June 2009 R&D Results

Below are the results from our June 2009 Research & Development Session. Parts which passed testing are scheduled to be released in the future, while non-passing pieces are to be redesigned and retested. Click Here to go to June 2009 R&D homepage, where you can find photos, videos, and writing from this R&D Session.

Car Part Tested Result Notes Scheduled Release
'08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR Medalion Touring Exhaust Not Pass Unsatisfactory power gain
'08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR Concept G Blue Exhaust Not Pass Unsatisfactory power gain
'08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Sustec Pro-Five Coilover Not Pass Prototype rubs front tire. New version is in design process.
'08 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sustec Pro-Five Coilovers Pass TBA
'10 Honda Insight NF210 Springs Pass July 2009
'10 Honda Insight DF210 Springs Pass July 2009
'10 Honda Insight Medalion Touring Exhaust * More Testing Needed
'10 Honda Insight Concept G Exhaust * More Testing Needed
'10 Honda Insight Under Brace Pass TBA
'09 Nissan 370Z Exhaust Y-Pipe Pass +7.45 HP / +3.69 TQ TBA
'09 Nissan 370Z Medalion Touring Exhaust Not Pass Power increase but volume too high (~100 db). Will redesign
'09 Nissan 370Z Concept G Exhaust Not Pass Exhaust contacts factory charcoal canister. Will redesign
'09 Nissan 370Z GF210 Springs Pass TBA
'09 Nissan 370Z NF210 Springs Pass TBA
'09 Nissan 370Z Stabilizer Bars (Front & Rear) Pass TBA
'09 Nissan 370Z Under Brace Pass 2-point TBA
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T GF210 Springs Pass September 2009
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T DF210 Springs Not Pass Ride Height not low enough. Redesigning
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Under Brace Pass TBA
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Tower Bar Pass Special Double-Bar Design TBA
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Stabilizer Bars (Front & Rear) Pass TBA
'09 Nissan Cube DF210 Springs Not Pass Not enough suspension stroke
'09 Nissan Cube NF210 Springs Pass July 2009
'09 Nissan Cube Sustec Pro S-0C Coilover Pass July 2009
'09 Nissan Cube Medalion Touring Exhaust Not Pass Exhaust routing needs redesign
'09 Nissan Cube Concept G Exhaust Not Pass Exhaust routing needs redesign
'09 Nissan Cube Tower Bar Pass TBA
'09 Toyota Prius Strut Tower Bar Pass TBA
'09 Toyota Prius Under Brace Pass TBA
'09 Toyota Prius DF210 Springs Not Pass Not enough suspension stroke
'09 Toyota Prius NF210 Springs Pass TBA
'09 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid DF210 Springs Not Pass Not enough suspension stroke
'09 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid NF210 Springs Pass TBA
'09 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid Strut Tower Bar Pass TBA
'09 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid Under Brace Not Pass
'09 Nissan GTR Special Exhaust System Pass TBA
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