Articles
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Driving Chris Forsberg's Datsun 280Z
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The car is a 1975 Datsun 280Z. It’s a beloved project beast owned by champion drifter Chris Forsberg, and it was completed with support from a number of sponsors including Clarion. The old L-series engine is gone. In its place sits the mighty RB25DET, which is a turbocharged engine usually found between the fenders of…
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The News for May 5th, 2017
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of some of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. There’s also just a little opinion of mine because I can. This week: Alpina details updated B4 S Bi-Turbo Porsche sets a personal best with new 911 GT3 at the…
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Mystery Car
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Today represents a sad day in history, as it’s the anniversary of the passing of Bertha Benz. Loyal wife of Karl Benz, she was also the first person documented to take a trip of any significant length by automobile. Karl and Bertha were married in 1870 and 18 years later she packed up their two…
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The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 193 – Caller, You’re On The Air
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This week on C&T, Brad is in the middle of a 6500 mile road trip to commemorate his pending old age. Returning guest Christian Moe is in the house to talk about trucks and project cars and Nissans. Brad calls in from the road to check in. The Cammed and Tubbed Podcast – Pre-Taped Call-In…
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The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 193 – Caller, You're On The Air
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This week on C&T, Brad is in the middle of a 6500 mile road trip to commemorate his pending old age. Returning guest Christian Moe is in the house to talk about trucks and project cars and Nissans. Brad calls in from the road to check in. The Cammed and Tubbed Podcast – Pre-Taped Call-In…
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Hooniverse Asks: What's the Worst Example of Unnecessary Complication You've Ever Run Across?
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Ahh, there it is in all its glory and denuded of its plastic frippery—the Audi 2.8-litre 30V V6. Did you know that in order to replace the thermostat you have to pull the entire front end—bumper, lights and radiator—away from the car AND remove the timing belts? Yeah, don’t ask me how I know this.…
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Last Call: Ironic Truck is Ironic Edition
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Officer, if I had been able to see my trailer well enough to read it, don’t you think I would have also been able to see the fence? Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only accepted, it’s…
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The Fickle Pheneomenon of Unwarranted Vitriol.
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“I’d rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford”, the bumper sticker says. The world of motoring is a maelstrom of blind leanings and biases, and that’s unlikely to change any time soon. Many, many years ago, Skoda was the butt of cheap shots from British ‘comedians’, but these all stemmed from the Czech company’s…
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MotoGP at COTA 2017: The Clash of the Two-Wheel Titans
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Another year has come and that means the COTA season starts anew with the invasion of the highest classes of Motorcycle racing in the world. That’s right, MotoGP is back and bringing with it new rules, new heroes, and a whole load of action to get things started off with a bang in the Lone…
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Trunk du Soleil
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I’m freaked out by the way the trunk lid wraps around the tail light lens of the BMW 2-series. I mean, how does that thing even open? Argh, it’s driving me nuts! Image: ©2017 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved
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Podcast: Episode 201 – Original Formulation
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From the arid plains of Texas we are joined by a mythical figure, few dare utter his name and fewer still believed the legend that he would one day return to reclaim his rightful throne to rule with an iron fist adorned in vintage style clothing with a belly full of beer and a complete disregard for…
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Thursday Trivia
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Welcome to Thursday Trivia where we offer up a historical automotive trivia question and you try and solve it before seeing the answer after the jump. It’s like a history test, with cars! This week’s question: what is the origin of the related terms for road surfaces—macadam and tarmac? If you think you know the answer, make…
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IndyCar driver Fernando Alonso is a Bird Murderer. A Birderer.
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Pulling what I like to call The Double Randy Johnson, Fernando Alonso murdered two birds at once yesterday when he took his Indycar out for the first time during rookie testing in anticipation of his Indy 500 attempt later this month. I have no idea what these two birds did for the universe to decide…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do You Have Any Keepsakes From Cars You No Longer Own?
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I recently discovered a long-forgotten Volkswagen key in a little-used drawer. As I pulled it out I asked my wife whether she thought it was for our old Jetta or our even older Golf, but she was of no help. I guess, seeing as it’s been more than 12 years since we’ve owned either it matters…
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Last Call: Thrown For A Curve Edition
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Sunny thought that the force field perimeter security system was an unnecessary expense when she bought her CR-V, but now she’s glad she’s got it. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. Image: Imgur
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Quick Pic: Got Beans?
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While my full writeup for MotoGP is still being worked on as I deal with some medical stuff, I would have hated if none of you were able to see the amazingness that was this Jelly Belly sponsored MotoAmerica bike. Isn’t it just the best? Now if you’ll excuse me I’m gonna go find some…