Product Of The Month
1. Who: BLOX Racing
What: roll center adjusters
Rides: ’92-00 Honda Civic, ’92-95 del Sol, ’94-01 Acura Integra
How much: $200
where: bloxracing.com
While slamming your ride can lower the center of gravity, many people don’t realize that it messes with your suspension geometry. Your camber, caster or steering response could be out of whack. BLOX has these neat roll center adjusters to correct your suspension. The longer adjusters replace your factory ball joints and reposition suspension components to a more acceptable angle. It’s worth the $200 if you’re looking for better handling and increased steering feel.
2. Who: Depo
What: JDM-style headlamps
Rides: ’02-03 Honda Civic Hatchback
How Much: Inquire
Where: maxzone.com
Sometimes your wallet doesn’t let you get all the cool things you want, like JDM headlights. But companies like Depo are here with budget-minded options like these Civic Type R lights for a fraction of the price. Still DOT compliant, these lights give you the smoked look you’re going for without breaking the bank.
3. Who: Turbosmart USA
What: silicone hoses
Rides: your engine bay
How Much: Inquire
Where: turbosmartusa.com
Depending on how beat your engine bay is, it might be time to replace some of those aged or cracked rubber hoses. Don’t worry though because Turbosmart has a new silicone line. We shouldn’t have to tell you why silicone is better but besides looks, they are stronger, tougher and more flexible than many OE rubber parts. They can also take the heat and abuse better, meaning you won’t have to change them anytime soon.
4. Who: Goodyear
What: Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Rides: around your rims
How Much: Inquire
Where: goodyear.com
Another new tire? Yes, but pay attention because Goodyear is one of the most recognized and experienced in the business. Its new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is its next generation ultra high performance tire that sports some sweet new technology such as ActiveBraking. So whether rain or shine, these tires will improve your stopping power thanks to a new tread block design. In addition, the tire compound was revamped to deliver more grip and surprisingly less road noise.
5. Who: Mishimoto
What: silicone air intake kit
Rides: ’09-11 Nissan 370Z
How Much: $180
Where: mishimoto.com
While adding more fuel and air into your motor is generally a good thing to make more power, keeping it cool is just as important. For the VQ37VHR motor, Mishimoto has these new silicone intake hoses to keep intake temps cool. While your stock parts could easily be affected by engine heat, these hoses are made of high-grade silicone with heat-resistant fibers. They also fit like an OEM replacement. The black kit looks clean but the hoses are also available in blue and red.
6. Who: VIP Modular
What: Black Label 210 wheels
Rides: your herrafrush car
How Much: From $3050 per set
Where: vipmodular.com
Embracing the hellaflush community, these new rollers from VIP Modular are ‘bout to break some necks. The two-piece forged wheels are offered in small diameter 16x7-9.5" sizes, which would look pretty mean if you own a Scion or Honda. Available in brushed, powdercoat, anodized, plated or polished; these wheels are guaranteed to look gangster. 17" and 18" versions will be available soon as well.