Issue #30 June 2005

TECH:

Speed Shop: Driver Safety

·       Helmets, Harnesses, and Driving Suits

·       What to look for and correct positioning of restraint systems

·       Driver Safety Buyers Guide: Alpinestars, Crow Enterprizes, G-Force Racing Gear, Momo USA, Simpson Race Products, Sparco USA, HJC Helmets, Peltor

Suspension 101: Anti-Roll Bars

·       How anti roll bars work, types of anti roll bars, how they influence handling, anti roll bar preload, factors determining anti roll bar rates, motion ratios, and adjustable anti roll bars

Bolt on Boost: Acura Integra GSR

·       Adding 100whp with a $3000 Drag Turbo Kit

·       Full product overview and the installation process

Upgrading the Brakes on our Project EK Civic

·       Follow along as we upgrade the brakes on our Project EK Civic and what to look for when upgrading your brakes

Test Drive: 2005 Lotus Elise

·       An exotic that gives you more than you pay for

·       A full overview of the Lotus Elise and its unique features

Test and Tune Part 1: 2001 Honda S2000

·       AEM V2 Intake System, A PEX Integration N1 Single Exhaust

·       Product review and dyno testing

FEATURES:

First Date with Kim Loan:

·       A Vietnamese girl you wouldn t expect to be from New Orleans who happens to sell houses for a living

Super Autobacs D1 Grand Prix 1990 Nissan Cefiro

·       400whp

·       SR20DET Powered Cefiro equipped with aggressive aero components and Kei Office Suspension to manage top ten finish in the D1GP drifting series

7 Second Outlaw 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

·       1256hp, 935 lb-ft

·       Innovative / Airwerks turbocharged unitbody RWD 4G63 powered Mitsubishi Eclipse

Daily Driver 4 Door Turbocharged 1996 Acura Integra

·       485hp, 344 lb-ft

·       Cleanly executed Integra sporting a JDM Integra Type-R front end and a GT35R turbocharged built B18C1 engine

THE SCENE:

NDRA Phoenix

·       The NOPI Drag Racing Association launched into 2005 race season in Phoenix, Arizona with a great event, an event where last years records were broken in front of delighted firebird fans

·       Full event coverage included with photos