A great deal of mystery surrounds the Mid Night Club. Operating from 1987 before being abruptly disbanding in 1999, the Mid Night Club is one of the most notorious and highly respected illegal street racing clubs to have ever existed. After midnight a 70km long stretch of asphalt known as the Shuto Expressway in Tokyo, Japan would become a racetrack for the Mid Night Club. The Mid Night Club was founded in 1987 (although there are some who say it was founded as early as 1982). In the 80s and 90s, car culture in Japan was at a peak with numerous illegal street racing and drifting clubs forming throughout the country. However, Mid Night Club was unlike all these other clubs....
Why is the 2JZ Engine so popular? Is that a SUPRAA?!?!? If you’re into cars, then you’ve most likely heard that phrase every time there’s a Toyota Supra around. Or maybe you recall the Fast and Furious line “2JZ No shit?”. But have you ever wondered why the Supra and its engine is so popular and sought after, and how on EARTH are tuners getting 700hp on stock engine internals?! https://youtu.be/yAoABEI7cL8 The 2JZ-GTE Engine is a twin turbo, 3L, Inline 6, powerplant like no other. Most manufacturers are using aluminium engines in their vehicles, but this was not as popular in the 90’s. The 2JZ consists of an iron block, and a closed deck design which means that the cylinders...
Have you ever seen people using them brushes in self-serve car wash bays, and your heart breaks a little for their paint? This is a guide that explains how to give your bodywork the love it deserves! 1. Clean the wheels Road grime and brake dust are the biggest killer of shiny, clean wheels. Your wheels collect grime and brake dust whenever you drive, and can often form a black coating over your wheels. Using a quality wheel cleaner can clean your wheels effectively, and return them to their former glory. We recommend using ‘Meguiars Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner’. This product will change colour as it starts to disintegrate the brake dust and grime, and does not need any agitation...
Looking at which drivetrain for your first car? Or you just curious on some knowledge about drivetrains? Well this article will be of interest for you. There are 3 main drivetrains that are found in cars today: FWD Front Wheel Drive cars are one of the most common drivetrains found today. They are generally the least complex system, and therefore cheaper to produce. Fuel efficiency is a big reason as to why most passenger cars are FWD these days. Since majority of the vehicles have the engine at the front, it is relatively simple to connect the motor to the drivetrain. Because the drivetrain is so compact, it reduces the need for more components, therefore reducing the overall weight of...
You hate the sight of your car looking like a monster truck? All your mates constantly givin you sh*t for not being fully slammed? It’s alright, after this read you will know exactly what to go out and get for your ride, all the way from cheap slammed to pull up n air out flex! 1. Lowering Springs This would probably be the cheapest option to lowering your car. A set of lowering springs will set you back at most $300-$400 for a reputable brand such as Eibach or King Springs. Usually, they will lower the car between 1-2 inches depending on which type of springs you get. If you do get king springs there will most likely be a...
