By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

Down in the dumps that you don’t have the cashola to build that gnarly drag race machine you’ve always dreamed about? Think you’re going to be stuck running your mom’s minivan until the end of time? Fear not! There’s plenty of racing you can do on your budget, and at high speeds too.

The world of remote -control drag racing is filled with small hot rods that have all the functions that their big brothers have, including real deal wheelie bars, slicks, and specific chassis. Some of these are actually quicker than Keith Turk’s Nova.

The International Model Drag Racing Association has a central hub website for the r/c drag racing community, and it’s a great place to read up and learn more about how to get involved. It looks like a gas and some of those little cars real haul ass.

By Ben Schaffer

The Real JDM

FAB Design in Switzerland created this wild aero package for the SLR. I really wonder if this is necessary for such a limited production car. I’d be surprised if they sold more than two or three of these.

At first I wasn’t sure what I felt about the kit—it certainly is wild! After a bit more time to digest it, I think they did a commendable job. I like the extended lines on the widebody fenders, I find that to be unique touch. The symmetry on the rear is quite interesting between the wing and the rear bumper/diffuser. Honestly I don’t like the wing design and I doubt its functionality to some degree, but I have to admit that they integrated it nicely into the rear bumper/profile design. Then the long nose front bumper… I wanted to hate it, but I like the drama it creates. The SLR is already a supercar but this long nose front bumper especially gives it more presence.

Overall I find it to be a very unique kit and surprisingly controversial for such an upper class semi-conservative supercar.

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By Katherine Helmetag

Atomicalex

It was sunny in Detroit, so I planned to work on the fuel problems of last week. However, none of the the 50 FLAPS (friendly local auto parts shops) had any bulk fuel line! So I opted to make the best of the situation and work on the rear caliper replacement for the wagon. The passenger side was a breeze aside from a bit of leaking at the brake line fitting, but the driver side was a nightmare. After about two hours of fighting with the caliper carrier bolts (torch, hammer, you name it), I ended up drilling them out from the back side so I didn’t damage the threads on the core. Steven snapped this pic of me wielding my trusty DeWalt. I was beyond cranky by the end of the day, and had to call some friends to beg for bolts as I’d not thought far enough ahead to get spares. Oh well, at least it’s done.

What did you do this weekend?

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By Sam Barer

Sound Classics

Too many car enthusiasts stand on the sidelines thinking that classic ownership is out of their means. This is especially true of those whose primary automotive dream is limited to exotic brands. The fact of the matter is that you don’t need a trust fund or an AIG-style bonus to buy and maintain a sports car or luxury GT capable of gaining entry into exotic marque ownership clubs. Sometimes all you need is about a grand, some patience and luck.

And before you think this is like my college roommate’s favorite party mantra of “set your sights high and keep your standards low,” the following affordable exotics actually are cars you can be certain will not only appreciate in value, but also be enjoyable and reliable. Sure, most of these cars are the whipping boys and joke magnets, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad – it just means that other cars from the marque are better.

Since not all of us can afford the best, I’ve put together a list of five inexpensive options for those wanting to own an example from great brands. See the full list after the jump!

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

If you could do anything with a Mustang, what would it be? Do you want learn to drift in Japan with Vaughn Gittin Jr.? Do you want to do a big smokey burnout in Times Square? Do you want to pick up your grandpa and take him for the ride of his life? Let Ford know in 250 words or less, and if they like it, they’ll make it happen. Go to the10unleashed.com to enter.

By Steve Neill

Steve Neill

This is Novitec’s newest whip, a Ferrari F430 with such incredible modification that it’s no longer an F430. New front and rear ends, new quarter panels, and new roof. The only original parts I can see are the doors, and boy oh boy, this car is HOT.

With 777 horsepower coming from a Twin Supercharged Mid Mounted V8, this car will fly. O-60 is accomplished in 3.4 seconds, and it quickly fills up track on its way to a top speed of 217 miles per hour. In case you aren’t educated in Ferraris, that’s Enzo territory, and we aren’t talking about the man himself.

This thing reminds me of the “Turismo” from GTA IV, even more so then the Ferrari F430 on which it is based. More pics after the jump.

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

How did I miss this atrocity in all the Tokyo Auto Salon coverage? Apparently it’s based on a Suzuki Cappuccino, but it’s so awful that it’s just, well, awful. More pics after the jump, if you can handle it. Otherwise, sorry for ruining your Monday.Via Jalopnik

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Samurai guys are some of the most hardcore off-roaders out there. Just check out Chad’s Samurai!

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

We love it when shops build out garages on CarDomain. We really love it when shops link back to their CarDomain garages from their site. And we really really love it when their cars are as smoking hot as this Maserati GranTurismo. Thanks 503 Motoring!

By Ryan Porter

IN-N-OUT Editor

It’s that time of year. No matter where you live, it seems like there is a car show every weekend! Last weekend was Formula D in Long Beach and this weekend there’s DUB Memphis. For the CarDomain staff here in Seattle, there’s our buddies at Northwest Auto Salon’s UW Charity Car Show. If you live in Seattle, we’ll see you there!

Can’t wait to see this bad boy, too!  Had to stop by NWAS to see it this afternoon!