I usually don’t post up super high-end technology here, but I had to make the exception for this video. It’s been proven over and over again that technology always, eventually trickles down to affordable sports cars. Something like transmission technology is always important because it’s one of the few things that haven’t been completely perfected. We have these super fast, blink of the eye type deals, but nothing this precise, instantaneous, and more importantly, giving the ability to transfer massive amounts of power correctly. I think Koenigsegg is one exotic car company that is overlooked when it comes to pushing forward innovation. As you can see this is something that is thought-up and built in house. That says A LOT about the minds behind this company and it’s cars. It’s think it’s time we take Koenigsegg a little more serious.
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This is why I go nuts every year over the Worthersee Tour. Not only does an entire town get taken over by European cars, but most of the cars are top quality. All of the heavy hitters on the continent seem to make the trip every year. I must save 200 pictures each year from the show, just so much to capture and I’m sure I don’t get all of it. The car pictured below is a PERFECT example of the uniqueness of Worthersee and the quality of cars attending. A car that would be looked over by most, if not all the Audi 100, but is giving a complete build. To the naked eye this car still looks stock besides the wheels, but if you look closer you’ll see the work done. Carbon fibers front and rear bumpers, mirrors, side mouldings, and even wheels! And you can see the turbo poking out of the engine bay so you know this Audi is putting out power. I absolutely love that they kept everything stock looking. Such an unassuming car to those who don’t have the knowledge. I love it !
I really love these race inspired builds. Crazy high horsepower swaps, full cage, lightweight parts, meaty tires, and much more. This Corolla is a perfect example of that kind of build. If I remember correctly the motor is from a Volvo, which is pretty interesting. Or maybe it’s just a JZ swap, can’t remember. Either way this car is done RIGHT, down to the custom carbon fiber doors and trunk. You are looking at a crap load of perfect execution.
I’m sure plenty of you have seen this car over the past year or so, but I don’t think I’ve ever posted it. I can not explain how beautiful this car is. Now, I’m not too sure if every body panel is actual carbon fiber or they just put a carbon fiber over it, but either way the amount of work involved is enormous. It’s also gives the car a beautiful color, and with the addition of wet carbon flares, bumpers and other various parts, you have a GREAT looking car, that in theory has never been painted. So dope. And I love the addition of the bronze Volk TE-37V’s. It’s a match made in heaven. Oh yea, and it’s powered by a RB26, NUTS!!
With the very exciting news of my brother’s progression on his ’67 Comaro project, we looked on the interweb for some inspiration and came across the 67 pictured below. It’s very close to how he wants to do it, but the opposite haha. The flat black looks great with the gloss black and carbon fiber accents. We were thinking of doing gloss black with flat black strips and a couple carbon fiber bits here and there. This car looks downright sinister and with the LS7 under the hood I’m sure it goes as good as it looks.
Not much content floating around today. But I did come across this picture of a MK1 Cabrio. You would usually see these Berg Cup style flairs on rabbits and gti’s. I thought it was an interesting twist to the usually “girly” looks to the MK1. I can’t say I love the wheels, but this would definitely a quality build from what I can see. Notice the carbon fiber bumper, front lip, and flair guards. Very nice touch.
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