Welcome to Kaihatsu Factory, the ROTA rims specialists!
We now offer drift lessons in our V8 200SX!
Kaihatsu is Japanese for Development and that's what we do.
We specialise in ROTA rims, Japanese vehicles, drifting and many other forms of motor vehicle setup, tuning and motorsport preperation.
NEW!
We now offer drift lessons in our newly aquired V8 200SX. Many packages available for personal and corporate events. Visit our drift school page for more information
We are the official distributor for ROTA Rims in South Africa!
If you are interested in becoming a re-seller for ROTA Rims in South Africa, visit our trade site at www.RotaWheels.co.za
We also supply BC Coilover suspension, HSD Coilovers suspension, Driftworks Coilovers suspension, Apex Coilovers suspension, K-Sport Brakes, The full range of Apex and Driftworks parts and so much more!
We offer the following wheel fitments:
- Nissan rims
- Toyota rims
- BMW rims
- VW/Volkswagen rims
- Honda rims
- Opel rims
- Audi rims
- Mazda rims
- Mini rims
- Renault rims
- Subaru rims
- Chevrolet rims
All of our products are rare in South Africa and are of the best quality. Everything is sourced from international markets where they are tried, tested and proven.
The Kaihatsu Factory Cars
1996 Nissan 200sx S14 Silvia - The Competition Car
Our company's competition car is a drift prepared Japanese import that is used regularly on the track smoking up the rear ROTA rims on full lock.

SPEC LIST
Engine & Transmission:
- Fully Blue Printed and Rebuilt SR20DET (Custom lower comp pistons, ACL bearings, Redline Headgasket and other tricks)
- Nistune Engine Management
- GT2871R Turbo
- 1.5 Bar Boost
- Japspeed Stainless manifold
- 3" Stainless downpipe
- 3" Apex De-Cat
- Braided Turbo Oil and Water lines
- Z32 Fuel Filter
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
- 3" straight through exhaust system with 4.5" tip
- HEL braided clutch line
- Sandwich plate for gauges
- ACT heavy duty paddle clutch
- Lightened Flywheel
- Short Shifter
- Auto (low ratio) VLSD Differential
- 60mm Throttle Body
- 900cc injectors
Suspension & Wheels:
- 18" x 9.5J ET12 Front ROTA GTR-D's Rims Flat Black
- 225/40/18 Front Falken Tyres
- 18" x 10J ET12 Rear ROTA GTR-D's Rims Flat Black
- 235/40/18 Rear Falken Tyres
- Stiff shock and spring setup (rare Japan make Edusa) for drifting
- JIC Magic Adjustable castor arms
- HKS Camber adjustable top mounts
- Apex Adjustable camber arms
- Apex Adjustable toe arms
- Apex Adjustable traction arms
- All 3D aligned to my specifications
- Steering rack spacers for extra lock
Exterior:
- Full genuine Final Konnexion bodykit (Flat Black)
- S14A rear lights
- Rolled arches
- Respray in black
- Sparco suede dished steering wheel
- Drift handbrake button
- Bride bucket seats
- 1st Race Harness
- FIA 6 point bolt in roll cage
- Custom gauge surround with master electric cut off
- Boost Gauge
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Oil Temprature Gauge
- Battery relocated to boot with battery tray by Flat Four Racing
- Fire Extinguisher


1992 V8 Nissan 200sx S13 Silvia - The Drift School Car
Our company's drift school car is a fully drift prepared S13 that is used as our drift school car with an amazing sounding V8 from the Lexus.

SPEC LIST
Engine & Transmission:
- Lexus1UZ V8
- W58 Gearbox
- Custom prop and mounts
- Spitronics management system
- Full custom straight through exhaust
- HKS mushroom filter
- Aluminium radiator with twin fans
Suspension & Wheels:
- 17" x 9J ET30 ROTA Torque Rims White
- 225/40/17 Tyres
- BC BR Coilovers with camber plates (damper and ride height adjustable)
- Kaihatsu Adjustable castor arms
- Kaihatsu Adjustable camber arms
- Kaihatsu Adjustable toe arms
- Kaihatsu Adjustable traction arms
- Kaihatsu Adjustable front and rear lower arms
- All 3D aligned to my specifications
Exterior:
- Fiberglass body kit (Front, Rear and Sideskirts)
- 50mm Rear fiberglass over fenders
- 30mm Front fiberglass wide fenders
- Big Carbon look drift wing
- Custom Fiberglass bonnet
- Respray in white
- Custom headlights
- Bonnet lock pins
- Sparco suede dished steering wheel
- D2 Hydraulic handbrake
- 1st Race bucket seats
- 1st Race Harnesses
- 8 point custom welded roll cage
- Custom gauge surround with master electric cut off and toggle switches
- Fuel Gauge
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Water Temprature Gauge
- Fire Extiguisher
- Battery relocated behind passenger seat
- Custom racing fuel cell from Flat Four (advance baffle system) and a Bosch high flow fuel pump




