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chevy camaro
New Chevy Camaro Left On Ground After Wheels Stolen
This could be the first 2010 Chevy Camaro to be the victim of wheel theft. Even worse, the bad guys weren't even nice enough to leave it on blocks. All this for 18s? More »
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By Wes SilerComment by WheatKing: This is what happens when rednecks become affluent.. they move into your neighbourhood, buy a camaro, and promptly turn it... 9 Responses | Other threads
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2010 honda insight
Honda Insight Gets Tacky With Euro Accessories
Like the green credentials and low price of the Honda Insight, but wish it had more fake chrome and add-on LCD screens? Well, if you’re from a shower-averse European nation, you’re in luck. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Sloop_John_B: I like clear corners. I wish they'd come as an option on American cars. 7 Responses | Other threads
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track day
Stunning Video Of Swedish-Style Track Day
Videographer Anders Bäckman wields a simple camcorder while producing incredible results in this short clip of a track day at the Gotland Ring in Sweden. Added bonus: crank the volume for funky electronic beats.
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Comment by I-Roll: I "heart" the video but do not "heart" the music. 4 Responses | Other threads
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wheels
L.A. Auto Show: Quick! Hide the Guzzlers!
Against a backdrop of tumultuous events in the automobile industry, the Los Angeles auto show kicks off here this week at the downtown convention center. News conferences and new-model introductions get underway on Wednesday morning; it opens to the public on Friday and continues through Nov. 30. -
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By Ray WertComment by tek_nic: Yes! I would love to see a caddy, painted green with yellow trim. 42'' rims, and some tractor rubber. Why hasnt... 8 Responses | Other threads
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By Wes SilerComment by Miscellanea's brakes are squealing: Damn, filmed not too far from me at Bethlehem Steel! I wish I would have known. I'd have gone up... more » | Other threads
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novelties
Scrapping a Porsche? Build a PC!
Heaven forbid a Porsche Cayenne would ever have to be parted out, but if so, here's one way to make use of the 18-inch wheel shell. The creation was made as part of hardware manufacturer NVIDIA's computer case modding contest for Top Mods, a computer modding publication. More »
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Comment by cap2501: honestly I think it looks like shit. If you want to do a car computer case I think you need... more » | Other threads
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aftermarket
Way to Ruin Hello Kitty...Again
So, we saw this a couple of days ago, but we've been taking some time to ponder our response to these aftermarket Hello Kitty wheels. Since one of us is a big Hello Kitty fan, people are always sending me links to all things HK, along with messages that say things like, "look how cute!" or, "I bet you'd love this!" The fact of the matter is, no, I do not like most of them. Sure enough, I got a similar message today when Kitty Hell posted a photo of the latest item to be butchered: A set of Hello Kitty wheels. More »
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By bursteinComment by dculberson: Jeremy Clarkson, of all people, actually had a good point about the Boxster - Cayman - 911 thing. He... more » | Other threads
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robotic revolution
Artificially Intelligent Wheels To Make Cars Faster
Scientists in England have developed AI equipped wheels capable of improving both the safety and speed of cars. Developed at the University of Portsmouth, sensors in each wheel will control the brakes, suspension and steering, all while communicating with each other and learning from their actions. A Researcher from the University was quoted in The Epoch Times as saying, "We have taken the wheel, given it brains and the ability to think and learn. It's a huge breakthrough." The wheels are as yet unequipped with Isaac Asimov's Three Laws. More » -
dude, you've got a woody
What Wood He Do for a Set of Wheels? Skoda Rims Au Natural
So what if they're not perfectly round, hickory tires are the new must-have accessory for those with a woodsy bent. You can find them in the organic section of Sears Auto Center, next to the free-range oil filters. [Thanks to John for the tip.] More » -
accessories
Light Wheels: Project Kahn's RS-X
Attention well-heeled supercar drivers looking to shed a few ugly pounds. The design prop-heads at the UK's Project Kahn have come up with a wheel that weighs as much as a load of laundry. It's the RS-X, which sports a carbon fiber rim around a magnesium core. The result is a major reduction in radial inertia, resulting in improved acceleration, and unsprung weight, which affects handling responses. Each set is custom made for each vehicle, and at a price of around$6000$4000 per wheel, you might want to hit AutoZone for a set of curb feelers. More »
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Comment by sebrock: 14lbs, wow that's almost 5 pounds lighter than my Fikse rims. $16k doesnt seem so bad considering a descent set... more » | Other threads
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sema
SEMA Show: Clear Wheels
D'Vinci Forgiato Wheels worked up these transparent rollers made of Lexan or something. The reps say they're roadworthy, though we might have a problem with cleaning the brake dust off everytime we go out for groceries. Rolling fly is such a pain in the ass. [Gallery] More »
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Comment by Triton: aww man, i had this idea like a year ago, thought it would look sweet, unfortuantly i had neither the... more » | Other threads
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aftermarket
Shiny Diamonds, Like the Eyes of a Cat in the Black and Blue: Ice Rims
Oh bugger. Did we really need 28" dubs embedded with your choice of zircs or diamonds? Apparently, some company called Yokebir thinks we do, and they've delivered their 924 Shock & Awe Series to do just that. We doubt that the "924" has anything to do with 924 Gilman Street, but we'd love to see what the teenage punkers hanging outside the club would think of these. In our day, they would've been done in like Jello Biafra. But the kids these days, with their Travis Barkers and whatnot, well, we just don't know. And that, frankly, makes us a little sad. More »
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Comment by ds: I love the automotive news on the site, but the music references make it even better. Ronnie James Dio. Ha! more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Rollin' All Crab-Like: The Airtrax Mobility Platform
Wheel geeks (you know who you are) must check out one of the inventions dreamed up by the engineers at Airtrax. It's a multi-surface, multi-hub roller wheel thingie that allows the company's Multi-Purpose Mobility Platform to roll in any direction (except upward). You just know some nutter is working on a version for Hummers. And damn well he should be. [Thanks to Joe for the tip.] More »
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Comment by Confusatron: Reminds me of Josef F. Blumrich's "Ezekiel's Wheel" (as seen in The Bible, also US Patent 3,789,947). That *could* make... more » | Other threads
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novelties
Pimpstar: The Movie
Takeaways from the online commercial for Pimpstar light-up rims by Dub Wheels: 1) Blondes are intrigued by shiny objects. 2) You can change the LED design on the fly, using software and a wireless modem. 3) Chicks may or may not respond to being propositioned by guys who flash their phone number on a chrome wheel. 4) Green faces are scary. More »
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Comment by Exnilo: I can't wait for this to just disappear. Almost as bad as led lights on tailpipes. more » | Other threads
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