Import Lifesytle Video Magazine New Release, and it's Awesome.Import Lifestyle Video Magazine releases its sophomore effort, full of girls, show cars and import drag-racing coverage that is second to none. ILVM brings coverage of such events as NOPI Nationals, Import Showoff Jamboree, Hot Import Daze, Battle 2000 and the IDRC Championships. Special features include a turbo kit and intercooler installation with GReddy Performance and a racer profile on Stephan Papadakis. It comes down to this: Six events of awesome import action crammed into a 75-minute video.
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New Civic Si Hatchback Headed For North AmericaHonda has announced an all-new hatchback version of the Honda Civic, carrying the legendary Si badge. It will go on sale in the early 2002. The new Civic Si is based on the three-door hatchback recently introduced in Europe. Under the hood is a high-output dohc 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 160 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque while attaining Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) status. The i-VTEC engine is the next generation of cleaner and more powerful engines that feature Honda's patented VTEC technology. A unique, performance-oriented close-ratio five-speed manual transmission is mounted, rally-style, on the center dashboard. Firmer dampers and springs, combined with front and rear stabilizer bars and larger wheels and tires, along with the standard Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and ABS, contribute to sporty handling. Interior features include highly supportive sport seats and performance-oriented gauges. Exterior features include a mesh grille, rear spoiler and dual-tipped performance exhaust.
Katzkin Becomes First Aftermarket Product Approved by ALG Katzkin Leather Interiors Inc. has become the first aftermarket manufacturer to have residual values available from the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG). Auto dealers have recognized the added value of Katzkin's leather for decades, but now consumers will be able to obtain premium leather interiors at a residualized rate like the standard OEM accessories.
ALG made its recommendations based on first-hand observations of the Katzkin facilities and quantitative data that proved the added value of Katzkin Leather Interiors.
"ALG thoroughly investigated our company, products and procedures. Their findings enforce our statement that nobody makes a finer product than Katzkin," said Brian Goodman, O.E. Sales, Katzkin.
Founded in 1983 by Mitchell Katz, Katzkin Leather Interiors Inc., of Montebello, Calif., is the premier manufacturer of automotive leather interiors for the aftermarket. With over 1,200 domestic restylers and locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Katzkin has restyled more than 500,000 vehicles. Katzkin maintains over 1,400 patterns in 50 colors to match virtually any automobile on the road today.