HKS has dedicated a lot of effort in developing tuning parts for the new GT-R. Its black R35, with Nob Taniguchi behind the wheel, has become the fastest new-gen GT-R in Japan. It managed a time of 1:47.126 time at Fuji Speedway, but the best it could do at the Premium Day was 1:48.492.HKS has dedicated a lot of effort in developing tuning parts for the new GT-R. Its black R It all started back in 2008 when HKS held a unique event at Fuji Speedway to celebrate its 25th anniversary, giving birth to the now annual Premium Day. For 2010, things got really special. On top of record participation from tuning shops that have used HKS parts on their cars for years, Option magazine came on board and organized a special Super Lap time attack session, pitting some of the country's fastest demo cars against one another. The paddock was full of stunning cars belonging to shops, as well as privateers, to participate in the Hyper Challenge track day sessions that allow enthusiasts to enjoy their high-powered machines in the safety of some of the most well-known racetracks in Japan. The variety of cars on display was mind-boggling, ranging from highly tuned sports cars all the way to supercharged luxury sedans like HKS' own Lexus LS460; there were even a few tuned hybrids. The action kept going over on the drift course where amateurs practiced their sliding skills, highlighted by a quick drift exhibition from professional drivers like Taniguchi, Ueno and Okachan. With such a spectacular turn out and nonstop action, HKS Premium Day proved that the tuning industry is still very much alive and thriving despite the economic hardships Japan has seen. Drift stance at its best! This Super Maid Y34 Gloria isn't like any other Infiniti M we've seen - slammed to the ground and fitted with black Work Meister S1s.Drift stance at its best! This Super Maid Y34 Gloria isn't like any other Infiniti M we've For better weight balance, the V-6 was replaced with a 400hp SR20 and a 5-speed manual transmission in this Gloria sedan.For better weight balance, the V-6 was replaced with a 400hp SR20 and a 5-speed manual tra Auto Gallery Yokohama built this R34 GT-R for a customer sporting a full Nismo Z Tune kit. The car is fitted with a dry carbon diffuser extension to boost front-end downforce.Auto Gallery Yokohama built this R34 GT-R for a customer sporting a full Nismo Z Tune kit. Just like its R32 GT-R demo car, the AGY R34 uses the trademark RB20 valve cover that's lighter and more compact than the stock RB26 item.Just like its R32 GT-R demo car, the AGY R34 uses the trademark RB20 valve cover that's li Flatwell Racing integrated the rear differential cooler of its R34 time attack car into the rear diffuser.Flatwell Racing integrated the rear differential cooler of its R34 time attack car into th HKS is trying out some very interesting configurations on the VR38 with what looks like additional injectors added into the intake pipes.HKS is trying out some very interesting configurations on the VR38 with what looks like ad HKS Kansai Service might be going full out on tuning the new R35 GT-R, but it hasn't forgotten the older-generation cars. Its R32 demo still looks like it just rolled of the factory, and with a 500hp motor, it can easily keep up with the best modern sports cars out there.HKS Kansai Service might be going full out on tuning the new R35 GT-R, but it hasn't forgo The Car Making Revyou GDB was the fastest Impreza of the day with a 1:51.460. A widebody Supra getting ready to enter the track for the Hyper Challenge session. The Flatwell Racing S15 is back with a recently rebuilt engine and a few chassis changes. The car was struggling for grip all day and didn't manage to dip below the 2-minute mark.The Flatwell Racing S15 is back with a recently rebuilt engine and a few chassis changes. HKS always has a surprise at these Premium Day events - for 2010, it was this car, the legendary '93 Gr.A R32 GT-R, which was taken out for a few laps by Osamu Hagiwara.HKS always has a surprise at these Premium Day events - for 2010, it was this car, the leg The SR20 in the Flatwell Racing S15 has been stroked to 2.2 liters and is joined by an RX-6 turbo, and the combination puts down 500 hp. The horizontally mounted intercooler helps response.The SR20 in the Flatwell Racing S15 has been stroked to 2.2 liters and is joined by an RX- 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Dino Dalle Carbonare Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
