Fueling Good
Living out in California sucks when it comes to fuel options. Not just because the price of a gallon of gas is about how much my car is worth, but also because the highest octane rating is 91. This makes it hard for some tuners out here to get the most out of their streetcar engines because it puts a limit on how much you can tune a car. To help remedy this problem (not just for Californians), VP Racing has their line of racing fuel. There are three different octane ratings available: 100, 101 and 103. Obviously, the higher the octane, the more boost or nitrous you can run, and the more power you can make out of a naturally aspirated application. Now California residents, and everyone else, can take comfort in the fact that finally, there is a type of fuel available that is worth taking a loan out to pay for.
Shifty Wheels
ZE Forged has come out with a new wheel to spice up your ride and make the girls chase after you like kids running to an ice cream truck. These new "Shifter" wheels have a six-spoke design and come in 2 and 3-piece constructions to perfectly fit your ride. They come in a variety of sizes and have a large pad area to accommodate bigger brakes. To complete the style and look of the wheel, there is also a variety of finishes available for them including: polished, brushed aluminum, chrome and they can be powdercoated in any color. For information on these dope wheels, check out zeforged.com.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
I am personally not a huge fan of buying DVD's. For me, they are just an unnecessary cost and accumulate space in my shoebox-sized apartment. Also, how many times can I watch the same movie over and over again? For those of you who like to watch movies over and over again, here is a new addition that you may want for your collection: the JDM Option Collector's Editions DVD's. JDM Option video magazine recently released a collector's box set of DVD's that are sure to impress you every time you watch them. The box set comes with 3 DVD's entitled "Drift Like Nomuken," "Midnight 200mph Blast," and "Legendary 300km/h+ Top Speed Trial at Yatabe." The first of the set follows along with D1 professional driver Nomura Ken as he teaches his sexy student, Verena Mei, how to drift like a pro. The second one is a documentary that features the underground race scene that includes 200mph runs at famous locations like Bonneville, Tomei, and the German Autobahn. The third disc shows the Yatabe Top Speed Trials, a test course used as a benchmark to test highest performance cars in the industry that are capable of reaching speeds of over 200mph. This set is sure to be a collector's item for racing fans; even I might buy it if I have room in my apartment.
Brace Yourself
Chassis bracing is always a great addition to any car. Helping your car handle better in the turns and corner faster can be more important than how powerful the engine is. The new lower subframe brace from M1 Development for the '02 and up Subaru Imprezas can help you achieve a stiffer chassis. This piece is lighter and stronger than the stock one and covers 12-points to ensure the most support. The brace helps the part of the subframe that the engine bolts up to and also supports the lower control arms. So brace up your Impreza and hit those corners!