Monthly Archives: June 2010

Circuit Showdown 4nd Leg at Subic International Raceway – June 5, 2010 (Action Shots)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by THE aSTIG
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Photos from Circuit Showdown Mother Nature has brought something different over the weekend to make the 4th leg of the race all the more interesting – RAIN! Lots and lots of rain. The highly experienced race drivers of the Circuit (More…)

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Engine Tech: Spark Plugs and Ignition Systems (Copper, Iridium, Platinum, etc.)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Ben Alameda
Engine Tech: Spark Plugs and Ignition Systems (Copper, Iridium, Platinum, etc.)

Since the advent of the “OTTO CYCLE” . 4 Stroke internal combustion engines has relied on the Spark Plug to initiate the process of Igniting the air/fuel mixture. A lot has been improve on the engines, from overhead cams to (More…)

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VIP Style Philippines Photoshoot

Posted on June 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG

Photos from VIP Style Philippines Sponsor’s Ads: Back to regular programming… Here’s a recent photoshoot of VIP Style Philippines held at Ortigas Home Depot. And let me tell you, if you’re into the VIP Style culture, these pictures will make (More…)

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VIP Style Philippines – Club Introduction

Posted on June 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG
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Photos from Wacky Ambata It’s been a while since I’ve been looking for a club or group that’s focused purely on VIP Style cars (a.k.a. “Bippu”) here in the Philippines. But lo and behold, there finally is a club! And (More…)

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Drifting Tech: 4 Easy Steps to More Steering Angle (Video)

Posted on June 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Drifting Tech: 4 Easy Steps to More Steering Angle

Video from DriftHolics thanks to John Guevarra Shown on the picture are the different steering angles from stock to modified as shown on this video. Below are the steps plus a video of the things you need to accomplish in (More…)

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Race Video: R34 GT-R Skyline vs. Turbo AE86 vs. N/A AE86. Who will win?

Posted on June 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Race Video: R34 GT-R Skyline vs. Turbo AE86 vs. N/A AE86. Who will win?

On my previous post featuring Enzo Pastor’s AE86, I mentioned that you should be wary of an AE86 out on the track when it is in the hands of a very capable driver. Well here is a perfect example. The (More…)

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Enzo Pastor’s Toyota Trueno AE86

Posted on June 5, 2010 by THE aSTIG
Enzo Pastor

Be wary of this car when you’re out on the track. The specifications list (shown below) may not be as extensive as what you’ve done to your Evo or Impreza, but this car has got one secret weapon that you (More…)

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Engine Tech: Header Types and Applications

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Ben Alameda
Engine Tech: Header Types and Applications

SHORTY HEADER: This type replaces the stock exhaust manifolds in some production automobiles. Usually “Smog Legal”. Two types are available a shorty and equal length, the equal length type has a little better mid-range torque and is the same in (More…)

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BRE Chevy Cruze GT125 Philippine Touring Car Testing at Clark Speedway (Video)

Posted on June 2, 2010 by THE aSTIG
BRE Cruze Testing at Clark

This is the video of BRE’s (Blanco Race Engineering) initial testing with the newly built 2010 Chevy Cruze PHTC (Philippine Touring Championship) GT125 car. The Cruze was built by BRE in partnership with TCCCI (The Car Covenant Company Inc.) as (More…)

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AutoIndustriya Nissan Cefiro A31 Drift Car

Posted on June 2, 2010 by THE aSTIG
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Photos from Brent Co and AutoIndustriya.com The AutoIndustriya Nissan Cefiro A31 is no ordinary drift car. Seen in various car shows and events around the country, it’s one that has the “show” to compliment the “go”. And when it goes, (More…)

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