Aircraft pilots live for thrills on a different level. Some individuals like Bob Fahnestock enjoy flight both on and off the ground. Fahnestock has logged numerous hours in the air and has taken his passion for flying to another level. He’s been involved with aviation for over three decades, establishing […]
Read MoreMilwaukee Introduces the M-SPECTOR M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Digital Inspection Camera Kit
TIGHT SPACES INCLUDING BEHIND AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, INSIDE A CROWDED ENGINE bay or under a dashboard can be challenging and difficult to work with. Sometimes the lack of space can make it tough to even tell where the wrench goes. Fortunately, Milwaukee has a solution for those tight spaces with […]
Read MoreInnovation Delivers a Tame Infiniti G35 that Turns into a Monster on Command
Show cars rarely demonstrate mechanical creativity delivering both form and function. Engineering innovation is traditionally bred within motorsports in the name of edging out the competition. Street car tuners typically adapt, rather than pioneer, racing equipment for enthusiast use. However, some “show cars” that actually see time on the street […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tuners: The Top Tuners of the Past 10 Years
The last decade has experienced a dramatic change in the landscape and direction of the import performance industry. Exciting platforms packed with new technology have brought with them new challenges too. Gone are the days of chipped ECUs, easy horsepower from simple bolt-ons and piggyback electronics. Today, tuners have harnessed […]
Read MoreCenterforce Developed its Dual Friction Clutch Kit for the FR-S/BRZ
AVOID SLIPPIN’ WHILE ADDING FORCED INDUCTION TO THE FR-S MAY GIVE IT MORE GO, IT CAN ALSO wreak havoc on the factory clutch. The increased torque output may cause the clutch to wear prematurely or slip under high load. Fortunately, Centerforce developed its dual friction kit for the FR-S/BRZ to […]
Read MoreTest & Tune Part 3: Nissan Silvia S15 | Camshafts, Manifold, and 100 Octane Fuel
In the first two Test & Tune segments, our 2001 Nissan Silvia S15 gained a total of 68.9 horsepower by removing exhaust restrictions, increasing airflow into the compressor, reducing intake air temperature and fine tuning the engine management system. The Tanabe Concept G Blue turbo-back exhaust system, Blitz LM Intercooler, […]
Read MoreHAIL TO THE KING | The Super GT 2009 GT300 Champion is a Lexus IS350?!
“Challenge to the world.” This loose Japanese translation embodies the mission statement of the Super GT racing series. For those unfamiliar with Super GT, it’s practically the national motorsport of Japan. It started as the All- Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) in 1993. Like America’s NASCAR, Super GT captivates […]
Read MoreDifferentials 101: Solving the Differential Equation
Many people assume that at least two wheels receive power from the drivetrain. Their logic assumes both front wheels pull a front-wheel-drive vehicle or both rear wheels push a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. In about 95 percent of all vehicles, this is an incorrect assumption. In actuality, almost all vehicles on the […]
Read MoreSupercharging Takes BMW M3 Power To The Next Level
Inspiration and aspiration can be drawn from a variety of sources. How many would cite Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Dawe, Richard Hammond, James May and “The Stig” are an entirely different situation. For Ricky Kwan, these entertaining and talented drivers who star in the popular television program Top Gear UK made […]
Read MoreIncase x Kelly Slater Collection
For those looking to upgrade their GoPro carrying, protecting, and storage needs will find the new Kelly Slater Collection from Incase an ideal solution. Designed with GoPro users in mind, the collection builds on the benefits of Incase’s Action Camera Collection while adding performance benefits for use in and around […]
Read MoreMeguiar’s Air Re-Fresher
FRESH SCENT OLDER CARS OFTEN DEVELOP AN ODOR THAT LINGERS, EVEN AFTER THE scent of an ordinary air freshener fades away. Designed to cure the smelliest of interiors, Meguiar’s Air Re-Fresher is unlike other conventional air freshener products that temporarily mask smells. Instead, this revolutionary odor eliminating product works at […]
Read MoreAeromotive Engineered a Billet Fuel Rail Solution for the Volkswagen 1.8-Liter Turbo Engine
FEED THE THIRST ALTHOUGH PUMPS AND INJECTORS COME TO MIND WHEN UPGRADING a fuel system, the factory fuel rail can keep all of that extra fuel from reaching the cylinders. To remove this bottleneck, Aeromotive engineered a billet fuel rail solution for the Volkswagen 1.8-liter turbo engine. This rail features […]
Read MoreDefi Developed a 45 PSI Version of its 52mm Racer Series Boost Gauge
SERIOUS BOOST PUT SIMPLY, THERE AREN’T MANY BOOST GAUGES ON THE MARKET THAT read past 30 PSI. If you’re serious about turbocharged performance, then you’ll likely be boosting well above that figure. For anyone who lives above 30 PSI, Defi developed a 45 PSI version of its popular 52mm Racer […]
Read MoreSPC Performance Now Offers its Adjustable Front Control Arms
STRAIGHT AND IN LINE WHETHER ITS WHEEL FITMENT, TRACK TIME OR TREAD LIFE THAT YOU”RE chasing, dialing-in the proper alignment settings is a simple necessity. For the popular 350Z/G35, SPC Performance now offers its adjustable front control arms (p/n 73000) to replace the non-adjustable OE units. SPC manufactures these arms […]
Read MoreCanton Racing Products Accusump Oil Accumulator System
DON’T STARVE WHEN CORNERING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND ELEVATED G-FORCE LOADS, OIL HAS A tendency to collect to one side of the pan. This can result in low oil pressure, inadequate oil lubrication and subsequently spun bearings or total engine failure. To prevent this from happening, Canton Racing Products developed its original […]
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