Why are Good Tires so Important?

Tires are the shoes of the automobile and the wheels are the legs, having great legs is important but ask any woman shoes can change the world. On average a person will spend more on shoes for their feet than on tires for the car they drive. The C/V axles, the ABS control module, the control arms…literally every system in the car relies on the tires to keep everything in check. Ever seen one of those worlds wildest police videos what happens when the cops shoot out the tires? Does anyone ever get far without tires? No, they have to book it on foot.

In the day to day grind we all see thousands of cars, one day take a min and look at the average tire on a car. More than a third of the people out there are riding around on tires that are bald or dry-rotted. Worn out tires are a huge safety risk in many ways, not only will there be less traction but they are more likely to suffer a blow-out. When a tire is referred to as bald it means that all the tread is worn off to a point where the grip will begin to lack and the side walls of the tire begin to suffer too. With low grip a car will slide during steering even at low speed and the braking distance will be come much greater. Metal bands run throughout tires and serve as a basic structure for the unit but they are also held together by the rubber. The less rubber the less structurally stable that the tire will be, at which point the small cracks that develop in the tire can quickly expand causing the loss of air pressure internally.

Dry rot is the next major issue that may people are completely oblivious to, this is the drying of the rubber in the unit. Rubber in a tire is just like the rubber in a seal, if it is not lubricated it will begin to crumble. When the rubber falls apart it will lead to holes and loss of stability, not to mention loss of grip. The physical characteristics of rubber change once dry rot happens and the only solution is to replace the units. Tires that are in bad condition can make your driving experience as dangerous as driving drunk. You may get away with it but in the end you are endangering yourself and everyone around you, When is the last time you checked your tires?

Bugatti revealed Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc car

Bugatti has revealed the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc car in partnership with Konigliche Porzellan Manufatur Berlin the renowned manufacturer emphasizes the ability in creating pieces of automotive art.

The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc car is the world's first motor car to wear the finest porcelain on its body and interior cabin. It captivates with an abstract exterior design.
At first, it seems to be an unusual idea to use porcelain in a car, especially in the world's fastest convertible said in a report by Dr.Stefan Brungs Director of Sales and Marketing at Bugatti Automobiles. But Bugatti stands for the realization of exceptional ideas whilst striving for utmost in quality and aesthetics. This allows us to continue Ettore Bugatti's heritage, who himself loved to experiment with new materials.
The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc will be going to make its first debut today at KPM workshops in Berlin. The price of the car should be 1.65 million euros.

Audi announced Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car

Audi has announced the Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car for UK to honour tenth victory of Audi in 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon race.

The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car is powered with 4.2 liter V8 FSI engine system which produces 430hp. The car is accelerated from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds in both manual and R tronic automated manual versions and top speed of the car is 187mph.

The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car has R8 GT inspired titanium 19 inch 5 arms double spoke Y design alloy wheels and red brake calipers. The car is also available with carbon package has carbon sigma side blades, door mirrors, monoposto, inlays and door sill trims.

The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car features satellite navigation, Audi Music Interface, interior light package, premium Bang and Olufsen sound system and mobile phone preparation by Bluetooth interface with integrated seat-belt microphones.

The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition car production will be limited to 100 cars. The car will be available to order from July and delivered in October. The price of the car is from £93,935.

How Do Auto AC Systems Work

In the days of ole, the wind was the best way to keep a hot day from being too much to bear but the modern age calls for a modern solution. AC systems are designed to cool off air and keep the environment cool, well the indoor environment that is. Ever stood near the outside of an AC system, that heat has got to go somewhere. AC parts such as an A/C compressor and evaporator work together not to eliminate heat but to move heat to a different location.  The Idea of the ac system is simple, capture heat on a medium and use fluid to move said heat to another location. In the case of an auto ac system the heat is captured from the evaporator inside the car, usually under the dash. The captured heat is transferred to the condenser at the front of the vehicle and released. 

 A car, unlike a home relies more on moving air than fans to pull the heat off the condenser at the front of the vehicle. Auto AC is also a much more compact version of what a home ac system is…unless you feel like strapping a window unit into your car. When a car is in movement, air is blowing across the condenser which is basically a radiator that uses coolant and a cooling fan.  Just like the engine cooling system that keeps the car from over-heating the ac system keeps the passenger from overheating.

Components in the AC system play vital roles, each doing something that will specifically change the way the system works. The compressor being most important part, as it pushes the fluid through the system so that each of the other components can do their job. There is also a filter in the system that is often called a Accumulator/Drier which is designed to remove dirt and debris from the system. Then the fluid is passed through the condenser to be cool and yep you guessed it condensed. Once the Oil/Freon mix is cooled than it is passed through the expansion device where the fluid is allowed to expand into larger tubing. This process will further cool the fluid and then it is pushed into the evaporator which is a device where the fluid will be spread out even more onto what is like a radiator but works in reverse. Once the fluid travels across the evaporator a fan pushes air across it and the heat in the air is removed by the super-cooled liquid. Finally the heat soaked liquid is pulled back through the system and it all starts again. Ac systems are designed to make life more comfortable and cooler for all of us even if a failing system may make us a bit hot headed.  

BMW officially revealed BMW X1 sDrive20d Efficient Dynamics Edition car

BMW has officially revealed the BMW X1 sDrive20d Efficient Dynamics Edition car which was systematically designed with reduced fuel consumption and emission levels.

The BMW X1 sDrive20d Efficient Dynamics Edition car is powered with 2.0Liter 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo diesel engine with 161 hp and 380 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption of the car is 4.5 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. The car features engine start/stop system, brake energy regeneration, disengageable air conditioning compressor, electromechanical power steering, longer rear axle drive ratio, aerodynamic light alloy wheels and reduced rolling resistance tyres.

BMW also announced BMW X1 car is powered with 2.0Liter 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine with 181 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption of the car is 7.1 to 7.7 L/100 km and CO2 emissions are 165 to 179 g/km. The car features brake energy regeneration, on-demand control of ancillary components, Auto Start Stop function, gear-shift point indicator, electromechanical power steering and hill start assistant.

The BMW X1 sDrive20d Efficient Dynamics Edition car price details was not announced by the company and the car will be available for sale with dealers on this fall.

Pimped out Mercedes rat rod low rider art car

Its been a while since my last post and I wanted to post this multi-faceted unit I found on the 24 hour lemons facebook. This older stretch Mercedes is complex work of art complete with spoke rims, rusty flame job, low rider suspension and some checkers to complete the weirdness. Not sure were its headed but its weird enough that it ended up making me smile. Will the owner of this Mercedes step forward and be congratulated:):):)

Scion announced 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 car

Scion has announced upcoming arrival of the 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 car.

The Scion tC RS 7.0 car launch will be coupled with new advertising campaign, starring a very lighthearted Zeus. The limited edition car has an exclusive High Voltage tC using his legendary lightning bolt. The car exterior has TRD body kit and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Scion tC RS 7.0 car interior has leather wrapped steering wheel with yellow stitching, two tone seats, individually numbered plaque, push button ignition and new Pioneer audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.

The Scion tC RS 7.0 car will production will be limited to 2,200 cars. The price of limited edition car is $20,905 and $21,905 when equipped with manual and automatic transmission respectively. The car will be available for sale with dealers on this summer.

Concept vehicles by Nikolay Yeliseyev

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Some Common Brake Issues

Almost all the vehicles on the market today are equipped with disk brakes. The only models that can be found today without front disk brakes are mainly small utility vehicles or models. Brakes are not like a power steering pumps or turbochargers, they will act different under every condition. Brake can fade and squeal or even crack depending on the way they are handled. So how can we know when we need to pay attention to the brakes on our cars?

Failing brakes have many signs that most people will pass off as nothing but shouldn’t be ignored.  Other signs people will pay attention but are actually not an issue at all, other signs could be both.

When the steering wheel shakes under braking, it is a classic brake failure due to warped disks on the braking system. Uneven deceleration due to warped disks can be down-right dangerous and make a car very difficult to control. If the issue is resolved early the brake rotors can be turned (sanded smooth) but if the issue is ignored, the rotors will become so warped they will be completely destroyed. Brake fade is an issue that won’t face drivers outside of a race track but it happens when the brakes are used hard for a long period. Brake fade happens because the brake fluid becomes super-heated and cannot cause the proper force in the calipers.

Brake noise is a common issue that many drivers have, most brake noise is just from super dense brake pads. When brake squeal can be heard it is a good idea to inspect the brake system to be sure there are no issues. Brake squeal can also be the “brake alarm” which is a small piece of metal that is on the pad to make a squeal to alert the driver that it is time for new brake pads. 

BMW officially revealed new BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi

BMW has officially revealed the new BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi at the M Festival in Germany.

The BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi is powered with twin-turbo 4.4L V8 engine system with 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque. The car is connected to seven speed double clutch transmission. The car is accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13.0 seconds and top speed of the car is 305 km/h.

The BMW M5 Nurburgring taxi features aggressive front, aerodynamic side skirts, adaptive xenon headlights, front fender vents, four tailpipe exhaust system modest rear diffuser, unique grille with black slates and 19-inch alloy wheels. BMW announced that the M5 Ring Taxi will start its common rounds at Green Hell in 2012.

Get information on your dream car from online vehicle check!

Are you planning to buy a car but don’t want to wander from one showroom to another? If your answer is yes then we are here to tell you how to do an online vehicle check and make things easier for you. Planning to buy a new vehicle is not all that easy. However we are here to help and will provide you with all the information regarding online vehicle check. There are many online services that provide you with all kinds of information regarding vehicles. All you need to do is to log on to these sites and find out about whatever you want. These sites not only make things easy for you, they provide information in a table form that allows you to compare different categories. Once you log on to these sites you may need to form an account. This process will take a few minutes and is free in most of the sites. Make sure that you have a list of vehicles you are interested in before you search for a desired database regarding a vehicle.

Once you have the list and you are logged on to the online vehicle check site, a page will appear that will ask for the make or the company of the car you wish to inquire about. Some sites may even ask you to fill up the ‘price range’ section, according to which all the cars of a particular company falling in that price range will be shown to you. These online vehicle check sites aim at making things easier for you. They will ask you question about your needs and you may have to fill up a few specifications, one you do your search will be narrowed down making it easier for you to choose from a very wide data base. We assure you that more than half of your work will be done if you visit online vehicle check sites. These sites will not only provide you with the price in your area but also all across the country. So the next time you plan on buying a vehicle, make sure that you do your research work and get all the information from online vehicle check sites.

Renault officially revealed 2012 Renault Koleos car

Renault has officially revealed the new 2012 Renault Koleos car which is available with one petrol engine and two diesel engines.

The 2012 Renault Koleos car is powered with dCi 150 diesel engine which produces 150hp, dCi 175 diesel engine which produces 175hp and TR25 petrol engine which produces 170hp. The car is offered with 4x4 all wheel drive and 4x2 front wheel drive. The CO2 emissions of 4x2 dCi 150 engine are 148g/km, dCi 175 engine are reduced to 166g/km. The three engines deliver dynamic and high quality performance.

The 2012 Renault Koleos car features revised front end styling with elegant chrome grille, slimmer headlights, LED indicators, hands free entry and ignition, electronic parking brake, automatic headlight, windscreen wiper activation, dual-zone climate control system and joystick operated Carminat TomTom navigation system. The 4x4 versions of New Renault Koleos also incorporate Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control.

The 2012 Renault Koleos car is available in a new dynamic body color Cayenne Orange. The car is available for sale with dealers in 40 countries on five continents.

Magnat revealed Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile car

Magnat revealed the Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile car with first class car Hi-Fi equipment.

The Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile car produces 462hp and 451 Nm of torque which enables the Snowmobile and top speed of the car is 317 km/h. The car wheel tire from Ultraleggera HLT CT by OZ in 8.5 and 12x19 in. with Yokohama Advan Sport in 235/35-19 and 305/30-19 provides perfect contact with asphalt.

The Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile car features modified exhaust system including sport catalysts and suction tubes optimization by Wimmer racing sport techniques in Solingen, Germany. The car interior was designed by Magnat finest craftsmanship and highest quality with leather, Alcantara and high gloss paint with unique design, dynamic diamond patterns setting sportive and exclusive accents.

The Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile car has original loud speaker brackets, Magnat Selection series loud speakers, high performance voice coils, down fire subwoofer casing with 10" woofer and Magnat Black Core 5 channel amplifier with 2,100 watts.

Concept vehicle art by Donald Yatomi

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Can I Really Install This Part in My Driveway

There are millions of shade tree mechanics out there working on their own cars and their friends cars on the weekends. It’s a nice thought buy that new power steering box or power steering rack get a six pack of beer and do it all yourself. No mechanic charging you ridiculous labor rates and padding the bill with parts of services you don’t need. No waiting around hoping your car will be done while not being sure it is done right but sometimes doing it yourself can cause some huge headaches.

First off not all repairs are as straight forward as they seem on paper, before setting off on the adventure that is car repair it is a good idea to find out what can go wrong. When any car repair is started we all think about the end result, thinking the only steps we will have to take are the ones that are described in the installation. This as we all know is not true, many auto repairs take hours longer than anticipated due to unforeseen complications. Anyone who does their own work on cars will tell you, one stuck bolt can keep a job stuck for hours. One bent pin can mean a trip to the parts store and one spun steering rack boot can mean no more warranty.

So how does one keep the repairs from going wrong? First take the time to study a job before you start it and know how to do all procedures before you start them. If the car being worked on is your only car be sure you have a friend available to take you to get any tools you may end up needing. Next know your level of install ability, you have done your own oil change and feel like now you can conquer anything. While this simple procedure has gone off without a hitch it may not be your time to jump into a turbo install. It may sound like an expensive alternative but if you are not sure how to do a job, taking the car to a mechanic is your best option. We can all save money by doing it ourselves but towing a car that is all in pieces will cost more than the install would have in the first place. 

MINI officially revealed images of 2012 MINI coupe

MINI has officially revealed images of the new 2012 MINI coupe sport model with four variants including a range topping JCW Coupe.

The 2012 MINI Coupe will be initially come in 4 different engine variants. The MINI Cooper S Coupe car is powered with 1.6L turbo engine which produces 184hp and 240 Nm of torque and MINI Cooper Coupe naturally aspirated 1.6L petrol engine produces 122 bhp and 160 Nm of torque.

The 2012 MINI Coupe John Cooper Works is powered with 4 cylinder petrol engine with twin scroll turbocharger and direct injection which produces 211hp and 280 Nm of peak torque. The MINI John Cooper Works Coupe comes standard with aerodynamic kit which features an integrated active rear spoiler which extends automatically at 80 km/h.

The 2012 MINI Cooper SD Coupe is powered with 2.0L 4 cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, common-rail injection which produces 143hp and 305 Nm of torque.

The 2012 MINI Coupe car features Dynamic Stability Control, innovative pedestrian protection systems, speed sensitive electric power steering, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Park Distance Control, height adjustable seats, air conditioning, audio system with MP3 compatible CD player and AUX IN connection.

Citroen new Citroen DS5 production model images leaked

Citroen new Citroen DS5 car production model images are leaked which was revealed at the Shanghai motor show.

The Citroen DS5 car is powered with 2.0 liter diesel engine produces 163hp is connected to 37hp electric motor which powers the rear axle of the car. The car is equipped with PSA Group HYbrid4 technology and the car is based on Peugeot 3008/5008 platform.

The Citroen DS5 car has wrist watch or bracelet stitching on leather seats which will be signature marks of car and large center console with large knobs for premium quality. Citroen trust this model will be aggressive with other top brand offerings on styling and interior finish of the car.

Citroen has already started the production on Citroen DS5 models with HYbrid4 technology and the car will be available for sale with dealers shortly this year.

Tartan Mobile For Sale - What a Bargain

This Tartan art car beauty is for sale for anyone looking to make a fashion statement this summer, here are the details:

Selling my car in Texas while visiting 7-14 days from now (Austin, then Dallas). I've inherited a newer vehicle which I'll be driving back home to SF instead of the Plaid. Asking $1,000, 1986 Toyota Camry, 177K miles, two owners in 15 years. Lots of new parts, repairs, updates--extremely well-maintained. No AC. Serious inquiries only, please contact me through Facebook: Thanks a bunch!

Chevrolet revealed Chevrolet Colorado Rally concept car

Chevrolet has revealed the Chevrolet Colorado Rally concept car is based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck in Buenos Aires.

The Chevrolet Colorado Rally concept car is powered with 2.8L turbodiesel engine system. The car was produced by GM South American design team. The car features four wheel drive and 18-inch aluminum rims wrapped in 305/60R18 tires.

The Chevrolet Colorado Rally concept car is equipped with 140 mm high performance shock absorbers, height adjustable suspension, 5.5hp winch is installed on both front and rear bumpers with 23m long steel cable and 4 tons of traction capacity. The external lights in the car are LED lights.

The Chevrolet Colorado Rally concept car exterior was painted in white pearl paint with contrasting interior dash in ash colored leather and orange stitching for sport seats. The car features air boost system to rapidly restore air in car with compressed air system, hydration pack to hydrate the car, center console with tire pressure adjustment, control for dampers stiffness and for fire-extinguishers.

Toyota officially revealed 2012 Toyota Yaris car

Toyota has officially revealed the first images and details of the third generation 2012 Toyota Yaris car.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris car is powered with three different engines 1.0L VVT-i engine, 1.33-liter dual VVT-i engine and 1.4-liter D-4D diesel engine system. The three engines have low emissions and fuel efficient Toyota Optimal Drive. The car features 6.1-inch display with touch screen technology for easy use and functionality, affordable multimedia connectivity with introduction of Toyota Touch and G technology.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris car was produced in Toyota Valenciennes factory in France. The new Yaris has been designed and engineered to deliver highest possible build quality. The interior of the car has high quality materials and surface finishes have been used, and there is more driver focused cockpit.

The New Yaris represents Toyota strongest offer yet in important supermini segment. With its new levels of ingenuity, efficiency and quality, we are confident it can build upon Yaris previous success and help Toyota rejuvenate its presence in Europe and move towards one million annual sales in region in medium term said in a report by Didier Leroy, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe.

Proper Driving Techniques

Every day there are more and more people on the road driving, each person with increasing distractions in their car. Every one of us out on the roads is testing the parts of our cars every day from the power steering rack to the navigation unit.  There are many rules on the road that are just common sense that seem to have fallen by the waste side. Simple and easy driving rules that 15 year olds learn and follow in driver’s education.

Driving is not as safe of an activity as some of us feel, a car is a 3000 pound hunk of metal and glass, at 70 mph it can do some serious damage. With a cell phone in one hand, electric razor in the other and a coffee in between our legs is really not the best idea. Not only is distracted driving not a good idea it is illegal too. Would it really be so tuff to wake up 5 minutes earlier to get a shave or to buy a hands-free head set to talk while you drive. Nowadays most cars can hook a cell phone into the stereo so you can chat away like the person is in the car with you. The bottom line is while your car may be safer than a tank it’s the car that you hit which will suffer. Consider what will happen to the drive of a car that you don’t see before you jump on the phone.

Now that we have covered distracted driving how bout some basic rules that people don’t seem to follow any more. First there are these flashy lights on the corners of your car and years ago they were used to tell other drivers what direction you intended to go. Amazing inventions that seems to be completely ignored nowadays…yes I am talking about turn signals, use them! Checking your mirrors before changing lanes is another practice that seems to have vanished. Not all of us drive huge SUVs some of us are low to the road and you won’t see us if you don’t look. Highway driving is some of the most dangerous that can be done, not because of curvy roads but the speed and sheer number of cars make for one hectic environment. On the highway the biggest threat on the highway is panic braking, people tend to use the brakes too much on the highway. Highways flow like water so the ripple effect that is cause by braking can cause a traffic jam later down the road. To wrap it all up what can be said, if we all just think a little more about what we do behind the wheel we can have safe roads all over the world. 

BMW officially revealed 2012 BMW M5 car

BMW has officially revealed the redesigned 2012 BMW M5 car which is dynamic high performance sports car with four doors and five seats.

The 2012 BMW M5 car is powered with 4.4L V8 engine system with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, cross bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection petrol direct injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control. The car produces 560hp and 680nm of torque. The car is accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of the car is 250 km/h. The average fuel consumption of the car is 9.9 litres/100 km and CO2 emissions are 232 g/km.

The 2012 BMW M5 car interior has M specific instrument cluster in black-panel technology, leather covered centre console, M sports seats, Merino leather upholstery with extended features, exclusive Aluminium Trace interior trim strips, BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, electrically operated steering column adjustment, four-zone automatic climate control and ambient light.

The 2012 BMW M5 car design features front apron with extremely large air intakes for engine and brakes, aerodynamically optimised rear apron with diffuser between right and left-hand pair of twin exhaust tailpipes, gurney style rear spoiler on the boot lid and 19inch M light alloy wheels with double-spoke design.

The 2012 BMW M5 car has driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW Connected Drive, M specific Head-Up Display, Adaptive Headlights, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition, Lane Change Warning System, Lane Departure Warning System, Surround View, Speed Limit Info, extended integration of smart phones and music players, internet usage and real time traffic information.