Archive for the 'Budget Bling' Category

Shiny Tubes: Westin Stainless Steel Steps

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Got a lifted truck and need an extra hand in? Maybe your wife is a midget and she can’t get into your truck without a boost? Westin Automotive has the solution, and it’s shiny too. Westin now offers the new Platinum Oval Step series of tube steps for various makes and models.
They’re made of polish-free […]

Black Billet: Billet Specialties Black Anodized Accessories

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Who likes shiny stuff? Lots of us do, but that doesn’t mean we want it all to be shiny — or maybe we’re working on a rat rod and want the smooth look of billet without the polishing problems. Either way, Billet Specialties just released a new line of billet engine accessories that […]

Hammer Time: Baer Brakes’ New Iron Sport Brake System

Friday, January 11th, 2008

It seems like everyone’s restoring a muscle car nowadays, but they all have the same problem: a lot of power in a car that can’t stop that well. Baer Brakes just introduced the new Iron Sport system which works with most popular rear ends. It includes all the brackets needed to convert the stock drum […]

Not Legal But Totally Cool: Billet License Plate

Monday, December 31st, 2007

For years Billet Accessories Direct, or BAD to the n00bs out there, has been building sweet custom billet parts, such as this license plate.  For $75, they carve it to say whatever you’d like. While you’re on their site, check out some of the other cool stuff they build — they carry everything billet, from […]

Tow/Haul Included: Billetin’s Billet Column Shifter With Button

Friday, December 28th, 2007

For a long time, owners of 99-07 Chevy Silverados couldn’t install custom column shifters because most models lack the required tow/haul button located on the end of the stock shifter. Problem solved: Billetin’s introduced a shifter that includes the button, and it’s even billet aluminum, so it won’t stand out.
Best of all, you can install […]

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]

Cosmetic Surgery For Budget AWD Suzukis

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Give it up for budget rides! With environmental and economic crises making headlines, a fuel-efficient car just makes sense. And if you picked the Suzuki SX4 as your fuel-sipping custom, you’re in luck: Road/Race Motorsports has stepped up to give the cheap all-wheel drive Suzuki some needed cosmetic surgery.

Budget Bling: MB Motoring Rims

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Comparing MB Motoring wheels to Giovanni is like comparing the Sears fall collection to Gucci. But try getting Discount Tire to throw a pair of those uber-buck specials on your ride without a waiting list or a small personal loan. Unh uh. Not gonna happen.
Add to that the fact that MB’s rims look good — […]

Budget Bling: Storing Your Cars On The Cheap

Friday, September 28th, 2007

We recently showed you Harbor Freight’s knockoff version of a motorcycle dolly. That’s great if you’ve got a bike to move around, but what if you’ve got a project car instead? Griot’s Garage has a really popular set of hydraulic portable car lifts, but they start at $300. Harbor Freight has your back here, too, […]

Budget Bling: A Cheap (And Hot) Way To Store Your Bikes

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

What’s easier than collecting cars? Collecting bikes, of course. But even bikes take up space — especially if you have six or eight of ‘em. Harbor Freight has a great cheap-ass solution: a low profile motorcycle dolly. Now you can rack ‘em and stack ‘em.
What a great excuse to buy a new bike.