Elissa Alva is the only cover model to appear on three DSPORT covers, two DSPORT calendars and two DSPORT DVDs. We managed to pull her away from modeling, school and family time long enough to get a few answers to some probing questions. Criminals beware; Elissa’s in the hot seat […]
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2011 Subaru Impreza STI GVB Part 1
Subaru’s third-generation STI platform was released in the model year 2008 but was initially available only in the 5-door wagon configuration. This lack of choices had many Subaru enthusiasts holding off on purchases until the release of the GVB-coded sedan in 2011. With a few minor facelift and aero enhancements, […]
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Dannie Riel
Import model superstar Dannie Riel first graced the cover of DSPORT Magazine #51 when she was a fledgling maple leaf just out of Manitoba, Canada. Since then, she’s continued modeling and branched out into other areas of entertainment including singing and acting. Of course, she still models regularly and can […]
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AEM Infinity-10 Engine Management System
In this day and age of “there’s an app for that,” it is sometimes hard to “wow” someone with new technology. Instead of an “oh my God” reaction, a “that’s pretty cool” response is usually an indicator of something quite innovative. AEM Electronics is hoping for an “oh my God” […]
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Honda 1,125 HP K-Series-powered Civic Drag Racer
Learning curves affect horsepower curves, so as Javier Loarca can attest, with greater knowledge comes greater horsepower. Loarca had raced an all-motor pro class car for a number of years. There he learned about making power without boost or nitrous oxide. When his all-motor racecar was sold, he purchased this […]
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Danielle Lo (Danielle Lombard)
If you’ve been to any industry events over the past five years, you’ve probably already seen this month’s cover model, Danielle Lo. From model to cosmetologist to business marketing guru, Danielle not only wants to travel the world but wants to take it over as well. Come with us to […]
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2006 Honda Civic Si, Part 2
In our first Test & Tune with the K20Z3-based Honda Civic Si, we managed to bump up the power production with an overall 12.6 peak whp gained, with sections of the powerband showing increases as much as 19.1 whp. These power increases were realized with basic bolt-on products and an […]
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2006 Honda Civic Si, Part 1
The eighth generation Honda Civic represents a legacy that dates back to the early 70’s. What started as an economy car evolved into the leader of the import tuning revolution of the early 90’s. Even though Subaru’s STI, Mitsubishi’s Evolution and Nissan’s Z have become exceptionally popular in the sport […]
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Misa Campo
She’s one of the most well-known faces in the import model industry. Her blood-pressure-raising photos in magazines and the internet recently got her placed on G4TV’s list of the top-three hottest women from Montreal. And now in response to many readers’ requests, Misa Campo is the first girl to ever […]
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Supercharged Turbocharged Subaru WRX STi
While the ignorant V8 “Mountain-Motor” camp still spouts the “There’s no replacement for displacement” mantra, various methods of forced-induction have proven to be the perfect substitutes for cubic inches. Turbochargers, along with positive displacement and centrifugal superchargers, have allowed small-displacement engines to multiply their naturally-aspirated output. When the desired power […]
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How to Remove Stuck Nuts and Bolts
Nothing can put the brakes on a project quicker than a FROZEN nut or bolt. Aside from being a massive frustration, seized hardware can lead you to demolish perfectly good tools or bust a knuckle or two. While there isn’t one perfect tool that can remove all rusted fasteners, there […]
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Exedy Racing Clutch
“Excellent” and “Dynamic.” These two words epitomize, define and compose the word Exedy. The Exedy Corporation hails from a long standing heritage. Synonymous with high-performance, OEM and industrial driveline solutions, it is surprising to many that Exedy has a humble beginning. Kazuma Adachi founded the company as a clutch repair […]
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Misa Campo
Requests to put a particular model on the cover of DSPORT are a common occurrence. Week after week, we get requests from fans to see their favorite model on the cover of DSPORT. For some fans, just one cover shoot of their favorite cover model with DSport isn’t enough. During […]
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Misa Campo
Our first interview with the ever-ubiquitous Misa Campo, before we even called them “First Dates.” Where were you born? I was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. When I was two, I moved to Newport Beach, California to be closer to my relatives and live with my father. I lived there […]
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Second Date: Natasha Yi
A little over a year ago, we featured Natasha Yi on our January 2005 issue (Issue #25). Issue 25 marked the first-ever release of the DSPORT calendar. The beauty of Natasha and the DSPORT calendar combined to vault issue #25 sales above any of the previous 24 issues of DSPORT. […]
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