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News
29/09/16
[For context: I reside in America, and this event happened in America. Specifically in Maine.]
Bikes
27/09/16
A while back, I had the pleasure of visiting the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa; something I’ve been meaning to do for years. There were hundreds upon hundreds of historic motorcycles, ranging from some of the first motorbikes ever built, to ludicrous choppers, and breathtakingly fast land speed bikes. However, one bike in particular captured my attention. It looked all the world like an old Harley-Davidson, but for some reason, had a Volkswagen badge plastered on the tank.
Opinion
26/09/16
From not a desirable market to cars so ugly they make the Lada Riva look hansome, I take a look at the cars that were allowed to cross the channel to the UK from the 21st century and devise a top ten list of the worst cars to be sold here.
News
26/09/16
The website and blog spot 365carmods has just released information on the new Toyota FT - 1. According to 365carmods Toyota and BMW in the last few years have been working together on two sports cars, and now are working on a new platform, which will be used in the new upcoming sports cars. There are rumours that say that the German automaker (#BMW) will be using this platform for the new 2016 BMW Z4, while the Japanese producer (#Toyota) wants to use it on its iconic Toyota Supra FT - 1 (Toyota did not state whether the FT-1 would use the #Supra name).
Opinion
25/09/16
Hello and welcome back to my second blog post, today, I’m going to talk about the good things of owning a Tesla vehicle, again, poor writing skill may be seen, so please forgive me ! 1)BATTERY RANGE Electric cars nowadays have a big battery packed in side, some car, model S for example, can travel up to 1610 kilometers ( 1000 miles ) in a single charge. Tesla’s battery is also capable of lasting 8 years and can travel more than 160k miles throughout the battery life span.
Readers' Reviews
23/09/16
We all understand the Miata, or at least we think we do. Phil. LS Swaps.. For Hairdressers… But when you come an example that showcases what you never expected, you get perplexed. Personal History:
Opinion
22/09/16
We all love cars, that’s why we’re here right? But as i’m sure we’ll all agree, cars are so much more than just a machine or a means from A to B. Take it to whatever degree you see fit but there is no denying there is also a lifestyle associated with cars. …..Now i’m not talking about ‘fanboyism’ here, this has nothing to do with brand allegiance, lets just get that sorted right off the bat. This is about looking and feeling the part. About how cars play into our culture, character, and style.
Gaming
22/09/16
Gran Turismo is a series that’s been around for most of my life. It’s a series that’s graced my PsOne, blessed my PS2, disappointed my PSP, and rose like a phoenix for my PS3 nearly 2 years later. It’s a series that has seen spick and span for nearly 15 years and throughout, it’s had several rivals grow from the success. Despite the rise of Forza and a plethora of PC simulators that have brought the series down, Gran Turismo will still be a favorite for me. Why? Because the team behind the GT series knows how to make a damn good race track, and here are 10 of them.
Motorsport
20/09/16
BILSTEIN suspension has been used to great effect by dozens of different car manufacturers over the decades, with the likes of Subaru, Lancia, Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Ford being amongst the best known and most successful. That said, there’s one particular manufacturer that’s achieved more than most using BILSTEIN dampers, and that’s Porsche. The Stuttgart legend has chosen BILSTEIN for some of its most competitive and iconic race cars, including a huge number of Le Mans winners. With this in mind, here’s our rundown of the greatest BILSTEIN-shod Porsche race cars.
Mighty Car Mods
19/09/16
Just like some engines that have earned irreplaceable reputation over the years, there are also some transmissions that have made their mark in the industry. Ford is one of the most popular automakers and many of its transmissions, like 4R70W transmission , C4 racing transmission, etc. are nothing short of being legends in the industry. We have compiled a list of 5 of such transmissions offered by Ford. Content:
Readers' Reviews
18/09/16
Finally, the time comes for me to review my daily driver.
Opinion
18/09/16
I wonder if someone that learned to drive with a Model T ever wrote to a motoring publication with the view: “Three pedals and one lever is way to easy. I like to feel the man and machine connection by mastering the timing of synchronised movements between my left foot, right hand, left hand and right foot while trying to steer at the same time. It’s no wonder there are so many accidents when you consider people don’t even have to concentrate on driving because they don’t need to alter the air/fuel mixes themselves when changing speeds!”
Opinion
18/09/16
First of all, I came up with this just now. So, here is my very different project build, fully created by me. It’s a so-called “quality upgrade” to a Proton Wira, a very common car in Malaysia. Let’s find out how I’m doing this. So what? A "quality upgrade" build? No way, dude. It's fxxxing pointless. -Some so-called "car guy" A “quality upgrade” build is a way to make a cheap, low-end car to make it more upmarket and more, erm…expensive. Like a VW Golf to an Audi A3. Or a Toyota Prius to a Lexus CT. Duh.
Opinion
17/09/16
Hello and welcome to my first ever blog post, but before we begin, I just want to let you know that you might expect either some poorly written part or incorrect information, because I am clearly a noob to blog posts. Anyway, this one is going to cover one of my favorite series of cars, the Ford Mustang.
Opinion
16/09/16
Tom Cruise is known for his love for bikes right from when he was young. No Tom Cruise movie is complete without him riding a motorcycle. Be it Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun or agent Ethan Hunt from Rogue Nation, he has always managed to ride his bikes charismatically and pump up the on-screen drama (also increase the adrenaline rush inside us).
Funny
13/09/16
Oil Change instructions for Women: Pull up to Dealership when the mileage reaches 5,000 miles since the last oil change. Relax in the waiting room while enjoying a cup of coffee. 15 minutes later, scan debit card and leave, driving a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: Oil Change:$24.00 Coffee: Complementary TOTAL: $24.00 Oil Change instructions for Men:
Funny
13/09/16
Year: Honda. Make: Honda. Model: Honda. Engine: Honda. Mileage: Honda. It’s a godd mn Honda. It’s got a dope- ss B18b1 swap that my therapist assures me is all hells of JDM, and that the previous owner proudly declared was “done right, no hackjobs.” He also assured me that “it pulls hard, breh,” “it runs with WRXs, bruh,” and “I have no fewer than six dead skin masks in my basement, brah.” At least two of those things are lies, but I’ll leave it up to you to determine which.
Readers' Reviews
12/09/16
1993-2002 Chevrolet Camaro I’m partial to this myself, as I own a 2000 Camaro Z28. Best engine choices are either the 300+ horsepower LS1 or 275 horsepower LT1 V8’s. The LS1 will carry a price premium, even more so with the T56 six-speed. The 3.8l is no slouch either, putting out just north of 200 horsepower and can be had with a T5 five-speed. Ford Mustang, 1994-20xx
Opinion
10/09/16
It’s been over a year since Jeremy Clarkson was suspended, which ended the 22 seasons of Top Gear we had known since 2002. In those 13 years many caravans, cars and other things were destroyed, tested and joked about. With the Grand Tour starting soon on Amazon Prime, I thought it would be a great time to talk about the time I went to see the Studio filming of the show.
Bikes
09/09/16
I’ve always been a fan of racing, especially motorcycles. That’s probably why I spent more time in my university library studying motordromes, than I did studying. I had always known that motordromes had existed, but I never quite grasped how immense the sport was, and how iconic these structures were.
Ford Fiesta Forum
07/09/16
Now I’m aware this might be a bit controversial but.. I was cruising the Fast Fords Facebook page other day when a Sportka popped up on the wall which was very quickly followed by a “the Sportka is no fast Ford” put down. Which got me thinking, would anyone say the same of a Mk1 XR2. Such cars are hugely popular these days with good examples going for £15k or more, but if you look at the spec sheets for both cars they are surprisingly similar.
Readers' Reviews
07/09/16
Growing up in America during the mid 2000’s, the MK4 Supra served as the benchmark for a successful life. If you had one, you were THE MAN. Women, money, celebrity and local stardom abounded. Even today when you see you in the wilds, it just HAS to be a 1000+ HP monster capable of demolishing anything on the streets or strip. Now i’m in college, and the cheapest Supra i’ve ever seen was 15,000 USD for an N/A automatic half primer, half faded red. This article is dedicated to that hero of entry level Supra ownership. Crazy right?
Opinion
07/09/16
Differences The Mk3 and Mk4 supras where to iconic Japanese 20th century sports cars. They are admired by most of the cars communities around the world, as they provide good power and looks with easy power gains with small modifications. They both are heroes in the car world have a different following due to the age of these cars and also the looks, so they may be brother but they aint twin brothers (or sisters). And some favor the pop up lights and some the normal lights on the supra.