Ali Allage (SPT)

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Archive for October, 2008

Posted by Ali on October 31, 2008

Review: ChaseCam - A Camera System That Works

“Which camera is best to use on track?” A common question asked by many track junkies looking for a flexible solution to capture their track experiences to watch, not only for entertainment purposes, but as an effective learning tool to improve the driver. Not many solutions are available that allow for easy mounting anywhere on the car, external microphone support, and the ability to plug into external data feeds (like hooking up to a AIM Sport Dash), until we found a company called ChaseCam. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

Block wins LSPR, Subaru Rally Team USA takes top spots in 2008 championship

(Houghton, MI) - Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block took a decisive win in the final event of the 2008 Rally America season this weekend in Michigan’s upper peninsula to join teammate Travis Pastrana atop the championship standings.

“I’m glad to end the season with the win,” said Block. “Now I’ve got some momentum going into next year, so I’m happy.” [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

Mazda MX5 Supercharger System  Available now!

The Cosworth bolt on Supercharger system for the 2006 through 2008 Mazda MX-5 features a state of the art 4th generation Eaton MP62 rotating group housed in an integral inlet manifold. It was designed as a compact, flexible supercharger system for increased power with original equipment quietness and reliability without adversely affecting fuel economy. The MP62 has proven itself in a number of OE applications. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

ATI Super Damper for Nissan SR20 FWD Engines

ATI Performance Products is proud to introduce its Super Damper for the Nissan SR20 FWD engines. The Street version PN 918607, has both OEM serpentine groove locations, and is very close to OEM size. The 7” Smooth shell race version damper, PN 918608 is designed for high performance race use. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

Rally America Wrapping Up the 2008 Season at Lake Superior Performance Rally

October 2, 2008 (Houghton, MI) — The 2008 Rally America national Championship season ends with a traditional fall classic, the Lake Superior Rally in Michigan’s rugged upper peninsula. With fast gravel roads, deep rutted sand, the likelihood of snow, and even a tarmac stage thrown into the mix, the Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR) is representative of all the elements rally drivers face throughout a rally season! [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

DENSO to Build New Test Facility for Diesel Common Rail Systems in Japan

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation announced today that it will build a new test facility at its Zenmyo Plant located in Nishio, Aichi, Japan for testing common rail systems—fuel injection systems for diesel vehicles. With a total investment of approximately 8 billion yen (approximately US$77.2 million*), construction is scheduled to start in May 2009 and be completed in March 2010. The new facility is set to begin operations in April 2010. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

Adjustable Rear Sway Bar - EVO X

Most cars come from the factory set up to understeer and the EVO X is no exception. While safer for the average soccer mom, this pushing condition is no fun on twisty roads and is definitely not the fastest way around the race track. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 20, 2008

Sarah Palin Appears on Saturday Night Live

Posted by Ali on October 17, 2008

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS: Project TrackWhore - The Beginning

A new beginning with a new project car. Why a Subaru Impreza 2.5rs? It mostly has to do with this article: Old School Rules - Subaru Impreza vs Mitsubishi Evolution. I was completely shocked at what this car was capable of within a budget. So I decided to pull the trigger and build myself a “TrackWhore”. [Read More...]

Posted by Ali on October 1, 2008

Logitech G25 Steering Wheel with PlayStation 3

Logitech G25 Steering Wheel

Logitech’s G25 Force Feedback Steering Wheel is by far one of the best force feedback wheel I’ve ever used. The game I choose to play with the G25 was “Formula 1 Championship Edition” on PlayStation 3. The combo of the wheel and the intense graphics from the game, gives the gamer the feeling of driving the real thing. Any car enthusiast looking to get the real experience of driving without having to leave the comfort of your home should really try using this wheel. [Read More...]