Buddy Club has announced the first coilover suspension that is 100% compatible with the GT-R’s on board interface. These use Eibach Performance primary and helper springs to ensure a smooth ride, as well as, ultra-high performance. The kit has been quoted as being great for both circuit and street, and will be great for those looking for stance and performance while keeping OEM functionality.

[source: gtr-blog]

Earlier this month we provided information from B&B regarding the Audi Q7.

They are at it again, this time with the A5 and S5 Cabriolet. With power on their mind, they have transformed the S5 to the beast that we have been waiting for. Adding an ECU flash and sports exhaust system the B&B S5 outputs 305kW (415hp) and peak torque of 520Nm.

2.0 TFSI motors should expect several levels of performance as well. to  Stage1 includes software and moves power to 184kW (250hp) and 400Nm. “ Second and third stages increase power to 191kW (260hp) and 217kW (295hp) respectively while the final stage achieves 228kW (310hp) and 465Nm“.

Turbo diesel owners are also included in the fun, packages have been developed for both the 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI . The 2.0 TDI’s Stage 1 creates 147kW (200hp) and 400Nm, the Stage 2 creates 162kW (220hp) and 420Nm.”The bigger 3.0 TDI goes from a 206kW (280hp) and 585 Nm stage one tune, to 221kW (300hp) and 600Nm, and finally up to 239kW (325hp) and 640Nm.”

[source: worldcarfans]

There really doesn’t seem to be a shortage of carbon fiber parts for Nissan’s GT-R. What would make a pair of  carbon fiber fenders different from any other pair or even worth looking at twice? Password JDM asked and answered the question in one fell swoop. They have taken the fender to the next level by making it 38 mm wider than stock to accommodate a much wider wheel and tire combo, they are even providing matching bumper extensions. Composed of dry carbon and lined with kevlar, this is a piece that is offered no where else on the market!

[source: gtr blog]

Super engine builder and so much more, Cosworth, has announced the release of their engine mangement solution for Mitsubishi’s Evo X. This will be well welcomed to those looking for alternative methods of tuning their Evo X.

[source: cosworth]

Cosworth has provided the following list of features regarding EC Pro.

• On the 2008+ Mitsubishi Evo X, the addition of a Pi Research lap beacon enables the advanced user to build track maps in the Pi Toolbox software (supplied with EC Pro) for advanced analysis of driver and vehicle performance.

• Designed for full OEM harness and system integration Plug and Perform. Base calibration supplied to run a stock engine. There is no need for replacement of OEM wiring harness or sensors. Makes use of OEM dash and controls.

• 56Mhz processor. Higher performance timing accuracy and control Ethernet comms Fast data offload and high quality data viewing on PC

• Internal logging memory. Pre configured logging channel configuration at optimum rates for performance analysis by your dealer. User can define specific logging configurations . 4mb on board internal memory and up to 2,000Hz of logging bandwidth is standard.

• Knock monitoring and Control. Advanced knock processing chip offers industry leading advanced knock signal filtration and signal processing. OEM MIL lamp indication of Detonation levels (with user defined levels based on RPM and Boost).

• Calibration select. (e.g. Fuel save, Test, Race) Use of the OEM switches for selection of 3 alternate calibrations (calibration selectable for boost, fuelling, ignition,rev limit, ALS setting, VCAM target, Fly-By-Wire pedal mapping, and overrun fueling cut-off per calibration setting).

• Pectel ALS (Anti Lag System) OEM switch (e.g. cruise control button) used for ALS mode select .

• Analog Inputs for external sensors. Additional pressure transducers, temperature sensors, and digital inputs can be wired into the EC Pro for logging additional engine parameters and/or additional control strategies. The number of analog inputs depends on the specific model.

• Closed Loop Boost Control. Full closed loop or open loop boost control via PID parameters and solenoid duty cycle map. Closed loop boost levels are also selectable via calibration select (see above).

• Standard Motorsport Design. Machined billet aluminum case and professional motorsport s specification electronics.

• OEM Narrow Band Supported Can be disabled by user.

• External Wideband Supported. Compatible with all wideband units with 0-5v analog output.

• Internal Wideband Supported. WBL kit – Requires Cosworth by Pectel NTK sensor, requires 3 extra populations and 2 pin relocating. blank pins on OEM harness populating.

• Variable CAM. Pre-configured full camshaft support

• External Comms Support. Optional Motorsport dash and center differential controller.

• Designed for Racing – No OBDII Motorsport use-Ready to dyno tune for your engine specifications

• Thermocouple Support. TC Kit can be fitted and wired directly to ECU for monitoring or control strategy e.g. exhaust over temp enrichment, auto ALS disable(Uses 2 spare pins on ECPro)

Akrapovic is probably better know for their exhaust products for motorcycles, but we have been seeing a lot from them as of late in relationship to cars. Their latest is definitely welcomed. Akrapovic’s Evolution Titanium Exhaust for Nissan’s GTR sheds a huge 17.3kg from the original exhaust equipped from the manufacturer. The 14.3kg exhaust has shown gains of  17hp @ 6260RPM and  torque increase of 56.1 Nm @ 2600RPM (41.4 lb/ft) during their testing.

[source: gtr blog]

The guys at Sector 111 have received word from Reveire, the composite material masters, about the release of their Carbon Fiber Exige Hatch.  In a car where the power to weight ratio is extremely important, such as the Exige, the addition of this will be immediately noticed. The prepreg and autoclaved piece comes in at an amazingly light weight 5.5lbs.

[source: sector 111]

Dual sequential gear boxes are the wave of the future, today. Providing shifts much faster than humanly possible, they have earned their keep with proven performance.  As with most part, they have been tested  by manufacturers between particular tolerance ranges. Stock clutch packs are able to effectively function within a certain range of torque from the factory, Limey Racing has taken clutch packs to the next level. Limey Racing’s LR850 upgraded clutch packs are rated  at 800 ft/lbs.

[source: gtr blog]

This kit/concept has been swirling around the internet for a few months, and has gained a lot of attention. ASI has released the final rendering of the aero kit of the 3rd generation Prius. That’s right, your plain jane Prius can look exactly like this one.

We have a pretty hard and fast rule about posting product that hasn’t been released yet, usually because we don’t want to get anybody’s hopes up.  This how ever is pretty different because pre-orders are being taken. If you are interested please click through for contact info.

[source: the real jdm]

MTM has been tuning VW and Audi vehicles for a number of years. We all knew that they would release an ECU flash for the MKVI GTI, it was just a matter of when it would be released and the amount of power increased. They did not disappoint us; their new package consisting of an ECU flash and air filter raises the performance to a jaw dropping 270 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

[source: 4wheelsnews]

When it comes to ‘necessity being the mother of all invention” spoon knows it all too well. Their latest for the S2000 is genius, the subframe kit is a piece that has you questioning why it wasn’t created earlier.

Rather than bolting the cars front and rear subframes directly on the chassis, Spoon has created collared sleeves that are used to minimize lateral subframe movements. Spoon states that the increased stiffness would be very similar to using a roll cage.

[source: spoon]