Heartbreaker…
http://youtu.be/Arv_KOHDMt0
-D.
Jul 04
Happy Birthday, America!
Today we celebrate Independence Day here in the States. The date July 4th, is forever synonymous with fireworks and movie releases. So please, everyone on this 237th Birthday of America, be safe.
Interesting fact. Did you know that most people consider Japan to be the oldest independent country?
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Jul 03
Calling Mitsubishi Owners…
Mitsubishi North America will be holding MOD2013 at their headquarters on July 13, 2013.
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Jul 02
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2013
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), is the second oldest motor sports race in America. This annual race consist of automobiles and motorcycles climbing to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. There are several classes that run, which consist of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and quads. The course is 12.42 miles long, with 156 turns that begin at 9,390 feet and finishes at 14,110 feet. This course is meant to test the driver as well as their vehicle as altitude becomes a major factor during this hill climb. Recently, Sebastien Loed set the new Pikes Peak record in the Unlimited class, finishing the course in a time of 8:13.878. In the Unlimited class there are no forms of restrictions. If built to certain safety regulations, any car can qualify for this class. When saying, “Pikes Peak Car” it usually is referring to the Unlimited class.
Source: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb / RoadandTrack.com
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Jul 01
Results of Tanabe USA 2013 Spring R&D
Here are the results of Tanabe USA’s 2013 Spring R&D session! Brand new parts are now available, such as a new Concept G exhaust system for FR-S & BRZ, and other existing parts have been updated to the current model years. Check out the list below:
2013 Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ -> Medalion Concept G Exhaust T80166R (Brand new! Single exit exhaust) $690
2013 Lexus GS350 RWD / GS350 F-Sport RWD -> Sustec Underbrace TUB170F (Brand new!) $118
2010-2012 Toyota Prius / Prius V -> Sustec Underbrace TUB153C (Brand new! Center underbrace) $118
2013 Lexus GS350 RWD -> NF210 Springs TNF170 (Same as GS350 F-Sport RWD) $345
2013 Nissan Sentra -> Sustec Underbrace TUB147F (Same as Nissan Cube) $118
2012 Toyota Prius -> Sustec Underbrace TUB153F (Now up to 2012 model year) $118
2012 Toyota Prius V -> Sustec Underbrace TUB153F (Same as Toyota Prius 3rd-gen) $118
Brand new Tanabe parts will now be going into production and are available for order!
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Jul 01
G37 Coupe on SSR Executor CV01
Check out Nathan G.’s G37 on the new SSR Executor CV01 in Flat Titan Silver. I love the way the wheels tuck inside the fender. I prefer this type of look over when the wheels stick out way past the fender.That Super Concave disk in the back looks killer also!
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Jun 27
The Robot Astronaut Named Kirobo
Japan takes things to a whole new level with, Kirobo. Designed by Dentsu with Toyota and the University of Tokyo, Japan is planning to be the first to launch a talking robot into space. Named Kirobo, which is derived from “kibo” meaning hope in Japanese and robot. This robot uses some of the latest voice-recognition software made by Toyota. Standing about 13 inches tall and weighing about 2.2 pounds, Kirobo is capable of recognizing human emotion and body language and is also able to respond. His mission is set for August when the Japan Space Agency will be bringing him along with them, where he will hold the first human-robot conversation in space aboard the International Space Station.
Source: HuffingtonPost
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Jun 26
NEW Hyper Rev Vol#172 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CT9A and CZ4A (book #11)
The latest Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions Hyper Rev has just been published on 06/26/2013. Models covered are CT9A and CZ4A.
Previous released Lancer Evo Hyper are still available;
http://www.more-japan.com/hyper-rev-mitsubishi-lancer-evo/
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Jun 25
Track Battle: Ford Fiesta ST vs Toyota GT86
Interesting little test between the Ford Fiesta ST and the Toyota GT86. Considering the fact that not everyone is going to take both to the track but it should show a little handling comparison between the two. Imagine the potential both could bring with some performance upgrades.
via EVOTV
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Jun 24
NEW! Concept G Exhaust for FR-S & BRZ
New Tanabe exhaust for Scion FR-S & Subaru BRZ is now available! This Medalion Concept G is a single muffler, cat-back exhaust system designed for increased power in a lightweight system.
Part #: T80166R
MSRP: $690.00
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