Car Enthusiasts

Wheel spacers can be used for a variety of reasons. Spacers mount between the hub and the wheel, locating the wheel further from the suspension.

Performance suspension technology plays a vital role in the handling and stability of a performance vehicle. What manufacturers learn from the race track, will eventually find its way to the...

As handling and chassis dynamics replace acceleration as the dominant priority for today's hot rodder, rear disc brake conversions have become a de riguer upgrade for any older car. In a big way,...

Automotive suspension systems use a combination of springs, shocks, struts and stabilizers that serve to dampen bumps and jolts created by a moving car over uneven terrain. Many manufacturers have...

Drifting is a motor sport in which a driver intentionally oversteers a car around corners on a race track or curvy road. The skill level of a driver is based on three different factors: the amount...

Automobile transmissions through the 1970's were designed for economy more than speed, and as companies began producing front-wheel drive cars they became much more complex. There are three main...

The Nissan Pulsar was a very successful car model manufactured and distributed by the Nissan Car Company out of Japan. The Pulsar became a concept car because of the many unique features that...

Dirt track auto racing began well before World War I, although its exact origins are unknown. With the advent of inflated tires, stronger chassis and more powerful engines, dirt track racing was a...

Mitsubishi Motor Corporation is a relatively new company by automotive industry standards, but has been part of the Japanese shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing business since 1917. It's the...

A pearl finish on a classic car's steering wheel can put it over the top in car show display and add the extra motivation for someone to buy your classic car online or in person. You may have...

The term Pro-Touring has come to full force in the automotive hobby world. It is where you install the modern qualities found in newer vehicles, into your older car. Notice how I didn't say...

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has sanctioned drag races across America every year for more than 50 years. Fans and drivers of all shapes and sizes can come and enjoy a day at the track....

Ground effects are most commonly found on sportscars or other fast-driving automobiles. They make a car look like a race car by adding to the body of the car, extending it almost all the way to...

Ever been to the race track and seen a car smoke it's tires and say "Wow I wanna do that with my Ford Escort!". Well I can't guarantee your Escort is cpable, but here are some tips and...

A rat rod is a specialized type of drag-racing or street hot rod that has the largest possible engine in the smallest feasible body. The back end of the vehicle is unnaturally wide and high,...

Learn how to use a steering wheel lock, or club, to help prevent your vintage automobile from being stolen in this free classic car security video clip.

When it comes to concept cars, no idea is too wild to give it a try. With fuel prices topping $4 a gallon, alternative powered cars are a real necessity. Here's how to make a balloon powered...

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a car is stolen every 26.4 seconds. You want to make sure that your vintage car isn't one of them. Some common sense tips, as well as safety...

Sport steering wheels can give you extra control while driving by providing a sturdier surface that conforms to the shape of your hands. Installing a sport steering wheel requires organization on...

Many Lamborghini owners are satisfied with the factory-installed accessories on the interiors and exteriors of their cars. The initial excitement about owning a high-performance vehicle may...

Artists and amateurs alike use sports cars as their muse as they progress in their crafts. Vehicles by Lamborghini, Ferrari and other companies provide sleek lines and unique profiles for artists...