If you were at IAS this year, you might have missed the ride-and-drive put on by BFGoodrich Tires and the Skip Barber Driving School, located on the outer perimeter of the convention center. This was a chance for anyone to step inside a Mazda 6 and to get a feel for BFG's latest tire lines, as well as some of its competitors, to see who could really stand up to the Pepsi Challenge. Even though we plowed over more cones than we care to count and turned on our blinkers and wipers for every turn throughout the course, we still managed to have a blast. We also passed the required alcohol breathalyzer test, even though we downed a bottle of NyQuil beforehand! Those traffic school instructors were wrong-cold medicine is an excellent beverage, and damn tasty at that!
Ed and Ron kept singing Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.
We guess constantly playing "Send Me An Angel" finally worked.
Sweet merciful crap, my car!
"Ouch! The sun...so bright...must...go...back...inside."
Stephanie, call Jonny Wong!
Hi Doris, hi, Ruth.
Hey, Howard, look at her hand. Gotcha!
Guys, don't quit your day job, because you suck at putting stickers on.
"Who says everyone at Primedia hates each other?"
AebsT-Sleeves For Various ApplicationsNeed to bulletproof your Honda block? Well, you can do it with AEBS' T-Sleeves. Totally!Info: 858/693-3200, www.aebsracing.com
APC3-D TaillightsYou thought you'd seen it all, but then APC comes out with a 3-D taillight that comes out and smacks you right across the back of the head. Everyone knows that 3-D is the way to go, especially after Michael Jackson came out with Captain Eo. That show isn't cool anymore, but these lights are, so get some.Info: 800/594-4APC, www.4apc.net
APCOctane, Engine, And Fuel Injection TreatmentIf you're looking to boost the performance of your engine, you can do so with the help of APC's octane, engine, and injection treatment. But call a doctor immediately if swallowed.
AC AutotechnicS7 5-Inch Tachometer 4-In-1Keep track of your revs right along with your oil temperature, oil pressure, and engine temperature with this handy gauge, all while enjoying the gentle tropical breeze of a built-in shift light.Info: 626/812-8388, www.acautotechnic.com
BBKThrottle BodiesAll BBK throttle bodies are cast from the highest quality 356 aluminum and are CNC-machined to perfection. Available for your favorite car, these throttle bodies will help suck in air quicker than you can say "Leave it to Beaver."Info: 909/735-2400, www.bbkperformance.com
BorlaCivic Si ExhaustWith decades of racing and tuning experience, Borla's exhaust systems are the best in the industry, and that's why its new cat-back system for the Honda Civic Si is not to be passed up. Made from T-304 steel, this power adder will make your Si zoom.Info: 877/GO-BORLA, www.borla.com
Center LineImpulse WheelCheck out the Impulse wheel from Center Line's H/T Comp Series and its little anonymous scale sidekick. Available in 15x7-, 17x7-, and 18x7-inch sizes with a polished finish, the Impulse will rule your vehicle, and thus, your mind. The scale, however, just likes to watch.Info: 562/921-9637, www.centerlinewheels.com
Auto MeterC2 TachometerAuto Meter's line of C2 tachometers allow you to not only see your rpm rise amid darkness and thick tire smoke, but they will also serve as nightlight when you get scared after the street lights come on. Featuring a super bezel design, these tachs are hotter than the oil in your engine.Info: 815/895-8141, www.autometer.com