Brembo
What: Extreme caliper
Rides: WAY more than you can afford, pal
How Much: See above (seriously)
Where: brembo.com
In a completely fantasized world, may we present to you and your automotive wet dreams, the Extrema caliper from Brembo. We say dreams and fantasies because, unless you’re balling out of control, this is available only for the Ferrari LaFerrari, the company’s first hybrid V12 HY-KERS engine, good for up to 800hp—naturally, it needs special brakes like this to bring it to a stop. The calipers are designed to be well ventilated and incorporate the electronic parking brake directly, using a special Brembo ECU to manage the entire system.
| New Products July 2013
| New Products July 2013
Pioneer Electronics
What: AVIC-X950BH in-dash navigation system
Rides: Yours
How Much: $950
Where: pioneerelectronics.com
These days, staying connected is as normal a life function as checking your Instagram every 30 seconds. Pioneer Electronics wants to ensure that while you’re in your ride, you’ll be optimized with the AVIC-X950BH nav unit, featuring built-in route guidance (with turn-by-turn directions), DVD/CD/MP3/WMA playback, large touch-screen display, Bluetooth connectivity, AppRadio for ease of use with your smartphone’s apps, and HD Radio, just to name a few.
| Pioneer Electronics Avic X950BH
AEM Induction Systems
What: Cold-air intake
Rides: ’12 Honda Civic Si
How Much: Inquire
Where: aemintakes.com
Cold-air intakes: great jumping-off point for any car that’s to be modified. For the ’12 Civic Si, it’ll give you up to 8hp and 8 lb-ft, but best of all, great mid-range response. The stock piping is upgraded with a mandrel-bent (gun-metallic or polished finish) aluminum piece and fitted with one of AEM’s dry-flow filters.
| AEM Induction Systems
Seibon Carbon
What: FA-Style carbon-fiber hood
Rides: ’13 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ
How Much: $840
Where: seiboncarbon.com
Designed with weight savings and performance in mind, Seibon gives FR-S/BRZ/86 enthusiasts a carbon hood with dual side vents and a hood scoop to help move hot airflow out and cooler air in.
| Seibon Carbon Hood
Prothane
What: Total Suspension Kit
Rides: ’03-05 Mitsubishi Evo VIII
How Much: Inquire
Where: prothane.com
While the Evo VIII can hardly be considered totally old, its suspension may have a different opinion, as in worn rubber bushings and such. Prothane offers polyurethane replacements in the way of its Total Suspension kit, which upgrades the bushings and inserts for the rear control arms, front control arms, front/rear sway bars and differential/mustache bar. They’re easy to install and best of all will improve handling and provide increased stability.
| Prothane Suspension Kit
Boomba Racing
What: Motor mounts
Rides: ’07-up Honda Civic
How Much: Inquire
Where: boombaracing.com
Traction and acceleration are two things you could certainly see more of, right? Boomba Racing answers your call with its billet aluminum motor mounts, which help to eliminate wheel hop and give your car the traction and acceleration you crave. Available in aluminum, black and red finishes.
| New Products July 2013