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Inside ACT Clutches

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Written by Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert | 17 January 2012

Moto IQ: Inside ACT Clutches

We have been familiar with the ACT clutch line for many years.  One of the race cars in the MotoIQ stable has been running an ACT clutch for the last 7 years which is probably over 20,000 racing miles with no problems at all.  This is real racing [ … ]

Basic Electrical Troubleshooting

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Written by Vince Illi for Moto IQ | 24 November 2011

Moto IQ: Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
In my ongoing quest to make people less scared of automotive electrical systems, I'd like to talk a little bit about two common electrical troubleshooting tools and how to use them.  First, though, we'll need to quickly review electrical basics:

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Stoptech Big Brake Upgrade

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Written by Khiem Dinh for Moto IQ, Photos by Jeff Naeyaert | 18 October 2011

Moto IQ: Stoptech Big Brake Upgrade

Although the Honda S2000 is one of our favorite all time cars, one of the parts we like the least about the car is the brake system.  Although they are perfectly adequate for street duty, the stock brakes do not match the excellent handling ability of the car and are not up to snuff for track [ … ]

Behind the Smoke - Chase for the Trophy - "MEETING"

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Written by GTChannel for Moto IQ | 12 September 2011

Moto IQ: Behind the Smoke - Chase for the Trophy - "MEETING"

Behind the Smoke gives a look into the real life of professional Formula Drift driver, Daijiro Yoshihara. GTChannel's cameras will follow Dai throughout the 2011 FD season both on and off the track giving current and new drifting fans an exclusive look into what it's really like to compete [ … ]

Ken Block's Gymkhana 4 (Four) Video - Ford Fiesta

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Written by Eric Hsu for moto iq | 19 August 2011

Moto IQ: Ken Block's Gymkhana 4 (Four) Video - Ford Fiesta
Since you Moto IQ readers care more about the substance than the hype, here are some specs on the latest and greatest Ken Block Hybrid Function Hoon Ford Fiesta before we get into Gymkhana Four (below). I have no idea what a Hoon is BTW. This is a "hybrid" car not because it has batteries and a [ … ]

SpeedTrialUSA: Racing Into the Night this Weekend!

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Written by Moto IQ | 19 August 2011

Moto IQ: SpeedTrialUSA: Racing Into the Night this Weekend!
Have you wondered what it feels like to be driving on a real racing circuit? Do you dream of taking your car to the limit but realize it is too risky on public roads?  SpeedTrialUSA is here to provide you with the opportunity to drive your car in a safe and controlled environment with the assist [ … ]

Project EJ Honda Civic: Skunk2 Pro-C Coilovers

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Written by Annie Sam, Photos by Joe Lu and Jeff Naeyaert for Moto IQ | 19 August 2011

Moto IQ: Project EJ Honda Civic: Skunk2 Pro-C Coilovers


If you are just joining us in project EJ Civic, what has transpired over the last couple of months is as follows:  12 years of less than careful flogging of the car, over 260,000 miles driven, and a day at Buttonwillow Raceway which left us limping home from the racetrack with a blown head gasket. [ … ]

What the Hell Happened to Project Silvia?

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Written by Dave Coleman for Moto IQ | 19 August 2011

Moto IQ: What the Hell Happened to Project Silvia?

Project Silvia was a Krylon superstar. Back in the heady days of Sport Compact Car and paper magazines, it was our most popular project, and when we launched MotoIQ, dusting off the Silvia was one of our first stories. The rebirth of this project series was looking so promising, and then...

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AEM ETI Technology Enhances Cold Air Intake Performance

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Written by Text by Mike Kojima // Photos by motoiq.com | 10 August 2011

AEM ETI Technology Enhances Cold Air Intake Performance

If you have been in the game of modifying cars for 10 years or so and got your start modding compact cars, you probably remember the good old days when adding a cold air intake was probably the first or second engine mod you did to your car. In those days a really well-designed intake could ad [ … ]