While on the subject of S2000's...TunerVlog.com

I've been saving this video for a feature until we could collect some stats comparing us to the other guys, but first....

.....let me gush about this video for a second. Great job, great editing, and I see they had a bit of fun at the end. TunerVlog.com did a great job with this video. The car? It's immaculate, and I love the mods, aggressive yet tasteful. The car's owner, Stephen Tran of Team RPM has a great ride, and now that I've seen a boosted S2000 can crack out a 12.25@113mph, I have to admit I have a new found appreciation for Hondas with more than two wheels....yes I'm a CBR snob.

[Video: Team RPM S2000 by TunerVlog]

So now time to toot our own horn. This same video was uploaded to both YouTube and StreetFire on August 22. A week later and this video has received 872 views on YouTube .... nice ... respectable .... but a whopping 2,350 views on StreetFire, almost 4 times more exposure in 7 days. (note I'm sure the views will go up after this Blog post, but this is what they are at time of writing)

So more exposure is nice, but here is a direct side by side quality comparison. We encode at 528Kbps to YouTube's 330Kbps, which doesn't make much sense to non-techie types, so here is a picture worth a thousand words...or at least an extra 198Kbps... notice the detailing in the leaves and street.

So, more exposure, higher quality, and best of all, keeping it "in the car family" But if you still insist on using third party video hosts, ... hey we support that too.

[Discussion: StreetFire.net vs. YouTube]

Now this is a sleeper.

Traditionally a sleeper is like a Buick Roadmaster Woodie Wagon with a big block Chevy hidden under the hood. This little S2000 is a sleeper because one look at this car and it appears no different than any other low 14 second S2000 out there. Heck I'd race him just to teach him a thing or two......then he'd hand me my ass as he clips off a 12.25@113mph!! That's C5-Z06 Vette territory from a bone stock looking S2000.... most impressive....lesson learned....my own..

[Video: S2000, 12.25@113mph]

Groove'n out on a wet F1 track (Spa-Francorchamps)

Now I really enjoy hearing Peter Windsor take us around F1 tracks, on race day, but this drive around in an Opel Speedster by Rugissante.com has got to be the grooviest track orientation I've watched yet, and it just reiterates to me that Spa-Francorchamps F1 track is the prettiest F1 track on the tour....damn shame they cut it out of the 2006 season. But it looks like Spa is back on the 2007 calendar at the expense of San Marino....sob....can't we keep them all?

[Website: www.rugissante.com]
[Video: Spa-Francorchamps F1 track in a Speedster turbo (wet track)]

Congrats to Sue Young

Sue Young took the ladies record with a 25.78 second run at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. Very impressive driving, check out the video....man this looks like fun racing to me. I've only recently become exposed to hill climbs and I have to say it looks like a really fun sport. ... The relative safety of time attack with the speeds of an open track, sign me up!

[From: www.2T4T.co.uk]
[Photos: Shelsley Walsh rounds 27 & 28 gallery]
[Video: Sue Young Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb record]

BAM! Cockpit view of 911 RSR crash on the Nur

After the 7:15.63 Nuerburgring time video from yesterday I was really excited to see this one coming through the moderation que. Those Porsche 911 RSR's are just beasts pure and simple. About half way in though the driver over-cooks a corner and smacks a wall at some unholy speed. The violence of the impact isn't deadened much by the camera mic. Thankfully the driver sounded uninjured after the crash.

[Video: VLN 28.08.06 Nordschleife Land , Alzen, Porsche crash]

Great Little Drift Video

Submitted by "buck19", this is an honest little video just showing some well edited footage of a local drift meet. Buck is in college right now, and this effort shows he has a lot of potential no matter which direction he goes. Thanks for the upload, we look forward to seeing more!

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[Forum Discussion]

Chop our logo

So, I thought it might be cool to have some fun with our new logo. Lots of people on our forum need new sig pics, and what better way to break it in than to plaster it all over stuff. So here it is, the official StreetFire.net logo chop thread... Winner gets a beer if I happen to run into you at Nopi.....if you're over 21..... if you're under 21 I'll get you a sandwich or something... Better yet, just do it to have some fun.

[Chop our Logo Pseudo-Contest]

New Logo

Probably bigger news to us than anyone else, but we're still very proud of it. With the pressures of trying to organize T-shirts and Stickers, we became painfully aware our old logo was in need of some professional help. A big thank you goes out to Patrick White for creating this re-imagination of our old logo into a much cooler design. It's both, easier to read and easier to print while paying homage to the original. Thanks man, we appreciate it!!

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Nuerburgring Nordschleife in 7 Min 15.63 Seconds

I watch thousands of videos, and this one is .... well flat out awe inspiring. According to the description this video of a Porsche 996 GT2 RS, modded by Edo Competition, is the fastest lap of a street legal Porsche ever. I am inclined to believe it. Here is an article backing the claim, as well as a brief write up the on the Edo Competition web site.

[Video: Modified Porsche 996 GT2 RS, conquers the Nur in 7:15.63!]
Credit: Thanks to nagmashot for finding this!

Mercedes 190 RM1 with V8 Formula 1 engine

Too fucking cool. The folks over at dasRacingTeam.ch put this video together showing off what a Mercedes racing is all about. I'm having a hard time finding details on this car and my German sucks, but here are some photos of the car.

[Video: Mercedes 190 RM1 with V8 Formula 1 engine]

Tuned up Mustang Shelby GT500 does 483 RWHP

Okay Okay I admit it, this is the second Shelby GT500 dyno I've posted in a week. What can I say I'm a sucker for any stock car that puts over 400 HP to the rollers in stock form.. This one does 435 RWHP stock and 483 RWHP with a mild tune! That's about 568 HP at the crank with 15% drivetrain loss!

BTW guys, PLEASE get a better microphone, this recording is all peaked out.... Also I would love to see the actual dyno graph.

[Video: Shelby GT500 Dyno]

The Break-Up Burnout

I hope this guy's ex-girlfriend did something really nasty to him to deserve this.... Because she's going to need a new set of tires after this....... and a new rev limiter.

[Video: Break-Up Burnout]

PS, It takes some balls to beat on your ex-girlfriend's car then post it for all 4 million StreetFire.net viewers to see.

Shelby Mustang GT-H, rent a burnout

FINALLY! I've been dying for someone to upload a videos of one of these! For those of you not in the know, Ford made a limited run of special high performance Mustangs called the Shelby GT-H. Available through your local Hertz as a rental, this car is more than just a sticker job with actual performance improvements.
...something tells m that burn outs are probably no in the rental agreement, but come on, this is cool.

[Video: A day in the life of a Shelby GT-H]

Spy Video, 400hp Chevy Lumina RWD

Caught by none other than Senior StreetFire Member, fuel_fire_desire! It's very strong rumor that GM will bring the new Holden Commodore to the United States, but here was one caught wearing Chevy badges and "Lumina SS" logos. Listen to the video and you can even hear him peal out. Great Catch!!!

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Ferrari F355 vs. BMW M5

Keeping in mind this is the old e39 M5, you have got to admit this is a damn nice showing for a four door sedan. Makes you realize why the M5 has been the darling of enthusiasts everywhere for so long. Thanks to the folks at M5Board.com for uploading such a great race, that F355 sound is heavenly!

[Video: Ferrari vs. BMW]
[Author's Web Site, M5Board.com]

Squashing Spectators

This spectator is the luckiest man on the planet.... Absolutely amazing. Also underscores why WRC will never be popular here in the states. Way too dangerous for the safety nazis.

[Video: Rally Crash]

Blast form the past: Porsche 944 Commercial

Oh how far we have come....there was once a time when a 5.7 second 0-60 time was considered Ferrari beating..... I think that time was called the 80's... (My apologies to Jimi Hendrix fans for the Purple Rain cover)

[Video: Retro Commercial Porsche 944]
[History Lesson: Porsche 944]

Adrenaline Motorsport Warsaw

You would think Europe is a strange exotic land, but take away the euro license plates and this could be any-where USA. Good to see that car fanatics are the same the world over.

[Video: RS4 Racing in Warsaw]
[Comment: Adrenaline Motorsport Warsaw]

Video: 2008 Audi R8 Supercar

Audi R8 finally in the States!
By Brenda Priddy for StreetFire.net


Audi has confirmed production of the R8 super-coupe, which will go on sale in spring 2007. We brought you photos last year of a test 'mule' running under an A6 bodyshell, and then the "real thing" out on the world's most challenging race-track: the Nurburgring in Germany. And now, we've finally caught the R8 doing final testing here in the States.

The R8 is derived from the Le Mans Quattro concept car first seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003; it takes the name of Audi's Le Mans car to emphasis its performance potential. Though some of the technologies used in the car, such as the FSI direct fuel injection system, were developed in the R8 racer, the production R8 is more closely related to the road-going Lamborghini Gallardo.

It shares a version of the Gallardo's structural underpinnings and will come with a detuned version of the Gallardo's 5.0-litre V10, giving 450bhp, as well as the 420bhp V8 found in the RS4. This is a measure to ensure that sales of the more expensive Gallardo will not be affected. Audi hasn't announced pricing for the R8 as yet, but it will undercut the Gallardo by some margin. A starting point of around EUR 95,000 ($115,000) has been rumored, putting it up against the Porsche 911 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Photo Credit: Becca Priddy for Brenda Priddy & Co.

[Video: 2008 Audi R8 Supercar]

NOPI Roll Call! We're going to be there, are you?

90,000 car nuts came to the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta last year, and this year it's going to be 90,000+ StreetFire.net. We missed it last year due to the 2005 hurricanes, but not again. The entire team is going to be there and we would like to know who else is planning on going?

[Join the StreetFire.net NOPI roll call here!]

Shoot, Edit & Post: Join our Video Editing Forum

Example of a very well done VideoI've seen a rise in professionalism and quality in the submissions over the past 6 months. Sure we love the quick drag races recorded out a passenger window...At night..... With no image stabilization...Or windscreen on the Mic. So, this is just a reminder that StreetFire.net has a place for you to discuss ideas for a shoot, get critiques of your editing skills and just talk about shooting car videos in general.

Come Join the Discussion!
[StreetFire.net Video Editing Forum]
PS yes I'm biased on M3 Videos, we all have our weak spots.

Air Productions reviews a Ferrari Icon

Just in time for Colin Farrell & Jamie Foxx to make Miami Vice hip again, the crew at Air Productions (AirProdu.com) have reviewed this immaculate Ferrari Testarossa, owned by George Plavlisko.

This video is very well edited and I can't wait to see more submissions like this. I have to admit I see a little "Top Gear" influence in some of the cuts and filters....and that is high praise indeed. Sure helps tide me over until the new season of TG comes back in the Fall. Keep up the good work, I want to see more.

[Air Productions]
[Video: Video Review, the Ferrari Testarossa]

Smoke em if ya got em

Chris and I are shooting a video of our cars right now, and I've been looking through StreetFire.net to get some inspiration... Guess what? I found mine. I would love to be rich enough just to do this all day long.....Heck I wish I was rich enough to have a MOPAR like this.....Man this is sweet.

[Video: Burn Baby Burn]



Click to see VideoPS: Here is another glorious sacrifice to the gods of molten rubber. Witness a thousand dollars of "Dubber"(.... you .. know .... Dub .... rubber ....) going up in smoke.

7 Second DSM

Fucking wow!
This DSM doesn't look any different from any other first gen Eagle/Eclipse/Laser I see driving around.... then the lights come down and the hammer drops, and only 7.95@182 mph shows on the board. Holy Crap!

(thanks to CamaroLT1396 for the link)
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[Forum Discussion]

911 GT2: Let the Sun Shine in!

The 911 GT2 spy photos have been out for some time now (despite what WCF said), but they did just publish the best shots of the new 911 GT2 I've seen yet including what I'm sure is a 99% dead on PhotoChop of the final.

But something is strange, and I've been noodling it for some time, when it finally occurred to me why these pictures seam weird to me..... It's the sunroof.... Did the old 911 GT2 have a sunroof? Just seams a bit odd to me to cut a hole in a tin top race car.

[Our ongoing 911 GT2 Discussion]
[More pictures at WCF!]

Camaro Concept, improving perfection?

When I saw the Camaro concept at the Atlanta Autoshow I just stood in awe for good half hour. The rear haunches especially were just mesmerizing, I knew GM had a winner. But if there was one area that I thought could be improved, it was the tail lights. Yes, they were good looking, and they did remind me of the Vette, but something to them felt just a tad awkward.

"Stray Cat" one of our newest members just submitted the above photochop with a very subtle re-work of the tail lights, and wow, I love the change. (The Chip Foose looking paint job looks pretty cool too).

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Coming Soon: New StreetFire Logo

Okay Okay Okay, we know we're Loooooooong overdue for T-Shirts and Decals. All Summer long we've been working hard to line up printers and the like, and we have become painfully aware that our logo is not very print friendly, is hard to put on a decal, and is a little difficult to make out.

So, we have finalized a new logo that pays homage to the old design, but is cleaner, easier to read and best of all print.

[Your Comments, and logo history in pictures]

CarPix TV films the 2009 Rolls-Royce (EX01) Coupe

This car defines Bling. But I have to admit that is a little weird seeing a Rolls that you have to drive, rather than be driven in. The roof on this car is unbelievable, watch the video and you'll see what I mean.

[Video: 2009 Rolls-Royce Coupe]

The Art of Crashing

I really was enjoying watching this video until I saw the Porsche 911 flip, that just made me feel sick.

[Video: Rally car crash compilation]

Bugatti Veyron by EVO

Just a little something from the UK to get your heart rate up this Friday morning. EVO magazine is doing a comparison test between the Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari Enzo, Pagani Zonda and Carrera GT in their upcoming magazine issue, and they've given us this little teaser of the Veyron to wet our appetites.

...I want their job....

[Evo Magazine]
[Video: Bugatti Veyron]

Mustang GT 500 runs simulated Qtr mile

Okay, I've seen this car up on a dais at a car show, I've seen it in Ford "press videos" (read really really boring slow moving shots), but here is the first video I've seen of a GT500 acting like it damn well should. Love the part were it jumps sideways on the dyno.

[Video: Mustang GT500 runs simulated Qtr Mile]

FWD Doughnuts

mmmm doughnuts.... I was going through the moderation que, and this video sort of stood out to me because the lighting and backdrop looks identical to your typical "Top Gear" video. I have to say that looks fun as hell. Who says a FWD car can't do doughnuts? Makes me want to borrow the wife's Nissan and go waste some tires (snicker)

[Video: FWD Doughnuts]

Boom! fire truck, Fire truck!

Pretty short, but my lord that is one hell of a fire. I sure hope the driver was okay, but judging by the flames I'm not even sure a fire suit could save you from that inferno.

[Video: Piedmont Fire (LS1Tech.com)]

Carpix.net Thrashes a Ford GT...

...Then consoles car with a hot chick car wash.

Folks, this is why we started StreetFire right here. We got sick of car TV shows that were more "infomercial" than real enthusiast meat and potatoes.

Simple formula here, take a damn hot car, annihilate $4,000 in tires, clean it up with hot girls. Can't wait to see more from the Carpix.net team!

[Video: Carpix.net's Ford GT Test Drive]

300KPH, 500hp Turbo Wheelie Machine

Take a Suzuki Hyabusa, put a turbo on it, triple the power, and what do you get? The world's ultimate wheelie machine.

Video Starts with some high speed wheelies and ends with some bare knuckle traffic action, I particularly love how this thumbnail caught the momment of passing a minivan at almost 200mph.

This video = Unfrick'n believable

[Video: 500hp Motorcycle doing 300kph wheelies]

Rear Mount Turbo on a Corvette C6

Some Disclaimers,
Yes, a rear mount turbo is not ideal, it has greater lag and makes less power than a more integrated unit, however you can't argue with the lower price, and how it bypasses modifications to the exhaust. In many ways a remote mount turbo is a very innovative solution to the growing complexity of exhaust systems and emission controls. However, the one wierd side affect for a rear mount turbo is hearing the Turbo at the rear of the car. I chose to highlight this video as you can hear the sound change as the cameraman walks around the Vette to the rear. Based on the description I believe this may be an STS turbo design, I think we'll see more of these kits as people become more accustom to the idea of a rear mount turbo. In the meantime, the C6 corvette is already a screamer, I can't imagine how fast it must be with this turbo system installed, waiting anxiously for a drag run!

EDIT: Just saw found some more videos. Turbo spools damn fast! Also here is the profile of the car (with updated paint and wheels) on the Fidanza.com web site.

[Video: Walk around sound test of C6 Turbo]
[Video: Full Throttle Launch]
[Video: Drive By]

Rednecks vs a BMW

Pretty long but well worth it. hmm, I wonder if this is a real video or staged?

[Video:Renecks get more than they bargined for]

New StreetFire Forum: Member's Rides

By popular demand we are launching the StreetFire member's rides forum. A great place to show off your car, your mods, or videos of your ride. Just to get things started, here is my bike (CBR), daily driver (M3) & project car (TA).

When posting, please post your titles in the format of "User Name's Year Make Model" just to help keep things organized and easy to read.

[New Forum: Member's Rides]

New 2007 Acura AWD Turbo hot hatch

No, not really, this is just one of the latest photochops by our resident artist Shreddin'tread, but damn what a cool idea.

The funny thing is, yesterday LeftLane news reported that the RDX was just hitting dealer showrooms, so my wife and I jetted over to a local Acura dealership to try it out as a possible "economy option" to the MDX she's been eyeing.

The goods news is, it's a hoot to drive... Right up there with the Touareg V8 / Cayenne-S V8 as a "FUN" SUV. I even found it more fun than the BMW X3 which is saying a lot. The large displacement Turbo 4 cylinder never feels underpowered, and the lag isn't that bad. Heck it even has manumatic paddle shifters (though not a true SMG or DSG).

The bad news is, it only has about as much room as a large station wagon. I would be hard pressed to get two retriever sized Dogs in the back.... Though one would fit okay standing sideways. Oh well, our SUV-hunt continues.

[Acura RDX PhotoChop Challenge]

Feature Cars in Anime: Ghost in the Shell

Welcome to Japan of the future as seen through the cyberpunk glasses of "Ghost in the Shell". The first movie is a stand out as one of the best anime movies of all time, and in it's second film (Following the TV series, "A stand alone complex") Nissan is featuring the Anime debut of their "Sport Concept PV" show car. It will share the spot light with an animated Ford GT and a Ferrari Modena 360 judging by the trailer. Anyhow, Click the images to watch the trailer.

[Video: Nissan Sport Concept PV]
[Video: Ghost in the Shell Trailer]

Drifters get busted

So watching the video and reading the comments, here is what I have to say. First the cops are just doing their job, so don't hate on them. Second if you take the time to set up a cone course in a parking lot, why not go the extra step and ask permission to use the parking lot so you don't have to worry about the cops? I know that's what we used to do when autocrossing. Anyhow just my two cents....maybe things aren't that simple anymore...dunno... YMMV

CORRECTION: It appears that they did indeed have permission to use the parking lot and the cops did let them go upon realizing that. (thanks DJ PYROLYSIS for the update)
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Old-School Camaro bad-ass

There is just something undeniably cool about a First Gen Camaro with a big bug catcher popping out of the hood. This isn't exactly the newest video on our system, but it's new to me.

Thanks to TheCarnalCouger for pointing this one out.

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The Honda Hate Song

Welcome to a weird land where fields of bunnies and rainbows dance and kill strange diesel birds from the sky.... Me think the Honda advertising staff may be experimenting with peyote.

[Watch video, via our partner Clevver]
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