F1 Testing in Valencia

I took my normal mid week trip across the pond to TopGear.com today (got to get my mid week fix prior to weekend video release ya know)....and I saw story about the F1 testing in Spain that made me proud, my boy Alonso is cleaning it up in his new McLaren Seat! I was a bit worried about him leaving Renault...and more importantly Falvio Briatore's side...but in the first test of the 2007 F1 Kit, Alonso paced Valencia a full second faster than the rest of the field.

Anyhow, jump over to TopGear.com for the full story.

[TopGear]
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Panama City Spring Break, SRVidz-Style

Kevin is a long time friend of the StreetFire team and has just released a teaser of a new upcoming DVD that he has listed in our Classifieds. I thought this would be a good time to point out, that Listing DVDs for sale in our Classifieds is free, and it's our way to try and help out all the freelancers making great videos. So upload your video trailer, then post a video classified in our For Sale section.

[View Trailer]
[View Classified listing]
[More Information on Adrenaline Unleashed]

New Year New Site Design!

So the old style has been around forever... I think I originally mocked up the last version in 2004 with a minor revision in 2005. But the times they are a changing and we are long overdue for a site update, so welcome to the new design! There are a few more tweeks I would like to make here and there, but all in all I hope you like it.

The New Style is going into affect for the blog, forum, classifieds and of course the oh so popular video section. For those of you running 800x600 resolution, I would recommend staying with the 2005 Layout in the forum for easier reading. you will find a lay-out toggle underneath your user name and log in information on the top right hand side.

[Comment on the New Design Here]

PRI Show Interviews - Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of our 4 part series of interviews from the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show in Orlando. PRI is basically like a mini SEMA show but with more focus on hardcore racing.

Kooks Customer Headers
Magnacharger
Lunati
Fidanza

[PRI Coverage Part II]

New Feature: Video Classifieds!

Update to the Classified service, We've added a video field for your embed code so you can now add a video to your classified listing! The process is straight forward.

Step 1: Upload Your Video
Upload your Video to a video hosting Provider that gives you Embed code (you know, like us). To upload your video to StreetFire.net click here.

Step 2: Get Your Share Code
Once your video has been transcoded into Flash-Format (which may take up to an hour), the system will send you an email letting you know your video is ready. Note: At StreetFire we try to encode all uploads into both Windows Media and Flash, so two versions are available. However it's the Flash version that has the Embed Code you need to do this. when the System tells you your video is ready it may only be the Windows Version, in which case, give it some time and when the Flash version is ready you will see "Embed Code" appear as a Share Option.

Step 3: Post your Video Classified
Go to the Classified system and post your listing. there is an optional field there labeled "Video" where you can paste in your Embed code. (To copy your Embed Code, Select the Embed Text and hit Ctrl+c , to Paste, select where you want it and press Ctrl+v). Videos are not required for posting a classified listing, and listing for individuals is free. If you are a company and want to post a listing in the New Parts category it's very affordable.

Speaking of which Welcome UrHookUp.com posting a trick HID Set up for sale in the New Parts Section.

So anyhow, thats the long and short of it here is a Sample Ad showing how the video is displayed in your Ad. FWIW that video is from our podcast a few months ago.

[View Sample Video Ad]
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Mustang Cruise, you're invited!

Love Mustangs? Can you get your ride down there by February 11? Ninoavila just uploaded an invitation to come join their cruise to Padre Island, Texas. That's a bit far for me to get to, but I would love it if the StreetFire loyal would join up with some video cameras and upload what I missed!

[Map]
[Cruise Web Site]
[Watch Video Invitation]

TunerVlog Episode #4 "Cruise to Pilot Mt."

One of the greatest things about living in Atlanta is it's close proximity to the North Carolina Mountains and some of the best driving roads on the East Coast. The Crew from TunerVlog.com is lucky enough to live there and share some of their cruises with us. Here is a nice mellow music video set to some great Creative Commons Music.

Music by:
(Click for Free Downloads)
Celestial Aeon Project
SGX

[TunerVlog.com Web Site]
[Watch Video, Cruise to Pilot Mt.]

Poor little Mule

Yea, I disabled comments on this one because I can see it getting nasty, so instead, just sit back and enjoy a rather funny video of the downside of environmentally friendly transportation :-)


[Watch Video, Mule in the air]

Rockers in Action

Don't know why but watching rockers in action is hypnotizing to me..... sort of my Zen place. Anyhow, cool idea I hadn't thought of, if something odd is going on with your car, why not shoot a video of it and post it up?

[Watch Video Piston Slap on #5]

Reggie Jackson's custom built LSx Camaro

We covered a little bit of this at PRI last month but here is a great video uploaded by EatonRice shot at the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas. A very special car for a legendary man.

[Watch video LSx 1969 Camaro]

Rooster Tails in the sand

Thought this was neat. Not often you see Rooster tails without water, gives you an idea of how stout this thing is.

[Watch Video Rooster Tails]

Novel motor design

Not a whole lot of info on this one, but a neat idea. I always love seeing alternative engine designs in action, check it out.

[Watch Video]

Cool Cruise with the prancing horse brigade

Browsing through the forum I just saw a post from the EVO Dude about this rather cool cruise video. I guess I missed this one when it was uploaded in December... chances are I was too bsy trying to get he new Classifieds and Site design up. Still working on the new Video section, and once that rolls I think we can finish up all the pages and really clean things up... anyhow sorry for rambling late nights and coffee are starting to takes it's tool :-)

[Watch Video Ferraris, BMWs and a Lambo Cruise]

PerformanceVinyl.net becomes our first Classified Vendor

Well the Classifieds are going well and we just had our first Vendor Post! We have it split between free listing of used parts, and pay listing for new parts by vendors. We thought might be the best way to provide services to both members and vendors, and I feel our users will appreciate those vendors that support StreetFire by providing listings like this. PerformanceVinyl.net has gone one step further to support our membership by offering free shipping to anyone that mentions their ad placement here on StreetFire. Thanks Guys!

[View Listing]

Left Lane Rounds up the Detroit Auto show

Our friends at Left Lane News have just released a great round up of the Detroit Auto Show. Wish we could have gotten out there ourselves, and for those of you that are in the same boat as us, here is the round up of new releases from the show.

• Ford Interceptor Concept
• Lincoln MKR
• Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
• 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
• 2008 Lexus IS-F
• 2008 Cadillac CTS
• Jaguar C-XF Concept
• Lexus LF-A
• 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
• 2008 BMW M5 Touring (wagon)
• Mercedes Ocean Drive Concept
• 2008 Honda Accord Coupe Concept
• Mitsubishi Prototype X
• 2009 NSX: Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept
• 2008 Ford Five Hundred
• 2008 Ford Focus
• Jeep Trailhawk Concept
• Chrysler Nassau Concept
• Volvo XC60 Concept
• Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept
• 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8, R/T
• Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe
• Kia Kue Concept
• Chevrolet Volt Concept
• Mazda Ryuga concept
• 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV
• Scion TC Release Series 3.0
• 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
• 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
• Mercedes GL 420 Bluetec
• 2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
• Hummer H3 Open Top prototype
• Audi Q7 V12 TDI
• 2008 Nissan Rouge

[Go To Left Lane News]

New Feature! StreetFire Classifieds, and redesign 2007 sneak peak.

[Go To Classifieds]
It started when we noticed people shooting video classifieds of their cars and parts for sale, and we thought "why not give you a place to list your parts for sale here?"...well after a lot of hard work, I'm proud to announce our new Classifieds Section is open! You'll notice it looks a bit different from the StreetFire you see today, that's because you're seeing a sneak peak of the soon to be release 2007 redesign that will be shown on all our pages, video section, forum, blog, etc.

So, to answer some questions:

How much does it cost to list?
Free for used parts and cars sold by individuals. Dealers and resellers can run a 6 month listing for $20.

What is my User Name and Password?
It is the same as your FORUM User Name and Password. For now the Video system is still running a different user database..... I know I know It's annoying for us too, but maybe if enough dealerships sign up in the classifieds we can hire some help :-)

I Hate/Love the New Design, how do I tell you guys?
I've started a new forum post to track ongoing refinement of the new design. PS It would already have been released had Microsoft been a little more consistent on their IE6 to IE7 CSS and JavaScript implementation. [Comment Here]

I need some help with the Classifieds, where do I go?
Post your questions about the Classifieds in our Tech Support Section. I've also started a thread for just the initial wave of questions I know will crop up. [Questions Here]

So I love StreetFire, how can I help you guys?
We really do need your help! Let us know what you think of he Classifieds, if you have friends listing parts on eBay, ask them to list here too. The more feedback and activity we have on this the more successful it will be.

[Go To Classifieds]
[Comment on Classifieds]

StreetFire.net goes High Definition

In an industry first StreetFire.net is streaming coverage from the PRI and SEMA show in HD (High Definition). We have a handful of videos online now at http://hd.streetfire.net. We're unsure in what fashion we'll offer this to the general public for their videos, but until then enjoy the videos. The one to the right is a highlight video from SEMA with music from our friends in the band Object.

#008 Download the Petit Le Mans Music Video

I'm still shaking off the holidays trying to get back into the routine, but this is a music video I've been dying to do for a while. TunerVlog beat me on getting a Music video out using this great song by t r y ^ d but I loved the idea too much not to let it go. Especially given the subject matter. Anyhow, so here it is Podcast #008 "The Final Rewind" by t r y ^ d with video shot from the 2006 Petit Le Mans in at Road Atlanta.

[Download Music Video on iTunes for free]
[Comment on Episode #008]
[More Info on our Podcast]

Miss our SEMA videos? Here's more interviews from the PRI show!

Welcome to part 1 of our 4 part series of interviews from the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show in Orlando. PRI is basically like a mini SEMA show but with more focus on hardcore racing.

GM Performance Parts
Ford Racing
MOPAR
Motocam 360
Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

[PRI Coverage Part I]

Fine... I'll admit it

I have the maturity of a 9 year old so when I see something like this I fall out of my chair laughing. Who's to say that a moped can't generate some power? Ok, I am. But still this is pretty funny.




Click to see Video

Happy New Year 2007!

2006 was a fantastic year for StreetFire. We served over half a billion pages in one year to an average 4 Million unique visitors a month. More importantly, we had fun doing it, and we hope that you all had fun with our site too. We have some big plans in store for 2007 including new features, a better looking site design and thanks to or sponsors, more giveaways! But a special thanks goes out to all of you that have made this possible. So from the entire StreetFire.net team, THANK YOU for giving us the chance to do this.

[Happy New Year 2007!!!!]