Introduction and Build Plan
Alex and his Mazda MX-5 Miata build progress. Today, it’s time for us to meet his new Mk1...
Dyno Run & Drag Race
This week, Alex takes his stock MX-5 for its first dyno run, then finds out how quickly it can cover the 1/4-mile drag strip.
How To Fit A Performance Exhaust
This week, Alex fits a beautiful new performance exhaust system to his beloved MX-5. The transformation is incredible!
How To Install A Cold Air Intake
Alex is back at Moss HQ, and this time he's fitting a new Jackson Racing cold air intake to really spice up Phil. This week, he's joined by MX-5 owners Tim and Tim.
Saving My Rusted Miata From Certain Death
This week, Alex takes his MX-5 to Skuzzle Motorsport to get rusted arches and sills repaired. The following few weeks really were life or death for Project MX5...
Amazing Dyno Results & Mid-Build Update
This week, Alex takes Phil back to Surrey Rolling Road to see how many horses have been gained from his new exhaust system, header and cold air intake!
How To Fit Coilovers
In this week’s episode, Alex and Gareth fit Project MX-5 with a new set of coilovers. Will Phil FINALLY pass the MCM shoe test?
How To Track Prep Your Car
In this week’s episode, Alex and Gareth make Project MX-5 ready for the track with a roll over bar, side bars and harnesses. That’s some Volvo safety right there!
My First Track Battle With Phil
Alex takes Project MX-5 to a timed track day event at Bedford Autodrome. How will Phil cope being bounced off the rev limiter by a ham-fisted buffoon? Find out now!
Fitting My Epic Turbocharger
In this week’s episode of Project MX-5, your prayers have been answered as Alex, Gareth and the guys from Skuzzle fit Phil with a turbocharger. Boost season has arrived!
Turbo Phil’s ECU Tune And First Hoon
In this episode, Turbo Phil gets his ECU tuned on the dyno for a final power figure. Then, it’s time to hoon...Braaaaap Stututututu!
Fitting A Performance Clutch & LSD
This week, Alex and Gareth replace Phil’s slipping clutch to cope with turbocharged power, plus an LSD to ensure a lifetime of skids!
How Much Boost Can My MX-5 Turbo Take?
After an epic rescue mission to Germany, Phil is finally fixed and back on the road. To celebrate, we find out how much added boost pressure he can handle!
Friday, April 28, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
Yamaha Virago XV750 Cafe Racer Project
XV750 Cafe Racer R1 Ford GT40 Gulf
Jeffrey of JTEC MOTO in Los Angeles, California shows us his latest build, a custom 1982 Yamaha Virago cafe racer. Upgrades include a complete 2005 Yamaha R1 front end and Hagon rear mono shock. The bike's paint scheme is an homage to the 1970's Ford GT Gulf.
This project would never have been possible without the help of some very talented craftsman. I would like to thank everyone that helped in transforming this old Yamaha Virago into something a little more aggressive...
1982 Yamaha Virago XV750 Custom Cafe Racer Greg Hageman Inspired
Stanley Tang of Aliso Viejo, California shows us his beautiful custom cafe racer that he built in his garage from a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV750. Riding video shot with the GoPro Hero 3+. Stanley was influenced by the custom Viragos built by Greg Hageman which include the Benelli Mojave tank.
1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago
Cafe Racer Build from Start to Finish
Jeffrey of JTEC MOTO in Los Angeles, California shows us his latest build, a custom 1982 Yamaha Virago cafe racer. Upgrades include a complete 2005 Yamaha R1 front end and Hagon rear mono shock. The bike's paint scheme is an homage to the 1970's Ford GT Gulf.
This project would never have been possible without the help of some very talented craftsman. I would like to thank everyone that helped in transforming this old Yamaha Virago into something a little more aggressive...
1982 Yamaha Virago XV750 Custom Cafe Racer Greg Hageman Inspired
Stanley Tang of Aliso Viejo, California shows us his beautiful custom cafe racer that he built in his garage from a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV750. Riding video shot with the GoPro Hero 3+. Stanley was influenced by the custom Viragos built by Greg Hageman which include the Benelli Mojave tank.
1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago
Cafe Racer Build from Start to Finish
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Mazda Miata MX5 LS3 V8 Project Build
Project Thunderbolt Part 1
In this episode we lay lay out our plan and get to work on our V8 LS3 drivetrain conversion.
Part 2
Work continues on the V8 conversion as we strip the Miata's chassis and break down the stock drivetrain to make room for the big LS3 and it's related components!
Part 3
This time we let that big LS3 out of its crate, mount it up to its new subframe and modify our engine bay to make it all fit!
Part 4
This time we continue work modifying our chassis, mount our Getrag differential, take a look at our Tremec Magnum and then modify our LS376/525 so it will work well in our Miata.
Part 5
In this update, we bolt on our serpentine drive system, fit our new air intake setup, make room for our new radiator and fab up a drive by wire gas pedal setup.
Part 6
In this update we install our clutch setup, mate the engine to our transmission, do a final test fit in the car to make sure everything looks good and then finish weld all of the engine bay and transmission tunnel modifications that we've made.
Part 7
In this update, we seal up our engine bay and chassis mods for good, address the the age-old problem of the heat and noise generated from sticking a giant engine in a tiny car and then make our engine bay look great again.
Part 8
In this update, our chassis preperation is complete which means it's time to start putting old Thunderbolt back together again! In goes the fuel system, chassis wiring, shifter and much more.
Part 9
In this update, reassembly continues as we install suspension upgrades, driveline components and begin to tackle the big job of wiring the LS3.
Part 10
This time, we're finishing the bulk of remaining electrical work, plumbing the radiator and heater hoses, installing the suspension (while adding some much needed upgrades) and putting the "Thunder" in Thunderbolt with a custom exhaust system. NOTE: The exhaust system shown in this video is for off road use only.
Part 11
This time we face one of the most exciting, yet nerve wracking moments a car guy will ever experience- the first start and drive of a newly built car! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we’ve still got tons of work to do before turning the key.
Part 12
This is it- the final episode of the "Project Thunderbolt" video series! It's time to see how it all turned out and go for a drive. While this may be the end of the build, this is just the beginning of the journey so stay tuned for future Thunderbolt updates.
Part 13
In this episode we put Thunderbolt through a variety of tests to determine how it performs.
In this episode we lay lay out our plan and get to work on our V8 LS3 drivetrain conversion.
Part 2
Work continues on the V8 conversion as we strip the Miata's chassis and break down the stock drivetrain to make room for the big LS3 and it's related components!
Part 3
This time we let that big LS3 out of its crate, mount it up to its new subframe and modify our engine bay to make it all fit!
Part 4
This time we continue work modifying our chassis, mount our Getrag differential, take a look at our Tremec Magnum and then modify our LS376/525 so it will work well in our Miata.
Part 5
In this update, we bolt on our serpentine drive system, fit our new air intake setup, make room for our new radiator and fab up a drive by wire gas pedal setup.
Part 6
In this update we install our clutch setup, mate the engine to our transmission, do a final test fit in the car to make sure everything looks good and then finish weld all of the engine bay and transmission tunnel modifications that we've made.
Part 7
In this update, we seal up our engine bay and chassis mods for good, address the the age-old problem of the heat and noise generated from sticking a giant engine in a tiny car and then make our engine bay look great again.
Part 8
In this update, our chassis preperation is complete which means it's time to start putting old Thunderbolt back together again! In goes the fuel system, chassis wiring, shifter and much more.
Part 9
In this update, reassembly continues as we install suspension upgrades, driveline components and begin to tackle the big job of wiring the LS3.
Part 10
This time, we're finishing the bulk of remaining electrical work, plumbing the radiator and heater hoses, installing the suspension (while adding some much needed upgrades) and putting the "Thunder" in Thunderbolt with a custom exhaust system. NOTE: The exhaust system shown in this video is for off road use only.
Part 11
This time we face one of the most exciting, yet nerve wracking moments a car guy will ever experience- the first start and drive of a newly built car! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we’ve still got tons of work to do before turning the key.
Part 12
This is it- the final episode of the "Project Thunderbolt" video series! It's time to see how it all turned out and go for a drive. While this may be the end of the build, this is just the beginning of the journey so stay tuned for future Thunderbolt updates.
Part 13
In this episode we put Thunderbolt through a variety of tests to determine how it performs.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Suzuki’s GSX-R on Australia’s Great Ocean Road
Gixxers Down Under
Suzuki has unleashed a new GSX-R1000 for 2017, claiming it’s the next big thing. The On Two Wheels team went to Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit to find out. Plus, while they were in town, Ari and Zack decided to do some GSX-R research and explore the wonders of the Australian continent and its Great Ocean Road. It’s time for another OTW road trip...
Suzuki has unleashed a new GSX-R1000 for 2017, claiming it’s the next big thing. The On Two Wheels team went to Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit to find out. Plus, while they were in town, Ari and Zack decided to do some GSX-R research and explore the wonders of the Australian continent and its Great Ocean Road. It’s time for another OTW road trip...
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Street Glide vs Chieftain vs MGX–21 vs Magnum
2017 Baggers Brawl
The Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Indian Chieftain, Moto Guzzi MGX–21, and Victory Magnum face off in an Old West shootout
2015 Harley Street Glide vs Indian Chieftain
It’s a bagger brawl between American-made, V-Twin powerhouses as the 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special meets the 2015 Indian Chieftain head-on for supremacy in the class.
Part 2
Comparing Motorcycles: Indian & Victory to Harley Davidson
How do we like the new Indian Chieftain and the new Victory Magnum? They want to know what the biggest differences are, what we like and what we don't like. We share our thoughts so far...
Top Ten Best Touring Motorcycles
The Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Indian Chieftain, Moto Guzzi MGX–21, and Victory Magnum face off in an Old West shootout
2015 Harley Street Glide vs Indian Chieftain
It’s a bagger brawl between American-made, V-Twin powerhouses as the 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special meets the 2015 Indian Chieftain head-on for supremacy in the class.
Part 2
Comparing Motorcycles: Indian & Victory to Harley Davidson
How do we like the new Indian Chieftain and the new Victory Magnum? They want to know what the biggest differences are, what we like and what we don't like. We share our thoughts so far...
Top Ten Best Touring Motorcycles
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