Posts from ‘October, 2005’

The PlayStation(R) franchise, Gran Turismo, published by Sony Computer Entertainment America has revolutionized the landscape of racing simulators with its realistic physics and graphics and intense gameplay amongst a wide selection of fully customizable cars and numerous courses. And it’s all thanks to Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc. and creator of the award-winning [...]

Neuspeed offers one of the most extensive product lineups for Honda vehicles around. It continues with the new Civic Si, where Neuspeed debuts its stainless steel exhaust system, Race lowering springs, and stainless steel brake lines for the car. The Neuspeed Si also includes 19-in. Neuspeed aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, SPC billet rear control arms [...]

For the Temple of VTEC’s inaugural SEMA entry, the goal was to build the 2006 Civic Si into a very competitive track car without sacrificing streetability. More power, more grip, and less weight were the keys to meeting those objectives. Engine modifications include a reprogrammed Hondata ECU, Intrinsic Performance Solutions cams, an AEM intake and [...]

Serenity Sound and Performance has a strong background in building show-stopping cars. This Element’s engine is modified with an AEM cold air intake system and SUN Auto’s huyper voltage and grounding systems. The lowered stance is thanks to Intrax sport springs. The in car audio features a Panasonic CD player, four LCD TV monitors, powerful [...]

Ryan Shutt teamed with Polk Audio and Precision Turbo for speed, style and tunes on this 2006 Civic Coupe. A custom turbo system uses Precision’s ball bearing turbo, Fibrant turbo piping and intercooler, and Top Fuel’s exhaust and engine management. It’s supplemented by a twin-bottle Nitrous Express nitrous oxide system. Chassis modifications include Eibach springs [...]

Using an assortment of Mugen high performance parts, King Motorsports (the sole authorized North American distributor for Mugen Co., Ltd.) has created an impressive performance TSX that builds on the vehicle’s many strengths to make a great performing car even better. The many Mugen engine parts include a carbon fiber cold air intake, titanium/stainless dual [...]

Look around, and it won’t be long before you see a car with Konig’s wheels. With a variety of styles for both cars and trucks, Konig is a popular choice. So it’s not surprising to see this 2006 Civic Si equipped with 19-in. Konig Crosshair wheels, wrapped in Nitto NT555 tires. But there’s more than [...]

This highly modified S2000 was built in conjunction with High End Performance and showcases products from a variety of aftermarket tuners. Engine modifications include an ARC intake system, Mugen header and HKS exhaust, while chassis enhancements are from Espilir, Cusco, Project _ and Spoon. The S2000′s eye-catching exterior has been complimented with carbon fiber parts [...]

As a complement to its 2006 Civic Si project, Hasport has built this Ridgeline pit support vehicle. Designed to tow its Civic Si counterpart, it is also ready to keep the crew entertained and relaxed between or after races. Inside the Ridgeline is a full complement of audio and visual entertainment, with headrest-mounted Directed Electronics [...]

Hasport offers the widest selection of engine swap kits anywhere, even for such exotic swaps as a modern K20 engine into an 80s-vintage Civic. The company is also the motivation behind many race-winning and high-performance aftermarket efforts, such as this 2006 Civic Si. Of course the engine has been swapped, in this case for a [...]

William Law is a self-described Honda and Acura fan, and this 1998 NSX-T is proof. The exterior is updated with 2002 model year body parts, while the engine bay sports a Comptech supercharger, high flow intake, and stainless steel headers and exhaust system. The interior features a JDM Honda navigation pod, Mugen steering wheel, shift [...]

Honda Tuning magazine’s entry in the RSX Challenge boasts a naturally-aspirated engine built by After Hours Automotive. They started with a fully prepped K20 block from Benson’s Machine and installed Darton sleeves and a Castillo-prepared CR-V crankshaft. JE pistons are connected to Cunningham rods. IPS camshafts enhance the i-VTEC operation, and the engine breathes through [...]

Knowing a good thing when they see it, Dee Zee Inc. is extending their huge line of aftermarket truck accessories to the Honda Ridgeline. This Ridgeline showcases some of their new products, such as the Green drop-in air filter. The exterior has been modified with a Dee Zee Sport Bar/Light Bar, mud flaps, a full-size [...]

Having a party? A really big party? Then maybe you need an Element-sized cooler. This Element concept, developed by Honda RD, is literally a cooler. Extensive modifications to the stock body were required for this quirky concept. The top was removed, and the area behind the seats was modified with a bulkhead and special floor [...]

The Ridgeline Experience was designed and executed by the design team of ATS Design. The ATS styling kit includes fender flares, Platinum series running boards, front spats and a custom rear spoiler designed to work in harmony with the Ridgeline’s design. ATS worked in conjunction with Banks Power for the intake and exhaust systems, Eibach [...]