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Monday, October 10, 2016

THE PRICE OF EVERY FAST AND FURIOUS CAR

October 10, 2016 0
Being the petrolheads that we are, it’s only right that we finally spoke about the biggest movie franchise‘Fast & Furious’, which featured for the first time tuned cars used to compete with in illegal street racings. And while the action and legendary cast is not something to be overlooked, it is really the cars that made us hold our breath with anticipation for the release of the following sequels. Have you ever wondered what’s the price of the 1970 Dodge Charger RT that Vin Diesel drove in the movie? Or whether it’s possible to lay your hands on any of the Honda civic JDM ‘Fast & Furious’ cars? Hold on tight, because these custom-made sport monsters cost much more than their original versions. So let’s have a look at the spec of the ‘Fast & Furious’ vehicles and check out their prices.

1. Mitsubishi Evo

Do you remember Paul Walker's Mitsubishi Evo from ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’? How can we forget, especially as the first time we actually spotted the Evo VII was in the film. That’s what we call a great promotional trick that generated huge demand among the enthusiasts. Sadly it all ended with Paul Walker accident car spinning out of control. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox with 280 PS (202 kW; 276 hp) and you can buy it for $39,995. A good price, considering that the car has only 800 miles, was featured in the film, and is actually completely legal to register and drive on the streets. As a side note the price is very close to the price of the original Evo. 

2. The 1967 Ford Mustang



1968 Ford Mustang was used as the skeleton for the creation of fastback featured in Tokyo Drift. It took two years for the automakers to bolt in the Nissan Skyline GT-R engine in the 1967 model. The motor used was the 430-inch Windsor motor with 9-inch rear end and a spool that’s capable of producing almost 500horsepower. 
To enable the front-mount inter cooler to access enough air supply, the additional headlights were taken down. In addition, pro racing seats were placed, the brakes were improved and seven spoke wheels and a rear roll cage were added to the Mustang. None of the cars were damaged during filming – great news for the enthusiasts who didn’t wait too long and immediately invested around $16,000 to $25,000 to buy such a car. For know five out of the six last Mustangs were sold in Southern California, on Ebay and the Recycler.

3. Honda S2000


The Honda S2000 was a dream come true for the import fanboys the moment they first laid their eyes on it. So it was only logical that the car would end up as a part of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise – just try recall the fiery pink AP1 S2000 the Suki drove in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’. 
But even though the S2000 was reappearing in numerous scenes, its hot colour failed to start a new trend among the Honda-lovers community. But if your thing is an eye-catching body kit and a lowered suspension – then you might want to consider spending approximately $25,000 on that ride. Some of the performance upgrades added are a Comptech supercharger and an AP2 engine swap along with a host of other performance upgrades. 

The Fast and the Furious (also known as Fast & Furious) is action film, which center on illegal street racing. Followed by seven sequels for now ... it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time. To us the Fast and Furious series has always been all about the cars, obviously we love the action but you have to remember this is one of the first films to make tuned cars the stars.


The Fast and the Furious (also known as Fast & Furious) is action film, which center on illegal street racing. Followed by seven sequels for now ... it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time. To us the Fast and Furious series has always been all about the cars, obviously we love the action but you have to remember this is one of the first films to make tuned cars the stars. Do you ever wonder how much is the price of these cars ? Is it possible to buy a car from the movie ... of course it is depend on your wallet, but you have to be sure that these cars are not so cheap like their manufactured brothers and sisters .... YOU are here to know what is the price of every Fast and Furious car. Okay here is our list.

1970 Ford Escort RS1600 form Fast and Furious 6


Think of it as a '69 Camaro for blokes. It's the Ford Escort RS1600: a simple little car shoved full of the best engine Ford and Cosworth could devise. It's England's half-pint muscle car, but it's not that muscular. And it has a flying, memorable turn in Fast & Furious 6 with Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) at the wheel. It's the sort of appearance that only adds to the car's legend. 
Most of them came with microscopic four-cylinder, overhead-valve engines of 1.1- or 1.3-liter displacement. These were low-compression, low-horsepower engines and you could personally produce more torque than those engines did using only your tongue.

In the 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 that power comes from the Cosworth-designed, 1.6-liter twincam 16-valve BDA four-cylinder engine. Released in 1969 and based on Ford's iron "Kent" block, the BDA featured Ford's first four-valve combustion chambers and transformed the sleepy 1970 Escort into a robust athlete prepped to take on rallying. Even with its dual side-draft Weber carbs, the BDA only made about 113 horsepower. But the Escort weighed less than 1,800 pounds, and that gave it a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of the era's nominally more powerful sports cars.
But this RS1600's role in Fast & Furious 6 included a massive jump across a highway divider in the Canary Islands. And no matter how well the Escort seems to handle the epic leap in the film, in reality that's murder to any car.

So the Ford Escort RS1600s that performed the big jump was destroyed. Sorry guys , but if you want to buy an Escort like this one you should check your nearest Ford dealer. 


Mazda RX-7 from Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift

Mazda RX-7 came equipped with a familiar 1.3-liter rotary engine, but now featuring sequential turbochargers that gave it 255 HP and 217 lb-ft. of torque and weighing just 2,800 lbs. With a willing chassis, instant response from the rotary engine and balanced weight distribution, the RX-7 was a force to be reckoned with. 0-60 time of roughly 5 seconds. There is no information about the real F&F Mazda Rx-7 , but we found something interesting which I hope you will like it. A very good replica of that car is now up for sale in Belgium and the owner is asking €35,000, which is around $47,500. Don`t loose courage , we continue. 

6. 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona


The original 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, with its long nose and exaggeratedly high rear wing, is not really the best choice for a racing car in action movie, also taking into account its six-figure price. The movie car coordinator Dennis McCarthy, however, accepted the challenge and altered the Daytona, giving it a shorter nose, lower rear wing, placing it over a set of custom-made 18-inch wheels that wore 275/40R18 and 315/40R18 Nitto tires. 
To facilitate the construction of the film cars, as well as the servicing and availability of spares, Dennis McCarthy standardized some of the mechanical pieces used in the vehicles. GM's 6.2-liter LS3 V8 rated at 430 horsepower is the engine that powers a few other ‘Fast & Furious’ vehicles apart from Toretto’s Daytona. Also, most of the Daytonas are equipped with a 400 three-speed automatic transmission and the power leads to a Ford 9-inch solid-axle rear end. Also, each Daytona received customized gear ratios, so that they would be in accordance with the different stunts they had to perform. To own a Daytona, you have to invest minimum 125 000$, as that’s only the initial bid. 


7. Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Eclipse took a central role in the film, with Paul Walker behind the wheel right at the opening of the film in its first race scene. It’s a car that holds a prominent place in the Hollywood and automotive history, which makes it very easy to recognize. Right now there are 4 cars that were build specifically for the role and managed to survive. Number 1 is, of course, the hero that costs more than $130,000. Car number 2 is the so-called interior car, which was used only for the interior shots and has no wheels, engine, etc. Number 3 and 4 are the cars used for light stunts. Thankfully, the cars were only lightly damaged during filming, so they appeared as background cars in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’. Later they were sold to Volo Auto Museum, which after restoring the cars sold them to their most devoted fans. 

8. 1970 Dodge Charger RT

Did you also immediately fall for the beastly 1970 Dodge Charger RT which Vin Diesel drove in the movie? Good news for you because the car is finally put on sale by the Volo Auto Museum in Illinois. Similarly to all the other muscle cars, the Charger RT has received some spanky additions such as the gargantuan bonnet scoop, a modified interior, a race steering wheel, and distinctive decals on the exterior. 

You’ll need quite a lot of money in your bank account to purchase the car, which costs $149,998 and is much more expensive than its standard counterpart. But the added value here is that Vin Diesel was the one to wreck in the movie – so you’ll have a lot to talk about if you decide to become its new and proud owner. 

9. Original Fast & Furious Toyota Supra stunt car

The original stunt car 1993 Toyota Supra featured in the first ‘Fast & Furious’ sequel and starred in the final drag race scene, will be on sale for $185,000 at the Indianapolis Mecum auction mid-May. The engine that powers the Super is the 3.0-liter 2JZ-GE inline-six mated to a 5-speed stick, but unfortunately the twin Holley Performance nitrous bottles visible through the rear hatch aren't connected to it. The rest we are familiar with – the Bomex body kit, the huge APR rear wing, the Dazz wheels, and signature wild modern image graphics. 

10. Nissan 350Z from Tokyo Drift

The Z car usually comes with a simple drivetrain – torquey six-cylinder engine mounted in the nose and power sent to the rear. The 2003 350Z is no different, offering the ubiquitous 3.5-liter VQ35DE V-6 for inspiration. Equipped with CVTCS (Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System), this unit makes 287 horsepower and 274 pound-feet of torque. 
Not bad for a naturally aspirated powerplant. This car, however, adds a double heaping of turbocharged boost, elevating output to 430 horsepower and 420 pound-feet-of torque. 


A team of specialists tested the car and estimated that it makes a 0-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds and a run through the quarter mile in 13.2 seconds at 114.8 mph. This in addition to a better launch control will make it possible to break into the 12s for the 1,320. So to put it context, the customized Z is several tenths quicker to 60 and about 1.5 seconds quicker in the quarter mile than a standard Z. 

So the high price - $232,725 to be more precise – is really understandable taking into account that car appeared in the third ‘Fast & Furious’ in addition to the extensive list of extras it features. The Z is even more expensive than the Toyota Supra that Paul Walker raced with during the first ‘Fast & Furious’, which was put on sale for only $185,000. But then Walker’s car was more of a set piece, while what counts here more is the real deal under the hood. 
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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Rumour has it, Silvia S16 is on its Way!

September 25, 2016 0
Nissan Silvia's fans are increasingly growing and what else would we expect considering the impressive aftermarket support the Nissan rwd cars received. Nissan Silvia S16 is maybe one of the most expected sports car nowadays. But the good news are that renowned brand like Nissan will not disappoint its fans. On a special press conference it was reported that Nissan is working on a new rear wheel drive sports car. A new and improved Nissan Silvia S16 is on its way.

Performance Specifications



To help the Nissan Silvia S16 achieve a desired effect with the performance there are two engine options offered. The new Silvia is expected to be more niche-specific, with enhanced design and 2.0l engine that while resembling the VQ has improved efficiency that translates to the impressive 217lb per ft torque and over 200bhp. 

In one of its publications Nissan says that rear wheel drive sports car with front seated sports engine has been built by the best engineers from Nissan and Renault. The Japanese automotive giant paid attention to the details, especially the torque. From Nissan bets that the new Silvia S16 will be а worthy rival of top coupes leaders in the class like Subaru BRZ, Scion Fr-S and Toyota GT86, something more the company is sure that the new sports auto will be faster than its rivals in 0-60 mph sprint. 


The second engine option is a 1.8 liter Mercedes engine which makes 156 horsepower and about 180 lb.–ft. of torque at 4200 rpm. Based on the needed characteristics you can make your pick about the engine but as both engine options have their advantages. 

Nissan Silvia S16 Exterior


There is no doubt that the looks of the 2017 Nissan Silvia S16 are going to be spectacular. The car has made some waves in terms of it being spectacularly designed already and if we were to base our expectations on the concept, it definitely will be in the list with the best looking coupes. The end product has still not arrived yet, but based on the current announcements and the details revealed the car is going to focus a lot on its bodywork in order to come up with a spectacular outcome. The currently released photos give us a shape which is eye-catching and appealing. With an aggressive body frame and some very interesting add-ons the vehicle is going to make it big. 

Nissan Silvia S16 Interior




The initial announcements say that the 2016 Nissan Silvia S16 is going to be a 5 seat sports car. It is going to come with a large interior upgrade which will mostly be based on the luxury specter of the car. This means that the people inside are supposed to feel as comfortable as they possibly can with the added additions. It will use the standard set of gadgets that are found in any current Nissan car. So navigation and Bluetooth connectivity is something that makes it inside immediately. There are many rumors on what else might be used but the final decision has not been revealed yet so we expect a bunch of standard additions as well for some styling optional one to be added. 


As this is aimed to be a luxury car, the comfort levels are going to be set using some luxury and elegant materials inside. The previous Silvia was a very comfy vehicle and it did have a comfortable setting on the inside, so we expect it to be doubled from before. We will have to wait and see what the end product is going to look like as pictures and specs about the interior have yet to be released. 



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Predictions based on what we know so far


The new Nissan Silvia S16 is smaller, yet stronger and more efficient from its predecessor ( Nissan Silvia S12, Nissan Silvia s13, Nissan Silvia s14, Nissan Silvia s15). While we are yet to discover the official pricing and releasing date of S16 Nissan, specialists have estimated that the price would be around $26,000 and that the car will be ready for us to test-drive near the end of summer 2018. If the rumours become true this will be a very good price for a rear wheel drive sports car, especially if we talk about the Nissan Silvia S16 . 
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Paul Walker 3 mint before his car crash.(11/30/2013)

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Paul Walker Crash ...

September 24, 2016 0

Michelle Rodriguez says a remark she made about being "jealous" of her late Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker for dying before she did was taken "out of context". She added she was "sorry" that the comment had been used to promote a new documentary and would not have taken part in the filming if she had known how it would be used. "That's the people from the documentary using things out of context. I had a deep moment and I said something that, you know, was personal," she said. "It was exploited and I apologise about that, but if I knew it was being promoted that way, I wouldn't have been involved." In The Reality of Truth, the 37-year-old actress drinks a psychedelic brew as part of a traditional Peruvian spiritual ceremony before speaking about Walker, who died in a car accident in November 2013.
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‘Fast & Furious 8’ Vin Diesel Just Confirmed that He Wants Paul Walker’s Brian O’Connor Back in the Film!

September 24, 2016 0

Since the release of “Fast & Furious 7” last year, talks have been circulating about the participation of Paul Walker’s Brian O’Connor in the upcoming eighth installment of the action-ensemble franchise.



It has been said then that “Fast & Furious 7” is the last for Paul Walker and his Brian O’Connor character in the movie franchise. In fact, towards the end of the movie, the producers and Vin Diesel’s Dominic Torreto have sent off the character very well through that touching “One Last Ride” scene at the end film’s end.

Vin Diesel even said as a producer that “Fast & Furious 7” was the last for Paul Walker and the next sequel would be in his honor.

Paul Walker met his demise in a road accident along with his friend Roger Rodas in November 2013. He was still in the middle of filming “Fast & Furious 7” back then so the producers asked his brothers Cody and Caleb to stand in for the movie on behalf of their brother. With the help of CGI and the brothers, the movie was able to recreate Paul Walker’s Brian O’Connor in the film and completed it without even killing off his character.

It seems that Vin Diesel might have indirectly confirmed that Brian O’Connor shall be returning to “Fast & Furious 8” when Cody and Caleb Walkers recently confirmed that the action star has called them up to inform them of their late brother’s participation in the movie, reports the Morning Ledger.
Cody disclosed that Universal Pictures wants to make sure that they would be respectful of Paul and his image, as well as his family.





He added that he had a phone call with Vin for about an hour and they discussed the matter. He said that the “The Last Witch Hunter” actor wanted permission and if it would be acceptable again to the Walker family if they could bring back Paul’s character in the next film and just let his fans know that he is still out there.
Trusted his vision for the franchise
In a recent posting on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, Vin Diesel reiterated that “Fast & Furious 8” would begin a new trilogy that would culminate the franchise all together up to “Fast & Furious 10.”



He expressed his gratitude to Universal Pictures for being so good to him and for trusting his vision, adding that they have been like family.
Diesel promised the studio after “Fast & Furious 7” last year that he would deliver one last trilogy to end the saga.
There were previous speculations that Vin Diesel would step up and direct the sequel but it soon became official that F. Gary Gray has signed up to take on the role. While Gray has never helmed a “Fast & Furious” film before, he has a few tough thrillers on his resume including the all-famous “Italian Job” film, details Blasting News.



The feud to hype up the film
Filming for “Fast & Furious 8” is already completed and most of the things going on about the film on the internet are the rumored feud between lead star Vin Diesel and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who play Dominic Toretto and Luke Hobbs, respectively, in the successful film franchise.

Initially, there was a big news of the supposed feud especially when The Rock started ranting on his Twitter account and saying that some of the cast members are candy asses, one of his quotable quotes as a former and occasional wrestler of the World Wresting Entertainment (WWE).
Eventually, reports came out that the feud was being set up so that The Rock and Vin Diesel would end up in a wrestling match in WWE’s WrestleMania 33 to be held in April next year at the Orlando Citrus Bowl in Florida, a few days before the official showing of “Fast & Furious 8” on April 14, 2017.



What seems to have been overlooked by the ‘feud’ rumors is the casting of Scott Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood, in the movie to play the role of a character who works alongside Kurt Russell’s Mr. Nobody.
Scott posted an emotional tribute to the late Paul Walker after his casting was announced a few months ago by saying that he and Paul were close friends for years.
It is not clear though if his role is good only for “Fast 8” or his character would extend up to the next two films of the final trilogy for the franchise.
In a recent interview, Vin Diesel also confirmed that that “Fast & Furious 9” will hit cinemas on April 19, 2019, and “Fast & Furious 10” is set to make its debut on April 2, 2021.
The final dates actually sort of confirmed that everything’s well between Vin Diesel and The Rock and whether they push through with their plan to have a match at WrestleMania 33 to further hype up “Fast 8” or not remains to be seen.
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2018 Honda Civic Type R Specs & Price

September 24, 2016 0
The Honda Civic Type R is the highest performance version of the Honda Civic made by Honda Motor Company of Japan. It features a lightened and stiffened body, specially tuned engine and upgraded brakes and chassis. 
Red is also used in the interior to give it a special sporting distinction and to separate it from other Honda models.This is something that all of us Honda enthusiasts know, but what is less known is that with this 2018 Honda Civic Type R is trying to get back at US markets with a real performance car which is indeed necessary. 

Bringing the 2018 Honda Civic Type R should push forward resurrection of the brand’s credibility with enthusiasts, and bring more excitement to a model that has grown too “boring” and conservative, but let`s take a look of the Civic Type R specs. 


2018 Honda Civic Type R Exterior design


Outside of the new Civic Type R will have a hatch car look, while the rest of 10th gen honda civic family will traditionally be offered as four-door-sedan and two-door-coupe body style. 


With this Honda is trying to attack a few markets with the one car, and the targeted rivals will probably be Ford Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI and Volkswagen Golf R. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R will have some similarities to its previous version but it will get slightly updated in the segment of front fender vents, dual lip spoilers, front bumper air curtains, side skirts and rear spoiler, front and back lighting.




One more characteristic of the new Type R Civic will be a triple exhaust tips mounted at the center of the rear bumper together with a more aggressive posture. The wheels will get bigger, measuring 19 inches and inside each of these will host a Brembo brake caliper which encourages us to expect the final version to come with 4 piston calipers and probably 13.7 inch discs at the front. 

2018 Honda Civic Type R Interior Redesign



Interior of the 10th gen Type R will resemble the new generation cool Honda Civic model but with recognizable sporty red interior with a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum inserts rounded with sporty bucket seats that offer safety and comfort divided equally, as well as a good driving position. What we believe will be robbed of the 2015 Civic Type R , which still has not seen the light of US market, are the digital read-out, which was high up in line of sight in 2015 civic model but will probably be toned down for 2018 model, then a bunch of dials that will probably be of the current Civic, large touchscreen in the center console and separate heating display. 

All this will be well rounded and packed into this performance vehicle that yet has to wow eagerly waiting Americans. 2018 Honda Civic Type R interior Engine and specs Engine fitted into this vehicle is already known and it will be a 2.0 L, 4 cylinder with direct fuel injection, turbo-charging and VTEC variable valve timing.
The Honda Civic horsepower should be close to 305 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque, which is found in the current Type R sold overseas, and all of that power will be delivered to front tires via six speed manual transmission. 

Torque steer will be suppressed by a new “Dual Axis Strut Front Suspension” and adaptive dampers all around. 
Also aiding the handling are the numerous body enhancements aimed at producing more downforce. Fuel consumption is allegedly reduced, but who will worry about a that when you can press the pedal to the metal and smile all the way around your local track.

2018 Civic Type R release Date and Price




As far as release date goes we believe that the 2018 Civic Honda Type R won’t be here for a good year after the launch of the standard Civic, as it was before, so we believe that it will be introduced in the first quarter of 2017 as a 2018 model. 2018 Honda Civic Type R Price will be around $32.000 and will probably not cross $38.000 – $39.000mark will everything top-notch fitted. 
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Friday, September 23, 2016

VR38 Engine Drives This INSANE Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R “ERUBISU”! Getting The 4WD To Work And Some WILD DYNO LAUNCHES!!!

September 23, 2016 0


Today we are bringing you one very special Nissan R34 Skyline powered by a VR38 engine. The team behind this project was gathering the needed parts to improve the performance of the car and put the 4wd in working condition. Ultimately they were preparing the GTR beast for the Dyno track and next they will set it free on the wild roads. For some time the team was gathering new parts like oil cooler for the gearbox, new improved drive shafts on the front and few other performance parts which will add more power to the car. The good thing here is that the whole process is caught on the video so you will see how each part is taking place on the Nissan Skyline R34. The biggest challenge of the team was to revive the 4wd to perfect state. After the new front drive shafts took place and the transmission cooler was hooked up with the gearbox the moment of true arrived. They lifted the car and started the engine, while one member of the team was inside to shift gears. While lifting the Nissan R34 Skyline “Erubiso” with the new drive shafts spin all of the four wheels. The next challenge was to test it on the road. In our opinion the 4wd system was working smoothly and nice but the team decided to test it on a precision Dyno track to see if there are any speed differences between the wheels. Appeared that the team was right because on the Dyno were measured 2km/h difference in the speed. They also needed to fix the boost and few other things which took him only an hour. After that, the final result of this VR38 powered Nissan R34 Skyline was 620 all wheel horsepower! Sounds like a tempting number, doesn’t it? Take a look on the video below and tell us what do you think.
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8 Facts you Must know about the Skyline GTR as a True Fan

September 23, 2016 0


8. The Godzilla Nickname

The most popular nickname for Skyline GT-R is “Godzilla”. This Nickname firstly appeared in 1990 when the Nissan R32 GTR took part in Australian touring car championship. By the end of it`s first season the R32 managed to knock the Ford Sierra of the podium, which it held for a considerable amount of time. The media begun calling the newly introduced Nissan “The Godzilla” because of its Japanese origin and its immense power, and since then, “Godzilla” is associated with every gt-r badged car. 



7. Cheating on horsepower

During the 90`s, (r32 1989) there was an agreement between manufacturers, that limited the horsepower output of every car to a maximum 276HP. However the Rb26 was found in the Nissan R32 GTR, Nissan R33 GTR and Nissan R34 GTR. The legendary engine was designed for a much higher power output than that. Nissan advertised all GT-Rs as having 276HP, but when the first cars rolled off the production line and people starting hitting the dyno, everyone was surprised to see that at factory stock form, the Rb26 was making 330+ HP. 

6. The Nissan GT-R R35 is not a Skyline

Probably most of you guys know this, but we feel obligated to say it. Although the Nissan GT-R (R35) is the official successor of the R34 Skyline, Nissan had stated in the R35 release event, that they have cut out the “skyline” name and that from now on the new car is going to be called simply Nissan GT-R. 

5. The first Skyline was not a Nissan, it was Datsun

The First Skyline was made by Prince Motors, Japanese automobile manufacturer, which was founded in 1955. Prince Motors designed the first 2 generations of the Skyline. Later the production was given to Datsun, which produced the first GT-R Skyline and then the Japanese automobile brand was renamed to Nissan. 

4. Nissan Skyline Z Tune

In the celebration of the Nismo anniversary, Nissan gave approval to Nismo to build a special version of the R34 called the "Z-Tune". Then Nismo purchased twenty used R34 GTR V-spec each with less than 30 000 km on the clock. The cars were completely striped and resprayed to a special "z-color". Then they received the 2.8L RB28DETT engine. Which was revised to reach 8,000 rpm and it was paired with twin turbos and other minor upgrades. The power output jump instantly. Nismo produced 500 hp car, but decided to stop there, mainly for warranty reasons. This car, Nissan skyline Z tune was the fastest Nissan car at that time. 

3. The Hakosuka Name

The first Skyline marked as “GT-R” was code named the “C10” and was introduced in 1969. It is referred to as the “Hakosuka”, “Hako” stands for “BOX” in Japanese and “Suka” is short for Skyline. It was given that name due to its beautiful boxy design. During the 70s many people were impressed how beautiful and fast Nissan was. 

2. How the GT-R Returned

In 1990 Nissan needed a new vehicle to complete in a group a racing championship. Due to the group rules, all participating cars must be existing, road legal models. Since the last GT-R model was out of production for 16 years at that time, Nissan decided to bring back the Skyline with Nissan R32 GTR. The newly introduced Skyline managed to win every championship it entered for the firsts year and become an icon because if its amazing driving behavior and distinctive body shape. It also brought us the RB26 engine that was used up until the GT-R R34. 

1. Returning after a while

In 1992 Jim Richards, managed to win the 12h buthurst race behind the wheel of the R32. However none of the future Skyline's managed to win this race again. It took twenty three years to Nissan to be back at the podium, when the Nissan Gtr R35 managed to win the 2015 12h buthurst event. 
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Honda will produce S2000 v2.0

September 23, 2016 0
Honda is re-entering in the sport car market !In this Team Imports exclusive, we give you a detailed look at what an all-new Honda S2000 would entail.

Here are five bad habits you may all fall into while driving a manual transmission vehicle. Behind the scene there are a lot of things happening while you are operating a manual that you may not be thinking about if you don't fully understand how they work.

So we are going to get into those bad habits and try to explain why exactly you don't want to do them!


1. Don't use the gear leaver as a hand-rest

You have to understand what's happening within the transmission. Using your gearshift as a hand-rest can cause premature wear of the trans-axle shift forks. What's happening is you are having a static component(gear forks) pressing against a rotating component. 



2. Do not hold your car in gear while on a stop light!


Leaving your car into neutral when coming to a stop light will save you a lot of trouble. If the car is in gear with clutch pressed, premature wear of the throw bearing which is going to be pressing against the diaphragm spring will occur. And the again, typing gear shift linkage repair cost in google will be necessary.

3.Never use your clutch to hold yourself on a hill.


Reason- you will be burning the friction material (ferodo) on the clutch disk.The clutch disk is relatively expensive and hard to replace depending on the model of the vehicle.



4.If you are in high gear and low RPM don't apply much throttle.


The engine has a huge gear disadvantage so flooring it will lug it. Lugging an engine is like hammering the engine parts with every single explosion in a cylinder. It racks on the rod bearing/journals, makes the pistons slap to the side of the cylinders hard, and if it's done enough times, it could probably break the piston rings. It also creates a hammer effect all the way through the drivetrain. It's not good for your the gearbox or the clutch. There are springs in the friction disk (of the clutch) which take up some of this hammering, but they will only take so much before they wear out as well. This causes premature wear all the way around. It's not like it will wear out tomorrow, but it will cause wear over time. If you want your car to last a while, you don't want to be doing this. 
!!! It's much better to drop a gear or even miss one, it's all ok if you can revmatch. 



5.Don't rest your foot on the clutch when you are driving on the highway!

This seems pretty obvious and simple. Resting your foot on the clutch pedal means you clutch is not fully engage, so there can be a little slim. This means you are not. Pulling down full power which will lead to higher fuel consumption. You are wearing down your clutch and again you are also wearing your throw bearing... 
One extra - it's not a good practice to switch from high gear to low gear without evening out the RPM, if you only rely on the clutch to match the engine rpm with the speed of the car, it will surely wear out much earlier. So remember, it doesn't matter if you drive a  hatchback, a sedan, or an suv , a proper usage of the gearbox will insure it's longevity!
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