Mazda has always been a company that’s not afraid to take risks. This same trait in their development history was where the Mazda designers and engineers were at the forefront of new technologies like internal combustion engines or electric cars for decades before they became popularized today. A perfect example would be how Skyactiv-X engine … Read more
There’s much lore and drama behind the name “Skyline” but that’s exactly what the Infiniti G37 was known as in Japan. Although many tuners and enthusiasts were aghast at this naming convention, the Infiniti G37 was one of the most significant performance sedans to ever roam the streets. What made the Infiniti G37 so legendary? … Read more
Once and a while a car comes along and leaves an indelible mark. Like the rubber seared onto pavement by a raging burnout, its impact is tangible long after the vehicle has gone. This is the story of the Honda S2000. We were only graced with production for a decade (1999-2009) but the small sports … Read more
Few modern sports cars are as iconic as the Nissan 350Z. Immortalized in films such as 2006’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, the 350Z quickly developed a reputation as a true driver’s car. It also became one of the most popular models on the street racing scene thanks to its tunability. Even today, … Read more
When you start adding more power to your vehicle, the next question is how to put it down to the pavement. While getting a good set of tires is a good start, the differential is an equally important component. Like tires, all vehicles have a differential, with AWD and 4WD having two, although digging into … Read more
Wheel camber is one of those things that most people do not put a lot of thought into, that is, unless you participate in motorsports. If so, you are probably already aware that changing it by a few degrees can be the difference between finishing first, second, or hitting a wall. Simply put, making camber … Read more
There are two words that never fail to get gear heads revved up – “turbocharger” and “supercharger”. A passionate debate over which device is better has raged around automotive circles for decades. There’s never really been a clear winner because both components are actually designed to do the same thing – add huge amounts of … Read more
The phrase “modern classic” can sometimes get thrown around too readily. But there’s no question that the Infiniti G35 deserves the moniker. Combining a powerful V6 engine and sports car handling with the comfortable ride of a cruiser, the G35 was (and still is) the dream machine for an entire generation of gear heads. Sharing … Read more
Whether you’re slowing for a red light in town or slamming on the brakes for an upcoming hairpin on a racetrack, you need adequate stopping power from your braking system. The brake pads are the components that do the heavy lifting under braking. Each wheel has its own brake disc, which rotates in time with … Read more
When it comes to lowering your car, chances are you will be deciding between coilovers or lowering springs. While some will say one is better than the other, it is not so clear cut and dry as both choices have pros and cons, and there are some essential differences between them. For example, is this … Read more