Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Pamper Your Car - The Five Must Have Car Care Products

Are you in  love with  your car? Im sure you are ,  then why don't you pamper it with car
care products invented to suit your love.

I am sure you want your love to look clean and admirable all the time. So, why don't you invest in the latest  cleaning innovations in car care products that are created to leave your car spic and span.

Car care products include cleaners and tools which can give your car a clean and fresh appeal. Latest solutions and tools are fabricated to serve your delicate car exterior and interiors. Car interiors often get accumulated with dirt and dust, which can get difficult to clean. To serve your delicate car interiors many cleaning products, tools and solutions are created to shine your cars delicate detailing.

Delicate car interiors require you to be armed with tools and cleaning techniques to serve the  intricate detailing of car interiors. Upgraded Interior and plastic cleaners help you remove the stubborn dust from the impacted corners. Interior car pampering requires you to clean, protect and dress the fine detailing. Latest inventions in the car pampering field help to serve your cars leather seat and upholstery from getting impacted. Make sure that you shelve a little to invest in a protectant, as it helps to retain the life of your car.  Then to give it a final touch, dressing is required to maintain your car leather and vinyl.

Leather of your car seat must be properly cared to retain its beauty. So, if you want your car upholstery to get the 'waoh' factor condition and clean it with a suitable product.  Conditioners, as the name implies conditions and leaves your upholstery soft and clean.

If you want to make heads turn then do care to spend time on your car exteriors. They give the first impression to the lookers. The three step formula to achieve cleaning care exterior cleaners  that help in washing, polishing and waxing. Car shampoos are there to do the cleaning job. They help in wiping of particles and dust  off your car body. Car polish and wax helps you achieve a shiny and spotless car finish. Glass cleaners and wipes are  improvised to give your car a perfect look. They reach out to the glass windows easily and help in maintaining the delicate glass exteriors.

Tires and wheels are the tough areas to clean. But, not anymore as the inventions in cleaning components have made it easy. Cleaning products help you wash the tough exteriors but make sure you choose the appropriate ones to suit your wheels.

Maintenance products and Accessories are created to protect and care for your vehicle. Maintaining your car requires to protect it from unknown impacts. Seasonal maintenance requires you to constantly check on the batteries and tires. Care to wax your car when required. Have a check on the AC and cooling equipments to safeguard unknown incidents.

Air fresheners are a must to remove odor.  You might smell good but what about your car. Car fresheners leaves a good fragrance and eradicate odor. They are a must have to make your journey pleasant and memorable.

Author Bio:


Hi i am anna lee working for car studio as a marketing head. Car Studio is leading provider of car body covers india  and premiere car care products in India.

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Pumped up Six: Ford Inline-6 Modification

Car Modifications - Pumped up Six: Ford 1969 Inline 6 Modification


I purchased my first car on a cold day in January at the age of 16. It was a red 1969 Mustang coupe, picked up for $1,800, and I still drive her to this day. The search for my first car lasted over a year, while I worked to save up my money. During that time, there were many makes and models of old cars—I knew I wanted a classic—which I looked at and test-drove. While I was still not certain what car I would end up buying, there was one requirement that I had to adhere to by order of my parents: I could not have a V8. Safety, insurance, the fact my parents actually knew the damage I was capable of were all reasons for this call.
Resolved to this fact, I knew I would have to make due with whatever I could get my hands on. I ended up with the Ford 250ci straight six, and hopes of one day swapping her out for something with a bit more sauce once I had finished her restoration and left home. For the time being, in an effort to hide my shame of rocking a six-banger, I installed a set of split headers from Clifford Performance, complete with a pair of 40 series Flowmaster mufflers. A cutout rear valance with dual tipped pipes added to the effect, and people continue to be fooled and shocked when I tell them it’s a six. I say still, because after a few more modifications I decided to stick with the original engine and continue with the shock factor of putting eights to the test.
The first thing to do is getting acquainted with your online resources. The two I have found to be the most productive for my six-cylinder needs are Clifford Performance—where I bought my headers all those years ago—and Classic Inlines. Both of these companies’ sites have articles, how-to’s, photo galleries, dyno results, and engine parts. I would say familiarizing yourself with the products both companies offer is key prior to making any plans for that rebuild. Of course, knowing what you want from your car modification is key at this point as well; are you still wanting a daily driver with average fuel economy and some nice pep, or are you striving for an 11 second drag machine?
If you are a true gear head, you may end up doing the modification yourself. If not, make sure you have a mechanic who knows a thing or two about this sort of modification. Not only is this an uncommon task—especially in the States—but the average mechanic might not be as well versed in working on old inline sixes. Shop around for your guy, and think about getting him involved from the very beginning, and not when you finally have all your parts and are ready to go. Odds are, your mechanic will be pretty stoked about taking on such a unique project—unless, of course, you find someone who does the mod frequently.
The number one issue with modifying the Ford straight six is the unfortunate problem with the intake manifold. Sadly, the Ford 170-200-250 intake manifold was cast as part of the head, meaning it cannot be swapped out. There are kits that allow you to bore into the manifold to add extra carburetors, but this method has always seemed sloppy to me, and obviously irreversible. The Ford Australian six, however, does have a detachable manifold, and these heads are very popular for inline modification. The only problem is—living in America—these heads are very difficult to come by, and even if you buy the head from Australia, the shipping will kill.
A more viable option is to simply purchase an aftermarket head from Classic Inlines. Not only will you then have the option to swap out manifolds, but they also have an aluminum head to make the purchase all the more worth it. Odds are, even with the Aussie head you would perform a complete rebuild, and with the aftermarket you can just order it with the new add-ons already there for you. Performance rods, rocker arms, and springs are all elements with will help beef up the power-potential of your head.
Classic Inlines has you just about covered in all aspects of your car modifications. Their master rebuild kit will get you where you need to go, and I highly recommend going that route over building up the parts one by one. They have several options that allow you to completely customize your package. At this point, it is really important to have done your research and know exactly what you want, and hopefully know what your mechanic recommends; because there is a good chance he still knows more about it than you do, even if this is his first six modifications. 
Car Modifications - Ford Inline 1969 Engine Modifications


In the case of my ’69, I opted with the C.I. Aluminum 250-4v head from Classic Inlines, also adding the Clay Smith S294-122 Camshaft and Lifters, SI 1.86/1.56 Valves, the Yella Terra 1.65 Roller Rocker Kit, and a Romac High Performance Balancer. I decided to go bold, and skipped the carb, going with EFI fuel injection instead—giving me great mileage and performance. I still make about 24 MPG, and dyno’d at 256 HP and 401 lb/ft of torque. At a recent car show, they had a 150 ft drag strip set up for us, and I completely blew the doors off of my brothers ’71 351-4v Mach 1.
The common fate of most six cylinder classics—particularly mustangs—is to gut it and drop in the eight. Hopping up the old six was a blast, and is such a unique addition to the story of your ride. At car shows, my ’69 gets unbelievable amounts of attention because people have never seen a six dressed up in such a way. She performs well on the road, while also getting my better fuel economy than I probably could have expected from a stock 302. At the same time, it gives me a sense of satisfaction knowing the heart that beats under the hood is the same one that was dropped in on day one.


Author Bio:

Jack Payton is a car nut in the purest form. He loves to write about everything gear related, and rebuilt his first engine at 15. He works as the online publisher for the online tire retailer tires-easy.com. In his spare time he enjoys cruising, attending car shows, and collecting vinyl.

Monday, 9 July 2012

How to Select Good, Trustworthy Auto Repair Shops

Auto Repair Shops - Australia


Despite the global economic slowdown and rising fuel prices continuing to hit the country, several people opt to keep their cars in good running condition. Even if the car requires major repair work, most people get it done instead of purchasing a new vehicle. Although you save up money by not buying a new vehicle, you will have to spend an additional amount on repair and maintenance work of your old vehicle. This requires you to find a good, trustworthy auto repair shop.

Finding the best and most trusted auto repair shops is very important, particularly at a time when you are stranded on the road with a car that is not at all functioning. At such a time, people generally look for an auto repair shop at the vicinity. However, if there is no good auto repair shop nearby, it is always better to hire a good mechanic, who will ensure that your car is in good running condition.

For those residing in Mitchell, a small township in Australia, if your car breaks down you can look for a service centre Mitchell nearby. Here are a few tips that will help in selecting the best auto repair shops.

Before deciding to get your car repaired, it is important to ensure that the repair shop you choose is certified. The mechanics must be highly experienced to deal with major repair works.

Find out if the car repair shop has good references. Know if the car repair shop is reputed by reading reviews in magazines and online. Family members, friends and colleagues will best advice you about their experiences with the shop.

In order to get the best car repair done at an auto repair shop it is a good idea to find out repair shops offering services at affordable rates. If your car requires extensive repairs, some mechanics ask you to pay a nominal fee. However, most of the mechanics include the fee in the overall repair work. It is therefore always better to enquire about the fees before taking your car to the shop.

In most cities, car repairs can be quiet expensive and the labour involved in repairs adds up to the cost. In order to get better deals on your car repair you must opt for repair shops offering affordable rates. Car Repair Mitchell is one of the most reliable and affordable repair centres in Mitchell, Australia.

Extreme heat and cold can cause extensive damage to the batteries of your car. You may end up buying incorrect battery for your car if you do not consult a mechanic. This can damage your car further and is a sheer waste of money. It is always to get your batteries replaced by relying on car repair service.