The Concave Series is the newest product release in the iForged wheel series. iForged Concave Series wheels are designed for street applications. Concave Series wheels are formed from strong and lightweight forged 6061-T6 aluminum. The wheel starts as a 150lb aluminum disc and after hours of carefully machining the end product weighs under 20 lbs.
Motorsport inspired styling with fine exquisite details
Long Beach, Calif. – October 13, 2012 –
Formula DRIFT returned to Irwindale Speedway for the 2012 season finale.
Daigo Saito in the Achilles Tire / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 takes the
event victory and wins the 2012 Formula DRIFT Championship.
Round 7: Title Fight at Irwindale Speedway showcased drifting in its
finest form. For the first time in Formula DRIFT and Irwindale Speedway
history the event sold out before the gates opened to the public.
“Last year was so amazing we didn’t think we could do it again, not
like this“ said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT.
“This is why we love drifting. We are so energized for season 10
starting April 12-13, 2013.”
The competition was intense as the championship was up for grabs.
Entering the event, seven drivers had a chance for the title. This soon
changed as top drivers in the chase were taken out early including
points leader Vaughn Gittin, Jr. in the Monster Energy / Falken Ford
Mustang, defending champion Daijiro Yoshihara, in the America’s Tire /
Falken Tire Nissan 240 and the 2009 champion, Chris Forsberg in the NOS
Energy / Hankook Nissan 370Z. This opened the door for both Daigo Saito
and Rhys Millen in the RMR / Hankook Hyundai Genesis Coupe who met in
the Final Four. Millen, the number one qualifier took himself out as he
went hard into the wall giving the win to Saito. The wall took a number
of victims through the competition including Justin Pawlak in the Falken
Tire Ford Mustang when he battled Saito in the Finals, giving Saito the
event victory. Saito in his rookie year in the Series becomes the first
Series rookie to also be crowned Formula DRIFT champion. Saito a
seasoned veteran drifter is arguably considered the best drifter in the
world winning the Formula DRIFT Asia championship, D1 championship and
now Formula DRIFT Pro Championship.
“Luck was with me tonight. I’m very happy to be able to compete in
Formula DRIFT this year. I’ve wanted to compete in the Series for so
long,” said Daigo Saito, winner of Round 7: Title Fight and 2012 Formula
DRIFT champion. “Thank you to Formula DRIFT and Achilles Tires. I
wouldn’t have been able to do this without the help of everyone that
helped me get to this point.”
Formula DRIFT enters its tenth season of competition in 2013. Tickets
are on-sale currently and can be purchased through the Formula DRIFT
website and Ticketmaster. Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will be held on
April 12-13, 2013.
iPod / iPhone / SAT / USB Integration for 2002 -2004 Lexus SC430
When it comes to in car media integration for the 2002-2004 Lexus SC430 there are not many options. One we have used successfully several times that you may want to consider is the i - FM RDS USB Pro by Audiovox by Dice.
Connect your iPod / iPhone / USB Device / Add Satellite Radio tuner (SCC1 example)
Hard Wired kit Directly connects to your factory stereo via the antenna port (piggy backs through port so no loss of AM / FM stereo functions)(May require Toyota / Lexus antenna adapter - available through most stereo shops or MetraOnline
Radios that support RDS Text (which many SC430's do) display ( artist and song information from radio stations , Playlists and Folders from iPod or USB drive device)
Kit Includes:
Universal RDS USB interface module
• Antenna Cable
• Power Cable
• Remote withe IR receiver
Installation is easy:
Connect Antenna cable to factory antenna connections on back of stereo
Connect supplied power cable to +12 volt battery supply , Ground , +12 volt ignition source.
VAIS Technology, known for manufacturing innovative accessories dealing with in-car media interfaces and navigation systems, has released iVIC (in-Vehicle Infotainment Center) – an Android Multimedia Interface that allows users to connect their Android phones directly into their in-car displays
Access most apps from MHL or HDMI equipped Android phones listed above(as of right now)
Text and email on Navigation screen
Browse the web from Navigation screen
Mirror your Android phone on Navigation screen with full control
