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Some say he is illegal in 17 U.S. states….but he really is??

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by WBJ on Sep.03, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

It almost pains me to write this but the Stig’s idenetiy, from my favorite automotive show Top Gear, is no longer a secret. It turns out there has been a nasty little court battle going on between a man who claims to have been the stig for the last 7 years and the BBC who is fighting to protect the identity of their “tame racing driver”. If you wish to continue to live your life not know his identity then DO NOT hit the jump on this one.
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Imports Clean up in Best cars of Decade

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by WBJ on Aug.24, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

Car and Driver just released their decades best list and 8 out of 10 of the cars are imports. This is one of the reasons that I am so firm in my resolve that the cars I purchase will be imports. Hit the jump to see the full list of the cars.
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Nisei 2010, the last showoff?

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by JaDe nisMo Z33 on Aug.15, 2010, under Automotive News, Events Coverage Tags: , ,

Yes this is suppose to be THE last Nisei Showoff, but personally I hope not. This event always bring out the best of the best cars, I love going to this event to see some of the crazy VIP, Hellaflush, JDM, Old Skool rides. This year the theme seem to be Honda with Crazy Camber and lots of Old Skool rides.
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Hot chicks drive nice cars with cute… oil?

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by Jaded-7 on Aug.08, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , , , , , ,

Yes, you heard right. Girl racers everywhere, or at least in japan, are ditching “plain old” 5w30 for “Super ka-wai-ee” 5w30. (Click here to continue reading… )

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Remix Tour Miami Florida – Save $5 with JADE

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by JuliusMayoJr on Jul.28, 2010, under Automotive News Tags:

Remix Tour Miami FL Flyer

The REMIX Tour is coming up THIS SATURDAY in Miami on July 31st. There is a discount code to save you $5 off your admission ticket when you purchase online. Check out the event info and discount code after the jump…
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HIN/NOPI Englishtown car show = NO trophies?!?

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by JuliusMayoJr on Jul.27, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , ,

A rainy weekend in Englishtown, NJ was host to the HIN/NOPI car show this past weekend. At the shows end, car show participants were upset, and for a very good reason, because the NOPI-HIN staff tells them they will not be annoucing winners and they will just mail home the trophies. Really?!? With years of experience throwing events you figure this would not happen. Well the participants have spoken and the following videos says it all. Not a good start to a car show series when the country is craving quality events…Video after the jump.
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Fast and Furious 5 Casting Atlanta

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by the chad on Jul.25, 2010, under Automotive News, Events Coverage Tags: , , ,

Fast and Furious 5 Casting Atlanta

Yes, another movie is coming out! The casting call for the upcoming Fast and Furious 5 was held in Atlanta recently. As many of you know, our cars were used in the previous sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious which was filmed in Miami. Russ took his Zero Force widebody NSX in hopes of landing a repeat performance.
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Pre Remix Round up Meet at Reign and Lollicup

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by WBJ on Jul.22, 2010, under Automotive News, Jade Corner Tags: , , ,

Come meet up with us at the pre-meet for the upcoming Remix Show in Miami. Get your fashion, car and Boba fix all in one spot.
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Iv’e been on vacation….

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by WBJ on Jul.15, 2010, under Automotive News Tags:

Sorry for the lack of posts over the last week and a half, I have been off playing in NYC. Well I am finally back and will be putting up more fun stuff for all you car nuts to look at. We will be doing our VIP Model shoot soon so look for that.

Until then Hold Tight!

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Rays has a new logo

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by WBJ on Jul.01, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , , ,

We have had a long standing relationship with Ray’s. We have all been sporting some type of rays wheel for as long as I can remember. Thanks to our inside man we got word that a few changes were coming for our favorite wheel company. This is Ray’s all now logo. I like it, what do you think?
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Top Gear Season 15 on youtube – for now

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by WBJ on Jun.30, 2010, under Automotive News, Funny Videos Tags: ,

If you are like me and cant wait the 6 months for top gear to hit BBC America than head over to youtube right now and you can at least watch S15 Episode 1. That is until they pull it. In the past these have only lasted a few days before they got taken down so hurry. I have put them after the jump.
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D1 Grand Prix coming to Speed!

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by WBJ on Jun.22, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

Finally speed channel will have some programing other than Nascar. It was just announced that there will be a 15 episode series covering D1. The trailer looks quite good, the production value and camera work look great. Hit the jump for the video and press release.
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A Mini Track for a Mini Race

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by WBJ on Jun.21, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: ,

So mini has been trying to bait Porsche into a race supposedly at Road Atlanta. Well the truth finally comes out and the trick is revealed. Mini put together a tiny autoX course in a lot on Road Atlanta. So the race does not take place on the real course. The course is so tight that the smaller mini has a decided advantage against anything other that a go cart.
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Tell us another story Sony…..GT5 has a release date

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by WBJ on Jun.17, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , ,

Sony has decided to toy with us once again and has said that the long awaited GT5 is supposed to come out on November 2nd. It will be in 3d and thankfully on one disc. They just released a new trailer video and it makes me want it even more. This could be what pushes me over the edge to get a PS3. All I can say is this better be the best racing game ever in the history of games. Its been 5 years in the making so they have no excuses. I may have to buy this just to drive the top gear test track, its that our become famous enough to be invited to be a star in a reasonably priced car. Anyway check out the stig in the trailer after the jump.
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Dear Porsche, Bring it!

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by WBJ on Jun.14, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: ,

Since challenging Porsche to a Race wasn’t enough for Mini, now they are taunting them. Mini hired a plane to fly this banner above the Porsche North American headquarters. To me this seems like taunting a tiger at the zoo. It’s all fun and games until the tiger realizes it can jump the fence, and that it’s a frickin tiger.
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Mini Challenges Porsche to a race, Porsche says see you at a real race.

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by WBJ on Jun.11, 2010, under Automotive News, Funny Videos Tags: , ,

A while back the CEO of Mini, a former Porsche employee, challenged his former employer to a race. They say their Mini Cooper S can take on the mighty 911 in a race at Road Atlanta. The winner was supposed to wear some t-shirt or something. The video with the challenge and Porsche’s response are after the jump.
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RX7 Stolen from Steve at Mackin

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by WBJ on Jun.10, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

I don’t know about you but I have sold a few modified cars and I always thought I was careful. I met my buyers in a crowded place in front of a lot of other people. This is what our friend Steve from Mackin Industries when he met his buyer at a Target to show him the car. Unfortunately as he was showing him the car the guy jumped in the car and drove off.
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Taking Baller to a whole new level – Mercedes W220 Air Runner Suspension

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by WBJ on Jun.09, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , , ,

Air runner has done it again by releasing an all new bolt on Air Suspension application for the Mercedes Benz W220. There is just something about a big benz sedan sitting on the floor that makes my day brighter. It really is fitting because the Air Runner Suspensions are very close to the factory air suspensions that come in the newer benz’s.
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Paul Walker can really drive?

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by WBJ on May.27, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , ,

Ever since doing the original Fast and Furious movie Paul Walker has had the bug, the car bug. He has owned a R34 and did most of his driving in 2 Fast 2 Furious and the 4th film. So it was no surprise to me to hear he is having a M3 prepped by AE Performance for competing in this years Redline Time Attack.
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Red light cameras are for safety not profit, right?

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by WBJ on May.25, 2010, under Automotive News, Jade Corner Tags: , , ,

We recently told you that governor leatherface signed a law that allows Red Light Cameras on state roads. They say that they are to help improve public safety and decrease accidents. The palm beach just did an article checking what happened in the first 70 days of cameras being installed at intersection in palm beach. Guess what happened?
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