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22B in the Flesh

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B
Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B Badge Posted November 29 2007 11:32 AM by DPImpreza

Out of all the debuts and exotics at the LA Auto Show, the one car that I left the show lusting over was almost 10 years old.  The legendary 22B STI.

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Mobile Smog Checks, Are You Serious?

On-Road Emissions Testing
Mobile Smog Checks Big Brother Is Watching You Posted November 20 2007 11:22 AM by DPImpreza

CA is getting out of hand. It's complete Orwell 1984 style around here.  The totalitarian state of CA have been setting up surprise mobile smog stations that measure emissions as you drive past them, taking down your...

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2008 Import Tuner Model Calendar

2008 Import Tuner Model Calendar
2008 Import Tuner Models Calendar Posted November 16 2007 04:00 PM by DPImpreza

Anyone who hasn't seen it yet, pick it up.  Trust me...

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APEXi Active Tail Silencer

APEXi Active Tail Silencer
APEXi Active Tail Silencer Posted November 9 2007 12:15 PM by DPImpreza

In my quest for keeping as little attention possible drawn to my Subie, I thought it might be a good idea to have a slightly quieter exhaust for cruising around on the streets.  Setting off car alarms and waking the...

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I Love Halloween

Halloween Costumes, SEMA, and Las Vegas
Halloween Costumes Posted October 30 2007 11:49 AM by DPImpreza

It's that time again.  Time for everyone to get a free pass to dressing crazy, especially attractive women.

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Southern California is Burning

SoCal Wild Fires and Santa Ana Winds
Orange County Wild Fires Posted October 24 2007 11:35 AM by DPImpreza

Mother Nature is just wreaking havoc on Southern California.  Crazy hot Santa Ana winds have been blowing over the past week and wild fires have been spreading like... well, wild fire throughout all of SoCal.

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I Hate the DMV

California Department of Motor Vehicles
California DMV Logo Posted October 19 2007 09:17 AM by DPImpreza

Just wondering if anyone has ever had anything like this happen.  My driver's license expired. While I was at the DMV I figured it was a good time to get my motorcycle permit again since that was expired as well, so I...

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Well, Here It Is...

APEXi IHI VF23 Turbocharger
APEXi IHI VF23 Turbocharger Posted October 12 2007 04:15 PM by DPImpreza

The heart of my Subie's performance mods - APEXi's IHI VF23 turbo.  I've been looking into this turbo since day one, but the right opportunity finally presented itself.  I just had to buy it.  My car is...

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My New Toy

Yamaha FZR600
1999 Yamaha FZR600 Posted October 2 2007 12:34 PM by DPImpreza

Getting a street bike has always been on my to-do list, but the perfect opportunity finally came by.  The bike belonged to my brother, who just picked up a brand new Yamaha R6 and needed to get his 1999 Yamaha FZR600...

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Colin McRae 1968 - 2007

Colin McRae and Son Tragic Helicopter Crash
Colin McRae 1968 - 2007 Posted September 17 2007 10:14 AM by DPImpreza

Colin McRae needs no introduction.  The legendary motorsports icon was recently involved in a tragic, fatal helicopter crash along with his 5 year old son and two other friends.

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Finally Installed My Front Mount

Subaru Impreza WRX Intercooler Install
Subaru WRX Front Mount Intercooler Posted September 6 2007 04:50 PM by DPImpreza

I finally got around to finishing the install for my front mount intercooler from XS Engineering over the weekend.  I guess it takes a holiday weekend for me to actually get shiit done.

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WRX and S15 Photo Shoot

Nissan S15 Silvia Subaru Impreza WRX Photos
Subaru Impreza WRX Nissan S15 Silvia Posted August 30 2007 02:25 PM by DPImpreza

This past weekend my friend and I decided to take a little cruise for a photoshoot.  I finally picked up my wingless trunk and the S15 was freshly wide-bodied and painted, so it seemed like the perfect time.

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The PissScreen

Interactive Toilet Driving Video Game
Piss Screen Video Game Posted August 21 2007 03:53 PM by DPImpreza

"Too pissed (drunk) to drive?  Call a cab!"  You've got to check this out, video games played at the urinals of bars.

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End of Summer Drift-Nic

Car Meet BBQ
RC Drift Cars Nissan S13 240sx Posted August 16 2007 03:33 PM by DPImpreza

Dammn is it the weekend yet?  I can't wait for Saturday.  A bunch of my old car buddies and I are getting together for a little summer time BBQ chill out full of nice cars, radio controlled drifting, good food,...

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First Look at 2008 Subaru WRC Rally Car

2008 Subaru Impreza WRC Rally Car
2008 Subaru WRC Rally Car Posted August 9 2007 01:21 PM by DPImpreza

Check out these shots of the 2008 Subaru WRC rally car, set to debut at Frankfort with Peter Solberg along side.

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