The Maybach is Back!

  Yup, you can expect to see the Mercedes Maybach S600 on the streets in 2016. After reviewing the test run of the S600, we truly believe that the new Maybach will live up to its name of class and luxury. This super cruiser is absolutely top of the line. We believe that it may even compete with Bentley and Rolls Royce.

Lets start off with the good stuff. The performance numbers for this big body beast is absolutely outstanding! How does a twin turbo, 6.0 liter, V-12 sound? Yes, that's right, 523 horses mounted to a seven speed automatic transmission with different driving modes (our favorite is "S" for Sport). Don't mind the weight of the car though. This 5,308 pound monster weighs as much as an F-150, but can still do the quarter mile in 13.2 seconds at 110 mph. Stopping is a different story, however. The brakes are good; not the best, but good.

Besides the classy, sleek look on the outside of the Maybach S600, the interior is fit for a king! Diamond stitched leather and soft pillowed headrests make this limo probably the most comfortable luxury vehicle out there. There is absolutely tons of leg space and free range room for even the tallest passengers. One person described it as, "way nicer than flying first class and being in a private jet". A refrigerator and champagne glasses come factory as well as the luxury pillows for the seats. Automatic window visors and the 3-D surround audio system will make you feel like a boss.

Mercedes brags that the S600 has the lowest cabin sound out of all production vehicles. That's saying a lot, since you literally can't hear anything while riding in the back of a Phantom. Oh, and let's not forget that changing ambient light, service trays, pop up leg rests and display screens are factory in this rocket powered limo.

The Maybach isn't going to come cheap though. This stretched S chassis is definitely a car that you're going to need a chauffeur for you to truly enjoy this beauty. Priced at just around $200,000 dollars is probably your best bet if you're in the market for a top of the line luxury sedan.

Ryan's Wide WRX

When I first took a glimpse of this car on Instagram, I thought to myself, "Oh no. Another ruined Subie". Someone on my feed had posted a picture of it and had said to check out the full feature on Stancenation.com. I quickly scrolled past it and I saw it again a few posts down, this time posted by somebody else. That's when I took the time to actually look at the car and I was blown away. This car easily makes its way to one of the top places on "My Favorite Cars" list.

What really makes this car stand out to me is the over all appearance. It reminds me of the early 2000's when older Need For Speed video games, where wide bodykits, Lambo style doors and vinyls on cars were cool. That trend died pretty quickly and the whole clean OEM, but stanced scene blew up. But, guess what? The older scene is slowly coming back and this WRX built by Ryan Richey definitely demonstrates that.

The amount of work put into a car to make it as appealing as this is almost mind blowing. Just think about the custom fenders (which took almost a year) and fitting them to the car, then having to widen both the front and rear bumpers. Keep in mind that this was all done by a young college student trying to balance school, work and living the automotive enthusiasts lifestyle.

Let's not get it twisted though, this thing is daily driven. In the photos it was rocking a D2 Air ride suspension kit which has now been switched out for the traditional coilovers and the super wide 18x11.5" Work Meisters have been changed up and is now rocking Volk TE 37's. Inside the WRX, Ryan chose to keep it a classy traditional Japanese theme. You'll find a samurai sword shift knob, wood grain quick release steering wheel and koi fish headliner and pillars.

It's vehicles like this, that have so much character and style that puts them on the top of my list. The determination and the early 2000 themed build inspiration really sets Ryan's Wrx apart from others.

Engine:
K&N Intake
Mishimoto Radiator
No-name downpipe
Skunk2 Exhaust
Suspension:
D2 Air Ride
Manual management
TruHart lateral links
TruHart trailing arms
Strut tower brace
C-pillar brace
Custom notching
Camber bolts
Interior:
Grip Royal chameleon paint steering wheel
NRG hub
Dragon sword handle shift knob
Recaro SR-6 driver seat
Recaro SR-6 ASM special edition passenger seat
04 WRX black cloth back seats
Koi wrapped headliner
Exterior:
Chargespeed V1 Front bumpers- custom widened
Chargespeed V1 sideskirts- custom shortened
Chargespeed V1 rear bumper- custom widened
Custom “Deep South”, hand made fenders from MK4 Jetta fenders
Liberal replica grill
JDM black chrome headlights
04 sti taillights
326 Power manriki wing
Ganador super mirrors
Vertical Door Inc. kit
Hexis vinyl wrap by CL Designs in Charlotte
Handcut graphics

Wheels/Tires:
Work Meister 18×11.5 -14
32mm spacer in rear
265/35/18 tires

GT86 Cb Model?

As many of us know, the GT86 (also known as the FRS or BRZ) has quickly grown to be an enthusiast's car. It's light, rear-wheel drive and easy to modify. Little do people know, that the GT86 was actually modeled after the AE86 corolla.  This car was never meant to be much of a drivers car, but due to the popularity of the vehicle, Japan will receive a special luxury model called the Cb model.

For the most part, the car will stay the same, but it does get a new front clip as well as smaller detail changes that accent the car nicely. The Cb model stands for "cool beauty" and gives the GT86 a smoother, more round front versus the angular and sharp looking front. Special two-toned trim paint is added to accent the somewhat new body lines.

Another cool thing the new Cb model will have is the blue LED vents on the fenders that replaced the "86" badge. High quality leather with red stitching is what you'll find in the interior along with some dark colored wood grained paneling. LED running lights were added and fancy gauges on the inside give the Cb model sort of an elegant look.

This is to be a Japan exclusive model only and is set to release in mid to late April. What are your thoughts on the new Cb style? We kind of like it and are waiting to see when people start importing the front clips here in the US for the conversions.

The Cars We Wish We Had

As everyone knows, the US receives almost every car put into production. But there are a few of them that we really, really want and just cant have. Even though it would make an extremely large number of people happy if the US would import these vehicles, it's simply not going to happen. Well anytime soon at least.

Why can't we have them? In most cases, it's due to economics or emissions specs., but in some cases, it can be just down right selfishness. For instance, if a very affordable high performance production car was available to the US market, there would be tons of people driving in a disorderly manner causing a dangerous environment for other motorists.

One of the most sought after cars that hasn't hit the US soil is no other than the Nissan Skyline. Nicknamed "Godzilla", the Skyline (now a bit older) is a very affordable and produces an exceptional amount of power as well as handles like it's on rails. For years, the Skyline has been Nissan's top performance vehicle and many people agree that the Skyline is considered a JDM legend. As of late, you are able to import some models of the Skyline into the US as long as it meets the emissions and safety specs. of the state being imported to.

Next up is the Volkswagen Sirocco. Why can't we have this car? Your guess is as good as ours. We're just going to assume that it's just not ideal. You see, this car here is identical to the VW Golf and Golf R. Only difference is that the Sirocco looks more sleek and a bit cooler than the Golf. So introducing a new car to the US that everyone here already loves just doesn't make sense. Sad day today.

The Mercedes Unimog. This is most military like vehicle as you can get and drive without it actually being a military vehicle. This is the biggest baddest truck that ever hit the streets... and the dirt. It's all wheel drive, clean diesel motor and outstanding towing capacities make this monster a gem among many in the US. There are cases where some people import the Mercedes Unimog to the states, but it's usually for motorsports purposes.

The new Honda Civic Type R has gotten the Honda fans in the US all types of bothered. When the specs were first released, the whole scene was shocked. This new hot hatch was assumed to be the worlds best FWD hatch back, performance wise that is. Although the US never really received any Type R models besides the Integra Type R, there was hope for this new Civic. But, nope!

And we can't forget about the HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) GTS Maloo. A lot of people in the states haven't heard of this car, and that's probably because it's specific to Australia's roads. This supercharged 6.2 liter V8 Ute puts down 577 horsepower that would give most sports cars a run for their money. It's big brakes and sport tuned suspension make this thing like nothing the US have ever seen.

There are a lot more vehicles out there that the US will probably never see, and it puts a pain in our chest. We can always dream right? Someone please create a petition or something to bring these vehicles to the US and we'll sign it!