STATIC AND DYNAMIC ANGLES What: Alignment angles are measured and adjusted under static conditions—the vehicle is not moving and there are no passengers or load in the vehicle.  When the vehicle is moving, the static angles change to dynamic angles; that is, they change as the vehicle moves.  Static angles are designed in such a way… Continue reading Static & Dynamic Angle

ACKERMAN What:  Ackerman is the measurement of the difference in turning angles made by two front wheels when a vehicle is making a turn.  The wheels have to take different angles in a turn because the outside wheel in the turn has to travel farther in the turn than the inside wheel. How: Setting the correct… Continue reading Ackerman

TIRESWhat:  Tires, are the most visible components of a vehicle’s suspension system, and their wear patterns can be valuable clues to the condition of other suspension system components.  Tire wear is a particularly good indicator of alignment problems. How: For example, tire wear can tell you when a wheel has too much toe-in or toe-out. When… Continue reading Tires

STABILIZER BARS What:  Other front suspension system components include the stabilizer bar and stabilizer links.  The stabilizer bar and links join the two lower control arms to transmit cornering forces from the outside wheel to the inside wheel during a turn.  This helps equalize wheel loads and prevent the vehicle from leaning or rolling outward… Continue reading Stabilizer Bars

Roving reporter Bob Choisser and friends were invited to join the Alviso Roadsters for a Tour of Willis Johnson’s Car Collection over Thanksgiving Weekend. We had a real post Thanksgiving treat on Saturday, November 28th. Invited to join the Alviso Roadsters group and their guests, we met at John Kelly’s hill side home deep in… Continue reading Roving reporter Bob Choisser and friends were invited to join the Alviso Roadsters for a Tour of Willis Johnson’s Car Collection over Thanksgiving Weekend.

Bob & Celine Lanting 1971 Chevelle SS This car is a 1971 Chevelle SS, 454. (.060 over – 468 Cubic Inch at 580 HP) Color is “Active Red Metallic”. Took me 4 years to finish. Completely disassembled. Frame first on the rotisserie then the underside. New floor pans, trunk pan, quarters and inner and outer… Continue reading Bob & Celine Lanting 1971 Chevelle SS

Follow along as the crew at RETRO POWER with Christopher Smith of Space City Airbrush work their magic on this 1933 Chevy. How many times have you walked through car show and saw a rod with custom graphics that stopped you in your tracks and you find yourself wondering how it was done? As with… Continue reading Follow along as the crew at RETRO POWER with Christopher Smith of Space City Airbrush work their magic on this 1933 Chevy.

1932 Ford 5-window Coupe Build-Up From Bill Neumann Camarillo, CA Bill Neumann, former editor of Rod & Custom magazine is known to many by his famous roadsters and customs, and as Founder and CEO of Automotive Performance Systems, Inc and NEUSPEED®. Bill is now building a new hot rod project. He purchased a 1932 Ford… Continue reading 1932 Ford 5-window Coupe Build-Up From Bill Neumann Camarillo, CA

Submitted by jdodd on Fri, 12/02/2011 – 3:07am 1978 Chevy El Camino September 10, 2011 1978 Chevy El Camino from Lakewood Colorado September 10th. Automatic with blue interior, white tunnel cover molding damaged on passenger side. Dino’s Custom Cycles sticker on back window. NO PLATES Any Information Please Contact: Jessica Phone: 720-261-4253Email: [email protected] stolenimage: 

Submitted by jdodd on Fri, 12/02/2011 – 3:04am 2011 Pace-American 28′ Black Race Car Trailer November 17, 2011 Attached are photos of the suspects vehicle, who two months earlier, were seen casing the neighborhood…. The suspects are two black males, 35-40 years of age, short hair, dark skin, and the truck leaks quite a bit… Continue reading 2011 Pace-American 28' Black Race Car Trailer November 17, 2011