Dana's S2K

Did you take advantage of the nice weather this Sunday? Don did, by hitting 8700 RPM in Dana’s mean Honda S2000. Standing next to this thing, it was easy to tell Dana had put some lowering springs on it, as if it needed any more of an advantage in the already awesome handling. “RESPONSIVE”, is all that Don had to say. There is only one way to really understand the noise this thing puts out, and that was put on full display as Don drove past me at the top of 3rd. The dual exhaust SCREAMS!

“I’ll have an adrenaline rush all day now” -DonHILLTOP CUHH

-CE

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LISTA PRETURI

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Experienta germana

PERII CU ALIMENTARE CU APA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 526852 Perie auto moale 130×260 mm 1 BUC 130.32 lei spalare 524752 Perie pentr furtun 1 BUC 122.76 lei spalare 526952 Perie furtun moale 130×200 mm 1 BUC 90.95 lei spalare 475552 Perie furtun moale 280×100mm 1 BUC 85.41 lei spalare 526452 Perie furtun moale 130×80 mm 1 BUC 107.64 lei spalare 475752 Perie furtun moale 400×90 mm 1 BUC 125.24 lei spalare

PERII DE MANA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 522250 Perie auto cu coada lunga 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare 522752 Perie auto moale 280×100 mm 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare 524652 Perie auto de mana, fire moi 320×110 mm 1 BUC 55.26 lei spalare 525252 Perie multifunctionala moale pentru curat 320×70 mm 1 BUC 27.23 lei curatare 525452 Perie auto moale 380×50 mm 1 BUC 55.26 lei spalare

PERII PENTRU INTERIOR

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 450052 Perie pentru interior 290×35 mm 1 BUC 19.08 lei curatare 450252 Perie moale pt interior 270×35mm 1 BUC 19.08 lei curatare

PERII PENTRU JANTE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 525052 Perie moale pentru jante Ø65/40×325 mm 1 BUC 27.72 lei spalare 525152 Burete pentru curatat jante 1 BUC 25.92 lei curatare 525352 Perie dubla pentru jante Ø65/40×325 mm 1 BUC 24.53 lei spalare

UNELTE PENTRU CURATAREA PARBRIZULUI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 707852 Racleta cu maner pentru indepartat apa 35cm 1 BUC 57.20 lei stergere 473552 Racleta cu burete pentru parbriz 1000 cm 1 BUC 31.05 lei stergere 479852 Rezerva racleta si burete 1 BUC 19.17 lei stergere

Prelungitoare alimentare cu apa

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 299150Q Bara Ø34×1540 mm 1 BUC 93.29 lei curatare 299252Q Bara Ø34×1020 mm 1 BUC 81.53 lei curatare 299552Q Bara Ø34×1630 mm 1 BUC 152.46 lei curatare 299752Q Bara Ø34×1900 mm 1 BUC 138.15 lei curatare 297352Q Bara telescpica 1590-2880 mm 1 BUC 199.76 lei curatare

BARE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 292513552 Bara de lemn Ø25X1440 mm 1 BUC 27.41 lei curatare 293752 Bara ergonomica 1500 mm 1 BUC 71.78 lei curatare 297552 Bara telescopica Ø50×1630 mm 1 BUC 160.97 lei curatare 535252-300 Maner pentru peria de jante 1 BUC 49.32 lei curatare

MATURI SI RACLETE PENTRU PARDOSELI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 310652 Matura moale pentru pardoseli 60×310 mm 1 BUC 29.48 lei curatare 311552 Matura pentru pardoseli 150×400mm 1 BUC 58.32 lei curatare 311752 Matura pentru pardoseli 150×650 mm 1 BUC 69.39 lei curatare 708852-40 Racleta pardoseli 60×400 mm 1 BUC 36.77 lei stergere

PRODUSE DIN MICROFIBRA

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 709052 Burete special imbracat in microfibra 1 BUC 24.93 lei spalare 709152 Laveta microfibra Vikan 32×38 cm, verde 1 BUC 17.37 lei stergere 709252 Laveta lustruit 40×40 cm, rosu 1 BUC 17.37 lei lustruire 521152 Set VTS textile 1 SET 35.01 lei stergere

PENSULE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 556052 Set 7 pensule 1 SET 16.61 lei curatare 556152 Set 5 pensule 1 SET 21.87 lei curatare 631552 Pensula interior 140×20 mm 1 BUC 18.90 lei curatare

SETURI

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 556452 Set perii 100×500 mm 1 SET 16.61 lei curatare 521052 Set VTS 3 perii 1 SET 77.85 lei curatare 521252 Set VTS 2 perii+1 laveta microfibra 1 SET 85.37 lei curatare 521352 Set VTS 3 perii+1 burete microfibra 1 SET 97.97 lei curatare

CONSOLE

COD PRODUS PRODUS CANTITATE PRET DESTINATIE 061552 Suport de perete din cauciuc pentru unelte 1 BUC 66.74 lei depozitare 537252-80 Perie pentru conducte Ø80×170 mm 1 BUC 41.74 lei curatare 631052 Perie rigla pentru radiator Ø45×480 mm 1 BUC 32.67 lei curatare

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Dannii Minogue to pen autobiography

She said she wouldn’t do it, but Dannii Minogue is ready to dish the dirt on her life in a tell-all autobiography. Dannii Minogue is expecting a child with boyfriend Kris Smith and said that this project is timely because having her child will be a close to a chapter in her life. Interesting. Let’s hope there’s some Kylie dish in there.

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Present Car Buying Experience Sucks

Buying a car should be fun, but instead it can be a frustrating and stressful experience. Who hasn’t been helped by car salesmen or women who know nothing about the cars they are selling, pressured from multiple managers who try to add countless additional (and worthless) costly packages once you sit down to purchase a car, and pricing on cars that is so flexible the salesmen don’t honor advertised pricing unless you mention it. Dealerships need a major revamping.

For starters, salesmen should be salaried and tested to make sure they know everything about the car they are selling. Wouldn’t that be refreshing? A salesmen that could actually inform you about the car you are thinking of purchasing.

If when you sit down to purchase the car, you could do just that…purchase the car for the agreed upon price without being harassed to add on more ridiculous costly services to increase the final cost of the car. Packages for rustproofing, scotchguarding, clearcoating and over-priced extended warranties (which can be purchased later for a fraction of the cost the dealer is asking) are promoted as necessary for improving your car. Makes you wonder whether the car you are trying to buy is actually worth it.

And lastly, if a dealership advertises a vehicle for a sale price in the newspaper or online, they should be honorable enough to give that price to each and every customer who walks through the door. They don’t! So always check online for deals they are offering and print it out before walking into any dealership.

Car manufacturers should demand that dealerships represent and sell their vehicles in an accurate and professional arena. They would sell more cars and certainly would create a better car purchasing experience for their loyal customers.

[Via http://talkingcars.wordpress.com]

Don’t be caught driving unlucky

March 17th can be as much of a celebration for some as Mardi Gras is for others. It is a holiday that celebrates Irish roots.  Similar to Saint Valentine’s Day and the reason that it is celebrated is that Saint Patrick was believed to have died on March 17th and that is why celebration takes place. Saint Patrick is associated with anything Irish that is green, gold, lucky, and shamrocks.

For many Americans we might not have very strong Irish ancestral roots but people still like to celebrate the holiday. So if you plan on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, fear the green beer. All we are saying is plan safe have a designated driver and a plan for the night.

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THE KARMA PHEV: LOVE AT 1ST SIGHT!

 Here is the skinny on my new love:

The prototype saloon, developed by American automaker Fisker Automotive, can travel 80km (50mi) emission-free on a single charge of its Lithium-ion battery, and an additional 400km (250mi) on a range extending generator turned by an efficient fourcylinder gas engine. Economy is 2.4L/100km and emissions of just 83g/km CO2 – better than today’s best hybrids. Still, the Karma can reach 100km/h (62mph) in about 6 seconds and exceed 200km/h (125mph).

If you want to know more, check out the site and possibly make your order at www.fiskerautomotive.com/

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The Worst Small SUV Money Pits To hea ...

The Worst Small SUV Money Pits

To hear the media tell it, everyone wanted a hulking, gas-guzzling Cadillac Escalade before the recession hit. Now, humbled, we all want a tiny, fuel-sipping Nissan Versa. Neither picture is quite true.

As many car-shopping Americans have discovered, the right solution for many of us splits the difference – a compact SUV. Today’s small sport ‘utes are marvels. Most are built on the same platforms as small or midsize cars, making them as easy to drive as sedans – and just as fuel-efficient. The average fuel economy in the Affordable Compact SUV class is about 21 mpg in the city and almost 27 mpg on the highway – similar to what most midsize cars achieve.

read more http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1361/the-worst-small-suv-money-pits/

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How to Buy a Chevy Corvette

The Chevrolet Vette is definitely considered to be one of the American classic sports cars. And the Vette, just like a great deal of American sports cars that are classics, the Chevrolet Vette has its fanciers. As A Matter Of Fact, there are a great deal of Chevrolet Corvette clubs all across the United States.

The Chevrolet Vette was first presented to the world in 1953. Since then, the Chevrolet Vette has undergone 5 major evolutions of Corvette, along with lots of minor improvements along the way.

If you have invariably wanted to possess a Chevy Corvette, you might want to buy an older model, a used Chevrolet Vette. If that is the case, then here is how to buy a Corvette. After all, there are a lot of conditions when buying a Corvette.

You may want to consider a 1st generation Chevy Corvette, a.k.a. the C1 Chevrolet Corvette, if you desire an original. For the first two years, the Chevrolet Vettes came equipped with six-cylinder engines. Starting in 1955, though, Chevy Corvettes came with V-8 engines. In 1956, the Chevy Corvette underwent a major restyling that included roll-up windows and a removable hardtop.

If you are wanting a second-generation Vette, also called the Stingray Corvette, the C2 Chevrolet Corvette, you have a few alternatives. The Stingray is one of the most longed-for and exciting of the Chevrolet Corvette models. First introduced in 1963, the Chevy Corvette Stingray came with an independent rear suspension. For the first time, The Chevy Corvette was available in a hardtop coupe model. It is important to take note of the Chevrolet Vette Stingray split window coupe. The split window coupe model was discontinued after only one year in production. By 1966, The Chevy Corvette could be equipped with a 427-cubic-inch V-8, producing 435 HP engine.

If you are particularly fond of the third-generation Mako Shark Corvette, also known as the C3 Chevy Corvette, then you are in good company. The Mako Shark Chevrolet Vette is the most excessive Chevy Corvette ever produced. First introduced in the year 1968, the Mako Shark Corvette came equipped with a removable T-top. 1972 was the last year you could order a Vette equipped with chrome bumpers. 1974 was the last year the Vette came with a big block V-8 engine.

The C4 Chevrolet Vette is what you want if you want to purchase a Chevrolet Vette with a great price. The C4 Chevy Corvette was first introduced in 1984, but we recommend looking for a 1986 or earlier Corvette if you want to avoid any problems that were associated with the first two years of the C4 Chevrolet Vette, 1984 and 1885. Also, 1986 was the first year that a Corvette was available as a convertible. In 1986, the Chevy Corvette had not been available as a convertible in more than 10 years.

Chevrolet Vettes are generally well-maintained by their earlier owners, but keep in mind that many former owners drove them very hard. Chevy Corvettes have constantly been equipped with fiberglass bodies, even since the first year of production of the Corvette. Over the years, there have been assorted problems associated with the fact fact that the Corvette has invariably been equipped with a fiberglass body. So, make sure that you have the Chevrolet Vette checked out thoroughly by a Chevy Corvette mechanic.

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Citroen's Electric Car "Unconventional, Aggressive, Exciting and Vibrant"

Citroen’s Survolt concept looks like a replica out of Minority Report. The Survolt futuristic look meets size, environmental and safety requirements of cars in the electric-mini class. Citroen calls it a super-mini that is “unconventional, aggressive, exciting, and vibrant.” The folks at Citroen are adamant at breaking away from convention and changing the way mini electric vehicles are made. Survolt’s sleek chrome and aluminum design portrays agility and precision. The makers call it a unique fusion of high fashion, racing and green technology. It fits two comfortably and its silent motor is powered by electricity.

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Q and A with a Car Salesman

Arthur Kuznetsov is a DePaul student who in his short part-time career has managed to work for a number of reputable car dealerships, occupying positions that began in service and continued on to sales. Fortunately, he found time in his busy schedule, which is dominated by classes and work arrangements, to sit down with me and answer a few question that most directly affect the consumers in the auto industry – the interaction with the car dealerships.

How did you end up working at a car dealership? Was it your first experience working with cars?

It was definitely not my first time working with cars or at the dealership. I started out working valet for multiple restaurants and then went over to work at MB Autohaus on Edens where I detailed cars. After that I transferred over to Luxury Motors and shortly after to MB of C where I got the chance to sell cars.

Some say that car sales is a dog-eat-dog world, do you agree? Why?

Yes and no. Yes because you are all on commission and if you want to make some money you better pray to god you are the first guy to get the phone or greet the customer who walked in to the showroom. No, because the  management would throw you a bone in the end of the month or if you help another salesman close a deal you will get to split the sale.

What is the most interesting experience you have had while working as a salesman?

Interesting experience? I guess the fact that you  get to meet people and drive high end cars especially when you work for dealers like MB of C.

It is said that a car salesman will do anything to close a deal. What is the farthest you have ever gone?

Drove a car to a customer’s house so that they can test drive it. I actually haven’t seen those desperate sales attempts in the work place that you see in the movies.

In today’s market, the cars are divided into three camps – Europe, America and Asia. Cars from which region interest you the most?

Europe, I can narrow it down to Germany specifically. You really have to drive a lot of cars and take your time with them to appreciate the difference. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of nice Asian and American cars, but they just don’t drive or look like German cars do.

While on the subject, what is your take on the recent Toyota recall woes?

Personally, I think it was bound to happen because they just flooded the car market in the past decade. Such a high production usually ends up with a few flaws. I think it’s a good time for American cars to get some ground back in their [home] market.

Are there any inside tips you can spare for the future car buyers?

Use the internet before you go shopping. Everything is available from  MSRPs, leases, reviews, current promotions. You can even find the invoice on the cars.

Online or dealership, which is the best way to shop in your opinion?

You can get a lot of info online which will inform you, but you still have to drive the car and inspect it visually. Online pictures don’t show everything about the car and thats why you actually should go to the dealership and look at the car.

Are there any particularly good perks that come with working at a reputable car dealership?

The biggest perk is you get to drive some very nice cars. The second perk is you make a nice paycheck that at least looks big to a college student. The third is you get to meet some celebrities once in a while who are there just kicking tires. Finally, there is no manager to constantly bust your chops, but only if you screw up of course.

Finally, is being a car salesman a positive experience overall? Or does it succumb to the dogma of every job having its ups and downs?

Overall it was a positive experience. I didn’t like the long hours since I also attended school full time. For those who are car fanatics, they will enjoy it. Those who need to make money will probably not. Your work shows off  on your paycheck  and the best part is that no one tells you what to do as long as you do the monthly quota of 8 to 10 cars.

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Mahindra to set date for US launch

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest utility vehicle and tractor maker, hopes to announce in 2-3 weeks a timeframe for the launch of its pick-up trucks in the US.

The US market is crucial for Mahindra to achieve its objective of becoming a global player but the launch, originally expected late last year or early 2010, has been delayed due to safety and emission certification.

The pick-up will be competing with Ford Motor’s 2010 Ford Ranger and Toyota’s Tacoma models in the United States, the world’s largest market for SUVs and pick-ups.Mint

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Investor Needs

I’ll make this short and sweet.

I was asked this week on several occasions about building my buyers & sellers list, web-sites, autoresponders and direct mail so I’ll give you a few quick words on these topics.

Lists -  I’ve used many methods but squeeze pages work the best and I came across a guide that shows you how to do it, Squeeze Pages For Beginners.

Web-sites – I have learned to do a little HTML editing on my own but I host my sites at HostGator. They have the best service. I’ve never had an issue with my site being down.

Autoresponders – There are a few out there like Constant Contact, I Contact and Get Response. My personal favorite and the one I use is Aweber.  They have a GREAT track record of delivering your messages. Using this save you tons of time and it helps keep you and your contacts connected.

Direct Mail – I’m not a big fan of sending a lot of mail. I’ll do postcards for certain things but I’m VERY SPECIFIC when I’ll use them. One of the best ways to conduct mailings is to go to the United States Postal Services web-site and upload your mail piece onto their site. You can construct what you want to send, how many, to what neighborhoods or zips codes. When used right it can work well but many investors have failed to use it correctly.

Ok there you go. I hope this clears a few things up. Keep your eyes out for the next post it’s going to be gooooooood.

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300 HP at 30 MPG...Ford may have hired a wizard.

2011 Ford Mustang V6

Ford Mustang is a staple of all-American engineering. The slightly redesigned 2010 models have carried over the previous generations’ engine choices, while the next years line up has two options that have the enthusiasts salivating. First and foremost is the return of the 5.0 V8 engine in the GT model of the venerable Mustang. As a matter of fact, the resurgence of the large displacement powerplant has almost overshadowed a much more interesting offering in the base pony model.

The previous generation basic Mustangs have been sporting a 4.0 liter V6 powerplant that was underwhelming, to say the least. I personally experienced the difference between the base and the GT models when I was on my summer vacation in Miami, FL. I cheaped out and rented a base hot red Mustang, while my cousin, having uncharacteristically deeper pockets than me, went for the black convertible GT model. Needless to say, his rental was infinitely superior to the one I had, minus the color of course – hot red was, well…hot.

Enter the new engine choice for the base model – the 3.7L V6. Using linear logic one may ask “But it has a smaller displacement, how can it possibly have 100 more HP and get about 10 more MPGs?” My answer – magic. The magic of technology. It is a brand new redesigned all aluminum block that is not only 40 lbs ligher but also undeniably more efficient. Interestingly, it does not feature direct-injection, a feature that would increase performance and economy even further. I guess Ford and their wizard are playing it smart, leaving room for improvement for a reason – so that there would be more money to be made down the road.

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The Obama Legacy

i was just reading a piece over at Conservative Patriot’s blog about Obama’s successes and failures in this last year and i got to thinking once again of his accomplishments.

Skyrocketing unemployment, plummeting dollar, takeovers of the auto and banking industries… i won’t bore you to tears with the list.
Actually it’s becoming so overwhelming that to go through what this man and his cronies have done in this last year is almost beyond belief.

And, as Mr. Black points out: all of these failures and successes have cost both him and the left.

With a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14 and an overall disapproval rating of 53%, is it any wonder that candidates who espouse Conservatism are sweeping the elections?

This is just one of the coattails this man has: Toxicity!

I remember people openly blaming the Clintons for the Republican takeover of Congress in ‘94… there was talk of how the Clintons were the ruination of the Democrat party.

They were PIKERS compared this man and the damage he has done to the Democrat Party.

The problem is: He has not been alone. This is a party peopled by the far left without ANY room for any voices except those who would make this into a Socialist nation.

We could go through a long list of people who have either seen the Democrat Party move away from them or who have been ostracized and literally thrown out because it has been taken over by the radical extreme left.

Puh-Losie, Reed, Sebilius, and all the others have been there all along. They have just been biding their time to come forth and show their true colours.

They act as though the last election was not just the American people voting them in, but rather a mandate to ‘remake the fabric of American society’. The Constitution be damned! Who really knows what’s in it anyway? Who cares?

And now… they are willing, no, make that fully engaged in the destruction of the Democrat Party in order to revamp America and turn it into a Socialist society.

They know full and well that they will be disgraced in the endeavor, but they are willing to throw themselves on their swords for the furtherance of the Socialist agenda.

It’s always been acknowledged that converts make the most zealous followers, but the most dangerous of believers are those who would sacrifice themselves for their faith… we see this everyday around the world as people commit suicide in the name of their god.

Instead of sacrificing themselves for religious principles; these people are doing it in the name of destroying the very country that made it possible for them to stand up and speak in the first place.

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Used car buyers beware!

Clark Behind The Headlines

From HLN’s Money Expert Clark Howard

I want to thank listener Douglas who sent me a notice about a nasty criminal scheme and it illustrates the point so well about how careful you have to be when you buy a used car.

You’ve heard me talk about the importance of having a car inspected by a mechanic as a condition of purchase, and how dealers are allowed to sell you a car ”as is” without disclosing the vehicle’s history???  Well… we’re way past that now!!  Crooks are now going online and infesting some popular car-selling Websites with bogus car offers.

Criminals are re-posting legitimate vehicle offers from sites like Autotrader.com or eBay motors, complete with actual photos and VIN information.  If they can’t get the VIN from the original posting, they will contact the seller directly.  They will duplicate the exact vehicle and list it as being for sale!

In the case Douglas sent me, a criminal lifted an existing sale and said in the posting, “thank you for your interest in my car it’s a 7 passenger van. I have to sell it really quickly because I’m serving in the U.S. military in Great Britain. I need to sell it including shipping for $3900”. And that is a common trend in these phony ads.

When you are looking at a car listed online, you need to follow the advice Craigslist puts right on its Website: deal only with people who are local, that you can see face to face.  You want to actually see the car.  In the old days in fighting they used to say ”wait until you see the whites of their eyes.”   Well, when it comes to buying a car, you want to wait until you can see the headlights.  You’ve got to be so very careful when buying a car. The risk right now is off the charts.

[Via http://tips.blogs.cnn.com]

Day 21: Did you know your dirty engine oil is a TOXIC waste?!?

If you want to do your own oil changes, it can save you money and make you feel empowered, make sure you understand how to properly dispose of your dirty motor oil. Used motor oil is considered to be a TOXIC waste because one drop contaminates a million drops of water! Just think about that next time you drip oil onto the ground! Also, your oil containers and oil filters are considered TOXIC also because each container contains 9% of the original volume of oil and each filters contains approximately a 1/4 litre of oil!

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However, there is a solution to your newly found toxic problem and it’s FREE! There are over 500 return collection facilities that will happily accept your used oil, used oil containers, and oil filters. These return collection facilities range from Mr. Lube’s, to Canadian Tire, to your local automotive repair shop!

Find your closest return collection facility for used motor oil at:

http://www.usedoilrecycling.com/en/bc/returncollectionfacilities

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re responsibly recycling your used oil materials:

1. Call the return collection facility nearest you to confirm materials and amounts accepted, drop-off location and hours of operation.
2. Return used oil materials ONLY during operating hours as night drop offs often lead to spills and environmental contamination
3. Return used oil in a plastic oil container with a secure lid to minimize spillage
4. Ensure that the used oil has not been contaminated with any other waste, otherwise, it will not be accepted.

Be clean and keep our water clean too!

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Koenigsegg Agera Supercar

Koenigsegg unleashed their latest jewel – the Koenigsegg Agera. A new supercar aimed to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level, both on the road and the track.
Inside the carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb chassis lies the same 4.7-liter V8 as the CCX, but output has increased to 910 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque, allowing the 2,832-pound Agera to hit 62 mph in 3.1 seconds and top out at over 242 mph.
Koenigsegg only plans to produce 16-20 Ageras each year and orders will begin next week with deliveries starting later in 2010.

More Flicks After The Jump.

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Three-Wheel Electric Drive

Green Vehicles is attempting to corner the electric vehicle market. EV’s main objective is to be eco-friendly and affordable, but since the economy is in the tank, the price tag is out of reach for the majority of the public. The company’s answer to this problem is the TRIAC. Gracing a price-tag of $24, 99;, this tri-pod is somewhat affordable if you have the extra cash to spend on a car that requires a 16hr charge after a 100 mile ride. Hit the jump for another look at the TRIAC.

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Jenis Jenis Knalpot Racing

Salah satu cara untuk mendongkrak tenaga motor adalah dengan mengganti knalpot ( exhaust ) dengan model racing. Diyakini, knalpot racing lebih ‘lancar’ dalam menyalurkan gas hasil pembakaran. Kebanyakan orang terlanjur menyebut sebuah knalpot yang bentuknya berbeda dengan knalpot standar sebagai knalpot racing. Knalpot racing asli, biasanya didapatkan lewat pesanan khusus.

Ada dua bentuk knalpot racing yang umumnya mudah dibedakan oleh pengendara. Bentuk panjang dan bentuk pendek. Bentuk panjang, jika knalpot tersebut memiliki silencer ( tabung peredam suara ) berada hampir di ujung buritan motor. Bentuk pendek, jika silencer knalpot tidak mencapai buritan ( setengah atau lebih sedikit dari panjang bodi motor keseluruhan ).

Bentuk panjang, efektif untuk mengail tenaga di putaran atas ( menggapai top speed ). Bentuk pendek sebaliknya, efektif untuk mengail tenaga di putaran pendek. Jika menggunakan knalpot dengan bentuk pendek, torsi mesin gampang dicapai pada tiap giginya.

Sedangkan jika menggunakan bentuk panjang, yang terasa adalah nafas mesin tiap gigi (terutama di gigi tinggi) terasa lebih panjang ketimbang saat menggunakan knalpot standar. Bentuk pendek, efektif untuk daerah perkotaan yang sering terjebak macet. Sedangkan bentuk panjang, lebih cocok dipakai untuk turing ataupun buat pul-kam alias mudik.

Dalam segi suara, bentuk panjang, biasanya memiliki suara yang lebih lembut dan cenderung ‘bulat’ atau sering disebut orang ‘nge-bass’. Dan bentuk pendek, memiliki suara yang lebih keras dan ‘pecah’ atau sering disebut orang ‘robek’ atau ‘mrepek’.

Pada knalpot racing bentuk panjang, aliran gas buang lama mencapai ujung knalpot sehingga tekanannya melemah ketika keluar. Sedangkan knalpot racing bentuk pendek, di mana tekanan gas buang masih cukup kuat, gas buang sudah mencapai ujung knalpot.

Hal yang Harus Dilakukan Setelah Mengganti Knalpot

Ada langkah-langkah tertentu yang harus dilakukan paska penggantian knalpot, antara lain:

1. Lakukan penyetelan setelan udara setelah penggantian knalpot.
2. Lakukan test ride beberapa km dengan kondisi riding seperti biasa ( layaknya membawa motor secara harian, tidak perlu terlalu kencang, tidak usah telalu pelan ).
3. Matikan mesin beberapa meter sebelum motor berhenti ( posisi gigi di-netralkan dulu ) untuk memperlihatkan kondisi mesin ( via busi ) sesungguhnya.
4. Buka busi. Awas, hati-hati. Membuka busi sesaat setelah mesin dijalankan beresiko membuat ulir drat tempat busi menjadi selek.
5. Perhatikan kondisi dan warna busi. Jika busi berwarna putih bersih, berarti setelan udara tidak mampu ‘menahan’ dahaga mesin akan bahan bakar. Harus ganti spuyer ! Jika busi berwarna putih kecoklatan / merah bata, berarti setelan sudah tepat. Jika busi berwarna hitam, atur ulang setelan udara.
6. Perawatan mesin paska penggantian knalpot yang utama adalah, membuat mesin tidak kehausan bahan baker. Mesin yang telalu ‘kering’ beresiko membuat mesin cepat jebol. Setelah setelan ideal didapatkan, perawatan yang lain berjalan seperti biasa.
7. Pergantian oli secara teratur, sangat dianjurkan. Jika perlu interval-nya dipercepat, misalkan biasanya ganti oli setiap 2000 km, boleh ganti setiap 1500 km. Untuk penggunaan merek oli sendiri, kebebasa para pengendara.
8. Setelah knalpot terpasang dan setelan didapatkan, bersihkan filter udara sekalian agar hasilnya lebih greng. Bensin tidak perlu diganti ke oktan yang lebih tinggi. Biasa minum premium, premium saja.

Semoga bermanfaat

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The Ideal Vehicle Speed for Best Fuel Economy

The precise number varies by car and environmental conditions, but the sweet spot is generally between 40-60 mph (65-95 km/h). Most small and medium size cars get the best mileage at about 50 mph (80 km/h).

A lot of factors affect the fuel economy of your car. Some of them don’t vary much with speed, such as the resistance of the engine pumps and accessories. Other factors, like the size of the frontal area and the drag coefficient create increasing resistance with speed.

The faster you drive, the more energy is needed to overcome the aerodynamic resistance of the car. Up to 40 mph, that isn’t really even a factor. So, if you’re driving a box then your best fuel economy is likely closer to 40 mph than 50. If you’re driving a teardrop shaped eco-car, then you’re likely closer to 60 mph. Of course, engine size and other factors are involved too.

If you’re in a hurry, then going faster than 60 mph (95 km/h), presents new problems. Getting above this speed, your transmission is starting to run out of gears, so the engine has to keep turning faster and faster without getting any mechanical advantage from the transmission — that burns a lot of extra fuel. This also hurts your ability to overcome the exponentially increasing resistance — your engine can only turn so fast. But, if you’re in a small car then your fuel economy at 70 mph is likely still better than a large SUV traveling 60 mph.

If your car has a fuel economy display, be sure to take notice at many different speeds to find the best speed for your car. If your car does not have a fuel economy display and you do a lot of driving then it might be worth getting a device that will read your vehicle data and calculate fuel economy accurately. Try: Car Chip Pro ($75-85) or ScanGuage II ($160).

Broken Secrets

Written By: Chad Upton

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Porschestripes.com 2010 GT 3 RS stripe kit

This is Greg Collet’s 2007 GT3 with a non factory 2010 GT3 RS checker flag stripe kit from Porschestripes.com. This kit was only $225 and Greg said it was an easy install.

To see these and other selections visit: Porschestripes.com

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World Debut in Beijing: Panamera and Panamera 4

Efficient, Light and Fast with Six-Cylinder Power Units

Stuttgart. Following the successful start of the Panamera into the market, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is rapidly expanding the range of models available: Starting in May 2010, both the Panamera and the Panamera 4 will be at the dealership as the new entry-level versions leading into Porsche’s Gran Turismo model series.

Both models are powered by a brand-new 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection and developing maximum output of 300 bhp (220 kW) plus peak torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft. Following Porsche’s nomenclature, the Panamera transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the Panamera 4 comes as standard with active all-wheel drive.

The two new versions of Porsche’s Gran Turismo are convincing examples of the Porsche Intelligent Performance consistent development strategy. Equipped with PDK Porsche-Doppelkupplungs-getriebe (Porsche Double-Clutch Gearbox) and Auto Start Stop, both models consume far less than 10 litres of fuel on 100 kilometres in the New European Driving Cycle: The Panamera makes do with a mere 9.3 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 30.4 mpg imp), the Panamera 4 averages 9.6 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 29.4 mpg imp. Nineteen-inch all-year tyres with optimised roll resistance available as an option reduce these consumption figures by another 0.2 litres/100 kilometres, giving the Panamera a CO2 rating of just 213 g/km, the Panamera 4 an equally impressive 220 g/km. Both V6 versions of the Panamera fulfil the strict EU5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV standard in the United States.

Superior economy and performance typical of the brand do not rule out each other on these new V6 Gran Turismos. On the contrary – the ideal combination of these qualities is attributable to consistent lightweight construction as one particular highlight, with the axles, doors, engine compartment lid, wings and the rear lid all made either of aluminium or a combination of aluminium and magnesium. At the same time the brand-new V6 power unit built at Porsche’s engine plant in Zuffenhausen and boasting a 90o cylinder angle is approximately 30 kg or 66 lb lighter than the eight-cylinder featured in the Panamera S and 4S, thus contributing to the low overall weight of the Panamera of just 1,730 kg or 3,815 lb.

Like the proven V8 models, both the Panamera and the Panamera 4, as genuine Gran Turismos, combine sporting character with a high standard of comfort and everyday driving qualities. Apart from the regular steel suspension available as an option with variable dampers, adaptive air suspension with additional air volume is also available on request. This provides a very wide range of suspension qualities and features extending from an even higher level of motoring comfort at one end all the way to extremely sporting driving dynamics at the other.

The Panamera and Panamera 4 will be making their world debut at the Beijing Motor Show as of 23 April 2010. Both models will be entering the German market in May 2010 and are scheduled to enter the US market in June. The Panamera and Panamera 4 MSRPs are $74,400 and $78,900, respectively.

 

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Porsche Adds New Panamera Models to its Gran Turismo Lineup

Sporting a new 300-horsepower V6 engine, the Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, high comfort, and excellent fuel efficiency

ATLANTA – February 16, 2010 – Porsche Cars North America today announced the addition of two new Panamera models, just three months after successfully launching the first four-door Gran Turismo in three V8 flavors: the Panamera S, the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo.

 The Panamera and Panamera 4, the model line’s new entry level versions, will be in Porsche dealerships in June 2010. Both feature a brand-new 3.6-liter V6 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) developing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Panamera transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the Panamera 4 comes standard with active all-wheel drive. U.S. models will include Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), Porsche’s new and revolutionary seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, as standard equipment.

 The Panamera and Panamera 4 are examples of the Porsche Intelligent Performance development strategy. Equipped with the PDK gearbox and the Auto Start Stop function, Porsche expects these new models to be considerably more fuel efficient than their normally aspirated V8 siblings. Official U.S. EPA fuel economy figures will be announced closer to the new models’ on-sale date, and both meet the strict EU5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV standard in the United States. And like all Panamera models, they are not subject to a gas-guzzler tax.

 Porsche has always focused on superior efficiency and performance, and in the case of these new Panamera models these long-held tenets are not mutually exclusive. One example of this ideal combination of qualities is consistent lightweight construction with the axles, doors, hood, front fenders and tailgate all made of aluminum. Likewise, the brand new 90-degree angle V6 powerplant built at Porsche’s engine plant in Zuffenhausen is approximately 66 lbs. lighter than the Porsche V8 in the Panamera S and 4S. This contributes to the low overall curb weight, which in the case of the Panamera with the PDK transmission is just 3,880 lbs. (1,730 kg).

 Like the proven V8 models, both the Panamera and the Panamera 4, as genuine Gran Turismos, combine a sporting character with a high standard of comfort and everyday driving qualities. Steel suspension with variable dampers is standard, and adaptive air suspension with additional air volume on demand is available as an option. This provides a wide range of suspension qualities and features, with a high level of motoring comfort on the one hand and extremely sporting driving dynamics on the other.

 Both models will be making their world debut at the Beijing Motor Show on April 23, 2010. The Panamera and Panamera 4 MSRPs are $74,400 and $78,900, respectively.

 Since its U.S. introduction in October 2009, the Panamera has received numerous awards and recognition. The Panamera Turbo was named Playboy Magazine’s 2010 Car of the Year. Others include an Edmunds Inside Line Editors’ Most Wanted Award, inclusion in Edmunds.com’s Top Recommended Vehicles list, two Car and Driver Editors Choice Awards (Sports Sedans and Luxury Sedans), Bloomberg Car of the Year, About.com Cars Best New Cars of 2010, and NADAguides.com’s Car of the Month for January. 

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Leave Toyota alone!

Let  Toyoto recall their cars in peace!  In theory, it is really a small problem. Only 125 Prius owners reported a braking problem with their cars to the National Transportation Safety Board out of 239,000 Prius 2010 models sold in the world. The solution to the recall was  a simple reflash of one of the car’s computers. This problem affected only a small percentage of the overall cars sold. The media has played this up. What else would CNN have to talk about for 24 hours a day. Let Toyota do their job! It is one thing to report a problem and another to manufacture a problem.

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Low Interest Car Loan Rates And Low Rate Car Loans - Loans At Affordable Rates For All

Getting the lowest car loan can save you thousands of dollars in the long run, let alone the immediate savings you will experience.

Whether you have good credit or bad credit you can be approved for the lowest car loan as long as you take some simple steps. Everyday online thousands of loans are given that provide 100% financing to purchase a car truck or motorcycle. Anyone can take advantage of the high competition, but there are ways to lower your payments and get low interest rates.

Most of the time in order to get the lowest car loan rate certain requirements are needed to get it under 7%. For example it helps if you have a good job with enough monthly income to make the payments on your car. When you apply for one of the low rate car loans you will be asked what your income is.

3 Steps to Getting the Lowest Car Loan

1. Determine the Amount of Money You Need

If you know how much money you need or at least roughly what you want this will make it easy to apply. You will want to make sure you have enough to pay for the vehicle.
Keep in mind that there are ways to get the lowest car loan just by having a good knowledge of what you need for money, and whether you have any money to put against it. If you have collateral, or a co-signer, or a down payment you can significantly reduce your monthly payments and interest. If you know the amount you have for a down payment you can provide this during the application process and it will influence your interest rate.

2. Search Online For The Lowest Car Loan Rate

There are many sites that offer low rate car loans. By applying online you can instantly get approval and compare all the rates you are approved for. Once you think you found the lowest car loan then you can go to your dealer or bank and see if they can beat it. There is a place online that can find all the loans for you so you do not have to fill out several applications.

3. Fill out an online application at a place that compares several loans for you

The lowest car loan is often found by using free services online that will search for your best loan rate. These places can help find the loan for you and then you simply pick and choose what the best deal is. Once you provide a few details of yourself these services will do a search from many providers and give you the quote that is best for you. It is simple and fast, and usually you get approval instantly. Sometimes your approval for the lowest car loan can take up to 24 hours if you have very bad credit.

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Joe Montana Fusion Autograph Error

Press Pass announced today of a production error that has occurred with the Semester Signature Onyx autographed cards of Joe Montana that can be found in ‘09 Fusion.  It appears that four of the five cards are each numbered “2/5″.  Having that many cards each numbered the same would speculate that someone would be faking them if you saw the same card up for sale over and over again.  Press Pass has stated that they will provide each collector who has this card with a letter documenting that it is a true error made by the manufacturer just in case the owner decides to sell the card in the future.  There are only five copies of this card.  Lets hope that letter has some security on it, because anyone can print out a letter.

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Protectia anonimului

Acum patru ani am avut un accident de masina. M-a depasit unu (mi-a taiat calea de fapt) cind ma apropiam de ultima intersectie la iesirea din Ploiesti si a frinat brusc pentru ca s-a facut rosu la semaforul suspendat. Fix atunci, am ramas fara frine si m-am bulucit direct in el, cu toata viteza. El avind o masina de teren,  eu mi-am facut jumatate de masina acordeon si mi-am scos pe perioada limitata mina dreapta din circuit. Am luat doua puncte de penalizare! Atit, nu ca Gheorghe…Si am si condus cu atela de la Ploiesti la Buzau cind mi-am scos masina din service! Multumesc mie ca nu m-am facut persoana publica si pot sa misun si sa traiesc normal! Ce consum nervos trebuie sa aiba astia, dom`le…

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China maintains world lead in auto sales

China is currently the world’s biggest auto market. Sales exceeded 1.3 million in November.(Associated Press)

Chinese consumers bought 1.32 million cars in January, solidifying the country’s status as the world’s largest auto market.

Spurred by tax cuts and other government stimulus measures, the January figure was 18 per cent more than December’s 1.1 million vehicles sold. It was also up 116 per cent from the same month of 2009, when China first overtook the U.S. in vehicle sales.

Total vehicle sales, including larger vehicles, more than doubled from 735,000 last year to 1.66 million units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

U.S. auto sales rose a modest six per cent in January, but that was up from a 26-year low of 656,976 a year before.

For the year as a whole, total Chinese vehicle sales were up 45 per cent to an estimated 13.6 million in 2009, overtaking the American market as sales there languished. The auto group expects 15 million passenger vehicle sales this year.

Trade-ins encouraged

Beijing ignited sales last year with a series of policies aimed at encouraging car owners to trade in older vehicles, in many case three-wheel trucks, for more fuel-efficient small cars.

The huge year-on-year jump in January sales also reflected relatively weak sales and production a year earlier, when China’s economy had slowed because of the global financial crisis.

January sales may have been buoyed by a rush to buy cars ahead of the Feb. 14 Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest holiday, so analysts say sales could fall off now that the holiday is past.

“We need to keep an eye on the data for February and March,” said Wei Chenggang, an analyst at Shanghai Securities in Shanghai. “Given expectations that inflation may rise, people may spend less.”

“January does not tell us what the whole year will be like, since the broader economy faces various uncertainties,” the association said in a statement.

With files from The Associated Press

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Toyota Saga Continues

Is this a witch-hunt, a political squabble, or a media frenzy, to ruin Toyota image. Fist let us, not compromise safety for a few dollars or bragging right.

Issue #1 Toyota accelerator problem, #2 Brake failures #3 Steering concern, all are electronic control components. As technology grows every manufacturer is plying the same route but you never know which one will have their share of problems or when.

The fact is every manufacturer have their share of problems however, some are concealed. Perhaps you would like to see the real proof, ok just look at their TSB’s and you will scratch your head in disbelief and then understand that based on the number of complaint any of those can later become a recall.

To take it a step further, investigate all their data and recall records on safety and compare it with current issues in the auto industry and you will see that it is astounding.

Over the years I have worked with engineers fixing complex issues on vehicles both mechanical and electronic most are found and fix within a reasonable time, some take a while longer, but eventually get fixed. The hardest ones to fix are the intermittent problems, they sometimes takes a while to regenerate.

A flight data recorder is necessary to capture the event as it happens and then share this information with the public, this could be the only way for Toyota to stay righted or correct image control, otherwise tomorrow it could be number 4, 5, 6, 7 and more for Toyota as the hunt continues.

Just for thoughts, if you build a product and have less than 1% failure, do you stop making the product all together, or address quality control. However, the real question is, is the product any good.

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Day 10: FREE Maintenance that improves Fuel Efficiency!

In this still troubled economy, any tip that can save you money is good advice!

My tip for the day is:

Keep your tires properly inflated!

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How it will save you money:

Under inflated tires can reduce fuel efficiency by 15% and will increase wear of your tires. Keeping your tires properly inflated will ensure you save money on gas and reduce your tire purchases!

This is an easy tip to use, just follow the steps below:

1. Buy a pressure gauge. (Most of these only cost about $1 and look like a pen, and you can keep it in your car.)

2. Identify your recommended tire pressure.

(This will be written on the side of your tire, don’t be afraid to look and get your hands dirty, it will probably written with a PSI unit of measurement.)

3. Take off your tire valve cap.

(This should screw off with just your hand and don’t worry, no air will escape with your car sitting still.)

4. Check your tire pressure on each tire with a pressure gauge.

(place your pressure gauge on top of the valve and press down, it should make a little bit of hissing noise and the pin inside the pressure gauge will poke out allowing you to read your pressure.)

5. Fill tires with air if they are not at the recommended pressure level.

(Go to your local gas station for FREE air, just take the hose and press the end onto the tire valve where you checked the pressure, this will also make a hissing noise, just fill for a few seconds, then check your pressure again, repeat until your tire is inflated to the recommended pressure.)

6. Make sure you screw your tire valve caps back on!

7. Measure your tire pressure once a month.

(You can do this at your local gas station, at home, or anywhere you have a tire pressure gauge handy.)

Remember: Check your tires, save money and be greener!

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