Author: Joe Gustafson (Page 2 of 20)

Old School Icon Alliance Project

March 9, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

The best part about an old 3/4 helmet is the look, but the safety aspect leaves a lot to be desired. On the other hand, the best part about a full face helmet is the safety, but they often look our of place on a vintage bike. Do you see the opportunity here? Well so does Icon. Teaming up with Silodrome.com, Icon Motorsports will be creating a full face helmet that has the vintage look you want with the safety your face needs.

Bullz-Eye has a variety of Icon products, including an Alliance helmet, that we will be reviewing in the next week. So stay tuned for both that article, and this new Icon project at Silodrome.com.

With riding season just around the corner, Icon is making sure you can ride in style while making sure you are fully protected.

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Aventador J Revealed

March 9, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

The normal Lamborghini Aventador has 690hp, all wheel drive, and is the automotive equivalent to a defibrillator. However, what if you’re the type of millionaire that wants something more unique and off kilter? You’re the type of millionaire that hunts exotic, wild beasts, pays to go into space, and may be clinically insane. Basically, you’re a modern day version of Teddy Roosevelt with a 6 pack. If this sounds like you, Lamborghini has just the car for you: The Aventador J.

Already sold for a cool $2.1 million euros, the J takes a “normal” Aventador and chops off the roof and the windshield, removes the air conditioning and navigation system to lose weight, and adds “Carbonskin” material to the seat. The result, Lamborghini says, is “an utterly indescribable experience of power and dynamics,” but that’s because you can’t say “batsh$t insane” in a press release. So if you want to know how it feels to be ejected from an F-22 at the speed of sound, buy an Aventador J.

The only one they are going to make is already sold, but something tells me it is in the hands of someone who is crazy enough to enjoy it.

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New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Debuts

February 29, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

When a new Ferrari debuts, it’s an event. When a truly breathtaking one debuts, it’s world changing. No other car company creates the same response as a new Ferrari, and that continues with the new F12 Berlinetta’s launch. First, there are the stunningly gorgeous looks. Even their new grille design that seems so awkward on the FF, blends seamlessly on the new F12. In a world gone retro looking for new design ideas, Ferrari manages to combine the natural beauty of the past, with modern design cues.

And of course, a conversation about Ferrari’s always includes how fast it will go. In this case, power will be coming from a 740hp, naturally-aspirated V-12. No Turbos that go whoosh, or superchargers that whine, this power is all natural. In fact, this is the fastest Ferrari around Ferrari’s test track. Faster than an Enzo, faster than the new 458, and in a car that is not meant for all out speed but for long distance trips. With both devastating speed and cross country comfort, the new F12 is the automotive equivalent of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

Knee-weakening looks, and devastating performance nearly wipes memories of the F12’s predecessor the 599 nearly off the map. I thought the 599 would be the last time we saw a grand touring Ferrari that was both classically beautiful, traditionally powered Ferrari Grand Tourer. Thankfully, I was very, very wrong. Long live the new F12 Berlinetta.

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Coming Soon: Harley Davidson 72 and Softail Slim Review

February 21, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

THE NEW SEVENTY-TWO from benedict campbell on Vimeo.

Last week we published an overview of Harley Davidson’s newest bikes, the 72 and the Softail Slim. This week, Bullz-Eye.com will be joining Harley Davidson in Miami to review both of them in person. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @bullzeyedotcom to get up to the minute updates on the trip, and general motorcycle awesomeness. Also, don’t forget to look for the full review on the bikes over on Bullz-Eye.com.

Since we know you can’t wait to see these new bikes in action, click the video above to see what director Benedict Campbell did with the Harley 72.

Stay tuned.

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ACB: HRE Wheels: The Birth of the Vintage Series

February 14, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

HRE Wheels: The Birth of the Vintage Series from StanceWorks on Vimeo.

As a recovering wheel addict, (I have a weakness for vintage BBS wheels) I continue to be drawn to a nice set of wheels on a well modified car. However, the wheels of my dreams are not the chrome monstrosities you’d find on a donk, but wheels with vintage motorsport pedigree. The problem though is getting older wheels onto newer cars. Sometimes old wheels just don’t come in the sizes and offsets needed for new cars. HRE has a solution though with their new Vintage Series of designs. What they’ve done is reinterpret classic wheel styles with current technology and sizes. Additionally, they’ve produced a video to show how just they do it too.

The results of this hard work are truly timeless.

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