Car Mods Features
How To: Install a seatbelt in a 1964 Ford Galaxy
These car videos offer great restoration tips for your vintage cars. This how to video demonstrates who to install a custom seat belt retractor system in a 1964 Ford Galaxy. The seat belt is placed up near the roof so that it can remain hidden.
How To: Cover parts in carbon fiber by skinning or wrapping
Prepare a chocolate cream roll. And into your whip topping, put in one teaspoon of vanilla extract, about a cap full. Stir the whip, the vanilla removes the packaging taste. Spread the whip all over the cake, nice and thick. Clean out the edges and round it out. With a fork, drag the prongs across the top of the log. And all around the surfaces. With a knife, spiral out the ends of the log. Start in the center and slowly spiral out. Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder, then do the ends...
How To: Calculate the manual valve shim on a KLR650
In this motorcycle tutorial you will learn how to calculate the manual valve shim size. Both exhausts have the same spec and both the intakes have the same spec so the video only shows one side being done.
How To: Install a short-throw shifter on your car properly
Watch this "Grease On Your Hands" video tutorial from the Washington Post to see how to install a short-throw shifter on your car properly.
How To: Install a 4 pole to 5 pole tow wiring adapter
This video shows you how to do a popular wiring upgrade for towing vehicles. See how to convert a four wire to a five wire flat on a Kia Sedona.
How To: Easily apply door panel chrome trim to a VW Beetle
If you're a fan of the classic VW Bugs, check out this tutorial. In the video, you'll be taught how to easily apply door panel chrome trim to a classic VW Beetle Bug. It will not only make your car look a lot better, but more modern and new. It'll save you time and money. So check it out, take notes, and good luck!
How To: Use the step boards on a 2010 Lincoln Navigator
On the 2010 Lincoln Navigator there's a handy feature called the deployable running boards, which are essentially step bars that automatically deploy when the car door is opened, to help you step inside your vehicle. This video demonstrates how they work, and how you can shut them on or off, because not everybody will find these useful — tall people definitely won't.
News: Super Eco-Car Gets 2,752 MPG
The upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon promises to unveil vehicles that will blow current fuel economy standards way out of the water. California Polytechnic State University is one of the most promising contenders, with a vehicle that gets 13 times the 230 mpg General Motors promises the Chevrolet Volt will deliver (plus, the Cal Poly car doesn't even use batteries!).
How To: Restore a headlight with Diamondite
Sometimes our headlights get scratched up and block the amount of light coming through them. This can be a problem at night, when we need the light from our headlights to see. This video will show you how to use the Diamondite clear plastic kit to restore your headlights.
How To: Install SportRack Frontier spare tire mount bike rack
This video shows you how to install a SportRack Frontier spare tire mount bike rack. The first thing you have to do is disconnect the wheel mount as it comes packaged already installed on the rack.
News: Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun
More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance costs).
How To: Install a Thule Insta-Gater truck bed bike rack
This video shows you how to install a Thule Insta-Gater truck bed bike carrier in the bed of a pick up truck.
How To: Install a Thule 375 ladder rack in a pick up
This video shows you how to assemble and install a Thule ladder rack (part # TH375) pick up truck rack system, part of the professional series line. The second video goes over adding the Thule ladder tilt rack and the third part shows you quickly how to use it.
How To: Apply bondo to your hot rod for an even surface
How to Use Bondo - Slingin' Mud. Enjoy this full length video from Hotrod Magazine.
How To: Assemble a Tow Ready 24x60 cargo carrier
Tow Ready 24x60 Cargo Carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds and requires a 5/8 pin and clip which are sold separately. This video shows you how to put it together and a couple of hints to make it easier.
How To: Install a folding trailer hitch cargo carrier adapter
This is a folding basket adapter for two inch trailer hitch mounted cargo carriers and this video explains how to use it in conjunction with your trailer hitch and your cargo carrier.
How To: Install a trailer hitch
A trailer hitch is important for towing items like boats. Learn how to install a trailer hitch from a certified mechanic in this free automotive series.
How To: Understand motorcycles with Girls Garage
Becky Mull of J&P Cycles will walk you though what a motorcycle is made of, what the parts are and what they are for. Your motorcycle needs to be maintained and this video has some motorcycle tips for parts and accessories as well as just keeping it in top form.
How To: Grind down a bell housing in a classic VW Beetle Bug
If you don't know much about engines, you may want to find out more before attempting this tutorial. Anyway, in the video you'll find out how to grind down a bell housing
How To: Fabricate and install door bars in a stock car
Fabricate and build door bars (aka sissy bars) for a full tube chassis 1981 Camaro racecar by following along in this instructional video with Jeri Ellsworth. The door bars are being built for a very rugged car, designed to withstand a large amount of side impact. Tools and materials needed for this project include 1 3/4 x .120 tubing, an "Affordable Bender" tubing bender, a Millermatic welder and a Hypertherm 43 plasma cutter.
How To: Fabricate and install a roll bar in a stock car
Learn how to fabricate and install a rollbar into a 1981 Camaro being converted into a racecar. In this video, Jeri Ellsworth bends and cuts tubing into a rollbar and welds it into place. Tools and materials needed for this project include 1 3/4 x .120 tubing, an "Affordable Bender" tubing bender, a Millermatic welder and a Hypertherm 43 plasma cutter.
How To: Install HID headlights on a Ford Mustang
One great feature about cars, is the ability to customize certain parts and features that match your style. Headlights, steering wheel, tires, almost anything can be changed to match your personality. One of the easiest parts of the car to change would be the headlights.
News: Solar Race Car Reaches 93MPH
If you saw this so-called automobile out on the street, you'd probably think a UFO had landed, but sure enough, it's a car - a solar powered race car.
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Chevy Uplander
Professionals show you how to install a trailer hitch on a Chevy Uplander.
How To: Clean or Replace Windscreen Wipers Blades in Peugeot 308
How to put windscreen wiper blades in special position which permits release of the blades. It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
News: Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft
So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes).
How To: Install the Diablo Sports Predator Mustang Tuner
USMuscleMods.com brings you this video tutorial on how to install the Diablo Sports Predator Mustang Tuner. See the tricky installation procedure of the Diablo Sports Predator on a 2005 Mustang GT.
How To: Install RRM grip springs in a 08/09 Mitsubishi Lancer
This automotive performance customization tutorial shows you how to install Road/Race Motors (RRM) grip springs in a 2008/2009 Mistubishi Lancer. Grip springs are higher performance suspension components. If you bought RRM grip springs for your Lancer, this tutorial will show you how to install them.
How To: Install a Chevy 350 in a Ford Thunderbird
In this auto repair video series, learn about installing a Chevy engine from Doug Jenkins. Doug and his highly trained staff of expert mechanics will demonstrate how to install a Chevrolet engine in a Ford T-Bird.
How To: Connect your cell phone with any 2009 Lexus head unit
In this video, learn how to connect a cell phone to your Lexus head unit. Most navigation enabled dashboards in 2009 Lexus models are equipped to work with a phone. All you need is a Bluetooth enabled phone and your Lexus and you are ready to roll! Avoid those pricey cell phone tickets in traffic with this handy option.
How To: Install a sprint booster for a BMW E38, 39, and 46
The great thing about customizing cars, is that not only can you improve the performance of a vehicle, but you can also make fellow drivers jealous with certain parts. But in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to install a sprint booster for a BMW E38, 39, and 46. Even though this device is small, it does help improve the throttle response and is easy to apply to the car. So check it out, pay attention, and enjoy!
How To: Install a trailer wiring harness in a Jeep Lorado
An installer shows the steps needed to remove tail lights, make wiring connections, and complete installation of the wiring harness for a trailer hitch on a Jeep Lorado.
How To: Replace the clutch on a Porsche
Mad Mike is always Ballin on a Budget, this episode Mike visits Callas Rennsport a Porsche specialist. Mike demonstrates how to build up his new used Porsche. Take a look at a brand new multi-disk clutch. Callas Rennsport replaces the belts, installs new fun-hub clutch bearings and Mike is back on the road. Replace the clutch on a Porsche.
How To: Install a supersprint exhaust on a 2008 MINI Cooper S
if you're looking to change things up on your Mini Cooper, this tutorial may be what you're looking for. In this video, you'll be installing a supersprint exhaust on a 2008 R56 Mini Cooper S. Installing a new exhaust can not only improve the performance of your car, but make it sound much better as well. So check out this tutorial for more information and good luck!
How To: Install a trailer hitch on a Ford F-150
This video shows you how to install a trailer hitch (part # 87195) on a Ford F-150.
News: Build a Redneck roller coaster
Genius or retard? Such an impossibly fine, fine line. Imagine if MacGyver got hit by a hillbilly stupid stick. Extremely amusing. And yes, washing machine parts are integral to this design!$%^&.
How To: Make biodiesel fuel with a Biopro 380
The guys at Parley's Diesel Performance got together with Graydon Blair of Utah BioDiesel Supply show you how to use the Biopro 380 to make brew biodiesel fuel at home on a large level.
How To: Install a supersprint race muffler to a BMW E46 M3
It's time to go racing! Well, not exactly. But in this next tutorial, you'll be finding out how to install a supersprint race muffler to a BMW E46 M3. This can not only improve the performance of your vehicle, but make it sound like a beast on the road. It's a fairly difficult project to tackle but can be done with the right tools and know how. So check out the video and good luck!
How To: Install a T-One vehicle wiring harness on a Forester
If you are going to use your Subaru Forester to tow, carry a cargo carrier that has lights, or if you have accessories that need power, you are going to need to install a T-One vehicle wiring harness. This video will demonstrate the simple installation of the harness on a 2007 Subaru Forester and includes tips showing which panels need to be removed, where to access the needed plugs, and good locations for the wires and module box.
How To: Mix automotive or car paint
In this video, we learn how to mix automotive or car paint. To begin, you want to look at your car information to find out what kind and color of paint they used on it originally. Once you have this information, you can take it to an automotive shop and they can do a code search for what to mix together to get this specific color. You may have more than one option on how to make the color, depending on what it is and what year your car is. Next, you can have the paint made and tested to see i...