by: Louie Liu
When you use your car, ideally you should have the same control over it as you have over parts of your body. It is said for a great tennis player the racquet is an extension of the player’s hand. The player can manipulate the racquet with the same speed and dexterity with which the player can control the hand.
Similarly if you want to have a confident and easy control of your car it should handle better and respond faster. Unlike our body parts which start to move as soon as we command them to do so the car parts take some time. This is because our command travels through the mechanics of the car till it reaches the concerned part which will then start to obey it.
For example if you, using the steering wheel, command the front wheels to turn left they do turn left but there is a small delay. This is not very perceptible in normal driving conditions but in car racing it is a very important consideration.
Lowering springs lower the suspension of your car. This reduces the height of its center of gravity and the car hugs the road better. It is easy to understand that the higher the center of gravity the less stable the car is. The center of gravity of a pile of books is high and they can be made to topple easily. But if just two books are lying one over the other, the center of gravity is low and the book on top want fall off easily. Similarly by lowering the center of gravity of your car you get a more stable ride. The response time also reduces since the upper and lower parts of the car come closer together. For example during cornering the car will not roll as much.
Lowering springs also give your car a great low slung look. This gives it a sporty race car like appeal. You would have seen the very low road hugging cars on TV racing car shows. You car will get a similar look with lowering springs. Combined with other look enhancing products such as racing body kits your car can get a stunning new look.
You can know more about lowering springs and other car aftermarket products at http://www.ilovebodykits.com.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Taking the Jerk Out of Your Transmission
by: Martin Mansour
It would be great if you could just eliminate all the “jerks” in your life. You wouldn’t have to put up with annoying people who are rude to you. You wouldn’t have to start and stop your car in heavy traffic. You wouldn’t have to wonder about that awful clunking sound when your car shifts from one gear to another.
The bad news is the jerks who are people and the car jerking related to driving in traffic congestion cannot be fixed with mobile car service. The good news is Mobile Car Care can help with the clunking sound which makes you clench your teeth as the sound of metal on metal resounds through the car. With the sophisticated diagnostic and repair equipment on mobile car care vans, you can eliminate the transmission jerks from your life with convenience and ease.
Slip Sliding and Flushing Away
Most vehicles today are manufactured with automatic transmissions, but there are plenty of manual gearboxes in cars of all ages. The transmission is a complex piece of equipment that is essential to your car’s smooth operation. Actually the transmission is a set of mechanical systems which can include hydraulic, electrical and computerised units. That is why Mobile Car Care vans are equipped to deal with a variety of common transmission problems.
What are the typical car transmission repair needs which can be handled by a mobile car care service? You might be surprised to learn that most problems can be fixed in your driveway or at your place of business. You don’t have to try and manage your life or balance your business needs without an essential car or van because a repair shop keeps it for days at a time.
Mobile Car Care can handle a wide range of transmission issues and repairs.
* Slipping
* Leaking fluid
* Won’t shift
* Jerks when trying to shift into park or reverse
* Computer problems
* Shift throttle cable problems including breakage
* Normal wear requiring complete overhaul
* Linkage vacuum hoses broken or worn
* Loose electrical connections
Naturally these are not all of the transmission problems which can occur, but they are the most common. From replacing computerised modules to flushing the transmission, the Mobile Car Care van is prepared to deal with all of the common repair needs your transmission may require. In the unlikely event the problem requires special tools and cannot be fixed at a remote site, the Mobile Car Care workshop is fully equipped with trained mobile mechanics ready to get your car quickly back in action.
Smooth Shifting
The type of transmission repair your vehicle needs depends on the problem of course. The mobile repair van is fully equipped to make and accurate diagnosis and then repair the problem. Repairs include sealing leaks, replacing parts such as sensors and solenoids, tightening electrical connections, replacing broken linkages, and even doing a complete transmission overhaul.
It is important that vehicle owners detect transmission problems as soon as possible just like it is important to do regular maintenance. Signs a transmission problem exists include leaks under the car, vibrations or odd sounds, car refusing to shift smoothly, or car refusing to shift at all. Vehicle owners should check fluid levels and connections regularly.
Businesses operating fleets of cars and/or vans can take advantage of the Mobile Car Care on-site service program to prevent problems. For example, service programs include periodic transmission flushing.
Mobile Car Care can handle most of the typical transmission problems wherever your vehicle is parked.
It would be great if you could just eliminate all the “jerks” in your life. You wouldn’t have to put up with annoying people who are rude to you. You wouldn’t have to start and stop your car in heavy traffic. You wouldn’t have to wonder about that awful clunking sound when your car shifts from one gear to another.
The bad news is the jerks who are people and the car jerking related to driving in traffic congestion cannot be fixed with mobile car service. The good news is Mobile Car Care can help with the clunking sound which makes you clench your teeth as the sound of metal on metal resounds through the car. With the sophisticated diagnostic and repair equipment on mobile car care vans, you can eliminate the transmission jerks from your life with convenience and ease.
Slip Sliding and Flushing Away
Most vehicles today are manufactured with automatic transmissions, but there are plenty of manual gearboxes in cars of all ages. The transmission is a complex piece of equipment that is essential to your car’s smooth operation. Actually the transmission is a set of mechanical systems which can include hydraulic, electrical and computerised units. That is why Mobile Car Care vans are equipped to deal with a variety of common transmission problems.
What are the typical car transmission repair needs which can be handled by a mobile car care service? You might be surprised to learn that most problems can be fixed in your driveway or at your place of business. You don’t have to try and manage your life or balance your business needs without an essential car or van because a repair shop keeps it for days at a time.
Mobile Car Care can handle a wide range of transmission issues and repairs.
* Slipping
* Leaking fluid
* Won’t shift
* Jerks when trying to shift into park or reverse
* Computer problems
* Shift throttle cable problems including breakage
* Normal wear requiring complete overhaul
* Linkage vacuum hoses broken or worn
* Loose electrical connections
Naturally these are not all of the transmission problems which can occur, but they are the most common. From replacing computerised modules to flushing the transmission, the Mobile Car Care van is prepared to deal with all of the common repair needs your transmission may require. In the unlikely event the problem requires special tools and cannot be fixed at a remote site, the Mobile Car Care workshop is fully equipped with trained mobile mechanics ready to get your car quickly back in action.
Smooth Shifting
The type of transmission repair your vehicle needs depends on the problem of course. The mobile repair van is fully equipped to make and accurate diagnosis and then repair the problem. Repairs include sealing leaks, replacing parts such as sensors and solenoids, tightening electrical connections, replacing broken linkages, and even doing a complete transmission overhaul.
It is important that vehicle owners detect transmission problems as soon as possible just like it is important to do regular maintenance. Signs a transmission problem exists include leaks under the car, vibrations or odd sounds, car refusing to shift smoothly, or car refusing to shift at all. Vehicle owners should check fluid levels and connections regularly.
Businesses operating fleets of cars and/or vans can take advantage of the Mobile Car Care on-site service program to prevent problems. For example, service programs include periodic transmission flushing.
Mobile Car Care can handle most of the typical transmission problems wherever your vehicle is parked.
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