Issue #83: Nov 2009

TECH:

High Performance Wheel Buyer s Guide

·       Wheel manufacturing techniques explained

·       Help choosing the right wheel for your needs

·       High Performance wheels listed along with available sizes and applications

Test and Tune: 2004 GDB Subaru WRX

·       Helix Uppipe, AEM Cold Air Intake, Gruppe-S Exhaust Manifold

·       +22.3 whp and +21.4 lb-ft

·       Parts review and minimizing turbo lag while minimizing costs

FEATURES:

DSPORT Model Search: Presented by ENEOS

·       40 applicants applied and competed for the feature spot

·       Amaya Miu Declared the winner of the 2009 DSPORT model search

First Date with Amaya Miu:

·       Winner of DSPORT s Model search at SPOCOM 2009

·       Half Filipina Half Dutch petite package with an artful skill of stealing golf carts

Tanner Foust s Formula D RWD V8 Scion TC

·       516whp, 376 lb-ft

·       Powered by a TRD Phase-9 V8 motor

·       Fully custom wide body kit allowing for more aggressively offset wheels for greater stability

Sierra Sierra Enterprises (SSE) Time Attack Mitsubishi Evolution VIII

·       629 whp, 515 lb-ft

·       Cosworth upgrades along with a GT3582R turbo send this EVO VIII attacking the track in a timely fashion

Toyota JZA80 Supra Turbo Streetable Dyno Queen

·       1067whp, 738 lb-ft

·       Yellow TRD Wide-body Supra powered by a 3.4L stroked 2JZGTE with a GT47R turbocharger and a 75 shot of nitrous oxide

THE SCENE:

Nisei Showoff

·       Nisei Week Showoff in Downtown Los Angeles

Redline Time Attack Round 4

·       The halfway point of the tour at Nashville Superspeedway s roval track

·       Turn by turn analysis and exclusive photos

17^th Annual DSM/EVO Shootout

·       Car show, Dyno Challenge, and Drag Racing with 1,798 spectators and 164 racers

Formula Drift: Round 5 at Evergreen Speedway Monroe, Washington

·       Full event breakdown with photo coverage