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In celebration of me just picking up a Toyota Altezza Gita/Lexus IS300 Sportcross what are some of your favourite wagons or shooting brakes

yOOOOOO!!!!

Okay now I have to ask, is it actually an imported Toyota or did you add that just for potential clarification?

I should give context for folx out there (apparently folx is a 'more friendly' spelling to some? oh the wild wonders of language): y'all know how Lexus is a brand Toyota founded to move upmarket? Yeah, they didn't need to do that at home because Japan is much better protected from too-good-for-Toyotas-itis: I mean, if the emperor can drive (well, be driven in) Toyotas I am pretty sure you can afford to be seen in one. As a result, until 2005 Japan got Lexus models but not the Lexus brand, receiving them with Toyota branding instead (and different model names too, since the two letter acronyms were a Lexus thing).

To get to your question, though:

SEDANS I LIKE THE WAGON VERSION OF TOO

Toyota Altezza Gita/Lexus IS300 Sportcross (:D)

Indeed, I love your car! The JZ (for the folx: a six cylinder inline engine series widely regarded to be Toyota's best, capable of truly monstrous power with the right hands fiddling under the hood), the sporty, timeless styling, Toyota reliability and Lexus build quality, how no matter the market they refused to use a normal word for wagon, the chrome taillights so iconic they spawned an entire trend in 2000s car styling (especially aftermarket - hell, they still call them Altezza taillights!)... and that gauge cluster oh my GAWD

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Wagon

I don't think the street equivalent of one of the most legendary rally cars (and certainly, with the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, part of the most legendary rally war) needs any introduction. I just wanted to make sure you knew that between '05 and '07 the closest thing to a rally car a dealer would sell you also came in wagon form. In Japan only, of course. Because if Japan can't keep a cool thing to themselves, they'll make a cooler version to keep to themselves. Always.

Morris Mini Traveller/Austin Mini Countryman/Mini Clubman Estate

How do Mini fans do it, man

Who doesn't love the Mini? Who doesn't love the wagon's funky rear doors?

And who doesn't hate the time they tried to modernize its front end for the 70s? Me.

Like come on guys. You need to find within yourselves the intellectual honesty to admit that this fucks.

I rest my case. Let's move on.

Citroën DS Break/Familiale/Safari/Estate/Station Wagon

How do Citroën fans do it, man

Yes, the steering wheel had a single spoke - and by the way, that's it straight. It was angled like that so that, in a crash, it would guide your your body to the right - because there weren't seatbelts yet in 1955. Yeah. This is a 1955 design. The French are always been and likely always will be hellbent on being weird - and the Citroën DS is a distillation of the good that can come from that. It had pillarless windows! variable height suspension so effective you could only tell you had a flat by sound - and could change that flat by just having the suspension lift it for you! It had rear fenders held on by one bolt! Hell, in 1967, it got directional lights that turned with the wheels!!!!

IN 1967!!!! Few cars have them right now today!!!

Oh, and also, most interesting to us right now, it has the greatest vibe gap between sedan and wagon I have ever seen. Allow me to illustrate (and slightly exacerbate by cherry picking examples).

You get out of this with suit and tie and a watch you change the time of with felt tweezers.

You get out of this with a lab coat, plane goggles, a propeller tophat and a concoction that violates a semester's worth of laws of physics. And, potentially, seven of the biggest freaks the planet could muster, because yes, this could seat up to eight, thanks to a front bench, a middle bench, and trunk seats. "You mean a third row?" HAHA. NO.

Honorable mentions:

Mazda 6, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla KE70, Audi RS4, BMW E30, Fiat 500 Giardinetta, most '60s yankee landyachts that got a wagon, and all the ones that escape me at this moment

WAGONS I LIKE MORE THAN THE SEDAN VERSION

Audi RS6 (second generation)

Here's what happened (presumably): Audi had bought Lamborghini. Great! Now Lamborghinis could use Audi interior bits, a very welcome change because Lamborghini were not exactly the interior controls GOATs. (To stick to a representative example and not be here all day, when set to Fahrenheit the Diablo's digital climate controls changed the temperature by two degree increments except between 63F and 64F and 72F and 73F. And at the extremes it said LOF and HIF because the F did not go away. So yeah.) But this also gave Audi access to Lamborghini parts - and, a couple years in, one of the engineers told the others "Jo [German for "Yo"], there's gotta be something cool we can do with Lamborghini parts!" And the other was like "Maybe we can make the new RS6 [Audian for Real Sporty version of the A6 executive sedan] with a Lambo V10! That'd be a fast fucking sedan." And the first one replied "And a fast fucking wagon too!" And their eyes locked, lighting up with villainous thrill.

I mean, I could wax lyrical about the all wheel drive and super expensy carbon ceramic brakes and the flared fenders et al but if this garbage 5 second clip does not convince you that this busts ass how could I.

Toyota Corolla E110

Well that's quite the jump. How could I possibly be interested in a car like this? If cars were meals this would be a plate of warm water. There is only one way to possibly get excited about a car this boring: personal significance. And sure enough, my Yaris-pursuing father was instead upsold a Corolla exactly like this, discounted to empty the lot in preparation for its facelift - and one day he used it to drive my momma to a hospital, they got out of it in two, and some tribulations later they got back in it in three - third being a hot-off-the-press me. This, then, was the car that was in the driveway through my stumbling infancy - and never hinted at letting us down. We then traded it for an Opel that gave us loads of trouble, the recipient traded it for an Audi that gave him loads of trouble, and on the Corolla kept getting passed on right to wherever it rests today, never letting anyone down - loyalty likely rewarded by a crusher turning it to mush. And I want another shot at doing this car right.

Okay, actually, there's another way to get excited about such a car: find out about the inevitable sick-ass Japan-only version. In this case Toyota figured they'd fit the Sprinter Carib (because Corolla wasn't near a silly enough name for the Japanese market) with a 20V 4A-GE Blacktop and a 6 speed manual, or in less technical terms "one of the greatest non-turbo powertrains of its size to ever graze a production car". Presumably just for the sake of keeping it Japan-only for the sake of annoying me personally.

Well, joke's on them, because my idea goes even harder: replicating the powertrain the hatchback version competed in World Rally Championship with - 4WD and all.

This but wagon, essentially. And then bin it in a tree in 15 seconds like I always do on the rally sim.

Honorable mentions:

1970 Dodge Coronet SW, Nissan Stagea, Volvo 940/960 wagon (which I talked about in another post!), and again all the others that I forgot.

The shooting brakes are gonna need their separate post because otherwise it hits the image limit :/

Links in blue are posts of mine explaining the words in question - if you liked this post, you might like those!

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10 Highlights from (or soon to be on) Cars & Bids, shot by yours truly:

Source: Me, shot at the Modern Auto Photo Booth for Northeast Auto Imports and Cars & Bids.

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1990 BMW M3 Evolution II

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 MR edition is my Iconic Car after Golf GTI

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El Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia FIA WEC ahora en SPA Francorchamps

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/the-ultimate-volk-racing-te37-buyers-guide/

The Ultimate Volk Racing TE37 Buyers Guide

Debuted in 1996, Volk Racing’s TE37 has become the brand’s popular design. The wheels are known for being incredibly strong compared to others due to the special blend of metal used to make them, which is also very helpful when it comes to heat dissipation. That of course, is not the only reason that made these wheels popular, being lightweight and stylish while delivering the best when it comes to performance and quality, and being the best wheel to be used on both the track and the street also elevated the TE37’s status.

Made in Japan by Rays Engineering, these wheels have a simple six-spoke, one-piece forged aircraft-grade aluminum design and weigh in at 3.7kg. This wheel is an iconic 6-spoke design wheel with an even stress distribution across 6 spokes, especially when it’s running. This wheel is the right combination of strength and style. The wheels are designed and manufactured using Rays’ best technology, and the engineers make sure that they go through vigorous testing (like drop testing, benchmark testing, and more) to ensure that they are the best.

Here at Vivid Racing, we have more than 2000 Volk Racing wheels in stock and ready to ship, including limited edition colors such as Arms Grey and Racing Green, so in this article, we are going to explain the differences between Volk Racing TE37 wheels, and everything you need to know before you purchase them to make it easy for you to choose the right TE37 wheel for your ride and needs.

TE37 Super Lap

With the popularity of time attacks continuously growing, the Super Lap version has quickly become one of the most popular special versions with a reduction in weight of about 400g per wheel.

More track-focused

More weight saving

TE37 SL Black Edition III

This is an overseas exclusive model. For this version, the rim flange introduces a new technology called “REDOT” which includes an exclusive machining and painting feature with the VOLK RACING logo.

TE37 SAGA

Currently discontinued, this version was introduced in 2016 tuning in mass production vehicles.

TE37 SAGA SL

Launched in 2020, maintains the same design features as other SL Series such as lightweight, TE37 racing concave, and diamond cut machining that symbolizes SL’s distinctive lightness with a clear black finish.

More racing focus version of the TE37 SAGA wheel.

Available in sizes 17″ and 18″

TE37 SAGA SL M-Spec

This version is also an overseas exclusive model, with luminous yellow accents and updated size fitments for the latest applications. It comes with the Luminous Yellow spoke sticker

Color: Pressed Black (PB)

Lightweight design

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TE37 SAGA S-Plus

Launched in 2021, with minor updates, the SAGA S PLUS has weight gains, and the updates made were to help the wheel achieve a higher safety and security standard for higher rigidity and improved strength.

Available in sizes 17″ and 18″

TE37 SAGA S-Plus Time Attack

This version is the latest limited model from the SAGA S-plus. The body color is TE37’s traditional Dash White or a Glossy Black. The red line on the outer circumference and the aluminum strobe line are designed to attract attention when in rotation.

TE37 SB

A standard 1 BOX car’s wheel regards the load to clear JWL-T standards which is far heavier than a regular vehicle. Therefore, enough strength is required while not forgetting about weight loss. This new development strengthens the inner rim to far exceed the JWL-T standards with both strength and rigidity.

Available in 17″ and 18″

TE37 SB SL

Alongside the racing series, the ‘SL’ model is now available for the TE37SB, bringing the ‘diamond cut with black clear finish’, ‘exclusive spoke stickers’, and ‘exclusive red air valve’, which originally epitomized the fearless and unique atmosphere of the SL to the SPORTS BOX.

Racing series of the TE37 SB

Color: Pressed Graphite (PG)

TE37 SB Tourer

Added new color Black/Rim DC(BC) same sizing as the TE37 SB SL

TE37 SONIC

For this model, the base TE37 has been upgraded to TE37 SONIC to match the high performance of compact cars. The strength and rigidity are enforced by creating the spokes wider than before and moving the mounting surface of the spoke end to the rim.

For compact cars, available in sizes 15″ and 16″

TE37 SONIC SL

TE37 SONIC SL is generated by improving TE37 SONIC which has the perfect performance as a sports wheel and gets enough tuning to be named the title of SL. It provides -100g less weight with a center cap less feature, reducing weight on each area, while each component is reinforced without neglect, and numerous tryouts of analysis

100g lighter than the original TE37 Sonic

For the color section, It colored Pressed Graphite the same as a TE37SL.

Available in sizes 15″ and 16″

TE37 SONIC Club Racer

When it comes to this model, Rays re-designed everything for compact sports. A reinforced inner rim is adopted and exclusively hub centric for each vehicle. It generates high strength of wheel with integration with wheel and vehicle. It accepts high-speed range driving. For the color, it adopts a racy and spartan “Matte Dark Gunmetal”. It is only for this TE37 SONIC CLUB RACER. The soul of the VOLK RACING logo is machined on the spoke, leading the race scene.

Available in 15×7 4×100

Offers the specific size for the Toyota Yaris Cup (in Burning Red) *Japan market only

Competition model

TE37 ULTRA M-Spec

ULTRA is the strongest in the history of VOLK, and the TE37 ULTRA M-Spec is an oversees exclusive model

The logo is engraved on the spoke

Available in 19″ and 20″

TE37 ULTRA Track Edition II

In 2016, the TE37Ultra Track Edition with machined side pockets achieved -200g weight loss with a center cap less specification. In 2019, a further lighter model of TE37 Ultra Track Edition 2 debuts in the TE37 series, destined to be a required evolution.

Shaved an additional 60g a wheel and added a new color Blast Black.

TE37 Ultra Large P.C.D

This model has a machining logo and a center circle reinforced. Lighter and stronger in stiffness, this model perfectly fits the SUV and 4X4 such as the Land Cruiser.

Available in 20″ 6×139.7 and 5×150

TE37 Ultra Large P.C.D M-Spec

The TE37 ultra enhances the lineup of the high-performance car. Lighter and stronger in stiffness are for fitments to the SUV and 4X4 such as the Land Cruiser.

Available in size 22″ 6×139.7 and 5×150

TE37 Large P.C.D Progressive Model II

Developed for full-size, genuine off-roaders and incorporating the true sports performance that VOLK RACING is known for, the TE37 LARGE P.C.D. MODEL pioneered the advantage of lightness in the 4×4 market.

Available in size 18″ 6×139.7

TE37V

This model offers the deepest rim for Volk Racing and targets older cars with good taste, such as AE86s and Roadsters.

Available in 15″ and 17″

This will be the choice for those that can’t live without a deep-dish look!

TE37V MARK-II

This model takes into consideration the wide-body fitments for R32 GT-R and other custom-tuned vehicles.

Size line-up includes 12J and offset up to -33

TE37V is available in size 18 inches.

TE37V 2324 Model

This model is targeting popular neo-classic models such as AE86 and NA/NB Roadster, and it is available in three sizes—14×7J, 14×7 1/2J, and 14×8J—optimized for the footprint of cars from this era.

14″ limited edition model

TE37V 10th Anniversary

This model commemorates the 10th anniversary of the debut of TE37V by employing bronze and white as the standard finish for the first time. In addition, in homage to the original TE37, the spoke stickers have been replicated by logo machining; the latest-patented machining technology “A.M.T. ”

Logo is engraved

Available in 17″ and 18″

TE37 GRAVEL

The TE37 Gravel model specializes in rally and dirt trial competitions. The shape of the rim and overall structure has been adapted to account for competition with the use of gravel tires.

Available in 15×7 5×114 Lancer Evo

Competition Model

TE37 GRAVEL II

The TE37 GRAVEL has long been supported under the TE37 series as a specialized product for rallies and dirt trial racing. Now, it has evolved into the GRAVEL II which has minimal mass increases as much as possible while strengthening the center area, outer rim, and inner rim. GRAVEL II has high strength and stiffness for traveling over hard gravel roads while retaining the lightweight attributes realized by forging.

Available in 15×6 4×100

TE37XT

This brand-new TE37 series wheel is a masterpiece of off-road forged wheels.

Logo in engraved

Available in sizes 16-18″

TE37XT SL M-Spec

This brand new TE37 series wheel name is composed of “X” and “T” which means it has the inherited design of TE37X which is the masterpiece of off-road forged wheels and the initiation to which indicates a new evolution to acceptance of the overseas truck culture. Its performance which even can be installed on trucks, passes JWL-T, VIA, and Rays’ original strength test easily.

Comes with a spoke sticker

Available in sizes ranging from 16-18″

TE37XT M-Spec

This is the first Volk Racing model to include JEEP fitments! With the standard model TE37XT which made its debut this summer, the M-SPEC makes its mark with a simplified version. Rim line machining has been removed for a more subtle and simple finish while maintaining logo machining features on the wheel itself.

A special color Matte Dark Green is added

Logo is engraved

Available in sizes ranging from 16-18″

TE37XT for J

This wheel is designed exclusively for the smallest 4×4 vehicle in the world: Jimny. The disk surface layout is different from the other TE37 series with enough strength and lightness. Different disk faces are prepared for this model, for Jimny is a Flat Cone type, and Jimny Sierra is a Deep Cone type to provide a lightweight and optimized shape for a suitable inset

Available in size 16″

TE37XT for J UL

This version for Jimny has a reduction in weight by approximately 350g from the XT for J without sacrificing its strength. This wheel version has a lot of improvement in the moment of inertia. With this wheel, you will experience the great smoothness of inertial braking and turnaround for yourself. Currently, these wheels aren’t available online, but you can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com to special order them

Available in 16″

Can fit OEM Jimmy center cap (Rear only)

TE37XTR

This wheel has a symmetrical design with 6 holes at the base of 6 spokes. Designed to be the strongest ever for tough 4WD use, this wheel has design features that help it to achieve both weight reduction and high rigidity.

Available in size 17″ 6×139.7

If you have any questions, or if you just need recommendations based on your budget, shoot us an email at sales@vividracing.com and one of our performance specialists will help you find the perfect wheels for your vehicle!

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BMW 135i and Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII

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Automotive Review Review

In January, my uncle sent me this link: https://youtu.be/rgESfH3_4Pc While watching, I took the following notes.

"Evo - Car of the Year 2022" on YouTube

·        One note I have is that supercars (and all cars, for that matter) should really name their models with WORDS as opposed to a daft series of letters and numbers. I can’t help thinking that perhaps posh manufacturers are trying to set themselves apart from "pedestrian" and "mainstream" automobiles, even though “Mustang” and “Eclipse” and “Intrepid” and even “Nova” are more appealing names than a handful of random characters. Plenty of words remain unclaimed, but shit, if the existing dictionary isn’t good enough, surely they could make up something that sounds cooler than "MC20" or "CSL2".

·        But I digress. The Audi sounds genuinely intriguing and I want to drive it.

·        My other big issue with modern sports cars is the paddle shift. I've driven a few electric cars that are powerful and fun, but I cannot imagine owning something so automated without feeling like a little bitch.

·        The Ferrari 296 GTB (despite epitomising the cringey title I condemned in my first point) sounds like a dream to drive. I did laugh out loud when the bloke reviewing it said "I wish it was louder".

·        The BMW M4 CSL looks stupid.

·        Okay, one driver got behind the wheel of a manual transmission (dear to my heart) and made fun of the clutch pedal and the gearshift pattern. Though it seems he's taking the piss, I am hurt and now questioning the credibility of Evo entirely.

·        The dude driving the Ferrari is filmed from the interior with the sun behind him, i.e. coming through the driver's side window in such a way that illuminates every speck of dust in the air in the car and every drop of spit that sprays from the man's mouth. It's terribly distracting. There's no way post-production didn't notice, but I have a feeling the actor didn't see the footage before it was released. No one would agree to such visible embarrassment... would they?

·        Well. Video finished. What a rollercoaster. I'd like to thank and congratulate all the cars involved. Incidentally, I've never driven a McLaren, Ferrari, or Maserati, and if anyone owning one is willing to let me behind the wheel, there's £5 in it for you.

·        In researching the winner (btw, McLaren, kudos for creating a lightweight car that handles well and is named Artura instead of GLX325), I learned that a dual-clutch transmission has two separate clutches for odd and even gears.