Thursday, 10 July 2008

Kaira enthusiasts

Here's a link to two crazy Kaira enthusiasts - the second page is translated from Japanese so the text can be difficult to read!

Skyline Kaira owner:



http://www.geocities.com/tkrskyline/

Note the red Kaira clocks and dials and the Kaira Sportswheel - this is an unadulterated beast of a car turning 363 BHP owned by a very lucky American owner in Tampa.




Japanese Kaira fan who runs his own webstore:

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://blog.livedoor.jp/tommykaira/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dkaira%2Blivedoor%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26hs%3DPKx


Rare even in Japan, the Kaira models usually number only in the handfuls in other countries around the world they are a definite collectors item.

Buying a Kaira M30z!



A european buyer snapped up this beautiful Red 1990 Twin Turbo at auction for 18, 800 Euros - what a bargain!! The only other example I've seen for sale is this gorgeous 2+2 1991 example for approx 1,200,000 Japanese Yen! This also got snapped up in next to no time!




If you are lucky enough to find an example in your country, (and there are only a handful outside of Japan) make sure you consult the buyer's checklist here.

Saturday, 5 July 2008

M30Z







The M30Z although being exceptionally rare is one of Tommy Kaira's best known cars.

The model is based on the awe inspiring Nissan 300zx sports coupe - previously voted in the Top Ten list of Car and Driver and a model which still has a fanatical following in the US, UK, Japan and Australia despite its production being discontinued.

Part of the original Zed car lineup, the model has been referred to as Nissan's first true Junior Supercar. From this impressive starting point, Tommy Kaira retuned the engine and added its own performance component upgrades to produce a truly jaw-dropping driving experience.







Video here:
http://www.dailymotion.com/XLGARAGE/video/x4ny09_tommy-kaira-300-zx_auto


Even within Japan, the M30Z is rare and examples typically exchange for between 1.5 to 1.8 million Japanese Yen. Most owners of these cars have elected to professionally store these cars off the road since they are already a collectors item.


Typical M30Z models have the following modifications:



Tommy Kaira body kit with refashioned front bumper lip and unique Aero rear spoiler (with central signature panel). Metal decals on the front and sides and M30Z decal above the rear lights. Some cars come with a pinstripe flank detail running the length of the car.



Tommy Kaira wheels as in the picture below - lightened and forged but, like the JDM 300zx wheels, designed to redirect cool air onto the braking components. Brakes have uprated brake lines, larger cross drilled and vented Discs and upgraded V-Spec Calipers. The suspension is modified with Tommy Kaira anti roll bars, springs, dampers and other components (originally sourced from Bilstein)



All M30Zs are Japanese Twin Turbo editions and have remapped ECU electronic management systems. Induction kits are typically HKS modified units and Side mounted "Super Cup" intercoolers are employed. The customised Tommy Kaira exhaust system has a high-flow sports cat system and signature squared-off tips. Baseline output is 350 Bhp although many cars are running higher than this. ALL Tommy Kaira models have a stamped identification plate from the factory and a Green valance along the top of the Engine.



Interior seats were sourced from Recaro with added lumbar support and decals were added along with a Tommy Kaira steering wheel. Manual cars have a TK shift knob, Autos have the Power/Hold switches. Three extra 52mm gauges are found in the central console incorporating either Exhaust Gas Temperature, Boost, Voltometer, or Oil Temperature measurements. The standard dials are replaced with all red 300Km/hr TK dials.




Review of the TKR


A good review of the TommyKairaR1 - link to the site with pictures and full article here:

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0502scc_skyline_tommykaira_r/index.html




tommykairaR

One of the coolest, and certainly one of the rarest, Skylines in America

writer: James Tate

Friday, 4 July 2008

Who is Tommy Kaira?

You may recognise the name from your playstation games!!


Two Kyoto-based engineers Yoshikazu Tomita and Kikuo Kaira set up the Tomita Dream
Factory in the late 60's. This company metamorphosised into Tommy Kaira in the late eighties - a high performance car manufacturing and tuning company.


Although some models have been designed from scratch, Kaira specialises in using a high performance base car from one of the main Japanese manufacturers that is then stripped down and converted to a Tommy Kaira model with the addition of new components and tuning systems.

Tommy Kaira has thus produced models of the Skyline, 300GTO, Subaru Impreza and the 300ZX. The extensive skills and testing of this Tuning house has already accrued Legendary Status for the company amongst other tuners such as Pentroof, Top Secret and Nismo.


Tommy Kaira cars are exceptionally rare and are a regarded as a piece of automotive history!

Rumours are currently circulating that the company is working on the recently released Nissan GTR - a project some have referred to as the mini-Veyron! Suffice to say the results are sure to ro shake up the motoring world once more!

Dedicated to Tommy Kaira M30Z

Being the proud owner of a Tommy Kaira M30Z (based on the Legendary Nissan 300ZX )
I thought I would post a few links and bits of information about this car since there really isn't
much about on the web!!

Hope you find the blog interesting - let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions!!