Finally.. the 1of1 Showcase in conjunction with Formula Drift Long Beach is here.

Somewhere along the way it all got twisted. Somehow, car shows devolved from gatherings of the talented and inspired into mad assemblies of competitive lust. Representing your crew and area code, working towards a magazine photo shoot and cheap sponsorships. Darkened convention center halls, fog machines and girls seeking the MTV lottery.

Remember when shows were about getting together with people from across town, county and state, and checking the local flavor? When cats took time to explain how they did a wire tuck instead of telling you to Google it? We remember those days. And we’re bringing them back. One/One isn’t reinventing the car show; it’s refining it. Come see how at the opening round of the 2010 Formula D season, April 9-10, at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

One/One will be showcasing 4 of today’s top builders from Southern California in an open forum, taking questions from the audience. No pretense. All passion. Sharing ideas, passing knowledge. The infamous PJ Bonafacio and his classic cars, Brandon from Bowls, San Diego’s own, Auto Fashion, and Judson Bryan from JDM EGO. They’ll all be displaying their latest creations and will be around to talk about their builds.

We’ll have awards. Everyone appreciates recognition for their efforts, even better if it helps offset some of the build costs. But trophies aren’t what car shows are about. Don’t think we’re just trippin’ on nostalgia. We’ve got the latest goods from the hottest hands. We’ve got DJs you HAVE heard of. We’re Bringing the Ruckus, one of the most contemporary trends out of L.A., via Japan. And the Gallery, where you can see VIP, Classic, Time Attack/Drift, and Flushed cars. 150 Spots where we’ll divide the cars up by style. If you’re a team wanting to display together, we can do that too. There will also be a Motorcycle/Ruckus category. Limited space is available for car show competitors and teams. We’ll be hand selecting “the best of the best” from each region on the Formula Drift Tour. Please tell us about your love for your car and we hope to see you at the next event. Even if you don’t make it into the show due to limited space, we’d still love to meet you and talk to you at the show. We love cars too, and we’ll be at every show, personally.

Pre-registration starts today. $35 per car which includes 2 tickets to both the show and drift event. $20 per ruckus which includes 1 ticket.

Article by FATLACE!

For more information about the show or how to register please go to www.fatlace.com.

Autofashion is proud to announce our TAX RETURN SALE!!!!

all Kranze and Maverick wheels are now on sale.   Alot of people asked for it and since its the season for everyone to get some money back from the government we decided to put it out there and put them on sale.   So for everyone that wanted to get a set of Kranze wheels here is your chance.   We will be running this special starting today till who knows when.   Lets get this rolling and have a great 2010 season!!!!

CALL FOR PRICES ON MODEL

UP TO 40% OFF!!!!!

Thanks – Autofashion Staff!!!

Cali is having some crazy weather conditions these past few days.   Everyone please be safe out there.  Drive safe and be safe.   This was a picture taken on Tuesday January 19,2010 off the Huntington Beach Pier.   Pretty nuts for Socal.

Be safe – Autofashion Staff

AUTOFASHION Would like to thank everyone for their support for the shop.   We will be closed on the following days for the holiday season.   We cant wait till 2010 with more and more stuff to bring out and carry.

AUTOFASHION’S HOLIDAY HOURS:

MON- FRI : 10am to 6pm

CLOSED:

December 25 -27th  Will return on December 28th,2009

December 31st will be open for a half day then close till January 4th 2010.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND BE SAFE THIS YEAR!!!!

THANKS,

AUTOFASHION STAFF!

The advent of electronic throttle (or “drive-by-wire”) systems in late model cars presents a unique tuning opportunity. On these cars, the throttle plate is modulated by an electronic signal that is connected to the accelerator pedal. Because this system is based upon voltage readings from a sensor, it can be easily modified with an electronic controller. Controlling the ratio of pedal-to-throttle opening allows the driver to dial in precisely the feeling needed, whether its quick blips of the throttle for heel-toe driving technique or de-sensitizing the pedal for economy mode driving. Now, the driver has this under his control with the Buddy Club e-Throttle Booster.

FEATURES

Utilizing the latest microprocessor technology, the e-Throttle Booster modifies the signal between accelerator pedal, ECU, and throttle body to boost or cut the angle of the throttle plate in relation to its stock settings. The e-Throttle Booster allows for 12-steps of adjustment and 31 levels of total adjustment throughout the range of the throttle position sensor, allowing for precision changes according to driver preference. At low ranges, it reduces the perceived effect of “throttle lag” – the amount of time that occurs between when the accelerator is pressed and when the engine responds. At the upper RPM ranges, the increased sensitivity makes it easier to perform racing techniques like the heel-toe shift. Each unit comes with an application specific wiring harness for quick installation.

BENEFITS

Since it is adjustable, the driver can change preferences “on the fly” or leave them set up for track or off-road preference. E-Throttle Booster also utilizes an “Economy” Mode that allows the driver to de-tune throttle response for the most fuel economy with the least amount of driver effort. This new idea is now being implemented as optional equipment on late model vehicles, and may soon be an available feature on all new electronic throttle cars. The increase in fuel savings will more than pay for the unit itself in a short amount of time. Conversely, dual-purpose vehicles that see highway time in addition to serving weekend warrior duty can now implement an additional level of automatic control and fine-tuning that’s never been available before. A quick flick of the knob is all it takes to maximize your throttle effort. Like the short throw shifters that came before them, the e-Throttle Booster incorporates technology and an revised driving experience that will have you hooked once you try it. You may never have to “push the pedal to the metal” to achieve the wide-open throttle response that you need during spirited driving maneuvers.

TECHNICAL

Electronic throttle or drive-by-wire throttle systems utilize a sensor incorporated into the vehicle’s main Engine Control Unit (ECU) to translate your mechanical pedal effort into electronically modulated opening and closing of the throttle plate in the throttle body. From the factory, the ratio of pedal movement to throttle plate opening is governed by the ECU and is meant to provide the most reasonable compromise between pedal sensitivity and throttle plate movement. The e-Throttle Booster acts as a modifier of that signal, allowing you to increase or decrease the ratio at will, fine tuning the pedal actuation experience to the driving task at hand. With its fast microprocessors, the e-Throttle Booster can virtually eliminate the perceived lag between pedal and throttle plate; it also has the capability to modify the total angle opening of the throttle plate in real time, allowing more air (and therefore, more power production ability) into the engine intake tract Because of the method used to intercept and modify the signal, as well as the point in the ECU system where the signal is modified, the e-Throttle Booster will not be detected by the car’s OBDII system; therefore, the factory ECU cannot “override” your settings, nor will the e-Throttle Booster cause Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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August 19, 2008

Ontario, California, USA

Your browser may not support display of this image. Developed to meet the need of late model cars with electronic throttle control or drive by wire, Buddy Club’s eThrottle Booster allows scaling of the pedal effort to throttle plate opening on fuel-injected vehicles. This plug and play device allows 12 steps of control, with 31 levels of total adjustability through the throttle position sensor (TPS) to scale pedal sensitivity up, and even down, from stock. With this control, the driver can dial in the perfect pedal feeling from daily driving to economy mode to full out throttle blips.

Your browser may not support display of this image. Your browser may not support display of this image. Like all throttle response modulators, this unit alone does not add horsepower, but it does allow you to lessen the effect of the factory electronic throttle lag for virtually instant throttle response. On the “economy” settings, a fuel mileage increase can be achieved and when cranked to any higher settings, throttle performance is boosted without sacrificing your MPGs. Best of all unlike other throttle control units on the market, the Buddy Club eThrottle Booster will not cause Diagnostic Trouble Codes obtained by scanners so there won’t be any issues when servicing your vehicle.

MSRP $409.00 and up

 

Introducing Buddy Club’s P1 Racing Lower Control Arms.   Alot of you will say ” They look like (INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE) LCA’s”.   But dont get it twisted.   As we all know alot of the companies are trying to do things better and better.  From sources that the “BIG BOSS at Buddy Club”  Wants to put out a product way better then the competition and stands by it 100%.   Buddy Club has been around for ages and will be continuing to bring out bigger and better stuff for all of us true car guys.   They may look similar but remember not everything is built like a tank just because it says its a tank! The guys at Buddy Club say “nothing compares to our products hands down”.   So if your in the market of getting some LCAs then Try out some Buddyclubs  LCAs.

 

Happy Turkey Day everyone!!!!   Autofashion will be closed on November 26th, 2009 and will return on Novermber 27,2009.   We will be be having a half day on November 27th,2009 and will be closed till Monday November 30th, 2009.   Sorry for the inconvienence and have a great Turkey Day!!!!

- Autofashion Staff