Archive for October, 2008
Monday, October 27th, 2008
you’ve decided to take the plunge and learn how to build a electric car. The good news is that it’s not as hard as you think. Personally done by own electric car conversion and have helped four of my friends build a electric car. It took us roughly two weekends to do each conversion. We got a great set of plans which explained the whole process in crystal clear steps.
To start out with we needed Toyota car. we decided to used toyota corolla to start out with. The guide said we could find the motor we needed . So found the motor needed within 10 minutes of searching! It cost me roughly $65 (including shipping and handling). After reading the plans We was supposed to go out and find 12 deep cycle 12 volt batteries. If I was to buy them brand new they would have cost me in excess of $1000, but the guide offers two ways to find free batteries. Let me tell you… free batteries for your electric car really do exist and they’re not that hard to find either! After getting the batteries and the motor for the electric car all we had to do was pick up some assorted nuts and bolts as well as some electronics.
After we got the motor out (not as hard as you think, the guide shows you how) we had to hook up the electric motor to the driveshaft and mount the motor.This part was really cool, because it was starting to look like an electric car. After the motor was mounted it was time to put the batteries in the car.We managed to fit all 12 batteries under the hood so still had trunk space left.
Hooking up the electronics wasn’t that hard either. All that really needed to do was hook up a potentiometer (this controls how much electricity flows to your motor) to the gas pedal. You can also hook up an amp meter on the dashboard of your car so you can see how much of a charge you have left.
Love electric car. Instead of costing us $150 a month on gas it costs us less than $20 per month to drive our electric cars… and they don’t make a sound! You can’t get much better than that.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
General Motors has recently divested their Pontiac Grand Car division of minivans and crossovers and decided to remake its image as a performance-oriented brand.
Not only have some of the stodgier vehicles in the previous lineup been jettisoned, but exciting new vehicles like the Solstice and the G8 sport sedan have been added.
With a focus on rear-wheel drive and sportier driving dynamics, Pontiac has been looking to take the next step to show the auto world that it is serious about its new philosophy.
That step was recently revealed at the 2008 New York auto show.
Pontiac took the wraps off of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP.
Based on the already quick G8 sedan, the GXP follows in the footsteps of previous Pontiac performance models like the GTP, offering an upgraded motor and suspension over the standard model.
In this case, the G8 GXP borrows the 6.2 liter V8 from the Chevrolet Camaro and tunes it to make 402 horsepower and 400 lb-feet of torque. In a move that has most muscle car junkies salivating, in addition to the standard 6 speed automatic buyers can opt for a 6 speed Tremec manual transmission.
This makes the GXP only the second performance sedan in the entire General Motors lineup with a manual transmission option, with the other being the Cadillac CTS-V. This option also elevates the Pontiac into the more rarified air of the luxury/sport market with BMW car for sale and Cadillac car for sale.
The G8 GXP rides on 19 inch wheels and has an upgraded suspension over the standard G8 model, designed to better handle the extra power from the rear wheels. The exterior of the car is similar to the G8 but the front end has been revised to have a more aggressive appearance and to accent the more aerodynamic look of the sports model.
The vehicle is almost a full second faster in the sprint to 60 miles per hour, posting a time of only 4.7 seconds. The GXP comes equipped with electronic StabiliTrak stability control but unlike other domestic competitors the system can be completely switched off for those who desire more heroic driving.
Brembo brakes bring things back under control in a hurry, with 14 inch 4 piston front brakes significantly decreasing the 112 foot 60 mile per hour stopping distance of the GT model.
General Motors is targeting two specific markets with the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP. The first is the domestic muscle sedan scene, where Dodge car for sale and Chrysler car for sale have dominated with the SRT versions of their Charger and 300C.
Pontiac hopes to gain the advantage over these competitors by offering a manual transmission, unique in that category.
The second group of buyers that Pontiac is looking to lure into their showrooms are those people who are considering one of the BMW M-cars. While it might seem out of place to compare the G8 GXP to the BMW M3 or M5, the performance levels are similar and the price is radically lower.
Given the current tightening of the economy, its entirely possible that those looking to get their high-speed thrills might not care too much about the badge on the front of their car if they can save $20 0000 and still do 150 miles per hour on the track.
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Air bag technology has been a present safety feature in new cars since it was introduced in the early nineteen seventies, and its use has certainly become more prevalent as research has shown how positively airbag installation affects the survival rate of accident victims. Consistently voted one of the world’s safest automobiles, Volvo truck introduced the first line of production autos providing side airbags in 1995. Since their introduction, research results and real world data has influenced the expansion of side airbag installation, so that they are now standard in a select number of vehicles by certain manufacturers and are available worldwide as an added option in over one hundred currently produced vehicles.
Side air bags, especially those that protect passenger and drivers’ heads, have been shown to lower fatality risks for all age groups, reducing driver deaths when struck on the driver’s side by nearly 37 percent. Head-protecting side air bags are especially effective in automobile accidents involving cars and the much taller, highly popular SUVs that have flooded the market in the last couple of decades. When higher riding vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs strike an auto, often the heads of driver and passengers in the auto are especially vulnerable because they are often times at the height of the taller SUV or pickups bumpers due to the height difference that is present. Side air bags that include head protection are more effective in preventing fatal injury than the use of airbags that provide cushion for the torso alone and are being installed at higher rates each year in automobiles and SUVs. One type of vehicle that is not seeing higher installation rates of side air bags for reasons unknown is the common utility pickup truck. Currently, over 80 percent of new automobile and SUVs offer head protecting side impact airbags as either standard or optional, yet fewer than half of production pickups offer them as even an optional safety feature. Overwhelming findings from ongoing research should influence pickup truck manufacturers to more avidly install them in the next few years.
As safety standards increase for American auto manufacturers, accident victims will continue to benefit from more adequate protection from their cars and trucks. In order to keep drivers and families safe, ongoing research and development of this and other precautionary technologies is essential. Often times, even the most up to date safety features can fail to protect adequately in an accident situation, and injuries still occur. Protecting drivers and passengers after an accident is the responsibility of an excellent accident lawyer, and it is always in a victim’s best interest to contact one should an injury occur.
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Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Machinery categorized as used heavy equipment for sale include large vehicles and mobile equipments used in industrial activities such as construction, lifting of heavy material, tilling of land, digging of trenches for drains, laying of pipelines and paving of roads.
A heavy equipment technician is a skilled workman, who repairs and maintains heavy diesel engines, fuel, brake and transmission systems, electrical and other systems that are part of farm machinery, cranes, bulldozers, railcars, heavy dumper trucks, excavators, pavers and many other type of such machinery. His key objective is to ensure that the machines remain in top working condition and continue to function at peak levels for a long time in line with safety norms. In view of the advanced technology used in machinery these days, these expert technicians are required to be conversant with the use of computerized diagnostic equipment, tachometers, dynamometers, ohm meters, ammeters, voltmeters specialized tools like pneumatic wrenches, operating lathes and grinding machines. An ability to work with jacks and hoists, gas cutting and welding tools in addition to the use of common hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and wrenches is also essential. Knowledge in electronics, hydraulics and welding technology is considered mandatory to perform well in this field.
Generally, a heavy equipment technician works indoors unless the job position is that of a field technician. The latter is required to work onsite on machines that cannot be moved to a shop. Field technicians are exposed to outdoor conditions, which include hostile weather and inadequate arrangements for meals or rest. The job involves lifting of heavy parts and carrying them in awkward positions. Though, by adhering to safety norms and working in well lighted, ventilated and heated work areas, serious accidents can be avoided, minor cuts, bruises, and burns are only to be expected in this job.
Working hours are generally 40 hours a week but might go up to 50 or even 60 hours if you are working in the farming sector during planting and harvesting seasons.
Although three to four years of on the job training earned by working as assistants under experienced technicians is considered sufficient, most employers prefer applicants who have completed a formal skill based program after graduating from high school. The candidate should be flexible with an aptitude for quick learning.
There are programs of one or two years duration leading to a certificate or an associate degree in diesel or heavy equipment mechanics. Such programs are offered by various community colleges and vocational schools. High school courses in automobile repair, physics, chemistry, and mathematics provide a strong foundation for a career as a heavy equipment technician. It is essential for technicians to be able to read and interpret service manuals in order to keep abreast of engineering changes.
Ideally, a combination of formal and on the job training equips a technician with the knowledge and skills typically required for the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment. Employment opportunities for heavy equipment technicians exist in large construction and mining companies, local and federal governments, agencies that sell farm equipment, garden tractors, railcar and locomotive manufacturers and other companies operating and maintaining fleets of such equipment. As per statistics compiled in 2004, the average hourly earnings of a heavy equipment technician in the US during the year 2003-2004 ranged between $17 and $20.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Toyota introduces a longer version of the brand-new Tundra pickup called the Crew Max. It is said to have 400 horsepower and will tow over 11,000 pounds. Similar to the four-door version in its physical appearance, the Tuntra Crew Max has longer rear doors.
The pickup looks very durable and masculine but one distinguishing feature is that it has no truck nerf bars.
Car enthusiasts say Toyota is continuously struggling for its cars to look very American. And this time, the car maker once again proves it struggle.
Despite its shortcomings, however, the Tundra was never exactly a sales failure for Toyota. It sold 126,529 vehicles last year. But that number is very far behind in comparison when placed next to the 901,463 Ford trucks for sale, the 705,980 Chevy Silverados, and the 400,543 Dodge Ram Truck for sale during the same period.
But Toyota has a plan beginning with making the new truck larger in all the areas. The new truck will be offered in three cab setups, including a standard cab, a double cab with smaller front-hinged rear doors, and a true crew cab featuring four real doors with a full-size rear bench. The last one is the first from Toyota. The double cab replaces the access cab as the mid-grade body style. Preliminary specifications show that the new, mid-lineup double-cab truck is only 1.4 inches shorter than the outgoing range-topping model. Also, same amount has been added to the old truck’s height. The bed was added 4.4 inches length, and the wheelbase has jumped from 140.5 inches to nearly 146 inches. So that makes a very spacious cabin, more hauling capability, and an even more comfortable ride.
There will also be three trim levels: the base or the regular one, the SR5 that is the sporty one, and the Limited, which is the fancy one. With various bed lengths, the Tundra will be available in over thirty different configurations.
Tundra will be replacing Toyota’s 2004 FTX concept truck. The production of Tundra’s styling is said to be just a bit better than the vehicles it replaces. The added height has enhanced the truck’s physical presence and, the stubby nose, which is quickly becoming a signature Toyota design element, gives the impression that each and every spare millimeter was put to good use maximizing cabin space and cargo bed capacity.
The interior is a common concept in Toyota; typical Toyota. Craft fully designed but visually an abstract. The Tundra’s designers have placed the shift lever on the center console, freeing up the right side of the steering column for a second control stalk. Options of a variety of heavy technology are also available. These include a widescreen backup camera, a premium JBL sound system, and Bluetooth cell-phone connectivity.
The 2007 Tundra was designed and engineered in the U.S. and will be manufactured in Indiana and Texas. The latter is rightly can be considered innate area of the pickup truck.
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Monday, October 13th, 2008
Depending on the size and model, travel trailers can sleep 2-8 people comfortably although air mattresses on the floor can add to that number. Where are the sleeping areas commonly found? Some travel trailers have a bunk bed style sleeping area on one end of the camper that can easily accommodate three people or up to six kids if they are smaller and don’t mind sleeping two to a bunk.
Slideouts expand the living area inside a camper and are becoming very popular options. They only extend out 1-2 feet but the difference they made in interior spaciousness is surprising. They do add to the cost and the weight of a travel trailer though.
Slideouts Some narrow campsites may not accommodate a travel trailer that has slide-outs. If you purchase a travel with slide-outs (travel trailers with 2-3 slide-outs are very popular), pay close attention to campsite sizes when making reservations. Also, try to purchase travel trailer that is still usable with the slide-outs not extended. It wouldn’t be much fun to get to a campsite, realize the slide-out(s) can’t be extended and have a model that makes access to the bathroom impossible when the slide is in.
If you go to a camper/RV dealership, the first question the salesperson will almost always ask when you state you want to purchase a travel trailer is “What type of tow vehicle do you have?” That’s because unless you are willing to incur the expense of a different vehicle to accommodate the weight the of the travel trailer you want to purchase, the tow vehicle you currently have will dictate the size and weight travel trailer you can get.
towing hitch The dealerships have information on the towing capacities of nearly any vehicle so you don’t have to search that information out beforehand if you don’t want to but recommend that people do because it’s very disappointing to get to a dealership, find the travel trailer of your dreams that fits into your budget, and then find out that your vehicle doesn’t have enough towing capacity to tow it.
The average person spends around $15,000 on a new travel trailer for sale, but the larger more luxurious models rival Fifth wheels in cost with their price tags being upwards of $50,000 when they are fully loaded.
Travel trailers commonly range from 14 feet to 36 feet long. It’s a pretty big range but that’s because there is a big range of choices.
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008
BMW is a status car that comes with a stereotype that comes with a stereotype attached, but it also happens to be one of the oldest and best-known names in automotive history.
That’s the stereotype, but BMW is a lot more than an extension. it also happens to be one of the oldest and best-known auto manufacturers in the world.
Although BMW is best known for its cars, its first business involved the designing and building of aircraft engines in 1913, BMW is not only manufacturer of car but also of motorcycle.
BMW Car extended its global reach by acquiring smaller auto manufacturing companies. They bought the rights to British auto company Rover in 1994 and then sold it to Ford six years later after it yielded poor performance figures.
BMW still retains the rights to build the Mini Cooper series today, the first of which appeared seven years ago. It is also the parent company to luxury car manufacturers Rolls Royce car for sale.
BMW’s current ranges include the 1-series, the 3-series, the 5-series, the 6-series and the 7-series. It also boasts a roadster Z-range, as well as a set of sports utility vehicles known as the X-range.BMW car have many models like M5 Sedan, 325Ci, 325i, 740iL etc.
This range is now enjoyed by BMW fans who want a little extra, but Ms were actually first developed for BMW’s racing team. After its launch, the M3 was considered a road-ready race car, and at one point, the beefier M5 was named the world’s fastest production vehicle.
This kind of success comes from a legacy of engineering competition machines that outstripped the competition every time.
BMW was successful on the world’s racing circuits in the 60s and 70s, and continues to reign supreme on the touring events circuits around the world. In fact, BMW took top honors at the World Touring Car Championship for the last three years and back in 1987. Similarly, their motorcycles proved unbeatable at the Paris Dakar Rally where they placed first six times.
Left and right-hand BMW vehicles are produced in four countries outside of Germany, namely South Africa, Australia, the UK and the United States.As one of the world’s leading car manufacturers of the past, the present and the future, BMW is also environmentally-conscious: last year they released a dual-mode vehicle running on hydrogen and gasoline, the BMW Hydrogen 7.
Year after year, car critics the world over agree that BMW is the leader when it comes to creating vehicles that combine reliability, luxury, Comfortable performance and real value-for-money.
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
There are so many different cars around these days,these car is also new launched car and used car for sale. and the general public only really knows about half of them. Everyone knows about the regular car companies. general public know regular car, stanadard car, they only know cars name and not much about car. what makes them a quality vehicle.. but only a half of the population would ever have the finances to own one of their cars.
After those two groups of cars,one group is normal people never be able to afford and also don’t know lot of think about the car. In fact, some people may not even know that some of these cars even exist. The car talking about are more than luxury cars, more than sports cars, and more money than four or five “regular” cars put together! Here are the top five most expensive cars in the world.
Ferrari Enzo - This sports car costs 1,000,000, and is also known as the Enzo Ferrari or the F60. It was built with Formula One Technology in 2003. This car and its brand name basically speaks for itself in the racing world.Ferrari Car For Sale.
Porsche Carrera GT - This car has a price tag of $484,000. Labeled as a super car, this German made sports car has a 5.7 liter, V10 engine. It also boasts a 612 SAE horsepower.
Rolls-Royce Phantom car for sale - This luxury car costs $320,00, and it is one of he most well known brand names of the luxury car business. The Phantom was made in 2003, and it was the first to be made under the BMW name.
Lamborghini Murcielago - This sports car costs $279,900 to buy, and is a lot more affordable than the above sports vehicles! This car will definitely turn heads and has a 6.5 liter engine.
Aston Martin Vanquish - This super car will cost you $255,000 to buy, and it was featured as the official James Bond car in one of his films. This sports car has a 5.5 liter V12 engine.
What makes these cars so expensive? A combination of things contributes to the price tags of these vehicles. One part is the years of work that went into designing and making them. Another part would be the brand name of each car. Add to that the power of the engines, and the style of the cars, and you have the reason for the expensive price tags.
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
Even with a limited number of things to move, your car can be too small and it will take many trips to get all things to another place. Launching has been somewhat of an adventure, and although we have not covered even one percent of our grounds yet, things are moving rapidly. We have established ourselves on the Internet and are quickly becoming known in the business. Working advertising for trucks and trailers in the entire 50 states as our main source of revenue our company is doing well. Our entire sales team is excited and everyone is fighting for the top position as salesmen of the month. As we get out there more and more.
1. Peek-a-boo! - Now you see them, now you don’t. This peek-a-boo game is very troublesome to truckers. Large trucks have several blind spots which make it hard for the drivers to see other motorists who like to hang out there. The best thing that you can do is either pass the truck or stay a comfortable distance behind them. When in doubt, check for the trucker’s side view mirrors. If you can see them, then chances are that they might be able to see you too.
2. Brake this habit – Many of us at one point or another gets stuck behind a large truck. So the most logical step would be to change the lanes to pass the truck away. No problems with that … the problem lies in a vehicle cutting back into the truck’s lane right in front of them, then braking for a turn or just slowing down, period. What most motorists don’t take into account is that truckers need a lot of space in order to slow down, at least two to three times the amount of passenger vehicles.
3. Teaching a lesson - Some drivers of passenger vehicles like to try and “teach” truckers a good lesson. Several times drivers think that the big Trucks and Trailers for sale are either going too rapidly or slow. So they’ll speed up to pass the trucker and then get back in the trucker’s lane and slow down. Many parents tell their kids, “Worry about yourself,” and it would be smart for other motorists to heed that advice. Leave it to the troopers and policemen to enforce the laws of the road.
4. Back up and try again - In this day and age of technology, people are more accustomed to instant results and hate waiting for anything. Unfortunately, when big trucks have to back into a space, it may take a few tries to succeed. Motorists should appreciate the fact that these trucks are bigger than they are and let the truckers do their job. Patience can be a virtue!
By exercising a little of that common sense, many accidents involving Heavy Duty Trucks and Passenger vehicles could be avoided. That old adage, “It is better to be Safe than Sorry,” certainly applies here!
They offers Buying and Selling of new and used Trucks for sale & Trailers like Dump Truck, International Trucks.
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Hoss Equipment Company has been a leading independent global dealer of large new and used heavy construction and mining equipment. We provide new, rebuilt and used heavy equipment solutions for highway construction, mass excavation, landfill, quarry/aggregate, coal mining and other surface mining applications including precious metals.
Hoss sales professionals have more than a century of combined experience in the used heavy construction equipment and mining equipment industries and will provide you with the information you need, the equipment selection you expect and the “one company, one call, one total solution” peace of mind you deserve.
We specialize in medium-to-large units including crawler-tractors, off-highway dump trucks, mass and hydraulic excavators and shovels, wheel loaders, motor scrapers, motor graders, off-highway water equipment, and compactors. Whether you need a single piece of equipment or an entire fleet, we can provide you with reliable earth-moving equipment that can be custom configured with the features you need. Our inventory includes only the finest in earth-moving equipment from Caterpillar, Hitachi, Dresser, Komatsu Equipment, Euclid, Terex, Link-Belt, O&K, Klein, and more. We have the inventory you need in-stock today.
The Company’s fastest growing product line is the “Hoss Custom Rebuild”: a used machine rebuilt to like-new condition. By participating in the Hoss Custom Rebuild (HCR) program, you’ll receive the finest rebuilds in the industry at a fraction of the cost.
Each unit is rebuilt to stringent OEM rebuild guidelines;
Most rebuilds average just 60% of the price of a new machine;
Hoss Custom Rebuilds provide the same productivity as new machines; and
Most of our rebuilds carry a 1-year, 2,000 hour limited powertrain warranty.
Our extended warranties can be serviced throughout the world.
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