Monthly Archives: June 2010

Engine Tech: The Effects of Ignition Timing on Horsepower

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Ben Alameda
Engine Tech: The Effects of Ignition Timing on Horsepower

We discussed previously how an engine exhibiting below normal total ignition requirements is indicative of an efficient engine. The example given previously was that of a Racing Engine producing maximum power with 34-38 degrees of total lead or timing.

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Bad Boy Honda Civic by Otokoto

Posted on June 18, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Bad Boy Honda Civic by Otokoto 1

Otokoto Makati has this saying that goes: “If it comes from Otokoto, then it must be good!” But this car? I’d beg to differ. Just take a look at it! It’s completely the opposite! It’s BAD! It’s a Bad Boy (More…)

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Classic Mini Cooper Sexified by A-Toy Body Kits

Posted on June 16, 2010 by THE aSTIG

Ah yes, the magic of A-Toy Body Kits. You wanna know why they’re the best in the business? Because they have the capability to take even the oldest classic vehicle you have, and transform it into a modern marvel! Sponsor’s (More…)

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How To Perform a J-Turn

Posted on June 15, 2010 by THE aSTIG
J-Turn Meneuver

Video by TwoGuysRally If you’ve seen Russ Swift perform during the Manila International Auto Show, then you would know what a J-Turn is. It’s what he does when he reverses the car, then flicks the steering wheel while locking the (More…)

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Nissan Cefiro A31 customized by Toycool Garage (The Buildup)

Posted on June 13, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Nissan Cefiro A31 customized by Toycool Garage (The Buildup) 1

Pictures from Rhett del Rosario of Toycool Garage This Nissan Cefiro A31 wasn’t really this awesome to begin with. Toycool Garage started off with a stock Cefiro with only the wheels being the aftermarket pieces that are visible on the (More…)

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Pinoy Pride at the Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship Round 1 held at Silverstone Circuit (Video)

Posted on June 13, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Pinoy Pride at the Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship Round 1 held at Silverstone Circuit

Video by Stephen Brooks of Drifted.com Pinoy Pride at the Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship Round 1 held at Silverstone Circuit last April 2010 – look out for the Bench t-shirt worn by some dude shown at 3:44 of the (More…)

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Pimped and VIP’d Nissan – Francis Ki’s Fabulous Cefiro

Posted on June 12, 2010 by THE aSTIG

Photos from Francis Ki Francis Ki has one of the most awesome looking Nissan Cefiros in the country. It’s been Pimped and VIP’d into a proper VIP-Style ride. Now, it’s even more fashionable and more luxurious than ever before… More (More…)

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Engine Tech: How To Break-in your High-Performance Street or Racing Engine

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Ben Alameda
Engine Tech: How To Break-in your High-Performance Street or Racing Engine

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to drive 500-2000 miles before your engine is “broken-in”. Imagine having to drive your Hot-Rod or road racer from Los Angeles to San Francisco or worse yet Manila to Baguio! I know of (More…)

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Ask The AUTO GUROs: Power Options for the Toyota Corolla XL

Posted on June 11, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Ask The AUTO GUROs: Power Options for the Toyota Corolla XL

A question for the AUTO GUROs came in from one of our loyal readers. And it goes: “Good day. It’s my first time. I have a Corolla XL 12-valve and I know such is not a powerful car but I’m (More…)

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Driftholics Team Captain John Paul Guevarra’s Toyota JZX 90 Mark II Tourer V

Posted on June 10, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Driftholics Team Captain John Paul Guevarra

Photos by Lucas White I have just recently come across JP Guevarra, a Pinoy drifter and team captain of the Driftholics Team in Ayase Kanagawa, Japan. Now what’s so special about meeting a Pinoy car nut in Japan? Well, just (More…)

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