Here some snaps from out visit to Signal Auto in Osaka just days before Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year. They were hard at work finishing of the KE72 wagon that was on display in their booth. For pictures from Tokyo Auto Salon, please check here Continue reading
Jun 20
Throwback Thursday: Tanabe Super Medalion Racing
Although discontinued, Tanabe’s Super Medalion Racing Exhaust still share many characteristics that many exhaust systems manufactured today use. With Tanabe’s rich history in racing in mind, this exhaust was produced to maximum performance from your highly-tuned engine. Built to be a lightweight cat-back system, this system allows the muffler section to be overhauled or to facilitate the replacement of the fiberglass packing. In completing the whole exhaust and to give the aggressive look, this exhaust was equipped with an up-turned tip that many race cars use.
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Jun 19
Tanabe Sustec S-0C Coilover kit for 2011-2012 Honda CRZ (#TSC148)
SUSTEC PRO S-0C is for those who desire both high performance and maximum comfort from a suspension system. S-0C is ideal for performance and street applications.
Dispelling a popular belief that a firm or harsh ride is a sign of a performance suspension, the short stroke, shortened case dampener of the S-0C is extremely unique in that its internal construction allows it to deliver superior handling without sacrificing strength or ride comfort.
Unique double-cylinder design allows for full suspension stroke within the shortened shock body while Low-pressure gasses ensure smooth rebound characteristics for additional ride comfort.
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APPLCATION: 2011-2012 HONDA CRZ
PART# TSC148
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Jun 18
2013 Super GT Round 3 Malaysia
Round 3 took place this past weekend in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. Super GT’s top class have produced some of the fastest GT racing cars in the world. Some of the most dominant cars come from Japan’s Big 3 automakers; Honda, Nissan, and Toyota/Lexus. It’s interesting to see at how much output these manufacturers come up with.
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Jun 14
Nom noms in Japan!
Here’s a little collection of some of the food and drinks that I had while in Japan earlier this year. The food was phenomenal and some things that were so simple and can have here every day, was just plain better in Japan. Maybe because everything wasn’t greasy and/or fried…. And you’d be amazed at what you can find in vending machines out there! Continue reading
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Jun 13
Street Legal GT-R Sets New World Record
Built by the folks at Switzer Performance, this Nissan GT-R is not your average grocery getter. This one hits the ground running and takes the women and kids along for the ride. Pushing 1,300 horsepower, the new quarter mile record was set at 8.61 seconds at 170 MPH. Just when you thought GT-R’s came equipped with enough ponies to test the average challenger, someone comes along and takes it to another level.
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Jun 12
NF210 in STOCK for 2013 Lexus GS350 RWD and GS350 F-Sport RWD
More Pics: Side View, Rear Quarter View (2013 Lexus GS350 RWD shown)
More info and data: NF210
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Jun 11
Kei Trucks Hit The Track
Found this online and figured it was worth a watch. It’s amazing what people do in their spare time, especially in kei trucks.
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Jun 10
Tanabe USA Spring 2013 R&D Session
Here is what’s going on so far in this year’s Tanabe USA Spring R&D session: (please check out the R&D blog for up to date news on the parts we are testing!)
The R&D team taking off the stock BRZ exhaust to prepare test fitting the new Tanabe exhaust.
Welding a tip for this Tanabe Medalion test exhaust for new Honda Civic.
Tanabe springs going on Mazda 3 Skyactiv.
For more news check out the R&D blog!