The Scion tC might not be a great platform for acceleration or straight-line speed. However, it weighs in around 2,900 to 3,100 pounds which helps deliver good handling. Add all of this together and one of the best upgrades is a set of Scion tC coilovers. Whether you want better handling, stance, lowering, or some combination of these coilovers are a great mod. In this guide, … [Read more...] about Scion tC Coilovers Guide
Honda VTEC vs. i-VTEC
VTEC is just Honda's fancy term for its variable valve timing technology. It's similar to BMW's Vanos or Toyota's VVT-i systems. VTEC technically stands for Variable Timing Electronic Control. Honda however also has two other variations of this technology: i-VTEC and VTEC-E. They are all variable valve timing and lift systems but they work a bit differently. This guide is … [Read more...] about Honda VTEC vs. i-VTEC
Ultimate Ford 2.7 EcoBoost Tuning Guide
Ford EcoBoost tuning and mods are topics we find ourselves writing about often. The 2.7 & 3.5 EcoBoost are awesome engines that offer a lot of performance from the factory. However, they also leave a lot of untapped potential on the table. A 2.7 EcoBoost tune is likely the single best upgrade for those wanting even more performance. In this article, we discuss 2.7L V6 … [Read more...] about Ultimate Ford 2.7 EcoBoost Tuning Guide
Scion xB Coilover Upgrade Guide
The Scion xB's certainly aren't "performance" cars with 108hp on the Gen 1's and 160hp for the 2nd gens. However, they can look pretty dang cool when lowered with some aftermarket wheels and other appearance modifications. When you consider lowering your xB there are a few different options: lowering springs, coilovers, or air bags. This guide is going to specifically focus … [Read more...] about Scion xB Coilover Upgrade Guide
Ultimate Coilovers Guide
Recently, we've found ourselves writing more and more suspension upgrade guides. Coilovers are a major topic as they're a popular choice when upgrading. However, there's almost too much to cover in one single article. It's a lengthy topic that can often be confusing and overwhelming. What are coilovers? How do they different from struts and shocks? What are springs, lowering … [Read more...] about Ultimate Coilovers Guide