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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS: Project TrackWhore :: Part 5 : Body Prep

Ali — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:59:05 +0000

In part 5, I wanted to spend the time to take care of parts of the body that needed TLC to bring itself back to "new" like condition. The areas I focused more on where the under body, engine bay, wheel wells, and interior. I also wanted to add something different to the car that isn't noticeable until the hood is popped. Can you guess what I did? [Read More...]

2008 BMW M3 – What’s so Great About it?

Ali — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:45:45 +0000

Everything!!! The M3 is an iconic car for BMW enthusiasts and to my surprise this new M3 doesn't seem to stray far from it's original blood line. It's definitely not as raw as the E30 M3, but it does make up for it by adding the ability for a more precise throttle, a more direct transmission, awesome brakes, and a lot of power. I think the best part about the car is the option to set the car to be more aggressive or tame it via a steering wheel switch, "M Button". I'm sure there a ton of other artcles on this car and how it's the greatest thing out there. I do have some complaints about it and some may agree with and some will not (it's definitely whining on my part. :)). Don't get me wrong, the complaint list is small and almost not worth mentioning but since this is my blog, I'll mention them anyways... [Read More...]

Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde – 2008 Lexus IS-F Review

Ali — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:30 +0000

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A classic story of two personalities fighting for dominance. One side is calm and subdued, the other side, wild and unpredictable. Definitely a challenge for any car company to fuse two seemingly conflicted personalities into one car successfully. Lexus has stepped up to the challenge and produced what they believe is the best of the two sides with the new Lexus IS-F. [Read More...]

RaceOnUSA Carbon Fiber OEM Front Fenders

Ali — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:24:53 +0000

There’s no one in the world that can come up with a good enough excuse as to why they changed a perfectly good body part with a carbon fiber piece. Why did we do it? Our reasoning is that Carbon fiber is an addictive narcotic that seems to grab a hold of any logical reasoning a person may have and make them do things that a non Carbon Fiber junkie wouldn’t do. But if you get the right (well made) Carbon Fiber piece it will convert any non Carbon Fiber junkie into an addict, which is what happened to us. [Read More...]

Product Review: CBRD’s New Radiator

Ali — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:29:04 +0000

Bigger is not always better and to prove that statement we decided to try out CBRD’s new lightweight and very slim radiator. Made from a Delphi core (used in ALMS and Champ Car), the radiator was designed to be small, light, and provide maximum efficiency. Since the radiator was going in our project car, we wanted something that could be used on a daily basis as well as hold up on the track. The overall design of the radiator made our decision to install it a very simple one to make. Featuring a relocated upper neck that is positioned away from the manifold (which is a very good idea in our opinions), new silicone hoses, and a slimline fan, this radiator looked very promising. [Read More...]

Agency Power Rear Control Arms

Ali — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:32:57 +0000

Before we get into this review, one thing needs to be said upfront so everyone is on the same page. The stock rear control arms have nothing wrong with them. They are perfectly sufficient for the average Evo owner. This review isn’t intended for you to go out to replace a perfectly good stock part if you don’t need to. [Read More...]

Beatrush Under-Panel

Ali — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:29:24 +0000

Contributing: Matt Freeman The Beatrush under-panel was in our Install bin for way too long, and now that we finally have it on our project Evo, we regret having not put it on earlier. The car was suffering from front-end lift at the last VIR driving school event. The stock under-panel has been off for some time now because we grew tired of removing it every time we get the evo strapped to the dyno. [Read More...]

New Tool from Giro Disc: Piston Spreader

Ali — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:02:51 +0000

Contributing: Matt Freeman Giro Disc’s new brake piston spreader is all about saving time. Its sturdy build and purposeful design make it everything a well build tool should be. It’s perfect for use in driving schools and for those competing in time trials, where changing brake pads under a time constraint has always been an issue. The race-orientated Brembo calipers found on the Evo already facilitate the process of changing pads, but dealing with both hot and very worn pads was still a nuisance. It’s easier to forgo burnt and scraped hands; on track days there are plenty of far more important issues to worry about. [Read More...]

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Ali — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:20:33 +0000

Contributing: Matt Freeman Welcome to round two of our Lancer review. This time we’re playing with the new Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. The test car came fully loaded and was ours for a whole week. Be sure that we took all opportunities to push every button, kick the tires, and make sure that the GTS met and exceeded expectations. [Read More...]

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4WD

Ali — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:03:06 +0000

Contributing: Matt Freeman Introducing the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4WD. It’s no lancer, but it certainly takes several cues from the recently upgraded and longtime popular sedan. Think of it as sizing up, but not in the typical SUV sloppy handling, vague feedback sort of way. The new and improved Outlander provides enough space to haul 7 passengers and their belongings to any destination. [Read More...]