Japanese motorsports are not limited to the racetrack. Some of the technologies developed to meet the performance and durability demands of racing have made their way into car parts that are available to everyday drivers.
This article introduces 2 car parts from MUGEN and NISMO, both closely connected to Japanese motorsports and available for purchase.
1. MUGEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL MS-P 0W-30
MUGEN's high-performance engine oil is an accessible way to experience motorsports technology in everyday driving.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL MS-P 0W-30 was developed by MUGEN, MOTUL, and HCM Sports Garage by bringing together technologies cultivated through motorsports, including SUPER FORMULA. The oil is designed to balance the performance required for racing use with reliability for everyday driving.
This fully synthetic 0W-30 engine oil is designed to support smooth acceleration, including when accelerating uphill, as well as engine protection. It is available in a 1-liter bottle, making it easier to incorporate into your car than more specialized racing parts.
Price: US $23- / 1L
View the MUGEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL MS-P 0W-30 product page
2. NISMO Reinforced Steering Gear Mount Bush
NISMO's Reinforced Steering Gear Mount Bush is a component used to secure the steering gear to the vehicle body.
With a higher hardness than standard parts, the reinforced bush is designed to reduce unnecessary movement of the steering gear and improve steering response and direct feel. NISMO classifies it as a COMPETITION PART, a category of parts developed with an emphasis on high performance for motorsports use.
The left and right set for the BNR32 and BCNR33 is part number 54440-RS580. It can be ordered online from Nengun Performance and is listed at US $48- at the time of writing. Since the appropriate part number varies depending on the vehicle, be sure to check compatibility before purchasing.
View the NISMO Reinforced Steering Gear Mount Bush product page
Racing Technology Lives On in Everyday Cars
The 2 products introduced here serve different purposes. MUGEN offers engine oil, while NISMO offers a reinforced bush for the steering system. Although they are used in different parts of a vehicle, both reflect the performance technologies and ideas developed through motorsports and adapted for road-car parts.
If you are interested in Japanese car culture, looking for parts based on racing technology can be an interesting way to explore the connection between Japanese motorsports and everyday vehicles.
