Audi revealed Audi A1 clubsport quattro at Worthersee tour

Audi the car maker revealed Audi A1 clubsport quattro car at the Worthersee tour.

The Audi A1 clubsport quattro is powered with 2.5L TFSI direct-injection and turbocharged 5-cylinder engine system which produces total output of 503hp and 660 Nm of torque. The car is connected to 6 speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive deliver power to all four wheels. The car is accelerated from 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds, 0 to 200km/h in 10.9 seconds and top speed of the car is 250 km/h.

The Audi A1 clubsport quattro car features 6-piston calipers grab perforated carbon fiber ceramic discs up front, large steel discs mounted on rear axle, 255/30 low-profile tires mounted on 19-inch alloy wheels with unique turbine design and coilover suspension that features adjustable compression and rebound damping.

The A1 Clubsport Quattro car has dynamic appearance which is painted in Glacier White matte paint finish, roof arch in high gloss black supports roof made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The interior center console and the seats are covered in fine leather upholstery with tone-on-tone stitching, body-stiffening crossbar and storage space for racing helmets.

The A1 Clubsport Quattro car is revealed in Reifnitz the Austrian state of Karnten, at the Wortherseetour 2011 which takes place from 1 to 4 of June 2011.

ArmorTech Motors revealed stretched version of Bentley Mulsanne

ArmorTech Motors Group the Russian armor tuner revealed stretched version of Bentley Mulsanne which was extended to 45 inches.

The Bentley Mulsanne car is powered with 6.75L twin turbocharged V8 engine system which produces 505-hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. The car is connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car is accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and top speed of the car is 184 mph.

The stretched Bentley Mulsanne has shorter wheel base extensions start at 20 inches can be produced as option to 45 inches. The length of the car roof was increased to 3.9 inches. The car features extra interior space, Multimedia systems and fully new design which contains partition wall are available upon request and hand-crafted.

The stretched Bentley Mulsanne brakes, chassis and suspension are appropriately customized to hold the modifications on extensions The price of the car begins at $285,000.

Mercedes Benz revealed new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

Mercedes Benz has officially revealed the images and details of new 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster car.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster is powered with 6.3L V8 front-mid engine system which produces 563-hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The car engine is connected to 7-speed dual clutch transaxle transmission and sports suspension with aluminum double wishbones. The car is accelerated from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds and top speed of the car is 197 mph.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster has Adaptive AMG Sport Suspension with electronically controlled damping is available as option and damping characteristics to be modified at the touch of a button. The AMG DRIVE UNIT is able to pick from three different suspension modes including Comfort, Sport and Sport plus.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster interior cabin is elegantly designed with leather upholstery, metallic trim and AMG sports seats with AIRSCARF. The car has optional Bang and Olufsen audio system, AMG Performance Media system an innovative, motorsport inspired multimedia system offers numerous telemetric displays which is activated by pressing AMG key in AMG DRIVE UNIT.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster will be available for sale with dealers in fall 2011 and price of the car will be announced later.

Vorsteiner revealed tuned BMW M3 car

Vorsteiner the US car tuner revealed the tuned BMW E92 M3 car with new wide body tuning kit.

The BMW E92 M3 car was tuned to 620 bhp by Vorsteiner and the car is named as Canday Cane owed to its red and white color design. The power enhancement of the car comes from AA E9X M3 Supercharger Stage II kit as well as titanium exhaust system provided by Vorsteiner.

The Vorsteiner tuned BMW E92 M3 car has Carbon fiber body panels, GTRS3 wide body kit, vented bonnet and boot lid. The car features 20-inch Wheels, V-309 forged rims covered with Michelin PS2 Sport Tires - 285/25/20 on front wheel and 325/25/20 on back wheel of the car, KW coil over kit for suspension and Brembo GTR brake system.

Why Won’t My Navigation Unit Work

There are tons of new kinds of nav systems for late model cars, from Mercedes to Honda they are as varied as the cars they are in. The car navigation system over the years has become more and more advanced, for instance the Mercedes systems all use optical wiring that won’t work in any other car or system. Most of the new car radio and nav systems have specific software requirements for the systems to work correctly. If you are trying to install a factory in dash navigation screen into a car that did not come with it you may run into some issues.

The Nav unit will not take the information correctly and therefore cannot work properly if the software in the unit you are installing is not built and programed for your application. To be sure that any unit that you are planning on installing in your ride will fit, get the OEM number from the dealership. The OEM number is an exact number for the unit that will hook up in your vehicle without any reprogramming or modification to the unit.

Most in-dash nav units nowadays are part of a system and not just the stand-alone unit that can be seen in the dash they also have a under seat or trunk unit as well. If a new or old nav unit is not working it may not always be the part you think or the reason you think. If any of the parts in the system fail it will make the head unit not work. In the case of Mercedes the units are all calibrated to work in the original car and cannot be swapped into any other car. If you are having issues with your cars navigation system be sure you narrow down the issue before you start spending your hard earned cash. 

Dacia officially revealed Dacia Duster rally car

Dacia has officially revealed the Dacia Duster rally car which is manufactured specifically for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

The Dacia Duster rally car is powered with 3.8-liter V6 engine system which used in Nissan GT-R. The car produces 850 hp with maximum performance high altitudes which starts at 2,860 metres and finishes at 4,300 metres. The car engine is connected to six speed sequential Sadev transmission which ensures quick and precise gearshifts.

The Dacia Duster No Limit rally car is exceptional and extremely powerful car which was manufactured by Tork Engineering and Sodemo in association with Renault Sport Technologies. The car complies with specific regulations of American competitions Unlimited class which sets no upper limit on size or power output of engine.

The car will be driven by Jean-Philippe Dayraut, a three-time winner of the Trophee Andros said in a report the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the only event where you get to keep a monster like this in check while drifting at speeds of 200 km/h on a course which features a mix of asphalt and dirt. I can't think of any other form of motorsport where such cars are authorized.

How to Stop the Moaning and Groaning from Your Steering System

On a short 15 min commute to work you may see between 500 and 10,000 other cars on the road. A staggering number of these cars you have just seen are driving around with warning lights on the dash.  These warning lights may be for the any system from the O2 sensor or air fuel ratio sensor to the gas cap being too loose, but what about your car? What is that sound from the steering when you are at slow speeds?

Most of us know that even if a car is not flashing a warning light it can still be having an issue. A moaning from the car at slow speed cornering is a sound that should not be ignored. This sounds is usually a sign of an issue with the steering pump, most likely the sound is being caused by air in the steering system. What happens is the air in the system will pass through the steering pump and cause there to be less resistance on the pump which in turn means it cannot function correctly. The groaning sound is actually the pump struggling to create enough pressure to keep up with the demand being put on the steering system. Some people may just ignore that sound and keep driving but this is a bad idea. These sounds are a symptom of failure but the system can be saved if caught early enough.

The power steering system is set up so that the fluid pumped through the lines will press the steering piston the correct direction needs to maneuver the car as desired. If this system is not working in proper order steering will become very difficult. To get the air out of the system takes a little more effort than just pouring in more fluid. The system will need to be “bled”, to do this you will need to follow a few easy steps. First jack up the front of the car and with the reservoir open and the car off but the key turned to accessory begin to rotate the steering wheel. As steering wheel is rotated bubbles will begin to surface from the system and you will need to add fluid accordingly. Rotate the steering wheel about 30 times left to right once this process is done, replace the cap on the reservoir and lower the car.

With the air out of the system the moaning should have stopped, if not the problem is the pump itself. In the case that it is a bad pump, it will need to be replaced but this process can save a pump if it is just low on fluid. A steering system that is low on fluid gets that way through a leak in the system, the next step is to determine where the system is losing fluid. General upkeep and basic maintenance is the best way to keep your car on the road for years to come.

Arrinera Automotive revealed images of Arrinera Automotive supercar

Arrinera Automotive has revealed the first images of their new Arrinera Automotive supercar.

The Arrinera Automotive supercar is powered with mid-mounted 6.2L V8 engine system which was equipped with four eaton superchargers. The car engine system produces 638 hp and 819 Nm of torque.

The Arrinera Automotive supercar was not named which will run on tubular steel chassis. The car features carbon Kevlar body that bears a passing resemblance to a few Lamborghinis, the derivative exterior, the cabin will come nicely equipped with carbon fiber trim, aluminum accents and premium leather upholstery.

The car will be going to make its first debut in June and convertible version of the car will be available later.

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Concept vehicle art by John Frye

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Lancia revealed new details of 2011 Lancia Ypsilon car

Lancia has released the new details of the redesigned 2011 Lancia Ypsilon car which was already revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

The 2011 Lancia Ypsilon car will be available with three different engines. The 1.2L EVO produces 68 hp and 102 Nm of torque, 0.9L TwinAir two-cylinder produces 84 hp and 145 Nm of torque and 1.3L MultiJet II diesel engine produces 94 hp and 200 Nm of torque. The new car signify evolution of Ypsilon model in terms of technology, safety, comfort and usability.

The 2011 Lancia Ypsilon car interior is highly-customizable with center-mounted instrument cluster and metallic accents. The car features three different trim levels, leather upholstery, hidden rear door handles, electronic stability control complete with ASR and Hill Holder, ABS with EBD and 4 to 6 airbags, premium audio system, Blue&Me-TomTom LIVE, prominent grille and LED taillights.

The 2011 Lancia Ypsilon car will be available for sales with dealers in Europe on June and from September in UK and Ireland with brand name of Chrysler.

Audience Survives Luchador Pile Driver at Houston Art Car Parade

This Luchador Art Car was seen doing "Pile Drives" at the Houston Art Car Parade, and the good news is that no one got hurt.
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Mercedes revealed Mercedes GL Grand Edition car

Mercedes has revealed the Mercedes GL Grand Edition car with elegant and comfortable interior.

The Mercedes GL Grand Edition car will be available with four engines. The V6 diesel engine in GL 350 BlueTEC produces 208 hp and 540 Nm of torque, the GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY produces 262 hp and 620 Nm of torque. The 4.6L V8 petrol engine produces 335 hp and 460 Nm of torque and 5.5L V8 produces 382 hp and 530 Nm of torque.

The Mercedes GL Grand Edition car front end has dark tinted headlamps, black radiator grille, high gloss louvres, redesigned front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lamps and grey metallic light alloy wheels with high polish finish. The interior of the car has black ash trim, stainless steel sports pedals and two tone leather seats.

The Mercedes GL Grand Edition car features innovative 4MATIC all wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, accurate Direct-Steer system, Adaptive Damping System, electronic dynamic handling control systems such as Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation and Hill-Start Assist for car drivers.

Going to buy Second hand car? Save your time by getting Vcheck online

If you are a smart buyer, then you will consider a lot of factors before buying cars, especially if they are second hand cars. It is important for you to undertake vehicle information check so that you do not run into losses while buying any vehicle and this is known as vcheck. You must do vcheck online so that you come to know about vehicle’s registration number and the identification also. By this you will get to know about the car’s status, whether it is stolen or not. It is essential for you to take vcheck online as a priority because if you don’t check for it, there is every possibility that you can get trapped in some fraud or theft case.

When you are buying any of the used cars, you have to be careful regarding certain things and through vcheck, you can also get information about the expiry date of registration, make, model, year of manufacture and last recorded odometer reading. While undertaking vcheck online, you have to check the four basic parameters namely vcheck, vcheck plus, vcheck history and vcheck premium. Vcheck online is a kind of certification which gives a green signal to the prospective buyer regarding purchasing the car. If you are aware of the possible problem, then you just need to go online and take vcheck with every possible information about the car or any other vehicle. This check is must for every car buyer and only after getting satisfactory results from this, should one sign the deal.

Aston Martin revealed Aston Martin Zagato concept car

Aston Martin has revealed the new Aston Martin Zagato concept car which is the collaboration between Aston Martin and Italian Zagato.

The Aston Martin Zagato concept car is powered with mid-front mounted 6.0L V12 engine system which produces 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque. The car is connected to rear-mounted 6-speed automated manual gearbox which drives the rear axle.

The Aston Martin Zagato concept car was manufactured to celebrate the 50th anniversary of DB4GT Zagato. The other projects of Zagato and Aston Martin are V8 Vantage Zagato and DB7 Zagato.

The Aston Martin Zagato concept car is a two door car features new handcrafted aluminium body which has beautiful and muscular design using pre formed panel techniques, bonded aluminum structure, bespoke steel roll cage and iconic Zagato design with double bubble roof .

The Aston Martin Zagato concept car will be going to make its first public debut at the Villa D'Este Concours on May 21. The V12 Zagato makes its racing debut at four-hour VLN race at Nurburgring on May 28 with a view to two cars racing at the 24 hour race on 25 or 26 June.

Graffiti Fiat Art Car

I found this little Graffiti Fiat beauty the other day, Love it.

How To Make Sense of AC Pressure Readings

Auto AC systems are extremely difficult to understand, the system not be blowing cold air but most mechanics have no idea why.  Most mechanics will take a few minutes with the vehicle and say the old “the AC compressor is shot” buuuuut honestly they are just guessing. Usually changing the compressor it will fix the problem…but not for the reason you think. Not to mention it will cost a lot more than it needs too.  The reason that the AC works is, the replacement of the compressor also means that the mechanic changed all the other AC parts in the system. Also they refilled with the correct amount of Freon and oil which may have been wrong. With the whole system changed you are back enjoying your ac system, little do you know you just spent way too much money.

Air conditioning systems are very easy to diagnose if you know what to look for. The easiest way to diagnose an AC system is to get the pressure reading from the system with a pressure gauge. Issues like air in the system or too much refrigerant all have specific symptoms and can be diagnosed simply by using a pressure gauge.  Remember all the readings are set for an average day at around 75 degrees so reading may fluctuate a few psi depending on temperature.

Issue = readings and symptoms

Air Entered the AC system = both the high and low side pressure readings are high (low sire 35 – 43 psi, the high side is 284 – 355 psi) also the low pressure side will not be cool to the touch.

Too Much Refrigerant = same symptoms as air in the system but bubbles cannot be seen in the sight glass.

Expansion Valve Issues or Improper Heat Sensitizing tube installation = same symptoms as above but frost or dew on the low pressure piping.

Faulty Compressor = low side too high and high side to low.

Low Refrigerant = both high and low side readings are low.

Moisture Entered the System = low side pressure will be a vacuum.

Refrigerant Fails to Circulate = vacuum on the low side and low pressure on the high side.

If you follow these readings, the issues with your system can be worked out before the AC is opened up. In other words the mechanic can’t take you for a ride, you know more than he does. Being prepared is the best way to avoid spending more money than you have to. In an economy like the one we have today a little knowledge can be a valuable thing.

Why is a Working AC System so Important

Think back, when is the last time you can remember walking through a car lot and seeing a vehicle without air conditioning. To even have the option nowadays you will have to make a special request to the dealer. Why is it, that air conditioning is a standard on all cars? It doesn’t make sense in some areas if you think about it from a cooling point of view. AC compressor units are heavy and clutch will steal power from the car when engaged. Why oh why would you want AC if you are looking for a very cheap car?

Air conditioning is not only good for cooling a car but it has an ability to get moisture out of the air. AC is air conditioning not just air cooling…in other words it has many uses. It is used to defrost the windshield as well as clean the air in the car as well.

People tend to think that running the AC is a gas mileage killer but it may be just the opposite. Running The AC may pull a few horsepower from smaller engines but opening the windows is just like deploying a parachute on the back of your car. While the AC may lower the efficiency of the car by 1 or 2% the windows can hit you with as much as 10%.

AC has one last great effect that opening a window does not…it keeps you cool. Opening a window may cool you down for a second but all it is doing is turbocharging hot air into your face. Once your car stops moving all that warm air is just that…warm air. So come on people increase the efficiency of your car by running the AC for a change. Not only will you be comfortable but you will be saving money too.

How to Install a Fuel Pump Into a Level Sending Unit

Any car can fall prey to a failed fuel pump, from Bugatti to Fiat and no matter who you are it can leave you stranded. Many of the cars on the road today can be fixed without having to replace the entire fuel pump assembly in this situation. In some cars the fuel pump alone can be changed without changing the level sending unit.

The price of an individual fuel pump may be lower than replacing the whole assembly which is nice but the down side is the

labor. The fuel pump assembly is usually located inside the tank and will need to be pulled out to change the pump. The best option is to change out the entire assembly, spend the extra $20 since the labor savings will be much more than the cost difference.

Once the level sending unit is removed from the tank the swap process is very simple. Just detach the old pump from the electric and fuel line then slide the unit out. Now slide the new unit into the assembly and attach all the lines. Don’t forget to change the screen on the unit while it is apart. One thing to remember, there is fuel here…NO SMOKING!!!! This may sound like an obvious suggestion but hey you never know. With the unit installed in the assembly test the pump and make sure the pressure is correct. With everything working correctly, reassemble the car and you are good to go. Now it is time to enjoy what that Bugatti was meant to do…waste a ton of gas in a very fun way.

Why You Should Replace the Banjo Bolt on Your Subaru

There is nothing more surprising than having to change a turbo on your car, its expensive and time consuming. There are a few steps to remember when changing a turbo on Subaru, these cars are not like other turbocharger equipped cars. In some ways that is very true and it can cost you dearly.

The Subaru designers of the turbo system used what is called a “banjo bolt” which flows oil to the turbo unit. The banjo bolt is a bolt which has a hole through it and a screen in inside. As the oil travels through the bolt it passes through the screen and then enters the turbo. The reason you will need to change this part out is due to contamination of this screen. This banjo bolt really should be changed as often as the oil filter but is generally ignored, that is sad too. Just changing this 3$ part a few times could have saved a $1000 turbocharger.

Changing out the banjo bolt is easy and would take about 5 or 10 min while doing an oil change. Don’t forget to do this little maintenance because if the screen inside ends up clogged the oil cannot pass. When the oil does not make it to the turbo the unit will starve of oil and seize. This means that for the cost of a $3 bolt your car would still be running. We all want to find places to “cut costs” but this is one place where spending a few dollars extra is a great idea.

A Few Thoughts About a Leaking Turbo

There is nothing quite like your car puffing out clouds of smoke down the road. Not only is it embarrassing but it can also get you a citation from the cops, so what do you do? Well if your car is naturally aspirated or a supercharger equipped vehicle then you are in some serious trouble. You need to get the car to a mechanic right away. If you have a turbocharger in your car then it may be an easy fix that could lead to something very expensive.

When there is smoke pouring out of an exhaust it can be caused by a number if issues. The color of the smoke will help determine the issue that your car is facing. With oil smoke the key is to figure out why the car is smoking. Most mechanics will give the old “your turbo’s done gone” but that may not be the case, if you follow this advice it can cost you a lot more than money. A leaking turbo can be caused by the seals in the turbo being worn out or it can also be other more serious issues as well. For instance “blow by” in the engine can cause pressure in the oil system and force oil out of the turbo seals. Blow by is the term for when air escapes around the pistons and enters the bottom end of the motor. Blow by is a sign of a failing engine that needs to be addressed asap.

On some turbo cars if the intake is restricted due to pinched lines or a clogged filter the turbos will create a vacuum in the intake. This will actually draw oil out of the turbo through the seals and create smoke.

There are lots more reasons that can cause smoking or oil leaking from a turbo,  just remember to have the mechanic check the car thoroughly. Don’t just let him tell you “turbo’s broke” because you could be in for a world of hurt if you do.

How to Install a Basic 4 Piece Body Kit

Many cars out there look good but need just a little bit of help to make them look amazing. Like the gym can transform an out of shape man into an Adonis, a body kit can take a car to the next level too.  While a vehicle can be more comfortable if the A/C compressorand A/C parts are all in working order, the looks are harder to get right. It is important to remember when modifying a car visually, less is more.

While a good body kit such as a lip kit or even a flare fender kit can look great if you go too crazy…or cheap it will show. Once you have selected your desired look it’s important to attach and paint the kit correctly. Attaching the front and rear bumper covers is a simple process. Remove the old covers and line up the new ones to check for fitment. Then do the same with the side skirts to check for desired ground clearance and fitment. Not to mention this is a good time to take a look and be sure the looks are what you are going for.

Now the kit should be painted, Preferably the same color as the car. Remember to take into account the color of the primer since this will have an effect on the final color. Once the units are painted attach them to the car being sure that they fit just like the factory units. Some kits will need to be modified to fit correctly, this may seem like a lot of work but having a great looking car will be worth it.

Once you have the kit mounted now reattach any fog lights or turn signals into the proper locations and the car should be ready to go. Be sure to pick wheels that match well to the theme you are going for. If you have a sport looking kit, light racing wheels make a good choice to complete the look. With a heavy bulky looking kit, chrome wheels may complete the look in a nice way. Just be sure that you check how things look before you buy them since sometimes good looking pieces may not look good together.

Some Basic Maintenance for Summer

Every person out there knows that there is some basic maintenance repairs that need to be done to winterize your car. Even if it is just changing your battery or filling up the anti-freeze there are always a few small things to do.  It is not like you need to go out and change your steering power boxes or power racks, no nothing like that. To summer-ize your car is a simple procedure that can make the summer much more enjoyable.

The main thing to remember when doing basic maintenance is to check all the systems in the car that will be affected by the extreme heat of the summer. The AC may not be the only system to inspect, though it is the first place you want to start. There is a good chance you have not used the ac much during winter month…though if you live in Florida this may not apply. The AC system should be put through its paces to be sure you are not stuck in traffic in 100 degree weather without AC. Next the area to check it the cooling system for the engine, if this system is malfunctioning it could leave you stranded in a cloud of steam…or worse. Many car fires are caused by super heated coolant leaking onto other systems and causing combustion. Finally…check your tires during the extreme temperature fluctuations that occur during the winter season air could have escaped from your tires and coming into the heat of summer it can cause a blow out not having correct tire pressure.

Car maintenance is one of those things that many of use just don’t do. We put our car through torture every day and then get mad when it breaks down. “What a piece of crap…Ahhh” but we forget the car has taken us 80K miles since the last time it saw any TLC. Don’t forget people a car is only as good as the person who maintains it, so do your part.