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Nissan Silvia S15 in red with a full widebody carbon aero kit
JUL 2026 5 MIN

Nissan Silvia S15 Carbon Aero: The Complete Buyer's Guide

The four ways to build a Nissan Silvia S15 in carbon: OEM-plus, street-aggressive, widebody, and time-attack. Styles ...

FD3S Mazda RX-7 with RE Amemiya style wide body kit
JUN 2026 5 MIN

FD3S RX-7 Body Kit Styles, Compared

Period-correct 90s JDM or modern time-attack function? How to choose a direction for the FD3S RX-7, the named kit sty...

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R with a full ETi carbon fiber kit, studio shot
JUN 2026 5 MIN

R34 Skyline GT-R Carbon Aero: The Buyer's Guide

What to buy first for the BNR34 and in what order: hoods, trunks, wings, and functional aero, plus street vs track vs...

Chaiyavee Kongthed's #M28 Evo 8 with ETi carbon fiber hood in the pit garage
JUN 2026 5 MIN

ETi Motorsports: The Drivers

Meet the drivers running ETi parts in the PT Maxnitron Racing Series: Tim Zielinski's class-winning #M12 Evo 8 and Ch...

ETi Grade 5 titanium lug nuts
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Why Titanium: The Case for Ti Hardware on a Performance Car

Grade 5 titanium vs steel hardware: the real numbers on weight, strength, and corrosion, where Ti genuinely earns its...

ETi carbon fiber hood installed on an FD3S Mazda RX-7
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Carbon Hood Install Guide: Pins, Dampers, and Getting the Gaps Right

How to install a carbon hood properly: two-person removal, gap alignment, latch and striker setup, when hood pins are...

ETi titanium bolt kit for the MKIV Toyota Supra
JUN 2026 5 MIN

JDM Seat Hardware Guide: Why M10×1.25 Matters

M10x1.25 is the JDM seat hardware standard. Why the thread pitch matters, how bolt length and grade work on a crash-l...

FD3S Mazda RX-7 with RE Amemiya style wide body kit, the kind of order that ships crated by sea
JUN 2026 5 MIN

How Body Kits Ship Overseas: Sea Freight, Volumetric Weight, and Crating

Why a 9kg bumper ships like a 60kg package, when sea freight beats air, what proper crating looks like, how duties wo...

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R with full ETi carbon fiber kit, studio shot
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Made to Order, Explained: Why Your ETi Part Takes 6–8 Weeks

What actually happens between your order and your doorstep: the honest week-by-week of bespoke carbon, why we'll neve...

Vacuum-bagged carbon fiber part on the loading trolley in front of the autoclave
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Inside the Autoclave: How a Pre-Preg Carbon Hood Gets Made

Frozen pre-preg, vacuum bagging, a pressurized cure around 6 bar, and QC that rejects parts. The complete dry carbon ...

ETi carbon fiber hood for the R34 GT-R in gloss finish, studio shot
JUN 2026 5 MIN

How to Care for Carbon Fiber Parts: UV, Clear Coat, and What Not to Do

The full carbon care playbook: UV protection, wash technique, polish rules, ceramic vs PPF vs wax compared, matte vs ...

FD3S Mazda RX-7 wide body kit with GT wing, studio shot
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Carbon Fiber vs FRP: How We Choose Materials for Each Part

Why hoods and wings are carbon-only while bumpers and fenders come in FRP too: the engineering logic, the repair and ...

FD3S Mazda RX-7 with Veilside style carbon fiber hood
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Carbon Fiber Finishes Explained: Twill, Forged, Matte, Gloss, and Kevlar

Twill, forged, matte, gloss, and carbon/Kevlar: what each finish actually is, what it costs you in weight and care, a...

Vented carbon fiber hood for the R34 Skyline, louver and weave detail
JUN 2026 5 MIN

Dry Carbon vs Wet Carbon: What You're Actually Paying For

Dry carbon, wet carbon, and the resin-infused vacuum carbon in between — what each actually is, real weight and stren...

Wet vs. Dry Carbon Fiber: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? - Elite Ti
FEB 2025 5 MIN

Wet vs. Dry Carbon Fiber: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re into aftermarket parts, you’ve probably seen the words “wet carbon” and “dry carbon” thrown around. But wha...

The ‘90s JDM Revival - Elite Ti
JAN 2025 5 MIN

The ‘90s JDM Revival

The ‘90s JDM Revival: Why Retro Tuning is Taking Over the Scene The Return of a Golden Era There’s something special ...

What Makes Prepreg Dry Carbon the Go-To Material for Performance Builds? - Elite Ti
JAN 2025 5 MIN

What Makes Prepreg Dry Carbon the Go-To Material for Performance Builds?

When it comes to high-performance automotive upgrades, prepreg dry carbon fiber is the king of lightweight strength. ...

The Rise of Carbon Fiber in Motorsports – Why It’s the Future of Performance - Elite Ti
SEP 2024 5 MIN

The Rise of Carbon Fiber in Motorsports – Why It’s the Future of Performance

Over the past few decades, carbon fiber has revolutionized the world of motorsports and high-performance cars. Its li...

Why Titanium Outperforms Steel and Aluminum in High-Performance Automotive Parts - Elite Ti
SEP 2024 5 MIN

Why Titanium Outperforms Steel and Aluminum in High-Performance Automotive Parts

In the world of automotive performance, material selection can make or break your vehicle’s efficiency, durability, a...

Exploring the Spectrum: Coloring Titanium through Burning and PVD - Elite Ti
MAY 2024 5 MIN

Exploring the Spectrum: Coloring Titanium through Burning and PVD

Titanium is not only prized for its strength and lightweight properties but also for its ability to be beautifully co...

Caring for Titanium Parts: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Maintenance - Elite Ti
MAY 2024 5 MIN

Caring for Titanium Parts: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Maintenance

Titanium is renowned for its strength, lightness, and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for various h...

Titanium in Race Car Engineering: Revolutionizing Speed and Safety
MAY 2024 5 MIN

Titanium in Race Car Engineering: Revolutionizing Speed and Safety

Hello from everyone at Elite Ti! As enthusiasts deeply embedded in the world of race car engineering, we're excited t...

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