What is a frankencar? While there is no single definition everyone agrees on, most will tell you that it’s a car you put together using parts from other vehicles. That being said, over time, the term “frankencar” gained a negative connotation.
VW Jetta was, and still is, one of the most famous German econoboxes in the US. It’s a rare VW model where the mighty TDI wasn’t only an option but also a logical choice. The torquey TDI offered an impressive mileage, plenty of low-end pull, and rather interesting emissions results. That low-end torque has its […]
The E36 3-series was arguably one of the most agile cars of its generation. A great selection of motors made this model a true driver’s car and the go-to choice for track day junkies. Even though the E36 isn’t a heavy car per se, it still struggles a little with the factory brake setup. If […]
Cars, even the ones as old as the legendary E30, are complex machines. Every time you turn the ignition, a number of processes and systems have to come online and work together to start the engine and keep it running. What happens when you turn the ignition in your E30 3-series, and the engine refuses […]
Internal combustion engines rely on vacuum to run several critical subsystems. The good thing is that your engine creates the vacuum by default. The bad thing is that a vacuum leak can set you off on a wild goose chase unless you know exactly what to look for. Being a DIY oriented company, we’ve decided […]
Volkswagen is one of the largest and most popular car brands in the world. They’ve built their reputation on the backs of many legendary car models. Among them, the Mk2 Golf stands out both as a feat of engineering and a timeless representation of a functional design. The Mk2 platform also included the Jetta, which […]
Modern automotive suspension systems are fairly complex compared to their predecessors. Automotive engineers have achieved a great deal of efficiency by improving materials and component designs. Still, there’s a decent amount of expendable suspension parts on an average car, including ball joints. Join us as we discuss how to check ball joints on your car, […]
Wheel bearings are arguably among the most important components in any car. After all, these bearings are what allow the wheels to spin freely. When one goes bad, it can cause all kinds of trouble ranging from annoying noises to more serious issues. Join us as we go over the wheel bearing replacement process and […]
Car upgrades and mods are a fun way to immerse yourself into the world of brokenness, but also fall in love with your car over and over again.. There’s nothing better for gearheads than spending absorbent amounts of money only to squeeze a bit more power out of your car. However, polyurethane or urethane bushings, […]
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