Automotive Basics
Understanding Cold Engine Starts
Cold weather will come; that’s for sure and inevitable. The trick is to not let cold engines stop you from driving your car. [More…]
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Spike Lug Nuts
Spike Lug Nuts are a great accessory for your Custom Car, Truck, Hot Rod, Harley Davidson or Custom Motorcycle… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Cooling Systems
It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an important part of the vehicle. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Redneck Repo ~ A 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Wrecker
The Redneck Repo shop truck is a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 with a 1953 front clip, a handmade wrecker box, and features a 1930’s hand crank boom… [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Driven Series ~ Ken Block
Take an in-depth look into the life of DC Shoes co-founder, rally car driver, and marketing genius, Ken Block. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Cartoon Junkie Turns ’94 Corvette into Speed Racer’s Mach 5
An expert car customizer has transformed a ’94 Corvette into a stunning replica of the Mach 5 from the iconic 1960’s cartoon Speed Racer. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Oxygen Sensors
Oxygen sensors are a vital component of a vehicle’s emission system in fuel injected vehicles. All new vehicles have them. [More…]
Hood Rides & Hoopties
RESURRECTION ~ Rescue of a 1955 Volkswagen Van
This movie short recounts the finding and rescuing a 1955 Volkswagen panel van abandoned deep in a French Alps valley some 40+ years ago. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
“BURNIE” ~ Smokin’ Diesel Turbo Rat Rod Pickup
We’ve seen it for several years now at Drag Week, and this diesel-powered Rat Rod just keeps getting better and better! [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Coils
Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark plugs. [More…]