Climbing the Ladder Chapter 6: ATTESA Dorifto

[Zhu8]

Table of Contents​

Character Biographies
Chapter 1: Off to Jusco
Chapter 1.5: Starting Line
Chapter 2: Fun in the rain (For 15 of us)
Chapter 3: Kei Car Power
Chapter 3.5: A Call to RKM
Chapter 4: V-Cam Just Kicked in Yo!
Chapter 5: New vs. Old
Chapter 6: ATTESA Dorifto

Chapter 1: Off to Jusco​

“Hey Hiroshi.”
“Hey Junichi.”
“What’cha doing?”
“Just looking at my R34”

“I still don’t understand why you resprayed it Midnight Purple II, Bayside blue looked really nice on it.”
“Bayside blue was too common, besides, they say that Purple is the Lucky color for Pisces. Not to mention that I needed to repaint the whole side of the car to cover up the huge scratch that that drunk 🤬 made.”
"True, I’m just not used to it.”

"Where’s your Cappuccino?"
"I parked it outside, Girlfriend wanted to borrow it.”
“How nice of you, you want a ride?”
“Nah I’m good, but could you get me some Tofu and udon noodle for the miso soup I’m making?"

“Sure.”
“You just want to drive the R34 don’t you?”
“Yep” said Hiroshi as he fired up the RB26.

“Wait! Hiroshi there’s a race at… Aww, he’s gone.”

 

[Ryou]

Nice, but here's a suggestion, press enter each time a person talks, it looks better. Also, if you tell me what kind of racing the story is about, I could come up with a name .

 

[Zhu8]

Nice, but here's a suggestion, press enter each time a person talks, it looks better. Also, if you tell me what kind of racing the story is about, I could come up with a name .

I'm still working on what should come next, already got a first race planned out. Currently I'm thinking of him being a pro track racer who does street racing for extra $$$ and to earn some extra rep. But as I said, I'm not sure yet.

 

[Ryou]

Circuit Trained or Overdrive are my suggestions.

 

[Zhu8]

Chapter 1.5: Starting Line​

I realized that the Dialogue before the race in chapter 2 would be make it too long, so here's Chapter 1.5

“Why are there so many people here, don’t people have to work on Wednesdays?” said Hiroshi as he finally found a parking space. “Maybe I should’ve went to Daiei instead.”

"Here's the tofu."

"And Here's the Udon noodle"

“She says we gotta hold on to what we got, it doesn't matter if we make it or not.”
“Dammit, where’s my iPhone?” “Oh there it is.”

“Moshi Moshi?”
“Hiroshi.”
“Yeah?”
“You left before I could tell you something.”
“And That would be?”
“That there’s a Race at Route 7 Tonight.”
“When?”
“At 8:30 PM.”
Hiroshi checked his watch.
“Crap, that’s in half an hour, why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
“Why didn’t you pick up?”
“I uh…. Got sidetracked while taking a test drive of the new GT-R, it’s pretty nice.”
“Anyways, you better get going, or else you’re gonna be late.”
“Alright, sayonara.” Said Hiroshi as he Drove off towards Route 7.

 

[Machate-man]

Perhaps the Purple Nür Blur?

 

[Zhu8]

Perhaps the Purple Nür Blur?

Nice but I'm not focusing the whole story around the Car.

 

[SVX]

Nice work! How about Climbing the ladder?

 

[Machate-man]

a pro track racer who does street racing for extra $$$ and to earn some extra rep.

The G-Effect
Rouge Trackstar

 

[Zhu8]

Nice work! How about Climbing the ladder?

I'm liking that one, Currently It's between Climbing the Ladder and Circuit Trained.

 

[Daniel]

If Hiroshi ends up becoming a legal racer - what about Closed Circuit? If he's gonna mainly become a street racer, what about just Race Ready? Is Hiroshi gonna end up sticking with Nissans? For instance, there was a RR called Rotary Racer (guess what he drove? ). Maybe for now it can be called "The R34L Deal" or "No R34SON to Worry". For some more punny titles, check here

 

[DK]

Maybe "Minutes to Midnight Purple"?

BTW, Hiroshi has a crap ringtone.

 

[Zhu8]

Maybe "Minutes to Midnight Purple"?

BTW, Hiroshi has a crap ringtone.

I'm probably gonna change it to Bon Jovi.

 

[Zach]

Zhu8,

The story is good, but you should mind your vocab, grammar and punctuation. Don't rush them. You should not put the 'American' way of speaking, like "What's up?" and "Whatcha doin'?" Just my mind of thinking, you don't need to listen to me. That way of speaking, could be possible if the story was in America.

Zach

 

[Zhu8]

Chapter 2 will be posted on Monday, unless my Internet goes down.

 

[Zhu8]

Chapter 2: Fun in the rain (For 15 of us)​

"Who are You?"
"Hiroshi Ito, You?"
"Nobuyuki Sato, I’m supposing you want to race"
"Why else would I be here? What are the stakes?"
"250,000 yen for entry, 2.5 million for first, 1 million yen for second, 500,00 yen for third, place below that and consider yourself 250,000 yen poorer."
"Consider me in."
"Line your car up, we're starting in 5 minutes. Hopefully we can beat the rain.
"I don't think so." said Hiroshi as it started raining.

1. 2009 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren (19inch Wheel Option)

"This car was made by the same company as the McLaren F1, this will be an easy win."

2. 2002 Caterham Seven Fireblade

"If this car had a radio I'd know it was raining, now I'm freezing and wet."

3. 1992 Jaguar XJ220

"This was once the world's fastest car, there's no way I'm gonna lose."

4. 2003 Audi Le Mans Quattro

"I hope this car was worth the price I paid for it."

5. 2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG

"This is one of the highest output V8s ever, these losers won't stand a chance."

6. 2000 Zonda C12S

"This AMG V12 makes 570HP, I'll blow these fish out of the seaweed."

7. 2002 Saleen S7

"This car is one of the fastest in the world, I even added some forced induction, lets see how she does."

8. 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nur (R34)

"This calls for 1.5 bar on the boost controller."

9. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6)

"This car can do over 200MPH without breaking a sweat, I got this in the bag."

10. 2010 McLaren MP12C (Nobuyuki)

"Time to show these Europeans and Americans what British Engineering can do."

11. 2005 Ford GT (No Stripe)

"The Big V8 coupled with the MR drivetrain will get me into the lead."

12. GT by Citroen Road Car

"It was very nice of Charles Peugeot to let me borrow this Citroen."

13. 2009 Lamborghini Mercielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce

"The last of the Mercielago Breed, and defiantly the best. Winning will be easier than eating a piece of cake on my Birthday."

14. 2006 Ford GT

"I see another GT in front of me, this'll be tougher than I thought."

15. 2002 Pagani Zonda C12S 7.3

"I think I see another Zonda at the front, I hope he doesn't have the 7.3L Version Too."

16. Honda NSX-R Prototype LM Road Car

"I think I brought the wrong car for the job here. I don't think I'll get first."

Everybody Stomped on the gas as soon as the Merc's Horn Sounded.

"How my ass look?"
"Ghetto Smurf" .

"Try this on for size"

"How is this happening?"
"Is your Ford Broken?"

"Gah, I can't see!"
"I feel sorry for that guy in the Caterham."

"Well at least I won't be last."

"This Guy is Insane!"
"Feeling a little claustrophobic?"

"What are you Doing you old Fart?!"
"Getting into Third."

"Didn't he start in eighth?"
"Turbo Power!" Said Hiroshi as he pulled ahead into first.

By the time They got back onto the main highway, Hiroshi had gained a huge lead over the Audi.

But the Audi easily got past him with Twin Turbo 5L V10.
"I'll get him soon."

"How is this possible?"
"It's called drafting, Einstein"

"I think I'm gonna need some engine upgrades."

"He's gonna crash going in at that speed."
"Not a Chance."

Meanwhile...

"I should just head home."
"Is it possible to lose by that large of a margin?"

"On the highways, Power is everything."
"No it isn't."

"crapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrap"
"You're Mine Ricer."
"Come on Corvette."
"That Corvette looks like it's gonna spin out."

It did.

Corvette Driver: "🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬".
"That looks expensive."
"And painful." Added the Lamborghini driver.

"I told you power isn't everything."

As if the Corvette Crashing wasn't bad enough, the Zonda Spun out, albeit without crashing.

"Well that could've been worse."
"Well I guess today is my lucky day."

"Yes, Godzilla takes the win!"

After the race.

"2.3 million, 2.4, and 2.5 million, enjoy your money."
"Thanks."
"By the way, if you're looking to win some more cash, there's a race at Tsukuba this weekend. Call me if you're interested and I'll register you. Said Nobuyuki as he wrote down his number.
Sure, but right now I gotta get home, I'm tired.
Alright, I'll see around Hiroshi.

 

[Ryou]

Most stories first races are on SSR7 . Good job 👍

 

[Otsdarva]

lol, Indeed they are. Nice race.

 

[Zhu8]

I just Noticed I'm a Senior Member. When did that Happen?

 

[Machate-man]

Most stories first races are on SSR7 . Good job 👍

True, as it's easy to get "speed shots" that look great.
Good Job on your first Race Chapter!👍

 

[GT5Pro]

First, it's worth noting i like your avatar. also, loving this little story. I like a title along the lines of Mercinary Wheelman or R34 Revention if the whole story is based around the car

 

[Zhu8]

First, it's worth noting i like your avatar. also, loving this little story. I like a title along the lines of Mercinary Wheelman or R34 Revention if the whole story is based around the car

Hiroshi Isn't a Getaway Driver!

 

[oopssorryy]

Back Road Pro?

Cool story by the way.

 

[DK]

Nice chapter. Especially since the GT-R kicked those other cars' asses.

 

[danlimski]

I just Noticed I'm a Senior Member. When did that Happen?

age must be catching up with you eh

 

[Zhu8]

age must be catching up with you eh

Definitely not, I'm not even gonna be in my senior year in high school for another 5 years an few odd months

 

[Zhu8]

Chapter 3 Coming Out on Tuesday, or earlier if someone really really really wants to read it.

 

[Jacob]

I'm pretty sure everyone really really really really really really really wants to read it. Nice work, the next chapter will probably be just as good. 👍

 

[Zhu8]

Chapter 3: Kei Car Power​

Why are You even here with me?
I have a race here next week and I need to learn the track.
Oh yeah. The one that the guy in the Mclaren Told you about.
"Alright Junichi, this is your first time trail. Take it easy. winning isn't worth wrecking your Crappuccino".
"🤬 You Hiroshi."
"Well you spent all your money on new wheels and a cheap suspension pack."
That Shut him up.

10 minutes later.

"3, 2, 1, GO!"
"Crap!"
*Facepalm* "You Misshifted didn't you."
"Umm, yeah."
(Everybody laughed too hard to take a picture so we'll fast forward to the first corner.)

"You're cutting the corner a little bit too much."
"Sorry."

"Power!!!!"
"Calm Down Clarkson."

"This car goes like stink!"
"Well it only weights 650 Kilos"

"How is this happening?! This car has over twice as much Horsepower"
"And over twice the weight"

"That cornering was sloppy, you can go in there much faster than those Peugeots and Alfas."

"3 Down a Heck of a lot more to go."
"Aww shut up Hiroshi."

"The back straight is always about power."

"But the last corner is always about handling."

"Turn Hachi Roku!"
"This isn't Initial D."

"Who Brings a car that old to a time trial?"
"Maybe I should have brought the Evo."

"UNDERSTEER!!!!!"
"FR is Superior!"

"And the Little Cappuccino that could is steaming ahead."

"Get Back on the track or you'll have your lap invalidated!"
"I Can't, I'm stuck between two Miatas."

"You really need some power upgrades."
"I know."

"Don't push it too hard."

"Great Corner Exit, Keep it up"

Junichi Somehow managed to get the little Cappuccino to understeer, badly.

"crapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrap"
"saying crap over and over is not going to help, slow down."

"I'm Skidding!"
"Just let off the gas and countersteer a little bit."

"Hey it worked!"
"What? Do you think I want you to crash?"

"Don't Crash Into my Lovely Levin!"
"Do I look stupid to you?"

"The stock engine pulls really nice out of the corner."

"I'm Gonna get you!"
"No Chance in hell."

"It's Sliding again!"
"Floor it and countersteer"

*Thump!!*
The S13 slammed into the Cappuccino
"Out of my way!"
"Ow that hurt."
"Get that 🤬"

"Is it possible to have understeer and oversteer at the same time?"
"Concentrate on driving!"

"Sayanara"
"Don't overcook it, this is a time trail, not a race."
"Oh yeah."

"He's closing in fast!"

"That car is fast!"
"Thanks for the compliment."

"So Many Miatas."

"I suppose he's in the wrong gear."
"Probably"

"Uh oh, it looks like he's found third."
"And the other NA is closing in too."

"TOO FAST!!!!"
Junichi: "🤬 🤬 🤬".

I gave my usual commands: "Floor it and countersteer."

"Good Job!"

Both me and Junichi agreed that his tires were shot, so we pulled into the pits.
"I'm pretty sure you got in the top three."
"Well currently I'm in First. By 2 seconds."
"Wow! A 1:22 in a stock Cappuccino"
"Well stock-ish."
"Still Impressive. It's only 10 minuites until the time trail ends, why don't we stick around so you don't have to take a 2 hour drive to grab your cheque."
"Alright."

10 minutes later

"Junichi Sasaki, you have the fastest time, 1:22.230, here is your cheque."
"Thank you."
"So, what are you going to do with that 300,000 yen?"
"A new ECU, air filter, decat, and new tires, these comfort tires are really close to their wear indicators now."
"Sounds like you're gonna have a very fast Cappuccino."

 

[Zhu8]

I will pick the Winner of the naming competition when I release Chapter 4.