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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF SUPERCAR SUNDAY

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ISSUE 19, JULY 2011
EDITOR IN CHIEF ART DIRECTOR SENIOR COPY EDITOR PRINTING DESIGN Dustin Troyan Tim Cummings Louis Berkman Jay Press-Press Graphix Tim Cummings Je Balbien Joshua Deasley Michelle- e Gun Girl O cer Leland Tang Louis Berkman Dustin Troyan Greg Grudt www.speedandmotion.com Auto Gallery Auto Trixx All Car Parts, LTD. Lavaggio Universal City Nissan Press Graphix Coastline Motorsport Fusion Motor Sports YU Golf Valley Paci c Hangar Simi Paci c SoCal Shop Guy Dent Mechanix 1080 Signs Community Chiropractic Nutek

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from the editor 1968 Camaro Project

STORY BY DUSTIN TROYAN

few days ago I was in Oregon to attend a graduation. Yes Emily, your graduation. I gured while I was up there I would look for some old muscle car I could buy at a steal and drive home. A convertible would be nice. Take the coast and enjoy the scenic route. So I hopped on one of my favorite time killers, Craigslist. I searched over the entire state of Oregon each day for a Camaro, Fastback, Chevelle or something else interesting. If I could buy it right, I would drive it home and resell it. Over and over I scoured Craigslist, and what did I nd? Damn those Oregonians love their muscle cars! I have never seen such high priced cars for sale anywhere. While classics these cars were nothing special. Actually most of them seemed pretty dated and worn. No modern upgrades, no big brake kits or protouring inspired cars; just your basic carbureted cars. Even if the interiors were done, they de nitely needed freshening up. And the prices, wow, I would say 1/3 more than

those in California. On top of everything else the cars in CA seem to be in much better condition with a heck of a lot more money invested. What justi ed the di erence in price; scarcity in Oregon? I pondered this for quite a while. e economy in Oregon is probably a little worse than CA, what could it be? At the graduation party for Emily I started to chat with one of the locals. I told him how perplexed I was about the pricing of classic cars in Oregon. I asked him what he would consider the di erence. He said it was simple, Pride. e guys in Oregon have a lot more pride invested in their vehicle. I had not considered that variable, but what is pride worth? I can truly appreciate a mans pride, but a 20 year old paint job is a 20 year old paint job. Pride. Interesting. I pondered it a bit further. Pride of ownership, pride of cra smanship, pride of sacri ce. Yeah, pride sounds pretty good. I think I can respect it, I wont pay for it, but I can respect it.

Funny thing pride. Especially as it relates to my 1968 Camaro. I guess I might just be that guy in Oregon. I have a friend that keeps telling me to sell my 68. I told him that I would lose my shirt and then some if I sold it. He still says sell it. My 68 as incomplete and un nished as it is is a great source of personal pride. What value can I put on it? I dont know, but I do know that it feels great when it starts up and even better when those tires break loose. Pride. While I was in Oregon, someone was asking me what I did and why people came to car shows. ey just didnt get it. So, these guys just come every Sunday to park cars? He continued, e same guys every week? It was hard to explain to him why car shows are so fun, but perhaps it is about pride. We are proud of what we have built, proud of what our hard work as enabled to us to purchase and proud of our dreams that have come true. So, anybody want a 1968 Camaro Project for $125,000.00?

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BUYING A USED CAR

Avoid buying an unknown Salvage, a lemon law or stolen vehicle!!! Avoid buying a vehicle with thousands of dollars in late DMV fees!!! Avoid buying a gross polluter vehicle!!! Before buying the vehicle!!! 1. Check the car on the Internet ! (a) Google the VIN (17 digit Vehicle Identi cation Number) (b)www.dmv.ca.gov (Make sure youre on the real DMV website!) Under Vehicle Registration Check the Smog History of the vehicle also the Registration Fee Calculator. (c)If buying from a dealer ask for Carfax 2. Make sure the paperwork VIN matches the VIN in the dashboard. (Remember License Plates do not matter as much as the VIN!!) During the purchase! 1. Do the transaction at the DMV, local CHP station or at your local Police/Sheri s station. (If the seller will not meet you at any of these places, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE!!!) 2. Ask the seller for their Identi cation. Dont give someone cash without knowing who they are! A er the Purchase! 1. Make sure there is a Reg 138 (Release of Liability) led with the DMV as soon as possible (this protects you and the seller) (a) is can be done on the DMV website immediately a er the sale. 1. Completely transfer the vehicle as soon as possible, the DMV gives 5 days without assessing penalties Be safe!Leland Tang Public Information O cer State of California Department of Highway Patrol West Valley Area 818-888-0980, ext 224 818-888-2343, Fax

Industry News
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Post of Director of Communications
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2011) Centric Parts, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a ermarket brake components and systems for import and domestic cars and trucks in all driving conditions, has named Frank Filipponio to the newly created post of Director of Communications. Mr. Filipponio immediately assumes responsibility for all of the companys internal and external communications, covering the Centric, Power Slot and StopTech brands. We are thrilled to have Frank on board. Few people know the industry like he does and all of the Centric brands will de nitely bene t from his talents and experience, said Centric Parts President, Dan Lelchuk. With Centrics continual growth, we know that keeping our communications channels organized will be more and more important, he added, and were con dent that Frank is the person to do that for us. Frank Filipponio has been an automotive reporter and photographer for seven years, accumulating an extensive list of contacts while gaining vast experience in the automotive industry. A lifelong car enthusiast, Filipponio followed his passion and used his Public Relations degree to enter the eld of journalism in 2004. His work has appeared on AOL Autos, Autoblog.com and AutoGuide.com among others, and his photos and video have run in AutoExpress, StreetFire, UGO and elsewhere. Centric Parts (www.centricparts.com), a Southern California company that includes StopTech and Power Slot, was founded in Press Contact: Frank Filipponio Centric Parts / 310-933-1100 x 3103 (o ce) 714-362-5118 (cell) lipponio@centricparts.com 2000 and now operates multiple warehouse and manufacturing facilities totaling nearly half-a-million square feet and exceeding 500 employees. e companys skilled and seasoned experts and executive team from across the industry fuel Centric Parts entrenched knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and dedication to research and development. e company has one of the industrys best programs for tracking and cataloging original equipment and uses this expertise to devise and deliver quality a ermarket and OE parts for consumers, technicians and car makers.

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tudio 6 SpeedRusnak BMW Photo Shoot

STORY BY JOSHUA BEASLEY

n May 7th, 2011, Studio 6 Speed Photography organized photo shoot day in the Agoura Hills/Westlake area. With the o cial goal of providing not just a photo shoot; a total car experience, Studio6Speed. com was set up by Joshua Beasley (Event Organizer/Coordinator), Mike Moyne (Photographer/Talent Coordinator), Mark Karpus (Photographer/ Website Co-Manager) and Matthew Smith (Photographer/ Website Co-Manager). Having already run a few photo shoots before, the event on May 7th was the o cial founding event of the group. To ensure the group set the right tone from day one, we needed to ensure that we partnered with the best in order to run an event the right way. e meeting location was graciously hosted by Lavaggio e Art of Detailing in Agoura Hills, which was the perfect spot to ensure that our cars looked their best for the shoot. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience, Lavaggio is a detailing center that goes above and beyond even the most OCD of expectations. Every inch of a car is thoroughly inspected, hand washed and dried, polished, and then fully inspected again. e relaxing atmosphere and gourmet lunch that was provided made all of us feel as if we were on vacation in a resort dedicated to spoiling our cars as much as ourselves. e state of the art facilities provided for some nice preevent photo opportunities as well. A er a few hours of dining, relaxing, and ensuring our cars were thoroughly pampered by Lavaggios diligent sta , we started our engines and made the short

caravan to Rusnak BMW Westlake. Runsak GM Amir Khansari gave us use of the facility, and which we took full advantage of. We set up three shooting locations, the rst being in the service entrance for some nice roll-in shots. e second shoot location was on the roof of the service center, which is normally used for car storage. is provided the perfect setting for some outdoor shots, as the the mountains and sky made the perfect backdrop. e last shoot location was on the second oor below the roof in the wash bays. e lighting in the wash bays allowed for low-light industrial type shots, which gave the pictures shot there a very gritty feel. A er a few hours (and roughly 2200 pictures later) we departed for a leisurely drive up Kanan Road to PCH. is allowed our photographers to get plenty of pictures of the cars doing what they were designed for: driving. Snapping roughly 400 pictures of the cars in motion, the event o cially ended as we all went our separate ways along the coast. Overall it was a very successful event, with 24 cars ranging from a few BMW M3s and a Supra Turbo to a Porsche 997 TT and two Ferrari 458 Italias. Add two amazing venues, six gorgeous models, and over 2600 pictures snapped; everyone involved had a blast of a day. All in all we couldnt have asked for a better inaugural event, with great venues, great scenery, and most importantly; with great people. To see all the pictures from the shoot, please check out Studio6Speed.com and be sure to stay posted for future photo shoot events!

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cooking with louis

Sets should only be for Tennis?

STORY BY LOUIS BERKMAN

y last column dealt with the rst of two pillars of a well-functioning kitchen, cookware. is month I will be discussing the other pillar, cutlery. Good knives are essential to success in the kitchen. Aside from making anything you do easier and a lot more fun, the odds of hurting yourself when you use a sharp knife actually decrease. A dull knife can slip and tear whatever you are cutting and in the process cut your hand or ngers. e num-

A great collection of kitchen knifes is a cooks best friend.

ber of healed cuts on my le hand bears this out. When the Emergency Room has more of your kitchen towels than you do, it is de nitely time for new knives. e next issue is should I buy a set of knives? e answer is an unequivocal no. Knife sets are intended to boost the manufacturers pro ts, not answer the buyers needs. e problem is manufacturers deliver a symphony of knives when all you really need is a quartet. Six or seven adequate knives are not better than 4 great knives. My list of essential knives is: 1. 4 to 6 inch Paring knife (I keep two) 2. 6 to 8 inch Santoku style knife (shaped like a birds beak with a at cutting edge) 3. Chinese style cleaver 4. Serrated bread knife (the only knife with a serrated blade you should own) 5. Optional boning knife with a exible blade (for boning a roast or chicken) To this list you might want to add a 10 to 12 inch slicing knife for carving, although technically this is not a kitchen knife. You will also want a sharpening steel to maintain the edges of your new knives. A Steel does not sharpen a knife but stands up the edge of a knife that has rolled to one side from use. If the knife isnt sharp before it is

steeled, it wont be a er. Buy one and learn to use it. You can learn about steeling technique by searching Google. To kullen or not to kullen, that is the question Kullens are the divots you see along the blades of many knives today. e purpose of kullens is to create air pockets along the blade of a carving knife when slicing a roast so the slice will fall elegantly o the blade. On anything other than a slicing knife kullens are unnecessary. I believe the appearance of kullens on every knife you see today has more to do with e Food Network and cutlery manufacturer marketing than any actual need. If the knife you are buying has them, ne. If not it makes no di erence. When you purchase your knives also look into a hardwood knife block or other knife speci c storage method. When you have invested some real money in good knives, dont just throw them in a drawer like junk. e metal to metal contact will dull and possibly chip the blades. Above all DO NOT PUT KNIVES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE DISHWASHER. e heat and chemicals can a ect the handle material and even the metal of the blade. Better to be safe than sorry. A quick wipe with a damp cloth and a little dishwashing soap is usually all you need. When you do use your knives, always do it on a wooden or white plastic commercial cutting board. When you cut on other surfaces like stone or tile countertops, the edge does more than roll over. It disappears. is brings me to my next subject; knife sharpening. While proper use of a steel will help maintain a knifes sharp edge, Steeling by itself wont put an edge in place to begin with. For this I recommend a professional knife sharpener. Some high end supermarkets will have your

knives sharpened when they have their butchering knives sharpened, usually once a month, sometimes more o en. ey do not always charge for this service. If you ask about this in the meat department they can usually help you. Another option is the one I use. I have a mobile professional knife sharpener who comes to my house once or twice a year and sharpens all of my knives. I have not caused myself any emergency room level damage since I have been using this service. Remember, a sharp knife is a safe knife.

Buying Knives:

Be certain to hold a knife before you buy. A knife should feel like the logical extension of your hand. Is the knife too heavy? Does the knifes balance make it hard to maneuver? Is the handle too big or too small? If you cant comfortably hold a knife, do not buy it. Using a knife that is not comfortable to hold is great way to hurt yourself. e next issue is where do you buy great knives? Since many chefs consider their knives to be their most important tool and invest thousands of dollars in them, a restaurant supply is a good place to start. If a knife is good enough for restaurant use, it is usually more than good enough for the home. ere are also some excellent online resources. Just be aware that you can spend Ferrari money on knives when a BMW is more than you will ever need. My own preferences in cutlery lean towards American Dexter-Russell and German Wsthof-Trident. If you have small hands, Global knives from Japan might be a perfect t for you. I do not use the other famous brand of German cutlery because I nd they do not seem to hold an edge very well. e country a knife comes from does not guarantee a knifes quality. e quality of the manufacturer does. A great collection of kitchen knives is a cooks best friend. Some thought and a little
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hands on testing will reward you with many years of satisfaction and some great meals. Here is a recipe that will let you use your new knives and give you a great meal as well. POT ROASTED GINGER CHICKEN 5 - 6 pound or larger roasting chicken Butter, so ened Dried ground ginger Salt and pepper 4 or ve large carrots, peeled 2 large onions, peeled Peeled red potatoes Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Remove any visible pieces of fat from inside the cavity. Rinse the chicken well inside and out and pat the outside VERY DRY with paper towels. Mix ground ginger to taste with the so ened butter. It should have a little ginger heat. Salt and pepper the inside of the chicken and rub the ginger butter into the skin all over. Lightly salt and pepper the outside of the chicken. Set aside. On a CLEAN cutting board that has not touched the raw chicken cut the onions and carrots into approximately 1 inch chunks. Cut the potatoes in half or quarters. is does not have to be exact. Place the cut-up vegetables in the bottom of a 7 quart cast iron Dutch oven. Season the vegetables on the bottom of the Dutch oven with salt and pepper. Place the prepared chicken on top of the vegetables and cover the pot. Place the pot in a 400 oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear and the potatoes are cooked. Remove the cover and replace in the oven for 15 to 20 more minutes until the chicken has browned. Remove the pot from oven and let stand uncovered for 20 minutes. Using potholders carefully remove the chicken from the pot. Place the chicken on a platter and carve however you like. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the bottom of the pot and serve with the chicken. e chicken juices, butter and ginger give the vegetables an extraordinary avor. Louis Berkman Village Co ee Roaster Inc. Louis@villageco eeroaster.ocm

Better than Hollywood...

STORY BY MICHELLE THE GUN GIRL

have long been enamored of the sound of a shotgun being racked. e clack of the metal to metal slide is highly unique and a certain attention getter, always. My infatuation is further deepened by Hollywoods treatment of the shotgun. ink Linda Hamiltons badass momma, single-handed shotgun charging in Terminator 2: Judgement Day or Rutger Hauers bloody return in Hobo With a Shotgun. Being a ri e girl, I thought maybe it was time that I spend a little quality time with one of these. (Just to be clear, rearms are not a fantasy toy to me. ey are tools that require training, accountability and a serious understanding of consequences of responsible ownership and use. mv) I nd myself standing in the dust, facing a dirt berm in front of a hillside with a Mossberg 590 in my hands. In its standard con guration, it is almost identical to the shotgun deployed with our military forces worldwide. is gun has some added features including a recoil reduction stock with pistol grip and ghost ring sights. It is substantial, at black and gorgeous. I have been trained to safely load and unload the gun and familiarized with its various controls. More than a little giddy and nervous, I am directed to now shoot toward the berm and get a feel for the recoil and the spread of the shot. I raise the shotgun, steady the butt against my shoulder, pull in tight and rack the slide forward (ahhh, that sound again!). I take aim at a little dried clump of grass on the berm, breathe out and squeeze the trigger. Time slows . . . BOOM! Looking up, I

see a large dust plume and a small hole one foot across where the clump of dead grass has been obliterated by the impact of the #4 buckshot. I inhale, realizing for the rst time I had expelled all my breath during the shot. e next sequence is an explosive, happy blur. I reload and re into the same spot in quick succession unloading all 8 remaining rounds in the magazine. e echo of the shots reverberates in the canyon. e air is perfumed with smoke and gun oil. e adjacent pistol shooters pause, look over and break out in huge, toothy smiles! When the dust settles, I can see that the hole is deeper but still around one foot wide. I clear the gun, engage the safety and pause. Wow! Wow! Wow! Being a shotgun virgin and a petite Asian woman (barely 50), I was expecting an unwieldy, heavy piece of metal that I was going to have to struggle against to shoot with any modicum of control. I found the Mossberg 590 to be of comfortable weight and easy action with respect to loading, charging and ejecting. e safety is well positioned for ambidextrous use. Its look is sleek, aggressive and menacing. Being of short stature, I did nd that even with an adjustable stock, the overall length of the shotgun was at my upper range. At least once, the gun popped upward and out of my supporting hand during rapid re, but I am assured that additional practice and training will address this. e Mossberg 590 is now a welcome addition to my personal arsenal. I cant wait to bring it back to the range! Hollywood has nothing on the real thing! For more info: www.ebrworks.com

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