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Bridgeport mill , Making stuff , Mill
How to buy a mill–and how to get it home

What's harder than buying a Bridgeport Mill within your price range? Getting it home.

Chevrolet | Ford | Mazda | Toyota | Miata | Mustang | MR2 | Corvette | Project Cars | c6 | NA | s197 | Garage Rescue Miata | MR2 Turbo
What we've learned after a lifetime of project cars

What wisdom have we gleaned from years of GRM project cars? We're glad you asked.

Staff Writer
Honda | Civic | Shop Work | Si
Sorting a project: The final step between good enough and perfect

While this nearly finished 2008 Honda Civic Si looked great, it still had some minor issues we needed to address during the sorting phase.

Carl Heideman
Shop Work | ECU | Buyer's Guide | GRM+
How to make the move to an aftermarket ECU

When you’ve gone a bit custom, you might well benefit from a standalone ECU.

J.G. Pasterjak
aerodymanics
Race car aerodynamics: How to counteract lift with downforce

A basic course in racecar aerodynamics: what lift is, and how to counteract it with downforce.

Tom Suddard
clutch | transmission | Shop Work
Should you upgrade your clutch?

How well your car performs–and how nicely it drives–can often depend upon your clutch. Here's how to tell if it's time for an upgrade.

J.G. Pasterjak
aluminum | Welding | Shop Work
How to best join aluminum: Fasteners, brazing, soldering or welding?

What's the best way to join two pieces of aluminum? It often depends on the situation.

J.G. Pasterjak
BimmerWorld | clutch
Is your clutch pedal slowing you down?

Want to go 3-4 mph faster down the straights after installing a simple $20 part? BimmerWorld offers that advantage.

David S. Wallens
DIY | brakes | Brake Lines | tech | Shop Work
8 secrets to bending and flaring pro-quality brake lines

Scared of tackling brake plumbing? With these tricks and the right tools, you can bend lines like a pro.

Carl Heideman
Torque Wrench
Does price matter when it comes to choosing a torque wrench?

You properly torque all of your bolts using a calibrated wrench, right? For those flying a little blind, perhaps it’s time to go shopping.

J.G. Pasterjak
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