Archive for November, 2009

Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza w/ Enkei GRAB6 Truck/SUV Wheels

Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza w/ Enkei GRAB6 Truck/SUV Wheels

^images from Toyota.com ^click GRAB6 image for more info on wheel. The Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza makes its debut at the 2009 SEMA Show. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. teamed with Billabong and Street Image to create the perfect active sports vehicle that you could take to the beach, lake, mountains, skate park or anywhere in [...]


2009 BOTI Finals: Michael Ferrara's 1,100WHP RH9 GT-R

2009 BOTI Finals:  Michael Ferrara's 1,100WHP RH9 GT-R

At the 2009 BOTI Finals, Publisher Michael Ferrara piloted the 1,100WHP DSPORT RH9 GT-R to a personal best elapsed time of 9.86-second while reaching a best trap speed of 149MPH. The car was testing Nitto’s NT05R drag radial tires mounted on 17×9.5-inch Enkei RPF1. While cast wheels are typically heavier than forged, the 17-inch Enkei [...]


Driver Dez Ballard using ENKEI RCT4 at Redline Time Attack

Driver Dez Ballard using ENKEI RCT4 at Redline Time Attack

More pics and RCT-4 info here –>


Car/Driver Spotlight: Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis (Enkei RPF1)

Car/Driver Spotlight: Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis (Enkei RPF1)

About Rhys MillenRhys Millen (born in New Zealand), nephew of IMSA GTS driver Steve Millen, son of Rod and elder brother of Ryan, is one of the world’s top competitors in drifting. Prior to that in he was a top rally driver in the US, and became the first works backed driver from a car [...]


MINI Captures First Place at Redline Time Attack in Fontana using ENKEI NT03+M

MINI Captures First Place at Redline Time Attack in Fontana using ENKEI NT03+M

From ABF Performance: We prepped the Yellow JCW for battle at the Redline Time Attack Finals www.redlinetimeattack.com this past weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The field was deep with many teams in attendance with championships in multiple classes at stake. Since this was our first event, our goal was to come out, be [...]


Redline Time Attack Round 8 Fontana, CA

Redline Time Attack Round 8 Fontana, CA

We were in Fontana, California for round 8 of Redline Time Attack. It’s safe to say half (or more) the drivers are using Enkei Wheels! I seen a lot of NT03+M, RPF1 and even some RCT4! Watch the video and check out the pics for the proof. A lot more pics here —>


Japanese Nostalgic Car: Enkei Feature

Japanese Nostalgic Car: Enkei Feature

Make sure to pic up this issue of Japanese Nostalgic! On pg45′s History Lesson ENKEI is featured! Click here to visit the Japanese Nostalgic Cars website.


SEMA 09: The Show Was a Success!

SEMA 09: The Show Was a Success!

We made it out alive! SEMA was a success. Though overall attendance seemed a bit down, the ENKEI booth was busier than last year. We had the media checking out the new PF01 (which won a Global Media award from SEMA for best new product) , our sponsored drivers stopped by to receive their Thank [...]


SEMA 2009 Day One

SEMA 2009 Day One

Tyler, Tony, Mr Uemura (President of Enkei International), and Stephan. We had a busy first day at SEMA! Though attendance is a bit down from last year, our booth showed no sign of it. We had people stopping by all day checking out the new PF01 and RPF1 custom colors. We also had Rhys Millen, [...]


SEMA 2009: Set up (Day 2, part 1)

SEMA 2009: Set up (Day 2, part 1)

^Kerryann De La Cruz ^Robert of RobiSpec setting up his 370Z (on PF01) Day 2 of set up is well on it’s way… the booth is close to being ready. We’re waiting on the STi with the Gunmetal RPF1s then removing the plastic from the carpet and we’ll be all done and ready for the [...]


SEMA 2009: Set up (Day one)

SEMA 2009: Set up (Day one)

^ SEMA booth 46045 We had a productive day in Las Vegas today… The cars come in tomorrow (We’ll have some video tomorrow afternoon). This year we have a Nissan 370Z with the new already popular wheel the ENKEI PF01 and the D-Sport August cover car Subaru STi with new Gunmetal RPF1′s! Not only are [...]