Mini USA Wraps
Info: www.minimotoringgraphics.com
Mini USA has partnered with Original Wraps to allow Mini fans to easily personalize their cars with exterior as well as interior graphics. You can add a graphic to the roof, doors, dash, or wrap the entire car for a show or to promote your business. It's simple to personalize your Mini, and because this is an official product, you know the wrap will fit the car perfectly. The Original Wraps are made from the finest 3M vinyl and laminate. And if you ever get tired of the wrap, it's completely removable and residue-free. But, if you want to keep it long-term, we're assured they're both durable and scratch-resistant. That means it should protect your car from nicks and scratches in daily use. Prices vary, depending on what you want, so check the website for details.
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Rockstar Games - MSRP: $59.99 for Xbox360 and PS3, $39.99 for PSP
Info: www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubla
Welcome to Midnight Club: Los Angeles, the fourth edition of the Midnight Club franchise from Rockstar Games. The arcade-style racing game surprisingly keeps you entertained for hours, especially if you're familiar with the streets of Southern California. You can pick from over 40 cars and drive through Los Angeles to race your next victim. This version is similar to Midnight Club 3, but with improvements such as faster load times, fewer menus, more licensed tuning parts from BBS, Brembo, Momo and Sparco, etc, plus a diverse soundtrack of over 100 songs.
But the real fun is in driving. You can simply cruise the streets checking out landmarks such as Hollywood, Mulholland Highway or Beverly Hills. Or you can compete in over ten different types of races including time trials, tournaments, multiplayer, or pink slip challenges! Some of our favorite cars included an RS4, R32, Mk1 Rabbit, Scirocco, SL65 and R8. You can even try a Ducati 999R if you're into superbikes. We should warn you, this game isn't a true racing simulation. It's arcade-style, meaning you're basically on full throttle all the time. We found the multiplayer function to be the most entertaining, especially when dodging oncoming traffic at over 140mph down a city street. The multiplayer function supports up to eight players and you have the same racing options as in single player mode. The game has several customization features, but most of it is cosmetic. For example, the doors, headlights, vinyl, air ride and more can be personalized to your taste. The game also has special moves that help you win races or embarrass your opponents.
Synpower Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Valvoline - MSRP: $6.99
Info: www.valvoline.com/synpower.com
Since the latest API specifications reduced zinc-phosphorous levels in motor oil, enthusiasts were worried about protection since zinc-phosphorous has been crucial to preventing wear. It does so by reacting with the surface of the metal and forming a sacrificial layer that reduces metal-to-metal contact. So Valvoline has stepped up to the plate and created its SynPower Full Synthetic motor oil, which is the only leading synthetic formulated with longer lasting anti-wear chemistry because its low-volatility ZDDP formulation is claimed to retains zinc-phosphorous longer, thereby retaining engine protection.