Monday, December 15, 2008

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.