Archive for July, 2007
Turbonique Rocket Kart For Sale
29 July 2007A Turbonique rocket powered go kart in fully restored running condition is for sale on eBay, one of only three remaining from the five or so known to have been built. These are rarely seen. Turbonique is almost a mythic name from the 1960s when a small company, Turbonique, Inc. of Orlando, Florida, created some [...]
180 MPH Rolling Road Wind Tunnel
26 July 2007Professional racing teams need every bit of technology available to win races today and if what they need is not available, they build it. NASCAR team owner Gene Haas, also owns a company called WindShear, Inc. that decided they needed a rolling road wind tunnel for testing the aerodynamics of the their race cars. They [...]
NHTSA Auto Recall - Dodge Nitro - Jeep Wrangler
18 July 2007The NHTSA has issued a recall affecting the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Wrangler from the 2007 model year. The issue involves software programming the TIPM. Details are listed below:
Manufacturer: Dodge, Jeep
Model Year: 2007
Models affected: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V291000
Potential Units Affected: 80894
Problem: On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (TIPM) was programmed [...]
Felix Chevrolet Sign Declared Historical Monument
17 July 2007The neon sign above the Felix Chevrolet dealership at Figueroa and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles has been lighting up the night since 1958 and was just declared an historic-cultural monument, surviving potential redevelopment of the corner property that would require the sign be torn down. It is a landmark familiar to thousands and makes [...]
Carroll Shelby Direct Connection Tuner Cars
11 July 2007When most people hear the name, Carroll Shelby, they think AC Cobra or Shelby Mustang, but how many would think of 4 cylinder engines? All of the Hondas and Toyotas with 4 cylinder turbos and performance suspension are late to the game. High gas prices are nothing new. Getting lots of horsepower from small engines [...]
NHTSA Auto Recall - Volkswagen Jetta
10 July 2007The NHTSA has issued a recall affecting Volkswagen Jetta autos from the 2006 model year. The issue involves chafing on an underhood fuel line caused by a plastic tab on a windshield washer reservoir, leading to a potential fuel leak and fire. Details are listed below:
Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model Year: 2006
Models affected: Jetta
NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V284000
Potential Units [...]