tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12108015109846834502024-03-13T19:15:21.606-07:00racingmaniade_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-85319317121996261392009-06-23T22:59:00.000-07:002009-06-23T23:06:29.430-07:00Racing Mania - NASCAR needs continued success from Petty<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtk2s3ohkVSkTZWXS-5XxQxChOlY_WiKcnHnmHQbcwCM1TAfmXKcrpkKJRAveSacjcqAlocjP_24AptD1dbmln-mIDdRHdVtnbjHhNF3fvsd0cXsGYiiJ-aOCoJ-cFxeN9a0xM7uHQdfUk/s1600-h/racing+mania+Richard+Petty+NASCAR.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtk2s3ohkVSkTZWXS-5XxQxChOlY_WiKcnHnmHQbcwCM1TAfmXKcrpkKJRAveSacjcqAlocjP_24AptD1dbmln-mIDdRHdVtnbjHhNF3fvsd0cXsGYiiJ-aOCoJ-cFxeN9a0xM7uHQdfUk/s320/racing+mania+Richard+Petty+NASCAR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350771441702999074" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://y-racingmania.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Racing Mania</span></a> -The only thing stranger than seeing Richard Petty drinking wine at Infineon <span style="font-weight: bold;">Race</span>way victory on Sunday was to see Richard Petty in Victory Lane.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br />Petty has not visited Victory Lane as the winner since April 1999, when Small Business scored his last victory with John Andretti.<br /><br />As Small Business slipped into oblivion, wallowing in mediocrity and become a last minute, many believed Petty, the undisputed king of Formula One, never win again.<br /><br />And that probably would not have if it had continued to support small enterprises, together with its valuable piece to name just enough funding to keep the organization afloat floundering.<br /><br />Small Enterprises, but died a slow death, with Small finally pulling the plug and put out of its misery at the end of last year.<br /><br />NASCAR, the end of Small Business was lost as the patriarch of the family or a dear, old friend. It was a sad, sad day, but you knew that was coming, and then everybody was a little relieved because the struggle and suffering was finally over.<br /><br />The fear, however, was that Petty himself, one of the most important figures in the history of NASCAR, could also disappear.<br /><br />Small, but went on to greener pastures, throwing his name and marketing prowess behind the organization of the Sprint Cup George Gillett bought by Ray Evernham. And Gillett, owner of the majority, made a wise move, rename the team of Richard Petty Motorsports.<br /><br />Suddenly, King was back in the framework of a functioning competitive again, and the movement gave him something he desperately needed - hope.<br /><br />And the sport and gave her hope that the fans can see one day the King in the victory.<br /><br />That happened with Kasey Kahne's victory in Sonoma, California, on Sunday, and was a glorious occasion, a fit for a king.<br /><br />Kahne's victory was one of the most popular victories this season, Kahne is not because (although he is popular, too) that was delivered, but because the King brought back to his place - the sun in the glory of a Victory Lane celebration.<br /><br />Richard Petty NASCAR needs in the spotlight. We need to front and center and in the thick of things.<br /><br />After all these years, children remain the most recognizable names in <span style="font-weight: bold;">car racing</span> in America and arguably the most important figure in the history of NASCAR. Apart from the family of France, who founded the sport, there is a larger one. Little is who helped make the sport popular and decades taught drivers how to build and service a large base of fans.<br /><br />At 72, Petty still the face of stock <span style="font-weight: bold;">car racing</span>, the name and image that even the most casual of fans all over the world associated with the sport.<br /><br />Although small because very little capital for Gillett Evernham organization, brought a wealth of knowledge and experience, not to mention the attention and exposure that his name and image of potential supply of funds.<br /><br />He has become the figurehead of the organization, to attend all <span style="font-weight: bold;">race</span>s, encouraging drivers and offer any advice and information.<br /><br />And when one of the four teams to win, victory is in the use of his trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses, flashing his famous smile and attract wide attention and exposure.<br /><br />See Petty, one of the largest models in the history of sport, in this context makes people happy. It is one of the few competitors and celebrities that are so good, nice and healthy so that you can not help but pull for him. When you win, everybody wins. And that makes Richard Petty Motorsports one of the largest sports organizations and Kahne drivers as one of its most famous stars.<br /><br />Small Kahne NASCAR needs to win, like the Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs to win. Kahne, like Petty and Junior, has a large following, especially among fans. If it is a competitor, more people are watching.<br /><br />If Richard Petty Motorsports and Kahne, driver carp are a threat to challenge the elite teams and drivers in the sport, and more fans - especially fans of NASCAR is so desperately trying to maintain - will be intrigued and excited by the action on the track.<br /><br />Sunday's victory also was a big for Kahne. Has had an up and down career in recent years, winning six <span style="font-weight: bold;">race</span>s in 2006 and then none in 2007. He won twice last season, but not to make the Chase for the second year.<br /><br />With 10 career victories, which obviously has the talent to be a big winner, and probably will be. The question is where?<br /><br />His contract with Gillett Small runs through next season, and is expected to be one of the major sports free agents.<br /><br />Kahne said he would like to stay with the organization where he began his career in the Cup, but it depends on the performance of your computer.<br /><br />Surprising victory on Sunday on a road course is a good sign. If RPM can continue to put a winning car under Kahne is likely to stay, giving the two valuable assets - and the driver of Petty elite. And that should mean a couple of trips to Victory Lane. - <a href="http://y-racingmania.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Racing Mania</span></a></div></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-3648363526935982532009-05-23T05:18:00.000-07:002009-05-23T05:27:19.351-07:00Indys Racing Mania<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR5EJPU6sI7FYnMbyxrPzrHDk5kTj5ckNcRc9PhQkEYaEDGFz8DSLkCPSpr5NsRb6jbWDoxr_sucTvIWgQFlbGdxWnDRXFY1b3OWBGwDnHjFh-pJwSfYJUAEI-MvgPBMlANbN0ym2q1yG/s1600-h/car+racing+dario+franchitti+indy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR5EJPU6sI7FYnMbyxrPzrHDk5kTj5ckNcRc9PhQkEYaEDGFz8DSLkCPSpr5NsRb6jbWDoxr_sucTvIWgQFlbGdxWnDRXFY1b3OWBGwDnHjFh-pJwSfYJUAEI-MvgPBMlANbN0ym2q1yG/s320/car+racing+dario+franchitti+indy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338994602438645314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From 93rd End of the Indianapolis 500 is really just a bonus. Only a month ago, Castroneves was fighting for his life during a serious tax evasion case, they've got the popular driver behind bars for several years.Fortunately it went well for Castroneves in the process and he was of all charges. Now the only thing he fought for a third 500 Title.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br />"There are already very special," said Castroneves after leader in the Friday before the last training on Sunday the 93rd 500th edition of the Indy "Many of the course of the study, I was about, because the race is what I love. I wanted to be here. That was my wish, in these times."<br /><br />The popular Castroneves, the sport and gradually over a mainstream following, thanks to its Dancing with the Stars win two years ago, the sentimental favorite to win, Sunday race.<br /><br />The experience and the possibility that his livelihood and passion could be certainly changed the former Indy Car Series champion of the view on the big picture.<br /><br />"I realized my life is still to be here," he said. "My perspective has become so much."<br /><br />After the opening session of the race of the season in the trial, Castroneves came charging back, if he could get back behind the wheel and led a Penske Racing sweep of the first two starting spots for the race on Sunday.<br /><br />He and teammate Ryan Briscoe will be on the front row after a performance which impressed team boss Roger Penske for many reasons.<br /><br />"Thus, Helio, after all this time, come back and show everyone how good he really is - it was a thrill for me and obviously for him and all the people who are behind him for the last five or six months" Penske said. "I just want to personally congratulate him for a fantastic job."<br /><br />Castroneves is not the only driver happy again at Indy. Another former winner and series champion returns to the Brickyard and also looking for a little redemption.<br /><br />Dario Franchitti back in open wheel in the world this season after an aborted shot at NASCAR racing. The Scots found himself without a stick car ride, when team owner Chip Ganassi was forced to close one of its entries due to the lack of sponsorship Franchitti and suddenly found himself at a career crossroads.<br /><br />But the way back to Indy Car racing open when Ganassi decided Franchitti a ride in his IRL-entry and replace another former 500 winner Dan Wheldon.<br /><br />Franchitti is now among the favorites to win this year along with teammate and defending champion in the 500 Scott Dixon.<br /><br />"I tried my child, I was not missing it," Franchitti said of his return to the wings less world. "But I could not.<br /><br />"It is a blank slate. You also have here in the past, [but] there is no guarantee for success in this year. You have to prove himself again. And with a good month is only half the battle. You 've got to show on race day with the fast car, you are in a position to win the race. Then you are right to do everything on this whole day to do it, and you have a little luck as well. "<br /><br />While Franchitti enjoys the luxury of the front of the other area on the back of the 33-car grid will need a little luck to end up further in the vicinity of the point.<br /><br />This group includes John Andretti, who was his way to work in the field on the last Sunday of the last day of qualifying to give car owner Richard Petty his first career Indy 500 start.<br /><br />The icon NASCAR star property in open wheel for the first time this season, and Andretti does not disappoint with the Petty Blue No. 43 in the 28th Place.<br /><br />"To return here is, of course, especially," said Andretti, the jump from Indy cars to stock cars and on a somewhat regular basis in recent years. "And to be here with Richard's just a lot of fun and very exciting. I hope we can find the car to the front Sunday and be in a position to make this team a good end."<br /><br />A happy ending is also Danica Patrick looks forward to a couple after disappointing 500 in the last two seasons.<br /><br />The IRL lightning, hit the headlines this week with talk of a possible move to NASCAR when her contract expires at the Andretti-Green, but now she is concentrating and trying to fulfill their task to history as the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500.<br /><br />"It is unlike any other title really, because it's the kind of place when the car is wrong, you can not make it go quickly," said Patrick. "You can not drive it over. You can not do it. If you do this, quickly get out of control the car and the track files. We will be here faster than anywhere else. I think it is really the only place that we go, that the nature of the trail is a little bigger and more powerful than you are. And I think that it is really something that you have to respect. "<br /><br />"If the car is not good, do not believe that you are better, as it does not believe that it can overcome. I always think back to get the track very well. I feel happy that Indy is a place I had a good race here in the past and is fast. "</div></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-11098253788653211672008-06-08T02:08:00.000-07:002008-06-08T02:13:31.597-07:00Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept Car<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdXZSkWgaxstAo9d1Psi7mru5Q1sVjWCnXCfAHZBNUI15KYhVJxMrQtQq0R6WVPG0XKlqpjWjVqces0crhovKtPAsZAJgLTAW9C42csl-5E63CUwiSbJVbJo7wdBPIVvVOQ0SYZr3Puwn/s1600-h/Audi+R8+V12+TDI.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdXZSkWgaxstAo9d1Psi7mru5Q1sVjWCnXCfAHZBNUI15KYhVJxMrQtQq0R6WVPG0XKlqpjWjVqces0crhovKtPAsZAJgLTAW9C42csl-5E63CUwiSbJVbJo7wdBPIVvVOQ0SYZr3Puwn/s320/Audi+R8+V12+TDI.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209435933205341346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the North American International Auto Show 2008 – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt “Grace Silver” embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br />The V12 TDI is closely related to the engine in the Audi R10, the two-time Le Mans winner – so it catapults the Audi R8 into supercar terrain concerning performance too. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level.<br /><br />The new V12 TDI belongs to Audi’s family of V engines but has the ideal included angle for this engine type of 60 degrees between cylinder banks. Its highlights include the new chain drive layout that includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps for the common rail injection system.<br /><br />Its sound is as thrilling as you’d expect in a sports car of this caliber. For all the subtle smoothness that typifies this design principle, the twelve-cylinder unit is full-bodied and equipped with energetic overtones that make no secret of its performance potential.<br /><br />Thanks to their high performance and pulling power, all Audi TDI engines are ultra-dynamic sources of power. The brand has often enough demonstrated its sporty character in its production cars, especially the six- and eight-cylinder 3.0 TDI and 4.2 TDI. Audi has also been writing a new chapter in its success story on the racetrack since 2006. The diesel engine in the R10 sports prototype won its very first endurance race at Sebring, Florida, when it was pitted against an entire field of gasoline-engined challengers. But its most crucial victories were surely in 2006 and 2007 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, when it simply outclassed the international elite.<br /><br />The V12 TDI race engine in the R10 produces over 650 hp from a displacement of 5.5 liters, giving it the potential for a top speed as high as 330 km/h (205.05 mph) depending on the gear ratios. Its power and sturdiness immediately impressed both fans and experts, who were impressed by its restrained noise level. Unusual for a race engine, this powerful Audi diesel makes barely more than a whisper.<br /><br />Long traditions of motor racing and production technology complement each other at Audi. The FSI engine of the R10’s predecessor, the R8, captured five wins at Le Mans with a direct gasoline injection system. Audi is also looking to maximize the advantage by using the race-tested FSI principle in its production models. The latest examples of this are the V8 with high-revving concept in the RS 4 and the production version of the Audi R8.<br /><br />The roadgoing version of the new V12 TDI is built at the Györ plant, in Hungary. And the R8 V12 TDI still has a massive 500 hp on tap. In developing the six-liter engine, it was a clear priority to integrate it into the current family of Audi V engines, of which many thousands of versions with 6, 8 and 10 cylinders have already been built – both gasoline and TDI.<br /><br />Audi’s engineers were in an ideal position to use their experience building the racing engine to develop the road version. Like the other power units in this range, the distance between cylinder bore axes on the V12 TDI is 90 mm (3.54 in.). Yet its included angle is 60 degrees, not 90 degrees. This means no free inertial forces or mass moments of inertia can occur with the V12. The results are refined in every respect.<br /><br />The 83.0 mm (3.27 in.) bore and 91.4 mm (3.60 in.) stroke produce a total displacement of 5,934 cc – just like the 3.0 TDI. At only 684 mm (26.93 in.) long, this large diesel engine is very compact and just 166 mm (6.54 in.) longer than the V8 TDI. This compact length is key to accommodating the V12 in the mid-engined Audi R8.<br /><br />The V12 TDI crankcase is made from gray cast iron with vermicular graphite – a high-tech material referred to as GJV-450 that is already used on the V6 and V8 TDI engines. GJV-450, made by a patented casting process, is about 40 percent more rigid and 100 percent more fatigue-resistant than gray cast iron. This enabled the developers to make its walls thinner, cutting its weight by around 15 percent compared with conventional gray cast iron.<br /><br />The two cylinder heads are each made from three main elements. These are a base section made from a high-strength aluminum alloy incorporating the intake and exhaust ports, an oil-bearing upper section, and a reinforcing ladder frame supporting the two camshafts.<br /><br />The valves are actuated by low-friction roller cam followers; the compression ratio is 16.0:1. Map-controlled swirl variation of the combustion air has been adopted from the V6 and V8 TDI engines. This produces permanently optimized swirl concerning both emissions and high performance.<br /><br />As is the case in the Audi V engines, the no-maintenance chain drive is mounted at the back of the engine, where it occupies little space. Its layout has changed on the new V12 TDI. The camshafts’ sprocket engages in an intermediate gear via which two Simplex chains drive the camshafts. Two more chains drive the oil pump and the two high-pressure pumps actuate the common rail injection system.<br /><br />The two new dual-piston high-pressure pumps form part of the common rail injection system supplied by specialty manufacturer Bosch. The two pumps build up a pressure of up to 2,000 bar in the rails. The piezo injectors with eight-hole nozzles have also been fundamentally revised.<br /><br />The high pressure distributes the mixture optimally throughout the combustion chamber. The result is that the ignition process is faster, more homogeneous and more acoustically refined. The more efficient combustion process also increases power output, cuts consumption and reduces pollutant emissions.<br /><br />The current generation of so-called inline injectors makes effective use of the piezo effect: piezo crystals expand in a fraction of a millisecond when an electrical voltage is applied. The number of injection processes per operating cycle can be varied across a wide range thanks to piezo technology – reaching as many as five fuel injection operations in the case of the V12 TDI.<br /><br />As well as the main injection, pilot and post injections are possible. Pilot injections tone down the acoustic harshness of the combustion process. Retarded post injections are designed specifically to increase the temperature of the exhaust gas, promoting regeneration of the two standard particulate filters.<br /><br />The two turbochargers are located on the outside of the engine’s V, each of them supplying one bank of cylinders. Thanks to their variable turbine geometry, the full flow of exhaust gas always passes through the turbine, so the chargers respond slickly – even at low engine speeds – and operate very efficiently.<br /><br />The two turbochargers, which generate up to 2.6 bar of boost pressure, play a crucial role in producing the huge torque of 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) that the V12 TDI maintains from 1,750 rpm to 3,000 rpm. In developing 368 kW (500 hp), the diesel achieves a specific output of 62.0 kW (84.3 hp) per liter displacement.<br /><br />Two large intercoolers reduce the temperature of the compressed air. The V12 has a twin-pipe exhaust system with two particulate filters. The intake system is similar in structure with one air cleaner per cylinder bank, with an airflow meter behind it. Two control units, sharing the workload in a master/slave principle, manage events in the engine.<br /><br />The Audi R8 V12 TDI concept already fulfills the Euro 6 emissions standard that is likely to take effect in 2014 and calls for sharply reduced nitrogen oxides. By also designing in ultra-precise fuel metering by the common rail system, Audi’s engineers have made full use of current clean diesel technology.<br /><br />The heart of the system is a special catalytic converter downstream of the oxidizing catalyst and the particulate filter. The second component in the system is an additional tank containing an aqueous urea solution. Small quantities of the solution, known as “AdBlue,” are injected into the exhaust system. The hot exhaust gases break the solution down to form ammonia that splits the nitric oxides into nitrogen and water. The system remains effective for the entire service life of the vehicle.<br /><br />The dynamic character of a sports car depends not just on its performance and torque; the transmission ratios have to be right too. In keeping with the character of a high-performance sports car with unbeatable torque potential, the transmission in the R8 V12 TDI has six manually operated gears.<br /><br />The manual transmission is very compact in design. Together with the small-diameter double-plate clutch, this means it can be installed low down. The manual transmission has very short shift travel and utterly precise guiding of the shifter into the open gear lever gate. It is made from polished aluminum, has an agreeable feel and exquisite sports car looks.<br /><br />Such a high-performance Audi also has quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In the case of this mid-engine sports car, power is distributed variably between the front and rear wheels from a starting ratio of 40:60 to optimize the handling.<br /><br />The R8 V12 TDI concept with matt “Grace Silver” bodywork looks even wider and more resolute than the core model. It shows its potential through its muscular proportions, accentuated wheel arches and even larger air apertures. The rhombus-pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets is the hallmark of Audi’s sporty top models and a familiar feature of the current RS generation.<br /><br />Typical of the side view of the R8 is the sideblade. Much wider in the bottom third, it visually accentuates the engine’s position as well as acting as an enlarged air deflector.<br /><br />The continuous aluminum spoiler lip that connects the front and rear diffusers with side air baffles below the enlarged sills also pays tribute to this version’s highly developed dynamic talents.<br /><br />And yet the R8 is unmistakable for its powerful, elegant basic proportions. The selective but always precise use of lines is another typical Audi characteristic, as is the curved arc of the roof. One new aspect is the glass roof of the passenger compartment with two large transparent sections. These, together with the glazed engine compartment behind, create a radically new formal element. The unmistakable NACA duct in the middle of the roof is a functional detail that is normally reserved for racing cars. Its ingenious shape accelerates the air drawn in here for the two cylinder banks of the V12 TDI engine.<br /><br />The V12 TDI is displayed as the beating heart of this sports car, like a work of art inside a large showcase. Its look, underscored by the air deflectors located beneath the restyled rear glass lid, differs clearly from its production counterpart. The engine can even be seen after dark, when white light-emitting diodes illuminate the engine compartment – as on the production R8 version. This “showroom” can additionally be fully lined in genuine carbon fiber, for a particularly exclusive look.<br /><br />The continuous line running from the front apron across the wheel arches and flanks to the tail end, then back down the other side, is one of the latest design hallmarks of the Audi brand. This “loop” naturally encompasses the air apertures, the headlights and the taillights.<br />Unmistakable Face by Day and Night<br /><br />The passion expressed through the elaborate design of the lights is another typical Audi trait. Nor is anyone likely to overlook this Audi sports car from behind: the LED taillights have a three-dimensional look that can’t be missed.<br /><br />But the absolute highlight is the all-LED headlights of the study vehicle. With their lenses and reflectors, not only do these innovative light sources have a ground-breaking appearance, they also have an enormous functional advantage: LED light, with its color temperature of 6,000 Kelvin, resembles daylight much more closely than xenon or even halogen light. Better light means the driver will have much less fatigue when driving at night.<br />Ergonomic and Elegant<br /><br />The interior’s design is as sporty and exclusive as the exterior: the characteristic element here is the monoposto – an expansive arc running around the steering wheel and instruments, connecting the driver to the car. The interior consequently picks up on the dynamism of the R8 V12 TDI concept and gives it tactile expression in a form that is accessible the moment you climb in.<br /><br />The three-spoke sport steering wheel of course remains the focal point of the car’s controls. With a diameter of 365 mm (14.37 in.), it is both sportily compact and ergonomic in shape. The steering wheel rim has a flat lower edge. This is a further aspect of the auto racing feel in the Audi R8 V12 TDI, but one that also brings major functional benefits, facilitating entry and exit for the driver. The steering wheel is covered in fine Valcona leather, with a diecast magnesium core providing strength.<br /><br />The start/stop button for the engine and the Drive Select switch with the Dynamic/ Sport/Race settings are arranged on the steering wheel. The latter controls the engine and transmission electronics as well as the magnetic ride dampeners in each of three different modes.<br /><br />In Race mode, the instrument lighting changes from white to red. The navigation system shows a combined display with lap timer and navigation information for the racetrack being driven. Or supplementary information such as centrifugal force and boost pressure can be called up.<br /><br />Concentrating on the essentials was the priority in the ergonomic arrangement of all Audi R8 versions. The most important consideration – particularly for high-speed driving – is short reach distances for all controls, to keep the time that the driver has only one hand on the steering wheel to a bare minimum. In typical Audi style the monitor is well within the field of view, and the elements of the MMI operating system are located directly below it.<br /><br />Compared with the production version, the R8 V12 TDI concept’s interior has much larger aluminum applications, especially around the center console. The many carbon fiber elements give the interior a decidedly sporty feel.<br /><br />The R8’s exceptional everyday practicality for a sports car is maintained in the study vehicle’s spaciousness, even though the longer engine takes up more room. The two occupants have the generous wheelbase of 2.65 meters (8.69 ft.) to thank for the interior comfort. This means the driver and passenger will always be able to find their perfect seated position, whatever their build. The view is also very good for a mid-engine vehicle. Narrow A-posts optimize the field of view to the front and sides.<br /><br />The body of a sports car needs to be particularly light and rigid. Low weight permits superior road performance, and rigidity is the crucial starting point for an agile driving feel allied to high precision. The Audi Space Frame body, made from aluminum, provides the ideal basis for this.<br /><br />Audi has more expertise than any other manufacturer worldwide in the design and production of vehicles based on aluminum technology, and has channeled its accumulated know-how into this area.<br /><br />The entire bodyshell of the study car weighs just 210 kilograms (462.97 lbs.). In ASF technology, the body’s supporting structure is made of extruded aluminum sections and die-castings. Aluminum panels are incorporated into this skeleton to form a positive connection and perform a load-bearing role. Each individual component of the ASF space frame is optimized for its specific task by the use of widely differing shapes and cross-sections, combining maximum stability with minimal weight. It adds up to a car that’s particularly light and rigid, an outcome that can be felt in the R8’s ultra-precise driving feel.<br /><br />The aerodynamics experts at Audi have done their work so thoroughly on the study car that, as an added benefit of its elegant shape, the body actually generates downforce – unlike many other sports cars. This aids directional stability at high speeds. It is achieved partly by means of an extending rear spoiler that is much larger than on the production version, and also thanks to the fully clad diffuser underbody.<br /><br />Two large-format diffuser apertures in the rear bumper demonstrate just how much aerodynamics dictate the shape of the study vehicle. The tailpipes of the exhaust system are located in pairs on the right and left above the diffuser apertures. The add-on, automatically extended rear spoiler also interacts with the air as it flows around the car. The extra downforce it provides increases the efficiency of the air intake generated by the aerodynamic design of the underbody and diffusers. At low speeds, the rear spoiler returns to its initial position.<br /><br />The precision chassis of the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept remains supremely in control of the sporty performance, but is capable of assuring relaxed driving pleasure over long distances too. The sports car is spontaneous and agile at obeying steering movements, always demonstrating exceptionally good driving safety. The suspension, with double wishbones at both the front and rear, is optimized for a neutral self-steering response and maximum ease of control.<br /><br />The study car, too, has the innovative dampening technology known as Audi magnetic ride. This adapts the chassis characteristic to the profile of the road and the driver’s style within milliseconds.<br /><br />A generously dimensioned brake system supplies the necessary braking force. It applies a total of 24 pistons to the four brake disks, combining excellent performance with minimal weight and high durability. The disks are made from carbon fiber reinforced ceramic, a material that has repeatedly proven its worth in the aviation and aerospace sectors. The basis is very hard, frictionally resistant silicon carbide, with its diamond-like crystalline structure. Embedded in it are high-strength carbon fibers that absorb the stresses occurring in the material. The intricate geometry of cooling ducts in the ventilated disks prevents extremely high temperatures. The ceramic brake disk ring is bolted by 10 spring-loaded elements to a stainless steel central element that acts as the connection with the wheel’s hub.<br /><br />The ceramic brakes are identifiable at a glance by the special red, six-piston monobloc aluminum calipers and the fixed calipers at the rear. The advantages of the ceramic brakes include a further reduction in weight of around 20 kilograms (44.09 lbs.), which in this case improves the handling characteristics and comfort. The high abrasion resistance permits an operating life of up to 300,000 kilometers (186,411 miles). Their key strength, however, is their ability to withstand very high loads. Even on the racetrack, for example, the ceramic brakes always maintain their full reserve performance.<br /><br />Audi has reached another milestone in diesel technology with the new V12 TDI. The brand with the four rings has been performing vital pioneering work in this area for the past three decades. Audi premiered the world’s first five-cylinder diesel engine in the Audi 100 in 1978. The first TDI auto engine made its debut in 1989 in the successor model. The 2.5 liter five-cylinder power unit developed 88 kW (120 hp) and 261 Nm, catapulting diesel driving into an entirely new dimension.<br /><br />This was followed in 1994 by a development version generating 103 kW (140 hp). This engine was optionally available with all-wheel drive – the first TDI quattro model. A new four-cylinder diesel appeared at that time in the Audi 100 and Audi 80, the 1.9 TDI developing 66 kW (90 hp) that has now become legendary.<br /><br />At the end of 1995 the output of this four-cylinder unit rose to 85 kW (115 hp) with the advent of pump-injector fuel injection. Slightly more than one year later, at the start of 1997, the world’s first 2.5 V6 TDI appeared.<br /><br />With four valves per cylinder, it achieved an output of 110 kW (150 hp), and its top speed of 220 km/h (136.70 mph) made the Audi A8 the fastest production diesel on the market. The first eight-cylinder TDI followed in 1999 – a V8 engine with a 3.3 liter capacity. The 3.0 TDI made its debut early in 2004 as the first V6 diesel with inline piezo injectors in the common rail system.<br /><br />The 4.2 liter TDI launched in the A8 in 2005 is currently at the vanguard of Audi’s TDI range. One in three A8 buyers in Germany chose this V8 engine. The next logical step was to make the V8 TDI available in the Audi Q7 in summer 2007.<br /><br />With extremely clean, ultra-low emission technology, Audi is continuing its tradition of leadership in diesel engine technology. In 1989 it was the Ingolstadt brand that developed direct injection technology. Since then the diesel engine has become around 30 percent more efficient.<br /><br />The Euro 4 European emission standard has reduced particulate emissions for cars by 93 percent. Long before it came into force, Audi had models on the market that met this standard, even without a particulate filter. And the brand will be offering the world’s cleanest diesel engines in production vehicles in 2008. The TDI engines with the ultra-low emission system will be the first in the world to meet the forthcoming EU 6 emission standard as well as the toughest known statutory limits that apply in the U.S.<br /><br />Audi of America: The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (V6) with 50-State clean diesel emissions will be on sale in the U.S. in the time frame of end 2008 / early 2009. Final performance and equipment have not yet been finalized or announced.</div></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-23710695616247540962008-05-16T02:40:00.000-07:002008-05-16T02:45:34.313-07:00Lazier faces struggle with his car<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvAPsHRy6P4yHqCCHYVBGHAV9g0YT7BkrsAZc-W_5Wtx3Z9qcSXY0MJetkMVzq_qOVDgxAKuwu8_A-bijR2-5ctxT7Lw7eiBY0BWg16lzx3_6hu6XBdO6Nz8boQMP8ZZ7ywzU1aRwp5in/s1600-h/buddy+lazier+indy+car.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvAPsHRy6P4yHqCCHYVBGHAV9g0YT7BkrsAZc-W_5Wtx3Z9qcSXY0MJetkMVzq_qOVDgxAKuwu8_A-bijR2-5ctxT7Lw7eiBY0BWg16lzx3_6hu6XBdO6Nz8boQMP8ZZ7ywzU1aRwp5in/s320/buddy+lazier+indy+car.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200909249010652322" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Buddy Lazier is in familiar surroundings with a familiar team. He also faces an all-too-familiar uphill fight to drive a competitive entry in the Indianapolis 500.<br /><br />Lazier, 40, has reunited with Hemelgarn Racing, the team with which he won the 1996 Indy 500 and 2000 IndyCar Series championship. The team was unable to get its car on the track Thursday and so has only today's practice to get ready for the final weekend of qualifying.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br />"We're running behind, but my guys have been doing all-nighters to try to get it done," Lazier said. "I'm not talking all-nighters like till 2 in the morning. I'm talking all night long. So I can't be upset when the guys are working that hard."<br /><br />His crew has a lot of familiar faces, including a few who were part of the 1996 victory.<br /><br />"The guys have put a nice car together considering six days ago it was just a pile of pieces," Lazier said. "I feel confident about what we can do on race day, but right now I'm a little nervous because we need time on the track just to make sure we can get it in the field."<br /><br />Once on the track, the 15-time Indy starter is confident of being able to go fast despite not being in an Indy car since last year's 500. "It just comes right back," he said.<br /><br />Lazier's win, which came only two months after he broke his back in a crash at Phoenix, began a five-year stretch in which he finished no worse than seventh and twice was the runner-up. But driving for a variety of teams since 2001 and not a regular in the series since 2003, his past seven efforts have produced only one finish above 12th. He was fifth in a Panther Racing car in 2005.<br /><br />"I've had a lot of years here, a lot of struggles here, but also a lot of success here," he said. "I know what it feels like to finish last (in 1991 when, as a rookie, he was taken out in a first-lap crash) and I know what it feels like to win.<br /><br />"The worst is to finish second (which he did in 1998 and 2000). Those are the ones that haunt you."</div></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-21713517962236908282008-05-16T02:30:00.000-07:002008-05-16T02:36:07.760-07:00NASCAR - Walker finding sprint car racing to his liking<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK-Ckkd1yAumRAPRul0tOBcYiEFAEkUnlRyUkkNm8xQYwAwNySlLjatXCb58W9xLDfNi3zutK-lpHpY1No2pxsXBmA5iqhQ-XQh-bpuTSQZwBMe_L87qKmr8eVNjeFrI8HpyqNi3PCSr5/s1600-h/tyler+walker+nascar.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK-Ckkd1yAumRAPRul0tOBcYiEFAEkUnlRyUkkNm8xQYwAwNySlLjatXCb58W9xLDfNi3zutK-lpHpY1No2pxsXBmA5iqhQ-XQh-bpuTSQZwBMe_L87qKmr8eVNjeFrI8HpyqNi3PCSr5/s320/tyler+walker+nascar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200906521706419346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Tyler Walker is making the ascension from the depths of NASCAR hell to sprint car heaven. Usually, it's the other way around for drivers in auto racing. Years of success in sprints, sometimes even a decade, often go by before the call to the proverbial big leagues comes in.<br /><br />Walker has proven to be a little more old school. He has embraced a destiny toward dirt tracks, which has become clearer in recent weeks. His romp so far this season on the Golden State Challenege-King of California Series has made the circuit's swing through Silver Dollar Speedway on Saturday for the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial the ideal opportunity for Walker to pick up his first win in Chico.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br />It marks a turnaround for the 28-year-old Southern California native after a failed drug test helped put an end to an already rough stint on NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series at this time last year.<br /><br />"I don't know if I could ever go back to NASCAR," Walker said. "I don't have any passion for stock car racing. I get enthusiastic when I talk about getting into the sprint car and how fun it is. Without it, I find myself looking forward to the next time I get to race one."<br /><br />The romance has been freshened by the good performances in the Scott Chastain-owned No. 24 car to ring in his first year back on the Golden State Challenge leading into this weekend. In five of the last six races, Walker has either been the fastest qualifier or the feature winner.<br /><br />His qualifying record at American Valley Speedway in Quincy earlier this month, victory last week at Tulare Thunderbowl and four fast-time marks for the season could be the momentum needed to earn the unusually large $1,200 prize that the top qualifier alone can earn at the Bradway on Saturday.<br /><br />Walker's surge wouldn't shock most people. He was once viewed as a prodigy of sorts on the West Coast sprint car scene with his five California go-kart state titles from 1992-96 and is seen as being right at home with former King of California champions Brent Kaeding and Jonathan Allard in the current top three standings.<br /><br />"I'm just having a blast and a good time with the rest of the team, that's the biggest thing," Walker said.<br /><br />The short full-time stay Walker spent in NASCAR began in 2004. By then, he had been tabbed as an emerging talent in the national ranks with a World of Outlaws Gumout Series championship and United States Automobile Club Silver Crown Series Most Improved Driver award under his belt.<br /><br />It earned him three appearances on the Busch Series with two different teams and eventually a more permanent gig with Akins Motorsports in 2005. After a lack of top-10 finishes, Walker was released.<br /><br />No year, however, damaged Walker's reputation like 2007. He was the No. 1 driver for Davis Racing when the Craftsman Truck season began; six races in, he was relegated to share primary responsibilities with Ryan Mathews.<br /><br />Following the May 18 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Walker failed a random drug test administered by NASCAR. He was later cited by the sanctioning body for "actions detrimental to stock car racing" and put on indefinite suspension, with no additional details released. Davis Racing dropped Walker from its operation soon after.<br /><br />"It wasn't difficult for me to leave behind," he said. "I set a goal for myself to get to NASCAR and I got there."<br /><br />Walker's reaction underlies the genuine disinterest he said he held toward making the commitment to the famous lifestyle that television networks often portray about the nation's elite racing league.<br /><br />"I don't like the politics that go with it," he said. "But the biggest thing is (that) there's no racing. You spend three days in one place and get to race one time. I want to get out there three times, four times a night if I can.<br /><br />"I'd be coming down a backstretch, looking up and watching a plane go by. It was almost boring being on the track sometimes. I never got that excited about it. There was no thrill for me."<br /><br />Walker finished the year racing 360-winged sprints in the south before returning to his family's home in Encino. He credits fellow California standout Bud Kaeding with alerting Chastain about his availability.<br /><br />Meshing with pit crew leader Lee Lindgren and his staff has helped Walker stay confident about his free-wheeling approach despite sustaining a significant leg injury while break dancing and later breaking his arm racing in the months before the season began.<br /><br />Following his first win at Antioch Speedway on April 5, Walker staked his comeback claim during the post-race interview over the public address system.<br /><br />"I want to say sorry to all of the NASCAR fans whom won't ever see me there again," Walker told the crowd. "I love dirt and am glad to be back on it."</div></span></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-75855186106408176242008-05-07T15:00:00.000-07:002008-05-07T15:02:24.515-07:00Formula Drifting in Japan<div style="text-align: justify;">Professional drifting was first officially created in United States in 2003, although it is sometimes said 2004. The Formula Drift Championship was created by Formula Drift, Inc. Although professional drifting is still considered a new sport in the United States, it is not new in Japan. In fact, drifting has always been popular in Japan, as in the United States, long before a professional series was developed. In Japan, that professional series is known as the D1 Grand Prix.<br /><br />The D1 Grand Prix, also commonly referred to as Professional Drift or D1GP, was founded in 2000. It has one of the first professional drifting organizations in the entire world. In fact, its early development had led it to be known as one of the most well known, most popular, and most trusted of all drifting organizations. It has been said that all other professional drifting organizations or series turn to the D1 Grand Prix for guidance and more information on the sport.<br /><br />The D1 Grand Prix was so popular in Japan that is skyrocketed the popularity of drifting. In fact, a large number of fans wanted to become drifters, themselves. Unfortunately, competition in the D1 Grand Prix was an expense that not many could afford. That was why the D1 Street Legal, also commonly known as D1SL, series was created. Unlike the D1 Grand Prix, which has a large number of rules and regulations, the D1 Street Legal series, which was created in 2005, allows the use of traditional street cars, or road vehicles. This only increased the popularity and the appeal of drifting in Japan, as well as in other areas of the world.<br /><br />The D1 Grand Prix was created as a Japanese drifting series; however, it would later leave Japan. Although most of the events still take place in Japan, a fairly large number of events have been hosted outside of the country. Some of these events were hosted in the United States. In fact, when the D1 Grand Prix came to the United States, for the first time, they visited the Irwindale Speedway, in California. It has long been said that event was what helped to spark the development of a professional drifting series in the United States. In addition to the Formula Drift Championship, the D1 Grand Prix USA also exists; however, it is globally run. This means that not all competitions take place in the United States.<br /><br />In addition to making its way into the United States, the D1 Grand Prix also made its way into Europe. This just recently occurred in the year 2005. Although the sport of drifting has been professional for only a short period of time in Europe, it is apparent that it is just as popular. The fan turn out for the first D1 Grand Prix event in Europe was larger than what was originally anticipated. That is one of the seasons why a D1 Grand Prix Series was also developed in Europe, as it was in the United States.<br /><br />As previously mentioned, drifting existed in the United States before the professional Formula Drift Championship was established. However, the establishment of this championship series has not only made the sport more popular, but more enjoyable as well. Despite the fact that drifting did already exist in the United States, there is a good chance that without the influence of the D1 Grand Prix, professional drifting still may not exist today.</div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-34811107708121803812008-05-07T14:57:00.000-07:002008-05-07T15:00:07.842-07:00What is Formula D Racing?<div style="text-align: justify;">Are you a sports fan? What about a fan of racing? If so, there is a good chance that you have heard of Formula D Racing before. However, there are many individuals, even race fans, who have never heard of Formula D before, let alone even know what it is. Whether you have no idea what Formula D is or if you would like more information on the sport, you are in for a surprise. Despite what you may think, especially since Formula D is not as popular as other sports, it is a fun, exciting, and action packed sport. In fact, once you learn more about Formula D Racing, there is a good chance that you will become a lifelong fan of the sport.<br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_JustifyFull" title="Justify Full" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 13);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span><br />Although Formula D Racing, also commonly referred to as Formula Drifting, is considered racing, racing is not all that is involved. Drifting is defined as a particular driving angle. It has been said that the correct drifting line will enable a driver to reach the highest speeds that their car is able to reach. Despite the fact that it may sound easy, it is difficult to do. It not only takes skill, but a large amount of practice, hard work, and determination to become a professional drifter. In fact, you need to excel at drifting to become a professional Formula D racer. This is because drivers are often judged based on their drifting skills.<br /><br />Formula D Racing involves two different races. These races are known as traditional qualifying runs and tandem battles. When qualifying, drivers will complete courses on their own. Tandem battles involve two drivers, drifting and being scored at the same time. This scoring often involves the close examination, by professional judges. The drifting line taken, as well as the car’s speed, is taken into consideration. More is taken into consideration during tandem battles, such as passing and collisions. <br /><br />Currently, the Formula Drift Championship is the only professional drifting series in the United States, well at least the only series that is sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing. Essentially, this makes for better racing. When being sanctioned by a particular organization, such as SCCA Pro Racing, most sports need to abide by a particular set of rules. In addition to making drifting a more stabilized sport, this sanction has also allowed it to evolve. Thanks SCCA Pro Racing, as well as other Formula D Racing partners, drivers and crews are finding that the latest equipment is available to them. This not only makes the racing more exciting and competitive for the drivers, it also makes it nice for the fans. <br /><br />Although Formula D Racing is relatively new to the United States, the first professional race took place in 2004; you will find that its popularity has continued to rise. Many fans are impressed with the action packed excitement, as well as the skills needed by drivers to maneuver their cars. Despite the fact that Formula D Racing is relatively unheard of in the United States, it is a sport that has received worldwide attention. In fact, Formula D is one of the most popular sports in Japan. Overtime, its popularity will likely to continue to rise all around the world, including in the United States.<br /><br />If you are interested in watching a Formula D race, you will find that you have a number of different options. These racing events take place all across the country. Just of the few racing locations include California, Washington, Georgia, and New Jersey. In the event that you are unable to attend a live event, you should be able to watch a race on television. Formula Drift has partnered with G4TechTV, also commonly referred to as G4. Professional drifting events, as well as other informational shows, can easily be found by examining G4’s television schedule.<br /><br />As you can easily see, Formula Drifting is a fun and exciting sport. As previously mentioned, if you are able to see a live event or even watch one on television, you are encouraged to do so. Once you see your first event, you will likely turn in for more. Formula D is one of the many sports that you can easily get hooked on.<br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-90017034808286650682008-05-07T14:54:00.000-07:002008-05-07T15:00:35.815-07:00Hybrid Cars: With Every Advantage There are Always Disadvantages<div style="text-align: justify;">Hybrid cars are considered as the car of the future. It is able to effectively conserve fuel and at the same time, it only produces low levels of toxic fumes. Because of these benefits, hybrid cars are now growing in popularity every single day. Many people are now considering getting rid of their conventional cars and purchase a hybrid car to help in cutting fuel consumption cost.<br /><br />Hybrid cars have two engines for it to effectively conserve fuel consumption. It has the traditional gasoline engine and it also has an electric motor and batteries. The two engines work together in order to cut fuel consumption. With this technology, you will be able to cut fuel usage by more than half. Just imagine, with a hybrid car, you will be able to go more than 60 miles to the gallon. With this kind of savings, hybrid cars are definitely the car of the future.<br /><br />Hybrid car owners virtually don’t feel the increasing cost in fuel prices. This is the main advantage of the hybrid car. There are other advantages that a hybrid car can give you. Recently, the President of the United States has signed an agreement that hybrid car buyers will be able to enjoy tax incentives. This means that by owning a hybrid car, you will be able to save money on taxes.<br /><br />There are other benefits that the government imposes on hybrid car owners, such as free parking, and free entry to car pool lanes. Some even offer discounted fees on toll gates.<br /><br />The braking in hybrid cars is also configured to capture the energy released and uses it to charge the batteries inside the hybrid car. This means that unlike electric cars, hybrid cars don’t actually need to be charged from your home electric outlet.<br /><br />However, with all the advantages that a hybrid car can give you, there are also disadvantages. The main disadvantage of hybrid cars is that the retail price is quite expensive. Only people who have enough money can purchase hybrid cars. However, the twist in all this is that hybrid cars are actually cheaper when compared to conventional cars in the long run. If you compute the total fuel consumption of both cars, you will actually see that you can save a lot more money on hybrid cars.<br /><br />The only thing is that hybrid cars are expensive right from the car lot.<br /><br />Hybrid cars are relatively heavy because of the heavy batteries installed inside the car. This is why hybrid car manufacturers integrates smaller internal combustion engines and are constructed with light materials and should be aerodynamic in order to maximize efficiency. This means that hybrid cars can never really go fast.<br /><br />Another issue about hybrid cars is that it is very risky in accidents. What makes a hybrid car work effectively is also what makes it risky if it ever gets involved in an accident. This is because hybrid cars stores high amount of voltage in its batteries. This means that there is a high chance of getting electrocuted when you get involved in an accident. This also means that it is relatively difficult for rescuers to get the drivers and passengers out of the hybrid cars because of the dangers of high voltage in the car.<br /><br />These are the advantages and the disadvantages of hybrid cars. Car manufacturers today are now looking for ways to get rid of the disadvantages of hybrid cars. In the near future, you will see that hybrid cars will be lighter and also contains less risk due to high voltage dangers.<br /><br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-8858649484717341492008-03-14T06:05:00.000-07:002008-03-14T06:23:20.868-07:002008 Ford Shelby GT500KR<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8jGnvRSao-J8AQKPn_Pqpkl06gnW-QhLmq3ZmAQhxOquThyUPwKzV6NBR24sSG688VGpt5OXLloJN7o_tnBvps82ryCVVgobWbb_BdFq7A1nE6cMS-ZWKnoGmDZ2CQhDGAnJ3CEr9D4j/s1600-h/ford+Shelby+GT500KR.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8jGnvRSao-J8AQKPn_Pqpkl06gnW-QhLmq3ZmAQhxOquThyUPwKzV6NBR24sSG688VGpt5OXLloJN7o_tnBvps82ryCVVgobWbb_BdFq7A1nE6cMS-ZWKnoGmDZ2CQhDGAnJ3CEr9D4j/s320/ford+Shelby+GT500KR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177587183827872850" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The Shelby Mustang is a performance muscle car from the 1960s. It was a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, revealed at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, is scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, is powered by a (estimated) 540 horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. Production will be limited to 1,000 units. The Shelby GT500KR styling features include a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The 2008 GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and includes 40th anniversary badging, racing stripes, and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Specifications</span><br /><br /> * Front engine, RWD, 4 passenger, 2 door coupe<br /> * Supercharged DOHC 32 valve V8 engine<br /> * 5.4 L displacement<br /> * Power: 550 hp (410 kW)<br /> * Torque: 510 ft·lbf (690 N·m)<br /> * 6 Speed Manual Transmission<br /> * 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) curb weight<br /> * 107.1 in (2,720 mm) wheelbase<br /> * 188×73.9×54.5 in (4.78×1.88×1.38 m)</div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-76349646522035842642008-02-27T04:15:00.000-08:002008-02-27T07:42:07.865-08:00Formula DRIFT exhibition<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1sXnvv9Hzts7iLtI0erTPsiML3gdnF3wMR62YK0-ApFrs_XiSQL3nRo3YCFsbETUlK_KtSWn0dR8cpL53YsA-pHkX-eVCAtUiZsHboiIWiz9AhLvWADBcHjvSDsUVrRIbmbk-KCWrCW2I/s1600-h/drifting+racing.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1sXnvv9Hzts7iLtI0erTPsiML3gdnF3wMR62YK0-ApFrs_XiSQL3nRo3YCFsbETUlK_KtSWn0dR8cpL53YsA-pHkX-eVCAtUiZsHboiIWiz9AhLvWADBcHjvSDsUVrRIbmbk-KCWrCW2I/s400/drifting+racing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171635303292751922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Formula DRIFT will expand international for the first time with (2) exhibition events to take place this year. The event will be held in :<br /><ul><li>Singapore on April 27, 2008 at the Singapore Air Show Grounds </li><li>Mexico at the Autodromo Monterrey, on August 23, 2008.</li></ul><br />For the first time in the 5 year history of Formula DRIFT, the series will be holding an international exhibition and drift competition. The Singapore Air Show Grounds plays host to the milestone event and is presented by Binter & Co, as an exclusive alliance with Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC to expand and build the sport of drifting out of North America. Formula DRIFT Singapore will see 37 Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian drifters compete with 3 Formula DRIFT Pros for the Trophy and a drift exhibition with some of Formula DRIFT’s top talent. The ambassadors of Formula DRIFT will be drivers: Ryuji Miki, Daijiro Yoshihara, and Casper Canul. More information can be found at: <a href="http://www.formuladrift.com.sg./" target="_blank">formuladrift</a>.<br /><br />According to president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT, Jim Liaw the Formula DRIFT brand internationally is a huge milestone. and their priority is to continue to build the Series here while growing the sport of drifting as a whole.<br /><br />The second international event will be in conjunction with GDC/Drifting Mexico and will be held at Autodromo Monterrey on August 23, 2008. The original date of this event has been moved and this is the new confirmed date. More information on this event will be available soon.</div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-86230725021200747112008-02-21T06:09:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:17:23.118-08:00The 2008 Nissan Fairlady 350Z<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASQyoloXgqC20oGRQNmICD0WToXSshFGSmbzxu9C2ls1u8Gd00fT8sMuJS-O25RF6ZFO6kmsLCDMdUGA83mz-3rQW3TV8mwKAP0whHHhP2mP3ZVwa0ZW2wxbegh5MW9kZ4g-EUQu68MWo/s1600-h/nissan+fairlady+350z.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASQyoloXgqC20oGRQNmICD0WToXSshFGSmbzxu9C2ls1u8Gd00fT8sMuJS-O25RF6ZFO6kmsLCDMdUGA83mz-3rQW3TV8mwKAP0whHHhP2mP3ZVwa0ZW2wxbegh5MW9kZ4g-EUQu68MWo/s400/nissan+fairlady+350z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169437164800461538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:-1;"><br />The 2008 Nissan <b>350Z</b>, a sports car with supeior performance, technology and design. </span>It's begging to be driven. And from the moment you turn the key, you'll feel it jumping out of its 230kW skin. Designed and built without compromise, the Nissan 350Z has raised the bar in terms of V6 power, performance and style. Built upon the world-famous VQ-series V6 engine, the VQ35HR engine boasts 358Nm of torque, and can move the 350Z from 0 -100kph in just 5.7 seconds. With sleek, aerodynamic styling and a cockpit tailored for performance, sitting behind the wheel is an absolute blast.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key Features</span><br /><ul><li>3.5 litre, V6 VQ35HR engine</li><li>230kW power, 358Nm torque</li><li>Drilled aluminium pedals</li><li>5-spoke, 18" aluminium-alloy wheels</li><li> Carbon-fibre composite driveshaft</li><li>BOSE audio system (240 watt) with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7 speakers including subwoofer</li><li>ABS Brakes with Brake Assist (BA) & Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)</li><li> Dual front, side & curtain airbags (Curtain airbags on Coupe models only)</li><li>Leather, power, heated sports seats</li><li>Traction Control System (TCS)</li></ul>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-9747493253677703192008-02-21T06:00:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:02:51.813-08:00Agency Power Racing Downpipe Subaru WRX/STI 02+<p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjAQoQinIx66a0A4Wv7_GeqfyvKAPokGYIGzcSJof-k8GcbFl8z2FH27jRuRcoIBb08QuaqQqp-2zDpcKDk4DluAT2PUCHY9PhdyQ0jPtegqa_QgJ7cDm6tL_-G9Ljb4HV46FAkhALYBg/s1600-h/wrx.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjAQoQinIx66a0A4Wv7_GeqfyvKAPokGYIGzcSJof-k8GcbFl8z2FH27jRuRcoIBb08QuaqQqp-2zDpcKDk4DluAT2PUCHY9PhdyQ0jPtegqa_QgJ7cDm6tL_-G9Ljb4HV46FAkhALYBg/s320/wrx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106934885861739618" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Continually developing and enhancing the Subaru WRX and STI cars has been the goal of Agency Power. With a complete line up to make your Subaru the best in it's competition, Agency Power has just released their all new Racing Downpipe. This downpipe fits all Subaru WRX or STI cars from 2002 and up. The downpipe is full stainless steel with a cast bell mouth upper section. The thich flanges ensure a tight and strong seal. The downpipe deletes both your catalytic converters and bolts to all factory style turbos. The downpipes precision welds and polished piping give the AP Racing Downpipe that cutting edge. Each downpipe includes a bung for an aftermarket air/fuel sensor as well as a bung for the factory O2 sensor.<br /><br />When adding an Agency Power Racing Downpipe to your Subaru WRX or STI, you will gain more horsepower and overall performance. The downpipe allows for better flow of the turbine and wastegate gasses. Unlike the factor downpipe that blocks the wastegate gasses from being released in an efficient manner, the AP downpipe has a large bell mouth which allows for both to flow smoothly out and down the pipe. The 3 inch diameter piping is the perfect size for the turbo cars from stock hp to 500 whp. The bellmouth will also allow for a little boost increase since there is less restriction. Mate this downpipe up with your aftermarket catback exhaust or one of our Agency Power catbacks for an amazing sound and almost 25 wheel horsepower gain.</div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-75497311707860642932008-01-16T06:25:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:28:10.635-08:00New Ferarri F430 biofuel-powered launch<center><object height="355" width="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a2ONPqs0xjE&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a2ONPqs0xjE&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="300"></embed></object></center><div style="text-align: justify;">Ferrari's press conference here in Detroit was rather short and to the point. The Detroit Motor Show on 16 Jan 2008,has put a spotlight on the looming battle for supremacy in the fast-growing market for green cars, especially between US and Asian auto makers.The 2008 Detroit auto show bring the big news from Maranello is a biofuel-powered prototype based on an F430 Spider.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="display: inline;" id="fullpost"><br />According to Ferrari, certain modifications were made to the F430 V8’s fuel feed system and most importantly to the engine CPU to allow the engine use E85. Developing the CPU, two fuels (Flex Fuel) can be used by the engine with the same compression ratio. All of the other technical characteristics have remained unchanged with respect to a standard production engine, however. The use of this type of biofuel and the modifications made resulted in an increase in maximum power output (+ 10 hp at the same rpm) and torque (+ 4%) while overall weight was unchanged. The advantages to the environment translate into a 5% drop in CO2 emissions<br /><br />The bio fuel car on display in Detroit is still labeled a concept, but the company says that it'd like to put it into production as part of its efforts to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions 40% by 2012. The regions where ethanol is readily available – like the Midwest states, Brazil and Sweden – are not major markets for the sportscar maker. But ethanol is already being used in the ALMS and elsewhere, so Ferrari already has some experience with it.<br /><br />You know that something’s definitely changing in the automotive world when Ferrari decides to show off a biofuel-powered concept. Based on the F430 Spider, the prototype is equipped with a V8 engine that runs on biofuel E85 which was developed with using experience gained in competition. In particular, Formula 1’s technical regulations demand that petrol (gasoline) with 5.75% biomass-derived content must be used, while the FIA GT and American Le Mans Series (ALMS) where Ferrari took part with the F430 GT2 in 2007, use fuels with 10% ethanol.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaS4bASwgwRRdu4h6dT6ToJqyJzb_TDEh32_CdzeYyMNyw7pJM_HygiwPW7F7qRapcY7WlJy7E8BqOZFHmUBLfTpPTN_O_inol66LgzxAoOYT8ZcH2BftQnj09BP3blTIoEpfYl1Ob7_S/s1600-h/ferrari+f430.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaS4bASwgwRRdu4h6dT6ToJqyJzb_TDEh32_CdzeYyMNyw7pJM_HygiwPW7F7qRapcY7WlJy7E8BqOZFHmUBLfTpPTN_O_inol66LgzxAoOYT8ZcH2BftQnj09BP3blTIoEpfYl1Ob7_S/s400/ferrari+f430.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156239609772884850" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6owKBCxMXlbKyh0SCsD6KUX7d6DmIlfpj_7gsvVEKw517VltBbJY4vEyv7hxDTQUT_78A3eofRc4_a7RL6KAY-s888gzG517FqeGv2QZ8Tt-eC_UF7vWmQBSoWhCmN91tKjwqtO1ddC1/s1600-h/ferrari+f430+biofuel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6owKBCxMXlbKyh0SCsD6KUX7d6DmIlfpj_7gsvVEKw517VltBbJY4vEyv7hxDTQUT_78A3eofRc4_a7RL6KAY-s888gzG517FqeGv2QZ8Tt-eC_UF7vWmQBSoWhCmN91tKjwqtO1ddC1/s400/ferrari+f430+biofuel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156239708557132674" border="0" /></a></div> <span style="display: none;" id="showlink"> <p><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="'javascript:showFull(">Read More...</a></p> </span> <span id="hidelink" style="display: inline;"> <p><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="'javascript:hideFull("><br /></a></p> </span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-40036616226055339692008-01-12T19:21:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:03:53.023-08:00Honda should aim for title in 2009<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EH4XcY-mHWb01WIOG1XW3BFWfA_6Jrjya5N5BHbC6CZl9QKkeNY7we9A62-jSk9eJcyLBg2KHvD-6QemHfZJYw52pJCU3w1oLm2TBMb9jsN0gVDjSVRHaIGnPNkjpANZ8W7CFoCmfl-3/s1600-h/button+honda.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EH4XcY-mHWb01WIOG1XW3BFWfA_6Jrjya5N5BHbC6CZl9QKkeNY7we9A62-jSk9eJcyLBg2KHvD-6QemHfZJYw52pJCU3w1oLm2TBMb9jsN0gVDjSVRHaIGnPNkjpANZ8W7CFoCmfl-3/s400/button+honda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154796775639335682" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Honda should be in a position to come back strongly this year and be Formula One championship contenders in 2009, Jenson Button said on Saturday.<br /><br />"I think we will be a lot closer to the front in 2008, and in 2009 we have to be fighting for the world championship," the driver said on stage at the Autosport International show in Birmingham.<br /><br />"If we can get to that position with a good car, then this team will win the world championship. As a team, we are very, very strong," he added.<br /><br />Since then, former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn has joined as team principal and Honda are confident they have corrected the aerodynamic failings of last year's car.<br /><br />"I'm so happy that we've got Ross," said Button. "When he first walked into the team, there was the biggest round of applause I've ever seen.<br /><br />"On his own he's not going to turn the team around but I think that everyone is positive and doing a great job. He's fitted in quicker than everyone imagined and the way of working in the team has changed a lot already."<br /><br /><br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-28890666969672066102007-12-04T06:24:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:25:16.161-08:00Saab Aero X<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeYbKFzJ3ZzVQ9_fWFuW8n_5N6J58EvvtwfsYmQzuPrBAGzEsVdPEmj-O_O14g2j8BgTi8vGa3P4fg3QrsXEcM0N7qc8U5SBPxDX7NbbUrToTm0K4rVT-Khvx9_KWnijzUmWK7kQNJ522/s1600-h/saab-aero-x-main.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeYbKFzJ3ZzVQ9_fWFuW8n_5N6J58EvvtwfsYmQzuPrBAGzEsVdPEmj-O_O14g2j8BgTi8vGa3P4fg3QrsXEcM0N7qc8U5SBPxDX7NbbUrToTm0K4rVT-Khvx9_KWnijzUmWK7kQNJ522/s400/saab-aero-x-main.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143752791223681058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The two seater Saab Aero X is a concept car that might make the future a little cleaner. Style like a luxury jet with cockpit canopy instead of doors and fueled by 100% bioethanol and. V6 engine produces 400 hp.<br /></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The Aero X also draws from the Scandinavian automaker’s aviation roots by featuring a cockpit canopy like a fighter jet that lifts up the “doors” and windshield together. Since there are no windshield pillars, the driver enjoys a full 180-degree view of the road ahead.</p><span style="display: inline;" id="fullpost"><br /><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinL5LFmZ-WteZ59wSMuGXP19KEx5Tv8qpauAk91FcfIfJ-32J28Fbt_s476wOgylscBEugj2SEMtj_fE68xUJrYVZE4EX5ym5l3I_qSALtPTZkqwSnHEMdycNkMPzsT_p7pV7Oh5t03ksI/s1600-h/saab-aero-x-2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinL5LFmZ-WteZ59wSMuGXP19KEx5Tv8qpauAk91FcfIfJ-32J28Fbt_s476wOgylscBEugj2SEMtj_fE68xUJrYVZE4EX5ym5l3I_qSALtPTZkqwSnHEMdycNkMPzsT_p7pV7Oh5t03ksI/s400/saab-aero-x-2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143752619424989186" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: right;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALxTDGAqgd3C8HuR_f8_3SVCermZkzcoyUjkTZ3GI0mfBoKzbbxs1RSe2UexM4GfzB1Chc6FDFrj-H2h-0OXogDmCYh_kJssvxwkqvoekdak02TtxAO_6xdSg2Ct9e9x0alG8SPI2cEoE/s1600-h/saab-aero-x-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALxTDGAqgd3C8HuR_f8_3SVCermZkzcoyUjkTZ3GI0mfBoKzbbxs1RSe2UexM4GfzB1Chc6FDFrj-H2h-0OXogDmCYh_kJssvxwkqvoekdak02TtxAO_6xdSg2Ct9e9x0alG8SPI2cEoE/s400/saab-aero-x-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143752692439433234" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Specifications :</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Chassis<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">Sports Coupe two seater, monocoque stell construction, rear opening cockpic canopy, carbon fiber bodywork.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Engine<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">Saab Bio Power 2.8 liter V6 turbo, 24 valve, four OHC.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Max. Power<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">400 hp @ 5,000 rpm (EEC)</p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Max Torque<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">368 lb. ft. @ 2,000-5,000 rpm (EEC)</p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Transmission<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">5 speed, automatic manual with doube clutch system.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 23.25pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Wheels/Tyres<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">Front : 22 x 9.0” multi spoke aloy/265/30</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rear : 23x11.5 “multi spoke aloy/325/25</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13.5pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 13.5pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Weight<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 13.5pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">3307 lbs (projected)</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 16.5pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 16.5pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Length<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 16.5pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">184.1 inchi</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 8.25pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 8.25pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Width<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 8.25pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">75.5 inchi</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18.75pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 18.75pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Height<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 18.75pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">50.2 inchi</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 9.75pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.45pt; height: 9.75pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Track<o:p></o:p></b></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 215.95pt; height: 9.75pt;" valign="top" width="288"> <p class="MsoNormal">63 inchi (f) 62.2 inchi ( r )</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">More about saab please visit: <a href="http://www.saabusa.com/" target="_blank">http://www.saabusa.com/</a></p></span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-34923527819928405952007-10-01T10:47:00.000-07:002008-02-21T06:04:19.133-08:00Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLQPJdNMHbSypS87bDLbNDZbtWl0RQudjHtBqAtXZbdDcg3uPM4WOvYzyTwJZLrSY2hpXfPay0g0US3jkG63ZDXMzHxW8XEaaeGrxsS7DKMEBoBA330ZNjWFkfB57aEcKjJfkoQpXuDAd/s1600-h/Electronic+Fuel+Injection+%28EFI%29.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLQPJdNMHbSypS87bDLbNDZbtWl0RQudjHtBqAtXZbdDcg3uPM4WOvYzyTwJZLrSY2hpXfPay0g0US3jkG63ZDXMzHxW8XEaaeGrxsS7DKMEBoBA330ZNjWFkfB57aEcKjJfkoQpXuDAd/s320/Electronic+Fuel+Injection+%28EFI%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115041541993145858" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />If there's one thing that's critical in a high performance engine, then it's fuel control. Think about it: the whole objective of adding a turbocharger, of installing NOS, even of installing a free flow exhaust system, is to improve fuel delivery into the combustion chamber. It is also events in the combustion chamber that can and will destroy a high performance race engine if it's not controlled properly. Here we're talking about controlling the combustion process. Now I've heard many arguments as to why sidedraft carburetors provide better performance than fuel injection and engine management, and vice versa but I always say: it's not about performance, it's about reliability and there's no better system for fuel control than electronic fuel injection. Any endurance race car from INDY Car Racing, to Formula 1, to the World Rally Championship, to the Le Mans Series uses electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, not just for reliability but because ensuring that the correct amount of fuel is delivered under every condition, will provide the best performance.<br /><br />EFI is central to engine management. It relies on an engine control unit (ECU) which processes a number of inputs from various sensors on the engine to deliver the correct amount of fuel at a particular RPM and air-flow rate/air density combination. The fuel is delivered through an injector, which is an electronically actuated solenoid valve. The amount of fuel that is delivered is dependent on the fuel pressure, which is usually a constant 30 psi above intake manifold pressure, and the pulse duration of the injector, i.e., the length of time the injector is held open.<br /><br />Most EFI systems have a standard set of sensors. These include:<br /><br /> * The Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor, which provides the ECU with the atmospheric air pressure reading.<br /><br />* The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, which provides the ECU with the engine's current operating temperature. This is important because fuel vaporization varies for different engine temperatures. A cold engine requires more fuel while a hot engine requires less.<br /><br /> * The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, which the ECU needs to take into account when determining pulse duration.<br /><br />* The Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, which is a tube positioned after the air filter in the air intake duct. The MAF sensor has a fine platinum wire that spans across the tube. The wire is heated by electrical current to maintain a constant temperature above ambient. The air flow past the wire cools the wire and more current is required to maintain the constant temperature. Thus, the amount of current required to maintain the constant temperature indicates the air flow rate. The air flow rate is divided by RPM to determine the pulse duration.<br /><br />* The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor, which uses manifold vacuum to measure engine load. An EFI system that uses a MAP sensor does not require a MAF sensor as it can use the input from the MAP sensor to determine the required pulse duration.<br /><br />* The Oxygen Sensor (O2S), which is used to measure the amount of oxygen that is not consumed during combustion. This is important for the correct operation of the catalyst converter and is used for emissions control rather than performance or economy. The O2S is located in the exhaust system and is an after-the-fact measure of the air/fuel ratio. Too much unburnt fuel in the exhaust indicates a lean mixture while too little oxygen indicates a rich mixture.<br /><br />* The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, which is important for timing purposes as it tells the ECU which spark plug to fire and which injector to open at any given point in the Otto cycle.<br /><br />* The Throttle Position (TP) Sensor, which is another important sensor as the throttle position and the rate of change in the throttle position indicates the what the diver wants the car to do.</div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-80436656830344299292007-09-27T06:20:00.000-07:002008-02-21T06:22:16.836-08:00New turbo Mitsubishi Lancer coming 2008<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vXegyEnEwYtrs8WIJs-LFQyWAhgE4lcHsT8Utb0xlrU3F-5C-6v6VvmJJceSdDscwIRmC0_X9Z9xu7R9c9J8B3a60Mah5YY7fyUOr7-CTml14riKfuS9S-m8s2ptKMy8vbnznvE8I2C0/s1600-h/mitshubishi2008+a.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vXegyEnEwYtrs8WIJs-LFQyWAhgE4lcHsT8Utb0xlrU3F-5C-6v6VvmJJceSdDscwIRmC0_X9Z9xu7R9c9J8B3a60Mah5YY7fyUOr7-CTml14riKfuS9S-m8s2ptKMy8vbnznvE8I2C0/s400/mitshubishi2008+a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115093404949026530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">This was a long time coming, Mitsubishi finally made the official announcement, revealing the 2008 Lancer Evolution X to the world. A collective sigh of relief was heard clear cross the globe, followed by a few droplets of drool.Mitsubishi Lancer: new turbo will face the WRX like the STi takes on Evo. The front end is distinctly more aggressive than the rather subdued rear, but -- as expected -- the overall design and lines draw heavily on the Concept X, as well as the garden variety Lancer which will serve as its everyday stablemate.<br /></div><span style="display: inline;" id="fullpost"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Under the hood of this S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) vehicle is a 200hp turbocharged 2.0L engine, paired with either a five-speed manual or a sequential manual gearbox. the S-AWC system is said to provide active steering and electronic yaw control. Now we just have to see how it performs on the track.<br /><br />AN AFFORDABLE turbo Mitsubishi Lancer will take on the mighty Subaru WRX.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpquvUS5z8aeXO95oRjXRjUqLBgAv36lftdDKKdeBesGBdHUCMplFJoy3KjHeHSphW-7usNbTRds633E7_vYEXJSnGhbT1_kPOGGVcain0O4RmAi2HUO37j6XGnj8k-zNUifIKvvGZXCMd/s1600-h/mitshubishi2008+1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpquvUS5z8aeXO95oRjXRjUqLBgAv36lftdDKKdeBesGBdHUCMplFJoy3KjHeHSphW-7usNbTRds633E7_vYEXJSnGhbT1_kPOGGVcain0O4RmAi2HUO37j6XGnj8k-zNUifIKvvGZXCMd/s400/mitshubishi2008+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115093280394974930" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Mitsubishi already has a full-on rally racer, the EVO Lancer, but a less expensive, sporty model will add spice to a new Lancer line-up, which will start arriving here in September 2008.<br /><br />The boosted all-wheel-drive Lancer, expected to carry the Ralliart name, will slot into the line-up below the red-hot EVO model.<br /><br />The Lancer range will be similar to Subaru's Impreza stable, which has a turbo AWD WRX as the main performance model and a faster, more expensive STI as the hero car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDK03ieBggMJLkM1vFZPIdgyCZwiUyDEPCDovf0DE36C9GFyUYcWBp4uqsK3x_szDa9I0AU9BNJYXvRf-16pkPbTS7PM-tuaeLEECuGXBIyNuXk6_LFtHtyOQ8XWc5DW2FcB1DfBBekA7M/s1600-h/mitshubishi2008+back.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDK03ieBggMJLkM1vFZPIdgyCZwiUyDEPCDovf0DE36C9GFyUYcWBp4uqsK3x_szDa9I0AU9BNJYXvRf-16pkPbTS7PM-tuaeLEECuGXBIyNuXk6_LFtHtyOQ8XWc5DW2FcB1DfBBekA7M/s400/mitshubishi2008+back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115097515232728818" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />It will be the first time Mitsubishi has had an affordable WRX rival since the cult GSR Lancer was cut from the local line-up 10 years ago.<br /><br />The sketch shows the car will look much more aggressive than the existing model.<br /><br />It has many similarities to the Concept X that was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year.<br /><br />The first of the new Lancers, which will be slightly bigger than existing cars, are expected to arrive in Australia in September 2008.<br /><br />A standard model will be the first on sale. It will have a new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that is expected to produce about 120kW.<br /><br />A miserly 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a new diesel will be offered in Europe, but it's unlikely either will make it to Australia to start with.<br /><br />The performance turbo AWD model, which will compete with the WRX, is expected to join the range in the first half of 2008, along with the full-on EVO model.<br /><br />Mitsubishi now offers a wagon version of the Lancer, but it is unclear whether a similar load hauler is part of the next Lancer plan.<br /><br />It is more likely a sporty five-door hatch will be part of the line-up, according to Mitsubishi sources.<br /><br /><object height="325" width="395"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wn37NdZS5KY"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wn37NdZS5KY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="325" width="395"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZ5wRKUYEaP5EaeRpOkiYHXb9sEckmllenCgVbR_fwVeqa-8v68Fb8ohRYKqMI9Ceixw9Cz-antNTD4j6OulKqoga-Tzjgh7GCrP3W8boNXTKZJ-n94VFJ-1L-x7OmYnkDQb2BA7owM2V/s1600-h/mitshubishi2008+rim.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZ5wRKUYEaP5EaeRpOkiYHXb9sEckmllenCgVbR_fwVeqa-8v68Fb8ohRYKqMI9Ceixw9Cz-antNTD4j6OulKqoga-Tzjgh7GCrP3W8boNXTKZJ-n94VFJ-1L-x7OmYnkDQb2BA7owM2V/s400/mitshubishi2008+rim.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115092829423408802" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Engine Type:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">Turbocharged Inline-4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalB" width="52%">Displacement cu in (cc):</td> <td class="TechnicalB" width="48%">122 (1997)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Power bhp (kW) at RPM:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">295(220) / n.a.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalB" width="52%">Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:</td> <td class="TechnicalB" width="48%">300(407) / 3500</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Redline at RPM:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">n.a.</td> </tr> <tr style="font-weight: bold;"> <td colspan="2" class="Technical" width="100%">Brakes & Tires</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Brakes F/R:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">ABS, vented disc/vented disc</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalB" width="52%">Tires F-R:</td> <td class="TechnicalB" width="48%">245/40 R18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Driveline:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">All Wheel Drive</td> </tr> <tr style="font-weight: bold;"> <td colspan="2" class="Technical" width="100%">Exterior Dimensions & Weight</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Length × Width × Height in:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">n.a.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalB" width="52%">Weight lb (kg):</td> <td class="TechnicalB" width="48%">n.a.</td> </tr> <tr style="font-weight: bold;"> <td colspan="2" class="Technical" width="100%">Performance</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Acceleration 0-62 mph s:</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">5.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalB" width="52%">Top Speed mph (km/h):</td> <td class="TechnicalB" width="48%">n.a.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="TechnicalA" width="52%">Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):</td> <td class="TechnicalA" width="48%">n.a.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="display: inline;" id="fullpost"><span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EIjShODgg3bSQdjkDISKxr5u9hlAongxZNxIOy7poQFkL_3azwVDZ9BE9R-x1wA2mkHnd4bf0oYu_4fdgLYAu-6eeY_b3kvuNQtbTpgjD9GWTuAiUILaZDkGzCQYkr0KbEcJT6mzrcg8/s1600-h/mitshubishi2008+inside.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EIjShODgg3bSQdjkDISKxr5u9hlAongxZNxIOy7poQFkL_3azwVDZ9BE9R-x1wA2mkHnd4bf0oYu_4fdgLYAu-6eeY_b3kvuNQtbTpgjD9GWTuAiUILaZDkGzCQYkr0KbEcJT6mzrcg8/s400/mitshubishi2008+inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115093134366086850" border="0" /></a></span></span></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-51760272479523582007-02-15T10:45:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:05:52.386-08:00Designing and Building an Exhaust System<p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-wPjpsoudVHMY6V_oXUSdWABxRHx3vU-Ggn4b5Oa-N9D0TBgWDZbDnCbcRUzN_vDAxFjp-Aq87ArKD1C5azkPaQZ4Wee9z333MyPPwvv2mGjA9sz9oXob02oKhAbLNo9wzQ3XKgorTdi/s1600-h/ExhaustSystem.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-wPjpsoudVHMY6V_oXUSdWABxRHx3vU-Ggn4b5Oa-N9D0TBgWDZbDnCbcRUzN_vDAxFjp-Aq87ArKD1C5azkPaQZ4Wee9z333MyPPwvv2mGjA9sz9oXob02oKhAbLNo9wzQ3XKgorTdi/s320/ExhaustSystem.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111003881515721138" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">The main purpose of an exhaust system is undoubtedly to route the bunt air/fuel mixture out of the car's engine. Along the way it may be used to drive a </span><span style="">turbocharger</span><span style=""> and now-a-days it will most definitely incorporate a </span><span style="">catalyst converter</span><span style=""> to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. But on a high performance car, such as a modified street car, or a modified race car, the exhaust system does much more than that as it also affects </span><span style="">engine performance</span><span style=""> and </span><span style="">engine tuning</span><span style="">!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">An exhaust system generally consists of an exhaust manifold (which is also called an exhaust header), a front pipe, a catalyst converter, a main muffler or silencer, and a tail pipe. Of these items, </span><span style="">the muffler</span><span style=""> is the easiest to deal with — simply replace the stock muffler with a </span><span style="">performance muffler</span><span style="">, such as a </span><span style="">Flowmaster muffler</span><span style="">, to create a free flow exhaust system. However, the performance muffler must have an inlet and an outlet that is the same size (diameter) as your front pipe and your tail pipe. Your front pipe and your tail pipe should be the same size. The rest of the exhaust system is complicated by questions of </span><span style="">back pressure</span><span style="">, your engine's </span><span style="">power band</span><span style="">, and your engine's </span><span style="">maximum usable RPM</span><span style="">.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">BACK PRESSURE</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Back pressure</span><span style=""> is an important consideration because too much back pressure will adversely affect top-end engine performance as it will restrict the </span><span style="">flow rate</span><span style=""> of the exhaust gasses at high RPM. The car's engine will not be able to expel the burnt air/fuel mixture at the required rate. The burnt air/fuel mixture remaining in the cylinder at the next intake stroke will contaminate the fresh air/fuel mixture and will rob the engine of power. Thus, fitting a 1 inch pea-shooter to your engine in place of the exhaust pipe is not a good idea! But then neither is fitting a 10 inch sewage pipe. If the exhaust pipe is too large, you will get reduced </span><span style="">flow velocity</span><span style=""> of the exhaust gasses. The flow velocity of the exhaust gasses assists with the scavenging of the exhaust fumes as well as the amount of air/fuel mixture that can be drawn into the combustion chamber on the next intake stroke. This is because the flow velocity of the exhaust creates a low pressure immediately behind it that sucks more gasses out of the combustion chamber.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;">BASIC DESIGN</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p>Generally speaking, when designing an exhaust system for a 4-cylinder engine, a </span><span style="">2¼ inch</span><span style=""> exhaust pipe is ideal but for a 6-cylinder engine, a </span><span style="">2½ inch</span><span style=""> pipe is ideal, though a 2000cc 4-cylinder race engine could do with a 3 inch exhaust pipe. The size of the exhaust header primary pipes of also influences back pressure and flow velocity, while the length of the primary pipes affect the power band of your engine. The size and length of the </span><span style="">primary pipes</span><span style=""> and your exhaust header design depends on your engine's power band, displacement and maximum usable RPM.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 130%;">The Exhaust Header</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJdyYl29EHbzKqPFtUxLHCC9Ouc6BnQD899Fs1XqvMJqF-PCZrxtT9Qh_tgnBM0DCS1ORSd3RZKjBEiL5Ol6e5W2Q2UJvNxWiAv52Bt5KgCjJcp7hJ65RqNHIhylYnXxYod7CiEGWPUgA/s1600-h/Exhaust+Header.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJdyYl29EHbzKqPFtUxLHCC9Ouc6BnQD899Fs1XqvMJqF-PCZrxtT9Qh_tgnBM0DCS1ORSd3RZKjBEiL5Ol6e5W2Q2UJvNxWiAv52Bt5KgCjJcp7hJ65RqNHIhylYnXxYod7CiEGWPUgA/s320/Exhaust+Header.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111004757689049538" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">As I've mentioned in our introduction to exhaust systems, the </span><span style="">exhaust manifold design</span><span style="">, or </span><span style="">exhaust header design</span><span style=""> can have a major affect on <a href="http://www.custom-car.us/exhaust/header.aspx" target="_top"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">engine performance</span></a>. The </span><span style="">primary pipe diameter</span><span style=""> and </span><span style="">primary pipe length</span><span style=""> of the <a href="http://www.custom-car.us/exhaust/header.aspx" target="_top"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">exhaust header</span></a> has a significant affect on the engine's </span><span style="">power band</span><span style=""> and </span><span style="">peak power</span><span style="">. When design the exhaust header, you need to take into account the number of cylinders, the engine capacity, and the maximum usable RPM.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NORMALLY ASPIRATED STREET CAR</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p>When designing the exhaust header, remember that a 1600cc 4-cylinder or 2400cc 6-cylinder </span><span style="">normally aspirated street racer</span><span style=""> with a maximum usable RPM of 5,500 should have a <a href="http://www.custom-car.us/exhaust/header.aspx" target="_top"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">header</span></a> with a primary pipe diameter of about </span><span style="">1½ inch</span><span style=""> and a primary pipe length of </span><span style="">34-36 inches</span><span style="">, while a 2000cc 4-cylinder normally aspirated </span><span style="">race engine</span><span style=""> should have a header with a primary pipe diameter of about </span><span style="">1¾ inch</span><span style=""> and a primary pipe length of about </span><span style="">32 inches</span><span style=""> that feeds into a 2½ inch collector. The primary pipe lengths should be </span><span style="">within 2 inches</span><span style=""> of each other and all four primary pipes on a 4-cylinder should join together in a </span><span style="">single collector</span><span style=""> before feeding into the exhaust pipe. A 6-cylinder engine should have </span><span style="">two collectors</span><span style=""> with cylinders 1, 2, and 3 joining into one collector and cylinders 4, 5, and 6 joining into the other collector. A </span><span style="">Y-pipe</span><span style=""> could then be used to join the two collectors before feeding into the exhaust pipe.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ALL ROUND RACE PERFORMANCE</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">For </span><span style="">all round race performance</span><span style="">, a header with </span><span style="">1⅝ inch</span><span style=""> primaries that are </span><span style="">32 inches</span><span style=""> in length usually provides the best power curve over the widest RPM range. Shorter primary pipes provide better </span><span style="">low-end torque</span><span style=""> while longer primary pipes provide better </span><span style="">top-end power</span><span style=""> but at the expense of acceleration. On a </span><span style="">turbo engine</span><span style="">, a header with short primary pipes will help with acceleration until boost pressure is reached and the turbo kicks in.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ANTI-REVERSION</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Each primary pipe should at least match the <a href="http://www.custom-car.us/exhaust/header.aspx" target="_top"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">exhaust</span></a> port diameter or should be slightly larger. A primary pipe that is slightly larger than the exhaust port is better as it inhibits </span><span style="">reversion</span><span style="">, which is the flow of exhaust gasses back into the combustion chamber when the downward movement of the piston creates a vacuum in the cylinder. The exhaust valve is still open when the intake stroke begins. Preventing reversion will reduce the contamination of the air/fuel mixture by exhaust fumes. An </span><span style="">anti-reversion (AR) header</span><span style=""> that is designed to inhibit reversion would be your best choice. AR headers have a built-in lip that restrict exhaust gas flow back into the cylinder.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">Ultimately, determining the correct primary pipe diameter and primary length that provides the best engine characteristics and performance will require that you have your car </span><span style="">dyno-tuned</span><span style="">.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Turbo Exhaust Systems</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">The same rules regarding the </span><span style="">exhaust header design</span><span style=""> that apply to normally aspirated engines also apply to </span><span style="">turbo engines</span><span style=""> but with a few rather significant twists.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p>An exhaust header with equal length primary pipes that joint together in a collector is always better than a log-type header in which short primary pipes branch into a thicker log pipe. However, on a turbo engine, </span><span style="">space limitations</span><span style=""> may necessitate the use of a log-type header. In addition, the primary pipes of the header will be determined by the size of the </span><span style="">turbine inlet</span><span style="">.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">A major twist in the header design of a </span><span style="">turbo exhaust system</span><span style=""> is the integration of the </span><span style="">wastegate</span><span style="">. The wastegate is used to control boost pressure and to prevent over boosting. For this reason, the wastegate should be integrated into the header so that it is exposed to as much of the pressure in the exhaust as possible. This means that the wastegate should be located at or after the collector where all the primary pipes join together, or after the last exhaust port on a log-type header. Also, the wastegate should be located at an angle that does </span><span style="">not</span><span style=""> restrict exhaust gas flow. The exhaust gas must be able to flow to the wastegate so that the wastegate can experience the correct exhaust pressure in the system.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">There are also a few important aspects of a turbo engine that you must take into account with regards to your </span><span style="">tail pipe</span><span style="">. Firstly, the turbo increases the amount of air/fuel mixture that is fed into the combustion chamber and consequently increases the amount of exhaust gas that must be expelled from the engine. Secondly, the exhaust gasses of the turbo engine are much higher than a normally aspirated engine; therefore the exhaust on a turbo engine will be more prone to </span><span style="">heat expansion</span><span style="">. The flange that is attached to the turbine outlet can experience temperatures of up to 1500°F! For this reason the flange should be beefed up and a minimum flange thickness off a ½ inch with additional bracing is recommended. The rest of the exhaust system needs to make allowance for heat expansion and should incorporate </span><span style="">swaged joints<o:p></o:p></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">The size of the tailpipe is also complicated by the size of your turbo and the boost you are running. Some tuners recommend a tail pipe that is 10% larger than the turbine outlet. This takes turbo size into account but not boost pressure! I personally prefer basing my tail pipe size on the </span><span style="">bhp</span><span style=""> produced by the engine. As with normally aspirated cars, arriving at the ideal tail pipe diameter, as well as the ideal primary pipe diameter and length, will require some time on the dyno-tuner.</span></p>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-13267645978748525862007-01-24T01:42:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:04:36.227-08:00Nissan Skyline<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">The Nissan Skyline GT-R is an iconic Japanese sports coupé in the Nissan Skyline range. </span>The Skyline name originated with the Prince automobile company which developed and sold the Skyline line of sedans before merging with Nissan-Datsun. The GT-R abbreviation stands for Gran Turismo Racer. The Japanese chose to use English as their first language when naming the car, as most cars made in Japan at that time used American abbreviation to further enhance sales. The earliest predecessor of the GT-R, the S54 2000 GT-B, came second in its first race in 1964 to the purpose-built Porsche 904 GTS race car. The next development of the GT-R, the 4-door PGC10 2000 GT-R , later to be superseded by the 2-door KPGC10 version, scored 33 victories in the one and a half years it raced and by the time it attempted its 50th consecutive win, its run was ended by a Mazda Savanna RX-3. The car took 1000 victories by the time it was discontinued in 1972. The last of the original GT-Rs, the KPGC110 2000GT-R, used an unchanged S20 160 hp (120 kW) inline-6 engine from the earlier 2000 GT-R and only sold 197 units due to the worldwide energy crisis. This model was the only GT-R to never participate in a race despite only having one built which now resides in Nissan's former factory turned storage unit for historical cars in Zuma. </span></div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Skyline model became popular largely because it remained rear wheel drive, while most other manufacturers' models were front wheel drive (which had certain complexities inherent in achieving high performance in power or handling when compared to a rear-wheel drive car).</span></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldwDkMmOCh9gnr6wviCbOBBcz2ugo2Bl_Z6Ki35j9NBp1HTsHcmR2C4ayLEPJaKORCZ_acxcgfCaqwhypRG8oDxRrmfqRLsrEQ_vmzIgQscHR1lmekQAd41G6ahcLwDyFZ0NExutU3SFw/s1600-h/skyline.ztune.160.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldwDkMmOCh9gnr6wviCbOBBcz2ugo2Bl_Z6Ki35j9NBp1HTsHcmR2C4ayLEPJaKORCZ_acxcgfCaqwhypRG8oDxRrmfqRLsrEQ_vmzIgQscHR1lmekQAd41G6ahcLwDyFZ0NExutU3SFw/s320/skyline.ztune.160.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104377207067167794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The </span><strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Nissan Skyline</strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> R range houses the RB engine. Generally, R32s have RB20's and R33's and R34's have RB25s. Some later model R32s came with a non turbo RB25.</span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sunRkaZeVnHi3Rhf3sohskN_p7UTDqhNRhIb0ps4S7GTAKZs7_qydxpK0BlOXOsz8uuG0ffSmNS-pKVfJ9qdEngmzehjCHrOUFq4tibZehFk0-oCDH3eaJkINB5zk4Hj47pEE2wWSF6X/s1600-h/GTR.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sunRkaZeVnHi3Rhf3sohskN_p7UTDqhNRhIb0ps4S7GTAKZs7_qydxpK0BlOXOsz8uuG0ffSmNS-pKVfJ9qdEngmzehjCHrOUFq4tibZehFk0-oCDH3eaJkINB5zk4Hj47pEE2wWSF6X/s320/GTR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104377374570892354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Nissan Skyline GTR</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > is one of the most loved performance cars to come out of japan. When the R32 GTR came out in 1989 it was considered to be way ahead of it time with the powerfull RB26DETT.</span>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-65252520332567039172007-01-13T22:40:00.000-08:002008-02-21T06:04:45.424-08:00Turbo Charger vs Super Charger<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0aX7-dDCBWWbsXe1amTdNGv6hjO2q_53hecyzhVGSbTWmGjmVGI9c0C6tjcIy4fdw6PcEz7FbjONHOnLPym1PpvA1tpXdYubmuabyA_dDt9H7IwXZjXSwh_ExHp9Re_qpM2m-XCGWNre/s1600-h/TTurbo-frontleftquarte.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0aX7-dDCBWWbsXe1amTdNGv6hjO2q_53hecyzhVGSbTWmGjmVGI9c0C6tjcIy4fdw6PcEz7FbjONHOnLPym1PpvA1tpXdYubmuabyA_dDt9H7IwXZjXSwh_ExHp9Re_qpM2m-XCGWNre/s320/TTurbo-frontleftquarte.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104369042334338050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Turbocharger</span><br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Turbochargers are a type of <strong>forced induction system</strong>. They <strong>compress</strong> the air flowing into the engine. The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine squeeze more air into a cylinder, and more air means that more fuel can be added. Therefore, you get more power from each explosion in each cylinder. A turbocharged engine produces more power overall than the same engine without the charging. This can significantly improve the power-to-weight ratio for the engine. In order to achieve this boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a <strong>turbine</strong>, which in turn spins an <strong>air pump</strong>. The turbine in the turbocharger spins at speeds of up to 150,000 rotations per minute (rpm) -- that's about 30 times faster than most car engines can go. And since it is hooked up to the exhaust, the temperatures in the turbine are also very high. Turbochargers are powered by the mass-flow of exhaust gases driving a turbine.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Supercharger</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzHDzMOKJzUMhvL33QkeXusa5PfFA_0iRdmgOt8wGwZVCgBNgiRNbs4SQlrXF-r9snhdDgxUK5Qxb3W2kSMYFwYBIhHl61ashmzOnA3BzB1nLXruiIKBjW43q7hnN91mYEexEJkJ7GYC3/s1600-h/mustang-cobra-supercharged-engine.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzHDzMOKJzUMhvL33QkeXusa5PfFA_0iRdmgOt8wGwZVCgBNgiRNbs4SQlrXF-r9snhdDgxUK5Qxb3W2kSMYFwYBIhHl61ashmzOnA3BzB1nLXruiIKBjW43q7hnN91mYEexEJkJ7GYC3/s320/mustang-cobra-supercharged-engine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104369205543095314" border="0" /></a>Another way to add power is to make a normal-sized engine more efficient. You can accomplish this by forcing more air into the combustion chamber. More air means more fuel can be added, and more fuel means a bigger explosion and greater horsepower. Adding a supercharger is a great way to achieve forced air induction. In this article, we'll explain what superchargers are, how they work and how they compare to turbochargers. A supercharger is any device that pressurizes the air intake to above atmospheric pressure. Both superchargers and turbochargers do this. In fact, the term "turbocharger" is a shortened version of "turbo-supercharger," its official name. Superchargers are powered mechanically by belt- or chain-drive from the engine's crankshaft. </div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-43583951707437248952006-05-30T05:57:00.000-07:002008-03-14T06:25:58.389-07:00Lamborghini Privilegio: Another Special Edition Gallardo<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY0wpYwrZhESpQhJpLZ_hKzzvxUC2weSm0keL0fWAPaNxMUb4aI5vXP5JETlgn7TFLZvX0Ql_adYgO19F_SAOwITocuId97zaga8KZgMgp8zU60vkqdNJOb5UpACYn3MPNGbein5EZB8I/s1600-h/lamborghini+gallardo+privilegio.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY0wpYwrZhESpQhJpLZ_hKzzvxUC2weSm0keL0fWAPaNxMUb4aI5vXP5JETlgn7TFLZvX0Ql_adYgO19F_SAOwITocuId97zaga8KZgMgp8zU60vkqdNJOb5UpACYn3MPNGbein5EZB8I/s320/lamborghini+gallardo+privilegio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177582051341954114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Another Gallardo. This one, the Privilegio, will set you back $208,000 (about 19% over the base MSRP of the base Gallardo,) and will be a limited run of only 150. It comes in 2 shades of black (including a matte-black,) a white leather interior, and has a load of other features. </div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I must say, I’m not a fan of the matte-black parts of the car. Looks a little bit like the Lamborghini take on the Batmobile, but I do see where they are going with the idea. I do, however like the Titanium Cassiopea rims. Very sexy indeed.</p><div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Here’s my take: This is an OK idea for Lamborghini, but with identical engine specs and dimentions as the base Gallardo, it’s just another “tuner” move. It needs to take after it’s older brother and make a move like the LP640. A minor facelift won’t get a “wow” from me quite yet.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">From <a title="Lambocars.com" href="http://lambocars.com/" target="_blank">lambocars.com</a>:</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">The Gallardo Privilegio : Official Press Release.</h4><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">To show the possibilities about the wide range of interior and exterior customisation, the Gallardo Privilegio will be produced in limited number of 150 units only Coupe version. All dimensions & engine specifications remain the same from the standard coupe.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Exterior</strong><br />Base Colour: Nero Noctis (or available in Nero Serapis)</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Parts in Mat Black:</em></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Side Mirrors</li><li>Rear Spoiler</li><li>Upper Side Panels</li><li>Roof & extra part roof</li><li>Parts of front bonnet</li><li>Callisto Rims</li><li>Rocker Covers</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Exterior Style:</em></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Callisto Rims</li><li>Silver Brake Calipers</li><li>CI Badge on Rims</li><li>Dark Rear Taillights</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Interior Trim</strong></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Bicolour Sportive Nero Perseus and Bianco Polar</li><li>Interior Q-citura</li><li>Exclusive Leather Package II in Bianco Polar</li><li>White Piping on Seats</li><li>White Stitching on Steering Wheel</li><li>White Instrument Rings</li><li>Central part of the seats, inner door panels, part behind seats with Q-citura</li><li>Nero Perseus Stitching (also on white parts)</li><li>Alcantara roof liner in black with Q-citura</li><li>Branding Package</li><li>Travel Package</li><li>Dedicated PRIVILEGIO label</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Standard Equipment</strong></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Navigation</li><li>Rear View Camera</li><li>Onboard Computer</li><li>Antitheft System</li><li>Comfort Package</li><li>Dedicated Car Cover</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Available Options</strong></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>E-Gear</li><li>Transparent Bonnet</li><li>Heated Mirrors</li><li>Bluetooth</li><li>Luggage Set I / II</li><li>Carbon Ceramic Brakes</li><li>Titanium Cassiopea Rims on Sport Tyres *</li><li>Titanium Cassiopea Rims on Winter Tyres *</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><em> *additional rims and tyres set</em></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Simulating the specific equipment of the Gallardo Privilegio as a sum of options, the retail price will be 19% over the standard MY07.</p>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-36075944786533988292006-05-25T05:51:00.000-07:002008-03-14T05:57:11.981-07:00Tokyo Drift : Nissan powered ‘67 Mustang to appear in F&F<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KEjMyeHWlhcJ92xUnBzTPZ6GRK6c7mDC6IZoiiIJdIGQ3_hO-txA8ljd581pfm31pT8wAFnLeNmWTJQsVKrQo8Llw16_AV_FGjAhuwhRILv9DhOSI2f2YqlbbYXiIOxPpfXzoHYlVP85/s1600-h/nissan+in+stang+drift.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KEjMyeHWlhcJ92xUnBzTPZ6GRK6c7mDC6IZoiiIJdIGQ3_hO-txA8ljd581pfm31pT8wAFnLeNmWTJQsVKrQo8Llw16_AV_FGjAhuwhRILv9DhOSI2f2YqlbbYXiIOxPpfXzoHYlVP85/s320/nissan+in+stang+drift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177579817958960178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This ought to get some blood flowing on both sides of the fence. The new movie “Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” due to be released on June 16, 2006 will feature a ‘67 Mustang, powered by a Nissan RB26DETT engine, a twin-turbo straight-six right out of the amazing Skyline GT-R. There was also a ‘Stang powered by a 430-cube Ford small-block used for some of the shots on set.<br /><br />When the two were lined-up on the dragstrip, the GT-R powered pony ran the quarter mile in 13.32 seconds and 109.83 MPH - over 1.2 seconds quicker and 13 MPH faster than the Ford V8. I’m sure that left some blue-oval purists hanging their heads. I suppose I would be OK with either of them in my garage.<br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-36515925205792203402006-05-24T10:20:00.000-07:002008-03-14T05:51:48.952-07:00Onboard<div style="text-align: justify;">I love to watch auto racing. Love is actually not a strong enough word, I'm probably the biggest motorsport fan on the globe. Well, I can't really guarantee that but look at the first one of my links. I made this site, I do have to be a bit insane about it.<br /><br />It's not only how you race, it's how you look. Customize your ride to your liking and hit the track. How fast and furious can you get?<br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210801510984683450.post-63837162912401066542006-05-24T05:47:00.000-07:002008-03-14T05:51:17.868-07:00Another Ferrari crash in SoCal<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn-VzitasZM3d2T65xmyW2RE7ojWUP6uiggoHePtjdtLkqtvAltR0g5XS43pXR913Jb57CBst9rSRhXY7CPaFZzswnsMZmMrJaDsu58XQHebBdnQ4gWc3kJlJLy1oxPNZ6ecP3gkbBdOF/s1600-h/ferrari+crash.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn-VzitasZM3d2T65xmyW2RE7ojWUP6uiggoHePtjdtLkqtvAltR0g5XS43pXR913Jb57CBst9rSRhXY7CPaFZzswnsMZmMrJaDsu58XQHebBdnQ4gWc3kJlJLy1oxPNZ6ecP3gkbBdOF/s320/ferrari+crash.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177578847296351266" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This marks the second Ferrari crash in SoCal this year. First was the famous Stefan Eriksson Enzo crash. Ironically, the only reason he (and the imaginary driver Dietrich) lived was because they were going so fast. Reported going a ridiculous 194 mph, the Enzo split in half, driver(s) walking away unharmed.<br /><br />This accident apparently involved an off-duty police officer, and involved a silver 1993 Ferrari Testarossa. The accident on Cornell Road in Agoura Hills occurred about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Both the driver and passenger died at the scene.<br /></div>de_kerinchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923031074364969924noreply@blogger.com0