Month: September 2014
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Review: Perrin inlet hose for Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S
The Perrin inlet tube for the BRZ straddles the line between cosmetic and functionality for me. While Perrin and enthusiastic forum members would like you to believe this simple tube will add a few horsepower, the reality is less exciting as you’ll probably not notice any performance increase. However, it does make the engine sound better.…
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Record review: ODESZA – ‘In Return’
I rarely find an album where each song stands on its own. ODESZA’s sophomore album, In Return, had me addicted from the start and kept me addicted through every track on the record. I was first hooked on their single, “Memories That Call You (feat. Monsoonsiren),” which I thought was phenomenal. I worried that the couple…
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The fatal flaw of all smartwatches
Before this week’s reveal of the Apple Watch, its designer Jony Ive famously told journalists that the Swiss watchmaking industry was “fucked.” While the Appe Watch is by far the most beautiful and feature packed smartwatch to date, I don’t think Swiss watchmakers are fucked at all. In fact, I don’t think they’re even making…
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Diode Dynamics HP3 vs SMD5 LED bulb comparison and review
I’ve been a fan of Diode Dynamics‘ LED bulbs ever since I replaced all my Subaru BRZ‘s bulbs with LEDs. They have excellent customer service and they stand behind their products with a great three year warranty. They recently introduced a couple new LED bulb to their line up, the HP3 and HP5. The HP3…