Ep. 17: Kuroki's GT-R loses to Shima's Blackbird due to engine mount weight issues before reuniting with Mika
Aired on April 18, 2008
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Kuroki competes in a race against Shima driving the Blackbird, but his GT-R is defeated because the engine mount is overweight. Following this loss, Kuroki reunites with Mika. Together, they share memories of their past experiences driving on the C1. The narrative focuses on the outcome of the race and the subsequent emotional connection between the two characters as they recall their history on the highway.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Takagi and RGO tune Kei's Supra following the race against Reina's R33 and Akio's Devil Z
- Ep. 14 · Kei races despite Kitami's warning about his Supra while Kuroki challenges Reina
- Ep. 15 · Tuners plan to outrun Devil Z and Blackbird while Kuroki races the Devil Z
- Ep. 16 · R200 Club members lose race against Devil Z, Blackbird, and GT-R
- Ep. 17 · Kuroki's GT-R loses to Shima's Blackbird due to engine mount weight issues before reuniting with Mika
- Ep. 18 · Devil Z, Reina's R32, and Kuroki's R33 GT-R engage in a battle.
- Ep. 19 · Kuroki's Engine Failure and the Journey to Meet the Lancer Evolution Brothers
- Ep. 20 · Eiji travels to Tokyo with a three-month promise to return to Osaka
- Ep. 21 · Eiji reaches Tokyo and reunites with RGO staff while Shima's Blackbird gains Shige's muffler