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Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car
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Posted May 9 2007 12:21 PM by DPImpreza
Toyota recently gave the FT-HS hybrid sports car concept the green light (no pun-intended). Scheduled to go into production in 2009, the FT-HS will feature Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive most likely coupled to a 3.5...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Toyota Tuning
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Rumored Return of the Toyota Corolla AE86
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Posted April 11 2007 05:51 PM by DPImpreza
There have been recent rumors floating around Tokyo that Toyota is planning to bring back the iconic rear-wheel-drive Corolla. This comes as a huge teaser to the original AE86 following, but honestly, who wouldn't...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Toyota Tuning, Track Days
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Full Race Nissan 240SX R14
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Posted February 21 2007 11:25 AM by DPImpreza
Full Race is now selling a conversion to turn your Nissan 240SX S14 into an all wheel drive, Skyline GT-R powered monster. Take the RB26DETT and the entire AWD drivetrain from the GT-R, put it into a leightweight S14...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Nissan Tuning, Car Engine
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BBS Wheel Manufacturer Bankruptcy
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Posted February 7 2007 04:54 PM by DPImpreza
With aluminum prices extremely high, it appears that world renowned wheel manufacturer BBS has gone bankrupt. BBS, who has been a staple in the wheel industry, makes wheels for WRC (World Rally Championship) and...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Wheels/tires
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Turbocharged Toyota Vitz RS Modellista
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Posted January 29 2007 11:55 AM by DPImpreza
Call it another case of sick cars we will never be able to get in the US, but I really want this car. A factory turbocharged car from Toyota? Sign me up. This would be the ideal daily driver, not to...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Toyota Tuning
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Dymag Carbon Fiber Magnesium Road Wheel
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Posted January 22 2007 05:19 PM by DPImpreza
Made with a carbon-fiber rim and a forged magnesium center, you can't get any closer to F1 wheel technology for your daily driver. Good looks don't come cheap, though. MSRP: $2,500 (that's per wheel, folks) www.rennworx.com
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Wheels/tires
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
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Posted January 19 2007 12:57 PM by DPImpreza
The Lancer Evolution has long lived up to its namesake by greatly improving with each successive generation. (Lancer Evolution VIII was the first to be offered in the U.S. market.) As Prototype X demonstrates, the Lancer...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Mitsubishi Tuning
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Tanabe TEAS - Electric Active Suspension
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Posted January 10 2007 11:24 AM by DPImpreza
I am extremely anxious to try out Tanabe's new suspension. Hopefully I can get my hands on the new SEVEN coilovers along with their TEAS (Tanabe Electric Active Suspension controller). It adjusts automatically...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Tuner Suspension
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Honda Element D
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Posted December 15 2006 11:49 AM by DPImpreza
With the rising popularity of drifting, we've seen some pretty interesting conversions. Rear wheel drive Imprezas and EVOs are no longer uncommon, but rwd converted Hondas? Not just any Honda, but the Element? ...
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Filed under: Industry Rumors, Honda Tuning
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