Richard Rubio is what you could call a dyed in the wool Nissan fanatic, between him and his brother they have owned four S-chassis cars. That may not sound like an especially large amount of cars when considering that S13s have become practically disposable in recent years, but that is exactly what sets the Rubio brothers apart from the average enthusiast. Instead of half-assedly “building” and thrashing a car only to move onto the next on a whim, Richard has thoroughly modified his S13, adding his personal touch to every aspect of the vehicle using only the best parts available. The amount of detail oriented work put into this car is insane and I can only imagine how patient this man must be – considering that many of the parts used in the construction of this car are beyond rare and all are of very high quality. Continue reading
Sep 18
Medalion Touring tested on Import Tuner Power Pages
Flash back from Import Tuner Power Pages, Tanabe Medalion Touring was put to the test…
Tested vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan RWD
Tested Tanabe Products: Medalion Touring (Part# T70082), also tested Tanabe optional Y-pipe (Part# T50063)
From article;
“Dyno testing the exhaust revealed an increase in power and torque throughout the powerband… Consistent gains of 8 hp and 6 lb-ft of torque were seen from 5,300 to redline over our baseline run.
Check out full article on importtuner.com;
http://www.importtuner.com/powerpages/impp_1208_2003_infiniti_g35/#ixzz2fEEV4PUu
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Sep 17
Eiji Toyoda, Longest-Serving Toyota President, Passes Away
Eiji Toyoda, who was a member of Toyota’s founding family and cousin of the automaker’s founder Kiichiro Toyoda, died Tuesday of heart failure at Toyota Memorial Hospital in Toyota city, central Japan.
Eiji-san served as president from 1967 to 1982 and continued as chairman and then as adviser until his death. He played an important role in expanding Toyota into North America and making it a Global brand. He also pioneered the ‘Toyota Way’, which was a method of producing cars with as little waste as possible, a method imitated around the globe.
One of Eiji Toyoda’s achievements was being inducted into the United States Automotive Hall of Fame in 1994. He was noticed for his contributions to car manufacturing and was the second honoree from Japan, after the Honda Motor founder, Soichiro Honda.
At the time of his death, he was being treated in a hospital founded by Toyota in 1963
Eiji Toyoda, died earlier today of a heart attack, passing away at the age of 100. He had his three sons and a daughter with his wife, Kazuko. He is survived by Kanshiro, his eldest son.
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Sep 16
Formula Drift Final Round – Oct. 12
Come join us at California’s famous Irwindale Speedway for the conclusion of Formula Drift’s 2013 season. This year we have seen some amazing moments and the rivalries are as fierce as ever. Show your support for SSR-sponsored driver Chris Forsberg as he battles to secure the number 1 position in the league.
http://www.formulad.com/schedule/pro-championship/irwindale.php
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Sep 13
Quick stop at Rywire
Earlier this week I had a chance to stop by Rywire with my friend Steve. He needed to Drop off a plate that he had polished to it could be installed on his firewall. It was my first time there and ever since seeing his E-AT at Spocom earlier this year, I’ve been wanting to stop by and see the shop. I didn’t want to take too many pictures because I don’t know if the owners of the cars there would want pictures of their projects out on the web. But man, Ryan really knows his stuff and his attention to detail is crazy! When he was explaining things to me and Steve, I probably understood 15% of the terminology he was using. 🙂 Anywho, If anyone needs a harness done and done right, this is who you need to go see!
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Sep 12
SSR Wheels 2004-2005 Collection
It’s a bit surprising for me when I stop to think and realize that 2004 was nine years ago. I’m sure many of you agree, so I thought it might be fun to share with you an SSR Wheels catalog from that year, just to see what kind of wheels were available and what kind of cars they were used on. For some of you, this may be a trip down memory lane, some of you may be seeing some of these wheels/cars for the first time. Regardless, there is some great content in here – check it out.
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Sep 11
New Tanabe Sustec Spring Pricing available NOW
Sep 10
Tanabe Exhaust Gaskets Now Available!
Check out More-Japan.com!
Now available for purchase are replacement Tanabe exhaust gaskets. We carry the common sizes ranging from 60mm to 80mm. Later on we’ll be offering more options for those who might need them. Keep in mind all Tanabe exhaust systems include the necessary hardware such as bolts and/or gaskets. These gaskets are more for those who may have lost or damaged a gasket. Please note that these gaskets are for use with Tanabe exhaust systems only. Manufacturers of other systems may not run the exact gasket sizing that we offer.
Row one: 60mm oval shape / 60mm triangle shape
Row two: 70mm oval shape / 80mm oval shape
Tanabe Exhaust Gaskets: More-Japan.com
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Sep 09
Multi Function Paddle System for 3rd generation Prius!
The OGS Multi Function Paddle System for the 3rd generation Prius replaces the cruise control lever with paddle levers that can be used for changing gears and operating the cruise control system. Here’s a quick look at what this product offers.
The purpose of the Multi Funtion Paddle System is to provide controls for gear selection and cruise control. This does not replace the standard shifter in the center console but it is a way for the driver to keep both hands on the wheel at all times. The MFPS is also able to toggle the cruise control system on/off and acceleration and deceleration accordingly. This product is compatible with the OEM shifter but it pairs well with the OGS IP Switch.
Included in the kit are all the necessary pieces that are to be installed to the Prius’ OEM steering wheel. No cutting or splicing is required, but we do recommend having a professional install this product because the airbag system may malfunction if the steps aren’t followed correctly.
https://www.more-japan.com/OGS-Multi-Function-Paddle-System-for-Prius-ZVW30.html
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Sep 06