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There are many reasons to consider brake replacement or upgrading. While control is a major motivator, it shouldn't be thought of as something that only comes into play on the track or trail.
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Brake Replacement: Choosing the Right Upgrade for Better Stopping Power

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Brake Conversions, Brake Replacement, Brake Systems, Brake Upgrades, Brakes, Brembo, Calipers, Disc Brakes, Drum Brakes, EBC, Hawk, Pads, Rotors, Wilwood

Every performance enthusiast should inspect their vehicle’s brake system when making modifications. In fact, many people would argue that this

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Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate.
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Tools for Tackling Automotive Wiring

November 1, 2018April 20, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Connector Set, Crimper, Multi-Meter, Test Light, Tools, Wire Repairs, Wire Stripper, Wiring, Wiring Station

Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate. There are just as many who find

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Wire repairs are extremely common and will need to be performed regularly throughout the life of a vehicle.
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Wiring 101: The ABCs of Wire Repairs

November 1, 2018March 3, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Painless Wiring, Wire Repairs, Wiring, Wiring Harness

There’s a first time for everything. There’s also the “second” first time, which usually stands out in your memory much

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For as long as the automobile has existed, racing has been a tool used to dictate the standards of speed.
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10 Historic Races that Shaped Motor Racing: Part 1

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Automotive History, Gordon Bennett Races, Historic Races, History, New York-Paris Race, Peking-Paris Race, Targa Florio, Vanderbilt Cup

For as long as the automobile has existed, racing has been a tool used to dictate the standards of speed.

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You could have saved yourself a lot of aggravation (and embarrassment) if you had installed a set of solid air lockers.
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Tech Corner: What’s the Big Diff? Why Serious Off-Roaders Choose Air Lockers

October 18, 2018January 29, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Air Lockers, ARB, Limited Slip Differential, Open Differential, Torque

It’s a perfect crisp Fall day. The sun is shining and your 4×4 is blasting through puddles like a dog

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You might think you’ve seen it all when it comes to aftermarket lighting because how far can one go to innovate a light bulb, right? Well, apparently pretty far if you ask Anzo, a company that proves their Switchback technology is just as striking as the Ford F-250 redesign.
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Switch It Up with Anzo’s High Power Switchback Technology for the Ford F-250

October 17, 2018October 18, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Anzo, Ford F-250, LED lighting, Switchback LED

You might think you’ve seen it all when it comes to aftermarket lighting because how far can one go to

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The tools you wish you had at Hot Rod Drag Week 2018.
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Tools You Wish You Had for Drag Week 2018

October 13, 2018December 18, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Alltrade, Craftsman, Dewalt, Drag Week, Hot Rod Drag Week, Irwin, Must-Have Tools, Nightstick, Pro-Lift, Stanley, Tools

When dragging, driving, and hauling equipment for Hot Rod Drag Week, there’s no avoiding roadside repairs. Attendees of this massive

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Time for a Demon dyno!
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Dyno Tuning Session Checklist: Know Before You Go

October 12, 2018June 29, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Dynamometers, Dyno, Dyno Appointment, Dyno Tuning, Horsepower, John Potucek, tuning

Dynamometers: they’re known as the doctors of performance testing. When you attend a dyno tuning session, “You can see the

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What's your dream project car?
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Tech Corner: Planning a Project Car Build – Before You Start, Know How to Finish

October 4, 2018May 11, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Budget, Builds, Project Car

The first time you build a project car, you’ll find that the market is so well-stocked that you can do

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Take a ride with us as we explore the inner-workings of the 2018 Amsoil Engine Masters Challenge.
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2018 Amsoil Engine Masters Challenge: Turning Ordinary Enthusiasts Into Ace Builders

October 2, 2018April 20, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments 2018 Amsoil Engine Masters Challenge, Amsoil Engine Master Challenge, Auto Enthusiasts, Challenge, Competition, Engine Masters Challenge, Hot Rod Network

The time has come! That which the Hot Rod Network describes as “the purest interpretation of a motorsport” currently is

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