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First Annual Bob Milner Memorial 125 Rescheduled 2007-09-07 02:37:26 The 1st Annual
Bob Miller Memorial
125 presented by Bailey’s Carpet One at the Grundy County (IL) Speedway, located West of Chicago in Morris, Illinois has been rescheduled, the ASA Late Model Series Northern Division presented by GM performance parts recently announced.
On September 9, the 1st Annual Bob Milner Memorial 125 and the ASALMS Northern Division will race on the fast 0.333 Mile Semi-Banked Paved Oval in Morris, Illinois.
With the rescheduled date and conflicting schedules, the Mid-American Stock Car Series and the Central States Super Cup Series will not be able to return. Instead, the INEX Legends and Bandoleros as well as the Grundy County Street Stocks will fill in to provide support for what will now be the Eighth Race of the 2007 season for the ASALMS Northern Division.
The revised Entry Form for the 1st Annual Bob Milner Memorial 125 presented by Bailey’s Carpet One is available and due at the ASALMS Home Offices in Lexington, Michigan.
The weekend will still b Read more:First
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Eibach Springs: Enhancing Car Performance and Look 2007-09-06 03:42:19 A myriad of factors have to be taken into consideration when looking for replacement parts for a vehicle, which includes the most suitable parts for the car model, the price of the part, and its quality. Suspensions are very important to a vehicle considering that not every road is in good shape. Only with the best suspensions can the possible damage due to bumps to the car will be minimized.
Eibach features plenty of types of performance suspension kits that improve the car’s behavior on the road and make long trips more comfortable. With a large range of products, Eibach also offer anti-roll kits, dampers, alignment kits, wheel spacers, shocks, and other products as well.
Holding a reputation for standing out in suspension development, Eibach offers one of the best, if not the best, springs for cars, motorcycles, and others in the market today.
The use of Eibach springs by several professional racing teams in NASCAR, Formula One, and WRC serves as a testimony that Eibach products Read more:Springs
, Performance
Hyundai Gears Up on Upgrading Performance Parts 2007-09-05 02:14:08 In an attempt to entice young car enthusiasts and retain the old ones, Hyundai
is set to satisfy owners’ passion by upgrading its performance parts.
“We want to create some excitement with the brand, something that gets the blood pumping,” said John Vernile, Hyundai Canada’s vice president of sales and marketing.
Hyundai owners and enthusiasts can now go to their Hyundai dealers and select from a display filled with goodies, all coming from major aftermarket suppliers and all with available dealer installation and a Hyundai-backed warranty. Owners are given the chance to personalize their Hyundai cars. This includes a custom wheel selection that offers more choices than any other car maker. More than 60 different wheels are available, according to Hyundai’s national parts marketing manager Michael Handy, who heads Hyundai’s performance parts program. The wheels are designed to suit a variety of Hyundai products, from the sporty Tiburon to the Sonata and Azera se Read more:Gears
, Parts
, Performance
Mopar Dodge Team Makes the Cayuga Rough Race 2007-09-04 03:59:39 Dodge Parts impressed the spectators of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series as the Mopar Dodge Team made the Cayuga Speedway last Saturday. After going through a rough time at the middle portion of the race, Ron Beauchamp Jr. and his platoon still made it through and their performance parts remained unscathed.
A sense of improvement for the team began with qualifying and Beauchamp was able to post the 9th quickest time in the Mopar Parts Dodge. “The car was feeling better than it has and I knew we’d be able to run well in the evening conditions” said the driver afterwards.
There was plenty of action early in the 200 lap main event at the 5/8 mile oval with a spectacular multi vehicle collision in the first few laps. “I saw it happening and just went inside across the grass to avoid it” said Beauchamp. The Mopar Parts car would escape with only some body damage to the right front fender but it would severely impact the team’s fortunes.
When the racing resumes Ron Jr. and the Mop Read more:Dodge
, Rough
Performance Parts Goes Green 2007-09-01 07:25:26
Introducing the Hail Eco One, the race car with the greenest of all credentials. The body is created from hemp and rapeseed oil and the tires are made from potato starch. Its performance parts were created purely from green and eco-friendly materials that were gathered with Britain’s gaining popularity in driving green cars. And it runs on fuel derived from fermented sugar beet. Yet the car’s greenest of credentials don’t hold it back on the tracks—it packs a powerful performance too from its all-natural performance parts. Then again, the performance of environment-friendly cars is often subject to debate; critics have branded them as slow and sluggish.
There’s even an official league table for various categories and models, with the cleanest vehicle exempt from road tax. In fact, those with electric cars already benefit from free parking as well as exemption from road tax and congestion charge.
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, a green car can be lean and mean to Read more:Parts
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, Green
The Mazdaspeed 3 2007-08-31 07:01:10
The hyped-up Mazdaspeed 3 is all about its factory-tuned version of Mazda Parts that will surely rock the socks out of any speed enthusiasts foot. With its powerful engine that could generate 300 ponies under the hood up to its chassis-riding on a racetrack-type coil over suspension kit; this ensemble of performance parts definitely means business.
The appeal of the Mazdaspeed came into focus during the test drive’s slogging through stop-and-go traffic. The car was said to feel strikingly “normal” according to some journalistts who tried out the car. Granted, that’s what you’d expect when you spend roughly $30,000—$24,650 for a Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring five-door hatchback and nearly $5,000 in aftermarket goodies. But you’d be surprised by how many tuner specials should be consigned to one of the lower circles of automotive hell.
Dramatically improving the Mazdaspeed 3 is a challenge. Thanks to a turbocharger, intercooler and direct injection
Honda Sets Out Testing in Japan for the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix 2007-08-30 06:54:42 Honda
Racing plans a head start as they set out for testing the new Honda Parts in Japan
. With nothing to lose, Honda Racing say they plan to debut several different aerodynamic concepts on their 2007 car at the JapaneseGrand
Prix.
Jacky Eeckelaert, the team’s director of engineering, says they had always planned to introduce some new performance parts on the RA107 in time for the Fuji race. But with the team’s dismal showing this season, they have decided to debut and test parts which will end up on next year’s car as well.
“The Fuji upgrade was always planned for the last three races,” he tells Autosport magazine. “But now with the arrival of (Loic Bigois and John Owen) in the aero department it will be different from what we originally planned because we have new philosophies and different concepts from their previous teams. And they want to try those out on this year’s car.”
“We clearly know what is wrong on the car. An Read more:Testing
Dodge Introduces Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Pickups 2007-08-29 06:47:15 Dodge Performance Parts introduces the new Gooseneck trailer hitch from Mopar, which is an Authentic Dodge Accessory that mounts securely in the pickup bed using an installation kit. This could be attached directly to the frame rails under the bed, and could easily be installed within an hour. It requires limited drilling and no welding at all, making it more convenient for the car owner to install one in his Dodge pickup. The trailer hitch ball can be converted from hitch to flat bed floor in just seconds with a quick release handle. Powder coated for a durable and long-lasting finish, the hitch also meets all Chrysler O.E. corrosion specifications, which was designed to keep all of their performance parts in tact.
“The new gooseneck trailer hitch from Mopar makes the dependable and durable Dodge Ram an even more capable work truck to handle our customers’ toughest trailer towing and hauling needs,” said Chris Cortez, Senior Vice President - Global Service & Part Read more:Trailer
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, Pickups
All Eyes on Warren Johnson 2007-08-28 06:32:33
All eyes are hot to spot the GM Performance Parts GTO knight WarrenJohnson
for the Mac Tools US Nationals in Indianapolis. “The Professor of Pro Stock” has greatly improved during the qualifying and the elimination rounds in the previous races. Watching the distinctive yellow and blue hot rod, only a few might realize the tremendous effort and skill required by the six-time champion simply to get it down the track. Johnson hopes to have an easy and smooth race over the competition.
“Although we’ve been somewhat successful over the last few races, we believe we have yet to extract the maximum performance from our GM Performance Parts GTO, simply because it hasn’t been going straight,” stated Johnson. “We’ve done as much due diligence as we can in trying to correct the problem, trying to get the right balance in the car. We feel that we’re right on the edge, and now it’s just a matter of getting it over the hump. This weekend&rsquo
Stillen’s new shocks 2007-08-25 02:43:03
The Stillen company, which specializes in crafting efficient aftermarket parts for the automotive industry, has the improved Ford GT Shocks tagged the Penske Racing Shocks which are well-suited for vehicles geared toward the speed battle.
Stillen manufactured the Penske Racing Shocks in such a way that these will be able to endure the heavy demand in world of racing. These upgraded shocks
for Ford are guaranteed to provide stability and easier maneuverability of the vehicle. Moreover, the extra rumbling noise the vehicle produces will be reduced thanks to the Penske Racing Shocks. For those sharp and sudden turns, which are race track staples, will no longer be a problem to the driver because of these new Stillen-made shocks.
What made these shocks even more powerful are the Eibach coil springs. The springs are available in two varieties which are the Penske Racing 8300 Series and the Penske Racing 8700 Series. The 8300 type of springs has the double adjustable feature which enables
K&N Filters for Volkswagen and Audi 2007-09-14 01:46:43 Volkswagen Passat and Audi A3 owners now will improve vehicle performance with new K&N air filter.
K&N Engineering has released a washable, reusable, panel air filter (33-2384) for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Audi A3. K&N replacement air filters are backed by their original Million Mile Limited Warranty.
K&N Air Filters
are effective due to the type of cotton we use, the weave of the individual cotton strands, the process by which it is woven, the chemistry of the oil, the oil’s viscosity and absorbency along with the structural aspects of the aluminum wire.
K&N invented the concept of washable, reusable filters more than 35 years ago. There is a great deal of engineering behind every K&N Filter. Each filter is custom designed to fit in the factory air box and requires no modifications. K&N Air Filters are designed to increase horsepower while providing excellent engine protection. They will not void factory warranties.
The Volkswagen Passat is a u Read more:Volkswagen
Mazda’s new engine is best with other Mazda parts 2007-09-13 01:31:26 Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the introduction of mixed model production on the engine parts machining line at its engine plant located near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. The engine plant manufactures the new 3.7-liter V6 engine and the current in-line four-cylinder 1.8- to 2.3-liter MZR series gasoline engines. Production of V6 engines resumed in May, nearly four years since their manufacture ceased in August 2003. Mazda announced in North America that the new V6 engine will be mounted in the 2008 CX-9 that is scheduled to go on sale this summer. Once incorporated with other performance parts, a Mazda vehicle will surely have an optimum performance.
Mazda’s Senior Managing Executive Officer in charge of Production and Business Logistics, Masaharu Yamaki, said, “Achieving mixed model production for both V6 and in-line four cylinder gasoline engine parts machining at the Ujina plant is the first step toward Volume and Model Mix Flexible Production, which lies at the h Read more:Mazda
New Saab in Frankfurt 2007-09-12 01:23:24 Turbocharging continues in the new Saab Turbo X high-technology model, which made its debut at the first press day of the Frankfurt
auto show. Before all the performance parts were developed, turbocharging was the concern for Saab. It all began exactly 30 years ago, at exactly the same place, when the first Saab 99 Turbo model was presented to the world media at the 1977 Frankfurt auto show.
At that time Saab was alone in pursuing turbocharging as a reliable and realistic means of extracting more power and efficiency from a production engine. Saab’s success over the next three decades shows that imitation is, indeed the sincerest form of flattery — there are now few manufacturers who do not offer turbocharged models.
That’s because the attractions of turbocharging are even more seductive today than they were three decades ago. It is the key to what Saab calls ‘rightsizing’. Less is more. A turbocharged engine is lighter, smaller and more fuel efficient than a non-turbo,
Volvo S80 gets new performance parts 2007-09-11 01:05:21 The Volvo S80 gets some improvement as German tuning and motor sport experts Heico Sportiv integrate various performance parts on the vehicle.
With a high-tech aluminium-look exterior and a 350 hp bioethanol engine, the S80 High Performance Concept is destined to be a true attention-grabber at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
“We wanted to explore how far we could take a special high-performance version of the S80. Heico Sportiv’s impressive track record in motor sports and Volvo tuning made them the perfect partner for the job,” says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Brand, Business and Product Strategy at Volvo Cars. He adds:
“Personally, I think the result is absolutely stunning. Both when it comes to the exterior and interior design as well as the impressive muscle under the bonnet.”
The turbocharged T6 Volvo engine has been modified to run on E85, which is 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent petrol. This is a biofuel that is becoming increasingly wi
Boosting Mitsubishi’s Performance 2007-09-08 03:56:01 In order for high-performance vehicles to work at their optimum, their horsepower must be increased. That means looking for the right auto performance parts, which meet the needs of a particular vehicle. Car owners in fact can do some basic refinements to their vehicles to raise horsepower and performance.
Take for example Mitsubishi
cars, whose engine can be improved by Mitsubishi performance parts. Changing the disposable air filter when it becomes dirty ensures that the air running to the engine is clean. Another Mitsubishi auto part, the cold air intake, lowers the temperature of the air going into the car. A new cold air system replaces the factory airflow assembly, which includes the air filter, air box, and air path. Clean air provided by the air filter and cold air by the cold air intake increase the power of the engine. Apart from that, a cold air intake system causes more attractive intake sound and engine bay. As opposed to some other auto performance parts, cold air intake Read more:Performance
Lexus gets new performance parts 2007-09-28 00:52:26 Lexus will be gracing the 2007 SEMA show for the first time as it showcases its F-series models and performance parts. Lexus will be backed up by the marque’s corporate parent, Toyota, which is also the show’s official sponsor.
The new performance parts lineup will be announced at a press conference on October 30. Included in the Lexus exhibit is the new IS-F sport sedan, which goes on sale in early 2008 and will be available for test-drives to SEMA attendees. Those who will attend the show will also get the chance to take a virtual test on one of three racing simulators and can pick up a CD with a specially designed video game featuring the IS-F.
Lexus will be working with various aftermarket tuners to showcase nine project vehicles at SEMA. They are the IS-F by 5 Axis Models; the SC 430 by BRS Autodesign; two versions of the GS 430 by GReddy and Blitz; three versions of the LS 460 by VIP Auto Salon, Fesler Productions and CEC Wheels; and the RX 400h by 714 Motorsports in part Read more:Lexus
Hyundai upgrades with new performance parts 2007-09-26 00:50:00 Performance in a Hyundai
is now possible with the new lineup of performance parts released by the South Korean car brand.
The popularity of their small cars to the tuner crowd may have triggered such change but many car enthusiasts have already been looking at the Tiburon as a personalizing project.
Hyundai Canada approaches the on-going trend with the launching of an in-house aftermarket performance parts called, Hyundai Performance Parts. There will be a large selection featured in their catalogue that will really tickle the fancy of tuners. There’s everything from performance clutch assemblies to Stop-Tech brake upgrades
, B&M short shift kits, suspension upgrades and lowering spring kits by Eibach. Something as simple as an AEM air intake kit can enhance the engine’s ability to breathe, while strut tower brace can improve stability through the corners. An axle-back exhaust system can do a lot for forward thrust too, while making a car sound a lot sportier.
Style is also
Hyundai won’t be left behind 2007-09-21 00:44:11 Getting the most out of a vehicle is great, but improving their current performance is far better. Hyundai
recently unveiled a line of performance parts aimed at enhancing the power, sound effects and styling of its cars. It offers countless possibilities and noteworthy upgrades.
The Korean automaker is set on helping drivers get the most out of their cars while spending the least amount of money possible.
To test some of their performance parts, Hyundai invited journalists to test an Accent SR that is equally dominant on the road and on the track. One journalist drove the car on the Dunnville racetrack in Ontario and was highly impressed. Of course, the powertrain remains unchanged and still delivers 110 horsepower. But thanks to new SR-type air intakes, this sub-compact Accent is now able to breathe more easily.
Also included are sport-tuned suspensions and a few other upgrades such as lower side body skirts and ABS brakes. To some critics, “it is a small kart with incredible handl Read more:behind
, left behind
Performance is always the key 2007-09-20 22:59:23 Boosting the performance of a vehicle is really a must for most car enthusiasts. Making sure they have enough power is important. BMW owners do not need to worry about anything because BMW has announced the release of a lineup of BMW Performance
aftermarket parts for 3 Series and Z4 models. Many of these performance parts are for previous-generation models, including a stainless-steel performance exhaust that adds 5 horsepower, a performance shift kit for 2004-’06 3 Series models and performance-enhancing differential, strut brace, air intake and cross-drilled brake rotors.
Also included are 18- and 19-inch Ferric Gray two-tone performance alloy wheels that according to BMW are 2 pounds lighter than the original factory wheels. The wheels are available for 2003-’07 Z4 roadsters and coupes, as well as present and past models of the RWD 3 Series.
A performance suspension is also offered for enhanced turning capability and reduces ride height, for the current and past 3 Series Read more:always
Roush catches up in the fourth place 2007-10-15 20:51:18 Jack Roush, Jr.’s finished his first full season of KONI Challenge in the fourth
place. He was joined by co-drivers Colin Braun and Dean Martin at Virginia International Raceway. According to reports done by grand-am.com, the team was the highest-finishing Mustang in the competition.
Roush had to learn the racetrack on the circuit and learn the performance of the No. 59 ROUSH Performance Mustang on a road course and in race traffic. Although Roush benefited from competing in the same event last year that prepares him in this year’s season. In fact, he beat his previous record for seven more seconds.
Braun, a new member of Roush Fenway Racing gained experience in this competition. Reports say that this was Braun’s first time behind the wheel of a GS division car, but this did not stop him from acquiring the skills to maneuver the slower, heavier cars around the track.
Braun had a good start but soon got some trouble with his vehicle, but he did not let this stop him. Tire trouble Read more:catches
Warren Johnson prepares to race 2007-10-11 20:54:55 Preparation is the key to success, especially in the motorsport industry. All the racers and their respective teams can do is to prepare themselves and their vehicles by equipping them with the right performance-enhancing parts. This is just what legendary racer WarrenJohnson
did in his GM Performance Parts GTO to boost performance.
“Our primary goal is to get our GM Performance Parts GTO back into a performance window where we can be consistently competitive,” said Johnson. “Whereas recently we have shown ourselves to occasionally be fast, we head into Richmond looking to regain the consistent performance we had shown earlier this year, which sounds like a simple task, but in reality, is a lot of work.”
“You have to keep in mind that the tuning dynamics in any race car are in a constant state of flux. Whether you develop additional horsepower, work on a new chassis concept or simply change the shock rate or gear ratios, you have to re-evaluate the performanc
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2007-10-10 20:51:19 Autospectator.com recently released information on the Toyota
Tacoma. The 2008 model is said to be equipped with the most sophisticated dynamic control technology in its class, along with great performance parts.
Tacoma features four-cylinder and V6 engines, 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains. Meanwhile, the PreRunner models remain to integrate the 4×2 drivetrain and the 4×4’s raised riding stance and styling. The X-Runner model is ready for great performance with its 236-horsepower V6 engine and specially tuned chassis.
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be offered in 18 different model configurations based on three cab types: Regular Cab, Access Cab, and the four-door Double Cab. Both the Tacoma Regular Cab and Access Cab models get a 73.5-inch-long bed; while the Double Cab will be available with 60.3-inch bed or the 73.5-inch bed.
Two new engines will be offered for the Tacoma line. A choice of a 2.7-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine capable of generating 159 horsepower
GM aims high in SCCA Race 2007-10-06 20:39:36 In this year’s 44th Annual Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Club Racing National Championship Runoffs, GM will be aiming to make it 52 straight years of winning at least one SCCA National Championship.
It all started in 1956, when Dr. Richard Thompson gave GM its first SCCA National Championship win. He was then driving a 265 cu. in. V8 Chevrolet Corvette. GM-powered cars have consistently won at least one National Championship every year since then. This is an exceptional feat, considering that no other manufacturer has done it and could match it.
“For performance vehicles to have a credible place in our customers’ driveways, they must perform on the race track,” said GM Performance Division executive John Heinricy. “We’ve worked very hard in recent years to get some of GM’s most capable performance models classed to compete in SCCA, so our success is no accident.”
“To continue this winning tradition, all Touring and Showroom Stock classes are represented with at le
Mopar’s Top Eliminators awards 2007-10-05 20:34:26 Impressively, more and more car enthusiasts improve their vehicle by installing performance parts and to recognize their achievements Mopar introduces the winners of its Top Eliminator awards. The winners were best cited for their impressive efforts in restoring classic muscle cars.
The winners are Mike Ege of Cornelius, North Carolina, Mark Halbach of Janesville, Iowa, George Sergakis of Grand Island, New York and Robert Motz of Holland, Ohio. Each car enthusiast skillfully restored their vehicles and some even spent a lot of money like Mike Ege who spent $100,000 for into the restoration of a 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. The vehicle was previously recognized as Best of Show at the 2006 Mopar Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.
Meanwhile, Mark Halbach’s “HEMICudzter” also impressed judges as he turned the Plymouth Hemi 340 ‘Cuda into a very powerful vehicle.
George Sergakis was not left behind with his exceptional 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6BBL that actually took him
New Saab 9-3 range enhanced inside out 2007-10-04 20:30:20 Inspired by the Aero X concept car, the new Saab 9-3 range gets new styling and powerful performance parts. It also features petrol and BioPower (E85) engines.
Saab’s BioPower concept works by mixing turbocharging and E85 fuel, which is 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent petrol, for better engine power and performance. It also helps the environment by reducing fossil CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent. As an outstanding concept, the Saab 9-5 BioPower innovates in the biofuel-run car industry in Ireland. Motorists concern about the environment now has a wider option, for they can choose from the powerful BioPower engines featured in the new Saab 9-3 range.
They can choose from Sport Saloon, Sport Estate and the Convertible. Along with its innovative features and performance parts, the 9-3 boasts new exterior surely to catch multiple gaze. Aside from new bumpers, Saab enhanced every exterior detail such as the doors and handles.
Doug McCoy, General Manager of Saab in Ireland, said “ Read more:inside
Subaru Impreza WRX STI to be introduced in 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007-10-18 22:34:27 A new generation of the SubaruImprezaWRX STI
will be making its world debut on October 24 at the 40th TokyoMotor
Show in Japan. The new Impreza is a product of Subaru Tecnica International (STI).
In a press release, the new all-wheel drive Impreza WRX STI is said to get new performance parts to give more power and great handling. It will be launched at the eve of Subaru Tecnica International’s 20th anniversary in April 2008. Its design was made to win FIA World Rally Championship in future seasons
STI model versions started back in 1994 when the first STI version of the Impreza was released with 250 PS @6500 rpm engine and weighed in at 2,650lb. STI made this vehicle to win the WRC. Since then the Subaru World Rally Car has been based on the turbo WRX model.
Based in Mitaka, Tokyo, Subaru Tecnica International inc. and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Founded in 1988, STI was tasked to enhance Subaru’s motorsport activities including the WRC. Th Read more:Subaru Impreza
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Possibility of Ford Focus RS? 2007-10-17 22:25:48 Carstoday.com recently reported of sighting of what looks like a revived Ford Focus
RS at the Nürburgring, despite Ford’s consistent denial of such model.
Ford has repetitively said that there is no possibility of an RS successor to the Ford Focus
ST, but spy pictures and speculations says otherwise. The basis? A mystery black test mule was seen around the Nürburgring.
The test car was reported to have larger front air intakes and alloy wheels, and a sizeable rear wing and is looks more like an ST.
Reports say that the RS is packaged as a rally-inspired hatch that will be powered by a 3.0-liter in-line six engine that delivers 224 or a turbocharged version of the ST’s 2.5-liter mill with 209 KW. It will also feature an all-wheel drive system from Volvo and heavily reworked by Prodrive. Some also say that the RS will compete directly to the Mitsubishi Evo X and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Suggestion of being unveil in the Geneva Show was also mentioned in the report.
Even if Ford
GM in SEMA show 2007-10-25 03:09:53 General Motors once again filled the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with its customized and high-performance cars, trucks and SUVs, but this year, there was a clear message: “Green goes with mean.”
In a press release, GM dominated the annual car show with great performance parts and impressive designs. GM vehicles in the convention run on alternative fuels, like E85 ethanol, or feature fuel-efficient performance without compromise. Leading the pack is the E85-powered Corvette Z06, which is owned by one of the biggest car collector, Jay Leno. The supercar features a custom, 500-cubic-inch engine capable of producing approximately 600 horsepower.
Meanwhile, the FlexFuel Chevy Hot Rod, built by GM Performance Division, is reminiscent of the hot rods of the late 1940s and 1950s. Classic designs with contemporary technology are what best describe the FlexFuel Chevy Hot Rod. It is powered up by a 500-horse FlexFuel version of the turbocharged Ecotec engine and ca
Lyons Performance LLC launched new website and online store 2007-10-24 03:02:40 In a recent press release, LyonsPerformance
LLC announced the launch of its new website
and online
store. According to the performance parts provider, this new website can now entertain its customers 24-7 and be able to access its products conveniently. The company proudly says that the website lets clients custom order parts like torque converters and automatic transmissions, along with suiting it to their vehicle.
“We are very proud of the relationship we have developed with Dynamic Racing Transmissions that allows us to offer quotes on custom built torque converters and transmissions,” says Matt Lyons Owner of Lyons Performance. “This helps to fill a gap in the online performance parts business. Every custom order submitted goes directly to the Dynamic headquarters where trained professionals design and quote a combination that is second to none.”
Aside from performance parts, Lyons Performance LLC has a large selection of detail products, restoration supplies,
Test driving the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR FQ-360 2007-10-23 02:57:22 An automotive expert of nytimes.com recently got a chance to drive a 2007 Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
IX MR FQ-360. Capable of generating more than 360 horsepower, the Evo MR’s engine was modified by Japanese tuner firm, HKS. The engine control computer also underwent reprogramming, in order to unleash more turbocharger boost to the 2-liter 4-cylinder engine.
With great performance parts, this compact all-wheel-drive sedan with supercar performance can easily go to 60 miles an hour in just 3.9 seconds. This amazing vehicle is not available in the United States; the expert drove it in Ireland. Its base price in Britain is £34,641, about $70,000. Meanwhile, a less powerful American version, the 2006 Evo MR, was $36,924.
The expert tested the FQ-360 in the Wicklow Mountains south of Dublin, and impressively conquered the snaking two-lane roads. He managed to feel safe with the huge Brembo brakes.
Those who want to get the same performance in the US can have their Evo by simply reprogra
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