Project NSX Part 15 – Upgrading the Interior with Sweidit
We worked with Sweidit to modernize the interior of our NSX with Alcantara and Nappa Leather, replaced plastic trim panels with carbon fiber, and upgrade the head unit and amplifier.…
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Project GD STI, Updating the Telematics with Sony
When Project STI was sitting idle for a few months while we were assembling and installing the new motor our Pioneer double DIN audio system died. When doing research to…
Human Centered Design Review: 2022 Mini Cooper S
Hopefully, you read my article two weeks ago on reviewing cars from a UX or user experience perspective. If you haven’t I suggest that you give it a read which…
Human Centered Design and the Automobile
Hi, I’m Emma…but you can call me Spicy Carrot. I’m a Human-Centered Designer for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a never-ending passion for usability in the Motorsports space. I’ve studied…
WATCH: Buying Custom Offroad Seats: How PRP Seats are Made, Install & Review!
Our project LJ Wrangler’s seats were well worn and tired after 15 years of other people doing who knows what in them! In this video we take a tour…
Project C8 Corvette, Getting Track Safe with Peitz Performance and Simpson Safety
Since we have upgraded our C8’s wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension, the car is starting to turn some seriously fast lap times (1:52’s at Buttonwillow CW 13). We found that…
Project NSX: Part 12 – NRG Steering Wheel and Quick Release Install
We upgrade one of the most important tools a driver uses: The steering wheel. We install a suede steering wheel, adapter, and quick-release from NRG. NRG has been around for…
Building the Nissan VQ37VHR part 4, Making the Big Power!
You have probably been following our build of an NA VQ37VHR engine and are probably dying to to see how much power we can get out of it and frankly…
Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 26 – It’s Getting Hot in Here, so Chillout!
Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 26 – It’s Getting Hot in Here, so Chillout! When we left the SC300 we had the body kit completely installed and then were off…
A Fake Stereo Cover For Your Stereo
While we typically focus on performance products, many of us daily drive our cars and enjoy the everyday essentials like your stereo. Like most essential enhancements, we’ve upgraded our Project Subaru WRX STI stock radio to a Pioneer 7-inch double din display. And with any nice stereo comes with the anxiety of getting your car broken into for stereo theft.
Project Corvette Stingray C7 Z51: Remodeling the Interior
Project Corvette Stingray C7 Z51: Remodeling the Interior by Mike Kojima The C7 Corvette’s interior is a huge step up from its predecessors. Previous iterations of the venerable Corvette might have been…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 4 – Updating the Interior with Ultrasuede Accents
We spruce up the interior of our beloved 15 year old M3 by having our friends at Coby Wheel wrap the worn and faded steering wheel, arm rest, shift boot,…
Motovicity’s Ticket to Ride Update – Sparco Seats
Motovicity's Ticket to Ride Update – Sparco Seats by Mike Kojima Believe it or not having good seats with a lot of lateral support is critical for a performance machine. …
Getting rid of the Bling to Give it Some Sting, Project Mistubishi EVO VIII
From the second we first drove an EVO VI on loan from Mitsubishi 8 years ago, we have been in love with the EVO series of cars. The small relatively light 4-Door sedan…