Toyota 86 & Subaru BRZ

In a couple of months, a FR compact sport Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ will be released to the market. As a next generation sport car, those two vehicles are attracting all the attention from the world. ATS has already started developing the Carbon & Metal LSD and Spec 2 carbon clutch. They are expected to be released right after the 86 & BRZ debut.

LSD new versions for Honda FF   (D24, Spec4&5, and Carbon Hybrid)

ATS LSDs never stop evolving!   Starting the 2012, ATS is releasing Type D24, Carbon LSD Spec 4&5, and Carbon Hybrid for Honda EK9, DC2, EP3, DC5, FD2, & CL7. More applicatrion will be added going forward for the Carbon Hybrid.

Type D24    click here       Carbon LSD Spec4&5    click here       Carbon Hybrid LSD    click here

Tsukuba REV Super Battle (December 9, 2011)

Tsukuba time attack is the event where the tuners / shops all over Japan & abroad gether once a year for their bragging rights. Like last year, ATS LSD / clutch contributed toward the top places for many shops. Especially for FR (Front eingine, Rear drive) and 4WD class, ATS carbon LSDs (spec 2 to Spec 4) have bocome a must-have item. To name several shops, Revolution [FD3s] Overall 1st, Autech Tsukada [GTR] 1st in the class, ARMS [S15] 1st in the class, and ARVOU [S2000] 1st in the class. The detailed result will be published in the Rev magazine February issue.

Revolution RX7 new record for 2WD in Australia

In World Time Attack held at Eastern Creek International Raceway in Australia last month, the Revolution RX7, equipped with ATS carbon LSD modified spec 2, made a new course record for 2WD. The lapping time was 1 min 30 sec 501. Congratulations to Revolution. The driver is Mitsuhiro Kinoshita who works very closely with ATS for the new products development.

Click here to get the result sheet from an external link - CLICK

YouTube link for the record run - CLICK

Professional driver, Mr. Kinoshita, on ATS carbon LSD - YouTube

Mr. Kinoshita, GT professional driver, talks about the amazing performnace of Carbon LSD Spec 3/Spec 4 on the test drive in Nakayama race track. The video is available in YouTube. Please click here

The link is also on the first page of this website

Carbon LSD Spec III & Spec IV

Last year, ATS supplied the carbon LSD spec III and spec IV to the selected racing teams. Spec III and Spec IV have 15kg and 20kg initial torque respectively. Along with the ultra fast response, they enhance the vehicle stability dramatically both at a braking point and the exit of a corner. Effective today, they are available to our customers but please talk to us or our dealer if you have interest in those two LSDs.

Mazda Miata (2.0 liter) & Mini Cooper LSD and clutch

ATS has started the development of carbon LSD (Spec II and Spec III) and single carbon / metal clutch Spec II for Mazda Miata 3rd Generation with its 2.0 liter engine and for BMW Mini Cooper S w/ 1.6 liter turbo. The sales are expected to start at the end of March 2011. (Both have been added to the application list as of July 15, 2011).

Carbon LSD Spec II and Drifting

With our sponsored driver, Mr. Hibino, finished 2010 D1 season with strong results and more drivers choosing Spec II carbon LSD for drifting, we summarized the benefits of the carbon LSD Spec II on drifting. Also added is a drifting impression from ATS stuff who tested the Spec II in a very wet surface. Please click here

Tsukuba Time Attack

In the annual Tsukuba Time Attack on Dec 12th, ATS LSD equipped vehicles produced an excellent result. In the 2WD open class, the Revolution RX7 recorded the fastest 2WD time at 53.673. In the 2WD street class, ARMS S15 won the 1st at 1.00.818. As an special guest entry, R Magic RX7 recorded 56.039. ATS products are constantly evolving from the actual feedback from the racetrack. Those shops use ATS Spec II carbon LSD or modified Spec II carbon LSD.

ATS Pro-Spec II 2,400 (Single Carbon)

A new clamping rate of 2,400 kg has been added to the Pro-Spec II. The Prospec II 2,400 boasts the rated horse power of 550 to 600 HP. Even with this increased capacity, the pedal effort is still lighter than stock. Available for Toyota Supra, Nissan 350 / 370Z, Mitsubnishi Evo, Subaru STi, and BMW. .

Silent disks are to be used for all metal LSDs

ATS will start using its silent disk (which has been used for the Super Silent LSD) for all the other metal LSDs. The internal disks for the standard, D20, and Deftforce will be replaced by the silent disk. The silent disk provides less chattering, more controllability, and more stable performance.

Nissan GTR Rear LSD

Long waited ATS Rear LSD for Nissan GTR will be released in the last November 2010. It is in the final stage of the development and when it is released, the price of Carbon LSD Spec II is $2,672.00 and the silent metal LSD will be at $2,279.00. Both prices include the EMS shipping from ATS Japan to your place in the U.S. We are currently taking orders for early December delivery. Please contact us or our dealers.