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Zele Complete Edition GT-R Dry Carbon Front Bar
This week Zele International takes the shroud off the first details of what will eventually be the Zele Complete Edition package for the Nissan GT-R.
Zele International is working towards further lightweight parts to show as the Zele Complete Edition prototype at Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2009. Zele will be showing 3 cars total at TAS09.
This completed prototype dry carbon fibre front bar is a major component of what will make up the final package. As more details are revealed we will let you know.
Zele International Builds Twin GT-R
Zele International have put the finishing touches on a twin of their famous bright metallic orange demo car. On order for a VIP customer in Thailand this GT-R is due to be exported sometime in the near future.
Zele are taking orders for full Zele orange cars but they’re also in development of the upcoming Zele Complete GT-R package which will be fitted with further lightweight parts. More on this as we get closer to Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 where the Zele Complete Edition prototype will be shown.
Zele International Titanium Hood Support Bar Released
Another addition to the Zele International parts range is released for sale today. The Zele Titanium Hood Support bar goes on sale after a little longer than usual in development. Regular readers will remember this from our article back in July, it finally makes it’s way into dealers catalogues this month.
Priced at 37,000 yen you can find it online by clicking through to the Zele Performance website dealers section.
Link: Zele Performance Dealers
Zele International: FZ-Titanium Exhaust Type-1 Prototype Update
Less is more is how the old saying goes and for a circuit spec exhaust where weight reduction is key this Zele International FZ Titanium Muffler Type-1 is just the ticket. Taking a different approach to some manufacturers in creating the ultimate in circuit spec mufflers, Zele is proud to launch this Type-1 exhaust soon.
One of the great benefits of this design over the competition is compatibility with multiple rear mounted coolers. This single sided exhaust frees up your right side for a DSG transmission cooler while the removal of the large standard center mounted mufflers also frees up the centre rear grille to mount Zele International’s rear differential cooler.
Click the read more link for a full photo of the exhaust installed from underneath, the production model is significantly advanced from the earlier prototypes we’ve seen up until now.
Link: Zele International Dealers
Link: Zele Performance English Website
Zele International Dry Carbon Fibre Parts Development
Zele International continue the development of their aero parts business by stepping into a more hardcore product range. This week sees the the completion of the dry carbon fibre wing mirror prototype but this is just the first of more to come.
Next on the cards is a full dry carbon Zele front bar and dry carbon Zele design rear spoiler. Will we also see a full dry carbon hood by the end of the year? When we asked Kamata-san, head of Zele and chief of design direction, about it he spoke about the challenges at making an original GT-R dry carbon hood while overcoming certain difficulties and meeting the goals of a lightweight top quality product.
Still we’re pretty confident the guys can figure it out. In the same vein, Zele have some nice surprises in store for upcoming motor shows but we can’t give too much away now.
In other news, Zele is wrapping up the development and tuning of their suspension setup which they recently spent a day with Eiji “Tarzan” Yamada testing at Ebisu Circuit. This is due to be released along with the racing FZ-Titanium Muffler Type1 in the coming months.
Link: Zele Performance Website
Zele International: FZ-Titanium Exhaust Type-2 Released
Zele International’s Type-2 FZ-Titanium Exhaust is named, and priced for release. The beautiful titanium quad outlet exhaust will go on sale now for 490,000 yen in Japan. This is available from Zele dealers worldwide.
The exhaust is JASMA certified in Japan which means it meets strict noise control regulations and wont be overly noisy.
Source: Zele International
Zele International Titanium Downpipes
To go with Zele International’s upcoming range of exhausts, they have now completed and fitted up a set of prototype front pipes.
Made from titanium and incorporating high-flow catalytic converters, Zele are making use of high strength springs attached between the flanges and the catalytic converters to control the expansion of the exhaust at high temps. This has an effect of increasing durability of the exhaust.
Set for release with or soon after the Type-1 exhaust so, October. Price is not yet fixed.
Source: Zele Performance
Zele International Dry Carbon Grille
In addition to the existing Zele International wet carbon grille for R35 GT-R there is now a dry carbon version due to be released soon. Set for October 2nd 2008 release date this will be available from Zele International dealers globally at that time.
Source: ZelePerformance.com
More Photos – Red GT-RR Tweaked GT-R
I really love this car so when I saw these photos posted up at NAGTROC I couldn’t resist posting them as well. Taken at a Cars & Coffee meet in California by Elim from SpeedandMotion.com, this car is kitted out in tonnes of gear supplied from Bulletproof Automotive.
Bulletproof are dealers for Mine’s, Zele, Rays and more and you can see how good these parts look in combination here.
More photos after the jump.
Source: NAGTROC
Photos: Speedandmotion.com
Related Post: GT-RR Tweaked GT-R on Show in CA
Zele International Launch Global English Website – ZelePerformance.com
We are proud to announce that Zele International (Yokohama, Japan) has completed their brand new online project, ZelePerformance.com and has launched it this week to the public. This latest website will cover latest news releases, global parts information, Zele’s own blog as well as dealer listings and corporate information all in English for the global GT-R community.
Zele International was first established in early 2000 as an independent Nissan Skyline specialised dealership in Kanagawa prefecture Japan. Since forming, Zele International’s reputation among GT-R owners worldwide has grown and grown due to their track record for delivering exceptional quality vehicles to customers from all corners of the globe.
In 2004, Zele International formed a business partnership with Nissan Motorsports (NISMO) and opened Nismo Car’s Factory Zele further cementing their status as the number one Nissan Skyline GT-R dealership.
Since the launch of the Nissan R35 GT-R supercar, Zele International has been heavily involved in the development of unique, functional and desirable products to suit and has gained a position as one of the top original parts developers for the Nissan GT-R. These products can now be found as far reaching as Japan, SE Asia, the Middle East, USA and Europe.
Head on over to visit the new website at the link below and stay tuned for more from Zele International, ZelePerformance.com and from GTRBlog.com.
Link: ZelePerformance.com
Photos: Zele International – From: Track Test at Ebisu Circuit w/ Suspension Tuning by Tarzan Yamada – View the full gallery and story here
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