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1991 Talon Turbo AWD: Turbo Upgrade! Part One

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Administrator

After dragging the old Talon out of the garage last month and driving it around more, I got bit by the bug. Oh, you know the one…the “wouldn’t 100 more horsepower just be perfect” bug. Yeah, it really sunk it’s … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Local DSM/Evo Meet & Talon Photoshoot

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Administrator

My ’91 Talon had been parked in the furthest corner of my garage for almost a year. In this update I pull it out of its hidey-hole, clean it up and take it out to a local DSM/Evo meet. Click … Continue reading →

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2008 Lexus IS-F: 1/4 Mile Drag Racing

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Administrator

So I did get to do a little car stuff recently, I hustled up to Bristol Dragway in my IS-F to make a couple passes in the cool(er) air. I’m very happy with the time/mph, especially given that it only … Continue reading →

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Feeling like Darth Vader

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Administrator

This has been the busiest summer of my life. While I haven’t done anything in the way of racing or wrenching since June I must say that construction is coming along nicely on my new garage! I feel an excitement … Continue reading →

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Too Crowded!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Administrator

First off, I wanted to say thank you for visiting! Every month for the past year has seen more visitors than the last! This is very humbling and I truly appreciate your support. I’ve been busy as heck this summer, … Continue reading →

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1987 Buick Grand National: Wrenching & Racing

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Administrator

See lots of pictures and read the whole story of how I plowed through my punch list in order to go drag racing Friday night by clicking here

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1987 Buick Grand National: Nose Job, Rear End Exam and More

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Administrator

I haven’t owned this car long, but that didn’t stop me from promptly tearing the front end off of it! You see, I had to. This car was in dire need of a nose job, and the great thing about … Continue reading →

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1987 Buick Grand National: Test Pipe, Heat Shield & Downpipe Wrap

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Administrator

I didn’t waste any time wrenching on this car! Here I tackle some basics to making good power and keeping the turbo heat under control. See the full story here

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New addition to the garage: 1987 Buick Grand National

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Administrator

I was 13 years old when I saw the 1987 Buick Grand National in person for the first time. It was parked in the showroom at our small-town Pontiac/GMC/Buick dealer. Now after ten years of casually searching, I have found … Continue reading →