After completion of the break-in period for the new engine, my 2002 WRX build was ready for a dyno session and a proper tune. After doing some serious research on Subaru performance shops all over Colorado, I decided to get my bugeye tuned at 5250 Performance in...
Cars
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Now Features A Manual Transmission!
by Will Long | May 3, 2019
Aston Martin brings back a manual for the Vantage AMR! This is great news for manual fans. But there is a limited quantity. Only 200 AMRs are being produced this year. As soon as 2020 Aston Martin plans to add the manual option to the entire Vantage lineup! For the...
A Tesla Fire Erupts Out Of Nowhere
by Will Long | Apr 30, 2019
A Tesla Fire consumed a first-generation Model S in China and we have no idea why. On April 21, 2019, a Tesla enthusiast posted a video on Twitter of a Model S smoking and then erupting into a huge ball of fire. Twitter user @ShanghaiJayin has since removed the video...
Will’s Lifted WRX Wagon – How To Replace Struts And Install Lift Spacers
by Will Long | Apr 25, 2019
My lifted WRX wagon became lifted in 2017. The 2002 WRX desperately needed new struts and I decided to throw on a 1-inch lift while I had the struts out. I debated using the suspension from a Forester, but I decided that was too high for what I wanted. The plan wasn’t...
Always Keep A 1/4 Tank Of Gas In Your Car
by Will Long | Apr 15, 2019
Whether you are an automotive enthusiast (like me) or just a car owner, it’s important to always keep a quarter tank of gas in your car. Regularly filling up your gas tank can help your beloved car or truck last much longer without need for major repairs. The most...
The Nissan RB26 Engine Is Officially Back In Production
by Will Long | Apr 4, 2019
The RB26 engine, which powered three generations of the Nissan Skyline GT-R is back in production and available from Nismo Heritage Parts. That's right, you can buy a brand new GT-R motor direct from the factory. Way to go Nissan! This is most commendable. The...
We Have An Electric Car Fire Problem
by Will Long | Apr 1, 2019
Electric cars are awesome and they are becoming more and more popular. But not everyone knows what do do when an electric car fire happens, including firefighters. Electric car fires are not a new phenomenon. But with the surplus of Electric vehicles on the road, EV...
The Legendary Initial D Subaru
by Will Long | Mar 29, 2019
If you are a fan of Japanese car culture, you are likely familiar with the Initial D Subaru. Initial D (頭文字D) is a Japanese street racing anime series created from a manga written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. The Initial D Subaru is owned by Bunta Fujiwara in...
The Ultimate Private Honda Collection
by Will Long | Mar 23, 2019
If you travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin you will find the ultimate Honda collection at The RealTime Collection Hall. The Honda collection is the largest privately-held display of vintage Honda and Acura vehicles in North America. The collection is operated by RealTime...