Wednesday, May 29, 2013

2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Cabriolet Review

Front 3/4 view of white 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet parked with top down

Exclusivity. Its a fabulous thing, really. A certain something, often built of superior craftsmanship, sometimes of smoke and mirrors, that makes your product special, enables you to sell it for a premium and ensures that your customers wont feel like one of the herd.

For a long, long time, Mercedes-Benz had that in spades. And it was built of superior craftsmanship. Those of us of a certain age can remember when Mercedes-Benzes werent especially pretty (the stunning 300SL Gullwing a notable exception), and werent especially fast (again excepting the 300SL), but sold to discriminating buyers for about two and a half times the sticker price of a domestic sedan or convertible in its size class because they werent simply engineered, they were over-engineered. This was a thing of value, likely to last far more than two and a half times longer than the domestic.

And as they became prettier and faster, and more expensive, a generation of car buyers became like little kids with their noses pressed against the showroom window pane...."someday...someday..."

And thats when the MBAs (or Germanys equivalent) spoke up. "Imagine if we could sell all those people the car of their dreams. Wed have to move into size and price classes we dont currently compete in, but we could do that by cutting out some of the unnecessary engineering. The materials dont have to be that good...they just have to be good enough. The price tags will be lower for some cars, but think of what well make in volume."

And thus began, in the mid to late 90s, Mercedes-Benzs pursuit of market share. They went from building the best car possible to building as many cars as possible. Loyal buyers noticed and began shopping elsewhere. New buyers, confronted with lesser and cheaper while looking down the hood at the three-pointed star began to wonder what all the shouting was about.

Well, lately, Mercedes has begun to show signs of finding the way back...building cars that look and feel like something special...and the E350 Cabriolet is one of those. Larger and more useful than the SLK roadster and significantly less expensive than the two-seat SL, the E350 is user-friendly and imparts a sense of premium goods from the moment you slide behind the wheel.

Interior shot of 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet

Pictures dont do the interior justice. And the no-cost option of burl walnut wood trim goes a long way to adding warmth. But every surface, every control, has a premium feel.

Starting at $56,850, the E350 Cabriolet commes with a 3.5 liter, 24-valve aluminum V8 that makes 268 horsepower. Not a shocking amount, but its good enough for 0-60 in 6.4 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 130. The power is routed through a 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission with sport and economy shift modes. As with most new cars, the extra gears pay off in fuel economy, with the EPA estimating 17 city and 25 highway miles per gallon.

The list of standard equipment is so long, were simply going to link to Mercedes website to fill in the details. Suffice it to say that the MBUSA press fleet folks believed only two options were needed on the test car...Diamond White paint for $1,515 (it is gorgeous) and a Premium Package (40GB hard drive GPS navigation, real-time traffic data, voice control, a 6GB Music Register, the Harmon/Kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System with Dolby Digital 5.1, HD Radio and SiriusXM satellite radio, iPod/mp3 interfaces and cables, heated front seats, AIRSCARF...a heater built into the headrest for your neck...and a rear-view camera) for $4,000.

All this for $63,240 with destination and delivery charges. Having driven a lot of 30 and 40-something thousand dollar cars, I have to say the E350 Cabriolet is worth its price sticker if those others are worth theirs. Its a special car. And its nice to know Mercedes-Benz is back in the business of building those.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Air cleaner car

Durability of a car engine to a large extent depends on the condition of air filter. Motor car for an hour uses up to two hundred cubic meters of air! And if the motion is along dirt roads, where dust is very high? In such places, in one cubic meter of air can be up to two grams of dust and sand. What will be the engine of your car after a month of work under the dust? Dust, like sandpaper, abrade the cylinder walls, pistons and rings. Precipitating in the engine oil, dust gets into the main and connecting rod bearings, causing accelerated wear. That's why you need to constantly monitor the state of the filter. Replace the filter element is recommended in ten thousand kilometers the car, but if you ride mostly on dirt roads, it is preferable to do every five thousand kilometers. Servicing the air filter is very simple operation. Open the hood. Turns away three bolts attaching the filter cover and remove it from the body. We take out of the body paper filter element. Remove from the carburetor air filter housing. It must be from inside and outside well clear of the settled dust and dirt, clean cloth. Analyzing the air filter must be very careful. Be sure to open air passages in the carburetor is not exposed to dust and dirt. The biggest trouble awaits you if you accidentally drop into the carburetor small parts mounting an air filter. The case may turn out removing the cylinder heads. To this did not happen by removing the air filter, immediately close the channels of the carburetor clean cloth, and only then continue. The filter element try to buy in specialist shops, less likely to encounter low-quality copy. Setting in place the details of air filter, carefully inspect the junction of parts and gaskets. It is not allowed the slightest choke the engine raw air. Deformed parts ruthlessly replaced. You can not reuse the seals. Carefully produce tightening fasteners. By washer attachment filter cap put rubber gaskets. This will eliminate the possibility of false air under the metal washers. At the end, replace the filter system of crankcase ventilation.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Replacing Ford Sierra silent blocks

There comes a time in the Ford Sierra crashes metal - rubber sleeve front lever. On how to replace it yourself, and go to our conversation. If the car is over twenty five years, not every car wash will take up its repair and, if taken, then for good money. So we are engaged in repairing its "old" car. Let's start with the fact that the lever with wear rubber steel sleeve dismantle a car. Doing this will in the following order. Unscrew the nut lever to the crossbeam suspension Rasshplintovyvaem ball joint castle nut and turn away her. With the help of a stripper squeezing out of the housing hinge knuckle. Unscrew the nut lever to the stabilizer bar and remove the front metal washer and the front rubber ring. Now you can disconnect and remove from the vehicle control arm. For further work, we need a bench vise with large locksmith. To extract from off lever rubber sleeve, anchoring shot lever in a vise, using a special auxiliary sleeve with an inner diameter greater than the diameter of the hub arm. On the sleeve set the lever is squeezed to a mandrel rubber sleeve, just came out with her. Squeezing the worn part, proceed to press fitting the new steel rubber bushings. New sleeve to lubricate wet soap, it's much easier to install it in the lever. Again, using the auxiliary sleeve and the mandrel, presses a lever for a new rubber bushing into the hole arm suspension. Lever with a new liner is inserted into the transverse beam, and dress at the end of the stabilizer. The stabilizer dress ring, the front washer and tighten the nut fastening the lever to the stabilizer. Fasten with a bolt and nut, the lever to the crossbeam. Finger ball joint arm is inserted in the steering knuckle, tighten the castle nut and shplintuem it. It happens that after tightening the castle nut ball joint, it is impossible zashplintovat. In such case, the additional effort dovorachivat nut until such time as the slot castle nut and the hole in the toe ball joint match. Omit the car and only then finally tighten the nut bolts arm to the crossbeam. Cheap and high quality parts from leading manufacturers you can buy in internet shop olimpia-auto. In our catalog of parts you can easily find the necessary spare parts, and can pick up a substitute, if genuine spare part is too costly.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Adjusting the clutch mechanism NIWA 21213

Distance between piston master cylinder and a pusher, you want to fully integrate the clutch must have a distance of 0,1-0,5 mm, if it does not match the testimony, it is required to perform the following work. Relax key 10 of the coupling nut at the same time withhold key constraint, the same size. After that, remove the tip fitting cylinder and pulling on the hose fitting to the end of which is lowered into a container with brake fluid. Fitting turns away three-quarters of turnover. At the same person in the cabin quickly presses the clutch pedal and quietly let go to what would have disappeared bubbles, isolated from the hose. While holding the clutch pedal wrap socket and remove the hose, put on a cap. Next, key in 10 unscrews nuts clamp barrel body and remove the tank. Set the tank in reverse order. Fill the brake fluid and re-pumps drive clutch. Remove tank clutch turns away tank lid and a rubber pear from the barrel drains all the fluid. Loosen the hose clip fasteners, remove the tube from the tank fitting. Remove the master cylinder clutch first remove the plastic tube with a nozzle main cylinder. Fluid from the barrel merge into a container outstretched in advance or clog hose hole plug. The key to unscrew the tip of the tube 13. Lower nut too head turns away from the extension. Remove the master cylinder with studs. If you want to replace first remove the fitting or the seal with a screwdriver poddevaem and takes out a lock washer. Then remove the plastic fittings with rubber O-ring. Fitting installed in the sequence reassembly. Work is performed in an observation pit or on a lift. Removing ottyazhnoy spring. Pliers pulling cotter pin from a hole in the pusher. Head of 13 shooting bolts that attach the cylinder to the clutch. The key 22 turns the cylinder in the cover and hold a key for 17 end of the hose. Turn off the key at 13 receiver, hold the upper end of the tube key 19 mm. Pliers remove the retaining bracket of the hose and take out the upper end of the tube. The key for 17 shooting from the hose end cap of the working cylinder, holding it from turning the cylinder, after which the hose is removed. Hose assembly in reverse order. Catalog of CDs and selling tires online store Whisperwind Shin. Here you will pick up the rubber on the car of any type. Large selection of rubber from domestic producers, as well as leading foreign companies. In our shop you easily will choose the right size wheels.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

best BMW 3 Series 330i car auto insurance and wallpaper reivews

best BMW 3 Series 330i car auto insurance and wallpaper reivews
The 330i will replace the 325i as its new flagship model in India. BMW expects more sales to be driven by 320d corporate edition.

The 330i is powered by an in-line six-cylinder 2996cc petrol engine that develops 258bhp power and 30.61kgm of torque. The 330i comes with a host of safety features. It gets front and side airbags for driver and co-passenger, ABS, cornering brake control (CBC),
dynamic stability control featuring automatic stability control (ASC), EBD, dynamic traction control and hill-start assist. On the inside, it features automatic climate control, multi-function leather steering wheel, an on-board computer, steering adjust for reach and rake, 6 CD changer, HiFi loudspeaker system and front and rear park distance control.

Monday, May 20, 2013

2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Reviews Specs And Pictures

2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Reviews, Specs And Pictures - Mazda has launched a whole New automobile. The kind is MAZDA6. The base product of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 is offered while in the MSRP of $26,820. The 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 is developed based upon sedan search. It truly is economical as being a household vehicle. There are many specs obtainable on your consideration. The engine is accessible in two choices. The very first engine works by using a 2.5 liter of Inline-4 engines. It could create approximately 170 horsepower. The fuel sort is gasoline. The curb pounds is 3,329 lbs.


The next engine works by using a 3.7 liter of V6 engine. It may possibly deliver as much as 272 horsepower. The transmission is in automated handle. The very first engine incorporates by 6-speed manual handle. The 2nd engine offers you with 5-speed command. One particular issue for certain, the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 will not be the quickest vehicle from the automobile marketplace. Even so, it’s a single with the highly effective automobiles to get viewed as if you need to acquire a whole New Car or truck.

The acceleration incorporates 0 to 60 mph inside of 6.5 seconds for that V6. The Inline-4 engine only incorporates 9.1 seconds. The fuel economic climate runs at 21 miles per gallon within the town. In the event you utilize the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 within the substantial way, it may operate approximately 24 miles per gallon. The security capabilities involves the balance manage, anti lock brakes, facet curtain airbags, traction manage, and front seat air bags. The inside is made in roomy type. You’ll have the ability to seat you relatives easily in it.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

How to Replace a BMW Fog Lamp Lens


1.
Find the fog lamp in the front fender corner.
2.
To get to the lamp, you must first pop out the grille next to it. There are two pins that you must pull down with either your fingers or pliers. Remove the pins and put them in a safe place.
Pop out the grille by shaking gently back and forth.
3.
Now you can access the fog lamp. There are two bolts on the inside corners of the fog lamp; use a socket wrench or regular wrench to loosen and remove the bolts. Pull the inside corner out toward you.
4.
Take the fog lamp out of the fender until you see a connector with wires coming out of it. Disconnect the fog lamp at the connector and remove it completely from the car.
5.
Now take your new fog lamp out of the box. Examine it to see whether its broken. Connect the new fog lamps connector to the wire connector on your car.
6.
Push the fog lamp into the fender.
7.
Tighten the bolts with your socket wrench or regular wrench.
8. Now turn on the cars fog lamps to see whether they work. If they dont, look at the wire connection to see if its loose and at the fog lamp itself to make sure the bulb isnt broken.
9.
Replace the grille. Push the two pins back up into the car with your hands.
Youre all done.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Insurance Costs for Dodge Charger Muscle Car

Dodge Charger Autocar Insurance Claim Evidence

Do you want to know the cost of insurance muscle cars dodge charger?
Faithful year or IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, analyze the actual value car insurance, especially the magnitude of the cost for cars that are very popular.

Basically setting auto insurance rates using the same data type that is done automatically with the auto carrier. This is the cost of insurance for the very popular muscle car the Dodge Charger.

Auto car Insurance for Dodge Charger Nitro

The information we provide include:

- Type of Vehicle
- Size Car
- Types of Cars
- Year of the Car
- Loss Insurance Coverage

No., Vehicle, Type, Size, Type of Coverage, Loss
1. Dodge Charger, 2006-2008, Large four-door, 153
2. Dodge Charger, 2007-2009, Large four-door, 150
3. Dodge Charger HEMI,2007-2009, Large four-door, 131
4. Dodge Charger HEMI, 2006-2008, Large four-door, 129

Notes:
1. Worse than average
2. Substantially worse than average
3. Substantially worse than average
4. Substantially worse than average

Dodge Charger Accident - Ex. Car insurance Case

Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys Insurance Loss data

If you need further information, firstly, you have to prepare your input data for automated dodge charger insurance cost.
 
Data that need to be input are car size, car type, car made year, and car model.
For getting the guide and complete information about auto insurance please go to the Dodge Charger a few links of Insurance in this website, or visit: iseecars.com / insurance-cost / dodge-charger-insurance-cost. On the site, you will also get the detil information about the insurance quote for every cars data that you have entered..


Dodge Charger Police Auto Car Insurance

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Car Insurance Accident for Dodge Charger

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Chrysler 300 Hemi Top 10 Modern Muscle Cars

1956 Chrysler 300B Hemi

Your guide is not a fan of the style of the 300 upright gunslit windows, and "get outta my way" grid, but we never utter a whisper against the performance of the Hemi engine rear-wheel drive. Good old American forward to a new millennium, probably the most accessible of all the cars listed here.


1957 Chrysler Hemi in 300C-Engine

2005 Chrysler 300 Hemi C-Top 10 Modern Muscle Car-Front Left View

2005 Chrysler 300 Hemi C-Top 10 Modern Muscle Cars

2005 chrysler 300 hemi custom-Top 10 Modern Muscle Cars

Chrysler 300 Hemi Splash-Front View

2000 Chrysler 300 Hemi C Concept-Interior Front Up View
 
Chrysler 300c Hemi Real-Top 10 Modern Muscle Cars


Sunday, May 12, 2013

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger better battery pack lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP Just yesterday, we told you how Hyundais 2013 Sonata Hybrid was late out of the gate (along with its mechanical twin, the Kia Optima Hybrid), with growing speculation suggesting that the company was revisiting its gas-electric sedan with an eye toward improving its efficiency.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP

Well, today Hyundai has released official details, and thats exactly whats happened. Sporting a larger starter generator, a higher output electric motor and a more potent 47 kW lithium polymer battery, the 2013 Sonata hybrid is more efficient than before. The revised hardware helps the sedan jump two miles per gallon combined over its 2012 predecessor. That pushes the 2013 Sonata Hybrid to 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined. Engineers also tweaked the machines software, with revised driving pattern detection and engine on/off logic.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP 

Surprisingly enough, the new battery pack actually weighs less than the kit in the old Sonata Hybrid, taking up less room in the trunk. Engineers shaved 4.6 pounds from the pack and the vehicles cargo area now boasts 12.1 cubic feet of space compared to the 10.7 cubes in the outgoing model. Hyundai has yet to release any images of the updated model (a 2011 example is pictured), so presumably the revisions are limited to whats beneath the sheetmetal.

Even with all the changes, the Sonata Hybrid now carries a base MSRP of $25,650. Thats $200 less than last year, and now buyers can option up to the Sonata Hybrid Limited at $30,550, plus destination. No word on any changes for the Sonatas Kia counterpart, but well keep you informed if anything comes to light. In the meantime, check out the full press release below for more information.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets bigger, better battery pack, lower MSRP 

Lamborghini Aventador is for four seater

Lamborghini Aventador
Its been four years since Lamborghini came up with the Estoque four-seater. Since then, the focus seemed to have shifted in SantAgata to the SUV segment with the unveiling of the Urus Concept as circumstantial evidence. So far this project, it seems, because now blaze the rumors that other 4-seater again.

Lamborghini does not seem to know what it wants. When the Estoque presented the world was ready for this type of car. Maserati had a good example with the Quattroporte and Porsche and Aston Martin jumps thereon respectively in the Panamera and the Rapide. Lamborghinis copy also looked production ready so we all thought, "That goes there quickly.

Meanwhile we are four years later and is still the Lamborghini range from two super coupes, the Gallardo and Aventador. Beginning of this year there seemed finally clarity on the strategy of the Italian manufacturer. It presented the Urus a concept model of a luxury SUV. Is this plan again put on hold?

Aventador
It seems so. Lamborghini CEO Winkelmann has indicated namely big plans with the Aventador. This means the end of this year anyway even the arrival of a Spyder variant, perhaps with an electric folding roof. In Geneva, however, a much bigger bang expected, namely a four-seat Aventador.

Huh?! Such a plan consumes a significant procedure in which the extended wheelbase and will be probably back opening doors to the rear entrance as possible. The British Car Magazine says however convinced of the coming of this expanded Aventador moreover a less aggressive styling will be provided. Because you never know with Lamborghini, we wait patiently.

First Ride 2014 Jaguar F Type

First Ride: 2014 Jaguar F-Type For every car, there is a passionate group of fans who love it, and the F-Type already has a few million rabid followers. These are fabulous things, sports cars, and were very happy that Jaguar is making one again. Finally. (Before you start relishing the prospect of correcting us, the XK is really a grand tourer, not a sports car.)

First Ride: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

2014 Jaguar F-Type side view

2014 Jaguar F-Type front view

2014 Jaguar F-Type rear view

2014 Jaguar F-Type rear 34 view
2014 Jaguar F-Type interior

2014 Jaguar F-Type shifter

2014 Jaguar F-Type gauges

2014 Jaguar F-Type headlight

2014 Jaguar F-Type wheel

2014 Jaguar F-Type rear wing

2014 Jaguar F-Type exhaust tips

The main question, however, will be whether someone in a position to buy a lifestyle-enhancing yet impractical F-Type will do so in the face of more established competitors from Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. The last time Jaguar built a true two-seater sports car (1974 E-Type; the last of the XJ220 limited run in 1994 doesnt count in this league), most of todays new buyers were too young or may not yet have been born. At any rate, the F-Type has a lot of work to do for the brand beyond just selling itself.

Jaguar inviting us to Wales for an early ride in both the 375-horsepower F-Type S and 488-hp V8 S can be interpreted in many ways. Perhaps they want our opinions, as they are now in the final phase of pre-production testing. Or maybe they wish to stretch out coverage by key media outlets instead of depending entirely on the first drive "big bang" that will happen shortly. Its a little of both, wed guess. The inevitable comparison tests in early summer should be quite revealing, as well.The hills of north-central Wales are where Jaguar frequently wrings out the ride and dynamics of its cars prior to public launch. These country two-lanes (and more frequently 1.5-lanes peaking right on the center line and with no shoulder) are exactly the sort of roads for which all British car brands engineer their sportier offerings. Rain squalls howl through regularly, temperatures vary from hour to hour, and the sun emerges from dark, low clouds as brightly as the reflection from a sheet of Mylar. Its all dramatic and blustery, like five acts of a Shakespeare play, and so the job of the British car is to handle it all so that there is never any loss of face. No quivering of the iconic stiff upper lip. The car can snort and holler as much as it pleases while dominating its environs, but in the end, we need a simple cup of tea or a preferred pint of ale consumed quietly to celebrate.

For our rides in both the S, with its supercharged V6, and the also supercharged V8 S, we were driven by the F-Types vehicle engineering manager with the thrillingly fabulous name of Erol Mustafa. (We promised Jaguar we would exaggerate the wonder of his name.) From what we could tell riding shotgun, the hot, low-lying Jag is a properly quick sports car that can at the very least compete with, and perhaps even scare, the occasional Porsche 911.In most basic terms, the 3,558-pound, $81,875 F-Type S with 375 hp and 339 pound-feet of torque is thrilling in a different manner from the 3,671-pound, $92,875 V8 S and its 488 hp and 460 lb-ft. This happens a lot with such choices, such as the one between a base Boxster/Cayman or the S versions. The 3.0-liter F-Type S is more the traditional nimble sports car, and it utilizes more of its rev range while piping out a lovelier sound more readily than the V8 S. Meanwhile, the 5.0-liter V8 S (the white car featured in our photo gallery and Short Cut video) seeks longer straights between the curves in order to stretch its considerable legs and make more of its belligerent noise. Both engines benefit from a twin-scroll Eaton supercharger packing a punch but producing absolutely no whine.

In a setting like this Welsh one, we would honestly crave a manual shifter and clutch pedal for enhancing our interface with the F-Type. Well, at least theyve left the recessed gearbox rheostat found in the rest of the brands lineup out of the F-Type recipe. We can choose to manually shift the ZF eight-speed automatic transmission using either steering-wheel-mounted paddles or the shift lever when its moved left from Drive into Sport. Fortunately, there are rumors being carried by the winds from Coventry that Jaguar intends to grace the F-Type with a manual transmission before too long.Happily, the ZF Quickshift sequential automatic eight-speed still performs extremely well whether upshifting or downshifting. Timings are nicely placed for each flick of the paddles, especially in Jaguar Drive Modes Dynamic setting, where the little checkered flag icon lights up. Its easy, as well, to induce a nice raspy shift sound in between gears, like a well-traveled jazz vocalists signature growl in a smoke-filled room. The two S models get this sport exhaust as part of the base price.

The base S trim also gets a self-locking mechanical limited-slip differential in back as standard kit, while the V8 S comes with an active electronic rear differential. With the roads as they were on this typically blustery West Country day, both cars – the S on standard 19-inch wheels and tires, the V8 S on a standard 20-inch set – performed smoothly while dancing over the scrubby hills whether the electronic stability control was engaged or switched off. The V8 S rear axle is noticeably quicker thinking and the power and torque delivery solid from low revs, so the throttle play is subtler stuff than with the S. Its simply two understandably separate driving styles and both are well executed. Were comfortable referring to both setups in the F-Type as true drivers cars and were eager to see if future plans include a member of the F-Type clan hitting 3.5 seconds on acceleration dashes to 60 miles per hour. F-Type R, anyone?The tracks front and rear are wider than on a Porsche 911, and the steering has been left up to trusted hydraulics (huzzah!). We have the feeling well really enjoy the steering, too, once given the chance to drive an F-Type for ourselves in a couple of months. With either engine located mostly arrears of the front axle and a more rigid suspension than any other recent Jag, turn-in can nearly be called kart-like, though a Leaping Cat is always more civil than that. The standard adaptive suspension on S models is supplied by Bilstein, and we enjoyed the authority with which it negotiated these demanding roads. Most of the all-aluminum body-in-white is derived directly from the XK lineup, but torsional stiffness is up by 8 percent and lateral stiffness up 30 percent.

We enjoyed the ambiance inside the F-Type, especially because much of the whizbang gadgetry seen elsewhere in the Jaguar lineup is absent here. We like the cleanliness of the cabin design, and the Jaguar onboard interface is equally clean and simple to interact with. Our seats in both test cars were the optional XKR-S performance seats with adjustable support wherever you need it, which weve always enjoyed as they hold one firmly in place laterally.
The F-Type launching as a convertible – the fixed-roof version comes for the 2014 model year – makes sense for several of Jaguars key markets, China excepted. The simple, fully automated cloth top uses 12 seconds to open or close and is a lighter-weight roof system than a folding hardtop would be. When up, it doesnt quite make you feel as though youre in a coupe. Roof stowed, the F-Type cockpit is pretty well isolated when it comes to wind noise at interstate speeds, though it could always do a bit better in this regard.

First Ride: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

Its good that the base 2014 Jaguar F-Type with a 335-hp V6 will start at $69,000, because the pricing of the two S models we sat in this day in Wales frankly worries us. The explanation from Jaguar for pegging its prices nearly spot-on with the iconic Porsche 911 is that there is far more standard equipment on these cars than Porsches obsession with profits from options would ever allow.

Heres hoping true shoppers for this heady bracket care to keep these practical things in mind and manage to see the real beauty of this new Jaguar F-Type.

First Ride: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

How to Set the Analog Clock on the 2007 Mercedes E350


1. Press the + or - buttons on the vehicles steering wheel until the Time and Date menu appears on the digital display.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons until the Clock, Hours message appears on the digital display.
3. Use the steering wheels + or - buttons to adjust the clocks hours digits to the current time. Press the small Reset button next to the analog clock to save your changes to the hours digits.
4. Access the vehicles Time and Date menu again using the + or - buttons on the steering wheel.
5. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to cause the Clock, Minutes message to show on the digital display screen.
6. Set the minutes digits to the desired time with the + or - buttons. Press the Reset button next to the analog clock to save your changes to the minute digits. Note that the analog clocks hands will move to reflect the current time.

How to Change Brake Pads on an Audi


1. Break the lug nuts loose on the Audi by turning them 1/4 turn on all of the wheels.
2. Raise the Audi onto jack stands. To do this, engage the emergency brake and jack up the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and make sure that you are jacking up on the front jack point located near the radiator (it is an extension of the frame of the Audi). Place the jack stands underneath the front pinch welds on the side of the Audi, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Repeat this process for the rear of the vehicle, using the rear jack point located near the trunk as well as the rear pinch welds.
3. Continue removing the lug nuts and remove the wheel.
4. Unbolt the caliper mounting bolts and pull the caliper off the brake rotor.
5. Secure the brake rotor to the coil springs above the brake assembly with zip ties.
6. Remove the brake pads. You may need to tap them out of place with a rubber mallet.
7. Place the face of one of the brake pads over the caliper piston. Then, place the c-clamp over the caliper assembly and force the brake pad against the caliper piston. This will in turn push the caliper piston back into the caliper, making room for the new (thicker) brake pads.
8. Insert the new brake pads into the caliper and reassemble the caliper and brake assembly. Installation of pads is the reverse of removal.
9. Mount the wheels back over the hub assembly and tighten the lug nuts. Then, lower the Audi and torque the lug nuts to 100 foot-lbs using the torque wrench.

Reputed Motorcycle Dealers in the USA

By: Jayesh Bagde

Motorcycle dealers are always on top of the market because of their products affordability.

The reputed motorcycle dealers in the United States are discussed below regarding their origin and why they are on top.

1. Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson, popularly known as a Harley, is an American manufacturer that is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They sell heavy weight bikes of over 750 cc because they are designed for cruising on the highway.

The companys logo licensing will account for the companys 5% net revenue that was actually estimated to be about $41 million just for last 2004 alone. William S. Harley first drew up the plans in 1901, at the age of 21 years. Thus, this engine was specifically designed for usage within a regular type of "pedal- bicycle frame".


Moreover, over the succeeding two years, Harley together with Arthur Davidson, his childhood buddy, went to work on this motor-bicycle only with the use of a machine shop situated at the house of their friend.

It was then finished in the year 1903. This was with the assistance of Walter Davidson, Arthurs brother. When they completed their so-called "power cycle" without the help of pedals, they quickly rode off their first motor experiment. Yet, the original Harley-Davidson type of motorcycle possessed a larger engine, which was estimated to about 24.74 cu. inches with a 9 ¾-inch flywheels and weighs 28 pounds.

In 1906, the company built their first factory on Chestnut Street, where in, 50 motorcycles were produced. In 1907, Harley graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. By the year 1920, Harley-Davidson was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Dealers in 67 countries sold their bikes and it can produce about 28,189 machines.

Furthermore, an association was established in 1983. This is in response to the growing breed of motor riders that believes in an organized way of sharing their passion and showing their pride. In 1991, H.O.G. went international with the first official European H.O.G. Today, more than 1400 chapters worldwide make H.O.G. In fact, it is considered as the biggest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world and it even comes hand in hand with being the number one manufacturer in the world.

2. Ducati

Ducatis headquarters is situated in Bologna, Italy. They gained their name in motorcycle racing and in the motorcycle industry as well. In the 1960s, Ducatis history started by having the then fastest ever regarded 250cc "road bike" available, the acclaimed Mach 1.

Hence, in the 1970s they started producing their huge "displacement L-twin motorcycles". Then, in 1973, it released the desmodromic trademarked valve design. Hence, Ducati is well known for their high performance bikes that are characterized by a large capacity four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin engines, and having the desmodromic valve.

Desmodromic valves were closed having a dedicated, separate cam lifter and lobe. This is despite the traditional valve springs that are mostly utilized in internal combustion engines. This can let the cams possess a more radical profile, allowing it to open and close the valves more quickly, without the risk of valve-float. This is considered likely when using passive closing mechanisms. They also used multiple dry clutches in many of their modern bikes. This is also unlike the other companies that use wet clutches with the spinning parts bathed in oil.

The dry clutch can eliminate the power loss. This is from oil viscosity brought on to the engine even though it may not be as smooth as the oil bath versions. Plus, the clutch plates wear out more rapidly. Thus, the company has won twelve riders world championships since the year 1988. For the 2008 model, Ducati will race a homologue version of the 1098R. With this, the sanctioning body for the Superbike World Championship has raised the displacement limit for 2 cylinder engines to 1,200 cc.

The other top motorcycle dealers would include BMW and Honda.

Instructions for a 1999 Audi A4 Keyless Entry Remote


1. Sit in the drivers seat of your 1999 Audi A4 while you program the keyless entry remote to synchronize with your vehicle.
2. Press and release any button on the keyless entry remote.
3. Press the Lock or Unlock button on the control panel on the drivers side door to synchronize the keyless entry remote to the Audi A4.
4. Exit the vehicle and close all of the doors. Press the Lock button to test the keyless entry remote to ensure that the synchronization process was successful.

Audi A7 Sportback


Audis new high end luxury car combines the sporty feel that a coupe can offer along with the comfort and space of a large sedan. Thats the new 2012 Audi A7 Sportback in a nut shell. Priced at about $60,000 the goal of the A7 is to combine the elegance and comfort of the Audi A6 and Audi A8 and the sport feel Audi has been know for over the past few decades.

In reality, the Audi A7 Sportback is a hatchback and is slightly taller than an Audi A6. The rear hatch features a slightly trimmed the rear overhang with a steep fall at the back of the car. The Audi A7 Sportback offers room for three adult passengers in the back easy.

The short rear overhang leads us to believe that the trunk is not as spacious as the aforementioned Audi A6. The large liftback tailgate provides access to loads of cargo space and allows you to fit larger objects into the car that you could not do with the A6 or A8.

The 2012 Audi A7 Sportback features 20-inch rims which look spectacular. Standard options include bi-xenon headlights, daytime running lights and Audis signature LED headlights and tail lights. Optionally you can include full HID headlights.

Suspension and steering

The suspension has been designed to maintain an optimal level of comfort. You can choose an optionally 10 mm lowered sports suspension and shock absorbers that are electronically controlled. This system allows for three basic configurations that can be selected manually in order to reduce the height at high speed on freeways or to improve stability and better aerodynamics which adds to the fuel economy.

Technology

The Audi A7 Sportback incorporates all the technology that Audi has to offer. This is a must have for any high-end vehicle. The classic computer navigation system features a multimedia MMI hard drive loaded with Google software. There is a touch screen and everything can connect via the data connection from mobile phones via Bluetooth or using a plug-in UMTS card mobile telephony. This system can access any Wi-Fi hotspot which then will let other devices like laptops and iPads connect to the internet.

Engine Choices

The range of engines for the Audi A7 Sportback is composed of a direct-injected V-6 engines. Of course Audis legendary Quattro all wheel drive system is standard. And in the near future a fire breathing 470 HP twin-turbo engine will be available.



Saturday, May 11, 2013

2013 Ford Focus at SEMA 2012

2013 Ford Focus
The Oval is one of the great protagonists of the exhibition of specialized equipment and Focus presents five versions designed for tuning specialists.

The SEMA Show is the largest gathering of specialized equipment and tuning of the United States. In the convention center located in Las Vegas preparers are present the most prestigious and thousands of fans who seek to know all the news of this world.

Ford is one of the firms used to make preparations and customizations, such as the 2013 Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost with six-speed manual transmission, which this year has five special versions.

Tanner Foust Racing team, owned by the gold medalist in the X-Games, put his hands on the fireball improving its performance by including larger air intakes, a new exhaust system, adjustable front and rear suspension; and a body kit giving it a more aggressive look.

Preparing Bojix Design boasts European style, giving the Focus of an attractive image yet elegant. The body wears a orange paint with gray graphics and has a streamlined pack.

M & J Enterprises genre an alliance between Ford, Cosworth and Ford Focus ST Racing to create a 30 percent more powerful. He installed a motor and modified by Ford Racing suspension, and a set of wheels and tires Cosworth that led to 330 HP.

Steedas car was powered by Brembo braking system, suspension Steeda G-Trac and a set of 19-inch wheels combined with special tires.

Finally find the version of Galpin Auto Sports, thanks to a special work on the outside gave it a rally car look. Also underwent mechanical improvements including inter alia larger brakes and new shocks.

Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition for China

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General Motors has launched Chevrolet Cruze WTCC edition in China. The car is based on the regular Cruze sedan, the special version is distinguished by some race graphics and a modest body kit that includes revised side skirts, a new rear bumper and a trunk-mounted spoiler.

Engine options carryover, so choices include a 1.6-liter petrol that develops 115 bhp (86 kW) and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque as well as a 1.8-liter petrol that cranks out 145 bhp (108 kW) and 177 Nm (130 lb-ft) of torque.

Priced from 123.900 yuan to 157.200 yuan.




How to do a Differential fluid change on Audi A6 Quattro 2000


1.
Audi recommends using 75w 90 gear oil. You will need about 1.5 Liters. I bought 2 bottles of mobil gear oil at autozone for $9 each. Buy amsoil if you prefer that brand. I dont think it matters but you want to be on the safe side as these cars are highly specific to their needs.
2.
Jack up the car lifting all 4 wheels off the floor at a even level. This is required to accurately fill the fluid.
3.
Now lets locate the rear differential drain plug(circle) and the fill plug (arrow, blocked not visible)
4. Open the Fill plug first! You do not want to drain the gear oil and not be able to fill it back up.
5.
You will need a 10mm allen wrench for both plugs.
6.
Once you have the fill plug opened. Its safe to open the drain plug.
7.
Once its finished draining. Put the drain plug back in. And lets prepare to fill her up with new differential fluid. I used my pressure pump to push the fluid in. You can use any pump such as one from a shampoo bottle and attach a hose that will lead into the fill plug
8.
A shot of hose going into the fill plug. It is done filling up once oil begins flowing out.

Ford Fusion release 2010 the winners of the prize of the magazine motor trend


Ford Fusion and the 2010 version is the winner of the prize - car of the year of the magazine motor trend. The blue oval model could survive the extremely strong competition where the competitors against the merger were 23 other cars including Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7-series D¸ Mercedes-Benz E-class. But the company Ford showed his flexibility in these hard times, the car users and the car market with a remarkable car and charming car for the great majority of the riders. The editor-in-Chief of the magazine motor trend - Angus MacKenzie was very satisfied with the new version of the Ford Fusion and the fact that this car are competitive with car, the best sellers like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. He added that it is not surprising the fact, that sells fusion in the list of the 10 best cars in the United States.

The new merger to win, because this model wanted done everything together from a new model of the car - it has a good quality, it has a good price, it is well equipped and it is possible for the customer the price of the magazine choose sport hybrid change.

The American Ford Fusion has nothing to do with the car with same name, which sold in Europe. The American sedan is made on the platform of Mazda 6 and engine is based on four cylinder petrol engine with volume 2.5 litre. The car was found with unit cylinder petrol engine with volume 3.0 and 3.5 litres. And as we already have this model of Ford Fusion mentioned a hybrid version, 2.5 liter engine to reduced applications with volume to 152 HP of power but there is also a version with electric engine with output of 106 HP. The fuel consumption for the hybrid is about 5.7 litres for 100 km.

In the 60-year history of the "Car of the Year" award, the models of the Ford plant were winner 11 times. The magazine annually selects road to car of the year and winner was Ford Ford F-150 this year the price again but this time.

The new model of Ford Fusion is a remarkable car, it has a grand entrance, and it provides the driver with a perfect driving experience. And further more enticing price made this car of one of the most popular in the United States of America for the last year. This time, the designers and engineers from Ford comes with a great proposal for all racers who want, not only for a good looks of the car, but also for great performance and a price that is so not reachable from the casual car users.



1966 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and Ford Mustang Review The Competition of Muscle Car


68 Plymouth Barracuda Red Picture


Barracuda was introduced at the time that is not much different from the well-known brands beberrapa Ford Mustang. As we often hear, the name of the Ford Mustang is far more popular than the Barracuda, even some people argue comparative popularity of the Ford Mustang with Barracuda is 8:1. Why so?


1964 Plymouth Barracuda - Left Side View

Here is a glimpse of the Plymouth Barracuda. The muscle car has been introduced since 1964 with the emblem of the Valiant. Size of 225 cubic engine with six cylinders of a piston that is capable of producing up to 180 horsepower. While on the interior side, using a folding chair at the rear, the floor-shifter, is also equipped with vinyl semi-bucket seats are roomy and makes this car able to load lots of stuff.


1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback - Front Left View

Development of the next redesign of the Plymouth Barracuda into a line-up that started from the type of coupe and convertible. Design changes were made in 1967 with the intent to incorporate a larger engine and there is an option 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder 225 cubic 273 cubic. These changes result in some improvement of the performance of the vehicle until it reaches the power of 280 horsepower.


1967 Plymouth Barracuda No Torsion Bars - Front View Picture

After that, the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda longer manufactured in the form of super 426 Hemi. This type is designed for race-tuned Hemi specifically for display in the drag racing circuits. Because the design of racing, then a few accessories that are not needed for racing eliminated, while at the glass replaced with Lexan. Speed ​​system testing is being watched very closely, and some vital parts including reduced vehicle weight and aerodynamics improved system to obtain maximum speed.


1968 Plymouth Barracuda Black Exterior - Front Right View

The next edition is a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Barracuda designs similar to the output in 1969. Available in two kinds of Hardtop and Convertible. In that year the fastback is no longer manufactured. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in the year sold out quickly and fairly successfully absorbed by the market, but in subsequent years sales began to decline due to market interest began to change and the transition from the old muscle cars in the direction of modern muscle cars.