TO THE EXTREME
DATED: Aug 13, 2008 » GALLERY
We head down to the Anaheim Convention Center to check out the Extreme Autofest. The JDM-styled cars we know and love were in short supply at this show; in their place were donks, lowriders and Hummers with 32-inch rims. We did manage to find a few cars from our market, though. Oh yeah, we also managed to catch a couple quick sets from The Game and LL Cool J.
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ACCESSORIZE
DATED: Aug 12, 2008
Fujita Cold Air Intake system for the 2008 Scion xD 1.8L, Kicker ZK500 Digital Stereo System for Zune media players, Blitz Compressor System for the Scion xA and xB AT/MT 1NZ-FE 1.5L, HKS Super Mega Flow Reloaded intake system for the 2002 – 2006 Acura RSX, Vivid Racing IPD intake plenum for the Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 2006 – current.
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IF THIS ENGINE IS A ROCKIN'
DATED: Aug 12, 2008 » VIDEO » GALLERY
When you step on the throttle in your car the engine moves back and forth from the torque. This translates to losing energy and power that should be going to your wheels. A quick and simple fix for that problem is an engine torque damper from Design Motorsports Engineering (DME), which we installed on Rikdaddy’s 1996 Acura NSX. It’s about time he slapped something on that stock C30A motor anyway.
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WORSHIP THE ROTARY
DATED: Aug 11, 2008 » STORY » GALLERY » SPECS
The RE Amemiya Super Greddy 3 took home the Best Tuner Car Award at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon, making it just as iconic in the automotive industry as the triple rotor RE Amemiya Super GT RX-7 or the RE Amemiya Super Greddy 7 (also a three-rotor car). Certainly even the Japanese people know that the punch-permed Isami Amemiya - head of RE Amemiya - is more important to their nation than falling water or places of worship and remembrance.
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MOST X-CELLENT
DATED: Aug 08, 2008 » VIDEO » GALLERY
The X Games 14 Rally Super Special was marked by some tight battles and extensive carnage. The Home Depot center wreaked major havoc on many of the cars. The course's unique combination of dirt and tarmac and a huge 70-foot jump makes car setup difficult at best. The jump itself, which if not cleared properly can also cause all kinds of mechanical damage. By now you've probably seen Travis Pastrana take his second X Games gold medal on ESPN but we've got behind the scenes interviews with all the top drivers. Are you ready to get extreme?
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ACCESSORIZE
DATED: Aug 05, 2008
Audison Thesis HV Venti amplifier, Craftsman CanOBD2 and OBD1 scan tool kit, Race Chairs performance furniture, HKS Kansai Service low position seat rail for the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and 1992-present Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Apple iPhone 3G.
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DRAIN JOB
DATED: Aug 05, 2008 » VIDEO » GALLERY
Sometimes a hot running engine doesn't mean that you need to run out and spend money on a new radiator. It could just be a lack of maintenance on your car. Especially if you bought it used, you have no idea what the previous owner did to service the motor. Sometimes a simple coolant flush will solve your problems. Video guy Will “Willbur” Roegge is about to get a flush job on his 1995 Nissan 240SX SE. If this and a DME cooling panel don't help, then it's time for a new radiator.
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VERY IMPORTANT BOX
DATED: Aug 04, 2008 » STORY » GALLERY » SPECS
Sean Shoukah took Scion's first-gen xB and turned it into a ride that combines American luxury style with Japanese VIP flare. This wide arch box comes supercharged, covered in leather and is dumped to the ground. Oh, it's also got a massive subwoofer box made out of some 18-inch aluminum wheels.
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ASHLEY'S CHOICE
DATED: Aug 01, 2008 » VIDEO » GALLERY » SPECS
Being a gorgeous import model like Ashley Sarto isn't as easy as it looks. You have a ton of decisions to make. Ashley's once good friend Lisa sets Ashley up on a blind date, leaving her boggled with how to dress herself and her 2005 BMW M3. Does she set out to impress or make her date work for it? From what we heard, she'll do anything for a steak and lobster dinner.
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MITSU MADNESS
DATED: Jul 30, 2008 » VIDEO » GALLERY
The 4th annual Mitsubishi Owner's Day event at Mitsubishi headquarters in Cypress, California held on July 19, 2008. See every Mitsu car from the Evolution (including the new Evo X), Eclipse, Gallant, Outlander, Starion, and anything else with the diamond star badge that you can think of. Vendors like HKS, Work Wheels, AEM, and Mackin Industries gave out prizes for the raffle.
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