...In Japanese.
Doug Robson's Gemini Page...Gemini Racing.
DRC Racing Gemini
Willy's Gemini Homepage
Coupe De Kill Gemini Article
The Holden Museum

Retro Holden History Page

NUX Holden Gemini Page
Del - Garbett Rally Sport Gemini Challenge
Illusion Motorsport Gemini Evolution III Race Car
M. Nickel's Gemini T Car Page
Gemini Story
M. Nicle's Gemini History


117 Coupe

Pec's 117 History Page...In Japanese.
Kanno's 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese
Nob Tuji's 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Hatabo's 117 Coupe and Bellett Page...In Japanese.
Geo Cities, Motor City 2743 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
It's Me 117 Coupe Page
Fulviant's 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese
117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Ino's Isuzu 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Motor City 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Hatabo's 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Pec's 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
Motorcity Isuzu 117 Coupe Page...In Japanese.
My Car History...In Japanese.
Denny's 117 and Florian Page
Slug Racing Gemini and 117 Race Cars
My Favorite Car...In Japanese.
Isuzu 117 Coupe XC '78...In Japanese.
ISUZU 117 Coupe XT-L 1979...In Japanese.
3D Gallery Isuzu 117
ISUZU 117 COUPE 1800XT...In Japanese.
Isuzu 117 Coupe a Legend...In Japanese.


Bellel

Alan's Bellel Page
Adobe GoLive 4's Bellel Page...In Japanese.
Japanese Bellel Sales Brochures...In Japanese.


Bellett

Peter McKill's Isuzu Bellett and the Bellett Club of Victoria, Australia Website
Glen Percy's Bellett GT
Isuzu Club Holland, Bellett Club
Kame's Bellett & Gemini Home Page...In Japanese.
Bellett Owner's Club in Matsumoto
Bellett Owners Web Club...In Japanese.
Tokusyko Isuzu Bellett Page...In Japanese.
Sapporo Bellett Page...In Japanese.
Bellett Owners Web Club...In Japanese.
Hatabo Bellett Page...In Japanese.
Sabisabi-Club Bellett Page...In Japanese.
Chris's Own Page
My Trip To Japan, Bellett Pictures
Other Cars, Isuzu Bellett GT
Hatabo's 117 Coupe and Bellett Page...In Japanese.
1972 Isuzu Bellett 1800 GT
Bellett in '60's Car CM Gallery
Bellett Owners Web Club
Tree Bellett Page
Auto Paradise Bellett page
Bellett Sales Literature...In Japanese.


Florian

Denny's 117 and Florian Page


Aska

Isuzu Aska Owners' Club J2 Geo Cities Site...In Japanese.
Aska Irmscher Page
Kagemscher Aska Page...In Japanese.
My Car History...In Japanese.


Concept Cars

Isuzu 4200R on Lucas' World
Isuzu COAIII Concept Car...In Japanese.
Isuzu COAIII
Isuzu Concept Cars


Isuzu in General

Isuzu Style
Isuzu-Mods
Kerry Chin's Isuzu Owners' Website
Isuzu Car Club of Australia
Isuzu Club Holland, Bellett Club
Isuzu Owner's Club of Finland
Goteking's Isuzu Page
1999 Isuzu Owners Meet, Japan
IsuzuDas Isuzu Freaks Web Page...In Japanese.
IsuzuDas Isuzu Freaks Web Page...In English.
Isuzu Russian Catalog...In Russian.
Isuzu Graphics Page...In Japanese.


Lotus Elan M100

Randy's Lotus Elan M100 Homepage
Doug's Lotus Elan Central
Wayne Abelita's Elan Page
Charles' Lotus Elan Page
Dean's Elan Page
The Pit Lane Elan Page
Elans at Donnington 2001
Jackal's Racetrack, Lotus Elan
Mike Roeder's Lotus Elan Pages

Cars Mike Would Love to Own

Lotus Owners Of New York Website
Ktud's Lotus Page
Lotus Elan M100 Fan's Page
Lotus M100 Elan (Type 100)
Lotus Elan SE - Wicked Fun!
Lotus Festival 1995, Donington Park
Lotus S2 Elan
Coolwater Elan M100 Page
Lotus Elan M100
Lotus Elan M100 Image Page
Niel White's Elan Page
Lotus Elan S2 Page
Lotus Automobiles
Lotus Elan Car Driver's Club...In Japanese
OC Now Test Drive's Kia Elan
Super Cars Past And Present; Lotus Elan M100
Large Elan Jpeg





Internet Galleries Featuring Isuzus

The Import Performance and Sport Compact Cars Photo Gallery...Featuring Raven Jones's Storm, Bill Luton's Impulse, Serge Lakato's Sunfire, and Jacob Thomsen's Impulse





Isuzu Links

Isuzu Style
Panet Isuzu 117 Mailing List...In Japanese. Supscription information found here.
Japanese Shop Manuals and Literature
Service and Shop Manuals...In Japanese.
Parts Catalogs...In Japanese
Italdesign and Design Giugiaro Website
Giorgio Giugiaro/Ital Design Biography
Alta Concept Car Magazine Ital Design Timeline
CAP Online Giugiaro Historical Page
ItalDesign; Fun Prototypes, 1979; Asso di Fiori
Irmscher Online..In German.
DuoPower...Masao Watanabe's page, builder of the convertible Impulse/Piazza for the 1987 Tokyo Auto Show.
UKCAR Isuzu History Page
Isuzu 117 Theme Hall...In Japanese.
Russian Isuzu 117 Spec Page...In Japanese.
Aladdin Isuzu Cars Page...In Russian.
Isuzu Motors Limited, Tokyo, Japan, Historical Information Page
Tokyo Motor Show; History of Japanese Cars
Library...Models and Specs

Isuzu Bellett 1600 GT 1964
Isuzu 117 Coupe 1968
Isuzu Piazza 1981
Isuzu Florian 1983
Isuzu FF Gemini 1985
Isuzu Gemini 1990
Isuzu PA NERO 1990

Historys of Automakers

Oldcar; Isuzu Car Models
Gemini History
T-Body History, 1970's
Sydney Morning Herald; MIGHTABEENS; Piazza
Isuzu Car Specification
The Toyota Museum

1970 Isuzu 117 Coupe
1966 Isuzu 1600 Bellet GT
1953 Isuzu Hillman Minx Model PH10

Sporty Car '60s CARnival Featuring 1964 Isuzu Bellett 1600GT and 1968 Isuzu 117 Coupe
Natural Born Thriller; Isuzu 117 Coupe; Austrailian Classic Car Monthly
1964-70 Isuzu Bellett; Austrailian Classic Car Monthly
The Hillman "Mark" Minx
The Isuzu Hillman Minx
Kadett History Page...In German
Opel Kadett B Coupe Rallye 2.2
Gen II Productions 1970 Isuzu 117 Coupe by: Playart
Ise; Isuzu Shrine
Fujiswaw City Homepage, Home of the Isuzu Factory
70's Carnival, Isuzu Cars
100 Years of Japanese Automaking
Need For Speed Skins
Need For Speed Isuzu Piazza Car Skin
Need For Speed Gemini Skin
Winamp Skin Library, 117 Coupe...In Japanese.





Other Import Links

Racing Organizations

Drag Racing
National Import Racing Association (NIRA)
Import Drag Racing Circuit (IDRC)
Battle of the Imports
The International Hotrod Association
The National Hotrod Association
NHRA Summit Import Drag Racing Series
Drag Racing Headsup Review
The Staging Light
St. Louis Motorsports Review
St. Louis Racing
Tracks
Norwalk Raceway
Mid America Raceway
Gateway International Raceway

Autocross and Road/Club Racing
The Official Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Pages
Autocross Links
National Auto Sport Association
St. Louis Region SCCA
Southern Illinois Region SCCA
Boeing Sports Car Club
McKamey Autocross School
Mid-Ohio Driving School

Midwestern Council of Sportscar Clubs
Eastern Motor Racing Association (EMRA)
Super Touring Championship
Professional Sportscar Racing (IMSA)
American Lemans


Enthusiast Pages

Importspeed Online
Simply Imports
Speed Magazine
Import Society
Autobuzz
Premier Compacts
The North American Motorsports Pages
ImportRacing.Com
Street Racing Online
Solo II Net Dot Com
Wheelspin Autocross Magazine
Autocross Dot Com
Team.Net


Magazine Websites

Hot Compacts and Imports Magazine
Super Street Magazine
Sport Compact Car Magazine
Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
Tuning Concept Magazine
Turbo and Hi Performance Magazine
Import Tuner Magazine


Related Organizations

The Opel Association of North America
Chevette Information Page
Opel Corsa Website
The Annual J-Body Bash
Chevy & Geo Club Home Page


Anti-Honduh / Anti Rice

Definiton of a Storm Punk
Bryan's Riceboy Page
The Anti-honda, Anti-acura Page
Riceboys, all show, no go
Uncle Ben's Riceboy Page
Riceboy Subculture Page
My Extreme Dislike of Riceboys
vtec Reality Check
Chris' Anti Riceboy Page
You Might Be A Riceboy If...
Are You A Riceboy
Why Not To Buy A Honda
Asianmobiles
MS16 Riceboy Page
Guide to Gino and Riceboy Cars
Are You A Riceboy?
Ricestreet
Idiot Auto
Beaterz.Com
Team AZM Riceboy Dictionary
My Coffee Can
Riceboy Review
Ricecop Page
Hate Rice Canada
I Want To Be A Riceboy
Phil's Riceboy Page
Die, Riceboy, Die!
Trendy Canadian Rice
Nerd Herd Rice Boy Page
Rice Boy Addons
Riceboy Kill Stories
Rice Boy Explained
Anti Honda, Yeah We Hate 'Em Too
Reality Check
Hondas Suck
Something Awful; Guide To Building A Street Machine
Hate Rice Canada
Rice


Anti-Truck

The Ultimate Poseur's Sport Utility Page
Our SUV Hate Page
The SUV Fad: A Public Menace
SUV Drivers; Kill 'Em All
Magnitude Motors - Godzilla SUV
SUVs Suck
The Bully On The Block
Silly Useless Vehicles
Customized Pickup Trucks?


Miscelanious

EWA Model Cars, Books, Magazines, Videos
SEMA Online, Specialty Equipment Market Association





Other Technical Information On The Internet

Redline Pro, Launching Your FWD, Drag Racing
The Physics of Racing Serise
Automotive Programs by Bowling and Grippo
GPS Tire Size and Gear Speed Calculators
Wheel and Tire Size Calculator by MR2.COM
Wheel and Tire Size Calculator by Club DSM
Tire Size Comparison by Kronvold
Differential Information by WJ's 4x4 Homepage
Differential Parts FAQ by Pro Gear
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Shop Talk Pages
Car Test 4.0
Beck/Arnley Geo Indicator Lights Tech
Tech Tip Corner, Erratic Warm Idle; GM Fuel Injection
G-Tech Pro Review and Correction Equations for Aerodynamic and Drivetrain Losses
Engine Oil Filter Study
How to Choose and Read Spark Plugs
All About Spark Plugs
Gus' Turbo Technical Information
Turbo Performance Upgrades Information
Ubermensch Turbo Articles
Pat's Programs; Car Test 4.5
Mortec Engnie Math Software
Drag Racing Software Tools
Mark Salem and the Salem Boys Auto Talk Show Website
How Stuff Works
Horsepower Calculators

Race_Cars.Net Horsepower Calculator
CSOTW Horsepower Calculator
Turbo Jeff's Horsepower Calculator
Virginia Motorsports Park Horsepower Calculator
Gordon Glasgow Horsepower Calculator
DSM.ORG Horsepower Calculator

Performance Market Manufacturer Directory





Emissions and Environment Information On The Internet

Oxygenated Gasoline
Health Effects from MTBE in Gasoline
MTBE
USGS Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Additive in gasoline polluting water wells; Some state legislators seek to ban the use of MTBE
EPA strikes out on MTBE
Rise in asthma cases linked to fuel additive, lawmakers told
Air-pollution additive contaminating California water
MTBE Leaks A Ticking Bomb: Gas additive taints water nationwide
An Evaluation of MTBE Impacts to California Groundwater Resources
MTBE threatens thousands of public drinking wells
The Times Herald; Class-action MTBE lawsuit filed

Refrigerants and CFCs
Behind the Freon Frenzy
Big Business Treachery
Arrest that freon

Exhaust Emissions
SEPP Comments to New York Times' Catalytic Converter Story
PROTECTED TO DEATH! AGAIN

Global Warming Debunked
The Science & Environmental Policy Project
THe Star; Top scientists call U.N. report on climate change misleading
CNN; The Biggest Liars on Earth: The UN's Global Warming Panel
Rethink by global warming expert
World 'has not got any warmer since 1940'
Still Waiting For Greenhouse
Global warming claims 'based on false data'





Events

Events; Races and Shows; Listings and Series

NIRA Import Challenge Series - Rancho Cordova, California, USA
Battle of the Imports
NHRA Summit Import Drag Racing Series
World Import Challenge
Hot Import Nights
Hot Import Shows...Canada.
Import Society ImportRacing.Com Race Schedule
Turbo Magazine Race Schedule
UK Car Events
Motorhead City Car Show and Events Listing Pages
Opel Association of North America Events Schedule


Epilogue

I hope that you have enjoyed the ISUPAGE and that you have found it to be useful, entertaining, and educational. If you have any questions or comments about Isuzu passenger automobiles, please do not hesitate to e-mail me, but I am unable to answer questions concerning trucks, suvs, or commercial vehicles. And, as always, any additional Isuzu passenger automotive information is always appreciated and will be added immediately.

Disclaimer

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