4. Work like a multimillionaire
Becoming a multimillionaire doesn’t just happen, you have to put in the
time, which also includes bettering yourself with research and studying
(aka reading).
(BroBible.com)
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
That's About $19 Per HP To Start, $29 Per HP With Add Ons
Here's What A $17,000 Four-Cylinder Engine Sounds Like
You do get a lot for your money, with an engine taken up to 2.3 liters from 2.0 and the aforementioned 900 horsepower.
This package offers a complete performance engine build from Mazworx, using the SR20 platform.
Final displacement is 2.3L and this package is rated for over 900hp and the constant abuse on drift engines.
We start the build reinforcing the block with the installation of Darton sleeves. Then we complete block preparation, constantly taking measurements to ensure the correct machining process is used.
As for the cylinder head, we start with a Mazworx Stage 3 CNC Porting, installation of new guides, valve angle job, lashing.
For the completion of the Long Block, Mazworx degrees and put it together using Mazworx Head Gasket and new hardware.
Basic setup starts with:
Options:
You do get a lot for your money, with an engine taken up to 2.3 liters from 2.0 and the aforementioned 900 horsepower.
This package offers a complete performance engine build from Mazworx, using the SR20 platform.
Final displacement is 2.3L and this package is rated for over 900hp and the constant abuse on drift engines.
We start the build reinforcing the block with the installation of Darton sleeves. Then we complete block preparation, constantly taking measurements to ensure the correct machining process is used.
As for the cylinder head, we start with a Mazworx Stage 3 CNC Porting, installation of new guides, valve angle job, lashing.
For the completion of the Long Block, Mazworx degrees and put it together using Mazworx Head Gasket and new hardware.
Basic setup starts with:
- Mazworx 91mm stroker crankshaft
- Custom CP Pistons
- Carrillo Rods (machined to accept 19mm bearings)
- Calico Coated ACL Race Bearings
- Mazworx 1/2" Head Studs
- Mazworx Billet Main Caps and 1/2" Main Studs
- Mazworx Full Grommet Headgasket
- Supertech Valvetrain + Mazworx Shimless valves setup
- Kelford Cams with VVL killer
- Tomei Adjustable Cam Gears
- Mazworx Timing chain kit
- Nissan OEM Oil Pump
Options:
- Add 90mm Ross Throttle Body / add $325.00
- Add Complete Cooling System / add $815.00
- Add Mazworx Catch/Air-Oil Separator Can Kit / add $395.00
- Add Mazworx Hall Sensor Kit / add $449.00
- Add Mazworx SR20 Conversion Intake Manifold with ID Injectors / add $2,055.00
- Add Mazworx/Garrett Turbo Kit (rated to 750+hp) / add $4,429.00
I Struggle With Being Good At Both Of These
If there was one “type” that is needed it would be the type that can
self-start. As a founder you need to be self-motivated and hold yourself
accountable to intense goals in an intense environment. There is no
boss to hold your feet to the fire and say, “did you put that cover on
the TPS report?” If the goal is to build a big business with a team
around you, I feel it’s important to be a team player who loves building
and coaching all-star teams. - Andrew Forman
(BroBible.com)
(BroBible.com)
Friday, July 27, 2018
This Is A Very Intriguing Statement
Do not worry about people stealing your ideas – the upside of feedback
and further ideation with smart people is much higher than the downside,
one in a million case, where someone has the passion, time, money, and
energy to truly steal your idea and execute on it faster and better than
you can. - Andrew Forman
(BroBible.com)
(BroBible.com)
Simple. Because People Want Trucks & CUV's
LC Sales Failing To Meet Expectations - Why Can't Lexus Make A Performance Car That Sells?
Unless your surname is Porsche and your given name 911, the sales volumes generated by premium two-doors are frighteningly small.
Lexus nevertheless brought to market the two-pronged Lexus LC
range, as an indirect successor to the SC, with lofty expectations.
Moreover, Lexus was public with its goals, going so far as to respond directly to TTAC to defend the company’s reasoning.
(AutoSpies.com)
Unless your surname is Porsche and your given name 911, the sales volumes generated by premium two-doors are frighteningly small.
Moreover, Lexus was public with its goals, going so far as to respond directly to TTAC to defend the company’s reasoning.
(AutoSpies.com)
Rotary Reliability Be Damned, The RX-7 Was One Bad Ass Car
1993 Mazda RX-7 Retro Review | A '90s hero turns 25
There was nothing else like it on the road – and there still isn't
Seen today, the FD walks a fine line between being a beautiful modern classic that can hold its own against much more recent challengers out on the road, and semi-garage queen that demands some time spent under the hood to ensure continued good mechanical behavior. Then again, if you're not the kind of "engaged owner" Mazda was looking for when the RX-7 was new, perhaps you'd do better parking something more pedestrian in your driveway 25 years later. Or at least something with pistons.
(AutoBlog.com)
There was nothing else like it on the road – and there still isn't
Seen today, the FD walks a fine line between being a beautiful modern classic that can hold its own against much more recent challengers out on the road, and semi-garage queen that demands some time spent under the hood to ensure continued good mechanical behavior. Then again, if you're not the kind of "engaged owner" Mazda was looking for when the RX-7 was new, perhaps you'd do better parking something more pedestrian in your driveway 25 years later. Or at least something with pistons.
(AutoBlog.com)
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Can You Be Both?
I’m always trying to assess when I meet the entrepreneur who founded the
company, I’m always trying to figure out one thing first and foremost:
Is that person a missionary or a mercenary? The mercenary is trying to
flip their stock, the missionaries love their product or their service
and love their customer.” - Jeff Bezos
(BroBible.com)
(BroBible.com)
This Is An Important Factor That Can/Will Affect Its Sales
Something You SHOULD KNOW About The All-new Toyota Supra That NO ONE Is Talking About
A friend of AutoSpies, Tim Stevens is in charge of CNET's Roadshow.
A real enthusiast, Tim is the kind of guy that takes his Subaru WRX ice racing. Clearly, he isn't playing around.
This past week I was leafing through my Facebook feed and I came across a picture he snapped at the prototype drive of the all-new Toyota Supra. And, there was a nugget he noted about the Supra no one has pointed out — at all.
If you take a peek of this side-by-side shot, you'll note that the Supra is actually about the same size as the Toyota 86. And the 86 is a small two-door vehicle by modern standards.
As Tim points out, the Supra isn't going to be a "big" car like its elder.
(AutoSpies.com)
A friend of AutoSpies, Tim Stevens is in charge of CNET's Roadshow.
This past week I was leafing through my Facebook feed and I came across a picture he snapped at the prototype drive of the all-new Toyota Supra. And, there was a nugget he noted about the Supra no one has pointed out — at all.
If you take a peek of this side-by-side shot, you'll note that the Supra is actually about the same size as the Toyota 86. And the 86 is a small two-door vehicle by modern standards.
As Tim points out, the Supra isn't going to be a "big" car like its elder.
(AutoSpies.com)
Instead Of Suing Them, They Shoulda Bought Them Out
Nintendo wins judgment against real-life Mario Kart operator in Japan
The video game maker is ultra protective of its intellectual property
Bad news, would-be Marios (or, like ex-F1 ace Jenson Button above, Princesses). Marika Co., the entity behind all those real-life Mario Kart sightings on the streets of Tokyo, has been ordered to stop renting to tourists and residents costumes that resemble the characters famously featured in Nintendo's franchise video games.
This judgment comes after Nintendo sued Marika in February of 2017 for violation of intellectual property. Tokyo District Court sided with Nintendo in a ruling that also requires Marika pay Nintendo 10 million yen in damages. That's about $88,000. As of the time this story was published, the website where the karts are booked remains active and populated with plenty of Nintendo-themed characters.
Best we can tell, Marika hasn't been shut down completely, and may still be able to rent go-karts on public streets in Japan. It just can't provide its patrons with outfits to make them look like Mario, Luigi, Princess, Peach, or any other bit of intellectual property owned by Nintendo.
(AutoBlog.com)
The video game maker is ultra protective of its intellectual property
Bad news, would-be Marios (or, like ex-F1 ace Jenson Button above, Princesses). Marika Co., the entity behind all those real-life Mario Kart sightings on the streets of Tokyo, has been ordered to stop renting to tourists and residents costumes that resemble the characters famously featured in Nintendo's franchise video games.
This judgment comes after Nintendo sued Marika in February of 2017 for violation of intellectual property. Tokyo District Court sided with Nintendo in a ruling that also requires Marika pay Nintendo 10 million yen in damages. That's about $88,000. As of the time this story was published, the website where the karts are booked remains active and populated with plenty of Nintendo-themed characters.
Best we can tell, Marika hasn't been shut down completely, and may still be able to rent go-karts on public streets in Japan. It just can't provide its patrons with outfits to make them look like Mario, Luigi, Princess, Peach, or any other bit of intellectual property owned by Nintendo.
(AutoBlog.com)
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Working Smarter, Not Harder - Heavy Lifting Edition
“Everything I’ve ever done has started small. It’s hard to remember for
you guys, but for me it’s like yesterday I was driving the packages to
the post office myself and hoping one day we could afford a forklift.” - Jeff Bezos
(BroBible.com)
(BroBible.com)
Speak The Truth, Woz!
DOA: Apple's Steve Wozniak Officially Announces The DEATH Of The Self Driving Car. Even BEFORE It's Here.
Wozniak made the comments at Mastercard's 'Connecting Tomorrow' event in Barcelona.
During his talk, he said he's 'lost faith' in the abilities of self-driving car technology and doesn't expect to see them used widely on the roads anytime soon.
'They have to drive on human roads,' Wozniak said, according to Arabian Business.
'If they had train tracks, [there would be] no problem at all. I don't believe that sort of 'vision intelligence' is going to be like a human.
According to Wozniak, autonomous cars will struggle with unforeseen circumstances that are common in a real-world driving scenario.
(AutoSpies.com)
Wozniak made the comments at Mastercard's 'Connecting Tomorrow' event in Barcelona.
During his talk, he said he's 'lost faith' in the abilities of self-driving car technology and doesn't expect to see them used widely on the roads anytime soon.
'They have to drive on human roads,' Wozniak said, according to Arabian Business.
'If they had train tracks, [there would be] no problem at all. I don't believe that sort of 'vision intelligence' is going to be like a human.
According to Wozniak, autonomous cars will struggle with unforeseen circumstances that are common in a real-world driving scenario.
(AutoSpies.com)
I'd Buy This Version
Four new Chevy Silverado concept trucks get lifted and lowered
These pickups showcase Chevy accessories
RST Street
Next up is the RST Street, above. As for this concept truck, it also lowers the suspension like the first Silverado RST. It has a cold-air intake system, but this one gets six-piston Brembo front brakes in red and a Borla exhaust system. Chevy says the dual exhaust system on the 5.3-liter V8 is good for an additional 10 horsepower. A bunch of body graphics give it a louder look along with its glossy black 22-inch wheels. Faux carbon fiber parts are splattered about on the mirror caps, door handles, grille and interior trim too.
(AutoBlog.com)
These pickups showcase Chevy accessories
RST Street
Next up is the RST Street, above. As for this concept truck, it also lowers the suspension like the first Silverado RST. It has a cold-air intake system, but this one gets six-piston Brembo front brakes in red and a Borla exhaust system. Chevy says the dual exhaust system on the 5.3-liter V8 is good for an additional 10 horsepower. A bunch of body graphics give it a louder look along with its glossy black 22-inch wheels. Faux carbon fiber parts are splattered about on the mirror caps, door handles, grille and interior trim too.
(AutoBlog.com)
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
The Only Way I Will Be Able To Afford A 911 R
Own a 2016 Porsche 911 R in the most affordable way possible: a puzzle
Build it yourself, no wrenches required
(AutoBlog.com)
Build it yourself, no wrenches required
(AutoBlog.com)
This Is Disappointing To Find Out
Here's Exactly Why The Brand New 2018 Porsche 993 Turbo Isn't Road Legal
Philipp Salm, who heads up sales and marketing at Porsche Classic, explained that it’s a two pronged-problem.
This is not a 1990s car, as the 993 Turbo was when it originally came out. This is a 2018 model year vehicle. It was built by Porsche out of an old, never-used body-in-white. That is, the body shell, the frame, was hanging out somewhere and a couple years ago Porsche hauled it out and built a new 993 out of it.
As a 2018, it would have to follow 2018 regulations, Salm pointed out, for both emissions and noise. The noise regs, new in Europe, particularly would catch up this car, and you’d never be able to pass them with “an air-cooled engine with specs from the 1990s,” as Salm told me.
(Jalopnik.com)
Philipp Salm, who heads up sales and marketing at Porsche Classic, explained that it’s a two pronged-problem.
This is not a 1990s car, as the 993 Turbo was when it originally came out. This is a 2018 model year vehicle. It was built by Porsche out of an old, never-used body-in-white. That is, the body shell, the frame, was hanging out somewhere and a couple years ago Porsche hauled it out and built a new 993 out of it.
As a 2018, it would have to follow 2018 regulations, Salm pointed out, for both emissions and noise. The noise regs, new in Europe, particularly would catch up this car, and you’d never be able to pass them with “an air-cooled engine with specs from the 1990s,” as Salm told me.
(Jalopnik.com)
Monday, July 23, 2018
This Is A Very Tough Question To Answer
IF You Were To Select ONE Brand For Your DREAM Garage, Which Marque Would It Be?
The question, this time: if you had to drive cars made by only one manufacturer for the rest of time, which company would it be?
The rules: you’d have access to any single car maker’s whole back catalogue, any time you wanted. Fuelled, working, free. Opening your garage door would be like stepping into a particular brand’s museum. You’ve got the life you have now, but pick the car you want to drive that day, and off you go . . . . .
(AutoSpies.com)
Editor's answer: Chevrolet
I'd daily drive a Cruz, and I'd be able to tow the show/race car (Camaro or Corvette) around with my Silverado.
The question, this time: if you had to drive cars made by only one manufacturer for the rest of time, which company would it be?
The rules: you’d have access to any single car maker’s whole back catalogue, any time you wanted. Fuelled, working, free. Opening your garage door would be like stepping into a particular brand’s museum. You’ve got the life you have now, but pick the car you want to drive that day, and off you go . . . . .
(AutoSpies.com)
Editor's answer: Chevrolet
I'd daily drive a Cruz, and I'd be able to tow the show/race car (Camaro or Corvette) around with my Silverado.
You Sometimes Need To Reset & Restructure To Recapture
VW Group plan puts Porsche in charge of a 'super-premium' division
It will coordinate efforts at Audi, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini
An Automobile report looks into what's happening on the organizational and technical sides of the Volkswagen Group, and what those changes could mean for the premium brands. The wide-angle view is that Porsche appears to have been anointed to "coordinate the future activities" at Audi, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini. Audi would cede Lamborghini guardianship to Stuttgart, and Ducati — via a new concern called Ducati Enterprises — would become the shepherd for VW's other Italian investments. Executives target Jan. 1, 2019, to complete the reshuffle.
VW wants to save a boodle by tying up four of its five top-tier brands, and putting the one with the highest ROI in charge. Porsche, within its own house, wants to reduce expenditures by $2.3 billion per year over for four years, the savings already earmarked for improving internal processes like R&D and production. Having Porsche share those gains as well as lead development of platforms, components and future-tech strategies for the sister sports car brands could benefit everyone.
(AutoBlog.com)
It will coordinate efforts at Audi, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini
An Automobile report looks into what's happening on the organizational and technical sides of the Volkswagen Group, and what those changes could mean for the premium brands. The wide-angle view is that Porsche appears to have been anointed to "coordinate the future activities" at Audi, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini. Audi would cede Lamborghini guardianship to Stuttgart, and Ducati — via a new concern called Ducati Enterprises — would become the shepherd for VW's other Italian investments. Executives target Jan. 1, 2019, to complete the reshuffle.
VW wants to save a boodle by tying up four of its five top-tier brands, and putting the one with the highest ROI in charge. Porsche, within its own house, wants to reduce expenditures by $2.3 billion per year over for four years, the savings already earmarked for improving internal processes like R&D and production. Having Porsche share those gains as well as lead development of platforms, components and future-tech strategies for the sister sports car brands could benefit everyone.
(AutoBlog.com)
Friday, July 20, 2018
A Very Important Question About Cadillac's Land Yacht
The Cadillac Escalade Turns 20 — What Does The Next-gen Escalade NEED To SUCCEED?
I think we can all agree on one thing: The Cadillac Escalade, when it made its prime time debut, was a game changer.
It propelled us all down a road where large, luxury sport-utility vehicles went mainstream.
And now it's turning 20.
Hard to believe, right? Who knew back in 1999 that this vehicle would become an icon and one of the marque's most desired products?
(AutoSpies.com)
I think we can all agree on one thing: The Cadillac Escalade, when it made its prime time debut, was a game changer.
And now it's turning 20.
Hard to believe, right? Who knew back in 1999 that this vehicle would become an icon and one of the marque's most desired products?
(AutoSpies.com)
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Welcome Back
Walmart’s success appears to be a sign of the times. Business is booming
and so is the economy. On Thursday the massive retailer reported that it posted its highest domestic same-store sales growth in more than a decade.
(BroBible.com)
(BroBible.com)
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
A Well Executed Meal
Roast pork belly, roast duck, and char siu pork shoulder over rice at Wah Fung No 1
(CavemanCircus.com)
(CavemanCircus.com)
I'm Saddened By This
Audi Drops Remaining Manuals In U.S. A4 and A5 Models
[B]ecause the sales rate is so low—Audi says only 5 percent of A4 buyers worldwide chose a no-cost manual transmission option—the company is dropping the shifting stick from the A4 and A5 model line for the 2019 model year. This leaves Audi’s U.S. lineup devoid of any manual transmission options.
(Jalopnik.com)
[B]ecause the sales rate is so low—Audi says only 5 percent of A4 buyers worldwide chose a no-cost manual transmission option—the company is dropping the shifting stick from the A4 and A5 model line for the 2019 model year. This leaves Audi’s U.S. lineup devoid of any manual transmission options.
(Jalopnik.com)
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
This Could Be A Great Partnership
Constellation Brands, the producer of Corona is making a $4B bet on marijuana, investing in Canopy Growth, a Canadian cannabis manufacturer.
The investment gives Constellation a38% stake in Canopy. The brand and many others speculate that the booming Canadian industry will be lucrative in the States once companies like Constellation are guessing will be legalized nationwide in the US before long.
Canopy stocks rose 30% during Wednesday trading on the news. Constellation dropped 6.1%, but if things pan out, Constellation has the opportunity to buy 139.7M more shares over the next three years, or the equivalent in another $5B in funding.
(BroBible.com)
The investment gives Constellation a38% stake in Canopy. The brand and many others speculate that the booming Canadian industry will be lucrative in the States once companies like Constellation are guessing will be legalized nationwide in the US before long.
Canopy stocks rose 30% during Wednesday trading on the news. Constellation dropped 6.1%, but if things pan out, Constellation has the opportunity to buy 139.7M more shares over the next three years, or the equivalent in another $5B in funding.
(BroBible.com)
Monday, July 16, 2018
It's About Damn Time
U.S.-market 2019 VW Golf R finally gets vivid Spektrum color options
Spektrum adds 40 special hues to choose from
(AutoBlog.com)
Spektrum adds 40 special hues to choose from
(AutoBlog.com)
Friday, July 13, 2018
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