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Endless RF-650Brake FluidDon't fill those cool stainless steel lines with uncool fluid. Endless RF-650 brake fluid is used in Formula One, WRC and the Paris-Dakar Rally. It's also standard in all Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (997) cars, and remains stable even at the extreme temperatures generated by competition racing. $30 per 500cc. www.endlessusa.com (714) 847-0694
K&N Typhoon Intake System (Short-Ram)K&N Engineering's Typhoon intake system for the Honda Fit (part # 69-1016-1TS) is a direct replacement for the stock air box and intake tract. Designed to maximize airflow and performance, it comes with a silver powder-coated intake tube, heat shield, hoses, and all the necessary hardware. K&N claims gains of up to 5 wheel-hp for cars with manual transmssions and 3 wheel-hp for autos. $325. www.knfilters.com (800) 858-3333
GReddy Easy Camshaft SetsGReddy Easy camshafts are designed to improve power and torque without having to change valve timing or replace other valvetrain components, and offer a wider powerband without losing driveability or idle. Various lifts and durations are available. Applications include the Mitsubishi 4G63 (with or without MIVEC) and the Nissan SR20DET and RB26DETT engines. From $500. www.greddy.com (949) 588-8300
Stillen Front Strut Tower Brace for Nissan SentraStrut tower braces improve handling and increase rigidity. Designed as a bolt-on application, this 304 stainless steel item from Stillen fits the 2007 Nissan Sentra, although other applications are also available. It's CNC-machined, powder-coated and installs easily with simple hand tools. From $148.50. www.stillen.com(800) 711-0310
SSR Professor MS1 wheelsJust rolling in from Japan come these SSR Professor MS1 three-piece aluminum wheels. They come in 18- or 19-inch sizes, with widths ranging from 7 to 13 inches for the 18s and 7 to 12.5 for the 19s. There is also a wide choice of offsets. Depending on size, they weigh between 22 and 29 pounds each. Color choices are: Gray Silver, Super Black Coat, Black, and Gold. For most models. From $560. www.more-japan.com www.tanabe-usa.com (310) 783-0200
Progress Race BearingsProgress offers zero-deflection control arm race bearing kits for popular Honda racing applications. These components are legal for SCCA, NASA and NHRA purposes. By replacing the soft OEM rubber lower control arm bushings with Teflon-lined spherical bearings, they maintain suspension geometry under load, making them ideal for road racing and drag use. Precision-machined in the US for direct replacement press-in installation. The pivot bearings (front), strut rod bearings, and the pivot rod bearings (rear) cost $157.25 for each pair. The front lower control arm bearing kit (1992 to 1995 Civic) is $182.75 for the pair. www.progressauto.com (714) 575-1193