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Cross Streams // Solid Axle Swap WD21 Nissan Pathfinder

Cross Streams // Solid Axle Swap WD21 Nissan Pathfinder

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Lifted Civic Update #13: Front End 90% COMPLETE! Headed to Gambler 500 TN

Lifted Civic Update #13: Front End 90% COMPLETE! Headed to Gambler 500 TN

This week has been interesting, to say the least. We have been hard at work over at the Slightly Mangled garage. Jake managed to slide in the Hasport Performance engine & T-brackets between the subframe & the body thanks to our HRG Engineering subframe drop. Once all of the mounts were torqued, we started plumbing up all of the hoses. Next, we hooked up the power steering pump & A/C system.…

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Shelby GT500 review

Like Johnny from Cobra Kai said, “The Cobra’s a badass snake with no mercy.” And the Shelby GT500 is totally badass. It’s fast. It’s dangerous. It makes moms run & scoop their kids off the sidewalk.  I passed-by a local high school during football practice, and the football team literally stopped mid-huddle & stared. The band broke into Motley Crue. Cheerleaders dropped other cheerleaders. And…

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Can of Whoop RS

Can of Whoop RS

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Lifted Civic Update #12: Hasport Mounts, Plus B-Series Test Fit!

Lifted Civic Update #12: Hasport Mounts, Plus B-Series Test Fit!

Today is a VERY big day! I’d like to give a huge thank you to this week’s sponsor – Hasport Performance! They are the worlds #1 source of Honda & Acura swap mounts, kits & components. Whether you are wanting to put a B-Series in your Civic like we’re doing, or if you want to K-swap your CRX, Hasport can get you taken care of. You can even spec-out your kit down to the hardness of the urethane.…

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MK5 Toyota Supra Review

MK5 Toyota Supra Review

The MK5 Toyota Supra has been one of the most debated new cars in recent history. We all have our opinions at this point. And just like politics, we can disagree & still be friends at the end of the day. At least before social media gets involved lol. The point is: That’s why there’s chocolate & vanilla… something for everyone.  This is the 2nd Supra we’ve had to review. And this time, we got to…

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Ford Bronco Review

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SUSpect EG Civic Hatch

SUSpect EG Civic Hatch

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Lifted Civic Update #11: TruHart Upper Arm Install & Front Lift Kit COMPLETE!

Lifted Civic Update #11: TruHart Upper Arm Install & Front Lift Kit COMPLETE!

Our project lifted Civic looks like a squatted truck right now. That’s because we have FINALLY finished the front end lift kit thanks to this week’s sponsor, TruHart. They have provided us with a set of front upper arms, which work GREAT with our existing lift components. While they are intended for use with lowered cars, a lot of lifted Honda folks use them. The build quality on the arms are…

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What To Expect: Gambler 500 Events

What To Expect: Gambler 500 Events

If you haven’t heard about the Gambler 500, you’re in for a treat. The original Gambler 500 started in Oregon back in 2014 as a large scale, trash cleanup effort in $500 cars. Since then, it has spawned variants across the US in multiple states. Most states now have some sort of Gambler 500 event at least once a year, meaning you most likely don’t have to travel too far for one. Having attended…

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Lifted Civic Update #10: HRG Subframe Drop INSTALLED! Plus, Lift Kit Has Arrived!

Lifted Civic Update #10: HRG Subframe Drop INSTALLED! Plus, Lift Kit Has Arrived!

Exciting news, everyone! This week over at the Slightly Mangled garage, we made some MAJOR headway on our lifted, AWD Civic project. Our lift kit sponsors over at HRG Engineering delivered the final components for our lift kit up front. This week, we took full advantage of it and finished installing the subframe drop. It’s pretty significant at 3″ of drop – definitely needed for the size of the…

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Bawitdaba Foxbody baby!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy an Old Honda, Today

5 Reasons Why You Should Buy an Old Honda, Today

Any Honda enthusiast will tell you… There’s nothing quite like owning or driving an old Honda. It doesn’t have to be any specific model. Civic, CRX, Accord – they all have their quirks & are all unique. Today is the day you should go out and buy one of these cars, and I’m going to try and explain why. Let’s take a look:       1. There is an absolutely MASSIVE aftermarket. What I mean by this is…

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Lifted Civic Update #9: Shop Tour With Slightly Mangled!

Lifted Civic Update #9: Shop Tour With Slightly Mangled!

This week, we are taking a step back to look at the Slightly Mangled Garage: As we await parts to begin our subframe drop, I decided to do a little behind the scenes over at the Slightly Mangled shop. The owner of the shop, Jake, is the mastermind behind anything mechanical on this build. He’s built some amazing cars of his own and I wanted to showcase them, as well as the shop itself. What…

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B8/B8.5 Audi S4 - Best Bang For Your Buck?

B8/B8.5 Audi S4 – Best Bang For Your Buck?

 Check this out: Recently, I got my hands on a 2013 Audi S4 from my friends over at CarUnder10k in Dayton, TN. The owner, Justin, loaned the car to me for a few days to do a review on. This particular example had been modified with straight pipes – no cat, no factory resonators & no mufflers. Loud is definitely an understatement. I first took the car over to the guys over at Quick Everett’s…

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Lifted Civic Update #8: Announcing Our Lift Kit Sponsor & Interior Update

Lifted Civic Update #8: Announcing Our Lift Kit Sponsor & Interior Update

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All About Lowriders - First Lowrider Show Experience

All About Lowriders – First Lowrider Show Experience