M2 Tuning Wheel Spacers And Adapters -So you finally found the perfect set of 'ultra-rare' $300 JDM knock-offs for that kept you logged into eBay for the past 3 months, only to find the offset doesn't push them out as far as your DIY-flared fenders. Don't fret! M2 offers aluminum wheel spacers in sizes from 3- to 15mm to give the perfect fix. And in case you're planning a JGTC look for your CRX or are having trouble finding extended lugs online, M2 offers wheel adapters 25- to 50mm, complete with lug nuts and bolts. Available in a raw finish or anodized in several popular colors, M2 spacers and adapters are applicable to virtually all vehicle/wheel application. Visit www.m2tuning.com for details.
Carbonetic Clutch - With the black weave becoming so popular in the tuner market, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to tell a carbon-fiber product offering real benefit from a gimmick. When we first caught sight of Carbonetic's new carbon blade clutch we remained a little skeptical, but a quick look over the specs proved their worth; designed to fit OEM-style pressure plates-as opposed to multi-disc apps-the clutch disc's carbon-fiber friction material weighs one-third that of iron alternatives, meaning quicker shifts and minimum damage to synchros. The carbon material offers smooth engagement and a coefficient of friction (read: holding capacity) that increases in relation to heat. The carbon material also expands only one-tenth as much as comparable metallic composites under heat, meaning more consistent engagement in race and hard driving situations. Priced within range of conventional aftermarket OEM-style clutches, you'll be seeing a Carbonetic clutch on a future 2NR project car soon. Visit www.carbonetic.net for details.
Recaro Child Racing Bucket - We've all seen them countless times at shows, proudly displayed in the back seats of enthusiasts-turned-parents' rides: The DIY kids' racing bucket. Typically a Walmart-esque car seat re-wrapped to match daddy's aftermarket replacements, this was the only option tuner parents had for stylishly keeping junior's ass en-plant for spirited trips to the daycare-until Recaro stepped in. With seven different gender specific seats providing ultimate support for groms in their infant through toddler years, our pick is the convertible Como. Appropriate for children 5-70 pounds, the Como features an infinitely adjustable headrest, generously padded sides for max lateral support, patented side impact protection (SIP) and a latch bar that allows for easy forward or rearward positioning. Visit www.recaro.com for specifications, color choices and application.
S-Max Ice-Tube - Before all you N/A heads familiar with the S-Max name skip over this piece, dismissing this product as just another one of their forced induction power enhancers, look a little closer-this is actually made just for you. The Ice-Tube does for N/A applications what the company's S-Max Intercoolers have done for turbo and supercharged apps-offer enhanced cooling capacity through cryogenics. The Ice-Tube fits in-line with most n/a intake tracts and implements an internal aluminum coil system that flows CO2 or N20 to cool air just before intake. Although it was designed to maximize power output of N/A engines, it can offer added benefit in forced induction situations. Visit www.speedmaxperformance.com for details.
Nx Progressive Nitrous Controller - If you're familiar with how well nitrous oxide injection produces power in all-out race applications, but a little hesitant to add it without dyno and laptop programming-don't be. Nitrous Express further proves nitrous can make safe, reliable power easily, with the release of their Octane series progressive nitrous controller. Contained entirely in a 2-11/46 gauge, the product allows users to establish multi-point ramping of nitrous induction that can be based on engine speed, time or triggered manually, allowing nitrous to complement the power curve of any engine/induction combination. Also featuring pressure and air/fuel safety cutoffs, the unit displays all nitrous functions, can control a bottle heater and even boasts a programmable shift light. Visit www.nitrousexpress.com for details, pricing and availability.