In the beginning of car building, a simple body on a separate ladder chassis was all the rage. It is a cheap, simple and tough setup. Because of it’s strength and durability, it is still used in a lot of heavy off-road vehicles and things like large trucks. The downsides of a separate ladder chassis …
Category Archive: General Discussion
Jan 26
Porsche 918 RSR Hybrid Flywheel
When Porsche unveiled the 918 RSR Hybrid Supercar concept, the world was fascinated with the idea of a true performance hybrid. The 918 uses an electric motor in each of the front wheels. We know what you’re thinking. You probably think that the car runs each of these motors from a battery that is charged …
Jan 26
Audi TT takes a lap around Willow Springs
Audi has a cool video of a TT taking a lap of Willow Springs. Who doesn’t love a hot lap? Hit the jump to check it out.
Jan 25
The SLS AMG Roadster
We all knew it was coming eventually and now we know the details. We have the specifications of the SLS AMG Roadster. The SLS will get AMG’s awesome 6.3L engine cranking out 563hp at 6800RPMs. In case you haven’t heard the 6.3 AMG engine, in person it basically sounds like the god of thunder gargling …
Jan 24
Light flywheels: pros and cons
Often times during a clutch swap, the car owner will decide to use a lighter flywheel than stock. In this article, we will take a look at the pros and cons of doing so, to help you decide if this is something you want to do in the future. First, before we dive into it, …