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Cafe racers galore
If you're into cafe racers at all, this is a great time to be alive.I particularly like the Triumph Thruxton. It has a 900cc parallel twin engine and sells for about $8000. Not bad for a modern take on...
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Speaking of Cafe Racers. . .
I came across this one the other day and was amazed. I used to own a Suzuki Savage and would have thought that it would never make an acceptable cafe racer.I haven't been able to find out who made it....
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The Automotive X Prize - A competition after my own heart
From their website:The goal of the Automotive X PRIZE (AXP) is to inspire a new generation of super-efficient vehicles that help break our addiction to oil and stem the effects of climate...
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I've never considered myself much of a Corvette person. . .
But I think I have changed my mind.A friend of mine (yes, that friend) has a 1997 Corvette. He's done a bit of work to it, exhaust and intake, etc. I've driven it a few times before, and been...
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My next toy
Lately I've been putting a lot of thought into what car I will buy next. I don't really need another car, so this would be just for fun.In my mind, I've laid out some requirements:Fun - This could mean...
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My new Car and Driver seemed a bit skimpy . . .
. . . in the content department.When I received my new Car and Driver magazine, I read it cover to cover, as usual. I noticed that it seemed like there were more ads than usual.When I counted pages,...
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The (thrice) Unwanted Mangusta
About six months ago one of my friends at work told me that he had bought a disassembled 1967 Shelby GT350. It seems that it had been sitting at a body shop for the last 10 years. The owner of the shop...
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Saturn Vue - One Step Up, Two Steps Back
Most car companies strive to make each successive generation of their automobiles better. Most do. Typically, new versions of cars are roomier and faster. Just look at the line of Honda Accords. Along...
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Are electric cars ready for primetime?
It sure seems so.In the last couple of years, several all-electric autos have been announced. While most of them are from independent companies created for the purpose, even Chevrolet is a player.Tesla...
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The Next-Generation automobile
For all of the different styles of automobiles around, it's amazing how similar they all are to each other. Doors that open outward (in almost every case). Driver in sitting position with passenger...
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My Return to Autocrossing
If you've never heard of an autocross, it's a miniature road-race usually set up in a large parking lot with the course typically marked off with traffic cones. One car at a time, against the clock....
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I bought a 1993 Firebird Formula a couple of months ago. One of the first things I did, of course, was find an autocross to take it to. Fortunately, the Atlanta Region of the SCCA had their first event...
View ArticleAnd another autocross
Shortly after the Atlanta event, the Clemson Sports Car Club hosted an autocross in Anderson, SC.I've been autocrossing since 1997, and have attended events with 6 different clubs in that time. This...
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Anything for a Headline
Headline from the Daily Mail: Rare Austin which stood in garage for 50 years discovered... and starts first time!Quote from the story: "And the engine turned over when we tried it with the starter...
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Great quote from The Auto Prophet
In reply to Mark Tapscott's piece Why aren't People Buying More Fuel Efficient Vehicles (which was in reply to an Autoblog piece Report - Sales of 30+ MPG Cars Fell 10% in the First Five Months of...
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What was he (she?) thinking?
So I took a good look at this car. It has an actual 4 bbl carb, but it's mounted to a flat plate under the hood. He even took the trouble to run a fuel line to the carb. Also, there's a chrome...
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who needs overdrive?
So. As I was driving home last week in my '98 Z28, 5th and 6th gear just went away. I've already determined that it mest be the 5th-6th synchro assembly, and I've ordered one. Fortunately, I still get...
View ArticleChrysler 200 Super Bowl ad
Daimler Chrysler: Eminem DetroitI have to say, the Chrysler 200 ad is my favorite from the Super Bowl so far. Feat: Eminem.
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Top 5 Iconic British Cars
1. The Original MiniThe original mini has become synonymous with British pop-culture, as well as being one of the world's most iconic cars. The first mini was built by the British Motor Corporation and...
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Caring for your classic car
When it comes to storing your classic car there are several options. Clearly the best is indoor storage, but this isn't an option for many of us. When a garage isn't available, a properly sized and...
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Top 5 Tyres for 2011
The end of 2011 is almost here and with it comes the knowledge that another year of advancement, improvements and firsts will be waiting for us in 2012. Before looking ahead though I would like to...
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