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Issue #74: Feb 2009
Saying Goodbye to Turbo Magazine
· It s legacy is revisited and the founder Kipp Kington gives us an exclusive interview about his thoughts
TECH:
Data Acquisition Buyer s Guide: Identifying where changed need to be made in the car and driver so that the performance of both are maximized
· Data acquisition systems explained and their benefits laid out
· Product listing and specifications listed:
o AiM MXL Pista, AiM MXL Pro, AiM XG Log, EFi Level I and Level II Data Loggers, EFi Level III and Level IV Data Loggers, MoTeC ACL, MoTeC ADL2, MoTeC SDL, Racepak G2X, Racepak IQ3, Racepak G2x Pro, Stack MFD, Stack MFR
AWD Transmissions: Bulletproofing the AWD Drivetrain
· AWD Transmissions Explained
· The necessary steps to having a reliable high performance AWD drivetrain
DSPORT Editor s Choice Awards: Top 20 New Products of SEMA
· The best products from exterior care to adding horsepower under the hood to suspension pieces and oil
FEATURES:
First Date with Michelle Waterson:
· Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Model that s not afraid to kick you in the balls
Harman Motive Dual AWD builds: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and Subaru WRX STI
· EVO X: 305whp, 330 lb-ft STI: 300whp, 310 lb-ft
· Dan Harman of Harman Motive building both of these vehicles to show off their racecar building abilities and to compete at Redline Time Attack
Exedy s Nissan Skyline R34 Osaka Circuit Commuter
· 512 whp, 408 lb-ft
· Built by Yoshinoba of Exedy, this twin HKS GT2530 ball-bearing turbocharged skyline drives the daily commute to the office as well as the open throttle passes on the circuit
THE SCENE:
Red Bull Drifting World Championship 2008
· Drifters from Europe, Asia, and Australia came to do battle with top drivers from the Formula D series
· Tandem battles starting at the top 32
· Full event coverage and exclusive photos
SEMA Show 2008
· Despite America s weak economy SEMA s main halls are still full and a number of new vendors display themselves on the floor
· Full event commentary and highlighted photos
