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Video: Bosozoku – Cartoonists, on acid, designing body kits….

Bosozoku is all about rebellion against the mainstream ideals and the ethics of civilized society. In the era of the 1950’s it started as a sub-culture of Japanese motorcycle gangs who showed no respect for traffic laws, traffic officers, and other accepted norms on the road… and beyond. The brashness of the Bosozoku movement evolved through the decades, adding two wheels, dialing back the gang mentality, and taking on a more eccentric, audacious tone in regards to representing on the street. The cars of Bosozoku, known as Kaido Racers in some circles, are easy to spot… If it’s a vintage […]

by Evan — 09/25/2018 — 0 comments — Art, Car Culture, Cars

Old School Datsun 510 Gets Modern Power Infusion

We scoped this old schooler on engineswapdepot.com and it sent us down a rabbit hole of LS swap options, swap candidates for the Datsun 510, and general car dreaming.

by Evan — 09/12/2018 — 0 comments — Car Culture, Featured Car

Caffeine & Gasoline® Italian Style

Fans of espresso, pizza, and cars made in Maranello, Modena, and Milan crashed the gates in a big way for our monthly cruise-in car show. We were a bit surprised by how many Italian cars showed up as the theme of C&G is more for show. As usual the mix of cars was eclectic and the people who stopped by were ready to engage in conversation.

by Evan — 09/07/2018 — 0 comments — Car Culture, Event Coverage, Events

LEGO Builds Life-Size Bugatti Chiron That Drives

Many of us have fond memories of crafting cars from LEGO building blocks. Before there were ‘kits,’ items like a wedge-shaped nose piece, a wafer thin ‘chassis’ pieces, and the special blocks that accepted the wheels and tires were must haves. Then there were kits with specially made blocks that allowed you to build a specific car… that looked like the real car.

by Evan — 09/04/2018 — 0 comments — Art, Car Culture

Picking The Right Tire Care Products

Upgrading wheels and tires can impact both the look and the performance of your ride. Wheels tend to steal the spotlight when it comes to attention getting so they tend to get the most detailing… but tires matter too. They complete the look and we have six dressings and two cleaners dedicated to enhancing the look and longevity of tires.

by Evan — 08/21/2018 — 5 comments — Car Care, Tech

Video: Track-Worthy Detailing Tips

We all love to jump on the loud pedal. Hot lapping a weekend warrior or taking your daily on an apex hunting expedition up your favorite canyon road can get your car real dirty real fast. As your top speed rises so does the speed in which you kill bugs, spit debris, generate harmful brake dust, and accumulate molten rubber on most every panel of your car.

by Evan — 08/20/2018 — 0 comments — Car Care, Tech, Videos

Nissan To Be Honored At 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

The organizers of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) will be recognizing Nissan as the first-ever Japanese featured marque. Held annually during Monterey Car Week, which features the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the RMMR is one of the most prestigious vintage racing events in North America.

by Evan — 08/13/2018 — 0 comments — Car Culture, Events, Racing

Video: THE BOSS™ LED Swirl-Finder Light

Paint evaluation is a critical, yet often overlooked, step in paint care. It tells you how much correction you need at the start of the process and allows you to track your progress as you perfect your paint. This handy light puts a spotlight on every swirl and serves as a great glove box companion.

by Evan — 08/13/2018 — 0 comments — Car Care, Tech, Videos

2019 Hennessey Heritage Edition Mustang

Why they baked a birthday cake we don’t know… the team from Hennessey Performance (HPE) finalized its 2019 Hennessey Heritage Edition Mustang to celebrate the company’s 10,000 built and tuned vehicle. We’ll take burnouts over Bundt cake any day.

by Evan — 08/10/2018 — 0 comments — Featured Car

Video: Extra-Large PFM Edgeless Drying Towel

Living large is easy with this new towel! Our Extra-Large PFM® Edgeless Drying Towel goes big on size, thickness, and absorbency. This towel’s 29″ x 36″ size and whopping 1,120 GSM (grams per square meter) weight means that even large vehicles like SUVs, trucks, and RVs can be dried with minimal wringing and maximum time savings.

by Evan — 08/08/2018 — 0 comments — Car Care, Tech