JDM OPTION NEWS
DAI'S HANDWRITING PRIUS T-SHIRT
In Japan, any foregin word can be translated in Japanese characters which are meaningful from those origins in the ancient China.
Dai wrote down PRIUS in Japanese characters, which mean "Joined with winds, it runs across the Universe", and it's arranged in T-shirt with his signature "Dai".
Dai is known as the forerunner of Japanese aftermarket tuning industry, but at the same time, he is the founder of Japanese environmental NPO, OPTIONLAND, which set up "Drivers' Shrine" for the safety driving and afforestatation project for recovering green from the damage by exhaust emissons. This is why Dai's Gear Selection carries AutoLabo Body Kit for PRIUS. And now, he created his own hand writing PRIUS T-Shirt in Japanese characters.
Regular Price: $25.00 each for XXL, XL, L, M, S
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DRIFT ACADEMY #4 (Sep.27, Camarillo Airport) REPORT
Federal-Dai's Drift Academy #4 was held at Camarillo Airport, again for beginner and intermediate level drifters. In spite of the space problem, all participants enjoyed the hands on practice with 3 Japanese instructors, Daijio Inada, Kazuzyoshi Okamura from Yashio Factory, and Toshiki Yoshioka from ASPEC.
Also, we are glad having 2 lady beginners this time, and hope they would keep drifting with their challenge spirits.
BTW, Federal tire released their upgraded model 595RS-R which has tremendously improved in the traction from 595RS, and new 595EVO which is prepared for grip driving in the circuit as well as for street use.
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BRIDE HISTRIX - ULTIMATE LUXURY SEAT FOR CLASSIC CARS!!
Hand made luxurious seat to match your precious classic car. Unique bar shape and ring hole designs for the ventilation for your back while driving. Histrix employs high intesity facture Aramid, which is Bride's most advanced technology as the shell material, and the best quality systhetic leather which has the superb durability as well as the natural-look appearance.
Regular Price: $1,800.00
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Call 310-212-0100 or e-mail info@jdmoption.com for shipping cost
JDM OPTION DVD PROMOTION - "Get 1 Free for Purchase of 2!!"
Year end season is still long way to come, however, we would like to start our year end promotion from September for all JDM OPTION back issues, except Collector's Edition, since we are not a lisencee of VIDEO OPTION anymore, and thus we have no more rights to produce its English version with the exclusive coverage of D1 Grand Prix. So all of our inventory of numbered titles up to Vol. 43 are now offered at $13.98 and "Get 1 Free for Purchase of 2" promotion starts from this September. Please note that this promotion is based on each title's inventory, and orders would be shipped on first come first served basis.
We, however, are planning to keep releasing JDM OPTION Collector's Edition on irregular basis, based on the Dai's plan for the unique and original contents, suitable for Collector's Edition. The first one to release by the end of this year is "Drift for Beginners", in which Dai and D1 Drift drivers, Toshiki Yoshioka and Kazuyoshi Okamura, give the very basic instruction for begnners' initiation of drifting. We'll have more detailed information on this, by the end of Sep. with the special promotion of its limited version as well.
INTRODUCTION!! TOKYO METRO HWYS AT HI-SPEED DRIVING!!
Since Tokyo Metro Hwy was planned and inaugrated for Tokyo Olympic held in 1964, it has only 2 lanes for each direction in the most part of original plan with sound insulating walls. Thus driving fast there gives a lot of pressure to drivers.
Enjoy series of Tokyo Metro Virtual Driving at over 110mph, up to 250mph speed!!
Now, watch Shuto Expwy C1 in the heart of Tokyo!! - SHUTOKO - C1(Circular Line 1) has max legal speed of only 38 mph. But this virtual movie shows you at hi-speed.
YASHIO FACTORY PROMOTION!!
All purchases of YASHIO FACTORY items will receive one YASHIO FACTORY sticker. Selectable YASHIO LOGO sticker or YASHIO FUN sticker.
Pictures of stickers coming soon.
[NEW] EVERYDAY GAS SAVING - SUN AUTOMOBILE - Reliability over 40 years
INTRODUCTORY LIMITED QUANTITY PROMOTION
(HOT INAZMA ECO/HOT INAZMA POCKET/INAZMA HYPER GAUSS)
100% REFUNDABLE FOR THE RETURN WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE
50% REFUNDABLE FOR THE RETURN WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE
(This promotion is for the US and Canada only)
(Please keep refund coupon, invoice, package and manual for the return)
HOT INAZMA ECO*: DIY type, connectable to your car battery. It increases your fuel mileage as the result of stabilizing the flow of voltage from the battery and enhancing the electrical system efficiency.
HOT INAZMA POCKET*: Mobile type, easy installation to the cigarette lighter. It increases your fuel mileage with the same theory with HOT INAZMA ECO, and additionally clean the air inside your car by negative air ion dispersion.
INAZMA HYPER GAUSS*: To be inserted into the fuel injection hose, in order to break down the fuel molecule into micro-size independent particles for better combustion efficiency which brings you gas saving as well as other performance benefits.
*All Patent Pending. Click here for more information.
HOT INAZMA ECO: Regular Price: $99.98 Sale Price: $89.98
HOT INAZMA POCKET: Regular Price: $89.98 Sale Price: $79.98
INAZMA HYPER GAUSS: $49.98 Sale Price: $44.98
[NEW] YASHIO FACTORY 240SX SHIFT BOOT
Okachan originally planned to introduce this boot together with SHIFT KNOBS, but it took much longer to develop its carbon-look finish to match with his taste. It really looks nice, and matches well with Yashio original Shift Knob and E-brake knob by its pink stitch color.
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Regular Price $65.00
Sale Price: $59.00
YASHIO FACTORY: YASHIO SPEC GREAT COIL OVER (For 240SX)
Another 240SX item is released from Yashio Factory. Okachan developed this SPEC GREAT with 5 MUST points;
1. MUST be at affordable price, 2. MUST have top quality, 3. MUST satisfy myself, 4.MUST be beginner friendly, 5. MUST be compatible for Time Attack by switching coils.
So, this SPEC GREAT came out after months of develpment, meeting with all above MUST points. Believe or not, its driving test was so great as Okachan himself was surprised. His comment was "UNBELIEVABLE!!"
2 Types available, for PS13 and for S14/15.
Front Spring Rate: PS type 13 8kg. S14/15 type 9kg.
Rear Spring Rate: PS13 type 5kg. S14/15 type 5 kg.
(comes with brake brakets which are not shown on pictures.)
Regular Price: $2,000.00/4 pcs. set (PS13 type and S14/15 type)
Sale Price: $1,850.00/4 pcs. set
Please ask info@jdmoption.com for more information
PRIUS ECO STYLE BODY KIT "A-CORO" FROM AUTOLABO
AutoLabo, Japan, started to design Prius Body Kit 2 years ago, challenging further improvement of the fuel efficiency of the world's best ecological vehicle. Front bumper was integrally designed to minimize irregular air in-flow to the front wheel, and rear bumper was uniquely designed in hi-cut, extended-low diffuser shape, in order to have smooth air out-flow from underneath the body, at high speed driving. Optional rear wheel skirts and wing available.
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Regular Price/3-pcs body kit(Front Bumper, Side Steps and Rear Bumper): $1995.00
JAPANESE OPTION MAGAZINES SUBSCRIPTION
Every months, we receive many inquires on how to get Option Magazines. So, we created 3-months subscription for 3 issues in total. But since there are 3 magazines in OPTION group, OPTION, OPTION2 and DRIFT TENGOKU(Paradise), we made this subscription as selectable from these 3 in any mix.
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Regular Price $50.00
Shipping(USPS Priority) included. For US domestic cusomters only.
YASHIO FACTORY :Digital Water Temp. Meter(Coupler Type, Exclusive for 240SX 91-94 w/KA&SR stock ECU)
Have you ever had overheat problems while driving on streets or competing in races? It's easy to overlook the water temp. meter, when concentrated in driving.
This meter indicates the exact degree of the water temp. in easy-to-read digital number, and also could be connected with the optional operation, like lighting, buzzer, fan or Okachan Water Sprayer through the incorporated relay(maxium 1 Amp). Peak Hold Function. Digital Indicator at Fahrenheit degree.
Regular Price $200.00
Sale Price : $180.00
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INGS: N-SPEC 2008 WRX STi Body Kit
INGS, one of top Japanese after-market body kit manufacturing companies, demonstrated their latest body kit for 2008 Impreza WRX STi (GRB) at 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon.
INGS is the first and only company who created new styling for 2008 WRX STi in the after-market at this moment, and this body kit will be available in end April in the US.
This 3-piece body kit is made of INGS original HYBRID AERO, which has high anti-shock tolerance and maintains same level of weight with conventional FRP material, consisting of front bumper, side steps, and rear bumper. N-SPEC Series is elaborated with INGS' expertise in their "Super Taikyu" Japanese racing series participation for years.
Sale Price : $2530.00
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GP SPORTS: G-MASTER SUPER/HYPER KNUCKLES (for 240SX)
The ultimate steering knuckle for the drifting purpose has been completed by GP SPORTS after their D1 racing tests in Kawabata's Silvia. It was the secret of his unbelievable angle and speed in 2007 D1 races, which lead him to 2007 D1GP Championship.
This G-MASTER Hyper Knuckle "dissolves the problem of difficult steering control of the lowered body, and gives the maximum angle without being reverse tie-rod joint status." It's an epoch-making part for Silvia (240SX in the US) drift tuning.
Sale Price/Pr. : $1400.00 (Optional Space/Pr. $190.00-1/3"width, $230.00-2/3"width) (Q'TY LIMITED/Reserve Now)
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NOW SISTER MODEL: Super Knuckle(for 240SX) available!! (Q'TY LIMITED/Reserve Now)
Sale Price/Pr. : $950.00 (One piece construction as shown on above picture)
YASHIO FACTORY: Water Sprayer System
Here's the world's first and only automatic water sprayer system from Yashio Factory who is water specialist as well as Silvia specialist in Japan, owned by Okachan-Kazuyoshi Okamura, D1GP driver. After many years working on water issues for racing cars, he came to this simple product, but highly elaborated from his expertise and efforts to make it driver friendly and useful from his eyes as a racing driver. He, himself, could become free from the endless nightmare of overheat problems. So don't be patient for overheat anymore, just rely on this Okachan special sprayer!
Regular Price : $470.00
Sale Price : $430.00
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YASHIO FACTORY: "THE EXTREME" Core Support Guard (for 240SX)
Okachan's latest creative suspension reinforcement. He's been concerned with the strong pressue of tension rod to the core support, which ultimately gives damages on the spot welding of core support in the long run. Once this welding spot were damaged, its recuperation needs a tremendous job, desmounting bumper, radiator, intercooler, etc. That's the nightmare, as Dai did it at Nikko Circuit by jumping and slamming down his 180SX. "THE EXTREME" Core Support Guard protects this weakpoint of stock machine, and the nice thing is that it increases the direct feeling in steering. Even Taniguchi of HKS appreciates its driving feeling!!
Regular Price/Pr. : $180.00
Sale Price/Pr. : $165.00
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Stickers ! Stickers ! Stickers !
OPTION Sticker comes FREE for any purchase of our web shop items.
All of them are hard to get in the US. URAS-Nomuken, the most popular drifter in D1GP. VERTEX-Ueno, the Soarer Specialist. And AE86 Toshi King from A SPEC. We got Nomuken Driving Gloves which can be paired as Nomuken does, in mix of yellow and green.
"I LOVE TSUISO(CHASING)" Sticker from D1GP Series Champion, Kumakubo from Team Orange, who has World's No.1 technique in "Tsuiso". Nobody in the world can drift as close as he does in side-locked driving.
Latest JDM OPTION DVD: VOl.43
D1GP E-Town, NJ/V.Gittin Visit/D1USA Crash History/DAI's US Tuning Visit
You'll find the first time ever invasion of D1GP to the east coast, which made all drifting fans there with the excitement never experienced. V. Gittin Jr. is one of top US drifters who started his professional carrier with D1 driver search. And everybody knows his story thereafter. GoGo Daijiro is now in the US to satisfy his curiosity in finding US tuning scenes of JDM. Enjoy this extra length of 105 minutes footage!