Archive for the 'JDM' Category

Spoon Wheels: Classic JDM Style

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

These wheels are the Japanese equivalent of the Torq-Thrust D wheel. But they’re not all about style. Spoon’s offerings are about performance. Here’s why: First, they’re one-piece forged from aluminum and weigh in at just under 8-1/2 pounds (for the 15”) – and just under 12 pounds for the 16”. Lighter wheels = less unsprung weight = faster acceleration […]

Ride Of The Day: 1999 Nissan 200SX S14

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Yep, we’re still on a JDM kick from last week, which is why Carsten’s 200SX S14 caught our eye. Of course, here’s the nasty secret: this car isn’t really custom. It’s the real deal.
Unlike most of us wankers who start an S14 build with an American 240SX and a shipped-from-overseas front clip, this lucky […]

Ride Of The Day: 2005 Infiniti G35 “Skyline 350GT”

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Until they bring the Skyline stateside, you’re going to have to build your own — like this one by Kevin Pierce. Not pleased with the people-will-pay-more-for-it Infiniti US rebadge, Kevin decided to “stick with the car’s roots and how it’s really labeled around the world.”
Ordering his G35 with the 6-speed manual tranny and VQ35DE normally-aspirated […]