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Accel Spark Plug Wires

A spark plug wire's task is no joke. Imagine carrying 50,000 volts multiple times a second under a 200-degree temperature. It is responsible for harnessing tens of thousands of volts and delivering this juice to the spark plugs every time, without fail. A poor-quality spark plug wire can waste your engine's energy by driving the electricity somewhere else.

Porsche Panamera, the Best Summer Car to Have

LSummertime is travel time. So learning a lot of ways to car summer maintenance tips is on set. Before hitting the road this summer then consider the best summer car, the 2010 Porsche Panamera. Porsche dealers are now stocking their lots with stunning vehicles and attractive convertibles, including this one.

Magnaflow Mufflers

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"Elite Wheels" Vehicle Reviews

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Volvo S80 Sedan Delivers Sophisticated Styling

Vehicle Analysis:

The Volvo S80 sedan is indisputably the Swedish brand’s most stylish model yet, with handsome interior trim that marks it as a solid player in the premium niche. The tested 3.2L 6-cylinder alloy engine (Britishbuilt) with DOHC, generating 235 hp, has continuous variable valve timing and a unique variable intake system. The 6-speed Geartronic AT is also at the top in performance, since it features “adaptive shift logic” and a winter mode so necessary in Volvo’s home base of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Base price on tested front-wheel-drive model is $38,705. Adding metallic paint ($475), adaptive cruise control ($1,495), the unique Volvo Personal Car Communicator ($495) that provides 2-way remote messaging of the vehicle’s security status, plus a heartbeat sensor, and destination charges ($695) and the sticker price is $41,865.

Lots of standard features, not the least of which is a power glass moon roof, plus 17-inch Meissa wheels with all-season tires, driver/front passenger 8-way power seats with remote memory and lumbar support, heated power outside mirrors, electronic climate control and foot-operated parking brake to name a few.

The tested model fell below the sticker EPA fuel ratings of 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway by 10%, but still not too shabby for a brand flagship.


Safety and Convenience:

Volvo trumps all others when it comes to safety. The advanced side impact airbags and an inflatable curtain head protection system and power foldable rear-seat headrests, whiplash protection in the driver and front passenger seats, plus Dynamic Stability traction control and turn signal indicators in the outside rearview mirrors are all standard. The fog lights are integrated in front and rear, the steering wheel column is “adaptive”, door locks have an immobilizer and an encrypted ignition key. Adaptive cruisecontrol is new, keeping drivers at a safe following distance.

The unibody construction stands out with its high-steel passenger safety cage. The fully independent suspensions have an anti-roll bar and anti-dive geometry in front and a multi-link feature in the rear.

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering makes the heavier S80 easy to navigate over sharp turns.

The basic Volvo limited warranty runs for 4-year/50,000-miles and includes the powertrain with 12-year corrosion protection and unlimited mileage. Volvo adds on-call road assistance for the first four years.

Observations:

Volvo has literally thought of everything, including a lengthy list of options that can be added to an already long list of standard features. Seating ergonomics, sight lines and long-trip comfort are raised to premium levels in the S80. The leather seats are top-quality and, unlike higher-priced rivals, eschew plastic for real wood inlays. Car is started by push-button on the IP, a neat feature that prevents freeze-up in subzero weather or key breakage.

Test vehicle 6-cylinder was front-wheel-drive only. The V-8 does come with all-wheel-drive. An AWD 6 is clearly an oversight which Volvo says may happen for 2008.

Autos.com:

4 stars for performance/handling, 5 stars for passenger space, comfort and convenience.
“When it comes to ride comfort, feature content and uncompromised safety, the S80 excels, but for those who prefer a little sport in their sedans, the S80 will leave you wishing for more.”

Situation

1. PIN says owners of large/midsize trucks trading to smaller vehicles as gas prices rise
2. Owner loyalty up for small vehicles, segment expected to continue to strengthen
3. Midsize crossover segment seeing only moderate impact from rising prices
4. Owner loyalty relatively stable for large/midsize cars, small crossovers, small SUVs
5. Small-vehicle demand boosting 4-cylinder engine share of powertrain market
6. Hybrid vehicle sales showing strong correlation w/ gas prices


Significant Points
1. Gas prices up over 20 cents to national average of $3.10 per gallon
2. Surpasses previous record of $3.07 per gallon set in Sept 2005
3. Small vehicles as percentage of total new-vehicle retail sales up 5.5% from 1st Q 2004
4. Newly introduced midsize crossovers cited for softening impact of gas prices on segment
5. All trends consistent w/ patterns observed last time gas prices rose


Says
"We're seeing a broad, long-term--but gradual--movement to smaller vehicles. For example, during periods of high gas prices over the past two years, we've seen movement from larger to smaller SUVs. However, the total SUV pie remains largely intact." -- Tom Libby, senior director, industry analysis, Power Information Network

"The recent strength of the small vehicle segments--pricing, styling and an increasing number of new models--is receiving an additional boost from high gas prices. We're expecting the small vehicle segments to continue to grow, regardless of gas prices, but higher gas prices certainly will help these segments relative to others." -- Bob Schnorbus, chief economist, J.D. Power and Associates

BMW Car Parts

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

BMW Bumpers Shield BMW Auto Parts



In its over 90 years in the business, the BMW brand has well established itself as one of the producers of the best quality cars there is in the automotive industry. It is one brand who already started out as exceptional, but was able to evolve into even something infinitely better. This success can be identified with the company's continuous and painstaking research and enhancements with regards to automotive technology. Indeed, all auto parts of a BMW car are engineered to add outstanding value and sophisticated quality to the overall unit. And one such part is the BMW Bumper.


Mounted on both the front and rear portions of the vehicle, bumpers act as shields during low-speed collisions and accidents. However, it cannot be actually considered as a safety feature for drivers and passengers, as the focus of its shielding capabilities is geared more towards the physical elements of the car. To be more specific, what bumpers really aim to protect are the vehicle's vital mechanisms in the forms of the fuel, exhaust, and cooling units. Moreover, a good bumper system also safeguards the exterior automotive parts such as the trunk, hood, fender, headlights, parking lights, and taillights.


In its early days, BMW bumpers made use of heavy-duty steel as its standard core material due to its tough tolerance against those worrisome car crashes and collisions. Such a primary component worked for quite a while too, but seeing how the steel adds a considerable amount of weight on the vehicle made BMW automakers go back to their design table. What resulted thereafter is a unique brand of BMW bumpers that is more lightweight and more susceptible to vehicular damage. Said bumpers generally consist of a particular rubberized cover with a reinforcement bar made of plastic and a dash of steel, aluminum, and fiberglass composite. The main revolutionary material in these BMW bumpers is aptly named as Continuous Fibre Reinforced Thermo-Plastic or CFRTP. With the CFRTP component, the BMW bumpers incorporate an increase in energy absorption for collision shocks, at the same time that a reduction in the cars' overall weight is achieved. In fact, in its comprehensive testing procedures, this CFRTP-infused BMW bumper excellently boasted of a 60% improved crash performance. Furthermore, as the CFRTP has the luxury of being effortlessly molded and thermoplastically welded, BMW can just as easily call for its mass production and customization that would in turn serve its BMW consumers more efficiently. To date, BMW bumpers are now available in the market in a range of forms and designs that would tailor fit the varied features and configurations of BMW cars.


Relatively, as BMW bumpers are only meant to outlast low-impact collisions, anything greater than that could relatively lead to its damage and downfall. And so, when such unfortunate accidents take place, the most sensible solution is to have this BMW device checked for damages and replace immediately if the case should call for it. A rundown bumper would hardly be able to perform its function of protecting its ward of BMW parts. As a result, these BMW auto parts would be left to fend on their own protection-incompetent selves, and could then equate to thousands of dollars worth of possible repairs. Thus, a BMW bumper in its proper form is quite essential, as it is friendly to the consumer's pocket, as well as a general aid to every car owner's peace of mind.

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Saturn Car Parts

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Saturn Parts – Innovation Experienced


Saturn Corporation had been lucky to be born from General Motors, one of the well-established automotive manufacturers in the globe. It was already respected when it was introduced; all it had to do was maintain that respect. And that’s what Saturn did. It continued on producing quality and innovative Saturn parts for its vehicles, not just to maintain its good reputation but to provide good service and vehicle performance as well.

The first slogan used by Saturn was “A Different Kind of Company. A Different Kind of Car.” This was its inspiration in producing vehicles that could be labeled as different from the usual rides that are already running down the streets. Because of that mindset, it prospered in the small cars division. Its success led it to try and venture to other car divisions as well. Pretty soon, the GM-subsidiary began producing Saturn parts for sports utility vehicles, roadsters, and sedans.

Saturn continues to produce vehicles with Saturn parts that are of fine quality as innovation is what it has in mind. Its auto parts, design, and the innovative technology its vehicles have are what helped it maintain the respect of car enthusiasts. Saturn can now truly say that the respect it has now is from the quality of its work and the performance of its vehicles, and not because it is a subsidiary of General Motors.

Therefore, you can truly say that your Saturn vehicle is equipped with only high-quality, if not the best, Saturn parts. From the front bumpers to the rear bumpers and from the roof to the chassis, your Saturn vehicle is fully packed and ready to provide you only with great road performance. Your Saturn’s engine is also a great power train that’s capable of delivering hundreds of horsepower and torque to offer you a truly enjoyable ride.

Bumper covers for BMW

Sunday, June 3, 2007

BMW Bumper Covers are styling BMW Parts



Through the years, the course of car enhancements and redesigns has developed into a continuously evolving science, as well as a much-lauded art. Besides the apparent changes in the technical and mechanical aspect of the machine, variations are also being creatively made in reference to the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle. Indeed, it has been a growing industry trend for car enthusiasts to look for ways in redefining and customizing the vehicles in each of their own distinctive preference. As it goes, the BMW brand is one of those quick and clever car brands to have caught on early regarding such a trend. And wishing to appease its market's inclination, BMW readily produced a range of BMW car accessories and ornamented auto parts that would suit its clientele.


To date, there are countless ways to accessorize and restyle the BMW vehicle. It can be achieved through installing customized BMW parts such as BMW replacement wheels with cool rim designs, aftermarket headlights with built-in angle eyes and projectors, and BMW custom fit grilles with an array of materials and patterns, among others. A number of consumers, on the other hand, prefer the easier way of car styling, which is to simply attach car accessories on existing BMW auto parts for that distinctive look. One such popular car add-on is the BMW bumper cover.


BMW Bumper Covers are basically styling accessories that fit over the original front and rear bumpers of the vehicle. In particular cases, BMW front bumper covers can be equipped with a built-in air dam and feature-worthy fog lights. Some of these front covers even feature a small billet grille that would go nicely with the larger grille on the front part of the vehicle. With regards to the material, BMW bumper covers are usually made of thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic. And upon the proper blend using this unique component, the BMW bumper covers are then molded and prepared to be sold in either its pre-painted version or in a paint-ready, matte finish. With both these finishes, car owners are given the freedom to have the bumper covers painted in the color that would best suit their tastes and preferences. However, between these two textures of pre-painted and paint-ready forms, automakers are recommending for the purchase of the latter version, as the pre-painted bumper covers may have the tendency to unluckily acquire nicks and scrapes during shipment. As an added feature, in terms of its installation complexity meter, BMW made sure that the procedure would be relatively easy for its market. BMW bumper covers are designed to be assembled against the car with the use of hidden screws, double-sided tapes, and some light drilling methods. With a few fixes and fastenings, the BMW bumper cover is ready to go and flaunt itself charmingly.


Correspondingly, more than the function of being mere accessories, BMW bumper covers also assist in the overall protection of the vehicle. As bumpers serve to safeguard the condition of various systems and BMW parts, so do the BMW bumper covers in adding an extra layer of protection to the guarding bumpers. With a BMW bumper cover in place to swathe itself to the bumper, the shock-absorbing quality of the bumper is in turn further strengthened and reinforced. Moreover, nasty dents, scratches, and chips are otherwise avoided with the use of the BMW bumper covers. Indeed, the BMW bumper covers serve a valuable dual purpose of being a protective and decorative device, which in turn enhances the quality and style of the BMW vehicle.

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