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How a BMW Z4 Becomes a Z4 GT3

September 4, 2014 / Staff

Ever since its release in 2010, the Z4 GT3 has received almost universal praise from motorsport drivers and motorsport fans alike. But, just how different is it to the comparable road version? Let’s take a look…

Tuned and altered to meet GT3 regulations, the Z4 GT3 can compete in the FIA GT3 European Championship, the International GT Open or the ADAC GT Masters – as well as at 24-hour endurance races.

In itself, the production model of the GT4 is already highly impressive, standing out from the crowd on any street corner due to its elongated bonnet, flared wheel arches and long wheel base. In many ways, the styling and production of the GT4 make it the perfect car for GT3 production, allowing BMW to keep the car as true to the original as possible, while still creating a more than competent GT3 racing car.

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What Can You Really Fit in a Tool Box?

September 4, 2014 / Staff

Unless you’re one of these guys, chances are you’re going to end up with a lot more tools than you ever will cars. By now you’ve likely moved on from that little red box you started with to something with a lot more space. Not content with just sticking a few socket wrenches and a screwdriver in there, the folks over at SGS Engineering decided to be a little more creative with the contents of their tool boxes and really test the limits of what they could get in there.

After finding they could fit just over seventy cans of Coca Cola in a regular fold-up, they moved on to stuffing 569 DVDs in an eight-drawer cabinet, and, of course, being Brits they just couldn’t help but finish off by seeing how many cans of baked beans they could cram in a monster, thirty-three drawer cabinet (it was 1,238, for the record).

Check out the full list to see all oddities they tried and give us your best estimates for any other items in the comments. Have any ideas about new tests they could try? Tweet them some suggestions or find them on Facebook.

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Why Silverstone is the Home of Classic British Motoring

September 4, 2014 / Staff

Ask anyone to name a racing circuit in Britain, and in just about every case, Silverstone will be the first one that comes to mind. It’s incredibly famous, even amongst people who aren’t even racing or car enthusiasts. It is of course home to the Silverstone Classic, a huge event which is known to be the largest classic racing festival anywhere in the world. If you’re interested in watching classic hurtle round a track, then this is undoubtedly the place to be.

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Fake vintage cars?

May 27, 2014 / Staff

The car above is a real vintage car. I saw this at the 2011 Councours d”Elegance at Pebble Beach. But now that it’s so easy to recreate parts, there are tons of fake vintage cars out there. Check out this story from BusinessWeek and do your research, and you’ll be a lot more careful before opening your wallet on that gorgeous vintage auto someone is trying to peddle. Prices are skyrocketing, but that’s just driving more fakes into the market. Buyer beware!

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Don’t get left behind: Latest accessories for your 4WD trip

May 25, 2014 / Staff

Taking a four-wheel-drive vehicle into difficult terrain is a recreational activity that continues to grow in popularity. While modern 4WD vehicles come with off-road equipment that once could only be imagined, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few other optional extras to take on your next 4WD adventure.

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