Mopac Auto Supply has been a fixture in the Performance Aftermarket parts industry in B.C. for over 30 years now. Synonymous with Mopac is the name Duda. We sat down recently with John Duda (AKA “Johnny Mopac”) to talk with him on a number of topics. Here is a part of that conversation. RPM: Who [...]

Recently, the hobby of building custom cars has regained its momentum and popularity, largely due to the proliferation of television programs, magazines and websites dedicated to the wants and needs of the automotive enthusiast. For the gear-head looking to make the boldest statement on four wheels, there is only one solution, the creation of an over-the-top street rod by a top builder.

I am no stranger to wrecking yards, having scoured more than my fair share since the early 1960s. A recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona unearthed the holy grail of wrecking yards which is laden with brand-new old parts; the sun-blasted area makes it a restorer’s paradise.

As I write this history of one of the greatest racing spectacles of all time, the wee Scot Allan McNish in his all-conquering Audi is being swarmed by a flock of Peugeot 908s, hell bent on victory at their home event. The 24 Heures du Mans is an annual celebration of speed, endurance, technology and great rivalries between great marques. This 2009 race represents the 77th running of the event since its inception in 1923.

As regular readers may have gathered, I do not go into much detail about power-increasing modifications in these performance pieces. I am of the firm belief that power is the last facet of performance modification to be explored when looking to gain a faster time at a track day, or to give your ride a little more excitement. Therefore, I’ve concentrated on suspension, brake and chassis tuning to get the most out of what the factory has given you. However, this month, I will finally be diving into the engine, but it won’t be something that the majority of you may think. I’m talkin’ diesel power tuning!

A few months ago, a client of ours wanted to have his Dodge Dakota redone. We stripped the entire interior down and either rebuilt, replaced or refinished every inch of it. We built a custom stereo system, all new gauges and even installed a PS2 game console. For more information, contact us at info@hzemall.com or (604) 888-6568.

While building a subwoofer enclosure might seem as simple as cutting a few pieces of wood and screwing or nailing them together, in actuality there are a lot of different considerations that must be evaluated to achieve a desirable result. I teamed up with industry veteran Matt Gordash at his new shop, Defined Designs in Concord, Ontario, to help walk us through the steps of how to construct a quality subwoofer enclosure.

The Need For Speed and the desire to go faster than anyone or anything else in this world can’t be faked. Motives could be, but not results. This edition of the Design Showcase looks at a German-engineered speed racer that’s poised to rewrite the record books for fastest road-legal production cars.

Check your hitch ball, coupler, and safety chains every time you tow. Many people with long-time trailer experience use a check list to be sure all equipment is hooked up and in good condition. Damage can happen quickly when something goes wrong. For example, safety chains can be worn through very quickly if they make contact with the pavement.

The team at Audi Canada didn’t choose sunny Florida for its recent introduction of the Q7 TDI for the sunshine and fresh squeezed orange juice. Instead, the attraction was Sebring International Raceway, where the parent company’s stunning diesel-powered prototype race cars were set to trounce the competition yet again. The 12 Hours of Sebring is a world class race event where manufacturers like Audi, Peugeot, Porsche and Acura display the high-performance prowess of their latest automotive technologies while at the same time, testing their endurance and reliability.