‘Automotive’ Category

Lamborghini Academy Lets You Get Behind The Wheel of New Murcielago and Gallardo

Lamborghini Academy

Can’t quite whip out the $400,000 for a new Lamborghini?  Consider making a trip to Italy in order to attend a couple of days at Lamborghini’s new academy.  For $5,000 you’ll only need to worry about the cost of getting there…everything else is taken care of.  Included in that are three driving academy’s, a beginner’s track course, a more advanced progressive track course, and a winter academy, which sounds like it may be the most fun thing in the world.  You’ll be driving Lamborghini’s new Gallardo LP 560-4, as well as the Murcielago LP 640.

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All Carbon Fiber GSX-R 1100

Custom carbon fiber GSX-R 1100

Got the need for speed?  For a buy it now price of $14,500 you can pick up this never registered, but fully modified show GSX-R 1100.  Featuring a full carbon fiber frame, seat, and tank, the original weight is dropped by over 100 lbs.  Among the carbon fiber modifications, there are a slew of other additions.  The bike was originally a project for a design thesis class at an art school.

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Maisto Swarovski Crystal Edition Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Swarovki Lamborhini LP640 model from Maisto

As guys, we all love cars, and how many of us have the Maisto models in their homes?  Maisto blinged up their Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 model with 7,668 Swarovksi Crystal’s.  Currently only available in Europe in a limited batch of 550 units, there are plans to bring it to the US.  The 1/18 model comes in leatherette case with blue felt insert, rests on a black wood stand, and has a metal nameplate depicting the title of the unit.  Each unit is priced at $1,665.

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VisionRacer VR3 Racing Simulator

If you’re into car racing games, there is no better way to play (in the price range) than the VisionRace VR3 racing simulator.  The system combines either a Playstation, Xbox, or PC, along with a built in racing seat, LCD screen, sound system, pedals, and steering wheel for the ultimate racing game play.  It’s constructed from stainless steel and thermoplastic connectors, and is advertised to be easy to setup.  If you don’t want to buy one straight out, the company offers the units for hire if you want them for your corporate event, party, etc.  Pricing starts at a reasonable $1,200 for full packages which include a Playstation 3.

VisionRacer VR3 side

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BRM 18-Karat Gold Brake Cuff Links

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French watchmaker BRM has a new set of cuff links that feature a brake calipar design, perfect for automotive enthusiasts.  The calipars are made from 18-karat rose gold and the rest is made from stainless steel.  The cuff links are available for pre-order (shipping no later than 2/27/09) from Bergdorf Goodman for $2,050.

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