Thursday, December 31, 2009

Some Facts About Brembo Brakes

Author: David Ostiguy
Source: ezinearticles.com

Brembo began, drills
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, vehicles and motorcycles. At the beginning, Brembo imported discs from the United Kingdom, but eventually landed a deal with Alfa Romeo. In the early 1980’s, Brembo started to add their brake system to Mercedes Benz, BMW’s, Porsche and many more. Brembo is a very reliable braking system due to them controlling their entire production systems, such as raw materials and distribution.

Some of the questions that are commonly, drills
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, brake system. A brake system needs to be designed based on the parameters of the vehicle and the type of use the brakes will experience.

So why does Brembo use larger brake, drills
, discs that others? Because using your brakes generates heat. The more heat the discs can take, the larger the fade resistance of the brake system. The larger discs usage results in a larger effective radius. This increases the torque, drills
, of the brakes.

So how long do Brembo Discs last? It depends of several factors, such as the way you drive, the weight of your vehicle,, drills
, how much a person uses their vehicle and much more.

Brembo offers different kinds of brakes for just about every budget. For starters, there, drills
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, includes the cross drilled or, drills
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, discs. This is also the replacement for the OEM components, drills
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, which upgrades the complete corner braking assembly. This kit usually contains a fixed mount,, drills
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, 4 piston, drills
, aluminum calipers that are equipped with high performance, drills
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, directionally vented, drills
, discs and steel braided brake lines.

Should brakes this big be installed on all the wheels of a vehicle? When you brake, the brakes in the front are the ones that do most of the work. With some vehicles, adding a big brake system to the back of the car could result in creating an unstable condition for your vehicle. Brembo offers rear brakes for vehicles, but it’s usually used for only specific high performance vehicles.

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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Don’t Mess With a Car that has an Apple Sticker on it.

IF you have Facebook, which is probably the only way you’ll see this post anyway, then you can go on my wall and simply see who said this. But for the purpose of the general Internet I’m going to redact the name

[name redacted]

today at a red light, a pontiac firebird pulls up beside me, nice rims, nice lights, the works. light turns green and we are off. he beat me, but as he pulled forward, i realized that he had an "Apple" sticker like yours in the back windown which was an even bigger stab in the chest.

I take back everything i eva said about ur apple sticker on ur car LOL

So, by way of reason, I have three Apple stickers on my car (2 exterior, 1 interior). That must mean I’m a real bad-ass, right?

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Best of 2009 Motorsports images #2. Francis Martin

This is also high on my list of favourite images I’ve ever shot. It’s from the final turn at Mosport where you can get quite close to the track. This was shot at 200mm and barely a crop at all so that shows just how close you can get. What I really like about this is the sharpness and detail. In the full size original when viewed at 100% you can read the time on his lap timer (the little black box between the handlebars.)

Canon 20D
70-200 f/4 L
1/400th
f/7.1
ISO 400
200mm

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Car Shopping

Test drove some cars today. my 2003 BMW 325i has had some expensive maintenance costs this year, and I’m beggining to consider buying something different.

After paying a large sum to fix the power steering, we got a large purchase phone call from Discover. When the discover car guide saw that the charge was from a BMW dealer he said, “yeah, I had a pretty German lady, but she became so high maintenance and expensive that I had to trade her in.”

I still really like my car and its sad to think about trading it in. I like the way it drives. It is very tight and responsive with a good kick of acceleration. It’s fun to drive, even after 6 years. I bought this car because I fell in love with it. I knew that it was not as reliable than the Honda Accord I was also looking at at the time, but it was much cooler and only a little bit more expensive.

Today, I test drove a Toyota Prius. this is a brain car, not a heart car. it drives like a go-cart. one way they could have increased efficiency would have been to cut out holes in the floor so you can use your feet, ala Fred Flintstone. The cool thing about the prius is geeky tech factor. it’s like playing a video game where the object is to get the lowest gas milage. I like the Prius, the dashbord is all techy and gadgetty. also, there is suprisingly a lot of room, both in the driver and the passenger areas. It is not spunky, especially in Eco mode.

I’m intrigued. I’m currently keeping an open mind and trying different things.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Random snaps, New York, New York

Start spreadin’ the news.

Credit: www.berniedechant.com

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The Journey of Pearl: Pearl's Love Story: Part 1

1.The Raiders' defense is very poor against the run, ranking 30th in the league and allowing 158.7 yards per game. Washington must get its ground game going. Quinton Ganther, who will start, has shown a good burst but with Marcus Mason and Rock Cartwright helping to carry the load, the team is averaging 82.6 yards per game on the ground.

Get to Gradkowski

2.The Redskins must be able to pressure quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who has been much better running the Raiders' offense than JaMarcus Russell. Gradkowski threw three touchdown passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an upset last week, but if the Redskins can get some pressure on him, they may be able to force a mistake.

Finish the game

3.The Redskins have put themselves in position beat Dallas, Philadelphia and New Orleans but have given up late leads and lost. Good teams just don't do that, and if the Redskins hope to snap their losing streak, they'll have to find a way to hold on to a fourth-quarter lead when they have one — especially against a shaky Raiders team.

Take an early lead

4.The Raiders will be feeling some momentum from last week's upset. If the Redskins can take an early lead on the road, they would quiet the crowd and perhaps keep the Raiders from building on recent success. They'd also force Oakland to throw against one of the league's top-ranked pass defenses.

– Paul Tenorio

Because your family often forgets that money doesn't grow on trees, MoneyTree is here for you.

This holiday-shopping season is indeed one for the bargain hunter. Here are four spending tips to help keep you ahead of
the pack.

No. 1: Make a Realistic Budget … and Stick to It

Experts say one of the most common mistakes made when it comes to holiday shopping has to do with your budget. Not only
should you make a budget, but you should also make sure it is realistic.

Make the usual list for the people you need to buy gifts for and how much you are willing to spend per gift, but also remember
to add in the “extras.” For example, budget in hostess gifts for any scheduled holiday parties, and also consider the extra
groceries you’ll need to stock up on ahead of family visits.

And spend within your means. Your family would rather enjoy your company than have you give them something they don’t need
that you’ll be paying for for many holidays to come.

The average family will ring up just under $1,000 this season, according to Mike Peterson, spokesperson for American Credit
Foundation and president of Debtguru.com. At current interest rates,
it would take 22 years to pay off that balance if you are only making the minimum payment each month, Peterson said. That’s
a long time.

“No one wants to accept a gift that puts you in debt,” he said.

Jennifer Jolly, a consumer lifestyle expert, says bloated cell-phone and gas bills are another holiday-budget breaker.

“Cell phone bills tend to catch people off guard, you make more calls and texts during the holiday season than normal and
they can add up if you go over your minutes,” she said.

Save on gas by doing all your price comparison and window shopping online and then make one trip to pick up gifts, Jolly
advised.

And don’t forget your list.

“If you walk into a store without a list, 9 out of 10 times you will spend more than you anticipated,” said Peterson. Impulse
items will become tempting and it’s harder to say no when you don’t have a list to check.

No. 2: Shop Alone

The more the merrier? Not when it comes to shopping. It’s better to fly solo to the mall, said Bill Losey, a certified
financial planner and author of “Retire in a Weekend.”

“When you go with other people, even if it’s a spouse, you get caught up in the experience of shopping and things are no
longer black and white, you don’t want to be influenced by any one else.”

No. 3: Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

Maybe more than ever, this year bargain seekers don’t have to wait until the final days before Christmas to find the biggest
steals.

“It’s an old-fashion thought for this year,” said Jolly. “Retailers had more stock last year, but they smartened up and
have a lot less inventory [this year], they are trying to spark a big buying frenzy right now.”

And waiting until the last hour could actually end up costing you more.

“You can’t assume things are going to go on sale right before the big day, you need to have a back-up plan, because people
are left with little options and spend more money on a gift than allotted,” Peterson said.

No. 4: In Tight Times, Skip Decorations with a Lifespan

In this economic environment, buying a Poinsettia is just silly, according to Jolly.

“Any money you spend on something that is going to die a couple weeks is just like throwing money away,” she said.

nfl jersey,
basketball jerseys

It was a sunny afternoon. The wind was warm and fresh as it flew and touches my bare skin. Students were all at the ball ground busy chatting, playing, jumping, and running as they gathered like busy ants on the field. The wind whispers their little tiny voices into my ears, echoing as they shout and laugh in my ear canal and hitting my three tiny bones as the message was sent into my brain. 'The busy students on the field.'

Students started to experience different kinds of things in their life as they start studying and as they mingled with their fellow ages. Growing up gives them adventures and new wonderful stories to tell. And here is a story about a girl on her going up stage.

While everybody was busy, I, Chloe Quenes was alone sitting on the grass. I was pulling the weeds while reading a book which describe my social boldness;

''Your Social Boldness: Introverted VS Extroverted. You are quite introverted. Socially, you prefer a more relaxed, low-key environment, rather than the hustle and bustle of a wild night in the city. You tend not to talk a lot, but when you do people listen, because when you say something it has meaning. You are not seeking the limelight, usually you prefer to let the attention-mongers do their thing while you observe. In an unfamiliar setting, you tend to be cautious and shy while you evaluate the circumstances. You prefer to avoid conflict, so you do not put yourself into a threatening situation. Your shyness may be perceived as unfriendly, but that could not be further from the truth. People need to be patient with you and take the time to get to know the complex, private you.''

While reading this first part of my personal evaluation, my friend came to tell me a “not- nice-word-to-hear”.

“Chloe, I have to tell you something!” my friend said.

“What is it?” I asked.

“Somebody has a crush on you!” she said again.

“Who is he?!!” I asked angrily.

“Look, there he is! He's a friend of your friend Daniel Dacer!”

I frowned and walked away. I didn't like anybody except my crushes on the 6th grade. They're Harry and Shaggy, the intelligent boys in their class.

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Toyota! From the same people who brought you Pearl Harbor

I noticed the bumper sticker on the Chevy Impala in front of me as I was driving home today. It had the Toyota logo with a line through it. It boldly proclaimed: “Toyota! From the same people who brought you Pearl Harbor.” I stared incredulously. Suddenly, I had a epiphany.

Such logic is undeniable!

Heretofore, I shall boycott Toyota. But I’m not stopping there. I’ve compiled the following list of other boycotts in which I plan to participate. Thank god for that bumper sticker! Join me in my boycotts:

  • BMW! From the same people who brought you the Holocaust.
  • Tobacco! From the same people who brought you slavery.
  • Nobel Peace Price! From the same person who brought you dynamite.
  • Jesus! From the same people who brought you the Crusades.
  • Women! From the same people who brought you the fall of man.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Function over form: BMW M-System "Turbine" wheels

The [E34] M5 came with an unusual wheel design. From 1988-1992 the M5 featured the M-System wheels. These wheels were 8×17J, but came with directional bolted-on wheel covers. Under the cover was a black 5-spoke alloy wheel. The press was critical of the design, often claiming it gave the M5 the appearance of having “white-wall” tires.

In 1992 BMW changed the design and a new cover was produced – the M-System II. The original intent of the M-System cover was to direct more air to the brake assembly to increase cooling. The cover actually integrated a fin assembly behind the cover. The M-System II covers, known as the “throwing stars” did not have as much capability to direct air to the brake assemblies. In May 1994, the M5 came with M Parallel wheels that did away with the cover (source).

Initially maligned, we have come to really like these.

  • They announce performance. The association with the early E34 M5 is so strong, it’s hard to think of one without the other
  • Not unrelated to the first point, the faux whitewall just looks badass. It is the anti 20-inch-rim-riding-on-30-profile-tires
  • Some twenty years later, in the warm, fuzzy gauze of time, they seem very much appropriate for the period. They capture the performance zeitgeist of the times. And we really like that.

Fortunately for BMW, they did themselves no disservice by moving away from the Turbines, because the Throwing Stars might be one of our most favorite BMW OEM wheels ever (one of several), and the M-Parallel is likewise a very handsome wheel.

While the Throwing Stars arguably look sportier, if we had an E34 M5, we would probably run the Turbines in the summer, and a second set of wheels (on snow tires) with the Throwing Star covers in the winter.

Bonus photo of the Turbines on an E30– with stretched tires.

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Chrysler + Fallon

A conta da marca Chrysler agora é da Fallon, agência do grupo Publicis. As primeiras peças vão ao ar em 2010. Anteriormente, a conta era atendida por um escritório de Detroit da BBDO.

Um comunicado do CEO Olivier François enviado ao Advertising Age, respondendo uma matéria que acusava o anunciante de ter contratado uma agência italiana para um job, mesmo com ajuda do governo dos Estados Unidos.

Desde 2005 a Fallon não tinha uma conta de montadora, quando a BMW deixou a agência. Em breve, a Chrysler deve abrir uma concorrência pela conta de mídia.

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

This seat taken: on F1's young driver days

Last week’s young driver test showed there is no shortage of talent waiting in the wings.  Much as these future F1 drivers impressed, it is often the size of their wallet, not their right foot, that determines whether they reach F1.

Of all the teams on the grid, let us assume that among F1’s top tier (Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Renault if it survives), pay drivers are unnecessary.  These teams are well-funded, recognizable brands and they choose talent without regard to budgets. That’s great news for Jules Bianchi, who has signed a deal with Ferrari.  Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo topped the time sheets, but the Red Bull seat that currently belongs to Mark Webber could go to Kimi Raikkonen at the end of the Australian’s deal in 2010 (Is Raikkonen’s Red Bull-sponsored rally drive a complete coincidence? We think not.). So we won’t see Ricciardo in a Red Bull any time soon unless Sebastien Vettel moves on (doubtful).

In the next tier (Williams, Toro Rosso, Force India, Sauber), funded drivers are always a possibility and usually a likelihood.  Williams has chosen pay drivers in the past, for example, the presence of Nakajima was based more on Toyota’s influence than sheer ability.  BMW tested young drivers, but the company is leaving F1 and the team is reverting to Sauber.   Sauber is talking about Russian Vitaly Petrov and we think that involves a pay drive.  Toro Rosso could use a funded driver, as that team cannot endlessly and exclusively rely on Dietrich Mateschitz’s money.

At the bottom tier (the four new teams), funding is essential.  After his test with McLaren, Gary Paffet told Autosport that: “It seems like most of the new teams require you to have a fair few million pounds in the bank, or that much sponsorship to give the team, so it’s more difficult to get a race seat even though there’s more available.”

Take the case of Jose Maria Lopez, who will drive for USF1 next year. Lopez was required to bring $8 million to the team. This precluded the team from using a talented, known driver like Anthony Davidson.  The same is true for Campos, which wanted a Spanish driver but may not be able to afford one without a budget.   Andy Soucek admitted as much last week.

The truism here is that the fastest do not always get to F1.  There are not enough seats to go around for talented young drivers unless money is involved.  We hope the departure of the manufacturers will reduce the relentless pace of development that prevents smaller teams from competing on the same level, forcing them to bring on pay drivers to afford testing and development.  Let us hope that reduced pressure to spend money will let talent again decide who drives an F1 car.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Hello, Reader!! I Need Your Help...

Hey there.  I’ve only had this blog up about a day and I’ve gotten some hits, which surprised me.  I’d love to get some more readers and some feedback on how I’m doing so far with this blog and what you all would like to see in the future.  This blog is only as good as it’s content. If i’m not putting up news and information that you want to read, it’s kind of pointless, right?

So, I’m asking and encouraging you all to please leave comments, emails, anything at all.  I’m even going to set up an instant messenger account (either on Yahoo or Skype) for those of you that would like to talk to me directly and exchange ideas. I would really appreciate the feedback.  Constructive criticism is always welcome as well.

Thanks everyone!

-TripleDeuce

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