Update 10/1: I received an email from someone that said an R33 GTS-t was seized in Southern California.  The car was being seized because it was imported illegally, and the DMV documents, and CHP signatures had been forged on the documentation for the vehicle.  The same inspector, the same task force.
What’s the Right Hand Drive Roundup of 2010? Good question. Something I am in the process of trying to figure out.  There have been a few cars seized by the Auto Task Force of Orange County.
Here is what I know.  Two cars were seized from an owners house. Both cars were titled in California.
Now here is where the rumors start.  There were supposedly a few other cars that have been seized locally in Southern California. I don’t have any confirmation of it, but I have heard a couple versions of the same story, that point back to the original true story. 
If you have any no bullshit stories about imported cars being seized within the last two weeks please email me – tyndago@gmail.com  . I don’t want to hear rumors of a guy, that knows a girl, that heard of a car. I want to hear from actual owners, that have had a car seized. .
As far as I can tell, this is not directly related to Kaizo.

Import Tuner Magazines Luke Munnell, wrote an important article on 5 important legal issues for all import and even domestic car owners. I have had a couple of cars impounded over the years. Standing on the side of the road, you won’t win the argument with the police officer.  Although honestly, I have won a few over the years.

Ever been pulled over for rolling too low or sporting too loud of an exhaust? Ever had your car impounded on suspicion of a stolen engine or missing emissions equipment, simply because there's no way for you to immediately prove the contrary? This month, our friends at SEMA's SEMA Action Network (SAN) help us address five points of vehicle legality you need to know.

• Your exhaust is probably legal.

• Your engine swap could be illegal.

• How low you can go.

• Shedding Some Light.

• 85 is the new 116.

Head over to the Import Tuner website, or better yet, pick up the issue to check out the article.  
Then:
Log onto SEMA's official enthusiast site (www.semasan.com) and join the SEMA Action Network (SAN) for free-we already have. You can research federal and state motor vehicle code, be alerted of legislation threatening automotive culture, and learn the top 10 ways to effectively communicate with lawmakers and make your opinions count-a system that's been proven to work. Most importantly, your involvement will strengthen a professional organization with government representation in all 50 states and at the federal level, whose full-time staff is committed to researching laws and legislation, constructing and passing model bills to standardize vehicle law, and defending enthusiasts' rights at all times. We have a voice. Let's make it count. www.semasan.com

Source: Import Tuner Magazine

2011 Lamborghini Super Sport Cars Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

The LP570-4 Blancpain Edition was presented today by Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain, at the final race weekend of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo in the “Piero Taruffi” circuit, Vallelunga. The road-legal Blancpain Edition celebrates the two-year relationship between the Italian supercar brand and the

2012 Nissan GT-R Unmasked at Nurburgring

NAGTROC posted a few pictures of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, unmasked at the Nurburgring.   Check out the post for all the pictures.

Source: NAGTROC

2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale

The Italian automaker announced the 2012 Maserati Sport Cars GranTurismo MC Stradale, that it will debut the lightest and most powerful variation of the GranTurismo, at this year's 2010 Paris Motor Show. Maserati said the car will boast "razor-sharp handling and will break the 300km/h [187mph] barrier", adding that the reworked body also produces more aerodynamic down force without producing more

Lexus LFA Supercar

LFA supercar will be on display for the first time in North America at two back-to-back premier venues — the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas this November and the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December. Next year, Lexus will show the LFA at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chicago Auto Show, Dallas Auto Show and New York

Montreal Auto Show: Locus Plethore supercar unveiled…almost

The centerpiece of the 2007 Montreal auto show was supposed to be the Plethore, a supercar being developed in Quebec by HHT Locus Technologies. As we reported previously, the car nicknamed “the Quebec Bomb” employs carbon fiber construction and an 8.2-liter V8 to produce a high power-to-weight ratio driving from behind a three-passenger cabin with a center-line driving position, an innovative

Supercar trio show future's bright

Design studies show how BMW, Lamborghini and Ferrari supercars could lookTake a look at the supercars of tomorrow. These amazing machines are the work of Iranian designer Emil Baddal.He’s taken styling cues from BMW, Lamborghini and Ferrari sports cars – and then let his imagination run free. Of the three striking drawings, the BMW design is perhaps the most successful, taking the famous ‘

Details Emerge on Jaguar's new 200mph Supercar

New Jaguar supercar will likely come with 5.0 liter supercharged V8 under a rear, glass-paneled bonnet

Green GT’s All-Electric Supercar Unveiled

Up-and-coming Swiss auto company GreenGT recently unveiled plans for a fully-electric vehicle that is heralded to be the most powerful and cutting-edge electric race car ever built. Designed with the famous Le Mans race in mind, their Twenty-4 vehicle is currently undergoing development and will boast two 100-kw electric engines that provide 350-400 horsepower and a top speed of 171 mph.

Mercedes Planning Audi R8 Killer

Rumours are building of a Mercedes supercar to rival the forthcoming R8 from Audi. German publication Auto Motor und Sport have released this rendering of what they think a possible Audi R8 killer will look like. The article speculates that Mercedes could unveil the new mid-engined model sometime around 2010, with the entire production taking place at its AMG plant. If we were Mercedes and

BMW supercar concept pays Homage to M1.

German car maker BMW has built a 21st-century version of its legendary, late-’70s M1 supercar, writes JEZ SPINKS.Rumours of a new BMW supercar have been reignited after the German car maker revealed a concept car to mark the 30th anniversary of its first and only mid-engined car, the M1.BMW used last weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este exhibition in Italy to unveil the M1 Homage,

COBB R35 GT-R Wins Redline Time Attack Round 8

 

The COBB Tuning Motorsports GT-R once again streaked to the top of the podium at Round 8 of the Redline Time Attack at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Park. The COBB Tuning team sat 2nd, just one point adrift of first place behind the Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports STI. The team was able to secure first place in the AWD Modified Class and then took first in the wheel to wheel Super Session firmly putting the team in the lead in the Modified Class.
Our GT-R was perfect again showing that even at its immense weight of 3700lbs, the tight turns of Spring Mountain Raceway could not hold it back from another track record, another overall Mod win, and taking the lead in the championship. The only wrench that was thrown into the weekend was the addition of 2 inches to our front splitter. The added downforce really threw off the aero balance of the car and required the quick fabrication of a custom Gurney flap on our Aeromotions wing. The gurney flap was just what the car needed, the aero balance was fixed, and we were able to sustain over 1.7 G’s in some corners on a DOT tire!
With Brian and the GT-R holding down the top spot in the Modified Class, the team will be looking to solidify that lead at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma at the end of October.

 

 

You know it’s a hot race weekend when you need to put reflective tape on your right boot to keep from burning it. It never ceases to amaze me the dedication that the crew has to work in these types of conditions. At times this weekend the thermometer in the pits read over 109 degrees! With this heat nothing was left half done, nothing was left unchecked, and the car performed flawlessly because of that. It really is the people behind the scenes on a weekend like this that makes the difference and wins the race!

Our GT-R was perfect again showing that even at its immense weight of 3700lbs, the tight turns of Spring Mountain Raceway could not hold it back from another track record, another overall Mod win, and taking the lead in the championship. The only wrench that was thrown into the weekend was the addition of 2 inches to our front splitter. The added downforce really threw off the aero balance of the car and required the quick fabrication of a custom Gurney flap on our Aeromotions wing. The gurney flap was just what the car needed, the aero balance was fixed, and we were able to sustain over 1.7 G’s in some corners on a DOT tire!
Helping keep our brakes in check this weekend was the addition of the Willall Brake Water Spray kit. The kit, that injects water into the veins of the rotors to help keep temps in check, made a real difference. The pedal feel was extremely consistent over the longer braking zones. Normally braking from the top of 5th gear to 2nd gear requires additional pedal pressure towards the end of the braking zone due to temperature increase. With the Willall system in place this was not necessary. I can’t wait to get to a track we have tested on before and get a good before and after feel for the system; Hats off to Willall Racing for another great GT-R product.

With a our first lead in the championship all year, due to our DNF in the Super Session at Round 1, I look forward to Infineon (my home track) to increase that lead and close out the season on top. Infineon features hard transition corners (not the greatest thing for our pig of a car) and should prove challenging for me and the crew. I am confident though that we will get the setup nailed and be the car to beat again. See you there!

More Pictures from the Event:

Source: NAGTROC and COBB Blog

Luxury Car Modifications

Luxury Car Modifications

Spyker Car Modification│2010 Trend Modification

Spyker Car Modification│2010 Trend Modification

Expect to see some abashing orange on the alley actual anon as Dutch car makers Spyker accept appear that a limited-edition LM85 will anon hit the anchorage and this one will be a street-legal adaptation of the acclaimed chase car. A Street-Legal adaptation of C8 Laviolette GT2-R racecar, accepted as the C8 Laviolette LM85 will anon be accessible but will be bound to absolute 24 cartage that will booty shape.
Spyker additionally appear that it will be assuming a pre-production archetypal of its accessible C8 Aileron sports car at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The car will accept a 4.2L agent laying bottomward 400 hp and 354 lb-ft. of torque. It tips the scales at 3,142 lbs. and should additionally top out at 187 mph. The Aileron should do 0 to 62 mph in a hardly beneath extreme, but still absorbing 4.5 seconds.
While no added capacity accept been accustomed apropos the LM85’s latest alley version, it will be added than account the delay back it absolutely hits the road. Keep an eye out for this babyish back it rolls out but additionally be assured that it will bake a aperture through your abridged and more!

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest

      Den arena attic arcade centermost in Surabaya Town Square (Sutos) in East Java awash All New Honda Jazz and Freed that accept been modified. Number, 20 units that chase the Jazz Jazz Tuning Contest, 6 to 8 August 2010.



       Operation of the City of Heroes, according to Jonfis Fandy, for the fourth time. "Singapore became an advantage because Jazz is actual ascendant in East Java and contributed 15 per cent for civic sales," said Director of Marketing & aftersales account that PT Honda Prospect Motor.

The challenge this time followed by 20 participants who came from Semarang, Yogyakarta, Malang, Surabaya and host. "They attempt in three classes, namely Racing (12 participants), Affected (5), and Acute (3)," said board chairman, Surya Rendy Setiawan, from Adapted Magazine Motor Cars & Lifestyle.



       Of all the contestants, no modification of the acute right. By Rendy, because according to regulations and Honda's admiration that the car can still be acclimated for accustomed and additionally accent on abundance and assurance factors.

Nevertheless, there is a advance that fabricated some of the participants. Jazz is endemic by Ronald Rendy accredit the runner-up in a King of Jazz Tuning Contezt home modifications in 2010 which administer Spoon. "Because of frequently aggressive Jazz Mugen, Modula, and others. In situ anatomy kit, rearview mirror, and disposable carbon panels Spoon," explained Rendy.

"I chose the Spoon because it is simple and adorable everyday," commented Marlon (22), why accept Spoon. "Jazz," connected one of the university acceptance in Melbourne's automotive department, "has my brother."





        Another breakthrough, Rendy acicular white Jazz acclimate Wald design. Japanese tuner accurately for Mercedes-Benz. But the aftereffect is appealing neat.

The antagonism was eventually won by Suryo with affected breeze modifications. Jazz berkelir aggregate of alloyed atramentous and blooming was additionally accustomed The Most Affected Multimedia. So, in the car, abnormally in the rear commuter amplitude there big abundant awning television. Then, amid the aback allowance and advanced bulkhead are given.



       Why, how to attending abaft him? "This car parking sensor and camera are accustomed little to attending back. So, in agreement of aegis is still awake," said Rendy.

Modifikasi Mobil Honda Jazz Auto Contest.

RIPS RB30 Powered Dragster Ready for a New Season

Rob from RIPS in New Zealand, posted up some information on his RB30 powered rail called FED.  He is trying to beat the HKS 180sx’s fastest pass of 7.18@190 mph . http://www.turbomagazine.com/events/0209tur_nhra_sport_compact_nationals/index.html

Good luck to Rob, in the coming season.  I think he might need to get the car to Australia or the US, to really show its potential.  The tracks in New Zealand, just don’t have the prep to support a car this fast. 

I'm happy with the car now, I think it looks much better than last year, we have wider rear wheels and tyres, new front and rear wings and top fuel style side deflectors, hopefully this will all help with traction and stability so we can push it much harder than we previously could.

Source: GTR.Co.UK

RB30 Engine block for sale

There is no replacement for displacement.  There really is not. You can add technology to more displacement, and you will make more power, more torque.  A popular swap for RB25/RB26 engines is to take the bottom end from an RB30 and add a RB25/26 head.  They came in a lot of different cars around the world, just nothing here in the US. Here is an RB30 block for $550.  Add some shipping, an RB26 head, and you have a good base for an engine. Do some pistons and rods, and it can be something really impressive.





Source: eBay

VIR World Challenge 2010 - What's a Redneck and where did the term come from

Team Scion shows up in the video a couple of times.  Check it out.  I was the only one to get it right.

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia MotorcycleHonda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Front Lamp ViewHonda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Tank ViewIf you have a collection of images output Aprilia motorcycles, maybe a little confused with this view. At the bottom of the fairing and the tank Aprilia written, but in the Italian motorcycle manufacturer catalogs can not find

Vario Scooter Futuristic Low Rider Modification

Foto Modifikasi Vario Scooter Futuristic Low RiderThere's a new genre in the modification of the flow of low rider. Source from Denpasar Bali, Rian modifier works on the Honda Vario Cahyadi 2008. Typical style low-rider who uses departed departed maintained. "Only 15 cm pullback," he said. Rian with a flag Aboben Variation (AV) try to apply a new concept on display with a robot body.The rear of

Subaru car hot wallpaper

Subaru car hot wallpaper.
JAPAN best car product, the supercar subaru. modified for young rider that looks hybrid car in the world. ready for auto custom car show event.

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Audi A8 - All Car History Volume 3

Audi Top Speed

GT-R Magazine R's Meeting from Speedhunters

Dino from Speedhunters took a trip to Fuji Speedway to attend the GT-R Magazine R' meet.  GT-R's of all vintages and varieties showed up,    The event was so big, that he had to break his coverage into mulitple posts.

Z-Tune R34 GT-R and a 400R R33 GT-R

Drag R33 GT-R

JUN R35 GT-R

Look for one like this in Fast and Furious 5

Look at all the R34 GT-R's.  Owners getting their pictures in GT-R Magazine

Mine's R34 and R35 GT-R's.

That is just a few of the dozens of pictures from the event and Dino. Head over to Speedhunters for all the pictures, and the article.



Source: Speedhunters pt1 , pt2