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Tuner Joe

Wed Apr 09 2014 21:08:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Audi RS7 and decoration.

Tuner Joe

Wed Oct 16 2013 19:30:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Gotta hand it to BAT for digging up this totally wild VW SP2 for sale $49,000.

Tuner Joe

Sun Oct 06 2013 23:47:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Dario Franchitti has been loaded into the ambulance on a stretcher
Takumo Sato gets into Dario Franchitti sending him into the catch fence and ej viso hits Sato again after the initial accident. Interviews with Will Power Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Dixon is still the points leader going into the last race.

Tuner Joe

Wed Sep 11 2013 16:07:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Since purchasing this Ferrari 360 Challenge in 2007, it has been maintained and upgraded exclusively by Independent Ferrari Service in Easton, Massachusetts. It includes a Michelotto carbon fiber front bumper and splitter, as well as a rear wing spoiler. It also includes a correct Challenge car passenger seat and 6 point safety harness. We also replaced the complete muffler assembly with a new factory system. Both fuel cells were also replaced. It has had a complete major cam belt service along with a new clutch flywheel, throw out bearing, etc. We just replaced and recharged the fire system bottle. It has had a current compression check and leakdown test which came in right on spec. It has had the fluids sent out to a lab for analysis at every oil service and has always come back with no impurities or contamination. It comes with service records, and an extra set of wheels and tires. Reason for selling: Just purchased a 430 Challenge car. Please call me for more info. More pictures to come soon!

Tuner Joe

Sun Aug 11 2013 15:44:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Over compensation or just the religion of more power? Whatever the case, it works!

Tuner Joe

Thu Jul 25 2013 01:38:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Liquor is the best fossil fuel.

Tuner Joe

Sat Jun 29 2013 14:50:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Radical Bentley... anyone know the skinny on this build?

Tuner Joe

Wed May 29 2013 01:43:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Aston Martin DB2 in European rally.

Tuner Joe

Sat Apr 13 2013 02:05:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

After a catastrophic crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring that could have killed him, Formula One driver Niki Lauda (Brühl) returns to face his rival James Hunt (Hemsworth) in their pursuit of the 1976 World Championship at Fuji in Japan.

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Tuner Joe

Sun Jan 13 2013 02:36:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

This baby is LOW. It must be on air suspension, no way you could drive like that all the time.

Tuner Joe

Fri Jan 11 2013 22:03:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

First drive review of the 2013 SRT Viper.

Tuner Joe

Fri Dec 21 2012 03:05:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

An in-depth review of the 2005 Maybach 62 with Chris Moran. Maybach was one of the world's most exquisite nameplates in the 1920s and '30s. The original company was founded by Karl Maybach — the son of Wilhelm Maybach, who developed the first Mercedes.

Some people were surprised when Maybachs returned in the form of two closely related, all-new ultraluxury sedans. Each posh sedan is filled with nearly every sort of comfort and convenience feature offered in a motorcar. Ostensibly a product of DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, the modern-day Maybach is actually considered a make of its own. Maybachs come in two sizes: the regular Type 57 and the extended-length Type 62. Each model designation indicates the car's length in meters: 5.73 for the Type 57 and 6.17 for the Type 62. Special features include electronic braking and an Airmatic Dual Control air suspension. A rearview parking-assist camera is available in the 2005 model. Standard equipment now includes Robbe & Berking beverage flutes and a handcrafted Dunhill Collection umbrella. Standard Sirius Satellite Radio includes a lifetime subscription.

Only one or two Maybachs per day are built at a state-of-the-art facility in Germany. Mercedes-Benz dealers must sign separate agreements to sell them.
Exterior: According to the manufacturer, Maybach styling balances classic and avant-garde features. The doors, hood and fenders are made of aluminum. Maybach says a primary goal was to deliver an "entirely new definition of first class." Twelve body colors are available, and two-tone paint schemes may be specified. Bi-xenon headlights are standard. The regular-size Type 57 is 225.3 inches long overall, uses a 133.5-inch wheelbase and rides on 19-inch tires. A standard power-closing feature pulls the door shut from the first detent position.

Interior: As many as 100 items inside the Maybach are trimmed with exotic woods. Buyers can mix options with the immense standard-equipment list in numerous combinations. Available accessories include a luggage set, a sterling silver champagne goblet, a humidor, a golf bag and a fluffy travel rug. Buyers may choose from six Grand Nappa leather colors and three types of wood. All four standard seats are heated, and active seat ventilation is available.

Occupants can luxuriate in reclining rear seats. A television with a 9.5-inch TFT flat screen includes a DVD player. Interior features also include four-zone climate control with two air-conditioning units, a refrigerated compartment, a cordless phone with two handsets and a 21-speaker Bose Dolby sound system. Each sedan also has the Tele Aid emergency communication system and the Comand integrated control system, which are available for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Under the Hood

Breathing with the assistance of twin turbochargers, the 5.5-liter V-12 produces 550 horsepower and 663 pounds-feet of torque. It teams with a five-speed-automatic transmission. Maybach claims the Type 57 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.

Safety

Ten airbags, including two adaptive front airbags, four side-impact airbags, and front and rear side curtain-type airbags, are installed.

Tuner Joe

Fri Dec 21 2012 03:17:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Audi S3 Tuner by Glacius Projects.

Tuner Joe

Thu Dec 20 2012 01:52:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

My bad but I looked good doing it.

Tuner Joe

Thu Dec 20 2012 01:56:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The "Armstrong" Model A Duesenberg speedster.

Tuner Joe

Thu Dec 20 2012 01:59:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Nurburgring Ferrari 458 Italia Top Speed 341km/h.

Tuner Joe

Fri Dec 14 2012 03:17:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Seventies green goddess at the drags.

Tuner Joe

Wed Dec 05 2012 00:24:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

There’s no single magic bullet that will meet every truck owner’s needs, so even an entry payload model range like the 2013 Ram 1500 has to have far more breadth and depth than its forebears of a decade ago did. To demonstrate its half-ton’s ability to cover the entire market, Ram delivered an SLT equipped with Chrysler’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on the efficient and luxurious side and a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8-powered Sport leaning toward power and performance for our 2013 Truck of the Year testing.
Ram is further refining powertrain options by offering its more efficient engines bolted to a new, optional eight-speed transmis­sion. At launch, V-8s will be available only with the current six-speed automatic, with the new transmission coming later. The addition of air suspension to the Ram is a giant leap for half-ton trucks. Although it may cause as much concern as Ford’s turbos on the reliability front, we can tell you these modern air springs use materials that are more resistant to tearing and puncture.

Tuner Joe

Wed Dec 05 2012 00:39:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

This is the story of how I bought two Superbirds from a nice older gentleman here in my hometown. I had known about these cars since I was in high school, (1983) and remember seeing them parked up on a hill. As you passed by, you could just get a glimpse of the wings from the road. I had been told by many people that the man that owned them was a "mean guy". BIG DOG in yard and would meet you in front with a shotgun if you even pulled up in his yard.

The local story was that the guy had been bugged by so many people about the cars, that he had drug them back in the woods behind his house and they would NEVER be sold.

Well, in 2006 my son (then eleven years old) and I bought a 1969 charger and also bought the Daytona conversion kit sold by Stinger fiberglass to build a Daytona clone. Well, I am no body man, and I was at a complete loss at how to even begin to hang the nose cone on the charger.

One day, I was in our hometown post office and I saw an older friend of mine (who is also into cars) and I told him of how I had bought the Daytona kit and he said, "Ya know, if you go up to this guy's house, with the parts in your truck, proving you are truly working on a wing car clone, he may let you look at his cars."

I figured, what the heck, so that afternoon, my son and I loaded the truck with the nosecone, z brackets, headlight buckets and drove to this guys house. Just as I suspected as soon as he heard my truck pulling in his yard he came out the front door. I was kinda speechless, my son was worried to say the least.

The first words out of my mouth were, "Sir, my son and I are working on a Daytona Clone and I was told that you may still have a Superbird back on your land." He quickly said, "Nope, I don't have one...I've got two of em."

I quickly jumped out of my truck and reached in the bed, and lifted the fiberglass nose cone over my head to show him I wasn't "pulling his chain." He walked off the porch, looked at my parts and said, "What do you need to know?"

"How does the nose attach to the car," I asked. He said, "First off, MY CARS ARE NOT FOR SALE...UNDERSTOOD?" I said, "Yes, I do, all I'm asking is if I can take a few pics of your car so that i can hang the nose on mine." He said, "Got your camera?" I almost snatched the door off my truck, quickly motioning for my son to get out the other side and follow us.

As we walked back in his yard, there was a grave yard of old cars and jeeps, then back in some DEEP BRUSH, I saw the two wings appear. I really felt my heart race, even though I knew they were not for sale, just seeing them sitting side by side really got my adrenaline pumping.

He said, "There they are, that's my children. Take all the pictures you want, just don't show them off to people. I've been approached by over a hundred guys over the years, and i tell them all, not for sale."

I said, "I can respect that." I also added, "I'm also sure you know what you have here." "Yes, I do," he said. He then went on to say how he was sick of guys over the years, saying "How much for them old Plymouth's? You know they are not worth much." I laughed and went about my business snapping pics of the nosecone, z brackets, mounting bolts, etc.

As I'm on my back, under the car taking pictures, the old guy starts talking to my son, asking him where he went to school, what were his hobby's, etc. I must admit, my son is a very well mannered boy. I felt good when he answered with, "yes sir" and "no sir" and "I like helping my dad with his cars." I didn't know how important that last line was until later.

I added that my son is a straight "A" student and he was big into riding dirt bikes. Little did I know , the old guy was a old motocross rider also. He and my son talked about different things for the next ten minutes, while I took over 100 pics of the nose of the car.

When I was finished, I dusted the dirt off my clothes and I told him how much I appreciated him taking the time to allow me and my son to see his cars and taking the pics. As we walked back to the truck, he told me how impressed he was with my son and how he liked the fact that we did things together.

As I got in my truck, I reached over and took one of my company business cards along with a ten dollar bill and handed it to the man and he said, "What's this for?". I said, "I know you didn't have to let me see those cars, but you did, and your time is worth something." He offered me the ten dollars back. I said, "I'm also giving you the ten dollars just so you will KEEP MY CARD, I know your cars are NOT for sale, BUT if for some reason you ever decide to send your 'Kids' to a good local home (talking about the cars), give me a call, or if it's twenty years down the road, call my son, haha. I will give you YOUR price for them."

With that said, my son and I got in the truck and drove home. Now I must admit, I was still shocked from the site of seeing two real Superbirds, "sitting side by side" in the year 2006, right in this guys back yard. My son, realized (by my ongoing chattering) how rare of a site he had just witnessed.

In the weeks and months after that day, my son and I on an almost daily basis, referenced that day. How dazed I was from seeing the birds "sitting side by side." My son would say, "Hey dad, how about those two birds sitting side by side in the woods?" And when it rained and we were working out on a project car he would say, "Ya know those two birds are sitting in the rain, side by side."

Fast forward about six months later, It was Jan 2, 2007 and my phone at work rang. I was taken aback by a voice that spoke quickly, "Hey , if you're still interested in those two birds, I'm ready to sell them to ya." At that point I felt a rush come over me, I asked if he was at home and he said yes. So I said, "I'll be right over."

Now I have heard of story's of guys letting cars slip through their hands due to not "sealing the deal " right then and there, so here I leave work, (didn't tell anyone I was going, or where I was going). I went by my local bank and withdrew 1000.00 cash, I then went and picked up my son to ride along with me. Knowing that I could leave the man 1000.00 and a hand shake that day would ensure I would end up with the cars as soon as a deal was finalized.

As I drove over to his house, I wondered what I was going to have to pay for the cars. When I pulled up to his house, I saw him standing in the front yard, he said, "Before we talk price, I want to give you my conditions I ask of you before I sell them to you. First off, your son is the number one reason I'm gonna sell these two cars to you. Your son is a good boy, well mannered, and reminds me of what a good kid should be. Second, I like the way you guys are a father/son team. My father never took the time with me to take me fishing, never taught me how to work on things. And when I see you guys working together, it is a great thing."

Then he went on to say, "Now 1st rule is this, do not sell them, only if you promise to do a father/son project. So that you end up with one car and your son ends up with the other. That's the only way I will do the deal. 2nd rule, I will need cash, no checks and no paper trail. 3rd, do not mention to anyone what amount I'm selling you the cars for."

They were not a steal, but as I agreed, I gave him HIS price. I didn't have the money to bring him all at once, but he said, pay me when you can, but you can start getting the cars out of the woods tomorrow.

The next day (after getting little sleep that night), I was at his house with two chainsaws, and a bunch of chain, woodblocks and portable air compressor. We worked for about three hours cutting trees, and being careful not to drop one on either of the cars.

When we freed the Red Superbird, we got a roll back and loaded it up. I literally had to duct tape the nose so that the rusted metal bottom would not come off on the way home. After it was safe in my backyard, we went back for the White Bird. The White car's nose had a tree starting to grow into the nosecone. He told me the White car had a few parts in the trunk that he wanted to keep, when we popped the trunk I saw a set of cross ram intakes, a set of barracuda louvers, and a complete six pack set up. He gave me the six pack set up to use on the Red car.

When we got the White Bird loaded on the rollback, he said, "Oh yea, come over to this old shack and I think I've got a few of the trim parts in it." Well, the "shack" had been blown over by Hurricane HUGO back in 1988 and it was literally at a forty five degree angle, I found myself crawling on my hands and knees inside to look around, he yelled to me, "On the bottom wooden shelf you should see the trim parts."

Well, there was no bottom shelf anymore, so as I sifted though the leaves and dirt, I found the two side mirrors, the complete nose trim and the "holy grail"...all four rear window trim pieces...wow they were in great shape, just buried in the dirt.

Now with all the parts and the second Bird loaded, my son and I shook his hand and told him we would uphold his request and do our best to finish both cars as father/son projects. We still go by and visit him about once every two months and always take him a nice Christmas gift. One important detail is this, he did have a third car in his yard that we were offered, but at that time I couldn't raise anymore money to buy a third car. The car that I left was Black on Black 68 Hemi roadrunner with 11,000 original miles.

Now for the details on the SUPERBIRDS:

The Red Superbird, RM23UOA167153, did not have a engine in it. He mentioned he had bought it from the junk yard in 1974 for $700. The car shows about 55,000 miles and is currently being restored with a date coded Hemi. It is an original dana 60 4-speed car. We found the build sheet under the front seat. After a 4 year and 7 month restoration, the Red Superbird is finally home and show-ready!

The White Superbird, RM23UOA173759, has the original engine and transmission. The fender tag is there and we found partial build sheets. We were able to start the engine in about a day. He mentioned that he drove the car while going to college and it was last on the road in 1983. Our plans for the White car will be to make it driver quality. No complete resto, just patched, fixed and driveable.

Tuner Joe

Wed Dec 05 2012 00:43:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Urban Outlaw, the trailer. A viewer says: "Excellent work! As a film hobbyist and '84 911 Carrera owner, your film and topic fed two of my biggest passions. Stellar images!"

Tuner Joe

Sun Dec 02 2012 22:09:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Bay area street racing.

Tuner Joe

Sat Dec 01 2012 04:18:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

More from the Bentley crew.

Tuner Joe

Sat Dec 01 2012 04:22:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

According to the original post: My bosses wife did this and was arrested for drunk driving she was on her property but when she went over the wall she was then on city property and they arrested her for DUI she was drinking but she was only moving the car and it was on her own private property until he went over the wall.She went all the way over though the truck was on its side on the lower street. Poor Kathy.

Tuner Joe

Sat Dec 01 2012 04:24:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

1961 and actor James Coburn in his Ferrari California Spyder.

Tuner Joe

Fri Nov 30 2012 17:24:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Futuristic Mercedes Energ-G-Force is a brutal beast.

Tuner Joe

Wed Oct 31 2012 21:00:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The 1959 Curtiss-Wright Model 2500 Air-Car seen (above) was an off shoot of research and development for military uses by the company. They described the Air-Car as a completely new method of transportation that successfully met the needs for a vehicle that could travel over unobstructed land, across water or over surfaces that will not support wheeled vehicles. Because or its versatility, the Air-Car opened up a new era in the trans-portation of passengers and cargo in a wide variety of industrial uses. The photos (below) show earlier versions of the craft. There's more info and photos at www.theoldmotor.com.

Tuner Joe

Fri Nov 09 2012 02:24:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

To open SEMA BASF Refinish had Chip Foose on hand to unveil the 1948 Cadillac Eldorod.
The journey of the Eldorod came full circle at SEMA 2012. The vehcile was originally completed at Hot Rods by Boyd's during Chip's years there. It was the very first car Chip sketched for Boyd while working there as Chief Designer in the 90's. It was also the last car produced by Boyd. Working from the original sketch Chip has created another master piece that is refinished in BASF 90 Line Waterborne paint.

Tuner Joe

Fri Oct 19 2012 14:08:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Ain't no boat fan but I wouldn't mind a ride in this sucker.

Tuner Joe

Mon Sep 24 2012 01:21:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Hot tuner challenge 2012.

Tuner Joe

Thu Sep 27 2012 17:51:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The original Li'l Coffin show car that inspired the famous Monogram model kit of the 1960s.

Tuner Joe

Sat Sep 08 2012 14:44:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

2013 Ford Mustang. Lime green makes it every time!

Tuner Joe

Tue Aug 21 2012 21:55:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Not exactly performance, this was a car for royalty shown at Pebble Beach concours 2012.

Tuner Joe

Sat Aug 25 2012 02:38:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Ferrari 458 is the one car Italian ride I'd sell my rice rocket soul for.

Tuner Joe

Tue Aug 28 2012 14:17:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Size matters. Can't figure out the body origins but looks sinister to the nines!

Tuner Joe

Tue Aug 28 2012 14:20:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

It looks like the Lexus LF-LC wasn't just a one-and-done concept for the Detroit Auto Show: an updated model is coming to the Australian Motor Show this fall.

Tuner Joe

Tue Aug 28 2012 14:21:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Bugatti losing its wheel in what must be the driver's ultimate "ah shit" moment.

Tuner Joe

Tue Aug 28 2012 14:22:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is in our parking lot this week! We'd say something like "look at it shine," but...it has the $1000 matte gray paint option.

Tuner Joe

Mon Aug 13 2012 00:12:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Airbox Fuel Injected COPO Race Car. The Ex-Bob Mouat Factory Big Brake, Air-Box Fuelie. Reportedly most extensively raced '57 Corvette race car; successfully raced straight from showroom, achieving 21 victories and over 50 top-10 finishes.

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