Author: MrAngry

A few weeks ago I brought you a quick taste of Tanner Foust’s new video where he drifts around Mulholland Drive in California. For those of you who don’t know about this wicked road it follows the ridge line of the Santa Monica mountains. I’ve been here and have driven it with both two and four wheeled vehicles and to say that this stretch of curves is EPIC would be an understatement. It’s tight, twisty and technical and if you don’t know your way around you could do some serious harm to yourself. Tanner Foust is a stunt driver, TV host and Formula Drift champion and when the opportunity came up to drift Mulholland I can only imagine that he was as giddy as a 4 year old boy. Check out the above video and enjoy.

Now this is what I like to see! People reading and taking action to further their love for the automobile. Yesterday I posted up a piece on “What’s Your Favorite Photo? ” and honk my hooter if the masses haven’t started to respond. You see, this is why I love my job…

• John William’s 1998 Ford Ranger:

“I attached a picture of my baby, it’s a 98′ Ranger with nothing on it but a CD player. I still love it though. I drove almost an hour to a small cliff near Malibu, California to take this photo. I made the sunset just in time.”

Dude, I’m totally jealous you live in CA… NY sucks right now so enjoy that weather.

• Ralf Becker’s 1972 Pontiac ”LeSupra” LeMans:

Now here is something you don’t see everyday. All the way from Germany is Ralf Becker’s 1972 Pontiac ”LeSupra” LeMans (that’s right, we have readers there). It’s powered by a 1991 Toyota Supra ”7M-GTE” engine and will flatten most anything it comes across. It’s also got a T3T4 Turbo-Charger, JE Pistons, Eagle Rods, ”Liquid-to-air” Inter cooler and ECU: Haltech E6X. Um yea… it’s bad ass.

Keep in mind people that I’ll post these pics as quick as I get them. Also, we don’t care what you drive. Hell, maybe your rollin’ pimp style in a ‘72 Caddy Eldorado or saving the Earth one fuel tank at a time in your Prius. If you drive it, we want to see it, so send in those pics!

Sandy Sanderson (yes, that’s his real name) is just one more person whose talents I am envious of. Granted his skill set is something of the unique variety, but nonetheless it is very cool. You see Sandy makes cars… out of beer cans, and if you think they’re just little aluminum mock-ups then you’d be dead wrong. The detail that Sandy puts into his recycled creations is simply staggering. Leaf springs, framed out windows, mag-wheels and HEMI engines are just a few of his trademarks.

• First a car is decided upon and then the cans are chosen.

“The two most important things you have to consider when making a Can Car are firstly the car itself, and secondly the cans you wish to make it from. These decisions are not as easy to make as might seem the case. The car itself must be easy to represent by using flat panels, single curvature panels, or combinations of the two. Most popular subjects like VW Beetles, Minis, and anything modern, are virtually all compound curves. This makes them impossible to represent in a realistic way. The easy answer to that problem is to pick something easier, or compromise on the realism aspect.”

• Then comes the plan:

“By looking at the colour(s) and graphics on your target can you have to assess how they will translate into the different parts of the car. I have spent considerable time wandering around supermarkets and liquor stores “checking out the cans”. This usually creates acute embarrassment for my wife, and some suspicion and confusion for the store keepers.”

“Having made those fundamental choices the plan may now be drawn up. The basic size of the car is decided by the size of the can. The wheels are made from the bottoms of two cans put back to back. The further up the can you cut the bottoms off, the wider the resultant wheel will be. You can’t alter the diameter of the wheel so you have to scale everything else to suit. The size of usable panel you get from the sides of the can, when it is cut open, determine the size of part you can make from it. This has to be considered when drawing the plan, and sizes and positions of things often have to be jiggled about to find the best fit.”

• Then the final product:

“Because the Moke is a fairly simple model it means that, where there are details of interest, these must be included on the model. Otherwise there is a danger of the thing looking rather plain. The other method I used to avoid that are making the car a bit of a HOTROD. Bucket seats, roll-bar, racing fuel filler, high flow intake and exhaust, and beefy suspension components, all help create the impression that this little car is built for speed.”

You really need to do yourselves a favor and check out the rest of Sandy’s creations at his website: cancars.webs.com, as what your going to see will simply blow your mind.

How far would you go for the love of the brand? Would you put a sticker on you’re back window, possibly buy a t-shirt with their logo on it, or would you perhaps show them the ultimate sign of loyalty and get them tattooed on your body. That is what the following group of boneheads decided to do. Some tattoos are actually pretty damn good and show style, while others are simply painful to look at.

Rpmgo.com was kind enough to compile a list of some of the best automotive tattoos on the net and post them for your viewing pleasure. We’ve grabbed a couple just to wet you’re appetite, but make sure you click on the link below to check out the full gallery.

See the full story over at http://www.rpmgo.com.

If you have ever driven one of the more recent Corvettes then you’ve seen GM’s awesome heads up display. Currently it displays speed, RPM’s and g-forces right up there on your windshield. This is all very cool stuff, but what if it could do more? How much more you ask… well, how does this sound.

“We’re looking to create enhanced vision systems,” says Thomas Seder, group lab manager-GM R&D. His team is working with Carnegie Mellon University and The University of Southern California, as well as other institutions, to create a full windshield head-up system leveraging night vision, navigation and camera-based sensor technologies to improve driver visibility and object detection ability.

Take a look at the demonstration video by clicking here.

“Let’s say you’re driving in fog, we could use the vehicle’s infrared cameras to identify where the edge of the road is and the lasers could ‘paint’ the edge of the road onto the windshield so the driver knows where the edge of the road is,” Seder said.

Think about how cool and wonderful this is from a safety standpoint. Cars are getting more and more advanced, and things that were science fiction just 30 years ago are now coming to fruition. It’s a fun time to be part of the automotive industry as the technology that is being developed is very exciting.

Source: GM

The thought process for this build must have been something. I can totally see Big Cletus sitting on the front porch drinking some shine out of a mason jar saying:

“Hey Bobby Jo! I got this idea for that old tractor we got out back… take a listen to this!”

I love Rednecks.

Source: Youdrivewhat.com

At this point Toyota should just issue a statement recalling every model they’ve produced in the last 5 years. Seriously, it’s getting embarrassing at this point. They are obviously doing everything they can to rebuild their now tarnished image which is a good thing. It just seems like they’re now recalling every single model in their line-up.

The most current recall is for the 2010 Tundra pick-up truck. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sights that there is a potential problem with the front propeller shaft. This can cause a crack to develop in one of the joints that may lead to the drive shaft separating and falling away from the truck, causing the vehicle to lose control. I have had this happen and I can tell you from experience this is no fun. If you have one of these trucks I would HIGHLY recommend you get it into Toyota pronto.

Get the full recall info at Pickuptrucks.com

Everyone who owns and automobile can appreciate the importance of a good picture. Whether your ride is in motion or just standing still, having a great photograph of your car is something to be proud of. They key to this however is how do you actually take one. Me, I usually just rely on luck or some really talented friends. I’ve taken loads of photo’s of my cars over the years, but there are only a handful that I would even consider to be good ones.

Some folks like artsy stuff… you know, pictures of hubcaps and hood ornaments. Personally, I like to see cars in motion, after all, isn’t that what they were made for in the first place. What I’d like to do is start a blog series by getting all you readers out there to send in your favorite pictures. I don’t care if your racing, stopped, doing burnouts or doing a lawn job in your neighbors front yard.

What I want to see are the pictures that make you, as the owner, smile. We’ll see how many we get and we’ll post them up. Just make sure you include your name, make and model of the car and a little blurb on why you dig the photo. Who knows, maybe we’ll have a contest or something and send someone out a free t-shirt. Now, go look through all your pictures, choose your favorites and email them to: [email protected].

Here are a few of my favorites just to get things started.

Thanks guys.

This past weekend I had the opportunity to do what few others get a chance to. I drove a 45 foot, completely optioned out, half-million dollar motor coach. I left Friday morning and made a 650 mile run down to Concord, NC to Tom Johnsons Camping Center. Now, this was no little car lot, but a facility that deals in some of the finest luxury motor coaches in the industry. Rigs ranging from $30,000 to well over a million. It’s also located right at the entrance to the ZMax Dragway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. This will be a multi-part segment as there is just too much to write about in one post.

When we first viewed the coach I must say I was a bit overwhelmed. At 45 feet long it’s the size of a Grey Hound bus, has one heck of a footprint, and lets everyone know you are now King Schwing of the parking lot. The lines are crafted just as those of a fine automobile and no detail is left untouched. The bus, odd as it may seem, actually had a sporty feel to it.

I knew these things were supposed to be nice, but upon entering I was blown away by what I saw. Marble floors, corian counter tops, beautiful crown molding… seriously, this sucker was nicer than most NYC apartments. It also packs a lot of space in the way of around 800 sq. ft. This thing truly was a home away from home. Here is a quick breakdown of the luxury amenities: two flat panel TVs – a 52″ and a 34″, two leather couches, full-size double door refrigerator, heated floors, two-burner gas stove, kitchen sink, stacker washer/dryer, king size bed, full bath with marble tiled shower, 3 separate air conditioning units, fully integrated security system with 6 cameras, full power sunshades, 4 expandable sides that virtually double the interior space, a gas BBQ outlet to hook up a grill, air compressor, adjustable air suspension… and when I tell you the rest of the features would double the above, I wouldn’t be lying.

Now it was time for a quick road test. We fired up the generator, hit the starter and cranked the behemoth to life. The sales rep then eased it out of its parking space utilizing all six cameras, then put it in drive and hit the gas. With something this big there really is no drama as it weighs in at around 44,000 lbs. A 600 HP Cummings diesel provides propulsion and with a nice press of the throttle we were off. Looking out the big flat panel windshield provided one hell of a view. I mean you can see everything. We cruised on the interstate for awhile and just relaxed as the coach chewed up some miles.

After a quick drive I was motioned into the drivers seat. I have driven just about every type of car out there, from the greenest of the green to some crazy exotics, but I have never, ever driven anything this big before. Oddly enough though, you don’t need a special license to pilot these. This concerned me as the thought of an inexperienced driver behind the wheel of one of these seemed like a death sentence for other motorists. They continued to try and get me behind the wheel until I finally conceded. “Ok then”, I said… welcome to MR. ANGRY’s Big Bus of Death. Getting behind the wheel was daunting and an experience that I will not soon forget.

Once underway though everything changed. The bus, as big as it was, really wasn’t too hard to drive, in fact it was quite easy. Acceleration was nice and smooth as was the stability. There are some things to keep in mind though. First and foremost is that aside from the occasional tractor trailer, you ARE the biggest thing on the road. This means factoring in a little pre-planning before you do things. Check and double check your mirrors when changing lanes, give yourself 7-10 car lengths of room and always, ALWAYS make sure you are aware of the other vehicles that are around you. No joke, I could knock a Hyundai off the road with this sucker and would never even know it.

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Automobile design is a very subjective thing. To the designer, that carefully crafted shape may be their crowning achievement, the public however may just see it as terrible. Some designs are inviting, they bring on carefree feelings and let the world know that you are always in a good mood. Others look downright angry and pissed off and exude attitude and presence. These are my favorites. I spent a few moments digging through the internet to bring you some seriously wicked looking automobiles. Cars that look as though they’d not only beat up your car on a whim, but afterward they’d go back to your house, beat up your Dad and kick his Oldsmobile in the grill. They’re mean and nasty looking with an “FU” attitude… in short, they’re awesome.

1. 1959 Buick Lesabre

Just look at those headlights, the swooping brow and sculpted hood line. This car makes most people quiver in fear and most cars run for the garage. Hell, even painted pink it would probably still kick the shit out of you. It would just do it in a tutu.

2. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera

The Brera is not a big car, heck if it’s a midsized I’d be impressed. What it lacks in size though it makes up for in attitude. Think of it as the little Italian kid who lives around the block and always gets beat up by the teenagers. Even if he gets knocked down, he’ll get right back up and jump back in the fight. He’s a scrapper and the guy that you never turn your back on.

3. Porsche Carrera GT

Hi… my name is Satan and I’ll be taking you to hell now. Hop in!

4. 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood

The Fleetwood makes no bones about the fact that he’s a bit overweight. He knows it and doesn’t give a shit. He likes steak and baked potato’s with a tumbler of 18 year old scotch on the side. He’s weathered the storms of life without an umbrella and just keeps trudging along. Yes, you might be younger, sleeker and faster, but you are not tougher. You want to see God? Just piss off the Fleetwood and he’ll make sure you’re on the express elevator.

5. 2006 TVR Sagaris

TVR is an independent automobile manufacturer from Britain who produce some of the most obscene cars the world has ever seen. The Sagaris is no exception. One look at that front end should tell you that this car is just a little bit crazy. Where Britain’s other super car, the Aston Martin is refined, the Sagaris is like his demented little brother who always carries a straight razor in his back pocket… you know, just in case.

6. 1968 Dodge Charger

The Charger is the bad boy on the block. He’s the one that banged your sister and then made out with your Mom when your Dad wasn’t looking. He’s all attitude and has been in his share of street fights. He’s won some, lost some and in the end always seems to roll out on top. His biggest thrill is pissing off tree hugging hybrids and he laughs in the face of government smog equipment. He will chase you, catch you and beat you within’ an inch of your life, so when you see him coming, it’s best just to get out of his way.

7. Lamborghini Reventon

Where the Alfa Romeo Brera was the little Italian kid from around the block, the Reventon is his older Uncle who is the family black sheep. He’s made it big and wants everyone to know it. He’s all about power and wealth and if he can’t beat you, he’ll buy you. Just something to keep in mind before you decide to go up against him.

8. 1950 Mercury

The 1950 Mercury is the Great Grandfather of the words BAD ASS. In fact I’m pretty sure they didn’t even exist until he came around. Overall there is nothing exciting, or even remotely attractive about him. If you cross him he’ll beat you down and take everything you own. At his core though he his a gentleman, so don’t be surprised when he tips his hat to your Grandmother as he leaves.

9. 2007 Ferrari F430

Sure, the Ferrari and Lamborghini are both Italian, but that is where the similarities stop. Where the Reventon is the bull in a china shop, the Ferrari is the wolf. He’s cool, calm and collected and will slit your throat before you even see him coming. His performance abilities are legendary and his ability to take out those who oppose him is feared. Style and power only mask the devious side of Mr. Ferrari, so for those of you who aren’t afraid, well…. you should be.

10. Mitsubishi EVO

Ahhh, the Evo. Decades of trying to prove himself has made him one tough little SOB. He relishes the chance to take on any and all challenges in an effort to show his strength. He is the guy who brought the gun to the knife fight, and if given the chance he will blow you away.

If there is a heaven for car guys then this would be it. What you are looking at is Ferrari World which is set to open this year in Abu Dhabi. Think of Disney Land, but with Ferrari’s instead of Mickey and Goofy. The structure itself is a site to behold as it is constructed to emulate the double-curve body shell of a Ferrari GT car. The park will feature over 20 rides and attractions, including the worlds fastest roller coaster (sorry Six Flags). The facility will also reveal Ferrari’s amazing history from its inception to present day. Unfortunately for most, Abu Dhabi is on the other side of the planet. Those fortunate enough to make the trip however will most likely be rewarded with one amazing automotive experience.

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I suppose it was inevitable really. I mean if you think about it, all the major German automobile manufacturers have some type of sporty moniker to designate their go-fast models. BMW has their coveted M cars, Mercedes has AMG and Audi, the RS line. Now it seems that Volkswagen wants to jump into the fray by adding an R to the VW line. The R line of cars and SUVs will be more performance oriented and will likely offer up more power, enhanced trim options as well as suspension upgrades.

Read more at: Motorauthority.com

As a gear-head, if you’ve never seen a custom wheel made on a cnc machine then you’re truly missing out. First a big block of aluminum is placed on the jig, then the design program is entered defining the shape and all its intricacies, then you hit the go button and watch your vision materialize in front of you. It’s actually not that simple but you get the idea. Here we have a motorcycle helmet being constructed and the process is amazing. Seriously, this is some cool stuff.

Source: Gawker.tv

Being a man is awesome – it really is. We get to pee standing up, we get more distinguished looking as we get older and every time we see car being driven like it was stolen we get excited. It’s just the way it is. So imagine my state of well being after I spied this video of the new V10 Audi R8 Spyder being driven through a parking lot at speed. We’ve got fishtailing, a wicked exhaust note and flames coming out of the pipes in the rear. Like I said, it’s good to be a man…

I know I’m late with this review but I was a busy man the last few days so just deal with it. Episode 4 of Bullrun starts out with the Brothers Wu getting screwed by another competitor. Someone actually had the balls (or lack there of for that matter) to actually call the cops on the Wu’s, because the Wu’s are better at playing the game then the rest of the cast. In my opinion, whomever called the cops is a f*ckin’ coward. How about instead of taking the pussy way out you just step up to the plate and learn how to better play the game. This had nothing to do with having a better ride, out thinking the other teams or being a better driver – it was just a dick move, plain and simple.

Once everything got back on track the competitors got their route cards and headed for their first checkpoint at The Little College Cafe. The Wu’s, in their usual fashion used their little police episode to their advantage and not only got pinpoint directions to the first location but an escort out of town. We also saw some teams band together in a convoy. The logic was simple, either we all come in first or we all come in last. I understand it, but certainly don’t agree with it. The Lexus, Mini and Mustang all played follow the leader until Team Lexus forgot how to read a map and got everyone pissed off. Since the Wu’s had their cop directions handy, they simply followed the directions and got to the checkpoint first. Way to turn that frown upside down guys…

Checkpoint 2 led the contestants through the mountains and up through some pretty serious elevation to their destination of Lake Tahoe. This did not work out to well for Team Lexus as their car was having fuel issues at that height (9000 feet) and didn’t want to accelerate over 20 mph. Not only did they slow down Teams Mini and Mustang but their mechanical issues really began to get some tempers rising. My question is why the hell didn’t the other teams just go around them? Seriously, you should have left them for dead and headed out.

Team Wu was once again first to the second checkpoint. Team BMW, who I must say, is doing quite well from a navigation standpoint, followed them closely. Teams Challenger, NSX and HEMI CUDA were also close behind. One thing that was very apparent on this leg was the scenery. Bullrun plans some amazing routes on roads that I am sure none of these guys will ever forget.

The last and final checkpoint was Carson City, NV where the teams would compete in a challenge called Thunderdome. Team NSX was lucky enough to come in first and thus gained immunity from the Challenge. Team Wu came in last, but as always, they went and got the immunity wrench, which meant they could sit it out as well. You then heard Goldberg yell at the teams for not going after the immunity. One thing you’ll notice is that every time Team Wu gets the immunity, they know they are far enough in front that no one will beat them to the punch. Case in point – they had so much time on this run that they stopped at the famed Bunny Ranch, got a drink and a lap dance and continued on their merry way.

The last two teams into the checkpoint were Lexus and Mini. Team NSX then picked Team Hummer to round out the challenge cast. This was Team Hummers third time being entered in a challenge and in all honesty it’s getting old seeing them win all the time. I mean Lexus went up and immediately blamed the car. Granted it took a few extra seconds to start but even so, they were still snail trailing it through the course. Team Mini was up next and apparently forgot how to drive, as he couldn’t find 1st gears and she couldn’t fasten her seat belt – this I find amazing. Hell, the only person who actually kicked ass in the challenge was stunt Dude Matt Kutcher… he was driving that loader like he f*ckin’ stole it.

Otherwise the challenge was pretty uneventful. In the end Team Hummer won (again), Team Lexus just scraped by and Team Mini got the boot. So far the only drivers I’m really impressed with are Poppa Janos and Dave Putnam.

1. 2010 Falcon Bullet

Falcon Motorcycles is a company with one goal in mind. Take old vintage Triumph motorcycles and refit, refurbish and rebuild them. The final goal is to create a wholly new motorcycle that is timeless, inimitable and understated.

2. 1994 Ducati 916

The release of the Ducati 916 in 1994 set the motorcycle world on its ear. Designed by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 had a style and elegance to it, that to this day, has not been equaled and is considered by many to be the most beautiful motorcycle ever created.

3. 2010 Confederate Wraith

I saw this motorcycle in person last year in Monterrey, CA during the Concours d’Elegance. It literally stopped me in my tracks as it was unlike anything I’d ever seen. Visually it is as tough and brutish as they come and looks to be more of a design exercise than an actual running road bike. It also comes with a hefty price tag of around $55,000.

4. 1992 Britten

The Britten motorcycle was built in 1992 be New Zealander John Britten. It’s carbon fiber forks and swing-arm set it apart from anything built in that time period. The pink, black and blue color scheme was another design element that led to the bikes appeal amongst fans.

5. 1978 Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Café Racer

Some of you may disagree with this particular entry, but there are a few things to consider before making any comments. This bike was built at a very low time for Harley Davidson. From 1969-1981 Harley was owned by American Machinery and Foundry (AMF) and built some of the worst motorcycles in the companies 107 year history. The XLCR 1000 Café Racer was not only a styling achievement, but a bike that helped breath some new life into the struggling bike manufacturer.

6. 1992 Honda NR

When the Honda NR was released in 1992 it came with a whopping price tag of $55,000 due to its V4 engine and oval piston design. The oval piston design enabled Honda to use 4-valves per cylinder to create more power. This power increase was due to an increase in air/fuel mixture throughput and compression. Only 300 were ever produced for public sale.

7. 1950 Vincent Black Shadow

Think of the Vincent Black Shadow as the Grandfather to the modern sport bike. It was sleek, fast and had all the right go-fast goodies to give it a top speed of 125 mph. Also considered to be one of the most beautiful motorcycles of all time, the Black Shadow is highly sought after by collectors.

8. 2010 Bimota Tesi 3d Carbon Black

If there is one motorcycle out there that has a truly radical design it’s the Bimota Tesi. Tesi’s in one form or another have been around since the early 1990’s. Their latest creation has taken it to a whole new level. All Tesi models have been known for their controversial front end: the hub-center steered swing arm front suspension. The design actually works quite well, but it never really caught on with moto-journalists or the industry as a whole. Dressed up in carbon fiber body panels with beautiful billet aluminum, the Tesi 3d is really something to look at from any angle.

9. 1947 Indian Chief

From the swooping front and rear fenders to the leather tasseled seat, the Indian Chief is a motorcycle that conjures up images of a less complicated time. This is a machine that just looks like it was built for the open road. It exemplifies that feeling of freedom and appeals to the adventurer in all of us.

10. 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventurer

Whether you’re going on a 3000 mile road trip through the Alaskan wilderness, fighting off brain eating zombie’s in LA, or simply grabbing a quart of milk from the local bodega, the BMW R1200 GS is the Swiss army knife of motorcycles. It’s beautiful because it is built to do a job and do it right. It makes no excuses for its looks because it knows it doesn’t have to, and you know from first glance that it’s one serious piece of hardware. Those reasons and those reasons alone, make this one beautiful machine.

Hey ladies! Do you like cars? Turn your own wrenches? Care more about camber adjustability than the number of cup holders? Do you enjoy writing and have visions of becoming an automotive journalist or are you simply sick and tired of reading about the auto industry from a man’s perspective.

If you answered, “yes” to any of the above then here’s your chance to be heard. Ridelust.com is currently seeking female contributors to come on board and share their deepest automotive thoughts. We’re looking for a serious sense of humor, a fair amount of wit and those who are not afraid to share their unbridled opinions about the automotive world around them.

Since we’re poor this position is unpaid, however the benefits of writing for Ridelust.com greatly outweigh any sort of monetary compensation you may have received. These include, but are not limited to, possible press credentials (if your any good), an outlet to vent your automotive frustrations, a place to hone your skills and gain some automotive credibility, as well as that all important pat on the back from the Ridelust staff. Everyone in this industry started somewhere and made their bones before they were taken seriously. If you have a fierce passion for automobiles, think outside the box and know how to form complete sentences than this position may be for you.

If you’re interested then shoot an email to, [email protected], along with some examples of your previous work and why you’d like to write for us. We’ll give it a quick review and see if we have a fit… and who knows, it may just lead you onto bigger and better things.

I think we all have a soft spot in our hearts for home built contraptions. Regardless of what they do it’s just cool to see what people can come up with in the dregs of their workshops. Take this ridiculous VW Passat for example. This thing must easily be 5-feet off the ground sporting what looks to be tractor tires and a fully home built suspension system. From the exhaust note the engine seems to be completely stock as well. As you can see the driver is having no problem flogging this thing through the snow, but all that height combined with a very narrow width would have me nervous to even set foot in that thing. Maybe it’s just me, but I have a feeling that we’re going to see a video of this thing flipping over very soon on Streetfire.net.

Remember Jim Sikes? He’s the guy who claimed his runaway Toyota Prius almost killed him while driving on Interstate 8 in San Diego. Well, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been going over that car with a fine tooth comb trying to replicate claims that Sikes made about the car speeding out of control and almost killing him. The car went through a rigorous two-day inspection and even though NHTSA submitted their findings that the claim was most likely BS, Sikes’s lawyer simply dismissed it.

If I were you Mr. Sikes I’d be getting very nervous right now because if for some reason you are lying then they’re going to tack you to the wall. Of course that’s just my two-cents.

Source: Today.com

The current 6.1L HEMI has been the heart and soul of Chrysler’s SRT-8 line since 2006. It packs 425-horsepower and 420-lbs/tq. and pulls like a hammer. Over the last four years we’ve also heard about Chrysler’s 6.4 liter HEMI and those of us with SRT’s have literally been drooling at the mouth in the hopes that this engine would find itself in the new upcoming crop of SRT-8 models. The engine, as of November and according to Ram trucks chief Fred Diaz, was originally supposed to appear in Ram’s heavy-duty trucks. Now however things seemed to have changed as Joe Veltri, Chrysler VP of product development stated that the new engine was designed not for heavy hauling, but for performance and will indeed be the mill of choice for hopeful SRT-8 owners.

Source: Autoblog.com / PickupTrucks.com