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[22 Jul 2010 | 9 Comments | ]
Interview with Thor, the god of thunder

We caught up with him at a secret location where he told us all about his latest ride, the mods his done to it and what he’s got planned for this lightning fast Chevrolet Lumina SS. It was a cloudy morning but that’s only because Thor was happy to see us. Here is how it all went down.

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[21 Jul 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Killarney Open Track Day Once Again a Success

This weekend was another belter for the Automodified crew. We experienced some excitement on Sunday as the Killarney track in Cape Town came alive with the sound of various racers strutting their skills and rides in the monthly open track day. As the team has regrettably not seen the track in a few months, we were privileged to witness a few new riders burning some rubber. Track days have definitely taken a step up in the last couple of months, as excitement and interest has boomed. We were very pleased …

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[21 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Car-Club listings – Why we want you to list for FREE.

Thanks to all the car clubs that listed with us and invite those that have not yet listed to get themselves on the map.

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[19 Jul 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Camouflage cars

Shoo, have you guys noticed how camouflage is working its way into a lot of overseas cars, I drove past a Audi S3 this afternoon and oh my word I wish I could have made a U-turn to chase the guy down to ask him about the camo job. So we went online and found a few camouflaged cars that we liked.

Watch this space for a how to camo article

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[19 Jul 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
Zoopedup.com Battle of the Clubs Dyno Day – 4 July 2010

A total of 76 cars lined up from 7am to 7pm and it was touch and go from the word go. Hottstuff Racing managed the Dyno runs at the premises of Viper Exhaust and Zoopedup.com invited all clubs in Gauteng to join in on the fun.

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[9 Jul 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Type VIII forged alloy wheel – AC Schnitzer

The new generation of AC Schnitzer wheel was specially designed for the more sporting BMW models and apparently fundamental contradiction. These wheels went under some heavy weight reduction and still have the same unchanged wheel diameter and width.
This trick has been pulled off by the AC Schnitzer engineers and designers in partnership with legendary wheel manufacturer “FUCHS“. The results are these two wheels:
8.5J x 19″ – weight: 8.3 kg
9.5J x 19″ – weight: 9.5 kg
Which, in comparison with their standard BMW counterparts (e.g. Performance Twin Spoke 269), give a weight …

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[3 Jul 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
Gymkhana event Cape Town – Fairbridge Mall Gymkhana

4th Gymkhana at Brakenfell shopping centre
According to WBMK, there will apparently be a Gymkhana day being held on the 17th of July 2010 at the Brakenfell shopping centre.
Entries for the 4th Fairbridge Mall Gymkhana in Brackenfell are open. Please note that times will be similar to the 1st Cape Gate Gymkhana as it is still winter and the days are fairly short. This will be the fourth event held at the Fairbridge Mall venue and should once again proved a platform for an amazing gymkhana event in Cape …

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[2 Jul 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Events in South Africa this weekend

Howzit guys and girls, if you don’t already know about these events going down in South Africa, we suggest you have a look!
There is an amazing day of action packed drifting and shows planned at the Rock Raceway and the Zoopedup “Battle of The Club’s Dyno Day for all you guys up in the Johannesburg area and for use guys down in the Cape, we have the Opel Club of Cape Towns: Fan-Park Hookup and a line up of WPMC Club drags and Day street2strip.
WINTER ROCK MANIA RACING SPECIAL @ …