Import Factor

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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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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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?
Take a look:

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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.
If you have not heard of Shine Auto Project, they are a company based out […]

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Peeling or Flaking Chrome Wheels

February 11th, 2008 by Prashant · No Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, Knockoffs, Wheels

You picked up a new ride recently and think that some new chrome wheels would look good. You research chrome wheels and realize that the good ones out there are expensive! You say to yourself, “1000, for EACH wheel? Screw that, time to go hitup the ‘other’ side of town and go talk to some […]

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BMW 335i Exhaust System

February 7th, 2008 by Prashant · 4 Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, DTM, Exhausts

A friend of mine picked up a new BMW 335i recently and asked me today about what kinds of exhausts were available. He was interested in an exhaust system that would be less restrictive than stock so he could get some better flow for his twin turbos. Since my friend is driving a nice BMW […]

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G50 Chassis Wheel Fitment

February 3rd, 2008 by Prashant · No Comments
Posted in: Aftermarket, VIP Cars / VIP Style, Wheels

I had to use Mark’s “Hella Flush” text on this car. Van linked me to these pictures that he’s been looking for randomly over the last year and all I have to say is wow at the rear wheel fitment.

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I mean what more needs to be said about this? Just […]

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