VeilSide Body Kits: RX‑7, Supra & 400Z Widebody History

VeilSide Body Kits: RX‑7, Supra & 400Z Widebody History

If you’ve ever felt the rush of watching street‑race legends on film or spent late nights drooling over JDM builds, you’ll know the name VeilSide. Founded in 1990 near the Tsukuba Circuit by tuner Hironao Yokomaku, the company began as an engine‑tuning shop. Yokomaku quickly realised that speed alone wasn’t enough; he wanted cars that looked as fast as they felt. Inspired by the 1960s Batmobile, he started crafting complete conversions with outrageous bodywork and sharp handling that soon turned VeilSide into a show‑stopper.

The Fortune RX‑7: Legend of the Tokyo Auto Salon

VeilSide truly exploded onto the global stage with its Fortune kit for the Mazda RX‑7. Built for the 2005 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Fortune RX‑7 took home the show’s top award and later starred in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The kit replaces every body panel except the roof and widens the car by nearly eight inches. According to MotorTrend, the demo car used an HKS T04Z turbo kit and bespoke exhaust, while the kit itself sold for around US $16,800. Only two original movie cars survive; one of them fetched over $1.2 million at auction, as Hagerty reports.

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Combat & VFS90R Supra: Old School Meets New

Yokomaku’s outrageous style didn’t stop with the RX‑7. The original Combat Supra (JZA80) won the Complete Car Grand Prix at the 1993 Tokyo Auto Salon, cementing VeilSide’s reputation. More recently, the VFS90R kit for the modern A90 Supra marks the brand’s return to form. The kit, unveiled at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, replaces nearly every exterior panel and adds deep‑dish 20‑inch wheels and massive bolt‑on fenders. It’s available in both fibreglass and carbon‑fibre versions; the fibreglass kit costs about ¥2.4 million (≈US $18,500). Speedhunters’ profile on VeilSide’s comeback notes that this modern kit retains the brand’s signature 1990s aesthetic while meeting current safety standards.

FFZ400: Han’s New Z Fever

When Nissan revived the Z, VeilSide responded with the FFZ400 kit (nicknamed “Han’s 400Z”). The build was commissioned for a Fast & Furious film and debuted at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. The FFZ400 features an elongated front bumper, vented fenders, an extended ducktail spoiler and wide 20‑inch wheels. The twin‑turbo V6 remains stock, reflecting Yokomaku’s focus on design rather than outright power. CarBuzz highlights the kit’s bold styling and air‑suspension setup.

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VeilSide 78 and the Future

VeilSide isn’t stuck in the past. At the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, Yokomaku unveiled VeilSide 78, a collaboration with actor Sung Kang based on the classic S30 Fairlady Z. He hopes the car will inspire the next generation of builders. Yet success has come with challenges; counterfeit kits flooded the market in the early 2000s, hurting the company’s finances. Today, VeilSide is enjoying a renaissance and reminding enthusiasts of its 35‑year heritage.

Why Enthusiasts Still Crave VeilSide

VeilSide kits aren’t for everyone. They’re pricey, require significant bodywork and their aggressive styling can polarise opinion. But genuine kits blend artistry with function. Our own Stance Auto Magazine article on widebody kits explains that VeilSide’s fibreglass and carbon‑fibre kits use exaggerated cues such as wide fender flares, large wings and angular lines inspired by Japanese bosozoku culture. Owning a true VeilSide kit connects you to a legacy of award‑winning builds and cinematic fame—and as the record‑breaking sale of the Tokyo Drift RX‑7 shows, authenticity can even be an investment.

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Why Enthusiasts Still Chase VeilSide Kits

VeilSide’s extreme body kits aren’t for everyone – they’re expensive, require extensive bodywork, and their aggressive styling can polarise opinion. Yet they remain desirable because they blend artistry with function. As our own Stance Auto Magazine explains, VeilSide kits are crafted from durable fibreglass or carbon fibre and feature exaggerated styling cues like wide fender flares, large wings and angular lines stanceauto.co.uk. These kits are designed for a very specific look inspired by Japanese bosozoku culture stanceauto.co.uk.

Moreover, purchasing a genuine VeilSide kit brings the heritage of a tuner that won awards at Tokyo Auto Salon and left an indelible mark on pop culture. The record‑breaking sale of the Tokyo Drift RX‑7hagerty.com shows that authentic VeilSide builds can appreciate in value. It also underlines why Yokomaku-san cautions enthusiasts to avoid counterfeit kits, veilsidejpn.com.

Final Thoughts

VeilSide’s story is one of reinvention. From street‑racing roots to Hollywood stardom, Hironao Yokomaku has continually pushed the boundaries of automotive design. Today’s kits capture the wild spirit of the 1990s while adapting to platforms like the A90 Supra and RZ34 Z. They remind us that cars can be rolling art—machines that turn heads and spark dreams. If you’re considering a body kit for your build, think about the statement you want to make. A VeilSide kit is more than just fibreglass; it’s a piece of tuning history.

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