| Interior Products - Prize Inside!
In our state-of-the-art research facilities, Super Street has discovered that interior upgrades score more dates than 20-inch bling-blang wheels and wide kits combined. With that tattooed on your brain, flip through this smorgasbord of parts and take good notes. We have compiled comfort, class, and catchy new products into the following pages that will be sure to add that finishing touch to your ride. So get comfy and peruse our findings as we bask in the glory of yet another superb Super Street Buyer's Guide.
5Zigen
5Zigen is known for performance, but going fast and looking good go hand in hand. With that in mind, 5Zigen carries a full line of interior accessories such as steering wheels, racing seats, shift knobs, pedals and custom flooring with the Formula Plate. The Formula Plate is cut from aluminum and adds style and comfort to any vehicle. Available in silver, blue, and red, the plate will add a truly aggressive look to the interior of your car.
Contact Info: 905/479-9628, www.bcautodesign.com
AC Autotechnic
AC Autotechnic always has something new and different to offer along with having products that are very high in quality. AC's shift knob and e-brake handle sets and gauge overlays are truly unique. Made of billet aluminum, the AC Race Tech Dash adds dimension, depth, and a true race look to your car. Gauges are available for the Honda Civic and Acura Integra.
Contact Info: 626/812-8388, www.acautotechnic.com
Auto Carpet Systems Inc.
Custom carpet has been a must for many tuner car builders and now installing it is a lot easier. Auto Carpet Systems (ACS) provides custom molded carpeting for 9 different makes of car in 11 different colors. The carpet is a one-piece cover that replaces every inch of your stock flooring from front to rear. Be it for show or simply cleaning up your ride, ACS upgrades any interior.
Contact Info: 877/272-8680, www.jcwsportcompact.com
American Products Company (APC)
American Products Company has interior accessories to spruce up any type of vehicle. From safety products to flashy add-ons, APC's catalog has some of the best bling for your buck, including extinguishers, floor mats, pedals, shift knobs, steering wheels and much more. Billet is all the rage, but lighting is also a source of interior mastery and APC carries both colored bulbs and neon lighting. Check out their Web site for their complete catalog.
Contact Info: 800/594-4APC, www.4apc.net
Art Morrison Ent.
Owners of sport compacts can benefit in a multitude of ways by installing an AME Strip Bar. The bolt-in Image Series bars serve to stiffen the chassis for improved handling, while the weld-in Competition Series rollbars and cages are designed to meet requirements of all major racing associations. Both Image and Competition Series Strip Bars are made from 131/44-inch-diameter mild steel tubing. Applications are for most popular Honda, Acura, and Mitsubishi models as well as for the Dodge Neon and Ford Focus.
Contact Info: 253/922-7188, www.artmorrison.com
ARD Performance
ARD offers the Shogun Racing Formula seat. The Shogun is built with race quality support and show quality looks with integrated abrasion resistant patches and double stitching to ensure durability. The seats are available in red, black, and gray. The Shogun is also 4-point harness compatible and, best of all, the seats come with sliders. Check out the ARD Performance site for applications and other interior accessories.
Contact Info: 888/238-2621, www.ardperformance.com
Arospeed
Tired of that old ragged out deck lid in your Honda Civic hatchback? Arospeed has created a sweet solution that provides you with a unique head turning piece. The all-new Arospeed Carbon Fiber Hatch Deck lid is constructed from 100 percent carbon fiber and is the same shape as the OEM deck lid piece. Some other products offered by Arospeed are aluminum floor mats and adjustable racing seats.
Contact Info: 866/276-7733, www.arospeed.com
Cerullo
Cerullo offers eight different styles of racing seats ranging from street enthusiast to full race setups. One such seat is the XR, which is a reclining sport seat and is available in leather, vinyl, or even factory fabric. Along with the seat selection are many different types of brackets available for a variety of makes and models. To make sure you are secure, Cerullo also offers standard seatbelts and 5-point racing harnesses.
Contact Info: 909/392-5561, www.cerullo.com
B&M Racing and Performance
B&M Racing and Performance Products have been propelling race cars to the finish line for decades. From these years of experience, B&M knows that adding the right touch to every shift is vital, so they offer a diverse line of shift knobs for your manual sport compact. Ranging from leather to carbon fiber and billet aluminum, these shifters will be sure to add the finishing touch to every racer's interior.
Contact Info: 818/882-6422, www.bmracing.com
Cobra/Sube Sports
Cobra seats are becoming a regular item in many sport compact tuner cars. Recently added to the Cobra line-up is the Opus, which can be customized with billet aluminum controls and a single Monotech harness grommet. The Opus is available in black/red, black/blue, black/gray and all black rock fabric or custom leather. Cobra offers 20 different seats along with stationary and sliding brackets. Harness pads and an array of colors are available for each seat as well.
Conrero Products
A true taste of class can be yours by adding Conrero products to your ride. Using brushed aluminum and carbon fiber accents in their pieces, Conrero products provide style, quality, and function. Their catalog contains many different steering wheels, racing pedals, shifters, e-brake handles, shifter frames, leather shifter accents, and more. Check out their distributor's Web site for more images and information on their products.
Contact Info: 973/989-9620,www.cfimotorsports.com
DC Sports
DC Sports has proven that they can make a Honda or Acura fast, so they made sure to make them look nice, too. Using CNC-machined aluminum, DC Sports has designed a unique shift knob for your Honda or Acura. With the DC Sports logo laser-engraved onto a polished aluminum, red, or blue anodized finish, this shift knob is a perfect match for either a stock or DC shift lever.
Contact Info: 909/734-2030, www.dcsports.com
Corbeau
You are good to go with a Corbeau racing seat under you. Offering complete safety and comfort with seats, brackets, harnesses, and even lumbar supports, Corbeau has become a well-known name in the tuner market. One of Corbeau's newest additions is the Forza seat, which is FIA approved and designed with integrated shoulder support and 5-point harness capabilities. Colors available are red, blue, black, and yellow.
Contact Info: 801/255-3737, www.corbeau.com
DG Motorsports
DG Motorsports has taken carbon fiber use to the next level by introducing a line of carbon-fiber interior cages. Using the Mazda Proteg as a guinea pig, DG will be expanding the application list soon. Real carbon-fiber tubes are mounted in just the right places for maximum visual impact then combined with powdercoated steel for strength and durability. Other DG Motorsports interior accessories include dash kits, shift knobs, racing pedals, and doorsills.
Contact Info: 760/433-7413, www.dgmotorsports.com
Dynamic Auto Design
Dynamic Auto Design focused on comfort and visual appeal when they designed their racing seats. Offering a variety of colors and shapes, the seats provide function and style with a full reclining back and leather edging. Seat rails are also provided with each seat and are adjustable to fit almost any application. Colors available are red, black, blue, black/red, and black/blue.
Contact Info: 888/800-0051, www.dynamicautodesign.com
Fry Fabrications
After a strong demand for a secure and safe alternative for mounting racing seatbelt harnesses, Fry Fabrications has introduced a complete line of Harness Bars that will bolt directly into your existing seat belt mounting locations. This bar may also be used in addition to your existing seatbelt, or with racing harnesses independently, and can be installed in about 10 minutes. Available for most imports, this product is a must for any serious racer.
Contact Info: 480/232-5206, www.fryfab.com
GReddy
GReddy is a trusted name in performance, so why not let that name hold you to your seat. The GReddy GRacer universal sport harnesses add racecar aesthetics to your vehicle's seats with four attachment points. There is a one-touch release tongue and slot buckles for the lap and tail straps and mounting the harnesses is simple using hook brackets and split/pin keepers on the straps. GReddy also offers a full line of manual shift knobs and shoulder pads.
Contact Info: 949/588-8300, www.greddy.com
Ichibahn
Audiobahn Inc. has a full line of styling accessories through Ichibahn, Inc. Some of the parts include the Shine Series shift knob, a manual shift knob that is made from 6061 billet aluminum with LED lights added for an enhanced look and also the Competition Series non-slip foot plates, which are designed for the floor of your car and will complement virtually any pedal set.
Contact Info: 714/690-7530, www.audiobahninc.com
Honda Optional Equipment
Honda made your car, now let them spruce it up a little. From carbon trim dash kits to cup holders, Honda Optional Equipment has in-house parts that will fit perfectly with your Honda or Acura. A popular piece in their catalog is the RSX billet shift knob. Anodized in silver, red, or blue, the shift knob also has the RSX logo laser-etched on top. Check out either the Honda or Acura Web site for more optional equipment.
Contact Info: www.honda.com, www.acura.com
Knig
Knig's V-Racing line of products is a great addition to any interior. Knig has you covered from head to toe with pedals, steering wheels, and shifters. Now add some flash and flare with shifter boot replacements and chrome shifter gates. A popular piece is the V-Racing Competition seat, which is available in four different styles with brackets sold separately. Check out the Knig Web site for application and ordering info.
Contact Info: 800/501-5567, www.konigwheels.com
Koenig-USA
If you are looking for a full race seat or just some added comfort for your ride, Koenig-USA just might have what you are looking for. Koenig-USA carries fully adjustable seats and stationary race seats as well as all of the brackets needed to mount them in your car. An array of colors and textures are available to make your selection fit your car even better.
Contact Info: 800/604-6776, www.koenig-usa.com
IPN/Bride Seats and Accessories
Bride Seats and accessories are now available in the U.S. through IPN Motorsports. One of the more popular models, the Ergo Reclining seat, is available in red with red logo and the new black with black logo. Also available are door trim and back seat fabric for certain car models to make the vehicle "Bride" complete as well as brackets to make installation easier.
Contact Info: 713/974-1419, www.ipnmotorsports.com
Matrix/GR Motorsports
Tuned by Matrix lets you personalize your sport compact with many different interior add-ons including Indiglo racing pedals, sport pedals, shift knobs, parking-brake handles, leather shift boots, and racing seats. Along with the functional interior pieces are gauge cluster covers available in many colors and in carbon fiber. Other products include black light and neon lighting as well as dress-up kits for the center console and control panel.
Contact Info: 323/889-4350, www.tunedbymatrix.com
Legend5
Custom floor mats have taken on a whole new meaning thanks to Legend5. With an application guide for virtually every vehicle, these mats will add both function and flare to your ride. These mats are easy to clean and designed to fill out the whole floor plan of your car. Check out Legend5's Web site for a full application list as well as their other interior products including door sills and dash kits.
Contact Info: 800/203-2242, www.legend5.com
MDI-King Dragon
Be the master of your interior with the Master Dragon racing seat from King Dragon. This seat is FIA approved and is available with either a fiberglass or carbon Kevlar shell. The seat is non-adjustable and accommodates 4-point racing harnesses easily. Colors available are navy and red only. Check out the King Dragon Web site for more info.
Contact Info: 888/536-8550, www.kingdragon.it
Momo
MOMO is at it again with a new steering wheel for your ride, the Trek Steering Wheel. The feel of the wheel is enhanced with black leather and Alcantara (suede) that comes in black, blue, gray and red. Each wheel has the MOMO name in yellow stitched on the top of the wheel. A traditional three-spoke design with two-brushed aluminum was used with Alcantara accents to add the final touch of appearance and feel.
Contact Info: 800/251-7625, www.momo.it
OBX Racing Sports
OBX carries a multitude of interior products that will clean up your ride. Steering wheels, shift knobs, and pedals are available in many different colors and styles along with rear view mirrors and billet accessories. OBX also has their own line of Touring Seats that are sold in pairs. Available in Nylex fabric or perforated leather, the Touring seat is fully adjustable and comes in 14 different color combinations.
Contact Info: 650/873-8800, www.obxracingsports.com
Mugen
King Motorsports is the sole authorized distributor for Mugen products in North America and has been in business since 1981. Over that period of time, Mugen has supplied King with many interior upgrades for your Honda and Acura including bucket seats, seat rails, pedals, shift knobs, and racing harnesses. Pictured is an Integra Type-R steering wheel. Add some prestige to your ride by giving King Motorsports a call or checking out their online catalog.
Contact Info: 262/593-2800, www.kingmotorsports.com
Options Auto Salon
If JDM is your love, Options Auto Salon is your matchmaker. Offering such products as the STI Sport Pedal Set for the WRX available in silver or blue finish and the Integra Type-R 6-Speed Shift knob for the 2002 Acura RSX Type-S in both metal and titanium finishes, Options has a great selection of hard to find JDM accessories. JDM doorsills and shift boots also grace their extensive catalog of parts. Give them a call or check out their full catalog online.
Contact Info: 800/678-2886, www.optionsauto.com
Powertech
Race lovers rejoice! Powertech offers true fixed racing seats that will keep you planted while you redline your ride. With 3 different seats available in 4 different color combinations, Powertech seats will meet the needs of any race enthusiast looking for appearance and functional upgrades. The DTM-Touring seat covers everything including your head and is also lumbar adjustable up to 20 degrees.
Contact Info: 805/526-9577, www.tuningzubehor.com
OMP
OMP has what every race enthusiast dreams of for the inside of his car. Twelve different seats to choose from in an array of colors allow you to really personalize your ride while giving it a functional appeal. The Grip seat allows for 5-point harness use and weighs only 16.3 pounds. Harnesses, shoulder pads, pedals, and steering wheels are also available to keep a uniform look.
Contact Info: 800/275-4667, www.ompusa.com
Sandtler
Sandtler seats offer European styling and a price range that is enticing. From fully adjustable seats to fixed race-inspired buckets, Sandtler will keep you comfortable and safe while on the road. The Competition seat is a fixed style seat that is ideal for aggressive driving and is easily adaptable to a 4-point racing harness. Colors available are red, black, and blue.
Contact Info: 805/526-9577, www.tuningzubehor.com
Pro-Motion Distributing
Limited edition products are always nice, right? Well, Pro-Motion Distributing and Sparco have teamed up for a truly unique piece. A Sparco Torino Seat was made in a limited and exclusive two-tone black and red combination. This seat features all of the same attributes of a standard Torino Seat such as Sparco's Micro Adjustment System, Memory Foam, and Abrasion Resistance. This seat will only be available for a limited time.
Contact Info: 626/333-1400,www.promotiondistributing.com
Recaro
A trusted and popular name in both the race and show scene, Recaro has seats and accessories that will truly turn heads. OEM replacements and full race applications are available along with brackets. The SRD is an adjustable competition seat that is 5-point harness adaptable and also offers full lumbar adjustability. Recaro even gets the family involved with child seats available to match.
Contact Info: 248/364-3818, www.recaro-nao.com
Rzo
Known for having some of the coolest shift knobs and pedals on the market, Rzo has introduced a new style of shift knob, the GT Advanced. This series is available in four styles: large or small, 6-ounce or 12-ounce knobs. Each knob features 6-speed design and is made with aluminum and black leather. The GT enhances the easy-to-grip and higher-performance gun grip knobs from Rzo with unique styling and innovation.
Contact Info: 310/533-1647, www.carmate.co.jp
Schroth
Professional racers around the world trust Schroth to hold them safely in their cars, so should you. The Schroth Rallye 4-point harness belt is unique from other 2-inch-wide 4-point street legal belts currently on the market. It is the only belt with integrated submarining protection and it is a street-legal belt that mounts to your vehicle's factory seatbelt mounting points. It is available in black, red, and blue along with matching shoulder pads.
Contact Info: 800/884-2358, www.schroth.com
RKSport
RKSport stocks a full line of interior components for your '95-'02 Cavalier and Sunfire. Offering many billet accents such as shifters, pedals, and doorsills, RKSport can add that finishing touch to your domestic sport compact. RK also carries MOMO products, including seats, pedals, shift knobs, leather shift boots, and steering wheels. Pillar pods are also available to mount additional gauges.
Contact Info: 800/214-8030, www.rksport.com
Toucan Industries, Inc.
Toucan Industries, Inc. has recently introduced its latest model of shift knob into the Ractive Signature Collection, the new TK615. The shift knob combines a polished finish with a carbon-fiber look. To maintain a clean look in your car, match the TK615 shift knob with many of the other Ractive products, such as shoulder pads, shift boots, pedals, neon lighting, and mini strobe lights.
Contact Info: 800/971-2226, www.toucanindustries.com
StylinCompacts.com
Add neon anywhere in your car with StylinCompacts.com's small-diameter neon tubes in 10-, 15-, and 24-inch lengths. They come with easy self-stick installation or use mounting holes molded into tube ends for permanent installation. Each tube features pulse-to-music control (except black lights) with 12-volt lighter plug-in and on/off switch. Each tube is available in 4 different styles and colors including purple, red, blue, and white neon.
Contact Info: 800/434-3761, www.stylincompacts.com
Spoon
Spoon will add some real "Holy Crap!" appeal to your ride. From harnesses to pedals, Spoon products hold a true taste of overseas design and technology. The Spoon shift knob and shift boot complement each other well. Made from high grain leather and accented with Type-R red stitching this mod is a classy touch to any Honda. The shift knob is CNC machined and hand polished for a subtle look and comfortable grip.
Contact Info: 714/903-1898, www.inlinefour.com, 626/292-7030, www.racingdevelopment.com
Stillen
New for 2002 is Stillen's replacement leather for worn leather or fabric seats. The leather is selected from top grain cowhides featuring perforated seating surfaces for ultimate comfort. Each set is custom tailored leather that replaces your worn leather or fabric and uses your stock frame and padding. The kit is shipped, boxed, pre-cut, and sewn to fit your vehicle. Single or two-tone colors are available for any vehicle application.
Contact Info: 800/711-0310, www.stillen.com
Tenzo-R
When making a car fast you want to be comfortable while screaming down the road. Tenzo-R understands this and now carries 3 different types of racing seats: the Rally, Type-R, and DTM. Colors available are red, black, blue with yellow and gray also available for the Rally seat only. Both stationary and slider brackets are available. Also available through Tenzo-R are shoulder pads and billet interior accents.
Contact Info: 818/504-6088, www.tenzoracingsports.com
Vitek Performance
Vitek Performance Automotive Products offers a full line of Diamond Plated Floor Mats for many sport compacts. These mats are designed for an exact fit for your application with a scratch resistant finish that is sure to please. Four-seat applications come with five pieces: two front mats, two rear mats, and a matching kick plate pad. To learn more about this and all Vitek products, check out their site or give them a call.
Contact Info: 770/663-7700, www.vitekperformance.com