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Restocked Sizes of EJ’s Boxing T-Shirt in Ash : 2008-12-08
We’ve got Large and X-Large sizes of the ash-colored EJ’s Boxing t-shirt back in stock.
Truth in 24 : LeMans Movie : 2008-12-05
If the enthusiasts are lucky, Truth in 24, a movie funded by Audi and produced by NFL Films, will make it into their hands some day. Here’s the 30sec trailer, but definitely check out the slick website too. [ via : Livesockets ]
The Want List : 2008-12-03
Ahh, the want list – that list of things you’d love to be able to buy for your ride but can’t. What’s your list to take your car to the next level without being completely unreasonable? It’s easy to say “magnesium wheels” or “custom-spec Moton suspension”, but I’m not talking about that. Here’s mine:
- ACPT or Braille carbon driveshaft : ~$1100
- Okada Projects Plasma Direct coils : ~$600
- Oil pressure gauge : $100-$130
- Replacement NTK L2H2 O2 sensor for Hydra ECU : $250
- GrimmSpeed 8mm Phenolic Spacers for intake manifold : $85
- APS turbo inlet : $330?
Now THAT’s a Valve : 2008-12-02
Snapped this with the phone at a local machine shop. It’s from a train. Note the ruler behind it and the average sized piston to the left.
Cat-back Exhaust Ripoffs : 2008-12-01
I’m always amazed at the pricing on cat-back exhausts. They consist of 2 parts usually: an “axle-back” portion and a “midpipe”. If you can find them, the axle-back portion typically costs around $350. This piece includes the canister/muffler, tip, hangers, 1 flange, and a section of pipe. Are we to believe then that a mostly straight midpipe with 2 flanges welded on costs another $250 – $400?
Come on, we all know that’s not true.
PPI Automotive Design : Razor GTR (Audi R8) : 2008-12-01
Pictures speak louder than words. More information at World Car Fans, but basically 580HP and 250kg lighter than the normal R8.
BMW M Cars Switching to Turbocharging : 2008-11-29
Read all about it over at AutoWeek
Details : SPT Intake : 2008-11-18
I just noticed something nice about the SPT (Subaru Performance Tuning) short intake. It has little holders cast into the pipe for the OEM coolant lines. It’s all in the details, folks.
The end of Harman Motive, for now. : 2008-11-18
The Harman Motive blog has a press release stating that the facility, equipment, tools, and their STI are for sale due to the upcoming closing of their shop. The last quoted sentence, “Certainly this is a difficult time for all of us, but I am confident that we will emerge better and stronger than ever.”, hints at future plans, but it seems like the writing is on the wall.
Update: They’ve posted a FAQ about the ordeal which clarifies a bit more.
How DeatschWerks Rolls : 2008-11-17
When I extracted the Denso ~550cc injectors (EJ207-STI “Pinks”) from Project Resell, they were crusty and not something I could reinstall as-is in good conscience. Having used RC Engineering before for injector flow-testing work, I decided to give DeatschWerks a shot this time. I was happy with RC, but their cost was a bit much.
In the image here, you can see what you get for their Basic service with normal shipping option ($77 for 4 injectors). The included lube packet was a nice touch. I’m pleased and will be a repeat customer as needed in the future.
