Take A Seat!
Everyone knows that Italy is famous for pasta, the Renaissance and leather. What's the Renaissance you ask? It's just a type of pasta, I think. But did you know that they make some of the most stylish racing seats? Well, you don't have to fly the Atlantic to get yours because APC has incorporated these stylish features into their new racing-style seats. These guys created an ergonomic seat that molds to your body like butter. Don't ask me how I know the molding powers of butter. Okay I'll tell you anyway. There was this one chick I met at a party. Damn, she was a freak! Um, so anyway, the base features high bolsters in the hip, leg, back and shoulder area for lateral support. The lower back area has a built-in lumbar support-to ease that back pain while you're in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 5 freeway-and side bolsters that fit snug on the shoulders. You're body will stay in place during those 1g drift turns with a 3-point seatbelt system. The seat is fully adjustable front to back. And if you're a brand-whore you'll enjoy the APC logo on the headrest. Pick out yours at www.americanproductscompany.com.
Smart Charger
Blue-Point Battery Tender charging systems from Snap-on Tools allow you to take advantage of one of the world's most technologically advanced battery-charging systems. Two models are available: the Blue-Point Battery Tender Plus (BCPLUS) and the value-priced Battery Tender Junior (BCJR). Both feature multi-step charging processes with a final "float" stage designed to keep the battery at a 100-percent state-of-charge level, ensuring a fully charged battery at all times. The controlled voltage during this stage won't damage the battery like lengthy trickle charges can and won't allow the battery to self-discharge. For further details, contact Snap-On Tool Company at (877) SNAPON-2 or go online to www.snapon.com.
Suspension Zeal
JIC Magic has introduced one of the first available coil-over suspension systems for the Mazda RX-8, the FLT-A2. The system features 15-way damping adjustability with an adjustable bottom bracket that enables you to adjust the corner height without sacrificing the suspension travel at any height setting. The system comes with a standard front pillow-ball upper mount for fast suspension response and the rigidity that you need when fine tuning your vehicle. Front and rear strut tower braces are also available, in aluminum or carbon fiber, to further tweak the car's precise handling characteristics. For more advanced applications, JIC also offers a four-point aluminum strut tower brace for maximum chassis rigidity. For information on any or all of these products, contact Ziel Motorsport/JIC at (562) 803-6122 or go to www.jic-magic.com.
Cool Panel
Here's a unique upgrade for the Nissan 240SX/Silvia camp: a radiator panel for the 1995 to 1998 240SX/Silvia from CTC Motorsports. Manufactured from industrial-grade aluminum, this panel enhances the engine's cooling system by directing airflow to the radiator. For those running big, front-mount intercoolers, the manufacturer claims it's especially effective. The panel is offered in brushed, polished or anodized finishes. For further information, contact CTC Motorsports at (214) 575-7474 or visit www.ctcmotorsports.com.