Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Is this a good photoshop swap? Or a 2nd photo from a good photographer? It's a photoshopped VW over the Stang

AJ scoped it out, and noticed that the bug is not completely hiding the Mustang's front fender
Same exact setting as the bottom photo, and the Mustang is smaller than the VW so it's possible that the vw is photoshopped over the stang

This VW was photographed by Iris Antonio according to the sources of the photo I've found .. but like AJ pointed out, the but is a clever photoshop that didn't quite mask the Mustang

Thanks AJ! "The mustang fender top is still visible in the VW "photo".

there is integral coolness in VW's... but it takes some work to make it show

The above is written up here: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11/mental-breakdown-1700hp-volkswagen-bus.html

Ever wonder how safe the roads are when old people can't see over the steering wheel? How safe can they drive when looking between the spokes?

Did you notice it's a right hand drive car? WTH?
It's not just me is it? The steering wheel sure looks to be in front of the short one.
Sorry for the lousy quality, but cell phone cameras still aren't as good at long distance shots through back windows as a camera

Anyone know what the red letter "I" are about?

maybe these are just some new "thing" like the "Obey" photos of Andre the giant that were put up everywhere around San Diego

Sidecars and Munsters, what's not to enjoy?

from http://pvcqueen.tumblr.com/

Want to join a motorcycle gang, but not sure where to find the right one? Ken at Spotmotorcycles.com did the research for you (funny)

Are you a proud Jewish biker? We've got you covered. Got a mean streak and hail from the great island nation of New Zealand? You'll find like-minded friends below. Love to do good deeds and can rattle off every entrée at The Olive Garden? We've found you a home.

Browse each group and find the one that best suits you. Direct links to each club are provided so you can start working on your application ASAP.

There are the Granny's only, the Samurai only, the East Bay Dragons (blacks only Harleys only), South Korean, Native American, (Nuns) sisters of the Muskegon Motorcycle gang, the Hillel's Angels (Jewish only), Black Power MC in New Zealand (Maori only), the Australian Notorious (Muslim only)

It's a good read, and often funny: http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/offbeat-motorcycle-clubs/

Frank in the Netherlands needed help identifying this car, what make model and year? Chrisoncars.com knew immediately what it was! Power of the WWW!!

It has a unique hood ornament that isn't in the Hood Ornament ID Guide http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/hood-ornament-identifiaction-guide.html

Chris http://chrisoncars.com/ knew exactly what this was

Hi Jesse,
The mystery car on your blog is a ’39 Matford. The Matfords were a joint venture between French maker Mathis and Ford. They came with either V-8/60 or V-8/85 power. I think this one would’ve been a 60 car. There are photos of other Mathis cars that have a more ornate grille. Those probably got the 85s. How I know this shit, I have no idea.
Regards,
Chris

‘39
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4107859301_0218eec28c_o.jpg
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/43camatfordLuftwaffebeiKrosnoinPolen_Baydeww2.jpg

’38 was very similar
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/matfordli_Baydeww2.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4565088824_41b3988392_o.jpg
http://imcdb.org/vehicle_224302-Matford-V8-13CV-F82A-1938.html

Here’s a shot of the ’37 ornament:
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/37matford_Bay.jpg

Monday, November 29, 2010

The tires and rims display area at SEMA, the stuff that captured my attention




Hands free tire mounting! This isn't the only one on the market, but it was the first I've sever seen


This tire seat is comfortable too!

The yellow and red rims are interesting, I haven't seen any 2 spoke rim before... I wonder about the balance

The above was particularly impressive, good concept for a display




If you have balanced tires, like I have, you'll probably appreciate the full range of all the weights this company http://www.cnblueocean.com/ displayed. Myself, I'm impressed.


This is one bitchin display wall


The lever in the below photo has a nail welded to it, and any passerby gets to puncture the tire as many times as they want to prove to themselves how perfectly inflated the tire remains.



Clever advertising from Pirelli

Shirts that caught my eye at SEMA



Hyundai i30 Cars Review

Even though the Hyundai i30 has not gone on sale in the European market yet, MS-Design already has a sporty bodykit out for it which includes a new front bumper and rear design, front lip, side skirts, rear skirts as well as a rear spoiler. A nice touch is twin exhaust tailpipes to match the new rear bumper design.

Ride height has also been lowered with sport springs which also supposedly gives the car a sportier ride. The wheels are 7-spoke units that come default in 17 inch sizes but with an 18 inch option for those who desire something bigger.Hyundai i30
Hyundai i30 Cars Front
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Hyundai i30 Gallery
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Porsche Panamera Wallpapers

Porsche has prided itself with developing a high-performance four-door which left no compromises to their legendary 911 sports car in performance and quality. As automotive press and the first owners got their hands on the Porsche Panamera late last year, the German sports car builder was satisfied that real-world reviews have validated their creation of the more passenger-friendly Porsche. A less turbulent launch than the Cayenne, Porsche has awarded sports car fans entering 2011 with a lower-priced, V-6 powered Panamera variant as well as a special factory opportunity to tune the vehicle. Under the Panamera Personalization Program, a new level of four-door Porsche excitement can be explored.

Starting with the new Sport Design Package, the exterior enhancements comes as either the Porsche Exclusive or Porsche Tequipment upgrade available on any model of the Panamera lineup. Both upgrades add an unique front fascia, side skirts and rear diffuser for an individualized look from the stock Porsche Panamera. With the factory-approved body kit, set of light alloy 20-inch multi-spoke Panamera Sport wheels can be added with the Sport Design Package. Offered in the colours GT Silver Metallic and Black, the Porsche Exclusive-fitted Panameras can opt for the wheels to match the body colour.
Porsche Panamera
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Porsche Panamera Wallpapers
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