Monthly Archives: July 2013

Let Your Eyes Make Love to this AE86

Let us take a moment to gape over this AE86: grandfather of the FR-S. Owner Petter Hongseth has done the worldwide community a great service by keeping this car so clean. Staring at this Corolla for hours on end should be considered a new form of alternative healing. This AE86 started out life as a [...]

ZR1 No-Lift Shift And Performance Traction Manegment: Are You A Fan?

Ah, the marvels of technology! Even though there are crazy twin-clutch transmissions that bang-off gear changes in mere milliseconds, I’m still a fan of a traditional manual box. Especially one that also comes with a Performance Traction Management (AKA: Launch Control) and No-lift Shift. Although many have argued a skilled driver can out-launch the PTD, [...]

Mercedes-Benz Classic Goes Rallying in 500 SLC

At the ADAC Eifel Rally Festival, which is set to be held from July 25 through 27, Mercedes-Benz Classic is set to field a 500 SL rally version. At the helm of the vehicle will be Björn Waldegård, a former winner of the Bandama Rally in 1980 while driving a Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC.

Check Out this Mode Carbon C63 AMG Luftstrom Rear Diffuser

Mode Carbon C63 AMG Luftstrom Rear Diffuser Featured

Mode Carbon has just introduced their Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Luftstrom Rear Diffuser, and they posted some pics to our forum demonstrating how nice this more aggressive design looks. As a result, the thread is blowing up with “oohs” and “ahhs”. The diffuser’s bolder fins nicely complement the AMG quad exhaust tips, as well as the C63 AMG’s overall [...]

Tech Thread Spotlight: How to Change Your 2g Ram Oil

In the world of automotive self maintenance, there are few jobs that can be performed as easily as changing your own oil – particularly in a 2nd generation Dodge Ram pickup. Unlike some vehicles that sit low enough where you have to fuss around with jacking them up and such, the Ram (in stock form) ...

Floodgates Released: C7 Corvette Gets Tested

July 25 is the day Corvette fans have been anticipating like expectant mothers and fathers. The media have finally gotten their hands on the new Corvette, and are ready to tell you all about how it drives, how it performs, and how splendid it is. The C7 Corvette marks a significant leap forward for Chevrolet’s [...]

BMW Announces Pricing for the i3

You’ll be paying $41,350 to slide around in the electric BMW i3. Throw in governmental incentives and the lower price will be comparable to similarly equipped internal-combustion BMWs, but the price is astounding when considering how much carbon fiber it uses in its construction. BMW says they have paid attention to the car’s emotional appeal, [...]