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Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:51 -0600
The Development of Car Tyres
Tyre manufacturers can spend up to two years developing and creating the next generation of tyres. Lots of new and advanced technologies go into their design, and even when they are produced they have to be tested, and every small change in the design or tread patterns will result in adding two weeks per change made. Therefore if the manufacturers tweak the design, this results in a fortnights worth of additional testing to the development time.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:40:30 -0600
Ferrari FF: The Strength of Being Different
The Ferrari FF has a four-wheel drive that operates like a kind of "full traction control" thanks to a sophisticated forecasting system integrated into the stability control, the on-board electronic structure (that manages and harmonizes the operation of the engine), the gearbox, F-1 Trac, E-Diff, ABS, suspensions. The operation of the four-wheel drive instantly determines the correct amount of torque for each wheel and the car also adopts a unique concept of transferring power to the front axle. The differential is removed and each half shaft has its own control clutch allowing the torque to be applied in a modulated...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:35 -0600
How Can I Make My Car Tyres Last Longer?
When it comes to making your car tyres last longer there are several techniques you can use. This is to ensure that you're getting the most out of your tyres even if you've had cheap tyres fitted onto your vehicle.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:23:26 -0600
Debate of the Decade: Is Synthetic Oil or Conventional Oil Better?
It's that time again! "Maintenance Soon" pops up on your dash display and if you're anything like me, you get excited thinking about your upcoming visit to your second favorite place in the world, after the dentist that is. Going in for a "simple oil change" is a daunting task and exhaustive battle if you are not properly armed. For now, let's focus on one of the most commonly debated issues of the 21st century: Synthetic Oil versus Conventional Oil.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:27:50 -0600
Red Bull Milton Keynes Event
Saturday the 10th of December was a massive day in Milton Keynes. 60,000 people attended Red Bull racings big show where World championship driver Sebastian Vettel and his team mate Mark Webber got to drive their F1 cars through the streets of central Milton Keynes. Red Bull racing's team principle Christian Horner was also out to help celebrate his teams performance in the 2011 F1 season. Unlike the rest of us they would not be requiring a pit stop for servicing as they only had to drive the cars a couple of miles!
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:53 -0600
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