Automotive News, Reviews, and History
My last series of articles regarding my 2016 Fiesta ST focused on the suspension modifications I have done: as they should, because the ISC coilovers I had put on were … Continue Reading June, 2017 Fiesta ST Update and Plans
The very first racing game I played that I really got into was—like so many of a certain age—Need for Speed: Underground. Now, while the cars may have vaguely reminded … Continue Reading How Going on Track in Real-Life Made me a Better Virtual Driver
Earlier in the week, I wrote about what to expect at your first track day experience, and some basic tips on how to conduct yourself. Let’s assume you’ve done it; … Continue Reading Second Track Day: Don’t Get Cocky, Kid
If the title of this article sounds patronizing, don’t worry, it isn’t. Rather, it is more autobiographical in nature. I recently took my car out to both its and mine … Continue Reading First Track Experience: Don’t be Scared, Bro
As if the Gods of writing and news knew I had been away for a couple and thought I needed practice, it was a busy weekend in the world of … Continue Reading Daily News: Friday and Weekend 6/9/17-6/11/17
Doing factory updates, upgrades, and other general dealership work can become expensive very quickly. People suffer through the high costs and corporate-feel of dealerships for a few reasons. While some … Continue Reading Getting Apple CarPlay: Sync3 and Ford’s Hell
This week, instead of the normal two articles, I will be trying out a daily news recap. I will try and get them out as early as possible on the … Continue Reading News: May 15th, 2017 + Weekend
Reno is an odd city: “The Biggest Little City in the World” after all. I went to college there knowing two things: they had cheap, good school, and I had … Continue Reading History Hits: The First Speeding Ticket
On Wednesday, I wrote my installation and comfort oriented review of my Fiesta ST’s new ISC N1 coilover system. Look, I know that isn’t why people buy coilovers, which is … Continue Reading Review: ISC Coilovers on a 2016 Fiesta ST, the On-Track Test
If you have read any automotive publication in the past couple of years, including this one, then you have seen someone waxing lyrically about how good the Fiesta ST is. … Continue Reading Review: ISC Coilovers on a 2016 Fiesta ST, the On-Road Test
While it may seem like TheSpeedTrap.net may itself have turned into history over the past few weeks, I merely had to take a break from writing to do real-life, boring, … Continue Reading History Hits: First Powered, Wheeled, Creation a.k.a the First Car
Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but with a move happening in real-life, things have been busy. Some improvements over the last video, but remember, it is always a … Continue Reading New YouTube Video!
Our lessons from pre-school have never seemed so pertinent in today’s ‘sharing’-based economy. We share our homes, our skills, and even our cars with complete strangers. Internet-based services like Airbnb … Continue Reading Review: Turo
In my recent look-back at the history of the M5 I said that the E28 M5 started the Super Saloon trend for which Germany has become so well-known. In a … Continue Reading Review: 2015 BMW M5
Practicality, comfort, and downright fun factor. Those are the three holy grails of most gearheads actual priority list when it comes to looking for cars. Despite bravado-filled talk of, “daily-driving … Continue Reading History Hits: BMW M5
Readers of my recent articles will know that I prioritize ‘learning’ your car, as the first thing to do when modifying a car. This means putting off the mods we … Continue Reading Fiesta ST: Boomba Wing Riser Impressions
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