Archive for 'Aftermarket'
Why Your Neighbors Will Hate the Fiat 500 Abarth
Posted on 17. May, 2012 by admin.
In the search for power and a nice exhaust sound, I’ve installed aftermarket exhausts on my cars that attracted unwanted attention. My neighbors tipped off the police, leaving me with a $75 noise violation ticket. Thanks again, jerks.
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Quick Install: A Longer Bed Extender
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by admin.
Story and photos by G.R. Whale Pickup truck beds are perfect for carrying things that are the same size as the bed, but anything smaller or larger requires some sort of retention. Heres' a quick idea from Amp Research to make your truck bed, better.
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Better Bed Access With the Bedstep
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by admin.
Story and photos by G.R. Whale My neighbor’s newer Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4WD is about 3 feet high at the bumper and 5 feet at the bedside; that’s higher than an old Dodge 3/4-ton 4WD on the same size tires. That height makes getting anything in or out of the bed a real pain unless you drop the tailgate, and that only works for the back half, and it’s a higher step if climbing in.
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BMW Announces M Performance Bits For 3 And 5 Series Sedans
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin.
In years past, upgrading a car for better performance usually meant going to the aftermarket for lighter wheels, bigger brakes, enhanced aerodynamics and additional horsepower. Manufacturers have since gotten smart, and many now offer in-house performance part divisions to keep customer dollars captive. After all, why take chances on a third party..
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Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette For Sale On Ebay
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by admin.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Neil Armstrong was a household name in the United States. In 1969, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, but even before that he’d gained notoriety as a astronaut in NASA’s Gemini program
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Land Rover Working On Range Rover Evoque Sport Model: Report
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by admin.
The Range Rover Evoque has been an out-of-the-park home run for Land Rover, and the factory at Halewood, England is struggling to meet worldwide demand. That’s a good problem to have, but consumer interest in any new product wanes over time.
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Quick Install: Bed Covers Improve MPGs
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Story and photos by G.R.
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Subaru Explains The Development Of The BRZ Coupe: Video
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by admin.
There isn’t much we can say about the Subaru BRZ that hasn’t already been said. Designed to introduce the joy of driving to a new generation of enthusiasts, the car was built to provide exceptional handling and great ride comfort, all at an affordable price.
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Scion’s FR-S Sport Coupe Won’t Get Turbo Option: Report
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Bad news, sports fans: if you’re looking for a factory-built Scion FR-S turbo, word is that no such animal is forthcoming, at least in the United States market. The problem, as Car and Driver points out, is cost
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We Drive a Venchurs-built Bi-Fuel CNG F-250
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Story and photos by Dan Sanchez Several years ago, diesel truck enthusiasts began adding compressed-natural-gas tanks as a way to boost fuel economy and performance.
