BMW 135i Coupe to Race V8 Supercar and BMW Sauber Formula 1 car

Formula 1 weekend in Australia starts with an interesting race between a half-compartment of BMW 135i with parts of execution on top, a monopost and V8 Supercar from BMW Sauber F1.

Yes, we know, it is not a race right nor one it forever supposed being, but these comparisons are always more recreation. And NOT, the tii of the half-compartment 135i marked, will not gain this, but it gives us the other chance to see the car in the action.

It is equipped with the aerodynamic package of execution of BMW, brakes 18 of execution that it. wheels light-allow. The mirrors on carbon fibre side, lid of boot and other elements, achieve the image of car on the subject of which many ventilators of BMW had phantasm.

Here full the official statement and photographs with press of BMW

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BMW 135i Coup� takes the large guns at Australian large Prix

BMW announced 135i Coup� is placed to take the muscle of the park of Albert with 2009 of this Australian large Prix year.

A 135i particularly equipped Cut, supporting the famous stable of tii and comprising the speed of execution of BMW, will take part in the final comparison speed.

A race between V8 Supercar, car and road entirely prepared BMW going 135i Cut formula 1 of BMW Sauber, the final comparison speed is a favourite of crowd which wells three forms of high efficiency to circulate in the car ones against the others in a race of one covering to the finishing line.

The final comparison speed is held with five occasions separated during the weekend from race. The event is run with a synchronized handicap, giving to each car a chance to take the line honors.

BMW 135i Coup� is equipped with a certain number of levellings of execution and beauty product of the stable of execution of BMW, which are re-elected for a range of the exclusive and dynamic accessories of sports.

An aerodynamic package of full execution of BMW, installation of suspension of possession of road, cross drilled and of the light-alloy wheels of. of package of brake of saving of weight and execution 18 of BMW are adapted to the car.

The covers of carbon fibre mirror and the carbon fibre look at the cap with the integrated roof and initialize lines of sports, others accentuate the sporting character of this single vehicle.

The 135i Coup� supports transfers of tii of `before and back accentuating the fascination of the motorsport and the heritage of the mark of BMW.

Inspired by the famous model of BMW 02 presented in 1966, which in its time was recognized as �pitom� of the supreme agility and the enthralling drive, BMW 135i is also distinguished by its compact dimensions, low weight and before-back perfect balance.

A powerful twin engine the turbo one of 6 cylinders, producing of 225 kilowatts makes sure that the car can reach 100km/h as Juste 5.3 seconds. High speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.

The pilot for BMW 135i with the final comparison of this year speed will circulate in the car the journalist Paul Gover, who took BMW Mr. Coup� by his steps with the event of last year.

Christian Klien will be with the bar of the racing racing car of BMW Sauber F1, whereas Greg Murphy takes two BMW in its V8 Supercar.

BMW took part in the final comparison speed since its beginning.

BMW is happy to support this fantastic spectacle,� known as the noble one of Tom, sale managing director, BMW group Australia.

The final comparison speed proved to be a particularly popular segment on the large program of Price and incarnates perfectly the `the final driving complaint of Machine,� it says.

With its short duration on the market, BMW 135i Coup� claimed a certain number of coveted rewards, such as the car of 2008 drives of the year (the best sport scar more than $60.000) and cars of Australia of best, the best sport scar 2008 taking the tastes of many vehicles exotic of sports of high efficiency.

With the difference of the F1 car or V8 Supercar, the Australian ones can buy BMW 135i including/understanding the parts of execution of BMW adapted.

A complete chain of the components of execution of BMW is available exclusively by the network of merchant of BMW.

All the components of execution of BMW reflect the mark of BMW in their technology, design, quality and safety.

Final times of comparison speed:
11.40am on Thursday March 26
4.25pm on Thursday March 26
2.15pm on Friday March 27
1.00pm on Saturday March 28
1.10pm on Sunday March 29

Volkswagen GTI refined for 2010

When Volkswagen hopped up a Golf back in 1976, it invented a niche that came to be known as the Hot Hatchback segment. With just 100 horsepower, it’s difficult now to think that was hot…but it was. Hey, it was 1976 and polyester, John Travolta and the BeeGees were cool, too.

With leisure suits now just a bad dream, the new sixth-generation VW Golf GTI that hits our shores in October as a 2010 model, is just as hot. That makes it pretty cool.

The new GTI , which will make its formal U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show in a couple of weeks, is no longer the power player in the segment if all you’re counting is horsepower. No, the MazdaSpeed3 cranks out 273 hp, while the new GTI makes 200 hp from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder.

You’re correct if you say that this car has the same power as the outgoing model. What makes this new GTI worth talking about is the refinement VW engineers have worked into the car’s handling, not to mention the updates to the interior and exterior.

Unfortunately, U.S. buyers will not be able to get several features available on European-spec cars, like Dynamic Chassis Control that allows for three settings– comfort, normal and sport–of the car’s shock absorbers. Other items like dynamic cruise control will also not make it to the States. HID headlights, standard on the outgoing model, will be optional on the new car.

The U.S. VW folks say they kept the standard equipment list limited in order to keep down the cost of the three- or five-door hatch (the five-door is a $500 option). But the standard feature list is quite high, so don’t think all the models we get will be strippers. Official prices were not released at our initial test drive, but expect the car to start around $24,000, making it relative bargain in the front-drive sporty market.

So while this new GTI looks much like the fifth-generation car, every body panel (save for the roof) is different. The interior, likewise, is further refined with a better-looking center stack and chrome-trimmed gauge cluster. And yes, the plaid cloth seats are still part of the package. Some things from the ’70s just never go out of fashion.

The base transmission is a six-speed automatic with a six-speed dual-clutch tranny as an option. VW says a seventh gear, available on other VW models, is not necessary here because of the engine’s 207 lb-ft of torque. We sampled them and like both for different reasons. But if we’re headed to our garage, we’d save the $1,200 (approximately) on the DSG and spend it elsewhere…the six-speed manual is damn good.

On our initial test drive of the car, we found it to be quick and fun to drive, which has long been the GTI’s trademark. A decent rumble is emitted from the twin tailpipes, and while 200 horsepower may seem anemic amidst all the 500-horsepower ground beaters available today–the car doesn’t lack for oomph.

The sixth-generation car features subtle changes from its immediate predecessor but can easily trace its lineage back several decades, and is a worthy successor to the hallowed GTI badge.

Audi postponed the launch of its CUV for 2009

The German manufacturer Audi has said that the sale will take its new CUV the end of Audi 2009. This resolution has been given because Audi says that the marketing of all models at once, has become somewhat complicated. However, only 3 new models to join the range: the compact Audi Q5 and Audi 2 versions for the Audi Q7, and a hybrid diesel.

Another reason that has delayed the launch of these new models, Audi is not to promote the next version to the end of the year, usually known a significant drop in prices. The Audi Q5 and the two versions of the Audi Q7 will be sold as Audi 2010 models.

The Audi Q5 has for a long time under development, intended to indicate that everything will be built on the platform of the VW Tigua. It will be the direct competitor to the BMW X3 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK.

Moreover, the Audi diesel version of the Audi Q7 which will be marketed around the same time, take a Audi V6 engine with 230hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain will meet the environmental requirements of 50 states in the USA. According to the director of Audi in this country, Johan de Nysschen, "there will be only to adjust certain details so that the diesel engine is offered in future models Audi A4, Audi A6 and Audi A8.

The three models including the Audi Q7 Hybrid V6 280hp will be revealed at the Audi Detroit Auto Show 2009.

from: http://articles-audi.blogspot.com/2009/03/audi-suv.html

Mercedes-Benz Parts Online

Traditionally, finding a source for OEM and aftermarket Mercedes Benz parts meant having to live in or close to a large city. Now the power of the internet allows for the luxury of finding Mercedes Benz parts and accessories from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are shopping for Mercedes Benz parts & accessories to upgrade your interior or exterior, or repair parts to replace your Mercedes wheels or those squeaky brakes, finding your Mercedes Benz parts is no longer like pulling teeth! Online Mercedes Benz parts distributors tend to carry an impressive line of quality manufacturers, including Genuine Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, MP Design, Bilstein, GAP, Schatz, and H&R to name a few, so finding quality Mercedes accessories is never difficult.

Mercedes interior accessories come from a number of high quality designers. MP Design is known for its classy Mercedes interior accessories such as front seat adjustment covers, pillar covers and front door speaker covers. Genuine Mercedes-Benz, Lloyd, and Husky, each carry a line of high quality Mercedes floor mats.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz and Coverking both carry a line of high quality Mercedes Car Covers. Finding replacement Mercedes-Benz parts can seem effortless thanks to the numerous Mercedes Benz parts manufacturers like Bilstein, Bosch, and Hella. Likewise, Genuine Mercedes-Benz manufactures a number of OEM Mercedes-Benz parts. AMG, Lorinser, and Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts each carry a line of quality Mercedes-Benz wheels and wheel spacers.

While shopping for Mercedes Benz parts online is often confusing given the lack of visual application of the product, companies like Performance Products have online animated Mercedes Benz parts diagrams that make choosing replacement parts a much less daunting task. With parts diagrams you can see how your chosen Mercedes engine part fits into your Mercedes engine, or how your chosen Mercedes brake pad fits up against your rotor.

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Something You Should Know About Aftermarket Accessories

Aftermarket Auto Accessories

Counterfeit Aftermarket Accessories and parts are as prevalent as a street vendor selling a fake Rolex on the corner. Aftermarket accessories are not any different, and consumers should be on the lookout when shopping for discount car accessories.

Since the 1980’s, criminals have been selling fraudulent high performance aftermarket accessories at a cheaper price. The lower price may save a few bucks in your pocketbook in an automotive world where gas prices are ballooning out of control. It’s understandable but dwell on this: most of these discount aftermarket accessories and parts sacrifice quality and safety with more inexpensive and less strong materials.

Sometimes what you see is not what you get. Several years ago, CBS Evening News featured a report about counterfeit aftermarket accessories. Brake pads that contained compressed grass or wood chips instead of the usual material were sold to consumers. Having faulty brake pad material could be costly in more ways than one. To be on the safe side with performance aftermarket accessories, you might do better to pay the extra money and go with a brand name you can trust.
How can the average consumer protect against aftermarket accessories fraud?

Seeing a popular brand of an auto body kit you’ve been eyeing for half price may not be for real. Shop around to see what the average price is for the aftermarket accessories and make an educated decision based on what you’ve observed.

At first glance, the aftermarket accessories package may look legitimate but closer inspection may reveal some flaws that could be signs of the part being fraudulent.

Visit trusted stores or well-recommended aftermarket accessories shops. Stick to places you or someone you know trusts. Going to distributors you’ve had good service with reduces risk as distributors often buy aftermarket accessories from the same manufacturer that has never steered them wrong.

Contact the aftermarket accessories manufacturer directly. If you’re still unsure, the manufacturer can often verify if the performance aftermarket accessories is real. Most major companies have anti-fraudulent protocols to prove the authenticity of aftermarket accessories.

It would be foolish to settle on purchasing discount aftermarket accessories just to save a few bucks. Most manufacturers have phone lines or websites devoted to reporting fraudulent aftermarket automotive accessories and parts. Protect yourself, and report these crimes if you feel you’ve been a victim.

Top Tips for Classic Car Restoration

Car Restoration

Classic car restoration is one of the most rewarding activities a car enthusiast can perform. Transforming a “seemingly old car” back into a classic vehicle in all of its glory is nothing less than art.

Car owner must know how to properly evaluate the condition of a car and then establish the level of car restoration to be performed to such vehicle. There are 4 levels of classic car restoration. These are the top tips for classic car restoration who want to reverse the effects of ‘the sands of time’ on their vehicles:

1. Inspect your car very carefully, top to bottom, inside and out; use strong flashlights to inspect the trunk, the engine area, etc. If possible take it to a car shop where it could be lifted to take a good look at the condition from beneath. Here you will determine if the car restoration process is worth the time and money.

2. After inspecting the vehicle, it is also important to decide whether you have a ’solid’ car which can be restored without replacing the entire frame, floor, axles, etc. By ’solid car’ we are inferring that the car structure should be strong, as well as the floor; a little rust can be repaired but a completely rusty car which has the entire frame compromised will eventually crumble.

3. Decide whether you want to work with a “friend who knows how to repair cars” or a professional. Cars restoration did by people other than professionals tend to run well for a couple of years and in some cases start to breakdown thereafter.

4. Decide the level of car restoration:

a. Driver car restoration: is often performed to get a car back to a fully functional and operational condition, they often include part replacement and minor cosmetic adjustments.

b. Street Show: this car restoration level involves getting a car into a fully working condition and repairing all major cosmetic problems (body work is required).

c. Show Car: restoring a classic car back to this form often requires professional work, if judged by a professional, there restorations and labor quality will fall within the 90-95 point range.

d. Concours: this is the highest level of car restoration possible. All the work should be done by professionals, from part replacement to body work.

5. Start the car restoration process, if possible follow a 2 step procedure (part replacement and chassis adjustments). Visit the car shop as often as possible to make sure the right work is being done.

6. Take it for a ride and see if it works correctly.

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