Under The Hood

Under The Hood is a collection of articles related to our interests in the automotive industry. We write about works we are currently performing to our vehicles, automotive events we attend, and other things that we believe will interest any car enthusiast.

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GC8 Impreza WRX – The Sun Rises Again Learn More

GC8 Impreza WRX - The Sun Rises Again

Born in October 1998, our Subaru Impreza WRX will soon celebrate its 20th Birthday, and in preparation for this milestone we've been stockpiling new parts to bring some life back into this awesome vehicle.
New Kid On The Block Learn More

New Kid On The Block

In 1989 the world welcomed the Mazda MX-5 (NA), a lightweight, front-engine/rear-drive, two-seater vehicle that was affordable yet rewarding to drive.
The GC8 Impreza WRX Mechanical Inspection Learn More

The GC8 Impreza WRX Mechanical Inspection

Today in our GC8 Impreza Blog we take a look at the underside of our WRX for the first time since being purchased. Based on our in-depth review of the service history, we had some suspicions of known issues as identified by the last mechanic.
What is a Dogbone Mount? Learn More

What is a Dogbone Mount?

In this blog post we discuss the Dogbone Mount found in Audi / Skoda / Volkswagen vehicles. Technically speaking this is actually known as a Pendulum Mount.
JB4 Connect Kit Install Learn More

JB4 Connect Kit Install

We'll show you how to install a JB4 Connect Kit for the JB1 or JB4 from Burger Motorsports! This device sends real time stats to your iPhone or Android device.