Power Gear
Bolt Me Up, Scottie
Some people can't wait until the days when we can teleport from point A to point B; I can. Besides knowing all of the atoms in my body would have to break down then travel through space and reconstruct themselves, it would mean my beloved import would sit in the garage gathering dust. So while scientists try to transport us in a human-blender fashion, I prefer to add performance parts to my car. One of my top picks is the dual friction clutch assembly for 2002 and later Nissan Sentras SE-R Spec V. The assembly is a direct bolt-on replacement and uses a patented ball-bearing fulcrum friction ring and dual friction clutch disk. It puts a little umph in your pedal while retaining a stock feel. Bolt over to www.centerforce.com or call (928) 771-8422 to get yours.
Doggy Bag
You shaved your doors, thus eliminating any door pockets, and removed all of the sound-deadening features like carpet. Now shit slides around in your truck and gets beat to hell. I should have bought a cargo storage bag from Creekside Products. They have sizes ranging from compact to full to fit every vehicle. The packs are made from heavy-duty, water-resistant polyester and feature side handles for easy carrying. Sizes include: the Cargo Mini-doesn't it hurt your self-esteem to order this?-the Cargo Pack, the Cargo Tray and the Cargo Tote. Obviously these were designed by a woman; I have no clue what the difference is between a tote and a pack. Scroll over to www.creeksideproducts.com or call (626) 280-0843 for yours.
We've Got The Beat. Yeah, We've Got The Racing Beat!Here are a few things Jimmy Buffet would have to say about the new Mazda6 exhaust system by Racing Beat (don't ask me how I know): Racing away in Mazda6-ville looking for my exhaust shaker of salt; but it's a real beauty, a stainless-steel cutie; all of that tubing and all of that oil. Okay, maybe some of those were a stretch. Here's the four-eleven on this muffler. The exhaust gas is routed through 1.6mm heavy-wall 2-inch tubing for superior exhaust flow. The exhaust also features a cast stainless-steel flange to seal the connection between the muffler and the stock parts. The end has a distinctive half-oval outlet tip. You know you're getting the best with Racing Beat, because the canister is designed specifically for the Mazda6. The company also added a touch of stealth by positioning the canister higher under the bumper. That'll help the next time you hit a pothole, speed bump or driveway. If you like to be heard before you're seen, this isn't the model for you. (Someone's got to keep their mods loud, because I need a decoy on the freeways.) If you know how to turn an end-wrench-a what?-then you'll be able to install this all by yourself. Race over to www.racingbeat.com or call (714) 779-8677.
Smokin'
Does your car belch clouds of smoke while you're parked at your local cruise spot? Do you want it to? If we piqued your curiosity, you'll be happy to know Autolc introduces its smoke screen kit. With the push of a button you can make a billow of smoke leak out of your tailpipe. It would be ideal for car shows, special effects, and getaways. Just image yourself almost surrounded by police. Instead of heavy ammunition at your side, you have your trusty Subaru and smoke screen button. While the cops are searching blindly for you and your car, you make the great escape-hey, it could happen (in a bad Western movie on A&E). The kit includes 1/8-inch copper tubing; compression fittings; base plate; 1/8-inch 12V heavy-duty valve; directions; and of course, one can of smoke screen. Please remember, this kit is intended for off-road purposes and shouldn't be used while the vehicle is in motion-yeah, right! To get yours check out www.autoloc.com.