Monday, March 30, 2009

Fast and the Furious 4 HD Trailer

8 PreCAUTIONS that Wont Let U DrivE CraZy!

Here I have made an attepmt to list down some very basic things of which you must take care in order to aviod unexpected troubles while driving!



To begin with:

1.The water in you radiator is being depleted rapidly especially of you have an old car and if it is summer time. The ideal thing to do is to start your car and then fill the radiator to the brim. But if you have travelled some distance, you must not try to open the radiator cap until the car has cooled down.




2.Engine oil and brake oil are two crucial elements that keep your car running smoothly therefore ensure that you check those at regular intervals.

3.Never plan on travelling too far if you haven’t got a spare tire in the boot and always have a quick look at the all four tires to see of there is enough air in all of them.



4.Just because your car is being cleaned from the outside everyday doesn’t mean you need not to get it serviced once or twice a month.






5.If you car does not start on some occasions, first check the wires connecting the battery since that is the most minor and frequently occurring problems.

6.Keep something handy to distract your children with if you are travelling alone with your kids. Music, books, toys etc. Take out these things when you feel that they’re becoming edgy.

7.Try not to talk on cell phone while driving

8.Keep the music volume low because you will not be able to concentrate fully otherwise and yes never over speed.

I wish you all a safe drive!!!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

WHAT DOES YOUR CAR COLOR SAY ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY?


Yes! The color that most appeals you in cars tell about the personality you have. So now is the time that you can get to know what exactly you are and what traits you posses.

Red: Red cars symbolizes that you have an optimistic personality. You are adventurous and energetic. You have to habit of moving about and having the maximum from life. Red is often the color chosen by someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous and impulsive.

White: You are among those who have a desire for simplicity and sobriety. You are peaceful, elegant, decent and status-seeking. Overall you have a calm personality and depict a sober nature.

Yellow: Wow! A fun lover, meek and attention seeker is what you are. You like to do crazy things. Yellow is chosen by the mentally adventurous, searching for novelty and self-fulfillment. Moreover you are person with a great sense of humor.

Green: A complete environment friendly and honest personality! Green symbolizes hope, renewal and peace, and is usually liked by the gentle and sincere. Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly sociable but preferring peace at any price.

Black: Black signifies a unique and a luxurious personality. They have dynamic thrilling and appealing personality traits and are powerful enough to dominate their circle. Dignified and impressive without being showy

Blue: Blue car lovers are vivacious, cool and caring. They are compassionate and cautious. Most people also depict that they are peaceful and also like to be admired for their steady character and wisdom. Patient, persevering, conscientious, sensitive and self-controlled people overall.

Metallic: Extremely stylish people who like to add perk and glamour to most of their loved things. They have a different approach to life and are tasteful enough. Such people are classy, fashionable and trendy.

Maintenance of your NEW contemporary CaR !!

If you want to make your NEWLY purchased car 'an economical car' and 'less troubling' one , then you are required to take good care of it. And at this stage of the contemporary era, one of the reassuring qualities of contemporary cars is that they need much less-frequent service to keep them running well. For that very reason , changing the spark plugs, breaker points, and condenser used to be a seasonal exercise, and body rust was accepted as a normal if unfortunate hazard of aging. Now at present ages, many spark plugs can go about 100,000 miles between changes. Electronic ignition has done away with the points and condenser.

Here are a few simple, periodic checks you can do that will help you get there.

-Check the engine oil on regular basis.
-Check tire air pressure.
-Give it a wash.
-Check the air filter.
-Check the constant-velocity-joint boots.
-Inspect the exhaust system.
-Look at the brakes.
-Check the fluids.
-Clean the radiator.
-Check the battery.
-Drain and flush the cooling system.
-Change the automatic-transmission fluid.
-Replace the drive belts and hoses.
-Change the timing belt.

Audi R9 for the year 2009

There was a time when you wanted a proper supercar sportscar , and you went to the Italians for their Ferrari or Lamborghini. But NOW in 2009, German automaker 'Audi' s have introduced their first supercar, 420horsepower V9 nestled behind the passenger compartment, all-wheel-drive, and a shape to die for. 2009 Audi R9 sure has the right resume. But how does it work in real life -- is this the stuff of which dreams are made?

CAR CUSTOMIZATION

Car customization and modification can be classified as both, an industry and a hobby or we can say it is the interest of an individual. People renovate their cars just the way they renovate their homes. This renovation process of the cars is called car customization and modification. Mostly we see this trend of modifying cars and adding extra to it to enhance its performance and looks in the young generation. The young generation is more inclined towards modifying their cars and adding more to it. Not only in Pakistan but around the whole world this is gaining more and more popularity.

There are different areas of car modification and customization. There is the engine modification, the body modification and suspension modification.

The engine modification basically involves the replacing of pistons and bearings of the car. Different turbo charges and performance chips are added to improve the performance and the speed of the car. These changes increase the acceleration and the top speed of the car. The nitrous oxide kit can also be used to add extra pump and speed to the car. Nitrous oxide cylinder is fitted with the carbonator of the engine and adds turbo speed to the car by increasing the fuel consumption of the car by almost 300%. By the usage of this cylinder the car can reach a high speed in no time. However it is mostly used in sports cars for racing purposes.

The body of the car is also modified giving it a new look and sleek style. The first and foremost act of body modification is replacing the existing or what we call stock front and rear bumpers by new extended bumpers or adding different extensions to the existing ones. The side skirts of the car also play an important part in the body modification as they can also completely change the overall look of the car. The hood and trunk are also modified to further improve the look of the car. The trunk is sometimes completely reconstructed and given a totally different look. Rims and alloys also play a very big role in the beauty of the car. The chromes and spinners are very popular and among the expensive ones.

Low profile tires are also used. 17inch and 19inch tires are the low profile tires but due to the various reasons 19inch is not mostly used in the cars because of the bumpy roads. Wider tires are sometimes also used in the cars. They can increase the road grip of the car.

There are also several options available for modifying headlights. Headlights can be further enhanced by opting for xenon or HID’s. HID’s are available in two colors: white, pink purple in Pakistan. Xenon has a wider variety. However HID’s are higher density lights and prove more effective. This is also the reason behind their higher price. Furthermore, neon lights can also be attached to the bottom of the car, which adds to the car’s appearance. These neon lights can be found in a variety of colors and sizes.

Exhaust pipes affect a car’s performance and appearance. A car’s speed and sound vary depending on the size of the exhaust. A bigger exhaust would increase the air intake and thus increase the fuel consumption of the car.

The car’s suspension can also be altered. Cars with low suspensions, which are often referred to as ‘low riders’, carry a sportier look than most other vehicles. Lower suspensions also increase the car’s grip on the road. However, one major drawback of this feature is that low suspensions make it nearly impossible to drive on bumpy roads, which is especially important on Pakistani roads.

As important as the car’s exterior is the car’s interior. First of all, as most of the younger generation would agree, the sound system is an essential component in terms of adding value. Seats can also be changed. Seats with body massagers are replaced by the original ones. LCD’s and in-dash screens can also be connected to further pick up the interior of the car.

In Pakistan, car customization is only common in some of our major cities: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar. It is a growing trend and there is an increased inclination towards customizing and modifying older cars rather than new ones. A good example of this is with American muscle cars such Buick, Chevrolet, Mustang, and Jeeps. Amongst the newer cars that are usually modified are Vitz, Corolla and Civic. Not surprisingly, the younger generation seems to be the one which is most attracted by car customization. This is partly because modified cars have become a status symbol as well as a craze. There are several workshops across the major cities that specialize in car customization. A lot of the body kit enhancements are made from the same material which is used to make water tanks in homes and buildings. Since this is still a relatively new industry in the country, the availability of part is an issue and therefore, parts need to be imported from abroad. This, in turn, makes car customization in Pakistan a costly luxury.

The most economical car….

With inflation rates soaring and prices reaching an all time high, we all need to economize in one way or the other. When speaking of economical cars, the Suzuki Mehran stands head and shoulders above the others. High mileage and very low maintenance costs attract an extremely large number of consumers to this car. The fact that this car attracts such a large number of consumers gives the Mehran an extremely high resale value and allows it to be sold with great ease.

Simple steps we could take to reduce accidents

In order to reduce accidents in Pakistan it is important for all of us that we should thoroughly implement traffic laws. That is stopping at lights, using indicators while turning or changing lanes; not using high beams which would reduce the visibility of other drivers, staying within the speed limit would reduce the chances of accidents, and eliminating the use of cell phones while driving and by monitoring drivers license center to ensure that bribes are not taken from applicant who are applying for the licenses.
Safety is utmost important and it is very important for every driver, whether young or old that they take simple safety measures such as wearing seat belts because seat belts make sure that a person is not hit with something inside the car while in a crash which increases the chances of survival.

Ever thought of GPS- Navigation in Pakistan?

If you have been waiting for GPS-Navigation then the countdown is over. GPS navigation is being introduced in Pakistan by Data Solutions Private Limited and Tracking World Private Limited. The GPS –Navigation that is being introduced in Pakistan, initially would have maps available for the major cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Gujranwala, and it would also include all the national highways.
In car GPS-Navigation system would also provide the option to search for several points of interests which include of fuel/CNG stations, ATM’s, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and shops. You may find address and phone number information for most of POIs.
In-Car GPS is made possible through Garmin GPS units. The prices of these units range from Rs. 43000-48000. Lahore based Tracking World say that, customers can pay one time fee for these navigation units and map to use GPS service for life time.

Cars in Pakistan vs. Cars abroad

Local cars in Pakistan are basically neither luxury nor sports. They are basically for daily purposes such as taking students to schools and universities. There is not much passion about cars in Pakistan that is if it is not backed by financial resources. There are only limited families which are elite class because of whom we see few cars that are high in luxury and spectacular in looks in Pakistan. In countries with high GDP per capital such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Japan the luxury is being stretched to its limit. The taxis over there are minimum Toyota Camrey that is being perceived as a luxury car in Pakistan. Cars such as Maybach, Rolls Royce, Phantom and Bentley are considered to be luxury cars in countries which have a high GDP. These cars are engineered to the limit of engineering.
The general perception of luxury in Pakistan is fully implemented in cars like Civic and Corolla. The maximum features a Civic or a Corolla has include individual suspension control, power steering, power windows, abs breaks, air conditioning, motorized seat adjust, automatic transmission, sunroof. Whereas features of luxury car companies such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Rx 8 are fitted with gadgets that one cant even think of that include Air conditioning with individual climate control and rear outlet, Cruise control, massaging seats, heated seats , automatic parallel parking, traction control, heated steering wheel, trip tonic transmission, GPS controlled driving. There are no limits to the gadgets that are fitted to confirm the comfort ability of the riders. The engine technology of these type of cars are far superior then the technology used in local cars for example: Mazda RX 8 that is 1300 cc produces 232 hp. Whereas Honda city that is also 1300 cc produces 120 hp. This difference is due to the fact that Mazda uses rotary technology for the engine by which Rx 8 is equipped.
There are few reasons due to which luxury cars are not that much successful in Pakistan. Due to high import duties and taxes in Pakistan we get the prices inflated as compared to international market. For example, if we a buy a pure luxury car such as Mercedes Benz S550 in Pakistan, it would cost Rs 20 million. Where as the cost of the same car is $ 87000 which comes out to be around Rs. 7 million. There is a great difference in prices that makes S class affordable in countries abroad however due to high taxes and import duties it is very hard to afford this category of luxury car. Lack of specialized labor available for luxury cars and high maintenance cost also act as a barrier. Since there is only limited luxury and sports car available in Pakistan, there is only few people who deal in these cars hence it is difficult to find specialized labor for maintenance of these cars. The body parts or engine parts of luxury and sports cars are not available in Pakistan hence they have to be imported if some parts are required for the car. This process takes time and it adds up to the cost because the parts are being imported from another country. Bad infrastructure acts as another barrier for importing luxury and sports cars. Most of the sports cars have a low suspension. Roads in Pakistan are very bumpy with lots of high speed breakers which make it difficult for lower suspension cars to be driven over here. Due to these reasons mostly people prefer to have a local car because they are affordable, have a relatively cheap maintenance cost, specialized labor is also available for maintenance and local cars to some extent can support the infrastructure of Pakistan.

Car Pix

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Inden-Design Mercedes SL 65 AMG

After this modification the car introduce itself with impressive high-tech components. The complete front-, rear- and bodyside lines now appear in a new brightness - just like: the headlights, the bonnet and the front- and rear valance, based on the design of the new SL-2008. At the rear valance they attached a carbon rear diffusor and a sport exhaust system in the new look of the original SL65 AMG. So now the complete redesigned car is hardly to discern.

Inden-Design Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Inden-Design Mercedes SL 65 AMG

But this is not everything we changed.

The 3-parts aluminium rims are sized 10,5×19 inches at the front suspension and 11,5×19 inches at the rear suspension.

The high performance tires are sized 255/30-19 and 305/25-19.

The tires are spinning curtly near the plate after a light of the wheel arch border, also as a result of the lowering. The ABC-sports running gear became optimized rather downcast by the Inden-Design-controller.

The exclusive and powerful engine performance emphasizes the technological ambition which was committed to this project. If you kick down the accelerator, a storm is brewing, which is rapidly deplated. The Inden-Design modificated

AMG-engine is suited for full acceleration and also for relaxed cruising. The engine, which is arranged with a re-engineered turbo charger, a increasingly powerful intercoole, an extra gear oil cooler and an engine improvement over a engine electronics, now proud carry out 680 HP.

For the interior of the White Angel indene design uses a sports valance from the Black Series model in Alcantara.

2009 BMW 135i Performance Package

The heralded BMW 135i Coupé is set to take on the muscle of Albert Park at this year’s 2009 Australian Grand Prix.

BMW 135i Performance Package - More Images Below

BMW 135i Performance Package - More Images Below

A specially equipped 135i Coupé, bearing the famed tii livery and featuring BMW Performance gear, will take part in the Ultimate Speed Comparison.

A race between a V8 Supercar, fully prepared BMW Sauber Formula 1 car and road going BMW 135i Coupé, the Ultimate Speed Comparison is a crowd favourite which pits three high performance forms of motoring against each other in a one lap race to the finish line.

The Ultimate Speed Comparison is held on five separate occasions during the race weekend. The event is run with a timed handicap, giving each car a chance at taking line honours.

The BMW 135i Coupé is fitted with a number of performance and cosmetic upgrades from the BMW Performance stable, which is renowned for a range of exclusive and dynamic sports accessories.

A full BMW Performance aerodynamic package, road holding suspension set up, cross drilled and weight saving brake package and BMW Performance 18″ light-alloy wheels are fitted to the car.

Carbon fibre mirror covers and carbon fibre look bonnet with integrated roof and boot sports stripes, further accentuate the sporting character of this unique vehicle.

The 135i Coupé bears ‘tii’ decals front and rear to highlight the fascination of motorsport and heritage of the BMW brand.

Inspired by the famous BMW 02 model introduced in 1966, which in its time was acknowledged as the epitome of supreme agility and thrilling driving, the BMW 135i is also distinguished by its compact dimensions, low weight and perfect balance front-to-rear.

A powerful 6-cylinder twin turbo engine, generating 225 kW ensures the car can reach 100km/h in just 5.3 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.

The pilot for the BMW 135i at this year’s Ultimate Speed Comparison will be motoring journalist Paul Gover, who took the BMW M Coupé through its paces at last year’s event.

Christian Klien will be at the helm of the BMW Sauber F1 race car, while Greg Murphy will take on both BMW’s in his V8 Supercar.

BMW has taken part in the Ultimate Speed Comparison since its inception.

“BMW is pleased to support this fantastic spectacle,” says Tom Noble, General Manager Marketing, BMW Group Australia.

“The Ultimate Speed Comparison has proven to be a particularly popular segment on the Grand Prix schedule and perfectly embodies ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’ claim,” he says.

Over its short time in the market, the BMW 135i Coupé has claimed a number of coveted awards, such as the 2008 Drive Car of the Year (Best Sports Car over $60,000) and Australia’s Best Cars, Best Sports Car 2008 taking on the likes of many exotic high performance sports vehicles.

Unlike the F1 car or V8 Supercar, Australians can purchase the BMW 135i including the BMW Performance parts fitted.

A comprehensive range of BMW Performance components is available exclusively through the BMW dealer network.

All BMW Performance components reflect the BMW brand in their technology, design, quality and safety.

BMW 135i Performance Package - More Images Below

Rolls Royce- a thrill !

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed further details about the production version of 200EX, the experimental car shown at the Geneva motor show early in March 2009.

RR4 Rolls Royce 200ex Concept - More Images Below

RR4 Rolls Royce 200ex Concept - More Images Below

Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves announced the details at a press conference in New York where 200EX is currently being shown to potential customers on the first leg of a world tour.

Speaking at the event, Mr Purves said, “There has been a great deal of interest in this car since we first talked about producing a new model series in the autumn of 2006 and the reaction 200EX received at its unveiling at Geneva was very positive. As we move another step closer to the start of production at Goodwood, it is exciting to be able to share some of the specific technical details with customers and the media.”

He continued, “RR4 will deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience to owners, so expect peerless comfort and build quality. However, we have consciously engineered this car to be more involving and dynamic for those owners around the world that will wish to drive it themselves.”

RR4 will be powered by a brand new 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will be combined with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox. This new drive-train will significantly improve fuel and CO2 efficiency over the already class leading Phantom series of cars. Engine power will be upwards of 500bhp.

Further details about RR4 will be released over the coming months.

Rolls Royce 200ex Concept - More Images Below

Rolls-Royce 200EX