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Parking Bloopers

2009-04-08T00:33:00.000-07:00

Japanese Water Powered Car!!

2009-04-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

As per the claims it runs only on a 300W "Water Energy System (WES)" where WATER is the only FUEL.

Gas prices are at an all time high, and with world oil prices at the same record levels, and showing no sign of coming down any time soon, it looks like the average motorist like you or I is going to be paying through the nose for our gas for some time to come. So how can you reduce your gas bills? You may have heard about conversion kits where you can convert your car to run on water - like me, you probably thought it was a scam. I now know it isn't a con, but just how does it work, and what can it save you? The headlines are a bit over the top - "Run Your Car On Water", they claim. The reality is that you can't run your car or truck on water alone. However, you can split the water into it's component elements, Oxygen and Hydrogen, and feed these into your engine along with the regular gas. This creates a mixture that is far more efficient, and in tests has achieved fuel consumption savings of 45% - 65% on standard vehicles. When you separate the component parts out of the water they form a mixed gas called HHO, or Brown's Gas. Both the gases in the mixture help combustion - most people know that Oxygen is essential for combustion, and Hydrogen itself is highly flammable, and will increase the efficiency of the gas burn. Now it might sound like you need a chemical plant to split the H2O into HHO , but in fact your local hardware store or auto parts supplier should have everything you need. It needn't be expensive either - you should easily be able to get everything for $50 - $100 if you shop around. To learn how simple it is to perform the conversion, and find out what you need, a detailed guide is essential. This should include blueprints, video demonstrations, and step by step instructions. You can read a review of three of the best guides currently available here.So what are you waiting for? Are you sick of high gas prices? Do you want to stop polluting our planet? Click the link below for more details about using HHO gas to reduce your gas consumption.

1950s Italian Police Motorcycle Drill Team

2008-11-22T07:55:00.000-08:00

Superb bit of a choreographed motorcycle riding by the Italians....

The basic power generation mechanism of the new system is similar to that of a normal fuel cell, which uses hydrogen as a fuel. According to Genepax, the main feature of the new system is that it uses the company's membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which contains a material capable of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen through a chemical reaction.
A Japanese venture company, Genepax, has unveiled a car on that runs on water. All it requires is a litre of water. In fact, any kind of water to be exact, whether its river, rain, sea water, or even Japanese tea. Its an electric powered car that runs solely on hydrogen dioxide.
"The main characteristic of this car is that no external input is needed. The car will continue to run as long as you have a bottle of water inside for you to add from time to time," said Kiyoshi Hirasawa, Chief Executive Officer of Genepax, after he proudly announced the company's invention.
Once water is poured into the water tank at the back of the car, the newly invented energy generator takes out the hydrogen from the water, releases electrons and finally generates electrical power.
"We highly recommend our system since it does not require you to build up an infrastructure to recharge your batteries, which is usually the case for most electric cars," said Hirasawa, who is hoping to advertise the car in time for the upcoming G8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan.
According to the company, 1 liter of water keeps the car running for about an hour with a speed of 80 kilometers or 50 miles an hour. The company has applied for a patent and is hoping to collaborate with Japanese automobile manufacturers to mass manufacture their invention in the very near future. As fuel prices continue rising and people look for greener alternatives, companies globally are trying to come up with alternatives.

Bridges of Korokurum

2008-08-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

The basic power generation mechanism of the new system is similar to that of a normal fuel cell, which uses hydrogen as a fuel. According to Genepax, the main feature of the new system is that it uses the company's membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which contains a material capable of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen through a chemical reaction. A Japanese venture company, Genepax, has unveiled a car on that runs on water. All it requires is a litre of water. In fact, any kind of water to be exact, whether its river, rain, sea water, or even Japanese tea. Its an electric powered car that runs solely on hydrogen dioxide. "The main characteristic of this car is that no external input is needed. The car will continue to run as long as you have a bottle of water inside for you to add from time to time," said Kiyoshi Hirasawa, Chief Executive Officer of Genepax, after he proudly announced the company's invention. Once water is poured into the water tank at the back of the car, the newly invented energy generator takes out the hydrogen from the water, releases electrons and finally generates electrical power. According to the company, 1 liter of water keeps the car running for about an hour with a speed of 80 kilometers or 50 miles an hour. The company has applied for a patent and is hoping to collaborate with Japanese automobile manufacturers to mass manufacture their invention in the very near future. As fuel prices continue rising and people look for greener alternatives, companies globally are trying to come up with alternatives.

Train Crossing Near Misses - Please don't take The Risk

2008-06-27T09:05:00.000-07:00

A look at some people who have no patience at train crossings. They would rather risk their lives crossing the track when a train is nearby rather than wait.

It is often that someone may be interested in refinancing their car rather than applying for a new car loan. Refinancing your car is a great way to obtain a lower interest rate or shorten the term of your current car loan. Many times when someone has bad credit or has been through a bankruptcy due to illness, divorce or job loss, they have signed a car loan with a larger than prime interest rate. If the car loan payments have been made in a timely fashion it may be possible after a year or two to get a much lower interest rate. The key to a successful car loan refinance is to work with an auto loan professional. By using our bad credit car loans application Auto Credit Superstore will be able to find you the best car loan with the lowest interest rate possible. There seems to be no getting around it- todays world revolves around the internet. What does this mean for todays consumers looking for a new or used car loan? It means that you need to catch up with the times or be left behind! Many people are apprehensive when it comes to filling out applications for bad credit car loans which request your personal information on line. It is very important that when filling out an application you ensure that your information is going to be kept confidential and that it will not be used for purposes other than securing you a car loan. Any reputable car loan broker will state exactly what they are going to do with your information that you give them. The great thing about being able to apply on line is that it saves you precious time shopping around for the best deal. Your credit is a very personal thing and this can make telling a stranger your credit history awkward, by filling out an online car loan application you can avoid this potentially uncomfortable discussion. Let a professional who has the knowledge and resources regarding bad credit car loans to do that for you.

Japanese Water Powered Car!!

2008-06-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

As per the claims it runs only on a 300W "Water Energy System (WES)" where WATER is the only FUEL.

Gas prices are at an all time high, and with world oil prices at the same record levels, and showing no sign of coming down any time soon, it looks like the average motorist like you or I is going to be paying through the nose for our gas for some time to come. So how can you reduce your gas bills? You may have heard about conversion kits where you can convert your car to run on water - like me, you probably thought it was a scam. I now know it isn't a con, but just how does it work, and what can it save you? The headlines are a bit over the top - "Run Your Car On Water", they claim. The reality is that you can't run your car or truck on water alone. However, you can split the water into it's component elements, Oxygen and Hydrogen, and feed these into your engine along with the regular gas. This creates a mixture that is far more efficient, and in tests has achieved fuel consumption savings of 45% - 65% on standard vehicles. When you separate the component parts out of the water they form a mixed gas called HHO, or Brown's Gas. Both the gases in the mixture help combustion - most people know that Oxygen is essential for combustion, and Hydrogen itself is highly flammable, and will increase the efficiency of the gas burn. Now it might sound like you need a chemical plant to split the H2O into HHO , but in fact your local hardware store or auto parts supplier should have everything you need. It needn't be expensive either - you should easily be able to get everything for $50 - $100 if you shop around. To learn how simple it is to perform the conversion, and find out what you need, a detailed guide is essential. This should include blueprints, video demonstrations, and step by step instructions. You can read a review of three of the best guides currently available here. So what are you waiting for? Are you sick of high gas prices? Do you want to stop polluting our planet? Click the link below for more details about using HHO gas to reduce your gas consumption.

Train Crossing Near Misses - Please don't take The Risk

2008-06-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

A look at some people who have no patience at train crossings. They would rather risk their lives crossing the track when a train is nearby rather than wait.

Tips to Get Cheap Auto Insurance

2008-06-08T08:51:00.001-07:00

If you have not already faced the fact that driving a car is expensive, it is time you face it. With gas rising to an all-time high in the United States and car insurance also rising, it is flat out expensive to drive. This article cannot help you with the gas issue, but with the tips listed you will be on your way to cheap auto insurance.

The tips listed below should help you to save money on your car insurance.

1. The first thing you can do to save you money is to increase your deductible. By increasing your deductible from the standard $250 to $500 can save you almost 30% on your yearly premium. It is extremely easy to do this to, just a simple phone call to your agent.

2. You need to consolidate your coverage. Many of the insurance companies offer package deals that give you very good discounts. If you insure multiple cars, or even your house, under the same policy, some insurance companies will offer you hundreds of dollars off of your yearly premium.

3. If you are currently driving an older vehicle you should consider dropping comprehensive coverage. Old cars and trucks are often not worth the deductible that you have covering them. If you sign up for a liability-only coverage you will save money but still have coverage on the vehicle.

4. Teen car insurance is at the top of the list for most expensive car insurance compared to all other motorists. The insurance company realizes this and offers discounts to students that are able to get good grades, a B average or higher. If you are a student or have a teen with car insurance you should contact your agent to get more details.

5. One of the best ways to save money on car insurance is to maintain a clean driving record. If you get in an accident and are found at fault, the insurance company will have to increase your rates to compensate for the money they are losing, and this will cause you to lose more money. If you do not get in accidents though you will be able to keep your rates the same, and may even get a discount for being accident free.

6. You are no the only factor in how much your premium rate will be, your vehicle also plays a role. If you have a car with anti-lock brakes, anti-left devices, and even airbags, it is cheaper for the company to cover that vehicle so the insurance company will not have to charge you as much on your rates.

7. You may think that you are a good driver and do not need to take drivers training courses, but you will save money by taking one. Insurance companies offer discounts to those who graduate from a driving training course. So, regardless if you are a teenager that is getting educated for the first time or someone who has driven for years, it is a great way to save big money.

With car insurance and the price of gas rising higher everyday, it is getting expensive to drive. If you follow the tips listed in this article you should be able to get cheap auto insurance and be able to enjoy driving your car that much more.

Car That Runs With Water

2008-06-06T03:12:00.002-07:00

The car that runs with water has become very popular lately. The name implies that water is the main fuel but actually water is mixed with gas or diesel in small quantities to achieve increases in gas mileage- and it sure does improve your gas mileage.

In our tests we have come up with the following results.

· 43% improved gas mileage

· $38 savings in fuel costs each week

· we learned to build a car that runs with water

It didn't take any real mechanical skill either to achieve these results. With about 7 hours of work our family how has a water gas hybrid. We followed the plans closely though so we didn't make any mistakes.

It was important to do everything in the right order so it worked properly.

Considering that it only took 4 days to find the required parts and we ended up spending only $220 in total including the plans we were pretty happy with the conversion.

We figured the parts would be hard to find or there must be some other flaw in the system but that wasn't the case at all. Everything worked just like it was supposed to.

It's been about 4 months now and the results are much better than we expected. Our investment was paid for in a little over 7 weeks. We were very happy that it paid back so fast.

3 Surefire Tips to Save Gas

2008-06-06T03:12:00.001-07:00

Gas prices are down right ridiculous, any tips to save gas are welcome by all drivers today. There are bunches of ways that can show you how to save gas, but here are just my top three that I use on a daily basis to save gas and money.

Alter your travel times

If there is any way you can change your work hours I would do so. Traffic is most heavy for me when I leave in the morning and when I go home in the afternoon. My commute is 30 miles each way, which means a lot of stop and go traffic. This type of driving burns a lot of fuel. Subsequently, I changed my hours to leave later in the day and get home later in the evening when traffic is lighter both ways. This has helped me to save money by not wasting gas in traffic.

Join a wholesale club with discounted gas

A lot of wholesale membership clubs such as Costco have gas at a discount. Normally it is a few cents less per gallon, but at times I have seen it ten cents below local stations. This is well worth it if you gas up several times a month or week for that matter as I do.

Minimize air condition use

Air conditioning burns a lot of fuel. If you can travel when it is not too hot where you can just roll the windows down, I would do that as well. You would be surprised at how much money you can save by just sweating a little. Turn on the air only when you need to.

I hope that these three tips to save gas help you out. Any sort of help consumers can get with the rising prices should be snatched up.

Tips On Saving Fuel

2008-05-22T05:26:00.001-07:00

Even without the soaring petrol prices of the last few months, it's still wise to conserve fuel. Not only will it save you money, but it's good for the environment too! So here're a few tips on how you can do your part.

Engine Warm Up
Do not warm up the engine by letting the car idle. Drive off immediately after starting, but at a low speed. This way, the engine will warm up faster and lubricate better.

Driving Style
Avoid fast starts and sudden stops. Avoid unnecessary stops 'cos it takes 20% less fuel to accelerate to cruising speed from 10km/h than from a complete stop.

Jackrabbit Starts
Do not jackrabbit. Setting off in a blaze of speed with tyres screeching wastes fuel and exposes you and your car to danger.

Drive at an Economical Speed
Always keep a manual transmission in the highest gear possible without straining the engine. Travelling at 80km/h in fifth gear (2,500rpm) uses less petrol than travelling at 50km/h in third (also 2,500rpm) because the engine turns fewer revolutions per kilometre.

Don't Ride the Brake or Clutch Pedal
This increases fuel consumption and causes needless wear on the brakes and clutch.

Car Pooling
Share transport with your motoring neighbours or colleagues.

Walk All Short Distances
Avoid driving if your destination is within walking distance. Not only do you save on fuel, it is a good form of exercise too.

Travel Light
Do not carry unnecessary weight in your car, 'cos with a heavy load, the engine uses more fuel.

Air Conditioner
Switch on the air conditioner only when necessary. Air conditioners reduce mileage by about 5 - 10%.

Regular Service
Ensure that the car is serviced regularly in accordance with the service programme.

Correct Tyre Pressure
Check that the tyres are correctly inflated. If the tyres are soft, their rolling resistance will be greater and fuel consumption will increase.

Proper Wheel Alignment
It takes power to overcome improper alignment, which in turn wastes fuel.

Plan Your Route
Before you embark on your journey, plan your route properly to avoid needless travelling.

Great Car Movies

2008-05-22T05:23:00.000-07:00

Great Car Movies
Everyone has their favourite movie that was made more memorable because a car was in it.
Here's our list of movies that no car-lover should miss.

Rebel without a cause (1955)
The oldest movie in our list, Rebel Without A Cause was James Dean's (who played Jim Stark, driving a '49 Mercury) second last major film before Giant, the following year. It was Dean's personal love for fast cars that led to his own death in a 550 Porsche Spyder. Rebel undoubtedly set the template for countless other 'teen' movies with troubled youths getting involved in romance, illegal car races and fights. The most recent movie to shadow Rebel's plot would be The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift with the lead actor being young, from another town, always getting into trouble and has an affinity for cars. Sound familiar?

Ronin (1998)
For those not old enough to remember Bullit or French Connection, Ronin, starring Robert De Niro and Jean Reno, has the Mother of all car chase scenes. Who cares about what the convoluted plot is or what's in the briefcase that everyone in the movie was going after? The film's highlight is arguably the scene where an Audi S8 is expertly driven through the French Riveira, out-foxing persuing a Citroën XMs and Peugeot 605 among others. Directed by John Frankenheimer who also directed Grand Prix, starring James Garner, another car movie classic with cameos from racing legends like Jack Brabham, Bob Bondurant, Jim Clark and even Enzo Ferrari in 1966.

Sword Fish (2001)
Before the September 11th terror attacks on Manhattan, the plot of Swordfish uncannily touched on the possibility of international terrorism and duplicitous counter-terrorist organisations that blur the distinction between the good and bad guys. Aside from Halle Barry, the other reason to watch Swordfish is the heart-stopping chase scene involving a TVR Tuscan Speed 6.

The Love Bug (1968), Herbie Rides Again (1974), Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), Herbie goes Bananas (1980), Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
The series of Herbie movies is based on a lovable Volkswagen Beetle with a life of its own. More than anything this gave serious 'cool' appeal the humble Bug. Created by Disney studios and resurrected again in 2005 with Lindsay Lohan playing the lead, the series features plenty of slapstick humor. How many times can the hood closing on the bad guy gag be funny?

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
The 1970s were the Golden Age of car chase movies and Smokey and the Bandit is a classic example of style over substance. The plot involves smuggling beer (!) and lots of burnouts with Burt Reynolds driving a Pontiac Trans Am. Both were arguably at their coolest. It spawned a series of 'Smokey' films, although like many the original of these Southern Road Chase films was the best

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1967)
Based on a novel written by one Ian Fleming, creator of secret agent 007, the screenplay and theatrical playwright was adapted by Roald Dahl. Based around a magical car invented by Professor Potts, played by Dick Van Dyke, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Potts family embark on an adventure that sees this car fly, float and do thing unexpected of a car. Much like a Bond car would. If you're wondering which car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is based on, it is based on any particular one. A composite of various cars, it was powered by a 26-litre Maybach aero engine!

Cars (2006)
The latest feature from computer animation giants, Pixar once again, manages to entertain both young and old alike. Aside from the brilliant visual and sound effects, car buffs will have fun identifying the movie's characters and their likenesses to actual cars such as a Porsche 911 (996), Ferrari F430 (voiced by Michael Schumacher), Maserati Quattroporte (voiced by a Mrs Mario Andretti) and a voice over by Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson among many others. Paul Newman, also stars as Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet.

The Transporter I (2002) and The Transporter II (2005)
Former Olympic diver for Great Britain, Jason Statham is enjoying a second career as an actor and one that seems to specialise in car movies at that (he's credited in at least four movies in this list alone). He plays Frank Martin, a mercenary-like chauffer who specialises in get-away jobs and "special deliveries". In the first movie, Frank's tool of the trade is a previous-generation BMW 735i while he drives an Audi (also appearing in four movies in this list) A8 W12 6.0 quattro.

Harold and Kumar Go to Newcastle (2004)
A buddy comedy movie made particularly memorable not only because Asian actors, John Cho and Kal Penn play Harold and Kumar respectively but also a Toyota Camry is driven in a way that you'd normally associate with American muscle cars. In this sense, the actors and car bring to the film an unexpected but refreshing approach to an otherwise overdone genre in the tradition of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Dude, Where's My Car among others.

The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
As we've mentioned earlier, the latest instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise takes more than a page from Rebel Without a Cause but makes for interesting viewing nonetheless. The original Fast and Furious movie had perhaps the most unique plot of all three films, boosted by the magnetic on-screen of Vin Diesel whom the producers of Tokyo Drift saw fit to include as a cameo at the end of the film. Will Fast and 4-rious be next?

The Matrix Reloaded
Although the second Matrix film was largely a General Motors placement bonanza, an Audi A8 does make an uncredited cameo early in the movie. The most memorable sequence though takes place on a three kilometre-long stretch of freeway that was created from the ground up just for the movie. An untold number of cars get destroyed in the 14-minute scene with vehicle of note being a Ducati 998 superbike, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Cadillac CTS and Cadillac Escalade.

Miami Vice (2006)
Director Michael Mann revisits his catalogue of television work by bringing Miami Vice to the big screen. This time it's Jamie Foxx and Colin Farell who replace the original small screen originals of Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Unlike the 1980s TV series that used a fake Ferrari Daytona Spider, the film creators assure us that Ferrari F430 Spider is the real thing.

Gone in 60 seconds (2000)
The remake of the 1974 classic stars Nicholas Cage, who plays, Randall 'Memphis' Raines who has to steal 50 excotic cars by the end of the week to get his brother, Kip Raines played by Giovanni Ribisi out of a bind. As the story line suggests, expect to see lots of mouth watering four-wheel excotica such as Eleanor (named from the original chase film of the 70s) a Ford GT500E Shelby Mustang.

i, Robot (2004)
Audi pulls yet another product placement coup in this futuristic film inspired by novelist Isaac Asimov's robot stories. Will Smith plays Del Spooner, a robo-phobic detective who drives an Audi RSQ with reverse gull-wing doors and spheres for wheels that enable it to spin on a dime. Like many recent films this uses 'product placement' (ie free advertsing) for car manufacturers to great effect

Bad Boys (1995) & Bad Boys II (2003)
The buddy cop comedy series not only features the larger-than-life persona of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, but car enthusiasts will applaud Michael Bay, who directed both films for his attention to detail when it comes to the car chase scenes. In the films, he and his sound effects team take the trouble to reproduce the correct noises made by the cars filmed rather than inserting a generic engine note as was the case for the Fast and the Furious movies. The final chase scene in Bad Boys between a Porsche 911 (type 964) Turbo and an AC Cobra gives the film ones of its magic moments while Bad Boys II will be defined by a Ferrari 575M dodging cars on a causeway in Miami.

The Bourne Identity (2002) and The Borne Supremacy (2004)
Despite the clever plots, both films, based on Robert Ludlum's novels, mirror each other where the action sequences are concerned. Admittedly, the first movie has the better chase scene with Jason Bourne, played by Matt Damon drives a Mini through the streets of Paris, showing shades of the (original) Italian Job. The chase scene in Bourne Supremacy is even more dramatic but somehow, the taxi that Bourne commandeers, a Russian-made Volga 3110 doesn't have the same emotional effect as the Mini in the first film.

Batman movies (1943 - 2005)
Despite the many movies and leading actors over the decades, no Batman movie would be complete without the Dark Knight's Batmobile. While the first live-action Batman movie in 1943 featured a standard 1939 Cadillac Series 61 Convertible, it wasn't until Batman: The Movie in 1966 where one of the best known Batmobiles was shown on the silver screen. Driven by Adam West, the Batmobile was based on a 1956 Lincoln Futura concept car. Latter day instalments of the Batman franchise, starting with director Tim Burton's 1998 Batman, had purpose built cars with no resemblance to production models.

Initial D (2005)
The only all-Asian car movie in this list sees the popular Japanese anime series of the same name come to life on the Big Screen.

Purists though, were irked that the Japanese franchise was played out by Chinese actors and was essentially a Hong Kong production. Still, the cars used were of the correct pedigree unlike some other movies in this list.

Bullitt (1968)
No car movie list would be complete without Bullitt. The 'King of Cool' Steve McQueen, who plays Lieutenant Frank Bullitt drives a 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 chasing a Dodge Charger R/T. This is also one of the greatest muscle cars ever built. The combination of McQueen, the Mustang and the Charger is reason enough to acknowledge it as one of the coolest car movies ever made. Bullitt, also influenced the next generation of cop movies such as Dirty Harry, The French Connection, et all.

The Italian Job (1969)
In numerous movie polls, the original The Italian Job is often voted as the greatest British movie of all time by thousands of fans. With well-edited chase scenes that conveyed the speed and excitement of Mini Coopers sipping around the streets of Turin, a moving music score by none other than Quincy Jones and witty one liners "You were supposed to blow the bloody doors off" by Michael Caine, the Italian Job had it all. The remake in 2003 was a car commercial by comparison but was successful enough to spawn a sequel, The Brazilian Job scheduled in 2008 where, presumably the next-generation MINI will be driven around the streets of Rio de Janeiro in yet another heist.

Layer Cake (2004)
The British film industry has been giving us some remarkable gangster heist-type film over the last few years such as Guy Ritchie's Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Layer Cake has many of those overtones, but is far more darker and stylish. Plus its also has an Audi RS6 Avant and a previous-generation Range Rover. Like we said darker and far more stylish…

The Hire (2001)
In 2001, BMW commissioned a series of short films from eight highly-acclaimed directors such as Ang Lee, John Frankenheimer, Wong Kar-wai and Guy Ritchtie to essentially showcase its range of cars. The collection of films runs like a series starring Clive Owen as "the driver" who gets out of impossible situations thanks to the BMW cars he drives. It also features some other A-list talent like Gary Oldman and Madonna. The films are no longer available for download and dvd versions are also hard to come by but are definitely worth watching if you can get a copy.

Vanishing Point (1971)
A cult classic from the 1970s. A car delivery man makes bet that he can drive a 1970 Dodge Charger from Colorado to San Francisco in record time. ('Frisco' as it was referred to in the movie). A brooding film, set for most of the time on endless desert roads, it stars Barry Newman as the enigmatic driver, Kowalski who, fuelled by a handful of amphetamines races against the law and other drivers in a 1970 Dodge Challenger muscle car. A shocking ending, which we won't give away. Order the DVD and watch it…

5 Automotive Tools Every Auto Owner Needs

2008-05-22T05:13:00.000-07:00

Automobiles are sizeable investments. As a car becomes older, its maintenance becomes increasingly important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge exurbanite amounts for a simple fix that could have been done at home for much cheaper. Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow any auto owner to save money, learn more about their automobile, and maintain their car.

1. Every auto owner should have a jack and jack stands. When working on a car, more often than not, the car must be elevated. Simple procedures like rotating tires can be done at home with the help of a Jack. Additionally, all car owners should have a jack in their car with them wherever they go. In the unfortunate event of a flat tire, having a jack and a spare tire can lead to a simple tire replacement. In a garage, having a powerful jack and strong jack stands makes it possible for an auto owner to reach every point underneath the car and thus solve problems more efficiently.

2. One of the most important car maintenance practices is the oil change. To maintain an automobile, the oil should be changed once every 3,000 miles. Quintessential to a successful oil change is having an Oil Wrench that takes the oil filter off and allows the oil to be changed expediently. Without an oil wrench, an auto owner may be forced to take their car to an auto shop and overpay for a simple oil change.

3. Often when dealing with parts of the engine, or the hard-to-reach spots under the hood, proper tools are required. A 3/8-inch Socket Set can allow an automobile owner to loosen and subsequently tighten a wide variety of bolts. Different extensions allow the auto owner to obtain the best angles for torque and therefore make auto jobs quite a bit easier.

4. When changing oil, having a funnel, some rags, and a bucket is very helpful. Once again, the oil change is one of the most important maintenances for a car, and it can be done easily by anyone. However, many people do not have the proper tools or knowledge for a successful oil change. Having a funnel can also be useful when refilling any other fluids in one’s car. The funnel serves to make sure that fluids do not get over filled, which can lead to significant problems.

5. Finally, every auto owner should have a pair of solid vice grips. Some times a part will just not come loose. Other times, a car part may not seem to be tight enough despite one’s best efforts. Vice grips can hold a wide variety of car parts and allow the user to obtain more leverage for either tightening or loosening a part. When encountering a part that will simply not come loose, many auto owners will give up and take their car to a shop. Having vice grips can help one to avoid this problem.

Unfortunately, there is no car in existence that doesn’t require constant maintenance. However, with the right tools, anyone can fix minor problems and maintain his or her automobile without the assistance of an auto mechanic. The right tools can lead to a longer last vehicle, and large cost savings.

Even a ghost needs to wear a seat belt!

2008-05-22T05:08:00.000-07:00

18 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Car

The upkeep of your vehicle can be quite an expense - from initial purchase to insurance to maintenance. And sometimes we get the sinking feeling that every time we need a car repair, we’re going to get taken for a ride. (pardon the pun!) Actually there are some ways to make sure you don’t get a raw deal when dealing with a local body shop. After you get recommendations for honest mechanics, call around to check out the prices for certain jobs. It’s always smart to get a second opinion. How about some preventative medicine? Keep your gas tank filled. This will help you avoid the gas line freezing up in cold weather. Also, driving on “fumes” allows little pieces of dirt at the bottom of your gas tank to run through the fuel lines with the last drops of gas. This debris clogs up the fuel filter and can cause carburetor damage as well. Sometimes a problem with your car’s electrical system results from a simple blown fuse. Check to see if you have any blown fuses before investing in a tow truck! Keep track of how much oil your car uses. A sudden change in oil consumption means you need to see a technician. Save your brakes by having your brake fluid changed every 30,000 miles. Check your tire pressure once a month. This simple maintenance check can add up savings at the gas pump! Stop and go traffic causes excess wear and tear on your vehicle. Go ahead and give your car a nice twenty minute ride at 55 mph on the highway every couple weeks if you “major” in short trips. There are other ways to save money on car expenses. Let’s look at the insurance payments. If you’ve budgeted for possible out-of-pocket expenses in case of a car accident, you might want to consider increasing your insurance deductible to $500. This will lower the cost of your insurance. Talk to your insurance agent. If your car is as old as the hills, you might want to drop collision coverage to save money.
Car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts. Ask your agent if the company offers reductions for driver training courses, anti-lock brakes, car alarms, air bags, mature drivers, good students or maintaining a good driving record. Before you purchase from a dealer, ask about the dealer's return policy, get it in writing and read it carefully. Dealers are not required by law to give used car buyers a three-day right to cancel. Visit to find cars that are fuel efficient. Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.10 per gallon for gas. In most cases, using cruise control on the highway will save gas. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. This isn’t going to cost you an arm or leg either. Do your homework when buying a car from an auction. Many vehicles that have been damaged by floods and hurricanes are going on the market. These won’t last long – leaving you with a flood of bills. Be a little concerned if the carpet looks too new, and check carefully for signs of rust. Carfax.com shares info on inspecting a used car to make sure you get the best deal. If you use your car for business, keep track of miles traveled so that you can use this for a tax deduction. Get more info at irs.gov. When you consider all the ways you can save money on your current vehicle, you might be persuaded to put away the extra each month for a new car down the road!

Tips On Buying A Hybrid Car

2008-04-29T10:23:00.001-07:00

With everyone trying to conserve fuel and avoid spending an arm and a leg at the gas pump hybrid vehicles are quickly becoming the next big thing. Many manufactures have started producing high quality hybrids and with many options available it can be hard to determine which one to choose. When it comes time to choose a hybrid vehicle there are two things that should be considered in addition to your pre-established budget.

Mileage is the main feature many hybrid shoppers are looking for. The mileage of the vehicle refers to the miles one can drive per gallon of gas. The more miles a vehicle can drive per gallon, the less times the vehicle needs to be refuelled which ultimately saves the consumer gas. Most hybrids range between 48 and 57 miles per gallon for automatic vehicles and 51 to 66 miles per gallon for vehicles with manual transmission.

When looking at hybrids ask the dealer how many miles per gallon you can expect to get with your new vehicle. Find out what the miles per gallon will be for highway driving versus driving in the city. Starting and stopping a vehicle constantly will severely reduce the mileage the driver will be able to get per gallon. Most car dealers will only quote the mileage for best highway conditions with a manual transmission vehicle. Always find out what mileage the same vehicle will get with automatic transmission while being driven in heavy city traffic. In this situation it is not uncommon to see a vehicles mileage go from 60 miles per gallon down to 28 miles per gallon.

Size is another factor that must be considered when shopping for a hybrid. Initially hybrids were only available in two different sizes but eventually manufactures began making improvements in response to consumer feedback. When looking at the various different hybrids be sure to find a size that is going to be best suited to your individual needs. Many dealers will instantly show the biggest hybrid vehicle on the lot taking advantage of the fact that many consumers do not realize that smaller hybrid vehicles are available. When looking for a hybrid vehicle ask to see the smallest hybrid on the lot first and work your way up.

If the dealer is trying to convince you to get a larger vehicle be practical. Will you actually need all of the space that you are being shown? Think about the passengers that will be in your vehicle during the average road trip or run to the grocery store. Also think about the amount of groceries you usually purchase. If you do not do any major shopping and if you do not transport more than two or three people in your vehicle at a time (including yourself) do not waste your money on a large hybrid that will never be used to its maximum potential.

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About Environmentally Friendly Hybrid Vehicles

2008-04-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

For many years people have often owned or driven cars that are not only to help for transportation purposes but are also there for improving the overall mobility experience.

In recent past times, people also drove cars to show off or flaunt their status symbol or just for the sake of casual and fun joy rides.

But those good times are turning into rare dreams now. For every motorist, it's really getting harder and harder each day. Almost everybody, may it be a student or a retired senior person, is troubled and concerned about the zooming up gasoline or oil prices.

Given the constantly rising increases in gasoline prices, which come almost on a weekly basis, there is no wonder why people are forced to limit the use of car to a basic necessity.

Hybrid vehicles

During the start of the new millennium, giant car manufacturers had heralded great news about the development of modern cars that would significantly cut oil consumption.

Japanese car makers Toyota and Honda started with their research on alternative fuel efficient transmission systems and soon became the pioneers in this particular endeavor. Their United States and German counterparts followed the trend soon.

That was the emergence of hybrid vehicles in the now sluggish global car industry.

But what exactly are hybrid vehicles? Literally, the word 'hybrid' means a crossover or integration of two systems or components. Applying this term for vehicles, it means a combination of two types of cars, the gasoline powered cars and the electric powered cars.

Before understanding the hybrids further, let's get familiarized with the two mentioned car types.

The gas-powered and electric-powered vehicles

The gas-powered cars are the predecessor of all the other types of cars that came after it. The first invented car and all the other cars and modifications that follow it until the end of the 20th century are all gas-powered cars.

Gas powered cars are, you guessed it right, run by gasoline or oil. These cars have made oil exported fro the Middle East and other nations valued like gold, because of its volatile pricing.

Many years of research and development has enabled the manufacturers to add key improvements in the newer models of the gas-powered cars. Some of them are truly superior over the others. However, their owners and users have always been complaining about their increasing bills for oil consumption.

At the same time, the environmentalists are complaining about such cars' air pollution. They are raising strong concerns over the combustion process that produces bi-products that are harmful to nature.

The first attempt of car makers to address the increasingly rising and agitating concerns about higher oil prices and depleting ozone layer in the atmosphere was that of electric cars.

But alas, on practical grounds, those efforts were proven futile and non-feasible. Electric powered cars were turned down as impractical because their mileage and speed would not match the capacity of the gas-powered vehicles by a great margin.

A powerful combination

So, if the gas-powered vehicles were too expensive and pollution causing to maintain but really fast and reliable, and if the electric cars are not fast and reliable, but significantly cut costs of oil expenses and reduce pollution, why not combine both?

Smart integration and the 'meeting half way' option for the electric and gas powered cars paved the way for the rise of the hybrid vehicles.

Hybrid vehicle system consists of both gas powered engine and battery set powered motor, and a fine balance of the two power sources to manage the transmission. It truly combines the strength of both car types and addresses the concerns arising from each car types too.

However, many experts and car fanatics are still disappointed with the hybrid car's inability to reduce oil bills as massively and tremendously as anticipated by the public before its introduction to the market.

A big concern is about the purchase price for hybrid vehicles. It's still way, way higher. Also, due to their complex designs, many people fear that their maintenance costs will be significantly more than the gas powered cars.

It has been just a few years since the emergence of hybrid vehicles. In the future, very soon, as the production cost would go down, the prices of hybrid cars would certainly be dragged down to an affordable level.

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Owning a Hybrid Car

2008-04-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

The first warnings were launched about 30 years ago, when the Middle Eastern countries had stopped the oil exports, sending the world into a never before seen energy crisis.

Today’s world is not that different, with oil prices climbing up day by day. Besides the peace factor, modern cars burn millions and millions of tons of oil each year, resulting tons of carbon dioxide and other gases that are the main causes of global warming.

Mankind has to find an alternative to traditional fuels and with today’s level of engineering, the hybrid cars appear to be the solution, as least for the time being.

With the advent of the hybrid car, car owners and users all over the world are now finding relief that indeed there is hope from spending hundreds of dollars each month at the gas station.

A hybrid car combines a traditional engine (an engine with internal combustion, either gasoline or diesel powered) with an electric engine to move the car.

A hybrid car has the advantage that at slow speeds, such as those on busy motorways, the car uses only the electric motor to move. This results to low emissions and a very high mileage (the electric engine brings in its benefits in those areas where the internal combustion engine was the least beneficial – at slow speeds and around the city). When a certain speed is passed, the internal combustion engine kicks in to help the electric engine move the car.

If you look at a hybrid from a pure technical point of view, a hybrid cannot be classified as an electric vehicle entirely because only about 40% of the energy consumption of the vehicle is from electric sources. This energy is stored in large batteries inside the car.

Until technology finds better solutions to burning oil and gas to move cars, hybrid cars are the only alternatives that can help you save money and contribute to the stop of global warning. However, there are also a series of drawbacks to owning a hybrid car.

First, the hybrid technology used in cars today is very new and its development costs have not yet been recovered by manufacturers. That is why a hybrid car will cost significantly more than the normal version of that car. Studies have shown that on average, a hybrid car costs more than the regular model by around $2,000 to $5,000, sometimes even more. The production facilities are limited and the demand is high, so manufacturers have the pleasure keeping prices up for hybrid cars.

Second, the batteries storing the electricity required by the electric engine are very heavy and large, taking up significant interior space. . There are several states in the United States and some other global governments that are charging additional fees and other charges for acquiring a hybrid car, in the end the user ends up paying more than the car would normally cost.

The voltage required by the electric engine are very high and this adds to the car’s complexity and makes it difficult to find specialized repairing shops There is also the possibility for more dangerous car accidents if something goes wrong with the electric parts of the car. Furthermore, the prices of spare parts can be very expensive for a hybrid car. You have to take a lot of things into consideration when deciding to buy a hybrid car, as things are not that simple as they might appear at first sight.

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2-wheel driving world record attempt

2008-04-25T22:11:00.000-07:00

Trying to break the world record for driving on 2 wheels. Watch till the end ;)
Hybrid cars, water for gas, environmental friendly cars

About Environmentally Friendly Hybrid Vehicles
For many years people have often owned or driven cars that are not only to help for transportation purposes but are also there for improving the overall mobility experience.

In recent past times, people also drove cars to show off or flaunt their status symbol or just for the sake of casual and fun joy rides.

But those good times are turning into rare dreams now. For every motorist, it's really getting harder and harder each day. Almost everybody, may it be a student or a retired senior person, is troubled and concerned about the zooming up gasoline or oil prices.

Given the constantly rising increases in gasoline prices, which come almost on a weekly basis, there is no wonder why people are forced to limit the use of car to a basic necessity.

Hybrid vehicles

During the start of the new millennium, giant car manufacturers had heralded great news about the development of modern cars that would significantly cut oil consumption.

Japanese car makers Toyota and Honda started with their research on alternative fuel efficient transmission systems and soon became the pioneers in this particular endeavor. Their United States and German counterparts followed the trend soon.

That was the emergence of hybrid vehicles in the now sluggish global car industry.

But what exactly are hybrid vehicles? Literally, the word 'hybrid' means a crossover or integration of two systems or components. Applying this term for vehicles, it means a combination of two types of cars, the gasoline powered cars and the electric powered cars.

Before understanding the hybrids further, let's get familiarized with the two mentioned car types.

The gas-powered and electric-powered vehicles

The gas-powered cars are the predecessor of all the other types of cars that came after it. The first invented car and all the other cars and modifications that follow it until the end of the 20th century are all gas-powered cars.

Gas powered cars are, you guessed it right, run by gasoline or oil. These cars have made oil exported fro the Middle East and other nations valued like gold, because of its volatile pricing.

Many years of research and development has enabled the manufacturers to add key improvements in the newer models of the gas-powered cars. Some of them are truly superior over the others. However, their owners and users have always been complaining about their increasing bills for oil consumption.

At the same time, the environmentalists are complaining about such cars' air pollution. They are raising strong concerns over the combustion process that produces bi-products that are harmful to nature.

The first attempt of car makers to address the increasingly rising and agitating concerns about higher oil prices and depleting ozone layer in the atmosphere was that of electric cars.

But alas, on practical grounds, those efforts were proven futile and non-feasible. Electric powered cars were turned down as impractical because their mileage and speed would not match the capacity of the gas-powered vehicles by a great margin.

A powerful combination

So, if the gas-powered vehicles were too expensive and pollution causing to maintain but really fast and reliable, and if the electric cars are not fast and reliable, but significantly cut costs of oil expenses and reduce pollution, why not combine both?

Smart integration and the 'meeting half way' option for the electric and gas powered cars paved the way for the rise of the hybrid vehicles.

Hybrid vehicle system consists of both gas powered engine and battery set powered motor, and a fine balance of the two power sources to manage the transmission. It truly combines the strength of both car types and addresses the concerns arising from each car types too.

However, many experts and car fanatics are still disappointed with the hybrid car's inability to reduce oil bills as massively and tremendously as anticipated by the public before its introduction to the market.

A big concern is about the purchase price for hybrid vehicles. It's still way, way higher. Also, due to their complex designs, many people fear that their maintenance costs will be significantly more than the gas powered cars.

It has been just a few years since the emergence of hybrid vehicles. In the future, very soon, as the production cost would go down, the prices of hybrid cars would certainly be dragged down to an affordable level.

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7 INCREDIBLE advantages of "Water-Powered Car" technology to YOU

2008-04-24T08:55:00.000-07:00

No doubts about it, it's now possible to power your car on water as well as gas, instead of 100% gas. Apart from the many advantages that this technology have on the planet, it also has many widespread advantages to many individuals around the world, including YOU.

Below are 7 of these incredible advantages of the water for gas to YOU:

1- Improves your gas mileage by up to 35%. This includes both city and highway driving conditions. Imagine how much money this would save you at the end of the month and at the end of the year. It is estimated that this could save you as much as $897.40 per year. If you are two, three or four drivers in the family, this yearly savings increases dramatically. And what if you have a fleet of 50 drivers in your company? Then your yearly savings will multiply to $44,870. More if you have more drivers.

2- Eliminates harmful exhaust emission that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming. Your engine will ADD oxygen to the environment instead of polluting it. How about doing something good to help the environment for a change?

3- Greatly enhance engine power and performance. The more gas you use on your car, the more the engine gets battered- thus reducing the performance. But by using water as an alternative, this enhances your engine power instead and improves performance.

4- Remove carbon deposits and prevent future carbon build up.

5- Reduce the operating temperature of the engine and waste heat into the environment.

6- You will notice a calmer, quieter and much smoother engine operation and smoother gearshifts. This is due to the effect water has on the combustion cycle inside your engine.

7- Enjoy a longer life expectancy of your engine, especially the pistons, rings and valves.
These are just some of the many advantages of water for gas technology to YOU. Remember, even YOU can build the device needed to make this technology work for YOU, from the comfort of your home

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How to Modify Your Car Cheaply to RUN ON WATER

2008-04-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

THE PROBLEMS:
Foolish petrol prices, petrol battles, pollution and global climate change. You know what I'm referring to.

THE BAD NEWS:
One likely way out, that you may have heard of, is water automobiles. As distinct from water hybrids, water powered automobiles are yet to be rolled out of the assembly plants. You could get a minimum of 10 strategies of water powered automobiles to try out. Regrettably those designs are too costly to put together, are very knotty, and absolutely unpredictable.

THE GOOD NEWS:
Widespread development and experimentation by numerous back yard engineers has proven one method FEASIBLE. With this method you can run your traditional automobiles PARTIALLY ON WATER (that's a "Water Hybrid") with little or no modifications.
"¢ You should be able to increase your gas efficiency by as much as 59% (Toyota 99) or even 70% (Cadillac 99).
"¢ You could drastically cut down discharges and help reduce Global Warming.
"¢ You can improve efficient burning of fuel and consequently lessen wear and tear, engine clatter, high temperature in the engine, carbon deposits, etc.

You see, you have just hit upon a unique piece of information. As there is a small number of persons on the World Wide Web who will not sell you products, but rather when you become a member of a group or club, you will will gain knowledge of how to make these stuffs yourself at home. A number of them will even provide you a COMPLIMENTARY HYDROGEN BOOSTER SYSTEM, fully put together set to go into your vehicle, so you can authenticate its practicability and have a copy for replication. Again, this is a COMPLIMENTARY GIFT for you, for becoming a member and a researcher

You could make use of this mock system to switch nearly any vehicle into an trial, wholly functional WATER HYBRID in one slow day, with the aid of simple tools at home. Back in I knew nothing about automobiles, I had no garage and no special tools, yet I installed one un-aided within a quarter of an hour. This was in an era when all I had was half a page of instructions. Nowadays you can obtain complete informational products or ebooks, packed with guidelines and suggestions. There are also support groups to assist you with any mechanical, electrical or tuning trouble. These new groups have labored hard to make it SIMPLE FOR YOU. And it is the influence of the group that makes your path so much easier and smoother.

IT GETS EVEN BETTER:
You will also be skilled in how to become a home manufacturer of numerous models of hydrogen generating system. Again, basic skills and easy tools is all that is need to replicate these systems for your friends, family or clients. PAY NO ROYALTIES OR LICENSE FEE - you keep all the cash!

When you get into one of these exceptional clubs or groups, you can discover answers to your questions:
1. Is this really practical? How come it's so easy?
2. Why didn't anyone tell me about it before?
3. could water technology do for me?
4. Why should I become a member of a group/club?

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