Can you stop faster than ABS?

Posted by whyarby 22- May- 2008 0 comments

It is incredible how fast vehicle technology marches on, especially advances in safety and stability systems. Bosch have now been making ABS systems for 25 years, and the electronics have moved on dramatically since the first versions. Conventional racing wisdom says that drivers can usually brake in...

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Top three 'go faster' mods for your car

Posted by whyarby 19- May- 2008 0 comments

So you're now bored of the modest amount of power you manage to squeeze out of your seemingly pathetic car and are looking to upgrade to a more fiery number, but how do you go about it?Well, it largely depends on the type of engine - quite often manufacturers restrict the power from one of the engines...

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Front vs rear wheel drive

Posted by whyarby 19- May- undefined 0 comments

The eternal debate.Conventional wisdom tends to favour rear wheel drive (RWD) for track and fast driving based activities, this is because the grip requirements of the tyres are spread between all four wheels - front for steering and rear to put the power down. In theory, this division should provide...

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Chrysler Gas Card Incentive; Smart Advertising Or Insult To Intelligence?

Posted by whyarby 11- May- 2008 0 comments

With Gas Prices rising higher and higher, Chrysler has come up with a promotion to help you spend less at the pump, I think!The May Gas incentive for Chrysler works like this. If you buy a Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge during may you will only pay $2.99 for gas for 3 years. "Lets Refuel America" is the slogan...

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