Overview 'ABEMA,' the new future of TV, is currently streaming the 4th installment of the special program 'ABEMA Free Rally Japan Special,' featuring Shohei Osada of the comedy duo Chocolate Planet, who serves as the 'ABEMA Rally Japan Support Captain.'
Realistic Estimate for Rally-Spec GR Yaris In the 4th installment, Osada visits the 'GR Garage Tokyo Fukagawa,' where he originally purchased his 'TOYOTA GR Yaris,' accompanied by rally driver Yuna Kanematsu and former speed skater Nana Takagi. Guided by a sales representative, they conduct a simulation to customize the car into a competition-spec vehicle.
Customization and Costs The theme was 'weight reduction.' Proposed modifications included: - Carbon fiber interior door panels - Changing wheels to OZ rally competition tires - Muffler replacement - Replacing the seat with one tailored to his physique - Extreme weight reduction like emptying the window washer fluid - Using a compact battery - Removing the air conditioner
These modifications, resulting in approximately 35kg of weight loss, were estimated at 2 million yen. Additionally, necessary safety equipment was proposed: - Installing a roll bar - Undercover - Tow hooks - Seatbelts - Essential items like fire extinguishers
These safety upgrades added 1.7 million yen, bringing the total estimate to '3.5 million yen.'
Osada's Decision and the Rally Japan Tournament While the surroundings were stunned, Osada immediately declared, 'I'll buy it!' leaving the others in surprise. He then enthusiastically headed into the negotiations.
The 'FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Forum8 Rally Japan 2026,' held in Aichi and Gifu starting Thursday, May 28, will have its special stages streamed for free on ABEMA. During the period from Monday, May 25, to Sunday, May 31, numerous special programs are also scheduled for distribution.
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