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For metal clutch, metal LSD, short gears, cool down series, please refer to Performacne Partners International.
www.performancepartnersintl.com

ATS New metal clutches - twin for Honda S2000 and twin / triple for Nissan 350Z w/ HR engine
Super Silent LSDs - clutch type metal LSD performance with gear type quietness
www.ppi-ats.com

A lawsuit was filed against R-sports performance, 13229 NE 20th St Bellenue WA and a judgement against the shop has been obtained.. After sending us two useless checks, this dishonest shop does not have any intention to pay the amount owed to us. We had to resort to a lawsuit. ATS suspends any sales and support to R-sports performance indefinitely.

ATS final gear for Prelude (BB1.BB4.CL1)
     Gear ratio 4.643 is available from April 13, 2006. The price $890.00 Click

Tokyo Auto Salon (Jan 13 -15, 2006)
      
We participated "the Tokyo Auto Salon 2006" with our new demonstration car - Evo 8. Enjoy some pictures!! Click

Alteration for clutch bearing of TOYOTA Celica & MR-S and Lotus Exige (3/01/06)
   
  We altered the clutch bearing for the car above. You neeed the Nissan clutch bearing (#30502-14601) instead of Toyota or NSK bearing.
It makes pedal operation force lighter!!

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch for TOYOTA Toreno & Levin!! (2/24/2006)
     
We release carbon single clutch. Click

More information ATS&ACROSS carbon LSD!!(2/03/2006)
   
  How much do you know about the ATS&ACROSS Carbon LSD? Since its introduction to the market in 2001, our carbon LSDs have amazed enrmous number of drivers...Please click here and get more information!!

ATS Japan is closed from December 28 2005 to January 05 2006
     ATS Japan is closed from December 28 2005 to January 05 2006. All the orders for the carbon clutches received during those says will be shipped out from Japna either on January 6 or January 07. Please allow 3 to 5 business days to arrive at your place.

Link to ACROSS corporation website
     We have posted a link to the website of ACROSS corporation. ACROSS Co holds the leading technologies for manufacturing carbon materials. With technological collaboration with ACROSS Co, ATS has successfully developed a carbon clutch. ATS & ACROSS are determined to continue to give you high performance products and one-step-ahead technologies.   http://www.across-cc.co.jp

TOYOTA Vitz, Super final (11/17/2005)
     
ATS is going to release the super finnal gear for TOYOTA Vitz (SCP10) on Feb, 2006. Now we starts to accept preorder for that.
The gear ratio is 4.667, which is about 18.3% shorter than stock one. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact with us.

A reinforced Side gears and Pinion gears
     
A reinforced side gears and pinion gears for Honda LSDs are available now!! Click

E-mail problem

     For the last couple of weeks, our e-mail system has not been working properly. We apologize this problem. If you sent an e-mail from "Contact Us" section and we have not replied, it is likely we did not receive your e-mail. We appreciate if you can send it again next week. The system is expected to be fixed this weekend (Nov 5-6).

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch and Carbon LSD for Honda Prelude & Accord Euro R
     
Finally, we release carbon clutch and carbon / metal LSD. Click

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch and Carbon LSD for LOTUS Elise Exige
     We release carbon clutch and carbon / metal LSD. Click

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch and Carbon LSD for TOYOTA Celica & MR-S
     We release carbon clutch and carbon / metal LSD. You can see the our demo car, Celica (2ZZ-GE) here. Click

Limited production 5.077 final for Integra type R / GSR

     For the integra owner who would like to use a shorter final, ATS offers 5.077 for a very limited quantity.

Lancer Evo 4 -8 (with AYC) rear LSD
     
The expected release date is in the middle of October 2005

New prices
     Effective today [Aug 04, 2005], most prices of the carbon products (& several final gears) are higher to reflect the price hike from ATS Japan.

Lancer Evo 4 -6.5 and 7&8 (withoutACD) front LSD
     The release date is July 08, 2005. ATS will release both metal and carbon LSD, both 1.5way. The metal one has 16 of 87mm disc and 55 degree cam and the carbon one has 12 of 87 mm disc and 60 degree cam. The retail prices - metal $1,510.00 and carbon $1,795.00 . They provide superior locking performance never matched by gear type LSDs.

ATS&ACROSS carbon LSD is offered through DTEC
     ATS carbon LSD is offered as an option from DTEC. DTEC is a dealer performance division at Kanagawa Toyota. Our LSD's super performance and quietness are the reason Toyota chose it as an option along with their own TRD brand. We are very glad to see Toyota acknodege the performnace of our products.        DTEC home page (sorry Japanese only) http://www.dtec.jp/

ATS&ACROSS carbon products price change
     Due to the increased material / energy cost, the prices of ATS carbon products will go up effective August 1, 2005. The increase will be 5% to 8 %.

Prelude clutch, LSD & final gear
     We are sorry to report that the release date of our carbon clutch, LSD, & final gear for Honda Prelude is postponed to the end of August. Our apology.

A heavier steel clutch cover
     A heavier steel clutch cover is offered as an option for twin/triple carbon clutch instead of the aluminum cover. The heavy steel cover produces a similar effect as an heavy flywheel reducing the engine vibration and making the launch easier. However, please note that this is not suitable for the pure performance driving. The steel cover is 3.6kg heavier than the aluminum cover.

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch for Z33 w/ light flywheel
     Thank you very much for your patient wait. They are now ready to be shipped from ATS Japan.

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch for Porsche release date
     ATS/ACROSS carbon clutches for Porsche will be released on June 13, 2005. Click

Media clip 14
     A test report on ATS single carbon clutch with heavy flywheel. Option 2 magazine conducted a detailed review / comparison of ATS carbon clutches with the light flywheel and the heavy flywheel by using two Honda S2000 at the Central Circuit. Click

Lancer Evo 7&8 front LSD without ACD
     ATS will release both metal & carbon front LSDs for Evo 7&8 with viscouts-coupling center differential at the end of June. Currently our LSD is available only to Evo with ACD. The new front LSD is designed for Evo without ACD and it will provide superior tracking performance which you never get from a gear type LSD.

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch for Z33 w/ light flywheel is out of stock
     Due to the high demand, ATS carbon twin/triple clutch for Nissan Z33 with light flywheel (4.5kg) is out of stock in Japan. The earliest available date is end of May. Carbon clutches with heavy flywheel (9.3kg) is available on April 13, 2005.

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch, LSD, & final drive for Honda Prelude
     For the last 12 months, we have received many requests for manufacturing performance parts for Honda Prelude. It is finally approved. Around this summer ATS will release carbon clutch, LSD, and final gear for Prelude.

Media clip 13
     From Option 2 magazine. Evo VIII tuned by Trial recorded the Evo's fastest lap time at both Central Circuit and TI Circuit. Trial uses ATS carbon clutch and ATS front&rear LSDs. Click

Heavy flywheel with Z33 carbon clutch
     ATS carbon clutch for Nissan Z33 (6 speed) will also be available with a heavy flywheel starting early May 2005. Customers who primarily drive on the street and would like to have lower noise might consider this option.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2005
     We drove our Subaru GDB from our Tokyo office to Auto Salon with new carbon brake rotors. Several pictures are shown. Click

JAF regulation change on carbon clutch
     Starting 2005, the use of a carbon clutch is permitted for the JAF sanctioned gymkhana (autocross) and dirt trial. It is time for the participants for those competitions to upgrade the clutch to ours.

ATS&ACROSS Carbon clutch for Porsche
     Will be released in the middle of January 2005. (will be displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon 2005). The activation mechanism is a pull type which is same as the stock Porsche clutch - no need for the conversion. The standard clutch is made extremely light for performance. However, as an option, ATS offers clutch weight (4.6kg) which is to be attached on the clutch to change the operational feeling. Click

Carbon clutch, metal/carbon LSD, & final gear for Honda "Fit"(GD3)
     ATS will release carbon clutch, metal/carbon LSD, and final gear for Honda "Fit" in January. During the test period, we have received very positive feedback from the selected customers. Especially our carbon LSD were well received with little chattering noise and much better performance than the stock differential, which made "Fit" a fun to drive. The gear ratio for the final is 4.563 (11% shorter)

ATS Japan will be closed (Dec 28 2004 - Jan 05 2005)
     ATS Japan will be closed from December 28 to January 05. During this period, there will not be any shipping from ATS Japan. If an order is received on December 23, the product will be shipped out on December 28 (assuming the product is not back ordered). For later orders, the shipping dates will be either January 6 or January 7, 2005.

Evo 7 & 8 front LSD
     The necessary bearings are out of stock until end of January 2005. However, the alternative bearing can be purchased from Mitsubishi rallyart . With rallyart bearings, the prices are $50.00 higher. $1,720.00 for MFB8750 and $1,980.00 for CMFB8750.

Mitsubishi Evo 7 & 8 front LSD     (for ACD equipped Evo)
     The release date is December 6, 2004. The actual model will be displayed at the Tokyo Auto Salon. We are receiving inquiries on non ACD model. For a non ACD model, ATS is currently examining several options. The detail will be released in December.

Tokyo Auto Salon (Jan 14 -16, 2005)
     ATS again will be at the 2005 Tokyo Auto Salon. We plan to show our Subaru shop car with new carbon brake rotors (road race version) along with other ATS products. We hope to see you there. ATS U.S.A will be closed from Jan 12 to 18, 2005.

Mitsubishi Evo 7 & 8 front LSD     (for ACD equipped Evo)
     Both carbon and metal LSD for Evo 7 & 8 will be released in the middle of December 2004. The kit comes with LSD, special output flange (case), right&left bearings, o ring, and oil seal. The LSD case is made of forged chrome-moly. The metal LSD has 87mm disc x 16.     Metal MFB8750 - $1670.00   Carbon CMFB8750 - $1,930.00. We are taking order. This is a must item for motorsports enthusiasts. Order now to avoid possible waiting time!!!

Nissan Z33 LSD
     We appreciate your wait. Finally ATS LSD (both Carbon & Deftforce) for Nissan Z33 will be released on November 1, 2004. We are taking orders right now. (we can ship it out from ATS Japan on Nov. 1). Carbon $1,360.00, Deftforce & standard metal 16 plates $1,080.00.

A heavier flywheel is available as an option for some carbon clutches (August 30, 2004)
     A heavier flywheel is offered as an option for some carbon clutches. A heavier flywheel reduces the chatter and noise significantly and it makes a drag race start easier. However, the engine response speed goes down. Check the price section if a heavier flywheel is available for the specific model.

CCM (Carbon Coated Metal) flywheel
     Starting on September 1, 2004, ATS offers CCM (carbon coated metal) flywheel as an option to its Pro Spec single carbon clutch. Our test shows an increase of the transfer torque by 10% to 15 %. The detail will follow soon.

Deftforce LSD summer campaign
     July 18, 2004 to August 31, 2004. During this campaign period, a Deftforce T-shirt will come with your purchase of ATS Deftforce LSD     Click

Carbon clutch for Honda NSX
     
We have added NSX (NA1 w/ C30A) to our carbon clutch line up. Like other ATS carbon clutches, several options are available - twin/triple, pressure plate rate, carbon plate type, and pressure plate type. A ultra light flywheel (4.4 kg) is used and the total clutch weight (including flywheel) is 11.2 kg for twin and 12.1 kg for triple.

ATS 4.778 final for S2000 is back ordered.
      The new final for S2000 has been accepted in the market very well. It is currently back ordered. The earliest expected shipping date is July 20, 2004.

Carbon clutch for Evo is back ordered.
     Due to a very strong demand, ATS carbon clutch for Evo is backordered. The earliest shipping date is June 15, 2004. For customers who ordered the clutch, we appreciate the patience.

Shop car section has been updated (May 28, 2004)
      Our Civic is no longer a street car. The latest modification and pictures. We have also added a ATS Japan's Subaru GDB special.   Click

DC5 final gear
    DC5 final gear (gear ratio 5.062) has been approved for SCCA speed world challenge TC Class. 

S2000 final gear
     We have stopped the production of the current secondary mission final for Honda S2000. The new differential final gear (same type as for Integra & Civic) will be released on June 1, 2004.   The gear ratios are 4.4 and 4.7.   The gear sets (ring & pinion) are treated by ATS Temper shot to increase the durability substantially.   It will come with ATS reinforced bolts.  Price -- $975.00

ATS Japan closed for "Golden week"
     ATS Japan will be closed from May 01, 2004 to May 07, 2004 for the extended holidays called "Golden Week" in Japan. The post office will also be closed during "Golden Week". Consequentially, the expected delivery date from ATS Japan (mostly carbon clutches) will be around May 13, 2004.

New lower prices for carbon LSD
     In accordance with the price reduction in Japan, we are reducing the prices of carbon LSD.

Full triple carbon clutch
     Updated carbon clutch section by adding the full triple carbon clutch displayed at Tokyo Auto salon.   Click

Office will be closed Jan 08- Jan 19 2004
     We will be attending Tokyo Autosalon show on January 8, 9, 10, & 11. ATS will have a booth set up with new carbon rotor, new full triple carbon clutch and other items. J's racing will exhibit their CRX on Option 2 section. After the show, I will be test driving the Integra built by J's racing at Suzuka (weather permitting). Phone call will not be returned during this time. Please use e-mail to contact us (info@a-t-s-usa.com).

Single carbon clutch "Pro Spec" new low prices
     The prices of the "Pro Spec" have been reduced effective January 01 2004. However due to the further decline of the exchange rate, we were forced to raise the prices of some of other items.

Media clip 10 & 11
     Media clip 10 - "getting geared" from Drag Sports magazine and Media clip 11 - "ATS Deftforce" from option magazine are up.            Click

Deftforece(Drift LSD) and Carbon LSD for U.S 240 SX
     Expected to be released on December 08, 2003. There is no need for changing the side flanges. Also the Deftforce comes with 2 liter ATS LSD oil and new bearing.

The new single carbon clutch "Pro Spec"
     ATS will release newly designed single carbon clutches on December 1, 2003. The new single clutches named "Pro Spec" deliver amazing 25% to 45 % more torque than the current single carbon clutch.       Click 

The release date of road race version of carbon brake
     The test is almost complete. We will release the new version at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2004 which will be held on January 9, 10, & 11 2004.   See you there.   I will be at the ATS booth at the show. ATS USA will be closed January 7-14.

New low price for Honda metal clutch   "9 inch MAGNUM"
     We have expanded the application of the metal clutch and at the same time are able to offer lower prices for Honda metal clutches. All ATS metal clutches for Honda can be upgraded to a carbon clutch by changing the internal parts.    Click 

Shot peening
     ATS Japan has started providing its shot peening service to the public.   Click  

Carbon clutch & LSD catalog
     ATS U.S.A published English catalog for our LSDs and carbon clutch. To request a copy, please send us an e-mail with your mailing address. E-mail address    info@a-t-s-usa.com

New, "Soft Type" version is added to all twin & triple carbon clutch
     Even though the horse power rating goes down by about 30 %, the clutch feeling gets further closer to the stock without sacrificing the benefit of excellent carbon characteristic. This milder version also has less unwanted shattering noise. For a driver who mainly drive his/her car on the street without pushing the car to the limit, this "soft type" might be ideal for you.

ATS Japan new address
     ATS Japan has moved to the new facility for better research & development. The new address is
Tomiyoshi 3201-D, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Japan 701-1133.
Phone 086-286-9331    Fax 086-286-8077

Close ratio gear - reinforced 3rd gear
     After May 19, 2003, ATS will stop selling standard 3rd close ratio gear. Only reinforced 3rd will be available. The price of the close ratio gear set (3rd+4th+5th) will become $1,050.00 from $965.00

Integra EXPO
     We will be at Integra EXPO at Beaver run, PA on Apr 12 & 13. We will be closed from APR 11, 12, & 13. See you there.

Mdia clip 8 & 9
     Reader's report on ATS carbon clutch and an article on Top Fuel turbo DC5 (Option magazine)Click  

Carbon clutch out of stock at ATS Japan
   
  Due to a very strong demand, carbon clutch is currently in back order. The next expected shipping is April 28, 2003. Place your order today for that shipping date.

Media clip 7
     An interview on ACROSS Co - world leading carbon producer. Carboy magazine.     Click

Media clip 6
     A review of ATS carbon LSD. Option 2 magazine.            Click

Media clip 5
     A review of ATS carbon clutch. Test review. Rev Speed November 2002.     Click

Carbon Brake prototype
     A prototype of our carbon brake for road race version was introduced at Tokyo Auto Show in January. For pictures, go to the carbon brake section of our website.     Click

ATS LSD Type D20
    
ATS will release LSD Type D20 in July 2002. This is the ultimate performance LSD for winning races.
     Click here

ATS USA operation start!!
     ATS USA Inc officially started its operation on April 2002. Its primary objective is to market ATS products and to provide customer service and distributor support in the North America.


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