Montag, 31. Januar 2011
"JUNKERS" AND "BEATERS" Post 'em here if you got one!!
There seems to be some interest in junkers and beaters and rough daily drivers done as a model in any scale. These are some of the most interesting and fun models around and they always seem to generate interesting conversation. If any of you builders have junkers or junker ideas please post your pics and comments here and lets see if we can generate more interest in this type of model building. Come on guys!......Join in!
Skoda to get a rebadged Volkswagen Up! - report
With Skoda sales on the upswing, a new report is indicating the Czechoslovakian brand will get a rebadged version of the Volkswagen Up! / Lupo.Kunimitsu Takahashi Patrick Tambay Luigi Taramazzo Gabriele Tarquini
VW returns to Super Bowl advertising
Little Darth Vader takes on the new VW Passat in one 'Star Wars' themed ad. VW's other commercial is for the New Beetle.Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink Alexander Wurz
Nelson Piquet Jnr explains infamous crash
Nelson Piquet Jnr has revealed he felt 'good' when asked by his former employers at Renault to crash his F1 car.
The incident, which took place at the Singapore Grand Prix during the 2008 season, went to court after Piquet sued Renault for libel after they claimed the Brazilian had lied about the orders he was given to crash.
Piquet has come out and described the crash which he was ordered ...
Sebastian Vettel Gilles Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Sr
Sonntag, 30. Januar 2011
Nelson Piquet Jnr explains infamous crash
Nelson Piquet Jnr has revealed he felt 'good' when asked by his former employers at Renault to crash his F1 car.
The incident, which took place at the Singapore Grand Prix during the 2008 season, went to court after Piquet sued Renault for libel after they claimed the Brazilian had lied about the orders he was given to crash.
Piquet has come out and described the crash which he was ordered ...
BMW Security Vehicles training video
Video shows driver training in avoiding 'dangerous' situations and roadside attacks. BMW's security training center is on a former East Germany military base.Hans Joachim Stuck Otto Stuppacher Danny Sullivan Marc Surer
Ridley Scott behind TV racing drama series
Famed British directors Ridley and Tony Scott- the men responsible for movie hits such as Blade Runner, Gladiator and Top Gun – have put their weight behind a TV series project set in the world of motor racing of the … Continue reading 
Video: Chinese inventor controls full size BMW 1-Series with a Nokia C7
Let?s just say that you?re in need of someone that can literally create something out of nothing. You?re not going to find anybody better than this genius Chinese dude named An Jiaxuan.
You know how the term ?inventor? has been thrown around these days like it doesn?t mean something? Well, thank goodness for this man. An Jiaxuan does justice to that title because he?s a pretty darn good one.
Together with his buddy, An Jiaxuan can create just about anything with his hands, including a software that allows him to electronically control a BMW 1-Series from his Nokia C7 smartphone. We?re not talking about those little R/C cars you buy at Toys ?R Us. We?re actually talking about a real, life-sized 1-Series.
This video is a definite must-watch, one that leads you to think how a dude like An Jiaxuan isn?t employed by an automaker that can definitely use his technological wizardry.
We?ll be honest; a side of us wants to be apprehensive about this whole deal because it?s just too good to be true. But if this is indeed legit, which we sincerely hope it is, then this is about the coolest thing we?ve ever seen.
Video: Chinese inventor controls full size BMW 1-Series with a Nokia C7 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 29 January 2011 18:00 EST.
Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink
Samstag, 29. Januar 2011
Willys "Filthy Forty" Gasser
.. its finally finished. !! yay!!!
Its as close a replica to the Charlie Hill, Porky Zartman "Filthy Forty" Willys as I can get with my limited skills.
FYI That's what the car was know as during the height of the Gasser wars. Charlie and Porky made a point of never washing the car and parking it in the muddiest part of the pits to deter the competition from getting underneath to check out its secrets.
I used the Stone Woods and Cook Willys as a start then altered it to a 1940 Model.
Ive opened the door and the trunk lid and hinged both.
This has been the toughest thing Ive ever modeled, Probably because Ive never scratch-built to this extent before. The engine, (I even turned the stacks on my lathe) Interior, all 4 wheels and most of the drive train have been built by me. Im very pleased with the final result, even if it did drive me away from my loved hobby for 5 months out of sheer frustration..
I hope you enjoy it, and your comments / Criticisms are welcome.
Ian
McLaren drivers out of title race
 Is it now a three-way battle for the title? |
?Focus and concentration will be of paramount importance and there is none stronger in this regard than Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso.?The Guardian?s Oliver Owen thinks that it is Mark Webber?s title to lose now, and that this may be the Australian?s last realistic chance of winning the title.
?He has driven beautifully. Monaco and Silverstone spring to mind. He has been an uncompromising racer, not giving Vettel or Lewis Hamilton an inch in Turkey and Singapore respectively. Most importantly, he has largely avoided the bouts of brain fade that can wreck a season ? his on-track hooning in Melbourne when racing Hamilton being the only exception. But there is a feeling that for Webber it is now or never, that a chance of a tilt at the title may never come again. He is certainly driving as if that is the case and that has been his strength.?According to The Mirror?s Byron Young, both McLaren drivers are now out of the title hunt after their fourth and fifth place finishes in Suzuka.
?McLaren's title hopes died yesterday in a weekend from Hell at Suzuka. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth in a Japanese Grand Prix they had to win to have the remotest chance of keeping their title bid alive."The Sun?s Michael Spearman was of the same opinion, saying ?Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button's title hopes were in tatters after a shocker in Japan.?
My miraculous find --1/8 scale Trans Am--
Hey guys!!! Last week i scored for a more than friendly and especially MIRACULOUS 40$ a built up (but EXTREMLEY CLEAN and easy do dissassemble -not painted and very light glue between parts) 1/8 scale Turbo Trans Am to restore but i want to get rid of the turbo and wheels... So my question for you guys is: Does anyone of you remembers an old and very rare version of the Monogram T-Bucket that came with 4 Cragar SS wheels and early 70s BFG's Radial T/A tires? Otherwise, i'd be looking for the hood, engine, decal sheet and wheels from the other big Trans Am kit, the T/A with the 6.6 litre engine... Big thanks in advance for your help guys!!!
By the way, here are a few pics of my baby...
Next-gen VW Golf could be built in U.S. - report
According to a recent report, Volkswagen is considering building the next-generation Golf at their plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Freitag, 28. Januar 2011
McLaren drivers out of title race
| Is it now a three-way battle for the title? |
?Focus and concentration will be of paramount importance and there is none stronger in this regard than Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso.?The Guardian?s Oliver Owen thinks that it is Mark Webber?s title to lose now, and that this may be the Australian?s last realistic chance of winning the title.
?He has driven beautifully. Monaco and Silverstone spring to mind. He has been an uncompromising racer, not giving Vettel or Lewis Hamilton an inch in Turkey and Singapore respectively. Most importantly, he has largely avoided the bouts of brain fade that can wreck a season ? his on-track hooning in Melbourne when racing Hamilton being the only exception. But there is a feeling that for Webber it is now or never, that a chance of a tilt at the title may never come again. He is certainly driving as if that is the case and that has been his strength.?According to The Mirror?s Byron Young, both McLaren drivers are now out of the title hunt after their fourth and fifth place finishes in Suzuka.
?McLaren's title hopes died yesterday in a weekend from Hell at Suzuka. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth in a Japanese Grand Prix they had to win to have the remotest chance of keeping their title bid alive."The Sun?s Michael Spearman was of the same opinion, saying ?Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button's title hopes were in tatters after a shocker in Japan.?
Vettel?s contract
There is some discussion in the media this week about Sebastian Vettel’s contractual status in 2012. To put things into perspective one should know that Vettel has been a Red Bull driver since he was in karting at the age of 12. There was a brief period after he won the Formula BMW Championship that [...]
Di Resta finally confirmed at Force India
Paul di Resta was finally confirmed in Glasgow today as a Force India race driver for 2011. The reigning DTM champion will be partnered by Adrian Sutil, who will be in his fifth full season with the team. Nico Hulkenberg … Continue reading 
Donnerstag, 27. Januar 2011
thumpers tube chassis tutorial???
i see some people here are asking for it if you need it i have it in full pdf format with the pics if needed let me know and i will get it to you if thats ok with thumper???
ANYBODY NEED THIS SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS
Hulkenberg targets 2012 race seat
Nico Hulkenberg has made no secret of his ambition to land a 2012 race seat with Force India, having signed up as third driver for 2011. He won’t be the first driver to do a rookie season, take a year … Continue reading 
ROLEX 24: The Final Podium, Pt. 2
In Part Two of The Final Podium, Dale Earnhardt shows his dedication behind the scenes, goes from student to teacher and makes a lasting impression on a young fan.
Mittwoch, 26. Januar 2011
Saab 9-3 facelift caught by Swedish news crew
Caught by a Swedish news crew, filming footage for an interview with CEO Victor Muller, the updated 9-3 features a revised front bumper and a modified grille.
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