Not as bad as one would think…

I would hope after looking at this picture you would know what I am referencing in my blog post title.

AEM Series 2 EMS for 4 Cyl. Honda & Acura Race Cars!

AEM Performance Electronics is pleased to introduce its Series 2 Plug and Play Standalone Engine Management System for 4-cylinder Honda and Acura race cars (part #’s 30-6040, 30-6050, 30-6052, and 30-6060).  The Series 2 EMS for Honda, which replaces AEM’s first generation EMS, represents a complete hardware redesign with greatly enhanced features, including a USB data port, 1MB of internal data logging, and 6 coil outputs.  In addition, all Series 2 EMS systems come loaded with the company’s new AEMTUNER software, a completely new user interface software which replaces AEMPRO. AEMTUNER is only available on Series 2 systems.

“At AEM Performance Electronics we strive to continually evolve and improve our products”, stated Director of Product Development John Romero.  “The Series 2 EMS represents significant improvements over our first generation systems in the areas of both hardware and software.  If you liked the first EMS, you’ll love Series 2 and AEMTUNER”.

AEMTUNER SOFTWARE
AEM’s new AEMTUNER software is a complete software redesign and replaces AEMPRO.  It includes many new features including a context sensitive tuning support system which significantly increases ease of tuning even for tuners who have never used AEM software.  Visit www.aemelectronics.com for more details and overview videos.

MORE APPLICATIONS COMING SOON!
All popular EMS applications will be converted to Series 2 over the coming months.  Visit http://www.aempower.com for an up to date list of releases.

SERIES 2 KEY FEATURES (4CYL HONDA AND ACURA APPLICATIONS)

• Plugs directly into the factory harness.  No rewiring necessary.
• Maps can be password protected by the tuner to prevent unauthorized usage or sharing.
• Tune using new USB communication port or serial port.
• Compact enclosure for convenient mounting.
• 1MB of internal data logging.
• 6 coil outputs.
• Includes start up calibrations.
• Works with all AEM gauges.

AEMTUNER SOFTWARE FEATURES

• Support Pane gives tuners context sensitive help and uses tuners’ actual calibrations to describe each function.
• Maps can be password protected by the tuner to prevent unauthorized usage or sharing.
• Internal conflict detection notifies tuner if obvious errors exist in assignment of inputs/outputs.
• Compare Calibrations allows tuners to graphically compare tables and maps for easy analysis.
• Workspaces are easily customizable and configurable.
• Colored tables and maps.

AEM Series 2 EMS is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway.

New AEM Recirculation Style Water / Meth Pump, K-Type Thermocouple, & Brass Pressure Sensors

AEM Performance Electronics has released a new water injection pump, brass boost sensor kits, and a K-Type Thermocoupler
Recirculation-Style Water/Methanol Injection Pumps

AEM Performance Electronics announces the release of a running upgrade to their Water/Methanol Injection Kits. This new recirculation-style pump offers more consistent flow at higher line pressures across its entire delivery curve to ensure maximum atomization for increase air charge cooling and combustion control/efficiency on forced induction gas and diesel engines. This new pump design now comes standard in every AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit or can be purchased as a separate upgrade for existing systems. AEM’s recirculation-style pump offers improved performance, reliability and a much smoother, quieter operation when compared to older switched-style pumps. With the use of a new internal bypass design, AEM’s upgraded pump eliminates the erratic on and off switching/pulsing and ensures consistent fluid delivery for optimum performance. With durability and reliability in mind, AEM has designed the pump with a Santoprene diaphragm and EPDM seals to withstand the harshest of alcohol mixes. View the old / new pump comparison video below.

AEM Brass Sensor Kits

AEM Performance Electronics has expanded its line of pressure sensors to include a line of high quality brass pressure sensors at an affordable price. Each sensor kit includes a brass pressure sensor and standard 3-pin weatherproof flying lead connector. All sensor connections are 1/8” NPT. These new sensor offer a lower price alternative to the AEM Stainless Steel pressure sensors (30-2130). These new brass sensors are a less expensive alternative for the budget minded crowd. AEM would still recommend their stainless steel sensors for anyone with a higher-end build or race car that requires that level of accuracy and durability.

K-Type Thermocouple & Wiring Extension Kit

AEM Performance Electronics introduces a new rugged K-Type thermocouple at an affordable price. The K-Type thermocouples have a 12” flying lead with standard ring terminals for easy connection. A stainless steel compression mount is also included with each thermocouple. The thermocouple extension kit includes 10’ of thermocouple wire terminated with standard ring terminal connections at one end for easy connection to the K-Type thermocouple. The other end is terminated with the AEM Electronics 3-pin sensor connector for easy connection to a wide variety of AEM Performance Electronics products.

Available September 15th, 2009

Clean S15

These cars just always look modern and fresh to me. A gorgeous shape that I think will age really well. Too bad they never brought them here legally!

I’m really over the whole exposed carbon thing for big body panels, but paint the hood to match and I’d rock this car in a hearbeat as it sits. This ones got some nice mods performed by Top Secret, including their 2.2 stroker kit and HKS GT-RS turbo.

Trial Sports Exige

Love what they have done with the car. The paint/graphics scheme is hardcore, retro and modern at the same time – love it!

New Work Wheel for 2009 – Emotion 11R

Work Wheels has just announced the newest style for the Emotion series – the 11R. I love it – simple spoke design, that is clean and aggressive at the same time.

To start with, sizes are going to be:

Size Range:
17×7 (4-100, 5-100, 5-114) +53, +47, +38 (4-100, 5-114 only)
17×8 (5-114) +47, +35
17×9 (5-114) +38, +28, +17
18×7.5 (4-100, 5-100, 5-114) – +53, +47, +38
18×8.5 (5-100) +47
18×8.5 (5-114) +47, +38, +30
18×9.5 (5-114) +38, +30, +20, +12

Bolt Patterns:
Standard for 17”: 4-100, 5-100, 5-114.3
Standard for 18”: 5-100, 5-114.3
Custom PCD Range: 4H98 ~ 114.3 / 5H100 ~

Colors:
MBL = Matted Black; MHG = Matted Bronze;
WHT = Glossy White ** Special Order Only
GTSRC = Glim Silver ** Special Order Only
WBC = WORK Bright Coating ** Special Order Only

Construction: Low-Pressure Cast Aluminum
** Each 11R come standard with Black Valve Stem – red, blue valvestems are optional. Center caps (from the XD9/XT7) are available

Endless/Z1 Poster Promo!

The cornerstone of Endless Japan is their amazing brake pad and fluids. Sure, they do badass big brake kits too, but it all begins with fundamentals. Endless is one of the few firms out there to offer the exact same product to their street customers as they do to their most elite motorsport customers.

Take the Endless RF650 Brake Fluid. The very same fluid sold here at Z1, is the same fluid used by the Brawn F1 Team (current leaders of the Constructors Championship). Pretty cool stuff!

As an added bonus, buy a minimum of 4 bottles at one time, and get a Free Endless/Brawn F1 Poster! Offer expires September 30, 2009

Poster Choice #1

Poster Choice #2

Order Endless RF650 Brake Fluid Here!

Ings EVO X complete kit to hit U.S. shores in late September

We have one of these kits currently inbound and unspoken for. If you are interested in acquiring this kit for your CZ4A let us know and we’ll set you up.

Available pieces consists of:

• Front Bumper
• Side Step
• Rear Bumper
• Front Canards
• Brake Duct

All of the piece with the exception of the Brake  Duct and Front Canards (which are available in either Carbon or FRP) are available in Hybrid Aero or FRP.

Sorry in advance for the minuscule pictures.

U.D.O. (Unidentifed Driving Object)

Another extravagant 350z build.

I’m digging the exterior (minus all the LEDS) with the clean body kit and the Weds and what not. The rear hatch is once again a bit excessive for my taste but at least when the LEDS are off I’m sure its more tolerable than that the other Z I posted yesterday. The headliner is bleh… but whoever did the hatch did it clean and for that it is blog worthy (in my opinion of course).

I don’t get the gauges facing the rear though… Or the excessive use of LEDs. LEARN WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH PEOPLE!!!

We’re One!

Just wanted to extend our thanks to all those who read and follow the blog. The last year went so fast, it’s amazing. We’re always on the lookout for awesome cars that are a bit off the beaten path, hit us up and let us know! By the same token, if there is ever a topic you want us to cover, say the word.

Thanks once again!

Voltexed Out Z-Roadster… Lots-o-pix

We blogged this car earlier here.

Well it has been recently been updated with a Voltex kit. It looks alright (I’m not very happy with Voltex at the moment as they are taking forever to ship us a kit for customer).

New SPL rear toe arms for 350Z/G35 and 370Z/G37

SPL pro rear toe arms replace the stock mid link to provide toe adjustment, for those who have converted to true coilovers in the rear suspension and who no longer need the midlink to hold the rear springs.

Combined with our rear camber arms, this arm will allow for a wide range of adjustment for rear toe and camber. Features 1.25″ 4130 chromoly (which has a higher strength/weight ratio than aluminum!) tubing construction for
strength, and QA1 Endura 2000 series chromoly rod ends with QA1’s unique maintenance-free injection molded teflon/kevlar lining for long operating life and precise handling.

Adjustment specs

Toe adjustment range is +/- 6deg (+/- 7deg w/ stock eccentric bolt) from stock arm (note: toe adjustment affects camber)

Retail price: $299

GTSPEC Adjustable Rear Camber Arm for 08-Up Subaru Impreza WRX/STI

New Injen SP1989 2009 Nissan 370Z 3.7L V6, Dual Cold Air Intake w/MR Technology and Air Fusion

A bit much…

I guess I’m just missing that “show car” taste on my palate. I can respect the time put into everything from a labor aspect.

This is a bit much for me, but perhaps some will like it.

I mean, how are you not nervous just sitting in the seats with amps right underneath the soles of your feet?