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3d printing , Shop Work , 3d printer
3D printing: What you need to know to get started

3D printers are more affordable and more accessible than ever. Here’s how to get started.

Shop Work | ECU | electronics | GRM+
5 questions to ask yourself before switching to a standalone ECU

Think it’s time to control your car with a laptop? First, a few questions to ask.

J.G. Pasterjak
brakes | tech | Shop Work | Brake Duct
Building bargain brake ducts from Porsche GT3 parts

As it turns out, late-model Porsche GT3 front brake ducts can be adapted to a wide variety of cars.

J.G. Pasterjak
Shop Work | Bridgeport mill | Making stuff | Mill
How to renovate a new-to-you milling machine

We bought this old Bridgeport mill. Now to make it operational in our home shop.

Tom Suddard
splitter | Shop Work | Aerodynamics | Against The Wind
How to build an effective splitter for only $100

After running our 350Z through the digital wind tunnel, we could attach the actual bits that would make it faster in real life.

Tom Suddard
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
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
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
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