Introduction If there is one thing for certain in the car world, its that enthusiasts love JDM sports cars. JDM, or Japanese Domestic Market, refers to the vehicles available in Japan. While traditionally it refers to cars specific to Japan, the term JDM is often used by enthusiasts to refer to any Japanese made car. […]

Introduction From day one, car enthusiasts develop a love for legendary dream cars. These dream cars are often the highest performing, most expensive, and eye-catching examples of automotive perfection. As a kid, I was enamored with cars and owned my dream cars. At least, in the form of Hot Wheels and Matchbox Cars. Dream cars

Introduction Imagine you’re walking along the sidewalk of the city when you hear the roaring echo of a modified exhaust. I’m not talking about some cheap hack job at a shady shop, I’m talking a real exhaust system. One where the materials are high quality, the welds are flawless, and the system is perfectly tuned

Introduction In a world of electric vehicles, downsized engines, and alternative powertrains being sourced, Ford says no. Ford wants to keep making us affordable v8 engines. In a bold marketing announcement, Ford told the world that they will never get rid of the V8 engine in the Ford Mustang. This is a huge statement compared

Introduction Taking on a winding back road or flooring it down the 1320 is amazing. Driving a car at the peak of its potential is an indescribable feeling. However, that’s not our everyday experience with cars. Most of our time is spent commuting and driving around town. There aren’t many opportunities to experience these fun

Introduction The Subaru WRX is an absolute JDM icon. For decades, the rally racing icon has taken the tuner scene by storm. The Subaru WRX is seen at every car meet and is modified in a multitude of ways. When Subaru released the 4th generation WRX (2015-2021 model years), I loved the styling and what

Introduction Cold air intakes are at the top of many enthusiast’s mod lists. They are seen as a performance and aesthetic upgrade to any car. Cold air intakes are seen at any auto parts store and are easily found online in a range of prices. But do they actually work? The short answer: it depends.

Introduction Forced Induction is the essence of increased power and performance in cars. The iconic sounds of a whining supercharger or a spooling turbocharger are loved worldwide by car enthusiasts. As fun as forced induction is, its hard to grasp as a beginner. Whether you are experienced with the mechanical aspects of cars or just

Introduction Why do car enthusiasts buy car mods? Do we want to customize the exterior to make our car unique? Or, do we think we can actually make a car better than stock? Regardless, car mods are an inevitable part of a car enthusiasts life. When I got my 2001 Acura CL, I went to

Introduction When I bought my 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, little did I know that it was one of the most stolen cars in the country. Due to minimal anti-theft systems and demand for parts, the early 2000’s Silverados are stolen left and right. After less than one year of ownership, my truck was stolen the