Car Stuff

  • Evolution IX – the long road to recovery

    I would never have believed that a car could accumulate so many problems in less than 5000 miles.  This Evolution was bought new by someone in the Brooklyn, NY, and it has been a constant challenge to uncover and resolve… Continue reading

    Evolution IX – the long road to recovery

  • USF1 – Maybe Next Year

    The word is out that the US F1 effort has run out of gas, the money kind and has stopped all work on its entry. The team certainly has put out a tremendous effort to achieve an entry in this… Continue reading

  • The Missing Bullitt Charger

    I received an email from Arnold Welch informing me that he has found the Dodge Charger used in the film Bullitt and will have it restored back to the condition it was in during filming by April or May of… Continue reading

  • DeltaWing’s new Indy Car for 2012

    I have complained a lot about the lack of technical innovation being visible in the IRL or Indy Racing Series for quite a while now.  I’ve pined about the days when Indy cars were a showcase for new ideas and… Continue reading

  • A New 911 from Singer Vehicle Design

    There has always been something special about the Porsche 911.  It has truly classic good looks that go beyond its Teutonic ancestry.  Originally a concept car known as the 901 it was a huge step up from the VW-based 356… Continue reading

  • Christmas Books for the Race Track

    This is the time of year you might be looking for something special for that person who is caught with the car bug, especially someone who yearns for track days and autocrosses. Here are two books that I can highly… Continue reading

  • Laptop Steering Wheel Desk

    Just in time for Christmas and better than anything seen on TV is the Laptop Steering Wheel Desk.  Be certain to read the reviews:  Keep tongue firmly implanted in cheek! Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – A Solution with a little egg on my face.

    The Evo is back in Jim’s garage and now runs almost as it should.  It burned out at least three tech’s before the root cause was finally revealed. It started with severe drivability problems and a solid P0500 code in… Continue reading

    Evolution IX – A Solution with a little egg on my face.

  • Transforming a 2009 Bullitt Mustang

    The movie Bullitt came out in 1968 with Steve McQueen in the staring role, at least as far as the credits were concerned.  In reality the lead was tied with a Highland green1968 Ford Mustang GT that had been modified… Continue reading

    Transforming a 2009 Bullitt Mustang

  • What not to do with your Bugatti Veyron

    A Texas man claims he was dive bombed by a low flying pelican which caused him to drop his cell phone.  He then decides to reach for the cell phone which caused him to vear off the road and into a salt… Continue reading