Sunday, January 28, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
The New BMW 325i
Technical Data
Cylinder
L6-Cylinder
Displacement (cc)
2497
Max power (bhp @ rpm)
218 @ 6500
Max torque (Nm @ rpm)
250 @ 2750
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol
Transmission type
6-Speed automatic transmission
with Steptronic
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s)
7.7
Top speed (km/h)
242
Fuel consumption (ltr/100km)
9.0
Nett Selling Price RM287,573.00
Personal Registration
Registration Fees & HP Endorsement RM350.00
Road Tax RM877.00
OTR Retail Price without Insurance RM288,800.00
The New BMW 325i
Technical Data
Cylinder
L6-Cylinder
Displacement (cc)
2497
Max power (bhp @ rpm)
218 @ 6500
Max torque (Nm @ rpm)
250 @ 2750
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol
Transmission type
6-Speed automatic transmission
with Steptronic
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s)
7.7
Top speed (km/h)
242
Fuel consumption (ltr/100km)
9.0
Nett Selling Price RM287,573.00
Personal Registration
Registration Fees & HP Endorsement RM350.00
Road Tax RM877.00
OTR Retail Price without Insurance RM288,800.00
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Custom Painted Taillights
Custom body work on a car will make your car stand out from another car. Today's project shows a method to do some custom work to get custom painted taillights.
I bought an extra set of 94-97 Integra taillights (with the orange turn signal) for $25, in order to try and make something unique. Here is what it looks like:
First step I wanted to do in making it custom was removing the orange turn signal and making it look more like the 98+ integra taillights. Here is what the 98+ taillights look like:
The process to red out your taillights can be done either using paint or vinyl. My first attempt was using the Krylon Stained Glass red paint. I masked off everything so only the orange was exposed. I don't have a picture of this but the idea is to put masking tape and newspaper surrounding the orange so you only paint over the orange.
This was the final product of the tail light red out process:
Now, from this part I was going to proceed to painting a green trim on the taillights, but decided to try using vinyl on the taillight to see what difference that would make in the look of the red out taillight. I used acetone paint stripper to remove the krylon paint from my taillights to reexpose the orange blinker. I then got a transparent red vinyl sheet and cut out the vinyl to match the shape of the orange blinker. I have no pictures of this process, but u basically wet the taillight slightly where you will apply the vinyl to give you some leeway in putting it down and then put the vinyl on and squeegee the excess water out making sure you get it all out completely. I also used a hair dryer to make the vinyl stick better and form around the corner of the taillight.
At this point I was satisfied with the way the vinyl red out looked on the taillights and proceeded to set up to paint my taillights with a green trim.
I masked all the parts that were to light up with newspaper and masking tape. Once the taillight was masked, I sprayed three thin coats of green paint onto the taillight, leaving about 5 mins between coats. After my last coat, I left it to dry for about 20 minutes and then proceeded with the clear coat on the taillights. Here are some pictures with the taillight masked and the green painted on top of it:
In this picture I highlight the parts I masked:
Once I was done spraying the lights, I let them dry and then removed the masked newspaper and tape to reveal my newly complete Green Custom Painted Taillights. I then installed them onto the car and here are the results:
I was quite happy with the paint match and how it gave a unique look to the car. Hope my adventure into creating my custom painted taillights will make you think about how you can customize your ride and its taillights!
Regards, MK
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I bought an extra set of 94-97 Integra taillights (with the orange turn signal) for $25, in order to try and make something unique. Here is what it looks like:
First step I wanted to do in making it custom was removing the orange turn signal and making it look more like the 98+ integra taillights. Here is what the 98+ taillights look like:
The process to red out your taillights can be done either using paint or vinyl. My first attempt was using the Krylon Stained Glass red paint. I masked off everything so only the orange was exposed. I don't have a picture of this but the idea is to put masking tape and newspaper surrounding the orange so you only paint over the orange.
This was the final product of the tail light red out process:
Now, from this part I was going to proceed to painting a green trim on the taillights, but decided to try using vinyl on the taillight to see what difference that would make in the look of the red out taillight. I used acetone paint stripper to remove the krylon paint from my taillights to reexpose the orange blinker. I then got a transparent red vinyl sheet and cut out the vinyl to match the shape of the orange blinker. I have no pictures of this process, but u basically wet the taillight slightly where you will apply the vinyl to give you some leeway in putting it down and then put the vinyl on and squeegee the excess water out making sure you get it all out completely. I also used a hair dryer to make the vinyl stick better and form around the corner of the taillight.
At this point I was satisfied with the way the vinyl red out looked on the taillights and proceeded to set up to paint my taillights with a green trim.
I masked all the parts that were to light up with newspaper and masking tape. Once the taillight was masked, I sprayed three thin coats of green paint onto the taillight, leaving about 5 mins between coats. After my last coat, I left it to dry for about 20 minutes and then proceeded with the clear coat on the taillights. Here are some pictures with the taillight masked and the green painted on top of it:
In this picture I highlight the parts I masked:
Once I was done spraying the lights, I let them dry and then removed the masked newspaper and tape to reveal my newly complete Green Custom Painted Taillights. I then installed them onto the car and here are the results:
I was quite happy with the paint match and how it gave a unique look to the car. Hope my adventure into creating my custom painted taillights will make you think about how you can customize your ride and its taillights!
Regards, MK
Cheap domain name registration available for your Car Body work blog available at Domains at Retail!
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Automobili-Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly referred to as Lamborghini, is a subsidiary of German car manufacturer Audi AG [1]. It is a manufacturer of high performance sports cars based in the small Italian village of Sant'Agata Bolognese, near Bologna. The company was founded in 1963 by businessman Ferruccio Lamborghini (April 28, 1916–February 20, 1993), who owned a successful tractor factory, Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A..Monday, January 1, 2007
British Touring Car Championship Video
British Touring Car Championship
Series Overview
The British Touring Car Championship, which began in 1958, is Britain's premier saloon car racing series. The BTCC's popularity is widely attributed to the strong visual resemblance the race cars have to the production models on which they're based, and to the closeness of its racing.
The 2006 championship is being contested at 10 separate race meetings, each comprised of three sprint races, for a total of 30 rounds. ITV1 is broadcasting the events.
Sporting Regulations
Types of car
In 2006, the BTCC is open to drivers, manufacturers and teams using two types of car:
BTC Touring cars were built to meet the technical specifications introduced in 2001
Super 2000 cars meet the technical specifications currently used in the World Touring Car Championship
Both types of car fight for the BTCC Championship outright, with no separate 'class' title in existence. A weight ballast system is used to bridge any performance gap and this can be reviewed five times throughout the season. Uniquely, cars competing in the BTCC can use petrol, diesel-turbo or gas-powered engines.
Race format
At each meeting there are three BTCC races of equal distance held on the Sunday, each counting towards a driver's championship points total. All races commence with a standing start off the grid and are a straight sprint race to the chequered flag.
Untimed practice
The BTCC action on each race weekend begins on the Saturday morning with two 40-minute free practice sessions. If a session is disrupted, the BTCC's Clerk of the Course is not obliged to resume it.
Official qualifying
A 30-minute qualifying session is held on Saturday afternoon. This determines the starting order for the first of Sunday's three races. Unless in exceptional circumstances, the session will be restarted if disrupted. Should two drivers set the same time, the driver setting it first will be ahead of the other on the grid.
Starting grids
The first race's starting grid takes the order of Saturday afternoon's qualifying session. Race Two's starting grid is decided by the finishing order in race one. Race Three's starting grid is decided by the finishing order in race two, but with the leading positions reversed. The number of positions to be reversed varies between six and ten and is determined when the Race Two winner draws the number from a hat.
Drivers retiring from a race will be allocated starting grid positions for the next race depending on the number of laps they completed before retiring.
The free practice, qualifying, race and starting grid process are repeated at each race meeting.
Success ballast
If the driver is successful in the first race, the weight will be increased and will be effective for the second race in the same meeting. The increase in success ballast weight awarded after the second race will be effective for the third race in the same meeting.
At the end of the third race at each meeting, the top five drivers in the championship are handed success ballast for the following meeting. They must take part with this ballast in free practice, qualifying and the first race, before the handicapping system is re-adjusted for race two.
The weight is allocated according to the following scale:
1st: 45 kgs
2nd: 36 kgs
3rd: 27 kgs
4th: 18 kgs
5th: 9 kgs
6th or lower or not classified or non-participant: 0 kgs
Success ballast weight is not accumulated over the course of the season.
Drivers' championship
In each race, the following points are awarded to classified finishers:
1st = 15 points
2nd = 12 points
3rd = 10 points
4th = 8 points
5th = 6 points
6th = 5 points
7th = 4 points
8th = 3 points
9th = 2 points
10th = 1 point
One additional point will be awarded to:
the driver who starts in pole position for the first race of each meeting
the driver who sets the fastest lap in each race. If two or more drivers achieve the same fastest lap time each will be awarded one point
each driver who is classified as the race leader (on crossing the finish line during the course of the race) during each race. A driver can only earn this point once irrespective of how many times he or she has led that race
Manufacturers' championship
Points are awarded to a maximum of three nominated cars of the same make, provided they are listed as a classified finisher in the final results. Points are awarded as per the drivers' championship, but without the additional points for pole position, fastest lap and leading the race.
Teams championship
Points are awarded to the two highest-placed cars from each team in each race. Again, points are awarded as per the drivers' championship, but without the additional points for pole position, fastest lap and leading the race.
British Touring Car Championship Video
British Touring Car Championship
Series Overview
The British Touring Car Championship, which began in 1958, is Britain's premier saloon car racing series. The BTCC's popularity is widely attributed to the strong visual resemblance the race cars have to the production models on which they're based, and to the closeness of its racing.
The 2006 championship is being contested at 10 separate race meetings, each comprised of three sprint races, for a total of 30 rounds. ITV1 is broadcasting the events.
Sporting Regulations
Types of car
In 2006, the BTCC is open to drivers, manufacturers and teams using two types of car:
BTC Touring cars were built to meet the technical specifications introduced in 2001
Super 2000 cars meet the technical specifications currently used in the World Touring Car Championship
Both types of car fight for the BTCC Championship outright, with no separate 'class' title in existence. A weight ballast system is used to bridge any performance gap and this can be reviewed five times throughout the season. Uniquely, cars competing in the BTCC can use petrol, diesel-turbo or gas-powered engines.
Race format
At each meeting there are three BTCC races of equal distance held on the Sunday, each counting towards a driver's championship points total. All races commence with a standing start off the grid and are a straight sprint race to the chequered flag.
Untimed practice
The BTCC action on each race weekend begins on the Saturday morning with two 40-minute free practice sessions. If a session is disrupted, the BTCC's Clerk of the Course is not obliged to resume it.
Official qualifying
A 30-minute qualifying session is held on Saturday afternoon. This determines the starting order for the first of Sunday's three races. Unless in exceptional circumstances, the session will be restarted if disrupted. Should two drivers set the same time, the driver setting it first will be ahead of the other on the grid.
Starting grids
The first race's starting grid takes the order of Saturday afternoon's qualifying session. Race Two's starting grid is decided by the finishing order in race one. Race Three's starting grid is decided by the finishing order in race two, but with the leading positions reversed. The number of positions to be reversed varies between six and ten and is determined when the Race Two winner draws the number from a hat.
Drivers retiring from a race will be allocated starting grid positions for the next race depending on the number of laps they completed before retiring.
The free practice, qualifying, race and starting grid process are repeated at each race meeting.
Success ballast
If the driver is successful in the first race, the weight will be increased and will be effective for the second race in the same meeting. The increase in success ballast weight awarded after the second race will be effective for the third race in the same meeting.
At the end of the third race at each meeting, the top five drivers in the championship are handed success ballast for the following meeting. They must take part with this ballast in free practice, qualifying and the first race, before the handicapping system is re-adjusted for race two.
The weight is allocated according to the following scale:
1st: 45 kgs
2nd: 36 kgs
3rd: 27 kgs
4th: 18 kgs
5th: 9 kgs
6th or lower or not classified or non-participant: 0 kgs
Success ballast weight is not accumulated over the course of the season.
Drivers' championship
In each race, the following points are awarded to classified finishers:
1st = 15 points
2nd = 12 points
3rd = 10 points
4th = 8 points
5th = 6 points
6th = 5 points
7th = 4 points
8th = 3 points
9th = 2 points
10th = 1 point
One additional point will be awarded to:
the driver who starts in pole position for the first race of each meeting
the driver who sets the fastest lap in each race. If two or more drivers achieve the same fastest lap time each will be awarded one point
each driver who is classified as the race leader (on crossing the finish line during the course of the race) during each race. A driver can only earn this point once irrespective of how many times he or she has led that race
Manufacturers' championship
Points are awarded to a maximum of three nominated cars of the same make, provided they are listed as a classified finisher in the final results. Points are awarded as per the drivers' championship, but without the additional points for pole position, fastest lap and leading the race.
Teams championship
Points are awarded to the two highest-placed cars from each team in each race. Again, points are awarded as per the drivers' championship, but without the additional points for pole position, fastest lap and leading the race.
Vauxhall Vectra VXR
Performance forged on the racetrack
Launched in 2004, the VXR range is created by people who are passionate about cars for people who are passionate about performance. Vauxhall's VXR racing team has dominated the British Touring Car Championship for five years running, winning nine of the ten available drivers' and manufacturers' titles. The same uncompromising dedication and engineering brilliance that have produced such record-breaking success on the racetrack have also gone into Vauxhall's VXR range of cars.
From the first glance at a VXR, the racing heritage is evident - specially shaped tail-pipes, honeycomb front grille, large-diameter alloy wheels, sports suspension and front and rear spoilers scream style, poise and dynamism.
The interior evokes the spirit of the track too - Recaro sports seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters, alloy pedals, three-spoke leather-covered steering wheels with VXR logo, VXR gear knobs, racing-style instruments and carbon-fibre door inserts - it's dynamic styling for those who take their driving seriously.
But the real excitement and full appreciation of VXR's racing pedigree is experienced behind the wheel. Six-speed transmissions and short-throw gear changes make moving through the power curve exhilaratingly good fun. Agile, responsive steering lets the driver feel in complete control of every bend in the road. Exceptional torque adds greater excitement to every surge of acceleration. Large, ventilated disc brakes help the cars match that blistering responsiveness with ultra-powerful deceleration and precise feel through the pedal. Optimum tuning of the exhaust produces the thrilling growl and forceful rumble of engines that make these cars some of the most powerful performers in their class.
The VXR badge is a symbol of the combined technological resources of the global General Motors group and the recognised expertise of consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight racing team. Tested in the crucible of high-performance racing, their combined engineering skills have produced a car that wins time and again, on the track and on the open road. That winning combination is alloyed into intense driving pleasure for every VXR owner.
Vauxhall Vectra VXR
Performance forged on the racetrack
Launched in 2004, the VXR range is created by people who are passionate about cars for people who are passionate about performance. Vauxhall's VXR racing team has dominated the British Touring Car Championship for five years running, winning nine of the ten available drivers' and manufacturers' titles. The same uncompromising dedication and engineering brilliance that have produced such record-breaking success on the racetrack have also gone into Vauxhall's VXR range of cars.
From the first glance at a VXR, the racing heritage is evident - specially shaped tail-pipes, honeycomb front grille, large-diameter alloy wheels, sports suspension and front and rear spoilers scream style, poise and dynamism.
The interior evokes the spirit of the track too - Recaro sports seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters, alloy pedals, three-spoke leather-covered steering wheels with VXR logo, VXR gear knobs, racing-style instruments and carbon-fibre door inserts - it's dynamic styling for those who take their driving seriously.
But the real excitement and full appreciation of VXR's racing pedigree is experienced behind the wheel. Six-speed transmissions and short-throw gear changes make moving through the power curve exhilaratingly good fun. Agile, responsive steering lets the driver feel in complete control of every bend in the road. Exceptional torque adds greater excitement to every surge of acceleration. Large, ventilated disc brakes help the cars match that blistering responsiveness with ultra-powerful deceleration and precise feel through the pedal. Optimum tuning of the exhaust produces the thrilling growl and forceful rumble of engines that make these cars some of the most powerful performers in their class.
The VXR badge is a symbol of the combined technological resources of the global General Motors group and the recognised expertise of consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight racing team. Tested in the crucible of high-performance racing, their combined engineering skills have produced a car that wins time and again, on the track and on the open road. That winning combination is alloyed into intense driving pleasure for every VXR owner.
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