2006 Honda Civic Type R - Local Attraction

At the sticky end of this performance envelope is a mighty J's Racing six-piston front brake setup, complemented with SPL stainless steel braided brake lines. Running through those lines is Oberon (surprise) F555 DOT 5.1 brake fluid, pressing Seidoya R-Master N1-500 pads onto 14.1-inch slotted rotors with floating bell mounts.

It's been said that brakes don't stop cars, tires do (although it's hard to shake the feeling that brakes help an awful lot). Either way, seeing Yokohama Advan Neova A048 embossed on the sidewalls of these 225/40 tires is reassuring. They're wrapped around Rays RE30 forged one-piece aluminum, twin-seven-spoke wheels, finished in bronze and measuring 18x9.5, with a +38mm offset at each end. The whole combo is secured by J's long racing nuts.

If a Civic Type R owner wanted all the above goodies for his or her car, it would cost around six million yen, the best part of $63,500. Perhaps that dollar figure looks worse because of the current economic climate and poor exchange rate. Maybe six mill is more achievable in the Land of the Rising Sun. In which case, see you in the immigration line at the Japanese embassy. Or if you happen upon another gaijin hitting the touge around Mount Fuji in a Civic Type R jazzed up by J's Racing, give us a wave.

Behind The Build

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Name.
J's Racing

Age.
Young

Hometown.
Osaka, JAPAN

Occupation.
Tuning shop, manufacturer of aftermarket Honda parts.

Hobbies.
Making single, possessive consonants cool.

Build time.
Short

Feedback.
www.jsracing.co.jp

Quote.
"The 'xtreme' honda ride!"

Honda Civic Type R

Output 276 hp

Engine J's Racing Tsuchinko carbon fiber air intake, 66.5mm throttle body, oil pan, magnetic drain bolt, gold oil filler cap, blue valve cover, aluminum radiator, low-temp thermostat, high-pressure radiator cap, N1 ECU, exhaust manifold, 70RR Blue titanium exhaust system; NGK #9 racing spark plugs; Samco Sport hoses; Billion Racing Water; Oberon F322 0W-20 oil

Drivetrain J's Racing Hyper Single Clutch; WPC 5.1 final drive, high-traction LSD, magnetic transmission drain bolt; Oberon F808F 80W-90 gear oil

Suspension J's Racing Crux 30-way adjustable dampers, rear upper control arms, front camber plates, front strut tower bar, rear strut tower bar, front monocoque bar, floor bar, front lower arm bar, rear lower arm bar, rear seat bar; Hyperco springs (14kg front, 26kg rear)

Wheels/Tires 18x9.5 +38mm Rays RE30 wheels; 255/40-18 Yokohama Advan Neova A048 tires; J's Racing long racing nuts

Brakes J's Racing six-piston front calipers, 14.1-inch slotted floating rotors, stainless steel braided brake lines; Seidoya R-Master N1-500 pads; Oberon F555 DOT 5.1 brake fluid

Exterior J's Racing Type S CF front bumper, FRP racing shroud, FRP air intake duct, CF canards, CF rear diffuser, Type X sports grille, Type N CF aero hood, towhooks, 3D-GT wet carbon rear wing; carbon fiber trunk lid; Art Factory graphics

Interior Personal steering wheel, blue titanium shift knob; Recaro TS-GS seats; Takata MPH-341R four-point harnesses