Usually, we try to keep away from the snore-fest tech out there, especially if it has anything to do with charging batteries. For one, I’m too dim to fully comprehend the mechanicals at play. For another, nobody really cares. But this, Fiends, is too awesome to skip over. Some enterprising scientist over a decade ago [...]
It’s always hard to try and improve on a vehicle with the kind of performance credentials the Nissan GT-R brings to the table. If you’re willing to try, KW’s Variant 3 coilovers are a good place to start. These bits offer from half an inch to 1.2 inches of drop in the front and about [...]
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HKS has been cranking out the hottest aftermarket bits out there for 35 years now. It’s only fitting that the company show off all its goods for the Nissan GT-R as way of an anniversary celebration. If you’re fortunate enough to hold the keys to the newest Godzilla and want even more Porsche-destroying power, HKS [...]
If you’re looking for an easy way to better your Subie’s tarmac prowess, Agency Power has you covered. Made for the 2008 and up GH and GE chassis, these springs provide a slight drop and a firmer ride while still utilizing the stock shocks and struts. These special coils lower the car 1.75 inches up [...]
Our favorite car we’ve never driven is already getting the aftermarket treatment from Cobra (no relation to Carol Shelby). The trick pieces include the obligatory 17-inch wheels, lowered suspension bits and a more free flowing exhaust. But the coolest Cinquecento bit is what the company is calling their ‘City Guard.’ The stainless tubing looks an [...]
As if BMW 1-series owners didn’t have enough to be thrilled about, KW is cranking out coilovers for their radical coupe. The Variant 1 version offers ride height adjustment of 30-55mm in the front and 25-50mm in the rear along with preset dampening rates for a no fuss set up. The Variant 2s add adjustable [...]
If you’re looking to make your ‘08 STi stick harder than its factory duct-tape-on-arm-hair performance, KW has the solution for you. The new Variant 3 Coilovers offer adjustable rebound and compression to help dial in the suspension for whatever you plan to tackle. KW’s coils also allow you to drop the STi up to 45mm [...]
We’re not sure how many of you out there can afford the American exotic known as the Ford GT, but if you can afford it or have one already, KW has a Variant 3 kit for it. Variant 3’s have been helping Porsches tackle the track for some time, and now if you’re lucky [...]
The editorial We always enjoys the idea of a quality, adjustable suspension tuned for the track but tolerable on the street. So does TEIN. According to them, “The TEIN Mono Flex damper has been specifically designed for drivers seeking an affordable track kit, which can be driven on the street…separate ride height and spring preload [...]
Skunk2 is back, and smelling better than ever with lowering springs and a cat-back to fit the Fit, and a new line of coilovers to fit anything. The Skunk2 Racing Lowering Springs for the Honda Fit are, like all Skunk2 race coils, CNC wound from SAE 9254 spring steel and promise to lower the Fit [...]
