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CarSpace Driving CarsStories and experiences about driving, and the lessons learned from accidents, wrong turns, or improper driving. Nov 12, 2008 - Highlight my SUVSUV are one of the hottest vehicle in town which is tend to any purpose of having it. But usually it was called SUV, because it was work on dealing with some sports activities such as having an adventure getaway or having a long trip of out of town. SUV is the best car to have if you are fun of having a long trip always. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) are having on the list of top highest sales. Most of the buyer want SUV because of the breath taking and boost up adrenalin rush in experiencing driving an SUV. SUV is a kind of vehicles which totally high-performance in any kind of road. Its either on the smooth hi-way or in off-road such in rocky road, in a hills, and some other off-road places. SUV is suits for an off-road because it has a four-wheel drive car that built on a truck chassis. Most of the car owners who bought this type of car, are those who loves adventure and out of town get aways. This kind of Cars are made for highly performed driving experience. The engine SUV are appropriate in long distance driving. Since SUV is a four-wheel drive, you can drive it in any road you want. Get now an SUV on the test drive buddy. Yes, its totally pumped up our adrenalin rush when we drive Sports Utility Vehicle. Regardless of what brand of SUV it is, no matter how it look likes, all you need to experience is the feeling while driving these SUV's.
If we compared to used cars and van, SUV can go in any destination because it has a four wheeled drive that suits for off-road tracks that in everywhere and anywhere, you can count on SUV. Unlike the car and van, they are only suits for smooth roads like hi-way or main roads. They are typical for vehicles for office use and city stroll only. Unlike the SUV, you can go everywhere you want as long as there is a road. Even on the top of the mountain that having a semi-road which an SUV can go over, you can drive the SUV. About the price of SUV, it depends of the brand of the SUV you want to buy. If you compared with typical cars. The price is quiet the same. The key factors of the usability and flexibility of SUV are depends also on the type or design of SUV being manufactured by different car manufacturers. But mostly it has something to do in the size, interior functions, performance, and usability of it. SUV are design to be more spacious than a car. It was flexible because , you can use it in more purpose. But with regards on the pollution factors, it has a least factor of pollution. But with regards on the fuel mileage, SUV is firing more fuel than cars mostly the hybrid SUV's. But you can rely on the small SUV's which having a the same gas mileage into the cars.
Oct 14, 2008 - 2009 Nissan GT-RHere is a nice read I found about the new Nissan GT-R from http://driveitfirst.blogspot.com/2008/08/2009-nissan-gt-r.html It seems that it was only like yesterday when Nissan launched a very admirable and powerful 2008 Nissan GT-R. A car that Nissan claims that the GT-R will scream to 60 mph in only 3.5 seconds and go on to a top speed of at least 186 mph. Now, they have yet another car that would get us all excited with new design, power and innovation. The VR38DETT – 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged 24-valve V6 car awaits its debut to the world carrying with it a total of 480 hp (horsepower) at 6,400 RPM (revolutions per minute). The 2009 Nissan GTR could travel up to 193 mph (miles per hour) while only emitting 50 state LEV2/ULEV. This is the car engines full specifications:
Ensuring comfort and safety by including this great technologies to the drivetrain The car runs on all wheel (AWD) with a torque distribution and electronic traction control and an advanced vehicle dynamic control with three selectable settings Normal – for daily driving; controls brakes and engine output R-mode – for ultimate performance; raises the threshold at which system intervenes Off – for when driver does not want the help of the system It has a rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle and a hill start assist to prevent rollback when starting on an incline. To ensure speed, the cars transmission has an all new 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver selectable modes:
Normal – for maximum smoothness and efficiency with gearshifts in less than 0.5 seconds R-mode – for maximum performance with fastest shift speeds (0.2 seconds) snow-for gentler starting and shifting It has a fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via steering column-mounted paddle shifters with downshift rev matching. It also has a predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) which preselects the next gear change based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking input and other information. Gear Ratios (:1) 1st 4.056 2nd 2.301 3rd 1.595 4th 1.248 5th 1.001 6th 0.796 Reverse 3.383 Final drive ratio(:1) 3.700 To ensure safety with braking, Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes – 15” front and rear are installed with front and rear two-piece floating rotors with diamond pattern and internal ventilation with super-rigid 6-piston front/4-piston rear monobloc calipers with racecar inspired 3 point radial mounting. The front suspension has double wishbone with aluminum upper arms and a multi-link with aluminum upper links for the rear suspension. A rigid tubular front and rear suspension subframes, assembled in high-precision jigs that are similar to a race car is installed along with a Bilstein Damptronic system with three driver-selectable modes: R-mode – engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering Comfort-for minimizing ride harshness on rough roads A hollow front and rear stabilizer bars with tubular torsion-free design helps maintain maximum tire contact at all four wheels during extreme cornering. An electronically controlled rack and pinion steering with vehicle speed sensitive power assist is also installed with a 2.6 steering wheel turns lock to lock. Lets check out the exteriors of the car. This are the specifications for the wheels and tires
The body is constructed with an all new premium midship platform with hybrid construction that is assembled using high precision, ultra low tolerance jigs similar to race car constructions. An aluminum hood with trunk lid and outer door skins, a die-cast aluminum front shock towers and door structures. All outer body panels stamped using multiple-strike coining process for exceptional rigidity and precision. A carbon-composite front crossmember/radiator supprot with an advanced 6-stage paint process with full double clearcoat and chip-resistant paint in critical areas and a super silver special metallic paint, with 8 stage process, including three clearcoats and hand polishing to achieve a lustrous and liquid effect. The car has a coefficient of drag of 0.27 for its aerodynamics. A negative lift (downforce) is generated at speed at all four wheels. The underbody covering is an impact resistant polypropylene front undercover, heat resistant sheet molded compound undercover behind front axle rigid, heat resistant carbon sheet molded compound undercover ahead of rear mounted transaxle and a honeycomb aluminum substructure with carbon composite rear diffuser. A body color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounter stop light with front fenders designed to optimize air management around the wheels and to help keep the side window clearer at driving speed and lastly, an optimized airflow through the undercarriage and wheel arches to help cool the engine, drivetrain and brakes. For styling and functionality, a super wide illumination headlights with high intensity discharge (HID) low beams are installed with LED taillights and brake lights. A dual heated body color power outside mirrors with power fold-in, a flush mounted aluminum door handles with four 5” exhaust outlets with polished tips and an UV reducing solar glass for the windshield and front doors. To provide convenience the following is installed:
To ensure the passenger's safety, the car is equipped with:
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Sep 19, 2008 - Online car ShopsOne of the newest trend nowadays is shopping online. You may search for any item that you desire and have it delivered right through your doorstep. It is convenient, easy and fast. No need to drive around town searching for a specific product, no need to walk around the mall to window shop and there definitely is no need to drive along communities to search for garage sales. One product that is also available online are new or used cars for sale, car services and a lot of updates about the newest trends and models. Though it is joyful but envious to the people who own them, to stare at the newest luxury or sports car, many or most of us couldn't afford to have one so we just settle on used cars. The good thing about cars being sold online is that you can also take advantage of these car sites to get the best car deal for you and take home a new or used car that best suits your lifestyle, needs and your budget. Locating a specific car whether a new model, a recent but used model, or a classic or a vintage car or motorcycle, online car sites could be able to locate them all for you in just a click of a mouse. Whichever make or manufacturer you desire, and wherever you live. Online car sites are able to locate cars for you whether they are being sold by an individual owner, a car dealer, a car auction, or a business related to cars. This makes its easier to decide which will be the car you would take home. Before you think of purchasing a car at any source, you should always determine first factors that could help you deciding which vehicle would be best for you. Ask yourself this questions:
-Think that different cars gives out different mileage. If you would be using it on a daily basis, then it would be best if you would purchase a vehicle that could give you a good mileage and that is very easy to maintain.
-If you would be buying it for your own, then size would not be an issue. Small to regular cars to individuals or couples, regular cars to minivans for small families and vans or SUV for bigger families.
-To be able to fully measure on which car you would be able to buy, you should know your budget for purchasing it to know on what are the limits in terms of car prices.
-Cars needs maintenance as well. The most common maintenance that should be done for it is to always fill it up with gasoline, and with the recent fuel prices, it wont be cheap. For certain mileage, cars also needs other maintenance to keep out of trouble-fluids, pads, tires and etc. This timely maintenance will not only save you your life and a lot of trouble but it would also save you gas. Cars that are properly maintained burns less gasoline.
-It would depend on your taste and of course your needs and lifestyle. If you are the guy who does a lot of traveling but does not need a lot of luggage, then regular cars would be just fine. If you are a guy that needs a car for utilities, then you may consider buying a van or a truck. Take advantage of these car sites to carefully examine all the cars that you desire. Check if which car holds the best car value and which one will fit your budget. You can locate some features and some car history to determine the cars value. The more damage, crashes and repairs it has gone through, car values decreases and so does its price. If it is properly maintained and timely serviced, the car value almost doesn't change. Like shopping for other things, there can also be scams in shopping cars online so always be sure that you examine every factor carefully. And lastly, after you have done all of this and have located your car, the next thing to do is to always drive safe.
Aug 25, 2008 - Cars and the Increasing Fuel Prices
There was a time when people would buy a car with out having to think of anything else after owning it-well of course aside from your kid crashing it or the car getting car napped. Now, with the current fuel prices and the amount of pollution, there has been a lot of changes. The thing with this increasing prices is that not only the automotive sectors are affected, but also other commodities such as food, water, thus, also giving a huge effect to the lifestyle of the consumer.
I would always remember going to malls and recreational places and see lots of people doing a lot of shopping and people at supermarkets always having their baskets or push cart filled with groceries and products. Now, there is a limit. People would now consider the price of the product and the usability of it for the household. If before, a certain shopper would buy some junk foods and extra stocks, now, she would have a list of just what is needed in a specific span of time.
The same should go if you want to buy cars. You should look for one that would fit your budget and lifestyle and a car that would satisfy your every need. The factors to consider aside from its practicality are:
Of course, before you search this details, you would first have to know your budget for buying it and owning/driving it and most important, your purpose of buying it. A car for an individual or a couple to be used on the daily basis would mean a lot of expenses-gasoline and maintenance. A car for a family needs space and safety of course is priority. A car for utility use would require flexibility and durability as well. We could some up the advisory to this different purposes.
The next question would be, “What kind of vehicle is economical”? With the new technologies today, answering this would not be easy. The choice would still be with the consumer. Now, the options for an economical car today is many.
1. Engine Conversion 2. Hybrid Cars 3. Small Cars
Engine Conversions could be chosen if you would want your car to run on alternative energy such as water, LPG or other form of fuel. This could give you more mileage with your gasoline and you can buy this resources cheaper than regular fuel. The only thing about it is that you would have to sacrifice some engine power.
Hybrid cars are getting popular. They can give good mileage and in the same way they are environmentally friendly cars. The upset is that they cost more than a regular car and the maintenance and availability of its resources-tools, repairs, parts- is not as available as fuel on every gas station.
Small Cars is also a good option for they have smaller engines and smaller engines tend to burn less gasoline. Some small cars also brings with them a good safety test. For example, the smart car achieved a 5 star rating and gives you good mileage. The only thing that you would have to consider with these small cars is that you would not have enough luggage and passenger space.
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Aug 1, 2008 - Driving ProperlyKnow how driving properly can save your life, gasoline and your cars life cycle.
Easy with the throttle Driving in a highway or any road is not a race so there is no need to step it up with the throttle. If you worry about being late for a meeting or an appointment, driving fast and reckless is still not the proper choice. In situations like this where you have to drive to catch a deadline or a certain time, it is best to drive calmly and still obey traffic rules. You may call your date or the people involve and state to them that you will be late. It is better than to drive hastily.
During emergencies, the best thing to do is to keep calm. There are cases where people actually panic during this emergencies and drives faster and more reckless. This should not be done. Be calm and take hold of the situation. Call the ambulance if necessary, cause they are faster and more experienced and they carry along with them equipments and professional that can help while being on the road, or if the emergency is in the place of your destination, call people up to assess the situation and drive properly.
Do not race with other vehicles. Sometimes there will be cases where another driver would be offended or dared by another driver and a race is not the solution for this. Racing should only be done in race tracks or in any controlled condition (race events), but not in highways.
Driving calmly will save you your life and save you more gas. Do not step on the gas to get your engine angry and reach high RPMs (revolution per minute). The higher the RPM you make your car run in between changing gears, the more gasoline it burns up. Try to run your car in between 2000 RPM to 3000 RPM in between gears and during/when in highest gear.
Follow Traffic Rules Driving in and outside the city are different but observing traffic rules should always not be forgotten. Following traffic signs or traffic police can help prevent accidents and will give you no traffic violation tickets. Traffic violation tickets are not just expensive but they can also stop you from driving, it can forfeit your license.
Driving in the city can burn more gasoline than driving in an open road. The trick with traffic lights or when/during in heavy traffic jams, you should turn off your engine to save you gasoline. It is more difficult to drive in the city for there are more cars than in open roads. Always be alert and don't drive recklessly.
Driving in the mountains could be dangerous as well. There are signs in the road that drivers should always observe and follow. Speed limit goes for every road and highways and terrain so one should follow it. Even professional racers advices to follow each and every road rule.
Don't drive intoxicated or sleepy It is best to drive if the driver is in the right condition. Being in the right condition gives the driver a better observation of the road. Being sleepy or intoxicated makes a driver's driving skills worse and this can cause an accident.
Drivers should always refrain from drinking and driving. Drunk drivers have the tendency to forget about the speed and traffic rules. Most teenagers and some adults nowadays that are involved in accidents are caused by alcohol. If you are caught while driving under the influence (DUI) you will spend a night in jail and that is not fun.
Taking a coffee break or a sleep over a motel is not that bad at all. Do not force your body to drive long trips or night trips if you feel tired or sleepy. Motels and fast food chains can be found anywhere and a coffee or a room is cheaper than an accident.
Know Your Car and Keep it Fit A driver should be well acquainted with the car that he is driving. The weight limit, speed limit, type of gasoline used and the passenger limit are the basic things you should know about your car.
Keeping the proper passenger and weigh limit for the car keeps it running at its best condition. The more weight it has, the more friction it can cause during driving and this can burn more gasoline.
Using the proper type of gasoline for your car makes it run better. If you are having troubles with the gas prices nowadays, there are a lot of alternatives to save up in the oil. Engine conversions are used by others and this kind of engines run on alternatives such as used oils (from restaurants) and water. Hybrid engines also run on alternatives and lastly, public transportations. Using the bus or the train could be less convenient but it is cheaper than gasoline.
Keep your car fit. It is alright to spend a few bucks on an expert or a mechanic to give your car a timely maintenance and service. Properly maintained cars burn less fuel as well. For example, if you keep your oil changed at a certain mileage or time, this can reduce burning of gasoline by ensuring that it runs properly and cleanly.
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May 15, 2008 - Things to consider in buying second hand cars.USED CAR VALUES
May 9, 2008 - My First Car AccidentThough I got my first car from a used car dealer on an online car classified, I cherished it and took care of it...Most of the time.
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