Michelin X-Ice Xi3 snow tires: Just how good are they?
Our Mazda MPV minivan vs a Dodge Ram 1500 on all-seasons…who wins? Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Snow Tires: Just How Good are They? by Pablo Mazlumian “I do fine in the snow…
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Project 5.0 Mustang II- Improving the Suspension with Whiteline and KW
Project 5.0 Mustang II – Improving the Suspension with Whiteline and KW Part One by Mike Kojima In the first segment of our Project Mustang we took the car to…
The Heart of a Record Breaker III: Completing the VVL Head Swap and Engine Assembly
The Heart of a Record Breaker III: Completing the VVL Head Swap and Engine Assembly by Chuck Johnson In part one of our engine build series, we did a quick overview…
Project Civic Si Coupe: Part 1 – Spec Stage 2+ Clutch Upgrade
Project Civic Si Coupe: Part 1 – Spec Stage 2+ Clutch Upgrade by John Naderi Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Nads (I know, worst nickname ever). I’m new here.…
Project 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Part 2 – Got Armor?
Project 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Part 2 – Got Armor? by Evenor Contreras Since our initial build article, we’ve had the opportunity to lightly test the truck’s capabilities. The ICON Vehicle…
Project FR-S: More Power Everywhere with an Intercooler from Innovate Motorsports
Project FR-S: More Power Everywhere with an Intercooler from Innovate Motorsports by Mike Kojima With good handling and unbelievable brakes, our FR-S is really hurting for power. In one of our…
Project FR-S: More Details with Cusco, Kartboy and Turn 14
Project FR-S: More Details with Cusco, Kartboy and Turn 14 by Mike Kojima We are continuing to work on Project FR-S, refining it bit by bit in our efforts to…
Project [Rotary] FD RX-7: Part 3 – Fuel System (Chassis Side)
Project [Rotary] FD RX-7: Part 3 – Fuel System (Chassis Side) by M-P Spierer Fuel systems upgrades vary drastically and sometimes only a simple pump or injector change will suffice. Other times, like…
Project Autocross BRZ: Part 1 – Building a Better Cone Dodger
Project Autocross BRZ: Part 1 – Building a Better Cone Dodger by Wes Dumalski Let’s face it, autocross is hugely popular. There is a statistic floating around that the SCCA…
Global Rallycross Supercars Final: Las Vegas
It's a great day for Rallycross on the strip Global Rallycross Supercars Final: Las Vegas by Sarah Forst Global Rallycross is wheel to wheel racing on a combo dirt/pavement course. Anytime…
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 6 – 800whp Build Update
Project Toyota Supra MKIV: Part 6 – 800whp Build Update MKC laces up the Supra’s belts and gets to work! by Pablo Mazlumian After a near 8-month hiatus, Project Supra…
2013 SEMA Show: A Glimpse at the Past, Present and Future
The 2013 SEMA Show: A Glimpse at the Past, Present, and Future By Chuck Johnson It’s T minus zero and the 2013 SEMA Show has officially opened its doors. Sometime…
Project Garage: Part XI – Car Lifts
Project Garage: Part XI – Car Lifts by Sarah Forst When designing Project Garage, there were a few features I was set on including- a sink, a drain, and a…
Project [Rotary] FD RX-7: Part 2 – Fuel System (Engine Side)
Project [Rotary] FD RX-7: Part 2 – Fuel System (Engine Side) by M-P Spierer There are three key ingredients for combustion in any gasoline engine: air, fuel, and spark. Parts…
VIDEO: Unboxing Your StopTech Big Brake Kit
VIDEO: Unboxing Your StopTech Big Brake Kit MotoIQ Video When the nerd-herd decided to upgrade the brakes on our Project Scion FR-S, we of course turned to our partners…
Project E36 M3: Part 3 – Suspension Version 1.0
Project E36 M3: Part 3 – Suspension Version 1.0 by Jonathan Lawson Now we’re getting into the exciting bits of Project E36 M3. It’s been a joy to drive in…
Project E46 M3: Part 5 – Wilwood big brake kit
Project E46 M3: Part 5 – Bigger Brakes all Around Too much of anything can sometimes be bad…except with brakes! by Pablo Mazlumian In Part 4 we witnessed the…
Project FR-S: Rocking Functional Aero from Kognition, Afterhours Automtoive and Seibon
Project FR-S: Rocking Functional Aero from Kognition, Afterhours Automotive and Seibon by Mike Kojima As the SEMA Show approached, we knew we had to do something a bit different. We…
Project E46 M3: Part 4 – Improved handling, acceleration, braking and looks
Project E46 M3: Part 4 – Improved handling, acceleration, braking and looks Wheels, tires and anti-roll bars installed (and tested!) by Pablo Mazlumian In Part 3, we upped the power ante to…
AEM Infinity Plug and Play Badness for the BMW S54 (E46 M3) Engine!
AEM Infinity Plug and Play Badness for the BMW S54 (E46 M3) Engine! by Mike Kojima Engine swaps have been a staple of building cars as long as there have…
Project E36 M3: Part 2 – Wheel Studs, Motorsport Bracing and… Cup Holders?
Project E36 M3: Part 2 – Wheel Studs, Motorsport Bracing and… Cup Holders? by Jonathan Lawson We managed to get the handling of our E36 M3 back up to a…
Project 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Part 1 – Suspension, Tires and Wheels
Project 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Part 1 – Suspension, Tires and Wheels by Emily and Brandon Campbell photos courtesy of Brandon Campbell and Jonathan McWhorter This 4Runner is a long…
Motovicity Announces Ticket to Ride Project Car Giveaway Winners
Motovicity Announces Ticket to Ride Project Car Giveaway Winners Motovicity Distribution today announced the winners of its 2013 Ticket to Ride promotion. Performance and Styling LLC, of Manchester, CT…
The Heart of a Record Breaker II: The Doctor is in
The Heart of a Record Breaker II: The Doctor Is In by Chuck Johnson In our last story, we covered the basic design of our land speed record breaking engine…
Project FR-S: Getting More Grip with Whiteline, Cusco, Rays Wheels and Achilles 123S Tires!
Project FR-S: Getting More Grip with Whiteline, Cusco, Rays Wheels and Achilles 123S Tires! by Mike Kojima In our last suspension installment of Project FR-S we were rushing to get…
Tested: GrimmSpeed Subaru Top Mount Intercooler
Tested: GrimmSpeed Subaru Top Mount Intercooler by Wes Dumalski Around here we appreciate quality and well thought out parts that fill a void in the marketplace. Regardless of company size…
Project Mustang 5.0: Part 1 – Establishing a Performance Baseline
Project Mustang 5.0: Part 1 – Establishing a Performance Baseline by Clint Boisdeau Mustangs in general are misunderstood when they show up to a road course. It seems like a…
Project E36 323is: Building the Poor Man’s M3, Part 6 – Tales of a Guibo: What The Hell is That Vibration?
Project E36 323is: Building the Poor Man's M3, Part 6: Tales of a Guibo: What The Hell is That Vibration? by Jonathan Lawson Not too long after we finished installing our…
Motovicity’s Ticket to Ride Update – Royal Purple
Motovicity’s Ticket to Ride Update – Royal Purple By Mike Kojima Performance cars need performance oils and filters and our Ticket to Ride vehicles are no exception. We went with…
Nerd’s Eye View- Inside Evasive Motorsports Scion FR-S!
Nerd's Eye View- Inside Evasive Motorsports Scion FR-S! by Mike Kojima You have probably seen photo spreads of this car in Speedhunters and the magazines. You might have ogled it…
Project Professional Awesome Time Attack Evo: Part 0 – The End of an Era, the Beginning of a Legend
Project Professional Awesome Time Attack Evo: Part 0 – The End of an Era, the Beginning of a Legend by Daniel O'Donnell My name is Dan O’Donnell, I’m the driver…
Project E46 M3: Part 3 – Headers, software, dyno testing and more
Project M3: Part 3 – Headers, software, dyno testing and more! 100whp per liter or bust! by Pablo Mazlumian This project is starting to get really fun. Building an E46…