Kata Kata Mutiara

“Kalau semuanya gagal turunkan standar anda terlebih dahulu“

“Jika anda bisa menetapkan dan menggapai tujuan harianmu, nyakinlah bahwa anda juga bisa menetapkan dan menggapai tujuan besarmu. “

“Jika anda tidak belajar mencintai diri sendiri terlebih dahulu anda tidak bisa mencintai orang lain! Perlakukan orang lain sesuai dengan pearlakuan yang ingin anda dapatkan dari orang lain. “

“Semua belum berakhir hingga benar benar berakhir ! “

“Hidup saya berubah jika saya berubah ! “

“Kalo kita tidak dapat bertindak seperti yang kita harapkan kita harus bertindak seperti yang kita bisa“

“Jangan bandingkan dirimu dengan orang lain tapi bandingkanlah dirimu dengan dirimu sendiri“

“Setiap saat hidup memberikan sebuah pelajaran agar kita mau belajar!! namun banyak dari kita tidak mengerti apa yang diinginkan hidup itu sendiri“

“Jangan membuat masalah kalo tidak mau mendapat masalah“

“pada saat anda meraih bintang, anda mungkin tidak berhasil mendapat satupun, tetapi anda tidak akan pulang dengan tangan hampa“

...kata bijak pagi hari...

kata bijak islami

“orang yang terkaya adalah orang yang menerima pembagian takdir dari alloh dengan senang hati

...ali bin husain... “

“apapun yang terjadi dalam harimu yakinlah bahwa semuanya adalah kehendak dan rencana alloh untuk kebahagiaanmu“

...mutiara islami...

“hanya orang-orang yang tahu persis bagaimana cara dia kelak mati saja yang mengerti bagaimana seharusnya hidup“

...mutiara islam...

“luka dibadan dapat sembuh dengan segera , namun luka di hati membutuhkan waktu lebih lama untuk sembuh!,  kecuali dengan ikhlas, itu semua akan segera terobati“

...mutiara islami...

“Bersabarlah dalam menunggu ketetapan tuhanmu“

...kata bijak kesabaran...

“Pertanyaan hidup yang paling penting dan mendesak adalah: apa yang telah engkau lakukan untuk sesamamu? “

.... martin lutherking | seorang tokoh dunia ...

“Kegagalan adalah sebuah peristiwa ; Jangan menganggap semua persoalan sebagai masalah hidup atau mati ; Kesulitan datang membuat kita untuk berpikir“

...promod batra...

“Memaafkan, dalam artian sederhana ibarat api-lebih tepatnya bara api, bara api abadi. Kita dapat menjaga api itu tetap tidak berbahaya dan menikmati pijarnya atau mengisapinya hingga menjadi api besar dan menghanguskan kehidupan anda! karena tidak mengerti kita kebanyakan melakukan hal terakhir. “

...promod batra...

“Alangkah mulianya hati yang sedih tetapi dapat menyanyikan lagu kegembiraan bersama hati-hati yang gembira. “

...kahlil gibran-mutiara kehidupan...

semoga bermanfaat dalam menjalani hidup, terima kasih...........

Your Questions About ECU Remapping - What Is It and When Should You Have It Done?

An ECU remap or car chipping is the process of improving the performance and economy of a vehicle. Cars and van engines today are run by central computers, or electronic management systems. These systems control how the fuel is used and as a result, how the engine performs. Just like a home computer, the ECU, (Engine Control Unit) is the brain of the car's engine.

When a driver increases their speed, it is the ECU which dictates how much fuel is used, and mixed with oxygen (air), to create the power. This is why a remap can improve the performance of your car. It is a way of using computer instructions to tell the car how to react under certain conditions so that the driver gets the best results from the engine.

These results can be increased speed, or conversely they can be better fuel economy. Both are dependent upon each other. Most drivers opt for a remap which gives them the very best engine performance for the best fuel economy, an optimum balance of both. However, some drivers are less interested in fuel economy and more interested in boosting the high performance of their car. This is particularly true for owners who have turbo-powered engines, sports cars and very powerful engines.

A remap changes the pre-set manufacturers settings and parameters for the engine. Drivers tend to have them done when they want to get a better performance form their engines. For many it is surprising that their vehicles are not optimised by the manufacturer. Manufacturers will programme the ECU with standard settings which are based upon average use of the car, average driving speeds and regular maintenance and servicing. Their standards are based upon making sure the car is reliable and lasts as long as possible.

Because all drivers have different styles of driving, use different grades of fuel and live in different areas, driving in very diverse conditions, a remap is the best way to fine tune an engine to suit the owner's needs and driving style.

Car performance is only one benefit of having a remap done. There is a misconception that it is something that only enthusiasts with fast cars need to consider.

Fuel economy is another important reason for fine tuning your vehicle. For example, if you have a van for work, you may be more interested in getting as many miles per gallon as possible, rather than the speed of the vehicle. Depending on the engine size, and the vehicle, a professional remap can improve fuel consumption by as much as five miles to the gallon. This is a significant saving and can be a huge saving for businesses that rely on vehicles and have very high mileages, for example, delivery companies, or taxi drivers. Remaps also help to improve vans that carry heavy loads it makes the engine perform better when the van is carrying a full load.

If you are considering a car remap, first speak to a professional who offers this service. Make sure they will give you a bespoke remap which will be done to suit your make and model of vehicle, and your own individual needs. If you want higher performance and speed, you probably do not want to do this at the expense of fuel economy. If you want more miles per gallon, you will generally improve performance and speed unless you want to limit the vehicle for a specific reason.

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Classic Car Body Restoration After The Rust Is Repaired

I know this is a bit different of an article, but if you read my articles then you know that if a reader of my articles asks a question I usually try to answer it if I can. Today I had a reader ask how to do the body work after the rust patches, or replacement panels are in place.

In this article I will try to answer his question. I don't know if this is exactly what he was looking for but I will wing it. The question is how to do body repair after the welding in complete. I will start right after you turn the welder off.

Tools Needed:

1. A 5" air grinder with 36 or 24 grit disks.
2. A 2" angle air grinder for the detail work, you will need 80 grit disks for this grinder.
3. A 5" DA sander, DA stands for dual action sander.
4. A long hand sanding board with 24-36 grit stick on paper.
5. A 12" air file to get you through the bigger part of the sanding, you will finish by hand.

Supplies Needed:

1. Sand paper: 24, 36, 80, and 180 grit.
2. Plastic filler (Ever Coat)
3. Primer (Urethane)
4. Tack clothes
5. Metal glaze (Ever Coat)

After you have faced off the welds around the patch panels, you will begin to spread the plastic filler. This is my standard warning with the plastic body filler; the filler should never be more the 1/16" - 1/8" thick. If you load it on you will have problems later on.

What you need to do here is make sure that you pay very close attention to what you are doing when you spread the body filler. Plastic filler is not a magic wand, it's quite simply a tool to help you get the job done, and like any other tool when used right it will do amazing things.

Now down to the real business of finishing the rust patch process. Most classic cars do have some rust in them simply because they have been running around for 30 years or more. Rust is just a side affect of the aging process of the car.

Remember the toll list above? The first toll that you will use from that list is the 5" air grinder, and you will need to be very careful with this tool as it will grind the metal out very quickly. You need to use you eye balls and you hands in unison to do this right.

What you need to do here is make that big weld that is sticking off of your car as flat as you can without grinding through the metal on the car. This may sound like a easy task, one that you don't need to pay much attention to, but it takes some learning.

I know people who do this every day for a living and still grind to much every once in a while. So please don't take this lightly, you need to get to know your tools you to to develop a feeling for how they operate, and what they can do for you or to you.

You need to focus the grinder on the weld trying not to slip off of it and grind the car body. This takes some getting used to when your using the 5" air grinder. If you have to make a couple of weds on scrap metal and learn the process that way before you graduate to your pride and joy.

Now the warnings are all done, what you should see when you are done with 5" air grinder is the weld should be still be a little high because you about to move to the final weld finishing stage of the process.

If your have a nice even weld you should never need to go with more then the 36 grit disk on your 5" grinder. But if you had a problem with dirt, oil, or toxins on the metal and the weld piled up in some places you may need the 24 grit, but I would try to stay away form it if possible.

By now you should have the weld ground to the point where it's just a little high all the way around. Now you need to change tools, but the process is exactly the same. It's time to fire up the 2" angle grinder and load it with and 80 grit disk.

The finishing process could take a lot of 80 grit disks so spare no expense buying the 80 grit disks. You looking for a flat smooth weld after this process. As a matter of fact if your weld is perfect it should almost disappear.

Once you have gotten your weld to this point you are ready for the plastic filler. Heed my warning from above not more the 1/16" - 1/8" of plastic filler. Get out your mixing board and scoop out about a golf ball sized portion of filler on to the mixing board.

By the side of the filler squeeze out about a 1" line of hardener and mix them together. Do not take to long doing this or the filler will harden while you are working with it. Get you spreader and begin spreading the filler on the area that you have repaired.

After the area is fully covered with filler you need to give the filler a few minutes to kick off, I'd say about 10 - 15 minutes depending on how much hardener you used. I don't let it dry rock hard before sanding it, I prefer it to be a bit malleable.

It just seems to sand a lot quicker if you don't let it dry all the way. Although this may take some getting used to, it's a great tip to help you save some time that may be better used elsewhere. The first sanding will be done on with the long hand board, and 36 grit paper loaded on it.

You should sand the filler using and "X" motion this makes the work come out looking much better. I try to stay away form using the air file to sand the filler because this is not a production process, and you pay a lot more attention to what you are doing when you sand by hand.

Again you should not use the 24 grit paper unless you have to. After you have sanded the plastic filler with the 36 grit paper you should feel the repair work with your hand and see if there are any high spots or low spots.

Although I would plan on going with another spread of the filler because you have to at this time. If you got lucky and felt no high spots or low spots you can use metal glaze to fill the 36 grit scratches in the first coat of filler. If that's not the case you will need to spread more filler.

For this article we will go with the second scenario, you have discovered some minor high spots, or low spots. What you will do now is mix more filler the same way as I told you above, and spread it over the work area again.

Paying close attention to not letting it dry all the way. There will be a slight difference this time. What you will do here is start the rough finish with the 36 grit paper on the long hand board, but this time leave the filler a bit high on your work area.

Here you will finish it with 80 grit paper, then go over it with metal glaze. Metal glaze is a finishing substance not designed to fill small dents and waves. This is only for the finish work. It is watery in comparison.

You mix it the same way as you do the filler, but it's a little harder to get a feel for how much to use because of it's thin makeup. After you have spread the metal glaze you should let it dry all the way, and then sand it with nothing more then 180 grit paper.

If you have to use 80 grit just to break the surface that is fine. But after you have removed the smooth hard surface you will need to sand it with 180 grit paper only. Now we are at the end this article, I hope this helps you out.

The next step is primer, and I have covered that a few times already.

I've been in the automotive business for about 20 or 25 years, I have worked in all facets of the industry, from parts to restoration, all different makes and models.

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Maintain Your Classic Car To Derive Maximum Pleasure Out Of Owning It

Classic and vintage cars have a charm of their own. These ageless beauties mesmerize one and all, offering a glimpse into the automobile evolution that has taken place over the decades. The classic car shows that are organized regularly all over the world are testament to the global admiration for these marvels of engineering.

While there are many people who would love to own a classic car, they are deterred by the fact that these vehicles cannot be put to routine use. Only these car are enthusiasts own and maintain such cars simply for the pleasure they get out of gazing at the beauties and driving out in them occasionally. Even these enthusiasts are aplenty. Indeed, there are many car dealerships that deal exclusively in classic cars. If you want to buy or sell a these cars, you can easily search on an online local business directory to find a dealer to fulfill your requirement.

Owning a classic car is fun and pleasurable only when the car is well-maintained. It should not only look good from the exterior and the interiors, but also be in fine running condition (although you won't be driving it too often). Let us look at some things that can help you preserve the condition and value of your car.

• First of all, you must make sure that you drive the car every now and then. Otherwise, the lubricants, seals, tires, etc can dry up and breakdown and the parts may get rusted and stuck. You need not take the car too far, even a small drive around the block is enough. You can start up the engine and keep it running for some time after every few days.


• The oil and fluids of the car must be changed at regular intervals. Since, the car won't be covering too many miles, it is necessary to decide when to change the oil on the basis of time than usage. You should also ensure that the car is kept filled with a lot of gas.


• Don't let dust and dirt to accumulate on the car. Wash it often and also wax it at times to preserve the paint. Clean the vinyl or leather seats and use protective coating to take care of the parts made of chrome.


• It is very essential to keep the car protected from the weather. While the elements can damage the exterior, the sun can cause even the fabric and other materials used in the interiors to crack and deteriorate. Keep the car in a garage, and if you don't have one, use a light car cover to protect the vehicle from the harmful effects of different climatic conditions.

Your classic car is an investment and you should treat it as such by taking good care of its maintenance.

Get in touch with classic cars dealer Tacoma and be the proud owner of an elegant and well-maintained classic car.

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Classic Cars - The Best Muscle Cars

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines muscle cars as, "any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving." 

Although opinions vary, it is often cited that the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is the first muscle car ever created. It was designed with speed and power in mind, using a powerful engine with a lightweight body.

By the mid-1970s some of this market converged into personal luxury performance cars, thus beginning an era where personal luxury trumped lightweight speed.

Performance-type cars began to make a return in the United States during the 1980s, however with new regulations governing safety and pollution combined with increased production costs, these new vehicles were not designed to the formula of the traditional low-cost muscle cars. Introducing electronic fuel injection and overdrive transmission to the remaining muscle car survivors like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird helped sustain a market share for them alongside personal luxury coupes with performance packages.

Karl Brauer, editor-in-chief of the online car review aggregator "Total Car Score" is a self-described fanatic who characterizes muscle cars as his "primary passion." He compiled a list of what he considers 10 classic American muscle cars, saying, "Vintage car collectors consider these must-haves!"

Karl Brauer's list:

• 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 

• 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD455 

• 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 

• 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 

• 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV 

• 1968 Ford Mustang GT500KR 

• 1969 Ford Boss 429 Mustang 

• 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Hemi 

• 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda 

• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Car buffs sometimes refer to classic muscle cars as "overpowered iron beasts" because these cars were built to deliver and beating and also to take one. They often burned rubber, and were anything but agile. Big, heavy, loud and rude, they embodied everything that was great about the American auto industry of the 1960s and 1970s.

American car-maker Chevrolet offered many different types, beginning with the Corvette in 1953, adding the Impala, Chevelle, El Camino, and Nova to its ranks throughout the years.

Dodge threw their hat into the ring beginning with the 1966 Charger, adding the Challenger and Super Bee thereafter.

Other American car-makers offerings include:

• AMC's AMX and Javelin 

• Buick's Grand National 

• Ford's Mustang and Thunderbird 

• Mercury's Cougar 

• Oldsmobile's Olds 442 

• Plymouth's Barracuda and GTX 

• Pontiac's Firebird and GTO

Restoring 

When restoring muscle cars, people have differing views on whether staying true to the original factory's work is the best way to go, or whether improving on anything you can is better. One thing to keep in mind is that a well-documented restoration performed by a renowned shop will always hold more value than one that's undocumented or completed by an unknown shop or individuals.

Customizing 

Muscle cars are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, however finding one in mint condition is near impossible. Finding one that needs to be restored, and/or customized is a different story. So many different things about these cars can be customized, it is best to do your research on what features you would like to customize before getting a bid from someone.

Most likely people who own custom car shops are huge car fans who have learned the skills to do something they truly enjoy doing. Ask to see some of their work before going with a custom car shop, and remember it's OK to barter when asking for custom work to be done to your muscle car.

by Jason J Junge, a muscle car enthusiast!
http://www.junge.com

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Important Tips to Consider When Purchasing a Classic Car

In your pursuit of classic cars, you may decide to consider classic muscle cars for sale. You need to understand that purchasing such a classic is a whole different experience when compared with buying a typical car. In choosing your car, you need to determine what you will be using the car for. If you are looking for a car that will be used regularly, you may not need to look for a "show condition" one. Furthermore, if you have plans of entering a classic car competition, you may need to find an original one as well as one that has least mileage. In addition, if you know the car that you are interested in purchasing, find out the "problem areas" that the car may have and determine whether the problems can be resolved. Other important tips to consider when purchasing a classic car include:

· Determine the model

You do not have to buy a classic car to fill the available space in your garage. It is advisable to have in mind exactly what model and make you want to own. This way you will avoid looking out for the opportunity to just own a classic car. It is unwise to choose the car you come across in the first old cars for sale available in your locality. This is particularly the case if you have no knowledge about classic cars. Take the time to shop around and take a long a professional appraiser who will determine the price of the car by considering the condition of the car, the previous owner, the type of restoration that has been done and much more.

· Negotiate the price

Owners of classic vehicles are usually reluctant sellers. In fact, those who have classic cars in their possession have them for a reason. It is possible the car would have belonged to their grandfather. Therefore, the majority of classic cars owners will often sell their possession out of necessity as opposed to desire. Although you can find some sellers who are selling the car for the simple reason of wanting to dispose it, the majority of people do this for the need of ready cash to cater for unexpected bills. Usually, such people will often inflate the prices of their classics. Therefore, be ready to negotiate the price that you are given. However, if you want the car badly, be ready to pay a little more.

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Factors to Consider When Determining the Price of a Classic Car

The auto world can never be complete without considering the classics. They always give a touch of richness. If you are considering investing in a car, it is advisable to shop around from classic cars for sale. In addition, you will need to have an understanding about the factors that determine their pricing. The factors that determine the price of these cars vary significantly depending on who is doing the appraisal therefore, knowing what to look out for when assessing the value of the car will help you make an informed decision. The ones owned previously by celebrities are often more expensive. Other factors that determine the price of the car include:

· Condition of the classic car

The condition of the car influences the price. Those that are in great shape and ready for use will attract a higher price when compared with similar models that are in poor condition, requiring some work to be done. Therefore, if you want to spend less refurbishing it, you might want to purchase one that is in a better working condition.

· Original equipment & structural condition

Classical cars feature a higher value as long as they have all their original equipment intact. Furthermore, the equipment needs to be in a fair condition. The equipment and structures that are often considered include the interior, the seats, the pedal rubbers, the carpets and other items.

· Age of the car

The age is a primary determinant of the value of the vehicle. Generally, the older car is priced much higher in the market. Therefore, older classic muscle cars would feature higher price tags when compared with a newer, yet similar model.

· Pricing by mileage

Used ones are often valued based on mileage. Similarly, the mileage determines the price. However, most enthusiasts of classic cars consider the structural condition and original equipment as the most important factors in determining pricing, more important than mileage.

· Pricing by authenticity

The authenticity is an important factor that dictates the price of the classic car. The authenticity of the vehicle can be proven by verifying the VIN number, the casting number, the date codes, the RPO codes and the transmission & rear end tags. For classic cars manufactured by GM, the authenticity can be verified by considering the protect-o-plate number. Classic car collectors are keen at determining these factors before making any purchases. This is because they want to be sure that they are investing in vehicle that truly has value.

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