Feb 24 2012

 

With the recent advent of the Ford Crown Victoria becoming out of production on assembly lines, there have been many questions to what will replace it as the Police Interceptor in the years to come. Some have speculated as to whether Ford will still remain the preferred choice for law enforcement agencies across the country. It was just a matter of time before Ford announces their two new models of Police Interceptors; using the Taurus and Explorer models, respectively, as the new platforms for the next generation squad cars. Although not as robust as the old Crown Victoria, the new Taurus boasts a new turbocharged, direct injection 3.5 liter V6 engine in place of the older 4.6 liter V8. This will provide better fuel economy for the new squad cars on top of newer technology that will take the place of the aging chasses that has been in service for the last few decades.

 

ref: autoblog

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Feb 16 2012

 

Whenever your out on the open road, there are risks being taken and obstacles that seem to pop out of nowhere and somehow you narrowly miss. But sometimes, there are just people out there to try and get the better of you (and your wallet). This guy daily commutes with a camera on board his car. Although the camera almost always just shows him going to work or grabbing some daily essentials from the local groceries store, he gets a lucky break when someone tries to pull a fast one over him. This was caught as he was driving on the 401 fwy in the Toronto area. The black Acura in the video has a standard (manual) transmission and was apparently rolling back towards the car of the camera owner. There has been some controversy about what they spoke about and what the speech bubbles are saying, but there is no uncertainty that the footage caught helped the owner avoid being blamed for the accident and paying for the incident altogether.

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Feb 13 2012

 

Although Apple and its line of hi-tech gadgets and computers has become synonymous in the new era of smart phones and tablets, a Chinese company located in Shenzhen called Proview Technology has filed (and won) a suit against the multi-billion dollar company. Proview, back in the year 2000, had already patented the name iPad for their own use long before the iPad was even conceived as an idea. When Apple released the iPad, Proview came out and accused them of copyright infringement on the name. On February 13th, the courts have filed in favor of Chinese company Proview and have ordered all iPads within China to be seized. Some store owners pulled stock off the shelves before the iPads can be seized. Proview is seeking a 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) in compensation for using the name. Even though this might be a minor loss to Apple, this is a big issue that has been going on for a while that has pertained to the issue of overseas copyrighting and suing of American companies. This case might change the laws of how countries do business with other countries.

 

ref: reuters, slashgear

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Feb 10 2012

Driving on snow is quite a scary experience whether it be on the public streets or accidentally hitting a patch of the white-powdery stuff on a spirited canyon drive in the middle of winter. I cannot begin to fathom how it feels like to drive a F1 car on dry pavement and how much throttle control and precise steering it takes to drive fast (and keep the vehicle on pavement), but Nürburgring driving instructor Andy Gulden attacks the Nordschleife in an F1 car, after the 'Ring is covered in snow!

 

Even with the poor road conditions, Andy does not hesitate to go full throttle. He has strapped on a few cameras and recorded his winter lap around the 'Ring. Watch the video of his hair-raising yet under control winter session around the legendary Nordschleife.

 

 

 ref: Youtube via MariusAlthof

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Feb 9 2012

 

As always with the top manufacturers of automobiles, there has been rivalries between companies competing for the fastest times and the better cars. Porsche and Audi both have released two convertible renditions on their already race-proven chasses. The Audi R8 is powered by their new V10 which outputs a generous 525HP that is mated to an all-wheel drive drivetrain. The Porsche Boxster Spyder still uses its traditional flat-6 motor with a 3.4 cubic liter displacement, outputting 320HP. This test was performed to see which 2012 roadster vehicle was faster around a circuit. Now, the circuit seems to be more technical than fast speed, but the Audi has the handicap of being able to utilize all 525HP being transferred to the road with all four tires. Please watch the video to see the results of the test. Both cars are performing on semi-wet conditions.

 

 

 ref: youtube via EVOTV

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Feb 8 2012

Ken Gushi, Formula D driver and spokesman for Scion, narrowly misses hitting a deer while testing the new Scion FR-S at Mt. Diablo State Park in Northern California. This amazing footage was recorded by the film crew in the helicopter on site and it shows the FR-S missing the deer by meer inches of the front bumper and bonnet. Gushi later commends the Scion team on the feel of the brakes and steering that averted the accident from happening. Here's the footage from the close encounter

 

 ref: youtube via Scion

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Feb 3 2012

Super bowl weekend is coming up, and some of the best commercials in history have been aired during the game. Many automakers come up with interesting slogans and crazy CGI effects to appeal to viewers. With every second costing tens of thousands, nothing must be spared. to create the best commercial they can possibly muster.



Acura came out with a nearly 2 minute commercial on the new NSX concept. With this commercial already costing into the millions to air, they cut no corners with many top actors such as Jerry Seinfeld. Even though the NSX shown is still a prototype, it is exciting news since this has been Honda’s first sports car of any kind since the S2000.



This is Zack Borst’s winning entry to Chevrolet’s Route66 competition. It portrays a student that just graduated going completely ecstatic about his “graduation gift”.



Audi uses the vampire trend to advertise how their new headlights perform (albeit very well after this commercial).



This is Toyota’s commercial with a new slogan, “It’s Reinvented”.



Lexus has changed their game in the luxury department of automobiles with a more aggressive styling and performance.

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Jan 25 2012

Came across this really cool website. They carry anything with carbon fiber. At first, it just seems like any other ordinary website that you will see after 2 seconds of google search. Carbon fiber money clips, pens, staplers, ahhh....whatever... it is cool but not cool enough to reach my wallet.

There is a section for "Household" items, anything from carbon fiber toilet seat to a ultra luxury bathtub which cost a whooping $72,000. But my god, this is a piece of art. Espically the weaves that is layed out perfectly from one end to the other. Sleek body design and a vent of body lines on the side makes it like a spaceship. Here is a description that is posted on their website:

Full Description

The exquisite N°1 is a full carbon fiber bathtub, made with distinctive design and high quality materials. Made in Austria by bath manufacturer Corcel, the N°1 is produced in a very limited quantity of 51 pieces, this bathtub is truly one of a kind, unique and different. Each individual handmade, carbon fiber tub carries with it a certificate.

Allow 8-12 weeks for product build.
Features
Made out of real carbon fiber in Austria
Limited quantity of just 51 pieces
Allow 8-10 weeks for build
Dimensions: 95.67” long 48.43” wide and 25.20” tall
Capacity for 87.18 gallons of water

@ $ 72,000.00

 

Further into the site, this is what we found.

Description:

Full Description

“You know how fast a little fiber can make you go”. “It makes you go faster”. We’ve heard them all! We’re proud to offer a genuine carbon fiber toilet seat, made with hand layered carbon fiber around a premolded foam core. Be weary of other less expensive seats that may use a wood core...they are much heavier, which defeats the whole purpose of carbon fiber!

The carbon fiber toilet seat fits standard household toilets.

The manufacturing process uses the finest epoxy resin system and 550,000 psi tensile carbon fiber. The carbon fiber features a 2 x 2 twill pattern, the weave looks absolutely gorgeous! Pictures do no justice. These are normally only available in limited quantity and are commonly out of stock, so be sure to get one while you can.
Made with 100% real 2 x 2 twill carbon fiber
Fit standard household toilets
Comes with mounting hardware
Dimensions: 16.5" long (from nose to hinge centerline). 14.25" wide
Weighs: 2lbs 11oz (1,230 grams)
Due to the nature of the product, sales are final.

Yes, you got that right, a toilet seat cover !!! Made in carbon fiber, sure to enjoy your personal moment.

If, these are not enough for you, how about a Ferrari office chair for your receptionist at the front door?

Full Description:

This office chair, converted from a real Ferrari F430 Scuderia 16M is one of the rarest seats we have ever offered. This is a black and red leather model with contrast stitching (red on the black leather, black on the red leather), and has a new radical shape and design. Although it looks strange to have the cut out area around your kidneys and the opening between your knees, this ergonomic change from Ferrari has proven to be one of their most comfortable seats yet! The entire rear shell and side trim is clear coated real carbon fiber. The headrest has an embossed prancing horse logo on it and just below it an opening for shoulder racing belts.

This is an authentic and original seat removed from a very rare and special edition new F430 Scuderia 16M at dealer delivery (seems the car's owner didn't care for the color combo once the car came in and new replacement seats were ordered before the car was delivered to him). Only 499 of these cars were made worldwide!

The seat base is an average width with a deep and comfortable back, and this sculpted design fits any modern office. The seatback tilt can be adjusted with a few turns of the carbon fiber knob on the side of the seat. Your order also includes a custom base color of your choice and integrated arm rests. We can also do an authentic Scuderia factory paint option or an Italian theme.
How Each Chair Is Built

Each chair built is unique, the metal base and frame are actually painted separately for each order with a professional automotive quality paint job in a deep, high gloss metallic paint. Your price includes a custom color of your choice. Match it to your existing car's paint, a trim color in your office or anything else you desire. We only need a paint sample or paint code to finish your chair. We always have a few metallic silver and metallic black bases in stock for rush orders, for the custom paint there is about a 3 week processing time.

The mechanics of the bases are a Synchro knee-tilter from Global's Ride collection. They are a full metal base and frame with sculpted sport wheels. The smooth synchronous tilting action maintains constant contact and support for your body in all postures. There are sculpted shift levers at the side of the seat to control the synchro-tilt mechanism and seat height. The rotating pivot arms are height adjustable.
How Seats Are Acquired

Our line of custom made of seats come from actual exotic sports cars and racecars. We find late model race conversions and parts cars and acquire the seats from around the world. Once we receive a new seat, it is disassembled, the leather is cleaned and conditioned, the unnecessary hardware is removed and a custom bracket is created to place the seat in the optimal position.


Because Leather has natural markings, and these seats do come from a pre-owned vehicle, some wear on the seat is to be expected. We have implemented a rating system to more accurately describe each chairs condition.
NEW: removed from car at dealer/shop before any use (common for race conversions)
10/10: may have been used for a brief period of time, no wear marks or defects, still looks "new"
9.5/10: may have a small scratch in leather surface at a non central location. Common from bumping the back or side during removal from the vehicle. many times the seats are such a tight factory fit that the base slides along the carpet and can scratch the leather surface
9/10: may have a small scratch in the leather in a more central location (seat base, back or headrest)
8.5/10: some breaking in of the leather surface, may have some discoloration in threads (common for brightly colored threads), or more prominent scratches
8/10: more pronounced breaking in of leather surface including some minor stretching of leather in high traffic areas
<8/10: see individual notes. Most of these are from the motorsports memoribilia collection and considered collectors items or very limited edition pieces based on production history and ownership history

Ferrari is a registered trademark of Ferrari NA and Ferrari SpA. Global, Synchro knee-tilter and The Global Ride chair are registered trademarks of The Global Group, CANADA. All logos, names, images and references appearing on this site are for nominative and informational purposes only.

The price is only $25,000.00 a little more than a brand new Toyota Prius that your employee drives.

Here is a direct link to their website that carries all the cool stuff.

 

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/

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Jan 24 2012

Held every year at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in the Chiba Prefecture, the Tokyo Auto Salon is an annual event and the largest car convention in the World. Many in the automotive industry come here every January to introduce their products and show what they have brought to offer to the general public. Many small tuning shops from all over Japan even come here to show what tuning services can be done to a wide variety of cars from their own domestic cars to even hot rods from America.

 

At the event, even the parking lot can be its own car display. With many people bringing out their own personally built cars and rare imports, it’s a show within a show. Some visitors even bring out their weekend track warriors.

Many of the top Japanese manufacturers and tuners brought out some of the most interesting looking cars in the world today. Love it or hate it, there was at least something at the show that everyone would be pleased at seeing. Top manufactures such as Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Nissan brought out their demo cars and concepts to ring in the New Year. Mazda brought out the RX-8 which will be ending production in the middle of the year. They are rumored to bring out the Spirit-R version to celebrate the ending of production of their rotary rocket.

 

 

Although the event was to reveal to the world what is new and what is trending in the automotive industry, the show also paid homage to many of the old school and legendary cars of the past. For the first time in a good while, the Mazda 787B race car that won the 1991 24 hours of Le Mans was fired up and brought around the parking lot’s makeshift circuit. The amazing sound of the four-rotor race machine certainly have must woke up the crowd.

 

 Toyota had their own tribute to the legendary AE86 chassis with the new Toyota GT86 (Scion FR-S in the U.S.). True to its roots, the GT86 was already showing off its great potential around the demonstration circuit. Even though the car hasn’t even hit production lines, many of the top tuners of japan such as GReddy and HKS have tuned versions of the car sporting their own unique liveries. TRD even released their sport-tuned version for the show.

 

Overall, the show was a big success and many new cars to look forward to. With the amount of new products at the show, this will be turning out to be an interesting year for the industry.

 

Ref:

www.speedhunters.com

en.wikipedia.org

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Jan 24 2012

There are many things in the world, both natural and man-made, that never ceases to amaze. The grandeur of the Himalayas, for example, has captured both the visual aspect as well as the challenge aspect. Sometimes, the most amazing or eye-opening things can happen right here at home.

 

One member of S2KI, andyKAISENSPEED, has proceeded to leave his mark on the vast realm of creativity. His goal is to swap a J32A2 motor (a V6 motor taken from the early 2000’s Acura TL and CL) into his Honda S2000. In his build, he states that he wants to mount an engine into the S-chassis that has more torque than the rev-happy F20C/F22C. He even plans to turbo the motor right from the start!

 

Mated to a stock S2000 6-speed transmission, the engine sits on custom one-off motor mounts and a custom turbo manifold, this thing is sure to pull big numbers on the dyno. Add that with a light weight and nimble chassis of the S2000, it may be a killer combo. Whatever the results, this project has already left its mark in the automotive world.

 

Link to the build:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/921992-turbo-j32a2-s2000-build-thread/

 

ref:

en.wikipedia.org

www.s2ki.com

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Jan 18 2012

 

2012 brings in another year of change. Change of lifestyles, change of interests, and now a change of freedom. The new bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) will, if passed, indefinitely change the face of internet as we know it today. If we should let these bills pass, many of the top sites you visit today will be shut down without notice and without a fair trial in court. This means that major websites who infringe “copyright laws” will be gone.

 Imagine a world without Wikipedia to use as a study tool or just a website to further your knowledge of a subject you may be lacking in. Many other websites, including Reddit, Wired, and even Google, oppose these bills. Let your voice be heard! Contact your representative and let them know how you feel about the bills. Remember, this is YOUR country not solely just the governments’. Censorship has been a big issue recently in other countries and it seems as if the United States is falling suit.

 

 

Quoted from ABC News (abcnews.go.com):

 

“The bills were intended to protect movie makers, music publishers and other providers of online content who fear that in the digital age, people can copy what they’ve created and spread it without paying for it. They’ve said digital pirating is a major threat to their businesses. Supporters include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Motion Picture Association of America. The Walt Disney Company, the parent company of ABC News, is among the firms supporting the legislation.

 

Internet companies have been complaining that the bills put them in the untenable position of having to be online police. They say they worry that the two bills could hold them responsible if users of their sites link to pirated content.

 

The companies said the bills could require your Internet provider to block websites that are involved in digital file sharing. And search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing could be stopped from linking to them — antithetical, they argue, to the ideal of an open Internet.”

 

 

Please let your representative know! Without support, these two bills that will limit our use of the internet severely can and will pass. The future of the internet lies in our hands.

 

 

Please sign this petition on Google.com: (www.google.com/landing/takeaction)

 

 

A simple way to let your representative know is to use the Wikipedia tool they have put in place of their usual website for today only (en.wikipedia.org).

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Jan 16 2012

Since the Honda Civic revealed itself in 1973, it started out as a compact econo-box that was gas saving for the average customer throughout the world. It came in different trims and eventually had a sports model with an upgraded engine and revamped suspension.

 

In 1992, the civic really grew up and became one of the most iconic vehicles in the market at its time. Sporting a longer 101.3 inch wheelbase compared to the older model (98.4 inches), its sleeker design revolutionized styling for economy cars. The headlights were reshaped and round as compared to the boxy previous version. Taillights and bumpers were also redesigned to create a reduced drag coefficient of 0.32, increasing gas efficiency. There were 3 different body types, a coupe, sedan, and 3 door hatchback variant. Curb weight is set at 2300 to 2500 lbs. with some variations due to different trims and options. To increase performance, the double wishbone suspension style was retained from the previous Civic model.

 

In 1996, the Civic was revised and improved upon. The headlights and taillights increased in size as well as the overall size of the car. The car increased in size by about 2 to 4 inches and the wheelbase increased to 103.2 inches. Curb weight remained relatively the same and the suspension designed was also retained. In 1998, a new platform based on the Civic was introduced in Japan called the Civic Type-R. Based on the existing EK9 chassis (hatchback of the ’96 generation), the suspension was stiffened and the biggest change is the engine. It sports a 1.6 liter B16B motor with a limited slip differential as standard equipment. The interior was re styled with Recaro bucket seats and red accents all over the door panels and seats to make it stand out from the regular Civic line. The chassis was also revised with a monocoque chassis which was seam welded in key points to reinforce the chassis even further.

 

Although the Type-R wasn’t introduced to the American market, Honda released the Si variant which came in coupe form. It received a 1.6 liter engine like the Japanese counterpart, but it came with smog equipment in order to meet CARB requirements for the state of California. This was the last of the Civic SI’s to receive the dual wishbone suspension. Later models received a McPherson type strut in order to cut costs.

 

These were the golden days for the Honda Civic. With a wide array of aftermarket support and many in-house Japanese tuners that produce high quality parts as well as other tuners across the world, the Civic has indeed left its mark in automotive history and also made many things that were strictly options for the car market as standard equipment. Although the Civic has taken some steps back in some areas for the consumer market, it still is a key innovator in both design and performance. Only time will tell how the front engine, front wheel drive chassis will hold up, but so far it has definitely proved its worth not only as an econo-box that revolutionized the market, but also in the very competitive world of open-wheel racing and time attack.

 

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Jan 14 2012

Ture car enthusiast

http://momofoolio.webs.com/

Here is our friend momofoolio (Alex Peng) a true car enthusiast that has participate in numerous time attack events.  

Name: Alex Peng
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
DOB: 8.15.1985
Dimensions: 5'10"/ 175lbs
Language: English and Mandarin Chinese
Interests: Cars, Bikes, Drifting, Formula 1, MotoGp, Motorsports, Billiards, Basketball, Bicycles, KTV, Movie, Food, Travel, Music, Tea, Coffee, Facebook, and Poker.

I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan, a small island country in Asia that makes big impact on this world. I came to the United States in 2003 to pursuit a college degree in engineering; my first BS degree was earned from the University of Southern California in 2008. I have since completed my 2nd BA in Economics as well as a minor in Business Administration also from USC. Currently hunting for a decent job that can provide me with an H1-B Visa!
Asides from school I started out helping my friends mod their cars and I am determined to step out and establish a name for myself. Having been tracking for 3 years now and getting better and better, I have faith to become a part time pro driver in the future! Please support me fulfil my goal by following me on facebook and this website!!

C'est La Vie my friends~ and always remember SAFETY first!!

http://www.facebook.com/ search for Alex Peng
http://www.trackhq.com/ username - momofoolio
http://s2k4.me/smf/ username - momofoolio
http://www.s2ki.com/ username - momofoolio

 

 Awards:

2010:
Fastest RWD of the day - 8.1.10 SOWS ccw with eXtreme Speed Track Events
BMW Club LA Auto X 9.12.10 @ ACS - Class X 3rd Place
SV S2000 Challenge 12.4.10 @ SOWS cw - Mod Class 2nd Place

2011:
SV S2K Challenge Round 1 - 1.30 @ BW (13cw) : 1st Place Mod-R Class & Overall Fast Lap
==> Video
XS S2000 Competition Round 1 - 2.5 @ Big Willow - 3rd Place Super Modified Class
=> Event Summary
==> Youtube Video of me Hitting A Porsche!!!
SV S2K Challenge Round 3 - 4.17 @ BW (13ccw) : 1st Place Mod-R Class
==> 4 Way Battle Video
XS S2000 Competition Round 2 - 4.11 @ SOWS (cw) : 1st Place Super Modified Class & Overall Fast Lap
SV S2K Challenge Round 4 - 5.14 @ SMMR (3.1cw) : 1st Place Mod-R Class
XS S2000 Competition Round 4 - 6.14 @ WSIR : 1st Place Super Modified Class & Overall Fast Lap
SV S2K Challenge Round 5 - 6.25 @ Laguna Seca : 1st Place Mod-R Class Laguna Seca Video Here
XS S2000 Competition Round 5 - 7.10 @ Buttonwillow : 1st Place Super Modified Class & Overall Fast Lap
==> 7/10 Buttonwillow Video Here
SV S2K Challenge Round 6 - 8.14 @ AutoClub Speedway : 2nd Place Mod-R Class
SV Time Attack Series - 8.14 @ AutoClub Speedway : 2nd Place Modified-RWD Class
==> 8.14 ACS Dicing Video Here
SV S2K Challenge Round 7 - 9.24 @ Buttonwillow Raceway : 2nd Place Mod-R Class


Link to Alex's in car video !!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/momofoolio?feature=watch
 

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Jan 14 2012

 

HPDE (High Performance Drivers Education) refers to driving schools held on dedicated race tracks designed to teach drivers proper high speed driving techniques.

HPDE events are not racing. Cars on-track operate under strict "rules of engagement" which minimize the likelihood of dangerous encounters with other cars. Occasional off-track excursions into the grass are normally controlled stops, with track personnel and on-board instructors supervising a safe re-entry onto the track. Passing[1] among participants is facilitated only within defined "passing zones", and then only with clear hand signals and instructor confirmation.

Some HPDE events also include a "Time Trial" segment, usually conducted at the end of the day, where advanced students who have been "signed off" to drive without an instructor compete for fastest lap times. Time Trials are also conducted under strict rules which maximize track safety.
 

Some HPDE events available in Southern California includes:

Speedventures:

http://speedventures.com/

SpeedTrial USA

http://www.speedtrialusa.com/

Xtremespeed Track Events:

http://www.extremespeedtrackevents.com/

 

REDLINE TIME ATTACK

 

Redline Time Attack is a North American auto racing series that emerged with its first racing season in 2006. It is currently the leading time-attack racing series in North America. The basic format of time-attack racing is that production based sports cars compete for the fastest single lap around a paved road course. The cars range from lightly modified to very heavily modified production cars. Cars are classed based on their drive type (FWD, RWD, or AWD) and level of modification. Time Attack is most often associated with Japanese autos, because the sport originated in Japan, but all makes and models are allowed to compete in Redline Time Attack events.
 

The courses are typically popular paved road courses such as Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca, Sebring, or Autobahn. Since drivers compete against the clock, instead of wheel-to-wheel as in traditional road course racing, the potential risk to participants is minimized. It is common for participants to use their daily driven autos in competition in the entry classes. The higher classes include semi and fully professional racing teams who often have some level of sponsorship. In addition to the traditional Time Attack, Redline Time Attack also includes a Super Session which consists of a 5 lap sprint race with a traditional wheel-to-wheel format. Participation is limited to teams with a sufficiently fast qualifying lap and possessing a car with the required safety equipment.

 

 

 

P.S.

 

You do not need a high performance car to participate in these events, look below for a Green-gas-saving-prius owner learning how to drive.

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Jan 13 2012

The new 2013 Porsche Boxster

 

Porsche has stepped up their game again. The new and improved Boxster not only has more aggressive styling, it also has better economy for those that want to be greener and still drive a sporty car. Although the official debut of the 2013 Boxster won’t be until the Geneva Motor Show, there have been some details since the press release.

The new Boxster will be sporting an all-aluminum exterior in order to shed some weight to improve performance and to increase fuel economy. The performance of the new roadster has also taken some improvements:

 

“…behind the seats are two flat-six engines with direct injection, thermal management and start/stop functionality. The base Boxster uses a 2.7-liter flat six, good for 265 horsepower (10 hp more than its predecessor) while the Boxster S is powered by a 3.4-liter six that produces 315 hp (an increase of 5 hp versus the 2012 model). The standard Boxster will run to 60 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds with the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, while the Boxster S will do the same jaunt in just 4.7 seconds. A six-speed manual gearbox (what, no seven-speed?) is also available with either engine. Porsche will offer a Sport Chrono package that further enhances performance, adding things like dynamic transmission mounts and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).” (via Autoblog)

 

 

The new 2013 Boxster is set to hit the U.S. market in the summer. Prices are $49,500 for the base model and the Boxster S is going for $60,900.

 

 

ref: autoblog.com

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Jan 12 2012

EZmotoring now offers Titanium burnt style bling bolts.

 

These will be offered in quantity of ONE or TEN in each order.

Don't miss the opportunity of enjoying our USA domestic FREE SHIPPING for a limited period of time.

 

Every washer is hand made to detail.

Color varies for its unique burnt finish.

We only have a limited Quantity in stock, order now before its sold out.

Additional picture Titanium burnt style bling bolts.

Close up picture of our Titanium burnt style bling bolts.

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Jan 11 2012

Aston Martin - Cygnet

The Aston Martin Cygnet is a 3-door hatchback marketed by Aston Martin beginning with model year 2011 as a rebadged variant of the Toyota iQ. The Cygnet enables Aston Martin to comply with the European Union-imposed fleet average emissions regulations taking effect in 2012.

Aston Martin Cygnet Interior

The Cygnet will be available initially only in the UK, and then to other EU countries. Production and sales commenced in January 2011 and the market coverage will expand by 2012. Sales will not be restricted; however, it is expected that demand from existing Aston Martin owners for Cygnet would initially take priority. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez recently announced shipping expectations of about 4000 per year at a price of about £30,000 about three times as much as the iQ. Bez claims that the Cygnet demonstrates the company's "commitment to innovation and integrity", whilst respecting the need to "satisfy demands of emissions and space".

Aston Martin's changes to the design were limited to slight exterior tweaks and a reworked interior, with aspects of the Toyota's hard-plastic interior remaining.

The Cygnet has 97 bhp (72 kW; 98 PS) 1.3L straight-4 engine, it produces 110g of CO2/km and the fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg-US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg-imp).

 

o... and here is the key for it...

 

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org

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Jan 11 2012

Acura NSX Hybrid "Concept"

Finally, after more than a decade of guessing, Acura has give the NSX fans a little more hope by throwing out a 2012 Concept NSX which will feature with a V6 Hybrid mid-engine/All-wheel-drive layout. The SH-AWD system consists of two electric engines which operate independently of each other and can generate positive or negative torque to the front wheels during cornering. The V6 SH-AWD system will be paired with a dual clutch transmission outfitted with its own electric motor giving the NSX three separate electric power plants.

 

President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. Takanobu Ito said, “In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities.” Ito also revealed that the NSX will be a production model within the next three years and it will be built in an Ohio car plant.

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Dec 12 2011

The past couple of weeks we have been- working on expanding our selection to the consumer by offering the highest quality name brand parts. The Branding and search criteria will be updated on the website's home page shortly, and in the meantime you are more than welcome to Email us at Purchasing@ezmotoring.com or calling 909-444-8314 for any questions you may have.

Below is the List of brands we are proud to present and will be adding more of your favorite in the upcoming weeks.

•  5 Zigen
•  ACL Bearing
•  ACT
•  Advan Wheels
•  AEM
•  AeroCatch
•  Aeromotive
•  AFE
•  Agency Performance
•  Akropovic
•  AMS Performance
•  AP Racing
•  AMSOIL
•  Apexi
•  APR Performance
•  ARK Design
•  Autometer
•  Autopower
•  Avid Racing
•  Axis Wheels
•  B&M
•  BBS
•  Bennen Industries
•  Berk Technology
•  Bilstein
•  BLOX
•  Borla
•  Brembo
•  Brian Crower
•  BRIDE
•  Buddy Club
•  Capisto
•  Carbign Craft
•  Carbing
•  Carbon Creations
•  Carrillo
•  Chargespeed
•  Circuit Sports
•  Clevite
•  Cobb Tuning
•  Cometic
•  Competition Clutch
•  Cosworth
•  CP Pistons
•  Craft Square
  
•  Cusco
•  C-West
•  D2 Racing
•  DART
•  DBA
•  DC Sports
•  Deatschwerks
•  Defi
•  DEI
•  Desno
•  EBC Brakes
•  Edelbrock
•  Edge
•  Eibach
•  Eisenmann
•  Endless
•  Eneos
•  Energy Suspension
•  Enkei
•  Exedy
•  Extreme Dimensions
•  Ferrea Racing
•  Fidanza
•  Flex-a-lite
•  forge Motorsports
•  Fujita
•  Function & Form
•  Funtion 7 Engineering
•  Garrett
•  Gates Racing
•  Goodridge
•  Gram Lights
•  Greddy
•  GrimmSpeed
•  Ground Control
•  GTSPEC
•  H&R
•  Halo HID
•  Hasport
•  Hawk
•  HKS
•  Hondata
•  Hotchkis
•  Ichiba
•  Injen
•  Innovate
•  Innovative Mounts
•  Invidia
•  JE Pistons
•  JP USA
•  J's Racing
•  K&N
•  Kaaz
•  Kazama
•  KICS
•  Koni
•  Koyo
•  Kreissieg
•  Ksport
•  KW
•  KYB
•  LSD Doors
•  Magnecor
•  Manley
•  Meisterchaft
•  Mishimoto
•  Momo
•  Moroso
•  Motul
•  MSD
•  Muteki
•  Nagisa Auto
•  Nardi
•  Neuspeed
•  NGK
•  NRG
•  Okada Projects
•  Onex HID
•  Origin
•  OS Giken
•  Password JDM
•  Perrin
•  Personal
•  Power Enterprise
•  Power Slot
•  Project Mu
•  Prothane
•  Quaife
•  Racing Beat
•  Recaro
•  Red Line Oil
•  Samco
•  Seibon
•  Skunk2
•  Sparco
•  SPC
•  SPEC Clutches
•  Splash
•  SSR wheels
•  Stance
•  Stoptech
•  Sun Auto
•  Supertech
•  Suspension Techniques
•  Swift
•  synapse
•  Takata
•  Tanabe
•  Tokico
•  Tomei
•  Tomioka Racing
•  Tubi
•  Unorthodox Racing
•  Veilside
•  VIS
•  Volk Racing
•  Voltex
•  Vorsteiner
•  Vortech
•  Walbro
•  Weapon-R
•  WEDS
•  Whiteline
•  Wiseco
•  Work Wheels
•  Works Bell
•  XXR Wheels

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Nov 25 2011

Here at EZMotoring we cater to the S2000 and from what we have heard from close friends and forums alike, those who have the oem and aftermarket Floor mats always complain about how they dont cover the correct amount and expose carpet.   The Exposed carpet is so very prone to getting beat on it daily and the wear and tear heightened by the storm season approaching our way.

Our EZMotoring S2000 Floor mats are made to be longer and will cover up entire carpet area to ensure keeping your floor clean. These Floor mats are simple to install and easy to clean. They have been outfitted with a S2000 badge to give it the OEM look. Available in Black and Red We are offering these in the Driver and Passenger (Pair).


The Photo's below will Show our floor mats and how they sit in your vehicle and a comparison to the oem.








Below is a photo of the OEM Floor mat and you can already see how small it is and the cross bar (Bottom right) is exposed and always gets the carpet dirty. Also You can see that the OEM floor mats do not include a specific foot area to better soak up any water or oil on your feet and prevent and soaking through.


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Nov 22 2011

S2000 Headlights are in!!!  


No more trying to fit AP2 headlights on your AP1 with having to cut and fit and gaping. Our new AP2 headlights will fit both the AP1 and AP2 chassis. Our headlights come with clear reflectors and we  will also have the Amber reflector set soon. For that OEM look at a affordable price these are definitley a great buy for the holiday season.

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Nov 22 2011

We cut our prices to better suit you for the Turkey Day holiday! When looking through our website you will see the prices have dropped and to top everything off we are adding a coupon code for a additional 5% off!

Please use coupon code *thankyou* at checkout and receive your discount! 

Also not sure about stock? feel free to give us a call and we will happily help you over the phone.

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Sep 29 2011

On Saturday was the LTBMW meet and all kinds of BMW's and surprisingly yet joyfully a few NSX came out too. With the show/ meet being something interesting even under the scorching heat. The cars looked great and the food and drinks were free! The loud music and good crowd was apparent as well as the calm of not having a single sight of the local authorities, This meet was definitely smooth and calm.







































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Sep 16 2011

What does it mean to be a car enthusiast?

Seems like this is one of the most grey areas in society; when its anything from car modification/ customization to just having some good insight on the current culture. Auto enthusiasts are all there for one reason.. their love for cars. Seeing and speaking to a lot of supporters from a range of ages and vehicle identification such as exotic, import, muscle etc: you will hear plenty of competitive voices. But at the end of the day its all in good spirit!  Us here at EZmotoring support the culture and the drive everyone has to set them self apart through styling or push your self to set new lap times. (....)

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Sep 16 2011

LTBMW shows has always produced the attendence of some of the nicest Euro makes in the Los Angeles area. Being a simple event with a gathering of different personalities it has always been a relaxing event to attend. 

Being a show that is held out doors and during the day time in the last days of then summer it will surely be a great environment for all car enthusiast and photographers alike. with the running time of 12:00pm-6:00pm; it will also break into the early hour of sunset.

Below is the link to the Facebook Event page with more details on the event.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274335149247144

We will also be doing Full Coverage of the event so stay tuned.


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Sep 26 2010

We will be doing a full coverage of the Autocon event so stay tuned for this event and many others to come. 2011 AUTOCON EVENT DATE/TIME: Saturday December 10th, 2011 | 12pm-6pm LOCATION: Orange County Great Park | El Toro Field & Festival Site 6990 Marine Way Irvine, CA 92618 EVENT INFO: Back by popular demand, this year's AutoCon event will be held exclusively at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California. This new outdoor venue will be housing some of the industry's best car builders, automotive enthusiasts, consumers, brands and businesses. Come out and witness hundreds of West Coast's finest car builds as they compete for the highly coveted AutoCon award trophies. In addition to the car show competition, a handful of O.C.'s Finest Food Trucks will be on-site to dish out some of the best meals on wheels around. Our ultimate goal is to provide a healthy and positive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy while doing it all for a good cause to support our local charities. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: -NEW 212,000+ SQFT. LOCATION -OUTDOOR EVENT -HUNDREDS OF WEST COAST’S FINEST BUILDS -FIFTY PLUS (50+) AWARDS -OVER 15+ OF O.C.’s FINEST FOOD TRUCKS -MODEL CENTRAL -VENDOR VILLAGE -LIVE DJs FOR MORE INFO: www.autoconevents.com 'LIKE' US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/autoconevents BUY TICKETS: https://autocon.webconnex.com/ticketing REGISTER YOUR CAR: https://autocon.webconnex.com/register REGISTRATION FEE: Registration is only $40.00 per vehicle (includes two (2) wristbands for entry into the venue, 1 for driver/1 for passenger.) **A portion of the proceeds will be going towards charity. (Toys for Tots/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) *NEW FOR 2011: TEAM/FORUM AWARD CATEGORIES *SPECIAL FORUM/GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT: justin@autoconevents.com
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Sep 26 2010

What is being content; Content is when you can own a car and put your heart and soul into it. Nakai-San is someone who has been modifying the Porsche 930 for 15 years. Dedicating his life to perfection and happiness gained from those who respect his vision, passion, and design. Being different and standing out of the crowd is definitely what you will get if you are caught driving around in one of these Porsche's.

Fatlace TV x RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF : Nakai-San from Luke Huxham on Vimeo.

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