Posts tagged: cars

Giddy Over the Ferrari 458 Italia

Okay, so the Ferrari 458 isn’t brand-new, but it’s still a great little car. I was doing a “dreamlining” exercise yesterday – part of my experience going through the book “The 4-Hour Workweek” (which has been pretty good so far about 3 chapters in). As part of that exercise, the Ferrari 458 came up and [...]

Sunday December 18th, 2011 in , , | Comments Off

First AutoCross Experience: Rockin’ a Toyota Echo

I drive a 2002 Toyota Echo. It’s not a sports car. It only produced 109hp when it was brand new, and although I treat the engine very well, it probably only produces around 100hp now that it’s over 8 years old. It’s not going to wow anyone’s socks off. Autocross is an racing event held [...]

Sunday August 7th, 2011 in , , , | 1 Comment »

Rally Playground: Ken Block Makes the Rally Impreza Dance

Boys like their toys, there is simply no doubt about that. The one thing cooler than kick-ass toys, though, are the skills to make the toys do whatever you want them to do. Rally racing is an incredible display of feat, daring, skill, and raw power. Match that with cool videography and you have what [...]

Thursday November 11th, 2010 in , , , , | Comments Off

Ferrari 458 Italia – Carpornstar of the Year, 2010

I love Ferrari racecars, and the 458 Italia is the new “production model Berlinetta” (aka “cheap” Ferrari) in the elite stable from Modena, Italy. Watching videos of cool racecars that get your heart racing, but which you aren’t likely to own or drive anytime soon, is the very definition of watching carporn. This year’s star, [...]

Sunday April 18th, 2010 in , , | Comments Off

Advanced Driving Lessons From F1

Since I’ve been on a bit of a car & driving tiff for the past few days, I thought I’d share something meatier with everyone: some actual driving lessons! This first one is about the importance of balance in your car, understeer and oversteer. This is why you want to get a sports car – [...]

Sunday February 21st, 2010 in , , , , , | Comments Off