The thresholds for being exempt are increasing from as low as 62% to as high as 85% in 2023. This means our favorite vehicles from Europe, UK, and Japan are going to be getting more expensive.
Author Archives: DanBook
Broken Exhaust Stud Repair
How do you get a manifold stud out that’s broken off inside the head? You try everything until something works 😅 Click the video below to watch me go through the process of fixing a broken exhaust manifold stud on the Blue Bertone.
What at first appears to be a bad bodge is in fact a clever kluge.
You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]
Alfa Romeo Tonale Launch
Had an opportunity to check out Alfa Romeo’s newest car, the Tonale! Not the sort of car I’d be interested in, but it’s nice. I bet my mother in law would love it.
Rolling Sculpture Car Show 2022
This year’s Rolling Sculpture Car Show was great as usual! Always a good mix of cars, and the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is a nice place to have it.
Watch this walk through the show!
FIAT FreakOut Track Day 2022
We had a great mix of classic and modern cars. I had a blast, and the staff at MSR Houston was excellent! The Fiata was reliable and smooth.
FIAT Dyno Test | FreakOut Day 2 (part 1) | ChipBox vs Factory
On day 2 of Fiat FreakOut 2022 we headed to MSR Houston for a track day! I got to the track early for some dyno time.
Lotus Emira | Basic Test Drive
The Lotus Emira is touring the country right now. Check your local Lotus dealer! Watch me test it out.
Italian Car Fest 2022
The goal of Italian Car Fest is to not only be a party for fellow Italian car enthusiasts, but to also promote Italian cars to the public.
The review you’ve all been waiting for!
The Abarth shoes from DICorse are in, and I like them. These are an officially licensed Abarth product. Not that knock off crap you see elsewhere.










