Category Archives: Product Guide
PRODUCT GUIDE: The IRC MB52 “footprint” tire has our new favorite tread pattern
Japan has an incredible penchant for making vehicle modification fun, something that is missing from a lot of car cultures. While going through Ricky’s excellent article about the odds and ends of the NYM, I came across the funkiest tire I’ve ever seen on … Continue reading
NEWS: Hayashi Racing is making A-Series valve covers
Hayashi Racing is now making some lovely cast aluminum rocker covers for the Nissan A-series. Available in black or red (the blue one above is a custom job for a Hayashi Formula J race car). We expect most of these to be … Continue reading
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PRODUCT GUIDE: From the creators of Rocket Bunny, a new widebody kit for the Datsun 620
In the race to find the next hot kyusha to widebody, TRA Kyoto has unveiled its latest creation, the Pandem kit for the Datsun 620.
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Tagged 620, datsun, Kei Miura, nissan, Pandem, Rocket Bunny, TRA Kyoto, trucks
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TRA Kyoto’s new Boss kit turns FDs into RX-3s
One of the most photographed things at last year’s SEMA Show was the TRA Kyoto Boss kit that grafted a Datsun Sunny-esque nose onto an S14 Silvia. Now, its makers have applied the same principle to a Mazda, namely, melding a stylized Savanna … Continue reading
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad FB Mazda RX-7 radiator
It’s somewhat surprising that there hasn’t been a decent aftermarket radiator for the first-gen Mazda RX-7 out there, but if you drive an FB, worry no more. Koyorad has just introduced the latest aluminum radiator in their ever-growing line for Japanese classics, … Continue reading
PRODUCT GUIDE: Tomei Expreme Ti AE86 exhaust
It is a rare occasion that a chassis is popular enough to get a newly developed exhaust system nearly 30 years after the car was discontinued. However, due to the overwhelming popularity of the AE86 platform, Tomei has announced the release their newest … Continue reading
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Tagged ae86, corolla, levin, Product Guide, sprinter, tomei, toyota, trueno
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Trust Racing exhaust manifolds for S30 Zs and Kenmeri Skylines
Established in 1977, Trust is an institution in the Japanese tuning world. They produce a line of high-quality exhaust manifolds for the S30 Z and L-series-equipped kenmeri Skyline, but until now those have never been officially offered in the US.
PRODUCT GUIDE: RS Watanabe Toyota Works replicas
RS Watanabe has revealed their latest wheel design, and it’s a gorgeous revival of the famed Toyota Works racing wheels of the 1960s and 1970s. The classic four-spoke crosshairs pattern is back, and is now available in a 15-inch size.
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Tagged a20, celica, daruma, rs watanabe, TOM's Igeta, toyota, Toyota Works
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Complete FRP Datsun 240Z body
So this is rather insane. UK-based FRP Automotive has developed an entire Datsun 240Z body made of, you guessed it, FRP (fiber reinforced polymer). The company offers the entire body, or individual panels including doors, hood, trunk and fenders. Now you can build … Continue reading
PRODUCT GUIDE: S2 Carbon Works Skate Decks
Are you jonesing for a glimpse of hakosuka Skyline or Datsun 510 during your sick front side 180 ollie? The S2 Carbon Works 2014 line of skate decks has some pretty cool JDM style rides, including a VIP Celsior/Lexus LS and … Continue reading
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Tagged 510, bluebird, c10, datsun, Hakosuka, skate decks, skyline
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PRODUCT GUIDE: SSR Mk III Neo
If there’s one thing SEMA has no shortage of is new wheels. Most of them are so hideous you instinctively cover the eyes of any nearby children but once in a while there’s a new school barrel we can get … Continue reading
PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad 22RE Toyota Trucks radiator
Koyorad has been a great support of both JNC the website and JNCs the cars, as they are one of the few aftermarket companies consistently releasing products for J-tin vehicles. The latest addition to their Japanese Classic radiator line is actually for … Continue reading
PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad 1971-74 Corolla aluminum radiator
Last summer we informed you that the guys at Koyorad were working on yet another aluminum radiator for classic Japanese cars. This time, the beneficiary was the classic bantamweight street fighter known simply as the TE27. Well the development process has … Continue reading
PRODUCT GUIDE: Hella Vision Plus 7″ Halogen H4 Conversion Headlamp
One of the sacrifices we have to make to drive the cars we love is safety. And while old cars offer great visibility thanks to large greenhouses, that advantage is nullified at night when 30-year-old wiring and outdated bulb technology … Continue reading
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Tagged corolla, h4, Hella, levin, Product Guide, sprinter, te27, toyota, trueno
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Datsun 510 reproduction panels by Futofab
One way to tell if your car has attained true classic status is how many reproduction parts are available. For example, it is possible to buy an entire 1967-69 Camaro bare metal body brand new and completely licensed by GM. JNCs … Continue reading
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Tagged 510, datsun, fast & furious, FutoFab, nissan, Product Guide
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad TE27 Corolla Radiator
We know it can be hard to find parts for your nostalgic car, but Koyorad has always been one of the biggest supporters of the old school scene. We all know that old cars could use a bump in the … Continue reading
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Tagged corolla, koyorad, levin, Product Guide, radiator, sprinter, te27, toyota, trueno
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad First-Gen Toyota Celica Radiator
If you swung by the JNC booth at Toyotafest this weekend you might have noticed this beautiful block of aluminum. It’s the the lastest design from Japanese radiator maker Koyorad and we’re happy to say that it’s another nostalgic car application. Hot … Continue reading
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Tagged celica, koyorad, Product Guide, ra21, ra25, ra28, ra29, radiator, ta22, toyota
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PRODUCT GUIDE: Koyorad Datsun 510 Radiator
While we’re on the topic of mods for your classic car, cooling is an important part of keeping your nostalgic in tip-top running order. Stock radiators in older cars were usually pretty flimsy to begin with, and after years of … Continue reading
