Fast and Furious Stars and Cars
The Fast and the Furious series is back again, but this time around it actually includes most, if not all, the characters from the original. You remember Dom Torretto, right? That psycho yet super cool bald dude played by none other than Vin Diesel and, of course, Brian the undercover cop played by Paul Walker, or in simpler terms "the blonde dude that all chicks pretty much dig"? Also returning is Jordana Brewster who plays Toretto's sister Mia, and Michelle Rodriquez who plays Toretto's mean streak girlfriend.
This time, however, it seems as though the actors are not the main stars... The New (New) Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R is definitely a newer car and has not been around long; most would consider it brand new. An Ohio-based performance garage has redesigned the car and made it new again.
The Nissan GT-R has a stock 480 horsepower rating, which still makes for a decent ride. However, Switzer Performance Innovation (located in Oberlin, Ohio), felt that 480hp wasn't nearly enough and boosted the rating up to 700hp.
Switzer tuned the car by adding new turbochargers, custom compressor wheels, a Monster inter-cooler and a completely remapped engine control device. The new customization options actually enhance the GT-R from stock ratings... When Body Kits Go Too Far
Customizing different cars is an awesome pastime, and it’s a great way to make a vehicle your own. Who doesn't love to throw in some different headlamp covers, mount on a sweet body kit for the frame, and even tune up some of the engine parts? I believe that in some cases, a car should just be left alone, particularly a very expensive and already sexy auto.
Hamann has just released a tune-up/style kit for the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Hamann reports that the custom kit gives the, already beautiful, sports car more power, a better aerodynamic frame and better...
Discount Part Center and DPC Cars
If you love working on your car and like doing any maintenance and enhancements yourself, you know that the key thing is to find a great resource for your parts. Finding a reliable, knowledgeable parts vendor is not an easy thing to do. But luckily we at Gas Pedal Addicts have found one online in Discount Part Center.
Since 1996, Discount Part Center has been selling high quality inexpensive tires , wheels, and parts from the world's top manufacturers. Their award winning Web site has been around since 2001 and enables you to... Car Tuning Central
Looking to find out more about the history of BMWs, Bentleys (like the MTM Bentley Continental), or other car brands? Trying to find out why people love Fiats or what six models Acura has? Car Tuning Central will have the perfect articles for you!
Everything that you wanted to know about tuning cars can be found on Car Tuning Central. There are even featured recent articles about virtual car tuning! To "fix" or tune your car to look exactly how you want it to be, Car Tuning Central provides links to companies who can help you. They also...