Mildly interesting stuff, about the things we love.
It’s fair to say a nice set of wheels can evoke emotion from even the most stoic of car enthusiasts. From the “one stud” race car design seen on the McLaren F1 to the iconic gold rims used on the Colin McRae era Subaru Impreza Rally Cars there seems no end to the different creations designers have been able to come up with. However one particular brand arguably stands out above the rest…
Air suspension, or “Air-Ride” can be found on many modern luxury, and customised vehicles. It’s know for providing optimum ride-height control and comfort. It has however been in existence for a surprisingly long time. Let’s explore a bit of the history of air suspension and how it has evolved to be used in the custom car scene…
As has been proven throughout the years, many tuning companies start out with a passionate owner who takes their interest in cars and offers a unique approach to modifying anything from family saloons to hot hatches. Broadspeed, the Engineering company we are talking about today, is no exception…
Over the years, automative suspension setups have had many different options and iterations. One of the most successful and still most commonly used setups is the MacPherson Strut. When we talk about MacPherson struts, we are…
Turbochargers have existed for well over a hundred years. For instance, in 1905 the first patent of the technology was filed by a Swiss Engineer, Alfred Büchi, who then went on to introduce the…
In the early 1970’s the main Japanese auto manufacturers began a push to export their cars to Western shores – particularly the USA. The oil crisis of 1973 created the perfect storm for Japanese manufacturers. Fuel suddenly became a scarce resource, and…
I think it’s fair to say that most car enthusiasts are at least slightly worried about what the future holds for cars powered by internal …
Ask most car enthusiasts where you can find a cracking set of front seats for your classic car, and they’re likely to point you firmly …
