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Podcast: Episode 193 – Dan Sandberg from Brembo at SEMA 2016
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Another in our long series of SEMA podcasts; Zack and Chris sat down and had a great talk with Dan Sandberg the President/CEO of Brembo North America. Having spent a number of years in radio, Dan makes one hell of a guest sharing his insights in manufacturing, growing a brand, product development, and just doing good…
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Craigslist Crapshoot
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Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. Scammers are always trying to separate you from your money, and one of their primary trolling grounds is Craigslist. Last week we went trolling for the trolls and came up with some good fodder…
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2017 RUF CTR – Yellowbird Tribute
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While RUF is recognized as an independent vehicle manufacturer, its vehicles were always heavy based on Porsches, or they were heavily modified Porsches, depending on your perspective. Now RUF introduced the new CTR at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show. Despite the car’s look, RUF says that it is not a Porsche. Rather, it is an all…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s Your Worst Car Buying Horror Story?
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I’ve had, within the past six months, three opportunities to be party to a car-buying experience. One of those was pretty good, one was not so good, and one was where I was the seller so I’d rather not weigh in on how it all went. Buying a car can be a joyous event. It’s…
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Last Call: Solid Gold Dancer Edition
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He’s the man, the man with the Midas touch A spider’s touch Such a cold finger Beckons you to enter his web of sin But don’t go in! 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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For Sale: Tupac's Bimmer and Biggie's Suburban
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Sometime ago the BMW 750iL (E38) that Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in was offered for sale at one and a half million dollars. We are not certain, but we don’t think that it sold yet. Now news comes that the 1997 GMC Suburban that Biggie Smalls was shot and killed in is also for sale,…
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Which car is the perfect Yacht Rock car?
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Cars and rock music are inseparably linked. From the cars’ inception on drawing boards where music easily helps designers visualize a new car’s shape and form and purpose, to the marketing material where the car hits a floodlit stage or a sweeping road, to actually using the finished car for a quality time while blasting…
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2017 Honda Civic Type R – A Retrospective
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Editor’s note: Today Honda revealed the highly-anticipated Civic Type-R in production form at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s the first of its kind to ever be confirmed for US sale. It’s kind of a big deal and there’s only one hoon qualified enough to talk about it in the context of the cars that came…
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False Neutral #49: Moto Surfin’ Part 2
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In the second part of our discussion of online motorcycle resources, we detour from where to get parts and riding gear into talking about what riding gear we have and why we like it. We go on to examine our favorite Facebook pages and groups, along with a couple of pages we’re involved with personally.…
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False Neutral #49: Moto Surfin' Part 2
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In the second part of our discussion of online motorcycle resources, we detour from where to get parts and riding gear into talking about what riding gear we have and why we like it. We go on to examine our favorite Facebook pages and groups, along with a couple of pages we’re involved with personally.…
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First Drive: Aston Martin DB11
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Aston Martin has entered the first stages of its Second Century Plan. Kicking that off is the all-new DB11. Gone is the DB9, and this new beautiful beast is here to replace it. We’ve still got a V12 engine, gorgeous lines, and strong noises… but do we still have an amazing car beneath that lightweight…
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Track Tuesday: Name That Track
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Welcome to Track Tuesday where you are asked to identify a (maybe) famous race or test track from just one closely-cropped aerial image. This week, it’s a drag strip. Good luck! Since no one managed to identify last week’s track the answer may be found here. Image: ©2017 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved
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Australian Ford Mustang Track Day
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The Ford Mustang has been very popular in Australia since they were first released in the 60’s. But the Mustang was never officially sold by Ford Australia, there was a limited import between 2001-2002 when Ford Australia contracted Tickford Vehicle Engineering to convert 250 fourth generation Mustangs to RHD. That all changed recently when Ford Australia…
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Hooniverse Asks: What Common Car Mod Makes You Cringe?
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Yesterday we talked about window tints, a mod that some people like, and others find distasteful. Today we want to build on that latter theme and discuss other common car mods—factory or otherwise—that raise your rancor. What common customizations really make you cringe? Image: CarThrottle
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Last Call: Wolf Among the Wolves Edition
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Have you ever played one of these things is not like the others? That’s sort of how I felt finding this sweet 1954 Lancia D24 in the middle of a Ferrari fest. 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…
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Diecast Delights: A BMW M1 in 1:18 scale
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Model cars are handily sized and – zinc pest aside – impervious to the ravages of time. Like car brochures, they make it possible for the enthusiast to create his or her own personal car museum without leaving the comfort of home. They also allow a rich variety of choice, so you can tailor your…