Daniel Mahn had a really nice Ford Torino that he liked a lot. When he had the opportunity swap the car even-up for Torino he liked better, though, he just couldn’t say no. About 20 years ago, the South Milwaukee, Wis., resident came to the Iola Car Show with the […]
Month: August 2023
Next up on the VR6T build we are dealing with details. Every project car has a million little details that you never think about. As we come close to starting up the car for the first time,many of those details need to be addressed. Some are required to be addressed […]
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – During an age of aero-innovation – from passenger planes to the verge of space travel – automotive designers made cars look like they could fly. Vehicles were designed like fighter jets featuring chrome accents, wraparound windshields, and dramatic tailfins. Many credit Cadillac with executing the fin design and introducing […]
What should I check before buying an R32? What should I check before buying a MK4? I get this question all the time. Today I will show you all the things you need to check before buying a used R32. This is a complete guide to buying a MK4 Volkswagen […]
FlatSixes and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Learn More Most of us obviously care how the exterior of our car looks. Nothing beats a freshly washed car that’s shiny and sleek. But if you really care about your car, […]
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is […]
I’ve already written an early review of the new Mercedes-AMG SL 55, and it was broadly favourable. I liked it. I know it doesn’t present with the gracefulness of some SLs of old, but that aside, this latest iteration certainly has some SLS-style presence without trying too hard to achieve […]
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Published Dec 13, 2022 5:15 PM Holiday shopping can involve asking yourself tough questions like, “What type of phone do they phone do they have?” “Do they already have a smart […]
Making your exhaust pop and crackle can be achieved with out a tune. However having your car tuned for a crackle, pops and bangs is much more effective. Today we look how tuning your ECM can make the exhaust crackle, pop or bang. Tuning the ECM simply to get pops […]
In the US many automotive technicians get paid on a system called flat rate. This system pays a tech based on the job, not the time it takes that technician to complete. If a job pays 3 hours, a tech gets paid 3 hours. If it takes that tech 2 […]
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But most significant, by a mile, was its all-electric range, which was a genuine 67-70 miles, despite a claim of just 62-63 miles. How nice it is for a manufacturer to underestimate such a thing for once. What this meant was that journeys in which I’d usually take the family […]