Spectacular Singapore F1

A look at the Spectacular Singapore F1!

Formula One cars drive around the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix during the time qualifying session September 27, 2008. The Singapore GP on Sunday will be F1's first night race, the first to be held in the island state and the first on an Asian street circuit.

Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil passes spectators during practice for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.

Workers paint the edging prior to the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.

McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car into a turn during the third timed training session on the illuminated Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.

The city skyline with the illuminated Marina Bay City Formula One Circuit in Singapore is seen in this aerial shot taken Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.

Singapore's skyline and (at bottom center) its Esplanade Complex are shown, as well as part of the illuminated street circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, September 23, 2008.

Force India Formula One driver Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy flies through the air on bend 10 during a practice session at the Marina Bay Singapore F1 Grand Prix circuit September 27, 2008.

Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella of team Force India gets out of his car after crashing into a barrier during the final practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 27, 2008.

The car of Force India Formula One driver Giancarlo Fisichella is lifted out of turn 10 after a crash during the third practice session on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday Sept. 27, 2008.

Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil leads the pack over McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain at the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

A general view shows part of the illuminated street circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at dusk September 23, 2008.

Finnish driver Heikki Kovalainen of Mclaren leaves a pit during the first practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 26, 2008 prior to Formula One's first ever night race on September 28.

Pit crew members look on as Brazilian driver Felipe Massa of Ferrari leaves the pits with his fuel hose still attached and spraying fuel during the final of Formula One's first-ever night race at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 28, 2008. Massa dropped from first to last place due to the error.

A McLaren Formula One car navigates past a corner near the Esplanade theatres at the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix during qualifying session September 27, 2008.

A view of the Singapore skyline and part of the illuminated street circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix during the first practice session on September 26, 2008.

BMW Sauber Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld of Germany steers his car into a turn during the third timed training session on the illuminated Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.

Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa (center) of Brazil and McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drive down a straight on the Marina Bay street circuit during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix September 28, 2008.

Top 5 Fastest Cars in the World

Here is the definitive list of the top 5 Fastest Cars in the World! Truly Amazing pieces of engineering, pushing performance to its limits! Relish in the power of the SSC Ultimate Aero, Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg CCX, Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo & the Mclaren F1!

Rank 1. SSC Ultimate Aero

The SSC Aero is an American-built mid-engine sports car by Shelby Super Cars. Its higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, is currently the fastest production car in the world, with a fastest recorded speed of 413 km/h (257 mph).This speed was reportedly achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 in West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007.

The Aero and the Shelby Super Cars company are the brainchildren of Jerod Shelby, who spent over seven years designing the car. The basic Aero model is no longer produced, while, as of 2008, the Ultimate Aero costs about 620,000 dollars.

Rank 2. Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS introduced in 2005. It is currently the fastest accelerating and decelerating production car in the world. It is currently also the most expensive production car available at a price of 1.1 million Euro. It is able to achieve the second highest top speed for a production car, behind the SSC Ultimate Aero TT .

Powered by a 736-kilowatt (1,001 PS/987 hp) W16 engine, it is able to achieve an average top speed of 408.47 km/h (253.81 mph). The car reached full production in September 2005, and is handcrafted in a factory Volkswagen built near the former Bugatti headquarters in Château St Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France). It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. Two examples of the Veyron are known to have been wrecked since production began.

Rank 3. Koenigsegg CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCX has been engineered to comply with the US regulation and market demands and is an evolutionary design that replaced the Koenigsegg CCR. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X; the X commemorating the 10th anniversary, (being the Roman numeral for ten), of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996.

The CCX was first unveiled on February 28, 2006 at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show although its existence was announced earlier. A derivative known as the CCXR is available, the difference being that CCXR's engine is tuned to run on biofuel. The different fuel and tune allows the CCXR to produce 25% more power than the CCX.

Rank 4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

The Saleen S7 is a limited production, hand built high-performance automobile developed jointly by Saleen, Hidden Creek Industries, Phil Frank Design, and Ray Mallock Ltd. with RML taking full credit designing and developing the S7 and produced solely by Saleen in Irvine, California. It is the first car produced by Saleen not based on an existing design. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 horsepower. In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed to an estimated 250 mph (402 km/h).

Rank 5. McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 was formerly the fastest street legal production car in the world, holding this record from 1994 to 2005, the longest period the record has been held by any street legal or production car in the history of automobiles. It was engineered and produced by McLaren Automotive, a subsidiary of the British McLaren Group that, among others, owns the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team. Today, it is still the fastest naturally aspirated car in the world.

The McLaren F1 was at the time the fastest production car ever built, eclipsing the Jaguar XJ220. A standard version of the McLaren achieved a top speed of 371 km/h (231 mph) in 1994, holding this record for more than 10 years until it was finally eclipsed in 2005 by the Koenigsegg CCR.

Rank 6. Ferrari Enzo

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It is currently one of the most powerful naturally aspirated production car in the world. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

How to get the best price for a new car - 5 Techniques

How to get the best price for a new car - 5 Techniques

At the Dealer

In an ideal situation the dealership should be on your side at finding the right vehicle at the right price. However, some car dealers place more emphasis on profits rather than customer service or satisfaction. When you are buying a new car, keep your interests in front at all times. By avoiding common traps that can cost you extra money you will get the best bang for you buck. Here are five tips to get you on your way to owning the best car for your budget.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Step 1

Do your Homework: Most dealerships will prey on the unprepared. Going into the showroom "green" – without the requisite facts and pricing data – will give the salesperson much more control over the purchasing process.

You need to thoroughly research your choices. Gather a wide variety of reviews from web sites such as Yahoo Autos!, www.edmonds.com or MSN Auto are great places to start. You want to check the reliability, safety, fuel economy and pricing of any models you are thinking about. Do not put this off until the day you plan to go to the dealer for a test drive.

Research and determine what the trade-in value of your current vehicle is to determine its approximate worth. This will depend on the vehicle's age, condition, mileage, options and other equipment along with where you trade it in.

2. Step 2

Do not assume that the sticker price is the asking or purchase price. To get the lowest price, start with the cost of the car for the dealer, which can be found on the internet. What you are looking for is referred to as the dealer invoice price. However, this is not necessarily the price that the dealer paid for the vehicle. In most cases there are often behind-the-scenes bonuses, such as dealer incentives and kickbacks, which give dealers a higher profit margin.
You can check the price-quotes on the websites listed below in the resources section for web links. A reasonable price to start negotiations is between 3 to 6 percent over the dealer invoice price or Wholesale Price. If the model is in high demand you may have to start with 8 percent and go from there. Keep in mind you can get a lower price through effective negotiation at the dealership.

3. Step 3

Negotiate one item at one time. Salespeople often will mix in financing, leasing, and trade-in negotiations together, often asking you to negotiate around a monthly payment figure. This approach will put the power of negotiation into the hands of the dealer. This type of approach will give the dealer more latitude to offer you a favorable number in one area while inflating terms in another.
Make it clear from the get go: You want the best possible markup over your starting price. Mention that you intend to visit other dealerships selling the same vehicle and you intend to buy from the dealer that gives you the best price.
After you have determined and agreed to a price, now is the time to talk about financing, trade-ins or leasing. If you are met with interference you can leave at any time. Sometimes heading for the door is a sure way to jump-start a slow-moving negotiation or bring a lower offer.

4. Step 4

Have your financing pre-approved in advance. This can be done through banks, credit unions and loan organizations – then compare what the dealer has to offer. We are starting to see more Zero Percent financing on vehicles from the different manufactures. If you do not qualify for the high terms the salesperson may not try to sign you up for a higher interest rate loan. More than likely, even with not-so good credit, you may get better deals elsewhere.

5. Step 5

Do not pay for extra accoutrements that you may not need. Dealers will often try to lure you into to extra services such as rust-proofing, fabric-protection and paint protection. They may also try to push VIN etching on your windows to deter thieves, it doesn't work. Most of these things to not work anyway – do not get them.
These services and fees are unnecessary. If the items are listed on the bill of sale, cross them off. Most new, modern cars do not have rust problems. You can treat upholstery yourself or get your own paint protection for much less than what the dealer charges. You can also get your own VIN etching kit for anywhere from $25 to $100 and do it yourself.

How to Sell Your Vehicle For Sale By Owner with a Sure-Fire Attention Getter

How to Sell Your Vehicle For Sale By Owner with a Sure-Fire Attention Getter

Lots of people sell vehicles of all shapes, sizes and specs. To move your sales ad to the top of the interest list, you need an attention getter…something that sets your ad apart from the rest. The overpriced “typo” gets attention even when potential buyers KNOW that price can’t be real. Curiosity just adds another motivation to call about a vehicle of interest anyway. Using this method, at best, you get a lot of attention and inquiry about your ad and sell your vehicle. At worst, you get to answer a burning question for your callers and make them feel good for knowing the answer.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Step 1

Post an ad for your vehicle and pitch your attention getter. In this ad, add three zeros to your selling price. For example, if you plan to sell the vehicle for $6,000, list the price at $6,000,000.

2. Step 2

Gauge your potential buyer. When the phone rings or you get an email inquiry, it will either be from someone genuinely interested in the vehicle or someone simply curious about the price. Gauge which caller this is by initial questions and by reactions as you pitch your vehicle.

3. Step 3

Answer and sales pitch. Address the attention getter by providing an answer to the outrageous price, and use the initial interest to offer your sales pitch on the vehicle.

Answer the phone or email and explain that the price was a typo and explain the true price. (This addresses the attention getter and curiosity.)

Then immediately move on to explain just why this vehicle is so special. Sing the vehicle’s praises (truthfully). The buyer will check your statements when he sees the vehicle/tests it.

4. Step 4

Follow up with an offer of action. After your pitch, offer to meet the potential buyer, and let him see the vehicle.

(The buyer could come to your home, but that could be an issue. Too, agreeing to meet elsewhere socially pressures the potential buyer to show up and show up on time.)

Good meeting spots may include a WalMart parking lot or other store with a large parking lot and security cameras, your mechanic’s shop, or a mall. Being in an area where faces will be seen, noted and possibly caught on camera prevents a lot of shady situations.

5. Step 5

Complete the sale.

How to Purchase Auto Parts for Your Vehicle

How to Purchase Auto Parts for Your Vehicle

Car

Many people go into an auto part store to purchase automotive parts for their vehicle and don't have the correct information pertaining to their vehicle. First you need to know the name of the part you want to purchase. Now you need to know the year, make and model of your vehicle. This is very important; you need to know exactly what size engine you have. Many people will say it's a six cylinder. This doesn't work any more; because today they make several six cylinders. So you will need to know exactly which motor you have in your vehicle. Possibly you will need to have the Vin. number from your vehicle. For example if you have a Nissan almost always you will be asked for a Vin. #. Sometimes you will need to know the wheel base and possibly the size tire. My business has experienced this. I will tell you where to find this information.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

·       Year

·       Make

·       Model

·       Engine Size

·       Vin. #

·       Wheel Base

·       Tire size

1.      Step 1

Driver's Door Open

First for the year, make and model of your vehicle. You can look on your insurance card for this information. Also open your driver's door and you will find the exact production date on the sticker. On the body of your vehicle you will find make and model. Your Vin # is also on your insurance card. If your insurance card is not available to you at the present time; than look at the windshield. You will find the Vin # in the lower corner on the driver's side of the windshield.

2.      Step 2

Look Under Car Hood For Engine Size

Now you want the exact engine size of your vehicle. For this you will need to open the hood of the automobile. In most cars today you will find a lever inside the car; on the driver's side. Possibly will say hood release. Pull the lever. Than go to the front of the vehicle and reach under the hood to find a lever and will require you to pull to the right or pull lever upward to release the hood all the way and lift up. Now you are looking for a sticker that is going to tell you the engine size of the vehicle.

3.      Step 3

Start At Front Tire To Measure Wheel Base

Now if you need to know the wheel base of your vehicle; this information can be found on the inside of the driver's door. If not there than you will need a measuring tape and possibly another person to help hold the measuring tape at one end. You want to measure from front wheel to the rear wheel of the vehicle. From center of hub cap (front wheel) to the center of the hub cap (rear wheel).

4.      Step 4

Tire Information

To find your tire size; you need to look at the tire. The size will be on the tire and will look something like this. (example only P185 65R 14)Also if you look on the inside of driver's door you will find this information also.

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How to Detail Your Car On A Budget

How to Detail Your Car On A Budget

Detail Your Car On A Budget

How many times do we get into our car and think "this is disgusting, I really need to go have this cleaned". But just don't want to shell out the $125+ dollars it costs now to have it done for you. Well here's a simple and economical way to detail your vehicle yourself for only a couple dollars.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

·       bucket

·       dish soap

·       2 cans foaming carpet cleaner from Dollar Store or the Walmart brand

·       hose

·       rags/towels

·       scrub brush

·       vinegar

·       armor all

·       shop vac or other cleaner that is able to suck water

·       car wax

1.      Step 1

The very first thing you'll need to do is make sure you have all the supplies you need to clean the vehicle. My husband likes to use the foaming carpet cleaner from the dollar store, but if you're like me you can use a more natural cleaner as well. You can mix a cup of vinegar in with your water and add 1/2 cup of borax with it and that cleans really well too. Or melt down in 1 gallon of boiling water 1/3 cup of Fels Naptha soap and add that to another gallon of water to get the carpets really clean too. Another great cleaner for vehicles to get it shiny inside is Armor All which is optional but gives it the extra nice look.

2.      Step 2

Next you will need to take your bucket and fill it up with lukewarm water and add a splash of dish soap to it. Then take a rag and wash the whole car thoroughly opening the door jams to clean those out as well. Rinse off with hose, and wipe down with a clean towel.

3.      Step 3

Now you are ready to tackle the inside. Right now is the time you need to sort through any garbage that is left in the vehicle that needs to be discarded or put aside. Toss out any wrappers, coffee cups, old papers, any food laying around from going through the drive-through, clothes that don't belong in there, etc.
You have the idea!

4.      Step 4

The fourth thing you want to do is vacuum thoroughly using either a Shop Vac or if you don't own a Shop Vac, your household vacuum should do fine as long as it has a strong suction. Making sure to get into all the crevices as well as under all the seats.

5.      Step 5

Now it's time to wash the carpets. If you are using the foaming carpet cleaner spray down generously over carpets and seats. For the really bad stains spray another coat. If you are using the borax blend or Fels Naptha now is the time to scrub that in too. Let it set for 20 minutes. Get a lukewarm bucket of water and scrub carpet with damp towel. Repeat step on hard stains.

6.      Step 6

Now take a dry towel and rub into carpet to dry. Then take Shop Vac and suck any excess water or lint that is left over. If you don't own a Shop Vac you may need to either borrow one, or worst case scenario you may need to rent one. Either way we are still coming out ahead. Repeat steps with clean towels to ensure you have gotten all the dirt out.

7.      Step 7

Next you will take a wet towel and wipe all vinyl surfaces, dashboard, door panels, back of seats, center console(if you have one),etc. Using a cleaner of your choice to lift soiled areas. Dry with towel.

8.      Step 8

The next step would be to wipe all vinyl surface with the Armor All. Spray on towel and wipe down really well. Again this is optional but it really does leave it looking awesome!

9.      Step 9

Now that your all done cleaning the inside it's time to clean the windows inside and out. My cleaner of choice for the windows is part vinegar and water, wiping really good with just an old rag. Don't use paper towels it tends to leave a lot of lint.

10.     Step 10

The last step to detailing your vehicle is to wax the outside of the car. Follow the directions on your choice of wax, using 1 coat should do.

11.     Step 11

Now go take your family out to dinner with the money you just saved! Whoo hoo! You'll be a big hero!

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