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Future's Bright for this Tuner

Ben Duen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:49:47 -0700

Sunline Racing took the wraps off their new aero parts for the Z (wing is Voltex btw).

And I know, I know,...you say modified aero parts for the 350Z are a dime a dozen..... Which makes it even more impressive when a tuner comes up with something that makes you say , "now that's nicely done.".

Premier4509 Turns To Vantage

Ben Duen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:58:31 -0700

There's faster cars on the streets and it'll probably get little respect around the 'ring'. But pull up in a stock Aston Martin Vantage the next time you hit a club, and you'll agree that sex appeal should matter as much as track times.

Tuning house Premier4509 thinks they can make a limited number of Vantages it even sexier.

Details- they're limiting it to 300 and the tuning package will include a bodykit and a host of carbon fiber accessories.

Reebok Pump, Nike Air, and now this

Ben Duen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:49:34 -0700

NY based Zero Pollution Motors is pitching a car that runs on compressed air to achieve 106mpg's?!

I'm buying one of these if it ever comes to market. Just think, when you're running on empty... just eat a couple of tacos with rice and beans, wait 30 minutes and you're back on I4.

We Got Something For Ya Soon

Ben Duen — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:43:31 -0700

Can't tell you exactly what's coming down the pipe but let me give you a hint- It rhymes with, " we are re-designing the enginehead.com website in a big baller way just for you". I know. It's not much of a hint so take your time to crack that code and keep visiting to see the unveiling in the near future.

Always Bet On Black

Ben Duen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:06:35 -0700

Umm yeah, badass.

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is the Ferrari 430 Scuderia of Sl's.

Lighter (by 550lbs), more power (661hp / 738lb-ft torque), trick body work (carbon fiber wide bodied), and more expensive ($320k). AMG will build 350 examples and I have a feeling there will be exactly 350 people who are much more wealthier than us who will plop down the green to buy em all.

Amuse Ericcson M3 bumper now in FRP

Ben Duen — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:04:40 -0700

Remember when we first told you about the Amuse Erisson Front bumper for the new M3? And remember that feeling you had in your belly when you did a search and discovered it was made of dry carbon fiber and the cost was over $9k? Well, Amuse has developed the same bumper but in FRP instead of dry carbon. The price?..A little over $2k. Lemme check one sec......yup, still got that same feeling in my belly as when it was $9k and dry carbon. But it's so sexy you'll just ignore the pain.

GT-R ticks off 1:19.7 on Top Gear's Hot Lap with the Stig

Ben Duen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:29:12 -0700

Faster than a Carrera GT, LP460, SLR Mclaren? And at 3800lbs too?

To the techs at Nissan- "Thank You".

1:17.3 – Ascari A10
1:17.6 – Koenigsegg CCX (with "Top Gear Spoiler")
1:18.4 – Pagani Zonda F
1:18.9 – Maserati MC12
1:19.0 – Ferrari Enzo
1:19.5 – Ariel Atom 2 300
1.19.7 - Nissan GTR
1:19.7 – Ferrari 430 Scuderia
1:19.8 – Porsche Carrera GT
1:19.8 – Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
1:20.4 – Koenigsegg CCX [6]
1:20.7 – Ascari KZ1
1:20.9 – Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
1:21.2 – Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
1:21.9 – Ford GT
1:22.3 – Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
1:22.3 – Porsche 911 GT3 RS
1:22.4 – Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1:22.5 – Noble M15
1:22.9 – Ferrari F430 F1
1:23.2 – Ferrari F430 Spider F1
1:23.7 – Lamborghini Murciélago (retested)
1:23.8 – Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3
1:23.9 – Aston Martin DBS
1:23.9 – Koenigsegg CC8S
1:24.3 – Prodrive P2 Active diff. on
1:24.4 – Audi R8(damp track)
1:24.6 – TVR Sagaris
1:24.8 – Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400
1:24.8 – TVR Tuscan Mk.II
1:25.0 – Noble M12 GTO-3R
1:25.1 – Lotus Exige S
1:25.2 – Audi RS4[7]
1:25.7 – Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
1:25.8 – Lamborghini Gallardo (wet)
1:25.9 – Morgan Aero 8 GTN
1:26.0 – BMW Z4 M Roadster
1:26.0 – Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ320
1:26.2 – BMW M5
1:26.2 – Porsche 911 Carrera S
1:26.2 – Brabus S Biturbo Roadster
1:26.4 – Lotus Exige (mildly moist)
1:26.7 – Porsche Cayman S
1:26.8 – Chevrolet Corvette
1:26.8 – Ferrari 575M Maranello HGTC
1:26.9 – Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG

Boost Mobile HIN Orlando Recap

Ben Duen — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:45:49 -0700

Another Boost Mobile HIN is over and damn! Can you believe that HIN is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary??

We've been to every single one since they started coming to Orlando and it still blows my mind how long this thing has lasted.

Great to see all the peeps holding it down in O-Town. Emotion was looking ridiculous and they also took Best Crew. Compact Evolution and Team Solo were both looking sexy. Kami Speed's Yaris makes me want to get one whenever I see it. And Jade Crew was prolly telling the guys at HIN, "You're celebrating 10 years? We're already inching towards our 11th son."

We also did see a blast from the past- Abner Munoz has given the famous Exotic Rides tuning shop a rebirth so we're definitely looking forward to what that shop creates over the next year.

All in all, fantastic show and kudos to everyone involved.

Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights

Ben Duen — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:07:54 -0700

See you out there tonight!

WHAT:

Orlando will get to experience the glamorous lifestyle of real-life speed racers at the country’s largest and most

unique touring automotive lifestyle event series, Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights (HIN), at the

Orange County Convention

Center

on Saturday, July 19 from 5 p.m. to midnight. HIN Orlando will mark the seventh stop on HIN Events’ 12-city 2008 tour.

More than 10,000 automotive and entertainment enthusiasts of all ages are expected to attend. The female rap artist and Miami

native Trina will perform.

WHEN: Saturday, July 19

WHERE: Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819)

TICKETS INFO: $30. All ages. Visit www.hotimportnights.com.
th; 5 PM to midnight

Mark It On Your Calendar

Ben Duen — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:53:15 -0700

7-19-08

HIN is coming to Orlando. Expect a huge turnout this weekend so break out the hose and get them rides squeeky clean peeps. See you out there.