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Aimgain Bodykit Fitment

June 18th, 2008 by Prashant · 8 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket

Check out this fitment on the Aimgain bodykits. THIS is what aerokits are supposed to fit like!

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Got Lip?

May 5th, 2008 by Prashant · 4 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Wheels

So you think you got some pretty big lips on your wheels? Check this:

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Pretty intense right? Except the lip on the rear is too intense for my personal taste. Even I have phases with my wheel lips when I think it’s too much but at least I think I am […]

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Wald Mercedes C63 Body Kit

April 1st, 2008 by Prashant · 1 Comment
Posted in: Aftermarket, DTM, European Style

When I think of the name Wald, what comes into my head is sleek body lines, minimalistic design, and smooth and pleasing curves. If that is what you think of, well purge your mind because that is no longer a reality.

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This is no April fools joke, trust […]

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Weds Sport Dry Carbon Fiber Wheels

March 30th, 2008 by Prashant · 5 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Auto Industry, Wheels

So these Weds Sport dry carbon fiber wheels were unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon this year as far as I know. The full carbon fiber wheel is weighing in at a whopping 6.08475844 pounds. Interested in a set? Be prepared to fork out at least $10,000-$12,000 a set. If you have a serious inquiry about […]

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Fancy Recaro Seats

March 22nd, 2008 by Prashant · 5 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket

Wow, what more needs to be said about these exquisite Recaro seats? I really want a set for my car in red or tan!

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Why is Quality Expensive?

March 21st, 2008 by Prashant · No Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket

So what exactly makes an aero kit quality? Just what makes the price so high that you have to resort to thinking about buying knockoffs because didn’t give enough thought into the process of making quality, track proven, aerodynamics?
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Yeah thats right, the good ‘ol windtunnel! Besides the […]

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Making Rays Wheels

March 12th, 2008 by Prashant · No Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Wheels

Education–Learn how Ray’s wheels are made:
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Knockoffs hurt more than you think

February 28th, 2008 by Mike Eurelius · No Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Knockoffs, Rants

In the automotive world, the word “knockoff” thrives, and the debate about counterfeit vs. authentic is a timeless argument that spans across many genres. Pras’s post regarding Shine Auto exposed (not shined-hehe) some light to our readers in hopes to gain appeal to support original products and disembowel their knockoff counterparts.
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Immoral Knockoff Companies

February 27th, 2008 by Prashant · 2 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Knockoffs, Rants

Knockoffs, knockoffs, knockoffs… I talk about this subject extensively, yet there never seems to be an end. This time, I am not here to push my anti knockoff philosophy but to unveil the the corrupt business practices behind these slime balls.
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Henry’s Supermade Nissan S13

February 13th, 2008 by Prashant · 5 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Events, Featured Cars, Hot Import Nights, VIP Cars / VIP Style

A big congrats to our friend, Henry Chan for his Modified magazine cover (March, 2008 issue)! If you haven’t been able to find the magazine on the shelf, you aren’t alone. I literally drove 90 miles to go pickup his cover. Well fine, I had other business in San Jose, CA too but, needless to […]

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