How to Join a Mercedes Car Club

1. Investigate the Mercedes car club your dealer has to offer. Dealers offer new owners membership in AMG Lounge, an online forum for Mercedes AMG owners, and the Owners Online club, an online resource for Mercedes owners. Name and vehicle identification number are required to register.
2. Join the official Mercedes-Benz Club of America. Your membership fee will enroll you in the national Mercedes-Benz club and a local chapter where you can meet other Mercedes enthusiasts.
3. Surf the Internet for Mercedes clubs and forums. Online registration is usually required and fee structures depend on the website you are interested in joining.
4. Visit local Classic Car clubs. Mercedes has been selling cars for over 100 years, so quite a few classic car enthusiasts are Mercedes enthusiasts.
5. Visit a local car show and ask about local Mercedes car clubs. The exhibitors may not be from your community, but they can refer you to the organization hosting the car show or club members of note in your community.
6. Ask your mechanic for club referrals, especially if you are interested in the technical side of automobiles. A Mercedes mechanic may be the best source to guide you to the Mercedes club that best suits your needs.

KIA Cross GT Concept

KIA Cross GT Concept. The combination of beauty, elegance and functionality of a crossover. Inspired by the power of nature, this concept car is driven by KIA Cross GT technology that was created under a bold new direction that hints at the future of aesthetics Premium.

The Cross GT new technology combines perfectly high quality with nature. Allows a harmonious society between driver and vehicle. A high quality car that also respects the global environment. Purely conceptual, the KIA Cross GT reveals the intentions of offering a Premium SUV larger than the current Sorento.

How to Reset a Mercedes Service Warning Light

1. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the ignition switch to ON but do not start the engine.
2. Press the up or down arrow button on the left side of the steering wheel until Service Interval Reset is displayed on the instrument panel.
3. Press and hold the R/Reset button on the instrument panel for at least three seconds until the service warning light resets on the display.

How to Install a Mercedes CD Changer

1. Place your two stereo removal tools into their slots on the face of the stereo system. These will be on adjacent sides of the face.
2. Press them into the slots until you hear them click into place.
3. Press the tools inward toward each other and pull the stereo face out of its bay.
4. Unplug the power cord and two speaker cords from the back of the stereo.
5. Plug these into the corresponding ports in the back of your new CD changer system.
6. Slide the CD changer system into the stereo bay.
7. Press the CD changer until it clicks into place.

How do I Put Down the Convertible Top on a 1987 BMW 325i

1. Lower both the driver- and passenger-side windows. You may damage your windows or your soft top if you skip this step.
2. Unlatch both of the two locks above the rear-view mirror. This allows you to lift the top from the front of the car.
3. Unlatch the storage compartment for the soft top using the handle on the left rear of the cars interior. Open the storage compartment cover by using the safety catch.
4. Raise the cover from the front of the car and pull it backward. Place it in the storage compartment using neat folds. Pay careful attention not to scratch or break the rear window, because it folds with the rest of the top into the rear compartment. The entire window and soft top are one piece.

How to End a Mercedes

How to terminate a Mercedes-Benz lease early
1. Contact the lender that holds your lease to find out how many monthly payments remain and what the payoff figure for the vehicle would be.
2. One option is to buy your car outright from the bank. This will end any obligations left with the lease, but will most likely cost you more money per month if you decide to finance. You will also have to pay the sales tax due on the vehicle when you purchase it.
3. Another option is to find a buyer for your car. Find out your vehicle payoff and seek out a buyer willing to pay as close to that amount as possible, in hopes of minimizing the out-of-pocket amount you will have to pay to exit the lease.
4. Transfer your lease to someone else. Websites such as swapalease.com and leasetransfer.com can held you find potential buyers interested in taking over your remaining payments. Contact your financial institution and let them know you are planning to have the lease transferred to someone else.
5. Trade in your Mercedes-Benz for a new one. Mercedes-Benz Financial will sometimes offer special deals that wipe out your last six lease payments as long as you lease or buy a new vehicle through them.

The new 2014 Mercedes AMG CLA 45

The first official pictures with the 2014 Mercedes Benz AMG CLA 45 have surfaced online ahead of public debut next week in New York.

Following a few details revealed last month exclusively when PlayStation 4 Drive club launched its new game, we now have official photos of Mercedes Benz AMG version 2014 CLA 45 four-door coupe. It is expected to get a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbo engine with 355 hp (265 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.

The new 2014 Mercedes AMG CLA 45 have an automatic gearbox AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed connected via a 4MATIC all-wheel drive and dual clutch.

Earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show the German automaker confirmed that the Mercedes 2014 Mercedes Benz AMG CLA 45 will run the 0-100 km / h sprint in 4.6 seconds and will have a starting price of $ 50,000.

Some changes have been generated with respect to the regular version of the Mercedes CLA. The 2014 Mercedes AMG CLA 45  receives bumpers and sills AMG regular package and the striking rear diffuser, multiradio black wheels, play in front of the splitter.

The 2014 Mercedes Benz AMG CLA 45 has placed new resources aerodynamic side intakes in the front and the heel. Plus a new ending to the exhaust system in four outings with a 2 +2 arrangement.

Audi R8 e tron Digital mirror debuts

Audi R8 e-tron. After a successful launch at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Audi brings the digital mirror now to the public road. The Audi R8 e-tron will be the first model with this novelty.
Although we currently driving a non-stop are supported by various systems, developed to help people as safe as possible from start to end to bring it properly and regularly look in the mirrors are still indispensable parts of the driving routine. In this area of revolutionary developments actually never existed. Audi intends to change in the market because after a successful implementation at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the digital mirror his debut on the public highway. The first model will be equipped with the new system, the Audi R8 e-tron which, thanks to the lack of a rear window can use this technique.

AMOLED
Audi is not on thin ice with this mirror because the technology used is state-of-the-art. At the rear of the car is a few millimeters measuring camera is placed which, moreover, is heated as the outside temperature is below freezing dives. In the cockpit, the camera is connected to a whopping 7.7 inch AMOLED screen, developed by Samsung. This technique, which has already proven to mobile phones and tablet computers, the image is always a high contrast and sharpness. Intelligent software ensures that the image is adjusted to changing circumstances, such as night driving or bright headlights of oncoming traffic. In future, Audi expects additional information in the digital mirror to display. Whether there are plans for the digital mirror in other, less costly to introduce Audi models is still unknown.

Lamborghini Unveils The Rolling Chassis Of The LP700 4 Aventador

Lamborghini unveils LP700-4 Aventador V12 rolling chassis, ahead of the Murcielago replacements debut at the Geneva auto show at the beginning of March, 2011. Unfortunately, the Lamborghini Aventador rolling chassis image was not accompanied by any additional details. However, they did release an image of something that seems to be a material used of the interior of the supercar.

In terms of design we can easily spot e series of elements borrowed from the Sesto Elemento Concept, while details regarding its performance have already been available for some time now. In case you need a reminder, here they are : the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 uses a 6.5-litre plant to unleash 700 HP (515 kW) and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque. Power is sent to the Haldex all-wheel drive system via a Graziano ISR 7-speed automatic transmission, which is also partially responsible for the cars 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) acceleration time os 2.9 seconds.

The other noticeable feature is the highly disparate tire width front-to-rear, with what appears to be 315 or 335 rolling stock out back, and much more conventionally-sized 255 or 275-width tires up front. With 700 horsepower on tap, its no surprise.

As for the suspension, it has already been confirmed as a pushrod setup, the first use of this racing style suspension in production road car. And let’s not forget the big 6.5-liter V12 engine that Lamborghini will use to deliver 690-hp.

The entire chassis of the future V12 model boasts a static torsional stiffness of 35,000 Newton meters per degree. Yet the whole body-in-white weighs only 229.5kg - a best-in-class for a super sports car with a power output of 700hp.





Press Release

Lightweight engineering with carbon-fiber technology
1.1. The manifesto for super sports cars of the future

1. Lightweight engineering with carbon-fiber technology
Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with expertise unparalleled worldwide

• Systematic lightweight design concept for extreme dynamics and outstanding efficiency
• Full monocoque for the new V12 model with exceptional characteristics
• Worldwide leading know-how in development, production and application of carbon-fiber materials
• New production system uses innovative technologies to the highest quality standards
• Investments in carbon fiber demonstrate the innovative strengths and forward-looking power of the brand

Lamborghini is heading into the future with a systematic lightweight design concept - the intensive application of carbon-fiber materials forms the key foundation for the extreme dynamics and less emissions that will define its future super sports cars. The new V12 model that will debut at the 2011 Geneva motorshow is based on a full monocoque construction made from innovative carbon-fiber technology and superior to anything else on the market - developed and produced entirely by Automobili Lamborghini.

This development sees Lamborghini once again demonstrate its worldwide leading expertise in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology. The super sports car brand from SantAgata Bolognese is the only automaker to have fully mastered the extensive CFRP process across a range of technologies in-house - through design, simulation, engineering, prototyping, testing, validation and production, using state-of-the-art industrial processes to the very highest quality standards. Lamborghini is putting its innovative, in-house developed and patented technologies into series production for the first time with the successor to the Murciélago.

"Systematic lightweight engineering and an optimum power-to-weight ratio are absolutely crucial to the super sports cars of the future, for both the highest levels of driving pleasure and lower emissions," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "Lamborghini has put a lot of hard work into growing its expertise in the application of CFRP, attaining the leadership position we hold today. With its innovative carbon-fiber monocoque, the successor to the Murciélago displays the full competence of our brand and starts a new chapter in the history of Lamborghini."

Technology transfer between Audi and Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini is a 100 percent subsidiary of AUDI AG and makes extensive use of the Audi brands renowned, world-leading expertise in lightweight engineering. Audi is particularly advanced when it comes to the high-volume application of aluminum, which Lamborghini uses in areas such as the space frame construction of the Gallardo model range.

In the field of fiber-reinforced composite materials, the competences of Audi and Lamborghini are perfectly balanced - Lamborghinis contribution to the partnership includes decades of experience with carbon fiber and know-how in the development and production of low-volume models, while Audi is working with a number of lightweight materials on an intelligent hybrid construction concept. The fundamental thinking is the same for both brands - every future model generation must be considerably lighter than its predecessor.

Full monocoque for the new V12 supersportscar
Lamborghinis flagship is made of a full monocoque. In contrast to some competitors, the entire occupant cell - the tub and roof - is one single physical component. This ensures extreme rigidity and thus outstanding precision on the road, as well as an extremely high level of passive safety for the driver of the new super sports car and his passenger. The entire monocoque weighs in at only 147.5 kilograms (324.5 lbs).

The pushrod suspensions, the twelve-cylinder engine and the innovative, super-fast shifting ISR transmission are all connected to the monocoque via aluminum sub-frames front and rear. This lightweight design features an impressive combination of extreme rigidity and very low weight.

The entire chassis of the future V12 model boasts an enormous static torsional stiffness of 35,000 Newton meters per degree. Yet the whole body-in-white weighs only 229.5 kilograms (504.9 lbs) - a best-in-class for a super sports car with a stunning power output of 515 kW / 700 hp.

Completely new facility for carbon-fiber vehicles
A completely new 5400 sq. meter production facility has been built in SantAgata for the innovative monocoque and the complete body-in-white of the Murciélago successor. A state-of-the-art process combines automated production with meticulous craftsmanship to create carbon-fiber structures of the very highest quality and precision. Major elements of the monocoque are produced using Lamborghinis patented "RTM-Lambo" technology. This process does not necessitate the laborious use of hand lamination and autoclave, and at the same time uses production molds made from carbon fiber, making RTM-Lambo a significant step forward in production technology.

One figure in particular illustrates the importance of carbon-fiber technology to Lamborghini - 2009 saw around 100 tonnes of carbon-fiber materials used in production, a figure that will triple to more than 300 tonnes by 2013.

The optimum lightweight design strategy for every model
With the successor to the Murciélago, Automobili Lamborghini is implementing across its entire model lineup an optimum lightweight design strategy based on the respective vehicle and volume. The most important base material alongside carbon fiber is aluminum, where Lamborghini benefits from the leading lightweight engineering expertise possessed by the Audi brand. The Gallardo range, for example, is built using Aluminum Space Frame technology, complemented by the targeted application of carbon-fiber components. With a dry weight of only 1,340 kilograms (2,948 lbs), the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the most lightweight super sports car in its class.

High level of investment in future technology
Automobili Lamborghini embarked upon a program of extensive investment in its preparations for the next technological leap to a complete carbon-fiber monocoque. The super sports car brand is now driving forward technology development in two in-house research centers, the Advanced Composite Research Center (ACRC) in SantAgata Bolognese and the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) in Seattle, USA.

Partners in the intensive research and development cooperation include aerospace giant Boeing, the University of Washington and golf equipment manufacturer Callaway. A host of patents for materials, as well as design, bonding and production technologies, document the innovative spirit of the Italian brand. The clear commitment to carbon-fiber technology is also a major factor in Lamborghinis preparedness for the future.

1.1. The manifesto for super sports cars of the future

Stephan Winkelmann,
President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA:

"Lamborghini stands for extreme and uncompromising super sports cars in the best Italian tradition. For Lamborghini, however, innovation has always been part of that tradition. The time has come for us to redefine the future of our super sports cars.

Obviously, the focus is on our customers two most important purchasing criteria - design and performance. Design has always been the number one reason for wanting to own a Lamborghini - and thats not going to change. We will ensure that a Lamborghini will always remain unique and clearly recognizable.

Performance, on the other hand, is something that will be extensively redefined. Just a few years ago, the most important aspects were top speed, acceleration and handling - in that order of priority. However, things have changed since then.

Together with design, handling and acceleration have become increasingly important. Top speed is no longer as decisive, because all super sports cars can manage more than 300 km/h (188 mph) - a speed that can barely be attained on the race track, and that is out of the question on the public roads of most countries on earth. Nowadays, the issues of handling and acceleration are far more crucial to consistent driving fun.

The power-to-weight ratio is the key factor in the improvement of both and in the experience of more direct driving fun. This means that increased power is no longer the focal point - because we no longer need to achieve higher top speeds, and because CO2 emissions are relevant for super sports cars, too.

This means that weight must be reduced.
It is important to understand how best to approach this reduction. Since the 1980s, the average weight of our vehicles has increased by around 500 kilograms (1,100 lb), due to the requirements set by safety, comfort and emissions reduction. This is a trend that we must reverse with urgency. However, because cannot sacrifice either safety or comfort, we will start using new materials.

The magic words are carbon fiber. We already began working with this in SantAgata Bolognese more than 30 years ago. We now have two research laboratories in SantAgata Bolognese and Seattle, and we have mastered a host of technologies that put us in a clearly dominant position when it comes to low-volume series production. With our new plant for building carbon-fiber monocoques and complete carbon-fiber bodyshells, we are delivering the highest quality levels and absolute precision.

Every new Lamborghini will make use of this carbon-fiber technology for optimum weight reduction. 2011 will see the new Lamborghini V12 supersportscar launch a whole new chapter in the history of the brand."

2. The innovative monocoque of the new V12 model
2.1. The new Lamborghini CFRP production facility

2. The innovative monocoque of the new V12 model

Carbon composite materials are a key technology for the automotive engineering of tomorrow, especially for high-performance sports cars. These materials made from CFRP combine the lowest possible weight with excellent material characteristics - they are very light, extremely rigid and exceptionally precise.

Furthermore, CFRP materials can also be formed into highly complex components with integrated functions. This reduces the number of individual parts when compared to traditional metal construction - thus enabling further weight reduction. Lighter cars have lower fuel consumption and fewer CO2 emissions. Most significantly, however, it improves the power-to-weight ratio - the deciding factor in the overall feel and performance of a sports car. A super sports car built using CFRP accelerates faster, has superior handling and better braking.

Monocoque makes the most of material characteristics
The cell of the future Lamborghini flagship super sports car is made entirely from carbon fiber and has been designed as a monocoque structure. The load-bearing structure of the vehicle is engineered as a "single shell" that functions physically as one component, thus taking full advantage of the extreme rigidity of CFRP. Formula 1 race cars have been built using CFRP monocoques for many years - and have proven their crash worthiness time and again. The same applies to road-going sports cars featuring monocoque technology - the carbon fiber occupant cell functions like an extremely safe roll cage.

Construction offer many advantages
Of course, the term "single shell" applies only in the descriptive sense - the new Lamborghini monocoque is made from a series of individual parts with specific functions, such as stiffening elements made from Braiding technology, that is one of the best technology to manage energy adsorption in case of crash. After the curing process, however, this structure functions as a single component - including the base section known as the tub and the complete roof.

The full monocoque solution offers advantages which other processes, like a tub where a metal roof structure is attached in a conventional manner, cannot realize. Thats why Lamborghini made the no compromise choice of the full monocoque, which weighs only 147.5 kilograms (324.5 lbs).

Extremely rigid construction
Superior passive safety is only one benefit of the extreme rigidity of a full carbon fiber monocoque - very high torsional rigidity is another. The monocoque is connected at the front and rear with equally rigid aluminum sub-frames, on which the suspension, engine and transmission are mounted.

The entire body-in-white of the future V12 model weighs only 229.5 kilograms (505 lbs) and boasts phenomenal torsional stiffness of 35,000 Newton meters per degree. This guarantees a superb feeling of solidity, but, more importantly, extremely exact wheel control with excellent steering precision and sensitive feedback. For the dedicated driver, both are essential for truly enticing driving pleasure. The new Lamborghini flagship responds to the most minute steering input with the stunning precision of a perfectly balanced race car.

Depending on the form, function and requirements of the individual elements, the Lamborghini development team selected from three main CFRP manufacturing methods within its technology tool kit. They differ not only in their production processes, but also in the type of carbon fiber and its weave and, most importantly, in the chemical composition of the synthetic resin used.

Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM): In this process the carbon fiber mats are preformed and impregnated with an exact amount of resin. Afterwards, they are cured under heat while the part is in the mold. Lamborghini has achieved a major breakthrough by further developing this method. Using the patented "RTM-Lambo" process, the final mold is no longer a heavy, complex metal piece, but is made instead from lightweight carbon-fiber parts, thus making the manufacturing process faster, more flexible and more efficient. An additional benefit of the RTM-Lambo process is the low injection pressure that doesnt require expensive equipment.

Prepreg - The carbon fiber mats used in this method, commonly known as prepreg, are pre-injected by the supplier with a thermosetting liquid resin and must be stored at a low temperature. The mats are then laminated in molds and cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Prepreg components are complex to make, but have an extremely high-quality surface finish (Class-A surface quality) and are therefore the preferred option for use in visible locations.

Braiding - These components are manufactured by using RTM technology. This carbon fiber weave technology is derived from the textile industry and used to make tubular components for special applications such as structural roof pillars and rocker panels. The woven components are made by diagonally interweaving the fiber in several layers.

The monocoque of the new V12 super sports car is constructed using these technologies applied in a series of special processes. One significant advancement Lamborghini realized is the ability to use already-assembled monocoque elements as the mold for the next step in the process. This makes for a considerable simplification of the manufacturing process compared with conventional methods.

Epoxy foam components are also used within the monocoque. They are placed in strategic points to increase the stiffness of the monocoque by working as spacers between the composite layers while also dampening noise and vibration. In addition, aluminum inserts are laminated into the front and rear surfaces to facilitate connection with the aluminum front and rear sub-frame elements.

Because of the complexity of the materials and process outlined above, Lamborghini decided to produce its new monocoque completely in-house, managing one strategic step in the production process.

Quality control is an absolutely crucial factor - every single monocoque is measured to exacting tolerances of only 0.1 millimetres, facilitating the extreme precision of the overall vehicle. Quality control starts with the purchase of the carbon fiber parts. Every delivery of carbon fiber is certified and the material is checked regularly for compliance with quality standards. Lamborghini worked together with its suppliers to develop a world-exclusive fiber and resin system for its RTM technology. Ultimately, these materials and processes constitute an important part of Lamborghinis worldwide leading expertise in the field.

2.1. The new Lamborghini CFRP production facility

Lamborghini has achieved an impressive level of innovation not only in the design and development of carbon-fiber structures, but also in the associated production technology. For the future twelve-cylinder flagship and its monocoque bodyshell made from carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, a brand new production facility was built at company headquarters in SantAgata Bolognese. Every single production step from receipt of the fiber mat rolls to completion of the paint-ready bodyshell is carried out in-house.

The new production facility is organized in five lines :
1. The prepreg parts are made on the first line. They meet extremely high demands for stiffness and surface quality, but require a high level of manual labor and must be cured in an autoclave under heat and pressure.
2. On the second line, parts and sub-assemblies are made using resin transfer molding (RTM) technology. This process is highly automated. The autoclave is not required, with curing taking place in a heated chamber. This is also where the prepreg parts from the autoclave and the epoxy foam parts are integrated into the RTM monocoque structure.
3. The third line is where the epoxy foam stiffening components are produced. The same components are then assembled as inserts into the pre-preg and RTM process
4. On the fourth line the monocoque structure and the roof are fully machined, assembled together and measured.
5. On the fifth line, the finished monocoque is precisely connected to the aluminum front and rear sub-frames and all exterior bodyshell parts to create the finished bodyshell.

The prepreg line starts with the automated cutting of the parts. The computer-controlled cutting machine ensures maximum precision, as well as minimum cutting strokes and waste. The machine is located in a climate-controlled room, because the prepreg materials must be maintained at a low temperature until the final stage of the process. The subsequent laminating work carried out on the prepreg parts is handled by highly experienced specialists. They create the complex forms and ensure the highest possible aesthetic quality of the finished product. After a vacuum bagging process, The final curing takes place in two autoclaves. They operate at a pressure of 6 bar and a temperature of 135 degrees Celsius.

The RTM line commences once the dry fiber patches have been cut, with the automated pre-forming of the parts. The fiber mats are formed in a press - similar to the sheet metal presses used in conventional bodyshell manufacture. This technology enables complex structures to be produced to an extremely high level of precision. The final positioning process carried out on the parts is handled by lasers, where the pre-formed parts are are joined together in their final form on the tooling .Once the tooling is closed, the resin injection starts followed by curing at around 100 degrees Celsius.

Using the patented RTM-Lambo technology, the moulds are made from carbon fiber instead of steel - in some cases, the component just completed serves as the "mould" for the next step in the process, to which the additional parts are simply added and co-cured. A tolerance of only 0.1 millimeters applies throughout.

On the assembly line, the monocoque is connected to the aluminum sub-frames and all additional parts ranging from the front spoiler to the rear diffuser. At this point, every vehicle is measured in its entirety; the automatic precision measuring system works partly with lasers and partly by touch. Surface quality is ultimately checked in a light tunnel by highly-trained specialists. Finally, the body-in-white is signed off for painting and for full vehicle assembly.

3. Lamborghinis CFRP expertise
3.1. The Advanced Composite Research Center (ACRC)
3.2. The Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL)
3.3. Patents, partners and repair technology
3.4. 30 years of experience with carbon fiber

3. Lamborghinis CFRP expertise

Lamborghini possesses many years of expertise in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics technology (CFRP). The super sports car brand from SantAgata Bolognese is the only vehicle maker to have mastered the entire CFRP process across several technologies in-house - from 3D design, through simulation, test, production and validation, all in a state-of-the-art industrial process to the very highest quality levels. Lamborghini has around three decades of experience with this hi-tech material. The early eighties saw the production of its first prototype carbon-fiber bodyshell. Carbon-fiber reinforced plastics have been used in the brands series production models since 1985, with their proportion growing continually every since.

Dedicated work on innovative methods
The company is now working hard to expand its worldwide leading position - at the new Advanced Composite Research Center at company headquarters in SantAgata, company engineers and technicians are working on innovative design and production methods for carbon-fiber applications in automotive engineering. At the Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory at the University of Washington, the behavior of these materials is being researched and tested under everyday conditions and crash situations, with input from a wide range of cooperation partners. Finally, the innovative monocoque and the entire bodyshell of the Murciélago successor are being produced at the expansive new carbon fiber production facility in SantAgata Bolognese.

3.1. The Advanced Composite Research Center (ACRC)

The ACRC research and development center places Lamborghini at the very top when it comes to the research of innovative materials and new methods for low-volume production. More than 40 experts work here to develop vehicle components of all shapes and sizes. These specialists build prototypes and the associated tooling, and derive concepts for optimum production methods.

They also develop the appropriate repair techniques for CFRP structures. One major focal point is simulation technology - an especially complex topic when it comes to carbon fiber. With sophisticated systems developed largely in-house, engineers can reliably and precisely calculate the technical characteristics and crash behavior of CFRP components. A host of patents document the creativity and innovation of the development work being carried out by Lamborghini.

The ACRC comprises two facilities on the factory site in SantAgata. In the "Prepreg Center", conventional production methods using autoclaves are perfected, while, at the so-called "Out of Clave Center", work is focused on innovative technologies that do not require the use of large-scale autoclaves. One technology developed here includes the patented "RTM-Lambo" production process.

Cooperation with partners from science and industry
Core to the development work carried out at the Lamborghini Advanced Composite Research Center is the cooperation with highly competent partners from science and industry. In 2010, a partnership was agreed between Lamborghini, aircraft manufacturer Boeing and the University of Washington in Seattle. One research topic is new kinds of repair technologies for complex carbon-fiber structures. The partners are working on further topics such as wireless temperature sensors that are bonded into the fiber structures.

Forged Composite a next-generation material
Lamborghini is also securing its leading position in the application of carbon fiber well into the future. Engineers at the ACRC are working with the very latest equipment - including a heated 1000-tonne press - on technologies for use on the vehicle generations of tomorrow and beyond. Forged Composite® is the keyword for the lightest, most stable and most precise material used to-date.

In contrast to conventional CFRP materials based on long, interwoven fibers, this revolutionary material is made from 1-2 inch short fibers. More than 500,000 braided fibers per square inch create a material that has only one third of the density of titanium, yet is considerably stronger. Thanks to an innovative forging process, Forged Composite can be formed very efficiently and to the highest levels of precision.

Lamborghini offered a first glimpse of the outstanding characteristics of Forged Composite with the Sesto Elemento prototype. Its monocoque and parts of its suspension are made from Forged Composite. However, there is still development work that remains to be done before this material can be used in series production.

Automobili Lamborghinis partner in the development of Forged Composite is Callaway Golf Company, the worlds leading manufacturer of golf equipment. Callaway uses Forged Composite to produce club heads with vastly superior characteristics than those made using conventional metal alloys.

3.2. The Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL)

The Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA is another element in the extensive investment made by Automobili Lamborghini in carbon-fiber technology. Since 2007, Lamborghini has been providing the laboratory with substantial funding, thus supporting long-term research work at the university. The ACSL has borne its name since 2009.

One of the main tasks of the laboratory is its work as the hub for all Lamborghinis cooperation partners in the USA, such as Callaway Golf and Intel. Further partners in the joint programs are aircraft manufacturer Boeing and the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Boeing in particular possesses an enormous amount of expertise in the field, with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner being the first commercial airliner to feature a fuselage made from carbon-reinforced plastic.

One focal point of the work done at the ACSL is material analysis and simulation. The crash behavior of composite structures in an automobile was, for example, the subject of a core research project. A key term in materials research and simulation technology is the Building Block Approach.

This technique sees small samples of new materials tested and defined in minute detail. As soon as the material and its characteristics are perfectly understood, a slightly larger test piece is made and tested again. At a later point, an entire component 1:1 scale is made using this material and tested. As in a building block system, the simulation is always calibrated with the real crash test case, in order to have an excellent level of predictability in the 1:1 real crash test. Further down the line, of course, real prototypes are also destroyed in the real crash test facility - although only to validate findings.

Lamborghini and its cooperation partners like Boeing now find themselves in the final years approaching a major breakthrough. With the Building Block Approach, complete crash simulation is also possible with a CFRP structure. Boeing uses the same methodology for the development of commercial aircraft - the 787 was validated using this simulation method.

3.3. Patents, partners and repair technology

Naturally, even a super sports car can meet with the occasional accident or misfortune, which is why Lamborghini has taken the necessary precautions - with a dedicated repair concept and a small team of specially selected and trained experts, a damaged Lamborghini is in excellent hands. These "flying doctors" support Lamborghini service centers on site in assessing the damage, and then handle repairs to the carbon-fiber structure themselves. The Lamborghini promise is that the repaired area is 100 percent the same quality as the original part.

Smaller damages to the carbon-fiber exterior of a Lamborghini model such as this are generally unproblematic - add-on components are easy to replace. What is considerably more troublesome is damage to the load-bearing structure of the super sports car - this calls for highly specialist know-how, because the extent and implication of the damage can only truly be assessed by absolute experts.

For this reason, Lamborghini service centers do not carry out this kind of work themselves; the repair expertise rests with the Lamborghini Advanced Composite Research Center (ACRC). The dealer only photographs and documents the damage and sends his findings to the ACRC in SantAgata Bolognese, where the experts evaluate the information.

Certificate guarantees 100 percent quality
In the event of a structural damage, one of the flying doctors gets on the next plane with his tool kit. In the service center workshop, the flying doctor uses his NDI (Non-Destructive Inspection) equipment to assess whether, alongside the visible damage, there are any hidden cracks in the carbon-fiber structure. He will then carry out a professional repair that fully reinstates the physical performance of the structure - something that is also confirmed for the customer by means of a certificate.

The idea for the flying doctor program was created through the cooperation with Boeing. The aircraft company has been working for some time with this kind of traveling specialist and has developed a system that enables carbon-fiber repairs to be carried out perfectly using a very compact set of equipment. At Lamborghini, the system was further developed to suit the requirements of automotive technology and then applied to the benefit of the customer.

A host of patents for innovations
The repair process is one further element in the extensive carbon-fiber competence possessed by Automobili Lamborghini. Naturally, the leading expertise developed by the brand from SantAgata can also be found in a host of patents. They apply to such innovations as the RTM-Lambo production process, the monocoque assembly concept, the system used to connect the CFRP structure to the metal components, the self-heating tools used in the RTM process, the bodyshell of the Sesto Elemento concept car and its unique paint finish and to Radicarbon, an adaptation of Forged Composite. Further patent submissions are currently undergoing the registration process and apply to future developments.

The partners - the best from all fields
Automobili Lamborghini is working on the further development of carbon-fiber technology together with the most renowned of partners. The hubs of activity in this know-how network are Lamborghinis two research and development centers, the ACRC and the ACSL. The most important partners are the University of Washington, Boeing and Callaway Golf.

The University of Washington in Seattle was founded in 1861and is one of the foremost universities in the USA. Due to its proximity to world-leading aviation firm, the Boeing Company, the University of Washington possesses particular expertise on all areas associated with aeronautics and carbon-fiber engineering. The head of the Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structure Laboratory based here is Professor Paolo Feraboli, who has been in close contact with the engineers in SantAgata for many years.

The Boeing Company is the worlds largest manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft. Founded in 1915, the company grew during the 40s to become an important military aircraft manufacturer. Its development into the leading producer of passenger aircraft was closely linked to the development of the Boeing 707 and later the Boeing 747. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which is currently under development, is the worlds first high-capacity airplane with a fuselage built almost entirely from carbon-fiber reinforced plastic. This has given Boeing the most extensive experience in the simulation, development and manufacture of CFRP structures

Callaway Golf, on the other hand, is the worlds leading company in a completely different sector - golfing equipment. The Callaway Golf Company produces and sells golf clubs and golf balls and sells golfing attire, shoes and accessories under a number of different brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. In striving continuously for innovation, the Callaway Golf Company develops products that can improve the performance and skill of every golfer.

For the engineers at Callaway, the application of carbon-fiber composite materials instead of steel and titanium offered the chance to develop advanced club heads that enable better transmission of force to the ball and more precise trajectories. The "Forged Composite" developed through the joint efforts of these two research and development teams is the first result achieved by the cooperation of Callaway and Lamborghini.

3.4. 30 years of experience with carbon fiber

Automobili Lamborghini has around 30 years of experience with fiber-reinforced plastics. As far back as 1983, engineers in SantAgata built a prototype of the legendary Countach using an occupant cell made entirely from CFRP - a sensational pioneering achievement at the time. The 490 hp V12 was put through its paces in extensive test driving and demonstrated impressive dynamics due to its weight advantage. This one-off finally met its end in a crash test - the automotive industrys first crash test with a carbon-fiber road-going sports car.

For Lamborghini, this marked an impressive demonstration of its role as a pioneer in fiber-reinforced plastics - series production of the complete vehicle was, however, not feasible at the time. It was in 1985 that the first components made from glass-fiber reinforced plastics made it into series production - the front hood and engine cover of the Countach Quattrovalvole were made from this material.

Carbon-fiber structural parts in the Diablo
Lamborghini made a major technological leap in 1990 with the presentation of the Diablo - this marked the first significant application of carbon fiber, and not just for virtually all the exterior panels, but also in the bodyshell structure. An underbody/tunnel component made from CFRP provided stiffening for the tubular steel structure. The proportion of glass and carbon fiber grew substantially in the 1993 Diablo Roadster - with the entire exterior skin, the hard top and the spoiler made from fiber-reinforced plastic.

Systematic development in the Murciélago
The 2001 Murciélago brought with it the next step in the Lamborghini lightweight philosophy. The center tunnel, substantial parts of the underbody and the wheel arches were made from CFRP and provided additional stiffening to the tubular steel structure. With the Murciélago Roadster came further subassemblies, such as the structural framework around the driveline.

The highly exclusive limited-edition Reventón super sports car and Reventón Roadster from 2008 and 2009 would not have been possible without the extensive application of carbon-fiber technology. Here, too, all exterior panels and significant parts of the bodyshell structure were produced in CFRP.

Preeminence in the Gallardo Superleggera
The current Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera and Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante demonstrate how the targeted application of carbon fiber can make an already excellent lightweight design even better. Thanks to its intelligent aluminum structure, the complete Gallardo model range is already among the most competitive in the super sports car sector when it comes to power-to-weight ratio. Yet it was possible to improve even on this figure - with a dry weight of only 1,340 kilograms (2,948 lbs), the Superleggera is the undisputed best-in-class.

The weight reduction of 70 kilograms for the Superleggera compared with the already incredibly lean Gallardo is due largely to the targeted application of carbon-fiber components on the bodyshell and in the interior. The engine bonnet of the Gallardo Spyder and Gallardo Spyder Performante is the automotive industrys largest carbon-fiber component with class A surface quality.

In 2011, the successor to the Murciélago will see Lamborghini begin a new chapter - for the very first time, a full monocoque structure made from carbon fiber will form the basis for a super sports car bearing the sign of the bull.

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Silver

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Silver Dashboard

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage car made ​​by Aston Martin Silver with black and silver color dashboard makes a strong impression of luxury in cars. first there are the colors chrome gear lever to enter the car, there are several panels at the wheel of his vehicle between the volume buttons to raise and lower the music and some of the other buttons. ac blower there are also several pieces. one next to the left and right and two in the middle of the car. aston cars also provide comfort and safety for motorists

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Silver

On the outside of the car aston martin series presents a sporty design in the car parts. the front or cap machines there are three air holes where the hole it serves as a tool in and out of her air coming out of the machine results from the combustion engine. thin lights front bumper section also gives a very sporty feel excesses. minimalist mirrors also give the impression of a very sporty 

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Silver Front

2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Silver Behind

rear bumper is also very cool car like a sports car is another car there are two exhaust to discharge the products of the machine. there is a drain on the upper back of the car when it is intended to allow the rider in a very fast pace. nothing is obstructing the passing rate of the wind at the top of the vehicle as well as to maintain the stability of the vehicle when in high speed.

2011 Ferrari 599 Owners Manual

2011 Ferrari 599 Owners Manual - What are you leaving to download is here. But lets translate the canvass of it foremost so you gift getmore collection nigh it. Before downloading, it give be such alter if you see the inspect of 2011 Ferrari 599 Owners Manual.

This periods Ferrari 599 room exclusive two individuals, defines only 11 mpg in the townspeople, has a dinky footgear and is trapped with sadly behind­-the-times in-car gadgets. Positive -- learn yourself for this one -- theres not flatbottom a cupholder. And with that we watch the practicality-minded concern of our customer substance method. If you management some any of the above, the Ferrari 599 clearly isnt the foremost way to clothe your $300,000.

If, still, the above flows equal a film of "blahs" upon "yada yadas," then youll be spellbound to bonk that the 599 continues to be the epitome of the Ferrari publication. It begins with the engine. Be it in GTB Fiorano gloss or the new-for-2011 GTO, the 599s 6.0-liter V12 soothe blares its way to an 8,400 rpm redline with an envigorating yell that must be observed in all its astonishment to be completely valued. The speed that comes with that yell blows you into your set with a suited quantity of aggression.

Around sides, the 599s unusual managing belies its near-2-ton curb bodyweight. Achievement success for this impressive knowledge goes to the original revocation with its Magna Journey inducement dampers that complement up in milliseconds in reaction to agonistical cornering, yet suitability off for unagitated street impermanent. Its this dual-natured efficiency thats a bit upset, as Ferraris individual just ever been regarded degage enough for a superior jaunt (thats what an Aston Actress or Bentley is for).

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How to Reset the E90 Cabin Air Filter Warning

1. Replace the cabin air filter if you have not done so already. Open the hood and examine the passenger side of the engine bay near the firewall to find the cabin air filter housing. The filter extends from one end of the engine bay to the other.
2. Remove the six 8mm bolts from around the cabin air filter housing. Lift the cover off to expose the filter.
3. Remove the old filter and discard it. Insert the new filter, replace the cover and tighten the bolts.
4. Insert your smart key into the electronic ignition. Press the Engine Start/Stop button without placing your foot on the brake (or on the clutch, if its a manual transmission). Wait for the service warning light to disappear.
5. Press and hold the trip odometer reset button (on instrument panel). Wait for the oil can icon to appear (it will appear after the service triangle) to indicate you are at the service menu.
6. Toggle the indicator stalk until you reach Cabin Filter. Press and hold the BC button at the end of the stalk to reset the interval and turn off the warning display.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe Spy shot

A scoop. Although we have the 3-series under the 3-series have been spotted several times this is the first life stabbing of the new two-door BMW M3, M4 probably soon are called.

We can still hardly believe, but the new M3 coupe (and convertible) is probably really called M4. And that takes some getting used more than two decades after the iconic name to the M3 bar to have heard when they went again to discuss whether Audi RS5 and Mercedes C 63 AMG is not the better of the three. Anyway, one thing will not be lost: the new BMW M version of the new 3-Series Coupe is a born again. With more testosterone.
                                         
Hardcore
No lack of strength. Although the new BMW M3/M4 but not eight-cylinder power is getting higher than the 420 hp of the E90 generation now. Were aiming for 450 hp and no less than three turbo are coming to pass this ability gradually to bring. Yet we fear not the strongest 3-series like the new M5 and M6 is a little softer for the American clientele - where most of the Ms going to be shipped - to please. The fact that M is the new BMW M3 and M4 provides as much as possible of CFRP, which makes the car lighter, the signal that the company put everything to the level of performance for new standards to lift.

Common
Presumably, the appearance of old back a bit raunchy, even with the E90 M3 has toned down compared to previous generations, E36 and E46. The slender, sharp design of the regular 3-Series as a base will help ensure that the M3 at rest for more exudes speed. Oh, and what the "power dome on the bonnet is concerned, were not sure who returns just hope the course. Nice error, nice and thick!

Launch
when the new BMW M3/M4 scheduled to be introduced we do not know. This year, not because we think the normal 3-Series Coupe and Convertible have not even been unveiled.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

2012 2013 Chevy Tahoe models are designed to deliver a smooth and quiet ride over a variety of terrain. Its an icon of convenient driving thanks to the five-link rear suspension that features two upper control arms, two lower control arms and a track bar to control side-to-side movement. And newly available on 2012 2013 Tahoe SUV models equipped with the Vortex 5300 V8 SFI engine is the new StabiliTrak stability enhancement system that is designed to enhance your confidence behind the wheel. For more 2012 2013 Chevrolet specs, Chevy truck photos, or information about Chevy truck leasing or buying a new 2012 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe near you, please visit the other pages on this site. For updated Tahoe accessories, parts, pictures, check this Chevy Tahoe SUV review frequently.

Tahoe are remarkably comfortable and sophisticated. The three models – the Tahoe LS, Tahoe Z71, and Tahoe LT. The LS model offers contoured custom cloth seats, and an available split-folding third-row of seats that provides nine-passenger seating capability, a standard eight-speaker audio system and Premium Ride suspension. The Z71 model comes with features like 17-inch on-/offroad tires, 17-inch cast- aluminum wheels, skid plates, a newly available front brush, and a specially designed luggage rack with rear roller guard that makes loading and unloading heavy gear easy. Finally, the LT model features redesigned heated front bucket seats with standard Custom Leather seating surfaces. New second-row buckets that provide comfort and easy access to the rear are available as well. Stay here for all of the latest 2012 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe info and Chevrolet Tahoe accessories, parts, and

How to Reset the Radio Code in a BMW 850i

1. Turn the ignition switch to the II position without starting the engine.
2. Press the radio power button to turn it on. Wait for CODE to appear on the radio display.
3. Press the radio station preset buttons to enter the security code. The radio turns off and resets when the last digit of the code is entered.
4. Turn the radio on. The radio now functions normally.

How to Purchase a Mercedes

1. Decide between a new or used Mercedes vehicle. There are benefits and downsides to both options. A new Mercedes has not been driven by others and has the latest technology in the vehicle. It is also more expensive. A used Mercedes might require expensive repairs, but it costs much less up front.
2. Write a budget plan. Whether purchasing a new or used Mercedes, a budget is an important part of the process. This determines how much you have available to buy the vehicle and eliminates any Mercedes that are too expensive. Determine the maximum amount you can afford for monthly payments based on the amount of your current bills and debts along with the amount of money you make on a monthly basis.
3. Save a down payment. Buying a Mercedes requires putting some money down at the time of purchase. The exact price will vary based on the price of the vehicle, personal credit scores and the dealership. Talk to the dealer to find out the percentage or price required as a minimum down payment.
4. Obtain financing. Dealerships will often offer their own financing or obtain a loan from a bank. The best financing options depend on the interest rates available. For example, a dealership might offer interest-free rates for one year, but then charge high interest rates afterward, making the Mercedes too expensive. A loan from the bank will have interest applied immediately, but might have lower interest rates in the long term. Shop around to find the best interest rates available.
5. Buy the Mercedes. Fill out the paperwork, pay the down payment and obtain the keys from the dealership.

DIY BMW 540I Thermostat

1. Slide the drain pan under the radiator petcock. Open the petcock and allow 2 pints of coolant to drain. Ensure that the drain pan is clean, so that you can reuse the coolant.
2. Loosen the hose clamp at the thermostat, using a screwdriver. Pull the hose off the thermostat. Unbolt the three retaining bolts on for the thermostat housing, using the appropriate socket. Remove the housing. Pull the thermostat out of the housing, or engine, if it doesnt stick to the housing.
3. Clean the gasket mounting surfaces, using the rubber scraper and rags. Install the O-ring on the thermostat housing. Insert the thermostat onto the engine, ensuring that the support bar on the thermostat is facing out.
4. Install the thermostat housing and tighten the bolts to 6 lb.-feet of torque. Refill the cooling system.

Mercedes SL600 convertible tuning by brabus

BRABUS V12. The kit Brabus K8 performance for top-of-the-line SL (SL55) comprises modifications to the compressor unit in the form of a vibration damper and a custom made to improve the new pulley belt transmission geometry metal catalysts high performance and an auxiliary circulation pump.

The power developed by the BRABUS V12 supercharged engine generates 476 hp standard increases (355 kW) to 550 hp (410 kW) at 6,200 rpm. The maximum torque is 780 Nm (580 lb / ft) at 3,000 rpm. After treatment allows the power to reach 97 km / h in just 4.1 seconds, reaching 190 km / h in 13.6 seconds and reaches a top speed electronically limited to 299 km / h. Without the speed limiter removed could reach over 320 km / h.

Brabus, founded 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr Area), Germany, is a high-performance aftermarket tuning specialist Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach. Founded by Professor Bodo Buschmann and Klaus Brackman in 1977, BRABUSse has become the largest Mercedes tuning partner, other than Mercedes-AMG which became a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler in 1990.

The main focus BRABUSes achieve maximum motor performance by increasing both power and torque. Customers can buy cars directly to BRABUSo send their Mercedes to be customized and / or revised. If a customer orders a car from Brabus, Brabus buys the particular car from Mercedes and then modifies it in-house according to customer requests. BRABUS is known for providing a very expensive tuning and custom solutions. BRABUS could define as "if you want to ask the price, you have to be able to afford it"

BRABUS offers cosmetic changes as spoilers low profile bodykits, carbon fiber separators and various alloy parts. Updates include more aggressive LSDs, racing exhaust systems, twelve disc brakes pistons and engine remapping. However, most customers pay only for the complete engine overhaul. This makes BRABUS famous.

BRABUS works with the full range of engines: small 200 horsepower (150 kW) K4 blocks for SLK roadsters and CLK-Class. Goliath of 800 horsepower (600 kW) twin-turbo blocks for the S-Class. The company also offers improvements inside custom upholstery, gauges, shiftknobs, pedals, and adjustments to systems and electronic parts, such as large LCD screens for the Maybach.

How to Remove the Factory Stereo From a Mercedes Benz CLK 430

1. Insert a large flat-head screw driver between the head unit and the dash. Pull back slowly on the screwdriver, prying off the dash in the process. Be cautious and do not rush; the plastic in older models may be brittle.
2. Unscrew the head unit. The existing stereo will be attached with two screws. This is standard in all cars. Use a wrench or screwdriver to unscrew the head unit from its fastenings, as some models have screws and others have bolts. Once the screws are removed, the stereo can be pulled out.
3. Disconnect any wires from the back of the head unit. The antenna wire is a single larger wire; it can just be pulled out of the deck. Unhook any other wires. The stereo is now removed.
4. Install a new stereo by reversing the process.

Volkswagen Golf GTI faster and more economical

The new Golf is in Paris immediately hoisted his pack GTI. It is according to the Germans still a concept car, but we know better. On some small details, the Golf GTI next year unchanged entering the showroom.

The GTI sauce is world famous and perhaps somewhat cunning, but no less tasty. Volkswagen provides the body of the farm-fresh Golf with a more aggressive front bumper and also puts another red trim across the grille. This is because what brings sportiness, but also because tradition demands it. What is new is the fact that the decorative strip on the headlights also runs. At the back we see a discreet spoiler while the bumper underneath pretending to be a diffuser. For its sporty nature further underline denoted dual exhausts and 18 inch wheels behind red calipers carried shine. But there is more. Thus, the GTI 10 millimeters closer to the tarmac thanks to various adjustments, springs, dampers, stabilizer bars and bump stop.

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Nostalgia
On the inside the GTI combines nostalgia with the gadgets that also other variants can be found. That can include a navigation system with touch-sensitive screen. But there are also unique features. Look for instance at the flattened wheel, the ball-type shift knob and of course the checkered Jacky coating.

Economical
as always with a GTI, the front wheels quite put to work. The revised two liters turbo engine offers 220 hp and 350 Nm. An optional package throws an additional 10 hp on top. All that power goes through a manual six-speed gearbox or an automatic transmission with double clutch with as much opposed to the train. A sprint to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds can attract. Greatest progress has been made in terms of consumption, made possible by the lower weight of the Golf VII in general. Volkswagen GTI Concept promises for an average of 6.0 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. This represents an improvement of 1.3 liters or 18% efficient compared to its predecessor.

Chevrolet Trax will premiere at the Paris Motor Show

The Chevrolet Trax follows the Opel Mocha closely. Of the Germans, we know the prices all while the American is now the technique explained is done. Both are respectively just before and shortly after the New Year at the dealership.

Chevrolet is a substantial rise since the Trax soon and adds to its fleet, which include the Nissan Juke the fire seemed to want to impose. Shortly after the beginning of 2013 informs Chevys mini-SUV still. And not only us, moreover, because Trax is a global model and will be conducted in as many as 140 countries are supplied. Oddly enough, not in the United States, because the parent General Motors is already there, including wells with the Chevrolet Equinox and Buick Encore.

Mocha
The Chevrolet Trax is there as I said not alone. He is with the Opel Mocha developed, but also with the aforementioned Buick Encore. Actually they take apart almost the entire technical -- from each other, rather than a change coats is it basically. But that does not mean that each of them as its own audience, because there are external differences quite. Unlike the very similar Encore and Mocha gets the Chevy a much tougher and --look that good also discussed in the styling of the rest of the fleet.

Pockets
Also inside there are slight differences with the largest redesigned dashboard. But the center console is more at Chevys. At the boot offers 356 liters Trax normally. In a split-folding rear seat (60/40) is standard and the front passenger seat is fully flat. Chevrolet also promises among many storage options including various compartments above and on both sides of the center console and a storage drawer under the passenger seat. Under the floor of the boot is additional storage space.

Engines
Unlike Opel Chevrolet delivers not the atmospheric 1.6 in the 4.25 meter long Trax. The Americans only offer the 1.4 liter four-cylinder turbo and engine. This delivers 140 hp and 200 Nm and will be linked to a 6-speed manual transmission. Wheel drive is standard while the 1.7-diesel as an option is offered. The diesel is good for 130 hp and 300 Nm and is also connected to a manual transmission. A six-speed automatic is optional.

Level of equipment
the more luxurious models get standard Chevrolet MyLink, an infotainment system that displays information from smartphone on a 7 inch color touch screen. From next winter will MyLink a navigation app that can be downloaded on compatible smartphone. This is a route that the smartphone is set to the touch screen MyLink system appears.

To safety takes the Trax with six airbags, Electronic Stability Control including Hill Start Assist, traction control and ABS with electronic brake force distribution, of course. Trailer Stability Assist and Hill Descent Control are standard from the LT trim level.
Chevrolet, the new Trax shortly at the Paris Motor Show in September.

How to Change Struts on a BMW 323i

1. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheels, place the car on a set of jack stands at all four corners and remove the wheels. The rear jack can go at the control arm mounting point.
2. Disconnect the leveling sensor (if the car has Xenon headlights) to prevent damaging it during spring removal. This sensor is located on the passenger side behind the sway bar end-link and shock, and is held on with a 10-mm nut.
3. Disconnect the swaybar end-link with a 16-mm box wrench on the back and a 16-mm socket on the front. Push the end-link out of the way. Next disconnect the shock and the control arm with an 18-mm socket and an extension. You may need a breaker bar to get the bolt loose. Support the control arm when the bolt is removed with a box so the brake lines are not damaged. Remove the three 10-mm nuts at the top of the shock and pull out the shock and spring. Repeat on other side.
4. Move to the workbench or an open area to install the spring compressor to remove the spring from the shock assembly. Place the spring compressor hooks on either side of the spring and alternately compress each side until the hat at the top of the spring is loose. Use a 21-mm socket to remove the hat. Install new the shock and begin to loosen the spring compressor, taking care to properly seat the spring against the hat in the corresponding notches for the spring. Tighten the nut on the hat. Inspect everthing and then reinstall in the car.
5. Reinsert the control arm onto the shock body with a jack pushing up the control arm. Put the swaybar back on and reinsert the top three bolts for the strut. If applicable, reconnect the Xenon sensor.
6. Move on to the rear. Fold down the rear seats and remove the plastic tab underneath the leather or cloth trim. Remove the two plugs that allow access to the shock bolts. Place a jack on the control arm and jack up the shock a little until the tension is released. Remove the top bolt. Move to the bottom of the shock and remove the bolt there. The shock should now come out.
7. Install new shock and replace the bolts. When retightening the top bolts, make sure there is pressure on the shock. Hold the shock piston with a small wrench when you tighten this bolt.

How to Work a Flappy Paddle Gear Box

1. Get in the vehicle. Start the engine, check your mirrors and test your lights and blinkers. Put on your seat belt, put your foot on the brake and release the parking brake.
2. Put the vehicle in gear and release the brake. Place your foot on the accelerator. Listen to the engine to determine the rpm or periodically glance at the tachometer. Once the engine rpm reaches the speed at which you want to shift, press the button or lever that electronically shifts the gear box for you. Again, listen or monitor the rpm and shift at the appropriate time. Cycle through the gears until you reach your highest or your cruising speed.
3. Press down on the brake and slow the engines rpm speed until you can downshift without over-revving the engine when the gear box drops down a gear. Press the button to down shift. Make certain to monitor the rpm so the engine speed does not get so slow that you lug the engine and make the vehicle lurch.