If you want to stand out these days in the import car tuning world it takes more than just the regular mods or a couple of common JDM parts. To be unique you need to somehow import and install the greatest and most sought after JDM parts available across the pond. The 2004 Nissan 350Z you see below has some of the best goodies never before seen. And that’s how you create a great car. Read more »
The stock RX-8 is a unique car. It is the only production car that is powered by a Rotary Engine. The compact size of the 1.3 Liter Renesis engine allowed Mazda engineers to mount this engine further back in the chassis which results in a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. Although the car is low on horsepower and torque; the handling capabilities make this car a great tool for weekend road racers. Sunny Lam has gone a bit overboard when modifying his 2004 RX-8 with the best JDM parts around. Read more »
The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is one of the great JDM powerhouse’s up there with the likes of the Skyline and Supra. This little 4 Banger comes stock with almost 300 HP but the bullet proof engine can hold much more. This Evo 8 built by Unlimited Works features top shelf JDM products that would make any car lover green with envy. Designed to have both go and show; the Evo not only has over 400 horsepower but it also had the aggressive good looks to be featured at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon. Read more »
The Release Series line-up of Scion vehicles has been a great selling point for the Toyota Scion nameplate. These Special Edition automobile sell out quickly and will someday become a definite collector’s item. A limited run of 1,100 Scion tC RS 6.0’s will be built with an MSRP around $18k-$19k. Read more »
American’s have had a fascination with trucks that has spanned the better part of a century. And their favorite by far has been the Ford F-150. This truck has been the #1 selling vehicle month after month for 2 decades. The Ford F-150 was built to haul goods. But the Shelby Ford F-150 Super Snake was created to haul buns! How does 475 horsepower sound? Read more »
Tommy Kaira is a legendary tuning company based in Kyoto, Japan. Originally founded way back in 1968 under a different name; Tommy Kaira signature cars have graced the covers of magazines and been featured in numerous video games for years. But it wasn’t until the late 1980’s that Tommy Kaira begun producing fully tuned signature cars. Their first releases were not Japanese cars at all; they were souped up Mercedes vehicles. Tommy Kaira eventually won contracts with giant manufactures like Nissan and Subaru. And it was these highly sought after tuned version of the Nissan Skyline GTR that made a name in the tuning world for Tommy Kaira. Released to the public at the 2010 Tokyo AutoSalon; the Tommy Kaira R35 GTR Ebbrezza-R was an instant hit. Read more »
Don’t really know very much about this Corvette, but I know I like it! Check out the dope rims and the subtle carbon fiber add-ons! Read more »
The Cadillac CTS-V is already some sort of anomaly. This luxury Sedan looks like a buff CTS, but nothing can prepare you for the beast that lurks under the hood. The stock CTS-V has a mildly de-tuned version of the Corvette ZR-1 LSA engine. This V-8 is supercharged and puts out an amazing 550 HP. Well super tuner Hennessy wasted no time cranking up the Horsepower with some mild bolt-on parts in the form of their V700 power package. The result is 700 HP and a lot of tire shredding fun! Read more »
The R32 generation Nissan Skyline has been a favorite of most GTR aficionados since the 1990’s. This is generation that put Skyline’s on the map. Still considered to be the best looking Skyline of the bunch; the R32 holds a special place in the heart of every JDM enthusiast. This modified Skyline is owned my Christian Coujin and has been featured all over the place. Read more »
Motor Trend recently named the Ford fusion the Car of the Year. But when you look down the list of past winners, there are many forgettable cars such as the: Ford Thunderbird, Chrysler Cirrus, and Chevrolet Caprice just to name a few. The Fusion is a good all around car offering many different versions including a hybrid, but they are all pretty boring! Well MRT has introduced a Fusion with some soul that may just win over your heart. Read more »
