How are Kansei wheels made?

The advanced formlite process applies radial pressure to the wheel’s barrel section under intense heat…

Genesis Electrified GV70

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/s3-magazine/id1634928399 The Genesis Electrified GV70 made a real impression on me. And for those of you that know S3 Magazine & our EV rants… trust me, I was as surprised as you are. I don’t want to muddy the water & go off on...

Sub 1:40 – The Benchmark of Time Attack

A few years ago, in a Facebook Group called Track Midwest, a post was written that echoed loudly around the community. "If you don't run sub 1:40, you shouldn't post." It was somewhat harsh, but it had some validity. It was supposed to be directed at the newer guys...

Judging the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Atlanta

I was honored to be one of the judges for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Atlanta, GA. ATL was the third stop of nine Hot Wheels Legends shows across the US. As a judge... We're instructed to choose based on authenticity, character, garage spirit, uniqueness, 'the...

Bit By Bit, Improving The 987

Intro A cardinal mistake you often see in the upper levels of Time Attack is doing too little in a short time. Instead of following the rule of three, don't change more than three things at once. Then you test. Often, people throw parts at a car, hoping it will go...

Tesla is opening-up their chargers to Ford EVs

In a brand new Tesla-Ford agreement... Tesla is opening-up their chargers to Ford EVs. I guess that’s a big deal, because it shows that two manufactures are officially working together to make charging less of a con & more convenient And it shows that Tesla is not...

Another GR86 pops engine on track – warranty claim denied

So this guy takes his Toyota GR86 to a track day at Palmer Motorsports Park in Massachusetts & pops the engine. Toyota denies the warranty claim. It's about minute-6 of the video below, when his good day turns bad. https://youtu.be/zXwM-gxRu0Y Now for anyone who...

EV battery replacements – when to expect it

This article from Autoblog shows some interesting data on the rates of full battery replacements on EVs. Overall, not many EVs have needed battery replacements. The percentages are low, which is good. But you also have to consider, EVs have not been around that long...

LS-swapped, turbocharged Lexus SC300

I feel like this article has one key point that can apply to a lot of people, so I’m gonna try and get there quickly. Dan Perlenfein got into drifting around 2014. Relatively speaking, that hasn’t been that long really. And to get his feet wet, Dan traded some old...

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma revealed

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has been revealed. Here are the key points, followed by more detailed information straight from Toyota. Standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces up to 278 horsepower, 317 lb.-ft. of torque. Available i-FORCE MAX...

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GR86 automatic??!!

GR86 automatic??!!

In the midst of the GR Corolla reveal online last week, Toyota dropped off one of the new GR86s for us to review. It was a good week lol. BUT - in the mist of that GR Corolla reveal heralding the authenticity & purity of Toyota’s GR line… our GR86 press car came...

Gridlife at AMP ’22 – S3Mag Coverage

Gridlife at AMP ’22 – S3Mag Coverage

Track days are a blast - especially when Gridlife is involved This past weekend, myself, Wooley & Mike along with some friends went to AMP for the Gridlife Spring Special. For those of you that have not been to AMP, it is a very tight, challenging track with...

This is that car // E23 BMW

This is that car // E23 BMW

Years ago, there was an old European car mechanic somewhere around New Hampshire or Vermont. He was in the process of finally retiring, and he was liquidating cars & machinery that he had collected over the decades. Some classic Porsches & sought after...

SOUTHRNFRESH ’22 Coverage – S3Mag

SOUTHRNFRESH ’22 Coverage – S3Mag

SOUTHRNFRESH returns to Jim R. Miller Park Over the weekend, I drove down to Atlanta with some friends. We were all excited about the show that SOUTHRNFRESH had put together - it had been years since I attended one. Once we got there, it was clear that the quality of...

Audi SQ5

Audi SQ5

If you’re looking at performance crossovers/SUVs, the Audi SQ5 is impressive throughout. No doubt - it’s bonafide refreshing to drive a crossover that’s so well-composed & feels like it actually wants to be driven. There aren’t too many crossovers like that in...

Pssst… a Miata would’ve been better

Pssst… a Miata would’ve been better

...But who cares. How long has it been since you loved something... just because? Where have the days gone, when something was super-cool… just because it was. When you didn’t overthink it… and you didn’t have to justify it or rationalize it? When was the last time...

Mazda MX-5 review

Mazda MX-5 review

Back in 2019, the Mazda MX-5 got a 26hp increase... from 155 to 181. It also went up to a 7,500 redline. And honestly, it's perfection. If you understand the attraction of the Mazda Miata... Then you understand the power bump back in 2019 put the MX-5 exactly where it...

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