By Ben Schaffer

The Real JDM

We’ve been involved in this crazy 370Z build and I’m excited to leak some behind the scenes visuals on the car. Here is a video shot today after the completion of the Zele aero kit installation. I’d like to thank my friends at Zele for their support with this project.

The car features a GTM 1000hp 4.5L motor with dual GT35R turbos. We’re helping out with the build and hoping to finish up the car soon for some media features. Congrats to the owner Mike from Georgia for the great ride!

By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

Pete Kapiris is a name that you’ve probably heard if you are a follower of doorslammer drag racing. Kapiris has been a long-time standout in the Aussie Top Doorslammer class, which are very similar to American Pro Mods. Until just a few years ago, the Aussies were the quickest ‘slammer pilots in the world. With Pro Mod rules being loosened here in the states, that gap has all but closed.

We found a post on an Aussie drag racing site featuring the freaking awesome 1958 Chrysler Saratoga Top Doorslammer that Pete Kapiris’s shop has just finished prepping and he just started testing. This monster is definitely a runner as the team laid down a 6.20 lap on the first day of testing! The national record for the class is down at the bottom of the 5.80s, but a first day 6.20 is nasty!

Murray Anderson built the chassis and Kapiris just kind of fell into the Saratoga body. According to the story, Anderson had finished this chassis for another customer who pulled out of the deal half way through the process. He told Kapiris it was available and voila! He now has one of the most distinctive doorslammers on the planet!

Hit the link below to see more photos of this truly evil car!

Source — FastDoorslammers.com — Kapiris Brothers Racing Batmobile

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

You know the drill: Come up with a caption for the picture below by noon PST next Thursday. If you submit the funniest one, we’ll send you some CarDomain swag. Three entries per member max. Good luck!

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

With another Ferrari 458 Italia fire, I think they should rename the vehicle to Ferrari Fuoco (Italian for “fire”).  The 458 Italia is the hottest car from Ferrari since the Enzo, and now it’s officially been recalled for fire issues. Who’s got the smores? Read more at Tampa Sports car Examiner.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Gene Marcel from aLL STaR Performance is designing and building a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS for SEMA, and you’ll be able to follow the build right here on CarDomain! Watch Gene’s ride page for updates!

By Karan Singh

StreetFire.net

1000 hp Supras aren’t exactly hard to come by these days, but check out the size of that turbo!

1000+ Hp Turbo Nitrous Supra MKIV

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Today’s pic comes from YOUNG CEZ’s Mercedes-Benz E-Class ride page!

By Speedhunters

Car Culture At Large

I’ve just stumbled upon this trailer for the upcoming movie about the life of Ayrton Senna. The movie which is due to be released later this year promises an unprecedented look at Senna’s life. It has the full backing of Senna’s family and F1 management.

Senna, a three time F1 world champion was killed during the third round of the 1994 Formula One World championship at Imola. His legacy still lives on.

By Paddy

By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

Like a pair of heavyweight prize fighters trading blows, the Camaro and Mustang continue to fight for sales and performance supremacy here in America. According to the dudes at Camaro5.com, 6,321 Camaros left dealer lots in August as opposed to 5,570 Mustangs. Obviously the inhabitants of the Camaro-centric site were happy with this news.

The Dodge Challenger (which we still think is the hottest looking car of the troika) seems to be withering on the vine in the face of competition, moving a scant 3.283 units.

While it is awesome that there is a sales battle to write about, we need to put things in perspective. In 1987 Chevy sold 137,760 Camaros which is an average of 11,480 per month, verging on double current volume. If that isn’t a reality check on where the automotive marketplace is right now, we don’t know what is.

We’ll stop being a wet blanket now and remind ourselves that it is still possible to walk into a showroom and score a hunk of American iron with more than 400 hp, in three different styles. That’s good news any way you slice it.

Hit the link below, these dudes at Camaro5 are fancy! There are all kinds of charts and graphics. Hell, it looks like a Ross Perot infomercial!

Source — Camaro5.com — Camaro Pulls Ahead in Sales Battle Against Mustang

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

This week’s win goes to tac79phoenix for “This is the LAST time I let Dr. Seuss borrow my freakin car.” Tune in tomorrow for another peace, love and happiness caption contest!