Saturday, March 31, 2012
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport is not a true hot hatch, but it does not bother to give him great pleasure to drive. The engine is able to dynamically accelerate. The suspension allows fast cornering, while well suppressing bumps. Car has very good brakes - their performance can be compared to those of more expensive sports cars. We lack only one thing: race exhaust sound.
Swift adventure with sport varieties began in the 80s twentieth century, when the base was the first generation version of the GTI. The same designation Swift wore a strong second series. For this occasion decided to launch third reads the Top digital engine variant with 125 hp will bear the name "Sport". This year, sales hit a new Swift Sport with an engine output of 136 hp.
Passing in front bumper spoiler, a large air intake, rear roof spoiler and dual exhaust system is the characteristic elements of the strongest varieties of Swift. Importantly, these distinguishing features combine in impressive-looking whole. Inside the evidence about the ambitions of the car: red stitching, aluminum pedals and the well-contoured sports seats. Less attractively presented in a black, hard surface materials.
Under the hood of the car engine works known from an earlier edition of Sport. But this is not exactly the same construction. Currently, 1.6-liter has 136 hp drive, an increase of 11 horses more than the previous version. The increase in power achieved by a different design inlet and at the same time failed to improve cylinder charging. The power unit is now also more torque - 160 Nm to 148 Nm in the antecedent. The bottom line is that these changes have not stripped the car of wild nature, and it just slightly softened.
The engine to rev quickly and turns to nearly seven thousand. rev. / min. Only by keeping the upper range, you can count on getting good acceleration and speed of 60 mph in 8.5 s
The advantage of the vehicle is also a quiet, steady operation of the drive unit. It must be admitted that the nature of the car and fighting the appearance of dual exhaust with diffuser grille to better suit a more genuine sound
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An important feature of the Swift Sport is a fine-tuned suspension, lowered relative to the weaker version. Interestingly, it is not too hard and could well dampen road roughness, while allowing for the dynamic cornering. It must be remembered that while driving around a curve after a sudden foot off the gas pedal there is a slight abandoning his back.
This is because the ESP into action definitely, but it's too late. Fortunately, this little oversteer does not interfere unduly in controlling the vehicle. It also allows precise steering. When driving straight ahead, there is even the impression that it is too direct, making it difficult to maintain the chosen direction.
RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR
I just re-uploaded the vid of the leisure drive I did with Magnus on a random Thursday morning last October.... To find out more about Magnus and his collection of early 911's, click HERE. 
Here's another Walter Rohrl vid...
This time in a Carrera 3.0 RS 911 on the famous Nurburgring. We saw Walter at the Techno Classica show the other week, just after discovering that he and the Audi Quattro will be returning to Pikes Peak in July of this year....... What a legend..
Friday, March 30, 2012
Donkervoort D8 GTO
This super car, developed in collaboration with Audi quattro GmbH, is equipped with a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine, which works under the hood of the Audi TT-RS. And although in the latter develops 340 hp, D8 GTO designers managed to increase output to 400 hp. The torque was 450 Nm turn.
New work Donkervoort is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds and reach 160 mph top speed.
D8 GTO chassis made of carbon fiber, aluminum and steel, while the body of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Outside the car is slightly larger than the previous model D8 GT. As stated by the manufacturer, only 30 percent of the GTO took over the GT variety, so it must be considered as a new generation vehicle.
Production of 25 "specially designed" pieces will begin in spring 2012, and the first haulage will be held during the summer. "Normal" will be in 2013.
Concept One Wheels Shows off their Concave CS-10.0 Wheels
Concept One Wheels released shots of their Concave CS-10.0 Matte Silver Machined Wheels. They're available in 20x9 and 20x10.5 sizes and bolt patterns of 5x120, 5x112, and 5x114.3. They're also available in Matte Gun Metal. Concept One also released photos of the Concave CS-10.0 being worn by a BMW M3. Check it out...
Roth
I remember having this old Ed Roth decal on the bottom of my tank on my Triumph Bonneville chopper.... 
California Gold® Chrome Polish: Safely Clean & Brighten Chrome Plated Bumpers, Wheels, Trim & Accessories
Chrome plated metal finishes have always been a symbol of prestige on cars, whether its bumpers, emblems, mirrors, wheels, headlight bezels, under the hood or almost anywhere else including exhaust tips. In order to keep this brilliant plating looking its best, a good chrome polish is a must.
Mothers® California Gold® Chrome Polish will give chrome a crisp sparkle and advanced protection thanks to it's thick, rich and easy-to-use formula. It gently cleans and brightens chrome bumpers, wheels, trim and accessories. Mothers® California Gold® Chrome Polish is formulated with advanced polymers to help protect against fingerprints, spotting, rust and corrosion.
Mothers® California Gold® Chrome Polish is designed with balance in mind. It's strong enough to clean quickly, but gentle enough not to harm the finish or its neighboring parts. Mothers® California Gold® Chrome Polish will not streak, scratch or smear, and it also safely cleans and protects exterior glass and mirrors.
Mothers® California Gold® Gold® Chrome Polish, #05212 (12 oz.) is available at fine automotive retailers and e-tailers.
Alpine Electronics Now Shipping New 1-DIN CD Receivers
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. announced that all of its new 2012 single DIN CD receivers are now shipping. Although some of the new receivers began shipping in February, the remaining models have now become available.
The receivers offer various connectivity options for popular digital audio sources. Three of the new models have built-in HD Radio™ receivers, allowing access to over 2,000 stations broadcasting with HD Radio Technology. Four models offer full Pandora® internet radio control, including thumbs-up, thumbs-down, track skip, bookmarking, and new station creation. Depending on the model, this full control is available via the Pandora app on an iPhone® connected via USB, or from Android™ or BlackBerry® smartphones using Bluetooth® wireless technology. When either HD Radio or Pandora is playing, song, artist and album name will scroll on the display.
Bluetooth wireless technology is included on four of the receivers. Features that enhance the hands-free calling experience include an Alpine-tuned sound maximizer for clearer incoming call sound quality, and a separate microphone that can be precisely mounted (such as on the visor) to optimize capturing the driver’s voice for improved out-going sound quality. Other features include secure simple pairing (SSP) to improve the pairing experience for newer smartphones; display of phone battery level, cellular signal level and received message icons; and call waiting support.
The following Alpine CD receivers are now available at authorized Alpine retailers:
CDE-HD138BT Advanced Bluetooth CD/HD Radio Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3BT
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· SiriusXM compatible (requires SXV200 tuner and XM subscription, sold separately)
· MediaXpander Pro DSP improves compressed media sound quality
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3/WMA/AAC support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three 4V Preouts
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 5-band parametric EQ
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Steering wheel remote ready
· MAP: $299.95
CDE-HD137BT Advanced Bluetooth CD/HD Radio Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3BT
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three Preouts
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 3-band parametric EQ
· Steering wheel remote ready
· MAP: $219.95
CDE-136BT Bluetooth CD Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for iPhone®
· Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three Preouts
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· Steering wheel remote ready
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $199.95
CDE-135BT Advanced Bluetooth CD Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· Steering wheel remote ready
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $189.95
CDE-134HD CD/HD Radio Receiver
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $179.95
For more information about Alpine’s aftermarket products, visit www.alpine-usa.com. Reach us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlpineElectronics and Twitter: twitter.com/alpineusa
Car Show Coverage: 2012 Dub Car Show: Anaheim
Outside of the great city of Los Angeles lies Angel Stadium of Anaheim, home of the Los Angeles Angels (we don't acknowledge them on this site. No matter where I live, the New York Yankees will always be loved). At Angel Stadium was the site of the 2012 Dub Car Show: the Anaheim tour stop. Judging by these photos, this was a great show. Of course I would have loved to attend this show, but due to some financial reasons, I can only show photos from Dub Magazine and I Rocked LA. Thanks guys...
There are soooo many more photos at Dub Magazine and I Rocked LA. Feel free to continue checking them out.
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