Friday, December 19, 2008

Masa Motorsports

A small aero parts and exhaust company in Gifu. Masa Motorsports is most famous for their front swap parts for the Nissan Silvia and Stagea. Masa Motorsports was possibly the first tuning company to mass produce S15 Swap Front Fenders for the S14 Silvia. They are also the orginal makers of the higly popular BNR34 Skyline GT-R Front Swap for the 34 Stagea. Masa Motorsports also made the now discontinued S15 Onevia Front Swap which was AWESOME looking and made the 15 look like a tuned Ferrari.

Check'em Out: Masa Motorsports

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Marugen Shoukai

Hokkaido based Marugen Shoukai is one of the few shops still making parts parts for the S30Z. On top of that, the business builds parts for ONLY the S30Z. Marugen Shoukai build FRP exterior for every aspect of the S30. Fenders, Front and Rear Bumpers, Bonnets, name an exterior piece on your Fairlady Z you want/or need, chances are they make it.

If you want to do some weight reduction for future competition, or need to replace some twisted metal on your S30Z Fairlady Z, remember to give Marugen Shoukai a look.

Check'em Out: Marugen Shoukai

Makers Racing

Makers Racing is a Fukuoka based Rotary only tuning garage willing to help you in all aspects of Rotary ownership. Maintainence, tuning, etc. they're the place to go if you're in the Fukuoka area. Makers Racing has had a tremendous amount of experience in the Kyushu area motorsports scene. They have competed in every possible motorsport, from Time Attack and Gymkhana, Dirt Trial, Super Taikyu, even Formula Racing! That experience shows in their parts and customer service, making them a garage to go check out when having rotary troubles or looking for some tuning advice.

Check'em Out: Makers Racing

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

M2-Hanbai

M2-Hanbai is a internet based parts maker. They might not be a big name parts company but don't be fooled, M2-Hanbai works hard to bring you parts of the highest quality at the lowest possible prices. They make parts for a wide range of popular JDM cars including the Silvia, Civic, Lancer Evolution, and others. M2-Hanbai has everything from their popular 5 spoke and 10 spoke wheel lineup, seats, and their acclaimed brake pads which were born from a collaboration with high performance brake pad specialist, Project Mu. Dry batteries, carbon fiber wings and bonnets and exhaust are also available from the internet brand making them a brand to take a look at when purchasing parts on a budget.

Check'em Out: M2-Hanbai

M&M Honda

Fukuoka based Honda only tuning garage, M&M Honda. M&M Honda is a certified Honda OEM dealer and maker of their own brand of M&M tuning parts, they have been competing in motorsports competition in Japan since 1982! Better your Honda's handling prowess with some Fender Braces and Pillow Ball Suspension Arms. Free up some horsepower with some Headers and Titanium Exhaust. What ever you need to shave those tenths of a second off of your lap times, chances are M&M Honda's got what you're looking for.

Check'em Out: M&M Honda

LX-Mode

LX-Mode is based in Aichi and is a maker of luxury style aero parts for all current production Toyota and Lexus models along with a couple popular post production models. From the Prius and Camry, to the Lexus LS and GS, LX-Mode has an Aero Kit/Bodykit ready to be fitted onto your car.

To complete the full LX-Mode look, wheels are also available as well has emblems to replace Stock OEM badging. LX-Mode can also remodel your car interior with a selection of seat covers, car mats, and curtains!

Looking to VIP up your Toyota/Lexus? Look into what LX-Mode has to offer.

Check'em Out: LX-Mode

Monday, December 15, 2008

Luxer 1

Established in 2001 by Noriko Hamada and based in Saitama, Luxer 1 specializes in interior lighting and LEDs. They have a large selection of LED products to enhance your car`s visibility and style for your interior as well as you exterior, adding to your safety by making you more visible to others on dark and foggy days or nights.

Check'em Out: Luxer 1

Levante

Levante is a brand new Aero Parts brand based in Tokyo. Their product style follow the highly popular luxury trend prevalent in the tuning of higher end cars such as the Crown, Cima, Celsior, and others. Levante currently specializes in parts for the UZZ40 Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC430. Bumpers, Fenders, Fender Ducts, Rear Spoilers, Levante makes them all for the UZZ40.

Check'em Out: Levante

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Last Station

Last Station is an Osaka based parts maker for the little guys of the JDM tuning world, the Honda Fit, Nissan March, Suzuki Swift, and a others. These pocket rockets are becoming the next generation of japan's tuning machines with their high gas mileage, smart styling, and small size. Making them perfect for the small roads of Japan and fluctuating gas prices.

Last Station's catalog of parts for these small cars range from their most well known product, the "Power Box," to their BEAUTIFUL LS Winds Aero Parts line-up. If you own a Fit, Swift, or March, I STRONGLY recommend taking a look at what this great company has to offer and guarantee that you will like what you see...I hope.

Check'em Out: Last Station

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Laile

A 30 year veteran in motorsport, Laile is the brand you go to when entering rally and dirt track competition.

Laile strives to bring you products with the highest of quality. Working to perfect the never ending cycle of testing and manufacturing, Laile works to better its product and relationship with its customers. Laile's immense knowledge of motorsports data and feedback supports the exquisite craftmanship put into their product and hope to help further your motorsports career and/or car life.

Check'em Out: Laile

KYB

KYB, also known as Kayaba, has been around since 1935 and has become one of the leading manufacturers of suspension dampers for cars. Having over 70 years of experience in the damper manufacturing industry KYB has perfected the building of the suspension damper. So much so, that they make OEM suspension dampers for automakers.

KYB manufactures a wide variety of product not limited to cars. Solenoids, Actuators, Gas Springs, Dampers, and more are produced by KYB to help the inner workings of planes, factories, ships, and simulators. KYB's manufacturing empire is controlled from their gigantic office building located within the Tokyo metropolis.

Check'em Out: KYB

Monday, December 08, 2008

Koyo Radiator

If you ask around for advice on cooling parts for your car, a common name you'll hear is Koyo. Koyo Radiator has been around for the last 50 years making radiators, intercoolers, oil coolers, condensers, and evaporators for cars, air conditioners, and any other machine or building in need of their services.

Among tuners ofcourse, Koyo is known for their high quality Racing Radiator lineup. Both Copper and Aluminum radiators are available from Koyo's Racing Radiator series and both types are available in two or three core sizes. Koyo Racing Radiators are heavily used in motorsports competition and have proved themselves time and again for their cooling capability.

If you're in need of a high performance radiator that's guaranteed to keep your tuned motor cool in the extreme heat, look no further than Koyo Radiator!

Check'em Out: Koyo Radiator

Friday, December 05, 2008

Koguchi Power

Estabilished by Koguchi (also known by his hardcore fans as "The Emperor"), Koguchi Power is a tuning garage based in Tochigi. Koguchi Power specializes in the tuning and maintenance of customer drift cars. Everything from ECU tuning and parts installs to bodywork can be done here. Koguchi Power's small parts catalog consists of the Impact MAX wings, MAX Bonnets, Fenders and Exhaust. There's also a variety of goods to be bought on his online store.

Check'em Out: Koguchi Power

Knight Sports

Located within Tokyo, Knight Sports started off as a company called Knight in 1971 and officially changed names in 1990 to Knight Sports, they have been tuning the Rotary Engine since the early 70's and are one of the hand-full of Rotary Engine Specific Tuning/Development shops in Japan. Knightsports is mostly noted for their beautifully designed, high quality aeroparts, titanium exhausts, and Hi-Flow Twin Turbo setups designed specifically for the FD3S RX-7.

Check'em Out: Knight Sports

Kids Heart

Kids Heart is a company started by current Bee-R D1GP R324 Driver Tsuyoshi Tezuka. Kids Heart is a used car lot located in Aichi prefecture. Kids Heart is filled with many of Japan's popular drift cars such as the JZX Toyota Mark II and Nissan Laurel ready to go straight out of the lot and your favorite drift spot. Kids Heart doesn't only sell drift cars, they will also help with maintenance and parts installation for your car. There's also an online store for purchasing Kids Heart goods such as keychains, towels, and stickers.

Check'em Out: Kids Heart

Thursday, December 04, 2008

KYO-EI/KICS

Osaka based KYO-EI/KICS is quite possibly the best money can buy when purchasing Lug Nuts and Spacers. KYO-EI's catalog of Lug Nuts and Spacers range from high-tech, diamond cut lock nuts to 30mm spacers. When you want high quality spacers to flare out your car's aggressive stance or impenetrable wheel security so your rims don't get jacked, KYO-EI is one of the first brands you should take a look at.

Check'em Out: KICS KYO-EI

KEY'S Racing

KEY'S Racing was born from the collaboration between Italian steering wheel manufacturer ATC and the inspirational mind of professional driver Kinoshita Takayuki. KEY'S Racing's lineup consists of steering wheels and shift knobs. Commonly used in professional motorsports competitions all over Japan, the KEY'S steering wheels stand out with their original designs and bold stitching. KEY'S Racing currently sponsors and participates in a variety of racing teams and motorsports competitions within and outside of Japan.

Check'em Out: KEY'S Racing

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Kazama Auto

Kazama Auto wasn't always the all-round parts producer it is today. Originally only a used car lot Kazama Auto no longer sells only second hand silvias and skylines. Everything from Aero Parts, Turbines, Exhaust Manifolds, Suspension Arms and more are available from this Saitama based car lot. Kazama Auto also participates and sponsers in a number of events held around the Kanto Plan. The most well known of these events would be the D1 Grand Prix, where Kazama Auto competes in the Street Legal series.
If there is anything your car needs, whether its an Aero Kit/Bodykit or some Engine Mounts, Kazama Auto has you covered!

Check'em Out: Kazama Auto

Karo

Founded in 1980, Karo is a high quality car interior manufacturer located in Tokyo. A 26 year veteran in the floor mat manufacturing industry, Karo's motto "First Class Quality" ring true in all of their products, making them the best to better your car's interior.
Check'em Out: Karo

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Kameari

Kameari is the king of old school tuning engine parts and maybe the only company still supporting the old school Toyotas and Nissans that we all love! If you need some engine parts for your old S30Z, 2TG Engine, C10 Hakosuka, etc. chances are Kameari'll be a great place for your to start looking. Having built countless competition winning drag cars during the drag racing boom, Kameari's experience and confidence in their products are something you can trust when buying the parts you need.

Check'em Out: Kameari

Kakimoto Racing

Osaka based Kakimoto Racing is legendary tuning company being in the aftermarket scene for 30+ years. With a wealth of experience and testing in the drifting, drag, and circuit scenes, Kakimoto has been pushing the bar on the tuning industry since the introduction of the Nissan L-engines. Kakimoto is well known for only their exhaust systems but also have other original products to offer, such as their RB26DETT High Block which is constantly being tested in the Super Autobacs/Kakimoto Racing Sponsered ER34 Skyline which is in competition in America's Formula D drifting championship.

Check'em Out: Kakimoto Racing

Monday, December 01, 2008

JUN Auto

JUN is a common three letter word referring to Tanaka Industrial's parts manufacturing section a.k.a. JUN Machine Shop. Founded in 1946 JUN has become one of the most highly respected machining and tuning establishments in the world, making some of the most advanced engine related parts and race machines the tuning world has seen! Even after the unfortunate shutdown of their USA branch, JUN continues to deliver top notch products from Tokyo to the world.

JUN Auto currently is hard at work campaigning cars in Japan's Time Attack competitions and D1 Grand Prix.

Check'Em Out: JUN Auto

Friday, November 21, 2008

Julius

Julius is a tuning garage based in Yokohama primarily selling Aero Parts/Bodykits for the Nissan S13, S14, S15 Silvia/180SX, and Toyota JZX90, JZX100, JZX100 Mark II/Chaser/Cresta/Verossa. Julius also sells some noteworthy Exhaust pieces. TD06/T67 Turbine compatible Front Pipes are available for the S13/S14/S15 as well as Flange-less Full-Straight Canister Style Exhausts for the S15 Silvia and JZX100 Mark II/Chaser/Cresta.

Julius was also one of the first small shops within japan to sponsor and participate in events outside of Japan. During Drifting's early commercial exposure with D1 going to Irwindale, Team Julius performed at events held in both Hawaii and Guam, helping to internationalize the Drift Phenomenon.

Team Juilius currently sponsors competition cars in America's Formula D and participates in Japan's premier D1 Grand Prix.

Check'Em Out Here: Julius

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Jubiride

Jubiride is a shop based in Tochigi specializing in tuning the Toyota AE86 Levin/Trueno and more recently the Mazda Miata. Both small cars are highly popular for their handling prowess and have a wealth of parts available to them from Jubiride.

Jubiride has a variety of suspension related parts available to get your AE86 or Miata to handle like a dream. Suspension isn't all Jubiride has to offer however. Exhaust, Oil Catch Cans, Intakes Manifold, Clutches and more can be had from Jubiride.

You can check out what Jubiride has to offer here: Jubiride

JIC Magic

Long time Suspension/Coilover maker JIC Magic is based in Yokohama making parts for a variety of parts for everything from the family van to the Silvia and RX-8.

Since being established in 1988, JIC Magic has been tuning street car and track cars alike. JIC Magic has had product testing experience in a variety of motorsports competition. From endurance races in the JGTC and Time Attack competitions, to professional Drifting JIC Magic has applied their racing experience to produce results.

JIC Magic's catalog of tuning products spans from their specialty of suspension kits to titanium exhausts and wheels.

Check'Em Out Here: JIC Magic

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

JAM Racing

JAM Racing is a Tokyo based tuning garage specializing in EP Starlets. JAM Racing's Aero Parts are highly popular within and outside of Japan, with satisfied customers in countries as far away as Denmark and the UK. JAM Racing prides themselves in their ROM Tuned ECUs guaranteeing customer satisfaction, or your money back.

Because of the cult status of the Starlet, JAM Racing plays a big role in the organizing of meets and track days for many owners in the Tokyo area. They regularly host events at Ebisu Circuit, with big gatherings of Starlet owners attending from all over the Kanto Plain every time.

You need some nice Aero Parts for your 91 Starlet or a nice ROM Tune, go to JAM Racing

Monday, November 17, 2008

J-Speed

Established by Rally Driver Masashi Ishida, and located within Gunma Prefecture, J-Speed is a shop specializing in the tuning of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Forester, and ST165 ~ ST185 Toyota Celica.

J-Speed is a power to be reckoned with in the professional rally circuit. J-Speed's Demo Car was able to achieve 3rd overall in the 2007 All Japan Rally Championship Series with boss Masashi Ishida behind the wheel!

Through Mr. Ishida's wide knowledge and experience with various popular dirt track and rally base cars, J-Speed has built an impressive catalog of parts that will make Evo, Subaru, and Celica owners' mouths water. J-Speed have everything from the simple strut bar, to complete engines and everything else in between available to make you Evo, Impreza, or Celica a time attack monster!!

If you are one of the many owners of the Lancer Evolution, Impreza, Legacy, Forester, or Celica, you have a awesome parts catalog at your disposal from J-Speed.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

J Blood

If you are a Hachiroku or Toyota Corolla AE86 fan then you must be familiar with the JDM tuning company J Blood. J-Blood is located in Nigata prefecture here in Japan and they are known for their crazy Carbon Fiber Body parts for the AE86. If you are looking for the lightest Hachiroku out there you must have J-Blood parts on your car! J-Blood is also known for their SFRP or Soft Fiber Reinforced Plastic. This SFRP can bend in ways a Chinese Gymnast would be envious of!! For more information on J-Blood check it out here.

Monday, October 20, 2008

J's Racing

J's Racing has been around since 1989 and in 1991 under the name of J's Corporation they became a registered company. J's Corporation is widely known as J's Racing here in Japan and around the world. They are mainly focused on the Honda aftermarket track racing scene and their workmanship is next to none! J's Racing is synonymous with very illusive quality JDM Parts.

You can get more information on J's Racing or J's Racing Corporation here.

Insurance Group Diana

Daina is the name of the product lineup that features VIP body kits which include the GZ20 MZ20 Soarer. This Body Kit can be seen on professional EDC driver Declan Hicks car which is sponsored in part by RHDJapan. Also owned by Insurance Group are the Bleuge and Valenza product lines and with these under their realm they constitute a very large and successful JDM VIP Body kit lineup!

You can find GZ20 MZ20 Aero kits by Insurance Group Diana here.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Ings

Ings produces high quality JDM Body Kits and Aero Parts for many JDM cars including the Honda Integra, Nissan Silvia and Mazda RX-7. Ings was originally started in April of 2001 and steadily grew to a 15 employee operation. Ings is a very active racer and participant in the Japan Super Taikyu race tournament. Ings uses this experience to develop their extensive Aero Parts lineup. Ings also makes very nice JDM stickers, Rims, emblems and much more. Looking for Ings parts for your car? You can get more information on the Ings page here.

Ikeya Formula

Ikeya Formula was started in 1996 in Atsugi prefecture which is situated right out side of Tokyo. Through relentless research and development Ikeya Formula has developed an extensive parts line up of extreme handling parts as well as their world famous and one of a kind Ikeya Formula Sequential Shifter. These parts have been tested time and time again and have proved to be durable enough and provide more adjustability than similar products from any other manufacturer in Japan or the world. Dont be fooled by cheap imitations, Ikeya Formula parts are used by almost all professional D1 drivers within Japan. If you are serious about performance driving, Ikeya Formula is the name to know. Ikeya Formula parts can be found here.

Hyper Rev Magazines

Hyper Rev is the ultimate in car magazines and are known as the bible of car parts, tuning secrets, car model history for each specific model (Skyline, Silvia, Starlet, Miata, RX-7, Supra, Integra, Civic, NSX, Lancer, Impreza, 180sx, S2000 etc.). Hyper Rev magazines are very special in the sense that one issue will only focus on one model name. The Hyper Rev magazine line has gone back since the 90's and therefore many of them are back issues. RHDJapan has all the Hyper Rev magazines available here.

Thursday, October 09, 2008

HRD

Harada Engineering is a garage located in Saitama and is known as HRD. HRD has a main focus with original parts for the BNR32, BCNR33 and BNR34 GT-R. The HRD tuning garage boasts that there is nothing that they cant do! HRD is famous for making a ton of original parts for the GT-R so be sure to check out their lineup and let us know if there is any HRD parts you want to see in our site! HRD parts can be found here.

HPI

Although a relatively new company founded in 1998 the experience that HPI brings to the tuning world is very extensive. HPI was founded due to a breaking of ways with another veteran parts manufacturer Trust Greddy. The owner of HPI left Trust Greddy with a few select tuners and engineers and this is how the start. HPI takes extreme pride with their parts as they are all made in Japan while also having great cost performance.
Looking for HPI parts? HPI parts can be found here.

HKS Kansai Service

HKS Kansai Service is very large tuning company which also a line-up of their own original parts. Located in the Kansai region, hence their name HKS Kansai Service, has gained quite a reputation for their area. There are many people who think HKS Kansai Service is a separate entity from HKS Japan however it is much more like a satellite operation than its own entity. If you are looking for HKS Kansai Service parts you can find there here.

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

HKS

HKS Japan founds its beginning in 1973 around the farms of MT. Fuji. HKS has very strong ties to Yamaha and this is where HKS got its start and engineering experience from. HKS is the most respected large tuning company around and the bubble economy of Japan marked the beginning of the race boom that helped HKS become the dominant company it is now. Since then HKS has been researching and racing JDM cars and is on top of the game bar none!! Looking for hard to find HKS parts? You can find HKS parts here.

Thursday, October 02, 2008

HKB Sports

HKB Sports is a brand that is made by Toei company. The HKB lineup has many different Steering Wheels, Boss Kits or Hub Adapter, Wheel Spacers as well as an assortment of car accessories. Chances are if your car is Japanese there is a hub adapter for you.

HKB Sports parts can be found here.

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

GP Sports

GP Sports is a well known tuning and parts company out of Nigata Japan. Because of their D1 driver Masato Kawabata GP Sports has risen to fame around the world as well as in Japan. The GP sports line-up is popular for their exhausts, body-kits, wheels, and other smaller parts mainly for the Silvia and 180sx.

GP Sports performance parts can be found here.

Garage DogHouse

Garage DogHouse is a tuning garage located in Shizuoka outside of Tokyo. Garage DogHouse specializes in the tuning of cars with small aftermarket support within the JDM industry for the Impreza, Legacy, Forrester, Lancer Evo, Accord and Z33. Final Flag is one of Garage DogHouse's brand names.

Garage DogHouse parts can be found here.

Garage Defend

Garage Defend Corporation is located in Aichi Japan and is primarily a garage that sells tuned Nissan GT-Rs and other tuned vehicles. Garage Defend on their free time focus on circuit racing and developing some of the nicest quality in carbon fiber aero parts.

Garage Defend parts can be found here.

Garage BB

Garage BB is a small garage who specializes in making big time aero parts for drift specific vehicles. Garage BB is located in Oota-shi, Gunma Japan and is well known throughout Japan and the JDM tuning scene.

Garage BB parts can be found here.

Ganador

Ganador is a very old school aftermarket parts company located in Saitama prefecture right outside of Tokyo. Ganador seems to only be known for their aero mirrors but Ganador manufacturers some of the most original and top of the top line of exhaust systems and accessories in addition to those aero mirrors everybody loves so much. Ganador's aero mirror lineup is extensive and looks good on any vehicle that they are made for and proof of that is that most vehicles that appear on the cover of Option, Option II have them installed.

Ganador parts can be found here.

G Corporation

G Corporation is located in Chiba, has very close relations with Trust Greddy. G Corporation was started in 1992 has 4 employees and is a Drift oriented shop. G Corporation builds Body kit, Aero kits, suspension, exhaust, and a number of cosmetic parts to give your car a fresher look!!

G Corporation parts can be found here.

Fujitsubo FGK

Fujitsubo has been around since 1931 is one of the oldest companies in the JDM performance business. Fujitsubo is an exhaust specialists from way back when and is also known as FGK. Fujitsubo's head branch is located just outside Tokyo in Kanagawa Prefecture. With just over 75 years under the belt and continually going strong Fujitsubo is the Grandpappy of Exhaust Tuning! You can be sure that you get quality with Fujitsubo performance mufflers.

Fujitsubo can be found here.

FEED Fujita Engineering

FEED is an anagram that stands for Fujita Engineering Evolutional Development. Feed specializes in Mainly in 13b rotary, tuning and aero parts. The products and design by FEED are of an original style from the Osaka region and differ greatly from the Tokyo RX-7 tuning style. FEED has some of the meanest circuit machines and some of the sleekest demo cars and continues to influence the rotary tuning community around the world.

Feed parts can be found here.

Fujimura Auto

Fujimura Auto is a circuit racing specific parts company located in Kyoto. Fujimura Auto supports many of the higher horsepower circuit cars with exhaust systems, aero, and other smaller parts. They even make parts for the R35 GT-R.

Fujimura Auto parts can be found here.

Freeway Dolphin

Freeway is the name of the tuning garage which is located in Saitama just next to Tokyo. Dolphin is their original parts company which offers a rare set of original parts for the Nissan Stagea. If you are a Stagea fan, Dolphin will probably become your favorite company if they aren't already!

Freeway Dolphin can be found here.

Nissan Stagea parts can be found here.

Foresight

Foresight is a small and relatively new manufacturer in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Japan. Foresight is well known to FC3S and FD3S enthusiasts for their very well designed and sleek looking aero parts. If you want to have one of the rarest looking FC or FDs in your area you should go with Foresight aero kits. Other parts include the Foresight Knuckles for those looking to enhance drift angles! Look out for more to come from Foresight in the near future as they have just recently moved to a new facility.

Foresight parts can be found here.

FINAL Konnexion

FINAL Konnexion is a specialist in body kits and aero pieces for all of the major drift cars. Final Konnexion is also big in to the VIP and Kei Car scene with some very nice body kits in the lineup. Final Konnexion is located on the outskirts of Tokyo where they are always making new styles and innovations. On top of Final Konnexion body kits, they have a large line-up of other parts such as lights, wings, steering wheels, and much more.

Final Konnexion body parts can be found here.

Field

FIELD is an automotive electronics specialist company with a great Niche in the ECU computer harness Field. You may or may not have heard of the One-Touch Harnesses but they are a life saver when it comes to wiring electronics to your engine harness. Located right out of Tokyo in Saitama-prefecture, FIELD is still a relatively newly formed small company with less than 10 employees.

Field harnesses can be found here.

FET Japan

FET is an anagram for Far East Trading and was started in 1953. They are a giant racing accessory company with several company branches and many brands of goods. One of which is world renowned Italian steering wheel maker, Nardi. The Nardi Classic is the best selling steering wheel within Japan.

They also carry Koni and Karo. You can find goods from FET here.

Exedy

With over 80 years in business and over 10,000 employees Exedy has proved their griphold on the clutch scene.Exedy is the manufacturer of many of the major automotive company's performance clutches (NISMO, Mazdaspeed, TRD) the quality of EXEDY is second to none. Exedy clutches come in a variety of models and styles and are used in street to professional racing. Some of the major races they are used in are D, Rally and PPIHC Challenge, GT300, GT500.

Exedy can be found here.

Eurou

EUROU is a aero parts specialist here in Japan and has been creating some of the most original aero in the world since 1999. Eurou has 4 employees which is amazing considering how may products they make. Chances are, EUROU makes something for your car no matter how popular or unpopular your ride is. They are located in the Aichi prefecture near the large port city of Nagoya.

Eurou parts can be found here.

Essential

The name sums it up, they are Essential!! Essential is a full time tuning garage and is located on the outskirts of Tokyo. They race circuit, drag and drift and are producers of popular upgrades for many popular cars in Japan.

Essential parts can be found here.

Enkei

Enkei is centrally located in Tokyo and has been a long time maker of performance wheels for Japanese vehicles. Enkei is constantly designing new style wheels for the ever changing trends running motor sports here in Japan as well as around the world. Recently the RPF1 has been very popular in the drift scene around the world.

Enkei can be found here.

Endless

Endless is a competitor in the battle for the #1 position in brake systems and brake pads. Endless is a highly trusted company that sponsors many motor sports vehicles. Another one of their achievements is the production of their suspension division, known as Zeal. Endless is also known for they Endless ladies who can be seen in all of the Endless catalogs as well as many motor sports events. If you are looking for quality, Endless is the brand of choice.

Endless products can be found here.

Emotion-R

Emotion-R is run by scam artists 岩崎 and 福田

East Bear

East Bear is well known as an aero-parts maker with their lineup the Master Piece series which debuted in 2004 at the Tokyo Auto Salon along with their SIGMA Seat lineup. East Bear started off as a tire shop in 1974 in Saitama-prefecture which is right outside of Tokyo. During the 80's the increasing popularity of the AE86 and R31 East Bear decided to start making with some original aero-parts for these vehicles. As these aero-parts caught on East Bear also extended into the BNR32 from 1990 and continue on to this day making very popular lineups of Aero and upgrade parts.

East Bear can be found here.

Ducks Garden

Ducks Garden is a long time maker of aero parts with much experience. Ducks Garden began in 1987 and claim to craft Aero parts just for the love of seeing satisfied customers' smiling faces!! Ducks Garden is well known in Japan for their quality and innovative designs. The Ducks Garden facility is located in Ibaraki-Ken, just a bit north of Tokyo.
You can find parts made by
Ducks Garden
here.

Monday, September 08, 2008

Drift Spec Cosmetics

Drift Spec Cosmetics provides vinyl for anyone looking to go for an original "D1 Drift Style" appearance with their vehicle. These are the same stickers used by many of the top D1 Drivers!! So now is your chance to get the JDM D1vinyl stickers for you to be able to cut your own patterns and design and have your car look just like the way you envisioned it!

Drift Spec Cosmetics JDM D1 Vinyl can be found here.

Doobie

Doobie Japan offers aero parts for many Japanese sports cars. Doobie is well known in the EP82 Starlet community for Aero kits but also offers Body kits, and aero parts for may other JDM vehicles including but not limited to the A70, AE110, AE86, Integra, Accord, Civic, Skyline and Silvia. Doobie Aero Parts are made to order in Japan, are top quality and guaranteed to fit your JDM vehicle body lines perfectly. You can get Doobie parts here.

Do Luck

Do Luck has a huge line-up of body kits as well as tuning parts. They are famous for their Supra and to a lesser extent Soarer body kits. Do Luck has their own deep lip Double Six rims that are shown on many of their demo cars and are also known for their rare rear cross bars. Do Luck parts can be found here.

DG-5

Produced by Keichi 'Drift King' Tsuchiya with the help of skilled coilover specialists. Known as the #1 suspension maker within the drift community and is used by more D1 drivers than any other competitor! DG-5 Coilovers can be found here.

Defi

The highest grade of electronics are produced by Defi, a Nippon Seiki company. The Defi line-up includes gauges and metering devices and they are best known for their BF (black face) gauge. Another popular gauge is the Defi Racer gauge which is 52mm in size. Defi is one of the only companies left making the 52mm gauge. Nippon Seiki was started in 1946 and specializes in many variations of electronic metering and displays. The company has multiple facilities within Japan and around the world. You can get Defi parts here.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Damd

Damd has over 26 years in the Aero parts business and with over 20 employees is a very solid and reliable Aero Parts company. Damd is located in Kanaga Japan which is very close to Tokyo. DAMD features a line-up of aero parts for every major Japanese auto maker and all of their parts are hand made in Japan and of very good quality.

Damd products and information can be found here.

D Speed

D Speed incorporated in 1987 and is located in our neighboring ward of Tokyo in Suginami. D Speed International is the official company name and also has expanded their operation to also include a factory located in Shizuoka Japan. D Speed is well known as a Brake and Aerokit or Bodykit manufacturer for a wide array of vehicles and can be seen at just about any D1 event here in Japan. D speed parts can be found here. D Speed

D-max

D-Max is a brand name owned by a company called Car Studio located in Osaka Japan. Car Studio was founded in February of 2000 and has a number of brand names all dealing with cars and one of the most famous of their brands is D-Max. D-Max has risen from a small player in the game a few years ago into a huge sponsor of D1 and producer of extensive body kits, clear lamp and LED kits as well as other drift related parts. You've probably seen their several drift cars in D1 with the signature blue color.

D-Max products can be found here.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Cross Factory

Cross Factory is most famous for wide body parts and wide body kits they make for the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline as well as the Z31 Fairlady Z. Cross Factory operates out of Yamanashi Prefecture Japan and custom makes all body parts by hand upon order. This guarantees a perfect fit and superior craftsmanship. You can find Cross Factory body kits here.

Craft Square

Craft Square is a small company and aftermarket Mirror developer, participating member of the JGTC, F1, and other motorsports competition. Craft Square is located in Komae city, Tokyo Japan and are quite famous for their carbon fiver mirrors. Their aftermarket aero mirrors come in many designs and have options so please feel free to contact RHDJapan if there are some that you need and cant find!

Craft Square Carbon Aero-mirrors are here.

Comrade C's Short Shifters

Comrade's specialty was the car short shifter technology and used to be a major supplier of shifters and other racing products in Japan. Mismanagement for years and the company went bankrupt a few years back. There were tons of short shifters everywhere for a long time and after a while they disappeared. Then another company in Japan purchased the Comrade C's Short Shifter designs and now produces these short shifters in a different factory in Japan. They remain very popular with customers abroad and in Japan.

Comrade C's Short Shifters can be found here.

Colt Speed

Colt Speed is an aftermarket tuning company dealing with only Mitsubishi cars. Colt Speed is located close to Tokyo, off the Tomei interchange in Atsugi, Kanagawa Japan and the Lancer Evo, Airtrek, Colt and Pajero are a few of the cars they support. Colt Speed made their debut in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2006 and are very popular now.

Colt Speed parts.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Charge Speed

Incorporated in 1989 Advance Staff which is the company that owns the brand Charge Speed started developing aero parts for Japanese cars. Their headquarters as well as the design part of Charge Speed is located in Osaka Japan.

Charge Speed parts are manufactured by a factory in China which belongs to a group of Advance Staff and that is why they are cheaper than products made in Japan.

You can find Charge Speed parts here.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

CBY Crystal Body Yokohama

Crystal Body Yokohama is a body shop specializing in a few AE86 parts. Their line-up may be small, but their parts are awesome! CBY is most famous for their FRP body parts for the Hachiroku AE86. This little shop is based out of Kanagawa, Yokohama Japan. Some of the most notable parts are the over fender kit, FRP rear gate and Titanium muffler for the AE86.

CBY body parts can be found here.

Cashiew

Cashiew is a small original parts maker located in Saitama Japan. Cashiew parts are truly for the JDM maniac as they are super quality and extremely rare even within Japan. Cashiew specializes mainly in the AE86 but also makes parts for Silvia/180sx, Integra, and S2000. They have been discontinuing some of their parts lately and most of our stock is now sold but we can still get anything that is currently made by them. Their website is a little difficult to navigate but all you need to do is click the cars at the top to get to the parts.

Cashiew parts can be found here.

Car Make T&E

Car Make T&E can be a little confusing because it has so many brands under its belt. They include; Vertex, Vertex LANG, Vertex Ridge, Vertice Design, ism, DIGNA, T-Zero, Légerfort and Sui Vax.

Takahiro Ueno incorporated Car Make T&E in 1996 and based the company out of Yokohama Japan with two major objectives. These two main concepts for the company are to produce parts that are both Technical and Elegant, hence the name Car Make T&E. The D1 Driver in the red JZZ30 Soarer happens to be the president of Car Make T&E.

Car Make T&E products can be found here.

C-West

C-West is a high Quality Aerokit/Bodykit manufacturer located in the Kansai region of Hyogo, Japan. Many shop cars and drift cars have been fitted with C-West benefiting not only from the look, but also for additional down force needed to burn that one second while racing against the clock on the track. With such an extensive lineup of Aero Parts you are bound to find something you want with C-West!

C-West parts can be found here.

C-One Motorsports Corporation

C-One motorsports incorporated as a company in 1977 under the name C-One Corporation. C-One is run and founded by a family member of the Toyota family and that is why their products are catered to Toyota cars. They also has a pro shop in Saitama but C-One's head office is in Shibuya Tokyo which is about 15 minutes away from us at RHDJapan.

C-One has been on the circuit, dirt trial and rally scene for over 30 years and has a full line of top-quality performance parts mainly focusing on newer Toyota vehicles. In 2005 C-One participated in the Japan Dirt Trial D class and took the championship.

C-One Motorsports parts can be found here.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Buddy Club

Modex Alpha Ltd., Buddy Club Factory is based out of Hiroshima Japan and has a manufacturing facilities in South Korea as well as here in Japan. Buddy Club also has other offices around the world including Hong Kong, USA and the UK.

Buddy Club is know for being circuit specialists that produce a huge line-up of suspension and mufflers. Their products are very track-worthy but are usable on the street as well. Buddy Club is most notably known for their P1 lightweight racing rims and Racing Spec Dampers.

Buddy Club racing parts can be found here.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Boss

Located in the Kansai region of Japan, Boss is a very small company specializing in aero parts for JDM drift vehicles. Their line-up is limited to 3 of the best drift cars ever; the S13 Silvia, RPS13 180SX, and the FC3S RX-7. They are slowly moving into their original coilovers and various performance parts. But they will be known for their full aero kits with light kits for the Nissan RPS13 180SX and Mazda FC3S RX-7.

You can find Boss Aero parts and kits here.

Border Racing

Border is located in a very nice facility in West Tama, Tokyo. They have a pit for more than 5 vehicles as well as a show room and office space. Although they are in Tokyo, they are in the state of Tokyo and not the city part of the Tokyo so there is plenty of space for the and their facility.

Border is a long-time standing parts producer for top end high horsepower Japanese vehicles which include many original parts for Mazda RX-7, Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline, Nissan Silvia, Toyota MR-2 and more.

One of the most popular Border part is their Carbon Fiber Side Ducts for the BCNR33. You can even get a complete Border tuned to order car if you are interested in getting one. Border parts can be found here.

Bomex

Bomex originally became know to the rest if the world as the main supplier of Aero parts to the starring cars in the first Fast and the Furious movie. Before that Bomex has been a famous Aero parts and Bodykit developer located in Saitama Japan to anyone serious in the Japanese tuning scene within Japan. Bomex has been around for a very long time in Japan and their styling is a happy medium between the extreme and the stock.

Find Bomex parts here.

BN Sports

BN Sports are located in Ibaraki Prefecture and entered the market making kits for the FC3S RX-7, BNR32 GT-R, JZX90 Chaser and JZA80 Supra. BN Sports are the original definers of the meaning WIDE and LOW. BN Sports is known for having the lowest and widest body kits which beg for wide rims.

Their extensive line-up covers all of the most popular drift vehicles here in Japan from Nissan, Toyota and Mazda but also extends to cover some of the more popular everyday cars such as the bB for example. BN Sports classify their kits as 4 door kits, 2 door kits and VIP kits.

You can find BN Sports Aero parts here.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Blitz Japan

Blitz was established in 1981 in Tokyo, Japan by a former employee of Sard back when Sard was know as Sigma Automotive. Blitz and Sard turbo kits and their components are basically the same and this is why there are these similarities.

Alongside the other companies in the JDM Aftermarket, Blitz has been continuously researching and racing JDM cars, producing parts not seen before being debuted by Blitz. The first to sponser a D1 driver when the D1GP was still in its infancy, Blitz ranks as one of the top companies for quality parts within the aftermarket scene. Blitz sponsors Nomura Ken in the D1GP.

Find Blitz racing parts here.

Billion Japan

Billion specializes in all parts related to your cooling system. From air ducts to water temp gauges, they are high quality products to increase stability in your multiple cooling systems to make the vehicle more dependable. The quality and appearance of Billion parts are very good and any customer who purchases them is always satisfied. They are not as popular as many other brands here in Japan however they definitely have a niche market.

Billion parts can be found here.

Big Win Aero Parts Maker

Based out of Kanagawa, Japan Big Win is an Aero kit and full Body kit designer and maker for cars popular here in Japan. Big Win caters their lineup to the Silvia, Mark II, Chaser, Laurel, Skyline and Funcargo. Big Win prides themselves on their original designs that are designed and hand made in Japan. They refuse to offer sub standard quality Aero Parts and this is why they are very popular. When getting Big Win body parts you can be sure that you are getting the best.

Big Win parts can be found here.

Behrman

Behrman is a limited liability company located in Niigata prefecture that was started in February 1997. Behrman is a tuning company that also makes a wide variety of Sports aero kits, VIP aero kits, led tail lamps and much more. The Behrman GT aero lineup is what they are most famous for here in Japan but there are many other parts available from them.

Behrman kits can be found here.

BBS Japan

BBS Japan is a subdivision of the original BBS company which was founded four decades ago in Germany. BBS Japan was founded in 1983 with startup funds of close to 24 million USD. The BBS Japan head office is located in Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan while the factory is located in Toyama, Japan. This is a common thing here in Japan because Tokyo is the main business hub within Japan and it is considered crucial for at least a branch to be in Tokyo for foreign business relations.

BBS Japan is part of the ONO group which has 7 other members within Japan. The ONO group was founded in 1968 and is an integral group that provides channels between German and Japanese businesses. BBS takes much pride in their rims and can be seen on the highest performing vehicles such as the Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes, and even F1 race cars. BBS is the wheel of choice due to their incredibly light designing secrets.

BBS Japan wheels can be found here.

Backyard Special JDM Honda Parts

Backyard Special is a tuning garage and parts manufacturer based out of Nagoya Japan. It is a cult favorite among many in Honda enthusiasts around the world. They specialize in all things Honda and offer many custom parts not made by any other shop around. They offer quite an extensive line-up of parts for the NSX, Civic, Integra, S2000, and even the Beat!

Backyard Special prides themselves on being a minor tuner in the sense that they provide and cater their goods and services to a select group rather than a massive amount of people. This allows them and you the luxury of knowing that each part you get is the best quality Japanese made part you can get on the market.

Backyard Special parts can be found here.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

ATS & Across

ATS & Across primarily a premium Carbon Clutch and L.S.D. manufacturer with additional lineups in Carbon Brake Rotors and Pads along with Drivetrain gearing. Active Traction Service was started as a company in October of 1995 and is based out of Okayama.

They originally started developing Carbon LSD units for FL500 Formula cars and have collected extensive data and done extensive testing of their carbon products in every type of race imaginable. Japan is considered the home of the best quality Carbon Fiber in the world and with the best materials in hand ATS & Across bring you the absolute best carbon race equipment money can buy.

ATS & Across parts can be found here.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Apexi

APEXi has been on the tuning scene in Japan for a long time. Apexi was originally started by a high ranking HKS employee who broke off from HKS to do their own company. This type of thing is very common and is how most of the big companies now here in Japan were started.

Most recent innovations include the Power FC. They have officially filed for bankruptcy protection in 2007 and are currently trying to restructure the company. The company changed its name to Apexera briefly and then changed it back to Apexi and made Apexera the name of the parent company of Apexi. To get an idea of what the company is going through Apexi went from a 304 page master catalog before bankruptcy to a 120 page catalog after filing for bankruptcy. They have a difficult time meeting production dates and are late in delivering most everything they sell. People love them but we dont...

Apexi parts can be found here.

Monday, July 07, 2008

Aerocraft Kaze

Aerocraft Kaze has been around since 1995 and got their start with the GTO and Z32 vehicles. In the beginning they were based out of a 2 story office that was freezing cold, uncomfortable and in a residential area of Tateyama. This office was not equipped for what Aerocraft Kaze was doing. In 1997 they moved to a new garage out in a more rural area of Chiba, Japan. The new garage was equipped with a paint booth and FRP workshop. From this current garage Aerocraft Kaze prepared their entry to the Tokyo Auto Salon in 1999. Aerocraft Kaze is a Specialist in FRP-made body parts with experience of over 13 years long! They are actively supporting Supras, GTOs, FTOs, Z32s, and Celicas with many original designs.

You can find more information on Aerocraft Kaze here.

Bee-R Bee Racing Parts Developer

Bee-R is a little tuning shop and original parts developer located in Machida which is right outside of Tokyo. Original parts include the BNR324 conversion for the R32 and the world wide heart stopper, the Rev-Limitter! BEE-R also has a very nice and popular set of rims called the B5 as well that are available in 18 inch. BEE-R is battling it out with two extreme machines in the D1 GP Series here in Japan.

You can locate more BEE-R parts here.

AutoExe JDM parts

AutoExe has made and maintained their footprint with Mazda Tuning, AutoExe provides the Mazda Community with some of the most complete tower bar and member brace support kits. In addition, Autoexe design also includes some of the most aggressive and high quality carbon fiber aeroparts on the market. AutoExe is also known to provide RacingBeat with some of their high-end products.

You can find Autoexe parts here.

AutoSelect JDM Auto Parts

AutoSelect is a small tuning/racing shop out of Osaka commonly scene on the circuit scene with their signature yellow colored machines. AutoSelect's carbon fiber work on their aeroparts and cooling panels is extremely refined and of the best quality available. Their Carbon Chibi Devil Wing is very popular and looks great! In addition, there is nothing like the AutoSelect GT-R Front Tower Bar!

You can find more AutoSelect goods here

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Attain KSP Engineering

KSP Engineering or also known as ATTAIN is an original parts manufacturer and tuning shop located within Tokyo about a 40 minute drive from us at RHDJapan. The KSP boss is actively racing and tuning Ferraris when he is not working on JDM vehicle projects.

KSP has a wide arrange of machining capabilities creating some top quality performance parts, even Ferrari parts. Starting in Drag Race competition with their Rotary Machines, KSP also has extensive tuning abilities though all manufacturers and different types of engines. Currently, NSX owners from all across Japan, in addition to overseas send their vehicles to KSP for custom tuning.

Their product range covers 5 Lug Hub Conversions, Engine Mounts, Big Brake Rotors, Lightened Crank Pulleys, and Aero Parts

KSP Engineering, Attain parts can be found here

ARC Abbey Road International

ARC is an acronym for Abbey Road Company. The company is located in Shizuoka prefecture in Fuji-shi. They specialize in welding titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and parts fabrication. They make aluminum radiators, oil coolers, intake boxes, blow off valves, high capacity oil pans, mufflers and many more.

Their products are known all over the world for being top quality hand made racing parts by Japanese technicians for Japanese cars. ARC parts can be found on cars competing in F3000, F3, N1, JTC, D1GP and many other professional races around the world. ARC's exquisite design and engineering have proven to be beautiful to look at with matching performance.

You can view ARC parts here.

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

ADVAN

Advan is on of our favorite brands here in Japan when it comes to Rims and Tires. Advan is a subsidiary to its parent company Yokohama Rubber Company. Yokohama Rubber was started in the late 70's and is know as Yokohama Tire in its overseas operation. Advan has competed in just about all races possible. One little known fact is that Advan Tires can be found as OEM equipment on Luxury vehicles such as the Audi, Bentley, Porsche and AMG. In addition, Advan Tires and Rims can be seen in just about any REAL racing scene all over Japan and around the world.

Advan products can be found here Advan Rims

ACRE

Often seen in Option magazine ACRE is an acronym for Advanced Components for Real Entertainment which is a Premier brake-related part manufacturer specializing in high performance. Parts line-up ranges from brake pads, brake fluid, brake lines, and much much more. The company is based out of Tokyo Japan and have proved their products to be top quality by competing in Super Taikyu, GP and F-3 racing. ACRE has been developing these products since the mid 90's.

Acre parts can be found here ACRE Brake Pads

Abflug

Established in the late 80's, Abflug is a premium Aeroparts manufacturer located in Shizuoka prefecture. They are relatively unknown abroad but they are quite popular here in Japan. Abflug has core competencies in product design, graphic design, modeling, fabrication of custom machines and tuning.

Abflug parts and information can be found here Abflug Aero Parts

APP Racing Japan

APP is an acronym for Aviation Performance Products, another great company pushing only the highest quality or product out of Tokyo. APP is most noted for their remarkable brake lines, clutch lines and oil coolers. Most recently APP has come out with some exiting new brake kits and plug and play HID kits.

APP is located just down the street from us at RHDJapan and they are by far our favorite neighbors! APP is willing to manufacture brake lines for vehicles not listed on their site for RHDJapan's customers so please contact us if you have a JDM car and you need support for some brake lines.

APP has teamed up with top ranked Oginome and his S15 for the 2008 D1 Grand Prix Drift Series.

APP products can be found here APP Brakes