Monthly Archives: October 2013

See How A Turbo Is Built From Raw Materials To Completed Product

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Ever wondered how a turbo was built? Well, wonder no more because here’s an inside look at the process from the pouring of molten metal to the casting, assembly and high-tech computer-aided CNCing. For those familiar with turbo assemblies, it’s still cool since there’s plenty of good info and other cool stuff like working cut-aways [...]

Now You Can Work Directly With Designers to Customize Your New BMW

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Besides the BMW Concept M4 Coupe unveiling, in other news at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, BMW is launching something new — not new a car, but a new way to customize your next BMW. Called the BMW Individual DesignworksUSA Consultation Program, BMW customers looking to buy a new 5 Series Sedan, 6 Series, [...]

Tech Tuesday: C6 Brakes

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Brakes Why Mod? The answer to this should be obvious. By upgrading your brakes you can stop more quickly, in a shorter distance and decrease fade in racing or heavy, continued use applications (ie canyon runs). The brake system is composed of the master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, discs, calipers, pads and occasionally cooling […]

Confirmed: The S-Class Convertible is Making a Comeback

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Mercedes-Benz hasn’t made a convertible S-Class since the 1961-’71 W111 Cabriolet, so with open arms we welcome news that Mercedes is going to build a W222 S-Class soft top. According to Thomas Weber, head of product development at Mercedes-Benz, the convertible will go on sale about a year after the S-Class Coupe arrives in dealerships, […]

Lazer Star Now Accepting 2014 Sponsorship Applications

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Lazer Star Lights is now accepting applications for sponsorship considerations for 2014 racing efforts. Racers should send their racing résumé to race@lazerstarlights.com. Race résumés should include full contact info, the rider’s racing history and accomplishments, other existing or pending sponsorships, and a list of series and races they plan to enter in 2014. Applications will [...]