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From the monthly archives:

November 2006

Should I fix it? How much is too much?

November 30, 2006

One of the most common question I’m face with owners of old cars is: It’s a lot of money. should I fix it?
It’s quite a dilemma, and it’s a question with no easy answer.
The scene is almost always the same. The customer is driving a 10 or 12 year old second hand car. A couple [...]

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Pulse Jet Powered Sand Rail

November 29, 2006

Looking for a cool winter project and might do some damage? Kiwi Bruce Simpson has just the right project for you. Build a pulse jet! Even better, you can build a little one for as little as $20 using common hand tools!

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Turmoil in The Garage

November 28, 2006

Thats right folks, there is some hefty turmoil here in The Garage these days. No, we aren’t losing the war on sploggers, the trouble is much more real world than that. As anyone in the car industry will tell you, ours is as unpredictable as a fart in a thunderstorm. You never know what curves [...]

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Video: New Mini Commercials

November 26, 2006

It’s a busy, dreary day here in The Garage, so it’s a good time to brighten things up. What better way than to see some fun new commercials for the new Mini. Enjoy!

Via egmCarTech

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2006 Tall Pines Rally

November 25, 2006

The Bancroft area came alive today with the sound of rally cars for the 2006 running of the Rally of The Tall Pines. Our man Jaimie headed out to see his first ever rally and provided us with some great pics. He actually took a whole gallery full. It’s a shame that nobody is running [...]

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BMW Hydrogen 7

November 25, 2006

After researching the possibilities offered by hydrogen since the 80’s, BMW is launching a production, hydrogen powered car to the public. The 2007 BMW Hydrogen 7 is based on the 760Li and apparently drives pretty much like the standard car. With a combined fuel range of 700 KM of fuel on board, the Hydrogen 7 [...]

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Lewis Hamilton Lands F1 Seat with Mercedes McLaren

November 24, 2006

2006 GP2 Champion Lewis Hamilton has landed the number two seat for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, alongside World Champion Fernando Alonso. Starting his career at age 9 in karts, Hamilton has been groomed for F1 by McLaren since way back in 1998. That gives the 21 year old a whopping 12 years of [...]

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Fibre Optic Flashlight Attachment

November 24, 2006

This cool device is pretty simple, yet is a must have for anyone who works on cars. It consists of a hood that slides over your Mag Light, with a fibre optic tube that extends 20 inches. Just perfect for looking around under a dashboard, or peering down into a carb to see where that [...]

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The Kraken Attacks Japanese Parking Lot

November 24, 2006

Looking like a giant dome that’s just been thrown from the Daihatsu Opti in the next spot, this giant squid is actually on display outside a Japanese fish market. Yuck. Where is Captain Jack Sparrow when you need him?
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Villenueve on NASCAR: If you can’t join em, buy em

November 23, 2006

NASCAR should be a much different series next year. Names like Montoya and Toyota are sure to shake things up and the good old boys are gonna whine about them furrin guys takin’ all the wins. There have been some other names trolling the paddock for a ride too. Paul Tracy hasn’t been able to [...]

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