Friday, May 31, 2013

2011 Toyota Sienna LE SE and Limited



All too often, advertising is better than the product.

The advertising is great. I love the whole "Swagger Wagon", "Mommy Like" and "Daddy Like" thing.

The product is better.

Front 3/4 view of 2011 Toyota Sienna

You see, to me, minivan haters have it wrong. At least from a standpoint of timing. 15 years ago, minivans were dreadful. The original Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth vans were expanding...and not gracefully. GM and Ford didnt have a clue and the Japanese were trying to be unique...and succeeding all too well. That would have been the time to rebel against them.

But now? There are some very, very good minivans out there. And the new Sienna is at the top of the list.

I had three different trim levels of Sienna over the summer. There are five. But the Swagger Wagons on loan to TireKicker were the one-step-up-from-base LE, the next-step SE and the top-of-the-line Limited.

The Limited? Well, lets just say that exposure to it caused one die-hard minivan-hater I know to go into a spasm of "Oh my God"s...and in a good way. Reclining captains chairs with footrests in the second row with which to enjoy the split screen entertainment system will do that to you. And the Limited is decked out very nicely. Its the Lexus of minivans. And ours had the $4,025 LTD Premium package. 

Base price? $39,770. As tested? $45,890.

Yeah...thats a lot for a minivan. But its good enough that if I was looking at family vehicles (SUVs, wagons, minivans) with a max budget of $50,000 (have you priced vehicles that seat seven lately), Id pop for the Sienna Limited in a heartbeat.

But if you listen to your inner CPA, stepping down to the SE is by no means trading riches for rags. Its a wonderfully solid piece, with the same engine and transmission as the Limited, but less weight, resulting in a boost from 16 miles per gallon city, 22 highway to 18/24. And its hard to argue with the savings...base price drops to $30,550 and our tester topped out at $33,518.

However, my favorite (no surprise to regular TireKicker readers) was the second-from-base LE. The 3.5 liter V6 is replaced by a 2.7 liter 4-cylinder which is more than adequate and bumps the EPA numbers up to 19/24. Base price drops down to $25,345 (ours had the LE Preferred Package, adding power sliding doors and drivers seat, backup camera, sunshades, upgraded audio system and Bluetooth) and the as-tested was $29,703.

Well-equipped minivans under $30K are not everyday things. But then, neither is the Sienna. Id happily make the LE my daily driver.
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Nissan Leaf Electric Car Reservations Start Tomorrow


Want the new Nissan Leaf? You need to register like...oh, now. And then stand by for a priority reservation tomorrow. Oh, and have money ($99) ready.

Full details in the Nissan press release.
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Automotive News Toyota Sales Up 40 Deep Discounting May Go Past End Of Month

 


Its a clear case of intended acceleration. Toyota sales are up 40% in the first 10 days of March and Automotive News says the financial incentives believed to be driving the sales may keep rolling beyond the end of the month.

Full story here.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Disassembly and reassembly of the front hub on a Toyota car Vista

Disassembly Using a screwdriver, remove the anthers and the inner gland (from the fist) of the knuckle holes. With the forceps for removing circlips remove the retaining ring from the knuckle. With a special puller, remove the hub from the knuckle. Now remove the inner bearing (from the knuckle) of the wheel bearing. With a special puller Pull the inner bearing from the wheel with the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to remove the outer gland (from the wheel) from the opening the knuckle. Install the inner bearing from the knuckle, and with the help of a brass rod and a hammer knock out the bearing hub. If necessary, replace the hub bearing only in the package. Assembly through the press zapressuyte bearing in the knuckle bore. Install the outer gland (from the wheel). First, a uniformly rotating outer gland, set it to spec. the mounting gaskets, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with the tab specials. devices. Then, with the help of professional. adaptation set in the gland opening the knuckle. Place the protective cover the front brake on the steering knuckle and tighten its mounting bolts to the knuckle. Zapressuyte wheel hub bearing in the hub (steering knuckle). For this purpose grease seal on the working edge of the universal grease and lay it in the space between the working edge of the gland and stuffing box with one hand and the bearing hub on the other. Then, with the mandrel and press zapressuyte hub into the bearing hub (steering knuckle). With the forceps for removing and installing the retaining rings, set the snap ring into the hole knuckle. Install the inner gland (from the knuckle). First, a uniformly rotating seal, place it in special devices for the installation of seals, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with a projection of a special device. Then, with the mandrel, set the seal into the opening the knuckle. With the help of professional. fit into the opening set duster knuckle. Hub with swivel is ready to install on the car. If you want to stand out from the traffic, make tuning your car. Qualitative car tuning online magazine tuning studio. All the most useful and important information about tuning in our magazine. If you are fond of tuning, then this magazine is for you.

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6 Million GM Light Duty Trucks Under Fed Investigation Rusty Brakes


The feds say theyve had 110 complaints, 37 confirmed by dealer inspections. Full details from Automotive News (free registration required).
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How do I replace the fuel pump

Replace the fuel pump on the forces of any motorist. In that case, if the car will not start and battery and candles in order to inspect the fuel system. When the petrol does not flow into the filter, you want to check fuel pump. It is located under the rear seat, next to the fuel tank. And if the power is supplied, and the pump is not working, you need to take it off, check and change. Before you begin to lift the fuel pump, fuel tank needed emptying. Need to consider precautionary measures: fuel leak, and its vapors are toxic, avoid contact with skin, fuel, produce work near open flames, pay attention to ventilation, it is desirable to produce work in special clothes. So, unplug the mass of the battery, reduce fuel pressure, then remove the rear seats. Unscrew the lid, which is based on the four bolts. Cloth clear the plug and the place where the wire joins the fuel. Disconnect the plug unit of fuel. Clamps relax and disconnect the fuel hoses (they need to mark the tape). Disconnect the fuel supply unit, gently pull out from the fuel tank. Important: The fuel level sensor - not to damage during extraction. Fuel, which leaked to collect cloth. Disconnect the clamp, which fixes the holder and the pad of rubber disconnect, plug the fuel pump is detachable, the clamps open and pull out the fuel pump. Look around the net, through which fuel enters the pump, but usually without replacing the fuel pump (and filter, respectively) - can not do. Install in reverse order of disassembly. Please note that when installing the pump in the connecting hoses, need not break the connection fitting pump, so the pump must be straight. Anchoring clamp, shifts the plug connection, establishes the mount with rubber grip, install fuel pump in the holder, it is necessary to pull down. At the pump put on the locking clip, the unit fuel with a new gasket set in a fuel tank, anchoring, attach fuel hoses, sticking labels, secured by clamps. Connect a plug, fasten the lid, put in place the rear seats. Before you start the engine, to pressurize fuel.

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Mitsubishi To Triple Electric Car Output Sell i MiEV In U S In 2011


Mitsubishi says it plans to triple its electric car output over the next three years, and will sell the i-MiEV, currently on sale in Japan, here in the U.S. in 2011.

A seven-hour charge is good for up to 100 miles in the i-MiEV, according to Mitsu, but even they admit that its a pricey vehicle...it costs double what a Prius does in Japan...the equivalent of $51,000 in todays American dollars.

Full story from AP and The Detroit News here.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Tips Buy New or Used Car

Used Car
The car was not a luxury anymore. Transportation has been so absolute necessity for most people. Especially for those high mobility with the distance far enough. Mode of mass transport is still much to be reliable if it should be related to timeliness.

If you are planning on buying a car, of preparing a budget is the first thing to do. Large budget in accordance with an estimated price of the car as desired. If the goal simply to transport, buy a second car should be considered to save the budget. From an economic standpoint, buying a used car is actually far more profitable than buying a new car. From the aspect of price, the second car would be cheaper than new cars. Another advantage, it can be high priced. If we buy a new car then someday want to replace with a trade, price is definitely down, at least 10% of prices on the road. If a used car, sold again could even profit.

To buy a used car, there are a few suggestions to consider in order to keep a car whose condition is excellent. First seen of course is the condition of the body must be smooth. After the body is okay, try to power the engine. Experience what no noise or vibration is not normal. If the engine is okay, proceed with a test drive to determine the condition of the legs of the car. The latter just check the validity of the letters of the vehicle.
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Worlds Fastest Taxi Porsche Panamera Turbo Taxi

TO meet the needs of taxi service is the fastest in the world, the Porsche Panamera Turbo Taxi is the answer. He operates in Germany every day waiting for passengers who generally call center in a hurry.

If you climb the Porsche Panamera Turbo Taxi, just get ready to experience a boost in the form of energy produced V-8 engine twin-turbo 4.8-liter is capable of producing 500HP with lipmpahan 700Nm of torque at the wheels.


Taxis in Indonesia, the majority use the Toyota Vios with Toyota Limo another name. Though Toyota Limo in Thailand taken from variant Toyota Altis. Looks like a limo used Toyota vehicles earmarked for the taxi fleet.

How about the Porsche Panamera Turbo Taxi?. They seem not to be outdone by Toyota. At the rear cab nan sporty luxury Porsche, it is well marked inscription which reads Taxamera. Maybe if they use a variant Carrera Turbo, its name will be Taxarerra.
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Consider Tread Wear Indicator Not Thickness Tires

Thickness Tires
Car tires do not have expiry dates. Origin still meet the standards, the tires still comfortable and safe to use everyday driving. Tire life is determined by the physical condition of the tires. Most people assess the condition of the tires of the thickness. Apparently this is not always right. Usually when kembangannya still looks good, people judge her tires are still viable and meet the standards of wear, but not necessarily.
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Lifetime of the tire is actually marked with the Tread Wear Indocator. Tread Wear Indocator is a bar-code there is small rubber between the tread blocks. Tread Wear Indocator have a certain size that is 1.6 mm thick for passenger car tires and 2.4 mm for the used light truck tires. At the thickness of the tread is the same height as the Tread Wear Indocator, indicates the tire has reached the limits of safe use and must be replaced for safety reasons. Not many are aware of the existence of Tread Wear Indocator and function. And this will determine the safety of our journey.

Tires that had crossed the line Tread Wear Indocator will lose its grip on power of the media path. Yet according to car tires have a very heavy task. When driving a car, car tires support the load function and its load, absorb shocks due to the condition of the road cars, as well as help control the direction of the vehicle braking by reducing vehicle speed. Ban also serves to move the pull (traction) on the surface of the ground vehicles. These tasks make the tire pressure down, front-rear and right-left continuously when the car is driven.

If it weakens the strength cengkramnya automatic steering response and stability will decrease. You can imagine what will happen if a car is difficult to control, especially if already driven in high speed. Therefore, immediately replace the tires when it reaches the limit Indocator Tread Wear safety reasons of course above all else
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Car Tips Understanding Tire Codes and Their Purpose

Tire Codes
Ever notice the text contained in the edge of the tires? There are listed some of the code numbers and letters stating specifications and designation of the tire. Most probably we rarely pay attention to those codes. The most commonly known owner of the car is the tire size, while the remainder entrusted to the store or place to change a tire repair shop.

There is a good car owner to understand the meaning of text and code on the tire. Because there are some differences in writing to the tires for passenger cars with wheels for other vehicle types, such as trucks for example. Tires for passenger cars, there is usually a size 7 codes are written. Each shows a large size, weight, width and use speed.

For example 205/60 R15 86H-writing DUCARGO GA. Figures 205 show the tire width in millimeters. Figures 60 shows the aspect ratio (serie / profile) or a high discount divided by the width of the tire pieces in percent. The letter R means the tire is a radial construction. The next figure of 15, is the rim diameter in units of inches. Figures 86 is the maximum payload that can be transported by a conveyor. Index for 86 is 530 kg.

The letter H in the back is a symbol of speed. Class H indicates the maximum speed limit that may be used with this tire is 210 kilometers per hour. There are several letters from M to N based on alphabetical order showing the speed limit of 130-200 kilometers per hour. H is the speed of the highest norm. For higher speed, using a three-letter symbol. The most recent article is Ducargo GA is the name of the type tread.
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How to use a mechanical gearbox under different conditions on the road

1. The road surface dry. Consider a few situations the use of fur. boxes in dry weather. If you are moving along the main road and you need to make a turn, in this case, you should gradually slow down. Do not use the gearbox to slow the car by shifting from high to lower. Also prohibited from turning on the clutch depressed, as the machine begins to accelerate. If you make a complete halt at the turning machine, you will need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and continue on the route you want. 2. When a slippery road. During the ice is usually a lot of accidents. Describe how to avoid it. During the ice you should not assume that the car would lose traction. To do this, you should feel the car is good and as stated in the driver's quarters "to let her tightness. You should not move quickly and keep your distance for the traveling vehicle. Trogatsya should be covered with ice by about towing clutch. Release the clutch slowly until the car begins to move. While driving on slippery roads you have to remember not to make sudden braking because the car can bring, and you'll create a traffic hazard on the road. For safety, braking, use the gearbox by switching from high to low gear. Squeeze the clutch switch on low gear, release the clutch - a way to warn you away from drifting, as the wheels are not locked and the slow progress in the people call it "stop the engine." Such a braking system used on foreign cars «ABS», but domestic machines are not equipped with such a system. If you're stuck in the snow, use the build-up, forward - backward. 3. When going up and down the mountain. While climbing the mountain, use low gear, the minimum speed will save you from the exit of the mountain back. When you touch the hill then you need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and release the brake pedal with the gas releasing the clutch. Then you are not rolled back. If you are afraid to die when touching up the hill, you better give more gas. Downhill in icy conditions better at lower speed, that there were no skid. And that the vehicle had not accelerated during the descent of the mountain, use the brake pedal.

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How to remove the VAZ 2110 gearbox

Removing the gearbox from your vehicle should be conducted in an observation well or use a lift. In the first step is to remove the splash from your engine. The next step is to disconnect the traction motor, as well as reactive thrust from the gearbox. Following the action must be from the gearbox to drain oil. Next, remove the bottom cover of the crater clutch by loosening the three mounting bolts, for this we use a special key "to 10". Withdrawals should be made of the right front wheel drive, replacing the hole in the gearbox plug of wood, or you can apply for this small piece of rubber hose. After take off the left front wheel drive. Unclip the clutch of the gearbox. Further need to disconnect the battery lead battery with a minus sign and remove the starter. After you disconnect wires from the light switch reverse, with the disconnect speed sensor. Remove ring by unscrewing the nut key "to 17". Unlinked left footing the power unit, this engine is put under stress. Unlinked from the crater of the clutch cylinder, turning the key 19 three bolts. Then remove the gearbox from the engine. In the future installation of transmission should be performed in reverse order.

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Repair Mitsubishi Outlander

Even cars made by Japanese manufacturers in need of repair. Engine repair mitsubishi - the most difficult task, since the cars of this brand are the most advanced, therefore, difficult technological elements. From what is related to engine repair mitsubishi? Typically, the main problem lies in the area of ??fuel systems, they are quite demanding on the quality of the used fuel. Engine repair mitsubishi, which supply domestic producers - a rare act. Anyway, spare parts mitsubishi outlander in our services can be found without problems. In most cases there are problems with models that fit in from abroad, because they rely on the use of fuel is absolutely different class. For example, if you decide to drive Mitsubishi Outlander which is adapted to Japanese conditions, after 10 kilometers. run engine diagnostics will not be superfluous. And sometimes even require overhaul Mitsubishi. What to do, domestic fuel is not the best quality. The fact that the engine mitsubishi designed for a dynamic and demanding conditions, so it is modernized by the quality of European fuel. More specifically, the domestic consumers note the following issue "yaponizirovannyh» mitsubishi. Is put the car well and even when the accelerator pedal slightly pressed, moves, and here at the moment of "waterboarding" pedal - deaf. In such cases, and required major repairs mitsubishi.

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Polishing a car with his hands

Polishing the car needs to be done when the paint loses its luster and are formed minor scratches. To polish the car itself, must first understand the types of polishing. Distinguish between defensive and abrasive polishing. For the protection needed polishing polishing paste on a teflon or wax based. Wax is applied to the body of the car, pounded evenly, resulting in a Teflon film or wax. However, this layer eventually washed off. Abrasive polishing is carried out in several stages:-remove the risks, the oxide layer of paint and rubbing with sandpaper, for polishing, then sanded surface using abrasive grinding paste, show the machined surface and if necessary, to modify some uchastki.Polirovka abrasive method is carried out in a room without drafts, or on the back of the dust settles, which is the cause of new scratches. Polishing is not carried out in the sun, because it will quickly dry polish. Plastic parts of the car stick with masking tape. Polishing is carried out in stages, it is not recommended in a hurry. Work surface must first degreased, treated with a special tool. Scratches and risks need to grind to a complete disappearance and achieving a matte surface. When grinding to periodically wet the treated surface water. Motion carried to one side, and passed all the detail needed to carry out wide, as if perecherkivaya past direction. It is very important to remember that sanding - this is very time-consuming manual work, requiring patience and time. On average, in polishing a car needs a half day. We should also note that the grinding parts darker shades require additional processing, in which you want to use a smaller shkurku.Otshlifovav surface completely, you can start polishing. Polishing using polishing machines and polishing paste. Once put paste on the polished section of the car, sometimes it is slightly moistened with a spray in the same way as the polishing pad moistened. It is best to start polishing, putting sanders at the smallest momentum. This is done in order to feather the pasta. Further, in the work necessary to increase the speed to fifteen hundred. Is not recommended to move erratically or pull polishing machines. During the polishing body all the movements should be done very smoothly, first vertical, then horizontal (or vice versa). Dried up toothpaste is required to periodically moisten with water. It is also important during the polishing process to check the detail of overheating. If the item is very hot, take a break before her ostyvaniya.Esli you thought that the procedure for polishing the car is very complicated, or if you do not have the necessary tools and resources, it is best to contact the service centers to the professionals, so as not to spoil the look of your horse and do not create yourself unnecessary problems, both financial and manpower.

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Watch Your Car Lubricant Quality

Appropriation WATCH AND QUALITY OF LUBRICATING
Note the designation lubricants, whether digunaan for gasoline engine oil, or diesel, 2 stroke or 4 stroke, industrial equipment, and so forth.
The quality of the oil itself is usually indicated by a code of API (American Petroleum Institute) with a letter followed by a stage behind him. Example API: SL, code S (Spark) is indicative of engine oil for gasoline. The second letter code indicates the value of oil quality, getting closer to the letter Z, the better quality oil in the coating component with a layer of film and more in accordance with the needs of modern engines.
There are two groups of API service categories are:
1. API Service Categories for gasoline-fueled vehicle lubricants
2. API Service Categories for diesel vehicle lubricants



API SERVICE GASOLINE CAR ENGINE LUBRICATING

- BC = can be used for all new tech car engine
and before (safe for all cars). Lubricants categorized SM is designed to provide sediment control better high temperature and is designed for more efficient use of lubricants. In some oil meets ILSAC certification or qualification as an energy saving
- SL = for vehicle engines in 2004 and earlier
- SJ = for vehicle engines 2001 and earlier
- SH = for vehicle engines 1996 and earlier
- SG = for vehicle engines 1993 and earlier
- SF = for vehicle engines 1988 and earlier
- SE = for vehicle engines 1979 and earlier
- SD = for vehicle engines 1971 and earlier
- SC = for vehicle engines 1967 and earlier
- SB and SA = is not recommended

API SERVICE AUTOMOBILE DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICATING
- CI-4 = Introduced on 5 September 2002, for
4T engine, high speed. Formulated to maintain engine durability. Can be used to replace the lubricant category CD, CE, CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4
- CH-4 = Introduced in 1998, to 4T engine,
high speed. Can be used to replace the lubricant category CD, CE, CF-4, and CG-4
- CG-4 = Introduced in 1995, to 4T engine, load
weight, high speed using fuel with sulfur content of 0.5%. Can be used to replace the lubricant category CD, CE, and CF-4
- CF-4 = Introduced in 1990, for engine speed 4T
high with a turbo charger or exhaust normal. Can be used to replace the lubricant category CD, and CE
- CF-2 = allowed for 1994, to heavy load engine 2T,
Can be used to replace the lubricant category CD-II
- CF = Introduced in 1994, for off-road vehicles,
indirect-injection diesel engines and other diesel engines that use fuel with sulfur content above 0.05%. Lubricants can be used to replace the CD category
- CE = Introduced in 1987, to 4T engine, speed
high with a turbo charger or exhaust normal. Can be used to replace the lubricant category CC, and CD
- CD-II = Introduced in 1987 for 2T engines
- CD Introduced in 1955. For turbocharged engines
as well as ordinary waste gas
- CC = to a machine that was introduced in 1961
- CB and CA = is not recommended

API SERVICE DOUBLE
In most of its service API oil in the car usually is twofold. As an example of API SL / CF. Meaning: The first API that shows the main use of oil, which are on the gasoline engine with qualifications SL but in an emergency oil can still be used in diesel engines with CF qualification.
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How to avoid a pig in a poke when buying a used car

Purchasing a used car a long time is not uncommon nowadays. Demand for such cars is called, above all, their low price. But we all know that used cars can cause unexpected costs associated with their repair. After all, the technical condition of the machine can only be assessed during its operation. To reduce the likelihood of the risks when buying should carefully examine the body, compare the shades and texture of paint. The difference in color will help determine the restored site. Used cars often have problems with the engine. To estimate it, try to start the car and opened the hood to listen to his work. In no case should be no sharp sounds, and the more knocks and clicks. The engine should publish uniform rustling, no sound speed (this is certainly the ideal). If the body and the engine is all right, you can sit behind the wheel and drive a little. Seats must be adjusted without any problems. In the process of movement on the flat section, try to let go of the steering wheel. If the car pulling to one side, then there is violation of the suspension geometry or body. There are still plenty of surprises, which may present used cars, so the most accurate assessment of the technical state of the upcoming purchase, you can get from the experts.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Antinoise protection of the car with his hands

The increased level of noise in the car, can ruin even a long trip, not to mention the long journey. Sure, you can turn the music louder, and thereby dampen the sound from the engine noise from the wheels at high speeds or annoying sound of rain, but much more reliable car to improve soundproofing. Antinoise materials used in the car, can not only absorb the noise that annoys, but are a good heat insulator. And most importantly, that such protection can do for yourself. You need to know on what areas need to work on sound insulation, what materials should be used and the sequence of works. The first thing to do is clean the areas that need to process of dirt and dust. It is also important not to install insulating materials on a layer of anticorrosive, can hurt the paint or primer the car. Except epoxy anticorrosive, who has a firm consistency. In any car door - a place that hosts the front speakers, and very often with the music vibrates the door. For surface treatment of the doors need to buy vibropoglotitel type Vibroplast M1 "or" Bimast. Purpose of vibration control materials is the localization of vibrations from the metal and plastic. Door, before the establishment of noise insulation and vibromaterialov, disassemble, degrease and paste vibroplast. The next thing to do is handle the cage door. In order to handle the paneling, all joints treated with sealant, and in some places, use vibropoglotitel. On the inside of the door skin tag on the cushioning material. In the same way the body is treated with the sidewall. Important and more difficult to antinoise processing - processing of the floor, walls and engine compartment. In this case, it is advisable to use a maximum thickness of the sound absorber. Not interfere with glue on the inside of the lining cushioning. In the same way to handle the sidewall body. The most difficult in antinoise processing, processing the vehicle floor and walls engine compartment. It is advisable to use a sound absorber with a maximum thickness. In order to provide sound insulation ceiling to increase the rigidity of the panel, but it is very important in this case that the ceiling was not too massive. In this case, using lightweight materials such as: polystyrene foam, or perforated steel profile. The last thing you need to take - is to make noise insulation boot .. To do this, on the side of the trunk establish similar protection panels of doors, on the floor luggage fit viropoglotitel and noise absorbing layer placed on top. Through such actions are not complicated, you can make the trip in the car more comfortable and quiet.

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Forward flow with his own hands

If you want to add a little power and give the engine of your car a low bass sound, try the forward flow. Direct-flow mufflers are quite simple in design, so if you prefer, you can make a forward flow with his own hands. For the production of forward flow, you can use regular old muffler, two pipes of different diameters and filler or absorbent noise. Forward flow first takes hot gases from the engine and promotes the flow of air. A variety of gases (sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, etc.) have a high temperature and high speed, therefore building forward flow and the pipe must be heat-resistant. From the old muffler to cut the wall and remove all the "insides". Then take a pipe of smaller diameter (it should match the old pipe muffler) and make holes in the place where the pipe will be included in the muffler. A pipe with holes weld a second tube (1 m long. And with diameters of 20 cm), inserted into the old building and make them on both sides. Top of the muffler must turn in a fire-retardant insulation, pipe wrap on top of which a sheet of stainless steel. At each end and along the length should be an overlap of 5 cm followed by a wrap and zavaltsevat sidewall. The final touch: the ears welded to the holder and install a silencer on the seat. When the car owner decided to change the exhaust system on his several reasons: - the desire to increase the horsepower for a few horsepower. Experienced professionals with forward flow can not add more than 15 engine horsepower - to give the motor a noble "Bass", with the contents of the muffler can select the desired timbre - brag to their friends the new upgraded muffler. The main thing is that the new exhaust system has been implemented correctly, because all the car exhaust system tuned to work with the factory muffler. Replacing the standard muffler ram especially popular among fans of speed. The car is not only fast, but also unique. There are so-called sport exhaust system. Low bass sounds can be obtained not only through the straight tube, but also increases the diameter of the pipe near the exit of the muffler. A sound-absorbing synthetic fiber with "banks" will be able to suppress the high frequencies. In sports exhaust systems, mufflers are often established to replace the so-called "spider". In form and order intake pipe connections, they differ significantly from the standard exhaust systems. More sophisticated model of resonance in the form of two cones reduces the gas pressure. On the power of the engine affects the resonance. Due to a resonance decreases the pressure in the chamber, he draws gases from the combustion chamber and allows the camera to fill the other gases, while the standard forward flow has resisted the exhaust gases, reducing engine power. For fans of this car is hardly suitable, since it is impossible to go through the city because of the high sound pressure (over 120 decibels), while officially permissible limit 100 dB. Not for all standard - it is louder than the sound, the better. The larger engine displacement, more efficient use of forward flow. For an ordinary car, it is better to set the "bank" for the sport - more streamlined design.

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Drag car showroom with his own hands

Shifting his saloon car rukamiOchen often motorists are facing the same problem as pollution saloon car, in which case it is not accurate is not hygienic. If cleaning does not help you in this case, the experts on this part are advised to change the upholstery. This article will help you make the constriction with their hands. Always begins with a waist ceiling. The first step is to detach all the visors, caps and pens (do it very carefully, because the plastic eventually might just burst). Under all these parts are bolts that hold the trim and attached to the ceiling. As it is necessary to unfasten the lamp and clip in the passenger compartment. After removing the lamps, you'll see the connector mom-dad, otstegnite it. Under the decorative overlays, plastic sheathing is, they just need to detach. After completion of the work, described earlier, you should pull the trim through the open trunk lid. You should wrap the edges of lining, and to secure the necessary glue masking tape. Special knife for cutting linoleum, make a hole for a lamp fixing tape. Then you need to fix cladding to the right place, then all the plugs and handles set into place. In the same way can update skin seats and carpets, luggage. Of course, more expensive to buy new chairs, you can buy them blankets, which would have approached them. A door trim and armrests can be done independently, it will be easier and cheaper. Job better start with the doors. Well, take a glue, a screwdriver and a variety of cloth, which you want to trim, (screwdriver worth taking a folded 90 degrees at the end). In the beginning you need to remove the old trim and clean the door. After which route the fabric to the door, and cut it on a path, do not forget to cut out the contours of the door handle. Use a screwdriver to tuck the fabric. Draw the junction of the exact contour of the door casing, and straighten the fabric, leaving allowances. Along the contour of the door, apply some glue and a screwdriver to tuck the fabric. That there were no wrinkles, flatten and pull the fabric. Hole for the window lifter, do this: By selling cloth and carefully cut it, what would fold the edges and glue a face on the other side. With lining the front doors do the same. Then you can start making constriction armrest. First, remove the armrest from the seat, disassemble and make patterns. Patterns can be created by applying an armrest for tracing, looking around the path. After which the tissue using patterns draw the parts with allowances. With scissors, cut out parts, do the fitting. Originally Sew seams bottom of the armrest and pull the fabric gently at him, smoothing the folds. Glue the fabric around the contour. Just steps from the upper part of the armrest. Assemble and install the armrest in place.

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Car Number Plate Protector

Car Number Plate Protector
PLAT number of vehicles is usually only attached to the car body with the risk of scratched or damaged due to friction. Because license plates must be used for 5 years, then the damage must be minimized as much as possible in order to remain legible numbers and letters clearly.

The trick is easy, just attach the frame for the plate. There are various models of design, with or without LED lights as illumination.

LED light color can also be customized with color car with 3 variants of existing chose the red, blue or neutral or white.
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Limousine modification

These is a modification of limousine car. can you look how beatiful and elegant they are! I wonder, can i have one of them. :)

Bat Limousine

Black Limousine

Yellow Limousine
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Advanced Driving Guide For Beginners

Driving Guide Beginners
NEEDS to be able to drive a car when its become its own demands. Therefore, many people try to be driving a car. Although self-taught, we must still consider the standard of road safety. Well, for those of you who just learned to drive check out the following tips:

Driving Position

Our sitting position is critical to driving comfort and serenity. Sitting with his back leaning against the back will make us relax and give a free hand positions. Laying hands on the steering wheel in direction 9 oclock position and 3 will give maximum flexibility although they had to rotate 45 degrees. Provide adequate space for legs and use a little force when both the gas pedal or the clutch. If less convenient, to choose the position of the needle at number 10 and 2.

Steering Control

In a maneuver to use both hands in harmony. If using one hand, chances are fairly high off the handle. At the time of cornering and straight back into position, remove the steering wheel to provide automatic lap but still controlled.

Note About Condition

For new drivers, get to know the character of other road users. Many drivers are emotional, aggressive and careless. Better to give in and not fight over the road. Conversely, if he met the driver that runs slow, its better to be patient and look for the right time to precede. Always monitor the rearview mirror to be careful with the motor driver who often went into the gap between cars.

Know the Roads and Traffic Signs

When crossing a road the first time, note the signs for directions, and try to remember the circumstances. Ramburambu traffic should also be understood, not just comply. Avoid Fast Track Do not walk slowly on the far right lane. Right lane is to precede. This is the reason why many drivers are desperate precedes the far left lane. So do not blame their past that may be in a hurry but some stubborn drivers that are not willing to give way on the far right lane.
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Friday, May 24, 2013

Toyota Celica More Challenging

toyota celica
Audio: brand alpine head unit w Iva-202, Treo brand subwoofer (two pieces), power monoblock brand Rockford, 5 farad capacitor, focal 3 way speaker system

toyota celica

Toyota Celica output in 2002 is one of the most prestigious cars in the city of Surakarta that in fact be built up a modified car racings most prominent street. All in red is visible from all aspects of the cars that join the club [option] ®.

toyota celica

Starting from the outside body that is bright red, combined with a body kit from VeilSide Eddies team filmed 168. The legs are wearing rim racing hart cx r19 also did not escape a touch of color combinations of red and white to create harmony with the original color of the car and tire dressing pirreli 235 35/19, 245 35 / 19 makes it convenient to drive.

toyota celica

Judging from cabins in the car looks need a touch of red on a pair of Recaro racing seat and is available only enough space for two passengers. In the audio sector seen 3 way system of vocal Sery ATX to support good voice dipakailah Iva alpine head unit w-202.

toyota celica

With the touch screen and also crammed two brand subwoofer treo with monoblock power brands Rockford meet rear sector. Do not forget to 5 farad capacitor bank went into the rear trunk, everything is a concoction from Audio Technica.
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Shelf VAZ 2110 with his own hands

All those who own a car VAZ 2110, well aware of how unpleasant to be in it when you back some tarahtyaschee misunderstanding in the full sense of the word. It is called the back shelf. You can hear a wide range of sounds, which publishes this masterpiece. This sound is not only confuses the perception of music, but also discourages listening to it. This problem is not going to help cope no gluing, no podkladyvanie. The impression is that it can be heard even outside the car. If a hunt to replace a shelf, it appears that the market does not. If desired, it is replaced regiments from other models of the WHA. But there is another way to cope with this problem - make it your own hands, taking into account all wishes. In order to perform quality work, every effort should be. After all, the accuracy depends how much will be spent forces on its deployments in the car. Quality and the options depend on the shelves of many parameters: thickness and material quality, as well as swelling in the zone of the speakers. Immediately it should be noted that the installation of a very thick shelves of solid material in the hatchback, possibly a very severe injury of the rear passengers, if there will be a powerful blow. If all this does not stop, then you can start making shelves. To resolve this issue will have to exert some effort. First, you need to get here, these tools and materials: desyatimilimitrovuyu plywood, carpet, which is used for upholstery and decoration; PVA glue; radiotkan; versatile polymer adhesive that would glue the fabric, screws, electric drill, electric jigsaw, sander. Then on a sheet of plywood to draw the upper part of the plant shelves, further cut-cut plot. In part that is adjacent to the seat and cut, measures the height. The same part of which is attached to the glass, must be taken from the plant shelves, and then attach it to a new one. But if you want, you can cut from a sheet of plywood pyatimillimetrovoy. Start manufacturing the sidewall. To do so, preferably make a template. It's much better and faster than the outline details of the factory. Cut in advance to all parties details. Then grind down where they touch the glass. After using screws, to assemble those parts that are manufactured, and then try on their future position. If you find any inconsistencies, remove them. Also need to cut another set of side walls, but note that they should be lower and shorter than previous ones. This is due to the need to put a shelf, to a specialized place for it. On the resulting shelf to identify where in array loudspeakers. Then these sections cover radiotkanyu. All available parts glued and dried. After drying, the final try on the shelf. Making sure that everything is fine, glued carpet. In the carpet, especially for loudspeakers, cut the holes, which are covered radiotkanyu. Carpet is glued with PVA glue. Then bend allowances and using stiplera fixed. Finished. It remains only to put a shelf on the intended place for it.

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Car tuning

Recently, a very fashionable to do auto tuning. Such as buying, for a nominal sum, the same "penny", was restored to her body, exhausting engine, you can sell it for the price of a new, modern car. The most fashionable brands of domestic cars for restoration and tuning are a GAZ-21, VAZ-2101, ZAZ-965 (hunchback), ZIL-4104. By the way, renovated Zil stands by today's standards, a fortune of about 2500000 rub. But to find a cheap "zilok" to restore in our time is very difficult, because of the limited edition limousine. Another fashionable move, it's cheap car tuning, more expensive and prestigious brand. So Kazakh craftsmen, recently rebuilt an old Mersedes-Bens S-klass 140 body, one of the most expensive and prestigious cars of our time, Rolls-Royce Phantom. Were observed every detail, down to the opening rear doors against the driving. Rolls-Royce nameplates placed on the body as well as in the cabin, which, in essence, remained mersedesovskim. Of course, the whimsical eye can detect a fake, in such detail as the lack of statues on the hood, no center wall in the cabin and Yeshe few details. But considering that this "phantom" cost the owners ? 410,000. (Mersedes S500-320 000 rub., The cost of materials-90000 rub.), Unlike the original, worth 13,500,000 rubles. You can close your eyes to these differences. Is not it?

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Understand What It Small Service and Large Service

car service
Its hard to imagine if the center in urgent circumstances, the car or vehicle that we were traveling "protest" in the middle of the road.

If you do not want to experience something like that, from now is worth more attention to the vehicle, for example by performing routine service on a regular basis in the workshop of trust.

In general, service to be divided into two, namely servicing large and small service. Usually cover only a small servicing the engine oil and filter change, and clean the air filter. Should follow the guidelines of the manual book of his, about every 5000-7500 miles traveled should be serviced light.

Minimal change engine oil, because if too long feared to come circulate carbon residue. The impact is lower quality oil. As with the great service.

Treatment usually includes the servicing of all oil substitute, from engine oil, transmission, until the axle. Also the bolts on the legs of the vehicle also becomes part of the check at the time of service. Great service should be performed every 10,000 kilometers. It is intended that the condition of the vehicle is always in top shape.

In each serving both small and great service is usually also carried out engine or tune up. There are several work items that were once a regular tune ups, such as check spark plugs and spark plug wires, set the ignition timing, check air filter, clean the intake manifold, and set the valve for cars that still use the manual valve.

For cars that already use a computer (ECU), if necessary when doing a tune up scanner tool used to facilitate instant diagnosis found the problem on the car.

That is, if the scanner appliance trouble with the ABS sensor is not necessarily convicted the ABS sensor to be replaced, but first examined the cause, it could be just a loose socket.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013

new honda civic 2012 wallpapers and preview

new honda civic 2012 wallpapers and preview
After many times appear only in the form spyshoot, finally Honda Motor Corp. introduced the latest generation of the Civic 2012 in Detroit Auto Show 2011
Honda Civic 2012 2011 NAIAS: New Generation Honda Civic 2012 Concept

Civic Concept is comprised of two types of coupe and sedan. Civic seems to be targeted to young people in the United States. Because, at the launch presented Pete Wentz, musician and also a young entrepreneur contest to show Sounds of the Civic.
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2011 All New BMW X6 car specification and pictures gallery

2011 All New BMW X6 car specification and pictures gallery
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

honda civic 2020 cars wallpapers and reviews

honda civic 2020 cars wallpapers and reviews
1999 Honda Civic Si Rear
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2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid cars wallpapers and reviews

2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid cars wallpapers and reviews
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO Review

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO.

Comes now our third test of a Chevrolet Cruze in the past five months. Each one has been a different flavor. We started out with the loaded Chevrolet Cruze LTZ. Loved it, but for $24,000 and change as tested, wed better have.

Then just about two months ago, it was almost the opposite end of the spectrum...the Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (one level up from the base Cruze).  Also a thumbs-up, and at a more reasonable $18,995.

Now its the Chevrolet Cruze ECO. What makes an ECO an ECO? Well, mostly its the 1.4 liter ECOTEC engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission with ECO overdrive. But to tell it apart from the other Cruzes in traffic, youll probably have to look at the trunklid.



The lone giveaway...the discreet "eco" badge on the trunklid of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO.

If the ECO otherwise looks like a well-equipped Cruze, thats because it is. The base price of $19,245 brings with it the expected practicalities (stability control, ABS, multiple airbags) and some uplevel niceties that the ECO name doesnt imply (security system, keyless entry, OnStar, tire pressure monitor, deluxe cloth seat trim, USB, Bluetooth, XM, a tilting, telescoping, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17 inch alloy wheels and an Aero Performance Package...lower front grille air shutter, mid-body aero panels and front fascia air dam).

Now, that Aero package, while making the Cruze ECO look sporty, is actually there in service of the ECOs primary mission...fuel economy. Through aids like that, the substitution of a tire sealant and inflator kit for a spare tire, a smaller gas tank (12.6 gallons instead of the 15.6 gallons in other Cruze models), economy-minded gearing and the marvels of computers working to squeeze every mile out of every drop of fuel, the ECO takes the same 138-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four cylinder and gets an EPA estimated 28 city/42 highway miles per gallon. Its 24/36 in the 1LT and LTZ.

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO interior.

Of course, as the EPA says "your mileage may vary", and as my Dad used to say "its all about the nut holding the wheel". Our friend and colleague Nina Russin at Carspondent got 44.8 miles per gallon driving it like she stole it. A week later, it was in my hands and in 300 miles (about 20% urban freeway and the rest city streets), I only managed 29.2.

Still, thats in the ballpark for the EPA city estimate, and not a lot of cars get there. In fact, most dont. And overall, the ECO is our favorite Cruze. It looks good, is well equipped, has a nice interior and one of the best manual shifters weve found in a domestic car (not Honda-level, but close).  Ours had one option, the Driver Convenience Package, which gives the driver a six-way power-adjustable seat and rear parking assist for $495. So with a $750 destination charge, the bottom line was $20,490.  Thats a sweet spot for a car in this class and with this level of equipment.


2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO

Base price: $19,245

As tested: $20,490

Likes: Styling, comfort, economy, slick manual shifter.

Dislikes: USB not fully compatible with iPhone.

EPA estimate: 28 mpg city/42 mpg highway.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon car insurance quotes nz and car wallpapers

Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon car insurance quotes nz and car wallpapers
he Alfa Romeo 159 review shows that the car has a 3179cc petrol engine and this can develop power of 260 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 322 Nm at 4500 rpm.
The length of the car is 4660 mm and its width is 1828mm while its height is 1417mm. The exterior design of the car is sporty and features elegant lines.
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