The VIP Style of Cars In Indonesia

OtoMagz - Indonesia is practically a comfortable place for lovers of modification. Not like some countries in the world which gives limits or rules in modifying vehicles, here there was virtually no barriers to creativity in beautifying the look of the vehicle.

So, no wonder that various modifications flow can be implemented independently and very neat. Various types of vehicle modifications contest that never deserted enthusiasts also be a factor supporting a lot of modifications in Indonesia. From some kind of modification, there is one style that is attractive and elegant considered, namely VIP style. Style modifications that could boom some time ago is still quite popular today. VIP style that puts the element of this luxury sedan is generally adopted by or a big MPV. But also applied to medium and small sedans MPV or SUV type of car even though.

VIP style will still exist, especially for people who like to modify. Because we do not always like to see carbon look (style sporty), would occasionally want to see the wood panel (one of the VIP-style support accessories).

In addition, VIP-style car show was able to make your car look very expensive so, so many people who like to modify it. There are several characteristics that are identical with the VIP style can enhance the impression of a luxury car. An example application of chrome trim around the body, as well as installation of large diameter alloy wheels (often 18 to 22) with polished or chrome accents are paired with slim-profile tires. In the interior, wood panel installation combined with leather seats with wrinkle model is also one VIP characteristic adornments that can enhance the aura of luxury.

Ornamentation typical of other VIP body kits are installed all over the body. Starting from the front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper until the duck tail. Usually fitted body kits all in big size, so matched to the diameter of which is also a big wheel. After that, fitted with air suspension, sports kit, or made adjustable shock.

Various accessories such as tail pipe supporting a large-diameter well, with a shape following the contour of the body also worth installed to beautify the exterior of the stern. At the front, a horizontal striped grill or type of wire with chrome accents without the vehicle brand logo also become an important accessory. HID lamps in headlamp and fog lamp also has a mandatory makeup VIP menu. A small table where put the drink that is placed on the dashboard is also one of the accessories that can boost the impression of luxury cars, mainly in the interior. So is the installation of LED lights on the pillars of the car doors are equipped with dimmers (cabin lights off slowly).

For the body color, generally dominated by dark colors like black, dark brown, maroon, and burgundy. Or all bright colors such as white or silver. Likewise, the interior sector. Dark colors like black, tan, maroon, and gray enough to be a favorite addition to bright colors like beige. Choice of his own car quite diverse. Large sedans like the Toyota Crown, New Camry or other brand is perfect dressed up VIP style. Medium sedans like the Toyota Altis is also suitable if you want to adopt this style. For small MPV is usually dominated by Honda Jazz.

Well, it seems that the display style of this one will remain attractive to lovers of modification. Exploitation luxury car display carried by the VIP-style can seem enticing more people to apply this style to the vehicle.

Are you among them?

Chocolate-fuel cars

Otomagz - Alternative fuels that environmentally friendly, could be from any material that may be even totally unthinkable before. Vegetable-fueled car, you probably already accustomed to hear. But what about the chocolate-fueled car?

If in Indonesia, we had introduced 'jelantah' or used cooking oil as car fuel, in London, UK scientists using chocolate as fuel.

Don't think that's used from chocolate bar, because the price of chocolate bars can be exorbitant. They use the brown waste from factories that had been discarded as a vegetable oil mixed with biofuel.

Not only the fuel that is environmentally friendly, the car is also made from plant fibers are non-toxic. For example, the tire is made of fiber carrot and roots, the seat of a mixture of linseed and soybean oil foam. Its body was of plant fibers.

Speed speed no less with the car in general. At this time a new test at excess speed 96 miles per hour, but when tested on a path expected to penetrate belapan speed 232 kilometers per hour. The car named "WorldFirst Formula 3 racing" car that was to be used in the European Grand Prix races and Britain's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

This project leader, James Meredith, said that this car is proof that the car produces a fast, efficient and environmentally friendly is no longer impossible.

Author: Habibie_u2

The Three Things to Check When Your Car Won't Start

OtoMagz - When you turn your key in the ignition and your car won't start, a feeling of dread shoots through your mind. After all, there are dozens of things that might prevent your engine from turning over. Identifying the problem can easily become a frustrating mystery. In order to effectively troubleshoot the issue, you'll need to have a basic understanding with regard to what happens between your ignition and the motor. There are a lot of parts along the line and any one of them can cause a glitch.

In this article, I'll provide a short list of three things you should check when your engine fails to roar to life.

1 - Battery
Most non-starting problems are caused by the battery. Sometimes, the poles become corroded and the connection suffers. Other times, the battery drains to the point at which it doesn't carry a sufficient charge to turn the engine. In some cases, it dies completely.

If you notice corrosion on the poles, use a battery cleaner to remove it. If, after cleaning the poles, you're still unable to turn the motor, it's likely that your battery is drained or dead. Unless you have a tester with which to gauge the amperage, jump start your vehicle. You can be reasonably confident that if it starts immediately, you need a new battery.

2 - Ignition Switch
Bad ignition switches don't happen nearly as often as dead batteries, but they do malfunction and they're easy to check. To be certain that your switch is working properly, turn your key so that your car is "on" (as opposed to the "starting" position). Then, look at your dashboard. If your ignition switch is working, you'll see warning indicators appear on the dash. This is normal. Now, turn the key further (to "start"). The warning indicators should disappear.

You can also test the switch by turning your headlights on prior to starting your vehicle. If, when you try to crank the engine, the lamps do not dim, your switch is bad.

3 - Starter Connection
You won't be able to easily test whether your starter is working properly, but you can test the connection. In the same way that batteries can accumulate corrosion, so too, can your vehicle's starter. When this happens, it reduces the integrity of the connection and can prevent your motor from cranking. If there is no corrosion, but you still suspect that your starter is causing the issue, you can use a circuit tester to test the connection.

Cars, trucks, and SUVs continue to leave us stranded due to faulty connections or failing parts. The good news is that your vehicle isn't as mysterious as you might think. While there are many components under the hood that can prevent your engine from turning over, most problems are associated with the battery, ignition switch, and starter. Armed with a circuit tester, jumper cables, and a friend, you'll often be able to fix the problem without taking your car to a repair shop.

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Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV, Preview

OtoMagz - Mitsubishi is previewing its next-generation CUV in the Land of the Rising Sun next month, and like nearly every other concept bound for the Tokyo Motor Show, the Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is packing a number of hybrid technologies to maximize fuel efficiency, decrease emissions and keep performance on par. Plus, the PX-MiEV comes with an added helping of "cocochi" – Japanese for "cozy."

PX is Mitsubishi shorthand for "plug-in hybrid crossover," so a 1.6-liter inline-four powers the front wheels, along with a generator, and a new plug-in system allows users to tap into the grid with either a 100 or 200-volt outlet. The PX-MiEV boasts an EV mode with a 30-mile range which can toggle between front- and all-wheel drive, a series hybrid mode when the juice dries up and a parallel hybrid system when under full load. Mitsu's E-4WD system shuffles power to the rear wheels when needed, using the same S-AWC and E-AYC systems as the Evolution X. The PX-MiEV can send torque left-to-right depending on the conditions, and a new center differential motor (unlike the mutli-plate clutch setup on the Evo) actively tweaks torque output to the rear wheels to increase grip.

Inside, the PX-MiEV sports a spartan interior with a number of technologies to keep occupants happy and healthy, including heat reflective glass and paint, along with individual air conditioners. Active safety systems – ranging from a "Multi-Around Monitor" to a front-facing camera that detects fatigue, then alerts the driver through a series of visual, audio and "vibrational" warnings – are sure to find their way into future Mitsubishi models. All the details are yours for the taking the in press release below the fold.

Source:Mitsubishi

Phyton, The Amazing Water Car !

If you drive this car, Sexy Girls will admired you!

OtoMagz - After OtoMagz discussed earlier The Transition, Flying car from Woburn, Massachusetts, United States. The Fountain Valley people, California, not to be outdone, they also show off a car that can run on water!

The car is very suitable to deal with the flood season, we recommend Jakarta's residents to immediately bought this car before the flood season arrives.

At future, the car who can walk on water will also become a trend in the future. This makes Watercar Inc. to play in an amphibious car segment.

Python Watercar is an amphibious car that can run on land and water whenever you want without having to replace or modify certain parts.

The Python in one word is the ULTIMATE amphibious vehicle.  It is a 'hot rod' on the water, excess of 60 mph water speeds, and a 'hot rod' on the street, mid 12 second 1/4 mile times and 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.  The engine is based on the famous aluminum LS Corvette power train. That have an engine with 600 horsepower. What an Enormous Horsepower!

Designed from the ground up to utilize the very latest in materials and the most state-of-the-art hull design.  Each rolling chassis incorporates a light weight 304 stainless steel structural frame, state-of-the-art Dominator Jet, and the customers choice of Corvette engine.  Every component is built from the best materials money can buy, and built to withstand even the harshest of conditions.   Providing the owner a combination of speed and performance that was previously thought unattainable, until now.

The Python is hand built, taking the world custom to an entirely new level.  From a choice of over 60,000 exterior colors and 4,000 interior colors/finishes, to the exact seat/pedal/shifter placement, tailored to perfectly fit the owner.  Every detail, every curve, every screw, everything on this vehicle is built exclusively for you, truly to be one of a kind!

This car will not have to worry about lost or damaged car. Practically, the Python is able to rule the streets and also the sea.

Unfortunately, its very expensive if you want to buy this car. Fully Customized and Completed vehicles begin at USD 200,000.00 (Rp. 2 billion).

Author : Habibie_u2
Photos: watercar.com

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Half Face Helmet Care

OtoMagz - As a means of supporting the safety, helmets should be treated in order to remain comfortable to wear. Here, the parts that must be noticed.

Visor
Useful to protect the surface of the face from dust and UV rays. To take care it, clean by wet wipes. But don't be rubbed. Simply put it on the visor for a moment (Fig.1). If difficult to cleaned, wash it with shampoo.

Don't suppressed when you wash it, simply wipe with a palm. "Because of the material polycarbonate from it was easily scratched," said Henti Fitranto from Gachio Helmet Care (GHC).

Thereafter, dry it's surface with a clean soft cloth. "Don't use chamois, Because it has dirt from former usage, it's would scratched," said Henti.

Pad Bolt
Sometimes, pad bolt made from plastic. "So very risky broken when tightened," said Ujang from MGS Motor helmet outlets. If you already broken it? Replace use bolts, nuts and ring size of 10 mm.

How to pair, look the original scheme. First remove the nuts used from the helmet shell. If finished, then input the new bolts from the inside until the end of the bolt through out (Fig.2). Then tie the end of the bolts that came out with the nut and plate (Fig.3).

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Helmet's Foam
Sweat often settle in here and made the stench. Why sponges are washed once every month, it's to prevent the proliferation of bacteria.

Still Fitranto said, don't wash with soap, but with shampoo that owner has used daily. After that, dry it. Don't be dried under sunshine or use a hair dryer, because it can damage the foam helmet.

But if you want a practical way, in market, there's a special fragrances for helmets that can prevent from the arrival of bacteria. For example, there is the MTR, Adler, etc. "Watch, don't miscast the products. Best way, find a safe one and not irritating the skin head, "said Henti.

Binding
Most rarely noticed. Naturally, it would damage, for instance, the locking catches are rusty. In effect, this tool would difficult to open. To take care, Spray the anti-rust on the inside (Fig.4).

Remember, just a few, Because, if too much, chemicals could be make irritation if occurs direct contact with the skin of the neck. Do it monthly when the locking lever is beginning to feel hard.

Original Author/Photos: Iman/Iman
Original Article: www.otomotifnet.com
Translated By : Habibie_u2

Flying Car, valued 1.7 Billion Rupiah (USD 170,000)

OtoMagz - This is a powerful solution for people that doesn't like traffic jams in major cities such as Jakarta or Surabaya. A Technology Enterprise in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States, will produce flying cars in bulk this year .

That flying car was named Transition. In the U.S., goods worth USD 170,000 (Rp 1.7 billion) was already sold out, even though not yet completed produced. Price is of course not too expensive for the few rich Indonesian, considering the number of luxury cars moving around in Jakarta. Transition could take two people. Its velocity of about 185 km per hour while fly in the air.

To take off, It requires preparations distance of about 520 meters, but only to a few hundred yards to landing. Changes from landline mode to flight mode can be done simply by pressing a button in the cabin.

Propeller which used when flight mode is stored and locked safe when using landline mode. To save it, doesn't need space for a hangar. It's can be stored in the garage, because its wings can be folded.

With dimensions of 2.1 meters high, 2 meters wide and 5.7 meters long when folded, Transition be smaller than full size SUVs, like the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. However, not just anyone can order this vehicle. You require to have a pilot's license if you wanna buy it. Want to test drive?

Author: Habibie_u2