We Need Nissan – Stop Acting Like We Don’t

Dear car enthusiasts, Youtubers, and media: We Need Nissan. Stop acting like we don’t. My first car was an indestructible 1989 2-door Nissan Sentra E. It was handed down from my parents during high school. I wouldn’t call it ‘a gift’… but I certainly was excited for...

RAYS new optional color – Metallic Red

RAYS released a new specialty color for some/most of their forged wheel models. The color is called Metallic Red (MR) OP-2, and the up-charge is minimal... only about an extra $25 per wheel when ordering. With RAYS, these types of things are often ‘for a limited time...

Ryan Tuerck partners with KW Automotive

Ryan Tuerck is partnering with KW Automotive for his competition cars AND his project cars. Here’s what that means. 1) The Formula Drift Rain-X GR Corolla will be running ST Suspension XTA Plus 3 coilovers in competition. 2) The Formula Supra time attack car (I...

Pontiac G8 – We Built Excitement

The GM LS engine. Regardless of the style of cars you're into – from muscle cars, to trucks/4x4s, to hotrods, to restomods, to rock-bouncers, to drift cars, to 911s & RX7s – LS swaps have entered (and overrun) the chat. And that's because, the small block V8 is an...

MID RACING TR50 Debut!

This is the MID RACING TR50 by RAYS. It's a flow-formed wheel, available in 15-18" sizes. Although technically, I believe the flow-forming process is only on the larger 17 & 18-inch sizes. The TR50 is one good/clean looking 5-spoke, with subtle details that...

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid – Is the Hybrid Worth it?

This is the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. It’s the most efficient model in the CX-50 lineup. But - the hybrid does come with a cost to the driving experience. See, the Mazda CX-50 2.5 TURBO is exceptional. It gives you the versatility of a crossover (and/or wagon)… but the...

IMSA – 24 Hours Daytona 2025

30 years from now… you’ll wish you had done it today. Whether you're 9, going with your dad. Or 19 & going with your buddies. Maybe 39 going with your son/daughter. OR - 45 going with your dad again. These moments in motorsports… right now… are the good ol’ days....

GR86 – Long Live the Sport-Compact Coupe

I looked through the camera lens as I was shooting this Toyota GR86. And I can’t explain exactly what happened or why it happened. But all the sudden, I got shot back in time to the golden era of the import scene. I felt the energy again. Old sparks that had faded...

Lexus GX 550 Overtrail – It’s the One You Want

This is our 2nd time driving the Lexus GX 550. The first was a Premium+. And this time it's the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+… the most desirable for me personally. All-in-all, we’ve now driven the GX 550 on two significant roadtrips… from icy roads to palm trees. We’ve...

Mazda MX-5 Miata – Limited 35th Anniversary Revealed

Mazda unveiled the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary during the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Only 300 examples will be made for the US, making it one of the rarest stateside specialty models in Miata's history. The color is Artesian Red Metallic. It's available with a manual...
Volk wheels CE28 N bronze
Power 2 Weight

Power 2 Weight

If you’ve owned 108 cars, and one of them is NOT an Ariel Atom - you’re doing it wrong. Fortunately, this guy ...
Circa 2011

Circa 2011

In 2011 - I dropped a graffiti engine bay on the game. Was I the 1st one to do it? NO. Will I be the last? NO. ...
Cut Corners

Cut Corners

A lot of people vibe with this magazine (or don’t) because we celebrate cars that are different, or typically ...
Meat Therapy

Meat Therapy

  I recognize the fact that a lot of the younger-half of the import culture developed a love for this ...
Vintage Sketch

Vintage Sketch

Obsession. The safe-players in this world try and talk down on it. They raise an eyebrow to it with a negative ...
Ba Roos!

Ba Roos!

  Autrey’s story on how he came to run/own DWS Parts reminds me a lot of my own history with S3 Mag. ...
Rewind

Rewind

Whether you’re an import veteran, or whether you’re looking for your first enthusiast-inspired car… choosing a ...
FD Road Atlanta : Day 2

FD Road Atlanta : Day 2

...Some more pics from Saturday at FD Road Atlanta. I tried to run through the parking lots later in the day and ...
Walter Mitty

Walter Mitty

Spent the day at Road Atlanta for the Walter Mitty. Hosted by HSR, the Mitty consists of about 10 groups of ...
juice up

juice up

Look for this Atlanta-grown EG in a future issue of S3. Paint by Classic Livery of Atlanta (car owner is Bryson ...
blue on a rainy day

blue on a rainy day

Took the long way home in a light rain the other afternoon. Couldn't help but appreciate the fresh, Spring trees ...

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