Hello everyone Dave here.

A couple people have asked me about this so today I will be writing up how to make your own Steel Braided/Teflon AN lines. This article will walk you through from the blank AN hose on the lower right to a completed end on the left.

A Quick Note/Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for any damages you cause to yourself or others. Always wear Safety Glasses and Gloves when appropriate. Measure twice, cut once and better safe than sorry. Don’t Rush Yourself! Now that is out of the way on to the good stuff.

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By: Shawn Coward

One of the most important safety requirements in all motorsports is the helmet. Obviously, preventing any traumatic injury to the head should be of the utmost importance when addressing safety, and all automotive sanctioning bodies have different requirements when it comes to helmets. Fortunately, there are very few rollover accidents in drifting, as crashes are minimal, and impacts are less likely than other motorsports. However, it is a constant requirement and a good idea. This article will address the different requirements, what to look for when buying and where to buy, proper care and storage, and what to do if the helmet has been in an accident, and hopefully answer any questions you might have when it comes to purchasing your next helmet.

When choosing a helmet, there are several important criteria. The most important thing is what it is going to be used for, your budget , and proper fit.

First, lets look at the different types of helmets and their corresponding ratings.

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by Raymund Berlo 

Here’s a few points to keep in mind & hopefully make your day (and others) a better day at the track.

Pit Area
**Keep it under 5mph at all times. There are people walking around in there.**

In the pit area cars actually have the right of way. This does not mean that you are allowed to run people over. It means that when you are walking around the pits you need to pay attention to the vehcles around you. Try to stay out of the way & help others from getting run over. (continue reading…)

By Joshua Guild
What first started off as an idea ended up being a night of fun at the dyno. The evening started off hot at about 100 degrees but ended up cooling off alot after the sun went down which helped out the dyno numbers alot. We had alot of great cars out at Doug’s dyno power in Henderson, NV. The cars ranged from a 240sx with a stock KA 2.4 motor that made 125hp and 133tq to a monster Chevelle 454 motor bored out that made 286hp and 350tq without any tune and running way too rich.We even had an AWD pulsar with a sr20. The top 240sx hp numbers came from Jason with his SR20 with a 2835 HKS turbo that made 326hp and 275tq.
All and all it was a great night that we will all remember. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this little night of numbers and fun. (continue reading…)

By: Ernie Fixmer – http://www.erniefixmer.com

Many people always ask me what the basic needs for a “bulletproof” engine are and I always respond,”Head studs, Metal head gasket, and trap-door type oilpan”.  There was definitely a learning curve to get to this point, but over the years I have figured out that I don’t really want to jump in a car if it doesn’t have certain things in place.

Oil being a vital element to an engine’s well being always became a problem for me in the early days of learning how to drive.  I blew countless engines from overlooking not only the quality of the oil(synthetic being able to take more heat cycling), but also the design of the oilpan. (continue reading…)