It seems like, over the last few years at least, that lap times around Germany’s famed Green Hell have stopped falling. Don’t get me wrong, there have been some impressive runs, like last the Dodge Viper ACR’s farewell 7:03.03 run, the Mercedes AMG GTR’s 7:10.92 and the new front-wheel-drive hero Civic type R taking the … Read more
I bought a $300 Eclipse GSX that hasn’t run in 10 years. That sentence alone is almost enough to commit someone into psychiatric care, or at least a very good shrink. Before you decide that I’m fit for a straitjacket let me explain myself. I know I’m the new guy here and you don’t know … Read more
In recent years the “hot hatch” market in the US grew a massive amount. Ford launched the Focus ST and Fiesta ST which have both been praised endlessly by journalists including us. Chances are you’ve heard of the Chevy HHR, it’s the ugly panel van/car thing that you see running around town. You’ve probably also … Read more
Toyota introduced the GR engine family in 2005 as a replacement for the outdated MZ, JZ, and VZ engines. Like the engines it replaced, the 2GR uses a 6-cylinder design, although not in an inline configuration like the JZ series, and has proven to be a very reliable engine. The 2GR-FE doesn’t have the same … Read more
The pursuit for better style and handling is never-ending, especially if you own a BMW F80 M3. Without a doubt, this car is a masterpiece, both in the looks department and drivability. However, once you’ve been bitten by the mod bug, no matter how good your car looks or drives, you’ll still somehow find a … Read more
We all know for a fact that the BMW M3 F80 is a tuner-friendly car, so it’s no surprise that many car enthusiasts would go out of their way to modify it. Since the car has massive aftermarket support, finding a suitable component is not that difficult.O ften, enthusiasts are satisfied with the amount of … Read more
A lot of car enthusiasts understand how terrific of a platform the BMW M3 F80 is. Initially released in 2014, this beast hides a potent power plant under its hood: the S55 engine, which can produce as much as 425hp and 406lb-ft of torque. It also sports a stunning aesthetic appeal, thanks to its athletic … Read more
The release of the F-chassis BMW’s back in 2014 delighted Bimmer fans all around the globe. Many people knew how well the previous E90s generation responded to tuning, and enthusiasts were stoked to see what the next generation could bring to the table. Their expectations were met, as the BMW M3 F80 and its coupe version, the … Read more
Many would consider the BMW M3 F80 as one of the holy grails of the BMW M Series. Sure, there are other iconic models on the line, but none of them can really compare to what the fifth-generation sporty Bimmer can bring to the table. The M3 F80 sedan and its brother, the F82 M4, … Read more
Even after almost two decades since its initial release, the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V still continues to be a decent platform for modification.O vershadowed by its competitors back in its glory days, the car, for some reason, has caught the eyes of present-day car enthusiasts who are looking for a Japanese project car. And … Read more