Sunday, February 24, 2013

10 Features Advanced Technology in Cars

In driving a car, especially when I travel a lot or are stuck in traffic, would require the rider and passenger entertainment be it listening to songs or other things that can relieve fatigue. Automobile As reported, there were 10 high-tech features that are needed by the driver or passengers. Some already exist in Indonesia, partly on the car manufacturer's global output.
 

1. Bluetooth
This device is needed by every rider. Especially the driver or passengers are listening to a song, pick up the phone in the car and other things.

2. USB port
In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port is also very useful, especially if the driver and passengers to listen to the song. This device is much more simple than the bluetooth connectivity, because if you want to listen to simply enter the flash disc that has been filled with a wide selection of songs.
Voice Commands

 
3. These devices typically found in existing Ford Ford Sync technology brings.
This feature makes the rider and passenger utility if you want to listen to and receive calls.
If you want to do it enough to say what the song title or the name of the person we will call. With a record of the spoken name must match the name that is listed in the phone book us.

4. In-Dash Media Streaming
This device can also be found on the existing Ford Ford Sync technology brings.
This feature will make you particularly want to listen to the songs on the phone without having to turn on bluetooth first. Listen to the song on the internet was so easy.

5. This feature makes the motorist as a fighter pilot.
With this feature, the next screen will turn into a special screen release information about audio, bluetooth, GPS temperature and speed.
Certainly the numbers made ​​transparent so it does not interfere with the view to the front.


6. BMW iDrive
This feature is only available in some of the latest BMW cars. BMW iDrive is sebiuah concept that combines the functions of a touch pad and joyctick to ensure high control flexibility.

 
7. OnStar
Feature to find out where the location of restaurants, telephone number, workshops and several entertainment areas in your respective country.
The advantage, this feature can mensimpan data much more and can update new places around you. Available in new cars Chevrolet output.

8. Camera
The device is already being used in some cars.
These cameras are often mounted on the front and rear of the car that its use can make it easier when doing parking.
You are so much easier to park the car with the help of this camera.

9. GPS
If you do not have a fancy LCD screen and can not buy the OnStar then one solution that is GPS.
With this device you can easily know the road not find or know about.

10. In-Dash Restaurant Recommendation
If you do not have a fancy LCD screen and can not buy the OnStar then one solution that is GPS.
With this device you can easily know the road not find or know about.

Friday, February 15, 2013

How to Take Care of GT Radial Tyres

Tires is one of the most important parts in a vehicle, yes because this part is the only part of the vehicle directly in contact with the road. Knowing the importance of the function of the tire in a vehicle, as users we should more carefully to the part of this one, because it is also directly related to your safety while driving

 Tires also proved to have specific ways to care issues, to maintain the condition of your tires to stay fit, here are a few tips from the GT Radial tires to take care of your vehicle.

First tip is choose the type of tires to suit your driving style when buying tires. For this one you can ask for advice directly to the seller who understands the tires of course. And do not forget to make sure the tire size used in accordance with the size and the index of the recommended tires for the vehicle you use.

Second check your tire pressure, at least once a month. Less wind pressure is dangerous because it can cause fatal damage to the tire, even bent wheels are also more vulnerable if hit a hole in a state of the flat tire. While excessive pressure will cause uneven damaged tire on the surface, and it will be very influential at the time of vehicle control and braking.

Third you need to rotate your vehicle's tires. The rotation itself is intended to prevent damage to the uneven surface of the tire and also to extend the service life of tires. There are two tire rotation system, the first system done or diagonal line. For diagonal way, to be considered is the direction replacement, swap the front wheels with the rear left-right, and the right front tire to the left rear tire.

Furthermore, the replacement of a line, where the right front wheel to move exchanged with the left front wheel and the right rear tire to the left rear tire. Perform rotation on your tires every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

Fourth is doing balancing and spooring. Tires need balancing to prevent shocks and vibrations that occur while driving, as well as the damage is not evenly distributed. Balancing itself is usually done on every new tire replacement, tire rotation, or if the tire vibrate when it reaches a certain speed.

Spooring also need to be done periodically to ensure the safety and comfort while driving. Spooring usually done during a tire rotation or in the event of symptoms such as car pulls to the right or left when driving.

The last tip is a new replacement tires. At each tire has been fitted with TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) on the vehicle tire tread groove. If the tread has touched the TWI, it shows it was time to replace the tire. TWI layout itself is usually indicated by a small triangle mark on the tire wall.

That was some way of maintenance your vehicle tires. Hopefully the tips above could benefit you all and make your driving activities become more secure, convenient and enjoyable.

How to Clean Glass Films of Car in Rainy Season

In addition you have to maintain the condition of the vehicle's engine to avoid breaking down when exposed to water, you also have to be smart to take care of the other parts of your vehicle.  

Window film one of them, even if it seems trivial and does not require special care, the reality is window film should be treated specifically in order to maintain condition. Just imagine if you are not awake window film, window film damaged condition will certainly disrupt your visibility when driving and can result in fatal accidents. Here are some how to care for your car window film:
  1. The very first thing you should do to take care of window film when the rainy season, is to clean it of impurities caused by splashing rain. You simply rinse with clean water being pressurized so that the dirt can perch disappeared. Avoid using fabric while trying to remove impurities that settle, because it might damage the glass coating that makes the film scratchy. 
  2. Avoid using any chemical liquid brand. Because according Hans the use of liquid chemicals but instead of treating glass film damaging elements that exist on the window film. Usually window film that is often exposed to the fluid chemistry will be easier to peel and will also cause a rainbow effect on glass film. 
  3. Avoid using cleaning glass fabric in the film, because the fabric will usually make in materials accumulate dirt, and is not good if in direct contact with the window film that makes it easily scratched. As a solution you can use tissue previously been moistened with clean water that is more friendly to the glass coating film. 
  4. Do not let dirt too long perch on window film, because if too often can accelerate the emergence of the fungus in the window film. According Hans you simply rinse it with fresh water if you do not have much time to clean your window film. 
  5. The latter you must also consider the existing rubber part on your vehicle window. Because this place a lot of dirt that is on a very potentially damaging coating film glass windshield while being hung upside down.
It was a few tips regarding the maintenance of window film in the rainy season. Hopefully these tips can be useful for you all, and be diligent to clean the window film that the visibility of your vehicle in your drive to stay awake and remain safe while driving.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Car Racing History




Racing cars is a sport involving the vehicle. Racing cars is one spectator sport of the most popular and also the most commercialized. Racing car first appeared in 1895 and has now become one of the most popular sports in the world.

To establish a racing car needed a special place. In general, the place for car racing circuit called. Circuit distinguish what type of car racing will be held. Each circuit has the characteristics which differ depending on the manufacturer. Skills drive a race car driver in a critical point of success to achieve victory.

Race car is a car used for racing. Car racing is not the same characteristics with the daily car. In car racing has changed many aspects of the conditions of the standard car. The use of car racing rider requires its own expertise, as in driving a race car is not the same as driving a regular car.  

Type of car racing include Formula 1 racing cars, NASCAR race car, touring car racing, rally car racing and others. Each type of racing car has different characteristics.

Classes in auto racing
 

Series Formula
Formula One (F1)
IndyCar Series (IRL)
Superleague Formula
GP2 Series
And others - others

 
Turing racing series
V8 Supercars
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)


Series stock car
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NASCAR Nationwide Series
NASCAR Truck Series

 
Rally Series
World Rally Championship (WRC)