If nothing else, the 2009 SEMA show could easily be called the Camaro show. GM’s new 2010 Camaro was the hot item and every exhibitor tried its hand at putting a different spin on the neo-classic. While most concentrated on wide bodies, massive wheels or airbag lowering, over-night tuning sensation, Nic Ashby took a different route with this street concept Camaro. more »

Back to the basics

DC Sports has been one of the pillar companies of the import tuning industry since its inception and has earned a reputation for top notch exhaust products. The company’s heritage comes from tuning naturally aspirated Hondas, but has products for most modern import platforms. You can find the company’s products from the most basically tuned street Civic all the way to top level touring cars. For 2009, DC Sports decided to go back to its roots and build a relatable street driven vehicle to showcase the versatility of its products. more »

More than a day job

Few realize the type of people that make up a company like K&N Filters. They are much more than just air filter gurus. The company’s new all out G35 time attack car is proof that the staff at K&N are all passionate car guys that go above and beyond for performance.

In a previous life, this same Infiniti started off as a SEMA caliber show car with all the bolt-ons and flashy paint. more »

German car builders often don’t understand the tuning industry’s mentality. What’s the point of tuning a car that they’ve already made perfect? In the case of the new E92 BMW M3, its arguably as perfect as it gets; if you’re a vehicle manufacturer. But few that own an M3 can leave it alone.

Calvin Eng, owner of Auto-Tech Interiors Inc. is one of the few and firsts. Instead of going overboard like many, and un-engineering all the M-powered goodness that BMW’s guru’s put into the car, he simply took his M3 to the next level without the budget constraints imposed by lawyers and bean counters. more »

Adam Geake founded HXC Performance LLC in the Summer of 2005, since that time he’s been working to develop aftermarket parts for the Dodge Challenger. Participating with top tier partners and high profile events Adam wanted to align himself with a top quality suspension company. It was only a natural fit for him to come to the conclusion to work with KW suspensions. After all, KW suspensions produces MOPAR’s coilover for the LX platforms vehicles. Adam’s project for SEMA 2009 definitely sets himself apart from the crowd.

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Forget the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo FQ400 or the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec-C RA-R. If you’re looking for the ultimate manifestation of a production street car, few can top this Hyundai Genesis Coupe built by Rhys Millen Motorsports RMR). While the title RM 460 isn’t quite as long or overwhelming as the others, it far exceeds the competition when it comes to the mechanics. more »

It’s only logical, with converted all-wheel-drive platforms like the Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution almost common place in professional drifting, it was just a matter of time before someone committed to turning the infamous turbo AWD Nissan GT-R into a drift car. more »

For most, the Lexus moniker doesn’t necessarily invoke images of smokie burnouts or all out performance. What most don’t realize however, is that Lexus can have fangs. Ranging from its new F line vehicles like the IS-F and the uber exotic LF-A, to its long motorsports heritage from its parent company Toyota, Lexus actually knows a lot about going fast.

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