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Northern Saitama Alliance

Alliance of teams from northern Saitama that unite to compete against larger and more organized teams.

Saitama Prefecture (North)

Team History

The Northern Saitama Alliance was formed when several small teams from northern Saitama united to compete against larger teams. Their strength lies in the diversity of styles and vehicles.

Philosophy

Unity and diversity. Together we are stronger than individually.

Team Members

Wataru Akiyama

Wataru Akiyama

Wataru • Alliance Leader
Age: years
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Style: Technical and controlled

Wataru Akiyama is the leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance. His turbo AE86 is unique in the series, demonstrating that even a classic car can be competitive with the right modifications.

Achievements:
Leader of Northern Saitama Alliance AE86 turbo specialist Team unifier
Turbo and control techniques Technical and controlled
Fun Facts:
  • • Alliance leader
  • • AE86 with turbo engine
  • • Turbo techniques specialist

Vehicle

Toyota Corolla Levin
Wataru's AE86 Turbo
Chassis: AE86
Engine: 4A-GZE (Turbo)
Power: 180 CV
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Year: 1986
Modifications:
Motor turbo 4A-GZE Adjustable suspension Racing Brakes Racing Tires Sistema de intercooler Sport exhaust system
Nobuhiko Akiyama

Nobuhiko Akiyama

Nobuhiko • Speed Driver
Age: years
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Style: Precise and fast

Nobuhiko Akiyama is Wataru's younger brother and the team's speed driver. His Toyota Altezza SXE10 is perfect for demonstrating speed and control in different conditions.

Achievements:
Team speed driver Altezza specialist Control in different conditions
Straight-line Speed y control Precise and fast
Fun Facts:
  • • Wataru's brother
  • • Speed driver
  • • Drives an Altezza

Vehicle

Toyota Altezza
Nobuhiko's Altezza
Chassis: SXE10
Engine: 3S-GE
Power: 200 HP
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
Year: 1998
Modifications:
Adjustable suspension Racing Brakes Racing Tires Sport exhaust system Improved intake system
Kyōko Iwase

Kyōko Iwase

Kyōko • Drifting Driver
Age: years
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Style: Fluid and technical

Kyōko Iwase is the team's drifting driver, specialized in advanced techniques. Her Mazda RX-7 FD3S is perfect for demonstrating the fluidity and precision of drifting.

Achievements:
Team drifting driver RX-7 specialist Advanced drifting techniques
Técnicas de drifting avanzadas Fluid and technical
Fun Facts:
  • • Female drifting driver
  • • RX-7 specialist
  • • Advanced techniques

Vehicle

Mazda RX-7
Kyōko's RX-7
Chassis: FD3S
Engine: 13B-REW
Power: 280 HP
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Year: 1993
Modifications:
Adjustable suspension Racing Brakes Slick Tires Rear Wing Body kit Sport exhaust system
Sakamoto

Sakamoto

Sakamoto • Agility Driver
Age: years
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Style: Agile and precise

Sakamoto is the team's agility driver, demonstrating that size doesn't matter in drifting. His Suzuki Cappuccino EA11R is perfect for demonstrating the importance of agility and maneuverability.

Achievements:
Team agility driver Cappuccino specialist Agility demonstrator
Agility and maneuverability Agile and precise
Fun Facts:
  • • Agility driver
  • • Drives a Cappuccino
  • • Demonstrates that size doesn't matter

Vehicle

Suzuki Cappuccino
Sakamoto's Cappuccino
Chassis: EA11R
Engine: F6A
Power: 64 CV
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Year: 1991
Modifications:
Adjustable suspension Racing Brakes Racing Tires Sport exhaust system Reducción de peso

References

Northern Saitama Alliance - Initial D Wiki ↗