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Fest!(Photos by Wes Allison) Holley's LS Fest events are now spread out throughout the nation, yet the one that began it all is held in Bowling Green Kentucky and also has been taking place for 13 years. I've been the voice of this occasion because the beginning as well as have actually seen it expand from a tiny little celebration to among the most significant as well as baddest occasions on earth over that time. We're discussing an event that celebrates all that is the LS engine, as well as does so by welcoming anything as well as everything that has LS power to come out for the show, the drags, the autocross, the road course, the off-road track, the drifting, the dyno as well as obviously the burnout competition. Yeah, there is a great deal taking place at this area. And it's hugely rad.
Thankfully our brave photographer Wes Allison was on hand all weekend long shooting pictures like a mad guy as well as we've obtained gallery after gallery to show to you over the next week or two. We'll have hundreds of photos to share because no one brings you more event images than we do right here at BANGshift.com.
I can tell you that there are a number in these galleries that would have made my list of favorites.
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The following set of videos from the Alfarrari project begins right here. This thing is coming along like a champ, even though it has some quite significant job that needs to be done. Actually, all the job that has been done so much is rather major yet made to look simple by Jeff, who's building this point. In the videos listed below you are visiting the doors being fitted, the trunk collaborating, and making the rear end look nice.This is a little auto, as well as it still has great deals of little things to fix on it, however Jeff is undoubtedly knocking them out. I am really excavating this one and can not wait to see how everything ends up.
I found this task on YouTube and also it has actually been taking place for a number of years now so we require to capture up! This is Jeff, and he builds awesome things, and he decided that he intended to develop an Alfa 105, which I have no clue about, and things it packed with Ferrari power. Sounds like a hot rod to me, so I'm in. We're going to share several video clips each time on this one to continue.
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX AWD Course: Compact Crossover Miles driven: 159 Fuel used: 4.7 gallons
CG Report Card Space as well as Comfort B+ Power and also Performance B+
Fit and Finish B + Fuel Economy A Value A Report-card grades are stemmed from an agreement of test-driver examinations. All grades are
versus
various other lorries in the exact same class. Worth quality is for certain trim level reviewed, and also might not reflect Consumer Guide's impacts of the entire model lineup. Big & Tall Comfort Large Guy A-Tall Guy B Big & Tall comfort rankings are for pole positions only."Big"rating based on male tester considering roughly 350
pounds,"Tall "rating
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6"-tall male tester. Drivetrain Engine Specs 226 horse power Engine Type 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo billed Hybrid Transmission 6-speed automatic Drive Wheels AWD Real-world gas economic climate: 33.8 mpg Driving mix: 50%city, 50%freeway EPA-estimated fuel economy: 38/38/38(city, freeway, integrated) Fuel type: Regular gas Base cost:$30,990(not consisting of $1215 destination charge)Options on examination automobile: ex-spouse Premium Package ($1500)
, carpeted floor mats($
150)Price as examined:$33,860 Quick Hits The great: Peppy crossbreed powertrain, exceptional fuel economic situation, amazing buck worth The good: Roomy as well as practical cabin, refined ride as well as taking care of The not so great: Avant-garde
styling except
every person Damon Bell
: A full redesign for 2023 brings the Kia Sportage its first-ever hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains. We examined a mid-line Hybrid EX version furnished with the ex lover Premium Package. I was charmedby its enjoyable driving disposition, vivacious 226-hp
gas/electric powertrain, as well as generous level of typical equipment. I can't claim I'm
with the outside styling-- I'm a little weirded out by front ends in which the fronts lights are subdued by the daytime running lights and also various other design components-- however I assume the Sportage's looks are expanding on me. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX And also, the Sportage's inside is exceptional-- in keeping with the unusual outside, it's obtained fashionable layout touches such as the unusually designed door draws and HVAC vents, yet I found the control layout to be ergonomically agreeable overall. I likewise liked the slim strip of touch-sensitive digital switches that toggles in between sound and also environment controls at the touch of a button. Both passenger area as well as cargo space are impressive for the Sportage's fairly tidy exterior dimensions-- I had better legroom in the Sportage's rear seats than I performed in the Lexus LX 600's. The" SynTex"faux-leather furniture had a respectably upscale look and feel, as well as the setting was better improved by the typical totally electronic scale cluster, 12.3-inch infomercial touchscreen, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as warmed pole positions. I've driven several mainstream-brand compact SUVs in the past pair years that approached(or even gone beyond)the$40K mark, so this Sportage's bottom-line sticker price of$33,860 struck me as a specifically good deal. Test Drive Gallery: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX John Biel: Now that Kia has a hybrid variation of its Sportage portable SUV, exactly how does it behave? The gas/electric powerplant offers properly buoyant acceleration around town. It also travels the highway easily-- however somewhat loudly. Responsiveness of the 6-speed automatic transmission is respectable. This chauffeur videotaped 33.97 mpg after putting 94 miles-- with 31 percent in city-type operation-- on the test vehicle.
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX In regards to on-road dynamics, the '23 Sportage deals with quickly, with a little lean in corners, and also it trips pleasantly. Stopping suffers from a little bit of the slowness that frequently affects hybrids as they catch energy for battery regeneration throughout quits. Passengers will discover the larger, new-generation automobile very roomy in both seating rows. There's outstanding back legroom as well as good clearance even under the sunroof when so equipped. Rear seats have some backrest change. Test Drive Gallery: 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Ex Lover The Sportage's brand-new measurements additionally have an effect on the freight location. It's sizable and easily accessible via a large tailgate
opening. The 60/40-split seats fold up almost
level. Under the flooring there's some unsafe benefit room around the extra tire, but there are a pair cubbies for incidentals in the much edges down there. Examination Drive: 2022 Ford Escape Titanium PHEV 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Ex-spouse When it comes to surroundings, the EX features perforated SynTex upholstery that has a nice feel and look. Soft surfaces embellish the top dash, armrests, door centers, as well as tops of the front doors. Unified screens for driving control and also infotainment have an innovative sophisticated look but there's nothing difficult about them. Audio inputs are simple to make on the touchscreen. Environment controls feed on a different touchscreen yet with useful physical handles for temperature level option. Test Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Cabin storage space is simply all. There's a halfway decent sized glove box but the console box is small; front-door pockets are moderate and rear pockets are hardly bottle owners; pouches are located behind both pole positions; and bag hooks sprout from the front seats. Cup holders are supplied in the console and pull-down facility armrest. Altogether, the 2023 Sportage ex-spouse hybrid seems like a good value for the price. First Spin: 2023 Mazda CX-50< img class="wp-image-98690"
src=" https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/20220725_170530-1024x526.jpg"alt="2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid ex-spouse" width ="725"elevation ="373" srcset ="https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/20220725_170530-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/20220725_170530-300x154.jpg 300w, https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/20220725_170530-768x395.jpg 768w "dimensions =" (max-width: 725px)100vw, 725px"> 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Pay attention to the Car Stuff Podcast Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Gallery Click below for enlarged pictures. Test Drive: 2022 Ford Escape Titanium PHEV Auto Stuff Podcast Written by: The Daily Drive team on September 22, 2022.
It appeared like obtaining the engine and trans ready to exchange would be the last of the work on this thing, yet what great is a brand-new engine and trans if the rear won't live with it. Hmmm. This might be a trouble. Will they make it in time to go to Moparty?
I'm not a Moparsman ... I'm a GM man. Chevrolet particularly. Yet I like the cars as well as vehicles that came out in 1958. Seriously, 1958 had amazing automobiles and trucks from almost every maker. That's a long means of saying that despite the fact that I'm not a large Mopar guy, I completely dig this 1958 Plymouth barn discover. I mean barn finds are outstanding anyhow, but just look at the nose on this bad boy! I'm not a large fins fan, however the back of this poor boy isn't negative looking either.
Dylan located a truly awesome one here, yet it can be A LOT of work to make it run. Will it run at all? We're all about to figure out.
It's been a long period of time coming, but the day has actually finally gotten here! The engine is FINALLY tired out right into our 1958 Plymouth. WHILE WE'RE HERE, why not go ahead and abuse the whole back side of the vehicle? Today is mosting likely to be significant in the direction of the development of our build. Assume we can make it to Holley Moparty?
‘Gatebil is home to some of Scandinavia’s craziest cars, wildest on-track action and the maddest parties; it’s an unforgettable experience.’ If you asked me to explain Gatebil events in a nutshell, that would be it. It’s also the exact reason why I’ll be heading back to Mantorp Park and Rudskogen Motorsenter next year.
While Gatebil’s appeal comes from a combination of things, it’s the cars at the centre of it all. High-horsepower, four-wheeled creations like this BMW-based build I found pitted in the RJ Motorsport tent, almost always with a crowd swarmed around it. There’s a good reason why, too.
Richard Johansson – the ‘RJ’ in RJ Motorsport – is definitely no stranger to big builds and huge horsepower. In fact, nine cars came before this one, and all were serious street and drift machines. There’s been everything from Volvo 740s to Nissan Skylines, but most of them have shared one thing in common: Toyota 2JZ power.
During 2020, Richard had his sights set on buying a farm with funds raised from selling his previous build, a 1,171hp MkIV Supra. But when that purchase fell through, Richard did what any self-respecting Swedish petrol-head would do – he bought himself a new project car.
This time around he started with a 2008 BMW 530d, complete with a blown motor. Richard always liked the idea of swapping a 2JZ into a station wagon, and given the E61 needed a new engine, it was the perfect candidate. The BMW was stripped right down to its bare shell and work began without delay.
First things first, the exterior, which doesn’t really look modified at all. There’s a good reason for this: Richard really wanted to fly under the radar – especially when daily driving the wagon – so whatever he could keep stock or simply enhance by dipping into the BMW parts bin, he did.
That thinking didn’t apply to the wheels though, hence the Work Meister S1 3Ps at all four corners wrapped up in Nankang AR-1 semi-slicks. To get the 19×12.5-inch wheels and 305/30R19 tires to fit out back required a bit of work, both to the outer arches as well as the inner fenders which have been tubbed. Custom-modified shock towers and D2 coilovers all round close the fender gap with no rubbing at the front (which uses 19×10-inch wheels and 235/35R19 tires) or rear.
If you caught my Under The Hood At Mantorp Park story a couple of weeks ago (stay tuned for Part 2 from Rudskogen…), you’d have seen that BMW engine swaps were everywhere at the first Swedish event of the 2022 Gatebil summer season. This E61, however, has a Toyota twist.
The 3.0L DOHC 24-valve inline-six looks almost like a factory fit in the BMW’s bay, but your eyes are immediately drawn to the giant Garrett G42-1450 turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine and all other thoughts of stock-ness go out the window. That turbo sits on a custom manifold with boost controlled through a Precision 66mm wastegate.
Richard has applied all of his 2JZ-GTE tuning knowledge to this build, and the base engine spec includes custom 85mm CP forged pistons, BC forged connecting rods and ARP fasteners throughout, plus GSC S2 billet cams with BC cam gears, and BC valve springs with titanium retainers. Fuel is supplied via twin Nuke Performance rails and Bosch 2,000cc injectors.
Tuned through an Ecumaster engine management system, the result is a staggering 1,160hp with mammoth torque to boot.
Thanks to the custom-made twin 4-inch stainless steel exhaust system, the sound this E61 makes is gnarly. I experienced this firsthand when Richard lightly squeezed the loud pedal on his way back to the paddock after our shoot.
While fitting the engine, Richard noticed that the angle of the BMW’s drivetrain didn’t match up the engine. In most retrofit scenarios you see a Toyota transmission behind a 2JZ, but the problem was solved here by adapting a BMW M4 DCT gearbox to fit. So far it’s held up to all the power that Richard has thrown at it.
Prior to planning this shoot I hadn’t seen the BMW’s interior, but once Richard opened the door for me I couldn’t help but chuckle a little. It’s not everyday you’re presented with a street-driven station wagon that’s been decked out with a full roll cage, race seats and harnesses, and everything else you’d expect to see in a full-blown race car.
Despite this being a wagon, and therefore designed as a sensible vehicle, Richard can forget bringing any large bags and suitcases with him on trips because rear luggage space is pretty much non-existent now. What there’s plenty of room for is fuel – something this 1,000hp+ 2JZ unsurprisingly has a huge thirst for – in a massive cell that’s sealed off from the cabin by a custom firewall.
There’s so much I love about this build, but the best thing of all has to be its street-legal status in Sweden and the fact that Richard never shies away from taking it out and letting the 2J rip.
There are plenty of slammed BMW wagons around, but surely not many – if any – as crazy as this.
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Using very little greater than an angle grinder as well as a measuring tape, you can make a VERY great little anvil for your shop. While it seems like it would be remarkable to have a large anvil that considers thousands of pounds, the fact is that most individuals that are not heating as well as building metal probably don't have the requirement for one that large. Most of us would certainly such as to have something bigger and also extra exact than the little anvile pad that you discover on the back of a lot of vises. Heck, sometimes that does not also exist so our vise winds up getting a component set on the top and afterwards defeat half to fatality. An anvil can save your vise from a lot of damage.In this video clip you are going to see a 16 inch chunk of railway track, which is actually much easier to discover than you might expect, getting measured, marked, and formed, right into a really remarkable and also clean-looking anvil. I seriously question that most of you would have any type of problem making an acceptable version of this in your own garage at home.
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In this video, I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil utilizing an Angle Grinder. This was a good metalworking project for me, I completely delighted in doing this, it was one of those easy jobs I like, putting something on the workbench reducing some stuff off it, as well as cleaning it up a little bit, and the job is done. Hahaha, Good times.
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Getting Back Into Speedhunting At LZ Fest - Speedhunters
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Hello, there.
In the (not that) famous words of Aaron Lewis, it’s been awhile. In fact, it’s felt like an eternity since I’ve last done any real Speedhunting in earnest. Sure, there was a day out at Dubshed, but that was purely for my own amusement.
Part of this has been down to life being a bit different in 2022. I’ve been working as a full season photographer in Formula E, photographing three other Irish motorsport championships, and shooting commercially for a host of brands. Then there was a wedding, which when combined with the other things, took up a surprising amount of time.
There’s also the hard-to-admit fact that I just haven’t been feeling it with regards to modified vehicles and car culture for a while. I’ve been deep into this world for well over a decade, and I felt like I had reached full saturation point with it all.
Things that should have excited me, just didn’t anymore. This was worrying because those same things were exciting others, so I felt I needed to step away for a little while.
It was surprising then, that an American YouTuber would be the one to try and drag me back into the fold. Well, not Adam LZ himself directly, but his first international festival, which would be held at Mondello Park here in Ireland.
Although I do try to live under a rock as much as possible these days, I was actually aware of Adam and his YouTube channel. I wasn’t, however, aware of just how popular he is with an international audience.
To put things into perspective, the LZ Fest shattered the attendance record at Mondello Park. It attracted more people to the venue than any other drift, British GT, British Touring Car, British Superbike and FIA Sportscar event ever held at the circuit in the past. For a race circuit which has been open for over 50 years, that’s a pretty impressive feat.
This particular event was organised by long-time friends of Speedhunters, Drift Games, and they must have pulled in every favour they were ever owed to lure so many high-profile guests across a stormy Irish Sea for the weekend.
I felt that this should be the event to reignite that flame inside me for something I’ve spent so long with before. Due to scheduling, I could only afford to attend one of LZ Fest’s two days, but I was determined to make it work.
With no client pressures, I was only in attendance to shoot for you and I. It was time for some old fashioned Speedhunting.
If there was ever a sign that this was going to be a good day, Phil Morrison‘s GT1-inspired Lamborghini Murciélago rolling menacingly up the pit lane and out into the show car paddock was probably it.
The naturally aspirated V12 has been equipped with ITBs and mated to a manual 6-speed gearbox, and that’s before you get into the genuine Reiter Engineering GT1 wide-body, which has been perfectly crafted and smoothed onto the car. Honestly, it might be one of the very best things I’ve ever seen on four wheels with my own eyes.
The Drift Games stand itself was host to a pretty strong selection of cars, but these two PS13s were the picks of the bunch for me. The dark silver example is indeed the OG Spirit Rei car.
Triple8 Customs brought along a few past Speedhunters feature cars, and a certain future one as well. With a turbocharged Honda K24, this is an S15 I cannot wait to shoot on the road soon.
Our friends at Juicebox, in their own words, tried to put something professional togetherfor the first time. They succeeded. I do think we’re overdue a barbeque, however?
Josh Greene was supposed to have his newly-built S15 here, but he managed to break the gearbox when leaving for the event. You can preview the car on his Instagram account, but it’s another S-body you can expect to see here soon.
It’s a pretty big deal when UK brands make their way over to Ireland, and it’s something which I think should always be appreciated. A decent mix of Euro and Japanese cars certainly added variety to proceedings.
Ireland is still very much a haven for Japanese cars, however. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Nissan Pulsar VZ-R in the metal, and this one was a peach.
While the drifters were the star attractions, they only had limited running on the Saturday, and in the rain. LZ, the Shanahan brothers, James Deane, Collete Davis, Becky Evans, Jimmy Oakes, Driftworks, NightRide and Low Origin were just some of the sport’s ambassadors for the weekend. From what I’ve seen and read elsewhere, they put on one hell of a show on the Sunday.
The show itself remained my primary focus for the day.
I still can’t believe this many people showed up on a Saturday (renowned for being the ‘quiet’ day of a Mondello Park weekend) and in the worst weather imaginable. It didn’t stop raining all day, but the precipitation had no affect on anyone’s mood.
In a sort of sadistic way, I really enjoy shooting cars in the rain, although I don’t enjoy getting wet. No company has yet to create clothing or outer layers that are Ireland-proof.
The main lower paddock featured the larger portion of static cars for the day. It also prompted the realisation that Ireland really, really loves four doors. There’s a separate post in the making on that particular subject.
It’s been a very long time since I last attended a dedicated Japanese car show in Ireland (the Juicebox BBQ doesn’t count as a ‘show’, in my opinion) so it was a pleasant surprise to see how all things JDM have been progressing.
For the most part, there appears to be a much higher standard of Japanese cars being built. Better parts being used, better attention to detail, and better ideas and execution. That there appears to be less and less reliance on replica wheels is another good thing.
This S2000 on Enkei NT03+M wheels with Nitron suspension and a big ol’ Garrett turbo is running in excess of 500hp at the rear wheels.
Variety in approaches was impressive, too. This PS13 on small wheels and featuring a large ducktail-type spoiler was all sorts of fantastic.
As was this 180SX on a set of classic bronze RAYS Volk Racing TE37s.
I noticed a lot more Japanese cars on air suspension at LZ Fest. I think this can only be a good thing, particularly when trying to pull off big, deep, polished wheels.
I just hope they (all) have their driving heights and pressures dialled in, as how they roll is just as important as how they air out. This S14A was a bit of me.
A Rothmans-liveried MkII Ford Escort is always going to be popular here. I’ve never smoked – I think it’s an awful addiction – but race car liveries just haven’t been the same since tobacco advertising was banned.
Another welcome sight, a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution.
I recall Cian featuring one recently, but I can’t remember the last time I’d seen one in person. The white O.Z. Racing rally wheels with all-terrain tyres are just such a good combination here.
It’s a similar situation with this suspicious-looking Hilux with TE37Vs and Hoosiers. I’m not sure they would be much use around a cold, damp Mondello Park, but they set off internal alarm bells that scream ‘best not to f*ck with this.’
Much the same as cars with parachutes, or old men driving cars with fuel pumps louder than your exhaust.
I probably wouldn’t have expected a 2JZ in a Ford Capri, however.
Despite the weather conspiring against us on this particular Saturday in September, it was a prelude to what was a genuinely special weekend for Irish car culture. I’m not entirely sure if it was just me that felt it, but it was a welcome shot in the arm.
Feel free to browse the rest of the event gallery below at your leisure, while I get stuck into the next story in this series. Oh, and before someone points it out in the comments, yes, a particular Audi is finished, and yes, we’ve already photographed it.
Ratcheting screw vehicle drivers changed my life. I'm not joking, I remember the initial one I ever purchased, which was a Husky brand name since I could afford it as well as it appeared good. It was and also I got a pair more over the years from Husky that endured every little thing I threw at them and also functioned wonderful. If you have actually never ever utilized a ratcheting screwdriver, you are losing out due to the fact that they make the task whole lots much faster while still providing you control and accuracy you simply can not get with a small influence vehicle driver or drill with a screw vehicle driver little bit in it.
Like all tools lately, you have to question if the high dollar offerings are actually worth the cash, what is the ideal bang for your buck, and also will these tools last under typical use? Watch the Project Farm video clip listed below to contrast them!
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Brands: LTT, PB Swiss, Snap On, Wera, GearWrench, Williams, Irwin, Megapro, Milwaukee, Klein Tools, Husky, Lenox, SATA and also Black+Decker. Ratcheting screwdrivers compared for performance, precision, and also toughness. Tests consist of working arc swing, ratchet back drag, magnet strength, bit retention toughness, build high quality (shaft wobble), shaft turning in the secured position, little bit failure lots and also screwdriver failure load. I got all of the screwdrivers checked and also the products utilized for testing. Thank you for sustaining the channel.
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We've seen a great deal of individuals camp out of a lot of things, from large 45ft Class A pushers, to the family truckster wagon. In current years there has actually been an even bigger activity of individuals camping out of smaller sized automobiles and also vehicles. There are still loads of individuals who build camper vans, expedition SUVs, and so on. However who camps out of a smart car? Well ... He's unique. Touched. Well, you recognize. View.
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Max has done it! He's constructed perhaps the tiniest off roadway micro camper worldwide. With an outside roll cage, roof camping tent, kitchen area, dinning space, shower and also most importantly flags. Currently he's hitting the trail to check out the camper and also experience that van life while satisfying some brand-new pals.
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