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It’s an open secret that the GM LS V8 has taken the car tuning scene by storm. For some people, they might not really know why this Chevy small block is so popular. Here are some reasons why that might be the case… One: You Can Find Engines And Speed Parts Just About Everywhere

I recently read an article written by Ian Wright entitled “7 Racing Series More Interesting Than Formula One”. One of the racing series he listed was ChumpCar Racing and upon reading the description I realized that ChumpCar Racing and LeMons have a lot in common. However, they do have their differences and I’ll try to outline them the best I can… LeMons Is More Silly Not only is artistic expression with your race car allowed with LeMons, it’s encouraged. You, as the racing driver, and your pit crew, are also welcome to dress up for the occasion.

I am 100% sure that no matter what I say in this post, there will be people in the comments defending the standard transmission like it’s their only child. They’ll say things like “they’re cheaper”, “they give you more direct control over the powertrain”, “they’re more fun” and so on and so forth. However, I think many car enthusiasts have overhyped the manual transmission.

One: Second Cars Exist More than likely, your first car won’t be your only car you will ever own. Promotions and new jobs can mean more money for a better car than you already have . Also, part of the automotive passion is having something that you’re working towards. If you get your dream car for your first car, then that can kill your ambition. You already have you dream car, so why strive for something greater? Two: Chances Are High You’ll Stuff Your Car During Your First Few Years On The Road

I recently asked the Everyday Driver podcast a question on their Facebook page. The question was, “Why do you think that millennials aren’t as interested in American cars as their parents and grandparents were back when they were young?” They did answer my question on their most recent podcast, but not the way I wanted them to. I wanted them to talk about why they thought that American cars specifically aren’t as popular with today’s youth in the USA compared to 40 years ago. Instead, they just talked about why today’s youth aren’t interested in cars in general.

Sometimes it feels like Japanese and American car culture couldn’t be more different. However, these two camps have more in common than you might think… One: Gentleman’s Agreement I’ll just let my man Christopher Smith talk about this one, he made a good post about the subject… Two: They Have A Significant Modifying Scene

For those of you who are unaware, I’ve been conducting some personality surveys recently targeted at certain audiences; those audiences are muscle fans, JDM fans and European car fans. First off, let me talk about what from what I’ve seen what petrol heads here have in common.

Being a part of the muscle car community is pretty cool for the most part, but sometimes there are things about it that get under my skin. Here they are… One: Muscle Car Rice

I’ve made a similar post to this in the past, I’ll put a link to it later on in the post. Now let’s get to the nitty gritty… Forget watching billionare jerks talk about which 7 figure hunk of carbon fiber is the best, cheap car challenges are where it’s at. Here’s why watching a BMW that’s on it’s last legs duke it out is better than watching a Porsche 918 Spyder drift around a pristine racetrack. One: It’s Relatable

While the car community can be inviting and friendly, it can also be rather polarizing. There are a lot of de facto rules as to what you can and can’t do when it comes to car modifying. Engine swapping cars such as a Porsche 911 or a Mazda RX-7 is considered taboo and donk culture isn’t widely accepted. Should car enthusiasts have free reign as to how they modify their cars or should there be guidelines as to what you should and shouldn’t do? I’ll take both sides of the argument for free reign of car modifying… Live And Let Live

One: Both Manual And Automatic Gearbox Trucks Are Common Chances are that if you are looking for a classic car for cheap with a manual gearbox, it’s going to be a pickup truck. Manual Mustangs and Camaros by comparison will run more of a premium and be hard to find. You can also find plenty of automatic gearbox trucks out there as well if that’s what suits your fancy. Two: They’re Quite Common And Cheap

It’s often an inclination for petrolheads to go for the top model of cars, whether it’s a Porsche 911 or a Subaru Impreza. However, it’s beneficial to take a step back and look at really whether the king of the hill car is really worth it. Here are some situations where I would pick the middle man over the top dog… One: Ford Mustang

More often than not, car enthusiasts prefer to drive on roads that have frequent changes in directions, why is that? I will delve into why I think that petrolheads like corners… Normal people like roads that are straight, fast and efficient. There’s a big reason why superhighways cut straight through mountains instead of winding up them.

This post is in response to Ian Wright’s guide to car modifying. He covered a lot of bases, but engine performance wasn’t really one of them. So I decided I would do that, because an engine is arguably the most significant/important part of a car. One: Engine Rebuild Difficulty: Hard Cost: Moderate

When I say normal daily driver, I mean something like a Toyota Camry, not a Dodge Viper ACR. Many of you may be thinking “Why would I even think of buying a boring car like a Toyota Camry as a daily driver. Is this guy even a car enthusiast?” Believe it or not, there are possible benefits and legitimate reasons to pick something more “boring” and less unique over that Japanese roadster your in love with. One: Taking One For The Team

Old Rear Wheel Drive Pickup Truck This category has a lot of options and a lot of cheap ones at that. I can either get a manual or automatic truck. However, the manual trucks may have 4 speeds which are basically 3 speeds with a granny gear. That means that you basically get the same speed with both transmissions, meaning transmission choice may not be as important. You can also get some gigantic engines in these things, no replacement for displacement…

I have talked a bit about how cars are a reflection of the habitat in which they live. Now, I will talk about how cars reflect the culture of the country/continent that they were made in. Here we go… America

It appears my search for a project car is finally over. Me and my father have found a decent 1978 Ford short bed pickup for 2,000 USD. We’ve looked it over and test drove it, only thing left to do is get it checked out by a mechanic on Monday, the wait isn’t very pleasant. Why didn’t I get something like a Miata? Let me explain… One: I Am An American Car Enthusiast This point is pretty self explanatory, Camaro fans usually don’t buy a Miata for their first car. Two: The Truck Is In Decent Shape

The muscle car has been a staple of American and Australian culture for decades. They enjoyed a heyday in the 60’s and early 70’s and currently there are some pavement tearing cars for sale at the dealership. However, the muscle car as we know it may soon become extinct. Let me tell you why…

I’m sure most of you already know how to make a car go around corners better or drift better, but not many people know in detail how to make a car accelerate better. They may think that you can just throw a bunch of horsepower at the car and it will just run 9 second quarter miles all day every day. There’s more to it than that, a great drag car has some fine tuning throughout the car to make it go fast. One: Nitrous Oxide

Car enthusiasts often believe that weight is the enemy of performance, and for the most part they’re right. Lighter cars tend to get better fuel economy, are usually quicker in a straight line and on a racetrack, etc. However, there are certain aspects of car performance that can actually benefit from a little extra weight. One: More Traction

You may be expecting me to talk about muscle car guys, JDM guys and drift guys, but that’s not the point of this list. I’ll take a look at the types of petrolheads that are more under the surface and apply more to petrolheads of all walks of life. Here we go… One: Appearance Car Guy