2011/10/12

Often batteries come up short Cause / Out

battery is a source of electrical power which is certainly the beginning of the car to start the engine needs to be lit, because without electrical energy storage batteries are certainly an alias using the technology to use the manual crank or the push crowded - crowded

Age the use of battery generally depends on how the use and maintenance of users, to use the correct and well maintained can last typically 3-4 years, but that could careless use of which only less than 2 years.

If we often have short battery / electric runs out of course there are things that trouble and we need to check again, Some Causes of battery often come up short / out, among others:

batteries  
1. Electrical system is ON steadily.

2. Unbalanced load & Charging.

3. Age battery.

Simple Battery Charger series

Battery Charger

Battery charger is quite necessary for the mechanic working on car electrical much less frequent or demolition machine in a long time of course the battery will experience a decrease in power or come up short.


To make a simple battery charger is not really difficult, we only need a minimum of 5 ampere transformer and diodes. We can make a battery charger as in the image A or image B (See his transformer).


For 60AH battery charger with 5 ampere transformer we needed 12 hours from empty to full.

2011/10/11

GM Introduces Preventing Collisions

GM Introduces Preventing Collisions
DETROIT, General Motors (GM) introduced a system of preventing collisions on the GMC Terrain SUV to be launched next year. Company's claim, this is the first system used in the automotive industry. The system uses only one camera. 


In addition to use to prevent or crashing a car that was sliding slowly in front, also prevent knocking or grazed when moving point. 


GMC system uses high-resolution digital camera mounted in front of the rear view mirror to see the form of vehicles and road markings. The next system, will give a warning with sound and pictures. Motorists are being warned to be on the back of another vehicle and the distance is too close. Voice warning also appears when the vehicle lane without activating the turn signal switch (turn indicator lights). 


Digital Image 
According to the National Automotive Sampling System, rear collisions by 28 percent from nearly 6 million incident accidents that occur each year according to a police report. Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSHA), said rear collision generally occurs because attention is not focused on the road. Hence, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rate, GMC collision warning system was considered very helpful to reduce accidents. 

GM Introduces Preventing Collisions
 
"Digital image sensor used in this system, the concept is the same as the image of a cell phone that sent the computer. That's why the use of this camera system is easier on the vehicle, "says Raymond Kiefer, Collision Prevention System Technical Fellow, GM.

"Combined with the algorithm of digital camera images, allowing us to calculate the time of the collision," he added. 


Impressions reminder consisted, for the collision in front of the green icons to detect and track movement. Are like warning lights flashing red warning hit the vehicle in front, warning lanes using an orange icon with a bell sound.

This warning system works at speeds of 40 km / h, warned the driver if they followed the vehicle in front too closely. Also warned of the possibility of going to hit. If the predicted collision is unavoidable, the vehicle will activate the brakes help drivers slow down and stop the vehicle more quickly. 


How it Works 

Forward collision warning software works by examining images taken of - 14 "frames" per second - to determine the shape of the vehicle. Furthermore, vehicles are detected, checked at every turn of a picture frame. 

GM Introduces Preventing Collisions
 
Demgam change the size, the likelihood can be calculated when the collision occurred. The system also uses other parameters, ie speed, change of direction and movement of the gas and brake pedals. 

To be used in conditions different vision, the system combines four separate Exposure to creating high-resolution images and then analyzed. This method is very useful at night when close exposure is needed to clarify the picture. While the exposure is much used to detect the shape and texture. 


At night, the target is determined by looking at a pair of light that move in tandem, in this case using the rear lights. The system worked as long as the camera eye is not blocked, eg by snow or mud. 


Speed  

In addition to seeing the vehicle in front, the picture also saw signs-warning markers to determine if the moving point. At a speed of 56 km / h, lanes warning icon - green lights that mark the active or working. 

If the vehicle out of lanes without turn signal switch, the light turned, blinking at the same time issued a beep sound. 


"GM is committed to providing initial protection, during and after the collision. The best scenario is to avoid accident.Technology is designed to help drivers avoid crashing, "said Gay Kent, Executive Director GM's Vehicle Safety and crashworthiness of the collision-preventing the use of this

Vygor Opera Not Reflect Italian style

Vygor Opera

ITALY, Questions automobile design, the Italian no doubt. Look at models from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and the exterior appearance very exotic. So is the work of the house specialty automotive designers, such as Italdesign or Fininfarina, which is also used by car manufacturers in Japan for a specific product.

Vygor Opera
 
However, when looking at Vygor Opera, you definitely do not think that this is the country of origin homemade pizza. Looks very contrary to the image that has been built by Italian car manufacturer. In fact, the makers of these vehicles (Vygor) experts are not impressed and they even claim it as a luxury sport utility vehicle.

When viewed from the front, according to the website who wrote this, a little confusing. Gril center like having two curved tusks. Some say like the Mitsubishi Evo or Subaru Impreza.

Vygor Opera
 
Worse, even in the back. The lights are thin on the wide bumper. Become more disproportionate dual exhaust diffuser installed in a tilted position.

Beneath the bonnet, Vygor not decided what engine wear. Reportedly, the engine-powered 395 PS will be embedded to push all-wheel drive system on all four wheels.

Other details leaked Vygor, use a tubular steel chassis with body weight composite materials to produce 1,500 kg.

Come on, Clean the Car Glass

Clean the Car Glass

Cleaning the windshield instead of just making more sleek or beautiful. Without realizing it, the glass looks clear that will help your visibility while driving. View more clearly, especially at night to eliminate the effects of light refraction from the outside. No need to spend a long time to make it happen, our scout car so you make the glass clear and clean.
Clean the Car Glass  
Before starting, you should know that most glass cleaners contain ammonia. Compounds of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) is often used because it is very potent mixture of mushrooms and plaques to disappear as a result of dirty water which has dried up old or used animal dung. 


Clean the Car Glass  
But beware, not all match the original glass car (Japan, Korea or Europe). Types of tinted windows is not in accordance with the application materials. The effect is not so clear glass, frosted as it adds info that we quoted from auto geek. To know the specifications of your car's glass, can be seen in the bottom corner. Also you see in the product label says "ammonia free" or "safe for tinted windows".
This step-by-step glass cleaning
  1. Clean the windshield using clean water.
  2. Make sure you wash and polish the glass is protected from the sun's heat can cause the soap cleanser left residue resulted in the emergence of flex on the glass surface.
  3. Use a microfiber cloth to get the most out during polishing, if no, can use regular fabric.
  4. Rub or spray the glass to be cleaned using the drug and then wipe with a cloth until the visible nodes.
  5. Rinse the area with water. Continue until all the glass well polished.
  6. FIRST windshield because it has a high degree of difficulty. Do not worry when the drug was polishing the glass touches the car body, quickly rinse the surface with water so as not to damage the paint.
  7. Repeat the above process if you feel not get maximum results.
  8. Read some of the rules on glass cleaner because there are certain specifications that must be considered even though in general all have the same step.

Moto Guzzi California style retire

Moto Guzzi California style
New York, last month, Moto Guzzi (MG) announced it would retire one of California's legendary 90-year model is that once (observed) coincides with the age of 90. Create a collector, MG Bicycle offers its latest products at a price of U.S. $ 15,990

Iron Horse has a big block engine 90-degree V-twin powered 1.064cc capacity of 74 hp with a torque of 86.7 NM at 5,000 rpm rotation. Cardiac pacemaker uses aluminum cylinder injection system with Weber Marelli IAW than capable of keeping exhaust emissions remain environmentally friendly.

Frame and body design created California's 90 classic vintage style with front suspension measures 45 mm, plus an aluminum swing arm with two shock absorbers. Create braking, Moto Guzzi rely on multiple discs measuring 320 mm (front) with 4-piston Brembo calipers and 282 mm, plus 2-piston calipers from Brembo as well. Made different wheel size 18 inch front and 17 inch wide rear tires plus high character.

Interestingly, the color that surrounds the body. Moto Guzzi offers a combination of two metallic orange and white pearls. In tank there company logo designer who created the 1930 ago.

Then, to demonstrate this bike is the latest edition comes with a special plate on the handlebar. For those of you who are interested, this product can be ordered in the U.S. starting this week and was distributed in March next year. Further information can be directly entered into the company's official website

Dozens of Classic Motor Auction in UK

Classic
Dozens of classic motorcycles sold at Bonhams on the event by the organizers of the "Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show," in Stafford, England, October 16, 2011. Of all the "iron horse" that will be auctioned, there are several production units of Japan and Italy, included in the category of rare.


One concern is the 864cc Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica 1979 production is still in prime condition, the speedometer is still below the 23,000 mile (37,014). This motor is pretty historic for being the first model that is able to demonstrate ability in the world of Ducati racing era of the 1980s. Offered in original condition, without modification, valued at 7000-10000 pounds.


Another legendary motor Villa V4 250cc engine, is a replica of the mounts Francesco Villa who dominated Grand Prix racing in 1969, shortly before the FIM motor racing began restricting the maximum use of two-cylinder engine. This motor has been rebuilt using the original components and is predicted to be worth pounds 25000-34000.

Also there is the 1971 production 750SFC Laverda motorcycle racing and marketed by a British importer, Slater Brothers. This motor is also nicknamed the "leaping Lena" and never conquer Silverstone, England by Ray Knight rider for Motorcyclist magazine Illustrated. The first owner of this unit is Jim Berkheimer in 1975, founder and president of the Laverda Owners Club. The unit is quite special and have a value estimated at between 35,000 to 40,000 pounds.

Classic 

While from Japan, there are several collections of Kawasaki motorcycles, including the oldest 1969 Kawasaki H1 498cc engine capacity cost is estimated at 8000-10000 pounds. In addition, there is also Z2 746cc production Kawasaki 1973, Kawasaki Z1 (1973), Kawasaki Z1A 903cc (1974) and Kawasaki Z1B 903cc (1975).