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With the variety of models and makes in the market, you may have thought that choosing the right car for you was the one big decision you had to make. Well true enough, but now you also have the luxury of being able to choose from a wide variety of aftermarket parts for your car.

What exactly are aftermarket parts for a car?

Most of the time, when you buy a new car from a dealership, it comes with certain standard factory options for various things, like the wheels, transmission, engine and other performance parts. Even the lights and the interiors are available in some standard options. You may request some upgrades from the dealership in terms of a better interior or a better speaker system but the options are very limited. So, to truly personalize your car or to make it faster or run smoother, you will have to go for what are called aftermarket auto parts.

Show Me What Is Out There

Well, you’ll be surprised. The categories of the various aftermarket car parts themselves run into dozens not to mention the variety in each one of them.

The first thing a car owner is usually focused on is the look of the car. The more it reflects your style, your personality, the better. One can get a complete body kit containing various accessories for the exterior of a car, which include front fascia, rear fascia, rear wing and many more. Other add-ons include air dams, windshield decals, window visors and novelty license plates not to mention various color combinations.

There are also many options for the interior of a car. Custom seat covers are now available in a variety of designs, textures and colors. Seats themselves may be modified to help with lumbar support or to act as back massagers. A sound system is now part of almost every car.

However, you can always seek to improve on the existing sound system, especially if you travel for long hours. You could also add cargo holders and organizers of your choice to hold your coffee or your sunglasses. You could change the flooring, put in sunshades, even work on the steering wheel.

If you are constantly on the road and visiting many unknown places, a GPS navigational system may the best accessory for you. These are extremely accurate, to within a few feet of your desired destination, extremely useful and are nowadays available at fairly good prices.

There is great variety in the performance parts section as well. You could make your ride smoother, faster and your car last longer by looking at some of the available options. You can work on the carburetor or air filters, get powerful exhaust systems, improve on various aspects of the engine and check out various suspension, chassis or steering options.

Whatever your ultimate goal for your car – from merely improving its performance and your driving comfort – to making it look like a mean street racer, you can get aftermarket car parts to help you accomplish it.



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When deciding which car to buy, you may ask yourself whether you should buy an extended warranty or a car that comes with a warranty. To start, educate yourself on warranties. Not every new car warranty is created equally. Some will cover all the non-wear items on the car up to only three years or 36,000 miles. Others will cover repairs all the way up to 10 years or 100,000 miles. The strength of the coverage that is included will help you decide whether to buy an extended auto warranty.

A typical new car warranty has two parts: the “bumper to bumper” warranty, which covers everything except the “wear” items such as brakes and tires; and the power train warranty that covers all the parts that make the car move, such as the engine and transmission.

An extended auto warranty is often purchased to prolong the coverage of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Most people are familiar with the extended warranty that is sold at dealerships. This is sometimes called a “factory warranty” because factory-trained technicians perform the required work on the car. There are also “third-party” warranties, which can save consumers money but are generally less convenient to use. Many third-party warranties require out-of-pocket payment for repairs before reimbursement.

In deciding whether an extended warranty is right for you, and in selecting the best plan for your needs, you’ll need to ask yourself the following questions:

* To what extent is your vehicle already under warranty, and is this coverage in sync with how long you anticipate owning it? If the car you’ve just bought is new, take a close look at its factory warranty before making an extended warranty decision. If, for example, the vehicle has a factory warranty of three years or 36,000 miles, and you plan on keeping it for two or three years—with an anticipated annual mileage of about 10,000—then an extended warranty makes little sense, since you’ll likely be covered under the manufacturer’s plan. However, if you plan on keeping the car long after the factory warranty expires, an extended auto warranty is worth considering. If the car you’ve just purchased is used, you’ll need to ascertain if there is warranty coverage from the dealership (coverage periods may range from as little as a month to up to a year, or more).

If you’re buying a late-model used vehicle, it’s possible that the vehicle’s original factory warranty is still in effect (this will be dependent on how many miles the car has under its tires, and on how much time has passed since it was originally titled). Some manufacturers also offer “certified used” programs that extend original factory warranty terms on pre-owned vehicles. If the car isn’t under warranty, or if you plan on keeping it past its warranty’s expiration, an extended warranty makes sense.

* What’s the reliability record of the model you’re purchasing? Take a look at the reliability history of the model you’re buying. Though this is by no means a fail-safe way of predicting what your repair bill will look like, it does give you an idea of what you may be in for service-wise; bear this information in mind when making a warranty decision.

* Who is behind the warranty that you’re considering? An extended auto warranty may be backed by an independent warranty company (these are known as aftermarket warranties) or by the covered vehicle’s manufacturer. Knowing who will be underwriting your policy can give you insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the contract you’re considering. Manufacturer-backed warranties score very highly when it comes to ease of use. However, aftermarket warranties are often cheaper. (If you opt to purchase an aftermarket warranty, take a look at how the company’s financial strength has been rated by A.M. Best and/or Standard & Poor’s; this will give you an indication as to its ability to pay your claim. Your safest bet is to choose a company that has a minimum “A” rating with Standard & Poor’s, and/or a minimum “A” or “A-” rating with A.M. Best.)

* What’s the nature of its deductible? Fully investigate a policy’s deductible before signing on the dotted line. Consider not only its amount, but also whether it’s per visit or per repair. With a per visit deductible, each visit to the shop will run you a fixed amount, regardless of how many parts are repaired; a per repair deductible applies to each serviced part. What sounds like a minor difference may, under certain circumstances, have a major impact on your wallet. If, for example, you’ve got a $100 per repair deductible and you take your car in to get the air conditioner, fuel pump and alternator serviced, you’ll be out $300; had you opted for a per visit deductible, those repairs would only have cost you $100. Charier still is a $0 deductible policy. You will have to pay extra for this, but if your circumstances become such that you have to take your car in frequently, you’ll find that this policy more than pays for itself.

* Is the warranty transferable? Some extended warranties end when the person who bought the warranty sells the car. A warranty that allows you to transfer it to a new buyer is preferable; it’s an excellent selling point for prospective buyers.

* Can repairs be performed at any repair shop? Some extended auto warranties stipulate that repairs must be performed at the dealership from which the warranty was purchased; this can prove limiting and inconvenient. It’s best to opt for a warranty that, at the very least, gives you more than one service facility to choose from. You’ll appreciate this should the vehicle ever need service while you’re on a road trip, miles away from home.

* What exactly is covered? Know what’s covered—and what’s not covered—by the extended warranty you’re considering. Does the service contract cover breakdown as well as wear and tear? Under a “breakdown” warranty, coverage is extended only to parts that break. Such a policy can prove less inclusive than is desirable, since not all parts fail due to breakage. Some need to be replaced because they’ve worn down over a period of time; a “wear-and-tear” warranty extends coverage to worn-down parts in need of replacement. Additionally, some “entry level” contracts don’t cover ABS brakes, so if your vehicle has this feature, you should consider upgrading to this level. And overheating—regardless of its cause—isn’t covered in many warranties. Thus, if overheating occurred due to problems with an expensive part such as your radiator, you’d be stuck with a hefty repair bill. Before committing to a warranty, take the time to fully explore the ins and outs of its coverage implications. The distinctions between the various plans might seem slight, but they can prove quite important.

* Is a cash layout required for repairs? Some extended warranties require that you pay the bill, then send the receipt in and wait for reimbursement; in many cases, months elapse before you get your money back. Ideally, you’ll want a warranty that pays the dealership.



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After you have acquired a car you can consider car after market products. Body kits are a great option amongst car aftermarket products.

A lot of mature thinking is required while installing these body kits. Imagine an author writing a book. Both the author and publisher are satisfied with the work. Now imagine yourself as a buyer of the book.

In a book shop you would see a row of books lined in the shelves. You do not know their contents. Those may be award winning books, but what you initially see are their covers and wrappers. If these are attractive and beautiful and grab your attention you will go for the book. The publisher therefore tries to make the covers and wrappers attractive. The same applies to a car.

You carefully select a car by evaluating its pick up, its speed, its mileage, and its safety features. You may be satisfied by its performance but others evaluate it initially by its looks. Their evaluation is not restricted to only your car. They judge your personality and tastes by the looks of your car. Whatever may be your profession or vocation you can not afford to be misjudged due to being casual in selecting body kits. Ilovebodykits.com will play a useful role in helping you in selecting proper body kits.

No doubt, proper body kits do considerably enhance the looks of a car, but these are not mere objects of adornment. They have their specified functions. For example the front and rear bumpers have to be sturdy. The importance of carefully choosing body kits cannot be understated.

Proper selection of car and body kits is not the end of your work. The selected body kits have to be properly installed. A professional who is an expert in his job has to be engaged for this job.

You can go to Ilovebodykits.com for information on a wide range of body kits. Your car will not only give you satisfaction by its performance, but also bring admiration from those who see your car. They will not see only your car but your personality as projected by the body kit.



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Imran ali
When we talk about aftermarket car parts and accessories, a lot of cool modifications and replacement kits come to our mind. Some of the most noteworthy and widely used accessories include headlights and headlight kits, grille guards, fender flares, deflectors, hitch accessories, trim accessories and truck racks. All these parts and kits are manufactured by reputable companies to provide with a reliable and long lasting solution for the maintenance of your car. Most of these accessories are meant to improve the performance of your vehicle in terms of speed, more horsepower and better overall system. Let’s find out more about these wonderful car parts.

 

The best thing about aftermarket car parts is that they are available at very affordable prices. Since these parts are not provided by the original manufacturer they are quite reasonably priced. However, there are some very expensive kits and accessories available out there as well because of their strength and high quality. Before deciding what accessories you need for your car have a look at some of the most popular car parts used the world over. This way you will have an insight into what is required for improving the appearance of your car as well as obtaining maximum performance gains.

 

Custom-designed car parts and accessories for specific make and model of the vehicles are available at online stores as well as some local auto stores. Shopping online can help you save a lot of money on these parts since there are many reliable manufacturers out there who like to extend special deals and discount offers to their customers. You can also get information about each and every accessory before buying it so that you have an idea how it is going to contribute to the long-term maintenance of your car. Check out how these accessories are installed and how they work. Other than accessories, you may want to check out parts like body kits, tail lights, wheels and tires, performance parts, burglar alarm system, audio and sound system, etc.

 

Performance kits are something you wouldn’t want to miss out on if you are looking for high performance gains in terms of more horsepower and better fuel utilization. These kits can be installed to increase the life of your car engine and to make it perform better. Replaceable performance chips and power programmers are easily available out there that also help to increase gas mileage. Many people prefer this option over upgrading their entire engine because it is cost-effective and highly beneficial in the long run. The best thing about these chips is that they are very easy to install. You can buy new intakes, exhaust systems, radiators and fuel systems to realize a considerable boost in the context of performance.

 

Car body kits and ground effects are also very popular among car enthusiasts. Again these kits are available in a variety of different styles and designs and most of them are very reasonably priced. Carbon fiber hoods, lambo doors and ground effects are the most remarkable body kits supplied by some of the leading aftermarket car parts manufacturers. These car parts and accessories allow you to turn your ordinary-looking vehicle into an attractive and desirable automobile. You can find a complete range of car kits for your car, truck or SUV. Other than these you can also check out wonderful interior parts like pedals, shift knobs, steering wheels, door inserts and air fresheners.

 

While looking for cool and unique parts and accessories available on the market we are presented with quite a handful of options. It depends on our budget and the amount of change or modification we require to decide which parts will be best suited to our needs.

 



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Adjusting a 350 Chevy Edelbrock Carburetor. Very Cool!!

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Rafay Naeem
A headlight is basically a headlamp which is usually fixed at the front side of the car. It’s used to provide light in the dark ways or while driving at the night time. It illuminates the road with bright light and allows the driver to see the road and drive car perfectly. Car headlights are also known as the headlamps of the car.

Headlights play a very crucial role in driving a car because it provides you the facility to drive the car smoothly and perfectly at the night time. It improved throughout the automobiles age. US highway administration surveyed that all the major accidents and fatalities occur in the dark at night, regardless of the fact that only 25% of the traffic traveling is at night.

In the starting, when car was invented, headlights were fueled by oil and acetylene which were introduced in 1880. Acetylene was famous because it resisted the wind and rain. The first electric headlight was introduced by the electric company of Hartford in 1889. This electric headlight was introduced with the electric car.

The standardized round sealed beam was introduced in the start of 1940 and was soon famous and started coming with all vehicles in the US, Australia, Britain and other commonwealth countries. After the launching of round sealed beam lights, Japan subtly modified these lights and again reintroduced these lights with their own name.

Car headlights are very important these days. Nowadays, different types of headlights have been introduced which are brighter and powerful than the earlier versions. It is more necessary to have powerful lights because it helps you to see in dark as a countless lighted area. Now the headlights have tendency to illuminate light more than 4 fluorescent bulbs.

The first Halogen headlight was used in 1962 by an association of European Bulb and headlamp makers. Halogen technology is a very useful technology and can produce more candent filaments and brighter light than the non-halogen headlights. The Halogen technology was banned in US for about ten years, because the majority was using the sealed beam lamps. After 1978, US government allowed to modify the car’s headlights with halogen car headlights.

Beyond all these mechanisms, engineering and history, several companies are now offering a variety of headlights like OEM, projector and aftermarket headlights. Headlights are now very cheap and easily available everywhere in the market. It is essential to take care of the car’s headlight, because it will beneficial for you in driving on a darker way.

OEM headlights stand for Original Equipment Manufacturer. These headlights have better results as compared to the others because these headlights are company manufactured and original. Those buyers, who want better results, should buy OEM headlights.

Projector headlights are the headlights with magnificent bright lights. It offers a fashionable look and a very bright light to your car. If you want better results with fashionable look, then projector headlights is the choice for you.

There are now different types and categories of the headlights and these types and categories are increasing day by day. Car Headlights affect your driving at night time so it is highly recommended to check your headlights while going on highway at night. Always buy the headlights from original companies, because those headlights are original and give better performance than others cheap locally manufactured lights.



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From the 2008 New York Auto Show, Cars.com's Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2009 Acura TSX. It competes with the Audi A4 and Infiniti G35. Shot and produced by: Sarah Gersh Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard …

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Car Sponsorships CS Client Paul Ireson does a complete explanation of his builds on these two amazing Mini Coopers. These cars have one over 13 national titles and are loaded with performance parts and aftermarket parts.

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Dwyane Thomas
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is among the major movers in the car industry. Backed by its campaign in the race circuit, from the Paris to Rouen tour circa 1890 to the Formula One series, Mercedes-Benz is often associated with the vaunted supercars that have since come out of its production shop. Among these are the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which stands for “super light racing,” and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz model that the company has developed with car modification expert RENNTech, billed as the world’s fastest sedan. But, since Mercedes-Benz has diverse markets, even its marquee models are rolled out of the shop set up for average driver expectations and standard driving conditions.

Since the race specs of the Mercedes-Benz have little use in typical drive applications, the car’s engine is tuned for street use. However, this does not mean that Mercedes-Benz engines are letdowns. In most cases, the engine is simply re-tuned. Engine tuning is the process of streamlining engine operations toward its maximum power output. It generally involves the delivery of air and fuel into the combustion chamber, and the timing of the spark that lights up the burn material. As both of these engine operations are directed by the Mercedes-Benz electronic control unit, tweaking the delivery and spark timing systems simply involves the replacement of the stock fitted ECU chip.

The ECU chip contains the engine’s lookup tables, which keeps the required engine operation input in a given drive application. When you rev up the Mercedes-Benz, the car’s ECU measure the values gathered by a network of car sensors, like the oxygen sensor, air mass meter, etc. The ECU chip then feeds the ECU with information on the appropriate fuel injection rate based on these values. By replacing the ECU chip with a performance chip, the lookup tables can be optimized to extract the maximum amount of horsepower and torque from the Mercedes-Benz.

The performance chip equips the Mercedes-Benz with a streamlined engine operation. During full throttle drives, for example, the performance chip increases fuel injection in response to the rush of air in the cold air intake system. Since an air to fuel mixture follows a set ratio, a rush of air can disarm the power production. More air consequently can accommodate more amount of fuel. The performance chip tunes the lookup tables in the ECU toward increased production output.

In addition, the spark timing may also be altered to harness more horsepower. A spark that is generated during an appropriate time boosts power production and prevents fuel waste. Engine misfire, on the other hand, doesn’t just waste fuel: it may also result in engine damage, like busted HT leads, fume buildup in the exhaust system, etc. Unlike car manufacturers, who place emphasis on issues like reliability, mileage and emissions control, most manufacturers of performance chips utilize more aggressive settings in the fuel and spark timing maps of their performance chips to further tweak the engine.

The Mercedes performance chip is a plug-and-operate part of an ECU. It requires no car modifications, which often include the tedious task of changing carburetor jets and distribution curves.



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Jeff Casmer
Regardless of the type of lawn mower a person owns it will have to go through one or more lawn mower repairs at some point of its life, even top manufactures and models that worked perfectly in the beginning will require a tune up of at least one part.

One can prevent serious lawn mower repairs if maintenance is done on the machine regularly. In most cases lawn mowers repairs are due to a lack of attention to the machine.

But by doing maintenance checks every winter before storage and every spring before use as well as cleaning the underneath of the mower by scraping it and using and air compressor to clean the engine, air filter and carburetor you can avoid a number of repairs.

Prevention is often better the cure. Because lawn mower repairs can be costly, maintaining your machine is far more cost effective then neglecting it and then running out to purchase new parts.

That said, nearly all mowers will need a repair at some point. This may be a small repair such as replacing the blade or larger like repairing the small engine that powers the lawn mower. This may include replacing a clogged fuel filter, which is a common reason for why the lawn mower wont start, stalls or dies during use.

Lawn mower repairs are often tricky for the average user because in most cases the actual problem does not show up in the part that needs to be repaired but rather somewhere else in the machines.

For instance if your spark plug needs to be replaced it could be because there are snags in the carburetor. In this case, replacing the spark plug may help but you will also have to get the carburetor looked at. So lawn owners are often playing doctor to their lawn mowers as they try to diagnose the disease behind the symptoms.

Looking at every symptom or problem and trying to decipher what could be the cause is the best way to get to the root of the problem. Consider the problem. Is the problem that the lawn mower vibrates during use? Is it that it wont start?

Often, a lawn mower that will not start may be out of fuel or the ration of the fuel mix may be incorrect. By ruling out each cause related to starting the mower you can find the solution.

However, the lawn mower owner may not be able to get to the bottom of the issue or they may find, during the process, that the mower needs a serious repair. In each case it is best to call in a professional.

Professional lawn mower repairmen, not only fix major repairs but they also help lawn mower owners figure what is wrong with their lawn mower. The owner can then get some quotes on the repair cost and determine if fixing it is the best option or if the lawn mower has seen better days and a new mower is in order.

Lawn mowers are essential for keeping a healthy lawn. And repairing your lawn mower can help prolong its life.



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Patrick D
I’m doing a research paper on street racing and want to know what all the laws and penalties for street racing are in North Carolina

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Eric G
I’m wondering what are one of the top racing cars(stock) out there for under 8,000 Top speed and great acceleration. Something better than an acura integra gsr

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Tye H
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John Garett
Volvo tuning is the process of streamlining the car’s engine operations toward its maximum power output. It generally involves facilitating the delivery of air and fuel into the combustion chamber, and of the precision spark timing that lights up the burn materials. As both of these engine operations are directed by the on-board electronic control unit in the Volvo, streamlining the fuel delivery and spark timing systems simply involves the replacement of the stock-fitted ECU chip with a Volvo performance chip. An alternative is a slew of car modifications, which often include the tedious task of changing carburetor jets and distribution curves. The Volvo performance chip boasts of a power upgrade without the need for further car add-ons and parts replacements. The Volvo performance chip is designed to enable drivers manipulate the engine’s lookup tables, which dictate the Volvo’s required engine operation input in a given drive application. When the Volvo is revved up, the car’s ECU measures the values gathered by a network of car sensors, like the oxygen sensor, air mass meter, etc. The Volvo performance chip then feeds the ECU with information on the appropriate fuel injection rate based on the values gathered by the sensors. With a little tweak on the lookup tables in the on-board computer, the Volvo performance chip optimizes the car’s engine operation toward maximum performance. The spark timing of the Volvo ignition system may likewise be optimized to harness more horsepower. A spark that is generated during an appropriate time boosts power production and prevents fuel wastes. Engine misfire, on the other hand, doesn’t just waste fuel; it may also result in engine system parts damage, like busted HT leads, fume buildup in the exhaust system, etc. Unlike car manufacturers, who place emphasis on vehicle reliability, mileage and emissions control, most manufacturers of aftermarket Volvo performance chips utilize more aggressive settings in the fuel and spark timing maps to further make the engine more responsive to high performance driving conditions. These settings, however, are typically revocable and can be set to suit which part of car operation the driver wishes to optimize.



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Gregory Alexander
When I first started racing Gas Powered RC cars, I used to struggle to get the engine into tune, while I was able to get the engine to start on a dime and it used to run fine for almost an entire fuel tank, it always seemed to over-heat near the end of the run. After many hours out on the track I can now finally say that I’ve got it down, tuning for me is now a 5 minute operation before I take my RC car out, and once it’s dialed in I only need to adjust one needle a fraction of a turn to get it back to it’s optimal settings.

I assume that your understand the basics of a RC Nitro Engine and how it works, if not please see my other articles which you can find on my website, see the resource box for details.

The Idle Screw

I always start with the idle screw, I adjust it so that the car will idle high when I’m first dialing in the engine. Once I get the engine up to temperature and with a tube that can keep it running without stalling I slowly adjust the idle down to the point where it’s about to stall, then I turn it back about 1/4 to 1/2 turn depending on the temperature. If your car stalls often it can be worth while increasing the idle to prevent this, it’s only a temporary fix while you sort out the other tuning issue, but it helps keep frustration levels down.

Low Speed Needle.

One of the great debates is which needle to adjust first, if your carburetor only has one needle adjustment ***** then it’s not a problem, but if like most glow engines you have two you need to decide which to tune first. I always start with the low speed needle, this is because when you adjust the low speed needle you change the high speed needle. Once the low speed needle is dialed in you shouldn’t have to adjust it again. Make sure you keep it slightly on the rich side, when you RC Car idles the combustion chamber should start to fill up with fuel, this helps keep it cool. After a while the engine will stall, by measuring this you can tell if it should be richer or leaner. A good time is about 30 – 60 seconds before it stalls. The RC Car should pull off quickly from a standing start and should not bog down or flame out when you apply full throttle.

High Speed Needle.

Once you have your low speed adjustment needle dialed in it’s time to start getting the power out of the RC engine. This is done with the high speed needle, which adjusts the air to fuel mixture of the engine while it as high RPM (about 40% and up). Keep an eye on the trail of smoke as this is your first clue about the tune. You want to have a lot of smoke coming out of the engine at all RPM, if at some point there is little or no smoke then you are running too lean.

Hints, Tips and Tricks



Turn the needle clockwise to lean out and counter-clockwise to richen the mixture.

A lot of smoke means you tune is rich.

The sound can tell you about your tune.

Reading your glow plug after a run will tell you a lot about your tune.

Make sure to run your engine on the rich side, this will extend it’s life.

A lean engine will always put out more power, but it will shorten the life of your engine.

Temperature, air pressure and humidity play if big part in the tune, different days will need different settings.



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Elvis
What song motivates you to drive fast?
… Cool Sally, they should play some Beach Boys at Daytona seeing as it originated on the beech. I never thought of that.
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Where did my Carburetor go ?

The carburetor is part of the engine that blends air and fuel for internal combustion engines which is a great fuel saver. The carburetor had jets and metering rods allowing adjustments for tuning the engine and getting the best fuel savings. They are still used today but mostly on motors other then automobile. Like motorcycles, airplanes, lawnmowers, tractors, weed eaters, jet skis, snow blowers and boat motors and older cars. The sidedraft carbs replaced the downdraft one because of engine design and operation.

The carburetor was invented by Donat Banki and Janos Csonka in 1893 and was improved over the years and then finally replaced sometime at the end of the 1970s with fuel injection. There are several types of carburetors, there were one barrels, then 2 and 4 barrel carbs. Some hotrods would supped up to 3 two barrel carbs and some with 2 four barrel carburetors. There were different carburetors made for different uses like some were up drafted, some the air entered below the carburetor and exits thorough the top, which kept the automobile from flooding, and increasing fuel savings.

Carburetors were used in the past on cars and trucks, but were replaced with fuel ejection systems. This, in my option, was a big mistake and a scam on the population. The carburetor was much more fuel efficient then today’s fuel injection systems. Almost anyone could repair or replace a carburetor, but today it takes a trained Tec. to change a fuel ejection system at great expense to the owner. Also anyone could adjust the fuel mixture on a carburetor making the engine run lean saving fuel.

There were many claims of getting anywhere between 40 and 100 miles to the gallon with specialy designed carburetors, so it was not advantageous for the big oil companies which in those days encouraged people to use more fuel. If you are my age you will remember all those commercials about putting a tiger in you tank. Today it is put every thing you earned this week in your tank. You notice they don’t have to spend all those advertising dollars anymore to sell you fuel. They are saving millions on advertising and more millions from the outrageous prices they are charging at the pumps.

Fuel mileage never increased to the better after switching to fuel ejectors from the carburetor either. My small pickup truck still only gets 15 miles to the gallon and is a six cylinder. I had a 48 ford pickup truck with a flat head 8 cylinder engine that got just as good mileage. I sold that truck with over 100,000 miles on it and it still ran great.

The cost for a fuel ejection system is much more expensive then a carburetor and adds a lot more cost to the price of an automobile. Even if fuel injection saved fuel the money you are suppose to have saved in fuel savings is lost on the cost of the vehicle. The end result is no monetary savings for the consumer at all. So let us give them the benefit of the doubt and say that fuel injection is a fuel saver but the cost of the system is still too high compared to the carburetor. So how else can we save fuel?

There are products out there that are good fuel savers like Ultimate-me2, which can be found at http://www.ecosavesfuel.com. This product allows you to save at least 13% or more on the total cost of gasoline and diesel fuel by adding a small amount to your fuel system. There are many other benefits from these types of products that save fuel. They clean your engine while giving you more horsepower, and because the fuel burns more efficient it reduces the emission going into or air giving us a cleaner environment.

It is my belief that had auto companies kept the carburetor system in place that we would see a lot more fuel savings with these new additives that are on the market today. You may ask on what is my option based. Well let me say that I am using Ultimate-me2 in my lawn mower and am getting a 50% increase of use with a gallon of fuel with the lawn mower using a carbonator. The bottom line is the carburetor was and still is a great energy fuel saver.



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Mark
Is there a good street racing game to play for PC? Also, is there an online racing game that is completely free to play?

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Joe Cline
The evening news always finds a way to ruin your appetite. Skyrocketing fuel prices don’t help any to alleviate the discomfort. If you are just about at your wits’ end trying to fit your gasoline expenses into the budget, try the following tips on how to save on fossil fuel and avoid pain at the gas pump.

1. Find alternative modes of transport.

If you used to take the car several blocks down to the local grocer, try a bike. It can prove healthier in the long run. If you can, walk, but if you don’t feel like it, riding a bike can be healthy, enjoyable, and downright economical. You not only get extra treadmill time as if you’re on a regular gym regimen but you get to see the sights that you used to miss in the confines of your car when you ride a bike. This saves you on trips to the gas station and saves you those precious bucks.

For the daily trip to the office, consider taking the bus or the train. The bus fare or train fare will definitely be a lot cheaper than your regular tankful of fuel. Consider the following benefits aside from saving you the pain at the pump: you get to sleep on the train or bus instead of slaving behind the wheel weaving in and out of traffic; you get to read the news while on travel; and if you’re rushing through your workload, you can check your email on the fly. You’ll end up with less stress and more fuel savings.

2. Keep your car in tip-top condition.

Keep to your scheduled tune-up. Skipping the regular oil change or the check up of your car’s engine might save you a few bucks now but think how much gas is guzzled by a poorly maintained car.

Check the air-conditioning and the thermostat. Poor air-con performance weighs heavily on your engine and you end up wasting precious fuel. In cooler weather, roll down the windows and feel the breeze. It can be a worthwhile way of saving fuel and avoiding pain at the gas pump.

Tires that are poorly or under-inflated convert into added drag translating into more fuel burned by the engine to move the car. Make sure the tire pressure is at the manufacturer’s recommended level. The manufacturer knows more than you do in terms of safety and efficiency.

3. Drive with discipline.

Jump starts and screeching halts not only burn tire rubber, burden the engine, and wreak havoc on the car’s carburetor; they guzzle up fuel in surprising amounts, too. Adhere to the recommended acceleration rate and watch that tach.

Ease up on the gas pedal and drive within city limits. You not only save fuel but avoid fines otherwise paid for every speeding ticket you get. On the highway, know what your car’s ideal cruising speed is and stick to that. The bonus is you get to your destination in one piece with nary a bruise or a cut.

With a little discipline and concern, you can avoid pain at the pump as you conserve fuel and increase your savings.



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Casey G
what city in the united states of america and germany (the worst city for each one) (two city’s) has the worst street racing problem?

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i am also looken for a few of the best spots to start street racing and find people who street race

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Terry Brown
Your friend may drive a car. But he does not really love his car. In fact, he just considers his vehicle to be that piece of metal that he needs to go to his destinations. But other than that, he simply despises his vehicle.

Well, there are many things you can actually do to change his mind. You can show him all the color and glory of vehicles. You may gift him with ideas and even with auto products that could boost his liking for his vehicle. But it does need more than the usual share of Weber carburetors and Powerstop rotors to make him like his vehicle. You can perhaps purchase him these cool gadgets that you can find from AJ Prindle’s list of automotive products that would give your friend that push he needs. And with the Yuletide season coming soon, it surely would be the perfect time to give him such.

BodyGard Micro Tool For $22.95, you do get a multi-purpose tool that should be a must for all those drivers. You do get not only a seat belt cutter to help you out of those straps in any case your vehicle gets you in a jam, but you also do get a window breaker so you are free from that machine. Plus, you do get a light and even a panic siren to go with that.

Wireless Back-up Camera System What is behind your vehicle? This system would show you. And in full color so you can back up without having to worry that you may be backing into a fire hydrant or a kid. For $149.95, you can surely enjoy this one.

Portable TV/DVD/CD System The whole system can be purchased for $219.95 but you do get a real cool deal. One would be the enchanting color television that measures seven inches. You can use this system to watch shows showing on your local channel or you can put in your favorite DVD and watch your favorite movie. Just plug the system right in your car or you can use batteries. Your choice. But mind you, you may want to start living in your car with this one.

Garmin c330 Everything that you need to know about those streets in the United States can be found with this GPS navigation device. The unit comes in full color so you get a more realistic feel to it. And yes, this one has a touchscreen interface.

Freedom Grill So you think your vehicle is just for driving? Well, the Freedom Grill will give you the chance to cook with your vehicle. Just attach the gadget to the hitch of your car and you are on. So anywhere you may be, you can cook it up and not feel the hunger.



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Indian car industry is predominated with a number of old and new cars. The increasing number of cars on road is the primary cause of increasing environmental pollution.

Petrol engines comprise of a combination of gases including the hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. These gases present in the combustion engine blend with air to produce power to run the car. Some of the mixture is used for power production and the rest is expelled from the combustion engine. The expelled gases cause car pollution.

To a certain degree, this emission is acceptable but higher level of pollution depletes the ozone layer and causes harm to the entire ecosystem. This needs to be controlled. Currently, Indian car manufacturers are working to produce fuel efficient engines to reduce the amount of pollution. Some leading players in the auto industry are also working on green cars and electric cars. Till the time, the country is not ready with the required number of green cars, electric cars and fuel efficient cars something has to be worked in order to reduce the extent of automobile pollution.

Here are top 10 tips to reduce car pollution:



The first thing is car maintenance. Maintenance and service at regular intervals helps reduce the amount of emissions.

Oil change at recommended time interval is also essential. Change the oil even if the car is unused for several months. Avoid using low grade oil and lubricant.

Car tuning up is also important to improve the performance and gas mileage which lowers down the level of pollution. Replace the spark plug immediately if required.

Sweep away the dirt from the carburetor and adjust the idling speed at every 3000 kms.

Drive the car at a steady speed. This improves the fuel economy of the car. High fuel efficiency means less fuel consumption and less emissions.

Tyre pressure also plays a vital role in fuel consumption. Proper inflation is very necessary to run the car smoothly or else the car wheels will simply drag on the road. This requires more fuel and henceforth, more emissions. So, check wheel alignment and tyre pressure at regular intervals.

Don’t idle the car for more than two minutes. Switch off the engine if the car is stopped for a couple of minutes. Also reduce engine warm up time during winters. Idling for longer periods result in excessive engine wear which takes in more fuel for combustion and expels more pollutants.

If possible combine car trips. If there are two people travelling from the same place to the same destination, they can use the same car for commuting. This will at least reduce one car on road. One plus one becomes two and slowly the number will increase to ten and hundred out of the thousand cars running on road.

Unload any extra weight from the carriage. Excess of weight in the car trunk adds to the car weight and exerts more pressure on the engine to pull the vehicle. Increased pressure on the engine means high fuel consumption. This results in high degree of pollution.

It’s always good to know the basic technical specifications of the car. There are certain signs that indicate faulty engine. Car owner should be aware of that signs so that immediate repair is done. Black smoke indicates excess of gas in the fuel mixture. This also indicates emission of excessive hydrocarbons. This needs to be checked. Sudden drop in the gas mileage also indicate engine trouble shooting.



 

 



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