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Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season - Tire Review Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season - Tire Review
These summer tires we've been punishing on and off track have proven to be outstanding in every respect, except for snow. more
2004 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - AWD + Turbo + Lots Of Boost = Victory? 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - AWD + Turbo + Lots Of Boost = Victory?
Our Top Car Challenge EVO belts out a monstrous 688whp, but can it get past the stringent emissions test? more
2009 Nissan GT-R - TiTek Innovations Exhaust - Godzilla Gets Some Titanium Bling 2009 Nissan GT-R - TiTek Innovations Exhaust - Godzilla Gets Some Titanium Bling
We try the new TiTek Innovations full titanium after-cat exhaust and race mid-pipe on our '09 GT-R test mule. more
Hankook Ventus R-S3 - Tire Review Hankook Ventus R-S3 - Tire Review
The Hankook RS-3 brings technology that Hankook has developed through competition in many top racing series. more
Project Acura NSX Final Drive Install - When You Can't Make Power, Change Gears Project Acura NSX Final Drive Install - When You Can't Make Power, Change Gears
We change the final-drive on our Project NSX, giving us better acceleration and torque. more
November 2009 - Mod Gear November 2009 - Mod Gear
We've got the latest tuner gear, including the new Takeda intake, Rays Engineering wheels, T1R y-pipe and more. more
Building Your Own Subaru Forester STI - The Ultimate Wolf In Sheep's Clothing? - Tech Talk Building Your Own Subaru Forester STI - The Ultimate Wolf In Sheep's Clothing? - Tech Talk
Doug Nelson, education manager at UTI, takes readers through all they need to know in building your own "angry toaster." more
Project DC2 Integra - DIY Paint Job Project DC2 Integra - DIY Paint Job
Our Project DC2 Integra receives a temporary paint job and some EBC brake upgrades. more
The Black Flag - Driver Training The Black Flag - Driver Training
We take a look at the black flag and how it relates to single cars during a practice session or race. more
2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - Crunch Time 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - Crunch Time
It's a mad scramble to get the Evo VIII set up in time for the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge competition. more
Hybrid Racing's Honda K-Series Timing Chain Tensioner - Good Tension, Bad Tension? Hybrid Racing's Honda K-Series Timing Chain Tensioner - Good Tension, Bad Tension?
The K20's OE timing chain tensioner is a "known problem" when using aftermarket camshafts. more
October 2009 - Mod Gear October 2009 - Mod Gear
Check out the latest gear including Cobb Tuning's new AccessTUNER and Fulmer Helmet's new line of open-face helmets. more
The Yellow Flag - Driver Training The Yellow Flag - Driver Training
Next up in our Flag Talk series is the Yellow Flag. more
September 2009 - Mod Gear September 2009 - Mod Gear
Check out the latest featured aftermarket products in September 2009's Mod Gear. more
AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit - Proving Grounds AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit - Proving Grounds
AEM's injection kit comes to the rescue for the power-hungry. more
It's All About The Damping - Project 350Z - Suspension Install It's All About The Damping - Project 350Z - Suspension Install
Moton Clubsport Coilovers with Eibach Springs and various SPL parts is up next for our Project 350Z. more
JDM Front Installation - Gets A Nose Job | Project DC2 Integra JDM Front Installation - Gets A Nose Job | Project DC2 Integra
The next step in Project DC2 Integra is getting a JDM front end installed. more
Dyno Dash - AWD Dyno Dash - AWD
We use the same 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX SE on four different types of dynos. more
Gauges & Widebands Buyer's Guide Gauges & Widebands Buyer's Guide
We compiled a list of the latest gauges and widebands out on the market. more
2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT - Track Tuning 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT - Track Tuning
We take a bone stock car, a truck load of parts, Rhys Millen, and his talented pit crew to Willow Springs Raceway. more
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - Tire Review Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - Tire Review
The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 leads the way in the ultra-high-performance category. more
Green Racing Flag - Flag Talk - Driver Training Green Racing Flag - Flag Talk - Driver Training
We begin our series of Flag Talk with most everyone's favorite- the Green Flag. more
Brake Lines Upgrade - Brakes, Don't Fail Me Now! Brake Lines Upgrade - Brakes, Don't Fail Me Now!
Sometimes it takes a bad track experience before realizing the importance of an upgraded braking system. more
Bolt-On Performance Parts Buyer’s Guide Bolt-On Performance Parts Buyer’s Guide
From 5Zigen exhausts to Weapon R headers, we feature the latest and greatest in this bolt-on buyer's guide. more
Project Honda S2000 - Raising The Bar Project Honda S2000 - Raising The Bar
Continuing with the welding and fabrication of our Project S2000, we install a JLS air jack system. more
Mitsubishi Eclipse Research
Mitsubishi Eclipse Review in-depth reviews on the new Mitsubishi Eclipse, featuring test drives, comparisons, options, features and more. The Eclipse has a $1,500.00 cash rebate, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. It has drivers side crash test ratings of 8 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 8 stars. Also check out the Nissan 350Z and the Subaru Impreza.