Category Archives: Tech

Wheels – Originals, Replicas and Imitations


Cracked Rota TE37 replica racing rim on an R35 GTR.

The discussion of imitation wheels often pops up on JDMST but this is perhaps the most comprehensive discussion to date. Page 8 is especially full of insight and inside knowledge. Well worth the read, especially if you’re thinking about buying imitation wheels. Click here to view the discussion.

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Racecar Aerodynamics – how aero can improve your laptimes


Photo by Kory Leung.

The Tuners Group have put together a great tech article on racecar aerodynamics & how aero can improve your laptimes. Be all the wiser for reading it: http://www.tunersgroup.com/engineering/aero_intro.html

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