Ready To Rock
Ford and champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. tag team again to create a limited production Mustang RTR. Coming in February of 2010, the RTR will be suited with a K&N high-flow air filter, Falken FK452 performance tires, Ford Racing damper kit with lowering springs, Baer drilled and slotted rotors, and a special RTR performance exhaust. On the outside, the RTR 'Stang will come with a rear diffuser, front splitter, aluminum rear spoiler, RTR side and rear emblems, as well as a distinctive RTR vinyl scheme. The lip kit comes right off designs from the track and are sure to give the car an aggressive look. Each RTR owner will be part of an exclusive RTR registry and will receive a numbered badge with their new machine. A carbon version of the Mustang dubbed 'RTR-C' is also in the plans. Check out the site for the photos and info of the limited RTR and RTR-C.
Source: www.mustangrtr.com
Track The Genesis Coupe Yourself
Now available on Forza 3 is a virtualized Hyundai Genesis Coupe that you can take on the track and really beat on. We drove the Genesis on the track and can't wait to drive and modify one in the game. In addition we're told that Hyundai is letting players download the Rhys Millen Racing/Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, HKS Genesis Coupe and a one of a kind built Genesis Coupe. Rhys and HKS denied us keys to their Genesis so we'll have to get them back by purposely crashing their cars in the game.
Net News ...
Koyo produces all kinds of replacement parts from small bearings to larger items like radiators. Koyorad is strictly their radiator segment, for all OEM and race type radiators. To separate the Koyorad racing radiators from their OEM replacement types, they launched a new site strictly supporting their all aluminum racing radiators and oil coolers.
Source: www.koyoradracing.com
The name Ohlins is known by every sport bike rider in the world. With the motorcycle world dominated, Ohlins USA is now focusing more on their automotive line, already available in other parts of the world. The new website will be dedicated to their automotive products, while leaving their parent site for the motorcycles.
Source: www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com
Just The Tip (Photo Tip That Is)
Sean Klingelhoefer
You've got questions, I've got answers! Hit me up online at mailsack@superstreetonline.com w/subject "JTT" or snail mail me at Super Street, ATTN:JUST THE TIP (JTT), 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Location, Location, Location!
This month's tip might seem like a no-brainer to some of you, but for others it might not be so easy. One of the most common things we see with Reader's Rides photos are very poor locations, typically a driveway or street curb. Try to think outside of the box a little but not too obscure. An easy way to tell if your location sucks is to decide how boring the picture would be if the car wasn't in it. If the spot is so dull you wouldn't bother taking a picture of it by itself it has no business being the backdrop for you car.
When choosing a location it's generally a good idea to pick something without too many distractions in the background, like trees or lightposts. You should try to avoid cluttered areas like parking lots, strip malls and other busy places. Good candidates usually include a desolate area with little man made obstructions, larger plain colored buildings like warehouses or loading docks or even a back road or alley in a pinch can work well.
Once you have a location picked out be careful of car placement, you don't want the car blending into the background too much and you also don't want it to be overly separated. Also make sure that there aren't any random objects reflecting off the car or protruding out from behind it. Follow these basic guidelines and you'll be amazed at how much better your images start to look.
Sincerely,
Jesus