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  • Formula 1 Needs More Teams

    Formula 1 Needs More Teams

    Formula 1 has never been without its issues, but this season has an issue glaring more than ever. Teams. Formula 1 has built a barrier to entry that is larger than it has ever been. As the years pass, teams at the back of the grid barely scrape by and eventually drop out of the…

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  • GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    One of the first things I did with my GTI added more power. The MK7 platform, specifically the 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 engine, is one of the more upgradable engines. It won’t make 2JZ power in stock form, but you can crank out some killer numbers with some simple modifications. I added a few items…

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  • GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    When it comes to deciding what is the best enthusiast car for the money, the answer is always GTI. The Mk7 GTI specifically that is. Back in 2016, I was fortunate enough to be able to cash in on a post-dieselgate priced GTI at the dealer. At the time, I was just happy to get…

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