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First let me give a brief description of the Gaylord’s traditional tonneau cover and list some of its features. The Gaylord’s traditional tonneau cover is constructed of fiberglass. You can order them in black or custom painted to match the color of your pickup truck and give it a factory look.
The traditional lid has a stainless steel crossbar and lock system. The two locks are self-tightening compression-type that helps ensure a watertight seal and add security to your cargo area. This tonneau cover by Gaylord’s also comes with two gas struts to help with opening and keeps the lid from slamming closed. The traditional tonneau cover comes with a lifetime warranty for the fiberglass structure and the paint and 2 years on the working parts. I myself think this is a very fair warranty.
The traditional tonneau cover by Gaylord’s also comes available with a speedsturr wing on the back which adds a more sporty and racy look to your pickup truck.
Some previous buyers of this truck bed cover have such comments as how great the truck bed cover looks on their truck and how happy they were with the paint job on the truck lid. I haven’t found very much in the line of negative comments about the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylord’s.
A few points you may want to think about before purchasing this truck bed cover.
The hinged fiberglass tonneau cover would be great if you are looking for great weather and security protection as far as tonneau covers go.
If you use your truck for hunting, fishing, going for groceries or other such uses where you want quick easy access to your truck bed or if you want a very sharp look for your truck, or with the speedsturr wing, a sporty, racy look, the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylords would be a great choice to make.
If you use your truck for larger, high cargo loads, this truck bed lid would not be such a great choice for you. If your loads are usually higher than your truck rails, look for a tonneau cover such as a roll up cover, folding tonneau cover or a retractable truck bed cover.
This truck bed cover comes highly recommended by previous buyers. Overall, as far as quality and looks go, the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylord’s would be a very good purchase for your truck bed.
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DIESELS are still gaining popularity in Europe, thanks to low gas mileage and good performance. The latest diesel cars can take on gasoline engined cars and come out on top!
All turbocharged diesels generate much more torque than gasoline engines, so you get better mid-range acceleration. In other words, from, say, 40-80 mph, a good diesel will see off a good gasoline engine car of the same apparent performance.
Jaguar has introduced a special version of a V-6 2.7 liter diesel that has been developed in Europe jointly by Ford and Peugeot. This is the most advanced diesel around at present, with the brand-new piezo-electric injector operation, the latest common rail injection system and twin turbochargers.
PIEZO-ELECTRIC INJECTORS
What are piezo-electric injectors? Cunning little ceramic devices, and when an electric current is applied they produce a pressure, and so can be used to force fuel into the cylinders. The thing is that they can be operated four times faster than other electro-mechanical injectors so the injector can be opened and closed incredibly quickly. Also, the amount of movement is very small, and you get less noise that you get from mechanical injectors.
Like I said, very cunning, and they all go with high pressure injection to give high power, low noise, emissions and gas mileage. It’s developments like these that mean we’ll have some diesels in Fast-Autos soon - but not a lot!
As a result, the fuel is injected at horrendously high pressures with incredible accuracy. The result? Masses of power, and almost no smoke, the weakness of old-fashioned oil burners, like the dreadful engines GM introduced about 20 years ago.
This new Jaguar S-Type diesel, develops 206 bhp so it lives up to the Jaguar tradition of high performance. Maximum torque is 320 lb ft (430 Nm) which is more than the 4.2 liter gasoline engine can manage without a turbocharger. Although performance is not sensational, it is definitely not what you’d expect from a diesel.
The Jag diesel will push the S-Type automatic up to 60 mph in about 8 seconds, and top speed is 140 mph. You’ll get the idea that Jag regards this as a sporty engine from the fact that it has a six-speed manual or automatic box - both are supplied by ZF. Of course, the most powerful S-Type is the S-Type R.
BMW HAS AN EVEN MORE POWERFUL DIESEL
BMW is also ready with a very powerful 3.0 liter diesel engine which turns out 272 bhp, which would be considered very nice thank you from most makers of 3.0 liter gasoline engines - Ford’s top version of its nice 3.0 liter V-6 develops 225 bhp. BMW uses twin-stage turbocharging to get this much power. In this system, one small turbocharger provides power at low speeds, and a bigger turbo is matched to high speed requirement. It is switched in when the speed and load increase sufficiently, and so can generate as much power as a gasoline engine of the same size.
If that is not enough power consider the latest news. Audi is racing diesel-powered cars at the Le Mans 24-hour race! These V-12 engines develop more than 600 bhp, and will challenge the best gasoline engined sports-racing cars.
John Hartley is editor of http://www.fast-autos.com, an online magazine devoted to fast cars and supercars. He has written from many of the world’s top auto magazines, and has written about 10 books about cars and the auto industry, including ‘Suspension and Steering Q&A’ and ‘The Electronics Revolution in
According to a new survey by JD Power and Associates, approximately one third of consumers in the United States consider fuel economy to be a key factor when purchasing a new car. With fuel economy, dependence on foreign oil, pollution, and global warming weighing heavy on the minds of so many people recently, it may be a surprise to learn that in 1992, General Motors actually produced a vehicle that achieved 100 miles per gallon (MPG).
In order to get a better idea of what General Motors has been doing for the last 25 years, it is important to first learn about another amazing vehicle: The GM TPC. The TPC (which stands for “Two Person Commuter”) was able to obtain 75 miles-per-gallon. It weighed approximately 1000 pounds and resembled a Geo Metro. GM abandoned the project vehicle, which contained a frugal 3-cylinder engine, when they needed to add another 200 pounds of reinforcement. This unfortunate turn of events can be blamed on GM’s need to comply with America’s then lax safety laws.
While the existence of such a vehicle may be shocking to some, what is even more shocking is the existence of other prototypes made by General Motors that met the same demise. These vehicles included the GM Lean Machine (80 MPG) in 1982, along with a number of other fuel efficient vehicles like the GM Aero-X, the GM Aero 2000, and the finally the GM Ultralite (which had achieved 100 miles-per-gallon). While Honda was leading the world with the Civic VX in 1992 (achieving 50 miles-per-gallon) the USA- owned General Motors was producing 100 MPG vehicles behind the scenes, all the while selling 20 MPG vehicles to the public.
100 miles per gallon is not only obtainable, but it already has been obtained.
One obvious question must be asked. Why are these high gas mileage vehicles not available for sale? Why do companies like General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Ford continue to sell 30 MPG vehicles when something so much better was made before? The answer to that question is, of course, a complex one. Market analyses, surveys, polls, government regulations, and other red tape held back efficiency.
The short answer to this question is simple: While the U.S. continues to sell its traditional vehicles, other vehicles are being bought and sold far from America, by the same companies.
Vehicles that can attain over 70 miles per gallon have been sold in Europe and Japan for many years. Recently, Volkswagen produced a vehicle called the “Lupo” that is a perfect example. This vehicle, which achieves 78 miles per gallon, likely will never be sold in the USA. For the 2007 model year, Honda has introduced the Fit to the US Market (known in other parts of the world as the “Jazz”). In Japan, the Jazz comes standard with a smaller engine and a few fresh ideas to help boost fuel economy. In the USA, the Fit doesn’t have the smaller engine and isn’t even an option.
Americans have always loved big cars, or at least that’s what they tell us. They, of course, are the auto manufacturers. This has nothing to do with conspiracy theories and everything to do with economics. When General Motors sells a giant truck or SUV, they make a lot of money. When they sell a small two-person commuter, they make next-to-nothing. As a consequence of this realization, all that was needed have been broadcasts of a few finely focused commercials to the citizens of the richest country in the world. Manufacturers have persuaded the citizenry that they absolutely need these “Tanks on Wheels”. Profits skyrocket. To remind Americans that there are no options, merely look at the fact that the options heave never been presented.
General Motors had the chance to be the world leader in fuel economy, which it turned down to be the world leader in SUVs. GM is not alone, as every other auto manufacturer has produced similar vehicles over the last 25 years and denied the U.S. access to them.
Americans should not only ask how they can get better gas mileage, but most importantly ask why they have never been given that option in the first place. In a world where wars are waged over oil, more options should be offered to a concerned public. Perhaps blowing the dust off of 25 year old blue prints is a good place to start.
Matt Timion owns and operates http://www.GasSavers.org. He belongs to a number of groups dedicated to efficiency, gas mileage, and alternative energy.
Your Acura dealer is generally your link between you and that Acura you have your eye on. For instance, you may be able to get a discounted special price using a dealer closer to your location. Before plunking down for a new car, do the research; a car is a huge investment. This is easy if you already know what make vehicle you want. Also, bear in mind that after paying for the car there are other costs involved, registration and licensing being just two.
When you go to your Acura dealer, remember that he wants your business. Knowing this and the fact that there are other dealers out there will take away the stress of shopping for a new car. Before even venturing inside the dealership, get quotes from other dealers for the same vehicle and let the dealer know that you have this information. Showing that you did your homework will enhance your bargaining power. You may even get quotes over the telephone or internet from the Acura dealer you will be visiting.
Don�t feel bad about bargaining, the sticker price is not the best price that the vehicle can be sold for. Ask questions if you are unsure of terms used and what you are getting for your money. The following tips can help you in getting the best deal:
Visit Edmunds.com and look for the True Market Value of the car you want. Calculate the advertised rebates (if any). Ask them for their best price based on what you know
Finally, if you are not comfortable doing business with a particular dealership or salesperson, take your business elsewhere. You cannot function at your optimal level if you are not comfortable with the person you are dealing with. Once you are satisfied that you are being offered a fair price, it’s time to seal the deal.
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Once you have decided on getting a new Acura, visit the manufacturer’s website for details on what is available and how to locate the dealers closest to your location. With this information you are ready to start getting quotes so that you can begin the process of financing your car.
There are a wide range of payment options that you can explore to find the one that best suits your circumstances. The main ones are:
·Pay cash This is a quick alternative, but not many persons are able to come up with the full payment price for a new car. If you pay for your car up-front, you may be able to get an even better deal. Also, ensure that your dealer gives you a good warranty.
·Leasing This option allows the consumer to lease the car they want through a leasing company. Most choose a set period for the lease. This period is normally the length of the car’s warranty. With is arrangement, the leasing company will buy the car and you pay an agreed upon monthly payment. Generally this monthly payment is less than if you take out a personal loan. Once the lease period is up, the consumer can either opt to purchase the car for themselves or go into another lease arrangement normally for a newer model vehicle. As an added bonus, some leasing arrangements take the hassle out of car maintenance as the leasing company is responsible for this.
·A loan Another popular financing option is taking out a personal loan from a bank, credit union or other financing agency. The consumer will need to make an agreed on monthly payment to the lending agency for the life of the loan. Once the loan is paid off, the car is yours.
·Trade-in of your old car Trading in a used car can also help with financing a new car as the funds obtained can be used to make the down payment. Some of these options are easier than others based on your credit rating.
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Can the absolute power of the Monte Carlo SS, the sheer volume of space of a Ford F-350 Harley Davidson, or the luxurious feel of a Lexus LS-430 be appropriately represented on a website? The level of technology that can be seen on the internet is simply mind-boggling, but yet we don’t have an equivalent to the real feeling although many people say that we don’t to. Anyways there are visual, auditory, and 3-D presentation techniques that roughly replicate the real thing— the feeling of the test- drive.
You might even consider employment in the car industry after test driving a few of these cars! Here is a terrific car site http://www.hubcapreport.com. In a related aspect, the car web sites that are informational, interactive and enjoyable are the ones that are most popular. These sites offer various features like pictorial representation, forums, exchange boards and rooms, also resources for studying and learning about car parts, tools, and accessories, history of auto make and model, and statistical data of comparison.
Bestnewcarprice.com is considered as one of the best car websites that are available. Besides providing you with the safety information regarding buying cars online, it also you with a search engine where you can find different makes and models. It also allows you to play with the out colors and to mix and match different options and also to place online orders.
Another great car website for classic cars is Classic cars Right from the time you land on the site, it gives you the classic car feeling. The Classic Cars baby teal and powder whites and crèmes that mimic the 57 T-Bird, chat rooms for classic car fanatics where people can find out, study, absorb and swap various ideas of modifying, restoring, and repairing your hot rod. And not to forget the most important of all, it also has a exhaustive and easy to use search engine which can be categorized by year, make and/or model
There are whole ranges of thrilling and rigorous car web sites; that have the potential to present you with information, deals for nationwide models like at the site Old Car(a.k.a. My Old Car). You can indulge in activities like chatting, searching or researching and can also search for dealers or private holder who can provide your dream car on rent.
Sometimes, instead of the entire car you might just want a hard to find part like a winch, or specific volume or a owner’s manual that you misplaced, or you would want a perfect emblem or license plate that would complete you restoration. Such kind of serious car web sites contain high end performance and difficult to locate parts- like at Tracy Performance Tracey Perf dot com and Speed Part.
Even if you need trailers, ramps, tie-downs, and dollies you can find them at web sites like Car Trailers , Vehicle Ramps, Tie Downs, and Two Dollie respectively. And finally on sites like Vehicle Bag and Auto Covers, as the name suggests you would be able to find important things like vehicle bags and car covers respectively.
Although you wouldn’t be able to touch or smell these models, it will surely keep you busy or in wonderland for a couple of hour at least.
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A help to millions of drivers, burdended by overbearing car insurance costs is on the horizon, and could be a reality very soon.
Pay-as-you-drive car insurance, a idea that allows motorists to purchase coverage on a per-mile basis, is getting lots of attention as one answer to rising gas prices and growing commuter traffic.
With the pay-as-you-drive concept, insurers will factor in such criteria as your driving history, vehicle type and geographic into a per-mile price, which will range between 2 cents and 10 cents a mile. Your mileage readings will be recorded with onboard sensors in cars or odometer readings.
People in favor of the plan say that if drivers could save on premiums by reducing distances driven, instead of paying a large annual or semiannual policy charge, whether the miles are driven or not, drivers would probably take fewer trips, or more likely use other means of transportation.
Several findings have determined the idea could reduce overall driving by around 10 percent.
Says Dean Baker, director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, in Washington, D.C., “It’s almost a no-brainer when you look at reducing gasoline use and conserving oil.”
The state of New Jersey has never looked into a “pay-as-your go” car insurance premium idea, even though it boasts the country’s highest average car insurance rates.
In the year 2003, the average person in New Jersey paid $1,188 a year for their car insurance premium, a whopping 44 percent above the average in the U.S. In that same year, state legislators passed a law that partially deregulated the New Jersey’s auto insurance market, which had, at that time, a reputation for excessive bureaucracy in the car insurance industry.
Study findings at the Georgia Institute of Technology found that 27 of 43 states would be legally permitted to offer pay-as-you-drive insurance. Those states included Alabama, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. In other states, the study found that state laws would need to be revamped to allow pay-as you-drive insurance.
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In the most basic and familiar form, a tachometer measures rotating speed of any mechanical device. One of the best examples is the tachometer fixed in automobile dashboards.
How fast the engine of an automobile is turning is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) by a tachometer. Most cars have got a standard shift transmission and when it is necessary to shift at the best possible RPM to get a better acceleration and to economize on gas then the indicator in the tachometer is very helpful. If the car is fitted with automatic transmission then the tachometer is not used frequently. Tachometer indicators move to the red zone when the engine is running very fast. The indicator in the red zone is an alert or an alarm to the driver, to safeguard the engine from damage. Most of the tachometers show single digit indicators with a small mark, which reads RPM X 1000. It explains that the reading in the tachometer should be multiplied by 1000 to get the correct RPM. A tachometer can also measure the rate at which the sparks to the engine is transmitted by the ignition system.
Even medical science uses tachometers. If a turbine like small device is placed in the vein or on an artery, the doctor can make use of the tachometer to measure the blood flow rate from the spinning speed of the turbine in the device. Circulatory problems such as clogged arteries can be diagnosed with this device. This device is known as a Haematachometer.
A physical contact between the instrument and the device being measured is needed in the traditional tachometer. If it is not possible to provide physical contact in applications where safety is more important then a laser tachometer can be used to take measurement over a distance. A tight beam of light from the laser tachometer is pulsed against a rotating element. Since the rotating element will have a reflective spot, the tachometer will measure the rate at which the light beam is reflected back, which in turn will help in calculating the speed of the device.
There are wide ranges of hand-held portable tachometers, which can be used to measure speeds up to 250,000 RPM.
As the name implies the infrared tachometer uses an infra red-beam which is not affected by ambient light, to measure the rotating speeds. The built in quartz crystal display ensures accuracy. It can be used to measure the rotating speed of drills, saws, hones, gears, motors, engines, fans, compressors and generators.
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Nonlinear Engineering Inc. announced today that it has just launched an Infra-red Lap Time receiver add-on to the award winning Veypor line of products. The Veypor Infra-Red Lap Timer (VIR) turns the Veypor into a full-featured, high accuracy lap timing system. [PRWEB Feb 10, 2005]