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How To Make A Wise Purchase Decision On An Overhead Car DVD Player

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

When it comes to tricking out your car there are many ways to go about it. However, one of the easiest and most enjoyable is to add an overhead car DVD player to your riding pleasure. They are one of the most luxurious accessories for your car. Most of them can now be wired into the car’s sound system and have brackets to permit installing them into the ceiling of your car. What is really cool about this type of player is that when the “On” button is pressed, a monitor drops down from its ceiling housing.

One of the first considerations as to which overhead DVD car player you should purchase is the size of the monitor. They come in a variety of sizes. The determining factor is the size of your vehicle and just what can its unique interior design permit to be installed in the vehicle’s ceiling. (more…)

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2010 Ford Mustang GT

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Ford Mustangs have been commended for years on their consistently flashy looks and timeless aura. As of late, Ford’s muscle car has been matched and nearly surpassed by the Dodge Challenger and latest version of the Chevrolet Camaro. Ford met this challenge head on by immediately delving into new designs for their 2010 model that would help them stay at the top.

The newest Mustang shows changed details on almost every element of the car. The body of the car is redesigned with smoother more rounded features rather than the sharp, flatter features of the older versions. The grille is narrower and the signature GT fog lamps are redesigned. In their place are headlights that resemble those found on the 1970 Mustang. It also has the option of 19″ tires. (more…)

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How to Beat Car Dealers at Their Own Game

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

In this article today I’m going to discuss several tips, tricks, and tactics that you can use to buy a new car from a dealer without getting skinned alive and actually beating them at their own game.

Throughout the history of the world, car dealers have come up with thousands of ways to take advantage of unsuspecting customers and get more money for the car then you may actually have to pay. In this article today I’m going to talk about several ways that you can get deals on new or used cars from dealerships.

The first trick is to figure out the dead cost of the car. The dead cost is the amount that the dealer paid for the car after factoring in different things like rebates and incentives that the dealer received directly from the manufacturer. (more…)

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The New Mazda 6 – It is All About Fun

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Mazda never disappoint when bringing new models to the public and the Mazda 6 simply follows in the tracks of all the cars that came before it. The emphasis of this car is pure and indulgent fun, as only Mazda has brought to their loyal followers over the past decades.

With the world in a recession and numerous car manufacturers going out of business, the Mazda 6 could not come at a better time to lift the spirits of downtrodden car enthusiasts. The factors of economy and value for money could not be more important or looked at when new models come onto the scene nowadays.

Designers saw the need for a lightweight body and they did not disappoint, putting together a model in the Mazda 6 that saves enormous amounts of fuel. (more…)

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Wow Look at What Toyota Put in the 4Runner

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

The 2010 Toyota 4Runner fulfills both on-road and off-road power demands with a choice of two engine options. A 2.7L I4 delivers ample power with respectable fuel efficiency, while a beefier 4.0L V6 will help blaze a trail and act more like a fuel camel. Both engines require only 87 octane gas, which helps with today’s unpredictable gas prices.

For those who wish to remain primarily in town, the 2.7L I4 is plentiful and versatile. This engine has a 94.0 mm bore, a 95.0 mm stroke, and a 10.4:1 compression ratio. To handle the 16 valves, it features double overhead cams. The Variable Valve Timing and the multi-port injection system help provide a responsive powertrain which maximizes fuel efficiency. (more…)

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Pure American Muscle – The 1970 Plymouth Hemi-Cuda

Monday, February 15th, 2010

The 1970 Plymouth Hemi-cuda was a redesign that eliminated all echoes of the Plymouth Valiant that had once been the foundation for the Barracuda styling. The fastback design was done away with in favor of coupe and convertible styling. The shorter, wider version of the Plymouth-Chrysler B platform resembled the Dodge Challenger, a new body type for that year. This “E” body barracuda did away with the “economy car” bad rap. The high performance versions were marketed as ‘Cuda and had larger engine bays that could accommodate Chrysler’s 426 Hemi engine. Engine options included two six cylinder engines and six different V8s.

All of the Hemi equipped cars were given upgraded suspension along with structural reinforcements in order to transfer the power to the road. Hemi-Cudas came in high impact colors with names like “vitamin C”, “in-violet,” and “moulin rouge.” Plymouth also came out with a street version powered by a 340 cubic inch (more…)

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Water Powered Car – How Does it Work?

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

So, how do you power your car with water and what are the benefits?

First, a canister containing water has an electric current passed through it. The electric current is supplied by your car battery, through two terminals, one positive and one negative that sit in the water.

This process is called electrolysis, and it produces hydrogen and oxygen gases that are commonly referred to as HHO or Brown’s gas.

Next the HHO or Brown’s gas is fed into your cars engine, to be combined with gasoline for the combustion process. The combustion of the HHO and gasoline mixture results in a more complete ignition of the fuel mixture, burns at a higher temperature, and produces more energy. (more…)

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