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...
turbo K20A2 Acura RSX

turbo K20A2 Acura RSX

Ethan Hamilton's Acura RSX: Life (and most everything in it) is ever-changing, shifting, & recalibrating ...

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Make your next project… a garage

Make your next project… a garage

When you finish your next build… build a garage. Because if you're anything like me, you're a true automotive addict. That means you are likely always thinking of the next mod for your car. The perfect exhaust, that JDM/Euro touch that will set your car off perfectly....

Brangers Racing Engines – Big But Small

Brangers Racing Engines – Big But Small

One thing I love about the car community is... the different people you run into. I walked into a machine shop in a small town in Kentucky. There was only a little signage on the building, except for an old business decal on a steel door. All the windows were...

R34 Skyline – Self-indulgent wieners vs connoisseurs

R34 Skyline – Self-indulgent wieners vs connoisseurs

Self-indulgent wieners vs connoisseurs. Gone in 60 Seconds taught us the difference between the two lol. Translated into today’s modern car market, the self-indulgent wiener will likely be attracted to overpriced sports cars with bitch-sticks & built-in crackle...

Manual Transmission Toyota Supra

Manual Transmission Toyota Supra

Oh you son-of-a-bitch, I’m in! The Toyota Supra with the manual 6-speed transmission is what God intended. And it’s twice as badass when you put yellow on it. This is modern Japanese muscle ladies & gentlemen! Errr German/Japanese muscle. Whatever… it’s a...

Project Car or Garage Ornament

Project Car or Garage Ornament

Some of us dream of building a Foxbody Mustang that runs 6s in the quarter mile. Others want an EG Civic that'll do a sub 1:40 at Buttonwillow? Whatever the cause, we convince ourselves follow the dream & buy that project... only for it to become a garage...

Worth its weight in gold – RHD MK4 Toyota Supra

Worth its weight in gold – RHD MK4 Toyota Supra

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’re likely aware that used car prices have spiked enormously. The last 2-3 years have been quite the rollercoaster ride for us car enthusiasts. It’s been somewhat of a perfect storm situation. The...

Skank-Build 101 – Honda Civic EK Hatch (from 2011)

Skank-Build 101 – Honda Civic EK Hatch (from 2011)

Joe Schneider's Yellow Honda Civic EK hatch is one of the dopest features we’ve ever done. This is what S3’s all about. And for anyone confused, this is the type of shit we’re looking for in the world. It’s what we try to represent. We/S3 went out to The Eibach Meet...

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