Daily Automotive

Monday, October 31, 2011

Daily Automotive

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:53 AM PDT

This is a model of the 2013 Lexus GS F-Sport, a car unveiled just days ago. The F-Sport is the sports version of the Lexus GS luxury sedan was launched a few months ago from the Japanese manufacturer. It ‘so fascinating to see what modifications Five Axis has decided to make a car that already features nature offers luxury and performance. The EMS is one of the most important events in the world dedicated to tuning and development.

The intervention of the Five Axis Lexus GS F-Sport is primarily aesthetic and aerodynamic. The original engine has not been changed, while some elements have been updated as a mechanical suspension.

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The aesthetics of the car has changed dramatically with new air intakes and new aerodynamic components that make them more aggressive. It is indeed one of the meanest sports sedans that I’ve seen in recent times. The interiors have also been equipped with exclusive elements and a modern, sporty look.

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Other innovations introduced by the tuner Five Axis Lexus GS F-Sport alloy wheels are 20 “Yokohama 245/35 ZR20 mounted on wheels 285/30 ZR20 front and rear, new exhaust pipes in the rear bumper and the redesigned ‘low ride with air suspension.

Inline Performance Magazine

Sunday, October 30, 2011

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Brammo Receives $28 Million

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Brammo has secured its future with a $28 million Series B round of funding from Polaris and others on Wednesday. More than twice the amount raised last year ($12.4 million), the partnership will help Brammo bring a larger volume of products to market as well as giving Polaris a significant inroad to electric power train options.

“We now have the ability to maintain our high standards of quality while we innovate and commercialize at speed,” says Brammo CEO Craig Bramscher. “This is a terrific scenario for Brammo's customers, as we bring Polaris’ legendary engineering, manufacturing, and customer service expertise to bear on our products.”

Brammo’s current product line includes the Enertia – urban commuter, Empulse – sports motorcycle, and Engage and Encite – supermoto and off road motorcycles. Brammo is an OEM supplier of its innovative Brammo Digital Drive train™ systems including the Brammo Power battery pack and Brammo Power vehicle management system. The intent of Brammo's strategic partnership with Polaris is to enhance Brammo's leadership in the two-wheeled EV space, while broadening its reach in terms of product development, geographic reach, and aggressive growth; all while continuously improving quality, performance, and customer service.

“Our companies share a passion for performance, and I look forward to exploiting the numerous opportunities created by pairing Brammo's industry-leading electric power train technology with Polaris's vast array of market-leading power sports products. This is a small but important
investment for Polaris in an electric vehicle market that we feel is poised for significant growth," says Polaris CEO Scott Wine.

Flextronics is partnering with Brammo on its battery packaging design and is providing design for manufacturing (DfM) services to Brammo. Currently producing the Enertia at its Sarvar facility in Hungary, Flextronics is about to begin producing the Brammo Power battery packs at its Frickenhausen facility in Germany.

“Flextronics is a global leader in electronics manufacturing. Our products are the synthesis of power sports and electronics. Polaris and Flextronics present the best possible partners to help Brammo achieve the scale and prolific product development plans we have for the coming years," says Bramscher.

Do those plans include bringing the Empluse RR, winner of the 2011 TTXGP North American title, to market? We can hope.

Read our review of the Brammo Enertia in the upcoming Winter/ Spring 2012 print issue of Inline Performance Magazine.

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Nissan GT-R 2013

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:06 AM PDT

The Japanese supercar Nissan GT-R is currently the holder of one of his fastest laps of the Nurburgring circuit in Germany on the category, well-established point of reference with regard to the performance of the car. According to rumors, however, the model of the 2013 GT-R, which will be officially presented on November 7, should be able to tear this result (7 minutes and 24 seconds and 22 cemtesimi) even lowering the record (at least) 7-8 second. This would mean stopping the clock at 7:16, faster than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

According to some sources, in particular Pistonheads, the improvement could be as high as 10 seconds, putting the Nissan GT-R on the same level of the other Japanese supercar, the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package, with a time of around 7 minutes and 14 seconds.

From what we learned the 2013 version of the sports car should have 550 hp (523 against the current MODEL). Despite the increased power and performance so much improved, however, the car should be able to offer reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to version 2012. Powerful, fast, efficient and clean: it seems a combination of all respect.

According to the source cited the new Nissan GT-R should be able to face any curve between 5 and 8 km / h faster than the current model, reaching a top speed in the final straight of 296 km / h. The presentation is scheduled for November 7, but at this point we are curious to see the track on the Ring!

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

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Husqvarna Nuda 900 & Nuda 900R

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Hey, what’s going on everyone? Here is a video released by Husqvarna featuring their Nuda 900 and 900R. Seems to be a commercial. What do you guys think? Made for the Internet?

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Sporty Roadster Concept, Toyota GRMN Hybrid

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:33 PM PDT

The new sport car concept which is called as GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II is a 2-seater roadster which is powered by a hybrid drivetrain and completed with a mid-mounted engine plus an electric motor on the front. This elegance Toyota Hybrid sport sedan was created by adopting the styling of racing hybrid concept which [...]

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Friday, October 28, 2011

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Broken Mirror, No More

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:00 PM PDT

What's good riders? Remember the problem I had on my 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 involving the left mirror being annoyingly loose? The other day, I was checking to see if it could be tightened by taking the base of the mirror's tubular nut, and tightening the smaller nut inside.

Well initially the point was to reveal and release this nut and put on a thread locking compound in order to assure its security, but what ended up happening was something completely different and disappointing.

In works of tightening the smaller nut, combined with the thread locking compound, I ended up over tightening the much worn screw tip of the mirror and twisted it off, OOPS! Silly me, I forgot the number one rule when tightening anything, "once tight, it's enough."

It also didn't help that I had some verbal encouragement from a guy (Paul) who failed to realize that I'm the type of person that doesn't know her own strength. But he didn't fail to point out that I broke my mirror by saying "look, you broke your mirror." Thanks for the commentary as always Paul!

Well now instead of having an annoyingly loose mirror, I now have a mirror in two pieces. It was time for a quick fix. To pocket the mirror was one idea, but there is just something about a bike with missing limbs that bugs me. So I decided to reattach the mirror by using electrical tape until I got home to figure out a more solid temporary solution.

The best idea I had was to use a bonding and hardening solution. This will be satisfactory until I'm able to replace the mirror. So I went to the hardware store and bought a Plastic Steel Epoxy bonding solution and some plumbers tape to add reassurance and security. This temporary solution was very promising, but there is always room for failure.

I filled the tubular nut shaft up with the mixture and pretty much stuck the broken end of the mirror in; making sure to add more mixture around it. After that I taped it up with the plumbers tape making sure to create a tight, shell like cocoon to add extra support. After the 24 hour waiting period I took a test run around the area to make sure it was at least stable with city riding, and it turns out to be a piece of cake. And it handles the freeway the same way with a small exception of having a little give, but this all could mean I did not apply enough mixture in and around the shaft. Regardless, I rate this a successful rig and am satisfied for now.

I thought about replacing both the mirrors and getting a cool new set. This still sounds like a good idea because the last owner of the bike already had missed match pieces to the set of mirrors on the bike. But I can always get an original replacement of the left view mirror, and will be equally happy. Now I can at least say that I have options. Alrighty, this is Studdly signing off.

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Vygor Opera

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 11:47 PM PDT

He made his debut on the market the automaker Tuscan Vygor Opera, the first creation is called as that which produced it, without fancy names, and define the right mix between an SUV and a Gran Turismo, having released a single teaser on the home page site, the manufacturer has released the first official images, the promise is to provide a car to offer comfort, performance and driving pleasure. The right balance of Vygor Opera are the four wheel drive and raised suspension of the Sport Utility, the GT is inspired, however, for engines that provide three levels of power Compes between 300 and 400 horses.

Will have to fill the driver’s decision to choose her Vygor Opera, according to his needs, a car, in essence, created around him. Built on a unique tubular high-strength steel, it features independent suspension with double wishbone and shock absorbers. The materials used to build the body of Vygor Opera are the best offer the most modern techniques of construction, composite materials and aluminum, for the benefit of the weight that barely exceeds 1,500 kg.

The manufacturer of the Opera Vygor also know that they are available alloy wheels from 18 to 22 inches, the ground clearance is adjustable according to requirements, a choice that will do it with the designers, for the sport, you can groped a few small off-road excursion.

The front is not too linear, there is some ‘confusion Vygor in Opera, but the fledgling manufacturer of Lucca promises that there will be a strong possibility of customization, since the exclusive interior, all handcrafted, leather upholstery will be chosen by the customer aided by designers in the industry.

The first version of Opera Vygor will be produced in limited edition, only 150 units worldwide, each of them will be different, with the characteristic of being virtually tailor-made. Not yet been revealed prices, but being a handmade product proudly Made in Italy, there will certainly be very low, the rest of the exclusivity has always paid handsomely.

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Chrysler 300C Touring

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:25 AM PDT

The U.S. automaker Chrysler has officially announced that it will not be produced the next generation of 300C Touring, the station wagon segment and the company that is going to be retired: an item is safe to say with certainty that we will not see another wagon Chrysler similar in price, that is the CEO of the brand, Saad Chehab, Chief Executive Officer also carmaker Lancia (which could be imported into Europe, here, among us, the likely station wagon version of the Chrysler 300C, transforming it into the topic as has already happened for the sedan). In an interview with the influential British magazine Autocar, the manager explained that “sales in the U.S., for estates, are too slow to justify the development costs”, ie that (roughly) sales in the U.S. of this type of wagon is too slow (too low) to justify the development costs. In other words, there are not so abundant requests for Chrysler 300C Touring version in the catchment area in North America to ensure success and therefore the coverage of investment required to commercialize this wagon.

To us it may matter very little, as the U.S. carmaker Chrysler would not have imported it here in Europe, the wagon version of the Chrysler 300C (brand has completely canceled its price in the Old Continent and has ceased to export beyond Atlantic Ocean their cars, preferring – at the suggestion of Sergio Marchionne – Lance rebrand all vehicles traveling in North America, Chrysler logo). However, we stress that the station wagon version of the Lancia Thema would undoubtedly crop success in Europe and therefore might have contributed to some extent, economic coverage of the investments necessary to put the world’s Chrysler 300C Touring.

Mazda Takeri Concept

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:13 AM PDT

Just a little over a month since its debut (it will be officially unveiled for the first time during the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, scheduled between December 3 and 11 the next day in the country of the Rising Sun), the Japanese automaker Mazda showed virtually the new Taker Concept, a mid-sized sedan that anticipates the new generation Mazda 6, the D-segment model that seems to be permanently replaced during the next year. The new Mazda Taker Concept is the third car to show us the brand new design language of the East, that the same house calls describes as KODO and soul in motion.

I like, I really like this new takers, especially for the harmony of forms, but also for the courage with which he tries to remedy the lack of stylistic identity in Mazda price (you can not deny that there is a family feeling that can to merge the carmaker’s models and make them instantly recognizable, instantly identifiable. Taker The new Mazda is composed of fluid forms and signs very soft, expressive lines and rounded volumes, very sweet. At the same time, however, the cutting of the central grille, the headlights, roof and interior of the glass surface make it very aggressive, very direct, very energetic, very aggressive and muscular. The new Mazda 6, if you really inherit all properties, could be frightening to German the industry.

The new Mazda concept taker, of which we know only a few details, was developed using the family called SkyActiv component parts, that is possible using the most efficient technologies (engines, transmissions, floor, chassis, electronics and so on). It is not known, however, what lies beneath this dress soft and captivating.

The new Mazda taker is likely to be exposed in Europe during the Geneva Motor Show 2012, while it seems that the new generation Mazda 6 will be presented at the Paris Motor Show 2012, during the autumn.