Flowmaster’s Clever “Show Us Your Flow” Video Contest
One of the reasons that I created ExhaustVideos.com was because I noticed on TundraHeadquarters.com how Tundra owners would watch videos before buying an exhaust system, and I wanted to try and create a site where you could find videos for a specific make and model to make the buying process as easy as possible. To that end, we’ve cataloged a few hundred videos by make and model with plans to catalog many, many more.
While we’re busy writing up more models (getting ready to add a couple dozen new pages to the site very soon), Flowmaster has done a very smart thing and announced a video contest. The rules are very simple: Upload a video of your Flowmaster or Hushmaster muffler, then send us a link. If you win the weekly contest, you get a hat and t-shirt. If you win the monthly contest, you get a new exhaust system. If you win the annual contest, you get a free trip to SEMA! Nice, right?
Here’s the video they put together promoting the contest and the first couple of winners: Read more
Stick Shift Hacks
Recommended Reading: How to: Drive a Stick Without a Clutch – Feature
If you own a vehicle with a manual transmission, congratulations: You’re about to own a piece of automotive history.
In all likelihood, manual transmissions will disappear from brand-new vehicles in the next decade. The reason? Emissions rules, electronics, and fuel economy regulations. Read more
Mopar Exhaust for Off-Road Ram 1500
Recommended Reading: Mopar Launches Ram Runner Kits for Ram 1500
Everyone knows about the Ford F150 SVT Raptor – arguably one of the coolest production trucks ever made. It’s a dedicated off-road truck that’s available to regular old consumers like you and me for a reasonably fair price (figure $35k – $45k).
While there’s probably only room for one truck manufacturer to build a dedicated off-road package, that doesn’t mean that Ram 1500 owners can’t get in on the action. Mopar – Chrysler’s dedicated vehicle accessories division – is offering something called a “Ram Runner” kit for late-model Rams that includes a massive long-travel suspension upgrade, a slew of suspension enhancements, wheels and tires, etc.
However, one thing that Mopar doesn’t include in the Ram Runner kit is an upgraded exhaust system. Read more
Magnaflow Wins Popularity Contest
Recommended Reading: Magnaflow Exhaust Wins CarDomain.com People’s Choice Award
Our congratulations to Magnaflow for winning the CarDomain.com “Best Exhaust Manufacturer” People’s Choice award two years in a row. According to legend, CarDomain.com will sacrifice a virgin in Magnaflow’s honor.
CarDomain.com will sacrifice this virgin in Magnaflow's honor.
OK fine. I made that up.
But seriously, winning a CarDomain.com popularity contest is kinda cool. Recognition from the masses is never a bad thing. Read more
How Cast Aluminum Wheels Are Made
Recommended Reading: How They Build It: Aluminum Wheels
When it comes to after-market wheels, there are two common material options – steel wheels and aluminum wheels. While steel wheels are useful for dedicated off-road vehicles and heavy-duty trucks, aluminum wheels are a good option for almost all cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Aluminum wheels are preferred for most consumer vehicles because: Read more
GM Vehicles To Feature Wireless Cell Phone Chargers
Recommended Reading: GM Partners with Powermat to Offer Wireless Charging in Chevy Volt, Other Cars
Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw the debut of a number of new vehicle electronics systems. Hyundai announced BlueLink, Toyota announced Entune, and GM had two announcements: first, they’re going to start selling OnStar systems at BestBuy. Next, they’re going to start adding wireless charging pads to new GM vehicles (including, pardon the pun, the new Volt).
While it’s great to see GM thinking about integrating cell phones into vehicles, here are two questions: Read more
Dynomax Sponsors 2011 King of The Hammers Race
Recommended Reading: DynoMax® Sponsors 2011 King Of The Hammers Desert Racing Series
Rock crawling – which is commonly known as “driving a vehicle over things that no one thought possible” – is one of the most hard-core automotive endeavors. Desert racing – which is commonly known as “if we break down out here we just might die” – is also one of the most hard-core automotive endeavors. King of the Hammers is a racing event that combines the two – here’s what you need to know: Read more
NEW – Corsa Axle-Back Exhaust for 2011 Ford Shelby GT500
Recommended Reading: Corsa Introduces Performance Exhaust System for 2011 Ford Shelby GT500
The 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 is a beast. 550 horsepower and 510 ft-lbs of torque for as little as $50k…not too shabby all things considered. While Car and Driver’s review of the GT500 is critical of the Shelby’s understeer and rear live axle (more on that in a second), it seems generally positive. After all, what’s not to love about a 550 horsepower Mustang? Unless you’re staunchly anti-Ford, the answer is…I think I can build a better Mustang for $50k.
Take a stock 2011 GT Mustang for $30,500k, and then: Read more
New Corsa dB Performance Cat-Back Exhaust System for 2007-2010 Chevy Trucks
Recommended Reading: dB Performance Exhaust Systems for 2007-2010 Silverado and Sierra 2500HD Trucks
If you’ve never heard of dB Performance exhaust, that makes two of us. Despite being owned by Corsa – one of the bigger names in after-market exhaust – I’d never heard of dB Performance until today. As far as I can tell, they’re a new division of Corsa that was created in 2009 (at least that’s when the domain name was registered).
dB targets Ford, Dodge (aka Ram), GM, and Jeeps, as well as diesel trucks. dB’s mission: “to develop systems that allow you to enjoy the look and big sound of your truck.” They list off a few of their system features, including: Read more
CarLashes…Seriously? WTF?
Hopefully, this is *NOT* America's next must-have auto accessory.
They’re called “carlashes,” people, and they suck.
Or maybe not. If you’re into making your car look cute and cuddly-wuddly wike a wittle person, these may be the coolest accessory you’ve ever seen. Right up there with bumper stickers that have lots of flowers on them or that goofy and ridiculous “flower holder” found in every VW Bug made since 1998. Read more
