The Audi RS and How it Brings a Lot to the Market

The Company of Audi provides you with the right type of car today with the new Audi RS. When you look up the Audi RS you will find it being one of the top cars that are being made for the Audi. This means it's going to hit the market ten times better than the other models that Audi come out with. The Audi's that's on the market provide the higher HP then most cars out and provide good gas consumption. When you find an Audi RS you are dealing with brute power of 440 HP and top that it has 4WD. This means perfect traction and better handling on the vehicle. You should know that the Audi RS is also a good vehicle that provides excellent ratings on the safety side and performance. The performances of the RS are with the new age technology of short shifters that shift real easy. If you want a short shifter then you should know the Audi RS is one car that has them installed already. The other thing you should know about the RS is the amount of gas that it saves you while you drive. The car might be 4WD but this is only an option if you want to use it. The 4WD provides good support for handling and when on it doesn't use as much gas as you think. The performances of the V8 engine with a turbo installed already gives the engine the performance it needs. The running of the engine is quite and provides high quality parts. This means you need to keep your part and make sure you keep up with its tune.

There is a lot of information that can be pulled up on the internet about the Audi RS and when you come across a search engine the next time make sure you search for your answer on the RS. The different search engine that's provided to you like Google, MSN, and Yahoo can get you closer to find out your information. The information about your Audi RS can be found on many internet forums and also be found on many blogs. The forums you come across can be signed up for you want to leave a question or can be there for you to just be looked at. When you look at the Audi RS online you will find nothing but good ratings and how much it cost to get the quality you want. There are some productions of Audi vehicles that don't hit the market in America because of the price. This means its way over hundred thousand dollars. The other thing to remember when you have an Audi RS is that it's a family vehicle with safety.

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THUNDER 125 : TEKNOLOGI USANG YANG TETAP BERTAHAN

Mengapa SUZUKI THUNDER 125 yang mengusung tehnologi lawas, masih di produksi oleh ATPM SUZUKI ?. Mengapa ATPM SUZUKI tidak / enggan untuk mengeluarkan varian / tipe motor sport yang tehnologinya lebih tinggi dengan ATPM lain ( kompetitor )?. Itulah pertanyaan yang selalu di lontarkan oleh para pecinta SUZUKI di tanah air. Mungkin akan kami jawab dengan versi kami anak klub di jember dengan pengamatan kami selama ini sebagai pencinta motor suzuki dan apabila jawaban kami tidak memuaskan pembaca dan ada

pihak - yang tersinggung dengan artikel kami, kami mohon maaf sebesar � besarnya.

Jawaban kami adalah kemungkinan pihak ATPM SUZUKI tidak ingin mengulang kesalahan yang kedua kalinya. Perlu kita ingat kembali kesalahan SUZUKI mengganti SUZUKI SHOGUN 110 menjadi SUZUKI SHOGUN 125, padahal pada waktu itu SHOGUN 110 sedang laris � larisnya dan di kota Jember, SUZUKI JEMBER mencapai THE BEST MARKET SHARE gara �gara SHOGUN 110. Nah sekarang khan SUZUKI THUNDER 125 lagi laris bagaikan kacang garing. Karena pasar / kelas sport 125 di tinggalkan oleh H****,oleh sebab itu kemunkinan besar ATPM SUZUKI enggan mengganti tehnologi THUNDER 125 dengan tehnologi baru.

Kemungkinan kedua, ATPM SUZUKI berkaca pada penjualan Y***** V****N yang kurang sukses di pasaran. Padahal kami pernah mendengar SUZUKI akan mengganti SUZUKI THUNDER 125 menjadi 150cc dan memakai injeksi bahan bakar.Kemungkinan besar rencananya akan di hadapkan HEAD TO HEAD dengan Y***** V****N. Tapi entah bagaimana kelanjutannya kami kurang jelas. Jadi ATPM SUZUKI mungkin merasa rugi apabila SUZUKI THUNDER 125 di gantikan dengan varian baru.

Tapi sekarang SUZUKI satu langkah lebih maju daripada ATPM lain pada tipe Matic, dengan diluncurkannya SUZUKI SKYDRIVE 125 adalah terobosan yang paling mengena pada saat masyarakat Indonesia yang lagi tergila � gila dengan Motor Matic. Di tambah lagi Motor Matic SUZUKI pilihan variannya lebih banyak dari ATPM motor jepang yang lain. Jadi menurut pendapat kami lebih baik ATPM SUZUKI lebih fokus pada pengembangn tehnologi matic aja, daripada mengembangkan tehnologi motor sport yang pangsa pasarnya kecil atau minim

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SUZUKI SKYDRIVE

Anggota SMC Jember melakukan Test Ride Produk SUZUKI terbaru SKYDRIVE, ternyata motor ini adalah penyempurnaan dari SUZUKI SPIN dan SUZUKI SKYWAVE. Sudah bukan rahasia lagi SUZUKI SPIN kuat pada tarikan awal tapi lemah di putaran atas dan SUZUKI SKYWAVE kebalikan dari SUZUKI SPIN125 dia lemah di tarikan awal tapi hebat di putaran atasnya, maklum SUZUKI SKYWAVE tipe motor penjelajah.Tetapi pada SUZUKI SKYDRIVE kelemahan-kelemahan tadi di sempurnakan. SUZUKI SKYDRIVE hebat dari tarikan awal sampai putaran atas.Dari desain body SUZUKI SKYDRIVE memang paling bagus diantara matik-matik yang ada di indonesia, jadi gak perlu susah-susah lagi memodifikasi body motor yang akan menghabiskan dana yang tidak sedikit. SUZUKI SKYDRIVE DYNAMATIC

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KECANGGIHAN DAN KEUNGGULAN SUZUKI SHOGUN F1

Kebanyakan masyarakat Indonesia masih belum bisa menerima kemajuan tehnologi di bidang industri sepeda motor, dengan alasan mahal lah, repot kalau terjadi masalah di jalan dan lain sebagainya.

Ok, kita kupas agak mendalam kecanggihan dan keunggulan dari SUZUKI Shogun 125 Injeksi, dibandingkan motor memakai pengabut bahan bakar karburator dan motor injeksi merk lain.

Motor yang memakai sistem injeksi pastinya lebih presisi dalam penyemprotan bahan bakarnya karena di dukung oleh sensor-sensor yang akan melaporkan keadaan mesin pada saat itu ke ECM (Electric Control Module), sehingga ECM akan memperhitungkan berapa banyak bahan bakar yang akan di semprotkan ke dalam ruang bakar.Yang pastinya akan berakibat hematnya penggunaan bahan bakar dan bersihnya ruang bakar karena pembakaran selalu sempurna.

SUZUKI SHOGUN Injeksi pastinya lebih unggul dari motor injeksi merk lain, karena sensor yang di pasang di SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 lebih banyak (ada 7 sensor) dari motor lain. Sensor apa saja yang ada pada SUZUKI SHOGUN F1:
1. Sensor Temperatur Intake
2. Sensor Tekanan Udara
3. Sensor pengatur jumlah udara yang ada di dalam intake
4. Sensor Temperatur Mesin, Khususnya di ruang silinder
5. Sensor pengukur gas buang pada knalpot
6. Sensor Crank position
7. Sensor Tip Over
Keunggulan SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 lainnya adalah Pompa bahan bakar SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 menjadi satu dengan injektor, jadi SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 tidak memerlukan selang yang kuat tekanan tinggi seperti motor injeksi lainya yang letak pompa bahan bakarnya berada di tangki bahan bakar.Dan SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 telah dites oleh tester independen tabloid otomotif dan SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 yang lebih Unggul.

Dan SUZUKI SHOGUN F1 juga membawa keunggulan lainya yang telah di punyai SHOGUN 125 seperti :
1. Engine Balancer
2. Throttle position switch
3. Combustion Chamber
4. SUZUKI Composite Electrochemical Material ( SCEM )
5. Casting wheel
6. Double disk brake

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Toyota Prius vs. Honda Insight

It was nearly 10 years ago that Honda shook up the automotive world with the then-new Honda Insight, the world's first mass-production hybrid electric vehicle. It looked like a CRX, packed a unique hybrid powertrain and set new standards for fuel efficiency. Honda revealed the 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. The Paris car was a show version with LED headlights and 18 inch wheels that were never intended for the final production model. Honda plans to sell half a million hybrid vehicles annually by 2012 with the Honda Insight to account for 200,000 of those.

There's more than a subtle hint of Prius in the new Insight's 5 door bodyshell but following the poor sales of the Civic Hybrid, which was indistinguishable from a regular petrol power Civic, Honda have decided to follow the Toyota example and make a distinctive new aerodynamic Insight chassis that will only be sold as a Hybrid.


With an electric motor 1/8th as powerful and a battery 1/2 the size of that found in the 2010 Prius, the Honda has a specification designed to low ball the Toyota competition while still making a decent profit. The 2010 Honda Insight has already made it's place in the history books by becoming the first Hybrid to top the Japanese sales charts in April but the jury is still out on if lower powered Hyrids will prove satisfactory in the long run.

While the Prius look may score credibility points down at the local supermarket the 2010 Honda Insight is a much milder Hybrid than the 2010 Toyota Prius. Honda call their system Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), a simple system consisting of a small efficient gasoline engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a thin, brushless electric motor sandwiched between the two. Comparing the Honda and Toyota hybrid powertrain specifications is revealing. The Honda Gasoline engine is only a 1.3 Litre 8 valve VTEC compared to the 1.8 litre 16 valve VVT-I in the third generation Prius. Hondas in-line 4 cylinder engine puts out 88 hp (64 Kw) and 88 Ft/lb, the Toyota 98 hp (72 Kw). The electric motor in the Insight is an ultra thin Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous Brushless DC (BLDC) unit that puts out and regenerates only 13 Kw (10 hp) with 68 ft/lb (92 Nm). This doesnt compare favourably with the Prius at 59kw (80hp) and 295ft/lb (400Nm). This alone earns the Insight the tag of mild hybrid.

Another technical specification that no doubt keeps the price down but also classes the Insight as mild is the 100 volt 0.58 Kw/hr battery pack. While it uses the same Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery technology found in the Prius it has less than half the capacity as the 500 volt 1.3 Kw/hr Toyota pack. Honda say the 2010 Insight can be driven in EV only mode up to 30 mph (48 kph) on a level surface but with such a small battery it will probably give an EV only range of around 2 miles (3 kms). With a curb weight of 2723 lb (1235 kg) off the line the Insight does 0-60 mph in 10.9 sec and the quarter mile in 17.9 sec.

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Lancer Evolution X

The development goal for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X was to make the car as fast as possible, while also making it as safe to drive as possible. To that end Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is loaded with the very latest in automotive engineering technology, including the S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) vehicle dynamics control system and the newly developed, power-efficient Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission). Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is a new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan that allows a new category of driver access to Mitsubishi's dynamic driving experience by underpinning speed with control, security and safety.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X's handsome and aggressive functional design presents an intimidating and exciting aerodynamic exterior suggestive of its superior road performance. This is complemented by a functional interior that encourages the driver to concentrate fully on piloting his machine. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X uses the front end design identity common to all new Mitsubishi Motors sedans (inverted-slant nose with a trapezoidal grille design) first seen on the new Galant Fortis (Mitsubishi Lancer / Lancer EX in overseas markets). As well as shouting loud the aggressive qualities that mark a high performance sports sedan, the front fascia is crafted for optimum aerodynamic performance.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X realizes very high levels of motive and driving performance thanks to its new high-output and lightweight 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC turbocharged engine with aluminum block, an all-new body and stiffer suspension. Despite its turbocharged pedigree the new model earns a 3-star rating for emissions that are 50% lower than the requirements of the Japanese 2005 standards. And complementing its powerful and clean road performance is the kind of a safety specification one would expect of a new-generation high-performance model: SRS dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, SRS knee airbag for driver and adaptive front lighting system (AFS) are all standard equipment on the GSR trim level.

The Twin Clutch SST is a 6-speed automated manual transmission incorporating a dual automated clutch system to deliver lightning-fast, slick shifting for feel-good acceleration; while it also provides high-efficiency power transmission for outstanding fuel economy. In keeping with the higher output and torque developed by the new engine, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is offered with a new 5-speed manual transmission that delivers smoother shifting and improved shift feel for those who prefer the joys and more direct control of manual shifting.

All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR models are fitted with the S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system. The system intelligently manages several component systems to regulate drive torque and braking force at each wheel, reading and reflecting driver intent in real time over a wide range of situations. This allows drivers of all abilities to enjoy sporty driving with peace of mind.

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is powered by a new turbocharged engine that adds a high-performance turbocharger to the 4B11-type 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC unit used in the Galant Fortis. Developing more power over the full rev range, this engine generates more torque at 422 Nm (43.0 kg-m)/3500 rpm and has better response than its 4G63 predecessor. The new engine is also lighter and returns better environmental performance.

The application of continuously variable valve timing technology (MIVEC) to both intake and exhaust camshafts realizes valve timing optimally matched to engine speed and load to stabilize combustion characteristics and allow the engine to develop more power over the full rev range. It also improves emissions performance. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X earns a 3-star rating for emissions that are 50% under the Japanese 2005 Emissions Standards levels.

The new engine, excluding auxiliary equipment, is 12 kg lighter than the 4G63 thanks to the use of a die-cast aluminum cylinder block, head cover and chain case.

Using a titanium-aluminum alloy turbine wheel and aluminum alloy compressor wheel, the turbocharger features a shape-optimized compressor wheel that improves boost response and increases low-end and mid-range torque.

The adoption of a rearward facing exhaust manifold layout has, as well as improving exhaust efficiency, allowed the engine to be mounted lower, lowering the center of gravity. Other innovations have reduced intake/exhaust system losses and valvetrain friction, contributing to improved engine performance.

Transmissions

The GSR is available with the new Twin Clutch SST 6-speed automated manual transmission that eliminates the need for a clutch pedal and provides slick, smooth shifting. Twin Clutch SST puts odd (1st, 3rd, 5th) and even (2nd, 4th and 6th) gears on separate input shafts each with its own clutch and, through tight cooperative control with the engine, switches between these clutches to realize seamless and lightning-fast shifting for feel-good acceleration. Because it uses clutches rather than a torque converter to transmit power, Twin Clutch SST allows superior power transmission efficiency with little loss of motive power and returns excellent fuel economy. Twin Clutch SST allows the driver to choose between Autoshift fully automatic shifting and Manual Shift, where the driver can change gears as with a manual transmission. A toggle switch located at the base of the shift selector allows the driver to choose between Normal, Sport and Super Sport modes for the optimum shift scheduling for a wide variety of situations ranging from driving around town to tracing a tight line on a winding road.

Twin Clutch SST models are fitted as standard with steering column-mounted lightweight magnesium paddle shifters that allow the driver to shift manually without taking his hand off the steering wheel.

For drivers who enjoy having more direct control over their machine, the GSR is available with a new 5-speed manual transmission. (The RS is only available with this manual gearbox.) Benefiting from the know-how Mitsubishi Motors has accumulated in the motorsport arena the new manual gearbox features a greater torque capacity to handle the higher torque generated by the new turbocharged engine without growing in size. First to fourth gears use close ratios. 1st gear uses a lower ratio than previously for better standing acceleration while 5th gear uses a higher ratio for more comfortable high-speed cruising. The new transmission uses multi-cone synchronizer rings on all gears for smoother shifting and a more positive shift feel as well as for improved durability.

Body

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X's new platform achieves significant increases in body stiffness, with gains in torsional and flexural stiffness of 40% and 60% respectively over Lancer Evolution IX MR. This results in better handling stability and crashworthiness, as well as in improved ride and in reduced vibration and noise, to realize levels of quality and comfort that befit a new-generation sports sedan.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X's wider track and longer wheelbase not only create a more spacious living space but also bring improved stability and ride. Other factors contributing to the new model's improved handling include its lower center of gravity stemming from the lower powertrain, and better front/rear weight distribution resulting from the lower engine weight, a front overhang that is 20 mm shorter than on the Lancer Evolution IX MR, and the transfer of the battery to the trunk.

To reduce weight and lower the center of gravity, aluminum is used in the roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.

Suspension & tires

While based on the MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension arrangement used on previous models in the series, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X features a revamped suspension layout with wider tracks and 18-inch tires. Geometry optimization and greater stiffness in the mountings maximizes the contact patch and allows S-AWC to perform to its full potential as well as bringing improved straight line stability, cornering and ride.

GSR comes standard with 245/40R18 wide and low-aspect tires on 18-inch Enkei 12-spoke high-rigidity cast alloy wheels. 18-inch BBS lightweight alloy wheels are also available as a factory-fitted option for GSR and add a distinctive custom touch with a luster finish.

GSR comes standard with brembo 18-inch front and 17-inch rear ventilated disc brakes. The increased disc size improves stopping power and fade resistance as well as improving brake pedal feel.

The factory-fitted High Performance Package comprises the Bilstein single tube shock absorbers and Eibach coil springs used on Lancer Evolution IX MR. It also includes brembo 2-piece disc brakes that realize a saving of 1.3 kg at each wheel and high performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip. This package brings further improvements in grip, steering response, stability and cornering.

4WD system (S-AWC)

The GSR trim level comes with Mitsubishi Motors' own 4WD vehicle dynamics control system S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) standard. For Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Active Stability Control (ASC) has been added to the ACD, AYC and Sport ABS component systems featured in previous Lancer Evolution. S-AWC uses integrated management of these systems to exert high-precision control on drive torque and brake force at each wheel to enhance cornering and stability under all conditions from everyday driving to emergency evasion; thereby producing vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent. S-AWC offers three operating modes - TARMAC for dry, paved surfaces; GRAVEL for wet or unmade surfaces, and SNOW for snow covered surfaces - allowing the driver to select the mode best suited to current road surface conditions and realize greater stability.

ACD (Active Center Differential)

The Active Center Differential uses an electronically-controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch to optimize front/rear wheel torque split and thereby produce the best balance between traction and steering response.

AYC (Active Yaw Control)

AYC uses a torque transfer mechanism in the rear differential to control rear wheel torque differential for different driving conditions and so limit the yaw moment that acts on the vehicle body and thus enhance cornering performance. AYC now features yaw rate feedback control using a yaw rate sensor to more accurately determine the cornering dynamics on a real-time basis. And the addition of braking force control allows the system to realize vehicle behavior that more closely mirrors driver intent.

Sport ABS (Sport Anti-lock Brake System)

ABS allows the driver to maintain directional control and keeps the vehicle stable by preventing the wheels from locking under heavy braking or when braking on slippery surfaces. The addition of yaw rate sensors and brake pressure sensors to the Sport ABS system has improved braking performance through corners.

Active Stability Control (ASC)

The ASC system stabilizes vehicle attitude while maintaining optimum traction by regulating engine power and the braking force at each wheel. ASC elevates vehicle stability by suppressing skidding in an emergency evasion maneuver or as the result of other sudden steering inputs. It also improves traction under acceleration by preventing the driving wheels from spinning on slippery surfaces

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