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Super Lap Battle Time Attack Smacks Road Atlanta
We dyno a Prius. Sort of.
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Posted August 8 2008 03:35 PM by it_carter
So we all know how green the Prius is, how much gas it saves, how it’s partial zero emission, yadda-yadda-yadda. That's all fine and dandy but how much power does the hybrid make? Under full throttle, what hp does the...
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Import Model Teresa Noreen Outtakes Part II
August 2008 Model Outtakes
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Posted July 7 2008 04:51 PM by it_carter
For those of you who complain that we at Import Tuner have too much boobies (weirdos) here's proof that we're not.
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FIRST R35 GT-R SOLD IN THE US
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Posted July 7 2008 04:19 PM by it_carter
On July 7, 2008, at 12:01 A.M., to the envy of wishful thinking Gran Turismo owners everywhere, Daryl Alison, male, Caucasian, of Costa Mesa, CA, purchased a Premium model Nissan GT-R at Universal City Nissan in the Los...
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2009 Nissan Maxima
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Posted June 24 2008 04:59 PM by it_carter
Nissan announced pricing on the new 2009 Maxima today. Stuffed with the ubiquitously sweet VQ35 V6, the Maxima comes paired with a CVT transmission and marks its return to its 4-Door Sports Car roots with its aggressive...
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July 2008 Sport Compact Car Magazine Cover
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Posted June 6 2008 05:16 PM by it_carter
The July 2008 cover of Sport Compact Car magazine featured the new R35 GT-R. Now what does that have to do with Import Tuner? Well besides a full story on the coolest tuner car, ever, my own GT-R is on it. Sort of. You...
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Super Lap Battle at Long Beach Grand Prix
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Posted April 25 2008 04:04 PM by it_carter
Setting a precedent for the tuner scene, Super Lap Battle made its first-ever appearance on the streets of Long Beach during the annual grand prix. On a course that sees Champ Car and ALMS, circuit-prepped imports raced...
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Filed under: Editorials, Track Days
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2009 R35 Nissan GT-R Driving Impression
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Posted April 21 2008 01:40 PM by it_carter
Undeniably the most significant Japanese OE launch in the US since the very same company dropped the 240Z, the 2009 Nissan GT-R will once again redefine how Americans, scratch that, the world will look at imports. Me?...
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GT-R, HIN, Editor, Import Tuner, import model
Castrol Syntec Top Shop Challenge
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Posted March 26 2008 01:42 PM by Top_Shop_Challenge
The proverbial question every gearhead wants to know: Which engine is the best?
Is it high compression, high-revving normally aspirated four-bangers? Or how about twin-turbocharged sixes putting out tarmac ripping...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Syntec Top Shop Challenge
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Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 Giveaway
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Posted January 9 2008 10:22 AM by DPImpreza
ImportRaffle.com is giving away a 1996 Nissan R33 Skyline GT-R. This legendary vehicle is best known for its all wheel steering, all wheel drive, and a twin turbo in-line 6 cylinder RB26DETT motor and usually sells...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Nissan Tuning
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Mammoth Lakes, CA - Happy Holidays
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Posted December 31 2007 11:47 AM by DPImpreza
Well its New Years Eve today, so this blog will be brief. Happy Holidays, have fun tonight, I know I will. Considering this is still my vacation time, I figured I would blog about something off-topic, a...
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Driving in the rain of Southern California
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Posted December 19 2007 05:29 PM by DPImpreza
Ah, southern California, a place where the weather is beautiful 90 percent of the year. It's a shame that the other 10 percent of the time, the general population completely loses their ability to drive when the...
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Godzilla!
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Posted December 6 2007 03:05 PM by DPImpreza
Even though there has been more than enough news on the new R35 GT-R floating around for quite some time, I'm still going to write the obligatory "I want the new GT-R" blog because it's just that buff.
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Filed under: Editorials, Nissan Tuning
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Mazda 3 Research
Read the latest reviews of the new Mazda3, including multi-vehicle comparisons, long-term tests, first rides or detailed new-car road tests. The 2010 Mazda3 comes with a L4 standard engine and has a manufacturer suggested retail price of $18,350.00. It is available in the following bodystyles: Sedans, Hatchbacks. Also check out the Toyota Rav4 and the Toyota Matrix.
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