tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25793526079310358052024-03-13T23:16:20.577+05:30Race for raiseSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754102748842111123noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-79576102164969017922009-11-13T11:37:00.002+05:302009-11-13T11:41:49.063+05:30Hyundai i20 Wyber cool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQkPb_Wh0ZeNb3Pvr6GT8l8pvlVpL_16NrDadA_s52LpGOCPy_j-PZvDjfLCsHc6WadKOtKHRkibS15KAnnQzE0gzTxh1Cp9oZFVy6QQ3cwp5pzo_z-irMlF2N3S9-8gF5wrY_2y1J_73/s1600-h/Hyundai_i20_by_flaviobauck.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQkPb_Wh0ZeNb3Pvr6GT8l8pvlVpL_16NrDadA_s52LpGOCPy_j-PZvDjfLCsHc6WadKOtKHRkibS15KAnnQzE0gzTxh1Cp9oZFVy6QQ3cwp5pzo_z-irMlF2N3S9-8gF5wrY_2y1J_73/s320/Hyundai_i20_by_flaviobauck.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403466389085470690" /></a>Hyundai motors has launched his new car ranging near to its predecessor i10. i20 which is the new model of former i10 is having a bit newer look somewhat same as Subaru impreza WRX STI 09 model. It's having a hatchback, much stable with larger boot space which can hold all your sports on it as a motion of joy. Changed design has made its aero a little better, nice car to drift, drag.<br /><br />Electrically adjustable outside mirror on both sides adds to its luxury, Top variant features five spoke light-weight alloy wheels which looks good and feels good, creating a awesome grip<br />for the car, USB port at the centre console for playing music on the i-pod, Globe box connected with the air-conditioning system of the car, Adjustable steering wheel for better riding comfortable<br />The seats with head rests can be adjusted at different angles, Safety of the car is assured by the responsive systems of ABS with EBD Six air bags dual front, side and curtain keep the occupants safe in case of head-on collision.<br /><br />Specs:<br /><br />Engine:<br />No. of cylinders 4 4 4<br />No. of valves 16 16 16<br />Valvetrain (type) (SOHC / DOHC) DOHC<br />Displacement (CC) 1197 1396 1396<br />Maximum Power (ps / rpm) 80/5200 90/ 4000 100/ 5500<br />Maximum Torque (kgm / rpm) 11.4/4000 22.4/ 1750~2750 13.9/ 4200<br /><br />TRANSMISSION:<br />Type (MT/AT) 5-speed M/T 5-speed M/T 4-speed A/T<br /><br />SUSPENSION:<br />Front Suspension Mc Pherson Strut with Gas shock absorber<br />Rear Suspension Couple Torsion Beam Axle with Gas shock absorber<br />Shock Absorbers Gas-filled, Telescopic Dual acting type<br /><br /><br /><i>He got all!</i>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-67846000279833939232009-07-12T15:12:00.003+05:302009-07-12T15:42:57.769+05:30Recover from a Skid !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e0Bx3WYP5NzMK0T_eFPg1Lkkj5p1XeppPqOK_J2SoeLpw_QJkG6UpimgcO18k-3C6evopaMROyl__iitKVakCUQggav14cgNJatwj8oF59hsgskxmQek0rnRfaiifZzXHDnZq3EzLg6Z/s1600-h/mSatyam.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e0Bx3WYP5NzMK0T_eFPg1Lkkj5p1XeppPqOK_J2SoeLpw_QJkG6UpimgcO18k-3C6evopaMROyl__iitKVakCUQggav14cgNJatwj8oF59hsgskxmQek0rnRfaiifZzXHDnZq3EzLg6Z/s320/mSatyam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357514362099887890" /></a><br /> What's the best way not to get into a skid? Avoid it in the first place! One of the best ways to avoid trouble on the road (not just skids) is to drive smoothly. True professionals drive so seamlessly that you do not feel anything when they shift, turn, or brake. Plan ahead, watch carefully, and slow down, especially if you are unfamiliar with the road. Skids almost always happen because the vehicle was running too fast for conditions. <br /><p> Be careful when conditions might be slippery, as this is when most skids occur. But no matter what the road's surface condition is, skids are caused by driver error. Try to turn too sharply, enter a turn too quickly, or use excessive acceleration or braking, and you'll get the chance to practice skids! Keep your brakes maintained and properly adjusted, because a lateral imbalance in your brakes can cause or aggravate a skid.<br /></p> There are two common types of skids. "<em>Over steer</em>" (or fishtailing) occurs when your front wheels are taking a shorter path than desired and the rear-end breaks loose and fishtails. This is the result of power and side forces causing loss of traction on the rear wheels; there is too much power applied for the existing steering input and the resulting side forces cause the rear wheels to break free, often as a result of trying to accelerate out of a turn. "Under steer" (or plowing) occurs when you have too much steering input for the power you are applying (too sharp an angle between the tires and the direction of motion), and the front wheels skid ahead as a result. <br /><p>Professional driving instructors advise a new way of teaching skid recovery, instead of the old rule, which was, "Turn into the skid." They say this "new" way is more understandable to non-professionals, but either way, they adamantly say the result is the same. This change was made because many folks didn't clearly understand what "turn into the skid" means.<br /></p>If you find yourself in an over-steer skid, first thing to do is get off the gas, keep your foot off the brakes, or smoothly release brake pressure if already applied, and if you are driving a standard shift vehicle, disengage the clutch. Quickly turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the car to go (down the road). Specifically, this means align your tires with the direction of your intended travel. As your vehicle turns back in the correct direction, you must then counter steer in time to stop the turning and stay on your desired path. If you do not do this promptly, the vehicle will continue to turn past your intended direction, and you may then skid in that direction. You may have to counter-steer more than once to get things under control.<br /><br /> There are two situations where the previous techniques could actually make the skid recovery more difficult. When you are driving either a front-wheel drive vehicle or a rear-wheel drive with the four-wheel drive engaged, a quick reduction on the accelerator can cause a result in a loss of control that mimics what happens when the brake pedal is depressed -- namely, the front wheels are slowed faster than the rear wheels increasing the over-steer skid problem. What is generally recommended is to place the vehicle into neutral (or depress the clutch) to allow the front wheels to coast as the vehicle is turned in the direction described above. My own experience is that control is much easier to reacquire by applying a steady pressure on the gas pedal as one "drives" out of the skid, but this assumes that the driver was traveling an appropriately slow speed to begin with.<br /><br /> For an under-steer skid, slightly reduce your steering input while slowing (without heavy braking) so you'll regain your directional control as the tires again grip the road surface. In this skid, the critical issue is to reduce speed so that you can regain a grip on the road and complete your turn. Even just a slight decrease in steering input, combined with the reduction in speed, may be enough to stop the skid from progressing.<br /><p> These techniques are something you need to practice. If there are any high performance driving schools in your area, take advantage of the "safety" course they offer and you'll get the opportunity to practice skid recovery under safe, controlled conditions. You'll have a better idea of what to do, and a better idea of your own capabilities behind the wheel. I guarantee you will be a safer driver. </p><p><em><strong>Keep the shiny side up!</strong></em></p><p><br /></p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-29888689048543680502009-07-10T10:16:00.003+05:302009-07-10T10:43:09.087+05:30Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yuDeHwGZ9OuM-51kXKOzxCC479cig5Qrd7aKcK-ed71Jh0p4UsOVO_Vz1hfG-V8gdGvieu4c3N8OBXychroynnAOM9Bydr8us91Hu9ROHhbjWcjQilttrwBB_20KU2PEKaSmm3cJUm_I/s1600-h/Gallardo-spyder.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yuDeHwGZ9OuM-51kXKOzxCC479cig5Qrd7aKcK-ed71Jh0p4UsOVO_Vz1hfG-V8gdGvieu4c3N8OBXychroynnAOM9Bydr8us91Hu9ROHhbjWcjQilttrwBB_20KU2PEKaSmm3cJUm_I/s320/Gallardo-spyder.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356692676873261138" /></a><br /> The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder has one of the most striking exterior shapes in the automotive world. But the Spyder don’t only looks good it’s seriously fast and has one of the most luxurious cabin in its segment. The Gallardo coupe is already impressive as a powerful Italian sports car. But the Spyder is more than just going fast it also offers exotic luxury and a design which commands attention and interest where ever it goes. <br /><br /><p> Locally the Gallardo gives an astonishing performance. Put on the gas and the car searches for an amassing force as the revs near 4000RPM the two stage exhaust valve open and V10 hovers like a formula 1 racer. Like the coupe the Spyder uses Lamborghini 520hp V10 engine available with six speed transmission and all wheel drive system. For the Spyder 0-60mph comes up in just over 4seconds and breaking is equally outstanding with the 60-0 stopping distance of just 104feet. These numbers are even more outstanding when you consider Spyder’s 250 pound weight gain compare to the coupe. Most of the extra weight comes in the form of structural reinforcements and Lamborghini’s hard work pays off. <br /></p> Well the Gallardo Spyder does provide excellent handling and spectacular acceleration and breaking, on the other hand the Gallardo spyder has truly luxurious cabin, the leather is soft and supple and the metallic trim around the gages, dashboard and steering wheel as a polished and upscale look adding severity and functionality with its good working MMI. The Gallardo Spyder also provides the navigation system, a great sounding stereo, head protecting airbags. It’s easy to justify Spyder’s 200000$ plus price tag based only on its speed and agility. But in the end it’s the Gallardo spyder’s civilized interior, luxurisity and features and striking exterior look that he is in the competition.<br /><p><strong>Specs:</strong><br /></p><p>Base Price: $200,000<br />Price as Tested: $277,421<br />Drive Type: all-wheel drive<br />Transmission Type: 6-speed auto clutch manual<br />Engine Type: V10<br />Displacement : 4961 cc<br />Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 520@8,000<br />Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 376@4,250<br />Brake Type (front): 4-wheel vented discs w/ABS<br />Steering System: Power-assisted rack and pinion<br />Suspension Type (front): Independent Double Wishbone w/anti-roll bar<br />Suspension Type (rear): Independent Double Wishbone w/anti-roll bar<br />Tire Size (front): P235/35ZR19<br />Tire Size (rear): P295/30ZR19<br />Tire Brand: Pirelli<br />Top Speed: 315 km/hr.<br /></p><p></p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-69979710056514880042009-06-14T13:18:00.006+05:302009-06-14T13:33:49.143+05:30Mazda Miata MX-5 (Hard top)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4p9_MI6LVS1kGpzQESRXyNmri22na8XgZLHOcptRRjLAErBHMCbfx8_BxMBEv8WqqcgQdVjIMX-9DyV5SsNPyEHvCslxey-Dkkx1_RUTuqCTYOK_X7xWohLrEUn4blipw7znzqjFhz-J5/s1600-h/-Mazda-Miata-MX5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4p9_MI6LVS1kGpzQESRXyNmri22na8XgZLHOcptRRjLAErBHMCbfx8_BxMBEv8WqqcgQdVjIMX-9DyV5SsNPyEHvCslxey-Dkkx1_RUTuqCTYOK_X7xWohLrEUn4blipw7znzqjFhz-J5/s320/-Mazda-Miata-MX5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347090539234263634" border="0" /></a> Mazda’s new MX-5 with the power of folding hard top is easily the best Miata yet. The MX-5 roadster already has one of the most simple soft top, so i won’t really looking for replacement. It is also the risk with the resulting complexity and weight of that hard top could loosen Miata’s focused reflexes, in fact the hard top does add about 70 pounds of extra weight. But the average driver doesn’t feel any difference in the miata’s performance. <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;">To counter the added weight mazda had to make some changes at their front end and on rear spring. A notable exception in this mazda from the later one was measure interiors, at 70mph with the hard top the mazda is much quieter and more civilized inside. Changing from a cozy hard top to an open top sports car is a simple almost effortless two step task, up or down the whole production takes place in under 12 seconds.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style=""> </span>Unbelievably trunk space is not compromised and a hard top MX-5 has a little more overall cargo volume. Thanks to a slightly higher rear deck let. Base price for a miata with the power of attractable top is about 1800$ more as it is similar to soft top miata, with the added comfort, convenience and true convertibility are more than worth it. Thankfully the addition of folding hard top doesn’t noticeably change the MX-5 miata’s character. It is still one of the best roadsters around and its latest version is frankly the best miata yet.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Miata Performance, Engine & Power Specs:<span style=""> </span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• 1,992 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.4 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder MZR </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Premium unleaded fuel 91 </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 30 and EPA city (mpg): 25 </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Multi-point injection fuel system </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• 12.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Power: 124 kW, 166 HP SAE @ 6,700 rpm; 140 ft lb, 190 Nm @ 5,000 rpm</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Brakes, Suspension & Handling Specs<span style="">: </span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Four-wheel ABS </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Electronic brake distribution </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Immobilizer </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">• Tire kit</p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-87423616114116045522009-06-01T12:03:00.002+05:302009-06-07T13:21:01.145+05:30Michael Schumacher - the red baron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA76gKgBtopElOzuHXcaIgeRposh8e2NS67JfyJaI-NxAX6EDpjLvvP2V5nCzD_-j45BnQVUhnl0QcSCkRJDBefkHclT9wXOhWAIeBp5vqm1WYq6VbxZvALX51wGftUzwHLpGsXyXADMvG/s1600-h/Michael-Schumacher+mSatyam.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA76gKgBtopElOzuHXcaIgeRposh8e2NS67JfyJaI-NxAX6EDpjLvvP2V5nCzD_-j45BnQVUhnl0QcSCkRJDBefkHclT9wXOhWAIeBp5vqm1WYq6VbxZvALX51wGftUzwHLpGsXyXADMvG/s320/Michael-Schumacher+mSatyam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342245171238890962" /></a><br /> This is a story about the person which is known to the entire world with his red color and red Ferrari, the most famous motorist till existed and which made motor sport a famous sport to watch he none other than Michael Schumacher. Michael was born in a small town of Germany and from the early years of his life he wanted to be a race driver. So he often goes for go carting in the nearby go carting circuit. His family was not so wealthy so that he can continue to drive and fulfill his passion of driving. So his mother started to work on the go carting circuit canteen to earn some money and his father has a small garage so that their son can fulfill his dream. After collecting some cash Michael’s father made a cheap go cart car for his son which was enough for the little Schumacher to show his talent. Michael started with this new go cart made by his father with cheap parts and goes on victory most of the times on the track. One time a car company’s person saw Michael’s driving and he was amassed to saw Michael flying through the laps and decided to sponsor Michael Schumacher.<br /><br /> After the Michael Schumacher got its first sponsor, he and his family got too happy by this which will also help them wealthly. Now Michael has a new go- cart to race with, and after this Michael won the his first ever go carting championship which increased his sponsors and fans. Michael now took part in GP series with his team and flagged many victories there also and thus at last transmitted to F1 Racing with Jordan ford team and recorded a good time with them and some victories also many conflicts with people also. In 1996, Schumacher joined Scuderia Ferrari S.P.A., a team which had last won the Drivers' Championship with Jody Scheckter in 1979 and which had not won the Constructors' Cup since 1983. At that time Ferrari was not having good times with their car and merely got any win so Michael never thought that he would be joining this team which has many problems with their cars, But after taking with ferrari’s Chairman and Ferrari persons he get a different felling with them and thus ultimately join ferrari S.P.A team.<br /><br /> The day Michael joined Ferrari S.P.A team like the problems of Ferrari cars ended that day only and the car was giving superb performance with his mew driver Michael Schumacher and then the red color of ferrari was just attached with Michael Schumacher that the never left the team after that and has won Seven Championships (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) and five consecutive wins in his full driving career which is a record. So in today’s date he is known as the red baron.<br /><br /> Besides this Michael is also having a nice heart Schumacher has been honoured many times during his career. In April 2002, for his contributions to sport and his contributions in raising awareness of child education, he was named as one of the UNESCO Champions for sport. He has also given many million dollars to help people when Tsunami came in Asia. This is Michael Schumacher the red baron the real motorist.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-18823156479195959782009-04-26T13:10:00.003+05:302009-04-26T17:22:02.724+05:30Yamaha FZ - s (Speedy, Stable, Stylish)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJGAxjFTgrCipzTHAVoxMFY4-nTbENanx9WmByu3DSZeYnskL8jeiJ_IHxW6DoYkgo8pqTvUxO8LA1ZHXwmYRp-z-Koq_2deP9tGMFp7MNF6rcC6-U5MRzUBckg7dVTx4y3Tdf32yR8h4/s1600-h/yamaha-fz-s-bike.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJGAxjFTgrCipzTHAVoxMFY4-nTbENanx9WmByu3DSZeYnskL8jeiJ_IHxW6DoYkgo8pqTvUxO8LA1ZHXwmYRp-z-Koq_2deP9tGMFp7MNF6rcC6-U5MRzUBckg7dVTx4y3Tdf32yR8h4/s320/yamaha-fz-s-bike.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328966047242990594" /></a><br /> When we think of a real muscle bike in today date it will be the yamaha's FZ 16 who worth this title and now it will its new hard model FZ - s which has got its look from global FZ series . The part which adds star to its personality and looks, making it more impressive in the view of people's because a real muscle should have a large tyres (i.e. ground clearance), a open body type and good graphics in which the Yamaha bike makers have given full interest this time and the first time in India. The sales should gradually increase like wise the new color scheme has also introduced by the Yamaha corporation.<br /><br /> Each and every part of FZ16 has been designed with a lot of detailed attention and careful thought. This ultimate degree of perfection means even the slightest feature has not been overlooked. Only Yamaha ensures this kind of craftsmanship. <br /><br /> The rider and the machine share a feeling of oneness, and from different angles the impression is different. This is particularly because the finest components have been used in its precise manufacturing. The FZ16 possesses both a rough and brutish expression as well as a certain subtlety. This high quality masterpiece will without doubt become a rage for the next generation.<br /><br /><strong>Engine & Features</strong><br /><br /> FZ16 is powered by a 153cc, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine which generates maximum power of 14 Bhp @ 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 13.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm. The 153cc engine of this bike is designed for the urban commute. The broad tyres, low center of gravity and high torque at low rpm makes it a breeze to drive in city traffic.<br /><br /> The bike covers the world standard 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.5 seconds. The mid range thrust and the highly tuned throttle responses are designed to give you the feel of an ultra-powerful bike in the urban ride. The meters on the FZ - s are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and other indicators are set in optimum position to keep the field of vision clear. Also, the engine starting signal is an example of the spirit of innovation.<br /><br /> The steel fuel tank with a plastic resin outer cover takes advantage of the freedom of shaping that plastic provides, giving the tank cover a powerful shape with modulations suggestive of the muscular body of an athlete. To give a sense of volume to the machine, an external diameter of 35mm is adopted in a two-layer type exhaust to minimize the effect of heat on the pipe. <br /><br /> The layout features a large-volume primary character on the underside of the crankcase. The muffler is an irregular shaped tapered type mid-ship muffler. A Monocross rear suspension unit provides 120 mm of wheel travel, while optimized oil and damping valve specs help ensure agile running performance and handling. It inhibits bottoming while riding with a tandem passenger as well as providing a very comfortable ride. The petrol tank, silensor, the yellow-gold plated rear shock absorber and fat tyres give enough clues to the true strength of the Yamaha FZ - s motorcycle - torque that is a bit higher than the 160 Apache RTR and tuned for acceleration and mid-range than outright top speed. FZ16 gets its DNA from global FZ series of Yamaha motorcycles. Fat tyres at the rear, beefy tank, beefy front fork compliment the FZ16’s muscular character, which has become a huge hit among the young crowd in India.<br /><br />Variants, Shades & Price<br /><br />Yamaha FZ16 is available in two models: FZ16 & FZ-S. FZ16 is available for 65000.00 and FZ-S is priced at Rs. 67000.00. <br /><br />It is available in three shades:<br />Lava Red<br />Flaming Orange<br />Midnight Black<br /><br />VEHICLE SUMMARY<br />Name: FZ16 <br />Type: Naked<br />Top Speed: 132kph<br />Fuel Consumption:<br />City 36.00<br />Fuel Consumption:<br />Highway 47.00mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-65047813112816302952009-03-11T13:25:00.005+05:302009-03-11T13:35:42.779+05:30Subaru Impreza WRX STI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouTZe9B7u8g9VVHTA4rzqZMxtFu7x11K0GbH_roPNrHbBROT9WSW5KMSppXnU-PjfI6buhvQnGbFcizsHYi_PeJ9FQf7Io3tAOfWh-dl2zEbSyJdw7BQ2mcXEOPI3yb1nsnOJoaHb0s60/s1600-h/2008-subaru-wrx-sti-mSatyam+.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311838026876302226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouTZe9B7u8g9VVHTA4rzqZMxtFu7x11K0GbH_roPNrHbBROT9WSW5KMSppXnU-PjfI6buhvQnGbFcizsHYi_PeJ9FQf7Io3tAOfWh-dl2zEbSyJdw7BQ2mcXEOPI3yb1nsnOJoaHb0s60/s400/2008-subaru-wrx-sti-mSatyam+.jpg" border="0" /></a> The 2008 edition of Subaru WRX STI possesses more refined ride and also a new look but the truth is all the changes make it a better performance car even if you are not a fan of hash backs any enthusiast has to admit the STI looks down right me with that monsters hood scoop and bulging fenders. The switch to a hash back body style has another benefit the swept back roof line and shoulder overhangs improve aerodynamics stability and handling agility. Subaru said the changes are necessary to keep the sti comparative in WRC rally. The more advantage of new shape is extra cargo space and a seat split function so that you can also use this STI as a family car, the interior is spacious a telescopic steering wheel and high adjustable seat accommodates drivers of all sizes. The seats of New STI provide both comfort and support. But this doesn't mean that STI has gone soft it still has the expected punch when you put your foot on the gas.<br /><br /><div><div></div><div> The new STI is turbocharged 2.5ltr flap-four delivers 305 horsepower. Its 290 pound feel of torque just as before but maximum torque now kicks in sooner at 4000rpm. Squeezing the throttle produces impressive thrust that we can steep in the rev range when the engine races straight for the rev line. The 2008 STI accelerates 0-60 in just 4.8 seconds. Subaru recommends 93octane petrol for best performance which is not easily available in countries. Thanks to all wheel drive wider 245 40-R 18 rubbers and a new double wish bone in the rear suspension. At 72mph WRX STI is quicker through the cones than the last Mitsubishi Evo which impressed me a lot, so quicker turning of a car is amazing when you see it practically, this will surely get you off from your seats if you are watching it while sitting on a chair. The STI's Stopping power has also improved i.e. its stopping distance from 60mph is a remarkable 106feet.The cars revised differential is a little more complex. Three computer regulated automatic settings are now provided instead of one all the familiar 6way manual adjustment continuous to be available for competition situation. The different settings are useful but they may be more than most people will need or even want. </div><br /><div> All this performance and technology comes at a price the STI's base price is 135000$ which is unloaded with navigation and BBS wheels which came in just under 40000$additional if you want these but the new STI's is worth it, It performs better than the other cars in the range in most performance test and feels better on the road, it is also more useful and comfortable inside. True the all new WRX STI has lost a little of its edge but in the end the car proves you can have stunning performance without being harsh. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="right"><em>"The STI has grown up you should too."<br /></em></div></div>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-58887655197829822672009-01-18T17:06:00.004+05:302009-01-18T17:44:10.331+05:30Porsche 911 turbo cabrio<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Kk7CYoXohjwxyW1EobGbCe07t5iPFiRJ4QOK3UVeOKg4l0HTGIqruK-Nkb6eFfrF_qWuwofA57QN4bSnvSEZdvUs9eiszFJYO9fmM-yfigxZq9xPnoNXdbHKAxWhtqTW4jrtzuHRsAkV/s1600-h/by+msatyam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292604331790465938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Kk7CYoXohjwxyW1EobGbCe07t5iPFiRJ4QOK3UVeOKg4l0HTGIqruK-Nkb6eFfrF_qWuwofA57QN4bSnvSEZdvUs9eiszFJYO9fmM-yfigxZq9xPnoNXdbHKAxWhtqTW4jrtzuHRsAkV/s320/by+msatyam.jpg" border="0" /></a> The low on cc but great on power car by the porsche car makers is available by now in the market. It is a convertible version which converts itself in less than 30 seconds. The looks is also pretty much impressive with its front like the old classic style of porsche's and the back is supported with a rear spoiler which makes the cabrio to stay on the ground.<br /><br /><br /><div>You will also get pulled out of your seat when you hear that a 1991cc car produce a top speed of 310km/hr and accelerates 0-100 in 3.8s which is a great feature for a 1991cc car. Its zillion of electronic modules that change their minds in every fraction of a second making sure all four 19-inch wheel never loose traction. The car has superb in its aerodynamics and with a clean looking interior.<br /><br />Performance is also a factor which gives the cabrio one more plus point because of its better transmission and handling and the all other flows of engineering used make it <em>drivers wanted</em>.<br /><br />This is how technology can break all bars.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqjapSkKEgVOXOlzU2Hd38Lbu3-29zjY81qdH0irrvJaEx2x60fSMpftAxIG2AQbVpcEbCVNm1inyhDNvf-mAeWDeK0K_ESfevS3GHHwU6nWCd7LrEdGSTD_pHgGkD0xfpPuwvg76-NH-/s1600-h/Speedart_911_cabrio_06+ddcopy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292605582752656546" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqjapSkKEgVOXOlzU2Hd38Lbu3-29zjY81qdH0irrvJaEx2x60fSMpftAxIG2AQbVpcEbCVNm1inyhDNvf-mAeWDeK0K_ESfevS3GHHwU6nWCd7LrEdGSTD_pHgGkD0xfpPuwvg76-NH-/s320/Speedart_911_cabrio_06+ddcopy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Specifications:<br />Engine 1991cc<br />Max. power 480bhp@6000rpm<br />Max. torque 680Nm@2100-4000rpm<br />Gearbox 6-speed auto<br />Wheelbase (mm) 2350<br />LxWxH (mm) 4450x1852x1300<br />Top speed 310kmph<br />0-100kmph 3.8s<br />Price Rs1.34crore,ex-showroom </div></div>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-79386983514974783912008-12-31T23:13:00.003+05:302008-12-31T23:20:50.813+05:30HAPPY NEW YEAR<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipj9z_BjCMbvEuZAxFbsA72fLgn5-Y_5eW1vkvnibF6N9zTd23VvEOXfU1YXvQZRKrASa_8k4JEmnrWVBkptmaLQuqINB8mOuOFbBATzDz_5x8_-8bwo0xn97uvpGYk-KIMoJN3PQ-Nszt/s1600-h/NEW+YEAR1df.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipj9z_BjCMbvEuZAxFbsA72fLgn5-Y_5eW1vkvnibF6N9zTd23VvEOXfU1YXvQZRKrASa_8k4JEmnrWVBkptmaLQuqINB8mOuOFbBATzDz_5x8_-8bwo0xn97uvpGYk-KIMoJN3PQ-Nszt/s320/NEW+YEAR1df.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286013052006259906" /></a><br /><br />Hi, Its me Satyam and i wish HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the world. mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-85808745144633263692008-12-31T22:56:00.002+05:302008-12-31T23:13:37.346+05:30Lamborghini Reventón<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UddTOsIhk4ODHJxGEREKI3JuMNm_cb9vsIVZ6xko-PNljvFrrYfNKYPoYvro_zXqWHg6XcKITIojtSVvBKBmWK9ui6-xnNn11BGFKQW8Av6b0oixTZIPvoe0tS-zXdAzv8e7OIIhg1mF/s1600-h/800px-Lamborghini_Reventón.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UddTOsIhk4ODHJxGEREKI3JuMNm_cb9vsIVZ6xko-PNljvFrrYfNKYPoYvro_zXqWHg6XcKITIojtSVvBKBmWK9ui6-xnNn11BGFKQW8Av6b0oixTZIPvoe0tS-zXdAzv8e7OIIhg1mF/s320/800px-Lamborghini_Reventón.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286011175129854370" /></a><br />The Lamborghini Reventón (pronounced /ˌrɛvənˈtoʊn/, Spanish pronunciation: [ɾeβenˈton]) is a mid-engined sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It is currently the most powerful and expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros. The official press release states that only 20 examples will be released to the public,with a single car (0/20) produced for the Lamborghini Museum. Although early rumours indicated the total number would actually be 100, each Reventón is clearly stamped with its number in the sequence of 20 between the drivers and passengers seats.<br /><br /><p>Although the exterior is all new, almost all the mechanical elements (including the engine) are taken directly from the Murciélago LP640.According to the official press release, the exterior styling was inspired by "the fastest airplanes". To emphasize this, Lamborghini staged a race between a Reventón and a Panavia Tornado fighter plane.</p><p></p><p><strong>Performance</strong><br /><br />Initial reports suggest that the 6.5 L (400 cu in) V12 may receive a power boost of approximately 30 bhp (22 kW), bringing the new output to 670 bhp (500 kW). In spite of this, and the car's carbon fibre components, the Reventón accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) a bit faster than the Murciélago LP640 (3.3 seconds). The car is capable of reaching a maximum speed of over 340 km/h (210 mph).</p><p><strong>Interior</strong><br /><br />The instrument panel in the Reventón comprises three TFT liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with two different display modes. The instruments are housed in a structure milled from a solid aluminium block, protected by a carbon fiber casing. The G-Force-Meter is completely new and it is one of the talking points of the Reventón. It displays the dynamic drive forces, longitudinal acceleration during acceleration and braking, as well as transversal acceleration around bends. These forces are represented by the movement of an indicator on a graduated 3D grid depending on the direction and intensity of the acceleration. Formula One teams also use a similar device to analyze dynamic forces.<br /><br />By simply pressing a button, the driver can switch to the second, quasi-analogical display, where there are the usual circular instruments; speedometer and tachometer. The G-Force-Meter still remains at the center of this display mode.<br /><br /><strong>Exterior</strong><br /> <br />Lamborghini has also picked up some of parent company Audi's design language. The Reventón is the first Lamborghini to incorporate daylight running lights into the headlamps. Seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) at each headlamp flank the Bi-Xenon main beam and they stay lit whenever the car is in movement. Due to the high temperatures in the rear lower part of the car, special heatproof LEDs are used for the indicator and hazard lights, stoplights and rear lights with a triple arrow optical effect.<br /><br /></p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-40399462575792679842008-12-31T22:31:00.002+05:302008-12-31T22:40:24.330+05:30Mitsubishi lancer Evolution X<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTzlfaemnVhHfdu099lWL9WsYhw2-4ZSWC-DMQd3knQhPK90pAC5ae_v1EeRNVNNC72vejLhPdUriORFt0itySu7Fp8iEJ1KJBphepyfR6TMF0w5ZstaViZOajFTCVsRUUHtPsz_TFt1R/s1600-h/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-prototype.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTzlfaemnVhHfdu099lWL9WsYhw2-4ZSWC-DMQd3knQhPK90pAC5ae_v1EeRNVNNC72vejLhPdUriORFt0itySu7Fp8iEJ1KJBphepyfR6TMF0w5ZstaViZOajFTCVsRUUHtPsz_TFt1R/s320/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-prototype.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286002587087607314" /></a>In 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X.<br /><p>Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).<br /></p>The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0 L turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (205.9 kW, 276.2 hp) (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW). Two versions of the car will be offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which will have a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car has also a new full-time all-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations. The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time.<br />It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed Twin Clutch SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. A 5-speed manual gearbox will also be available. Mitsubishi claims that the 5 speed manual transmission has always been preferred in rallying and should be very refined, resulting in a more satisfying drive. New Lancer Evolution will incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.<br /><br />The production version of Prototype-X has begun production in Autumn 2007. The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan then in January 2008 in the U.S.A. , February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada) and in March 2008 in the UK at prices between £27,499 and £37,999. The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.[19] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version (= incl. Premium Package).<br /><br />Japanese models<br />The engine is the 4B11-type 2.0 litre inline-4 turbo and produces 300 PS(221 kW/296 hp) at 6500 rpm 422 N•m (311 ft•lbf) (43.0 kg-m) at 3500 rpm. Aluminum is used in the roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.<br />RS - 5 speed manual transmission. 18-inch tires. Driver dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer.<br />GSR - Standard rear spoiler. 5 speed manual or 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission (magnesium paddle shifters on SST model). 245/40R18 tire on Enkei 12-spoke high-rigidity cast alloy wheels or optional BBS lightweight alloy wheels. Brembo ventilated disc brakes. Standard S-AWC 4WD system. Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer with security alarm. Optional Mitsubishi Motors Communication System (MMCS) which comprises a 30Gb hard disk drive audio/navigation system with 7-inch (180 mm) LCD screen. Optional Rockford Fosgate premium sound system. Optional keyless remote entry.<br /><br />GSR can be fitted with following packages:<br />High Performance Package - Bilstein single tube shock absorbers and Eibach coil springs, brembo 2-piece disc brakes, high performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.Stylish Exterior Package - Chrome finish for the front grille lattice and beltline molding, body color-keyed fender vents, adds fog lamps.Leather Combination Interior - The seats matches the color of the exterior.Premium Package - All 3 above packages plus 18-inch (460 mm) BBS lightweight alloy wheels.<br /><br />Option packages:<br />(GSR only) Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package - Xenon HID headlamps with manual leveling; large rear spoiler; FAST-Key electronic entry and starting system; 650-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate audio system; in-dash 6-disc CD changer; SIRIUS Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.<br /><p>(MR only) Technology Package: Mitsubishi Multi Communication System, GPS navigation with Diamond Lane Guidance; 30GB hard disc drive with Digital Music Server, in-dash DVD/CD player, multifunction 7-inch (180 mm) color LCD touchscreen, 650-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate high-performance audio system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.<br /></p>Engine options:<br />FQ-300 - Engine rated 295 PS (291 hp/217 kW) at 6500 rpm and 407 N•m (300 lb•ft) at 3500 rpm.<br />FQ-330 - Engine rated 329 PS (324 hp/242 kW) at 6500 rpm and 437 N•m (322 lb•ft) at 3500 rpm.<br />FQ-360 - Engine rated 359 PS (354 hp/264 kW) at 6500 rpm and 492 N•m (363 lb•ft) at 3500 rpm. Carbon fibre front lip spoiler, rear vortex generator, gear knob, hand brake. Front leather Recaro seats.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-63791198048378120002008-12-31T22:19:00.005+05:302008-12-31T22:30:52.265+05:30Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ItNmuCxxcOznyJoH4uvD6GDXrH9WyrkVj9EMvGrQr22LIGcOakGb4h4AvQLJPYd87nTtO1Rypp6ZX19QJfrCbtTrTfyx3vI4NKTJ6Rhzmmn6TE0Wl4Dzpxw6JYRPE4jIEQPVASZYYXiX/s1600-h/Mitsubishi-Lancer-EVO-IX-MR-003+copy+msatyam.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ItNmuCxxcOznyJoH4uvD6GDXrH9WyrkVj9EMvGrQr22LIGcOakGb4h4AvQLJPYd87nTtO1Rypp6ZX19QJfrCbtTrTfyx3vI4NKTJ6Rhzmmn6TE0Wl4Dzpxw6JYRPE4jIEQPVASZYYXiX/s320/Mitsubishi-Lancer-EVO-IX-MR-003+copy+msatyam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285998974439448914" /></a></p><p></p><p>Your boss drives a Mercedes SL500 roadster. It's beautiful. Sexy. And your coworkers fawn over it. Too bad it's so slow. <br /><br />For about $32,000, you can buy a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX and smoke that stuffed shirt. <br /><br />Mitsubishi introduced the Lancer Evolution IX in Japan on March 3, 2005, and exhibited the car at the Geneva Motor Show for the European market the same day. The North American markets saw the model exhibited at the New York International Auto Show the following month. The 2.0 L 4G63 engine has MIVEC technology (variable valve timing), boosting official power output at the crankshaft to 286 hp (213 kW) and torque to 289 ft•lbf (392 N•m). The Evolution VIII first offered in 2003 would produce dynamometer readings of approximately 225 WHP and 225 lb•ft (305 N•m). WTQ with a flywheel power rating of 271/273 respectively. The Evolution IX typically pulls 255 WHP and 250 WTQ on a wheel dynamometer, a difference of 30 hp (22 kW).<br /></p><p>The USDM Lancer Evolution IX models (standard; "GSR" in some markets), RS, SE, and MR) varied slightly in their performance capabilities. Subtleties unique to each model accounted for variations in acceleration, handling and top speed. The RS excluded features standard on the standard, SE and MR models (stereo system, power windows and locks, rear wiper, rear wing, trunk lining and sound insulation). The resulting weight savings of over 60 lb (27 kg) gave the RS a subtly sharper handling responsiveness that helped it shave fractions of a second off the lap times of other models on an identical course.[citation needed] However, the top-end MR had a high top speed, since its 6th forward gear allowed it to reach 165 mph (266 km/h) at 7,000 rpm compared to 157 mph (253 km/h) at 7,000 rpm in 5th for the RS and middle-positioned IX models.<br /></p><p>The IX MR retained the features of the Evolution VIII MR, like Bilstein shocks, a 6-speed manual transmission, a rooftop vortex generator, BBS forged wheels, HID xenon headlights, foglights, accessory gauge package, "zero lift" kit, special badging and an aluminum roof. All models continued to sport Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes and MOMO steering wheels. Additional revisions from 2005 included a closer gear ratio for the 5-speed manual transmission, new lighter Enkei wheels on non-MR models, a redesigned front end with a more efficient air dam (the most noticeable feature are the two small oval ducts to cool the intercooler pipes), and a new rear bumper with a diffuser undersurface to smooth out the airflow coming out of the car for non-US models. In an effort to reduce the price increase on the Evolution IX model,[citation needed] HID headlights were no longer standard equipment on the base IX (nor were they standard on the 2005 VIII), and were available only in the SSL package (Sun, Sound, and Leather), SE (Special Edition) and MR trims.<br /></p>Three trims were available for Japan, Asia and Europe. Although all models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine, the torque differed from one model to another. In Europe, however, the Evolution IX was advertised to have 280 hp (206 kW). The GSR produced 295 ft•lbf (400 N•m) of torque, while the RS and GT produced 300 ft•lbf (407 N•m).<br />RS - "ralli sport", revised 5-speed, aluminium roof, gauge pack, minimal interior, LSD and a titanium-magnesium turbine, left-hand drive option available.<br />GT - revised 5-speed, this is basically the RS mechanically, but with some of the GSR's features (mainly interior pieces).<br />GSR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, aluminium roof, gauge pack, SAYC (Super Active Yaw Control), and double-din radio (this is roughly equivalent to the USDM MR).<br /><br /><p>In the United Kingdom, the Evolution IX used a different model scheme based on the car's horsepower. There were initially three models available: the FQ-300, FQ-320 and FQ-340 each with around 300, 320 and 340 bhp (254 kW) respectively. An FQ-360 model was subsequently released as a successor to the Evolution VIII FQ-400. While the new FQ-360 produced less horsepower than its predecessor, it had more torque at 363 lb•ft (492 N•m) at 3200 rpm - 8 lb•ft (11 N•m) more than the FQ-400. All four models were designed to run on super unleaded petrol only.<br /></p>FQ-300, 320, 340 - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, AYC (Active Yaw Control), super unleaded petrol only<br />FQ-360 - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, AYC (Active Yaw Control), Ralliart Sports Meter Kit, carbon front splitter, Speedline alloy wheels, super unleaded petrol only<br /><br />Four models were available in the US. All models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine. All models used a front and rear Limited Slip Differential, and an Active Center Differential.<br />Standard - revised 5-speed, standard model<br />RS - ralli sport, revised 5-speed, aluminum roof, gauge pack, minimal interior<br /><p>SE - Special Edition, aluminum roof/hood, and front fenders, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels in "diamond black" finish, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, red-stitched Recaro seats<br /></p>MR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels, aluminum roof, hood, and front fenders, gauge pack, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, vortex generator, and custom MR badging.<br /><br />All of the American models are the same in power and performance. The only thing that sets them apart is the Evo RS, which is 80 lb (36 kg) lighter than the MR and SE models.<br /><br />To the standard (or "GSR") model, the Sun, Sound and Leather package added a power sunroof, HID xenon headlamps with integrated fog lights, a slightly different stereo headunit (with no integral amplifier), slightly upgraded speakers in the front doors and parcel shelf, a 4.1-channel amplifier under the driver's seat, a powered, trunk-mounted Infinity subwoofer, black leather seating surfaces, leather-trimmed door panels, slightly revised center armrests in the front and rear, and separate rear side headrests. This model deleted the GSR's headliner-mounted sunglass holder to make room for the sunroof.<br /><br />A 2,500-piece, limited edition Evolution IX station wagon was released in Japan soon after the sedan's debut. It used the back end of the Lancer Sportback wagon grafted onto the sedan. Two trim models were introduced: the GT with a six-speed manual transmission and the GT-A with a 5-speed automatic. Other than the station wagon rear end, redesigned seats and some chromed trims, the car's interior was the same as the sedan.<br /><br />Mitsubishi also developed the Evolution MIEV, based on the Evolutions IX's chassis but with four electric motors connected to the wheels as a test bed for the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) next-generation electric vehicle. The in-wheel motors used a hollow doughnut construction to locate the rotor outside the stator, unlike other electric motors where the rotor turns inside the stator. The result of this was a lighter motor which translated into lower unsprung weight than a system with the motors mounted in the wheels. Each in-wheel motor produced a power output of 68 hp (51 kW), thus giving a combined output of 272 hp (203 kW), comparable to that of regular, petrol powered Lancer Evolutions. The car competed in the Shikoku EV (Electric Vehicle) Rally 2005.<br /><br />The Philippines had the Evolution IX until in August 2008, which was offered in two trims, the entry-level RS offering a 5-speed manual transmission, Brembo 17-in. ventilated discs (4-Pot), Brembo 16-in ventilated drum-in-disc (2-Pot) and almost the same features as to that of the GSR trim in the international version. The MR was the top-of-the-line segment, which offers almost the same feature as to that of the MR trim in the international verision. All of them are powered by a l4 2.0 4G63 turbocharged MIVEC engine.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-23912019550078933592008-12-31T22:15:00.002+05:302008-12-31T22:18:03.167+05:30Motorcyclist—Protect yourself! in New year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCONWb0DkCgrz-gjCOcBZQ2Qq5AxtVjfz7gbG8Cu2TKNEUcRU8qIRenoxGRP0eOzODgXMmTjp4IQFjNrqjXllJKA-QlI6G6hMu1S7ymVOBYgYkEhW2G2LuBdx1ZTR9g4obJnJKAslRsTs/s1600-h/Protect-Yourself.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 127px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCONWb0DkCgrz-gjCOcBZQ2Qq5AxtVjfz7gbG8Cu2TKNEUcRU8qIRenoxGRP0eOzODgXMmTjp4IQFjNrqjXllJKA-QlI6G6hMu1S7ymVOBYgYkEhW2G2LuBdx1ZTR9g4obJnJKAslRsTs/s320/Protect-Yourself.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285996870927064642" /></a><br />Talk about helmets always incites vehement disagreement between folks that believe in their value and those that don't. My opinion? I haven't heard any arguments from the no-helmet crowd that make any sense, and my personal experience tells me differently.<br /><br /><p>At about age 16, I was thrown off a motorcycle at 45 mph and, after an absolutely graceful, parabolic trajectory, I landed on my head. I had a good helmet on and I was able to limp away (gashed leg, and I had back pain for ten years).<br /></p>An acquaintance of mine, "Eric", was sitting in his driveway, on his shiny new Harley, polishing the gas tank. He lost his balance, fell over, and hit his head on the cement driveway (no helmet, as he wasn't going anywhere). He died 3 or 4 days later. You can suffer fatal head injuries in an impact as low as 4 mph. <br /><br />A helmet is not a cure-all—no safety device is. I know that in any collision with a four-wheeler, I on my motorcycle am going to be the loser. What would be a "fender bender" for an auto is often death for a biker. We can easily lose a leg, have our organs destroyed, and/or suffer paralysis. We slide across asphalt grinding rocks, glass and who-knows-what-else into our flesh, all of which must then be scraped out by a big strong medical professional who uses sharp pointy objects and no anesthesia to dull the pain.<br /><br />Since I love to ride, and cannot quit, I have a responsibility to protect myself as much as possible—I wear a good helmet, eye protection, protective clothing, and good boots. Knowing what I know, not doing this just doesn't make sense.<br /><br /><em><strong>Keep it between the fence-posts!</strong></em>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-68615928531615824582008-12-31T21:51:00.002+05:302008-12-31T22:13:33.670+05:30Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-34nqoPB7VwhIUSoXP7dBfbQLADoxZ1ciQaFy6RGSc8jYMHOWaQ8FQZdEhjn3Tb6WtseJiO_2gzhMAvL_NMnXbpz3S_ibijFVqzbkYtZA0chJ3PlpOZB8zR2uQK3wCPmmvZLfHAyhWSc/s1600-h/1993_lancer_evolution1bymsatyam+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-34nqoPB7VwhIUSoXP7dBfbQLADoxZ1ciQaFy6RGSc8jYMHOWaQ8FQZdEhjn3Tb6WtseJiO_2gzhMAvL_NMnXbpz3S_ibijFVqzbkYtZA0chJ3PlpOZB8zR2uQK3wCPmmvZLfHAyhWSc/s320/1993_lancer_evolution1bymsatyam+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285994756377276546" /></a><br />The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Lancer Evo, or Evo, is a car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral. All of them share a two litre, turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive system. Evolution models prior to version VII were the homologation models for Mitsubishi's efforts in the World Rally Championship. In order to follow these rules, the Evolution was based on the same unibody as the Lancer.<br /><br />The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets but demand on the 'grey import' market led the Evolution series to be offered through RalliArt dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their Impreza WRX, a direct competitor in other global regions.<br /><br />Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentleman's agreement to advertise no more than 276 hp (205 kW), a self imposed limit, 280 hp (210 kW) by the state, a mark already reached by Evolution IV. Therefore, each subsequent version has unoffically evolved above the advertised power figures, with the Japanese-spec Evolution IX reaching a real power output of around 321 PS (317 hp/236 kW).<br /><br />Various versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 405 bhp (302 kW). Even standard components are considered 'tuned' compared to other vehicles. For instance, the flywheel on normal cars weigh about 12-15 kilograms (26-33 pounds), but Evolution flywheels weigh a mere 6 kilograms (13 pounds) for very quick engine response.<br /><br /><p><strong>Evolution I</strong><br /></p>The Evolution I was introduced in 1992 to compete in the World Rally Championship. It used the 2.0 L turbocharged DOHC engine and 4WD drivetrain from the original Galant VR-4 in a Lancer chassis, and was sold in GSR and RS models. The latter was a stripped-down club racing version that lacked power windows and seats, anti-lock brakes, a rear wiper, and had steel wheels to save approximately 155 lb (70 kg) less than the 2,730 lb (1,238 kg) GSR, while the former came with all of the conveniences of a typical street car. It came with Mitsubishi's 4G63 engine producing 250 PS (244 hp/182 kW) at 6000 rpm and 228 ft•lbf (309 N•m) at 3000 rpm, along with all wheel drive which would become a trademark on all Evolution models. 5,000 of the first generation Evolutions were sold between 1992 and 1993.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-82559988927081097462008-12-24T20:08:00.005+05:302008-12-24T20:53:22.285+05:30Ford Shelby GT500KR<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8t2lqLqPKrUMp1eSWCpFPeKhdYaUVeZnANAbWbqvgSwniTpN5ktZqevcG8fTBDK3U_IAdPZ8CAcyqIrTRVrq9fbh5QKx-h-70LvVQz0ScrITCG7mHdfbzA_twePXCWCKFspXOrtd4RHW/s1600-h/07GT500_blk_rsww_01+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8t2lqLqPKrUMp1eSWCpFPeKhdYaUVeZnANAbWbqvgSwniTpN5ktZqevcG8fTBDK3U_IAdPZ8CAcyqIrTRVrq9fbh5QKx-h-70LvVQz0ScrITCG7mHdfbzA_twePXCWCKFspXOrtd4RHW/s320/07GT500_blk_rsww_01+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283377249164703266" /></a>The Shelby Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built by Ford from 1968 through 1970. The 1965, 1966 and 1967 Shelbys were a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold with the marque "Shelby Cobra". The program was factory-sponsored by Ford to compete with the Corvette, also factory-sponsored by Chevrolet, neither of which could be built for the sales price charged. In 2007, following the introduction of the Fifth-generation Ford Mustang the Shelby nameplate was revived for new high performance models.<p>The Ford Shelby GT500KR, revealed at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, was released in the spring of 2008. The car is powered by a 540 horsepower 5.4-liter (330 CID) supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. SVT and Shelby announced that 1,000 40th Anniversary Editions will be built for the U.S. in 2008, with another 571 units in 2009. This 1,571 production run matches that of the original 1968 GT500KR. In total, 1,746 units will be produced, with the extra 175 units going to other markets.<br /><br />The Shelby GT500KR features a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo brand front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The suspension has been modified and tuned by Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing including unique spring rates, dampers, stabilizer bars, and strut tower brace, all designed specifically for the KR.<br /><br />The GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and the 2008 model includes "40th Anniversary" badging; both years will have silver paint with blue "LeMans" stripes, and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats. The GT500KR's price will be $79,995.<br /><br />The GT500KR is featured prominently in the new Knight Rider television series on NBC. One of the main characters of the show is KITT, an advanced Artificial Intelligence housed in a GT500KR.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Specifications</strong>:<br />Front engine, RWD, 4 passenger, 2 door coupe<br />Supercharged DOHC 32 valve V8 engine<br />330 CID (5408 cc) displacement<br />Power: 540 hp (410 kW) (550 CV)<br />Torque: 510 ft.-lbs.<br />6 Speed Manual Transmission<br />3.73 differential ratio<br />18 x 9.5" Alcoa wheels on Goodyear F1 tires (front: P255/45ZR18 rear: 285/40/ZR18)<br />Tuned suspension by Shelby and Ford Racing<br />3,800 lb (1,700 kg) curb weight<br />107.1 in (2,720 mm) wheelbase<br />188×73.9×54.5 in (4.78×1.88×1.38 m)<br /><br /><br /><strong>Performance</strong>:<br />0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.1s<br />1/4 mile: 11.92s @ 120 mph (11.58 @ 122 mph on drag radials)</p><p>Starting in 2008, previous 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustangs could be sent to Carroll Shelby's Special Performance Plant in Las Vegas to be rebuilt into a Super Snake, which resembles the 1968 GT500KR, for an additional cost of $27,995. The Super Snake will offer a 605 hp 5.4L Eaton roots type supercharged version with warranty. A Kenne Bell twin-screw supercharged version with "over 725 hp" will also be available, without warranty and a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds.The Super Snake is inspired by the 1967 GT500 Super Snake, a car made by Carroll Shelby for Goodyear Tires.<br /><br />The Super Snake also comes with a variety of other performance, handling and cosmetic changes including badging, gauge pod, stripes, 20" Alcoa wheels, fibreglass ram-air Super Snake hood, stripes, carbon fibre front splitter and skirts, larger 6-piston Baer brakes, front and rear brake cooling ducts, complete track setup suspension, aluminum driveshaft, 3.73 differential gears and cat-back exhaust system.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Unique Performance</strong><br /><br />In 2002, Carroll Shelby sold a license to a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby based on the "Eleanor" 1967 GT500 featured prominently in the 2000 movie Gone in Sixty Seconds, starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelbys followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Shelbys is given a Shelby VIN number and all are eligible for inclusion in the Shelby American World Registry.<br /><br />On October 5, 2007 Shelby's licensing branch announced it has taken steps to sever the relationship with Unique Performance after numerous complaints and several lawsuits filed by customers who had paid money for "Continuation" Shelby GT-350SRs and GT-500Es (Eleanors) but not received cars.<br /><br />On November 1, 2007, Unique Performance was raided by the Farmers Branch Police Department due to VIN irregularities and subsequently declared bankruptcy, which effectively ended the Shelby continuation "Eleanor" production.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-84328673696087403082008-12-23T20:25:00.005+05:302008-12-24T14:35:02.171+05:30Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCE_m2xB3zM50-43Dn90ofsmGh6qRaTyUNkvdm0F5avRVh14kXqwlcmGt4JMZ3TqMlKV9VYDJvK5D08NMBFs0e_o8YRFnGMkYunXhIqjydqQHeolyytzZm4ZU9g7WqyDiBR8ozwE5qMFB/s1600-h/2185371168_ae945f4e41.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCE_m2xB3zM50-43Dn90ofsmGh6qRaTyUNkvdm0F5avRVh14kXqwlcmGt4JMZ3TqMlKV9VYDJvK5D08NMBFs0e_o8YRFnGMkYunXhIqjydqQHeolyytzZm4ZU9g7WqyDiBR8ozwE5qMFB/s320/2185371168_ae945f4e41.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283279758611456770" /></a></p><p></p><p>The Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi is the latest addition to the Pulsar family of motorcycles from Bajaj Auto. Features differentiating this bike from other members of the DTS-i family include oil cooled, fuel injected engine, front and rear disc braking, tubeless tyres, a digital speedometer console (recently introduced in all other Pulsar editions) and parabolic/ellipsoidal projector headlamps.<br /></p><br /><p><strong>Features and specifications</strong><br /><br />With this introduction, Bajaj Auto would achieve a close second in the race to offer a microprocessor-based fuel injected motorcycle to Indian customers, after Hero Honda's 125 cc Glamour FI motorcycle.The new Pulsar has a longer wheelbase than its predecessor, factory-fitted front and rear disc brakes and detailed digital instrumentation. The Pulsar DTS-Fi generates a maximum power of 20 bhp and a maximum torque of 19.12 N·m (14 lb·ft).</p><p><strong>Engine technology</strong><br /><br />DTS-Fi stands for "Digital Twin Spark Fuel Injection", a ‘Bajaj Patented Technology’. In fuel injection the conventional carburettor has been replaced by injector which injects fuel in to the engine in a spray form based on the instructions of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which is a part of the Engine Management System EMS. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is microprocessor based and is the brain of the fuel injection system. It processes information sent by various sensors and instantly determines optimum fueling and spark timing for various engine operating conditions. The ECU contains detailed information of the engine's characteristics from which it picks the necessary data for commanding both fueling & spark timing.<br /><br />The main advantages of Fuel Injection are: a. Increased power output for same cc. b. Better low end torque. c. Lower fuel delivery & optimisation of spark timing. d. Improved cold start, quick warm-up and excellent response to sudden acceleration. e. Lower emission levels. f. Self detection and communication of fuel system malfunctioning if any.<br /></p><p><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEJT3N_kfneSTKzh4YGVSlr4HCqjAq16bybH95YPCu9PkfQgqEyL_lY4Ov00U372h-fzc0RJ44WiAKREiW2ZCJ5UuSZkw3jTkGXEv5H_b0SCOGqVE03MzxH4oGtJ91GgiSHmAo1hPI-v6/s320/2273209121_0c4cb97467_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283004873305651362" /></p><p>Engine: 220 cc single, 2 valve, 4 Stroke, EFI, air cooled with oil cooler <br /> Bore x Stroke: 67 mm x 62.4 mm Compression ratio: 12.8:1<br />Top speed: 145 km/h (90 mph) (estimated)<br />Power: 20 PS (20 hp/15 kW)<br />Torque: 19.13 N·m (14 lb·ft)<br />Transmission: 5 speed manual sequential<br />Suspension Front: 37 mm telescopic hydraulic type 130 mm (5.1 in) travel<br />Rear: Ellipitical section swingarm with twin hydraulic gas-charged shock absorbers; 101 mm (4 in) travel<br />Brakes Front: 260mm disc<br />Rear: 230 mm disc<br />Tires Front: 90/90-17 tubeless<br />Rear: 120/80-17 tubeless<br />Weight Approx.: 150 kilograms (330 lb)<br /><br /><br /></p>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-17843181077070412522008-12-23T20:05:00.004+05:302008-12-23T20:23:42.060+05:30Yamaha YZF-R1 (Catch this eye)<p><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXQ3e7IH3atNwWjowIoR3bKXK43iFG6jjkxtkBWTqRAl4J5mNFcgbREVX7XxvsdHGGfL6WmipnGCpOSDiUzRn7WUna-keziQELkV4PdaUGLiNQRu4sL0l9pOPR9fqFPX9dZ6FBmirPDkU/s320/article093.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282995082586754210" /></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">YZF-R1 - genius engineering</span></p><p>The YZF-R1 has been astonishing supersport riders since 1998 and is now well established as the legendary performer of the supersport world. The R1 is for riders who really know where they're at, whether they're on road or track, riders who know that supersport performance means more than just an extreme spec sheet.<br /></p><br />The Art of Engineering concept we use to keep ahead of the opposition is about much more than mere numbers, because Yamaha engineers understand that riding well is about feel, feedback and confidence, so we create machines that can get the best out of you on every ride, always challenging you to go to the next level.<br /><br />Our engineers and designers work ceaselessly to improve the R1, refining its DNA, using MotoGP input and utilising new technologies that allow you to fully exploit its astonishing performance.<br /><br />The awesome 2007 R1 is the embodiment of that philosophy, utilising state-of-the-art electronics - YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle) and YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake) air funnels - to increase performance and enhance man-machine interaction with a never-before-possible quality of feedback and performance.<br /><br />Combine these cutting-edge technologies with a new 16-valve engine, a brand-new Deltabox frame and stunning new bodywork and you'll understand why our engineers believe that 2007 is a landmark year in one-litre supersport performance.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Engine</span><br /><br />The 2007 R1 uses a new 16-valve engine, utilising know-how from Valentino Rossi's mighty M1 MotoGP bike for more performance throughout the rev range. The engine is Yamaha's jewel in the crown, with titanium intake valves and high-precision fracture-splitting con rods. The result is our best-ever engine performance, 180 horsepower at 12,500 rpm, and that's before the forced air intake system kicks in.<br /><br />But the fact that the new R1 has more horsepower right across the rev range is only half the story, even more important is how that power feels. That's why this R1 uses YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle). YCC-I, the biking world's first electronics-controlled motor-driven variable intake funnel system, ensures ideal power and torque at all rpm by adjusting funnel length to perfectly suit throttle opening and rpm. YCC-T outperforms conventional carburettor/injection systems by allowing an excellent torque curve and, because it always delivers the optimum fuel/air mix, you get perfect acceleration whatever revs and throttle opening you're at.<br /><br />Type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder<br />Displacement: 998 cc<br />Bore and stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm<br />Compression ratio: 12.7:1<br />Max. power (with direct air induction): 139 kW (189 HP) @ 12,500 rpm<br />Max. power (without direct air induction): 132.4 kW (180 HP) @ 12,500 rpm<br />Max. torque (with direct air induction): 118.3 Nm (12.1 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm<br />Max. torque (without direct air induction): 112.7 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm<br />Lubrication: Wet sump<br />Carburettor/Fuel supply: Fuel injection<br />Clutch type: Wet multiple-disc coil spring<br />Ignition: TCI<br />Starter system: Electric<br />Transmission: Constant mesh, 6 speed<br />Final transmission: Chain<br />Primary reduction ratio: 65/43 1.512<br />Secondary reduction ratio: 45/17 2.647<br /><p><strong>Gear ratios:</strong><br /></p>1st - 38/15 2.533<br />2nd - 33/16 2.063<br />3rd - 37/21 1.762<br />4th - 35/23 1.522<br />5th - 30/22 1.364<br />6th - 33/26 1.269<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_OL6dPvFk3E6H3rBGxxRiruVy8l812LpbPReH4xoh1E-Jmi53tousdBu2Pt0PxqGZ6um1NpxFoBrewFdBz23ZU7fE-2vtHGQtGdixBienDt43uz2UFyFLIAZaoHgyI9kSADE5kedVOoK/s320/article095.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282998377742450274" /><br /><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chassis</span><br /></p>Riding fast, riding well is all about man-machine interaction, so the 2007 YZF-R1, like every R1 before it, has been carefully honed for breathtaking performance on racetrack and twisty roads.<br /><br />The latest and greatest R1 features an all-new Deltabox frame and upside-down truss-style swingarm which respond exactly to rider input on corner entry and improve rear-wheel force for extra corner-exit traction. And the new R1's superbly damped forks and rear shock feature two-way compression damping for wonderfully accurate high-speed control. The R1 also has a slipper clutch for smoother corner entries and awesome six-pot, radial-mount front brakes too. R1 - it's all about man-machine interaction.<br /><br />Frame: Aluminium die-cast Deltabox<br />Front suspension: Telescopic forks, 43 mm<br />Front wheel travel: 120 mm<br />Rear suspension: Swingarm<br />Rear wheel travel: 130 mm<br />Caster angle: 24 degrees<br />Trial: 102 mm<br />Front brake: Dual discs, 310 mm<br />Rear brake: Single disc, 220 mm<br />Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17MC (58W)<br />Rear tyre: 190/50 ZR17MC (73W)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dimensions</span><br />Overall length: 2,060 mm<br />Overall width: 720 mm<br />Overall height: 1,110 mm<br />Seat height: 835 mm<br />Wheelbase: 1,415 mm<br />Min. ground clearance: 135 mm<br />Dry weight: 177 kg<br />Fuel tank capacity (reserve): 18 litres (3.4 litres)<br />Oil capacity: 3.83 litresmSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-55566918790265811182008-12-23T09:37:00.002+05:302008-12-23T09:44:34.116+05:30Rossi comes home twelfth in Rally GB event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaoDNxgtszO8UR7GP26fVuxY86W0K8ImBGY8cbi0AeMKRDoBKegM_pKKflnXkYyzzSPa6thOcLSRG0EK_PO2yWBKAyzS1tFAb3fjA8EipR8N36lqCe2vOVC683Z_5NQcHijU1IduZ1Hv1/s1600-h/236408_Valentino+Rossi+at+the+Wales+Rally+GB-1280x960-dec7.jpg.preview.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaoDNxgtszO8UR7GP26fVuxY86W0K8ImBGY8cbi0AeMKRDoBKegM_pKKflnXkYyzzSPa6thOcLSRG0EK_PO2yWBKAyzS1tFAb3fjA8EipR8N36lqCe2vOVC683Z_5NQcHijU1IduZ1Hv1/s320/236408_Valentino+Rossi+at+the+Wales+Rally+GB-1280x960-dec7.jpg.preview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282833509665674066" /></a><br />One-off WRC appearance ends in success for MotoGP title holder in Wales.<br /><br />MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi´s weekend of WRC action ended as a resounding success for the Italian, as he claimed a creditable twelfth position after a gruelling three days of the Rally GB.<br /><br />Driving a Stobart-backed Ford Focus for the event, Rossi and co-driver Carlos Cassina moved up three places from fifteenth on Sunday after a thrilling final two stages, concluding his progression up the field. He had leapt from 45th (at the end of the first stage) to 24th by the end of day one, and continued to pick up speed over the course of the remaining two days. His twelfth place not only banished demons of his first Rally GB appearance –which he was unable to complete after an early crash- but was also just one position off his 2006 finish in the New Zealand round of the WRC series.<br /><br />`I´m very happy today, firstly to finish the rally and secondly to set some very good times on the four stages today,´ said Rossi after the event´s conclusion, upon which he received the Abu Dhabi Spirit of the Rally award for his efforts.<br /><br />`The car was fantastic and I was finding it easy to drive when we got a precise setting. My approach here was to take the race step-by-step and try not to make any mistakes and this worked well. I think this rally was very difficult and finishing it makes me very happy indeed. The Focus was really nice to drive and it´s been fantastic working with the Stobart team.´<br /><br />Big mistakes there weren´t, but the six-time MotoGP titlist did have an edge-of-seat moment in the icy conditions on Saturday. Taking on the Crychan stage of the rally, Rossi overshot a corner and smashed up the front of his car, cracking the windscreen and losing the front bumper.<br /><br />In placing twelfth, Rossi placed higher than six regular WRC riders, and was 13´10.4 behind Citroen´s Rally GB winner Sebastien Loeb.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-76524681587885141582008-12-22T20:29:00.005+05:302008-12-22T20:41:39.787+05:30Ferrari 360<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DGDRbwDLomSYkioujVslxPnm3lnhQ-Oqt8RTgCQ7S-5M4ikKKShnJrGGy_7iDjHHaiZ1a4R4EO12UOcqID7ppInXZyGAomqH1WmMByVC99nR5vmyj353XjRPP5OnnyV7h6Gt3MhJY8P4/s1600-h/ferrari-360-spider-1e+msatyam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282631575384776466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DGDRbwDLomSYkioujVslxPnm3lnhQ-Oqt8RTgCQ7S-5M4ikKKShnJrGGy_7iDjHHaiZ1a4R4EO12UOcqID7ppInXZyGAomqH1WmMByVC99nR5vmyj353XjRPP5OnnyV7h6Gt3MhJY8P4/s320/ferrari-360-spider-1e+msatyam.jpg" border="0" /></a> Even after five years, the Ferrari 360 is still considered the best sports car available by many enthusiasts.Because of its better handling and support.This car takes you where you want to be so check it out nowhere else from this blog.<br />The Ferrari 360 is a mid-engine two-seater sports car produced from late 1999 until 2005. The 360 replaced the Ferrari F355 and was itself replaced by the fairly similar Ferrari F430. For the 360, Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all-aluminum space-frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than the 355, yet 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions. Along with the new frame was a new Pininfarina body styling that broke ranks with the last decade's sharp angles and flip-up headlights, replacing them with a rounded appearance that harkened to the 1960s. The new V8 engine, common to all versions, was only slightly larger and more powerful than the 355's at 3.6 litres and 300 kW (400 bhp) of power, but the lighter frame and added stiffness improved performance; the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration performance improved from 4.6 to 4.4 seconds, and in the Challenge versions it was as low as 4.0 s. An engine replacement resulted in the current V8 road model, the F430 (internally referred to as the evoluzione or evo) which came out in 2004.<br /><br /><strong><em>Specifications<br /></em></strong><strong>Engine</strong><br /><em>All models featured the same layout:<br /></em>No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131<br />Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)<br />Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)<br />Redline: 8500 rpm<br /><br /><strong>For Modena and Spider:<br /></strong>Maximum power: 300 kW (400 bhp) @ 8500 rpm<br />Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm<br /><br /><strong>Modena</strong><br />Interior of the Modena with the Rossa Corsa paint and tan leather. This example is equipped with the F1 gearbox, controlled by the "paddles" on the steering column<br /><br /><div>Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.<br /><strong>Performance<br /></strong>0-62 mph: 4.5 s<br />Top speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)<br />downforce: 180 kgf (1.77 kN) @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)<br />lift/drag: -0.73:1<br />EPA Fuel Economy: 10 mpg U.S. city/16 mpg U.S. highway (24 L/100 km and 14 L/100 km)<br /><br /></div><strong></strong><br /><div><strong>Spider</strong><br />The 360 Spider is Ferrari's twentieth roadgoing convertible. The model was regarded a classic even when launched in 2000. Designer Pininfarinas lines are by many regarded as timelessly beautiful and yet sportingly aggressive.<br /><br />The engineers worked hard from the start of the 360 project to lay the foundation for a Spider with exceptional torsional and flexional rigidity. They had to strengthen the sills, stiffen the front of the floorpan and redesign the windscreen frame. The rear bulkhead had to be stiffened to cut out engine noise from the cabin. The convertible's necessary dynamic rigidity is provided by additional side reinforcements and a cross brace in front of the engine. Passenger safety is ensured by a strengthened windscreen frame and roll bars.<br /><br />The 360 Spider displays a curvilinear waistline. The fairings imply the start of a roof, and stable roll bars are embedded in these elevations. Due to use of light aluminium constructions throughout, the Spider weighs in with only 60 kg (130 lbs) more than the coupé.<br /><br />With its hood up, the Ferrari 360 Spider looks extremely aggressive. Lowering the hood totally transforms the look. Seen from the side, the 360 Spider resembles a sports racer, a sensation underlined by the length of the rear engine bay, the twin roll bars, the rear fairings and the steep windscreen.<br /><br />As with the Modena version, its 3.6 litre V8 with 400 bhp is on display under a glass hood. The engine - confined in space by the convertible's top's storage area - acquires additional air supply through especially large side grills. The intake manifolds, with the classical Ferrari covers, cuddle up to each other between the air supply conduits in the Spider engine compartment, as opposed to lying apart as with the Mondena.<br /><br />Despite the car's mid-mounted V8 engine Ferrari's engineers found a way of creating a hood that automatically folds away inside the engine bay, thus ensuring purity of line. The top canopy of crease free material comes in black, blue, grey and beige. The striptease from a closed top to an open-air convertible is a two-stage folding-action that has been dubbed "a stunning 20 second mechanical symphony". After a short to and fro, the entire top disappears into a closed storage area between the seating and the engine.<br /><br />The interior of the Spider is identical to the coupé.<br /><br /><strong>Dimensions</strong><br />Overall: length 4477 mm (176.3 in)<br />Overall: width 1922 mm (75.7 in)<br />Height: 1235 mm (48.6 in)<br />Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.3 in)<br />Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)<br />Rear track: 1617 mm (63.6 in)<br />Weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)<br />Curb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)<br />Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear<br />Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)<br /><br /><strong>Performance</strong><br />0–100 km/h (62 mph): 4.1 s<br />Top Speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)<br />downforce: about 270 kgf (2.6 kN) @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)<br />lift/drag: about -1.1:1</div>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-61484728045761708772008-12-21T21:42:00.003+05:302008-12-21T22:00:25.393+05:30Dealing the Light Glare with mSatyam<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjM0Gu5m-_Pj-i9lRGwbEDUG-7u-ETEoWIuHwTjm7IeDXs2fXZTTrAZ3WJG2JMkCPMOUno2Bn3H-zM9pcC5z98Bjyc2bOUY_c2KpxvsMfQtm7TcQEYv1QDt2ehA1wVH7N1fgbM3yq0npOo/s1600-h/Glare.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282278697156672626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjM0Gu5m-_Pj-i9lRGwbEDUG-7u-ETEoWIuHwTjm7IeDXs2fXZTTrAZ3WJG2JMkCPMOUno2Bn3H-zM9pcC5z98Bjyc2bOUY_c2KpxvsMfQtm7TcQEYv1QDt2ehA1wVH7N1fgbM3yq0npOo/s320/Glare.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Many of us have seen the old WWII submarine movies</strong><br />(like "Run Silent, Run Deep") where the officers don dark goggles and the sub's interior lights are dimmed to red, in order to protect the night vision of the officers and "lookouts." This was a matter of life and death -- a few seconds on the ocean's surface without sharp eyes could be disastrous if there were enemy aircraft or surface ships around. When you are piloting a vehicle weighing a few thousand pounds down a highway at 90 or 100 feet per second, having sharp night vision is equally as important for you.<br />Headlights these days are brighter than ever. Many vehicles are equipped with halogen lights, or even the newer "blue" high intensity discharge lights, and these take an even greater toll on your eyes' ability to recover from nighttime light glare. As we get older, our ability to recover our night-vision after exposure to bright lights is one of the first of our visual functions to diminish (a phenomenon called nyctalopia). I can tell you from my own experience as a professional driver that light glare is one of the most fatiguing things I ever encountered on the highway -- a few hours on a highway at night in heavy traffic would often result in not only fatigue, but headaches as well.<br />First of all, if you are particularly susceptible to light glare recovery problems (if you are, you probably already know it), make sure you slow down at night as you are particularly vulnerable to out-driving your headlights. If you are faced with a driver whose lights are too bright, it is not a good practice to flash your brights at them -- although that is common practice and most people do it. Think about the results of this action; instead of having one visually handicapped driver, now we have two, and in a potential head-on situation!<br />It is also illegal to turn your bright lights on in the face of another driver, or approaching closely behind them, even for just a moment, and I have known highway patrolmen who cite drivers who do this to them. In my state of Arizona, the rules are that you must dim your brights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle, and within 300 feet from behind. Your state has similar provisions.<br />Deal with light glare by averting your eyes slightly down and to the right. The right-side white stripe outlining the right edge of the usable roadway is called the "fog-line." One of its purposes is to provide drivers with a reference line to keep their vehicle aligned with the roadway in poor visibility situations -- and this is one such situation. Use it to keep your vehicle on the road, but keep aware of the approaching vehicle using your peripheral vision. If that vehicle starts to drift into your lane, you must be able to react quickly<br /><strong><em>As always, keep the shiny side up!</em></strong></div>mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-8677010354840752982008-12-20T20:19:00.003+05:302008-12-20T20:44:01.959+05:30Mazda MX-5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Wz3wvFGWE4q0-tlmtYXYYYmD44VtVtdeChHQMZPIyjvDQJ1yGgb5Q4JZvRRquK8Pyx6pqvikcbws5nMdn6dYEMpal6zrvn6pOIMGEk7nBhUxaz4ImdAMbcv6c4rJU2s-is_6oh0P3jKt/s1600-h/Mazda-MX5-01+msatyam.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Wz3wvFGWE4q0-tlmtYXYYYmD44VtVtdeChHQMZPIyjvDQJ1yGgb5Q4JZvRRquK8Pyx6pqvikcbws5nMdn6dYEMpal6zrvn6pOIMGEk7nBhUxaz4ImdAMbcv6c4rJU2s-is_6oh0P3jKt/s320/Mazda-MX5-01+msatyam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281890190066469170" /></a><br />Mazda also emphasized on balance for the MX-5 and have achieved a 50:50 weight distribution, making this one of the best Mazda drift cars.<br />It has very neutral balance so it's a great car for beginners. It’s a small, lightweight sports car that loves to be driven hard. The higher up in the revs, the better! It’s a real driver’s car and is designed for only that purpose alone.<br /><p>Drifting the MX-5 in stock form is somewhat of a challenge, but that also makes it a great car to learn from. The weight is its ultimate advantage as the older MX-5 weighs just under 1000kg and the newer models are a little heavier; just over 1000kg. Power output is ranging from 115hp on older models to 160hp on newer models.<br /></p>You don’t see this car very often in drifting because it is generally considered to be more of a beginner’s car, but personally I can never get enough of this car.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-977300010834138922008-12-20T19:28:00.003+05:302008-12-20T20:06:42.964+05:30NISSAN Skyline R32 GTS-t<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNqob90kM9OrBeu8cePbL8hsyLB6cXTL3KsNxrNNNYrvtqT7zGtqiJFpbw94OBwe21BWk-2prhOPNjNB3JIQMPbWoiTNNvg53KgZli_GNIEYxgyj-oNIQLcQMQ7GTHHHYW4f4ByuVfV27/s1600-h/01+Nissan+skyline.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNqob90kM9OrBeu8cePbL8hsyLB6cXTL3KsNxrNNNYrvtqT7zGtqiJFpbw94OBwe21BWk-2prhOPNjNB3JIQMPbWoiTNNvg53KgZli_GNIEYxgyj-oNIQLcQMQ7GTHHHYW4f4ByuVfV27/s320/01+Nissan+skyline.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281880822217648770" /></a><br />The Nissan Skyline has only been released in Japan, so all the Skyline models have the driver seat on the right. Although the Skyline GT-R is a 4WD, the GTS-t is fortunately a RWD.<br /><p>Engine wise there are many variations available but the 2.0 liter is the one to go for. This one is turbocharged and produces 212hp.<br /></p><p>The 2.5 (180hp) is non-turbo, and the 2.6 (280hp) engine is placed in the GT-R. Some people even swap the RB for a SR engine, since it's lighter. The RB is a great engine though, with lots of tuning potential and good power.<br /></p>But they are starting to become more difficult to get. At least a good one is.<br />Not only was the Skyline never exported outside of Japan, most of them suffered a lot of abuse from the drifters. And as it's getting older (the newest being around 15 years old) a good R32 GTS-t that didn't got totally rocked by the Japanese at their local circuit is getting harder to find these days.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-20757889597689822622008-12-18T19:34:00.001+05:302008-12-18T19:37:40.444+05:30Mazda RX-8<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsJMYJVGKk8K4a4kUKhAKw1JlKB4p7OJtfBX4AILjr0GruMypFJBwN7GZ0GguWmrLwFy_ukmuFUX-pqpzJ0R5-azfbuIvOzGHBRCHR0Ad04GFHoZe2sjSvAuWSzj0IBjExgfE_JvxT1lg/s1600-h/mazda-rx-8.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsJMYJVGKk8K4a4kUKhAKw1JlKB4p7OJtfBX4AILjr0GruMypFJBwN7GZ0GguWmrLwFy_ukmuFUX-pqpzJ0R5-azfbuIvOzGHBRCHR0Ad04GFHoZe2sjSvAuWSzj0IBjExgfE_JvxT1lg/s320/mazda-rx-8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281131419384497426" /></a><br />Designed to follow in the footsteps of the RX-7, the Mazda RX-8 was released to the market as its successor. It still retains the original concept as a sports-coupe, only now it’s a 4-door coupe with suicide doors on the back.<br /><p>It’s a well designed car that comes very close to 50:50 weight distribution. The 1.3 liter rotary engine that has been taken under hands is now smaller in size and weighs less than previous rotary engine. It has better fuel economy and increased power output.<br /></p><p>But unlike its big brother the RX-7 it doesn’t have a turbocharger. So unfortunately it is lacking a bit in power. <br /></p>There are two versions available, the first one with a 5 speed manual with about 190hp, the other with a 6-speed gearbox delivering about 230hp. Of course it's the latter one you want.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-16665872605838308632008-12-18T19:30:00.001+05:302008-12-18T19:34:33.218+05:30Toyota MR2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPy9HwmR6ZiRyiPcxw13Ry1sTFA-iKw0PXAYBgaAM1rdTJ1Z4XCKztLz90R2snM-GDmOQXRBl7PkVP8Co1g92ue8GkGP4VzqFLf6ToRLkx0_2TKQlpYUOpMExUFZykBmoO9DNVrsoYtkYC/s1600-h/toyota-mr2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPy9HwmR6ZiRyiPcxw13Ry1sTFA-iKw0PXAYBgaAM1rdTJ1Z4XCKztLz90R2snM-GDmOQXRBl7PkVP8Co1g92ue8GkGP4VzqFLf6ToRLkx0_2TKQlpYUOpMExUFZykBmoO9DNVrsoYtkYC/s320/toyota-mr2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281130508941605570" /></a><br /><p>Although not the smartest choice for drifting, this mid-ship Toyota MR2 is still well suited for drifting. Because the engine is in the back, and thus most of the weight is towards the rear, the car is known to be tail-happy and has a natural tendency to oversteer. It does have quite a learning curve and especially as a beginner it’s better to stick with front-engine to learn the basics first.<br /></p>Driving a car like this can leave the impression of a nervous steering response. It takes great balance and delicate care of weight distribution in order not to spin-out. If you still plan on getting one the SW20 that is pictured above is the one to buy. If you're buying a midship you also might consider the MR-S, which is the SW20’s successor.mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579352607931035805.post-75876506872443432452008-12-17T21:17:00.001+05:302008-12-17T21:22:59.435+05:30NISSAN 350Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwaBQypB9YOSWN5uV7lKf9npOcSKDKTUvuWfV40CUA-TTGHO5cs4l_oZW9IJa3Em0LrPaY1LWbVPyuxraVZ2z36D1p8uDvP5cTbwRfbHnRgZcS15A1dgdcKX0k3VX82epkc79vv3sW1i5/s1600-h/nissan-350z.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwaBQypB9YOSWN5uV7lKf9npOcSKDKTUvuWfV40CUA-TTGHO5cs4l_oZW9IJa3Em0LrPaY1LWbVPyuxraVZ2z36D1p8uDvP5cTbwRfbHnRgZcS15A1dgdcKX0k3VX82epkc79vv3sW1i5/s320/nissan-350z.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280786858710957362" /></a><br /><p>Nissan returns the Z-series with the 350Z, or the Fairlady Z as it is called in Japan. The sports-coupe, also available as a soft-top roadster, is a stunning looking car and has a 3.5 liter V6 under the bonnet. The 350Z serves a solid foundation for tuning and drifting and has great aftermarket supports. This car drifts like a dream.<br /></p>It’s probably not as easy as they let you believe in the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, but it is known to be quite an easy drifter. Not cheap, but definitely a rock-solid car!mSatyamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262607177046505096noreply@blogger.com0