Saturday, February 28, 2009

Goodbye Gold Card my old friend! We've seen good-eats on the high-end.. People tell me AMEX has crashed. People say their credit is smashed. But I'll tell you, that's not going to happen to me; I'll set you free. And use, my cash!

Friday, February 27, 2009

Thomas Jefferson Said ....

"I have the consolation of having added nothing to my private fortune during my public service, and of retiring with hands clean as they are empty."

"Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state."

"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."

"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."

From - The Quotations Page

Gratuitous Picture -

Interesting Reading Material for a Cold Wet Day....
Obama’s Radical Appointees Piling Up

Nice background on just what type of people, The Messiah is surrounding himself with.

To Govern Over You.
Not Serve You.
Govern.

Just so there's no misunderstanding.

Dow Currently at 7101......

So, that begs the question - Is This the Bottom?

Follow the link for your answer.

And a Gratuitous Goofy Picture -


This is a classic video on Gov. Schwarzenegger 's personality.

The 2009 San Francisco Bay To Breakers was approved by the City of San Francisco on Thursday but not without controversy. With problems of public urination, drunkeness, and nudity, race organizers established a policy of zero tolerance causing formation of a 20,000 person facebook group led by Edward Sharpless.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Viagra, Two Chicks and a Bet To Die For.....

Via - Ace of Spades cums this story of a man who died trying.

Viagra orgy man collapses

"A SEX-MAD Russian died after guzzling a bottle of Viagra pills to keep him going for a 12-hour orgy with two women pals.

The women had bet mechanic Sergey Tuganov £3,000 that he wouldn’t be able to satisfy them both non-stop for the half-day sex marathon.

But minutes after winning the wager, the randy 28-year-old dropped dead with a heart attack, revealed Moscow police."


Yes, The women bet HIM. Hell of a way to go, but it's Hard to feel sorry for him.

I noticed this related article on the same page -

"Buying Viagra online could kill"
"As fake Viagra floods the internet report warns that men risk Organ Damage."

"Organ Damage". Well, DUH!

I can hear it now, "I tell ya. I damn near wore that thing down to a Nubbin & clean knocked the bottom out that Ol' Girl".

Ok, enough goofy shit for one day. Gratuitous Goofy Picture Follows. Click pic to embiggen -



Clean Up Your Mess, Bitch!!!!!

This is friggin precious.

Couple make burglar clean their home at gunpoint -

"An American couple turned the tables on a burglar they caught ransacking their home by dispensing their own summary justice.

Without waiting for the law to arrive, the pair doled out their own punishment to the surprised criminal - they made him clean up the house at gunpoint!"


That was well played, Folks.
Hat tip to Roger, The Real King of France

And now for something completely different -
ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!!!!!!!


Very Interesting Reading on the Economy .....

From Wired Magazine - Recipe for Disaster: The Formula That Killed Wall Street
This is a very good article and it explains some of what happened to the economy. Very readable and you will benefit from it if you take a few minutes and read it. It explains a lot of things I didn't know.

Hat tip to - The Mad Rocket Scientist who references parts of the article and shows you why your kids need to know mathematics.

And now for no reason, just because these friggin people are strange -


Something To Think About .......

My anger this morning has dissipated somewhat with a little work out in the garage.
But it got me thinking of something I read awhile back by Mike Vanderboegh - The Window War.

Take a few minutes and read this story.

Something to think about for you, maybe?

Three News Items Representative of the "Change" in Washington?????
Better get busy, Folks. Lots of "Hope and Change" legislation being pushed through - "For The Children".

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. - Proverbs 26:11

Obama to Seek New Assault Weapons Ban
"The Obama administration will seek to reinstate the assault weapons ban that expired in 2004 during the Bush administration, Attorney General Eric Holder said today....

"Holder said that putting the ban back in place would not only be a positive move by the United States, it would help cut down on the flow of guns going across the border into Mexico, which is struggling with heavy violence among drug cartels along the border.

"I think that will have a positive impact in Mexico, at a minimum."

Remember,just a few months back he said - "I'm not going to take your guns away from you". Don't worry, It's for the Mexican Children. Really.
Via David Codrea of Gun Rights Examiner

Wait, it get's better.

From Western Rifle Shooters comes this - Sneaky Back Door Gun Grab in Obama Budget?

"A potential legislative gun rights battle looms today in Washington, D.C.," says Washington senior rights activist John M. Snyder.

"When President Obama submits his budget blueprint this week, reports indicate the proposal may include language designed specifically to repeal the Tiahrt Amendment," says Snyder, named the senior rights activist in Washington by Shotgun News.

"This repeal is an objective long sought by gun-grabbing politicians, the anti-gun Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and other extremist groups," he added".

Yep, they just can't help themselves, I guess.

These, Rotten Bastards, are not wasting any time in consolidating the American Government into a Politburo.

And if this doesn't upset you - and it should - here's ANOTHER great, "Change We Can Believe In".

From The American Motorcyclist Association comes this -
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act threatens sale of youth model OHVs

"The sport of off-highway recreation is seriously threatened by recent legislation that imposes strict lead content guidelines on children's everyday toys. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) has effectively banned the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs). The AMA is calling for action now to help reverse the potentially devastating effect this could have on the sport of OHV recreation....

According to section 101(a) of the enacted legislation, all youth products containing lead must have less than 600 parts per million (ppm) by weight. The CPSC has interpreted the law to apply to various components of youth OHVs including the engine, brakes, suspension, battery and other mechanical parts. Even though the lead levels in these parts are small, they are still above the minimum threshold...."

Yep, they want to ban Kids from riding Dirt Bikes. BECAUSE THEY MAY EAT THEIR FUCKING MOTORCYCLES AND GET LEAD POISONING!

Yes, that's heavy on the Caps Lock, I know. Can't help it this morning. This is stupid even by Washington, DC standards.

When was the last time you saw a kid chewing on the kick starter or the fender of his Motorcycle?

I've been aware of this CPSIA item for a couple of weeks and remiss in not mentioning it.
My riding buddy, MrT - AKA Retodd, called me last night and reminded me of this one. I've already let my representatives know what I think of this.

How About You? Now seems like a good time to get on the phone and call your Representatives.

Please excuse the grammar and syntax here. I'm Pissed. I'll edit it later.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My dentist friends tell me that they are seeing notably poor dental conditions in their patients who are endurance athletes. There are no scientific studies proving this situation but there are very good scientific reasons to suspect that their observations are true. The relatively poorer teeth of Americans in general are due predominantly to the exposure of the teeth to sugar and acidic pH. The worst teeth are seen in children who are put to sleep at night with a bottle of sugar containing beverage and have frequent access to similar beverages during the day. Some of these children lose all of their baby teeth to decay before they reach school age.

There are numerous well documented medical studies that show the deleterious affect of soft drinks on dental enamel. Non-cola beverages fared worst and dental problems were greatly accelerated by both regular and dietetic drinks, though the absence of sugar lessened decay. Recently sports drinks have been added to the studies with the surprising finding that they result in enamel deterioration equal to or worse than the non-cola beverages! Several different mechanisms are at work but the main problem is that almost all of these products contain phosphoric or citric acid. Other organic acids such as malic and tartaric are often present as well. These acids are very erosive to dental enamel due to their ability to chelate calcium. They are efficient buffers and keep oral pH well below the optimal salivary pH of 6.5 to 7.5. The threshold level for the development of dental caries is below Ph 5.5. Enamel demineralization occurs with prolonged exposure to lower pH or frequent cycling between optimal pH to below the threshold value. Sugar content facilitates bacterial proliferation which, in turn, promotes plaque and potential gingival inflammation at the gum line. Sports drinks and soft drinks are just not healthy for our teeth

If Darwin were alive today he would probably comment that we evolved as omnivores with infrequent fluid intake. Nothing in our dental design could anticipate the ability to sip an acidic sweet beverage multiple times during the day as well as at meal times.

Unfortunately everything in our training manuals tells us that we need to have fluids and calories on a regular basis during endurance exercise. These practices also have been scientifically documented and most of us can personally vouch for their validity. Who hasn’t experienced “hitting the wall” when failing to take in adequate replacement nutrients and/or electrolytes. Our healthy endurance habits however prove to be very unhealthy for our teeth. We are doing exactly what mothers are told not to allow their children to do which is to frequently ingest an acidic, sugar containing beverage. We may even swish these beverages around in our dry mouths in an effort to rehydrate the oral mucosa which at the same time insures an optimal bad environment for our teeth.

So far attempts to alter energy drinks with calcium and other elements that would prevent deterioration of tooth enamel have been generally unsuccessful. We are stuck with using products that are bad for our teeth. The choice here then becomes how to use them most effectively.

It turns out there are ways to drink which are going to be helpful in avoiding this degradation of tooth enamel. We need to drink rapidly and attempt not to bathe the teeth in the process. Most importantly, we can follow ingestion of any sugar containing beverage with a rinse of normal water. Our saliva brings the teeth back to a neutral pH which is healthy for the enamel. Calories and electrolytes can also be ingested as capsules which, with adequate water, provide similar physiological resuscitation without creating a bad environment for the teeth. Lastly, of course, we can see our dentist regularly and can consider fluoride treatments or application of a polymer-based protective resin to give our dental enamel an enhanced barrier against the ravages of beverages containing acids and sugar.

Consider that you are telling your great-grandchildren about the epic physical achievements of your youth. Won’t those children be more impressed when the words come from between teeth that you don’t have to take out at night? Endurance runners with their physiological needs are put in a position where their rehydration habits can have a devastating long term affect on the teeth that may initially be subtle and not fully noticeable for 5-l0 years. To counteract these factors an endurance athlete has to be particularly good about following the rules learned in grade school. Floss frequently, brush after meals and use a fluoride containing dentifrice. Drink sugar containing beverages in a way that minimizes contact with the teeth and follow them with a cleansing rinse of tap water. Be aware of these subtle subversive processes that may be a long term threat to your chewing and your smile.

Larry Dunlap, MD

[Dr. Dunlap is a marathoner and ultramarathon volunteer who also happens to be my Dad; he will be running the Boston Marathon this April!]

I Have Been Way Ahead of Things ....
As of late.

Today I got my Happy Ass up and off to work. Only to find that I'd looked at NEXT MONTHS schedule.

I did the same thing last month when I was making sure I had the Wifes' birthday covered.

Sheesh, 30 years with this woman and I can't keep my shit together.
The good news? I have a card already!
New flowers will be required as the other ones are looking a bit dingy.

Oh well, it was a beautiful day and I came home and worked some more on the Hoophouse. Looks like rain tomorrow. We'll see.

Chaps my ass that I could have gotten a good day of work in around here. At least I got a partial day in. Could be worse.

I'm gonna go start some more seed.

Gratuitous Motorcycle picture taken on my Barber Motorsports Museum trip a while back. Do those Friggin Italians know how to make pretty shit or what? -

Taking it Right Out of the Park........
Dogbert takes a high, hard one and launches it into the cheap seats today -

Dilbert.com

Damn, but I love that.

The San Francisco Chronicle lost $50 million last year and is reportedly going to lose more this year. The reason isn't the Internet, that's a symptom. The reason is bad management and not wokring with New Media people.

For example, why didn't the SF Chron make it's own version of Craiglist? Why didb't it work with Craig Newmark, or at least try to? Why -- in the region that invented blogging -- did the SF Chronicle not work with blogger like myself so we can help extend their brand online?

It's because of a stupid SF Bay Area habit of not paying attention to someone because they're local. How else to explain why the SF Chron is losing money and having a hard time being successful online in an area that basically gave birth to the Internet?

Bad management is to blame. It's true for the Chronicle and for the Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News. They can't fit a square print peg into a round New Media hole as much as they keep trying. I told a famous Chronicle columnist two years ago how to improve their online performance because our blog posts would out rank their articles in searches consistently.

His reaction? Well we know what we're doing.

Like hell you do. That's why your paper's about to go the way of the T-Rex, in fact that's a good comparison. It's not that the SF Chroncle or Tribune can't be saved, but both papers have to stop a number of practices large and small.

And before someone at the SF Chron claims they do better than the online HuffingtonPost.com -- they don't. A simple comparison using Alexa.com will show the HuffingtonPost to be well ahead of SFGate.com in page views, visitors and really all categories of web traffic analysis that are done in looking at value of a site both to advertiser and investors.

The SF Chronicle needs help but the best way to do it is to sack the current mangement and hire me. Seriously. Give me one year to turn it around and establish what should be: the tripod of print, TV, and Online content.

Here's Something Funny ....
I was looking through the SiteMeter stats this morning just to see where folks come from.

You get some weird search terms sometimes.
As an example, this one comes from Istanbul, Turkey -






Search terms?

"uncle and 18 year girls porn"

Yeah, YerUnk wishes he HAD some pics in that genre.

Well, life's just full of disappointment.

I gotta go to the ER now and save lives and do battle with, The Zombie Drug Seekers.

n his best speech ever President Obama sounded the call for the need to stop sending jobs overseas. It was totally missed by pundits, but Obama just sounded the call for economic nationalism. It's about time.

From 1960 to 1999, the USA added 20 million new jobs each decade, but from that point to today, just under 5 million jobs were added. Where did they go? Overseas to other nations in a large process of what economists call import replacing. One example of this is the growth of Airbus Industries in aircraft manufacturing where they got the largest tanker deal in American history -- $35 billion -- and over the Boeing Company costing 25,000 jobs.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Garden Plans. It's Getting to be Time ......
I'm gonna have to do some planning this year.

Starting a garden up again after a few years requires a bit of thought.

I've got a lot more space now and using it properly calls for a bit more thinking.

I can see a potential problem here with the whole "Thinking" thing though. Well, nothing new there.
Oh well. It's pretty hard to screw up to badly. It may not be as efficient as it could be, but there's gonna be a shitload of good things to eat.

Getting the seeds started now. I misplaced the Tomato seed I ordered, so I'm a bit late getting them started. Yeah, I'm a dork.

I've got an incredible amount of seed and could have just planted something else, but I'm a Stubborn Dork and wanted those particular ones.

"Hi, I'm Unk and I'm a Tomato Snob."
"Hi, Unk".

Yes, there probably is a 12 step program for Tomato people. Or there should be.

The HoopHouse should be up and running next week.
Wall O' Water inside the house will make it downright cozy for the Tomatoes and Peppers.

Those Wall-o-water are incredible. I've had snow and freezing weather and Tomatoes did ok without a HoopHouse. Should really get things jump started well.





I'm not sure where this picture came from. But it gives you a good idea of what I'm talking about when I talk about, Wall-o-Water's.
Ass kick product and it gets the "Unk, Seal of Approval".

OK, hope your day was good.
And because I'm thinking Spring a gratuitous Motorcycle picture -

Xavier's 10 Commandments for Dogs .....

This is a great reminder for us people who have dogs - A Dog's 10 Commandments

I read this site most everyday and figured I should add him to the links.
This guy is a Nurse and a Shooter. Very interesting and knowledgeable and a good writer. And he helped me with a question I had about my 1911 Colt, when I needed it.

Seems like an all around good guy and a good read.
So there you go.


I'm proud of Sean Penn for taking on daring tasks both in film and in life. He's a local man made good and does the SF Bay Area proud.

Here's the text of the speech, courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:

CATEGORY: Performance by an actor in a leading role
SPEECH BY: Sean Penn
FILM: "Milk"

======BEGIN TRANSCRIPTION======

Thank you. Thank you. You commie, homo-loving sons-of-guns. I did not expect this, but I, and I want it to be very clear, that I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me often. But I am touched by the appreciation and I hoped for it enough that I did want to scribble down, so I had the names in case you were commie, homo-loving sons-of-guns, and so I want to thank my best friend, Sata Matsuzawa. My circle of long-time support, Mara, Brian, Barry and Bob. The great Cleve Jones. Our wonderful writer, Lance Black. Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks.

And particularly, as all, as actors know, our director either has the patience, talent and restraint to grant us a voice or they don't, and it goes from the beginning of the meeting, through the cutting room. And there is no finer hands to be in than Gus Van Sant. And finally, for those, two last finallies, for those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way of support.

We've got to have equal rights for everyone. And there are, and there are, these last two things. I'm very, very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man president and a country who, for all its toughness, creates courageous artists. And this is in great due respect to all the nominees, but courageous artists, who despite a sensitivity that sometimes has brought enormous challenge, Mickey Rourke rises again and he is my brother. Thank you all very much.

======END TRANSCRIPTION======

Monday, February 23, 2009

Not Sure What This Means .....
I was standing at the front door a few moments ago and there are 2 Robins out in the yard.

I don't know if that REALLY means that Spring is just around the corner or not.

But I'll take it.

Monday morning at the Bunker ......






TherapyBoy was here when I got home from work last night.


He brought his new Pal with him. Rescued from a puppy mill. The poor thing couldn't even walk from being stuck in a cage for so long, but is doing well now.

Is that a cute looking Dog or what?

She made herself right at home and jumped up on the furniture. That's the official, Dog Chair she's in. 24-7 there's a dog in that chair and it's a great competition between my 4 Mutts to get "The Chair". I'm not sure how his dog managed to find it open.

The ER was as goofy as ever this weekend. A regular, Zombie Fest. Ughhhhhhhhh My disdain for mankind grows with every day I work with the public.

OK, I need coffee now.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

This video is of my trip to Denver to meet up with Art Thomas and Steve and Bernard and Meesha to make my tv promotion segment spot. It was a fun time and fun to do. Stay tuned for more info on "The Blog Report with Zennie62". Distributed by Tubemogul.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Car Tuning Central is proud to provide you with full comprehensive technical specifications of the Kia Carens 5dr mpv - 2.0i S 5st.

You’ll be able to find full technical specifications of this and thousands of other car models from various car brands at our Technical Specifications section.

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For now we leave you with a complete table containing 90 different items (Tech Specs), from security to insurance details, that should help you choose your next vehicle. (the right column numbers may refer to the price of the left column item if it does not come included as a standard)

(all prices are presented to you in British Pounds)

Brand Kia
Model Kia Carens 5dr mpv
Edition 2.0i S 5st
Engine (CC/Type) 1998/4
Fuel Type Unleaded
Price (In UK Pounds) 12,095
Adjustable Electric Steering TBA
Adjustable Power Seats TBA
Adjustable Seat Height standard
Adjustable Stearing Reach standard
Adjustable Steering Height standard
Air Conditioning standard
Alarm TBA
Alloy Wheels standard
Anti Lock Brakes standard
Auto Gearbox TBA
Benefit in Kind 4142-4142
Body Type MPV
Braking Distance (metres) TBA/TBA
Central Locking TBA
Climate Control TBA
CO2 Rating (Grams per Km) 201
Cruise Control TBA
Deadlocks TBA
Driven Wheels Front
Driver Airbag standard
Electric Front Windows standard
Electric Mirrors standard
Electric Sun Roof TBA
Engine Position F
Etched Windows TBA
Euro NCAP Rating No Rating
From 0 to 60 Mph (in seconds) 11
Front Headroom (mm) 1043
Front Legroom (mm) 1042
Hands Free Phone TBA
Heated Mirrors TBA
Height (mm) 1650
Immobiliser standard
Insurance Group 10
Kerb Weight (Kg) 1519
Leather Seats TBA
Lenght (mm) 4545
Locking Wheel Nuts standard
Manual Sunroof TBA
Manufacturers Warranty 5yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Marked Parts TBA
Maximum Boot Space (Litres) 2106
Maximum Power (Bhp/Rpm 142/6000
Maximum Speed (Mph) 118
Maximum Torque (Lb Ft / RPM) 139/4250
Metallic Paint 360
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Combined 33.6
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Extra Urban 40.9
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Urban 25.4
Minimum Boot Space (Litres) 74
Multi CD Player TBA
Number of Doors 5
Number of Seats 5
Passenger Airbag standard
Pences per Mile 40.61
Percentage Charge 35-35
Percentage of Value Retained After 3 Years or 36.000 Miles 32
Power Steering standard
Radio TBA
RDS Radio standard
Rear Center 3 Point Belt standard
Rear Headroom (mm) 1015
Rear Kneeroom (mm) 975
Remote Locking TBA
Satellite Navigation (GPS) TBA
Seatbelt Tensioners standard
Secure Spare Wheel standard
Service Intervals 1yr/10k
Servicing Cost after 3 Years 826
Side Airbag standard
Side Impact Bars standard
Split or Fold Rear Seats standard
Tank Capacity in Gallons 13.2
Tax Payable at 22% 911.24-1822.48
Tax Payable at 44% 911.24-1822.48
Towing Weight (Kg) 1500
Traction Control TBA
Turning Circle (m) 10.8
Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm) 285
Typical Insurance Quote 462
Unique Fit Radio TBA
Visible VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) TBA
Width (mm) 1820

Because of the high security standards that the modern world is so addicted, we need to spy a little to find out about the new 7 Series from BMW. So a few little details remains undiscovered at lest about the exterior, because the car was captured in the pictures and it reveal to us the exterior. So, the lights are a concept from the most controverts CS concept. The lights are entire made of led and we find a new iDrive system.

The bigger differences from his previous model can be observed at the body in the front and back side, there the day lights creates a new look for the future generation that we are going to see from the BMW factories. The new approach respect the tradition in BMW to make a total change in stile and it creates an image, very high evolved given up the old design that was very criticized for the peaceful and more calm image.

The new BMW use a twin-turbo V8 of 4.4 liters that entered for the first time in the component of the new X6, and the top version 760i is tooled up with the familiarly V12 of 6.0 liters. To make a difference between the two versions the V6 version will have pipes on the exhaust system meanwhile the V12 will have 4 pipes on the exhaust system.

Both of the version is equipped with an automatically transmission in 8 steps. In spite the fact that the new model has more steps in the gear box then his predecessor the new transmission does not need more space then the one in 6 steps and more then this it is more easy to use and more efficient. With a gear box that has more gears will help in the amount of gas consumption, with 6 percent less than its previous model. About the new transmissions roomers are that is very versatile and they will use it in the next project of the BMW brand.

On the option list of the new BMW 7 series we will find a guidance system that it will be put on to the wheels, and in a few years this system will be combined with 4×4 traction.

The new night-vision assures the safety of the pedestrians; it is capable of detecting the presents of humans on the road and then signals in the dashboard. Also the system can signal if the people are on the road or on the side way to prevent the accidents that could happen.

The system is so advanced, so it can reed the indicators with speed restriction and can signal to the driver in case if this one runs with a higher speed. The camera can also detect the fog or rain condition and can warn the driver not to go over a limit. Whit all the warnings the car does not the controls from the driver, but still remains a high performing warning system.

2009 BMW 7 Series Wallpapers

2009 BMW 7 Series Technical Data Specifications
All Specs for 750i Models


Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, RWD
Transmission 6 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift
Steering Available Active Steering 4 Wheel Steering System
Engine
Engine Type Twin Turbocharged V8
Displacement 4.4 Liters
Horsepower 407 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 442.5 lbs-ft. @ 1750 rpm
Interior
Navigation/Entertainment Revised iDrive with 10.2 in screen, 8 gb hard drive
Vision BMW Night Vision System Featuring Pedestrian Recognition Technology
Display Heads-Up Display (Optional)
Safety Lane Departure Warning System
Performance
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.2 sec
Top Speed 155 mph (electronically limited)
Fuel Consumption 24.8 mpg combined cycle
Base Price: 2009 BMW 7 Series - Unannounced. 2008 BMW 750i: $75,800
http://www.real-tuning.com/cars-news/2009-bmw-7-series-wallpapers-performance-specs/

You have to reach that right speed before you can quickly shift your gears. Timing is crucial in getting the most out of your car’s powerful engine. You have to know when to get the beast out of your monstrous engine, as well as, taming the beast.

Car Transmission


There are some ways to upgrade your transmission. You can choose from trusted transmission brands like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Tremec, and Honda. Honda makes different kinds of performance transmissions ranging from a basic one to custom made racing transmissions.

There are two types of transmissions: manual and automatic. Clutches are needed to engage or disengage a manual transmission, while with automatic transmissions torque converters take the place of clutches. Automatic transmissions are an advantage for racecars and cars with forced induction because even at a high rev, it can permit the car to stop. While on a stall, drivers then release the brakes for a super-charged launch.

Automatic Transmission

Computers paved the way for the emergence of semi-automatic transmissions which we can say, give racecar drivers the best of both worlds.

In choosing gearboxes, choose those that are made of hard and durable materials to avoid breakage. Low-ratio gearboxes are said to provide improved acceleration and better mileage.

Another gearbox option is the sequential gearbox. This type of manual transmission gives the race driver the advantage of fast shifting. You only have to push the shift stick up every time you want to change to a higher gear, or pull the shift down if you want to use a lower gear.

Performance shift kits are available to make your shifting experience smoother and quicker. These shifts are well balanced and precise. Most of these performance shift kits are short, but easy to install.

Get your car a gear knob that will match your steering wheel or the interiors of your car. Gear knobs come in leather, carbon fiber, or choose an illuminated gear knob if this suits your fancy.

Always have your transmission fluid changed whenever it’s due to keep you shifting gears smoothly. Use synthetic oil with higher quality to take on the added heat due to continuous shifting.

http://www.cartuningcentral.com/transmission-mission-its-all-in-the-timing

VW introduced the Passat back in 1973 which were initially offered as two and four door sedans as well as versions with three- and five-doors. These versions shared a common style care of Giorgetto Giugiaro, an Italian designer. From that time on, the VW Passat continues to earn raves as well as criticisms from automobile raters and users.

VW Passat Tuning

Facelift for Passat

Some mechanical changes and alterations on style can be made to give the VW Passat a fresher look. Give this a new set of car projector-optic headlights, tail lights, bumpers and the car would look much better than when you first bought it. Owners may also opt for front suspension with four links which take out torque steering. To help avoid traction loss when driving on slick surfaces, a Torsen AWD system can be utilized for this purpose. Power can be improved and turbo charged with diesel with a TDI engine which produces 135 PS. Best part about this engine is that it utilizes diesel for fuel economy and its ability to operate with biofuels, an inexpensive alternative to gas. This Torsen AWD system usually comes with the four wheel drive version..

Volkswagen Passat Tuning

Upgrade to Safety and Function

From the Torsen system, one may now opt for Haldex multi-plated clutch which is available when using a 4-wheel drive version. What this upgrade does to your car is improved fuel economy with spacious interior that allows for more room. Haldex helps you direct your power by letting your car act as any four-wheel drive until it starts detecting slippage. In which case, half of your power will be diverted to the axle which is opposite that of the transmission or engine. There are a lot of things you can do to make the VW Passat a class of its own. Who says a family car can’t look like a sports car?

http://www.cartuningcentral.com/vw-passat-tuning

Toyota Yaris is one of the latest feature cars of the Toyota. It has gone to be so successful that production of this latest Toyota flagship model is still in its momentum. Sporting a hip and compact look, the Toyota Yaris is, after all, an incarnation of what most Toyota fans have been asking for from Toyota. A stylish, compact and efficient car is what you asked for - and Toyota Yaris is what you get.

Toyota Yaris is ideally tailored as a family sedan that can accommodate four passengers. Comfort is perhaps one of its best features. With features like satellite navigation system, touch screen operation, Bluetooth, USB connection and full in-car sound system, you will, no doubt, feel the comfort of driving in your Toyota Yaris. And it can be bought for a $11,000 retail price, if you look hard enough. Performance-wise, however, Toyota Yaris does not have much to be proud of. At 50 to 150 BHP, the Toyota Yaris is not exactly your favorite runner. That’s why Toyota Yaris tuning may be exactly what you need.

Toyota Yaris Tuning

Made of tensile steel, Toyota Yaris is rigid but lightweight - a feature you can take advantage of. Boosting your car engine’s with a supercharger may power up your engine’s efficiency and performance to as much as 30%. An ECU Tuning Chip may also do the trick. Be careful, though, because it’s no big secret that these procedures can be precarious.

Or you can use methods that will boost your Yaris’ performance, without handling its engine. The most popular choice is replacement of your tires with 15″ allow wheels. This will make your car a lot lighter, and therefore give less reason for your Yaris to run slow. There are also 18″ wheels, which you can use for traversing terrains. Tuning your Yaris by replacing the wheels can be a good option.

from : http://www.cartuningcentral.com/toyota-yaris-tuning

Car Tuning Central is proud to provide you with full comprehensive technical specifications of the Citroen C4 5dr hatchback - 1.6 16v Cachet.

You’ll be able to find full technical specifications of this and thousands of other car models from various car brands at our Technical Specifications section.

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For now we leave you with a complete table containing 90 different items (Tech Specs), from security to insurance details, that should help you choose your next vehicle. (the right column numbers may refer to the price of the left column item if it does not come included as a standard)

(all prices are presented to you in British Pounds)

Brand Citroen
Model Citroen C4 5dr hatchback
Edition 1.6 16v Cachet
Engine (CC/Type) 1587/4
Fuel Type Unleaded
Price (In UK Pounds) 14,595
Adjustable Electric Steering not available
Adjustable Power Seats not available
Adjustable Seat Height standard
Adjustable Stearing Reach standard
Adjustable Steering Height standard
Air Conditioning standard
Alarm not available
Alloy Wheels standard
Anti Lock Brakes standard
Auto Gearbox not available
Benefit in Kind 5007-5007
Body Type Hatchback
Braking Distance (metres) TBA/TBA
Central Locking standard
Climate Control not available
CO2 Rating (Grams per Km) 169
Cruise Control standard
Deadlocks standard
Driven Wheels Front
Driver Airbag standard
Electric Front Windows standard
Electric Mirrors standard
Electric Sun Roof not available
Engine Position F
Etched Windows TBA
Euro NCAP Rating 5
From 0 to 60 Mph (in seconds) 10.6
Front Headroom (mm) 962
Front Legroom (mm) 1041
Hands Free Phone 175
Heated Mirrors not available
Height (mm) 1458
Immobiliser standard
Insurance Group 6
Kerb Weight (Kg) 1200
Leather Seats not available
Lenght (mm) 4260
Locking Wheel Nuts TBA
Manual Sunroof not available
Manufacturers Warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Marked Parts TBA
Maximum Boot Space (Litres) 320
Maximum Power (Bhp/Rpm 110/5750
Maximum Speed (Mph) 121
Maximum Torque (Lb Ft / RPM) 110/4000
Metallic Paint 370
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Combined 39.8
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Extra Urban 49.6
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Urban 29.7
Minimum Boot Space (Litres) TBA
Multi CD Player not available
Number of Doors 5
Number of Seats 5
Passenger Airbag standard
Pences per Mile 40.69
Percentage Charge 35-35
Percentage of Value Retained After 3 Years or 36.000 Miles 31
Power Steering standard
Radio not available
RDS Radio not available
Rear Center 3 Point Belt standard
Rear Headroom (mm) 926
Rear Kneeroom (mm) 688
Remote Locking standard
Satellite Navigation (GPS) not available
Seatbelt Tensioners standard
Secure Spare Wheel standard
Service Intervals 20000
Servicing Cost after 3 Years 725
Side Airbag standard
Side Impact Bars standard
Split or Fold Rear Seats standard
Tank Capacity in Gallons 13.2
Tax Payable at 22% 1101.54-2203.08
Tax Payable at 44% 1101.54-2203.08
Towing Weight (Kg) 1200
Traction Control 400
Turning Circle (m) 10.7
Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm) 291
Typical Insurance Quote 374
Unique Fit Radio standard
Visible VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) TBA
Width (mm) 1773

Tending to your car will enable your car to travel longer down the road and will give you a sense of pride when you are fixing your car. Auto owners need to pay more attention to their cars so the junkyards and the streets don’t get cluttered up. The more cars we can keep on the road, the cleaner the streets will be. Fixing your older car can be fun and exciting and will give you a greater sense of appreciation of the automobile. All of the parts can be found in the auto parts stores and if by chance you can’t find them there, you can always go online and find them.

Recent surveys show that 5 out of 10 accidents could have been diverted by just doing basic maintenance on your vehicle. Just by doing simple maintenance on your vehicle, you can extend the life of your car, helping with a healthier and stable environment.

Babe Standing next to a Mustang Engine

Tending to the upkeep of your engine can save you gas mileage and give you more of an understanding of the operation of your vehicle. If you know more about your car, when something goes wrong, you will be able to know what it is instead of taking it to the shop and spend extra money you don’t have. Tending to your car starts at the very beginning, from the first day you buy the car.

Basic maintenance starts with your basic tune-up. For that you need spark plugs, ignition wires, a distributer cap and a rotor. Here are a few tips to keep your car up and running longer.

  1. Change your oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Your engine will start make weird noises if the motor is not kept up. When doing the oil change, make sure you change the oil filter as well. It will do no good if you run clean oil through a dirty oil filter.
  2. Check the tires every month. By checking your tires it will make sure your alignment is not off causing uneven ware on your tires. Make sure the tires on your car are properly inflated. If the tires are under inflated or over inflated, that can lead to serious problems later down the road.
  3. Check all of the fluid levels. The fluids you will need to check will include the power steering, brake, antifreeze, washer solvent and the transmission fluid. these fluids are essential for the operation and the safe running of the vehicle.
  4. Inspect the muffler of the car when it is running to make sure that it has good air flow through it. If the muffler is plugged, make sure you replace it right away.
  5. Clean the battery posts and cables when necessary and analyze the connection points for corrosion. Check the battery fluids and make sure it has enough fluid except for batteries that are maintenance-free.
  6. Inspect engine belts for any knicks and tears. Make sure the belt is running on the right track. You don’t want to replace a belt or even worse, a water pump while you are sitting on the side of the road.
  7. Underneath the car, you will find some grease receptacles to grease the moving components such as the ball joints and the tie-rods. Poor maintenance of these parts can put your car right into the ditch or even worse cause an accident.
  8. Make sure all of your headlights and taillights work. It is just a simple bulb exchange from a bad bulb to a good one. Check all of the lights on your car to see if they all work, if they don’t, replace them as soon as you can.
  9. Check and see if your wipers work. If the do, and wipe the windshield clean, you have nothing to worry about. If you turn your wipers on and you have streaks on the windshield, replace the wipers when you get a change. You need to see when you are out driving on the road.
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Infiniti

nfiniti is one of the few brands that comes from Japan and is a Luxury automobile maker – they are actually a subdivision of – well can you guess – Nissan! It serves to be the one-of-a-few car brands that has a parent corporation in Japan and has been following the Honda – Acura model with its eye on the U.S. Luxury Car market in the United States. The Infiniti brand was founded in 1989, and since then has spread to Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Korea, China, and Taiwan, to name a few.

Infiniti Logo

They came after the Honda Acura brand, but about the same time as the Toyota Lexus brand – and entered the market to tap into Honda’s success. Unfortunately for Infiniti, although they had a strong start, by the mid nineties they were well behind Acura and Lexus, finding their sales dragging and their production overshooting – causing massive price reductions in dealerships to move sluggish inventory. In 1999 they redesigned their look and released the G20 vehicle, a compact which had been halted in 1997, but then remarketed as a competitor to the much more popular European brands. After this they tried other failed ideas, and by the millennium faced obliteration.

Infiniti 2009

The company, before losing itself completely, reorganized and started developing high performance and very luxurious lines of vehicles. After this they began to look at rival BMW’s vehicles, and design around matching them, in order to regain market share and popularity. The policy worked, and soon their sales started to pick up and more people began to buy Infinity branded automobiles. By last year sales had peaked at all time highs, and next year they plan to release new models, like the G35 and G37 (the former being introduced this year actually). They have begun importing to the UK recently, and rumors about an expansion into the Australian market persist to be talked amongst Infiniti enthusiast.


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Despite being an older marque, the Audi 80, and it’s quattro variants, is still regarded as one of the finest automobiles for the tuning enthusiast giving good power range at very affordable prices. The Audi S2, a sport version with 2.2 liter turbo petrol engine was produced in 1991.

First manufactured in 1966, the Audi 80 had a long production run into the mid 1990s, with final cabriolet models rolling off the production line in 2000. One of Audi’s most popular models, the Audi 80 changed significantly over it’s development, although still retained the same classic lines through most variants.

Tuning an Audi 80 depends very much on year and engine type, and some parts for older variants may be very difficult to come by, resulting in quite a few owners of 1960s Audis having to source parts from wreckers yards or pay a premium for new parts manufactured by Audi.

Audi 80 Tuning

Engine capacity and power output varied considerably over the thirty year production of the Audi 80, beginning with normally aspirated 1.6 liter engines right through to the final years of production when 2.0 liter petrol and 1.6 liter turbo diesel engines were fitted as standard.

The same body shape with larger 2.3 liter five cylinder engine and more luxurious interior trim was also marketed as the Audi 90. The two models are essentially the same, and a lot of cross compatibility of parts exists. In fact it is possible to drop a 2.3 liter from an Audi 90 into an Audi 80 with minor adjustment and proper tuning.

Tuning the Audi 80 for maximum performance should probably start with getting the engine and drivetrain back to as near new condition as possible, a full service and diagnostic analysis should be undertaken to ensure the baseline measurements conform to standard.

Owners of the turbo diesel and MPFI engines will get more performance thru acceleration and top end by re-chipping the car with an aftermarket chip, then tuning again with the new baseline. Most kits provide full installation instructions from removal of the old chip to soldering in the new chip an the entire process can take less than a couple of hours with the right setup.

Some models of Audi 80 do not feature a removable chip, and the entire computer will either need to be removed and sent to the chip programmer, or the car taken to a custom tuning workshop with the capability to reprogram the ECU.

Audi 80s are known for needing regular coolant changes, usually every two years, and before starting your cars performance tuning it’s a good idea to change the coolant and check for head gasket leaks.

Catalytic converters on the Audi 80 and variants can also be problematic, unfortunately it’s a design fault, and replacing this with one from a wreckers yard may not entirely solve the problem.

A new exhaust system with chrome tailpipes is an affordable option for tuning an Audi 80, and used systems may be readily available from trade and exchange markets.

from: http://www.cartuningcentral.com/audi-80-tuning

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Body kits are words that most car enthusiasts have heard of. For those of you who may be in the dark about what these words mean wait just a few moments while the puzzle is solved. To put it briefly the body kits we are referring to are ways in which we can change the look of a car.

You can use expensive body kits or there are companies who have the same kits parts for a lower price. While the kit price is important there are other matters that are just as important. These matters mainly involve the type of changes that you want to implement on to your vehicle. Now you should note that the word vehicle can mean either a car or a truck.

That right! There are body kits available for the truck enthusiast to change forever the way their trucks look too. These many different kits all share the same principle idea. That is to give your vehicle a sleek and aerodynamic look and handling. When you look at your existing car you will notice that there are areas where there is a void. These void areas are mainly in the front, sides and back of your car.

As a result of these voids the wind drags at your car and slows the car down. To prevent this from occurring you will need to apply more force (read higher speeds) to make your vehicle perform well at higher speed limits. With the addition of body kits this extra pressure is no longer needed. The various parts which are placed on your car will help to create that streamlined effect you need.

For the front of your car there are cowl spoilers. This attachment will be placed on the front of your car’s windshield to divert the flow of air. It is mounted of the back of the hood but right in front of the windshield itself. In some body kits you will have a choice of two different front bumper changes that you can install to your car.

Likewise there are interesting attachments for the sides and rear of your vehicle. These attachments are in the form of side skirts. The side skirts are placed over the rocker panels just below the car doors. For the back of the car you can place a full rear lip that is made from polyurethane material.

There is a wide assortment of items which you can purchase to make your car look more sleek and fast. The only boundaries you will find are the type of car you are driving and the final price that you are willing to pay. Once you have these known the sky’s the limit with your car body kits.
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Obtaining the most out of your engine has been the goal for many people over the years. There are several types of engines: normal aspirated engines and engines that make use of turbo and compressors to obtain more power from the same cylindrical capacity.

Modern car engines are more efficient and powerful than the engines produced twenty years ago, but there is still place for improvement. For example, if you have a normal aspirated car, you can add a turbo-compressor to increase the amount of horse power the engine develops. But before you rush out to the first car parts and buy a turbo charger for your car, there are things to consider.

The most important thing you must take into consideration when thinking of adding a turbo to your car is to think is the engine’s parts will be able to sustain the extra power from the turbo.

Adding a turbo requires quite a few engine modifications, and the outcome will be more power from your initial power, but will also bring higher temperatures inside the engine and the very high revs the turbine will function.

The German BMW’s are already known for their superior handling, reliability and power, but you squeeze a few more horsepower from your BMW engine by adding a turbo charger.

Compared to other methods of obtaining more power from your engine, superchargers offer less costly and an easier to install kit (these kits make 6-8 lbs of boost and the average home mechanic can safely install a quality application in 6 hours). Superchargers will typically make an impressive horse power increase, but many suppliers do not make a tremendous amount of low RPM torque, so if you only drive your car to work across the city, a turbo will not bring you significant advantages.

There are many components that a turbo charging set contains, as it is made up of thing like the intercooler, the bypass valve, the blow off valve, a waste gate, exhaust manifold, larger injectors and many more.

The typical home mechanic will probably be unable to complete this installation and that is why you should address a large car repair or tuning shop to complete the operation. Even for an experienced mechanic, mounting a turbo kit will take several days of work.

However, due to the significant increase in power a turbo kit brings your car, the wait is worth it. But when considering turboing your BMW, you should also consider improving your car’s brakes, as a 500 horse power BMW will require a lot of braking force to bring it to a stop from the astonishing speeds it can achieve. So the braking system should also be improves when mounting the kit (elements such as larger diameter rotors, multi piston calipers, sport brake pads, stainless steel brake lines and performance brake fluid should be on your shopping list).

You should also pay special attention to the BMW’s drive train when thinking of turboing your BMW. The initial car was developed to handle only a certain amount of power and any increase in this amount of power can affect your car’s stability and ability in taking corners if you not strengthen up essential parts in the BMW’s drive train (such as the clutch).

Also the car’s cooling system should be upgraded as well when turboing your BMW, as power generates heat and the initial radiator had been developed to eliminate just a certain amount of engine heat.

So you may think that adding a turbo kit to your BMW is an easy operations, but the truth is that if you want to have a professional operation done, there are other elements beside the engine itself that have to be modified.
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