We’ve finally received our first shipment from TEIN Japan for 2015! Actually, we were expecting these items at the beginning of the year (Jan. 6th, to be exact). However, due to continuing strikes at the Port of Long Beach, we had to delay this shipment for way longer than expected.
But, now these new parts are available!!!
Contact your nearest authorized TEIN Dealer for purchasing!
Our in-house engineer, Shuichiro (a.k.a. “Shu”, for simplicity’s sake), has a bit of a tuning bug. He can’t seem to leave any of his cars alone. With the exception being that Toyota Prius he had for about a half year. Word on the street is he’s modifying a baby stroller for his daughter. Supposed to have TEIN coilovers with EDFC Active Pro and 5″ TE37’s? Oh, dear Jesus Gonzalez…
Seriously, I think he’s literally a kid in an automotive candy store. Him working here is a bad idea. Then again, he’s also our guinea pig for testing some of the latest parts. So, that’s technically good news for you, the consumer!
He recently purchased some Carbing Tower Bars for his Scion FR-S, which already has a gamut of parts (TEIN Mono Flex with custom front knuckle brackets, Fujitsubo Legalis R exhaust, and several other performance parts- no big power adders, though). I dig the Volk TE37 Time Attack’s he’s bolted onto each hub. Them wheels es muy sexy.
Prior to his Carbing purchase, we only special ordered these parts for a few customers. So we had no idea on fitment for the U.S. FR-S.
Anyway, here’s a pic of the Tower Bars installed.
You’re actually looking at two Carbing Tower Bar items in the picture.
Strut Tower Bar (in steel; painted white)
Part #: CA 611 055 0
MSRP- $170
Tower Brace (V-Bracing; in steel; painted white)
Part #: CA 693 055 0
MSRP- $160
No modifications necessary to install. Simple bolt-on. The Tower Brace (V-bracing) replaces the factory stamped pieces and bolts to the same factory mounting positions.
We currently stock both items here. So any authorized TEIN dealer can get them for you right away (since we’re the North American distributor for Carbing)!
And yeah, Shu’s Camber plates are mounted funny- he special ordered front knuckle brackets that have camber adjustment through the use of camber washers (same setup on some Super Racing coilover applications). That way, he can utilize the Mono Flex’s camber plates for caster adjustment. Clever guy.
Now leave your car alone, Shu. Your baby stroller, too.
Okuyama/Carbing is one of TEIN’s larger product lines we distribute in the Japan and the U.S. They are well known for chassis bracing such as strut tower bars, lower arm bars, and frame braces. What they may not be to well know for would be other products which can be used in and outside of the car such as…
– Pedal Sets
– Radiator Hoses
– Oil Catch Cans
– Floor Board Plating
– Flip-up Tow Hooks
– Meter Hoods
– Battery Box
– Mud Flaps
-Shift Knobs
– Quick Release Hood Latches Kits
– Eyering Bolts and Couplers
– Blow-by Separator Tank
And much more….
Although the majority of the parts would be a special order item from Japan, the wait is well worth it. Whether its an engine blow-by separator tank for a track ready racer or a polished pedal set for that weekend cruiser your looking to personalize, Okuyama/Carbing can help you out. For further info on some of the items listed above, please visit http://carbing.co.jp/international/article/articleshort.shtml .
A few weeks back, another TEIN USA employee had done a Blog Post about the Carbing Oil Catch Tanks that we distribute for Okuyama Co., I would like to let you know that they now have Oil Catch Tanks for vehicle-specific applications. This will guarantee a easy set up for the product to be bolted into your vehicle.
Below are just a few of the vehicle application that they have out now, but it is always best to keep a look out on their website for any new products or vehicle-specific products.
http://carbing.co.jp/international/index.shtml
They have different products for all types of vehicles. Most of these items are a Special Order only but it is a product that we can get into the States. Please verify that the item will work properly for your vehicle as they test and manufacture some of the items for Japanese domestic vehicles.
Mitsubishi Evolution (CT9A)
Mitsubishi Evolution (CZ4A)
Subaru Impreza (GVB/GRB)
Toyota (86/FR-S)
Subaru (BRZ)
Since the recent inquiry craze from Evasive Motorsports Blog about the special ordered Carbing Shift Knobs (link can be found here), we would like to introduce you to a few other items Carbing offers that can can be special ordered.
Okuyama T-Shirt
Color Navy, Available in Medium and Large
Part Numbers
CA 380 100 0 (Medium)
CA 380 100 1 (Large)
MSRP $33.00
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Okuyama Trainer
Color Navy, Available in Medium and Large
Part Numbers
CA 380 200 0 (Medium)
CA 380 200 1 (Large)
MSRP $55.00
If you are interested in ordering these rare goods, please contact your local dealer by visiting the following link: Dealer List.