From Matt, We are often asked what the best buy is between new, used, or NOS (new old stock). The short answer is that NEW is the best bet in almost every case. -New- New parts are always of recent manufacture. Now, some people may question the quality and origin of new manufactured parts. Well, […]
New, Used, or NOS – How It Matters To You. Read More »
So, once again I’m thrilled to introduce one of my creations for the Fiat 124… And it’s sure to bring the world of classic Fiats to a screeching halt, being modest! “What’s that?!” you say? That, my friend, would be a revolution for your car… Say hello to an affordable front brake kit! Introducing improved
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So you, my faithful readers, get to have a first peek at one of the projects I have been feverishly working on here at the VAS labs… Now, just look REEEEAAAALLL close. Yeah, real close… Try not to pop a blood vessel straining or anything! No, it’s not just your average Speedline wheel bearing the
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Spring appears to be upon us, and I thought I would share some of the fruit (pun!) of another couple of hobbies of mine. Photography and horticulture. Now, believe me, I was surprised to see my new plum trees already in full flower so early, but I couldn’t miss a chance to celebrate with some
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Recently, Tim, the publisher of a popular publication on vintage autos, contacted VAS about contributing to an upcoming article on the Fiat 124. Of course, it’s thrilling to hear of a feature on the car we all know and love, so who wouldn’t jump at the chance?! ______________________________________ Tim: What do you like best about
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Briefly, I want to build on my recent post about the history of the Fiat group (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, etc.), and their innovative spirit… Andy and the VAS Turbo X1/9 w/ Programmable EFI I often hear from customers who want to keep their cars stock. Upon further probing, I find that most are concerned
Hey friends!I’ve been busy with a ton of new projects. I have some very exciting things in the works for my fellow enthusiasts, and this kind of progress has got me thinking. I thought I would share some brief thoughts that might help owners understand where we are coming from with some of our new
As you can probably tell, our first shipment from world famous wheel manufacturer XXR just came in! I have to say, I’m kind of proud right now. These custom cut wheels were the fruit of my long talks with XXR which ended in them signing us up as their exclusive dealer for vintage Fiat and
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From Andy, There has been a lot of talk about compression ratios and how much is too much. I’ve done extensive research and built numerous motors, and would like to offer the following as a guide to the mysterious compression ratio. Andy’s Comprehensive Compendium on Compression Compression ratios can be understood in two different ways:
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From Jerry, Are you taking your car to a shop? Read this first. We have the pleasure of selling to a number of reputable shops that have long-established expertise working on Italian cars. Sadly, not all shops fall in this category. Getting any modern car repaired correctly can be a challenge these days. With overall
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