A Golf with a Kamei air dam was the shiznit back in the day. Toss on some BBS lace wheels and Hella fogs and I was in love.
Back in the ’50s, Karl Meier designed a front spoiler for the VW Beetle. It didn’t take off, but his company, Kamei, offered other accessories–like the slumber cushion, a pillow that stuck to the passenger window.
Finally, in the ’70s, Kamei spoilers stated to become hot. It was what the fashionable Rabbit, Capri or BMW wore on the nose.
And in ’80s, things got on the boil. From the history section of their own website:
“1982 was KAMEI’s most successful season on the motorsport circuit. The company sponsored a total of 127 drivers and cars, including the then rising star Stefan Bellof, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Prince Poldi's Schnitzer-BMW M1 and several tourers across the German and European championships, various Eastern European competitions and some demanding rally circuits. Across the pond in the Bilstein Bosch Rabbit Cup, all of the cars were fitted with KAMEI spoilers, including that of film star Kent McCord.”
Today Kamei makes interior and exterior accessories plus roof boxes. And if you poke around online, you can find their iconic Golf ball shift knob still available.
A Golf with a Kamei air dam was the shiznit back in the day. Toss on some BBS lace wheels and Hella fogs and I was in love.
I really miss Kamei spoilers.
They were a good company with great customer service too. I went to their place in North Haven Connecticut once and they helped with an installation issue free of charge. They might even have replaced the whole thing for me.
I was just a kid, but they treated me like a VIP.
In reply to pinchvalve :
It seemed as if every first generation Scirocco and 320i had one back then too.
David S. Wallens said:
Once again, killing it with these posts
This thread needs more 2002's - that is the car that I instantly think of when I hear the word Kamei.
Always loved the mk2 scirocco with the x1 kit and eurobumpers
Pic of my 71 SAAB EMS clone back in mid 70's with my Kamei Air Dam.
I removed it for New England Winters!
I was a dealer for them as well as all the other go fast bits; Minilite, Cibie, Ansa, Momo, etc.
Ah, to be able to get those parts and prices today!
Now that I think about it, I have a Kamei product list at home. Assuming I can find it, I'll add it to this thread.
I had a Kamei front spoiler on my '78 Datsun 510. It was "the must have" accessory of the era.
In reply to Jumper K Balls (Trent) :
Thanks. Hopefully everyone's enjoying them.
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