Monthly Archives: September 2009

Injen Press Release – Nissan 370Z Cold Air Intake

Injen SP1989P

Injen Technology continues to lead the way, delivering “World Class Performance Intakes”.  Injen’s patented MR step-down process and Air Fusion come together to give you the first pre-tuned, twin, cold air intakes engineered for your 370Z.  The all-new SP1989P keeps raising the bar as the only “Tuned Cold Air Intake System” on the market capable of producing up to 15HP and 11ft/lbs of Torque.  “The Best of the Best” just got better with the release of the Injen/AMSOIL Ea nano-fiber performance dry filters.  NO OIL REQUIRED!  No more contaminated sensors! Buy from the company that invented and patented the MR step-down process, buy Injen Technology!

Tanabe Press Release – Nissan GT-R Medalion Touring Exhaust

T70146Like all Tanabe exhausts, the GT-R Medalion Touring Exhaust is 100% made in Japan, and you can expect it to have the same high quality construction as found in all Tanabe exhausts.

Anticipate properties that will not be found in the exhaust systems of other manufacturers, such as full SUS304 construction, Advantex packing material, and special blue inconel tips.

T70146 Installed

FILA and Honda Team Up for Race Inspired Shoes

Fila Honda Shoes

So Adidas got Porsche.  Puma has Ferrari and BMW.  Even Sabelt managed to nab Aston Martin – But no shoe maker shows any JDM Love?  Well not anymore.

FILA has just announced a new line of shoes in conjunction with Honda Racing.  Models are offered in mid and low tops, and a variety of colors.  Although these aren’t on par with the Nomex covered Piloti’s or Puma Speedcats, they do sport a few driver firendly features, such as:  cupped polyurethane heels, “ballistic” mesh for breathability, low profile outsoles for better pedal feel and a light weight design that helps reduce fatigue.

No ‘Type-R’ versions have yet been announced, but that might only be a matter of time, as Honda Racing has stated, these shoes are meant to  “fulfill every car enthusiast’s racing dreams”.  Perhaps a VTEC Model is in the works.

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KSport Press Release – New Kontrol Pro Coilovers for 2010

KSport Kontrol Pro Coilovers

After a year of record-setting sales for KSport’s popular Kontrol Pro coilover suspension systems, KSport is proud to announce a revamped Kontrol Pro coilover system for 2010 that comes as a result of hundreds of hours in research and development, as well as customer feedback and industry technology improvements.  In addition, many specific applications for the Kontrol Pro feature KSport’s patent-pending new flagship upper pillowball mountings system, the ProStreet pillowball.  Available on the market after August 1 2009, all new Kontrol Pro coilover systems will feature the new design upgrades.

Starting with the most obvious visual change, the electro-plated steel shock and strut bodies on the Kontrol Pro will benefit from an all new plating technology that not only has proven to give stronger protection from the elements, but also changes the trademark silver body appearance, to a more subtle black color.  Along with this new plating process and color change, comes improved protection and durability for harsh environments such as snow, salt and dust, as well as protection from fluids and debris often seen in racing environments.

KSport Pillowball Advanced

All Kontrol Pro coilover strut applications will receive two major upgrades:  an increased strut body diameter and the ProStreet upper pillow ball mount.  The 8% increase in strut body diameter comes directly from KSport’s racing development program and will provide extra strength for the high demand situations often seen with strut suspensions.  Responding to customer feedback and KSport’s own research, the patent-pending ProStreet upper pillow ball mount featured on all new Kontrol Pro strut applications utilizes a special design in which the upper spherical bearing is housed inside a poly-rubber housing for increased ride comfort, without a sacrifice to performance.  Of course, all strut applications utilizing camber adjustment will retain that ability with the ProStreet mount. As with all KSport coilover systems, the warranty period has been extended from 12-months to 18-months, giving the Kontrol Pro coilover system the best warranty in the business.

DBA Press Release – Porsche Boxster and Cayman Rotors

DBA Street-4000 Series

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman have proven that performance from Stuttgart doesn’t have to be in the form of a 911 or come with a six-figure price tag.  These machines have both shown themselves to be reliable on the street and performers on the track.

Disc Brake Australia is now showing that every great performer can use a boost.  Street Series and 4000 Series Rotors add an extra edge to any vehicle and are offered either slotted or cross drilled applications.  For the Boxster and Cayman, massive 318mm rotors provide that extra ‘umphh’ that might come in handy when entering that last S-turn.

Cosworth Press Release – 2008+ STI Dual AVCS Camshafts

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After extensive dyno testing, Cosworth is pleased to release the S2D camshaft set for the 2008 and newer Subaru STI. These camshafts are ground on new billets specifically for the EJ257B Dual AVCS engine.

Cosworth camshafts are designed for maximum usable power and excellent boost and throttle response. The Cosworth S2 camshaft profile has been proven in many high power race cars and is compatible with stock or ported cylinder heads.

Supertech Press Release – Valve Spring/Retainer Kit for CL/TL/Accord V6

SPRK-H1003S-J32You asked, Supertech delivered! Supertech Performance has just introduce a new line of Valve Springs for the Honda/Acura Accord, CL & TL J30 & J32 engines. This is a Single Spring and also available in a Supertech Spring/Retainer Kit.

* 71lbs @ 39.9mm Seat Pressure
* Coil bind @ 27.60mm
* Max Net Lift of 12.3mm
* SPRK-H1003S-J32 Kit includes Retainers and Seat Bases

Eibach Press Release – 2010 Camaro Pro Kit Springs

Pro Kit Springs

Eibach Pro-Kit is the perfect answer for most frequently-driven street cars. It´s Eibach’s legendary spring system that dramatically improves both a vehicle´s performance and appearance.

Pro-Kit lowers your Camaro’s center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and excessive nose-dive under braking. When combined with Plus-1 or Plus-2 wheels and tires, the Eibach Pro-Kit is the finishing touch to a winning recipe for performance. Pro-Kit also reduces excessive  fender-well clearance, making your car look just as hot as it performs.

Camaro Before-After

Every Eibach Pro-Kit is designed and tested by our suspension engineers and performance driving professionals, to deliver aggressive good looks and high performance handling, without ever compromising safety or ride quality. By using our proprietary, progressive spring design, Pro-Kit provides the ultimate balance to take your passion for driving to a whole new level.

* High Performance Handling and Aggressive Good Looks
* Lower Center of Gravity — Lowers Camaro 1.0” Front and 1.0” Rear
* Stop Quicker, Corner Faster and get Better MPG
* Progressive Spring Design for Excellent Ride Quality
* Million Mile Warranty

GTSPEC Press Release – External Wastegate UpPipes and Manifolds for Subaru WRX/STI

GTSPEC GTS-PER-1371

Performance increases on the turbocharger Subaru Impreza WRX/STI is found in a number of places: solid tuning, upping the boost and providing a free-er flowing exhaust.  The GTSPEC UpPipe with External 44mm Wastegate Setup helps in all those departments.  The new line of GTSPEC UpPipes and Manifolds provide beautifully constructed provisions for External 44mm Wategates (not included) while replacing restrictive catalytic converters and increasing exhaust flow to and from the turbocharger.

  • GTS-PER-1371 – SS UpPipe w/ EGT Bung and 44mm External Wastegate Setup (2Bolt)
  • GTS-PER-1372 – SS UpPipe w/ EGT Bung and 44mm External Wastegate Setup (3Bolt)
  • GTS-PER-1373 – SS GEN II Racing Exhaust Manifold w/ 44mm External Wastegate Setup
  • GTS-PER-1374 – SS Equal Length Exhaust Manifold w/ 44mm External Wastegate Setup

Turbosmart Press Release – HyperGate45 Wastegate Now Available!

Turbosmart Hyper-Gate 45

Turbosmart’s new HyperGate 45mm external wastegate for performance turbo applications. Class-leading flow path and temperature resistance give the HyperGate45 a performance edge over similarly sized wastegates. Shielded diaphragm housing ensures excellent heat handling capabilities while a one-piece high-temp stainless steel valve provides strength and reliability.

Application
Suitable for most high performance turbocharged vehicles with an external wastegate turbo system.

Key Features

  • Light, compact body, only 1mm taller than Ultra-Gate38
  • Optimal flow path through the body
  • Excellent heat handling characteristics
  • One-piece, coated, stainless steel valve
  • Spring combination up to 28psi
  • Suits 1.75” outside diameter pipe
  • Available in Black or Blue

Supplied With

  • 7psi middle spring (fitted)
  • Inlet flange / Outlet flange
  • Valve seat
  • Inlet V-Band clamp / Outlet V-Band clamp
  • 2 × 1/8 NPT vacuum nipples