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A wire-tucked engine bay in a Honda S2000

How Do You Wire Tuck an Engine Bay?

Modifying your car isn’t limited to extracting more horsepower, changing its ride height, or outer appearance, it can even mean modifying the parts that you don’t normally see upon first glance. For example, if you want to make your pride and joy a show car, then you have probably thought about wire tucking your car’s …
Starlite Limos' black-and-white R35 Nissan GT-R with a Rocket Bunny body kit parked in an English countryside manor garden

Disneyland, Bosozoku, and Vintage Racing: Rocket Bunny Has a Wild History

Body kits, whether they’re functional or not, are common car modifications. But only a few have risen to the point of being household names to enthusiasts. Japanese company RWB’s Porsche designs spring immediately to mind. And then there’s Rocket Bunny. What makes a Rocket Bunny body kit what it is? Firstly, ‘Rocket Bunny’ isn’t the …
A red 2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 next to a gray Litchfield-tuned 2021 Toyota GR Yaris on an airstrip

Can the 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Out-Run Litchfield’s GR Yaris?

Until the hinted-at Corolla hot hatch finally arrives, the only GR car Toyota offers in the US is the Supra. But overseas, the GR Yaris has been making plenty of waves—and that’s even before the tuners got a hold of it. Specifically, UK-based Litchfield. However, the six-cylinder Toyota Supra 3.0 has also gotten a power …
A modified white-and-gold 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth in a snowy dirt field

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth

Sadly, we’re not getting the latest 500 here in the US. But Fiat did bring the last-gen version to the US for several years. And while you could have the Fiat 500 in convertible or even electric 500e form, the most exciting version was the 500 Abarth hot hatch. Used examples tend to be rather …
A close-up view of a black 2022 Indian FTR S's red-spring rear monoshock

Should You Upgrade Your Motorcycle Suspension?

From different wheels to grippier tires and beyond, there’s a myriad of ways to modify your motorcycle’s performance. And while adding a supercharger or cutting curb weight helps boost speed, there are other options. For example, fitting your motorcycle with upgraded suspension components. But is it necessarily a worthwhile investment? How does your motorcycle suspension …
A close-up of a red 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S's dash with TFT display and a silver Ohlins steering damper

Your Motorcycle Might Need a Steering Damper

Changing things like the handlebars and wheels on your motorcycle isn’t always just about aesthetics. As with aftermarket mirrors, some modifications are as much about safety and comfort as they are about looks. Especially when it comes to handling-related accessories. And if you’re trying to improve your bike’s handling, one common recommendation is fitting a …
The overhead rear 3/4 view of a silver Gunther Werks 993 911 Speedster with a red interior

Gunther Werks’ 911 Speedster Is a Limited-Edition ‘Bargain’

As enjoyable as vintage 911s may be, a significant portion of Porsche’s fanbase is constantly trying to sharpen and improve them. Singer is arguably the biggest name in the 911 restomod game, but several other shops have put their own spin on the concept. Among them is California-based Gunther Werks, known for turning 993s into …
The 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32's 3.2-liter VR6 engine

With a Few Tweaks, the VR6 Is a More Reliable Volkswagen Engine

Reliability and durability, though related, aren’t the same thing where maintenance is concerned. After all, if you have to constantly replace parts of your engine for it to work, that’s not a reliable engine. However, sometimes durable powerplants just need a few modifications or upgrades to make them easier to live with. Such is the …
Doug DeMuro with the modified matte-black Porsche Cayenne 'Arm Car'

Doug DeMuro Drives a $500k Porsche Cayenne Made for the Movies

Even a replica of a movie car can be an expensive purchase, especially if it requires modifications to resemble its silver-screen counterpart. The half-million-dollar start of Doug DeMuro’s latest video, though, wasn’t designed to be in front of the cameras. Instead, the modified Porsche Cayenne is the camera. The camera car, to be precise. Watch …
A gray-with-black-hood 1996 Dodge Ram van 'Dajiban' build in the California hills

The Dajiban Is Drifting’s Latest and Craziest Trend

Camping and #vanlife are the usual activities associated with Dodge vans. Or, depending on the Ram ProMaster configuration, something in the repair field of work. But over in Japan, old-school Dodge vans have found a new purpose in life. Namely, being turned into drifting Dajibans. How Japanese motorcycle racing led to drifting Dodge vans Drifting …
A close-up of a white 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet's LED headlight

Can HID and LED Headlights Damage Your Eyes?

Car headlights shine so brightly today in part because, as with many automotive accessories, new technologies are available. Instead of halogen bulbs, headlights now often feature HID bulbs or LEDs. However, while dim lights can be a safety hazard, so can blindingly-bright ones. But more than simply dazzling drivers, can HID and LED headlights cause …
The diagram of Michelin's electric reverse motorcycle motor patent

Michelin’s Patent Could Give Any Motorcycle a Reverse Gear

From quickshifters to lighter wheels, there are plenty of accessories available to motorcycle riders. Some modifications focus on making the bike quicker. But others, like aftermarket mirrors, are about making riding easier, safer, and/or more comfortable. The latest patent from Michelin falls into that vein. But it’s not, as you might expect, some kind of …

Are Modifications Allowed on a Leased Car?

If you’re the type of car enthusiast that has a modification list planned out before even buying a new car, then you’re probably wondering whether you should lease it or buy it. After all, monthly lease payments are cheaper and you need to save all of the money you can for those super trick mods. …
The grille of a modified violet 2017 Dodge Challenger with blue LED headlights

Why Do the Brightest Car Headlights Seem To Be the Bluest?

Although bright car headlights can be annoyingly dazzling, your lights are key safety accessories. Poor headlight performance is what led the IIHS to rank the Subaru Outback lower than the Legacy, for example. Still, as anyone who’s been blinded by an oncoming car with aftermarket LED or HID headlights can attest to, it’s possible to …