Here you will find exclusive neXtestDrive.net
videos as well as a few that we have found elsewhere on the web.
Videos
by neXtestDrive.net: Our
own features originally filmed and edited (unless otherwise noted)
Passat
Auto X 4: Well here
is the first Equpie Rapide
auto cross of the 2002 season. Again out at Mineral Wells, but
this time I tried some new angles with video once again. The inside
driver shot is somewhat cruddy quality compared to before but
you can still see what is going on. Check out the new Heel&Toe
cam! Now you and I can see how I apply throttle, up shift and
downshift. I think it's pretty interesting as I borrowed the Idea
fomr the Best Motoring video series.
OH, I also mounted a Mic under the hood so I eliminated all wind
noise whatsoever. You can hear the Wastegate and turbo spool now.(5.9MB)new!
Passat
Auto X 3: This is
some fun video footage of the last auto cross of the 2001 season.
Although shot in late November, I am just now getting this video
edited and up for you guys, as the first AutoX of the 2002 season
is this weekend! This course was very fast for most AX's and I
actually hit third gear a few times during the runs. The surface
was killer on tires, and my heavy Passat just wasn't quite suited
for the upper level speeds of this course. I ended up about mid-pack
in the end. Check out some new angles on the action in this clip.
Finally dialing in my other video equipment. (6.9MB)
TWS
Ferrari track day: Here
is some footage I shot while at a Ferrari of Dallas/Houston hosted
customer track day. Even though it was a one day event (Sunday)
there was a good turn out. There was a constant gathering of folks
drooling over two very rare machines; the 550 Pininfarina Barchetta,
and a Black F50. This rather long-ish clip shows some of the highlights,
as well as a full lap around the track in Ric's awesomely fast
348ts. (10.1MB)
Ferrari
360 Modena Spider F1: The Ferrari 360 Modena Spider press
introduction at Texas Motor Speedway during the Ferrari Challenge
race weekend. This is a video of what happens when neXtestDrive.net
gets an exclusive drive with Ferrari NA reps as they demonstrate
the car's features and prowess. (7.1MB)
Passat
Auto X part two: Another Equipe
Rapide Auto Cross, only this time at Pennington Field. This
video shows a progression from my worst time of the day to my
second fastest official timed run. I didn't record my last and
fastest run...DOH! My "fun-runs" later were even faster,
but didn't count. Take a look and listen, you will be able to
see what weight reduction (^_^), different shift points, line,
and throttle application do to change the times. Oh...of course
seat time and practice made it better as the day wore on. (7.9MB)
NSX
Factory Video: Here's a video that Jim was able to dig up
of the Acura NSX as shot by the factory. Don't ask me about the
music though...(8.0MB)
Mercedes
Guard S500: A selection of factory footage that Jim was able
to dig up that shows the testing of the toughest Benz I've ever
seen. (7.7MB)
Vette
vs. Boxster S: A couple of friends battle it out on the deserted
streets of the country...who will win? (7.6MB)
Prelude
vs S2000: Jerry Huang's 1999 Honda Prelude Getting Stalked
(7.5MB)
Ferrari
Day: Quick video of our day at the track (7.3MB)
Our
OTHER Videos: Here
are our OTHER videos...the quickly thrown together ones
508
HP Turbo NSX: Ever been in a 508 HP Turbo Acura NSX? I met
the owner for lunch and went around the block...here's the video
of the quick jaunt. Norwood Autocraft in Dallas tuned this Acura
NSX...a REAL Feature will follow soon(3.7MB) new
Scott's
First Auto Cross: A few friends and I went to the Equipe
Rapide Auto Cross at Texas Motor Speedway. My best time was
63.791 seconds. (4.9MB)
Videos
From Other Sources:Here
are the video clips that were either found on the web somewhere
or submitted to us. If we don't give proper credit...please email
us and we will fix it.
Ferrari
F50 (Turbo?) : Here is a video that was sent to me via email.
It has been brought to my attention that this particular F50 is
a Twin Turbo model brought to you by none other than the German
tuner Koenig. Can you hear that Blow Off valve? Video submitted
by: Chris Bailey...THANKS! (1.1MB)
newHere
are the rest of the Koenig Turbo F50 videos that go along with
the first part above. I have combined the different clips into
one for you all. Thanks to Simon Bertram for sending these in
to me!!! (It has been brought to my attention that Koenig has
a page devoted to this particular car. Read more about it here)
