I finally have the all prep work done on the rear crossmember and control arms. The new control arm mounting brackets are set-up for camber and toe adjustability, and the exhaust pipe cross-through hole has been enlarged. The chassis mounts for the crossmember and moustache bar are now solid, and the CV-joint swap using BMW 2002 axles is almost done. Next week I'll start … [Read more...] about REAR SUSPENSION COMING ALONG
2003 TOYOTA MATRIX REVIEW
Six months ago my wife and I decided it was time to buy a second car. When we moved from Arizona the year before, we sold our second car and just brought along our 2001 Tundra (had to tow my racecar, ya know). We got by with just one car for a year, but it was time to make our transportation scheduling a little easier. We wanted an inexpensive, reliable, efficient, and … [Read more...] about 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX REVIEW
RACE PREPPED CONTROL ARMS
We've been working on the Wagon rear control arms. They have been lightened, strengthened, bushings replaced with bearings, and set up for coilovers. … [Read more...] about RACE PREPPED CONTROL ARMS
DATSUN 1200 RACE CAR FOR SALE
***This car has Sold*** (ed. update) Here is a great deal for someone, think of it as that Christmas present you were planning on getting for yourself. One of my racing buddies, Mike, is selling this Datsun 1200 race car for the unbelievably great price of $3500! This is a perfect first race car or a real "Racing on the Cheap" race car. It was built as an SCCA GT Lite … [Read more...] about DATSUN 1200 RACE CAR FOR SALE
WAGON REAR SUSPENSION
The first step in getting the wagon rear coilovers into place was a little geometry lesson. (Too bad I slept through highschool geometry...) … [Read more...] about WAGON REAR SUSPENSION
THE ABC’S OF PERFORMANCE DRIVING
The ABCs of performance driving: Acceleration, Braking, and Cornering. As the 2009 season comes to a close, preparation for 2010 begins. For veteran drivers and car owners, it’s a couple months to rebuild a motor, replace the wheel bearings, or get a fresh coat of paint on. For those who’ve been on the sidelines, it’s time to get ready for your first driving school. So … [Read more...] about THE ABC’S OF PERFORMANCE DRIVING