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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
As proclaimed autoevolution.com, Wednesday (16 / 3), the first model that will get the features of digital radio is the latest generation Ford Focus. "It (digital radio features) is hottest issue today, and we soon realize," said Nigel Sharp, Managing Director of Ford UK, such as What Car cited.
Now that digital radio has become the trend of the world community. Understandably, this radio technology has a series of advantages. Clearer sound than analog radio signal and a better quality of a few.
Another advantage, broadcast or songs that play to be stopped temporarily (pause), repeated back (rewind), or stored temporarily and be heard again at a later time. Spectrum digital radio signals are also more stable than conventional radio.
"Even transmit power and digital radio infrastructure more efficiently, so as to minimize production costs,"said a source at Ford.
Interestingly, the use of energy sources is also more economical. Ford said, the results of his research proves that digital radio technology is more energy efficient stun up to 7 percent than FM radio.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Goodyear was born in New Haven, Connecticut, spent his childhood in England and France, and graduated from Yale University in 1867 with a degree in history. He then moved to Italy, and Berlin (where he studied law and Roman history), and Heidelberg where he studied art history with the archaeologist Karl Friedrichs (1831-1871). 1869, Goodyear went with Friedrichs to Syria and Cyprus, then in 1870 in Venice and Pisa where he studied the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
In 1871, he married Sarah Sanford, wife of the first of three wives, and taught at Cooper Union until 1882, when he was appointed the first curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1888 Goodyear publishes a survey of art history, and in 1890 he was appointed curator of art at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (now the Brooklyn Museum of Art). From 1895-1914 he held a number of learning where he was taking pictures and measuring buildings in Europe. He died of pneumonia in 1923 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn.
At first Charles Goodyear is a former trader who went bankrupt and was imprisoned due to debt. In 1830 the world was experiencing a fever Rubber and Charles Goodyear was interested in the world to cultivate rubber.
In 1839 Goodyear also managed to find a weather-resistant rubber, which stems from the lack accidentally dropped rubber and sulfur as an ingredient mixed into the hot stove and found that the material change have a character like an elastic skin.
Then he was obsessed to make a variety of goods from homemade materials and patented ciptaanya it, but the step was preceded by a British rubber pioneer Thomas Hancock who ironically named retreading method which in his inspired use of sample creation weatherproof rubber Goodyear.
He also tried to fight back through legal channels, but eventually lost and then lost his French patent, not only that, the royalties were canceled.
Goodyear died in 1860 leaving behind a debt of $ 200,000. But the sacrifice and hard work finally Goodyear is not in vain, because his family could enjoy it all through the accumulation of royalties temuanya it, and a more meaningful again, his name has been engraved as a pioneer of the modern world rubber industry.
Goodyear, Starting from the Capital Loan
If we look back, the founding of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1898 was remarkable. Its founder, Frank Seiberling, purchased the first factory for the company with the first payment of U.S. $ 3,500. He borrowed this money from one-in-law. Rubber and cotton which became the main ingredient in tire industry must be imported from places half a world away, to then be taken to a small town that has no sea port and only have limited access to rail transportation. Even the man, whose name is perpetuated by this company, Charles Goodyear, had died 30 years earlier in a state of bankruptcy even though he is the inventor of vulcanization technique through a long and courageous search.
However, the time is right. In the 1890s, bicycles became very popular. Train without a horse, called by some people with nicknames automobile, started to emerge. The period of depression in the year 1893 coming to an end. So, on August 29, 1898, Goodyear was founded with a share capital of U.S. $ 100,000.
David Hill, who bought shares of U.S. $ 30,000, became the first director. However, it was Frank Seiberling, the founder of a visionary and hard working is what choosing a name and assign a winged foot logo which to date remain an integral part of the Goodyear emblem. This logo reflects attachment to Goodyear on its past history.
There are other interesting things about the early years of this legendary, something that is difficult to be described but they are real. Something about the people. People like Frank Seilberling, which is actually trying to liquidate his family's property in 1898 when he received no other opportunity to buy cheap land area of seven acres which later became the basis of Goodyear. In addition, there are people such as George Stadelman, a man who always avoid the crowds and never made a speech, but it has integrity and vision far into the future and lead the sales of Goodyear through a critical period as long as 20 years. Finally there is Paul Litchfield, who through his faith and his leadership helped inspire Goodyear's development for nearly six decades.
With only 13 employees, Goodyear production began on 21 November 1898, with product line bicycle tires and the carriage, and the hoof as if to reflect the stakes taken by Seiberling, chips to play poker. The first recorded payroll amounted to U.S. $ 217.86 based on the wages of time ranging from 13 cents to 25 cents per hour for 10-hour working day. After walking for a month, sales reached U.S. $ 8,246. Since the first tire produced in 1898, Goodyear continued to paddle towards the status as the world's largest tire company, a title that finally achieved in 1916 when the company adopted the slogan "More people ride the Goodyear tires than the other types." Company into The world's largest rubber company in 1926.
Today, Goodyear's sales exceeded $ 18 billion, even though this company takes 53 years to reach one billion dollars in the first milestone in its history. The company currently has more than 80,000 employees worldwide. Everything starts at a straw-walled factory modified by the river-enable the Little Cuyahoga in Akron, Ohio. Throughout its history, the various achievements that created the first things in the world and various facts and figures appear and reflect the birth of a large company.
Exterior
The Beetle is popular with customizers throughout the world, not only because it is cheap and easy to work on, but because its iconic looks can be personalised and the flat four motor is so tunable. Its very ubiquity makes even subtle changes noticeable.
There are many popular Beetle styles, from a ‘Cal Looker’ to a Rat rod. They vary between themselves, but are very similar in many ways. Also, the California Look has changed during the 30+ years of its lifespan. The most typical way to customise the exterior is to change the wheels and lower the suspension of the car. The favorite wheels are period-style EMPI 5- or 8-spokes, Speedwell BRMs, or Porsche factory rims like Fuchs from the classic 911. One of the original California Look modifications is to replace or remove the bumpers and trim, either to give a cleaner look or to reduce the curb weight; if bumpers are removed, pushbars are common. The stock bumpers are usually chromed or polished, sometimes painted or powder coated. There are many clubs dedicated to ‘Cal Look’, including the DKP (‘Der Kleiner Panzers’, or in English, ‘The little Tanks’) in the USA, which was one of the first clubs dedicated to true ‘Cal Look’ cars. There are also currently many big ‘Cal Look’ VW clubs based in Europe, including the DAS (Das Autobahn Scrapers) in Belgium, the DFL (Der Fieser Luftkühlers) in Germany and the JG54 Grünherz (Greenhearts) in the UK.
For a ‘Resto Cal’ look, a roof rack and similar accessories can be added. There are many other aftermarket parts that can be added to the Beetle, including wing mirrors, chrome wipers, stone guards, mud flaps, and badges. Rear light and front indicator lenses can also be changed.
For a more custom look, smoothing and shaving the body (removing trim and other parts) is done, including door handles, badges and driprails, and replacing taillights and front indicators with smaller, simpler units. Frenching (tunnelling) headlights, frequent in non-VW customs and rods, is not common, but dramatic lowering is, and unusual hood and trunk hinging are commonplace. Another exterior modification that is seen occasionally is for the roof to be chopped and lowered just like other non bettle hot rods and customs, giving a meaner, lower and sleeker appearance.
Interior
Many Beetle owners try to keep their Beetle interior stock. Others will fit a sound system, which usually consists of a head unit and possibly some speakers and a subwoofer (usually mounted in the front of the car). Aftermarket steering wheels can be added along with auxiliary gauges. For a true race look, the interior can be stripped and a full roll cage installed, along with bucket seats and race harnesses.
KitCars
The VW Type 1 chassis, being easily separated from its original body without removal of engine, transmission, or suspension, has provided the basis for countless custom re-bodyings, usually of fiberglass and usually replicating other, less humble vehicles. Mercedes, MG and Porsche replicas are among the popular choices. These “kit cars”, although derided by many for their lack of authenticity, provide to their owners a much cheaper, often more-reliable means of enjoying a dream vehicle.
Power
Because most parts of the flat-4 engine other than the crankcase are bolted on, they are easily exchanged with larger or more high-performance items. The standard VW engine has been modified from 1600 cc (the largest factory-produced Type 1 engine) to configurations well over 2400 cc using larger piston/cylinder kits, turbochargers, and other performance-enhancing parts. A variety of other powerplants, including the VW Type 4 (also used in the 914) 2-liter flat four, Chevy Corvair and Porsche 911 flat sixes have been used. Even the turbocharged flat 4s from Subaru or Alfa Romeo have been used as well. Kits for installing Rover V8 engines have also been available. These variants tend to be mated to the stronger Type 2 (Bus, Combi) transmission. Dual carb setups are very common on Beetles (especially the 1600 cc dual port engine) as well as EFI. Also a wide range of exhaust systems are available. “Stingers” (equal-length, tuned headers with straight pipes or glasspacks) are popular in nearly any type of custom Beetle. The world record for fastest and quickest four cylinder 1/4 mile drag vehicle is held by a type 1 based engine built and maintained by vwparadise of San Marcos California. Its official run is 6.60 @ 203.94 MPH quarter-mile although unofficially the quickest & fastest has been a 6.53 at 209.98 MPH.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Carparts Online
Tired of hunting store after store for the right part? You can spend days hunting scrap yards and part stores, and even then, you may not find what you need. With the internet more part suppliers, retailers, and collectors are selling their carparts online. The more advanced online shops allow you to search by application, make and model, or manufacturer for auto parts and discount carparts. Fill your virtual cart up with everything from air filters to complete engines, and never leave your garage.
Carparts options
If you do not have the patience to shop online, or if you need something right now, there is nothing wrong with going to your local retailer. In most cases the carparts they offer will have a lifetime warranty and even if they do not have the part you need they will either know where to get it or how to order it. You could look at various local shops and price compare and there is nothing wrong with teaching yourself on the various brands out there that serve your make and model.
One carpart that could save you money
There are many advantages to buying a car with a standard transmission with a clutch. Having more control over the transmission, it is possible to get better gas mileage than with an automatic transmission. You can save about $1000 buying a standard compared to an identical automatic. You also have the benefit of being able to push start your car. There is also the camp of standard snobs who always quip, "I would rather drive my car than just steer..." I am just kidding.
Carparts are online now, simply search and click. If you have doubt whether the quality of carparts bought on the internet are of the same standard the regular carparts bought from your local carpart shop are – don't be scared. Everything is just the same, just cheaper.
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