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...
Mazda Miata RF Club

Mazda Miata RF Club

ME: "All new cars are big, ugly, dumb, and numb!" ALSO ME: "Well hang on just 1 dang second here..." Click ...
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Yes - the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF really is 'that good'. In many ways, it’s perfection. But it’s hard to define ...
Chasing Nostalgia

Chasing Nostalgia

The year is 1993 or so. My family moved to a small suburb of Atlanta. One that still had a rural feel to it at the ...

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To Infiniti & Beyond: VIP static Q45

To Infiniti & Beyond: VIP static Q45

A big part of my forever-addiction to older cars - is that driving them transports you straight back into their era. That’s something that a lot of people either don’t understand, don’t appreciate, or maybe just haven’t experienced. But the sounds, the smells, the...

Helen Import Day ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

Helen Import Day ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

Helen Import Day returns for the 8th time in Helen, GA. If you've never been to Helen, imagine an old German town (ye olde style) in the middle of the mountains. It's as the kids call it "a vibe." Also, a perfect place to host car shows and other automotive related...

Sinh’s Evo 8 & Dan’s Supercharged 350Z

Sinh’s Evo 8 & Dan’s Supercharged 350Z

By God, we got a couple race cars on our hands! A couple weekends ago, I was invited to a hangout by my good friend Sinh (who a few of you probably remember from the cover of issue 55). It was at our friend Dan's house. It ended up being more of his kids birthday...

A Good Plowman can Plow even with a Goose

A Good Plowman can Plow even with a Goose

Think about it. In America, Western Europe, and/or Japan for example… we have the convenience of living in hotspots for aftermarket car culture. The world’s car manufacturers are based in these countries. The aftermarket culture is rich in these countries. Even the...

Lifted, rally, Subaru??? Miata

Lifted, rally, Subaru??? Miata

Caleb, better known as Gingium on Youtube, is always coming up with crazy, yet oddly-appropriate ideas. Check out his channel if you haven't already. A mid-engine 1st-gen Eclipse, Toyota V8-swapped Mazda minitruck, and this wild WRX/Miata hybrid are are just a couple...

Great Balls of Fire! 1955 Pontiac

Great Balls of Fire! 1955 Pontiac

Imagine stumbling across an old rusted car in a field. In this case, it’s a 1955 Pontiac. It’s clearly been sitting abandoned for years. Decades more likely. No one has moved the car in a very, very long time. And everything that could be rusted... is rusted. Most...

Old Car Funk: EV-Converted VW Vanagon

Old Car Funk: EV-Converted VW Vanagon

You know, it’s not the EVs that I despise. It’s the overall uninspiring lack of character they have. No matter how you want to try and slice it & serve it to me… current new-model EVs lack soul, substance, & passion. Not to mention - I find all these...

FC RX7 convertible

FC RX7 convertible

JB Guillotte is one of those 1st-generation American drifters. He’s a self-proclaimed simple man… but I call BS lol. JB just knows what makes him happy, that's all… and that can come across as simple a lot of the time. He's also humble & smart. Damn smart. With a...

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