Update 10/1: I received an email from someone that said an R33 GTS-t was seized in Southern California.  The car was being seized because it was imported illegally, and the DMV documents, and CHP signatures had been forged on the documentation for the vehicle.  The same inspector, the same task force.
What’s the Right Hand Drive Roundup of 2010? Good question. Something I am in the process

Import Tuner Magazines Luke Munnell, wrote an important article on 5 important legal issues for all import and even domestic car owners. I have had a couple of cars impounded over the years. Standing on the side of the road, you won’t win the argument with the police officer.  Although honestly, I have won a few over the years.
Ever been pulled over for rolling too low or sporting too loud

2012 Nissan GT-R Unmasked at Nurburgring

NAGTROC posted a few pictures of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, unmasked at the Nurburgring.   Check out the post for all the pictures.



Source: NAGTROC

History of Mercedes Benz

This history of Mercedes-Benz starts in the late 1800s and ends with their post World War I experience. Mercedes-Benz is a car produced by the Daimler-Benz company of Germany. The Daimler-Benz company was founded through a merger in 1926. In the mid-1880s, Gottlieb Daimler (1834–1900) worked with Wilhelm Maybach (1846–1929), and Karl Benz (1844–1929) and independently invented the internal combustion engine-powered automobile in southwestern Germany.
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2011 BMW S1000RR Pictures

2011 BMW S1000RR Pictur

2011 BMW S1000RR Pictures

2011 BMW S1000RR Pictur

Ferrari V4 Motorcycles

Ferrari V4 Motorcycle Pictures

Ferrari V4 Motorcycles

Ferrari V4 Motorcycle Pictures

MODIFICATION BMW S 1000RR tuned by AC Schnitzer

BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer assuredly got its easily on the S1000RR and angry it into a abundant bigger circadian use superbike. That’s right. It may be adamantine to believe, but their access aims appear abundance and achievability artlessly because the bike doesn’t charge any upgrades on the achievement side.

MODIFICATION BMW S 1000RR tuned by AC Schnitzer

BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer assuredly got its easily on the S1000RR and angry it into a abundant bigger circadian use superbike. That’s right. It may be adamantine to believe, but their access aims appear abundance and achievability artlessly because the bike doesn’t charge any upgrades on the achievement side.

2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS REVEALED

The 2010 BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS accept new colours as a touch-up for the new year. The F 650 GS will be accessible in Lava Orange Metallic, White Aluminium Matt Metallic and Biarritzblue Metallic. The colours of Iceberg Silver Metallic, Flame Red and Azure Blue Metallic are no best available.The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The

2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS REVEALED

The 2010 BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS accept new colours as a touch-up for the new year. The F 650 GS will be accessible in Lava Orange Metallic, White Aluminium Matt Metallic and Biarritzblue Metallic. The colours of Iceberg Silver Metallic, Flame Red and Azure Blue Metallic are no best available.The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The

New Benelli TNT Titanium

The love of life mount a bicycle of true packing is guaranteed by the exceptional equipment: fairings of carbon, titanic exhaust, completely adjustable suspensions with bottom and speeds, dry clutch, forged wheels, radial brake system, an eccentric system for the complete adjustment of footboard. All needed for the triad while assembling titanium for TNT on its normal ground: the way. The

New Benelli TNT Titanium

The love of life mount a bicycle of true packing is guaranteed by the exceptional equipment: fairings of carbon, titanic exhaust, completely adjustable suspensions with bottom and speeds, dry clutch, forged wheels, radial brake system, an eccentric system for the complete adjustment of footboard. All needed for the triad while assembling titanium for TNT on its normal ground: the way. The

NEW BMW K 1300 GT EXCLUCIVE EDITION

We allocution about the BMW K 1300 GT Exclusive Edition, which debuts in contempo canicule by abacus some capacity “Comfort” and “security” on a admission that is already actual complete.Heated grips and saddle, for example, are standard, as are the xenon headlights cruise controlThe onboard computer and alive abeyance adjustment ESA Exclusive Edition II (Electronic Abeyance Adjustment II).

NEW BMW K 1300 GT EXCLUCIVE EDITION

We allocution about the BMW K 1300 GT Exclusive Edition, which debuts in contempo canicule by abacus some capacity “Comfort” and “security” on a admission that is already actual complete.Heated grips and saddle, for example, are standard, as are the xenon headlights cruise controlThe onboard computer and alive abeyance adjustment ESA Exclusive Edition II (Electronic Abeyance Adjustment II).

Modification Yamaha Scorpio Robot

Modification Yamaha Scorpio Robot

Modification Yamaha Scorpio Robot

Modification Yamaha Scorpio Robot

MODIF SUZUKI SATRIA FUTURISTIK

Perhaps you are slightly confused to see this motor modifications. What are the flow? If Dilirik distance from the front of five meters, the identity of a motor is clear. Living machines that can characterize the type of motor and, if viewed from itupun close.I do so, the base motor is R120 2002 Suzuki Satria property Amos Saragih Leonardo's home modification Amos Leonardo Disign Yogyakarta.

MODIF SUZUKI SATRIA FUTURISTIK

Perhaps you are slightly confused to see this motor modifications. What are the flow? If Dilirik distance from the front of five meters, the identity of a motor is clear. Living machines that can characterize the type of motor and, if viewed from itupun close.I do so, the base motor is R120 2002 Suzuki Satria property Amos Saragih Leonardo's home modification Amos Leonardo Disign Yogyakarta.

SUZUKI JELATO MODDING PICTURES

this is specification of suzuki jelato :PictureThe Suzuki Jelato 125 is powered by a 124cc engine equipped with Suzuki's latest small engine fuel injection system. This fuel-injection system, which Suzuki calls DCP-FI. The Twist and Go automatic CVT transmission means there's no shifting, and the single cylinder 125cc fuel-injection engine is more than powerful enough for driving through the

SUZUKI JELATO MODDING PICTURES

this is specification of suzuki jelato :PictureThe Suzuki Jelato 125 is powered by a 124cc engine equipped with Suzuki's latest small engine fuel injection system. This fuel-injection system, which Suzuki calls DCP-FI. The Twist and Go automatic CVT transmission means there's no shifting, and the single cylinder 125cc fuel-injection engine is more than powerful enough for driving through the

Valentino Rossi to Ducati? Not so fast!

In today’s news that really isn’t news, an interview of Ducati CEO, Gabriele del Torchio, by Bruno de Prato found on Cycle World’s website on August 3rd, reveals the CEO speaking in a matter-of-fact tone about Valentino Rossi’s status as a team member on Ducati’s MotoGP effort.In the CW article, Del Torchio states that the 2010 racing season “will not bring to Ducati any crown in the sport,

Valentino Rossi to Ducati? Not so fast!

In today’s news that really isn’t news, an interview of Ducati CEO, Gabriele del Torchio, by Bruno de Prato found on Cycle World’s website on August 3rd, reveals the CEO speaking in a matter-of-fact tone about Valentino Rossi’s status as a team member on Ducati’s MotoGP effort.In the CW article, Del Torchio states that the 2010 racing season “will not bring to Ducati any crown in the sport,

Photo's of DUCATI 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITION

DUCATI 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITIONThe 848 Testastretta Evoluzione engine becomes the benchmark for the middleweight sportsbike category, benefitting from all the experience accumulated with the larger engine on the 1198. It successfully adopts the same design guidelines and the same compact cylinder and cylinder head layout, but introduces for the first time ever an innovative solution for the

Photo's of DUCATI 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITION

DUCATI 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITIONThe 848 Testastretta Evoluzione engine becomes the benchmark for the middleweight sportsbike category, benefitting from all the experience accumulated with the larger engine on the 1198. It successfully adopts the same design guidelines and the same compact cylinder and cylinder head layout, but introduces for the first time ever an innovative solution for the

Yamaha Raider S Cruiser 2010

new 2010 Yamaha Raider S before purchasing this Cruiser bicycle. They have all the information you need including the manufacturer suggested retail cost, which starts from $14,790 MSRP that will give you the negotiating edge when visiting the dealership. The 2010 Raider S is made in Japan. Yamaha first introduced the Raider model in 2008. With front Dual Hydraulic Disc brakes that will

Yamaha Raider S Cruiser 2010

new 2010 Yamaha Raider S before purchasing this Cruiser bicycle. They have all the information you need including the manufacturer suggested retail cost, which starts from $14,790 MSRP that will give you the negotiating edge when visiting the dealership. The 2010 Raider S is made in Japan. Yamaha first introduced the Raider model in 2008. With front Dual Hydraulic Disc brakes that will

YAMAHA R1 2010 SPECIFICATION

Features Yamaha R1 2010 * The YZF-R1 garnered the prestigious award as the 2009 Motorcycle of the Year from Motorcyclist Magazine. The YZF-R1 was chosen for its MotoGP®-inspired engine and chassis technology, and for its luxurious fit and finish.* Back for 2010, the YZF-R1 is the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. Crossplane technology, first pioneered in MotoGP® racing

YAMAHA R1 2010 SPECIFICATION

Features Yamaha R1 2010 * The YZF-R1 garnered the prestigious award as the 2009 Motorcycle of the Year from Motorcyclist Magazine. The YZF-R1 was chosen for its MotoGP®-inspired engine and chassis technology, and for its luxurious fit and finish.* Back for 2010, the YZF-R1 is the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. Crossplane technology, first pioneered in MotoGP® racing

Launch Yamaha YZF-R1 2010 and R15 White Body Color

2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1 2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1 will soon be available for booking at all important Yamaha outlets for a price of 12.5 lakhs. in india.Yamaha R1 2010 specifications: Engine: 998cc 4 cylinder.Power: 179.5 bhp at 12500 RPM.Max torque: 115.5 NM.6 speed gear box.Yamaha R15 2010 modelYamaha R15 2010 model specifications:149.8CC engine that produces 17bhp@8500rpm and 15nm max torque

Launch Yamaha YZF-R1 2010 and R15 White Body Color

2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1 2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1 will soon be available for booking at all important Yamaha outlets for a price of 12.5 lakhs. in india.Yamaha R1 2010 specifications: Engine: 998cc 4 cylinder.Power: 179.5 bhp at 12500 RPM.Max torque: 115.5 NM.6 speed gear box.Yamaha R15 2010 modelYamaha R15 2010 model specifications:149.8CC engine that produces 17bhp@8500rpm and 15nm max torque

Bajaj Pulsar Italian Body-modification

Bajaj Pulsar Italian Body-modification

Bajaj Pulsar Italian Body-modification

Bajaj Pulsar Italian Body-modification

COBB R35 GT-R Wins Redline Time Attack Round 8

The COBB Tuning Motorsports GT-R once again streaked to the top of the podium at Round 8 of the Redline Time Attack at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Park. The COBB Tuning team sat 2nd, just one point adrift of first place behind the Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports STI. The team was able to secure first place in the AWD Modified Class and then took first in the wheel to wheel Super

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest


Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest


      Den arena attic arcade centermost in Surabaya Town Square (Sutos) in East Java awash All New Honda Jazz and Freed that accept been modified. Number, 20 units that chase the Jazz Jazz Tuning Contest, 6 to 8 August 2010.



       Operation of the City of Heroes, according to Jonfis Fandy, for the

RIPS RB30 Powered Dragster Ready for a New Season

Rob from RIPS in New Zealand, posted up some information on his RB30 powered rail called FED.  He is trying to beat the HKS 180sx’s fastest pass of 7.18@190 mph . http://www.turbomagazine.com/events/0209tur_nhra_sport_compact_nationals/index.html

Good luck to Rob, in the coming season.  I think he might need to get the car to Australia or the US, to really show its potential.  The tracks

RB30 Engine block for sale

There is no replacement for displacement.  There really is not. You can add technology to more displacement, and you will make more power, more torque.  A popular swap for RB25/RB26 engines is to take the bottom end from an RB30 and add a RB25/26 head.  They came in a lot of different cars around the world, just nothing here in the US. Here is an RB30 block for $550.  Add some shipping, an

Mercedes-Benz SCL600 Drive With Joystick

The futuristic Mercedes-Benz SCL600 automobile have no steering wheel, what you see on the dashboard is a joystick and alot of buttons. They are pictures of DaimlerChrysler’s F 200 concept cars, made by Mercedes-Benz design team and unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1996,

Lexus “City” New 2010 Lexus RX

A new ad campaign from Team One imagines how the innovative engineering of the new 2010 Lexus RX has reinvented the driving experience. The commercials explaining the advanced features available on the all-new 2010 Lexus RX. Its about the vehicle secret weapon XM real-time traffic monitoring that reveals driving conditions on the road ahead. Suddenly, massive cranes descend from the sky, picking up the offending traffic and lifting buildings from their foundations so the driver can travel unimpeded to his final destination.

Monster Sport Car

We have seen Ferrari + Mercedes + Lamborghini sport car and now another Nissan Maxima with Kuwaiti licensed plate from north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula mixed more than 3 sport car together (hmmm… i guess???). BMW 7-Series fascia, BMW M3-like front bumper, Lamborghini style front scissor doors, two-part hood, gullwing rear doors, a Supra-like rear wing and more.

Mercedes-Benz SCL600 Drive With Joystick

The futuristic Mercedes-Benz SCL600 automobile have no steering wheel, what you see on the dashboard is a joystick and alot of buttons. They are pictures of DaimlerChrysler’s F 200 concept cars, made by Mercedes-Benz design team and unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1996,

Lexus “City” New 2010 Lexus RX

A new ad campaign from Team One imagines how the innovative engineering of the new 2010 Lexus RX has reinvented the driving experience. The commercials explaining the advanced features available on the all-new 2010 Lexus RX. Its about the vehicle secret weapon XM real-time traffic monitoring that reveals driving conditions on the road ahead. Suddenly, massive cranes descend from the sky, picking

Monster Sport Car

We have seen Ferrari + Mercedes + Lamborghini sport car and now another Nissan Maxima with Kuwaiti licensed plate from north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula mixed more than 3 sport car together (hmmm… i guess???). BMW 7-Series fascia, BMW M3-like front bumper, Lamborghini style front scissor doors, two-part hood, gullwing rear doors, a Supra-like rear wing and more.

History of BMW

Although BMW's current fame and reputation as one of the greatest automobile manufacturers can be mostly linked to models produced in the last two decades, the history of the marque stretches back almost 90 years and contains numerous achievements that have established it as a benchmark.

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VIR World Challenge 2010 - What's a Redneck and where did the term come from

Team Scion shows up in the video a couple of times.  Check it out.  I was the only one to get it right.

GT-R Magazine R's Meeting from Speedhunters

Dino from Speedhunters took a trip to Fuji Speedway to attend the GT-R Magazine R' meet.  GT-R's of all vintages and varieties showed up,    The event was so big, that he had to break his coverage into mulitple posts.






Z-Tune R34 GT-R and a 400R R33 GT-R












Drag R33 GT-R












JUN R35 GT-R












Look for one like this in Fast and Furious 5












Look at all the

18 Minutes of Video from IDRC Autoclub Speedway in Fontana 9-4-10

18 minutes of random video from IDRC in Fontana, 9-4-10

MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championship Series

Mike Kojima and the guys at MotoIQ have teamed up with Redline Time Attack to introduce a new wheel to wheel race series on the west coast called the Pacific Tuner Car Championship Series.



Are you bored with track days and HDPE events? Ever wanted to see what you have and go wheel to wheel with other tuning enthusiasts? Ever wanted to see who's the best driver and who could

MotoIQ Project R32 GT-R

R32 GT-R. A rare color






Eric at MotoIQ has a project R32 GT-R that has gone though some upgrades to help improve it over the stock R32 GT-R. If you have an R32 GT-R, or for that matter R33, or R34, or are looking for some information on them, I wrote some basics up several years ago.



To me, parts selection of any build is probably one of the most critical aspects of building a car

Modern Batik car

Modern Batik car 2010

Modern Batik car

Modern Batik car 2010

DG-Spec Clinches World Challenge Team, Manufacturer, and Driver Championships

Drivers Stout and Shaffer Put in Solid Performance at VIR to Make History for Scion
TORRANCE, Calif. — This past weekend at rounds 10 and 11 at Virginia International Raceway, the DG-Spec Scion team clinched every Touring Car championship possible in the World Challenge series.  Even more impressive is that this happens with a race still to go at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
“It’s a

NEW DUCATI MONSTER 796 ( 2011 ) REVEALED

DUCATI MONSTER 796DUCATI MONSTER 796 ( 2011 ) PICTUREThe 2011 Ducati Monster 796 will be slotted into the calendar amid the 696 and 1100 models, both of which will still be produced. The new Monster is powered by an air-cooled Desmodue 796 engine, which aboriginal debuted in the Hypermotard 796 in backward 2009. ( 2011 ) DUCATI MONSTER 796According to Ducati, the Monster 796 produces 87 hp

NEW DUCATI MONSTER 796 ( 2011 ) REVEALED

DUCATI MONSTER 796DUCATI MONSTER 796 ( 2011 ) PICTUREThe 2011 Ducati Monster 796 will be slotted into the calendar amid the 696 and 1100 models, both of which will still be produced. The new Monster is powered by an air-cooled Desmodue 796 engine, which aboriginal debuted in the Hypermotard 796 in backward 2009. ( 2011 ) DUCATI MONSTER 796According to Ducati, the Monster 796 produces 87 hp

Modification Yamaha Jupiter mx Green Paint Cat Chrome Full Specification

Modification Yamaha Jupiter mx Green Paint Cat Chrome Full SpecificationMotorcycle ModificationsSpecification yamaha jupiter mx chrome green paint:Enkei velg front of the tread width of 2 inchesEnkei velg behind the 3-inch wide footprintBody motor yamaha jupiter mx original, only body in the back of the motor change, such as moto GPOriginal swing arm yamaha jupiter mxExhaust the model

Modification Yamaha Jupiter mx Green Paint Cat Chrome Full Specification

Modification Yamaha Jupiter mx Green Paint Cat Chrome Full SpecificationMotorcycle ModificationsSpecification yamaha jupiter mx chrome green paint:Enkei velg front of the tread width of 2 inchesEnkei velg behind the 3-inch wide footprintBody motor yamaha jupiter mx original, only body in the back of the motor change, such as moto GPOriginal swing arm yamaha jupiter mxExhaust the model

Lifted R32 GT-R

Gary decided his R32 needed a change, and lifting it with a rim change got him that change.   I bet you don’t see many 700 hp lifted R32’s, on 26” rims.

Its a unique look.  Glad to see him pushing the envelope.

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GreddyFest 2

Greddy held an open house at their US headquarters this Sunday. Lots of people and cars showed up to show off, get a chance to win some raffles, and purchase overstock items at a big discount. About 12 members of NAGTROC brought out their R35 GT-R’s, plus SP Engineering's demo car, Greddy’s demo car, and Hings R35 GT-R in the shop.   The rumor was one of the cars at the event recently laid

Pictures from Import Drag Racing Circuit ( IDRC ) 9-4-2010

IDRC.  Import Drag Racing Circuit.  IDRC has been throwing import drag racing events for more than the last decade.  Drag racing is fun, cheap to get into, and generally accessible for most people.

However the last few years, import drag racing has virtually disappeared. Drifting, and now Time Attack has become popular, and we just don’t see the crowds of cars and people that we used to

Is This the Reason Nissan Moved to Tennessee ?

Tennessee.   I miss Nissan being in Gardena.  It was nice to have them close. Now we only have Toyota, and Honda in a little 5 mile area in the South Bay.  This video purports to be a behind the scenes of the move to Tennessee from sunny SoCal.

Modification Ford Mustang Boss 302

Modification Ford Mustang Boss 302


Ford Mustang Boss 302 makes its Motor City debut. The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 at this year's anniversary in Monterey, but the Blue Oval association bound hot-footed the new 'Stang aback home to Detroit for a assuming at this year's Woodward Dream Cruise. Modification Ford Mustang Boss 302

It may be aqueous at this year's Dream Cruise, but the Boss