Welcome to the official GReddy USA blog. -Think of this as our online weekly "GReddy Times," a venue for us to report what's going on or what just happened at GReddy USA this week (new products, new projects, racing news, even online store specials.) On our blog you can see what we are up to in the GReddy Sales floor, R&D garage, on the road or even from our Headquarters in Japan.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Rocket Bunny RX-7 and GT-R kits now available for pre-orders...


Authorized GReddy Dealers are now accepting pre-orders for the Rocket Bunny (FD3S) RX-7 and (R35) GT-R wide-body aero kits...



   Construction: FRP
  ETA:
1st shipment due June 2014
  MSRP $
3,200. USD
 
Part Number # 17040207
      see Authorized GReddy Dealer List


Complete Rocket Bunny Kit includes: -FRP

  Full Front Bumper
  Front Lip
  Side Skirts
  Front Over-Fenders (set)
  Rear Over Fender (set)
  Rear "Ducktail" Wing

   LED Turn Signal Kit - option



UPDATE: Optional Rear Diffuser!






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http://www.greddy.com/products/aerodynamics/rocketbunny/?partnum=17020635
Rocket Bunny "Full Metal Jacket" R35 GT-R (Complete Kit with GT-Wing)
   Designed by Kei Miura,TRA Kyoto
   Construction: FRP
  ETA:
1st shipment due June 2014
  MSRP $
15,000. USD
 
Part Number # 17020635
      see Authorized GReddy Dealer List



Complete Rocket Bunny Kit includes: -FRP

  Full Front Bumper
  Upper Front Lip

  Front Lip Plate
  Lower Front Lip Diffuser
  Front Canard (set)
  Front Fender Canard (set)
  Side Canard (set)
  Front Over-Fenders (set)
  Rear Over Fender (set)
  Rear Under Diffuser
  Rear Diffuser Alum. Brackets
  GT-Wing and End-plates
  GT-Wing Aluminum Uprights
  GT-Wing Rod Supports
   LED Turn Signal Kit

As used on the GReddy/TRUST Racing Team - Team Toyo Drift 35RX Dspec GT-R in D1 Gran Prix:
TRUST Racing Team 35RX Dspec GT-R


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Formula Drift Rd.3 Homestead Florida is coming

http://formulad.com/schedule/pro-championship/homestead.php

Our second east-coast event is coming up quick.  Round 3 of the 2014 Formula Drift Pro Championships brings the series to a new track, Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The new track layout will be on a portion of the inner road course of this world class NASCAR speedway.

Ken Gushi and the GReddy Performance x Hankook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S Team have high hopes of bettering our Great8 finish, that we just had a few weeks ago.  Let's just hope the rain stays away this event.

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 -- Formula Drift Live Stream for Friday and Saturday : http://www.formulad.com/live/

   Thursday, May 29th (eastern time)
West Palm Beach, FL - 2013
       (Closed) Practice : 11:00am - 3:00pm

   Friday, May 30th (eastern time)
        Practice Group 2 : 11:00am - 12:00pm
      *Qualifying : 12:00-3:00pm
        Autograph Session : 3:15-4:00pm

   Saturday, May 31st (eastern time)
        Top32 Practice : 11:00-12:30pm
        Top32 Eliminations : 12:30-2:30pm
        Half Time Break :  2:30-4:00pm
      *Opening Ceremonies : 4:00pm
        Main Competition 16 to Finals 4:30-7:00pm

http://www.greddy.com/featured/50
  

Monday, May 12, 2014

Formula D Rd.2 - Road Atlanta

  • Monday GReddy coverage from Formula Drift #FDATL 2014
For round 2 of the Formula Drift Pro Championships the GReddy Performance x Hankook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S headed east for the first of three east coast events.  The end result moved the Team into the 11th spot for the championship rankings.

Friday's practice and qualifying gave Ken Gushi his first taste of wet conditions in the new, more powerful, 2014 2JZ-powered FR-S.  The first qualifying session was was in the rain and Ken put it a solid performance (71pts.-wet.) The second session of qualifying came late in the night on a wet but drying track. Below is Ken's slippery (78pt) run, which landed him into the 7th spot for Saturday's Top32.


 

Saturday's weather saw less serious storms, but it also made it tricky to prepare for the unpredictable rain.  The first battle of the day for Gushi was suppose to be against Kado's V8-350Z.  Unfortunately, Kado could not make it to the start, so Ken received a bye run moving him into the main 16 bracket.




After the half time break and opening ceremonies festivities, Ken got a #FDIRW 16-bracket rematch against Kearney's S/C V10-Viper.  In a close battle with some contact, Ken's smart driving in changeable conditions got him the Win to move onto the Great8.

Luckly, Ken was able to escape the match with just a few scratches to the car. (see OMGdrift video)

The Great8 tandem battle was a battle of the 2JZ engines.  Ken's FR-S verses Robbie Nishida's SC300. Pretty evenly matched and in tricky weather conditions, the two had a close back and forth battle.  It might have been one of the most exciting pairs of the night.  


In the end, the Great 8 Formula Drift Rd.2 Road Atlanta finish and 7th place qualifying provided good points in the Team's championship challenge.

Next round, #FDFL will be in Homestead, FL on May 30-31st...


http://www.greddy.com/featured/50





Monday, May 5, 2014

GReddy returns to Pikes Peak in 2014


 
We are happy to announce the GReddy Racing Team will be again be racing to the clouds in the world famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2014, in a Scion FR-S! 

As part of the Scion Racing Team, Ken Gushi will be competing in the Time Attack 1 Division in a revised (EJ-powered) 2012-13 GReddy Performance x Hanook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S (updates soon)

(In 2012-13, the GReddy Racing Team attacked PPICH with Ken's FD-spotter and GReddy R&D Tech at the wheel of the GReddy X Scion Racing Turbo tC SR PPIHC Video 2012 & 2013.)

 The 92nd running of PPIHC will run the week immediately after the Formula Drift Rd.4, New Jersey event in June.  The main race will take place on June 29th, 2014!

http://www.ppihc.com/updates/2014/05/05/drifting-star-ken-gushi-will-take-on-pikes-peak-in-a-scion-fr-s-in-time-attack-i-division/
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Formula Drfit Rd.2 Road Atlanta is coming

http://formulad.com/schedule/pro-championship/road-atlanta.php

Round 2 of the Formula Drift Pro Championships, starts off a three round east coast leg for the GReddy Performance x Hankook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S Team.

The Team is excited to bring our most powerful FR-S to date to the high-speed Road Atlanta road course.

Practice starts - Thur., May 8th
Qualifying - Fri., May 9th
The Main Event - Sat., May 10th


For more on the GReddy Performance x Hankook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S and Ken Gushi follow us @greddyracing via Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.


Here is a little clip we found online of Ken Gushi at last year's Atlanta practice...


http://greddy.com/featured/56

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

New GReddy Tactical Gear on ShopGReddy.com

GReddy Tuner Series Tactical Gear feature GReddy embroidered Velcro backing to allow the owner to "Tune" their Gear with optional GReddy morale/identification patches (with corresponding Velcro backs.) Similar found on military and law enforcement gear.


GReddy Tuner Series Tactical Gear include:
GReddy Track Jack | GReddy Multi-compartment Backpack | Mesh Flexfit Cap

GReddy Track Jacket
GReddy Track Jacket (S-XXL)

http://www.shopgreddy.com/apperal/bags.html
GReddy Track/Tuner Pack
http://www.shopgreddy.com/apperal/hats.html
GReddy Flex-fit Cap (S-XL)

Optional GReddy Patch (Sets) and individual Morale / Identification patches available:


http://www.shopgreddy.com/apperal/greddy-tuner-patches-set.html

Other optional Patches include our Special Edition:
    Launch R35 GT-R Patch and Rocket Bunny Captain Flag Patch


Monday, April 14, 2014

New GReddy Air Intake Systems Additions - Spring 2014

http://greddy.com/products/airinx/air-intake-system/
New additions to the GReddy Air Intake System line-up.  Popular applications with more Long Type (Cold Air Intake) models for (Z33)-350Z, (AGT20)-tC, (FG2)-Civic Si, (CS22)-Accord 2.4L, (CT1)-Accord 2.4L, & (CT2)-Accord V6...

12519003  11-14 tC (L)
12529101  03-06 350Z  (M)
12559006  08-12 Accord 2.4 (L)
12559007  06-11 Civic Si (L)

12559004  13-14 Accord V6
12559005  13-14 Accord 2.4

GReddy Air Intake Systems are designed to be the perfect match to free-flowing GReddy Exhaust systems, like the SP Elite, RS-Racing Sport and Evo3. Like our exhausts we carefully study each specific application to develop the ideal system; complete, easy to install, with quality construction and great fitment. GReddy Air Intake systems improve horsepower through a cool air-charge and smoothly increasing intake air-flow. Our new 4-layer synthetic, deep pleated, dry filter element provides improved filtration, with long service intervals. It also provides high flow, but without sensor contamination. Manufactured and designed in association with aFe Power, for USA spec vehicles. 

 INTAKE:                                                                                                    EXHAUST:
 GReddy Air Intake System for 350Z                   -matching GReddy Exhaust:  Evo3 / SPe / RS
 GReddy Air Intake System for tC                       -matching GReddy Exhaust:  Evo3 / SPe / RS
 GReddy Air Intake System for Civic                   -matching GReddy Exhaust:  Evo3 / SPe / RS (T)
 GReddy Air Intake System for 08-12 Accord     -matching GReddy Exhaust:   SPe
 GReddy Air Intake System for 13-14 Accord(s) -matching GReddy Exhaust    TBA


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Monday, April 7, 2014

Formula D Rd.1 - Streets of Long Beach

  • Monday Coverage from Formula Drift #FDLB               
http://greddy.com/featured/50
The GReddy Racing Team was back on the Streets of Long Beach for the competition debut of the all new 800+hp 2JZ-powered GReddy Performance x Hankook Tire x Scion Racing FR-S.


With back to back Long Beach events starting off the 2012 and 2013 seasons in 8th place, the team had high hopes to better the results and shoot for the team's first podium finish.

In early practice, GReddy driver, Ken Gushi was impressing everyone, with his high speed, smooth transitions, aggressive angle, wide lines and big smoke...  As shown in this instagram video posted by Formula Drift announcer, Jarod Deanda from the Judge's stands



The powerful new engine, chassis and driver performed faultlessly.  Unfortunately being the debut event with this new car, there is still a learning curve to dialing in the car under full range of track conditions and changeable variables.  This lead to a less then ideal Qualifying (77pts.,19th) and Top32 tandem battle (vs. Odi Bakchis)


Rest assured the GReddy Team is already planning for more extensive testing to fully prepared for Rd.2 in Road Atlanta, May 9-10. Thank you for your support!


GReddy Tuner Series Tactical Gear

We also had Mr. Kei Miura of Rocket Bunny supporting the team and offering his Rocket Bunny soft goods in the GReddy Booth and GReddy Online Store.
Rocket Bunny Soft Goods on ShopGReddy.com