by John CoyleCorvette ForumSad news to end the week. Carroll Shelby died in Dallas yesterday after a long illness. He was 89. Over the course of his life, the brash Texan had been a chicken farmer, test pilot and factory race driver for Allard, Maserati and Aston Martin. But he'll be remembered best as an automotive designer. Few cars are as imitated as his first creation, the Shelby Cobra, and his ferocious Mustangs--like the 662hp

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumFirst, let me say that I'm not in favor of people getting killed because of "unintended acceleration." Nobody likes getting killed. But even though the big brains over at NASA weren't able to find any fault with Toyota in those cases, the NHTSA wants automakers to install Accelerator Control Systems, which would cut the throttle when the brake is applied. Now, lots of people have written about this, but absolutely none of

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumThis is the kind of thing I really hoped was a joke. I seriously can't believe that Lamborghini is going to build an SUV. If it was something like the LM002, I might have been able to stomach it. But I almost had a stroke when I saw this piece of crap. I'm depressed about it. And Jack Baruth over at The Truth About Cars summed up my feelings. Anyway this other

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum When you're an editor of anything, you get massive amounts of press releases. It was true when I was writing about rock music, and now that I write about cars, it's even more true. To make anything stand out of this unending torrent of media alerts, you have to work at it. So when I saw this subject line, I about lost it: ROBOTS WITH LASER EYES AND SUCTION CUP HANDS BOOST

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Edelbrock to Host Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Weekend to Benefit Children with Learning DisabilitiesTORRANCE, CA (April 3, 2012) – Edelbrock is excited to host the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity fundraising event from May 5th through May 6th. This year’s event promises to have something for everybody, especially people with a passion for the automotive and aftermarket industry! This charity fundraising event benefits The Center For Learning Unlimited; a private educational institution that provides

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by John CoyleCorvette Forum A couple of years back, I covered a few rounds of the American Le Mans Series, and while I was a fan before that experience, I'm an even bigger fan now. So I was really interested in this video Michelin put together about the DeltaWing LMP1 prototype. The car has half the power of a current Le Mans racer, but since it's half the weight, it should still be able

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Its here! 5th Gen Camaro in-tank Stealth Fuel Systems. Hot Rod Magazine listed the fuel system on these modern muscle cars as one of the “top 10 weak points.” In fact, it’s recommended that you upgrade your fuel system at 550 hp. Before the Aeromotive Stealth System, your only options were voltage boosters and finally, expensive twin-pump systems. What happens if one pump goes out? You won’t know until it’s too late. Aeromotive has your

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by John CoyleCorvette ForumYup, I realize this isn't about Corvettes, but I figured the family relationship was close enough to warrant a mention here. Mario Andretti has been working with MagaFlow for years, and for SEMA, they've decided to create a special edition Camaro SS featuring a laundry list of performance parts—along with some special badging bearing the name of the Italian motorsport legend.Andretti's latest MagaFlow spot is at the top of the page,

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The 790RS Series is a 3-Piece forged wheel line consisting of 4 styles defined by dramatic, sweeping cuts sculpted from each spoke. Each style is distinctive in its own right, creating an aggressive yet refined modern collection unmatched in the industry. Features •    Sculpted Spokes: The aggressively sculpted spokes and modern Conical profile set a new standard, leaping beyond "concave". •    Conical Benefits: Conical profile without the extra weight of typical concave designs therefore reducing

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The Corvette is a wicked performance machine, but sometimes it's clear the General's engineers spent most of their time focusing on the hardware under the hood. So if you want to make sure you stay planted while pulling the Gs your ride is capable of, upgraded seats are a must. And fortunately, our buddies over at Assaultech Performance are currently featuring some hot deals on some of the industry's best—and shipping is free. Check them

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By John CoyleCorvette Forum  Late last month, Chris Higgins from Borla posted about the company's three new C6 exhaust packages over in the Forum, and now we've got video of what they sound like in action. For the video above, each of the new systems was installed on an identical Corvette, which Borla  then handed off to top instructors from the world-famous Bondurant school. The Touring and the S-Type sounded cool, but if I had

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DynoMax Performance Exhaust and its revolutionary, drone-free DynoMax VT muffler will be featured this season on several popular car and truck shows airing on SPEED and Spike TV. DynoMax products feature industry leading exhaust technologies and are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN).Beginning in July, the DynoMax VT muffler will be highlighted in several segments of Two Guys Garage and Truck U television shows which air on SPEED. During an upcoming HorsePower

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Modern Muscle Compiles A Helpful List Of The Most Common Problems Overlooked The experts at Modern Muscle have compiled a helpful list of the top 10 things people commonly forget or underestimate when doing a late model engine swap.  “Over the years we have seen the same problems over and over in our shop and heard about them around the country when it comes to people doing engine swaps,” says Justin Meyers, Vice President of

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Funny man Adam Carolla's latest adventure, The Car Show, promises to be the “perfect mix of comedy, shop talk and eye candy”, when it premiers tonight at 10pm Eastern on SPEED channel. Or at least that's what the press release promises. And judging from the above clip, the press release might just be right! So besides that perfect mix, why should you watch The Car Show, as opposed to some other car show that

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The annual SEMA Automotive Aftermarket Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It is an event that is not open to the public, so to gain entry as a consumer is considered a priceless opportunity. This summer Royal Purple will launch two contests that will send three lucky winners to the SEMA show Nov. 1- 4. Courtesy of Royal Purple, two winners

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Holley Performance Products is proud to announce their new Aluminum Ultra HP Carburetors. A total of 30 new features and upgrades have been engineered into the new Aluminum Ultra HP.  Most notable are the all aluminum construction which makes them 38% lighter and totally redesigned fuel bowls that increase fuel capacity by 20%.  The fuel bowls incorporate ten new features including internal baffling to help control fuel slosh; a fuel trough to direct fuel to

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The Corvette has been produced since 1953. Over the course of its seven decade production, 34 total shades of blue have been produced.It started in '54 with Pennant Blue and has evolved through the years to Carlisle Blue (see above), a color named in honor of Corvettes at Carlisle and the 30th anniversary of the event.This year, Carlisle wants to line the grounds with EVERY shade of blue ever issued by Corvette. If you own

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Calling All Cars – Display Your Carlisle Blue      The 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle event is right around the corner, August 26-28 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Annually, this event yields one of the largest fields on the schedule and provides some of the best entertainment with a Fun Field, Corvette Giveaway and Corvette Parade. Now, 2011 is even more exciting with the addition of Carlisle Blue to the Corvette palate of colors. Because of

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Unleash The Power!No need to crawl under your car or truck ever again to uncork your exhaust. No need to run a loud muffler all the time to get the maximum horsepower for your ride. With the Quick Time Electric Cutout(QTEC) you can have the best of both worlds. Quiet For The Street, Riot For The Strip!!Go from stealth quiet to wide open power and experience the gains even if you are already enjoying

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Royal Purple announces the release of their new 0W-20 motor oil.  The introduction of this viscosity was prompted by Toyota and Honda recommending zero weight synthetic motor oil for a growing number of new models.  Lower viscosity oils are used to help improve fuel economy. Royal Purple 0W-20 exceeds industry standards and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) SN licensed motor oil.  It provides distinct performance advantages. • Synthetic defense against wear - Superior

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Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day; you name it, there is a “special day” for most things in the 21st Century. Add Collector Car Appreciation Day to your calendar and hope that the boss gives you the day off, because not only is July 8 the day of the collector car, it’s also the first day of the Chrysler Nationals at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and they’ll be celebrating all weekend long, July

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Come on out to the 2011 MagnaFlow Hot Rod Power Tour and get an exclusive signed poster from Mario Andretti & Chip Foose!     Saturday June 4    **MARIO ANDRETTI SIGNING AT MAGNAFLOW'S DISPLAY    Cocoa Beach, FL Port Canaveral    Sunday June 5    Valdosta, GA South Georgia Motorsports Park    Monday June 6    Montgomery, AL Montgomery Motorsports Park    Tuesday June 7    Nashville, TN LP Field    Wednesday June 8    Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Motor Speedway    Thursday June 9    Muskegon, MI

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On Saturday, June 24th at Carlisle's GM Nationals, Carlise Events is teaming up with Gardner Competition Engines from East Clairdon, Ohio and Auto Enthusiast Magazine for another great engine giveaway. This year, a GM LS-series Small Block V8 engine will be presented to one lucky winner. This fuel-injected engine is expected to produce as much as 500 horsepower with the reliability and durability you would expect from The General. The perfect engine for any GM

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You can win this 1991 Corvette ZR1 with less than 40,000 miles on it at this year's Corvettes at Carlisle event, August 26-28! Since the Corvette is what the event is all about, it’s only fitting that Carlisle give you the chance to win one, courtesy of www.allvette.net/. Sign up on site during the show, or online RIGHT NOW!The ZR1 giveaway fits well with the theme they’re implementing for this year’s Fun Field – ZR1

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 Mecum will offer more than 150 Corvettes during its six-day Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis, May 17-22. Check out the video above to see an overview of the action-packed event.To see details about each of the Corvettes scheduled to cross the block, visit the Mecum site at http://www.mecum.com/search/search.cfm and enter the following search information: Auction: Indianapolis, IN 5/2011Make: ChevroletModel: Corvette More than 2,000 collector cars, motorcycles and thousands of neon signs and memorabilia will

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Holley Performance Products recently announced the release of their LS Coil Covers (P/N 242-1) for the GM LS family of engines.Holley’s LS Coil Covers are a great way to improve the looks of your LS engine. With styling evocative of Big Block Power, Holley’s LS Coil Covers conceal factory coil packs and provide a much smoother under-hood appearance. Equally at home on your LS-swapped vintage ride or your modern muscle car or truck, Holley’s LS

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2010 Camaro 2SS/Spirit of the Rally Award Winner to Roll Across the Block Annually, cars cross the auction podium at Spring Carlisle with a story. Sometimes the story is better than the car itself and sometimes the car and story are unlike anything that’s ever been to the Carlisle Auction. This weekend, a rally car will be on the block that, according to its former owner, would have pages of stories to share if it could

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Have Your Corvette “Diagnosed” During Corvettes at CarlisleA little sputter?  Not getting the right gas mileage?  Join Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner and Tiffany Rose of Corvettemechanic.com during Corvettes at Carlisle, August 26-28 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for the cure to what ails you, or more specifically, your ride.Multiple diagnostic sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 26-27, with approximately six-eight cars per session.  This small grouping of Corvettes will allow the experts

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Carlisle is a Color! Corvette/General Motors Name “Carlisle Blue” an Official Color Option Red, White and Carlisle Blue! The Carlisle name, representative of Corvettes at Carlisle, is one of two new additions to the color palate for the upcoming 2012 Corvette model year.Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Corvette brand have been tied together since the initial Corvettes at Carlisle event in 1982. Since then, millions of Corvette enthusiasts have flocked to Pennsylvania’s Automotive Capital to witness

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Royal Purple is releasing a new line of motor oil aimed at the street/performance enthusiast market. For several years, the American Petroleum Institute (API) has been reducing the maximum limits of common anti-wear zinc/phosphorus anti-wear additives in motor oils via their self-governed licensing program. These changes have left many consumers struggling to find an alternative to the more expensive and difficult to find racing oils. To address this void, Royal Purple is introducing its High

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It’s spring time and we’re ready to kick off the Corvette and Camaro season! Saturday, May 7th 2011 from 10 am-2 pm. Rain or Shine! This is an open-house/non-judged car show.  It is a time to get the cobwebs off your Vettes and Camaros and bring them out for a little relaxation and story swapping! THIS YEAR MACMULKIN CHEVROLET IS PROUD TO FEATURE THE AMERICAN LEMANS C6.R GT2 CORVETTE RACING TEAM! Come experience the ultimate

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2011 Schedule Promises More Fun, Entertainment and Exhibits than Ever Before CARLISLE, PA – A new year brings a new season worth of family fun, entertainment and new selection of food to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the America’s Automotive Hometown. Auto enthusiasts have their pick between eight specialty shows along with the annual bookend events, Spring and Fall Carlisle. In addition, Carlisle Events will take part in two new, mid-western events which have been added

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Buy and Sell with Confidence in a Face-to-Face SettingCARLISLE, PA – Buying or selling a car has never been easier with the car corral at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. This year, nine of the ten Carlisle based events will feature THE most convenient way to buy or sell a vehicle. In addition, Carlisle Events has partnered with Auctions America by RM, allowing for two additional car corral dates at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn,

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By Patrick RallThe new Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position replaces the Potenza RE050A and even though summer high performance driving is this tire’s key concern, Bridgestone focused time on the wet traction abilities of the S-04 as well.  The outside half of the tread is tuned for optimal performance under normal conditions with larger tread blocks on the outer edge of the tread face offering more surface contact under hard cornering.  The inside of the

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Second year of title sponsorship for the Royal Purple 200April 12, 2011 (Porter,TX) – Darlington Raceway’s “too tough to tame” track will be the site of the Royal Purple 200, marking the second year of title sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Race on May 6, 2011. The exciting race under the lights will conclude a busy day on the track that will include practice in the morning and NNS and Sprint Series qualifying in

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By Patrick Rall The new Bridgestone Potenza RE970 AS enters as the top-of-the-line all-season option, having superseded the Potenza RE960 AS and when the RE970 AS hits the US market in the 2nd quarter of 2011, it will offer improved wet and dry traction year-round along with the versatility of handling the winter snow.The wet traction of the Bridgestone Potenza RE970 AS Pole Position has been enhanced by a variety of additions over the RE960,

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  By Patrick Rall Bridgestone wanted to show off the advancements in their new 3rd generation run flat technology featured in the new Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT so they offered up a chance to make a few laps around a rough surface test track at Firebird Raceway near Phoenix.  The comparison pitted two groups of 2011 BMW 328i sedans head to head – one equipped with the standard Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position all-season

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Lenexa, KS - March 2011 - In recent months we have all heard the unfortunate rumors surrounding Barry Grant Incorporated since their filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2009. And, as of February 18, 2011 they ceased operation all together. This is unsettling news for all of us in this industry. Even as competitors, we at Aeromotive are deeply saddened by the hard times this company has fallen upon. We know that the

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Monroe is a leading supplier of ride control products to OE vehicle manufacturers worldwide, that expertise translates to Monroe's OE-quality Aftermarket replacement products. This interactive website makes it easier than ever to upgrade your vehicle with the latest Monroe product offerings.  Easy to use navigation and tons of added content including Monroe’s newest product just introduced, OESpectrum Shocks & Struts.

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Title Sponsorship of the NNS 300 at Auto Club Speedway March 11, 2011 (Porter, TX) – Royal Purple has announced a multi-year agreement as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. The Royal Purple 300 will take place Saturday, March 26 as part of the Speedway’s race weekend. The Speedway’s D-shaped oval track has been host to NASCAR races since 1997. Race day will feature a

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January 21, 2011 – Nacogdoches, TX – Mast Motorsports, the leader in Gen IV LS hand built crate engines and performance products, is proud to introduce the Mozez CNC LS racing cylinder heads.  The Mozez CNC ports were designed by legendary LS induction expert  and Mast Motorsports director of Cylinder Heads and Induction Cary Chouinard to be the highest flowing LS cylinder heads ever conceived.  Expect to see many drag racing records fall this season

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B&M Racing and Performance Products is excited to introduce the newest member to its family of high performance manual shifters. Meet the 2008+ Corvette B&M Sport Shifter! Designed to meet the highest standards set for all B&M manual shifters and the expectations of Corvette owners the world over, this shifter won’t disappoint. Built with precision engineered and ultra durable components, this shifter has the following features:

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Turtle Wax® Shows You How to Protect Your Car Chicago, IL (10/29/10) - The genius minds behind the popular Turtle Wax car care series Waxin’ and Chattin’ are back! Mike Schultz and Mike Deddo return for two new How-To videos designed to show you how to use the one and only Turtle Wax ICE formula and how to remove bugs and tar from your vehicle’s finish. “How Do I Remove Bugs & Tar?” you’ll learn

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New Padlock, Receiver, Other Locks Open with Vehicle Key LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2010) -- SEMA 2010 will mark the launch of an expanded BOLT Series of locks, all of which can be set to open with a vehicle key. The BOLT (Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology) technology debuted by STRATTEC Security Corp. at the 2009 SEMA show, winning the Light Truck Accessory Alliance "Best Engineered New Product" award as well as two Global Media Awards. 

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Turtle Wax® Will Give out Four $50 Walmart Gift Cards in NovemberChicago, IL (10/29/10) - Turtle Wax, the company that's always been known for giving vehicles an unbelievable shine, is getting ready to give loyal fans something else that's unbelievable. Because throughout the month of November they will be giving away a $50 Walmart gift card to one lucky randomly chosen winner every week. To enter, simply "like" Turtle Wax on Facebook (www.facebook.com/turtlewaxtommy) and post

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How to use a hand applied abrasive polish or paint cleaner by hand Always work clean Use a clean, soft foam applicator pad, I really like these, CCS Red Wax/Sealant Applicator Pads 2 Pack Because they are fairly thick so the spread out the pressure of your fingers better than thinner versions. (I like thinner versions for applying finishing waxes and sealants because then I'm not pushing hard so don't need the thickness). Work

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Cleaning Pads with the Flex 3401 and the Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer Someone asked me if the Flex 3401 could be used with a pad washer to clean pads. We were doing some testing today in the garage and while I was out their cleaning up after the testing it's protocol to clean the pads so I snapped some pictures showing the results. The GGUPW worked great with the Flex 3401 to clean

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Tips and Tricks for using detailing clay Begin excerpt... Now that the car is clean and dry we can inspect the paint by feeling the horizontal surfaces for above surface bonded contaminants as well as inspect it visually for defects like swirls, scratches and etchings. Usually only the horizontal surfaces need to be clayed because that's where air-borne contaminants will land and accumulate over time and if not removed within a day or two, at

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Royal Purple Offers Simple Solutions When Choosing The Right Oil For Your Vehicle Porter, TX- Many people don’t know how to select motor oil that will help them get optimum performance out of their car.  People often just select the oil their father used, or they may take the suggestion of a counter person at an auto parts store who may not know any more about cars than they do. There are meaningful differences in

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