Test Driven: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Posted: June 28, 2012 Filed under: Cheap Fun!, Road Review, TEST DRIVEN | Tags: 2.0, 237, 270, 275, 280, 4B11, baby, clutch, cylinder, DCT, different, Drive, Dual, Evo, evolution, four, How, hp, Japanese, Lancer, Liter, Market, Mind, Mitsubishi, motor, Nick, Over, owned, Pre, Ralliart, review, SST, Test, Transmission, turbo, Used, Walker, whp, x Leave a comment »
The Lancer Ralliart is the second born of the Mitsubishi clan, overshadowed in many ways by its older brother the Lancer Evolution. The Evo has made a huge name for itself in automotive performance over the years, and the Ralliart is clearly riding that wave in the market. It is placed to compete with Subaru’s WRX, but Mitsubishi waited 3 model generations into the US market before they finally produced a true, turbocharged competitor for the highly successful Subaru. What you see here is that car, the supposed “baby Evo”, but I will tell you right up front, that the Ralliart is far from that. It is something all its own, and it should be more widely recognized as such. This Ralliart belongs to my friend Josh, and he agreed to let me take the wheel for an afternoon to discover what it’s all about. Read the rest of this entry »
Cars 101: The Awful Dangers in Automobiles
Posted: February 15, 2012 Filed under: CARS 101, USER SUBMITTED | Tags: 101, Asbestos, Automobiles, brakes, Cars, clutch, danger, In, Mind, motor, Over, toxin, warning Leave a comment »
It’s no surprise that a car can be a dangerous device. If the speed and momentum isn’t killing somebody swiftly, then the very substances that go in and out of it will do the job slowly from the inside. Many toxic chemicals can be found in the vehicles we use and depend on everyday; if we want to be safe and responsible automobile owners, then it is absolutely vital that we take the proper amount of time to understand them. Read the rest of this entry »
Stunning Brown Lamborghini Murcielago SV
Posted: August 25, 2011 Filed under: Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE | Tags: manual, 2011, Monterey, California, Lamborghini, Murcielago, CA, wheels, motor, Flat, Beach, Over, Super, clutch, pedal, Mind, tail, Pebble, course, SV, Murci, Veloce, Brown, matte, gold, duck, spoiler, Concorso, Italiano, Laguna, Seca, Golf 1 Comment »
Lamborghini Murcielago SV
This is a very unique Murcielago, other than just being a Super Veloce which makes it rare enough. This car is matte brown with gold accents and it pulls it off beautifully despite being quite different from the usual Lamborghini fruit salad colors. This SV is also quite rare in that it doesnt have the big rear spoiler, just a ducktail on the back, and it is also one of just a few SVs to have a clutch pedal. This has to be my favorite Murcielago I have ever seen anywhere by a long shot. This car is just so unique and pulls off the different look beautifully. It stand out, even in a crowd of Lamborghinis. Now that should tell you something right there. More pictures inside. Read the rest of this entry »
The Clutch Pedal’s Decline
Posted: August 2, 2011 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS | Tags: 5, 6, 7, an, automotive, Balboni, box, clutch, decline, Drive, driving, DSG, end, era, Evo, evolution, F1, Ferrari, fun, gear, Lamborghini, Lancer, manual, Mazda, Miata, Mitsubishi, MX5, of, paddle, pedal, purist, sequential, shift, skill, SMG, speed, technology, to, Transmission 1 Comment »
For the entire existence of the automobile, the manual transmission has been the choice for maximum performance and efficiency. It was the enthusiast’s choice because it gave the driver much more control over a car than did an automatic. The manual transmission has served the same function for around a century, but now things are changing big time. Read the rest of this entry »
Evo Magazine’s 100 Greatest Driver’s Cars
Posted: July 26, 2011 Filed under: MEDIA RESPONSE | Tags: 100, 340R, 4, 6, Article, BMW, British, Cars, Caterham, clutch, Driver, Driver's, driving, Elan, Evo, F, F50, Ferrari, Flat, H4, Hatch, Hot, Lamborghini, Lotus, Magazine, manual, Mazda, Mercedes, MF5, Miata, Mind, Mind over motor, Mitsubishi, motor, MX5, of, Over, Pagani, pedal, pleasure, Porsche, Rally, Roadster, Seven, STi, Subaru, Supercars, thrill, top, Transmission, turbo, UK, V10, V12, V6, V8, Wiesmann, Zonda Leave a comment »
Top 4 on their list
Evo Magazine, a British publication focused on the thrills and pleasures of driving, has been my favorite automotive medium ever since I picked up my first issue. They have a special sense about them of truly genuine enthusiasm for automobiles and driving. It is a magazine that focuses on how a car makes you feel rather than how many cup holders it has or how many centimeters of legroom you get in the back seat. I have basically grown up reading Evo, and I am perfectly in line with how they see cars as things to be experienced rather than just used in a mundane fashion. They also have some of the best photography seen in any automotive publication which just adds even more to their appeal. Read the rest of this entry »
