October 18, 2012 - As the technology related to car safety advances, some ethical issues have arisen regarding the use of the information that is being recorded by newer cars. Cars have been tracking data while you drive since the 90s, but the type of information being recorded has changed over the years. More and…
Read moreWhat is a Cylinder Head?
October 16, 2012 - A cylinder head is the cover of a cylinder in internal combustions engines. A cylinder head sits on top of your engine’s cylinder block. By enclosing the top of the cylinders it forms combustion chambers. Cylinder heads play a major factor in generating horsepower and torque. The cylinder head is what…
Read moreTop Car Colors of 2012
With a mild amount of caution for potentially over generalizing, I think it is fair to say the color a person’s car provides a little insight into their personality. I’m not saying that all people who drive black cars are similar, but they probably share something in common beyond just a paint job. As a…
Read moreCar Sales Go Mobile
October 12, 2012 - Buying a car is a pretty big deal. Before you stop reading, let me acknowledge that I understand that that is not the most profound sentiment you’ve heard this week. But seriously, buying a car is a HUGE deal. For most of us it means making a large down payment, either…
Read moreHypermiling Pushes the Limits
As gas prices continue to soar in California, it seems like a great time to talk about the widespread phenomenon known as “hypermiling”. Hypermiling is a term that was created to describe the measures drivers take to try and improve their gas mileage. In fact, the word was voted the best new word of 2008…
Read moreThe Bloodhound Project: Building the Fastest Car in the World
This Wednesday, the Bloodhound Project successfully tested one of the rockets that will be powering their supersonic car. The rocket ran at half capacity for 20 seconds in a bomb-proof hangar in Newquay Airport, Cornwall, England. The team of 5 REME (Royal Electric and Mechanical Engineers) experts has set out to build a car that…
Read moreOriginal Equipment for the Aftermarket
In our next segment discussing KYB shocks and struts, I want to go a little more in depth about the individual products that KYB makes for the aftermarket. Each KYB shock or strut is designed for a very specific function and it is important to know what each one does so that you know what…
Read moreKeep Your A/C Compressor Running
What happened this year when you went to turn on your A/C system for the first time in months? Did you receive a nice refreshing blast of cool air in your face? Or did you sit there and melt into your leather seats like you were in Zima commercial? A lot of people out there…
Read moreHow Can I Tell When My Shocks and Struts are Worn?
Shocks and struts are stability dampers. They keep your wheels from bouncing off the road, which allows for greater performance. The firmer the shock or strut, the more the wheel will grip the road and allow you to fully utilize the power of the engine even if difficult driving conditions. Shocks and struts can wear…
Read moreWhat is Electronic Stability Control?
Electronic Stability Control is an advanced safety system that detects any loss of control on curves and avoids accidents by instantly applying individual brakes and slowing engine speed. Depending on type of vehicle you drive you may know it as DSC – Dynamic Stability Control, or ABC – Active Body Control. Electronic Stability Control was…
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