STREETFIRE BLOG

Friday, September 05, 2008

Speed Machines

Speed Machines
DusterDude04 has been compiling and splicing together some of the best stuff he can lay his hands on from a variety of Streetfire regulars and this is the high octane result.

Pretty much something for everyone in this video. Viper? Check. Murcielago? Got one. Ford GT? Yup. Gallardo? Doing its bit at the drag strip. Z06? Burning rubber, as expected.

We'll say yes to any of these if someone's kind enough to make the offer! Honestly, we're not picky at all...

Which Speed Machine would you go for?

For some head to head action, see what Sam Hubinette thinks when it's Viper vs. Z06

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Twin Turbo Vette

Twin Turbo Vette

Some nice American Muscle in this video from ChargerRTZ

We love the irony of someone putting a "SPD KILZ" license plate on a Corvette Z06 and then doing 100mph runs in the car. Classic! Of course, that's literally half of this car's performance but you still get to ride shotgun as the car guns it to a tonne, then blows off some steam on the dyno for a total RWHP of 548.

The Z06 goes up against an '02 Z06 that's had some work done, a Cobra and an '06 Z06. See who gets to go home bragging in the Twin Turbo Vette vid.

To see the Z06 in some seriously high-octane company, check out the Ehra Lessien Top Speed Shoot Out The voiceover's in German, but we don't think you're going to care.

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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Z06 vs. R8

Z06 vs. R8

Cheers to SUPRA2JZGTE for sharing this street race with us. We're not too sure who's behind the wheel of the R8 but we think they might need driving lessons.

505hp of RWD American Muscle vs. 420hp of AWD German Engineering. Evidently, the Vette has it on paper and, judging by this video, in reality, too. Obviously a 500lb weight advantage gives the Z06 the edge as well, but we would have expected more from the R8.

Next match up? The ZR1 vs. the R8 V10. Oh, now that's gonna be fun.

Watch the Z06 vs. R8 street race.

For a proper look at Audi's AWD supercar, you know who to watch: Top Gear Does The R8

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Night Run With Exotics

Night Run With Exotics

Massive kudos to Hovik for this awesome video; it might be your first shooting and editing effort, but we don't want it to be your last!

There are almost too many exotics in this video to even mention, but we'll try. It's like a wish list, as in a "wish I won the goddamn lottery" list of cars you'd want in your dream garage: Carrera GT, Gallardo Superleggera, Z06, Viper, Ruf Porsche, NSX, Murcielago, Quattroporte, 911 Turbo...and there are several of each - just pick your color, year, coupe or convertible.

Fantastic shots of the cars all gathering, the sheetmetal glowing pink in the setting sun. Then the convoy is off, with glorious exhaust notes aplenty. Yeah...we might need to watch that one again.

Live vicariously through those that did the Night Run With Exotics and wish you were that lucky.

For 2 vs 4 wheels, check out 5th Gear's shoot out of a Superleggera vs. Ducacti

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Sunday, July 06, 2008

360 Forged Z06 Movie

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We realize this video is nothing but 360Forged schilling some of their product...but we don't care!

And neither will you. You'll be too busy salivating over their Corvettes as they drive through the Florida heat. Nice shots from Moroso Motorsports Park, plus some rally convoying on something called the Gatorun (which we're about to Google and find out when and where, for sure!) with various Porsches, BMWs and a Lotus.

Always nice to run with a nice crowd, especially when you're wearing such cool-looking rims. Yeah, you guys can give us some more vids, that's OK.

See what all the fuss is about by watching the 360 Forged Z06 Movie

Need more 'Vette? Watch Z06 vs. Ford GT

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Friday, July 04, 2008

Corvette Fever, Corvette Thunder

Corvette Fever, Corvette Thunder

Massive shout out to MovieMakerKeith for this awesome tribute to the Chevrolet Corvette.

It's official, we love this car. We've been lucky enough to take a Z06 on 2 cross-country rallies and it ROCKED! The power is insane, the handling is fantastic and if things get slippery, just depress your right foot and accelerate out of trouble!

This is a really great compilation of Corvettes doing what they do best: driving at speed and burning endless amounts of rubber.

Watch for the 1st-thru-5th gear acceleration speedo & tach shots - amazing! 60mph in 1st gear, 120mph in 3rd...and we all know its got an epic top speed.

Chevrolet, we salute you, with Corvette Fever

For huge amounts of burning rubber, exhaust notes and general racing, watch Corvette Thunder

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

American Racing in Poland

American Racing in Poland

WASyl takes us to Poland so that we can appreciate some American muscle!

Who knew the General and his cohorts were so popular in this former Soviet Bloc country? Seems petrolheads the world over like nothing better than gathering together, setting up some cones for a makeshift drag strip and letting the games begin.

But while you might expect there to be a collection of Euro-badged cars in this video, these guys are all about horsepower that comes from the US of A. Ride along as they convoy on the freeway and watch them go head-to-head at the drag as the lights go to green and the action heats up.

To see how we do it in this country, check out Michigan Muscle III

Watch American Racing in Poland

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Monday, June 09, 2008

Bullrun Rally 2007 Episode #6

Bullrun Rally 2007 Episode #6

More action courtesy of Bullrun as we catch up with the 2007 rally en route from Montreal to Key West.

We last left the Bullrunners at their lunchtime stop in Concord, VA, where a hearty BBQ lunch was followed by a tire-smoking drift demo, just the sort of dessert that every petrolhead loves.

The teams then head South, again, bound for Savannah, GA, a genteel town that's never seen the likes of this lot before.

Progress is hampered by seemingly every State Trooper being out on patrol, plus a few unmarked cars that are trying to sneak up on our supposedly unsuspecting Bullrunners. However, plenty of counter measures (plus a relay of phone calls) alerts the pack to the wolf in their midst.

Meanwhile, Team Texas' Richard Rawlings & Dennis Collins are flying into Savannah from LA. Having shattered the cross-country record, they're now intent on beating all the rallyers to the Georgia checkpoint, too.

Back out on the road, Team Audi thinks back roads are the key to coming in first...until they realize they're nearly out of gas. But the prize for competing with true Bullrun spirit goes to David from Team Make-A-Wish who's just paid $2,500 to get bailed out of jail in Virginia. Ah well, at least he got a nice commemorative photo wearing his prison stripes and handcuffs!

It's not a race, it's a rally...but if you get caught speeding, try telling that to the nice officer with the handcuffs.


Watch Bullrun Rally 2007 Episode 6 of 10 .

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