Articles about “joey”
Carbon fiber is one of the most popular high-end composites currently used in the automotive industry. Racing series such as Formula One and the American Le Mans Series make generous use of the material for body and chassis construction.
March 5th, 2010 | Filed under Tech | Read More »
Past Nissans that bore the GT-R name were more homologation special than pure sports car. Based on the Japanese market Skyline model, they shared the same chassis with various lower GTS and GT models.
April 1st, 2009 | Filed under New Cars, Road Tests | Read More »
Their safety equipment has been used in Acura’s LMP program, as well as in Formula One with Super Aguri and Panasonic Toyota. Although they cost a pretty penny, the Takata pieces are high quality to the touch.
March 11th, 2009 | Filed under Tech | Read More »
In our last few installments, Project Evo IX saw minor modifications that didn’t, in our opinion, affect its day-to-day drivability at all. A stiffer and lower suspension system added a bit more impact harshness, but it was definitely useable. But none of them were real “racecar” modifications.
March 10th, 2009 | Filed under Our Garage | Read More »
Front-wheel drive Hondas are like Legos. There’s a big bin of parts that you can just grab from and stick together to make new and exciting multi-colored cars. It’s fun for adults.
March 9th, 2009 | Filed under Our Garage | Read More »
Ok, so we’ll level with you. These modifications aren’t technically street legal here in California. Tired of getting hassled and pulled over for driving modified or “altered” vehicles, we’ve strived to lean more on the side of stealth.
March 9th, 2009 | Filed under Our Garage | Read More »
We’ve already burned up through the stock 235-width Yokohama A046 tires and so have relegated our factory wheels to backup track duty. That is, until we bent one so badly at Streets Of Willow that the wheel repair guy didn’t even try to fix it. Guess it’s toast.
March 9th, 2009 | Filed under Our Garage | Read More »
When the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution came out in the US, we knew we had to have one. Yeah, to people that aren’t into cars, it looks like a Corolla with a big wing on it. But to us, and other car people, it looks like a pissed-off rally machine. We’ll take that.
March 8th, 2009 | Filed under Our Garage | Read More »