Automobiles

  • Evolution IX – Clean Up

    There are always a few surprises with a used car and this Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is no exception.  With less than 5000 miles on the odometer you would think that not much could have happened, but that is not always… Continue reading

  • Citroen 2CV ala Ferrari

    Citroen has produced some memorable cars, from the amazing SM to the lowly 2CV.  In the sixties you might have seen a few on this side of the Atlantic.  In the seventies they were a favorite of those who competed… Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – Adding New Stability

    While there have been few entries for a while we have been quite busy getting the “new” Evo fitted out with more goodies.  One Saturday we laid out just about all the suspension pieces that we wanted to equip the… Continue reading

  • Indy 500 – Remembering the First

    As some of us prepare to watch the running of the Indianapolis 500 today we should remember the first Indy 500 run on the “brick yard” in 1911.  Ray Harroun drove the Marmon Wasp to victory as the only car… Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – Gauging a New Perspective

    It is a relatively small change, but one that really improves a key feature of the Evolution MR.  The MR edition came with a three gauge cluster that provides some useful information, but its placement is not the best for… Continue reading

  • 39 Miles Per Gallon

    Today the President announced that new cars would be required to achieve 39 miles per gallon in a few years time.  Given the current state of America’s automobile industry this was an optimistic road to take. I would be delighted… Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – Fuel Pump Upgrade

    This Evo is going to be getting a lot more power out of the engine and to prepare the fuel system for that I have upgraded the fuel pump.  The stock fuel pump works great within the program that the… Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – the Strut Tower Brace

    The next bit of bracing will take place in the trunk again.  Since the trunk bar itself has been installed it was time to install the strut tower brace.  The one I use is a factory unit from Mitsubishi.  It… Continue reading

  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe for 2010

    Now why couldn’t an American car company figure this out? This car is amazing.  Three hundred-six rear wheel drive horsepower, Brembo brakes,  track suspension, LSD, and more.  Check out the Hyundai web site for this powerful marketing video of Rhys… Continue reading

  • We Don’t Need a Car Czar

    Should a Car Czar Be Part of the Solution? We have seen the CEO’s of the “Big Three” show up in Senate hearings begging for financial assistance.  Once they traveled by corporate jet and the second time via hybrid vehicles.… Continue reading