Tim's '91 C4 Corvette

Hey guys, so back once again-- it is I, Lexi.Laron's main writer!!!  There is only one writer, but still it's pretty cool to scream at people.

ANYWAY.

Tonight my boy posted a picture of his '91 C4 Corvette to Facebook, and I knew he had been wanting to get a shoot in, so I commented on that picture and he got to my house faster than a bat outta hell (not that doing so would be a problem driving a '91 C4 Corvette).

We decided we'd go to Tyler Park in Newtown, PA to celebrate the nice weather we've been having recently and find some nice springtime, windy roads.

When I first got out of the car to take pics of the car, Tim told me he had just got finished washing the car.  This was a miracle as a dirty, white car is a disaster for any shoot.

Here's some ass action.

More ass action from the WIDE angle!

Now, on top of this beastly L98 V8 engine is a Z28 with machined internals.  The owner said that a family member works as a machinist and all he had to do was pay for the parts.  Props to "Mike," the owner of the Camaro.

Big ass brake master cylinder, huh!  Two reservoirs for extra braking power!  I'd expect a sports car to have a smaller master cylinder for a harder brake pedal, but a lot of this engine bay seemed strangely engineered, so I'll take that, Chevy.

Flip-up headlights hiding under the fiberglass hood.

Not a bad interior for a '91!

Then Tim and I headed to a side-road at Tyler Park.  I had the foreground, but I didn't have the backdrop in the field that we shot at in the above shots.  More photos!

PEEDON.

From a distance, she lurks.

Like a tiger, she growls.

She lets out a ROAR! 

 I love pop-up headlights.  <3
 

At the end of the day, Tim's Vette is one hell of a fast car with a six speed and a big-ass V8.  From the blade-like wheels wrapped in sticky Goodyear Tires to the fiberglass body, this is one present day American-Made marvel.

Thanks for reading!

--Dillon

Modification: When is it Worth it?

When I roll up to car meets, the first thing people say is usually, nice car, "did you buy it," and secondly, "you should put an exhaust on it, it'd sound nice."

Well, let me address the first question before I get into this article on whether or not modification is worth it.  I did buy my car.  It comes with years of hard work and parents who raise you well.  Nexxtttt, ask me something more interesting next time!

So, then they ask me about exhaust.  Usually they'll say, "you should drop it" or "what's with the all-season truck tires?" And I'd bet the average car-meet-guy out there would agree with the other average car-meet-guys and say something like, "YEAH, PUT AN EXHAUST ON IT!"

But, truthfully guys, I love my stock Type-S exhaust, and my car handles like a rally car in the snow with those tires. 

Is an exhaust really gonna make all the difference when I line up at a traffic light with some souped up GTI?  More importantly, do I even care about some modified civic in his search for street racing glory?

NOO!!  Let me tell you exactly why I haven't modified my car yet.

1.)  Money:  quality parts from Japan cost a lot of money whem shipped to the US. These parts offer many things which American and Chinese knockoffs can't.
     A.)  Originality-- who do you know with an RSX Type-S and a J's Racing ram-air intake?  How about a Feel's exhaust or an INGS+1 body kit?  I don't know anyone with that stuff in the Philly area...
     B.)  Quality-- I mean come on, they're Japanese!  XD

And then there's...

2.)  I love driving my car.

At the end of a long work week, I love to hit up windy, bumpy, hilly back roads in my RSX and fly over asphalt!

Lowering my car would only compromise my ability to pass over bumps without bottoming out.

Keeping my exhaust stock allows me to comfortably ride at low RPMs when I decide that I just want to cruise, and in the end, if that's what I love to use my car for, then that's all I'm gonna use it for!

So, is modification worth it?  It depends.

If you have a specific application that you feel your cars chassis could handle with some hop-ups, then by all means, go for it!

I'm sure slapping a small turbo on your SOHC D-Series would be awesome for spirited street driving.

If you're building an all motor drag car, then I'm sure you'd love to put standoff injectors on your Toda ITBs.

But me, I'm fine with my car just the way she is-- a true Type-S.  And she's not changing!

...At least for now ;)

Levittown Car Club Photoshoot: Jake and Dillon

Hey guys, it's been a while and I haven't been on my blog game.  Nonetheless, I have a new post and some new photos.  Time for redemption ;).

The cars you see here belong to my boy Jake and myself.  He owns the silver one and obviously...well you know who owns the red one.

Hope y'all enjoyed the shoot.

Peace.

Hydroplaning

Okay, so if you live in the Philadelphia Area and you were travelling to work this morning, you know that THIS^^ is a lie.  And if you've ever driven in something similar to whatever the hell happened this morning, you'd know a little something about hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between a tire and the road, reducing static friction between rubber and asphalt and creating a sled effect for the vehicle experiencing this phenomenon.

When one experiences hydroplaning in the front of their car, a sudden loss of response can be felt at the wheel due to the lack of aforementioned friction.  On a corner, this can lead to understeer which will effectively lead you straight toward a guard rail if you're not careful, and if your car is front wheel drive you will lose your drive wheels for at least a short moment.

However, on a rear wheel drive car, one may experience oversteer which will effectively send you doing donuts on the highway-- not exactly the most desirable of places to show off your mad drifting skills.

So, now that you all think you're screwed, I'm gonna turn your morning around and tell you otherwise.  Preventative methods are known and they should be used, unless your car is Spiderman.

Firstly, always check your tire pressure, even if you're not driving in the rain, make sure you have adequate tread to displace the built up, standing water in front of your tire, and when you finally start driving, take it slow...like...eh-hem.

Avoid those jerkholes on the road who go 80 in the fast lane when there's four inches of rain per second, and make sure to not steer, or attempt any aggressive throttle or braking inputs when experiencing hydroplaning.  The best way to avoid spinning out is to drift with the direction of the skid!

If you follow these tips, I'm sure you'll be safe.  Until next time, don't die!  :)