Modification is a very subjective word.
Some feel that extensive modifications will bring the best out of your ride, while others tune their machines according to road/driving conditions.
Some want to install the best aftermarket products there is to offer, while others will still go for them but make their purchases selectively according to their needs.
Some feel that the game of modification is all about gaining as much ponies as possible out from your precious, while others want their ride to be powerful yet enjoyable to achieve daily drivability.
Some feel that 10% of adrenaline in the car is enough to make their day, while others want to feel relaxed 90% of the time.
I've learned that its not much you modify, it's what kind of products you put into the car that make it so enjoyable. It's all about altering your setup for the road condition.
No point installing coilovers if you are living in a place full of start stop traffic with countless potholes.
No point going for high horsepower when you can't fully utilise the higher rev range.
No point aiming for high end torque when you see a traffic light in front of you most of the time.
These will change of course if you are aiming to hit the track every now and then.
2centsworth
April 6, 2010
April 4, 2010
Mod like there's no Tomorrow, the AMS way
The boys from AMS performance well know how to extract the most out of the Pride Of Japan.
Achieving a sub 10 sec in the quarter mile drag, AMS Performance's GTR pumps out a mind blowing 764bhp on the dyno.
Hear the V6 grunt followed by the twin turbo whistle and you will know that this car has some power under that bonnet.
An increase of 280+ bhp, up from the stock 485, is simply astonishing.
They are not new to the tuning world, as more petrolheads will relate AMS to their venerable Time Attack Evos. Yes, there is a JDM following in the States, and its not all muscle in the West.
These 700+bhp Evos are a true work of art.
Photos courtesy of AMS
Achieving a sub 10 sec in the quarter mile drag, AMS Performance's GTR pumps out a mind blowing 764bhp on the dyno.
Hear the V6 grunt followed by the twin turbo whistle and you will know that this car has some power under that bonnet.
An increase of 280+ bhp, up from the stock 485, is simply astonishing.
They are not new to the tuning world, as more petrolheads will relate AMS to their venerable Time Attack Evos. Yes, there is a JDM following in the States, and its not all muscle in the West.
These 700+bhp Evos are a true work of art.
Photos courtesy of AMS
Audi's Tiny Terror
When a TT drives past, u will see pedestrians staring with envy at this chick magnet. No doubt it will turn heads, but will a man feel good getting out of the car when parked outside the hotel with countless stares? IMO, the TT is more appropriate for the fairer sex. it's curves give the car a sexy stance, rather than a muscular look.
Would I like to drive a TT if money is of no issue? I would love to, but subconsciously, there's this desire in me to enjoy the rawness of a well tuned jdm. German engineering is awesome, but sometimes being too refined mutes pure driving pleasure, which is what a jdm can boast of.
A black Evo X with gunmetal advan rs and hks turboback ftw.
April 2, 2010
Stay Focused
With only 500 cars to be produced, the Ford Focus RS 500 is as desirable and limited as Subaru's S203 and S204.
Boasting a mind whopping 350bhp in stock form, it propels from o to 100kmh in just 5.6 seconds.
There are only a few cars they look awesome in matte black finish, and this is included in the list.
Boasting a mind whopping 350bhp in stock form, it propels from o to 100kmh in just 5.6 seconds.
There are only a few cars they look awesome in matte black finish, and this is included in the list.
Can the baby keep up with her Supercar dad?
I've long wanted to see a match up between Audi's R8 V10 Supercar and the top of the range TT RS.
The Gallardo-sourced V10 engine pumps out a whopping 535 bhp as compared to 340 in the highly desirable TT RS.
Autocar took both cars round the twisty bends and most would have written off the TT RS based on pure horsepower disadvantage.
The R8, with its mid engine layout, had no problem tackling the curves and it remained poised thanks to its Quattro drivetrain. Understeer was felt in the TT RS, even with the presence of Quattro, possibly due to its less balanced weight distribution as a result of its front mounted engine layout. The TT has been notorious for their lack of steering feel and that is where this baby monster loses out in terms of assurance and confidence round sweeping bends.
I know I shouldn't touch on practicality during this comparison but sometimes, there is a need to lug those shopping bags around and look cool putting them in the car as well. The TT RS coupe, with its 2+2 seater layout provides space for the spanking new branded bag and shoe during a casual Sunday shopping stroll. The R8, however, can only store stuff under the front bonnet, out of reach from the girlfriend who can't stop molesting her new purchases.
No doubt the R8 will turn more heads, but will you have a complete experience with the car the moment you sit in it? IMO, the TT RS will provide an equal amount of driving pleasure and satisfaction in Singapore based solely on the fact that you can't maximise the potential of that roaring V10 centimeters behind you when seated in the R8.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Vorsprung Durch Technik
The Gallardo-sourced V10 engine pumps out a whopping 535 bhp as compared to 340 in the highly desirable TT RS.
Autocar took both cars round the twisty bends and most would have written off the TT RS based on pure horsepower disadvantage.
The R8, with its mid engine layout, had no problem tackling the curves and it remained poised thanks to its Quattro drivetrain. Understeer was felt in the TT RS, even with the presence of Quattro, possibly due to its less balanced weight distribution as a result of its front mounted engine layout. The TT has been notorious for their lack of steering feel and that is where this baby monster loses out in terms of assurance and confidence round sweeping bends.
I know I shouldn't touch on practicality during this comparison but sometimes, there is a need to lug those shopping bags around and look cool putting them in the car as well. The TT RS coupe, with its 2+2 seater layout provides space for the spanking new branded bag and shoe during a casual Sunday shopping stroll. The R8, however, can only store stuff under the front bonnet, out of reach from the girlfriend who can't stop molesting her new purchases.
No doubt the R8 will turn more heads, but will you have a complete experience with the car the moment you sit in it? IMO, the TT RS will provide an equal amount of driving pleasure and satisfaction in Singapore based solely on the fact that you can't maximise the potential of that roaring V10 centimeters behind you when seated in the R8.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Vorsprung Durch Technik
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