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A random Putra LRT/Kelana Jaya line LRT cock pit view.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Lowering Your Viva
4:51 PM
madich
Here the bottomline on lowering your car.
Many think that the keys to good handling are super-low profile tires, stiff springs, rock-hard shocks, wrist-thick "sway" bars, and slammed-to-the-ground suspensions. "Many" are mistaken. Done haphazardly, these "improvements" can make a car SLOWER around a racetrack and punishing on the street.
Radical Lowering
Let's start with radical lowering. It's easy to take the suspension out of its optimal operating range, which means the tires aren't level with the road during braking and cornering. Do we need to say that this hurts grip? Also, an over-lowered suspension will likely toe in or out as the wheels move over bumps and during cornering. This is called bump-steer. If bump-steer happens in the rear, it feels like you're driving a hook-and-ladder fire truck with an uncooperative trailer driver. In the front, it feels as if the steering has a mind of its own.
Even worse is when the over-lowered suspension hits the limit of its travel during a hard corner. The suspension literally bangs into its bump stop. The spring rate at that corner goes toward infinity and the grip goes toward zero. If this happens to the rear suspension in a hard corner, the car will snap sideways. If the front hits its bump stop, the car will take off on a tangent as if you were swinging a rock on a string and suddenly let go. Either way, it's totally unpredictable for the driver. One of the worst things for a driver is a suspension that just barely taps the bump-stops every now and then—the car acts like it's demonically possessed and the poor driver can't figure out why.
Show or Go?
Racers lower their cars to reduce the center of gravity, which can improve cornering. But then they raise suspension-mounting points and install completely redesigned components, so the suspension remains in its designed operating range. For the street, slammed suspensions are strictly for show, not go.
Total Package
If you're determined to lower your suspension, buy a complete kit from an established tuner. Talk to someone who's installed the package. Stiffening suspension springs or anti-roll bars (often incorrectly called sway bars) REDUCE grip on that end of the car. The correct technique is to use as soft a spring/bar package as will do the job.
Many think that the keys to good handling are super-low profile tires, stiff springs, rock-hard shocks, wrist-thick "sway" bars, and slammed-to-the-ground suspensions. "Many" are mistaken. Done haphazardly, these "improvements" can make a car SLOWER around a racetrack and punishing on the street.
Radical Lowering
Let's start with radical lowering. It's easy to take the suspension out of its optimal operating range, which means the tires aren't level with the road during braking and cornering. Do we need to say that this hurts grip? Also, an over-lowered suspension will likely toe in or out as the wheels move over bumps and during cornering. This is called bump-steer. If bump-steer happens in the rear, it feels like you're driving a hook-and-ladder fire truck with an uncooperative trailer driver. In the front, it feels as if the steering has a mind of its own.
Even worse is when the over-lowered suspension hits the limit of its travel during a hard corner. The suspension literally bangs into its bump stop. The spring rate at that corner goes toward infinity and the grip goes toward zero. If this happens to the rear suspension in a hard corner, the car will snap sideways. If the front hits its bump stop, the car will take off on a tangent as if you were swinging a rock on a string and suddenly let go. Either way, it's totally unpredictable for the driver. One of the worst things for a driver is a suspension that just barely taps the bump-stops every now and then—the car acts like it's demonically possessed and the poor driver can't figure out why.
Show or Go?
Racers lower their cars to reduce the center of gravity, which can improve cornering. But then they raise suspension-mounting points and install completely redesigned components, so the suspension remains in its designed operating range. For the street, slammed suspensions are strictly for show, not go.
Total Package
If you're determined to lower your suspension, buy a complete kit from an established tuner. Talk to someone who's installed the package. Stiffening suspension springs or anti-roll bars (often incorrectly called sway bars) REDUCE grip on that end of the car. The correct technique is to use as soft a spring/bar package as will do the job.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
6:27 AM
madich
Thinking of to install parking sensor to your Viva?
This is maybe useful info to you.
Reversing sensor, also known as parking assist system, or backup computer alert system. Typically, parking sensor from the ultrasonic sensor (commonly known as probes), controller and display (or buzzer) and other components. Principle of ultrasonic distance measurement system, under the control of the controller, the ultrasonic emission sensor signals, when the encounter obstacles, the generated echo signal, the sensor receives the echo signal data processing by the controller to determine the obstacle position, distance and issued by the display of other warning signals, timely warning, so do the hearts of drivers reversing the "numbers" to make reversing easier. Parking sensor before the market several brand as much as 20 in price from 34 to one or two hundred thousand dollars, and many owners do not know what to compare and choose. By the author of parking sensor products on the market analysis, prompts the user to choose the six parking sensor notes.
1. Function
More complete functional should have a distance display parking sensor, audible alarm, regional alerts and orientation instructions, some products also have the Power On Self Test function. There is also currently on the market with voice alarm products, the feature gives the feeling is very direct, but the main problems is the alarm hysteresis, so that drivers brake late, the not practical.In accordance with the display is divided into parking sensor with LED display, also called ultrasonic backup sensor, and rearview monitor parking Sensor.
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2. Performance
Performance mainly from the detection range, accuracy, stability and capture target display rate to consider. Detection range, most of the product range of 0.4 ~ 1.5m, a good product can reach 0.35 ~ 2.5m, shown in Figure 2. Wide range of parking sensor reversing always detected ahead of target, and the excessive pursuit of the minimum detection distance is meaningless, because the actual use must be fully considered when the inertia brake factors. Detection accuracy, mainly depends on two aspects: One, display resolution, the general products of 10 cm, while a good product can reach 1 cm; second is to look at measurement error, which shows the distance between the actual distance Error, 10cm diameter pipe can be placed in position around 1m comparison, the good product of measurement error should be less than 3cm. Show stability, is not a good reflector in the barrier case, the ability to consistently capture and stable showing obstacle distance. Capture the target rate, reflecting the parking sensor on the ability to capture moving objects. This is to prevent similar child or a cyclist suddenly from the rear view through the driver caused crashes less important. In short, reversing radar performance requirements are: measured accurately measured stability, range, capture speed.
3. Appearance Technology
As the car inside and outside decorations, displays and sensors installed to consider whether the appearance, and vehicles are coordinated. From the sensor shape, one can choose a button style and fusion of two, button-type sensor surface is flat, the surface of sensor fusion is a shape change, the pursuit of a natural transition with the rear bumper. Judging from the size, there are ultra-small, medium and large size, relatively large size of the atmosphere, relatively small, hidden, depending on the size of the rear bumper and personal preferences. From the color point of view, should be chosen with the vehicles after the bars the same or similar color. Monitors should be based on the driver's parking habits use front-or rear, and in order to clear, beautiful as the standard, some products can use both monitors.
4. Quality and Reliability
Parking sensor as automotive supplies, due to its higher quality and reliability requirements, the average consumer it is difficult to determine the index. Good quality products to provide better services, commitment to OZ and repairing a longer period, it is recommended you select the period of 2 years for repairing the product.
This is maybe useful info to you.
Reversing sensor, also known as parking assist system, or backup computer alert system. Typically, parking sensor from the ultrasonic sensor (commonly known as probes), controller and display (or buzzer) and other components. Principle of ultrasonic distance measurement system, under the control of the controller, the ultrasonic emission sensor signals, when the encounter obstacles, the generated echo signal, the sensor receives the echo signal data processing by the controller to determine the obstacle position, distance and issued by the display of other warning signals, timely warning, so do the hearts of drivers reversing the "numbers" to make reversing easier. Parking sensor before the market several brand as much as 20 in price from 34 to one or two hundred thousand dollars, and many owners do not know what to compare and choose. By the author of parking sensor products on the market analysis, prompts the user to choose the six parking sensor notes.
1. Function
More complete functional should have a distance display parking sensor, audible alarm, regional alerts and orientation instructions, some products also have the Power On Self Test function. There is also currently on the market with voice alarm products, the feature gives the feeling is very direct, but the main problems is the alarm hysteresis, so that drivers brake late, the not practical.In accordance with the display is divided into parking sensor with LED display, also called ultrasonic backup sensor, and rearview monitor parking Sensor.
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2. Performance
Performance mainly from the detection range, accuracy, stability and capture target display rate to consider. Detection range, most of the product range of 0.4 ~ 1.5m, a good product can reach 0.35 ~ 2.5m, shown in Figure 2. Wide range of parking sensor reversing always detected ahead of target, and the excessive pursuit of the minimum detection distance is meaningless, because the actual use must be fully considered when the inertia brake factors. Detection accuracy, mainly depends on two aspects: One, display resolution, the general products of 10 cm, while a good product can reach 1 cm; second is to look at measurement error, which shows the distance between the actual distance Error, 10cm diameter pipe can be placed in position around 1m comparison, the good product of measurement error should be less than 3cm. Show stability, is not a good reflector in the barrier case, the ability to consistently capture and stable showing obstacle distance. Capture the target rate, reflecting the parking sensor on the ability to capture moving objects. This is to prevent similar child or a cyclist suddenly from the rear view through the driver caused crashes less important. In short, reversing radar performance requirements are: measured accurately measured stability, range, capture speed.
3. Appearance Technology
As the car inside and outside decorations, displays and sensors installed to consider whether the appearance, and vehicles are coordinated. From the sensor shape, one can choose a button style and fusion of two, button-type sensor surface is flat, the surface of sensor fusion is a shape change, the pursuit of a natural transition with the rear bumper. Judging from the size, there are ultra-small, medium and large size, relatively large size of the atmosphere, relatively small, hidden, depending on the size of the rear bumper and personal preferences. From the color point of view, should be chosen with the vehicles after the bars the same or similar color. Monitors should be based on the driver's parking habits use front-or rear, and in order to clear, beautiful as the standard, some products can use both monitors.
4. Quality and Reliability
Parking sensor as automotive supplies, due to its higher quality and reliability requirements, the average consumer it is difficult to determine the index. Good quality products to provide better services, commitment to OZ and repairing a longer period, it is recommended you select the period of 2 years for repairing the product.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
RM20,000 for slowest Mat Rempit
12:46 AM
madich
this is totally silly and I really wonder how these people come out with ideas like this!!!!!!!
according to nst, state government of pahang is giving away rm20,000 for illegal street racers to compete each other, and whomever is the slowest and with dangerous skills performed shall win the cash...
state government claims that this competition/event is due to get closer to the public.
so what is the next thing the state government would do to get closer to the public? street drifting competition? robbing competition? house breaking competition?
according to nst, state government of pahang is giving away rm20,000 for illegal street racers to compete each other, and whomever is the slowest and with dangerous skills performed shall win the cash...
state government claims that this competition/event is due to get closer to the public.
so what is the next thing the state government would do to get closer to the public? street drifting competition? robbing competition? house breaking competition?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
mystery sports car spotted at jaya one basement
3:12 AM
madich
mystery sports cars spotted parking at jaya one sealed basement.
i happened to walk by a car park at jaya one, and saw few very very rare sports cars at a sealed car parks.
i saw ferraris, lotus exige, and the latest from lotus, the lotus evora is there as well. that car is a lot larger than i thought i could ever imagined. as we all know that lotus produced small sports 2 doored vehicles and evora is totally different from the rest of its production.
there were a ford GT at the side as well.
what caught my eyes were a mercedes S450, which is a classic, i went into the sealed car park, and wanted to have a good look at the mercedes as it is one of my favourite classics, but unfortunately the person in charged asked me to leave the area, as it is restricted.
i am not sure what is going on there, perhaps some of you guys who knew what's up with those cars at jaya one basement, kindly leave me a comment below...
i happened to walk by a car park at jaya one, and saw few very very rare sports cars at a sealed car parks.
*lotus evora
i saw ferraris, lotus exige, and the latest from lotus, the lotus evora is there as well. that car is a lot larger than i thought i could ever imagined. as we all know that lotus produced small sports 2 doored vehicles and evora is totally different from the rest of its production.
*lotus evora parks next to a porsche
there were a ford GT at the side as well.
what caught my eyes were a mercedes S450, which is a classic, i went into the sealed car park, and wanted to have a good look at the mercedes as it is one of my favourite classics, but unfortunately the person in charged asked me to leave the area, as it is restricted.
*nissan gtr r34 covered by curtains
i am not sure what is going on there, perhaps some of you guys who knew what's up with those cars at jaya one basement, kindly leave me a comment below...
Monday, July 19, 2010
suzuki alto modified to 240z
8:50 PM
madich
i found this while browsing around the web, and i find it kinda cute tho!!!
Seems to be the 4th Generation of Suzuki Alto, which comes with 660 cc
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Pink Myvi - Exclusively For Ladies!
4:44 PM
madich
Find out New Myvi Facelift For Ladies!
Perodua has introduced their new limited edition Perodua Myvi Limited Edition (Myvi LE) which has been launched recently. The new LE version will come in three colors, ivory white, ebony black and dazzling red.
This new Perodua Myvi LE is obviously targeted on ladies since it come with pink. Other specification will be as normal as regular one, with automatic transmission, 1.3 liter standard engine with additional trim equipped, including vanity mirrors. Other modification are such new trim color and fabric, door inner and outer handle, “LE” carpet mat, cubic printing on dashboard center cluster, and door trim armrests. You may also find dual airbags for people who sit in front. Audio player has been added with USB and bluetooth connectivity also.
Perodua Myvi LE also fitted with smoked clear rear lamps, which appear equal to the Myvi SE, with side door moldings. This is enough to say additional accessory package fit into standard model since Myvi LE is RM1,700 higher over the standard one. Myvi LE is priced at RM48,600.
Other than that, Perodua also intended to sell another 4 accessories which pushed with LE model separately for those who own the previous model Myvi, which are chrome door handle, tinted film, car seat organizer, and blue lighting set for floor and luggage area.
Perodua has introduced their new limited edition Perodua Myvi Limited Edition (Myvi LE) which has been launched recently. The new LE version will come in three colors, ivory white, ebony black and dazzling red.
This new Perodua Myvi LE is obviously targeted on ladies since it come with pink. Other specification will be as normal as regular one, with automatic transmission, 1.3 liter standard engine with additional trim equipped, including vanity mirrors. Other modification are such new trim color and fabric, door inner and outer handle, “LE” carpet mat, cubic printing on dashboard center cluster, and door trim armrests. You may also find dual airbags for people who sit in front. Audio player has been added with USB and bluetooth connectivity also.
Perodua Myvi LE also fitted with smoked clear rear lamps, which appear equal to the Myvi SE, with side door moldings. This is enough to say additional accessory package fit into standard model since Myvi LE is RM1,700 higher over the standard one. Myvi LE is priced at RM48,600.
Other than that, Perodua also intended to sell another 4 accessories which pushed with LE model separately for those who own the previous model Myvi, which are chrome door handle, tinted film, car seat organizer, and blue lighting set for floor and luggage area.
Proton Savvy on womanandwheels.co.uk
2:56 AM
madich
A lady having a test drive to Proton Savvy on the streets of UK, and she seemed to like it a lot.
Selling at only 7000+ pounds... It is consider one of the cheapest car in the UK...
Selling at only 7000+ pounds... It is consider one of the cheapest car in the UK...
