Archive for December, 2007

Grant Kustoms 73-87 Chevy Fullsize Rollpan

Friday, December 28th, 2007

The 73-87 Chevy fullsize holds the record for the longest production run in Chevy history, but tuners have long regarded it as the black sheep of the custom truck world because of its quirks — like, for example, the fact that it’s a pain in the ass to clean up the rear end. When you […]

TV Tonight: Next to Nothing

Friday, December 28th, 2007

(Friday, December 28th, 2007) You’re better off heading out to the garage tonight to test out the shiny new torque wrench Santa got you.
All times are central.

PINKS: GTO vs. Model A (Speed, 6:30 p.m.)
Classic Rides: Harley-Davidson (DIY, 9:00 p.m.)

Enjoy.

Ride of the Day: 1999 Honda Civic

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

One of our favorite things to see is a show car with road dirt on it roll up to the show under its own power with maps and slurpy drink cups scattered all over the interior. We take more interest in this car than in one that backs itself off a trailer and has a […]

Caractere Sport Mesh Grill For VW Rabbit

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Caractere’s sport mesh grill surrounds the Rabbit’s standard VW badge with mesh instead of cheap plastic, resulting in a cleaner, more expensive look. I’d gladly spend $230 for this simple nip/tuck — it’s a direct fit for the standard OEM piece.
Caractere Sport Mesh Grill [TMTUNING]

Cando Specialties’ ‘86-1/2 To ‘96 Nissan Hardbody Control Arms

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The Nissan Hardbody, though popular in the minitruck world, comes standard with a 6-lug bolt pattern that makes it difficult to find wheels — unless you’ve got the scratch for expensive custom billet shoes. Now, however, Cando Specialties has just released a new line of upper and lower control arms that let you bolt a […]

Preview: Intro Introduces New Line of Billet Steering Wheels

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

A billet steering wheel really sets off an interior, and after producing wheels for years, Intro has decided to release a new line of custom billet steering wheels for all makes and models. Intro’s popular wheel line provides the stylistic inspiration for the steering wheels, which will be available in a variety of custom finishes. […]

Never Get Lost Again With Alpine’s PMD-B100/T

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

In-car navigation really comes in handy on long road trips or when you’re in a strange city, but they always look hokey suction-cupped to your window — not quite custom at all. Alpine’s new fully independent navigation system, the Blackbird PMD-B100/T, hooks into your IVA-D310 or IVA-W200 7″ LCD-equipped head unit, so you can stash […]

TV Tonight: Chrome in Your Stocking

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

(Thursday, December 27th, 2007) In case you didn’t hear enough yelling over the holidays, there’s an American Chopper marathon tonight.
All times are central.

American Chopper: FANtasy Bike - Bryan King (TLC, 5:00 p.m.)
American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior 1 (TLC, 6:00 p.m.)
PINKS: Harley vs. Suzuki (Speed, 6:30 p.m.)
American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior 2 (TLC, 7:00 p.m.)
PINKS All […]

Ride of the Day: 1991 Chevy RS Camaro

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Angel from Greenville, Michigan proves without a doubt that a kid’s first Camaro is still a special thing.  Almost everyone had one — or at least has a story about something that happened in one.  Though they’re mostly the same old car – with all its faults — you didn’t care because it was your Camaro, […]

Five More (Expensive) HP For Your Fit

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

 
Though Honda can’t seem to make enough of the Fit to keep up with demand, it’s a little anemic power-wise — which is why K&N just introduced the Typhoon Air Intake System. It lends your Fit an exrta five horses, and a better sound, too. For $230, this short-ram intake lets your engine breathe easier and […]