The Most Wanted And Most Waiting Car 2011

After showing off a concept version at the Tokyo auto show events 23 October to 4 November 2009 ago, Honda Motor Co. eventually. Ltd. to market Honda's Compact Renaissance Zero, or the CR-Z coming in February specifically for the Japanese market.

Honda CR-Z After that Honda will bring it to the European variant and the U.S. in the second half of 2010.

Brochures and advertising in virtual worlds such as Honda called motorauthority explained, the car will use gasoline engines 1500 cc four-cylinder power capable of spraying up to 114 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

While maximum torque, 145 Newtonmeter (Nm) at 4.800rpm.

Conventional engine with an electric motor that tech dikimpoikan typical Honda - Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), which generates up to 13.5 horsepower. Honda hybrid sports variant of this system is equipped with six-speed manual transmission.

But Honda also offers a choice of automatic transmission technology with continuously variable transmission (CVT), a six-speed. With the technology transfer rate of acceleration of the more subtle and barely felt.

The car was called the embodiment of Honda's commitment to the environment, both as an effort to meet the market demand for Honda, as called Takanobu Ito, chief executive at the July 2009 Honda ago.

"This plan (to produce a hybrid variant-ed) was done as part of Honda's new direction change in order to meet the demand for hybrid cars continue to rise," I Ito at the time.

But unfortunately, until now there has been no official explanation how the car was dibanderol


That said, Toyota as the manufacturer behind the launch of the Lexus LFA is willing to take the loss just to release this one product. It could be true when considering so many technologies that grafted Toyota on this one car. That said, 60% more than the car is made from carbon fiber so that the total weight of this car also can be pressed maximally.

LFA Project was started in the year 2000 and five years later, the Lexus under Toyota showcase this car in concept form at the Detroit auto show. Lexus plans to release only 500 units started in 2010. Lexus will produce only about 20 cars per month until the quota was met in about two years. Not only that, Lexus is also planning to select the applicants before allowing them to bring this car home.

Just caught a glimpse of this already appears that LFA is an exotic car. There are only two seats are provided Lexus LFA. V-10 engine capacity 4.800cc placed at the front as the engine power output is transferred to the rear wheels because the coupe is not using all-wheel drive system. This machine is capable of generating power at 553 horsepower with a maximum speed of around 325km per hour.

As mentioned earlier, 65% part of this car made of carbon fiber while the remaining 35% made of aluminum. This is also the cause of this LFA project so long in penggodokan included. Lexus initially planned to create a framework of aluminum in the middle of the project but plans have changed and now the frame is made of woven carbon fiber. These decisions have an impact on the total weight of about 100kg.

The use of carbon fiber was not only lose weight because of the desire car. According to chief engineer of the Lexus, with a carbon fiber body, the angle can be made more sharply so that the level was also increased aerodynamic. In testing, Car and Driver recorded a waktu3, 7 seconds to reach speed of 100km per hour. In addition this site also mentions that in high speed, it still remains stable LFA ridden.

This site is also mentioned in the matter of control, it feels very solid LFA although fully using electronic systems. Even if there are complaints, this site just to mention a little rough on the transmission mode is more automatic and the manual suggests using a more refined system. Agreed with Car and Driver Car Magazine is the opinion although the site is also mentioned that the design of instruments in the dashboard includes interesting. CNet did not mention the fact almost none of the weaknesses of the cars that they consider the evolution of the Toyota Supra

Update looks as if nothing had stopped at the Toyota car models. In later 2010, which in turn is the Toyota Auris facelift.

That a hatchback car with a Corolla platform is going through changes not only interior but also exterior. Auris would glide in England next year it will change the shape grille and bumper. The main lights would look more dynamic and different from existing models. Similarly bonnetnya.

At first glance, if observed, the Auris is almost similar to the Toyota Yaris. Increasing more views exist on the shape and design alloy wheels. Cyclic form is more sporty wheels with multi-beam design.

On the interior, comes with new colors and a touch of the materials that have better quality, especially at the highest version. Secured passengers who sat in it will feel more comfortable.

At the circumference of the wheel there is the ease in moving an automatic transmission. Toyota Auris has been equipped with gear shifting feature on the wheel. The result?

Driver response is more responsive because the process of moving teeth easily accessible with a finger or more ergonomic. Performance 1,800 cc engine fitted with CVT technology, so more subtle acceleration.

Another good news is the people of Europe, especially England would rather be in determining the type most interested in the Toyota Auris. The reason Toyota also intends to offer a hybrid version.

Hybrid Auris scheduled to be made in assembly plants in the UK, but the new Toyota will officially announce the end of this year. Santer news came Auris Hybrid will use the same technology with the Prius.

To monitor the extent to which the European community responses to the most environmentally friendly version of this, Toyota Auris will conduct tests with the Hybrid was the first time in England later in 2010

New Best Cars Models For 2011

Year 2010 approached. For many companies, automakers, this is a moment in determining the success of their latest products to sell to the public. Ten MSNBC version of the latest car models below include the various types of vehicles, ranging from mini cars to large family cars, each of which represents the uniqueness of its own.

1. Buick Regal
The new Regal has a more slender body and tight compared to its predecessor model that impressed soft. With four-cylinder engine equipped Turbocharge features, the car will compete with the Acura TSX car class. Power of 220 horsepower cars that have traveled 48 miles by one gallon of fuel will be present in the summer of 2010.

2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet trying to become a known brand car in a globalized world, such as Ford and Toyota. To achieve this goal, General Motors has developed several models and introduced it to the entire world. Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be the better car than its predecessor model Chevy.

3. Chevrolet Volt
The car that had been waiting for this moment to touch the market between Thanksgiving and Christmas day 2010. But unfortunately, this car is only sold exclusively for residents of California, the United States alone. Although to be released in other countries in 2011, only California community are able to fill the power of this new car at his house and drove as far as 64 miles without gasoline.
GM plans to build 3000 units in the first quarter 2011 Volts, 8000 up to 10 000 in the year, and 50 000 up to 6000 thereafter. GM's biggest concern is the public reaction to this price can not be determined.

4. Ford S-Max
S-Max is included in this type of multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) which is similar to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the U.S.. S-Max 2010 European version is equipped with diesel engines, while the U.S. version will use a four-cylinder engine with berturbocharge EcoBosst. The car that looks similar to the Honda Stream will be present with the contemporary urban elements.

5. Ford Fiesta
Through the Ford Fiesta, Ford's president Allan Mullay Ford plans to make as a company that has a big name in the small car market. This car really has been developed during the Fiesta Mullaly decided to release to the foreign market. He plans to replace some parts like lights and bumpers for entry into the U.S. market. Earlier in 2009, the Fiesta model has sold half a million units in several countries. Cars with this captivating design able to climb 64 miles per gallon.

6. Honda CR-Z
Honda so far has a good reputation for its products. Honda's car production to produce such efficient cars Cars Civic CRX. Right now Honda to try their luck with the latest concept car models, namely the CR-Z, 2011. This latest concept car uses a 1.5 liter gas engine assisted by an electric motor and adapted to a six-speed manual transmission, so consumers feel enthusiastic while driving.

7. Hyundai Sonata
After years of popularity a V6 engine, Hyundai now testing a family sedan that offers four-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder engine gives greater satisfaction than the V6. Horsepower at the engine power is expected to generate an adjusted 35 mpg with six-speed automatic transmission while on the road. New Sonata will be launched in January next, with a turbocharged version of the hybrid.

8. Mazda 2011
Mazda Motor Company will soon launch its latest car models degan stylish, sleek, and slender. And make the United States consumers lust after cars is immediately circulated there. This car will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine when it arrives in dealerships in late summer 2010.

9. Nissan Leaf
Nissan will start launching its products, namely Nissan menawrkan Leaf with electric-powered cars. Initial inventory will be limited, but Nissan promises to boost production levels. This car will not fall much more expensive than other cars. Price for lithium ion battery packs, the Nissan was the pioneer of innovative financing schemes, which will reduce the cost of the car. Didalamnnya Computer Systems will assist the driver in the refueling track location within range of 100 miles.

10. Toyota Sienna
Americans tend to still like the production of big cars to transport their family, friends, and equipment. Toyota is preparing for its new product, namely Toyoyta Sienna, a minivan that offers luxury features and saving in the form of four-cylinder engine. The standard engine used is a V6. It gives good strength, but it gives fuel savings a bit better than some V8 model. Sienna with a capacity of 2.7 liters can not pull a trailer, but can provide an estimate of the EPA, 26 mpg on the highway when in action. February 2011, Sienna certainly arrive at dealerships. (Job)

The Best Car in the World?

In 2010, BMW overtook Mercedes Benz as the best selling luxury car manufacturer in India for the first time. But Mercedes has no intention of going quietly into the night. Their line-up now features the all-new E Class, as well as the newly Introduced 7-seat GL SUV. But leading the charge is a refreshed, and lengthened, flagship 8 500L.

The wheelbase of the 8 500 has been stretched by 13 centimeters to ensure that corporate honchos and / or world leaders in the back aren't left wanting for leg room. However, BMW stretched its 7 series by one centimeter more, 14 to be precise, in the 750Li. 80 let's delve a little deeper, shall we - to see if the 8 500L can once again profess to be the 'best car in the world,' and reclaim the top spot on the sales charts for the coveted three-pointed star?

From the outside
The current generation S class was introduced in 2005-in India in 2006-and preceded the svelte W220, which, in appearance, was the epitome of understated elegance. The W221 grew to be far more aggressive and shapely, while finding a happy medium between the tank-like S class of yesteryear and the sleek Mercs of today. In 2009, Mercedes tinkered with the S Class in an effort to bring its appearance up-to-date by adding an array of now customary LED lights-both front and rear.

The front end looks more purposeful with added chrome and a redesigned bumper, as well as a more pointed edge. At the rear, this Mercedes flagship wears its S 500 badge proudly. It also has a massive set of rectangular dual exhausts that hint at the serious firepower under hood. The design, on the whole, has just the right combination of curves and creases-the end result is a car hat looks a dominant force going down the road, which of course, is the point.

From the inside
At the recent launch of the S sooL, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, MD & CEO, Mercedes Benz India, pointed out that this particular model is the most expensive car ever made in India, as it's being carefully assembled at their new state-of-the-art facility in Pune - unlike its Bavarian compatriot, which comes in fully assembled as a CBU. And you need only set one foot inside the cabin of the S 500 to see that it is, indeed, money well spent. In fact, even as you open the doors, you notice the individual shockers in each door to ensure that you don't expend any more energy than absolutely necessary to open and close the soft-close-doors - should your chauffeur be slow to react for some godforsaken reason.

Once inside, there's acres of room in the rear, and every surface has a quality feel to it - even the buttons look decidedly decorative, and feel just as good. There was a time in the recent past, during the days of the Daimler-Chrysler merger, when you could in fact find fault with certain pieces of interior trim in a Mercedes - even in an S Class. But such asuggestion is unequivocally banished into the dusty pages of the history books by the current models.

It's eerily silent in the cabin - ideally suited, I suppose, to plan strategy for your next corporate takeover and / or military coup, depending on your line of work. This car is meant to soothe its occupants. In fact, legend has it that Mercedes actually strapped heart rate monitors onto occupants of the S Class, as well as cars made by rival manufacturers, in an attempt to prove that the heart rate of those in the S Class was, on average, roughly five beats-per-minutes less than that of people in other cars.

And it's the little touches that achieve this, such as seat massagers that truly provide the illusion that there are a team of masseurs hiding in the seatback, and head rests that are so soft and fluffy that they truly cradle your head - so that you can do your best thinking presumably. And while it was very business-like in the all-black interior of our test car, the panorama roof was brilliant, and it made the already expansive interior feel even bigger. However, if you are feelingbusinesslike, there are exquisitely moulded walnut tray tables that fold out of the seat backs. On the contrary, if you'd like some R&R, simply recline your seat, and pull out a bottle of your favourite beverage from the fridge in the back - accessed from in between the rear seats.

You can also watch a DVD on the two screens mounted on the back of the front headrests for added entertainment. In fact, even the front passenger can watch a DVD while the car's on the move - courtesy of 'Splitview' technology incorporated onto the 8-inch high-definition TFT screen in the center console, which allows the driver to view vehicle functions from his vantage point, while, at the same time, the front passenger can watch a movie from his. You also get a now customary USB input in the glove box that allows iPod connectivity quiteeasily - unlike in the 7 series, which requires a proprietary cable from BMW. The Harman Kardon Logie-r surround sound system delivers eoo-watts of absolutely astonishing sound quality from its 14 speakers for your choice of media, whichcan range from an iPod, USB stick, SD card, to CD / DVD, or even 2,500 of your favourite tunes in MP3 or WMA format saved in a 7.2 GB in-built hard disc.

And for the driver, there's the Command system that navigates through vehicle functions via a screen on the center console, as well as a multi function steering wheel that controls a myriad of other functions, including Bluetooth connectivity - all of which is displayed on the instrument cluster in direct view of the driver. In order to display all the requisite information, the S Class has a digital speedometer projected on an LCD screen - complete with faux speedo needle. The good thing is that all these various bits of technology work extremely well together to keep you both well informed and relaxed at the same time. Oh, and you can also change the colour of the mood lighting in the car to suit your present disposition - ranging from Solar (yellow), Polar (blue), To natural (white).
On the road

The S 500 doesn't feel propelled so much by an engine, as it does by an invisible force. The 5.4 litre V8 that produces 370 horsepower is sublime-as is the 7-speed automatic transmission to which it's mated. The engine really is incredible smooth-it feels exactly the same at 1500 rpm as it does at 6500. The gearbox, meanwhile, has similar qualities, as shifts are instant and indistinguishable. That being said, there's nothing subtle about how the S class thunders down the road-leaving on-lookers and passengers in absolute disbelief that something this large can move quite so swiftly.

The S 500 gives up about 40 horsepower to the BMW 745Li, and while you do feel the deficit on occasion, it's only because the motor in the BMW appeared to be stolen from a rocket launcher. Nevertheless, Mercedes claim a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of, brace yourself, 5.4 seconds! Step on the acceleration pedal, and the whole car shrinks around you in a manner that you don't quite expect. If you imagine that the current S class will feel large and lumbering to drive, you're in for either a rude shock or a pleasant surprise-depending on your point of view.

Nevertheless, the rate of progress you can achieve in this car is staggering.150km\h is achieved in the smallest of open spaces with consummate ease-in case you're running late for a board meeting that is, And, based on how far behind schedule you really are, you can choose between three driving models-comfort, sport, and manual. Comfort, as the name suggests, ensures that engine and suspension are ideally suited to waft you from place-to-place. Sport mode, on the other hand, readies the suspension for some hooliganism, and the engine revs considerably freeier as well. In manual mode, you can change gears via paddles mounted behind the steering, which means you can hold higher revs in lower gears and burn a barrel or two of oil quicker than in a jet plane. Of course, since the S Class is engineered in Germany, these different engine and chassis setting actually do work.

The Active Body control courtesy of the air suspension ensures that the car remains defiantly flat through the corners. In fact, you can even turn off the traction control and have a little fun-in a two-tone S Class! Go into a corner too fast, and the car will understeer, but not in a way that's recalcitrant. Instead, the chassis communicates what it's doing in an effort to keep the driver informed of the physics defying feat that's being attempted. And if you're a little more clever, you can use the power being driven to the rear wheels to enjoy lurid power slides-I use the term lurid loosely of course, since the traction control cuts is despite being turned off if it feels like you're having a little too much fun.

The S Class, in keeping with its pioneering spirit in terms of technology, also has a battery of technological feats, such as adaptive cruise control, which even has the ability to bring the car to a complete halt by itself, parking guidance, which is optional, but can park the car largely by itself, infrared night view assist, also optional, but useful, pre-safe, which braces for an impact if things go pear shaped, and adaptive headlights, which, of course, are fantastic. you can even manually raise the ride height if you're going over some exceptionally bad roads-of which we have plenty. The brakes and ABS are phenomenal, which goes without saying really-we did test them nonetheless.

After experiencing the S 500L,let's just say our suggestion would be to appear magnanimous, and allow the chauffeur extended paid leave.

Verdict

The competition may be treading on its toes, but you have to admit that there is something about the allure of the S Class that plays into its image of being an automotive icon, which has been carefully created over all these years. It still feels like the right car for the ruling elite. And if you're lucky enough to be able to write a check for one, you're still buying into that heritage. The 7 series BMW is by far a more serious drivers' machine - whereas the S Class does astonish you from behind the wheel, the 7 series simply blows you away.

But that also plays into the hands of the Mercedes somewhat, since being less driver oriented means that the ride comfort, and therefore rear seat comfort, in the Mercedes is unparalleled - it does seem to spoil you a little bit more than the BMW. The S Class may have become the predictable choice to demonstrate to the world that you've arrived - but it's by no means the wrong one.

The Best Car in the World?

In 2010, BMW overtook Mercedes Benz as the best selling luxury car manufacturer in India for the first time. But Mercedes has no intention of going quietly into the night. Their line-up now features the all-new E Class, as well as the newly Introduced 7-seat GL SUV. But leading the charge is a refreshed, and lengthened, flagship 8 500L.

The wheelbase of the 8 500 has been stretched by 13 centimeters to ensure that corporate honchos and / or world leaders in the back aren't left wanting for leg room. However, BMW stretched its 7 series by one centimeter more, 14 to be precise, in the 750Li. 80 let's delve a little deeper, shall we - to see if the 8 500L can once again profess to be the 'best car in the world,' and reclaim the top spot on the sales charts for the coveted three-pointed star?

From the outside
The current generation S class was introduced in 2005-in India in 2006-and preceded the svelte W220, which, in appearance, was the epitome of understated elegance. The W221 grew to be far more aggressive and shapely, while finding a happy medium between the tank-like S class of yesteryear and the sleek Mercs of today. In 2009, Mercedes tinkered with the S Class in an effort to bring its appearance up-to-date by adding an array of now customary LED lights-both front and rear.

The front end looks more purposeful with added chrome and a redesigned bumper, as well as a more pointed edge. At the rear, this Mercedes flagship wears its S 500 badge proudly. It also has a massive set of rectangular dual exhausts that hint at the serious firepower under hood. The design, on the whole, has just the right combination of curves and creases-the end result is a car hat looks a dominant force going down the road, which of course, is the point.

From the inside
At the recent launch of the S sooL, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, MD & CEO, Mercedes Benz India, pointed out that this particular model is the most expensive car ever made in India, as it's being carefully assembled at their new state-of-the-art facility in Pune - unlike its Bavarian compatriot, which comes in fully assembled as a CBU. And you need only set one foot inside the cabin of the S 500 to see that it is, indeed, money well spent. In fact, even as you open the doors, you notice the individual shockers in each door to ensure that you don't expend any more energy than absolutely necessary to open and close the soft-close-doors - should your chauffeur be slow to react for some godforsaken reason.

Once inside, there's acres of room in the rear, and every surface has a quality feel to it - even the buttons look decidedly decorative, and feel just as good. There was a time in the recent past, during the days of the Daimler-Chrysler merger, when you could in fact find fault with certain pieces of interior trim in a Mercedes - even in an S Class. But such asuggestion is unequivocally banished into the dusty pages of the history books by the current models.

It's eerily silent in the cabin - ideally suited, I suppose, to plan strategy for your next corporate takeover and / or military coup, depending on your line of work. This car is meant to soothe its occupants. In fact, legend has it that Mercedes actually strapped heart rate monitors onto occupants of the S Class, as well as cars made by rival manufacturers, in an attempt to prove that the heart rate of those in the S Class was, on average, roughly five beats-per-minutes less than that of people in other cars.

And it's the little touches that achieve this, such as seat massagers that truly provide the illusion that there are a team of masseurs hiding in the seatback, and head rests that are so soft and fluffy that they truly cradle your head - so that you can do your best thinking presumably. And while it was very business-like in the all-black interior of our test car, the panorama roof was brilliant, and it made the already expansive interior feel even bigger. However, if you are feelingbusinesslike, there are exquisitely moulded walnut tray tables that fold out of the seat backs. On the contrary, if you'd like some R&R, simply recline your seat, and pull out a bottle of your favourite beverage from the fridge in the back - accessed from in between the rear seats.

You can also watch a DVD on the two screens mounted on the back of the front headrests for added entertainment. In fact, even the front passenger can watch a DVD while the car's on the move - courtesy of 'Splitview' technology incorporated onto the 8-inch high-definition TFT screen in the center console, which allows the driver to view vehicle functions from his vantage point, while, at the same time, the front passenger can watch a movie from his. You also get a now customary USB input in the glove box that allows iPod connectivity quiteeasily - unlike in the 7 series, which requires a proprietary cable from BMW. The Harman Kardon Logie-r surround sound system delivers eoo-watts of absolutely astonishing sound quality from its 14 speakers for your choice of media, whichcan range from an iPod, USB stick, SD card, to CD / DVD, or even 2,500 of your favourite tunes in MP3 or WMA format saved in a 7.2 GB in-built hard disc.

And for the driver, there's the Command system that navigates through vehicle functions via a screen on the center console, as well as a multi function steering wheel that controls a myriad of other functions, including Bluetooth connectivity - all of which is displayed on the instrument cluster in direct view of the driver. In order to display all the requisite information, the S Class has a digital speedometer projected on an LCD screen - complete with faux speedo needle. The good thing is that all these various bits of technology work extremely well together to keep you both well informed and relaxed at the same time. Oh, and you can also change the colour of the mood lighting in the car to suit your present disposition - ranging from Solar (yellow), Polar (blue), To natural (white).
On the road

The S 500 doesn't feel propelled so much by an engine, as it does by an invisible force. The 5.4 litre V8 that produces 370 horsepower is sublime-as is the 7-speed automatic transmission to which it's mated. The engine really is incredible smooth-it feels exactly the same at 1500 rpm as it does at 6500. The gearbox, meanwhile, has similar qualities, as shifts are instant and indistinguishable. That being said, there's nothing subtle about how the S class thunders down the road-leaving on-lookers and passengers in absolute disbelief that something this large can move quite so swiftly.

The S 500 gives up about 40 horsepower to the BMW 745Li, and while you do feel the deficit on occasion, it's only because the motor in the BMW appeared to be stolen from a rocket launcher. Nevertheless, Mercedes claim a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of, brace yourself, 5.4 seconds! Step on the acceleration pedal, and the whole car shrinks around you in a manner that you don't quite expect. If you imagine that the current S class will feel large and lumbering to drive, you're in for either a rude shock or a pleasant surprise-depending on your point of view.

Nevertheless, the rate of progress you can achieve in this car is staggering.150km\h is achieved in the smallest of open spaces with consummate ease-in case you're running late for a board meeting that is, And, based on how far behind schedule you really are, you can choose between three driving models-comfort, sport, and manual. Comfort, as the name suggests, ensures that engine and suspension are ideally suited to waft you from place-to-place. Sport mode, on the other hand, readies the suspension for some hooliganism, and the engine revs considerably freeier as well. In manual mode, you can change gears via paddles mounted behind the steering, which means you can hold higher revs in lower gears and burn a barrel or two of oil quicker than in a jet plane. Of course, since the S Class is engineered in Germany, these different engine and chassis setting actually do work.

The Active Body control courtesy of the air suspension ensures that the car remains defiantly flat through the corners. In fact, you can even turn off the traction control and have a little fun-in a two-tone S Class! Go into a corner too fast, and the car will understeer, but not in a way that's recalcitrant. Instead, the chassis communicates what it's doing in an effort to keep the driver informed of the physics defying feat that's being attempted. And if you're a little more clever, you can use the power being driven to the rear wheels to enjoy lurid power slides-I use the term lurid loosely of course, since the traction control cuts is despite being turned off if it feels like you're having a little too much fun.

The S Class, in keeping with its pioneering spirit in terms of technology, also has a battery of technological feats, such as adaptive cruise control, which even has the ability to bring the car to a complete halt by itself, parking guidance, which is optional, but can park the car largely by itself, infrared night view assist, also optional, but useful, pre-safe, which braces for an impact if things go pear shaped, and adaptive headlights, which, of course, are fantastic. you can even manually raise the ride height if you're going over some exceptionally bad roads-of which we have plenty. The brakes and ABS are phenomenal, which goes without saying really-we did test them nonetheless.

After experiencing the S 500L,let's just say our suggestion would be to appear magnanimous, and allow the chauffeur extended paid leave.

Verdict

The competition may be treading on its toes, but you have to admit that there is something about the allure of the S Class that plays into its image of being an automotive icon, which has been carefully created over all these years. It still feels like the right car for the ruling elite. And if you're lucky enough to be able to write a check for one, you're still buying into that heritage. The 7 series BMW is by far a more serious drivers' machine - whereas the S Class does astonish you from behind the wheel, the 7 series simply blows you away.

But that also plays into the hands of the Mercedes somewhat, since being less driver oriented means that the ride comfort, and therefore rear seat comfort, in the Mercedes is unparalleled - it does seem to spoil you a little bit more than the BMW. The S Class may have become the predictable choice to demonstrate to the world that you've arrived - but it's by no means the wrong one.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a sports car from British Manufacturer Aston Martin

The modern Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a sports car from British manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the “Vantage” name on high performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the massively powerful heavyweight Virage-based supercar of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston’s three-model lineup. As such, it is intended as a more accessible model to compete with cars such as the Porsche 911.

Introduced all-new for the 2006 model year, the V8 Vantage was first seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005. The two seat, two door coupé has a bonded aluminum structure for strength and lightness. The 172.5 inch (4.38 m) long coupe features a hatchback-style tailgate for practicality, with a large luggage shelf behind the seats.

The V8 Vantage is powered by a 4.3 L (4282 cc) quad-cam 32-valve V8 which produces 380 hp (283 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 302 lb-ft (409 N·m) at 5,000 rpm. Though based loosely on Jaguar’s AJ-V8 engine, this engine is unique to Aston Martin and features race-style dry-sump lubrication, which enables it to be mounted low in the chassis for an improved center of gravity. The cylinder block and heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, inlet and exhaust manifolds, lubrication system, and engine management are all unique to Aston Martin. The V8 is assembled by hand at the AM facility in Cologne, Germany, which also builds the V12 for the DB9 and Vanquish.

The engine is front mid-mounted with a rear-mounted transaxle, giving a 49/51 front/rear weight distribution. The V8 Vantage can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in a manufacturer claimed 4.9 seconds (62 mph (100km/h), 5sec) and reach a 175 mph (280km/h) top speed. As a testament to the car’s performance, handling, and endurance, an almost-stock Vantage entered and completed the 2006 Nurburgring 24-Hour race finishing 24th overall at the race, among a field of largely motorsport-homologated cars. The only modifications to the car were a roll cage, racing fuel system, fire protection, racing seat, and hydraulic jacks. The car was otherwise completely standard, including a regular production engine, transmission, suspension, and bodywork.
The V8 Vantage retails for £79,000, US$110,000, or €104,000, and Aston Martin plans to build up to 3,000 per year. Included is an exclusive interior with leather-upholstery for the seats, dash, steering-wheel, and shift-knob. A two-tone full-leather interior is available as an option, as are heated front seats, navigation, rear parking sensors, and xenon headlights.

There is expected to be a V8 Roadster in early 2007.

In their 2006 readership survey, readers of Car Design News voted the Aston Martin V8 Vantage as the best current production car design. The survey results were based on over 1000 responses, most from working automotive designers and students of industrial and automotive design. The vantage was also voted one of Automobile magazine’s 2007 “All Stars” for it’s performance, road manners, and design. The V8 Vantage is also one of the only two cars to be added to “the fridge” – reserved for the super-”cool” – on the BBC’s Top Gear (on which it is described as the baby Aston to differentiate it from the V12 powered DB9). The program rates cars from seriously un-cool to sub-zero. The fridge was an extra category added when the presenters deemed the Aston Martin DB9 too cool for the sub-zero category. In the 2005 awards, Jeremy Clarkson declared the V8 Vantage as the best car of the year, while the award winner was actually the Porsche 911. This resulted in Richard Hammond (“Hamster”) eating the piece of paper. The noise created by its V8 engine has been described by Clarkson as, “Like Tom Jones being mauled by an alsatian”.

During the 2006 British Motor Show, Aston Martin revealed a variant of the V8 Vantage that was set to go racing in the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race. The car, now known as the V8 Vantage N24, was driven by Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, development engineer Chris Porrit, development driver Wolfgang Schuhbauer and Hans von Saurma in the 24 hour race and finished 4th in class and 24th overall, before being driven home on public roads. Modifications to the car include extensive lightening and strengthening, the addition of a front splitter and extended door sills for aerodynamic efficiency as well as equipment to make the car race ready (roll cage, racing fuel tank, etc.), the engine is left relatively untuned from the regular V8 Vantage, with most of the performance coming from the lightening and revised settings. The N24 is considered Aston’s rival to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and both cars share similar performance figures, both reaching 62 mph from a standstill in 4.2 seconds. Unlike the rival Porsche however, the N24 will not cost any more than the regular car (price is currently set at about £82,000) as Aston does not believe in the Porsche strategy of charging more for a car with less equipment. Only around 20 or so examples of the N24 are expected to be built.

2010 Jaguar XJ Preview isCool

Even if Jaguar has just unveiled a facelift for the old XJ, this is not the only news coming to us. In 2009 the company will unveil a totally redesigned model, with design cues taken from the latest C-XF Concept and from the upcoming XF sedan. Even if the new generation XJ will be built on the current aluminum platform, everything on the exterior will be changed.

In an attempt to make all Jaguar models the most modern car on the road, the new XJ will have modern and aggressive lines and a more muscular look. The new generation XJ will be designed under the supervision of Jaguar design Chief Ian Callum. Jaguar wants the new XJ, codenamed X351, to be more radical than the XF that will be unveiled in 2008.

Ian Callum explains the design philosophy behind the car: “Sports sedans were Jaguar’s mantle with cars such as the Mk2 and Series 1 XJ of the 1960s – and we’re having it back! But we’re not harking back to another era for the sake of it. Instead we need to recognize design elements and move forward in a modern and contemporary way.”With prices to go up to more than $150.000, the new XJ will be a strong competitor for the Mercedes CLS, Maserati Quattroporte and Bentley Flying Spur.At 2007 Detroit Auto Show Jaguar unveiled the C-XF, a concept that previews the future generations of sports saloons and reaffirms the direction Jaguar is taking. On the same auto show, the company also promised that the “new Jaguars would be beautiful, fast, glamorous and evocative”. In order to keep that promise, the new XJ will take many of its design elements from the C-XF concept: the narrower nose with narrower headlights, the same large, square grille. Also the car’s interior design theme is close to that seen in the C-XF concept, but with addition of some hi-tech fixtures and fittings.New on the XJ models will be the windscreen that is said to extend back into the roof panel.Under the hood, the new XJ will feature a lineup of engines including a Volvo-derived in-line six and updated V8. There will be a 3.2 liter V6 and V8 engines and also the new 3.2 litre petrol six. Also the V8 engines from current model will be upgraded to 5.0 liters. The 5.0 liter V8 engine will have an output of 300 hp. It will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 5.8 seconds and will have a top speed of 165 mph.

Benefits of Being a Member of the Car Club

People are often wondering exactly why they should join a car club. There are a number of members who simply pick up the ability to show off their car, while there are others who are able to acquire the experience and expertise of dozens of other car enthusiasts without having to pay an actual mechanic.

Still some other members experience the thrill of showing off their vehicle at the shows that are held, and others are able to help out younger or less knowledgeable owners with their wealth of knowledge. To which category you belong, you will know the best. Many people belong to a few different categories.

Usually it's easy to use your car club membership to your advantage. If you are searching for advice and useful assistance then it is even easier. Folks who are trying to use the car club to seek out advice are usually able to locate several people who are quite helpful to them. Having this form of assistance can be an enormous asset especially to individuals who are just starting out and learning. Using the information and tips that are passed along to you can be a very valuable way of absorbing information at a much quicker pace.

People who are looking for car shows to show off their car are generally very pleased with car clubs. Most clubs have at least one, and usually more car shows a year, and can be a splendid place to show off your car. Using the acquaintances, you make at car shows can provide you lots of contacts for terrific deals on car parts, people interested in buying your car, cars that you are interested in buying, and lots of friends and admirers for your car. People like attending car shows and many clubs organize ways to allow members to attend at a discounted rate, rather than having to pay the full price.

If you like talking about cars, teaching people or helping them, you will love your club. New members will love learning from you and listening to you.

If you have a kit car, then being a member of a club will be very helpful. You will have access to lots of information that is normally not easily available. You will be able to learn lots of valuable tricks that will help you to create your perfect car.

If you are a charitable person, the car club will offer you different possibilities of charity work.

Benefits of Being a Member of the Car Club

People are often wondering exactly why they should join a car club. There are a number of members who simply pick up the ability to show off their car, while there are others who are able to acquire the experience and expertise of dozens of other car enthusiasts without having to pay an actual mechanic.

Still some other members experience the thrill of showing off their vehicle at the shows that are held, and others are able to help out younger or less knowledgeable owners with their wealth of knowledge. To which category you belong, you will know the best. Many people belong to a few different categories.

Usually it's easy to use your car club membership to your advantage. If you are searching for advice and useful assistance then it is even easier. Folks who are trying to use the car club to seek out advice are usually able to locate several people who are quite helpful to them. Having this form of assistance can be an enormous asset especially to individuals who are just starting out and learning. Using the information and tips that are passed along to you can be a very valuable way of absorbing information at a much quicker pace.

People who are looking for car shows to show off their car are generally very pleased with car clubs. Most clubs have at least one, and usually more car shows a year, and can be a splendid place to show off your car. Using the acquaintances, you make at car shows can provide you lots of contacts for terrific deals on car parts, people interested in buying your car, cars that you are interested in buying, and lots of friends and admirers for your car. People like attending car shows and many clubs organize ways to allow members to attend at a discounted rate, rather than having to pay the full price.

If you like talking about cars, teaching people or helping them, you will love your club. New members will love learning from you and listening to you.

If you have a kit car, then being a member of a club will be very helpful. You will have access to lots of information that is normally not easily available. You will be able to learn lots of valuable tricks that will help you to create your perfect car.

If you are a charitable person, the car club will offer you different possibilities of charity work.

Luxury Car Modification 2010

HOT Ventross Nissan GTR Skyline Modification

Branew Nissan GTR Black Edition Modification

Luxury Car Modification 2010

HOT Ventross Nissan GTR Skyline Modification

Branew Nissan GTR Black Edition Modification

ABT Sportsline Audi R8 V10 | Audi Tuning Specialist from Germany

ABT Sportsline, Audi tuning specialist from Germany, has released its first details of its tuned Audi R8 V10.

The ABT Sportsline Audi R8 V10 is powered by a tuned 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine that produces 600 hp (441 kW), an increase of 75 hp from the stock 525 hp (386 kW) and 530 Nm of torque.

The ABT R8 now sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the stock R8. The top speed meanwhile is at 322 km/h (200 mph).

With the increase of power, ABT Sportsline equipped the R8 with an adjustable sports suspension system.
ABT’s DTM division designed the body kit featuring an ABT front grille, new front air dams, new side skirts, a rear apron and a rear spoiler.

Other features include a 4-pipe exhaust system and ABT AR and BR 20-inch wheels.

ABT Sportsline Audi R8 V10 | Audi Tuning Specialist from Germany

ABT Sportsline, Audi tuning specialist from Germany, has released its first details of its tuned Audi R8 V10.

The ABT Sportsline Audi R8 V10 is powered by a tuned 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine that produces 600 hp (441 kW), an increase of 75 hp from the stock 525 hp (386 kW) and 530 Nm of torque.

The ABT R8 now sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the stock R8. The top speed meanwhile is at 322 km/h (200 mph).

With the increase of power, ABT Sportsline equipped the R8 with an adjustable sports suspension system.
ABT’s DTM division designed the body kit featuring an ABT front grille, new front air dams, new side skirts, a rear apron and a rear spoiler.

Other features include a 4-pipe exhaust system and ABT AR and BR 20-inch wheels.

The Edo Porsche Cayenne GTS engine generates

The Edo Porsche Cayenne GTS engine generates 450 horsepower (331 kW) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm (391 ft-lb) at 3,800 rpm. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes a scant 6.4 seconds and the top speed is an unbelievable 270 km/h (168 mph). The edo Porsche Cayenne GTS is also equipped with a new brake system. Huge six-piston fixed mono-block calipers clamp down on thicker and larger diameter brake rotors as well as upsized pads in the front. Rotor dimensions: 380 x 38 mm (15 x 1.5 inches). Ideal road contact of the edo Porsche Cayenne GTS is provided by new 22 inch forged wheels with stainless steel outer rims: 10 x 22 inch with 295/30 ZR22 tires up front and 11 x 22 inch with 295/30 ZR22 in the rear.

The Edo Porsche Cayenne GTS engine generates

The Edo Porsche Cayenne GTS engine generates 450 horsepower (331 kW) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm (391 ft-lb) at 3,800 rpm. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes a scant 6.4 seconds and the top speed is an unbelievable 270 km/h (168 mph). The edo Porsche Cayenne GTS is also equipped with a new brake system. Huge six-piston fixed mono-block calipers clamp down on thicker and larger diameter brake rotors as well as upsized pads in the front. Rotor dimensions: 380 x 38 mm (15 x 1.5 inches). Ideal road contact of the edo Porsche Cayenne GTS is provided by new 22 inch forged wheels with stainless steel outer rims: 10 x 22 inch with 295/30 ZR22 tires up front and 11 x 22 inch with 295/30 ZR22 in the rear.

Bullitt 2006

I ordered a 2001 Bullitt back when they were first announced and out of all my daily drivers that I have ever had it is the one I miss the most.

It was #457 in Dark Highland Green for any of you Bullittheads out there who keep track of them.

My buddy Eric loved the Bullitt's too and bought himself a used 2001 Bullitt around 2006.

About the same time I bought a 2006 Challenger (that I did not have very long at all).

We went out and goofed around one day back in the winter of 2006 and did a Bullitt "remake."

I stumbled on the pics on my computer and thought some of you might really dig them.

Eric's Bullitt, which had deep dish wheels on it and a Cobra front end:


My Charger R/T with the Road and Track Package that was basically a Daytona without the special color and spoiler/sticker stuff back then...notice the wheels are the same black accent ones a Go Mango or Top Banana Dayton would have had:


The Bullitt has just pulled in behind the assassins Charger...


The assassin driver just noticed the Bullitt in the rear view mirror...time to buckle in!



They are getting ready to punch it!


And off they go into history!

AUDI AG WORLDWIDE RELEASE: Luxury in grand style: The new Audi A8 L

he new A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms Audi claim to technical leadership ? ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. And now the brand is introducing the top version of its flagship model. The A8 L W12 quattro, with a long wheelbase and a twelve-cylinder engine, sets new standards of luxury, dynamism and efficiency in the top automobile manufacturing league. The Audi A8 L is being launched with a twelve-cylinder engine, but by the end of the year will be available with all the engines currently offered for the A8.

What’s fascinating about the A8 L is its supremely powerful presence; its design is clearly derived from the brand’s genes and yet has undergone further refinement. The long wheelbase does not disturb its taut outlines, which remain as athletic as they are elegant.

AUDI AG WORLDWIDE RELEASE: Luxury in grand style: The new Audi A8 L

he new A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms Audi claim to technical leadership ? ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. And now the brand is introducing the top version of its flagship model. The A8 L W12 quattro, with a long wheelbase and a twelve-cylinder engine, sets new standards of luxury, dynamism and efficiency in the top automobile manufacturing league. The Audi A8 L is being launched with a twelve-cylinder engine, but by the end of the year will be available with all the engines currently offered for the A8.

What’s fascinating about the A8 L is its supremely powerful presence; its design is clearly derived from the brand’s genes and yet has undergone further refinement. The long wheelbase does not disturb its taut outlines, which remain as athletic as they are elegant.

Sport Seats Model

To choose sport seats are depending on the make and model of your car you may or may not have a desirable looking interior, older car will have a striped look interior and may not match with the new colour scheme you have adopted. The two best and most popular things to do are either have your existing car seats re-trimmed or buy a set of bucket racing seats, most custom car garages will offer a re-trimming service and for a cost of about $ 2500 they will completely change the internal colours of your car to match the outside of the car.
The more popular method of upgrading your seats is to change the existing seat for a set of bucket racing seats, these seats are used in rally car and touring car style racing to keep the driver held securely in there seat so they would be ideal for a person who likes to go round corners fast.
The average pair of seats will set you back about $ 350,00 per seat but because of there construction and materials used they will also cut weight from your car which as we all know will make you go faster.

Sport Seats Model

To choose sport seats are depending on the make and model of your car you may or may not have a desirable looking interior, older car will have a striped look interior and may not match with the new colour scheme you have adopted. The two best and most popular things to do are either have your existing car seats re-trimmed or buy a set of bucket racing seats, most custom car garages will offer a re-trimming service and for a cost of about $ 2500 they will completely change the internal colours of your car to match the outside of the car.
The more popular method of upgrading your seats is to change the existing seat for a set of bucket racing seats, these seats are used in rally car and touring car style racing to keep the driver held securely in there seat so they would be ideal for a person who likes to go round corners fast.
The average pair of seats will set you back about $ 350,00 per seat but because of there construction and materials used they will also cut weight from your car which as we all know will make you go faster.

Body Kit Modification

Body kits, there are a very small amount of cars that can get away with a standard body and still turn heads but as in the case of most cars if your want a really good sporty and custom look from your car your going to have to kit it.
Depending on what car you own you may have a large amount of different body kits available to you, but if your are making a custom car that is not commonly modified then you are going to have to venture in to the world of customised body work.
Luckily there is hope for cars that don’t have body kits produced for your car, there are body shops that will take a kit designed for a different car and make it fit on to your ride.
The main draw back of doing this is cost not only do you have to buy the kit you will also have to pay for the time and efforts of your body shop to customise and fit your kit then your will also incur the cost of a full re-spray to get the car up to scratch.
If your are lucky enough to have a kit that fits right on to your car you may be able to kit your car up for under £1000 painted but if your are going for a customised look your may need to save up in the region of £3000 +, I know it is a hefty amount but the end results are well worth the money.

Body Kit Modification

Body kits, there are a very small amount of cars that can get away with a standard body and still turn heads but as in the case of most cars if your want a really good sporty and custom look from your car your going to have to kit it.
Depending on what car you own you may have a large amount of different body kits available to you, but if your are making a custom car that is not commonly modified then you are going to have to venture in to the world of customised body work.
Luckily there is hope for cars that don’t have body kits produced for your car, there are body shops that will take a kit designed for a different car and make it fit on to your ride.
The main draw back of doing this is cost not only do you have to buy the kit you will also have to pay for the time and efforts of your body shop to customise and fit your kit then your will also incur the cost of a full re-spray to get the car up to scratch.
If your are lucky enough to have a kit that fits right on to your car you may be able to kit your car up for under £1000 painted but if your are going for a customised look your may need to save up in the region of £3000 +, I know it is a hefty amount but the end results are well worth the money.

TIPS OTOMOTIF

TIPS PERAWATAN DAN PERBAIKAN RAWAT INJEKSI BIAR TETAP AKSI Servis rutin mesin injeksi dapat difokuskan di seputar sistem pasokan bahan bakar dan udara. Salah satu pertimbangannya menilik kualitas bahan baker di tanah air yang tak menentu. Langkah ini sebaiknya dilakukan rutin setiap 5.000 km. Komponen utama terdiri dari filter bensin, filter udara, pompa bahan baker, throttle body (skep injeksi) dan nosel/injector. Lima bagian tadi yang menentukan kelangsungan hidup sebuah sistem injeksi. FILTER BENSIN Perawatan dimulai dari filter bensin. “Kita tak pernah tahu tangki dalam kondisi kotor atau bersih, apalagi untuk mobil tahun lawas,” ungkap Taqwa S. Swasono, mekanik bengkel Garden Speed. Maka itu bersihkan filter bensin dengan bantuan angina bertekanan tinggi. Umumnya komponen ini terletak di ruang masin dan terbuat dari logam. Jika sudah terlalu kotor, sebaiknya diganti batu. Jika dibiarkan berlanjut, kerusakan bisa merembet pada pompa bensin. Indikatornya, suara berisik dengan nada tak stabil. “Pompa injeksi sangat mahal, jadi harus telaten merawat,” urai Taqwa yang mendalami mesin injeksi. NOSEL INJEKTOR Nosel penyemprot bensin juga wajib dibersihkan. Maksudnya agar arah dan bentuk semprotannya ideal. Kualitas bensin yang rendah menyebabkan lubang nosel yang ukurannya sangat kecil tersumbat kerak/kotoran. Semprotan bensin jadi kacau dan debitnya berkurang. Akibatnya, putaran mesin pincang dan tarikan mberebet. Tak perlu bongkar nosel, cukup campurkan larutan kimia pembersih ke tangki bensin. Bensin dan larutan kimia ini akan bersenyawa dan mengalir ke nosel untuk mengikis kotoran. Di pasaran sudah banyak produk yang berguna untuk itu. Lakukan secara rutin agar tak perlu ganti nosel baru. THROTTLE BODY Skep injeksi atau throttle body (TB) juga rentan kotor. Gejalanya, tarikan kurang responsive. Bahkan jika kotoran sudah menumpuk di TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) bisa menyebabkan putaran meisn pincang saat stasioner. Sumber kotoran berasal dari udara yang terhisap ke ruang baker. Oleh karena itu, kebersihan TB bergantung pada perawatan filter udara. Bersihkan TB memakai cairan semprot yang banyak dijual di toko onderdil/perkakas. Pilih yang direkomendasi untuk mesin injeksi. Caranya dengan menyemprotkan lewat mulut skep TB sembari mesin dinyalakan stasioner. Jaga putaran mesin agar tidak mati, sehingga cairan pembersih bisa masuk ke seluruh celah skep. Proses ini sekaligus berfungsi membersihkan ruang baker. Semprotkan satu kaleng cairna pembersih kemudian matikan mesin sekitar 10-15 menit. Lanjutkan dengan menyalakan mesin kembali dan mainkan putaran mesin hingga rpm tinggi 6.000-6.500 rpm). Sisa kotoran atau kerak di TB dan ruang baker akan terbuang bersama asap knalpot. Jika mesin dilengkapi sensor yang mengontrol aliran udara, jangan lepas saluran intake. Semprotkan cairan pembersih lewat lubang hawa (breather) di saluran intake. Selanjutnya ikuti prosedur serupa di mesin yang tak punya sensor aliran udara. Usai itu, periksa filter udara agar langkah pembersihan TB dan ruang baker tak mubazir. Bersihkan dengan angin bertekanan tinggi dari arah belakang atau ganti jika sudah terlalu kotor. “Usahakan memakai pasrts asli agar flow (aliran, red.) udara bagus. SETEL CO Tak kalah penting, lakukan proses penyetelan CO (karbon monoksida) sebagai penutup rangkaian perawatan ringan ini. Manfaatkan alat engine analyzer sebagai alat pengukur. Pengukuran ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pembakaran di mesin, apakah sudah efisien atau tidak. Nilai CO ideal harus dibawah 1 persen. Jika tiak, lakukan penyetelan ulang di sistem pasokan bensin, udara dan pengapian.

TIPS OTOMOTIF

TIPS PERAWATAN DAN PERBAIKAN RAWAT INJEKSI BIAR TETAP AKSI Servis rutin mesin injeksi dapat difokuskan di seputar sistem pasokan bahan bakar dan udara. Salah satu pertimbangannya menilik kualitas bahan baker di tanah air yang tak menentu. Langkah ini sebaiknya dilakukan rutin setiap 5.000 km. Komponen utama terdiri dari filter bensin, filter udara, pompa bahan baker, throttle body (skep injeksi) dan nosel/injector. Lima bagian tadi yang menentukan kelangsungan hidup sebuah sistem injeksi. FILTER BENSIN Perawatan dimulai dari filter bensin. “Kita tak pernah tahu tangki dalam kondisi kotor atau bersih, apalagi untuk mobil tahun lawas,” ungkap Taqwa S. Swasono, mekanik bengkel Garden Speed. Maka itu bersihkan filter bensin dengan bantuan angina bertekanan tinggi. Umumnya komponen ini terletak di ruang masin dan terbuat dari logam. Jika sudah terlalu kotor, sebaiknya diganti batu. Jika dibiarkan berlanjut, kerusakan bisa merembet pada pompa bensin. Indikatornya, suara berisik dengan nada tak stabil. “Pompa injeksi sangat mahal, jadi harus telaten merawat,” urai Taqwa yang mendalami mesin injeksi. NOSEL INJEKTOR Nosel penyemprot bensin juga wajib dibersihkan. Maksudnya agar arah dan bentuk semprotannya ideal. Kualitas bensin yang rendah menyebabkan lubang nosel yang ukurannya sangat kecil tersumbat kerak/kotoran. Semprotan bensin jadi kacau dan debitnya berkurang. Akibatnya, putaran mesin pincang dan tarikan mberebet. Tak perlu bongkar nosel, cukup campurkan larutan kimia pembersih ke tangki bensin. Bensin dan larutan kimia ini akan bersenyawa dan mengalir ke nosel untuk mengikis kotoran. Di pasaran sudah banyak produk yang berguna untuk itu. Lakukan secara rutin agar tak perlu ganti nosel baru. THROTTLE BODY Skep injeksi atau throttle body (TB) juga rentan kotor. Gejalanya, tarikan kurang responsive. Bahkan jika kotoran sudah menumpuk di TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) bisa menyebabkan putaran meisn pincang saat stasioner. Sumber kotoran berasal dari udara yang terhisap ke ruang baker. Oleh karena itu, kebersihan TB bergantung pada perawatan filter udara. Bersihkan TB memakai cairan semprot yang banyak dijual di toko onderdil/perkakas. Pilih yang direkomendasi untuk mesin injeksi. Caranya dengan menyemprotkan lewat mulut skep TB sembari mesin dinyalakan stasioner. Jaga putaran mesin agar tidak mati, sehingga cairan pembersih bisa masuk ke seluruh celah skep. Proses ini sekaligus berfungsi membersihkan ruang baker. Semprotkan satu kaleng cairna pembersih kemudian matikan mesin sekitar 10-15 menit. Lanjutkan dengan menyalakan mesin kembali dan mainkan putaran mesin hingga rpm tinggi 6.000-6.500 rpm). Sisa kotoran atau kerak di TB dan ruang baker akan terbuang bersama asap knalpot. Jika mesin dilengkapi sensor yang mengontrol aliran udara, jangan lepas saluran intake. Semprotkan cairan pembersih lewat lubang hawa (breather) di saluran intake. Selanjutnya ikuti prosedur serupa di mesin yang tak punya sensor aliran udara. Usai itu, periksa filter udara agar langkah pembersihan TB dan ruang baker tak mubazir. Bersihkan dengan angin bertekanan tinggi dari arah belakang atau ganti jika sudah terlalu kotor. “Usahakan memakai pasrts asli agar flow (aliran, red.) udara bagus. SETEL CO Tak kalah penting, lakukan proses penyetelan CO (karbon monoksida) sebagai penutup rangkaian perawatan ringan ini. Manfaatkan alat engine analyzer sebagai alat pengukur. Pengukuran ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pembakaran di mesin, apakah sudah efisien atau tidak. Nilai CO ideal harus dibawah 1 persen. Jika tiak, lakukan penyetelan ulang di sistem pasokan bensin, udara dan pengapian.

Trend Modifikasi Motor

Chop..chop..chopper alias memotong. Mereka ini nggak ada aturan. Sesuai selera dan bener-bener individualis. Tapi bukan berarti bukan penikmat tren. Taon 70-an, arahan desain old school, custom modern yang minimalis juga pscyodelic merajai customized ini.


Old school memang sesuai perkembangan chopper. Ground clearance cuek nggak rata, centang atau down-tube meninggi. Psycodelic yang mendewakan motor mutlak pajangan berkualitas barang seni juga dianut. Malah sampai motor disepuh emas segala.

Masuk 2004, pengaruh aliran-aliran ini tetap ada. "Motor sama halnya mode, dari masa ke masa tetap terpengaruh. Tentunya disesuaikan dengan perkembangan zaman," buka Veroland, penggawang Kick Ass Chopper Jakarta.

Nafsu pengin x-trem bikers 2004 makin menjadi. Di tingkatan lokal ada tiga jenis penikmat custom. "Ada yang doyan bikin sendiri, ada yang niru produk luar, ada juga yang bener-bener beli produk luar," kata Vero. Jadinya tren modif tetap terpengaruh modifikator luar.

Nuansa canggih di motor chopper khususnya HD makin kental. Konstruksi hubless, pelek dan lengan ayun memegang pelek tanpa jari-jari bisa jadi akan booming. Ini mencontek motor-motor futuristik sport. "Sori belum setuju! Itu belum...Paling kentara justru konstruksi serbalengkung di sasis," seru punggawa KAC.


Misal di down tube juga lengan ayun serbalengkung. Khusus wilayah down-tube, ada kecendrungan goose neck dengan lengkungan yang lebar. Tak cuma itu, arahan drop seat yakni memendekkan posisi duduk tanpa mempengaruhi ground clearance juga ngetrend.

 Paling umum selera custom minimalis sangat dominan di bebuka 2004 ini. Motor 'bersih' dari variasi-variasi penunjang yang nggak perlu. Malah kabel-kabel juga diumpetin untuk menunjang efek minimalis itu. Makanya, konstruksi rangka di desain chopper harus serba padat dengan ban belakang supergambot. "Metzeler mengeluarkan ukuaran 280 sampai 300 mm ke atas. Moga Avon juga nggak mau ketinggalan," jelas Vero.


Aliran keras alias hardcore chopper nggak begitu terkekang tren. Tapi, tentunya mereka tetap bisa diraba ke mana arahan desain 2004. Misal saat menjenguk builder dunia berjuluk Paramount Custom Cycles, A.S atau Billy & Chopper Inc, arahan desainnya x-treem.

Bentuk tangki peti mati atau teardrop dimodifikasi lagi hingga lebih ekstrem. Malah sasis juga dibuat melekuk-lekuk menyerupai bentuk primata tanpa menghilangkan kesan minimalisnya.


Soal permak tampang motor standar, modifikator Indonesia boleh dibilang paling sip. Segala model moge bisa ditiru, sayangnya kerap terjadi pemaksaan. Maksudnya basis motor sport lokal macam Honda Tiger, Kawasaki Ninja atau Suzuki Thunder punya tongkrongan 'mungil' jadi bengkak bin kedodoran saat berubah tampang ala Yamaha R-1.


Masuk 2004, saatnya barisan modifikator mulai introspeksi alias mencari jati diri ubahan motor sport lokal yang pas. Intinya, mesin yang cuma berkapasitas mentok sampai 250 cc nggak kebanting dengan baju (fairing) ala moge.


Lihat saja tren modif di Jepang yang balik ke gaya trail jadul (jaman dulu) atau scrambler. Pabrikan juga nggak kalah tanggapnya, Honda menawarkan FTR223, Yamaha pede jualan TW125 dan TW200 atau Suzuki menjagokan RV250.


Semuanya bergaya minimalis menonjolkan kegagahan mesin dan kaki-kaki. Arah modifnya disebut streetracker, pilihan gaya dari ban pacul, setang motokros dan tangki mungil. Atau campur aduk ban bulat macam donat, swing arm panjang, sepatbor tipis dan lampu bulat.


Sampai gaya dirttrack di Amrik pun sah dicontek. Lihat gaya sepatbor tifis menyatu ke jok yang rata dan ban tebal seperti Harley XR750 yang balapan di trek tanah oval. Buruan bikin tuh, biar jadi pelopor gaya streettracker.

Gaya telanjang ini rada nyambung kalau ngomongin streetfighter yang masih kabur batasnya dengan model naked bike. Banyak definisi soal tongkrongan sangar streetfighter saat diaplikasi ke Tiger atau Thunder. Tapi intinya, gaya petarung jalanan yang laris di Inggris ini menonjolkan sisi egois penunggangnya dan sang modifikator.
          Sebut saja aplikasi jok sorangan yang nungging, menonjolkan kegagahan mesin korekan dan kaki-kaki gambot. Nah kalau naked bike itu istilah buat moge superbike pabrikan yang minus fairing alias terondol. Sebut saja Yamaha YZF-R6 yang punya saudara kembar Fazer 600.
Buat yang doyan pakai fairing, silakan buka majalah motor impor atau website pabrikan moge. Masuk tahun monyet kayu, moge superbike dunia demen garis tegas dan tajam untuk desain fairing.


"Model gembung atau bulat mulai ditinggalin, lihat saja bentuk Yamaha R-1 2004 yang serba runcing, kesannya sip membelah angin," sambar Budi Udin Fakkar yang rajin surfing internet cari info motor gress.


Termasuk tren dunia soal letak peredam knalpot yang dipasang di tengah alias di bawah buntut ala Moto GP, bakal dilalap oleh modifikator lokal. Keren sich!


Tambahan lagi nih, tren aplikasi kaki-kaki limbah bakal bergeser ke motor kelas 250 cc ke bawah. Sebut saja copotan Aprilia RS125, Cagiva Mito, Honda NSR125 Hornet, NSR250 atau Yamaha TZR125. Alasannya karena postur motor replika GP125 ini pas ke bodi motor sport lokal.