Feb
27
Be a Sport, Play Car Games
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Ajeet Khurana asked:
There is nothing more exciting than playing car sport online. It really is a lot of fun and it’s a great way to lose yourself in some excitement. You may not have known about the many different options of playing these online but there are in fact many.
Go ahead and do a search and you will find a wide selection that you can begin playing. Check them all out and find your favorite ones.
Types of Car Games
When you are searching the web for car games you will find such a large selection that you will probably wonder which should you go for first. You can approach this dilemma in one of two ways.
First, you could begin playing whatever looks the coolest to you and moving on to try others as you get bored with a particular game. Or, you may want to do a little research on the web to find one that is ranked high by other players on the web.
You could even read reviews and play those that look interesting to you. It’s completely up to you so just have fun with it.
Some of the different types of sessions you will come across will include motocross sport, speed racing sport, dirt bike, motocross, bus racing, four wheel games, monster truck, and much more. Just start the one which you think you will like most.
This means that if you love motorbikes then you may want to play it related to this first. Or, if you love four wheel vehicles then consider going for that type of game. You have total control over what you do and that is what makes it so much fun because you can move on and explore at your own pace.
Console Games
If you have a Playstation or an X-Box then you may have some something really entertaining you really love. Did you know that most of these games are also available for your PC? You will need to do a little research, but more than likely you will be able to find your favorite ones so you can access them on your computer.
The bonus with this is that you already know the car play that you like and enjoy and they are usually more affordable. This is an added bonus because you can play your favorite ones on your PC and pay less money for them.
These are just the basics of car sports. There are many different websites that will offer these on the web that you will want to check out. Additionally, you will want to search for used ones that you can use on your PC. This will save you a lot of money while still allowing you to play your favorite session on your PC.
Go ahead and give it a try and you will surely enjoy yourself and recommend this to your friends. Just remember to take breaks every now and again so you don’t completely lose your social life!
BRENT
There is nothing more exciting than playing car sport online. It really is a lot of fun and it’s a great way to lose yourself in some excitement. You may not have known about the many different options of playing these online but there are in fact many.
Go ahead and do a search and you will find a wide selection that you can begin playing. Check them all out and find your favorite ones.
Types of Car Games
When you are searching the web for car games you will find such a large selection that you will probably wonder which should you go for first. You can approach this dilemma in one of two ways.
First, you could begin playing whatever looks the coolest to you and moving on to try others as you get bored with a particular game. Or, you may want to do a little research on the web to find one that is ranked high by other players on the web.
You could even read reviews and play those that look interesting to you. It’s completely up to you so just have fun with it.
Some of the different types of sessions you will come across will include motocross sport, speed racing sport, dirt bike, motocross, bus racing, four wheel games, monster truck, and much more. Just start the one which you think you will like most.
This means that if you love motorbikes then you may want to play it related to this first. Or, if you love four wheel vehicles then consider going for that type of game. You have total control over what you do and that is what makes it so much fun because you can move on and explore at your own pace.
Console Games
If you have a Playstation or an X-Box then you may have some something really entertaining you really love. Did you know that most of these games are also available for your PC? You will need to do a little research, but more than likely you will be able to find your favorite ones so you can access them on your computer.
The bonus with this is that you already know the car play that you like and enjoy and they are usually more affordable. This is an added bonus because you can play your favorite ones on your PC and pay less money for them.
These are just the basics of car sports. There are many different websites that will offer these on the web that you will want to check out. Additionally, you will want to search for used ones that you can use on your PC. This will save you a lot of money while still allowing you to play your favorite session on your PC.
Go ahead and give it a try and you will surely enjoy yourself and recommend this to your friends. Just remember to take breaks every now and again so you don’t completely lose your social life!
BRENT
Feb
22
Lamborghini Sports Cars - Automotive Legends Both in Styling and Vehicle Performance
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Terry Z. Voster asked:
For the legendary Lamborghini sports car stable of fantastic ultra high performance and styled vehicles it all started with ordinary Fiat automobiles and tractors.
Mr. Lamborghini - fully named - Mr. Ferruccio Lamborghini got his start with Fiats and then went on to a large successful manufacturing concern that grew from a small manufacturing shop into a major producer of tractors. However at a certain point in every person’s life they search out to complete what their real passion is. In the case of Lamborghini was finely styled and crafted motor cars. At 60 years of age, an established manufacturer of agricultural tractors - Mr. Lamborghini - decided that he could a better job of building a high end, beautifully styled, performance racing automobiles than either of the two dominant Italian auto firms of that auto industry sector - Ferrari and Maserati.
The first product out of the door had a chassis that was multi-tubular; the engine was front mounted sporting a 3.5 liter 12 cylinder V-12 engine. The V-12 engine itself was fitted with six Weber carburetors and ran four overhead camshafts. It all clocked at 360 ultra smooth horsepower with the transmission drive being through five speed stick shift. Suspension involved a coil and wishbone independent suspension set up. In one word it was wow - both in terms of performance of the hop as well as the automotive styling.
Although the styling of those early Lamborghini models may be considered standard Italian sports car design - designs which have worked their way into the so called standard “sport scar designs “and “sport scar flair”, at the time it was new and innovative and for the most part if was twenty five years ahead of anything produced in the good old U.S.A. . The one American sports car which might be considered an exception to that point was the Chevrolet Corvette. For years to come nothing else really matched or was similar to the clean aerodynamic lines and styling of the early Lamborghini classic autos.
Even then Lamborghini had such innovative products the establishment and reputation of the Lamborghini product line was no easy road to hoe. Although the first cars were produced in 1963 it was not for two years later - at the Turin Motor Show that the car began to attract solid interest and for the reputation of the car and its studio to grow and begin to become accepted for what it should be.
The first real product of record for Lamborghini was what was marketed as Miura T 400 model automobile. Its first year of manufacture was the 1966 model year. The basic layout and design of the Miura T 400 was a mid-engined coupe with a slightly larger version of the overhead cam engine - the classic V-12 laid out transversely behind the two seats of the car. The rear wheels were then driven by this engine through” spurs gears”. Interestingly the gear boxes and rear axles were Lamborghini products all by themselves -so they shared a lineage that was unique and not the same as any other of the competitor’s models.
What was performance of this little cat? The V-12 engine could pour out a total of 385 barrel horsepower. Top speed of this little coupe was over 180 miles per hour. It could more than carry its weight with the local Italian contenders - even the famed Ferraris.
If the was one complaint from drivers or riders it was of noise levels in the car’s cockpit. It can be said that this was the price to be paid for success or in this case speed and performance. If you cannot stand the heat don’t stay in the kitchen. Certainly the buyers of Lamborghini fine motor cars who bought the product and established the revered name for its performance and advanced styling and forgo this small shortcoming or foible as the car as an assumed fact - even a luxury.
The next model in the Lamborghini stable was introduced approximately two years later. The entire life of the production run of the popular Miura model was nine years - with two cars being produced a week ( a production figure of only 100 or so cars a year). The name of this vehicle was the Espada. For the new Lamborghini model, the Espada, Lamborghini went back to a more standard front engine layout. Perhaps this was in response to concerns over noise levels in the cockpit of the Miura and the need to produce a more “standard” or “civilized “vehicle product. No one really knows what went on in the mind of the genius Ferruccio Lamborghini. However what was retained for sure were the Lamborghini basics - the four liter V-12 massive highly tuned engine with whizzy overhead cams and multiple choke carburetors all putting out massive automotive performance and handling.
In the end it can be said that the Lamborghini automotive and automotive styling and performance legends are more than unique and reek of power, thrust and acceleration.
MURRAY
For the legendary Lamborghini sports car stable of fantastic ultra high performance and styled vehicles it all started with ordinary Fiat automobiles and tractors.
Mr. Lamborghini - fully named - Mr. Ferruccio Lamborghini got his start with Fiats and then went on to a large successful manufacturing concern that grew from a small manufacturing shop into a major producer of tractors. However at a certain point in every person’s life they search out to complete what their real passion is. In the case of Lamborghini was finely styled and crafted motor cars. At 60 years of age, an established manufacturer of agricultural tractors - Mr. Lamborghini - decided that he could a better job of building a high end, beautifully styled, performance racing automobiles than either of the two dominant Italian auto firms of that auto industry sector - Ferrari and Maserati.
The first product out of the door had a chassis that was multi-tubular; the engine was front mounted sporting a 3.5 liter 12 cylinder V-12 engine. The V-12 engine itself was fitted with six Weber carburetors and ran four overhead camshafts. It all clocked at 360 ultra smooth horsepower with the transmission drive being through five speed stick shift. Suspension involved a coil and wishbone independent suspension set up. In one word it was wow - both in terms of performance of the hop as well as the automotive styling.
Although the styling of those early Lamborghini models may be considered standard Italian sports car design - designs which have worked their way into the so called standard “sport scar designs “and “sport scar flair”, at the time it was new and innovative and for the most part if was twenty five years ahead of anything produced in the good old U.S.A. . The one American sports car which might be considered an exception to that point was the Chevrolet Corvette. For years to come nothing else really matched or was similar to the clean aerodynamic lines and styling of the early Lamborghini classic autos.
Even then Lamborghini had such innovative products the establishment and reputation of the Lamborghini product line was no easy road to hoe. Although the first cars were produced in 1963 it was not for two years later - at the Turin Motor Show that the car began to attract solid interest and for the reputation of the car and its studio to grow and begin to become accepted for what it should be.
The first real product of record for Lamborghini was what was marketed as Miura T 400 model automobile. Its first year of manufacture was the 1966 model year. The basic layout and design of the Miura T 400 was a mid-engined coupe with a slightly larger version of the overhead cam engine - the classic V-12 laid out transversely behind the two seats of the car. The rear wheels were then driven by this engine through” spurs gears”. Interestingly the gear boxes and rear axles were Lamborghini products all by themselves -so they shared a lineage that was unique and not the same as any other of the competitor’s models.
What was performance of this little cat? The V-12 engine could pour out a total of 385 barrel horsepower. Top speed of this little coupe was over 180 miles per hour. It could more than carry its weight with the local Italian contenders - even the famed Ferraris.
If the was one complaint from drivers or riders it was of noise levels in the car’s cockpit. It can be said that this was the price to be paid for success or in this case speed and performance. If you cannot stand the heat don’t stay in the kitchen. Certainly the buyers of Lamborghini fine motor cars who bought the product and established the revered name for its performance and advanced styling and forgo this small shortcoming or foible as the car as an assumed fact - even a luxury.
The next model in the Lamborghini stable was introduced approximately two years later. The entire life of the production run of the popular Miura model was nine years - with two cars being produced a week ( a production figure of only 100 or so cars a year). The name of this vehicle was the Espada. For the new Lamborghini model, the Espada, Lamborghini went back to a more standard front engine layout. Perhaps this was in response to concerns over noise levels in the cockpit of the Miura and the need to produce a more “standard” or “civilized “vehicle product. No one really knows what went on in the mind of the genius Ferruccio Lamborghini. However what was retained for sure were the Lamborghini basics - the four liter V-12 massive highly tuned engine with whizzy overhead cams and multiple choke carburetors all putting out massive automotive performance and handling.
In the end it can be said that the Lamborghini automotive and automotive styling and performance legends are more than unique and reek of power, thrust and acceleration.
MURRAY
Feb
22
A Sketch on a Cigarette Pack Led to the Classic Jaguar XK Auto Car Series
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Terry Z. Voster asked:
The legendary Jaguar XE series of fine motor cars was directly developed from the inspiration of Jaguar engineers on a rooftop watching their city of Birmingham England being bombed from the sky during the darkest days of World War II.
These engineers sketched the plans for what became the legendary Jaguar engine amazingly and simply on cigarette box carton. . This new engine was so good it became the standard that went on to become the stock Jaguar powerplant for the next 30 years. The best words that best describe this classic engine are - efficient, smooth and powerful. Indeed it was one a mechanical genius, Harry Weslake, who provided the key to the design - a light weight alloy cylinder head with dual cams and angled valves in a hemispherical combustion chamber. The final marvelous touch of genius were the two SU carburetors fed the 3.5 liter straight six, producing a 160 horse power
The new Jaguar was so good that it deserved a whole new car to be designed and built around it. The engineering felt that the motor was so exceptional it needed its own automobile - one worthy of such a powerplant. Otherwise it was if their work had been wasted. 1948 became the release date of this project. What emerged and created a storm from automobile enthusiasts was a low slung car body mounted at was then a fairly standard box-frame chassis. Independent front suspension was by torsion bars and the solid rear axle was by torsion springs. With all the power and effect the final finishing touches that were almost essential were 12 inch diameter drum brakes. Indeed the Jaguar XK120 was timed at a top test speed of 132 miles per hour
Of course the Jaguar XK proved to be a major hit - especially in the lucrative American export market. At a $ 4,000 sticker price 90 % of factory output was exported outside Britain - most of it to the American automobile market. It did not hurt the reputation and sales of the Jaguar .XK series that the car proved to be a killer on the Le Mans auto racing circuits. It was the Jaguars that were to become the inspiration for the classic “sports cars” that were to come - especially the venerable Chevrolet Corvette and Stingray.
The Jaguar line grew and evolved further with each racing win. In 1954 the next step occurred -The classic 1948 era Jaguar XE120 was replaced by what was to become a short lived production run model - the XK140. Disc brakes had made a great impression on the Jaguar racing team crews - including car design team as well as the actual drivers. Along with this went “unitary construction” a major upgrade and update from the former hefty chassis being applied from Jaguar cars from 1955 onwards.
Still the venerable motor based on the cigarette pack sketches lived on with the introduction of the next phase - the XKE Jaguar. Along with that 3.8 liter what then was a major innovation then - electric fans, which were added after exceptional results on the racing circuits with Jaguar as well as other racing cars. The XKE was considered at the time to be the sleekest automobile body shape seen anywhere and at anytime on the globe. Performance was considered mind numbing - 150 miles per hour top speed with 0 to 100 miles per hour in an extraordinary 16 seconds. A driver could accelerate from 0 to 130 miles per hour in less than 30 seconds.
It is no accident that the Jaguar XK series has gone on to be an automobile classic - both in terms of innovative styling, performance and handling.
DANTE
The legendary Jaguar XE series of fine motor cars was directly developed from the inspiration of Jaguar engineers on a rooftop watching their city of Birmingham England being bombed from the sky during the darkest days of World War II.
These engineers sketched the plans for what became the legendary Jaguar engine amazingly and simply on cigarette box carton. . This new engine was so good it became the standard that went on to become the stock Jaguar powerplant for the next 30 years. The best words that best describe this classic engine are - efficient, smooth and powerful. Indeed it was one a mechanical genius, Harry Weslake, who provided the key to the design - a light weight alloy cylinder head with dual cams and angled valves in a hemispherical combustion chamber. The final marvelous touch of genius were the two SU carburetors fed the 3.5 liter straight six, producing a 160 horse power
The new Jaguar was so good that it deserved a whole new car to be designed and built around it. The engineering felt that the motor was so exceptional it needed its own automobile - one worthy of such a powerplant. Otherwise it was if their work had been wasted. 1948 became the release date of this project. What emerged and created a storm from automobile enthusiasts was a low slung car body mounted at was then a fairly standard box-frame chassis. Independent front suspension was by torsion bars and the solid rear axle was by torsion springs. With all the power and effect the final finishing touches that were almost essential were 12 inch diameter drum brakes. Indeed the Jaguar XK120 was timed at a top test speed of 132 miles per hour
Of course the Jaguar XK proved to be a major hit - especially in the lucrative American export market. At a $ 4,000 sticker price 90 % of factory output was exported outside Britain - most of it to the American automobile market. It did not hurt the reputation and sales of the Jaguar .XK series that the car proved to be a killer on the Le Mans auto racing circuits. It was the Jaguars that were to become the inspiration for the classic “sports cars” that were to come - especially the venerable Chevrolet Corvette and Stingray.
The Jaguar line grew and evolved further with each racing win. In 1954 the next step occurred -The classic 1948 era Jaguar XE120 was replaced by what was to become a short lived production run model - the XK140. Disc brakes had made a great impression on the Jaguar racing team crews - including car design team as well as the actual drivers. Along with this went “unitary construction” a major upgrade and update from the former hefty chassis being applied from Jaguar cars from 1955 onwards.
Still the venerable motor based on the cigarette pack sketches lived on with the introduction of the next phase - the XKE Jaguar. Along with that 3.8 liter what then was a major innovation then - electric fans, which were added after exceptional results on the racing circuits with Jaguar as well as other racing cars. The XKE was considered at the time to be the sleekest automobile body shape seen anywhere and at anytime on the globe. Performance was considered mind numbing - 150 miles per hour top speed with 0 to 100 miles per hour in an extraordinary 16 seconds. A driver could accelerate from 0 to 130 miles per hour in less than 30 seconds.
It is no accident that the Jaguar XK series has gone on to be an automobile classic - both in terms of innovative styling, performance and handling.
DANTE
Feb
20
What do you guys think of our soap-box car design?
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Jonh Q asked:
We’re trying to get in this Red Bull Soap Box Derby race, we are a wild card, we need votes to get in the race! Please vote for the “Tomb Raiders” here:
http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com/Providence-2007/wildcard.aspx
click on the “Tomb Raiders” sketch, enter encription code at the bottem left, then click vote, you’re done!
To prove you voted (10 points to first in) please tell me what you see after you vote (a different screen comes up) It’s not spam, don’t worry!
Thanks!
(YOU DON’T HAVE TO ANSWER THIS, PLEASE NO RUDE COMMENTS, I’M NOT VIOLATING ANY YAHOO GUIDE-LINES)
WESTON
We’re trying to get in this Red Bull Soap Box Derby race, we are a wild card, we need votes to get in the race! Please vote for the “Tomb Raiders” here:
http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com/Providence-2007/wildcard.aspx
click on the “Tomb Raiders” sketch, enter encription code at the bottem left, then click vote, you’re done!
To prove you voted (10 points to first in) please tell me what you see after you vote (a different screen comes up) It’s not spam, don’t worry!
Thanks!
(YOU DON’T HAVE TO ANSWER THIS, PLEASE NO RUDE COMMENTS, I’M NOT VIOLATING ANY YAHOO GUIDE-LINES)
WESTON
Feb
12
Anthony Fontanelle asked:
Dinan Cars, an automotive company in the United States known for designing and manufacturing aftermarket performance parts for BMW vehicles, recently announced the availability of new BMW 328 Coupe and Sedan components. The company not only produces aftermarket parts for BMW vehicles but also for the MINI brand. The said company is based in Morgan Hill, California and is also known for designing and building BMW racing engines for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class. Its products are sold through a marketing network composed of different BMW dealerships and other independent auto shops across the United States.
The BMW 328 is under the 3 Series that was redesigned by the German car manufacturer last year. For this car model, Dinan Cars announced the availability of the Ram-Air Intake Assembly although this would only be for the sedan version. The company stated that they used the ram air effect to give the air intake assembly better access to air. The said component scoops up air from the area close to the brake duct. This is in addition to the already existing air duct. The air flow from both of these components gives the engine more air. The use of this component can improve the torque and horsepower output of an engine.
The responsiveness of the engine to the demand of the driver is also increased giving extra power when it is needed. The aftermarket part is composed of an aluminum “air scoop”, a silicone hose, and an air-box duct. Tests have shown that this aftermarket performance part can increase power output by as much as 7 horsepower and 6 lb-ft of torque at 6600 revs per minute.
Another for sedan only aftermarket part that was announced to be available by Dinan Cars is the Free Flow Exhaust. The said component is designed to reduce back pressure. For performance enthusiasts, back pressure is considered a bad thing since it reduces the power output of an engine. It is generated by an exhaust system with many twists and bends. Although laws have been passed to increase back pressure to eliminate loud noise, the Free Flow Exhaust uses design technology which reduces backpressure but at the same time keeps the engine noise to a minimum level.
The exhaust part is made out of 100 percent stainless steel. This means that the component can resist corrosion for a considerably long time. The aftermarket part is also designed to fit the factory hangers and its connection with the exhaust manifold. Dinan Cars announced that this same exhaust will be available for BMW 328 coupes shortly.
Another product available from Dinan Cars is the Strut Tower Brace for both the coupe and the sedan version of the BMW 328. The strut bar is a suspension system component used to complement MacPherson struts. The said component provides better strength to the strut towers. According to Dinan Cars, the new strut tower brace they have designed will “help to maintain the structural integrity of the towers over the life of the vehicle as well as providing sharper handling by reducing flex under harder cornering conditions.” This gives better ride comfort to the already smooth driving BMW 328. The aftermarket part is precision engineered to fit the strut tower reinforcements. This ensures that the aftermarket part will perfectly complement the stock components used on the coupe and sedan.
The strut tower brace is recommended by Dinan to be used with another product they have designed and produced and is now available in the market. The Stage 1 Suspension system for both coupe and sedan is composed of a Dinan Performance Springs, Koni Strut and rear shocks, and bumpstops. The suspension assembly increase road grip of the tires and also reduces body roll. The assembly also lowers the car giving it a truly performance car look.
Dinan Cars is one of the leading manufacturers of BMW aftermarket parts such as BMW belts, body kit, and other accessories. With a long standing agreement with BMW dealers which allows Dinan-modified vehicles to retain the factory warranty. Usually, the warranty that comes along with a vehicle is immediately lost after a modification has been made to the vehicle. This shows how Dinan Cars has created a name for itself in the United States auto industry.
ROBERTO
Dinan Cars, an automotive company in the United States known for designing and manufacturing aftermarket performance parts for BMW vehicles, recently announced the availability of new BMW 328 Coupe and Sedan components. The company not only produces aftermarket parts for BMW vehicles but also for the MINI brand. The said company is based in Morgan Hill, California and is also known for designing and building BMW racing engines for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class. Its products are sold through a marketing network composed of different BMW dealerships and other independent auto shops across the United States.
The BMW 328 is under the 3 Series that was redesigned by the German car manufacturer last year. For this car model, Dinan Cars announced the availability of the Ram-Air Intake Assembly although this would only be for the sedan version. The company stated that they used the ram air effect to give the air intake assembly better access to air. The said component scoops up air from the area close to the brake duct. This is in addition to the already existing air duct. The air flow from both of these components gives the engine more air. The use of this component can improve the torque and horsepower output of an engine.
The responsiveness of the engine to the demand of the driver is also increased giving extra power when it is needed. The aftermarket part is composed of an aluminum “air scoop”, a silicone hose, and an air-box duct. Tests have shown that this aftermarket performance part can increase power output by as much as 7 horsepower and 6 lb-ft of torque at 6600 revs per minute.
Another for sedan only aftermarket part that was announced to be available by Dinan Cars is the Free Flow Exhaust. The said component is designed to reduce back pressure. For performance enthusiasts, back pressure is considered a bad thing since it reduces the power output of an engine. It is generated by an exhaust system with many twists and bends. Although laws have been passed to increase back pressure to eliminate loud noise, the Free Flow Exhaust uses design technology which reduces backpressure but at the same time keeps the engine noise to a minimum level.
The exhaust part is made out of 100 percent stainless steel. This means that the component can resist corrosion for a considerably long time. The aftermarket part is also designed to fit the factory hangers and its connection with the exhaust manifold. Dinan Cars announced that this same exhaust will be available for BMW 328 coupes shortly.
Another product available from Dinan Cars is the Strut Tower Brace for both the coupe and the sedan version of the BMW 328. The strut bar is a suspension system component used to complement MacPherson struts. The said component provides better strength to the strut towers. According to Dinan Cars, the new strut tower brace they have designed will “help to maintain the structural integrity of the towers over the life of the vehicle as well as providing sharper handling by reducing flex under harder cornering conditions.” This gives better ride comfort to the already smooth driving BMW 328. The aftermarket part is precision engineered to fit the strut tower reinforcements. This ensures that the aftermarket part will perfectly complement the stock components used on the coupe and sedan.
The strut tower brace is recommended by Dinan to be used with another product they have designed and produced and is now available in the market. The Stage 1 Suspension system for both coupe and sedan is composed of a Dinan Performance Springs, Koni Strut and rear shocks, and bumpstops. The suspension assembly increase road grip of the tires and also reduces body roll. The assembly also lowers the car giving it a truly performance car look.
Dinan Cars is one of the leading manufacturers of BMW aftermarket parts such as BMW belts, body kit, and other accessories. With a long standing agreement with BMW dealers which allows Dinan-modified vehicles to retain the factory warranty. Usually, the warranty that comes along with a vehicle is immediately lost after a modification has been made to the vehicle. This shows how Dinan Cars has created a name for itself in the United States auto industry.
ROBERTO
Feb
10
Which sport is the best?
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Nick asked:
baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, wrestling, softball, boxing, car racing, running (track and field), kickball, tennis, badminton, etc.
add golf and volleyball to the list
BERNIE
baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, wrestling, softball, boxing, car racing, running (track and field), kickball, tennis, badminton, etc.
add golf and volleyball to the list
BERNIE
Feb
9
A race car is traveling around a banked curve as described in the box “Banking Corners.”?
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Martin L asked:
What force provides (or forces provide) the centripetal force required for the race car to travel along its circular path?
COLBY
What force provides (or forces provide) the centripetal force required for the race car to travel along its circular path?
COLBY
Feb
8
Race Car Tech Help?
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Chris I asked:
I drive a Super Minicup RaceCar at Seekonk Speedway in MA. We recently had the engine rebuilt by a really good engine bulder who knows his stuff. We have had two weekends of racing and every single restart we fly out of the box into the lead and get about 4 car lengths in front of everybody and then suddenly it feels as if the car gets tighter (may be because the car gets slower, so it feels tighter) and everybody cathes up and blows by us. I have come to the conclusion it is the gear ratio or the valve springs in the Engine. I checked the Valve springs and they are set just right, right where the engine builder told us to put them. We are Stumped… It has nothing to do with the chassis set ups, we were fast all last year with the setup, and plus we fire out on the start and stay out front for 10 laps.. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANKS IN ADVANCED!!
JONAS
I drive a Super Minicup RaceCar at Seekonk Speedway in MA. We recently had the engine rebuilt by a really good engine bulder who knows his stuff. We have had two weekends of racing and every single restart we fly out of the box into the lead and get about 4 car lengths in front of everybody and then suddenly it feels as if the car gets tighter (may be because the car gets slower, so it feels tighter) and everybody cathes up and blows by us. I have come to the conclusion it is the gear ratio or the valve springs in the Engine. I checked the Valve springs and they are set just right, right where the engine builder told us to put them. We are Stumped… It has nothing to do with the chassis set ups, we were fast all last year with the setup, and plus we fire out on the start and stay out front for 10 laps.. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANKS IN ADVANCED!!
JONAS
Feb
7
Bonnie Davis asked:
Been thinking that maybe it’s time to spread your writing wings a bit and pen something new? More specifically, you may be thinking about writing an article or several articles about a topic that is totally outside your usual subject area.
If you are, then Congratulations! This is a phase of the natural evolutionary process that writers experience … it simply means that you’re moving forward in your work. Writing articles about different subjects is an effective way of gaining even more exposure for yourself and your business.
Besides, marketing with articles doesn’t limit you to being an authority on only one topic. All you need to do choose a new subject area in which to focus your writing.
Sure, you can always hit the Search Engines and reap the return of hot keywords up for grabs … or, you can pick a topic off the top of your head … maybe something you heard on the news… some new-age subject or relatively obscure concept about which you can write, provided you can research it well enough to do a credible article.
Or, you can stick with what you know.
Huh? But you’re chomping at the bit to expand your writing into different areas. How is writing more about what you know going to offer a new challenge or more exposure for you?
As writers, we sometimes develop tunnel vision. In other words, we can’t see the actual forest for the proverbial trees. Writing what you know isn’t necessarily writing about the same subject.
That is, unless you only know that one topic about which you’ve been writing articles.
Lucky for you… you’re a walking encyclopedia!
Sure you are, take a stroll through your own variegated alphabet of personal interests, those beyond your professional and/or career knowledge. You’ll be surprised to realize that there are several subjects for which you already have the knowledge and expertise to produce incredible articles.
A airplanes - antiques - aquariums - art - autos B ballet - baseball - birds - boating - building C camping - cats - coins - cooking - crafts D dancing - dating - decorating - dining - dolls E ecology - eclipses - electronics - environment -ethics F fencing - fishing - fitness - folksongs - figure-skating G gardening - genealogy - golf - graphics - gymnastics H hardware - history - hobbyhorses, hockey, hunting I imaging - inns - insects - inspiration - investing J java script - jazz - jewelry - jogging - jujitsu K kayaking - keyboards - kids - kiting - knitting L languages- lanterns - lapidary - laptops - lithography M magic - martial arts - movies - museums - music N nature - nightclubs - nostalgia - numerology - nuts O occasions - ornaments - organization - outdoors - outfits P painting - pets - picnics - photography - puzzles Q quartz - quatrains - quiches - quilting - quotes R racing - racquetball - recipes - retirement - robotics S snorkeling - skiing - software - stenciling - swimming T theatre - toys - trading cards - travel - trucks U UFO’s - umpiring - unicycles - urbanism - utilities V vacations - vases - veterans - videos - vineyards W wallpapering - waltzes - weight-lifting - wines - woodworking X xenophobia - xylophone - x-ray astronomy Y yachting - yard designs - yoga - yo-yo’s - yodeling Z zip files - zodiac - zoos - zoom lenses
It’s okay if you don’t see one of your particular interests or hobbies in the above list. In fact, that’s even better.
Now, this is where you get to carve out your niche for writing articles. The hobbies and interests listed aren’t meant to limit you, they’re meant to inspire you!
Airplanes for A may not have struck a cord with you, but now auto’s that’s a different story. You’ve been into classic cars for as long as you can remember. There’s your niche!
If the b in ballet stands for boring as far as you’re concerned, consider what it means to you in building. Yes, you, the one who’s always sporting a carpenter’s apron and hammer every Saturday. Another niche nailed down!
Moving right along to the letter C, scratch the cats-coins-and-crafts and that’s your category. Camping is one of your passions. And when it comes to cooking you grill a mean steak, if you do say so yourself. But wait… that comes under G for grilling. How about combining it with outdoors from O and recipes from R? Looks like you’ve cooked up your own niche article ideas in Outdoors + Grilling + Recipes = Savory Campsite Cuisine. You could do an entire series of articles on that topic!
As a writer, it’s essential to remain genuine in order to be effective. Writing about what you know and on subjects about which you are truly passionate is one of the best ways to distinguish yourself. It’s the feeling that comes through naturally as you write about certain topics, which is apparent to the reader and reflects you as an authority.
While research is indeed a part of writing, it does have its place. Hours invested in research will never replace what is written from within. If a subject is not in your heart, it will never be in your head … and certainly not in your writing.
Call it old-school or back-to-basics, but being genuine is what separates real writers from those who are merely content generators. Unplug for a while to rediscover your own true interests and passions, but keep a pen and paper handy. A breath of creative fresh air breeds countless intriguing ideas… you can rely on your collective notes and inspirations when you return to your keyboard. Rest assured … they will serve your writing well!
(c) 2006, Davis Virtual Assistance.
GUY
Been thinking that maybe it’s time to spread your writing wings a bit and pen something new? More specifically, you may be thinking about writing an article or several articles about a topic that is totally outside your usual subject area.
If you are, then Congratulations! This is a phase of the natural evolutionary process that writers experience … it simply means that you’re moving forward in your work. Writing articles about different subjects is an effective way of gaining even more exposure for yourself and your business.
Besides, marketing with articles doesn’t limit you to being an authority on only one topic. All you need to do choose a new subject area in which to focus your writing.
Sure, you can always hit the Search Engines and reap the return of hot keywords up for grabs … or, you can pick a topic off the top of your head … maybe something you heard on the news… some new-age subject or relatively obscure concept about which you can write, provided you can research it well enough to do a credible article.
Or, you can stick with what you know.
Huh? But you’re chomping at the bit to expand your writing into different areas. How is writing more about what you know going to offer a new challenge or more exposure for you?
As writers, we sometimes develop tunnel vision. In other words, we can’t see the actual forest for the proverbial trees. Writing what you know isn’t necessarily writing about the same subject.
That is, unless you only know that one topic about which you’ve been writing articles.
Lucky for you… you’re a walking encyclopedia!
Sure you are, take a stroll through your own variegated alphabet of personal interests, those beyond your professional and/or career knowledge. You’ll be surprised to realize that there are several subjects for which you already have the knowledge and expertise to produce incredible articles.
A airplanes - antiques - aquariums - art - autos B ballet - baseball - birds - boating - building C camping - cats - coins - cooking - crafts D dancing - dating - decorating - dining - dolls E ecology - eclipses - electronics - environment -ethics F fencing - fishing - fitness - folksongs - figure-skating G gardening - genealogy - golf - graphics - gymnastics H hardware - history - hobbyhorses, hockey, hunting I imaging - inns - insects - inspiration - investing J java script - jazz - jewelry - jogging - jujitsu K kayaking - keyboards - kids - kiting - knitting L languages- lanterns - lapidary - laptops - lithography M magic - martial arts - movies - museums - music N nature - nightclubs - nostalgia - numerology - nuts O occasions - ornaments - organization - outdoors - outfits P painting - pets - picnics - photography - puzzles Q quartz - quatrains - quiches - quilting - quotes R racing - racquetball - recipes - retirement - robotics S snorkeling - skiing - software - stenciling - swimming T theatre - toys - trading cards - travel - trucks U UFO’s - umpiring - unicycles - urbanism - utilities V vacations - vases - veterans - videos - vineyards W wallpapering - waltzes - weight-lifting - wines - woodworking X xenophobia - xylophone - x-ray astronomy Y yachting - yard designs - yoga - yo-yo’s - yodeling Z zip files - zodiac - zoos - zoom lenses
It’s okay if you don’t see one of your particular interests or hobbies in the above list. In fact, that’s even better.
Now, this is where you get to carve out your niche for writing articles. The hobbies and interests listed aren’t meant to limit you, they’re meant to inspire you!
Airplanes for A may not have struck a cord with you, but now auto’s that’s a different story. You’ve been into classic cars for as long as you can remember. There’s your niche!
If the b in ballet stands for boring as far as you’re concerned, consider what it means to you in building. Yes, you, the one who’s always sporting a carpenter’s apron and hammer every Saturday. Another niche nailed down!
Moving right along to the letter C, scratch the cats-coins-and-crafts and that’s your category. Camping is one of your passions. And when it comes to cooking you grill a mean steak, if you do say so yourself. But wait… that comes under G for grilling. How about combining it with outdoors from O and recipes from R? Looks like you’ve cooked up your own niche article ideas in Outdoors + Grilling + Recipes = Savory Campsite Cuisine. You could do an entire series of articles on that topic!
As a writer, it’s essential to remain genuine in order to be effective. Writing about what you know and on subjects about which you are truly passionate is one of the best ways to distinguish yourself. It’s the feeling that comes through naturally as you write about certain topics, which is apparent to the reader and reflects you as an authority.
While research is indeed a part of writing, it does have its place. Hours invested in research will never replace what is written from within. If a subject is not in your heart, it will never be in your head … and certainly not in your writing.
Call it old-school or back-to-basics, but being genuine is what separates real writers from those who are merely content generators. Unplug for a while to rediscover your own true interests and passions, but keep a pen and paper handy. A breath of creative fresh air breeds countless intriguing ideas… you can rely on your collective notes and inspirations when you return to your keyboard. Rest assured … they will serve your writing well!
(c) 2006, Davis Virtual Assistance.
GUY
Feb
6
Mark Ripple asked:
Most horseplayers opine that route races are more difficult to handicap than sprints. I hold a dissenting view. If the majority were correct, then we would not see such a disparity between the percentages of winning favorites for each type of race.In fact, one would expect to see the percentage of winning favorites for sprint races higher than that for routes. This is not the case.
A little more than 70% of all races are sprints. A sprint race is less than one mile and not more than one turn. Most sprints are run at 6 furlongs but may be as long as seven and a half furlongs.
Conventional wisdom holds that a fast breaker, a horse that can set a rapid pace for the first quarter-mile and take the lead while saving ground on the rail, has a distinct advantage over the complementation. But what happens when the race is riddled with fast breakers as it most often is? The early leaders will thwart each other’s effort and begin to back up in the final stretch. They will also create traffic problems for themselves and quickly run out of real estate to correct the mistake.
Well, what if our sprinter lags behind the rest of the pack? This presents a more severe problem in that a horse that has neither been close to the leaders nor hugged the rail will not have sufficient energy to pass the others during the final stretch run. Even if the horse is able to save ground on the rail, he will run into traffic problems too, as the leaders refuse to open a hole for him. The aforementioned “traffic problems” can be readily seen in the charts comments as “blocked,” “bumped,” “checked,” and “forced wide.”
However, the real test of a sprinter’s mettle is, indeed, in the last quarter-mile stretch run. It is very important, though, that he runs effectively up until that point. He must stalk, and not lag behind, the leaders from the very start and never for a moment fall out of contention.
Look at each performance line where the horse ran six furlongs. First eliminate any horse that was ever more than four lengths off the pace at the half-mile call for any of his past three six-furlong races. This rids us of the closer. Second, eliminate any horse that was in the lead for the first quarter-mile but lost it at the half, for his last three six-furlong races. This rids us of the speedball and dueler, both of whose running styles are subject to almost the same problems as those of the closer. Last, eliminate any horse that has not finished first or second at six furlongs.
Using the horse’s best finish (either first or second) at six furlongs, compute the final quarter-mile time for each of the remaining horses. If the horse was leading at the half as well, this is relatively simple. Convert the final time into seconds, subtract the half-mile time, and you have the final quarter-mile time.
In races where the horse did not lead at the half, add one-fifth second for each length the horse was off the pace to the actual half-mile time and you will have that horse’s half mile time. The play is on the horse with the fastest final quarter-mile time.
Delaware Park’s eight race on November 1, 2004, was a fantastic example of this angle’s effectiveness. Eight horses were entered in this six-furlong allowance, but only three managed to qualify as far as computing the final quarter-mile time.
NAME FIN. ¼ MI.TIME POST TIME ODDS 11/01/04 FINISH
Gotta Rush :26 7-2 1st
Trickle of Gold :25 3/5 Scratched Scratched
Carly’ssilvercharm :26 2/5 5-2 2nd
For example: In Trickle of Gold’s last six-furlong race she ran :22 1/5, :45 3/5, and 1:11 1/5. As it happened, she led at the half and won the race. Converting 1:11 1/5 to :71 1/5 and subtracting :45 3/5 we have a final quarter-mile time of :25 3/5.Trickle of Gold had set the best final quarter-mile time, but she scratched. Carly’ssilvercharm got caught up in a duel through the half (which we do not want to see) and was caught in the stretch by Gotta Rush. Missile Bay, a horse I eliminated because she had never raced at six-furlongs came late to finish third as the 9-5 favorite. My exacta box returned 7 for a net profit of 7.
Remember, most of the races are won by horses that are able to stalk the leaders but do not make their big move until the final two furlongs of the race.
STUART
Most horseplayers opine that route races are more difficult to handicap than sprints. I hold a dissenting view. If the majority were correct, then we would not see such a disparity between the percentages of winning favorites for each type of race.In fact, one would expect to see the percentage of winning favorites for sprint races higher than that for routes. This is not the case.
A little more than 70% of all races are sprints. A sprint race is less than one mile and not more than one turn. Most sprints are run at 6 furlongs but may be as long as seven and a half furlongs.
Conventional wisdom holds that a fast breaker, a horse that can set a rapid pace for the first quarter-mile and take the lead while saving ground on the rail, has a distinct advantage over the complementation. But what happens when the race is riddled with fast breakers as it most often is? The early leaders will thwart each other’s effort and begin to back up in the final stretch. They will also create traffic problems for themselves and quickly run out of real estate to correct the mistake.
Well, what if our sprinter lags behind the rest of the pack? This presents a more severe problem in that a horse that has neither been close to the leaders nor hugged the rail will not have sufficient energy to pass the others during the final stretch run. Even if the horse is able to save ground on the rail, he will run into traffic problems too, as the leaders refuse to open a hole for him. The aforementioned “traffic problems” can be readily seen in the charts comments as “blocked,” “bumped,” “checked,” and “forced wide.”
However, the real test of a sprinter’s mettle is, indeed, in the last quarter-mile stretch run. It is very important, though, that he runs effectively up until that point. He must stalk, and not lag behind, the leaders from the very start and never for a moment fall out of contention.
Look at each performance line where the horse ran six furlongs. First eliminate any horse that was ever more than four lengths off the pace at the half-mile call for any of his past three six-furlong races. This rids us of the closer. Second, eliminate any horse that was in the lead for the first quarter-mile but lost it at the half, for his last three six-furlong races. This rids us of the speedball and dueler, both of whose running styles are subject to almost the same problems as those of the closer. Last, eliminate any horse that has not finished first or second at six furlongs.
Using the horse’s best finish (either first or second) at six furlongs, compute the final quarter-mile time for each of the remaining horses. If the horse was leading at the half as well, this is relatively simple. Convert the final time into seconds, subtract the half-mile time, and you have the final quarter-mile time.
In races where the horse did not lead at the half, add one-fifth second for each length the horse was off the pace to the actual half-mile time and you will have that horse’s half mile time. The play is on the horse with the fastest final quarter-mile time.
Delaware Park’s eight race on November 1, 2004, was a fantastic example of this angle’s effectiveness. Eight horses were entered in this six-furlong allowance, but only three managed to qualify as far as computing the final quarter-mile time.
NAME FIN. ¼ MI.TIME POST TIME ODDS 11/01/04 FINISH
Gotta Rush :26 7-2 1st
Trickle of Gold :25 3/5 Scratched Scratched
Carly’ssilvercharm :26 2/5 5-2 2nd
For example: In Trickle of Gold’s last six-furlong race she ran :22 1/5, :45 3/5, and 1:11 1/5. As it happened, she led at the half and won the race. Converting 1:11 1/5 to :71 1/5 and subtracting :45 3/5 we have a final quarter-mile time of :25 3/5.Trickle of Gold had set the best final quarter-mile time, but she scratched. Carly’ssilvercharm got caught up in a duel through the half (which we do not want to see) and was caught in the stretch by Gotta Rush. Missile Bay, a horse I eliminated because she had never raced at six-furlongs came late to finish third as the 9-5 favorite. My exacta box returned 7 for a net profit of 7.
Remember, most of the races are won by horses that are able to stalk the leaders but do not make their big move until the final two furlongs of the race.
STUART