In Search of Reliable Vehicle Transport Companies

When you are purchasing brand new vehicle in great amount, or just place certain bid on salvage vehicles, you are surely must have thought of ordering service from shipping company. In this sense, it is easy to find such company, ever since many of them have been spread widely through the realm of internet world. This article would like to search one possibility which is represented by Bidux, a shipping company that have built its reputation until it largely known  as the best shipping company which able to support either international or domestic need. What is the main advantage of their service? Some paragraph below will explain the answer of this question.

You can look for more at www.bidux.com, from which we can begin with a fact: there are many names we can find, particularly if we think about vehicle transport companies. But in case you are searching for the best, Bidux should be taken into your account. Within this sense, we should understand that Bidux is supported by dedicated staffs, whose going to carefully monitored all vehicles they are shipping. Bidux can also provide assistance that is able to speak different language, such as Spanish, Italian, Lithuanian, French, English, German, Polish, and Russian. From this point, you can see the goodness behind their service, which in general is also proven that their shipping service is having international reputation. 

Another advantage of Bidux is they can also provide real time TRACK CARGO, which is understood as a tracking system that can make your mind to remain at peace all the time. So when you want to ship any vehicle in huge amount, just trust them to Bidux. They are surely will keep your calmness, since they take all responsibilities with a good attitude. So then, our search mission is accomplished. And Bidux is a good shipping company we can find right away.         

How To Keep Your Racing Car's Engine Clean Without Spending

All those who engage in car racing,heck, all those who drive know the crucialness of a clean engine. In my case, a clean racing engine engine is synonymous to a flawless and speedy run. Over the years, I have learned through my dad, my uncle, my friends and my racing buddies ways on how to keep my racing car's engine clean.

You may wonder that my dad did give some pointers considering he hates when I race. Well, I got it the old fashion way, I told it was for homework. Sounds juvenile and underrated, but it worked. And he did give me my first motor cycle. But then, that's another story.

Engines of racing cars have some major differences compared to normal cars. One of the cutting edge parts of a topnotch racing car's engine is the Tracecut software, that allows the duplication of ideal port and combustion chamber designs and also generates NC code which is needed to machine the profiles in aluminum heads. Well, I want to talk English here so let's leave that part for my next post.

As I've said, I have collected through the years a number of how-to's when it comes racing car engine maintenance. But mind you, maintaining a racing car is very costly.

Owning a racing car is an investment. You've got to put your heart and soul into it, and your bank account as well. If you want to be a professional car racer, meaning you want to race in Daytona, then be prepared to write a huge amount in your checking account.

Practical tips

The advise that I'll be giving is for your day-to-day living with your racing car. Have come up practical how to's on maintaining your racing car's engine right in your own garage.

1. Do a daily check of your tires.

2. Make sure your steering and front suspension are appropriately aligned.

3. Apply the thinnest viscocity recommended by your car manufacturer.

4. Always keep your fuel and air filtr free of dust.

5. Use the appropriate fuel for your car. Gas is 3 dollars a gallon. There.

6. Don't be easily fooled by tv car ads selling "must-haves". Consult with pros.

7. Don't warm up your car more than the time it should be done. Just stick to the clock. Excess is not good.

8. Start your day with a checkup

Do these ways possibly at the start of the day. That way, if you see any striking inconsistencies, you have the whole day to guard it at the mechanics. The ways don't require any spending but a great deal of observation and feeling your car.

Telling from experience

Not trying to play the racing car specialist here. As you have seen, these are practical and simple ways to keep your racing car engine clean. The experts definitely have more sophisticated ways to maintain racing cars and some are kept within their walls. At the end of the day, keeping it clean matter the most. I know we all treat our wheels like they're alive and kicking. Well, they actually are. For those who race, be it professionally or just for the passion, our racing cars are the extension of ourselves. And a clean racing car engine is the reflection of what we feel and think and act upon.

Building and Maintaining Race Cars

Race cars are increasing in popularity. Events like NASCAR races are garnering the same pop culture status as conventionally "cool" scenes such as clubs or concerts, in many circles. Celebrities go to races, and regular people from mainstream society just naturally follow along.

Among car enthusiasts, the pull is even stronger. It seems that every amateur mechanic who owns a car that could conceivably be used to race wants to do so. Some people convert their cars to sports cars by changing the engines. DIY race car enthusiasts often say if it has an engine, someone will try to race it. Building and maintaining race cars is not exactly an easy task, as it involves a lot of things. Before you decide to build your own race car, you have to have a sufficient amount of knowledge regarding cars in general.

The following steps can be useful in building and maintaining race cars:
 

First, you have to set out a budget. For you to have an idea on how much it will cost you to build your own race car, you have to visit car show rooms as well as auto shops that sell engines and other things that you will need to build one.

If your goal is to compete in racing events, you have to find out the rules and regulations of the racing class you prefer. You have to know if the kind of car you choose will be accepted in the specific class.
 

If you don't have one yet, buy a basic car that runs properly. If your main purpose is to race, then it is not necessary for the car to pass the smog test. However, it would still be better if it did, as this greatly affects the environment.
 

Strip the car's interior, but make sure to abide by the rules of your racing class. Remember that a lighter car means a faster car.
 

Buy racing equipment. This includes racing seats, a roll cage, a five-point harness and other items of safety. Invest in good racing tires and a high-performing engine, if you can afford it.
 

Assemble the car and ask someone who has more experience to help you out to make sure that you do it properly.

Building and maintaining race cars is not exactly an easy job, but with the right equipment and the necessary knowledge, you can easily accomplish this task by yourself.

MINI Clubvan Concept

Mini has releases photos and details for the Clubvan concept, which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Three variants will be offered with three different engine options: the Mini One Clubvan with the basic 72kW/153Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine, the more powerful 90kW/160Nm Mini Cooper Clubvan, and the Mini Cooper D Clubvan, which gets the 82kW/270Nm 1.6-litre diesel engine and promises combined cycle fuel economy of just 3.9 litres per 100km.

A six-speed manual transmission is standard in all three models while the MINI Cooper D Clubvan can be had with a six-speed automatic as an option. The Clubvan model will launch with four paint shades: Pepper White, Ice Blue, British Racing Green metallic, and Midnight Black metallic. Standard wheels are in a 15-inch sizing, but buyers can choose from larger 16- and 17-inch upgrades.

The dimensions of the Clubvan are identical to the 3961mm long, 1683mm wide and 1426mm high Clubman. It is the seventh member of the current Mini line-up but the first new-generation Mini to be classified as a commercial vehicle, meaning business buyers can claim back VAT.





Press Release

More space for style: The MINI Clubvan Concept. Compact lifestyle van for business and leisure – First concept of its kind in the premium segment – World premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012.

Munich/Geneva. Stand-out-from-the-crowd style can also be amazingly practical – and practicality surprisingly attractive. The MINI Clubvan Concept brings apparently conflicting profiles together into a single package, paving the way for an innovative vehicle concept without parallel in the premium small car segment. The MINI Clubman-based concept car, scheduled for its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012, combines the driving fun for which MINI is renowned with increased load-carrying capability. The MINI experience will therefore find its way into new areas of life, the brand’s distinctive character gaining new popularity among target groups not previously on the MINI radar.

The closed-off load area behind the front seats and the opaque rear side windows of the new concept set it apart most strikingly from the MINI Clubman. The MINI Clubvan Concept uses its broader skill-set to open up new usage possibilities – both business and leisure. Where a business’s customers, product range and operating environment demand a particular style for its vehicles, a premium model can make the perfect delivery solution. For example, a car in the mould of the MINI Clubvan Concept would fit excellently into the fleet of a fashion designer, art gallery owner or event caterer. And its abilities as an all-rounder also tick the right boxes for a photographer with a stack of camera, tripod and lighting equipment to ferry around during the week – and bulky sports and leisure gear to pile on board at the weekend.

The MINI Clubvan Concept pulls off the trick of blending enhanced practicality and a well-judged lifestyle focus with natural ease. This ability is based on the impressive adaptability that goes to the heart of the MINI brand’s heritage. Calls for maximising the load capacity of the classic Mini began as early as 1960, just a year after the car’s birth. And they were soon heeded. With its 10-centimetre-longer wheelbase, separate load compartment and split rear doors, the Morris Mini Van was perfectly equipped for commercial use. It also provided the basis for the fully glazed, four-seat Morris Mini Traveller, one of the precursors of today’s successful MINI Clubman. And so, more than 50 years on, the MINI Clubvan Concept sees history repeating itself – albeit in a slightly different order.

Two seats, five doors, endless usage potential.

Limiting the car to two seats creates the capacity its owners will need on a day-to-day basis, as well as opening up a whole new world of customisation potential. The load compartment of the MINI Clubvan Concept embodies the car’s fresh and rigorous interpretation of the principle used in the classic Mini – of providing the maximum amount of interior space on the smallest possible footprint. The load area reaches from the split rear doors right up to the partition grille behind the two seats. The totally level floor makes full use of the interior’s depth, and that allows the concept car’s load capacity to exceed the maximum achieved by the MINI Clubman.

Six attachment loops recessed into the load compartment floor use elasticated straps to hold items of varying lengths, heights and widths in place – without the risk of them sliding around. Added to which, the partition grille, which is fixed securely to the car body, ensures that items stowed in the load compartment cannot find their way into the front seats, even under extremely heavy braking. The lower section of the partition is made from solid aluminium, while the upper section consists of a silver-coloured stainless steel honeycomb grating. The side walls and floor of the load compartment are trimmed in high-quality anthracite-coloured cloth. The anthracite roof liner, meanwhile, extends along the full length of the interior. This uniform colour scheme emphasises the pure-bred, practicality-oriented character of the MINI Clubvan Concept.

Like the MINI Clubman, the MINI Clubvan Concept is a five-door car with a twist. Two front doors for the driver and front passenger, two side-hinged doors at the rear and the rear-hinged Clubdoor on the right-hand side create comfortable access to the interior. The Clubdoor gives owners the option of loading or unloading smaller items from the side of the car as well as the rear.

The generous levels of space on board the concept car can be exploited in a variety of ways. Commercial users will be particularly pleased to discover the scope for configuring the load compartment to personal requirements. For example, tools and goods can be stored neatly and securely in made-to-measure drawers or shelving units. 12-volt plug sockets in the rear area of the load compartment provide additional practicality.

Exterior design: shields from prying eyes, cuts a distinctive figure.

Impressive practicality and the brand’s time-honoured style lend the MINI Clubvan Concept its unmistakable character. Sharing the exterior dimensions of the MINI Clubman and boasting cleverly increased storage capacity, the concept car is the first premium model in the small car-based van segment. The exterior appearance of the MINI Clubvan Concept marks it out immediately as a MINI – and therefore as a premium product. The function-led design modifications have no impact on the car’s proportions and hallmark MINI design language, but they do give customers the opportunity to combine the demands of commercial use with an appreciation of individual style.

The MINI Clubvan Concept comes with British Racing Green exterior paintwork, which extends to the roof, C-pillars and exterior mirror caps. As is usual for vehicles charged with transportation tasks, the rear side windows of the MINI Clubvan Concept are opaque. Polycarbonate sections – their outer surfaces painted in the car’s body colour – and heavily tinted glass for the rear doors make it difficult to see into the load compartment.

The unbroken paintwork along the car’s flanks offers extensive scope for individualisation, which the MINI Clubvan Concept highlights to eye-catching effect. The sealed side windows bear the logo of a sign design company based in the MINI’s native Great Britain. The hand-applied graphics lend the vehicle a personal look. Indeed, the ultra-versatile MINI carries both its cargo and the company’s promotional message with a uniquely stylish verve. The MINI Clubvan Concept presented in Geneva lends this form of customisation a piquant authenticity – on two fronts. The British company that has literally left its stamp on the MINI Clubvan Concept creates similar vehicle graphics for its customers. And the MINI Clubvan Concept showcases how these might look when applied to a MINI van.