Here’s an interesting article submitted by a reader on run flat tires:

If you’ve ever been late for a date, appointment, or meeting because of a flat tire, you already know how frustrating it can be. If you’ve ever changed a flat tire in the rain, after dark, or on the shoulder of a busy highway, you already know how frightening it can be. So while we enjoy the freedom our vehicles provide, it’s amazing how quickly that freedom vanishes when a flat tire strands us.

Since the early development of the automobile, tires have played an important role in determining a vehicle’s overall comfort and safety. However, there are few consumer products placed in harms way more often than our tires, which encounter extremes in temperature, exposure to the elements, and attacks by debris on the road during their life. And while the tire manufacturers’ continuous research and development efforts have improved tire durability and longevity, only recently have they developed tires that can temporarily maintain vehicle mobility using standard Original Equipment and aftermarket wheels. These run flat tires provide the driver more flexibility when deciding where to have tire repairs made. Continue Reading »
Run Flat Tires

How we all love faster, more fuel efficient cars!

Drive a beat up Toyota Altis? Or Perhaps a Honda Fit? No matter how pedestrian these cars are, it feels great to tweak them up for a minor performance boost.

Which is what I did two months ago to my 2006 Honda Fit.

I gave this baby the Level One Upgrade which consists of

Upgraded Headers
Upgraded Free Flow Mufflers
Iridium Sparkplugs by Denso
High Tension Wires
K&N filter
Grounding Wires
Kaizen Voltage Stabilization Kit

Know what happened?

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Vehicle Level One Upgrades

Yipee Kayaeyy!!

I finally bought my gal the Honda Fit after plunking in some serious cash for the recently launched 2007 Honda Si.

It’s a looker alright. A cute body that looks quite turtlish, but has the agility of the racy Si.

It’s got less than 120 horses under the hood, so motorheads may scoff at it.. but then again, do you need a compact to race Eclipses and Porsches? Continue Reading »
Honda Fit Review

In the tradition of JUNK like the Turbo Stormy, the Eco-Tek and the Turbo-Zet comes the newest miracle gas saver that lightens your wallet and actually increases total cost of ownership!

THE KHAOZ

The Khaoz is an air-bleed device, created in the 70s by Pablo Planas from the Philippines. Air-bleed devices are by no means new. Companies have been peddling crap like this for years and promising whopping 50% gas savings!

Despite some attempts at pseudo science, the operating principle of the KSTC is clear. It contains a regulating valve and also a spring-loaded (vacuum-operated) valve, which in combination allow variable air to flow through the gadget and into the engine. This khaoz bled air does not pass through the carburetor, so it introduces less fuel, and the overall effect is a leaner air/fuel mixture. Continue Reading »
Khaoz Super TurboCharger Review

Talk about exhilaration!

The 2006 Civic is longer, wider, and slightly shorter than the 2005 version, while the coupe gets a new wheelbase for the first time and loses three inches in height for a hunkered-down, sportier stance. For each cars, Honda’s SOHC four grows from 1.7 to 1.8 liters and sends 140 hp through a five-speed manual, up from last year’s 115 or 127 hp.

We test drove an outgoing sedan back-to-back with the 2006 Civic on the high-speed oval at Honda’s track. Whereas the 2005 Civic required frequent steering corrections, the 2006 model cornered beautifully and was flew composed as it entered the curves. The outgoing engine sounded coarse, huffed earlier, and worked the automatic crazier, but the ‘06 produces a muted mechanical roar up to an indicated 122 mph and works well with its optional five-speed automatic. Okay, while it’s not quite as sporty to drive as the Mazda 6, the Civic, is refined, with a seductive ride, communicative steering, and manly brakes. Continue Reading »
Honda Civic Si Review

I drive a naturally aspirated Type R, EK Chassis. Despite being a 99 model, it still looks good and leaves the pedestrian Fords choking on my dust.

My friends- the racing types - have been bugging me for years to upgrade my trusty TypeR, at least with a Simota Air Filter. They know I’m loathe to tamper my engine and stuff (hey, won’t that be a slap to Honda Engineers), but they promise me instant seat of the pants gratification. A simota supposedly de-restricts airflow and improves HP and engine efficiency.

Bottomline is, I get to leave more guys choking on my fumes. Continue Reading »
Simota Air Intake Review

Tesla Motors

Here’s a vehicle that looks fast even when parked.

And get this: 0-100 in 4 seconds. 100% electric powered. 250 miles per charge!

Finally, a socially responsible company that frees the good ole US from the greedy clutches of the filthy rich OPEC Arabs.

V8, V12 and all those muscle motors created by crapheap Ford are now things of the past. Good riddance to guzzlers and foul skies.

I embrace the sexy Tesla. With lustful arms! Continue Reading »
Tesla Motors Review