Monday 17 January 2011

This is the news from the Lake Wobegon car show, where all the vehicles look beautiful, all the engines are low-emission, and all automotive managers are above average. No wait, this is Geneva, probably the world’s most important car show. The rest of the opening sentence is true, though – at least, that’s what public relations would have you believe.


Let’s start, for no particular reason, with Porsche. Here’s something akin to a Porsche joke. The majority opinion among journos is that the new Cayenne has a “Korean-car’s butt”, in other words a generic, nondescript appearance. Ask a Porsche guy about it and in the unlikely case he’ll answer your question (I posed it in the most polite terms possible, so he did), he’ll say they redesigned the rear end to appeal more to Chinese tastes. This, from an Austrian-sounding fellow… What else is there to say about the new Cayenne? Well, it weighs less than before, and has a grand total of 52 buttons on the dashboard, which at least proves that Porsche isn’t listening to Jack Baruth.

I’d like to say something about the new VW Touareg, and if ed(itor) Ed forced me to, I’m sure I could (but he didn’t, so I won’t). The thing is, the Touareg is not so much a car as it is a cash cow for VW; if TTAC was about car industry finance, there’d be a lot more to report. In other news from Geneva, VW is forcing its staff to wear Rupert Pupkin suits, which they do like champs. And VW is showing the Polo Cross. Don’t laugh: you’d be cross too if they forced you to wear stilts.

Everybody in Geneva’s swarming around the Audi A1. I wanted to scream: settle down everybody, it’s just a Polo in drag! It brings to mind a recent mini-scandal whereas it was uncovered that BMW briefs its dealers to say: “Vorsprung Durch Technik is dead — there has been no technical innovation at Audi since 1997″. On the other hand, I like the clambshell styling of the A1, since it reminds me of NSU’s of a time long gone.

Skoda is another successful brand within the VW empire; it used to be about excellent value for money. So I was surprised to see the Fabia Combi RS. It’s a superhot very small station wagon. So, station wagons have come full circle? A long time ago, they were utilitarian but rough vehicles that made children and dogs vomit. For a while, they were family-friendly; apparently it’s back to making life uncomfortable for passengers again.


Speaking of family-friendly, I was prepared to diss the Opel Meriva: who really needs suicide doors? (Except for a suicidal, of course). But then I got into the Meriva on display and thought of some old people I know. My verdict: it really does make a difference. Opel claim is easier entry and egress, but here is another additional advantage I can think of: the front-hinged door probably makes it a lot easier to install a child seat. One more definite plus: minimization of potential harm to a bicyclist. I know several bikers who were hospitalized after hitting a suddenly-opening car door. Make the door open the other way, and the biker just hits the flat steel surface.

So kudos to Opel, and good luck. (See, we can write nice things about GM!)

What is wrong with Mazda? The new 5 looks like a Ssannggyyonng, for crying out loud. Just compare the rear of the 5 to that of the Rodius and you’ll see what I mean. The 5′s front is all zoom-zoom smiley while the sides try hard (with little success) to integrate the swoopy-creasy stuff we’ve seen on many a recent Mazda concept car. Next!

The Mitsubishi ASX, as a smartly-styled CUV based on the Lancer, could be a pointless exercise but at the planned low price point of 18.000 Euros, it looks like very good value for money.

Admittedly, it will be undercut by the Dacia Duster (cue to Plymouth fans: start to weep). The Duster is interesting for two reasons. Firstly, it is the first Dacia that does not have an utterly depressing interior. Secondly, it offers a new take on the CUV biz. The CUV formula is usually simple: take a car, put it on stilts and add 4WD, = charge a steep price premium. Dacia does that too — but the price is still super-low! (Net, in Europe, probably less than 14k Euros). Does it make any sense at all? Strangely, it does: the Duster looks OK from a few yards away, all Dacia’s drive well under speeds of around 80 mph, and off-roaders are not about having the most modern high-tech anyhow.

Dacia belongs to the Renault Group, which you wouldn’t guess if you saw the Renault Gordinis here in Geneva. I like old European sporting brands such as Abarth, Gordini and AMG — who doesn’t? The first two are presently being awaken from a long slumber, and make special driver’s cars that are more aggressive, have more bite and rasp, than other hot hatches. Do they fit into the present day, where every family car has sporting pretensions? I think so.

Another new Renault is the Wind, a small, two-seater droptop. Jeremy Clarkson will probably say it’s a bit Ginger Beer but since four-seater cabrios are torture to the rear passengers, and the Wind has an ingenious, simple roof construction, I give it a thumbs-up.


Back to CUVs.The Mini Countryman is another roomy, surprisingly useful new car. I made myself comfortable in the front, then got out and sat in the back, and could swing one leg over another — that’s how spacious it is. Headroom is excellent too. It even looks good (if you like the way Minis look). From a pure packaging point of view, the Un-mini comes close to the brilliance of the (forgotten with justification) Austin Maxi. I’d probably feel silly driving a Minimax, but then, I’m not a soccer mom. I’d probably feel silly paying the hefty premium a Mini commands — but I’m cheap.
Immediately after sitting in the Countryman, I hit my head when I tried to board an Alfa Romeo Giulia. Holy cow, what a triumph of style over just about everything else. It looks very impressive on the inside (if slightly anodyne from the outside), but I had to crook my neck to sit in any of the four seats. Giulias of yore were angular, looked contemporary even after being built for a dozen years, and were both functional and sexy. One might ask, does big man Sergio Marchionne ever find the time to sit in one of his new cars?


Indeed, I could have asked him that, because soon after he arrived at the Fiat booth to give a bear hug to John Elkann. Both Sergio and the Fiat heir presented Fiat’s new two-cylinder, turbocharged, camless engine. Multi-air is a real advancement and I personally cherish two-cylinder cars. But beware of a company that develops revolutionary technology but can’t install reliable cam belts.
No, it’s not the photographer’s fault: the Nissan Juke looks like an insect. It gets even worse (really?) when you see the rear three-quarter view: there is this bulge, and there is this giant gap between the wheel and the fender. They say SUV drivers unconsciously dislike beauty; if this car is a success then I will agree with them.
The new Infiniti M also has bulges, but looks elegant. A spokesguy told me the headlights were inspired by “kabuki eyes” and that the general shape was “kinda futurist-hippie”, but then bit on his tongue and said management would rip his head off if I quoted him. Euros will get Diesel engines, everybody worldwide will enjoy the hybrid versions, and hopefully the M will drive as good as other Infinitis.
The Volvo S60 may not be as good a drive as the Infiniti M, but it is sure a fantastic looker. I had a chat with its designer Oerjan Sterner, who explained that the new car lost its P1800-inspired shoulders to make it appear lower. His brief was to make it the sportiest Volvo of all. But isn’t everybody doing sporty nowadays? Well, the S60 in addition incorporates Volvo brand values — safety and greenness, as it were (and indeed, it has a fantastic electronic system to prevent all collisions with pedestrians at speeds below 25 km/h). So, Volvo means sportiness, safety and greenness. Just like everbody else! But to their credit, one could say that Volvo is above average.

Federation Automotive

Federation Automotive has been operating, servicing cars and doing mechanical repairs in Cairns for the past 16 years, it is locally owned and operated by local Cairns Mechanics Kim Ryrie and Laurie Sultana.

Federation Automotive will service your car to keep it running at maximum fuel efficiency and to help avoid costly repairs, offering Cairns a range of mechanical service and repair options to suit most cars, from fast oil and filter change through to a complete manufacturer's log book service, using the latest Diagnostic Scan Tools for your engine including machine’s manufactured by Modis and also having an in house Dyno these Cairns Mechanics can tune your car for optimal performance and fuel efficiency.

Cairns car service workshop Federation Automotive can service and  repair all cars and backpacker vans

The best thing you can do for your car is to have it regularly serviced, Federation Automotive will check your brakes and if any brake problem is found will discuss the best options for your brake repairs, Federation Automotive are able to service and repair all types of cars from small cars right through to thumping V8’s and 4X4’s.

Federation Automotive have serviced and repaired Backpackers vans and cars, small cars and utes, we have serviced and repaired 4X4’s and trucks, built and repaired engines for family cars and engines for performance Fords and Holden’s and have built and maintain a 1000 horsepower supercharged, specially designed and built ute for licensed track burn out events.

If you require any kind of car, van, ute, 4X4, four wheel drive or truck serviced or repaired in Cairns, give us a call on 07 4031 6186 and you will get expert and honest advice from some of Cairns best mechanics.

If you have any car servicing, car or auto repair, engine repairs or rebuild questions or any other enquiry please contact Federation Automotive Cairns by phone or by email.

Car servicing Cairns, Lamborghini to a Mini, mild to wild,  Federation Automotive mechanics in Cairns do all kinds of auto repairs  on all makes and models.

Car servicing Cairns, Lamborghini to a Mini, mild to wild, Federation Automotive mechanics in Cairns do all kinds of auto repairs on all makes and models.


Why should I take my car, ute or van to Federation Automotive Cairns for car servicing or auto repairs?

  • Friendly car servicing and mechanical repairs advice, great local Cairns rates and convenient service.
  • Very experienced and well trained mechanics - Cairns owned and operated Federation Automotive have been involved in car servicing, car and auto repairs and motor sport in and around Cairns for over 16 years.
  • Car service and car repairs with only high quality parts and oils used.

Cairns car service workshop Federation Automotive offers  mechanical repairs, brake repairs, servicing and repairs on all cars,  utes and backpacker vans

Does Federation Automotive offer a guarantee on all their work done?

  • Yes all work done by Federation Automotive is fully guaranteed

Do I have to take my vehicle back to the dealer?

  • As long as a reputable and qualified mechanic carries out the car service work as per the car manufacturers logbook and services your car using the correct parts and oils, no new car warranty should be void or refused.
  • It’s a pure conflict of interest for any car dealer to demand the exclusive rights to the logbook servicing of your car whilst under new car warranty, even if you purchased your car from them.

Car servicing, car repairs, auto repairs Cairns, Federation  Automotive mild to wild


How can Federation Automotive maintain my Warranty?

  • Only trained and experienced mechanic will service or repair your car
  • When servicing your car Federation Automotive Cairns will strictly follow your Manufacturers Logbook, everything from checking your brakes, through to filling the washer bottle is completed to the car manufacturers specifications.
  • Your car service will be serviced using only use parts and oils equal to or better than required by your cars manufacturer.
  • Federation Automotive will stamp your logbook, so your car dealer can see that a reputable service agent has completed the service correctly right here in Cairns.

Lamborghini serviced in Cairns - Federation Automotive Cairns can  service all makes and models, if you want the best performance and fuel  economy bring your car to Federation Automotive Cairns


Luxury Covini C6W With Modification

Modified  Covini C6W Very Cool Design
Modified Covini C6W Very Cool Design

Covini C6W Modified Car Image
Covini C6W Modified Car Image

Auto Modification Covini C6W Spider
Auto Modification Covini C6W Spider


The Best And Cool Covini C6W Series 3 With Modification

Elegance  With Covini C6W Spider Modification
Elegance With Covini C6W Spider Modification

Sunday 16 January 2011

Airbrush Car Modification

Amazing Airbrush Car Modification

Amazing Airbrush Car Modification

Airbrush Car Modification

Airbrush graphics are very popular with the elite in the west, who actually get their Rolls Royce Phantoms, SUVs and even super cars airbrushed with outrageous graphics. Undead morbid art adorns the SUV of Ozzy Osbourne’s, the heavy metal singer, son. There are some artists in Mumbai and Delhi who do airbrush art on vehicles but the trend is fast catching up so there could be others out there who are not yet recognized but are actually good.

Tags: air tool, airbrush artist, airbrush design, airbrushing, artistic identity, artistic technique, car enthusiasts, car modification, car size, car stickers, car users, common designs, design job, fiat punto, hyundai santro, images of flames, india car, metal surface, shifting focus, thunder and lightning

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

What a very weird car there! This is the Perodua Myvi with very strange alien or some type of weird animal design. Uh! What do you think? is it beautiful or ugly car? Or maybe you want to appreciate this kinda exterior bodykit modification.

So here we are going to share some PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES during extreme autoshow event. Check it out!

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

I like this myvi sport rim design. The colour of this myvi is the mixed type paint job.

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

As you can see, this car owner is under b1bodykitclub. I dont think there is other people using the spoiler like this in this world.

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

This modification on perodua myvi is better with the suzuki swift look alike bodykit. With diffuser and front bumper spoiler.

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

At the back, it has a simple but stylish touch up on its rear bumper with two exhaust, rear door/ bonnet for toyota passo and a simple small GT wing.

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

Looking at the plate number, this is actually a new car bought in 2008! Oh! i wouldn’t do this to my new car. Fully painted with airbrush design.

PERODUA MYVI EXTREME CUSTOM BODYKIT MODIFICATION PICTURES

Another better look for perodua myvi bodykit with myvi eyelips and custom engine hood plus air intake scoops. Very nice modification on perodua myvi.

Ego Killer EVO 9







EVO KILLER in action at Tuner Shootout Time Attack in Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. This time on black Volk CE28N wheels.


Car Modification

Honda CIVIC modif with Street Racing Concept






Isuzu Panther Modified into Hummer H2 SUT

Signal Auto not never stop led to the idea of modifying a car, at this time signal auto has completely change the Isuzu Panther became Hummer H2 SUT. And this the fantastic spec :
Car Type : Isuzu Panther
Owner : Ronny

Exterior modification :
Head lamp Hummer diamond cut Xenon, Tail light custom, Foglamp custom Hummer H2 model, One piece bonnet H2 model, Custom roof and door H2 model, Front and rear bumper H2 model, Custom roof roll bar H2 model, Custom carbon H2 model, Custom fender nad grill H2 model, Handle door Kia Carnival, Tempered Glass front (rear,side), Bonnet pin custom H2 model, Custom cabin handle.


Interior :

Red to Gold by Sherwin Williams(body, dashboard, audio), Custom dashboard H2 model, Custom console box H2 model, Digital speedometer, Custom blower H2 model, Custom shoft knob, 2 Ford seater full Garson style & leather, Steering wheel Fabulous, Fiber seater, Power window E46, Custom central lock, Custom inside handle, Custom throw shift kit

Engine Equipment :
Custom exhaust, Supercharge system Albrex, Engine cover Albrex, Custom pipe, Port & polish, Power enterprise, Superstrong timing blet, Custom inlet pipe, Exedy light weight fly wheel, Gearbox Nissan Terano, Gardan Mitsubishi

Rolling Stock :
Akuza 1 Concept 6 hole 22”x9,5“, Toyo tires Proxes S/T 265/40, Shockbreaker Dick Cepek, Lowering kit 300, Tie rod Taft GT, Custom chasis, Ball hook Colt Diesel, Brake system 124 A FAT.


Audio System :
Head unit Clarion, Monitor Oris 7”, Playstation 2, Power Pioneer 480W 6M 6800 F4 channel, Prokick DG-2400 MB, Cliff design CD 1.1 Lx, Front middle ADS 236 6”, Rear middle 4 set sound stream XTS 5.2, Subwoofer XS 12 1set, Subwoofer Focal VSW-1202 1 set, Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate RF 23412 1 set, Capasitor Bank Prosound 2 piece, Distribution block performance, Custom fiber polk audio.




Nissan 350Z modif


Nissan 350Z modif by Signal Auto USA
Modification by Signal Auto USA :
SR20DET (TUNED BY SIGNAL)
SPL. INTERCOOLER V-MOUNT SYSTEM / 400PS / BOOST 1.2K / 2000CC

EXEDY SUPER TWIN PLATE CLUCH KIT
TANABE ULTRA MEDALION
TANABE SUSTEC PRO DRIFT SPEC
TANABE TOWER BARS
CUSCO A-ARMS, CUSCO LSD,
KOYO. RADIATOR
VOLK RACING GTC WHEELS
BFGoodrich TIRES g-Force KD
245-40-18 for Front,265-40-18 for Rear
ENDLESS 6POTS CALIPER
INGS AERO KITS
SIGNAL CARBON HOOD / SIGNAL 3D CARBON GT-WING
SIGNAL GT-MIRROR, BRIDE SEATS, SIGNAL CARBON REAR GATE,
BODY Color MAZIORA ANDROMEDA,
BODY WORK SHOW UP BODY PRO SYSTEM

Signal Auto USA Contact : SIGNALAUTO USA


Honda Nova Speed Racer via HIN Magz :
Concept of this Honda Nova is "Speed Racer" and "Concept Car Design". This car body is made by hand with galvanized material thickness 0.6-0.8 meters. The design "classic speed racer cars" can seen in the numbers with black and white lines from the trunk until bonet with car number in the middle of bonet and body side.

Honda Nova Speed Racer via HIN Magz


Engine-Honda Nova Speed Racer via HIN Magz

Dashboard-Honda Nova Speed Racer via HIN Magz
Whereas the "concept car design" can seen in the design of strong lines, such as the rear bumper to negotiate a triangle design. The roof of the car is designed to integrate between Honda Nova and the Honda CR-X Delsol with custom touches that give a good aerodynamics. Another provided on this car is air suspension ground clearance that make this car can go down the road even with extreme views.
Car Type : Honda Nova
Owner : Ivan Kaloh
Honda Nova Speed Racer via HIN Magz


Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Modif with Racing Kits via HIN Magz :
Car Type : Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
Owner : Andry

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Modif with Racing Kits via HIN Magz



Audio-Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Modif with Racing Kits via HIN Magz
Engine : swap engine 4G63aT, turbocharger TD 04, Rally Art Fly Wheel, titanium muffler
Eksterior : carbon fiber body kit custom, wide body custom, Custom Yellow Spies Hecker base coat painting dengan 4 layer Dorado Pearl by House of Kolor dan Multi layer clear coat by Dupont Chroma Clear 3800 HS, JGTC-style cutting sticker, towing eye Sparco, trunk pid Sparco, bonnet pid Sparco
Interior : Black suede interior upholstery, shift knob Momo, hand brake Momo, floor mat Momo, Sparco 4 point racing harnesses, setting control programmable engine management produk Toshiba M200, Camera Recorded Race equip by AVIX

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Modif with Racing Kits via HIN Magz


Honda Jazz Elegant Concept with Noblesse Kits via Situsotomotif :
Modification concept of this car is the "Elegant Style". Bodykit used is Noblesse as well as the sector light. On the roof mounted Webasto Holland Freedom Roof 500 Panasonic width that makes more elegant appearance. At the foot rim is used Bvllens TS06 18" and tires Toyo Proxes T1R 215/35/18 with Air Suspension Bolt on Airbomber output GE8. To boost engine performance used Simota CF air intake and carbon engine cover BK20a.

Honda Jazz Elegant Concept with Noblesse Kits via Situsotomotif



Dashborad-Honda Jazz Elegant Concept with Noblesse Kits via Situsotomotif


Audio-Honda Jazz Elegant Concept with Noblesse Kits via Situsotomotif
For audio entrusted to Double Pin Head Unit Alpine DVA 9861 coupled with PXA processor H-701. Craig David Acoustic speakers and Abyss speakers combination with subwoofer FA1 10 "make the car theater system is perfect.
Detail Modification :
Owner : Anthony

Exterior :
Noblesse Lux Japan original body kit
Custom wide body natural
Foglamp by Noblesse Japan
Side mirror s class blinker
Noblesse twin exhaust original
Custom trunk lid Noblesse
Tailamp Fit RS custom to Mercedes S class style
Chrome lis body 7mm & 12mm by Noblesse original
Emblem Noblesse original (bonnet, pilar c & rear emblem)
Chrome door handle by Diverich
Sticker original by Noblesse Japan
Fit RS hi mount stoplamp original
HID winfast 6000k Bixenon Japan
Webasto Holandia freedom 500 panoramic roof
Vkool clear 40
Short antenna Fabulous

Interior :
Nappa leather seat white
Custom paint dashboard with special color
Custom plafond
Custom doortrim
Custom carpet
Modulo steering wheel
Side step FIT original Honda
Pedal set DAD
LED cabin custom
Rear mirror DAD

Chasis :
Bvllens TS06 lebar 9 18”
Toyo proxes T1R 215/35/18
Airbomber bolt on GE8 Airsuspension system
Project u Big brake kit
Lug nut project u
Engine :
Simota CF carbon air intake
Engine cover K20a

Audio :
Head unit alpine DVA 9861
PXA H-701
Front speaker : Fabulous Acoustic FA5
Rear Speaker : midrange Abyss K100 tweeter Fabulous Acoustic FA1
Subwoofer : Fabulous Acoustic FA1 10”
Power : Abyss mini aa 4 channel
Power : Abyss power 1.5k
Power : Sony 4 channel
Capbank : Batcap
Cable : Synergistic Research type AV décor + hdav
TV monitor : Sony 6.8”
TV monitor : Vibe 7 inci 2 pcs
GPS : Roger 4 pcs
Custom Noblesse lighting

Modified by :
Body : Jona Auto Design
Chasis : Auto Style
Audio : Music Art, GAC, Kelapa Gading

Honda Jazz Elegant Concept with Noblesse Kits via SITUSOTOMOTIF


Honda Estilo (Civic Hatchback) :
Spec :
Eksterior :
• Custom bodykit Veilside millennium S2000 ed.
• Custom basecoat banco pearl
• Custom airbrush tangelo and violet
• Multi layer clear coat
• Solid custom rooftop
• Custom air scoop
• Rear mirror F1 craftsquare carbon model
Rolling stock :
• Euro line wheel 8,5x19”
• Michelin Pilot sport tyres
• Shock Koni
• Brake kit Brac X 6 pot kaliper

Honda Estilo (Civic Hatchback) - Auto car modification by Signal Auto Bandung Indonesia




Honda Estilo (Civic Hatchback) - Auto car modification by Signal Auto Bandung Indonesia

Honda Estilo (Civic Hatchback) - Auto car modification by Signal Auto Bandung Indonesia
Interior :
• Veilside steering wheel
• Veilside Shift knob
• Veilside foot rest
• Hispanic style interior trimming tiger skin
Audio :
• Head unit Pioneer KEH-P7025
• Monitor TV Oris in dash 7”
• Speaker focal 6” 2 set
• Subwoofer Sony Xplod 12” 2 pcs
• Cap bank Intersys
Interested with Signal Auto, contact here : SIGNAL AUTO

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