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