0
0
July 13, 2010
NASCAR Transformers Spied in Chicago
Bick66
It looks as though the Decepticons have found a new disguise for the upcoming Transformers 3 movie, scheduled for release in 2012. These wild NASCAR-impersonating robots from outer space were seen tearing up the streets of Chicago during filming for the anticipated blockbuster this past weekend. Chevrolet’s presence has been strong throughout the recent popular Hollywood recreation of the 1980′s cartoon series, most notably with Bumble Bee, the yellow and black concept Camaro and the more recent Corvette Stingray concept, both of which were sighted as well during the Chicago shoot. So it’s no surprise that all three of the NASCAR themed stunt-cars are modeled after Chevy-sponsored teams. Check out more pictures after the jump, and see the full story at seibertron.com.
Time-Lapse Corvette LS9 Build
Bick66
Every Corvette ZO6 LS7 and ZR1 LS9 engine is hand built by skilled tradesmen at the GM Powertrain facility in Wixom, Michigan. GM is now offering ZR1 and ZO6 customers the option of actually building their new high performance engine themselves before it’s installed in their very own new Corvette. Watch below as a 638 horsepower 6.2L super-charged LS9 Corvette ZR1 engine is assembled. I’d love to have an opportunity like this someday. How cool it would be to build your own badass LS motor in the Wixom plant and then later watch it get installed into your new Corvette on the assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky?
July 12, 2010
What Did You Do This Weekend?
Bick66
After work on Friday, Jen and I packed up the Corvette and headed North to spend the weekend visiting with her family in B.C. It’s the first time we’d really gotten the Corvette out of the city, and it was a good dry run for the drive we’re planning to take to Orange County later this month. We spent the afternoon at Pick-a-Part in Chilliwack on Saturday, and on Sunday evening enjoyed cruising White Rock’s beautiful beach-front main drag, which turns out to be a popular strip for local gearheads of all denominations anytime it’s as beautiful out as it was this weekend. Hit the jump to check out some of the rides we spotted there.
How about you? What did you do this weekend?
June 29, 2010
The Defibrillator
Bick66
One car that received extra attention at Saturday’s Greenwood Car Show was this completely over-the-top NOS-breathing nightmare in the rear-view. It’s powered by a 1957 Chrysler “Fire Power” 392 HEMI sporting dual-quads atop a custom slant high-rise manifold. The nitrous system blows off through the skull’s nose, and the eyes are functional butterfly valves for the air intake. Amazingly, it’s an original steel-bodied Ford, though of course it’s been chopped, channeled, tubbed, shaved, and shortened. Check out more pictures below the jump of this completely radical machine.
June 28, 2010
Greenwood Car Show Pics Now Live!
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor
This weekend, Chris and I checked out the Greenwood Car Show, a community event which saw close to 1000 rides roll in and line the main drag of a sleepy Seattle neighborhood. I didn’t enter a car this year–keep in mind that “community” means a massive and densely-packed crowd of joe-public non-car-enthusiast spectators who don’t necessarily understand the risks that their kids, dogs, bicycles, belt buckles, and double-wide SUV strollers can pose to a car’s paint job in such close quarters, so the show can be a little stressful if you’ve got a car there that you care about. I found it way better this year to be able to kick back in the NASCAR chairs, enjoy a couple of beers, walk the show without freaking out over who might be manhandling my ride, and let Chris handle all the worrying about his Impala and the photography. Speaking of which, he snagged a ton of great photos of the cars early in the day before all the riff-raff showed up. Check them out over in our Events section!
What Did You Do This Weekend?
Bick66
Early Saturday morning I drove the Impala into North Seattle to enjoy the 18th annual Greenwood Car Show–stay tuned for the full photo gallery later on. While at the show, I finally managed to diagnose the Impala’s unintended acceleration problem: it turned out the powerful 383 had sheared off the left-hand motor mount during some spirited driving, and the motor was then able to torque far enough to sporadically stick the throttle mechanism. I stopped by the parts store on my way home from the show then spent Sunday afternoon leveling the motor and replacing both mounts.
How about you? What did you do this weekend?
June 24, 2010
18th Annual Greenwood Car Show on Saturday!
Bick66
Yesterday I registered my ’66 Impala for this Saturday’s 18th Annual Greenwood Car Show in North Seattle. Greenwood is hands-down our best community-style car show, where city streets are shut down and cars parked on the diagonal over a long stretch of the main drag. After a sold-out event in 2009, they’ve now expanded the show to encompass over 20 city blocks of Greenwood Avenue. With room for more than 1000 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and stockers of all makes, there’s bound to be something for everyone. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re also going to have have vintage hydro planes, city buses, Seattle police cars, steamers, electrics, motorcycles and more all together with live music, beer gardens and a variety of local merchants making the Greenwood Car Show one of my favorite days of the year. If you’re anywhere near Seattle, this is a show you won’t want to miss. You can see a few pictures from last year’s show after the jump and more under the CarDomain Events section.
More information at www.greenwoodcarshow.com
Continue reading "18th Annual Greenwood Car Show on Saturday!" »
June 14, 2010
What Did You Do This Weekend?
Bick66
This weekend I finally took the time to tune my ’66 Impala’s carburetor. After swapping the primary and secondary jets, metering rods and piston springs, the stroker motor that Jen and I built last year finally seems to be running better than ever. There’s still a lot to do before the 2010 Greenwood Car Show in Seattle on Saturday June 26th but I’m glad to have gotten a jump start on it.
How about you? What did you do this weekend?
June 10, 2010
Lingenfelter’s Latest Trans Am
Bick66
Much like the first Lingenfelter 2010 Camaro-based Trans Am conversion, they’ve brilliantly managed to bring the essence of the early 1970′s Trans Am into the fifth generation. With the Pontiac nameplate having been put to rest, the odds of a production Trans Am are slim to none, but this is one way that Pontiac lovers can keep the dream alive. Under the hood you’ll find an LSX block sporting a very appropriate 455 cid, and an impressive 11.5:1 compression resulting in a healthy output of 655 horsepower and 610 lbs ft of torque. This badass machine is currently running with the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour. See one more picture after the jump, and read more over at LSX TV.
June 9, 2010
Track To Street: Corvette Racing Series, Episode 5
Bick66
The fifth episode of Track To Street celebrates the 50th anniversary of Corvette competing at Le Mans. The Corvette has come a long way since its 6 cylinder-equipped ’53 model, and much of that progress is due to the continued efforts of the Corvette Racing team. It all started when Dr. Dick Thompson piloted the Briggs Cunningham No. 2 Corvette for its debut in the 1960 Le Mans race. 50 years later, Corvette is still outperforming cars more than three times the price. Check out the latest Track To Street episode featuring the 50th anniversary Z06 Carbon here, and see more pictures after the jump. You can also watch the previous 2 episodes here.
Continue reading "Track To Street: Corvette Racing Series, Episode 5" »
