Car Wallpaper: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

The 53%

i am also proud to be part of the 53%. This is great.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Review: Drop Stop Car Wedge

Drop Stop Car Wedge is a simple product that does one thing very well. It blocks the gap between your car seat and the center console, so that you can't drop stuff down into that hard to reach spot.

I have been using one, and It works great. I do notice that I can feel the right side of my seat is button cushion is a little bit firmer due to compression, but it doesn't bother me.

The wedge is a tube made of black neoprene, with a pass-through for the seatbelt latch. It is stuffed with filler. To install it, you slip it over your seatbelt latch and then stuff it down, working it forward and back smooth it out.

At $20/pair plus shipping, it isn't cheap, but isn't outrageously expensive either. It should outlast your vehicle.

Pros:

Simple, effective
Unobtrusive
Seems durable

Cons:

Unknown country of origin (not on packaging)
$20+shipping is a little steep for what is basically a stuffed fabric tube
Limited distribution (Can't buy it on Amazon, etc.)
Adds firmness to right seat cushion side

*Note: DropStop did not provide any payment for this review, other than sending me a test unit.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Sonic Drop Breaks Down?

Chevy is doing a stunt to promote the new Sonic b-car. They are dropping it off of a huge tower attached to a bungee cord, and using web clicks to move it towards the edge of the leap.

Looks like it broke, though.

I hope those guys are careful.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Minor Fact Check: Volt Charging Handle

According to Mike Davis at The Detroit Bureau, the Chevy Volt charging cord has a safety feature similar to a certain .45ACP pistol that I know and love.

"To my surprise, I found the In cord had a squeeze-handle like the safety grip on a Model 1911 A1 .45 pistol"

Sorry Mike, this isn't right. The 1911 has a grip safety on the backstrap of the gun, where the web of your thumb rests. The Chevy Volt has a safety lever located under the trigger finger.

Electric Delorean?

Jalopnik's Kevin McCauley was invited to test drive a Delorean DMCEV, an electric conversion applied to a Delorean chassis by the new Delorean Motor Company. DMC hopes to build these for sale in 2013.

It will be a really cool looking car, but remember that this thing is built on a 1980's design. It wouldn't pass modern handling or crash standards. And chances are, it will be really expensive--because to avoid meeting the modern standards, each one of these will have to be a conversion of an existing Delorean chassis with an existing VIN. In other words, take a rare car, and then apply expensive electronics and batteries.

I have to say, though, the Delorean is still a great looking car.

Electric DeTomaso, Pantera, anyone?

Birmingham Ferrari

Spotted in downtown Birmingham on Sunday.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Blackwood Sighting

The Lincoln Blackwood was a white elephant for Lincoln. A car that
did well as a concept but flopped bad in production. I saw this one
the other night.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

2009 Tesla Roadster Sport

Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today, Sport Roadster, a high-performance sports car based on the world's leading all-electric, zero-emissions Tesla Roadster Sport vozila.2009 2-door, convertible sports car, two passengers in one trim only Cabriolet . They try some of the Thunder introduction to steal Fisker Karma, Tesla announced a faster version of the roadster called Sports Sport.Roadster not 00 to 60 km / h in 3.7 seconds, compared to 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster . Comes with hand-wound stator windings for increased density and a lower resistance and a higher maximum torque. In addition to Yokohama's Ultra High Performance tires, sport suspension with adjustable shock absorbers improved roadster and stabilizers, which will be set to master.

2009 Tesla Roadster Sport

While only 150 took Tesla Roadster standard says that each of the 1100 people still on the waiting list can be upgraded to the sports model. But the upgrade is not free. Sales Sport models will begin late June at a cost of $ 128,500, about $ 28,000 to jump from the standard roadster. Tesla Roadster has over 150 customers, and about 1100 people on the waiting list. Customers who fail to take delivery can be extended Tesla Roadster Sport.

2008 KTM X-Bow

2008 KTM X-Bow. An aggressive design and sporty potential: the X-Bow is not merely a milestone in the KTM brand’s more than 50-year history, it’s also a new citation in the small, but elite segment of radical, lightweight sports cars. The most outstanding technical feature of the KTM X-Bow is its carbon fibre monocoque. This [...]

2010 Koenigsegg Trevita

2010 Koenigsegg Trevita. Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar manufacturer to introduce one of the most exclusive and expensive cars in the world based on Trevita Koenigsegg Koenigsegg. Trevita in Swedish and translated into - three whites. Koenigsegg Trevitas all three will only be produced, hence the name. This makes Koenigsegg Trevita one of the rarest version of the Koenigsegg family automobila.Koenigsegg see carbon bonds to work with the body, is known worldwide for its expertise and unique. It is still possible to use the classic black carbonfibres.
Three Trevita Koenigsegg Koenigsegg is fully equipped with glittering Diamond Weave body, dual carbon wing paddle shift inconel exhaust, carbon-ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, information system, tire monitoring system, Chrono tools and airbags. Under the hood gives the same Koenigsegg engine 1018bhp. Very strange for this model, the exterior color is fully developed at the headquarters of the Koenigsegg.

2010 Koenigsegg Trevita

New 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R Details

2012 Koenigsegg Ager R super sports sedan, is powered by a bi-turbo V8 and perfectly. 2012 Koenigsegg Ager R offers up to 120 liters of luggage, the car weighs 1330 kg, with a maximum weight of 1600 kg (full tank, two passengers, luggage is full), the length of the car reaches 4296 mm. Width: 1998 mm. Wheelbase: 2662 mm. Track width: 1,700 mm. Give back: 1650 mm. Front overhang: 885 mm Rear overhang: 752 mm Height: 1120 mm.
2012 Koenigsegg Ager is R 5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine of 900 hp on 95 octane regular fuel, and more than 1,100 horses on the E85 bio.Agera Nm of torque more than 1000 rpm 2500, and in the form R Ager engine maximum torque of 1200 Nm from 3300 rpm speed range motora.Novorazvijeni 7-speed for 2012 Koenigsegg R Ager is the first system with a dual-clutch gearbox input shaft.
The interior of 2012 Koenigsegg R Ager sees only aluminum, carbon, precious metals, aniline leather and Alcantara. All links are very individual and unique solutions, as well as the beautiful 2012 Koenigsegg R Ager holy glow of light, rigid aluminum handle with LED icons Powered nule.Svjetlo shiny aluminum knobs and dormitory space with nearly invisible micro-holes, creating a good visibility of icons and a very clean and elegant look that is completely surrounded by new carbon center console and tunnel facilities

New 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R Details

New 2011 Nissan Juke First Drive Test

Daring and exciting Nissan Nissan Juke Sport Cross is completely new for 2011, and at a price of $ 18,081 - $ 23.268.Napredni variable automatic (CVT) is standard with six-speed manual gearbox is available in front-wheel drive models. Of particular interest Juke is available all-wheel-drive system, sporting moment, the moment technique. This advanced system 50/50 torque split between front and rear, and more importantly, torque from side to side trips to the rear, reducing understeer and increasing agilnost.Juke is brand new in 2011, Nissan is a leader in the small crossover segment grew. Good Juke power - direct-injection-1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 makes 188 hp - and available system resources torque torque all-wheel drive crossover is the first experience with Nissan in the U.S. and abroad, offers a bold design Juke - Styling Nissan hopes to attract young men.
Juke is a bold garden theme carried inside, where a motorcycle inspired by the center console adds spice to the standard five-passenger, 60/40-split folding rear seats, Bluetooth phone and USB / iPod connectivity. All new direct-injection 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4, which quickly scoot away Juke, thanks to 188 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Driver and front passenger are standard, along with front and side airbags front and rear curtain bags. Other safety features include active front head is not limited to, electronic stability control, traction control and tire pressure monitoring system.

New 2011 Nissan Juke First Drive Test

New 2012 Nissan 370Z GT Edition Review

2012 Nissan 370Z GT Edition is available for interested 370Z dealer with first deliveries until June 1, 2011. Prices start at £ 35,000. This special limited edition racing theme Coupe offers its customers three special exterior color options, unique GT stripes, tinted 19inch spoke forged alloy wheels and a large number of suspensions and equipment changes.
2012 Nissan 370Z GT engine trouble revisions
This change is noticeable, 2012 issue of Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 GT motor.Razvoja unit that the 2012 Nissan 370Z GT edition drives, all-alloy twin-cam 24-valve, not only to develop more power and torque, but more reaction, more accurate and more efficient fuels. Additions VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology delivers an exhilarating performance, 328PS engine and impressive torque of 363Nm. It was the short throw six-speed gearbox, sports or seven-speed automatic transmission.
2012 Nissan 370Z GT Edition Image 3

2012 Nissan 370Z GT issue of external audit
GT Edition is separated from the other models of the 370Z gray "GT" stripes along the side of the vehicle is in contrast with every special edition in three colors - black metallic, pearl white and red roses, a different shade and the exclusive Nissan 370Z 2012 GT Edition. outside, went into a standard 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with spokes made dramatically in anthracite color. Equipment changes are the arrival of the rear parking camera option premium Nissan Connect system for satellite navigation and a standard tire pressure monitoring.

New 2012 Nissan 370Z GT Edition Review

New 2010 Skoda Yeti

Skoda officially unveiled its fifth series, and entered into the crossover segment, the Skoda Yeti Yeti.Prvi spotted leaving the factory, Aqua blue, four-wheel drive model is equipped with a 1.8 TSI engine. Engine choices for the local market is not yet confirmed, but Yeti offers 77 kW and 118kW 1.2-liter 1.8-liter gasoline engine with three 2.0-liter turbodiesel in Europe will undoubtedly with a degree and not rock-hopping roktati.Škoda Yeti comes with the 1.8 TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel motor.1 two TSI petrol is only available as a front-driver, such as a lower specification 2.0 TDI 81kW. The rest of the Yeti series of four-wheel drive, a crossover vehicle with high clearance to some limited off-road excitement as possible.
Both models are equipped with a 4 × 4 system has undergone testing in Oslo, Norveška.Škoda Yeti has been tested on forest roads, and the extreme slope. Skoda Yeti will have to go on sale in Britain in the mid rujna.Precizna small sticker price was not fixed, but the director of Škoda Australia Matthew Wiesner confirmed FWD Yeti lineup will begin under $ 30,000.

New 2010 Skoda Yeti

New 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Here's the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 4. Smiling as Porsche entuzijasta.Carrera 4 is the latest version of the GTS facilities, announced today that the 2012 model year a coupe or convertible body, standard AWD and a choice of six-speed manual or optional seven-speed and PDK dual clutch units.

As already mentioned, the latest 2012 Porsche Carrera 4 911 Carrera GTS with four-wheel drive version of the GTS last year, 911th, he gets the same 408 hp and 310 Nm of torque 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and Groove sounding Porsche sport exhaust Stability and Traction management.

The result is a time for 0-62 km / h in just 4.6 seconds from the cup as they are equipped with a manual gearbox and 4.8 seconds for the coupe. Of course. KDP further 0.2 seconds, acceleration times, or shaving
As for handling, standard all-wheel drive, you should be able to be on the road, even when approaching the car - and his - limits. Here PTM sent optimum torque to the front wheels through a multi-plate clutch to prevent slipping wheels.Also helps standard-type limited-slip.

New 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Visually, the new Carrera 4 models with four-wheel drive GTS differs from previous versions with rear-wheel drive.
In addition, the name of the doors and rear doors, the properties of all models with AWD is reflective strip between the taillights.

What Carrera GT models, both a regular and wide body aircraft in 4911 shared, or the full version of the register 911 and the rear that goes with having.
Additional information on the 19-inch RS Spyder wheel in black bumper and spoiler, sporty design, custom side skirts, sports seats and Alcantara.

Check out the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS April 2012 in showrooms this fall for $ 110,200 raise $ 120,100 for the coupe and convertible price

New 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

There are 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select. Mercedes-Benz introduces the special "Select Edition" model for the long-wheelbase G 500 Station Wagon.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select features black painted 18-inch alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design with 265/60 R 18 tire size, carbon fiber-look inserts in the protective strips, a protection plate and an AMG sports exhaust . Highlights include interior wood trim in designo black piano lacquer. The steering wheel and selector lever in leather / piano lacquer with contrasting topstitching. The already extensive standard equipment is complemented with stainless steel scuff plates illuminated in white and marked with the word "Mercedes" as well as crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints luxury.

Harman Kardon LOGIC7 ® surround sound system is one of the finest available. It provides an excellent listening experience in the off-roader, with a 10-channel DSP amplifier with a total power of 450 watts and twelve high-performance speakers. The high-grade extra features of special "Select Edition" models are priced at € 6735.40 (incl. 19% VAT).

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG American version. Mercedes-Benz has an interesting design, performance and efficiency revolution: That's what the new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is a four-door coupe tome.Upscale version includes a newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine with a maximum output of 557 hp and 800 torque and the AMG Speedshift MCT 7 - Six-speed gearbox sports. Addition. Vehicle fuel consumption 28.5 mpg, an improvement of 32 percent over the previous model (all figures are provisional)

"The new CLS63 AMG continues the success of its predecessor, CLS55 AMG and CLS63 AMG, which is just like our customers worldwide since 2004," said Ola Källenius, director of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. "CLS63 AMG a unique high performance car - the new standard in design, performance and efficiency."

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

Friday, October 7, 2011

New Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Unveiled

Aston Martin was first introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show a special edition of the new DBS, Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition, which several improvements that will extend from paket.Izdanje carbon black, a unique grille, carbon fiber accents are included, and speak of the ten new diamond was calling.

The interior of the carbon and also received a special carbon pads go very well with the exterior (and the car with the name, of course), semi-aniline leather seats, quilted stars, special edition threshold plates and many other small improvements more accurately than standard model.

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition will be available in three different colors: Carbon Black, Flame Orange and black pottery, and will have a starting price of £ 186,582 and approximately $ 287,576 (just over 257 000 RBIs) in the Coupe and £ 196,581 for the Volante have been € 273,000 or $ 302,576.

Design-World Ford Mustang GT

German tuners from the world of design, he wanted everyone to tune your ideas impress and you have issued a special package for the new Ford Mustang GT, one of the best American muscle cars upgrade. They tried to make it look more aggressively installing new front and rear bumpers, side sills, rear diffuser and grille and stylish .. The end result is pretty amazing!

The new exterior is complemented by the addition of an interesting topic with orange orange metallic film CFC added to white and black mix that many will certainly turn heads at H & R coilover kit ulicama.Novi lowers the car a bit and better handling at high speeds and finishing in the sense appears to be 20 "wheels wrapped in high-performance tires on the Mustang GT to install.

Moreover, from the world of designers also wanted this car shows up and installed a new air filter, new air filter and ECU reprogramming the car's seizure of power from the 5.0L V8 engine standard 412 hp to 435 HP/429 PS/406 CS.

Merdad 2012 McLaren MP4 12C

British car tuner Merdad first guys with a special program to upgrade a brand new 2012 McLaren MP4-12C to create this car was even more exciting than normalno.Nadograditi program called GT and MehRon function and visual and performance improvements.

On the front of the McLaren MP4-12C received was slightly modified to look a little bigger with a new air spoiler and a new car more aggressive and more muscular than normal, and was again nearly the same treatment as a function of the exposed carbon fiber parts .

We have too many details at this point in the interior and engine, but Mods Merdad announced a wide range of options to customize their interior potential customers to offer, from fine leather and carbon fiber trim. There will also be some performance mods, including an increase in engine power, which will be published in the coming months. The car also gets a set of lightweight forged wheels and exhaust systems, ultrasound.