Introducing the Password JDM GT-R Wide Frontal Fenders… It’s a known fact that the GTR suffers from “understeer” which will be amplified once you add more power to the machine. Let’s face it… how can we ever leave “well enough” alone? There is nothing wrong with leaving a perfectly great machine like the GT-R in bone stock form. Hell, in stock trim, it kicks the living daylights out of cars 3 times it MSRP. For the fellas here at PWJDM… and especially for ADHD me… leaving well enough alone can be left to the competition. I was born to modify the hell out of any car that I own. The GT-R is no different.

For starters… we have done quite a bit, and for the most recent, we have completed the development on the PWJDM GT-R Wide Fenders. Extended a full 38mm, and much lighter than stock, the PWJDM Wide Front Fenders were designed to accommodate a 20×11 wheel wrapped in 315/30/20 Toyo R888. These are the widest tires available for the rear of a stock GTR, it was only fitting that we develop Wide Front Fenders so these can be had up Front as well. Being an AWD car, it’s only fitting that the same tires are on all four corners. With these PWJDM GT-R Wide Front Fenders, we can certainly claim that our goals have been achieved. You can easily push that corner that much faster when you know your car will be able to handle it. Getting wider fenders to accommodate wider tires are a must if you seriously drive your GT-R. Road sailing becomes that much more of a thrill now. ?

October 22nd will mark the 40th anniversary of the Nissan (Datsun) Z.  First released in 1969 as the Datsun 240Z, the ‘Zed’ has evolved through the years, and we’ve had a front row seat to watch it grow.  As a child it was an impressive sports coupe that made US automakers sit up and take notice with it’s straight-six that grew in size and stature each generation.  From the 2.4L 240Z, to the 2.6L 260Z, to the 2.8L in the 280Z each iteration added more bang-for-the-buck and had people looking at the little coupe that could.  By the time adolescences came around, turbocharged versions of the car were available and the straight six was being ditched for a more robust V6 setup.

The early 80’s marked the entry of the 300ZX with the most iconic version coming in 1990 with the Z32 300ZX Twin Turbo.  A powerhouse and a design far ahead of its time, the 300ZX became the tuner’s choice and fired the first shots in what would becomes the Japanese Supercar Wars.  A brief hiatus in the late 1990’s set the stage for a triumphant return in 2003 with the Z33 350Z and subsequently the Z34 370Z, both of which follow the same trajectory as the Z didin the 70s with increased displacement release after release.

ARP – The world leader in fastener technology has just released a new Pro Series ARP2000 main stud kit for 2008 and later Mitsubishi 2.0L (4B11) Turbo and Non Turbo applications, including the Evolution X.

Part No. 207-5403 – includes a set of ten, M10 ARP2000 main studs, a set of ten, M8 ARP2000 main studs, twenty 8740 chrome moly steel 12 pt nuts and a 1/2 oz. pack of ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant.

All Pro Series ARP2000 studs are centerless ground, heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining, and are nominally rated at 220,000 psi. These fasteners deliver a 50% increase in tensile strength over the OEM main bolts.

Compass360 Racing and its trio of Skunk2-sponsored Civic Sis claimed the Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner championship title October 4 at VIR (Virginia International Raceway) and went on to nab First Place in both Driver Points and Manufacturer Points categories. The win marks the first championship for the Skunk2-backed C360R team as well as for Driver Points champ Christian Miller and Manufacturer Points winner Honda.

After 10 races across eight states and provinces in the U.S. and Canada, and nearly 2,000 miles of racing completed, the Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge ended its 2009 season on VIR’s 3.27-mile, 17-turn course. After all was said and done, the C360R team closed out 2009 as the top-finishing Honda at all 12 races, scoring every point possible for the title manufacturer. A four-hour combined Grand Sport/Street Tuner class race, the season-closing Bosch Engineering Octoberfest was the first of its kind. Miller, who co-drove the C360R No. 74 Civic Si along with Randy Pobst, entered Sunday’s season finale with a 31-point lead and a total of five podium finishes, including victories at Homestead Miami Speedway and New Jersey Motorsports Park where the team clinched a three-way victory earlier this year.

Miller qualified seventh in the No. 74 Skunk2-powered Civic Si and only needed to complete 30 minutes to earn his, Compass 360’s, and Honda’s first Driver, Team and Manufacturer titles, respectively. And Miller did so handily, hobbling the Si in with a broken axle after more than an hour on track—more than enough time to secure the victory. “My hat’s off once again to the team. Every single race this season Compass 360 has given me a flawless car,” Miller says. “’Don’t crash the car’ was the message I’d been given repeatedly.” Despite the broken axle, Miller was still able to flash a smile after picking up his first series title.

“Absolute reliability.” That’s what Miller, who finished the season with two victories and nine top 10s, says about the Skunk2-powered Civic Si. “Everybody—Honda, Skunk2, Compass 360—every single person involved with this team made this happen.” We only won a couple of races early in the season, and every single race, the car has been flawless. We’ve stayed out of trouble and we were able to go the whole distance without scratching the car.”

The Mazda / Mazdaspeed 3 is one of the most affordable, fun and tuner friendly vehicles on the road today.  In its turbocharged setup, it’s got plenty of power to go along with it’s amazing handling.  GTSPEC has just released a Trunk Cage System that will take this Mazda / Mazdaspeed 3’s performance to the next level.

GTSPEC’s Trunk Cage System consist of four (4) braces:

• Rear strut tower brace
• Two (2) cross linkage brace
• Rear floor brace

The cooling system is a vital component of your 2009+ Nissan 370Z operation. The radiator needs constant airflow, with minimum turbulence, to be as efficient as possible. Unfortunately, gaps in the structure around the radiator allow air to escape, resulting in lost efficiency.

Password: JDM has designed the PWJDM Dry Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate for the 2009+ Nissan 370Z to eliminate this problem. By preventing air to escape over the top of the radiator, these cooling plates allow a maximum amount of airflow directly to your radiator, resulting in reduced coolant temperatures during aggressive driving.

Not only will you gain cooling efficiency with the PWJDM radiator cooling plate, you will also clean up your cluttered engine bay. Unlike the other cooling plates out there, ours is super light, often more than twice as light as other carbon versions.

AEM is proud to announce the release of their popular line of Tru-Time Cam Gears, High Volume Fuel Rails, High Volume Fuel Filter and Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulators in a new black anodized finished at a more affordable price.

AEM Tru-Time Cam Gears

• Increase horsepower and torque without any cam changes and are ideal for heavily modified engines
• Six-point hex bolts stand up to repeated adjustments and feature an integral washer flange for greater load distribution
• True laser-etched markings on the leading edge of the gear allow for quick, accurate adjustments

AEM High Volume Fuel Rails

• No additional parts required for installation
• Specifically engineered for each application
• O.E. fuel pressure regulator or AEM adjustable fuel pressure regulator mounts directly to rail with no modifications

AEM High Volume Fuel Filter

• Fits in stock Honda/Acura location or as a floating application on any vehicle
• Large hexes machined into top and bottom for easy disassembly
• No additional parts required for installation (Honda/Acura Only)

AEM Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulators

• Adjustable from 20 psi to maximum fuel pump capacity
• Interchangeable discharge ports match regulator output to output of any fuel pump
• CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum

The Progress Group, Inc. has developed a new rear anti-sway bar for the new  2009+ Acura TL.  This simple upgrade will dramatically improve driver confidence, the handling capability and chassis balance of this awesome new Acura platform.

The 24mm solid steel alloy rear anti-sway bar features two adjustment holes for tuning the chassis balance.  The kit includes all necessary hardware for a complete installation including low-deflection polyurethane bushings, brackets, reinforcement plates and special bushing grease.  All Progress anti-roll bars are precision-cold formed and manufactured in-house, and feature an attractive dark-gray metallic powder coat finish.  The bar is designed to work with the OEM end-links.

To enhance the tunability of its most dynamic performance car ever, Hyundai has teamed up with GReddy Performance Parts to manufacture products for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.  These high-performance parts will be displayed on the “GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe” show car at SEMA 2009.  The vehicle from GReddy is designed for the enthusiast looking to make modifications for daily driving or a weekend at the track.  All of the GReddy parts designed for the Genesis Coupe are planned to be released as a production kit and available for enthusiasts everywhere.  The vehicle will be on display at the Hyundai booth at the SEMA Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center from Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2009 (Booth # 24387).

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T will follow the GReddy Total Tune-Up theme that will not only increase the performance of the engine, but also improve handling and braking.  The finished car will blend reliable street performance with a powerful driving experience.  The initial performance targets of the GReddy-powered Genesis Coupe will be 350 horsepower and 320 ft/lbs of torque with a 0-60 time under six seconds.  Following SEMA, GReddy plans to make additional engine modifications, pushing horsepower to nearly 500.

“The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a perfect car for the automotive enthusiast and the GReddy products are designed to maximize the performance capabilities of the vehicle,” said Kenji Sumino, general manager, GReddy Performance Parts.  “The Genesis Coupe is the ideal car for SEMA and we are building upon the overall concepts originally designed by Hyundai engineers and are looking forward to developing a must-see car at this year’s SEMA Show.”

Mechanically, GReddy plans to include a GReddy Performance Products Turbo Upgrade Kit, large front-mounted intercooler kit, a SE Spectrum Elite cat-back exhaust system, MX racing downpipe, Type-S fully adjustable coil-over suspension and numerous other modifications.  The vehicle will also feature GReddy six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers.

“The performance parts from GReddy allow enthusiasts to capitalize on the rear-wheel drive Genesis platform,” said Michael Deitz, manager, product development, Hyundai Motor America.  “The modifications made by GReddy to the Genesis Coupe 2.0T will highlight the performance capabilities of the vehicle that can be achieved in a real-world setting.”

Styling modifications to the GReddy Genesis Coupe will include an Aero lip spoiler, carbon fiber hood, aggressive rear spoiler, Volk Racing G2 wheels and Toyo performance tires.  The unique vehicle graphics will be designed and completed in collaboration with artists from Hyundai’s North American Design Center in Irvine, Calif.  Inside, SEMA Show attendees will find Sparco racing seats, modified gauges, boost controller and a turbo timer as well as a remote switching system.

StopTech, a leading manufacturer, supplier and innovator of world class brake components and brake systems for production-based race cars and high performance vehicles, is rolling out Big Brake Kits (BBK) for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

StopTech’s Big Brake Kits provide shorter stopping distances, better brake modulation, firmer pedal feel and less brake fade resulting in stronger, more reliable performance on and off the track. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS BBKs from StopTech comes with a pair of slotted or drilled floating directional AeroRotors with billet aluminum AeroHat, billet aluminum mounting brackets with stainless steel hubs, DOT-compliant stainless steel braided Teflon brake lines, high performance street pads and forged, high performance, patented calipers.

The rear kit (part # 83.193.0057.xx) features ST-41 four piston calipers and 355×32 rotors, while two front kits (83.193.6700.xx and 83.193.6800.xx) feature ST-60 six piston calipers with a choice of either 355×32mm or 380×32mm rotors, respectively.

The first Camaro debuted in 1967 and the car remained in production for the next thirty-five years, until 2002. General Motors’ fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets earlier this year, ending the iconic muscle car’s hiatus from production.

Fans of the prior Camaro generation can get StopTech front BBKs for the 1998-2002 model years. One kit (part # 83.193.6700.xx) features two ST-60 six piston calipers with 355×32 rotors, while another (part #83.183.4600.xx) features a pair of ST-40 four piston calipers with 332×32 rotors.

StopTech is the ultra performance division of Centric Parts and was the first to offer balanced brake upgrades for production cars. The ten year old company remains the worldwide leader with more than 700 platform offerings to dramatically improve overall braking performance. StopTech’s industry leading technologies and materials, from rock-solid calipers to ingeniously efficient heat-handling rotors, have earned four patents that result in shorter stopping distances, better brake modulation, and less brake fade.