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Entries for 'Chuck Johnson'
Chuck Johnson posted on May 29, 2013 23:30
The Hail Mary: The Build Story Behind Speed Week Part 1
By Chuck Johnson
Defined as a very long, low percentage pass made in sheer desperation, the term Hail Mary is perfectly fitting of Project 240LSR’s journey to Speed Week. While Eric Hsu and "Team America" were making their own Hail Mary attempt to make it to World Time Attack, the perhaps lesser known, yet equally determined team behind MotoIQ’s Project 240LSR were simultaneously in pursuit of their own Hail Mary pass. Let’s face it though; this is par for the course. If it wasn’t for race day, almost every race car would be forever damned to a hellish state of incompletion. This is the story of how we made it.
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Chuck Johnson posted on May 20, 2013 23:30
Project 240SX Land Speed Racer: Racecar Livery, the Function Behind the Form
By Chuck Johnson Photos by Joe Lu
I’ve put together a lot of cool project cars over the years and would like to think that with each one, I push the envelope a little bit further and get a little better at what I’m doing. I’ve learned a lot from building racecars and a good portion of that learning in most recent years I’d say, is far beyond that of just turning a wrench.
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Chuck Johnson posted on May 08, 2013 23:30
Project Honda Civic EJ: Building the B18C1 Part V
By Chuck Johnson
In our last installment of Project Honda Civic EJ, we thoroughly explored the Harlem Shake phenomenon and also partially completed the assembly of our B18C1’s valvetrain. Now equipped with Skunk2 valve springs and titanium retainers; the cylinder head of our B18C1 engine is ready for completion. Next on this list? A set of Pro1+ camshafts, Skunk2 adjustable cam gears, and an ARP stud kit.
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Chuck Johnson posted on March 26, 2013 23:30
Project 240SX Land Speed Racer: Flat Out on the Bonneville Salt Flats (Video)
By Chuck Johnson
It’s really easy for people to discredit going fast in a straight line. Hell, I myself have been guilty of snickering at the thought of "run what you brung" night at the drag races. I mean how much skill could it really take to hold a steering wheel straight and mash on the throttle for a ¼ mile? The truth is though, it doesn’t matter if it’s driving in a straight line or around the same damn circle for hours. Click on the link to see the in-car video!
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Chuck Johnson posted on March 19, 2013 00:00
Project Honda Civic EJ: Building the B18C1 Part IV
By Chuck Johnson
In our last installment of Project Honda Civic EJ, we had just begun the assembly of the bottom end of our B18C1 engine. With the bottom end complete, we could now shift our attention towards the assembly of our B18C1’s cylinder head and the completion of Project Honda Civic EJ’s engine build.
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Chuck Johnson posted on November 01, 2012 02:01
Overdose: The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Invasion of SEMA Show 2012
By Chuck Johnson and Annie Sam
Each year at the SEMA Show, there is always one model car that dominates the spotlight. This year, there is no doubt that the Scion FR-S's and Subaru BRZ's are dominating the 2012 SEMA show. A bit of an overdose to say the least. To spare you from the blisters on your feet, we've walked the show for you to bring you this compilation of Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ's from the SEMA show. Enjoy.
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Chuck Johnson posted on October 17, 2012 23:00
Project Land Speed Racer 240SX: All The Right Gauges
by Stephen Quinn - Photos by Joe Lu and Chuck Johnson
Let's face it. There are hundreds, if not thousands of aftermarket gauges readily available for purchase. Most can tell you what you need to know in whatever color, shape, and size you desire. But an array of gauges strewn across the dash and up the A-pillar accompanied by a tachometer the size of your head isn't the most effective way of delivering essential information to the driver. An unorganized gauge setup is distracting and can be even more dangerous than not having the gauges to begin with.
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Chuck Johnson posted on October 07, 2012 22:06
Project Honda Civic EJ: Building the B18C1 Part III
By Chuck Johnson - Photos by Joe Lu
Last we left off, we had just figured out how to improve the rod ratio of Project Civic's B18C1 through the use of a Nissan QR25DE spec rod from K1 Technologies. With the details of this rather strange relationship of Nissan and Honda componenets figured out, it's now time to forever join them in holy matrimony.
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Chuck Johnson posted on September 04, 2012 00:00
Project 240SX Land Speed Racer: The Sheet Metal Whisperer
By Chuck Johnson
Some of us are born to be doctors and others, lawyers and business executives all of which perhaps live in ticky-tacky little boxes. Thankfully for us gear heads though; John Kuchta III, owner of Specialty Cars, was born to manipulate and massage metal into bitchin' go fast goodies instead of spending his days in court. John’s ability to grind, file, beat, bend, shape and weld metal into something resulting in such graceful form yet purposely functional is simply uncanny. Simply put, John Kuchta is, "the sheet metal whisperer."
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Chuck Johnson posted on July 09, 2012 00:00
Project 240SX Land Speed Racer: The Best Laid Schemes of Mice and Men
By Chuck Johnson
In the beginning of this perhaps irrational quest to conquer a land speed record, I somehow rationalized the purchase of another S13 hatch because I just "couldn’t bring myself to ruin another perfectly good street car." If I could go back in time, I would ask myself, "What the hell were you thinking?" and then follow it up with a swift slap to the side of my own noggin. In all fairness to myself though, how the hell was I supposed to see this coming? Even "the best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry."
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