D Car — July 2004

Sport Compact Academy

Lesson 1

Tuning brands

Imported brand encyclopedia

From the nitrous-oxide systems that are staples of the sport-compact scene to overseas tuning names in the spotlight,

Eurolite

EUROLIT

Check out these overseas tuning brands, including makers of nitrous oxide systems that are staples of the sport-compact scene.

Tel. 042-777-7123

Inquiries: Success S&G,

BRAND LOGO

For lighting accessories, this is the one.

TEL.0462-63-5945

Inquiries: Sound Connection,

A user specializing in illuminated accessories

Eurolite products are popular with sport-compact users

BRANDLOGO

These are now essential items at events and shows, too.

Its lights are also popular at events and shows,

Its product lineup includes many original designs,

compact neon (¥3,780–

← A compact in-car neon tube

ADVANCED

ENGINE

Many have original designs and are highly effective for dress-up.

offers excellent results.

with a choice of five applications.

(from ¥4,410). Use it

It comes in five variations

MANAGEMENT

Known for its intake systems

AEM is known for its intake systems.

It brings together fit, performance and design in one package.

Lightweight

↑ This is a cam gear (¥17,200). It also helps reduce weight.

They also help with customization.

Street Glow

BRAND LOGO

StreetGlow

The brand is also strong in engine parts, including

It also offers full engine-management systems.

has a blue-metallic finish that adds a highlight to the engine bay

→ Its flagship product is an air intake. The pipe

Inquiries: East Corporation, Tel. 055-991-5130

(from ¥26,500).

A big hit in The Fast and the Furious

Street Glow is known for durable, bright neon tubes

Street Glow’s neon tubes are known for their durability and brightness.

It offers an unusually strong product warranty,

↑ An EL neon pedal whose brightness can be adjusted at your fingertips

neon pedal (from ¥11,150).

045-944-2621

DC Sports

Inquiries: Fast Beat,

and its products have appeared in The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

The maker is also known for fitting its products

← An under-car neon kit that suits virtually any vehicle.

to cars appearing in the films.

It is also well known for this.

It is an essential item at events and shows.

items.

↑ Popular strut tower bars often seen at events and shows.

A rich lineup of parts for Honda vehicles

SPORTS

Plasma Glow

Inquiries: East Corporation, Tel. 055-991-5130

BRAND LOGO

Lighting Evolved

PLASMA GLOW

Founded in the United States 15 years ago, DC Sports

DC Sports was founded in the United States 15 years ago and was a pioneer in aftermarket parts for Honda vehicles.

There are plenty of variations.

← A wide range of cap styles is available.

Plasma Glow

FUSION

and has earned a strong following.

Its product lineup includes mufflers, strut tower bars and air intakes,

The world’s first automotive LEDs

Plasma Glow was the first to develop automotive LEDs.

↑ The Fusion LED under-car kit.

“Fusion” under-car LED kit (¥67,200).

Plasma Glow was the first to develop automotive LEDs,

are popular with neon competitors and show-car fans in the United States.

BRANDLOGO

and is widely known in the industry.

It is widely known in the US as a brand for neon competitions and show cars. Platinum under-car kits

It is also famous for its under-car kits.

(¥8,925). For four doors,

Includes an LED kit and wiring.

→ Door-handle kit

Wilwood

Inquiries: Cruise International, Tel. 092-928-6731

DISC BRAKES

Performance

Includes wiring and a switch.

Official brakes for NASCAR

Its brakes are officially used in NASCAR and Indy racing.

A well-known American brand used as original equipment.

Lite Glow

Inquiries: Res, Tel. 0593-48-3586

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whose stopping power is simply tremendous. Made in the USA,

It is especially well known for its machined big calipers,

a strong selling point!

Its easy-to-live-with price is

An appealing feature is its accessible price.

For over ten years it has focused on lighting products,

for more than ten years. It keeps creating new products

and is known for research and approachable prices.

The American maker Lite Glow has been releasing a wide range of lighting accessories

have made it a popular maker, particularly known for LEDs.

Its careful research, accessible prices and durable construction

(10-inch, from ¥7,140). Seven colors and 14 selectable lighting patterns.

Indoor “7Color LED ROD SPECTRA”

Systems

Inquiries: Trust

Nitrous Oxide

Inquiries: Duke

NITROUS EXPRESS

Inquiries: Duke

It is available in three sizes, with adjustable colors and patterns.

TEL.0479-77-3000

Blue Lightning

TEL.076-474-9019

Famous from The Fast and the Furious

TEL.076-474-9019

Maximum impact!

LED PRO

Introduced in the United States in 1978, the NOS nitrous system is the best-known of its kind. It is used in street drag racing and other forms of competition.

Meet the well-known NOS!

In 2 Fast 2 Furious, NX made its name known around the world. It is popular with sport-compact users, and its performance and design are both excellent.

White Bomb

The translucent purple tank of the ZEX stands out. Recommended for users seeking something different.

Purple Thunder

Inquiries: Sound OS Style, Tel. 045-895-0911

BRAND LOGO

Currently a major hit!

A seven-color LED under-car kit

The LED PRO under-car kit is very popular.

This brand is known for its carefully engineered products.

PRO.” The brand’s products are in such demand that

It has sold out after orders poured in since launch.

Nitrous Oxide Systems

Sport-compact fans will want to watch for its new products.

Keep an eye on this brand’s upcoming products.

The LED under-car kit that sold out after launch comes in seven colors.

Seven colors and 14 lighting patterns (¥34,000 before tax).

before tax.

D Car — July 2004

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