All articles tagged with #modifications
A personal trainer reviews Olivia Lawson's 30-minute 'Hourglass' workout, finding it to be a comprehensive full-body routine that effectively targets major muscle groups, though it may aggravate lower back issues and requires modifications for some exercises. The workout can help build strength and improve body composition but won't necessarily create an hourglass shape without proper genetics and low body fat.
A Tesla Cybertruck owner modified his vehicle into a "Carolina Squat" mode, making it look even more ostentatious and impractical. The modification process, shared on social media by influencer Joe Fay, involves adjusting the suspension settings through a hidden menu. This trend has caught on with other Cybertruck owners, despite the impracticality and negative reception.
A 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, previously owned by Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained and featuring a yellow body wrap and an Edelbrock supercharger, is up for auction on Cars & Bids. The car has approximately 41,600 miles and comes with three tunes for different performance levels, producing a maximum output of 210 horsepower. Despite some minor cosmetic issues, the car is reported to drive fantastically and is smog-compliant for California. Bidding for the car is currently at $18,000, with the auction running until October 27.
Delta Air Lines will make modifications to its SkyMiles frequent flier program after facing backlash from customers over changes announced earlier this month. The changes would have made it harder for frequent fliers to benefit from the loyalty program by increasing the spending requirements for elite status. Delta's CEO, Ed Bastian, acknowledged the negative feedback and stated that the company is listening and assessing the situation. Details of the modifications will be announced in the coming weeks.
Jimmy Giannoccaro, owner of G&H Transport in South Africa, has created a unique BMW Z4 by fitting a 5.7-liter Nascar V8 engine under the hood. The car underwent extensive modifications, including a sequential gearbox, upgraded brakes, and the conversion from carburetors to fuel injection. It now features luxuries like traction control, ABS, and launch control. With around 590 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque, the Z4 is limited to 7,500 rpm but has a target of 9,000 rpm in the future. The car also sports a genuine GT3 body kit, making it the first in South Africa with such an appearance.
The subreddit r/miatalogistics showcases the creativity of Miata owners in fitting various items into their cars, from gaming chairs to whole engines. The subreddit, which has been around for a while, was recently brought back and features posts from devoted Miata enthusiasts who have modified their cars to fit their hobbies and lifestyles.
NASCAR has issued the largest combined fine in its history to Hendrick Motorsports and Kaulig Racing for modifying air deflecting pieces, docking all of its Phoenix drivers and teams 100 regular-season points and 10 playoff points and suspending each of their crew chiefs for four races each and fining the crew chiefs $100,000. Denny Hamlin was also penalized, docking him 25 points and fining him $50,000 for intentionally wrecking Ross Chastain on Sunday's final lap. NASCAR confiscated the Hendrick teams' louvers after practice at Phoenix Raceway.