If you did not know from many of my posts... I kinda am a car guy. In recent years since my daughters were born, I have not had enough car time (ALL MY CHOICE as they are AWESOME)! However, I do long for small enough projects to get my toes wet. Then too, I work … Continue reading Titanium, four 400-watt lasers and a 3D Printer
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The “What if” Scenario
In today's world the automobile has become a very expensive transportation solution for everyday life. As I look back at how expensive cars were when I was in High School, It amazes me every time to think how "cheap" everything was. My mind also brings up the "what if" statement... you know the one you … Continue reading The “What if” Scenario
What can you do with $27 a day? Looking to buy a car?
Did you know there is a new "rental" (AKA subscription) model in the automotive world similar in concept to leasing programs? Essentially you are "renting" a car, but instead of 12 months, 24, 36 months or longer it is based on a month to month program. The monthly subscription service, called Drive Flow with Clutch. … Continue reading What can you do with $27 a day? Looking to buy a car?
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Do you have the time? What can you do in 42 Seconds?
I saw this press release (one of the companies I follow is Bugatti) about the new Bugatti Chiron. This is the car to replace the previous Bugatti Veyron (a 16 piston (W16) quad-turbo beast). They setup this stunt to clock the car going from 0 to 249 MPH and back to 0 (all in 42 … Continue reading Do you have the time? What can you do in 42 Seconds?
The Soul of a Porsche known as a 1994 VW Corrado SLC VR6
I saw this video on YouTube about a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 SLC - which brought back instant memories for me. This was my first new car I purchased as a young adult. It was a drivers dream car at the time (maybe today too). Almost too good for the time as it out shined … Continue reading The Soul of a Porsche known as a 1994 VW Corrado SLC VR6
iPhone Pictures at Cars and Coffee Winston Salem, North Carolina
Just putting up another gallery tied to my constant post concerning using an iPhone for images on your website. Most of the pictures here are not of the entire car but are more from capturing their wheels and brakes. I also threw in a couple galleries around the logos the vehicles but more less it … Continue reading iPhone Pictures at Cars and Coffee Winston Salem, North Carolina
MKV VW Jetta Project – Daily Driver
My daily driver, a 2007 Volkswagen MK5 Wolfsburge Jetta. not glamorous, not high tech but the AC & Heat work, it starts when I ask it to... and it does not look like a piece of junk. On this blog post, you will see my YouTube videos and products for sale on Amazon. I am … Continue reading MKV VW Jetta Project – Daily Driver
1996 Maserati Ghibli Cup & 1991 Maserati Shamal
Ah yes "a Maserati, this one is nicer than mine" - If you can remember what movie this quote is from you are doing better than me. However, you may have never known what a Maserati is. You don't see them on every street corner. They are rare and unique. The Red Shamal is one … Continue reading 1996 Maserati Ghibli Cup & 1991 Maserati Shamal
DIY: Replacing a Seat Cover in your car
IF your car need a new seat cover (for whatever reason) you can follow this DIY: Replacing a Seat Cover in your car - Removal and Installation of a Factory Replacement My daily driver is a Volkswagen Jetta MKV (that is Mark 5 for U.S. people) but it is the same seat used in the … Continue reading DIY: Replacing a Seat Cover in your car
Find an Exotic or Special car of your dreams
As a car guy if you could find an exotic or special car of your dreams would you buy it? While doing some research on one of the forums I visit, I ran across a post about this car auction site. The first video clip I watched was one from this Audi RS6 that is … Continue reading Find an Exotic or Special car of your dreams
Subaru OEM LED Puddle Lights
When we first purchased my wife's car, I was looking for this option to be installed on our new Subaru Tribeca, "LED puddle lights". I don't know if Subaru was the first, but they were one of the first major manufactures to embrace puddle lights and LED technology. A recall ensued not too long after, … Continue reading Subaru OEM LED Puddle Lights
