Thursday, June 13, 2013
2011 Subaru Legacy 2 5 i and 3 6R Limited Review
Attempting to go mainstream is part of what very nearly killed SAAB, so theres precedent for concern every time Subaru gets a bit more normal.
Except that Subarus managed it quite well...first with the Outback, then the Forester, and now with the Legacy.
The Legacy is stepping up in size and refinement, becoming for the first time a logical and direct alternative to Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
And to show just how good the basic product is, Subaru sent us a no-frills Legacy 2.5i. Not a single option (but with 17-inch alloy wheels, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD, an auxilary audio jack, XM/Sirius capability, a multifunction trip computer, an outside temperature gauge, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power windows, door locks and mirrors, a remote keyless entry system, and map and courtesy lights all standard, its a complete package without any options).
Even though the Legacy is bigger now, its lighter than the competition...handles better...and dont forget...its a Subaru, so all-wheel drive is part of the deal.
And the power from the 2.5 liter engine (170 horsepower), teamed with a smooth 6-speed manual, is more than adequate.
That six-speed is a help for the fuel economy...the EPA says 19 city, 27 highway.
And the price?
Well, the price had me reminding myself to think Subaru for my next family sedan: $19,995.
Remember the deal about no options? Thats right...apart from $695 delivery charge, $19,995 is the base and the bottom line. Theres a Camry a few hundred bucks cheaper, but not as satisfying, and the least-expensive Accord is $21,055. Thats compelling math for a car that no longer has to be explained. The Legacy has arrived.
Japanese TV viewers got this commerical, with Robert DeNiro at the wheel of the new Legacy:
UPDATE: I chose to repeat the above review because the base Subaru Legacy is just so darn good. But recently, I had a week in the top-of-the-line 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited. And it, too was a revelation...just for different reasons.
Regular TireKicker readers know that I believe you can too easily goop up a good car with add-ons and lose the basic flavor. But Subaru swings for the bleachers with the 3.6R Limited and hits a home run.
First of all, the engine....the 170 horses of the base car jumps to 256 in all three flavors of the R (R, R Premium and R Limited)...which puts the performance of the Legacy into another league entirely. The six-speed manual gets swapped for a five-speed automatic, but the extra power, the lack of a clutch and one fewer gear end up extracting the smallest penalty...18 city, 25 highway (as opposed to 19/27 for the base model).
And then, the creature comforts: Dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a 440-watt Harmon Kardon 9-speaker audio system, leather-trimmed seats (including a 10-way power adjustable drivers seat and a 4-way power adjustable one for the front passenger)....all standard. In fact, the only option on our car was a power moonroof ($995)...running the base price of $28,295 to an as-tested (with $725 delivery charge) $30,015.
There are absolute bargains. The 2.5i is that. Theres no other way to describe that much car for under $20,000.
And then there are bargains based on the comparison of content and price. And thats where, for a shade more than 8 grand more, the 3.6 R Limited earns its bargain status. Subaru has built a car that can run with a significantly pricier pack..and, as with the 2.5i, if it were my money...it would be an immediate contender.
Monday, June 10, 2013
UK Lorry Driver Keeps License After Pushing Car Sideways Down Highway
Remember that video? Big stuff all over the internet earlier this year.
Well, the wheels of justice turn quickly in the UK...driver John Tomlinson has appeared before a traffic commissioner, pleaded his case (that he couldnt see, hear or smell the Renault Clio attached to his front bumper) and has been allowed to keep his license.
In fact, traffic commissioner Beverley Bell praised Tomlinson for his fast action and cool head. You dont see it in the video, but other drivers signaled him to pull over, he discovered the Clio on his bumper, and freed driver Rhona Jane Williams.
Commissioner Bell urged companies to retrofit older lorries (trucks to us Yanks)with the kind of proximity mirrors now standard on newer models.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Window Film Cars Can Make More Elegant
The first thing is functional or purpose glazing. If the owner wanted the car interior is exposed because it is dressed in such a way, then the window film used is clear. Conversely, if privacy is desired, then the dark window film installed.
Ideally have a percentage rate of 20 percent dark. While the rear side glass and approximately 60 percent. If the windshield is made darker, preferably up to 40 percent. If it is darker longer be at risk due to disturb the drivers view.
Installation of glass clear film he also had a negative effect that could invite crime. Because people can see clearly all the items in the car. If there are bad intentions, valuables can be a target
The second factor is the quality window film in rejecting solar radiation. Physically, the glass film is not indistinguishable. The only difference is the delivery time guarantee. A good window film can resist heat and solar radiation up to 98 percent. Interior, dashboard is more durable, more fuel efficient because it does not need lots of air conditioning, and for sensitive skin to avoid irritation. For a function like this, manufacturers dare to give 5-year warranty.
One thing that should not be overlooked is to consult with a shop window film installer. Say what will and purpose of the installation of window film that best suits our car types. Window film can change the appearance of the car if the election proper. For instance types such as Mercy elegant cars would be great if the install window film silver. As for the more masculine types like Terano more suited to dark or black glass film.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
New Car Review 2013 Audi A4 2 0T quattro tiptronic
The 2013 Audi A4 2.0T quattro. |
As weve noted here at TireKicker before, the worst part of a successful car is keeping the ball rolling...doing the freshening needed to keep the car relevant without losing the thread and screwing it all up. Last time around, two and a half years ago, I worried that Audi was letting the magic of the A4 slip away. If they were, they fixed it in a hurry.
The 2013 Audi A4 2.0T quattro is simply tremendous. A car that pulls of the trick of feeling utterly contemporary and timeless at the same time. The timeless thing is important because Audis had the A4 pretty close to perfect for a long time. To wander too far from what has made an A4 an A4 for the past decade or so would be courting disaster.
The 2.0T quattro tiptronic is a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four, making 211 horsepower....mated to Audis quattro (the lower case "q" is intentional) full-time all-wheel-drive system and the tiptronic (the lower case "t" is also intentional) 8-speed transmission with sport and manual shift modes. Base price: $34,600, and thats a rock-solid price for the car...neither too high nor too low.
Standard equipment includes anti-lock brakes with brake assist, 17-inch 10-spoke wheels on all-season tires, electronic stability control, electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering, a dynamic five-link front suspension, a dynamic trapezoidal-link fully independent rear axle, power glass sunroof, halogen headlights, front and rear foglights, rain and light sensors, heated and powered outside mirrors, leather seating surfaces, a 12-way power drivers seat and an 8-way power passengers seat, automatic climate control, Audi concert radio with premium sound, including AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD, with SD Card, USB and auxilary inputs, and the usual airbags and alarms.
Going small in displacement with the 2-liter engine and an 8-speed transmission delivers strong fuel economy numbers, too...20 city/30 highway.
2013 Audi A4 interior. |
The interior continues to be a best-in-class effort (despite my concerns in 2010)...and our options tended to enhance the time spent at the wheel: The $4,200 Premium Plus package delivered auto-dimming mirrors inside and out, an iPod cable, Bluetooth, a driver information system with trip computer, heated front seats with driver memory, a split-folding rear seatback, HomeLink garage door opener, a three-zone climate control plus Xenon plus headlamps, LED daytime running lights and taillamps, and an upgrade to 18-inch 10-spoke wheels. The car was also treated to polished exhaust tips for $140 and an extra-cost paint job (Monsoon Gray metallic) for $475. With $895 destination charges, the bottom line wound up at $40,310.
Theres no question the Audi A4 lives in a competitive world (the BMW 328i, also packing a 2-liter turbo four is probably its deadliest nemesis), but its hard to imagine a car holding its ground better. If you cross-shop the A4 and the 3-series, itll be personal preference, not a weakness in either vehicle, that will most likely be the deciding factor.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Painting bumper with his own hands
Bumper is the most prominent place car and its appearance has played an important role in the overall appearance of the car. All motorists who are faced with Car servicing, understand that pleasure is very expensive. And the price does not necessarily mean good quality. Especially now in the country, a time of crisis. It is worth noting that the painting machine, the work is very time-consuming, and in some moments requires almost the jewelry work. If you decide to paint their own bumper of his car, the first thing you need to find the right paint, which should match the old paint. Staining should be carried out in a closed room, where there is no maximum moisture and dust. This article will help you make a painting of the bumper, unless of course you follow all the recommendations and try to gently work. In the beginning, remove the bumper from the car and put it on a convenient work surface. Now should be carefully repaired minor scratches, chips and a little polish. Then a very thin layer to reveal the bumper primed to do so should be doubled. Remember that the warm surface of the paint falls much better. But this does not mean that you should put the bumper in the sun, it is better to put it near a window on the sunny side. In this case, further work will be guaranteed an excellent result. Before painting the whole painted surface is necessary to overwrite the 600 th sandpaper. When using nazhdachku perform better movement back and forth and do circular motions. If you do paint the bumper because of the rust, then you need to treat the surface before the metal itself. This should be done with sandpaper. Surface after treatment with sandpaper must be free of grease, in order to paint when painting lay flat. Now let's paint. Paint a good stir and carefully superimpose the first layer. After that, wait until it dries out, and repeat the painting twice. Again, you should wait until the bumper completely dry. Further, to reveal the brightness of the bumper paint. If you do not feel up to the challenge, then you need to be trained. Take some old scrap metal and try to paint him, if you build it, then you can safely get to work. Otherwise, do not take risks and to save, better to turn to the master, because the correction of bad painting, can cost you a large sum of money. If you want does not fully painted bumper, but only parts, then do grout to partly also done the coloring of the first layer of paint. But the last layer of paint must be imposed entirely on the entire bumper. This is done in order to not get the difference in color, because it is very difficult to find just such a tone, which was initially. To good effect bumper should be polished. Well, that's all the recommendations and sustained action to paint the bumper, hopefully they will help you.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Repair work to replace the front brake pads Mazda 3
The following instructions will try to replace the brake pads. The most important thing - to adhere to certain rules. So, in any case is not recommended to press the brake pedal, if you open body of the cylinder, as it can pop out the plunger. It is desirable that the piston anther were not damaged and that the brake disc has not got oil. Replacing brake pads and gaskets must be replaced, especially if the strips are observed traces of rust or flaking of the rubber coating. Unscrew the connecting bolt to strip and replace the caliper should be only if it is assembled. Here, in order to avoid stretching the brake hose, you need a special way hanging body of the cylinder to the wire. Brake Surface burnished needed in the following cases: to produce boring or replacement of drums, or disks, replacing linings, brake shoes, "falling through" the pedal, although the mileage a little. Front brake pads are composed of actual brake pads, tie springs, clamping plates. Before embarking on replacing brake pads, a visual estimate of the thickness of the pads. To this end, lift the car, remove the wheel, look into manhole, located in the housing cylinder. Minimum thickness of brake pads - 1 mm, the maximum allowable value - 2,0 mm. Please note that during this repair, is necessary to replace the inner and outer gaskets, cover gaskets in the kit. 1.Snyat brake pads, for this front wheel lift, wheels to temporarily secure the two nuts. Unscrew the bolt and disconnect the brake hose bracket. 2. Loosen the caliper mounting bolts, for this to turn off the caliper mounting bolts, but it should hold the guide fingers. Housing slide off, loosen the bolts which secure the caliper housing, and remove it. 3. Remove the anthers guide fingers. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, hold the caliper in a vise (padded), while removed from the guide fingers anthers. 4. Remove the cover brake cylinder. Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the brake cylinder snap ring and cover. Between piston and cylinder lay rags. 5. Extract the piston from the cylinder. Remove the piston from the cylinder, using compressed air. 6. Remove the gland. Use a screwdriver to remove the gland. Brake pads measured by line: typical thickness shall be 12 mm, the lowest - 1.0 mm. In that case, if the thickness of the pads is less than the minimum acceptable, you must replace pads. With the help of a special device, to drown the piston inside the cylinder block to set the brake disc.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Safety Tips for Your Car from Theft
1. Try parking in
the light and make sure your vehicle is easily seen by the crowd. Parking in a bright and easily visible will make thieves think back to steal your car.
2. Wear safety devices
Key additions such as alarms and steering wheel to anticipate theft of your vehicle.
3. Do not leave letter
Valuable, bad habits which often do is leave the vehicle registration. So if the car was stolen, you give the thief was a complete comprehensive package plus car plus vehicle registration.
4. Do not leave items
valuables in the car, valuables such as notebooks, mobile phones, purses, etc. into one of the triggers thieves to unload your car.
5. Make sure all windows doors
tightly closed and locked the car before you leave your car. Negligence will facilitate the thieves in dismantling your car.
Hopefully the above tips can be a guide for you to maintain security Your favorite car.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Adjusting the similarity collapse of their own hands
Just think how much money you give to car care professionals for the diagnosis of a car, for his review and for correcting errors in his work? If we translate the entire cost of parts and the amount of work, you get that much of the money - a payment for the services of highly qualified specialists. Let's think logically: not too expensive we dispense their services and time to follow an independent replacement tires and learn to perform work on the gathering - the collapse of his car. Only in no case should not go on about those motorists who will persuade you that the angles of the car wheels is not so - that too is important. As experience shows, it is their failure to regulate could lead to an emergency on the road. So each time of gathering - the collapse of your own, you will need to turn out to perform this procedure skills and experience. Signs that you have time to make the similarity collapse if you planned to travel after an uneven level of tire wear, it is not objectively because of poor road conditions. Also an indirect indication that the need to adjust the similarity of the collapse, is a visual change in the horizontal spokes, relating to the steering wheel. During the trip, if necessary, adjust the gathering - the collapse of the signal for the conduct of this procedure will need to maneuver the car with the application of additional effort or if the machine is in motion lurches to one side or the other. Conduct self-similarity breakdown If you carefully watch for his car, then the procedure converges breakup you will need to be performed every 12,000 - 16,000 kilometers, but the daily use of a car is to shorten this period and to check the similarity of the collapse of not less than 6000 - 8000 km run. To perform similarity - the collapse you need to have in your garage or in the parking lot (you can also take advantage of a petrol station), special devices "wells" or lifts for cars. But before you drive your car to adjust, should make sure that all tires - right and left of the same size and same model. It should take into account the fact that the manufacturer also has to be one. The next parameter for the ideal adjustment would be an absolute identity of the wheels (meaning its width, radius and rim size). It is through these indicators you will even be able to independently adjust the angle and still provide maneuverability steering wheel. Getting adjusted gathering - the collapse of the steering wheel. Prior to this it's best to check it on the road to the parameters: what position he holds a straight-line, how many revolutions the wheel can make the left - right at the corners. Help align these options will help you instructions motorist, but of course - the number of turns the steering wheel turning left and right should be the same, and a forward steering wheel should be in a position "directly". Next - equalizes the pressure in the wheels - it must be the same. Only after that with the help of an assistant (he will turn on the little steering wheel) are starting to adjust the similarity collapse. Do not try to do everything quickly and in haste. Minimum time when adjusting the gathering - the collapse of the manual - it's four hours. But you spend time that will cost.
How to Clean an Audi Mass Airflow Sensor
1. Pop the hood and locate the mass air flow sensor. Its located between the throttle body and the air filter on the intake tubing and has a wiring harness plugged into it. Unplug this harness, using your hands.
2. Use the flathead screwdriver to loosen the hose clamps securing the mass air flow sensor to the intake tubing. Then pull out the sensor with your hands and place it to the side.
3. Spray the mass air flow sensor cleaner liberally inside of the sensor, making sure to spray the wiring in the middle of the sensor as well. Allow it to air-dry for at least an hour before reinstalling.
4. Reinstall the mass air flow sensor, using the flathead screwdriver to secure the hose clamps to either side of the sensor, then plug the harness back in place.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Audis New A6 Hybrid Reportedly Confirmed for the U S Market
However, Car&Driver magazine is now reporting that it has received confirmation from "several reliable sources within Audi" that the new A6 Hybrid will be sold in the USA starting from next year with a price "somewhere north of $55,000".
It is believed that the U.S.-spec model will be similar to the European version that also goes on sale in 2012.
The European model employs a parallel hybrid concept combining a 2.0-liter TFSI gasoline engine delivering 211-horses and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) with an electric motor that produces an output of 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque.
Directly mounted behind one another, the four-cylinder gasoline engine and the electric motor have a brief combined system output of 245HP (180kW) and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft). A modified 8-speed tiptronic transmission transfers power to the front wheels.
The electric motor draws energy from a lithium-ion battery system, which weighs in at 36.7 kg (80.91 lb) and is located in the collision-protected area under the luggage compartment. Audi says the luggage capacity is 375 liters (13.24 cu. ft), which is significantly less than the regular models 530 liters (18.7 cu.ft).
What you get in return is a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h (148mph), but more importantly, a combined fuel economy in the European cycle of less than 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.75 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of less than 146 grams per km (234.96 g/mile).
2011 Dodge Stratus cars models cars review and specification
the model with the body Dodge Stratus sedan and coupe vary. The Dodge Stratus Sedan developed by American engineers on the chassis unified with the former the Dodge Stratus 1995 MG and he wants to DaimlerChrys-ler factory in the town of Stirling Heights, Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
2011 maserati granturismo car wallpapers gallery
Alfa Romeo 147 footman and james classic car insurance and car wallpapers
Alfa Romeo Automobiles was founded in 1910 and the Italian automobile company was known for developing stylish and high performing vehicles. It then became a part of the Fiat Group and the company will be launching its fleet of cars in India through Fiat.
The Alfa Romeo 147 is one of the cars that will be launched in India in 2010.
The Alfa Romeo 147 has an extremely beautiful design and is loaded with excellent features.
The Alfa Romeo review indicates that the car has 1598cc petrol engine and this engine will be able to deliver power of 103 bhp at 5600 rpm along with peak torque of 140 Nm at 4200 rpm.
2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan features and performance reviews
French magazine Auto-Journal unveils for its readers the first graphic variant of the BMW 3 Series GT. As reported in the article, the GT version of the new 3 Series will be presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, ahead of the F30 sedan that will arrive in 2012.
Monday, May 20, 2013
2011 dodge charger concept cars wallpapers and prices
New 2011 Dodge Charger will feature class-leading interior with obvious exterior changes. The standard engine is going to be Chrysler’s new Pentastar V6 and it looks like that 2011 Charger R/T will feature turbocharged V6 rather that present 5.7 liter V8 while the 2011 Charger SRT8 will probably get bigger -- 6.4 liter V8 developing 450 horses.
2011 Lexus ES 350 Photos Specs And Reviews
Aston Martin DB9 1M Facebook and rewarded fans
More and more manufacturers know their loyal supporters to go through social networks. Aston Martin a few months ago passed the 1 million likes on Facebook and rewarded the fans with a design. Anyone could submit ideas for a special edition of the DB9. The best proposals were subsequently submitted to the many fans and now its ready to reveal the result.
As mentioned, the familiar DB9 as the basis then in Facebook blue was performed. Twenty inch wheels are mounted to the black painted calipers to envelop and the interior is done in Obsidian Black and Spicy Red. On the outside is much more detail with white worked. Thus, the mouth around the grille and the side made white adorned with white stripes reminiscent of a wind tunnel experiment. Under the hood was not changed, its still the old, familiar V12 that are there speed.
Future
This car is above all a publicity stunt and will therefore not be put into production or be put on sale. Although he undoubtedly at some events at diving will probably then he disappears in Aston Martins museum.
2012 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Convertibles – Short Review
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Ford Mustang 2010 Review One Of The World’s Most Beloved Automotive And Cultural Icons
Most Legendary Ten Muscular Cars Muscle Car
Muscle car is a car that was powered and has a very fast pace. Other nicknames are the mighty Iron Star. This car was made to control and defeat the arena. This car is very nimble and agile even rubber wheels are usually burned by the movement of the wheels. This type of car is legendary in America in the 1960s-1970s.
Here is a list of 10 best Muscle Cars in the world that many called Monster Road.
1. 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
2. 1966 Shelby Cobra 427
3. 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28
4. 1970 Chevelle SS 454
5. Plymouth Hemi Cuda 1970
6. 1965 Pontiac GTO
7. 1970 Mustang Boss 302
8. 1969 Dodge Charger
9. 1968 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
10. 1970 Buick GSX
Nissan GT R 2010 Review One Of The Best Bargains In History
Saturday, May 18, 2013
2013 Ford Fiesta New Face and 1 0 Ecoboost Engines
The Ford Fiesta is already 36 years in our midst and is preparing for a new chapter in his successful career. Tomorrow will be a facelift model unveiled in Amsterdam. During the Go Further event in the Ziggo Dome, a Fiesta on the stage appear more economical than ever before. Aside from the new looks is the biggest innovation because under the hood to find thanks to the EcoBoost engine that we already know from the Ford Focus. The 1.0-liter three-cylinder will likely be available in multiple capacity configurations and provide the best fuel economy in its class, according to Ford.
2013 Ford Fiesta |
Looks
what is most striking about the new Fiesta is no doubt the new grille. The large trapezoidal air intake we already knew of the American Ford Fusion and will soon go debut on the new Mondeo. At the rear, the changes are less rigorous, a custom light unit after everything as it seems to remain. Although detailed pictures yet lack the interior looks completely unchanged from the current model.
Technology
With the advent of the new Ford Fiesta introduces some of its technologies that we already knew from the U.S. market. Ford SYNC is a connectivity system and offers the opportunity to voice calls and to play music, even from devices connected via Bluetooth. With Active City Stop, drivers helped to collisions in the city as well as possible to prevent premature brake pedal at low speeds. Finally, it also introduces Ford MyKey, a system for parents to take their cars to limit if their children ride. For example, a maximum speed can be adjusted, but there is also a limit on the volume of stereo can be set. Moreover, to help the driver, safety and powerful warning signals may not be disabled.
The new Fiesta His public debut will take place at the Paris Motor Show in late September.