ISS Forged Behind the Wheel Photography by Emil Garcia There seems to be wheel companies sprouting up faster than car blogs… There are some that are middle men, taking orders from customers and sending them to be cut and built somewhere else. There are some that are salesmen, turning hot designs into cast wheels and selling them like they are forged. Then there are the rare few that actually cut and build the wheels themselves, one step at a time, ensuring that the customer gets the best quality and finish possible. Janoy Fuentes and his passion project ISS Forged falls in that last category. They manufacture a highly distinctive and...

Funkshion [fuhngk-shun] : the Fusion of Form and Function Reviewing the Function&Form Type 2.5 Coilovers Photography by Brian Leon Form or function, the question that has been long debated in the car industry. Now what if we could achieve both? impossible you say? I think not! The guys over at Function&Form take your debate and do away with it. They have designed a coilover that does not force you to compromise. The Function&Form Type 2.5, the third release of the companies coilover line. The Type 2.5 sports industry standard 32-way adjustability, adjustable camber plates, McPherson struts and through a unique partnership,...

Last Chance | Holiday Gift Ideas From Stocking Stuffers to Neck Breakers Santa’s helpers want to help you look for some last minute gift ideas for that special enthusiast in your life. Or maybe you’re just looking for some last minute gift ideas for yourself. Well look no further; here are some great gifts for all types of budges that you can still get and put a smile on the special someone or even your own face. GoPro LCD BacPac GoPro has a full LCD screen with speaker and volume control that will let you use your GoPro live, play back your videos on location and can frame up shots. Believe me; it’s more helpful than you think. I...

If you’re into building cars and into driving cars, then you know how important the proper seat it. It is the only thing that truly connects the driver to the car. While building my car I was given the opportunity to install a seat from STÄTUS, courtesy of Flat6 Motorworks. The seat, a STÄTUS Ring GT in black leather with a carbon fiber shell, was fitted with a 6-point harness with a cam lock system; also from STÄTUS.          The thing about this seat is the details. From the soft, touchable leather down to the stitching; not a single detail was overlooked. The leather outer grabs the carbon fiber shell as if the two are one....