Archive for February, 2008

TV Tonight: School Is A Drag

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

(Wednesday, February 27th, 2008) It’s a night full of reruns, but there’s plenty to watch!
All times are central.

Pimp My Ride (MTV2, 5:00 p.m.)
Unique Whips: Pam’s White Hot (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Pimp My Ride (MTV2, 5:30 p.m.)
Pimp My Ride (MTV2, 6:00 p.m.)
Pinks: Jonathan Adkins vs Jeff Gilbert (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
Pimp My Ride (MTV2, 6:30 p.m.)
Unique Whips: The […]

Ride of the Day: 1981 Datsun 280ZX

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

This 280 has a story. Once upon a time, this custom street fighter with some bomb-ass airbrushing on the hood made heads turn as it cruised the main drag; now, it’s spare parts in someone’s field. The same kind of story happens to many a custom ride, but this one has a happy ending […]

Even Thinner: JL 2-1/2″ Deep Sub

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

I had just finished the Memphis Audio post, talking about their super thin subs, when I decided to bounce over to JL Audio and see what their new stuff is like. Sure enough, they have a thin sub too, but this one is 2-1/2″ thick! Thin mounting depth, and it requires a minimal sealed […]

Thin Bumps: Memphis Car Audio Slimline Subs

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

If you want subs for your truck or car, but don’t have a lot of mounting depth to work with, Memphis just introduced a pair of subs that’ll solve your problem. Available in 10″ and 12″ diameters, they require less than 3″ of depth for mounting, and they still incorporate a beefy magnet and killer […]

Three Times The Pleasure: Barry Grant Six-Shooter Carb

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Nobody ever said it was easy to build a cool street rod with real street cred.  For instance, finding an OG six-shooter carb can be a bit tough — but now Barry Grant has started producing a new carb that also includes an intake manifold to really simplify the installation process.
You can tune it easily, […]

TV Tonight: Previously Owned

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

(Tuesday, February 26th, 2008) Lowriders, tuners, and classic cars will entertain those of you who love the reruns.
All times are central.

Unique Whips: West Coast Excursion (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Pinks: Jason Miller vs Mike Slowe (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
RM Classic Car Auction: From Monterey, Cal (ESPNC, 8:00 p.m.)
Street Tuner Challenge: Measure Twice, Cut Once (Speed, 8:00 p.m.)
Livin’ the […]

TV Tonight: Prime Suspect

Monday, February 25th, 2008

(Monday, February 25th, 2008) Speed and BBC America fill your evening with motorhead joy!
All times are central.

Unique Whips: Farewell to a Friend (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
Pinks: Trevin Lindsay vs Jamie Miller (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
World of Trucks (Outdoor 5:00 p.m.)
Top Gear: Episode 1 (BBC America, 7:00 p.m.)
Top Gear: Episode 6 (BBC America, 8:00 p.m.)
Super Cars Exposed (Speed, […]

TV Tonight: Superbikes And Dragsters

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

(Sunday, February 24th, 2008) It’s an early night of motorcycle and drag racing.
All times are central.

Motorcycle Racing: FIM World Superbikes (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Drag Racing: NHRA in Phoenix (ESPN2, 6:00 p.m.)
Pinks: All Out: Dallas (Speed, 10:00 p.m.)

Enjoy.

TV Weekend: So Evil, He Spelled It With An “e”

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

(Saturday, February 23rd, 2008) If you grew up in the ’70s, you won’t want to miss the Evel Knievel Story!
All times are central.

Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story (History, 4:00 p.m.)
NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series in Fontana, Cal. (ESPN2, 6:30 p.m.)

Enjoy.

Ride of the Day: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Big freaky rims on an old Chevy — it doesn’t sound like it would turn out looking good, but it certainly looks fly in the case of this ’68 Impala. Not quite the super-lifted boxes with 26 inch rims, but certainly not standard fare either.