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Dennis Dater - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I have been interested in cars since I drove a MG TD to high school. Some of the interesting cars I have owned include:
MG TD, Triumph TR-2, Peerless, Toyota MR2, Maserati Merak SS, Porsche 356B Super 90, Jaguar XJS, Ferrari 308 GTB. I have been a member, board of director member or officer of half a dozen car clubs. Now I'm offering special aftermarket parts for Honda Accords on my web sites
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- Bull Bars For Extra Protection
[Automotive] A bull bar is a device that is attached to the front of the vehicle which can protect the vehicle and its passengers from a collision with an animal. Depending upon the country, it may also be called a "roo" bar in Australia. The initial name came from the need to protect against hitting cattle, and in Australia from kangaroos.
- Ferrari California Carries on the Tradition
[Automotive] If you remember the Ferrari from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, can you remember its name? It was called a 250 GT Spyder California SWB. Today there is a new Ferrari California.
- Ferrari 430 Scuderia - The HotestV8 Ferrari You Can Buy Today
[Automotive] Newer, more powerful Ferrari V8 cars, like the 458 Italia have been announced. But if you want a V8 Ferrari supercar anytime in the near future, this is the one for you.
- Ferrari 458 - The Newest Ferrari is Announced
[Automotive] Recently in automotive magazines, news stories and celebrated in Ferrari club publications was the news about the latest Ferrari, the 458 Italia. This will become one of the most desirable Ferrari sports cars ever produced.
- How to Choose a New Grill For Your Car
[Automotive] If you have every thought about changing the looks of your car, a new grill may be the answers. You should know some things before you choose.
- Dress Up Your Car With a New Grill
[Automotive] Have you noticed that you can sometimes tell the brand of a car just from the appearance? The wide oval of an early Ferrari, the kidney shape of a BMW, the narrow oval with horizontal bars that distinguish an Aston Martin, or the stately vertical bars topped by the flying lady on a Rolls Royce, all give these brands their distinctive look.
- What is a Front Lip and Why Would You Want One?
[Automotive] That's a front lip and not a fat lip. Jokes aside, a front lip or as sometimes called a front spoiler or an air dam is found all almost every exotic car in the world. Now they are being designed for entry level cars.
- Why Do I Have a Picture of a Ferrari on a Honda Accord Site?
[Automotive] In the last few years I have purchased a variety of courses, read articles and attended classes on marketing an ecommerce business. Here are some of the best tips I received.
- For More Performance Remember Cold In & Hot Out
[Automotive] Everyone would like to get a little more power out of their car. Keep this simple idea in mind: cold in and hot out, and you are on your way to achieving this goal, and you take the right steps to increase your horsepower.
- Replacing Your Car Battery
[Automotive:Repairs] Some things last the lifetime of your car, and other components have to periodically be replaced. Most of us will be faced with a bad or dead battery sooner or later. Here are some steps to follow for replacing your battery.
- Dress Up Your Car With a Steering Wheel Cover
[Automotive] Are you tired of the plain look of the interior of your car? If you are, there are some simple and inexpensive changes you can make. These will end the boredom of the stock look and give your car a new appearance. One of the places you can start is with a cover for your steering wheel. Most standard cars come with a cheap looking piece of plastic. Almost every car has a black steering wheel, regardless of how the rest of the interior is dressed out.
- Projector and Halo Style Headlights
[Automotive] Have you seen the tiny looking headlights on many new cars? Do you know what they are, or if you can add them to your car?
- Replacement Brake Parts OEM Or Aftermarket
[Automotive:Repairs] It's time to replace some of your brake parts. The question is, what kind of parts are best for you? The same that came with your car, or an after market brand?
- Things to Know Before You Lower Your Car
[Automotive] You have now decided that you want to lower your car body. There are several ways to do this, and you should understand some of the trade offs.
- What is a Cat-Back System?
[Automotive] If you keep a car long enough the day will come when you have to replace your cat-back exhaust system. But do you know what this really means?
- Why Lower Your Car?
[Automotive] I'm sure you have seen cars driving down the street that have their body lowered and much closer to the ground than stock cars. Is it all for show or is there another reason to lower a car?
- Altezza Or Euro Style Tail Lights
[Automotive] Have you seen some strange looking tail lights on cars recently? You may be seeing the new trend called Altezza style.
- Oversteering Or Understeering - Which is Safer?
[Automotive] Some cars are designed to oversteer and others to understeer. Do you know which design is in your car and which type is safer to drive?
- The Friction Circle - What Winning Drivers Know
[Recreation-and-Sports:Auto-Racing] The contact patch, is the area of your tires which touch the road surface. This small area gives you friction or grip on the road. The next step in understanding how to go fast is the Friction Circle.
- Contact Patch - The Critical Element in Car Control
[Automotive] Let's image that you are cruising down the highway at 65 miles per hour and suddenly you see an animal jump out in front of your car. Could be a 2 lb rabbit or a 100 lb plus deer, either way you want to avoid hitting it.
- Ferrari 250GT TDF
[Automotive] One of the most famous combination road and racing car was the Ferrari 250GT TDF. Find out how this fantastic automobile got its name.
- Ferrari 166 Inter
[Automotive] Most people have heard the name or seen the car, the Ferrari. But how many know what the first model designed for the road rather than a race track was called? It was the Ferrari 166 Inter...
- Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2
[Automotive] When most people talk about Ferrari they think about and discuss either the single passenger pure race cars or the two passenger sports racing or the two passenger road cars. Very little is ever mentioned about the four passenger cars. Ferrari decided to build a four passenger car so that the company could get into additional markets.
- Ferrari 250 GT Berlinitta Lusso
[Automotive] Ferrari has built many beautiful cars over the years. Which one do many knowledgeable people consider the most beautiful? For many it is the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso.
- Ferrari 212 Inter
[Automotive] The Ferrari 212 Inter was produced from 1951 through 1953. About 80 cars were built during this time period. Typical of early cars, the factory designed and built a chassis with full engine and running gears and the buyer was able to commission a different company to build the body.
- Ferrari 340 and 342 America
[Automotive] They say that technology from racing cars finds its way onto street cars. One perfect example of that is the early Ferrari cars, especially the America series like the 340 and 342.
- Ferrari 250GT California
[Automotive] Do you remember the red Ferrari in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off?. It was one of the most beautiful Ferrari sport cars ever made. Called the 250GT SWB California it set a new auction record in 2008.
- Ferrari Dino 206 and 246
[Automotive] In 1967 Ferrari introduced one of the most unique cars in its history. The Dino was the first V6 mid engine road car from the company and it did not carry the Ferrari name or badging.
- Ferrari 308GTBi and GTSi
[Automotive] In March of 1980 the Ferrari 308 received a major change from the exotic sports car introduced in 1975. The American legislation, along with other countries, began to restrict what could and could not be done with an engine by way of emission control standards.
- Ferrari Dino 308GT4
[Automotive] In 1973 Ferrari introduced the Ferrari Dino 308GT4 sports car. This was perhaps one of the most controversial cars ever produced by the company.
- Ferrari 308 GTB and GTS
[Automotive] In 1976 Ferrari introduced the Ferrari that was referred to as the "Mannix" Ferrari after the TV show. This design is considered a classic and one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
- Ferrari 308QV
[Automotive] In 1982 Ferrari introduced the 308 QV model. This restored some lost horsepower and prestige to one of the best looking cars Ferrari ever produced.
- Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS
[Automotive] In late 1985 Ferrari introduced an upgraded 308 series sports car called the 328 GTB and GTS. It was the last of the 308 style and proved to be the most popular one sold.
- Maintenance of Your Disk Brakes
[Automotive] Just like changing your oil and replacing your battery your disk brakes must be maintained if you want to keep your car in a safe condition. Both the pads and the rotors should be checked when you take your car in for major service.
- How Do Disc Brakes Work?
[Automotive] The basic way a disc brake system works is to transfer the kinetic energy of the rotating wheels into heat with friction which will stop your vehicle. The major components of the disc brake system are: First a hydraulic system to transfer fluid from the movement of the brake pedal into movement of the brake pads.
- What to Look For in a Cold Air System
[Automotive] You have now decided that you want a Cold Air Intake System for your car. What do you look for as you are evaluating different systems?
- First Generation Honda Accord (1976-1981)
[Automotive] 1976 was a milestone in car history. It was the year that Honda introduced what was to become one of the best cars in the world, the Honda Accord. Here are some of the major features of this generation.
- The Honda Accord Generations
[Automotive] Honda Motors introduced the first generation Accord in 1976. Instead of thinking about individual year models, the Accord changes are based on generations, with few changes within a generation, but major changes between generations.
- Sixth Generation Honda Accord -1998-2002
[Automotive] 1998 saw a change in the strategy for the Honda. Three different models were created for different world marketplaces. Now the American versions consisted of only the sedan and coupe. Once again the car grew to its largest size. The coupe was modified to look and sell as a different model from the sedan, rather than being marketed as a two door sedan.
- Fifth Generation Honda Accord (1994 - 1997)
[Automotive] 1994 saw the Accord change in dimensions again. This time the car was a little wider and a little shorter. Enough changes so that it was now classified as a mid-size car in North America. America also retained the now familiar DX, LX and EX trim lines, while other types were being produced for non U.S. markets.
- Honda Accord Third Generation (1986-1989)
[Automotive] This generation of the Honda Accord was remembered for some major design changes. Double-wishbones for the suspension made the car one of the best handling sedans on the American highway.
- Fourth Generation Honda Accord (1990-1993)
[Automotive] The fourth generation Accord started out with another basic body redesign. Now it resembled the first-generation Acura Legend. The car was now a little larger and while it was still considered a "compact" it was approaching the Ford Taurus in size.
- Honda Accord Second Generation (1981-1985)
[Automotive] The start of the second generation Accords was noteworthy by being built in the USA, at Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio. A second significant event was the Accord becoming the best-selling Japanese car in the US. It held that position for almost 15 years. In Japan a sister model to the Accords was announced called the Vigor.
- Eighth Generation Honda Accord (2008-Present)
[Automotive] 2008 saw the dropping of the Hybrid and the announcement of a 2009 Accord diesel version which was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Honda felt their "hybrid system works better on smaller cars". The new diesel version should offer better fuel economy than the gasoline versions and is 50-state emission compliant. Time will tell how well it will sell.
- Seventh Generation Honda Accord (2003-2007)
[Automotive] The seventh generation continued the Honda company's earlier plan of a four year generation cycle, which was not followed in the prior generation. In America it grew again. The sedan and the coupe were the basic models as before, but the coupe was no longer exported to either Europe or Japan under the Accord name.
- What Do You Get With a Cold Air System?
[Automotive] A cold air system is more than a single box you must install in your car. Each brand comes with multiple different pieces depending on your car brand, year, and model. You might be surprised on how many things you have to install.
- Some Causes of Warped Brake Rotors
[Automotive] One of the subtle car problems that sometimes can be hard to find is when you have a problem with your car's disc brake system. However, if you know what to look for, some of these problems can readily identified. There are different indications if your systems become damaged. The first one is if you've have been feeling a shimmy in the steering wheel. Another one is a vibration in the brake pedal when you apply the brakes. A third indication is if the brake pedal starts pumping up and down, even slightly, you may have bad disc brakes rotors.
- How to Detail the Exterior of Your Car
[Automotive] Not everyone agrees with what a good car detailing job should consist of. This article discusses the major steps that a profession job should go through. If you want a show room finish, insure that all of these are done.
- A Rear Bumper Diffuser For More Stability
[Automotive] People buy after market auto parts for various reasons. It may be because of a broken or worn out part and an after market part is cheaper than buying a new factory part from the dealer. Sometimes people purchase parts in order to enhance how their car looks. Many parts are purchased to increase the power of a car. A rear bumper diffuser may be purchased for both looks and performance at the same time.
- A Backup Sensor Can Save a Life
[Automotive] Have you ever backed up your car and suddenly you hit something you did not realize was behind you or you ran over an object that you missed seeing was behind your car? If so, then you need a backup sensor.
- Brake Bias For Your Track Car
[Automotive] Brake bias is not a term that is used about stock cars very often. It is a technical term that is used on racing cars and sometimes street vehicles when they are used for track days. A track day is when an owner takes their car to a race track for some hot laps. If this is something you will be doing very often, then this information will be helpful.
- Carbon Fiber Dash Kit For That Exotic Look
[Automotive] Do you want to feel like your are driving the exotic super car of your dreams? One step in that direction is to have the interior of your car fitted out with a carbon fiber dash trim kit.
- Why You Need an Exhaust Header
[Automotive] When you want to increase the horsepower in your car, one of the first steps is to improve the exhaust gas flow. Restrictions steal horsepower, so eliminate them.
- Before You Buy a Wood Trim Dash Kit
[Automotive] When you look at the dash of your car, are you satisfied or do you wish it looked a little richer. If you like the finer things in life then you should have a wood dash in your car. This dash will give you the feeling that you are are behind the wheel of one of the finer cars in the world, like a Rolls Royce, a Bentley, Jaguar or other prestige automobile.
- A Fire Extinguisher For Your Car
[Automotive] A car fire extinguisher can save your life. You should have one of these. A simple electrical short in your vehicle can turn into a major problem in 30 seconds or or less, and your vehicle could be destroyed in the next couple of minutes. Gas leaks from a wide variety of sources sometimes turn into a dangerous blaze before you are even aware that it started.
- Do You Want Xenon HID Headlights?
[Automotive] Does your car have Xenon HID headlights? If not here are some questions and answers before you decide if you want to add them.
- Two Ways to Increase Horsepower - Supercharger Vs Turbocharger
[Automotive] You probably have heard or read somewhere that some cars come equipped with a supercharger and even more cars today come with a turbocharger. This is becoming standard for many cars with smaller engines. Car manufactures want to increase the power from their cars without increasing the engine size.
- A Cold Air System For Your Car
[Automotive] The air entering your engine must pass through several devices before it gets to the combustion system and mixes with gasoline to produce power. Most automobile air intake systems are restrictive in nature because of space limitation in the engine compartment, and in order to reduce air flow noise. A restrictive air system slows the flow entering the engine and therefore reduces the potential power of your car. A true cold air system helps restore some of this lost power.
- Add More Power to Your Car With a Supercharger
[Automotive] If you go to Wikipedia you will find the following definition: A super charger is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Wow. Let's take a look at what this really means for your car. If your goal is more power from your car, read on. First a little background information. As you may know both air and gasoline are brought, by different devices to the cylinders of an automobile.
- Danger - No Parts Available
[Automotive] Owning a sports car is a joy, until you break it and discover to your dismay that you can't find replacement parts. So what to do? Finding a great mechanic was my solution.
- Make the Interior of Your Car Look Like an Exotic
[Automotive] If you are tired of your plain looking dash and boring looking trim there is a solution to your problem. A dash trim kit is the answer. Here are some simple instructions on how to install a kit.
- Do You Want to Feel Like a Race Car Driver? At Least For 30 Seconds?
[Automotive] There are many different ways to make your car explode with power. A NOS system is one of the fastest and easiest ways to do it.
- If You Want Instant Power For Your Car - A NOS System is the Answer
[Automotive] When you want more power for your car you have a variety of ways of accomplishing this. If you have seen the movie "The Fast and the Furious", you saw one way. It was called NOS or Nitrous Oxide. The chemical formula is N2O, or two atoms of Nitrogen and one atom of Oxygen.
- Detailing Terms You Should Understand
[Automotive] There are a lot of different terms you will find when people talk about detailing a car. Whether or not you do it yourself you should understand the basic definitions.
- Get That Great Look With Window Tinting
[Automotive] You don't have to buy a new car or hire a professional to get that great look and savings besides. Here is how the do it yourself person can make it look like a professional installation.
- Air Flow - The Critical Path For More Power From Your Car
[Automotive] If you want an efficient and powerful engine in your car, you must insure that the air flow in and out of your engine approaches the maximum amount possible. There are a variety of things that can restrict flow and steal power from you.
- Does Your Car Glow? - If Not You May Need Neon Lighting
[Automotive] Have you seen the movie The Fast and The Furious? Did you see the great looking cars that had glowing colors under the car, in the fender wells, door handles and along the sides? Does your car look as great? Probably not. Unless you added neon lighting.
- Body Kits For That Custom Look - An Affordable Way to Be Unique
[Automotive] Many car enthusiasts want their car to look unique and not like everyone else. Adding special parts or a complete body kit to your car is one of the best ways to accomplish this. But you should know a few things before you begin.
- Disc Brakes Could Save Your Life!
[Automotive] If you have an older car with drum brakes you are not as safe as you could be. An upgrade may save your life.
- Cold Air Intake Systems For More Horsepower
[Automotive] There are a variety of ways to increase the horse power in your car. One of the fastest and least expensive is with a cold air intake system.
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