Sure, you could wait until you fail the tech inspection to get a new helmet, but we have found that it’s better to be proactive when it comes to getting a new one.
New Snell regulations are here, meaning it’s time to consider an upgrade.
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Active aerodynamics, 862 horsepower, 50 pounds of boost and a body made entirely of carbon are just a few of the highlights of the latest machine to take on the unique automotive challenge known as Gymkhana. The biggest difference this time around? It’s not a Ford, and Gymkhana pioneer Ken Block isn’t behind the wheel.
Instead, it’s the most extreme Subaru WRX STI you may ever see with part-stuntman, part-rally driver Travis Pastrana behind the wheel, tearing it up in his home base of Annapolis, Maryland.
Interest in Nissan RB inline-six continues to grow, even though it dates back to 1985. What exactly makes it unique when compared to the likes of the Toyota JZ or BMW M series engines? Let’s all learn a bit about the powerplant found in Nissan’s famed Skyline GT-R.
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Model building can be both a satisfying and rewarding hobby, as the finished product is something that you put together with your own hands.
But for those of us who may not have that level of patience, watching someone else build a model can almost be just as soothing and enjoyable.
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In an effort to reduce overhead—as well as reuse tires instead of throwing them in the dump—some heavy truck tires are specifically designed to be retreated for future use. Here's how the magic happens.
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Big, torquey engines seem to be well-suited to drifting, so why wouldn’t diesel powerplants also do well in the sport?
A few individuals already have already built some diesel-powered machines to go sideways, and they just might have confirmed our theory.
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Formula 1 may be at the cutting edge of automotive performance, but multiple constraints like weight, packaging and—believe it or not—cost force teams to create unique ways to get the maximum amount of performance out of its cars.
Take, for instance, the front suspension on this Formula 1 car. Instead of coil springs, cars use torsion bars. How does that seemingly old-school technology translate? Watch and learn.
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Composites like carbon fiber have become pretty commonplace in modern sports cars and supercars, but where did it come from, and how did its use become so widespread?
This short documentary aims to answer that, with a few big names weighing in on the matter.
The documentary is in Italian, though English subtitles are available.
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Both are small, relatively lightweight cars powered (from the factory) by 1.6-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines. However, one sends its power to the rear wheels, while the other sends it to the fronts.
Which one has your money for the win–the AE86 Toyota Corolla or the Honda Civic Type R–and which one would you rather have in your driveway?
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Ever see that video circulating around the web about some guy beating a supposed turbocharged Porsche in a late model Nissan Maxima? (Don't worry, you'll see him in the first clip of this video.)
That man is named Marcos Chavez, a native of Chihuahua, Mexico—not Guatemala as some have speculated—and that really is his heavily modified Nissan Maxima that he regularly drag races.
Naturally, the video is in Spanish, though English subtitles are provided.
