Product Review – Daikei Lever Extension

Introduction

The Daikei Turn Signal Lever is a practical accessory that enhances accessibility to the turn signal stalk, especially when a steering wheel boss hub is paired with a deep-dish steering wheel or a quick-release setup.

This Signal Stalk Extender is compatible with stalk diameters ranging from 18 to 28 mm and offers an adjustable extension range of 30 to 100 mm, making it versatile for a variety of vehicles.

Installation Process

Although the stalk extender is originally designed for RHD (Right-Hand Drive) vehicles, it can be easily adapted for LHD (Left-Hand Drive) configurations.

To make this change, remove one of the larger Phillip head screws that holds the lever.

Once removed, flip the lever 180 degrees to the opposite direction.

Reinstall the Phillips screw, leaving it slightly loose.

The Daikei Turn Signal Lever is now ready to be installed in the vehicle.

Loosen the small screws on the adapter to allow it to expand. Slide the adapter onto the stalk and position it in the desired location. Tighten the four small screws in a diagonal pattern to ensure a secure fit.

Finally, adjust the lever’s angle as needed, and tighten the Phillips screws once the preferred position is achieved.

Conclusion

The Daikei Turn Signal Lever is a well-crafted accessory that improves functionality while adding a sleek, seamless look—particularly in darker interiors. With its easy installation and fully reversible design, it ensures a hassle-free upgrade.

 

 

REV9 2024/2025 Holiday Schedule

Hey everyone!

Even though we’re an online store, we also take some holidays!

The customer service & sales will still be on limited operation throughout the holidays, however, the shipping department will be shut down from 27th of December to 5th of January. Every order placed during period of 27th of December to 5th of January may be delayed by up to an extra ~5 business days as most shops we deal with will be closed. On January 6th, when shops resume business, if your order has a longer production lead time than 5-10 business days, we will inform you and re-confirm order. Otherwise, we will ship within a time frame of 5-10 business days (from 6th of January) as usual.

Very sorry about that, hope it’ll be alright for most of you!

In the meantime, take it easy, time to work on your car(s) and spend time with your loved ones!

We appreciate everyone’s help in making this year one of our nicest years ever. We have big plans for 2025, stay tuned!

Happy Holidays~

-Max & the team!

Product Review – Jet Stream Gurney Hood Flap

Introduction

Jet Stream introduced this item a few years back, showcasing it on a handful of their customer cars. Although it never made it to their catalog as a new release, they’ve been more than happy to craft it upon request.

The Dilemma 

Unfortunately, the gurney flap does block the OEM windshield spray nozzle. So, if you’re keen on keeping this feature, you might want to consider opting for a nozzle relocation kit, which is entirely optional.

Installation Process – Nozzle 

To install the nozzle, it’s necessary to remove the wiper cowl. A separate blog post detailing the steps involved in removing the cowl cover can be found here.

Once the cowl is off, mark the drilling location for the 10mm hole needed for the new nozzle. Using the center screw location of the cowl as a reference, measure 2 inches to the right and then half an inch towards the bottom. However, I chose to position it more centrally, opting for a distance of 1 1/4 inch instead of 2 inches.

A step drill bit comes in handy for this task.

The nozzle simply slips through the hole and is secured in place with a threaded plastic collar.

After mocking the cowl back onto the vehicle to ensure there are no clearance issues, proceed to add the rubber hose for the washer fluid. Depending on your setup, like my NB with the NOPRO relocation tank, you might need to adjust the length of the rubber hose accordingly. Just be cautious not to make it too short, risking kinking.

Remember to route the rubber hose behind the wiper arm link. Secure the cowl with the screws.

Installation Process – Gurney Flap

Now, onto the gurney flap. Prep the hood area by wiping it with alcohol to ensure a clean surface.

The item comes with a roll of double-sided adhesive, which you’ll apply to the bottom of the flap, ensuring it’s evenly spaced from the edge and firmly pressed. I opted for a single strip, but there’s enough tape provided if you prefer to add a second.

Once aligned perfectly, use masking tape to prevent any shifting during the final glue down. Peel off the tape backing strip while pressing down, working your way down to the other side of the vehicle. And that concludes the installation!

Conclusion

Since fitting this, I’ve taken the vehicle on a highway run and can confirm the wiper arms remain steady even at speeds over 85mph. Visibility isn’t compromised, and it’s easy to forget it’s there. Plus, I really admire the aesthetic it brings to the car, neatly concealing the majority of the wiper arms from a frontal view.

The nozzle spray performs just as well as those from the hood. In fact, the relocation actually tidies up the engine bay once you remove the OEM hoses for the hood spray nozzles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Review – Garage HRS Air Conditioning Filter

Introducing the Garage HRS Filter

One of the most exciting advancements in automotive accessories over the past year has been the introduction of cabin filters for our beloved Roadsters. Thanks to the wonders of 3D printing, finding a solution for this long-awaited upgrade has become a breeze.

Enter the Garage HRS Filter: a beautifully designed 3D-printed product that not only looks the part straight out of the box but also feels impressively good.

Installation Process 

Now, let’s dive into the installation process. Prepare your toolbox with essentials like a Phillips screwdriver, masking tape, and a 12mm socket and ratchet. Additionally, having a pry tool on hand will prove invaluable.

Pro tip: Use a piece of masking tape to mark the glass where the wiper blades rest to ensure they’re aligned upon reinstallation.

Removing the wiper arms involves removing the rubber cap and loosening the 12mm nut before gently pulling the arm upwards. Be prepared to apply some force, especially if it’s the first time the arm has been removed.

Next, the wiper cowl, held in place by six screws hidden beneath plastic cap covers. Carefully pry these covers off using a scalpel or small flat-head screwdriver, exercising caution to avoid damaging the plastic.

Finally, the rain/water diverter panel, secured with five screws and three plastic clips.

Pay special attention to the clips on the firewall, ensuring you pry the inner piece first before rotating it off like a regular screw.

A clip/pry tool will come in handy for the third clip.

With those hurdles cleared, it’s time to address the AC air intake. For NB Roadsters like mine, the existing metal mesh offers limited protection against debris entering the AC blower, making a cabin filter a welcomed addition.

Take advantage of this opportunity to give the area a thorough clean, promoting fresher air circulation within the cabin.

While the Garage HRS Filter boasts impressive design, one flaw surfaced during installation: a less-than-secure fit within the rectangular intake. My simple yet effective solution involved adding a 1/16th-inch weather seal tape to the filter housing’s inner edge.

This minor adjustment significantly enhanced the housing’s stability and sealing, resulting in a snugger fit and improved performance. Curious to replicate this solution? Here’s a link to the weather seal tape. https://a.co/d/iOWnzlu

So far, my experience with the filter has been nothing short of delightful. Not a hint of strong odors from the outside world has infiltrated my sanctuary on wheels.

In conclusion, installing a cabin filter in our Roadsters not only enhances air quality but also adds a touch of innovation to our driving experience. Here’s to many more miles of fresh, exhilarating adventures ahead!

 

 

Golden Week 2024 Schedule

Hey everyone! Most of you never heard of Golden Week, but it’s a National Holiday in Japan.

For Japanese people, it’s the equivalent of “Spring Break”.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused, all customers with orders affected by Golden Week will be contacted by email.

You can find more information about this holiday by following this link.

When is Golden Week?

Golden Week takes place from April 27th to May 6th this year.

What usually happens during Golden Week?

The whole country of Japan kind of “shuts down”. Most factories are closed and people take time to visit their family, do sightseeing or travel. This year, it’ll just be time to relax at home.

Why do we talk about Golden Week?

As you may know already, 99% of our parts ship straight from Japan. During Golden Week, our shipping department is no different and all operations will be halted during Golden Week. Jenvey or Nardi products are not affected by this holiday.

Will your order be affected?

If you placed a order after April 11th and it didn’t ship yet, your order may be delayed by ~5-7 business days (but we will do our best to ship it before). Orders placed between April 26th and May 3rd will not be processed until May 7th, since we need to wait for shops to come back from vacation. We will proceed all orders in order of oldest to newest, so if there is limited stock of a product, the orders first received will be prioritized.

Time to enjoy life.

We’ve been doing the REV9 Autosport adventure for over 15 years now! It’s a lot of work, but so enjoyable. It’s the only time of the year that we can really take time for ourselves and recharge before the summer season!

Sales inquiries between April 26th and May 3rd will be limited because most questions that we do not have answer to cannot be answered during that period.

Cheers, time to drive!

-Max

Quick Fix For Credit Card Payment Issue

Sometimes, credit card processor or bank have special requirements such as space in zip code (or no space), company field empty, etc. and the processing of the order cannot be done using the regular “Credit Card or Debit Card” method.

We have a workaround that should fix the problem!

During checkout, fill all your information as usual, but instead of choosing “Credit Card or Debit Card”, please choose “PayPal” option :

After pressing “PLACE ORDER NOW”, you will be prompted to a PayPal page and you will need to select “Pay with a credit or Visa Debit card” :

In the next page, fill out all your card and billing information and then you just need to click “No Thanks”, confirm the checkbox and click “Pay Now” et voila!

We are very sorry about how complicated the process is, but sometimes banks/credit card issuers make it difficult to order from our website.

Product Review – Autoexe Evolution Wipers

Today, I’ll be reviewing the Autoexe Evolution Wipers and showing you how to make them work on a left hand drive Miata !

These wipers are designed for RHD vehicles but with some minor modifications they can be adjusted.

The trick is to pop out the J hook anchor and reinstall it in the opposite direction.  When flipped, you’ll notice interference with a small bolt that secures the aero fin.

A small section in the plastic needs to be cut to clear the small bolt. Cut enough to clear the head of the bolt as shown below.

Once the cut has been made, install in the opposite direction and check its not binding.  It should rotate freely. Below you can see the small bolt that we needed clearance for.

Here you can see the changes. The modified LHD version is up top and the original RHD at the bottom.

Lastly, install to your wiper arm like any ordinary wiper.

Performance wise, they excelled in clearing water without any streaks. I’ve had them for a few months and they still perform flawlessly. The aero fin does a good job of reducing vibrations of the wiper at high speeds.

They haven’t been tested on snow or ice but I’m positive they will perform just as great.

Japan Post New Size Restrictions (2023)

Dear Roadster Lovers,

Unfortunately, some countries have put limitations on the most awesome shipping service in the world : Japan Post EMS (this also affects Japan Post Air Mail & ePacket).  We have used Japan Post EMS for the past 15+ years with success, pre-pandemic being a reliable 3-5 days shipping method. During and after pandemic, it’s safe to say the quality of service suffered and prices went up, but it was and is still the most cost effective way to ship “normal size” aerodynamic piece (big in volume, light in weight).

Most countries have a limit of around 150cm (longest size), which allows us to send most small aerodynamics pieces at a fraction of the cost of DHL or UPS.

Since 2023, some countries have restricted Japan Post dimensions to 105cm which means the prices shown on the website may be inaccurate for the following countries :

 

Australia

Argentina

Uruguay

United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Spain

Rwanda

 

As it’s impossible for our website to distinguish the shipping dimension limits of these few countries, our website shows the EMS/Air Mail/ePacket rate for all countries, but we need to manually calculate DHL or UPS shipping price for the aforementioned countries. The calculation is done after ordering for the countries mentioned earlier, which may translate to additional shipping charges. You can contact us before ordering or we’ll inform you after the order is placed. If the extra cost is too high, we will refund you fully and cancel the order.

 

Cheers!

-Max

Golden Week 2022 Schedule

Hey everyone! Most of you never heard of Golden Week, but it’s a National Holiday in Japan.

For Japanese people, it’s the equivalent of “Spring Break”.

We usually plan this holiday weeks ahead, but with all shipping disruptions caused by the COVID-19, we kind of let this slide. We apologize for the inconvenient, all customers with orders affected by Golden Week will be contacted by email.

You can find more information about this holiday by following this link.

When is Golden Week?

Golden Week takes place from April 29th to May 5th  this year.

What usually happens during Golden Week?

The whole country of Japan kind of “shuts down”. Most factories are closed and people take time to visit their family, do sightseeing or travel. This year, it’ll just be time to relax at home.

Why do we talk about Golden Week?

As you may know already, 99% of our parts ship straight from Japan. During Golden Week, our shipping department is no different and all operations will be halted during Golden Week. REV9 USA, Jenvey or Nardi are not affected by this holiday.

Will your order be affected?

If you placed a order after April 19th  and it didn’t ship yet, your order may be delayed by +5-7 business days (but we will do our best to ship it before). If it is affected, we will inform you right away! Orders placed between 28th of April and May 5th will not be processed until May 6th, since we need to wait for shops to come back from vacation. We will proceed all orders in order of oldest to newest, so if there is limited stock of a product, the orders first received will be prioritized.

Time to enjoy life.

We’ve been doing the REV9 Autosport adventure for over 10 years now! It’s a lot of work, but so enjoyable. It’s the only time of the year that we can really take time for ourselves and recharge before the summer season!

Sales inquiries between 29th of April and May 6th will be limited because most questions that we do not have answer to cannot be answered during that period.

Cheers, time to drive!

-Max

REV9 2021/2022 Holiday Schedule

Even though we’re an online store, we also take some holidays!

The customer service & sales will still be on limited operation throughout the holidays, however, the shipping department will be shut down from 28th of December to 3rd of January. Every order placed during period of 23rd of December to 3rd of January may be delayed by up to an extra ~5 business days as most shops we deal with will be closed. On January 4th, when shops resume business, if your order has a longer production lead time than 5-10 business days, we will inform you and re-confirm order. Otherwise, we will ship within a time frame of 5-10 business days (from 4th of January) as usual.

Very sorry about that, hope it’ll be alright for most of you!

In the meantime, take it easy, it’s been a tough year (again)!

We appreciate everyone’s help in making this year one of our best years ever. We are working on improving our processes for 2022 for faster processing/shipping speed.

Happy Holidays~

-Max & the team!