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WTF Mousepad Motorcycle Seat

March 13, 2012 By Nadeem

Every now and then we like to share with our readers a DIY project gone horribly wrong. Why? Because it’s funny. Meet Tom, the brains behind the mousepad-motorcycle seat. This Jack-of-all-trades published an unintentionally funny tutorial on how he foamed a motorcycle seat pan using none other than his computer mousepad. … [Read more...] about WTF Mousepad Motorcycle Seat

This Week Win Kretzer Shears!

March 12, 2012 By Nadeem

To show how much we appreciate our readers, we’re giving away Kretzer shears every week for the next four weeks! … [Read more...] about This Week Win Kretzer Shears!

WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2012

March 10, 2012 By Nadeem

If you only attend one industry event this year, make sure it’s the WardsAuto Interiors Conference. It’s the only event in North America solely dedicated to automotive interiors — which means everyone who’s anyone in the field of auto upholstery will be there ready to network, share ideas and show off their designs. … [Read more...] about WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2012

Design Door Panels Like Ron Mangus

March 9, 2012 By Nadeem

Legendary auto trimmer Ron Mangus is at it again – offering a how-to seminar on door panels. Believe us, if there’s one person whose brain you want to pick for tips and tricks, it’s this guy. His award-winning designs have been featured in magazines from Street Rodder to Super Chevy, and he’s even written a couple books. … [Read more...] about Design Door Panels Like Ron Mangus

Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior

March 7, 2012 By Nadeem

News that Apple is hiring automotive engineers to develop an "iCar" infotainment system has taken the tech blogosphere by storm. But car guys like us know that this isn't the first time Apple products have been incorporated into a vehicle's cabin. Last year, Brabus tricked out the interior of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class to create the iBusiness 2.0. Now Bentley is getting in on the … [Read more...] about Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior

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