Option September 2022

This issue of Option focuses on the art of shakotan—achieving an aggressively low stance without sacrificing driving performance. The feature walks through chassis-level modifications using a Celica XX as a sample build, followed by model-specific lowering guides for popular sports cars from shops like Balance, Haratire, Miyoshi, Mode Parfume, and E.Prime.

• Covers ZN6/ZC6 86/BRZ, BNR32 Skyline GT-R, FD3S RX-7, SE3P RX-8, EG6 Civic, and AE86
• Expert advice on minimum ground clearance from Top Secret, J's Racing, MCR, and Kazama Auto Service
• Includes a history of Japanese shakotan culture, RAUH-Welt Nakai Kei interview, JTCC machines feature, and a supplementary booklet on emergency roadside items