Opposite Lock - Rants & Raves

When the CAFE regulations were passed last year, the automotive world was turned on its head.  How could an auto manufacturer achieve an average fuel mileage of 35 mpg across its entire lineup?  Recently BMW released its first salvo into the fuel mileage war and it comes in the form of a four cylinder.

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Kickin' it Old School

Thanks to this amazing visual presentation by Josh Clason, I'm thoroughly hypnotized. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be busy browsing eBay Motors for the rest of the night!


JDM Legends from Josh Clason on Vimeo.

Ebay Finds

For those that think an Aston Martin DB5 or a Shelby Cobra aren't rare enough, here are two cars from the 50s that would satisfy those extravagant connoisseurs.

N-thusiast X-tinction

Many people consider the Ferrari 458 to be the pinnacle of automotive excellence.  It is the ultimate in high performance, vehicular perfection.  With its combination of active aerodynamics, lightweight exotic materials, a horsepower dense power plant, and lightning fast transmission, this car sits at the top of the evolutionary charts.  Although for the everyday enthusiast like myself, it marks the end of an era that many people never really got to appreciate...

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Remembering the 'Aviator', Gilles Villeneuve January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982

“Only Villeneuve could have made that happen,” Arnoux said. “I had confidence because it was Gilles. I would never have tried to fight so ferociously with any other driver... The duel with Gilles is something I'll never forget, my greatest souvenir in racing.”

Freak of the Week: VWtf?? Bitchin' Wagon edition.

Welcome to #6 of Freak of the Week, where for every weekend, Weimann, Chin, and I look for something balls off the wall crazy, weird, or just polarizing and worth talking about.

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This week, we feature Ken "King of Chop" Prather's '62 Minibus.

Ebisu keeps it real.

With all the D1-GP, Formula Drift, and Gymkhana videos, the drifting scene has evolved extremely quickly the last couple of years. And while the franchises have allowed the sport to do well for themselves, financially... sometimes it's better to take a step back and see its humbler origins-- just a bunch of young enthusiasts looking to improve themselves, learn more about their cars, and make new friends along the journey.

Relax! Happy Weekend everybody! Thank you, Mr. Remi Schouten, for the fantastic video.


Summer Drift Matsuri 2010 - Ebisu Circuit from Remi Schouten on Vimeo.

That said, does anybody know of any venues here in NY that has something like that? I'd love to pay a visit!