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Why Do Automakers Tease Us?

Concept Cars
Volkswagen GTI W12 Posted July 20 2007 02:55 PM by automotivedp

Why do automakers tease us?  I just don't get it.  Take this W12 twin-turbo GTI for example.  6.0 liter, 650 horsepower, 200+ mph, all wheel drive, buff fenders and extensive body work (note that the whole...

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Greg's Last Day

XS Engineering Project Manager, Greg Profeta
Greg Profeta Street Tuner Challenge Posted July 6 2007 02:09 PM by DPImpreza

Last Friday marked a sad day in the tuning industry.  XS Engineering's Project Manager Greg Profeta is no longer working for one of the best, most reputable tuning shops in America.  After five years of building...

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SpoCom Premier Sports Compact Event

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SpoCom Car Show Posted June 26 2007 12:22 PM by automotivedp

SpoCom's Premier Sport Compact Automotive Event is coming to the Long Beach Convention Center on August 5th, 2007 from 11am-6pm. SpoCom will feature over 50 of the industry's top manufacturers like Sparco, HKS, Apexi, AEM...

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Tailights that will make your stomach hurt

Lincoln Zephyr Tailights - Sport Compact Car
Lincon Zephyr Tailights Posted March 5 2007 02:17 PM by Chimpy

Unbelieveable.  I'm cruising into work today, and my eyes land on what have to be the s***tiest tailights I've seen in my life.  Ok, maybe the Aztek has it beat.  But *** it's 2007.   

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Filed under: Editorials, Nissan Sport Cars, Meets, Car Exterior  |  Comments (7)

If You Had A Choice

Lotus Exige - BMW M3 - Mitsubishi Evo 9
Mitsubishi Evolution 9 Posted February 13 2007 03:24 PM by Chimpy

Which would you choose?   

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Filed under: Editorials, Mitsubishi Sport Cars, Hpde/autocross/track Days  |  Comments (20)

SCC Gets the First Crack at the Mitsubishi Evolution X

April 2007: First Drive Evo X - Sport Compact Car Magazine
April 2007 Issue of Sport Compact Car Magazine Posted February 8 2007 01:46 PM by Chimpy

I'll let the cover speak for itself...

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Filed under: Car Events, Mitsubishi Sport Cars, Hpde/autocross/track Days, Car Exterior  |  Comments (6)

Does the new E90 M3 beat the E46 M3?

BMW's New E90 M3 - Sport Compact Car Magazine
BMW E90 M3 Posted February 7 2007 12:40 PM by Chimpy

Time will only tell, but I just picked up the new issue of CAR Magazine of the UK...they got the scoop on the new E90 M3.  Wow....I still want to see the two cars going head to head. 

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Filed under: Editorials, Lexus Sport Cars, Hpde/autocross/track Days, Car Exterior  |  Comments (1)

Garrett's New For 2007 GT45 and GT55 BB Turbochargers

Garrett GT Ball Bearing Turbochargers - Sport Compact Car
Garrett GT42R Ball Bearing Turbocharger Posted January 24 2007 10:52 AM by Chimpy

So, you've made the decision to finally convert that "street/strip" car of yours into a full-on racecar.  I've found a lot of enthusiasts have their motors built to the brim with every forged internal...

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Filed under: Editorials, Toyota Sport Cars, Nhra, Forced Induction  |  Comments (1)

SCC March 2007 Cover Preview

SCC March 2007 Issue Preview - Sport Compact Car
March 2007 Issue - SCC Posted January 22 2007 12:07 PM by Chimpy

The issues are getting better every month...

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Ashley Force Drives Funny Car in 2007

Ashley Force Drives Funny Car in 2007 - Sport Compact Car
Ashley Force Posted January 17 2007 02:42 PM by Chimpy

Wow.  Everyone knew it would happen...but again, wow.  Click the link below for more.

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Filed under: Car News, Toyota Sport Cars, Nhra, Forced Induction  |  Comments (0)

Nitromethane-powered R/C Cars

R/C Cars - Sport Compact Car Magazine
RC Car Lotus Elise Posted January 17 2007 01:34 PM by Chimpy

Some of the guys here at the office are into them.  I used to be like back in Jr. High and High School.  Then I got a real car and everything changed.

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Filed under: Car Events, Mazda Sport Cars, Meets, Forced Induction  |  Comments (2)

SCC gets a Sony Playstation 3

Sony Playstation 3 Console - Sport Compact Car Mag Posted December 5 2006 02:42 PM by Chimpy

SCC gets the new Sony Playstation 3.  

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Filed under: Editorials, Subaru Sport Cars, Wrc, In Car Electronics  |  Comments (5)

Cold Weather - Horsepower

Dyno Pull Posted November 28 2006 01:11 AM by Chimpy

It's 55 here in SoCal, and I feel a difference in power.  For those in cold weather counties, do you feel a difference? 

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Filed under: Editorials, Honda Sport Cars, Sport Car Clubs, Car Engine Management Systems  |  Comments (9)

Car Food

Carls Jr. Burger - Car Food Posted November 28 2006 01:00 AM by Chimpy

What kind of food do you usually eat in your ride?  I never eat in my racecar, but for my daily driver, once in awhile is ok.  I'm careful.

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Filed under: Editorials, Acura Sport Cars, Sport Car Clubs, Car Interior  |  Comments (3)

Offsets, Part 1

Ford Mustang Wheel Offset Posted November 21 2006 09:31 AM by Chimpy

Do manufacturers pay attention to wheel offsets?

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Filed under: Car Events, Mazda Sport Cars, Hpde/autocross/track Days, Sport Car Wheels & Tires  |  Comments (2)

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