erman super tuner Abt has a history of making remarkable tuning products for some of Ingolstadt’s finest. The AS3, based on the current generation Audi A3 is no exception. The most obvious mods are aesthetic. A full aerodynamics kit consists of a front lip, side skirts, rear valence and fender vents. The look is subtle, [...]
Tagged in: 2.0t, a3, abt, as3, audi, dsg, hatchback, ingolstadt, quattro, s3, tuner
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ow do you make a good car better? Exercise restraint. The latest 911 Carrera S is already an amazing car. The addition of direct injection and a dual clutch semi-automatic gearbox has given the car a near ideal drive train. Improved suspension tuning and slightly better aero dynamics has lead to a platform that is [...]
Tagged in: 911, 997, carrera, dual clutch, flat six, hre, pasm, pdk, porsche, psm, sharkwerks, techart
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One could argue that with a vehicle as good looking as an Aston Martin, there is little need to gild the lily, as it were. However, Nicholas David, a talented young British designer with an entrepreneurial vision, sees things differently. With several years experience gained whilst designing concept cars for some of the most prestigious [...]
The founders of Liquicrack got tired of seeing cool car designs put onto to low grade t-shirts that were completely unbefitting someone driving a high-end car.
Tagged in: audi, birthday, bmw, clothing, fathers day, gift, liquid crack, m3, rs4, s4, shirt, t shirt, tee, volkswagen
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Dunlop’s new entry into the high performance segment is the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. It’s quite a mouthful, but if you just say Zed1, most tire guys will know what you mean.
Tagged in: compound, direzza, dot, dunlop, extreme, goodyear, high, performance, race tire, silica, summer tire, tire, ultra, z1, zed1
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Driving review of Yokohama’s newest high performance street tire, the Advan NEOVA AD08. Tested on the street and track on some of todays hottest cars.
Sharkwerks Tuning in Conjunction with Road Sport Supply is now offering suspension upgrades for all 996 and 997 based 911s. Sharkwerk‘s products are designed to add adjustability to parts that are fixed length from the factory. Besides the adjustability, they also replace soft factory rubber or neoprene bushings with steel bearings that remove unwanted slop.
Tagged in: 996, 997, bushings, carrera, carrera s, coilover, gt2, gt3, handling, porsche, suspension, suspension arms, turbo
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Anaheim CA: Long time Volkswagen tuner eurosport Accessories has just released a new front mount intercooler for the MK4 1.8t. While the factory side mount unit is at best adequate for 180hp, eurosport’s unit will work on a Golf, Jetta or GTI with a big turbo set-up putting out around 300hp.
Tagged in: 1.8t, golf, gti, intake, intercooler, jetta, performance upgrade, power, turbo, volkswagen, vw
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testing Oakley’s racing boots as a real piece of equipment, not a fashion statement. For enthusiasts who want to drive and not just look like it, these are the boots to get.
Tagged in: boot, car racing, carbon x, fire proof, fire retardant, motorsports, nomex, oakley, racing, safety equipment, shoe
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Real world review of the HJC Si-12 SA certified auto racing helmet. One of the best values in high-end helmets is also one of the lightest on the market.
