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Festivus Maximus

//SFest'09
26564368 Posted October 1 2009 07:55 AM by Sgt.Schultz

As unusual a month has passed since we closed the gate 8/29 on yet another impossibly amazing //SFest and I've found mesself reflecting back on all things Awesome.  Eight Augusts ago I assembled 20+ urS cars and ~ 30+...

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Filed under: Hot European Cars, European Sport Cars, European Auto Shows, North America Trends  |  Comments (0)


Then, and now… and *NOW*

997 GT3 MkII
24892919 Posted August 24 2009 07:36 AM by Sgt.Schultz

A late evening 930 blast over to my bud’s has me contemplating ‘Then’ via boosted revs thru the 4spd.  Then was ‘Now’ when the 930 debuted in late ’74, but Now was redefined with the ’04 arrival of the elemental...

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Filed under: Hot European Cars, European Sport Cars, New European Vehicles, Euro Scene  |  Comments (2)

My boss, "Mr. Crusty"

My boss, "Mr Crusty"
Posted August 23 2009 11:22 AM by dougn

 I was exactly seven minutes early for work on Monday morning, and I as walked past the office kitchen I was informed by another minion that “old man Bidrawn” was already looking for me.

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n/a in NA

Audi //S6Plus
24649153 Posted August 16 2009 09:40 AM by Sgt.Schultz

Somehow I've found me slimyself trading cars for a few daze, my //S8 for another //Scar - seems fair and otherwise insignificant but... BUT ...the trade is for a 1997 //S6Plus Avant - *the* only one in North America no...

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Filed under: Hot European Cars, European Wagons, Audi, European Car News  |  Comments (3)

eBay Movie Contest

ebay
Posted August 13 2009 11:59 AM by Pathos

 At least once a day I check the autotrader for BMW 2002s and VW Corrado VR6s. I don't know why. It's not like I've got cash gushing from my pockets or something. Still, I look for these cars and imagine all the stuff...

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Filed under: European Car News, European Compact Cars, European Car Clubs, European Car Accessories, Other European Project Cars, European Car News, Euro Scene  |  Comments (0)

Run-Flat Tires

Run-Flat Tires
Posted July 20 2009 01:43 PM by agelinas

 Like everything else in the world, Run-Flat tires have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is implied in the name: if you get a tire puncture the vehicle will remain stable giving you the time you need to...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 6: Technical Update
21589595 Posted July 5 2009 11:21 AM by dougn

While I wait for my new 2010 GT3 to arrive (only about 3 weeks to go now!), I have been scouring the web for more detailed technical information regarding all aspects of the car. 

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The hills are alive... with the sound of - turbos

Tail of The Dragon
21163079 Posted July 2 2009 09:13 PM by Sgt.Schultz

Elementary mathematical equation:  Fifteen 930s + Carolina Motorsports Park DE + WOT mountain caravan in and around Tail of the Dragon = Just Not Right.

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Filed under: Features, European Coupes, European Car Tours, Porsche  |  Comments (18)

Bizarroland: 4C19H or D3S8?

Audi D3 S8
18460912 Posted June 11 2009 11:23 AM by Sgt.Schultz

I knew my bud'd been alookin, I did.  But he's always alookin.  Welp, he gone and done it...  '09 Daytona Gray over Black / Silver with deviated stitching.  Carbon Fiber baby.  Got the call it'd...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 5: The End Game
18931290 Posted June 1 2009 11:56 AM by dougn

Well, the plan was set, and I was in a rather pleasant holding pattern. .....

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TDI Tech

turbo diesel
Posted May 28 2009 08:10 PM by Pathos

 I'm just curious, has anyone bought any of the new turbo diesels out there? stuff like VW's TDI and BMW's D line cars.

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 4: Taking the BIG step up !
16052051 Posted May 6 2009 06:44 AM by dougn

Once you have made the decision to sell your car, and you make it safely through to the other side, it’s time to begin the project car cycle all over again.

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 3: Selling your (P)Ride
17389618 Posted April 8 2009 06:42 AM by dougn

We all, at one time or another, decide that it is time to move on and sell our beloved sports car. “Out the old, and in with the new”, as they say. This “old” car has been fun, rewarding, and driven you through...

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eau de Volkswagen: Driven MKI GTI

eau de Volkswagen
17235313 Posted April 1 2009 10:31 PM by agelinas

On a recent trip to drive the new MKVI GTI, I also had the opportunity to drive the 1981 MKI GTI – the OG GTI -the one that started it all. As soon as I opened the door was instantly struck by the smell…not a foul smell...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 2: Project Car Projects
17071423 Posted March 15 2009 11:33 AM by dougn

  To begin, or not to begin, that is the BIG question....  

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