READERS’ RIDES

YELLOW FEVER! SCION INTRODUCES NEW FR-S RELEASE SERIES 1.0

Feast your eyes on the special edition FR-S revealed at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year. The Release Series 1.0 is hotness because of three main reasons: 1. Comes only in Yuzu yellow paint. Will also be equipped with options such as the push-button start, HID headlamps, LED daytime-running lights and black seats styled from the GT86. 2. TRD parts are used inside and out. The body kit is custom-made for this special edition car, which includes a rear spoiler and side fender inserts. The coupe also comes with a TRD quad exhaust, springs, steering wheel and shift knob. 3. You won’t find too many of these models on the road. Only 1,500 units will be produced. It’ll be up for sale this month with the sticker price expected to be under $30,000.

IT’S A PARTY, AN FT-1 PARTY!

There isn’t any groundbreaking news about Toyota’s FT-1 Coupe yet… But we finally had the chance to see the concept in person at a private party held during the New York International Auto Show. Toyota closed off a section of The Standard Hotel and put the FT-1 on display. The party had an old school feel with retro arcade games, while famed rapper, Biz Markie, was on the 1s and 2s. There’s still no word what motor or what plans are next for the possible Supra successor, but seeing this Formula One-inspired concept with our own eyes has us still dreaming about the possibilities today.

NEW PRODUCTS

>BEAT-SONIC BRZ/FR-S SHARK FIN ANTENNA

Ditch that pointy antenna for something more sporty and modern. Beat-Sonic now offers these shark fin antennas for the BRZ and FR-S. It’s inexpensive and will come OEM paint-matched so you don’t have to worry about goin’ to a body shop. $115, beatsonicusa.com

>ARK PERFORMANCE LEXUS IS

EXHAUST

Available for the '06-12 Lexus IS 250/350, ARK introduces its latest DT-Series premium exhaust. It’s a top-notch system made of T304 stainless, plus features mandrel bends and flawless welds. It’ll give your Lexus a sweet exhaust tone and also offers a sexy look with its 4.5" burnt tips. $1,899,

arkperformance.com

>KONIG

OVERSTEER

A new design for 2014, the Oversteer wheels from Konig aren’t too shabby at all. The split five-spokes are aggressive and come in a wide range of sizes from 16” to 20”. You can get them in the standard opal finish or if you’re looking to stand out more, go for the white or black. konigwheels.com

>KOYORAD

MAZDASPEED3 RADIATOR

For all you Mazda speedsters out there, Koyorad has your cooling needs taken care of. Its new performance radiator for the '10-14 Mazdaspeed3 was developed to remove heat faster by increasing coolant volume and improving circulation and airflow. Forget about overheating! $456, koyoradracing.com

>SEIBON LEXUS

GS CARBON TRUNK

Boy that’s a nice piece of carbon-fiber! This new trunk lid from Seibon is strong, lightweight and will give you some show points on your '98-04 Lexus GS. It’s OEM-style and bound to turn heads! $880, seiboncarbon.com

>RAYS GRAM LIGHTS

57GETTER

Some JDM freshness with the introduction of Gram Lights 57GETTER wheel. One-piece cast and available in either Sunlight silver or Matte graphite, these new rollers definitely look hot but are also light and strong with wide spokes to sustain strength, machined reverse edges for less weight and added rigidity on the spoke design. Currently, 19" is available but expect 18" models soon. mackin-ind.com