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Mercedes SLK 300

2010-01-13T15:42:00.288+07:00

Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 diperkenalkan oleh produsen pada 2009/09/16. Pada tahun 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK tersedia dalam 3 varian yaitu 300, 350 dan 55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK membuat sistem smart kunci masuk, pendingin udara dual zone, dan dilengkapi dengan atap Hardtop. Termasuk Harmon / Kardon Logic 7 sound sistem dan sistem AIRSCARF tingkatsn pemanas. Pada model AMG SLK55 memiliki fitur mesin 5.5L, suspensi AMG-tuned, 7-speed otomatis dengan overdrive interior AMG dan kecepatan-shift, dan keunikan interior serta eksterior. Pilihan pada AMG termasuk Carbon Fiber trim interior, lampu ambang pintu, Paket Multimedia dan cat metalik khusus. Mesin pada SLK yang disetel untuk memberikan tenaga lebih dengan tetap menjaga kehematan bahan bakar. Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 terakhir didesain ulang pada tahun 2005 dan perubahan besar berikutnya diharapkan pada tahun 2013.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 300

Lihat daftar lengkap fitur keamanan yang tersedia pada SLK300 2010 SLK-Class Mercedes-Benz. Dapatkan peringkatuji keselamatan dan fitur keamanan yang tersedia untuk SLK300 2010 SLK-Class Mercedes-Benz.

STANDART KESELAMATAN

Air Bag Pengemudi
Air Bag Penumpang
Air Bag Samping
Air Bag Tubuh Bagian Belakang
Air Bag Kepala Bagian Samping
4-Wheel ABS
Auto-On Headlights
Traction Control
Auto-Off Headlights
Electronic Stabilty Control
Vehicle Anti-Theft System
Breake Assist
Alarm

Spesifikasi teknis SLK300 SLK-Class Mercedes-Benz 2010. Meliputi interior, exterior, dan spesifikasi mesin untuk SLK300 SLK-Class Mercedes-Benz 2010.

ENGINE

Horsepower
228 pada 6100 Rpm
Size
3.0L / 183
Torsi
221 pada 2500-5000 Rpm

DATA BAHAN BAKAR

EPA Fuel Economy Est-City
17 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est-Hwy
26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity,Approx
18.5 Gal

DRIVETRAIN SPESIFIKASI

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

SPESIFIKASI INTERIOR

Front Headroom
37.9 in
Front hiproom
54.6 in
Front Legroom
42.5 in
Front Shoulderroom
52.2 in
Kapasitas Penumpang
2
Second Headroom
N/A in
Second hiproom
N/A in
Second Legroom
N/A in
Second Shouderroom
N/A

SPESIFIKASI EXTERIOR

Berat
3208 lbs
Tinggi Keseluruhan
51.1 in
Panjang Keseluruhan
161.5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A in
Tread Width, Front
60.1 in
Tred Width, Rear
61.0 in
Turning Diameter-Curb to Curb
34.5 ft
Turning Diameter-Wall to Wall
N/A ft
WheelBase
95.7 in
Width, Max W/O Mirror
70.4 in

RODA

Bahan Roda Depan Aluminium
Bahan Roda Belakang Aluminum

BAN

Ukuran Ban Depan
P225/45R17
Ukuran Ban Belakang
P245/40R17

Audi R8

2009-12-19T23:37:00.243+07:00

Di musim kedua tahun 2009 Audi R8 hadir dengan beberapa perubahan, kapasitas tenaga pada Audi R8 ditampilkan dengan power yang lebih maksimal. Audi R8 adalah sebuah kendaraan yang merupakan All-Wheel-Drive, Dua-Kursi serta power dengan kapasitas 420 tenaga kuda (mesin V8). Audi R8 dihadirkan dengan dua jenis penawaran dalam segi transmisi. A 6-speed manual atau Audi R Tronic, Transmisi manual sekuensial yang tidak memiliki pedal kopling dan dapat diatur dengan cara menggeser seperti pada sistem otomatis, termasuk juga steering-wheel-mount untuk melakukan seleksi gigi secara manual. Audi R8 tersedia beberapa fitur keamanan diantaranya ABS, sistem anti slip, airbags depan,dan airbags lutut. fitur standar lainnya termasuk heated leather atau alcantara sport seats, radio satelit, sembilan sistem speaker audio dan sistem setting suspensi secara elektronik. Sebuah pilihan premium dengan paket penambahan spion kamera ditempatkan pada bagian depan dan belakang kendaraan. pilihan lainnya termasuk sistem navigasi dan Bang Olufsen sound system.

Audi R8

DRIVETRAIN

Drivetrain
ALL-Wheel-Drive
Transmisi
6-Speed Automatic

KENYAMANAN DAN KETEPATAN

Auto Climate Control Air Conditioning
Front Air Conditioning
Keyless Entry
Power Locks
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Mirror
Power Passenger Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Heated Driver Seat
Heated Passenger Seat
Driver Lumbar
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Front Bucket Seats
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

MUSIK DAN HIBURAN

AM/FM Stereo
CD Changer
CD Player
MP3 Player
Satellite Radio

Interior Audi R8

EXTERIOR

Heated Exterior Driver Mirror
Heated Passenger Mirror
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

KESELAMATAN

Driver Air Bag
Penumpang Air Bag
Penumpang Air Bag On/Off Switch
Air Bag samping
Air Bag kepala samping
Auto-On Headlights
Traction Control
HID headlights
Auto-Off Headlights
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle Anti-Theft System
Alarm
Pintu samping intrusi balok
Dual Air Bag lutut depan
3-point sabuk Pengaman-Inc: Tresioners sabuk, force limiters
Crash sensor-Inc: mematikan pasokan bahan bakar, memutuskan hubungan baterai, membuka pintu

SPESIFIKASI ENGINE

Size, Liters/cu
4.2/254
Horsepower (rpm)
420 pada 7800 rpm
Torgue (lb-ft) (rpm)
317 pada 4500 rpm
EPA City/highway mpg
6-speed manual
12/19
6-speed automated manual
13/18

DATA BAHAN BAKAR

EPA Fuel Economy Est-City
13 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est-Hwy
18 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23.8 Gal

SPESIFIKASI DRIVETRAIN

Drivetrain
All-Wheel-Drive

SPESIFIKASI INTERIOR

Front Headroom
37.7 in
Front Hiproom
N/A in
Front Legroom
N/A in
Front Shoulderroom
52.4 in
Passenger Capacity
2
Second Headroom
N/A in
Second Hiproom
N/A in
Second Legroom
N/A in
Second Shoulderroom
N/A in

SPESIFIKASI EXTERIOR

Curb Weight
3615 lbs
Tinggi, Secara Keseluruhan
49.3 in
Panjang, Secara Keseluruhan
174.5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A in
Tread Width, Front
64.3 in
Tread Width, Rear
62.8 in
Turning Diameter-Curb to Curb
38.7 ft
Turning Diameter-Wall to Wall
N/A ft
WheelBase
104.3 in
Width Max w/o Mirrors
75.0 in

RODA

Front Wheel Material
Alumunium
Rear Wheel Material
Alumunium

BAN

Front Tire Size
P235/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P295/30R19

VFC Full Metal MK16 Airsoft Gun

2009-12-15T14:42:00.004+07:00

MK16 VFC adalah produk replika dari MK16 buatan merk dagang VFC, produk ini merupakan peroduk terbaru dan mungkin salah satu yang terbaik yang ada pada pasaran saat ini. MK16 VFC memiliki bayak kesamaan fitur dan kontrol seperti pada seri M4/M16, sehingga transisi penggunaan akan lebih mudah. selain itu, MK16 memiliki banyak kelebihan dari M4 dan M16. pegangan pada bagian bawah dibuat dari bahan polimer yang membuatnya lebih ringan serta pelepasan baut yang lebih fungsional. pelepasan magazin mudah dan cepat tidah hanya itu bagian belakang penahan bahu dapat dilipat ke sisi samping berbeda dengan clasic army pada umumnya tali penyangga tidak terlihat ketika panahan bahu dilipat.

MK16 VFC Airsoft Gun

Perubahan paling drastis terlihat pada bagian atas yaitu pegangan yang biasa terlihat pada M4 dan M16 telah dihilangkan dan diganti dengan sebuah jalur menyerupai sebuah rel yang terintegrasi dan tak terputus berada pada sepanjang bagian atas memberikan kemudahan pengguna untuk meletakkan peralatan optik sedangkan pada rel bagian bawah dapat ditambahkan pegangan yang dapat vertikal dilepas dan dipasang sesuai keinginan serta akasesoris lainnya seperti senter.

MK16 VFC Airsoft Gun

MK16 VFC merupakan salah satu replika terbaik dipasaran. Berikut Spesifikasinya:

MK16 VFC Airsoft Gun

Spesifikasi
Produsen : VFC
Gearbox jenis : Versi 2
Jarak Akurasi : 120 kaki
Kecepatan Velocity : 330-360 fps (dengan 0.2g BBs)
Kapasitas Magazin : 300 Butir
Jenis Ukuran Battrey : Battrey Kecil
Paket Termasuk : Petunjuk manual, Magazine

Fitur
Dapat disetel pegangan mode istirahat atau dilipat
Bahan bagian bawah terbuat dari Polimer sehingga mengurangi berat
Baut fungsional
Magazin dengan tampilan real
Pelatuk Replika MK16
Magazine ambidextrous release and selector
Flip-Up Front dan Rear sight

Sierra Wireless 885U

2009-12-08T15:39:00.019+07:00

Modem USB sierra wireless compass 885U dengan disain menarik dan simpel ini menawarkan konektifitas nirkabel berkecepatan tinggi, produk ini dapat digunakan MAC dan Windows notebook maupun dekstop pada jaringan HSUPA. modem USB sierra wireless compass 885U merupakan modem USB kompak yang mencangkup TRU-Install, dengan kata lain tidak ada instalasi CD, slot ekspansi memori MicroSD.

Fitur

Wireless kecepatan download hingga 7.2 Mbps dan upload sampai 2 Mbps ( Upgradeable hinngga 5.76 Mbps )
Menggunakan koneksi USB
Kecil, desain kokoh, menarik dan simpel
Slot ekspansi MicroSD
TRU-Install, instalasi perangkat lunak otomatis

Kecepatan

Kecepatan maksimal Download mencapai 7.2 Mbps
Kecepatan maksimal Upload mencapai 2 Mbps

Jaringan

HSDPA
HSUPA
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
GSM

Sistem Operasi

MAC OS X
Windows 7
Windows 7 Mobile Broadband
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Virus Effect Remover

2009-11-12T07:30:00.001+07:00

Virus Effect Remover is the tool which help you to remove the effect of computer virus from windows registry and file system. It also detect the registry error caused by virus and enables the Blocked content like task manager , registry editor, folder option etc.

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Make your internet and download speeds faster

2009-11-11T07:01:00.005+07:00

The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There's no installation required, just download and run.

The program could aid both the novice and the advanced user in tweaking related TCP/IP parameters in the Windows Registry, making it easy to tune your system to the type of Internet connection used. The tool uses advanced algorithms, and the bandwidth*delay product to get the best TCP Window for your specific connection speed. It provides for easy tuning of all related TCP/IP parameters, such as MTU, RWIN, and even advanced ones like QoS and ToS/Diffserv prioritization. The program works with all current versions of Windows, and includes additional tools, such as testing average latency over multiple hosts, and finding the biggest possible packet size (MTU).

The TCP Optimizer is targeted towards broadband internet connections, however it could be helpful with tuning any internet connection type, from dialup to Gigabit+ :)

If you need help with the program, check the TCP Optimizer documentation, read our broadband tweaking articles, the Optimizer FAQ, and/or visit our Forums. The program can be freely (re)distributed, as long as you give us proper credit as the author, and it is not sold for profit.

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Clean your computer's registry

2009-11-10T21:16:00.008+07:00

I have used many registry cleaners in the past to clean my registry. To be honest, this is the only freeware that I have had multiple successes with. Most registry cleaners leave my computer with some troubles after deletion of certain important system registry keys. But with Regseeker, I've never had a system error after registry cleaning. In fact, I have found my computer to start up faster and run more stable. That is why I highly recommend the software and encourage you to download it.

RegSeeker is a perfect companion for your Windows registry !
RegSeeker includes a powerful registry cleaner and could display several informations like your startup entries, various histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. RegSeeker also includes a tweaks panel to optimize your OS ! Now RegSeeker includes a file tool to search for duplicate files, bad shortcuts and more !

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Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2

2009-11-09T07:08:00.006+07:00

Spybot - Search & Destroy has been in the antispyware game for a long time offering features we have do to expect in the best apps in the category, but bugs and false positives get in hard to recommend.

The program checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders. It also features several interface improvements, including multiple skins for dressing up it is appearance. Scan results now appear arranged by groups in a tree, and a sliding panel lets you instantly view data about a selected item to assist you decide whether to kill it or not.

The Immunize feature blocks a plethora of uninvited Web-borne flotsam before it reaches your computer. Additional useful tools, including Secure Shredder, complement the program's basic functionality for completely destroying files. Hosts File blocks adware servers from your computer, and System Startup lets you review which apps load when you start your computer.

Unfortunately, the program has the tendency to lock up at times and even during the install process for this review, we encountered various errors. The ambitious feature list and functionality make Spybot a good select for those in search of a second antispyware program, and recent updates have made it run faster. It still makes errors in flagging spyware that isn't, and overall there are others in the category that do a better job.

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PC Security Tips with Free Antivirus Software

2009-11-08T07:05:00.003+07:00

I recently came across an article online that claimed you could safely run a computer without antivirus. While this is definitely a bold assumption, and I argue not to be totally true, the article did mention a lot of well security tips. The first is that a computer should start with all completely licensed software. This is real given that a few download sites that offer fully versions will bundle viruses with illegitimate software. I have even seen free antivirus software bundled with viruses that will infect a users computer upon installation.

The next tip is to utilize the built-in protection against viruses with Internet Explorer. One can do this by increasing the security system settings in Internet Explorer and using the built-in malware scanning engine for phishing sites. The next important tip is to watch websites that one visits. Many websites will actually advertise that they've free antivirus but in fact the antivirus is simply scare ware software. Names like Total Antivirus and Antivirus 2009 should ring a bell. It's best to keep outside from these sites by searching for free antivirus etc on Google. This will prevent one visiting malware sites because all sites are initially scanned.

Computer Associates Free CA Antispyware 2009 LE

2009-11-07T07:05:00.003+07:00

Free CA Antispyware was antecedently adverted to as pest Control. The software was particularly good at in depth scans and was known for its small download signature. The scans were also described as fast and accurate at detection viruses and spyware. Thankfully, the software was bought away of Computer Associates which finally incorporated all of the scanning technology into CA Antispyware LE. The software is particularly expert at using the fewest computer resources when scanning.

The freeware uses approximately 35 megabytes of hard drive space once fully installed and an even fewer amount of ram when running a virus scan. There are a few features that really separated CA Antispyware 2009 from other free antispyware. First, the software includes free customer support from CA. I think its amazing that the company would do this considering its a freeware program. Regardless, this makes it even sweeter download for computer users on a budget. The free antivirus software also includes one of the most extensive spyware and virus databases on the internet. The database has definitions even for key loggers and browser hijackers. Finally, the free antispyware has extremely frequent updates. One won't be surprised to get an update and almost a daily basis. So, this software needs to be installed on your computer.

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Microsoft tackles bogus antivirus program

2009-11-06T06:41:00.002+07:00

For stated throughout this website, there are many rouge fake antivirus. The Newest variant impacts Windows Systems and looks like it's a genuine antivirus program. The hackers took time to program all told from as is features that a real free antivirus would have. The most distressing is integration into the Windows Security Center. So, besides some rouge program alerting the user to a virus it seems as though the alert is actually coming from Windows. I believe this is the first time that a fake antivirus has been able to register itself into the Windows Security Center. Additionally, the program invites a registration key. The only way to get that key is to pay $49.99. One may ask what you get in return. Well you patten non working antivirus and you also get a trojan that steals your login information. Good deal!

The story does end out good for the consumer though. Microsoft frequently releases malware software tools patches. The newest for the week of June 10 includes signatures to automatically remove the fake antivirus after the program is installed ones computer. Therefore, it should only be a lot of days until all of the computer virus is annihilated.

The latest Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool could be download here

Windows Easy Transfer for transferring from Windows Vista (32 bit) to Windows 7

2009-11-05T11:51:00.003+07:00

Brief Description
Apply Windows easy Transfer to copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and many from a computer running Windows Vista to a computer running Windows 7. You will be able to transfer data using an Easy Transfer Cable, removable media, or crossed a network.

Quick Details
File Name: Windows6.0-KB928635-x86.msu
Version: 6.1
Date Published: 9/15/2009
Language: English
Download Size: 4.4 MB

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Overview
These software installs Windows Easy Transfer on a computer running the 32-bit version of Windows Vista and so you could copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and more to a computer running Windows 7. If your computer is running another version of Windows, you could download other versions of Windows Easy Transfer by following this link.

This software is already built into Windows 7, so it is not necessary to install it on a computer running Windows 7.

System Requirements

* Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista

Windows Easy Transfer supports the following operating systems:
1) Windows XP (SP2 and higher) to Windows 7
2) Windows Vista (SP1 and higher) to Windows 7

Windows Easy Transfer supports transfers using any of the following processes:
1) USB Easy Transfer Cable
2) Network connection
3) Removable media (such as a USB flash drive or external hard disk)

Instructions
Download and install Windows Easy Transfer on your computer running Windows Vista PC.

First open and run Windows Easy Transfer on your computer running Windows Vista.

And then open and run Windows Easy Transfer on your computer running Windows 7.
You could open the Windows 7 version of Windows Easy Transfer by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type “Easy Transfer” and then click Windows Easy Transfer.

Follow the instructions in the wizard to choice and transfer your data.

Another Information
You could transfer files and settings using a network, USB Easy Transfer Cable, removable media, or an external hard drive.

Windows Easy Transfer doesn't migrate installed programs.

Both computers must support the transfer method you decide. For example, if you select to transfer the data across a network, both computers must be connected on the similar network.

Kaspersky Lab in Software Top 100 list

2009-11-04T01:44:00.004+07:00

Kaspersky Lab, the leading developer of secure content management systems, has been included in the ratings list of the world's leading software companies, called the Software Top 100.

The Software Top 100 is compiled by the respected Top 100 Research Foundation. Software companies were ranked according to their revenues based on software sales during 2008.

Kaspersky Lab ranks 76th on the list and is the only Russian software company to be included in the Software Top 100. Compared to 2007, the company achieved revenue growth of 177 per cent. That equates to an almost threefold increase in turnover for the period concerned. This makes Kaspersky Lab the second fastest-growing company after Google with a 64 per cent higher growth rate than its nearest rival, said a company statement.

According to the experts at Top 100 Research, if Kaspersky Lab sustains its present growth rate, it will rise from its current fourth place in the global ranking of antivirus vendors in the next few years.

Microsoft launches Windows 7

2009-11-03T01:10:00.008+07:00

Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday in its most important release for more than a decade, aiming to win back customers after the disappointing Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market.

The world's largest software company, which powers more than 90 per cent of personal computers, has received good reviews for the new operating system, which it hopes will grab back the impetus in new technology from rivals Apple Inc and Google Inc.

It's the first really significant release of Windows in a decade,' analyst Brendan Barnicle of Pacific Crest Securities told Reuters Television.

Given the missteps around Vista, people really questioned Microsoft's relevancy in the technology space. So this is a critical first step for Microsoft regaining that credibility.

The new system -- which is faster, less cluttered and has new touch-screen features -- comes almost three years after the launch of Vista, whose complexity frustrated many home users and turned off business customers.

The success of Windows -- which accounts for more than half of Microsoft's profit -- is crucial for chief executive Steve Ballmer to revive the company's image as the world's most important software firm.

I have to say I'm chomping at the bit,' Ballmer told an audience of Microsoft customers and partners in Toronto on Wednesday, adding that he is ready to make sales calls himself on Windows 7.

Sales won't immediately impact the bottom line of Microsoft, which is expected to post a lower quarterly profit on Friday.

Cheaper than Vista

Microsoft is charging $199.99 for the Home Premium version of Windows 7, or $119.99 for users seeking to upgrade from older versions of the operating system -- well below comparable prices for Vista.

It also has a range of offers in conjunction with retailer Best Buy and PC makers such as Dell Inc and Acer Inc.

For the first time, shoppers will be able to buy PCs loaded with the software direct from a branded Microsoft store, with the first of a planned chain set to open on Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The U.S. holiday season will soon reveal whether consumer PC sales get a kick from Windows 7, but success with corporations -- the key to Microsoft's financial power -- won't be clear until next year, analysts say.

Come June of next year, we are going to get the real indication of the business-to-business marketplace,' said Mark Simons, chief executive of the U.S. arm of Toshiba Corp, the world's No. 5 PC maker, on Wednesday.

Early indications are that companies are getting ready to switch to Windows 7.

People like it,' said Michael Capone, chief information officer for payroll services firm ADP, pointing out its quick start-up time and good user interface.

There is a line outside my door from people wanting to get into the pilot program,' said Capone, at a technology conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday.

His company typically waits at least 18 months to begin broad deployment of a new version of Windows, said Capone, but this time he could be more aggressive.

In the surveys that we've done about half the CIOs (chief information officers) indicated that they would just use Windows 7 on existing PCs as opposed to replace the entire hardware,' said Barnicle.

That would be very positive for Microsoft but maybe not so positive for the PC manufacturers.

Shares up

Good reviews, and a surge in technology stocks across the board, have lifted Microsoft shares about 80 per cent since March. They hit their highest level in just over a year on Wednesday, closing at $26.58 on Nasdaq.

This is a better operating system -- it does the job,' said Lance Ulanoff, editor-in-chief of PCMag.com.

They've certainly got it a lot more right than they did with Vista.' A range of new PCs incorporating the software in all shapes and sizes from Hewlett-Packard Co, Dell and others are set to be unveiled on Thursday, in the hope of reigniting consumer spending before the holiday shopping season.

Global PC sales rose 2.3 per cent in the third quarter compared to a year ago, according to research firm IDC, after two quarters of declines.

Market-watchers are betting on further recovery of computer sales next year, as the economy improves and businesses replace old machines, but opinion is divided on how strong the impact of Windows 7 will be.

What's going to be really interesting is whether this spurs a hardware replacement cycle or it's just a Windows replacement cycle,' said Barnicle, who estimates that more than 820 million PCs across the world run Windows.

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

2009-10-21T00:31:00.027+07:00

Powerful elegance
A Lamborghini is and always will be a highly efficient athlete. Its extreme sensuality is based upon precision, performance and on spontaneous action. A Lamborghini's elegance is that of stark, purist strength. This DNA of the Lamborghini brand is being continuously developed by the Centro Stile in every new car. Thus the Gallardo LP560-4 displays the precise lines and clean surface edges in its distinctly minimalist design. Ornaments or embellishments of any form are alien to it.

Gallardo LP560-4

The Style
Evolution of form systematically follows the demands of function: the newly designed front of the LP 560-4 squats deeply to the ground which contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency. The enlarged and clearly accentuated cooling intakes meet the demands of augmented engine power thus increasing the air circulation vital to a vehicle as powerful as this. The spoiler, positioned low between the air intakes, improves aerodynamic equilibrium at high speeds.

Characteristic LED - Daytime running light
The new headlights have a characteristic 'daytime' running light integrated beneath the Bi-Xenon lamps: 15 diodes (LED) have been positioned in a Y structure. The same motif appears again in the rear tail-lights. The stop and brake lights have been inspired by the Miura Concept, the Murciélago LP640 and the Reventón and display the Y form three times over.

The completely redesigned rear gives the definition "powerful elegance" a new meaning: rear lights, air cooling vents, bumper and diffuser are arranged in precise positions on the car's exterior, which make the LP560-4 appear extremely wide and bonded to the road surface. In addition, the streamlined covers left and right of the engine hood accentuate the powerful shoulders and lengthened, stretched lines of the new Gallardo.

Clearly improved aerodynamics
The rear diffuser has been newly designed, is more efficient with respect to its predecessor and, together with the smooth underbody, contributes to the excellent steering stability even at extremely high speeds. In sum, the aerodynamic efficiency with regard to output compared to that of its predecessor has been increased by 31 %. The Gallardo LP560-4 takes fast curves even more supremely.

The designers in Sant'Agata Bolognese have excelled themselves with the clear-cut, pure, stark lines of the Gallardo LP 560-4. They also have demonstrated distinct attention to detail; the elaborate aluminium cap for petrol and motor oil are testimony to this, as is the rear camera which has been integrated in a small fin in the independent rear spoiler as well as the finely-crafted grille in the exhaust pipes.

The body
Weight is undesirable in a sports car and a lightweight model encourages the dynamics of such a vehicle. Aluminium is much lighter than sheet steel and this is why the Gallardo LP560-4 is produced with a body in a much lighter but nevertheless more stiff structure: the two-seater car measures 4.34 metres in length, 1.90 metres in width and a mere 1.16 metres in height. It weighs in dry at 1410 kilograms - which is, effectively, 20 kilograms less that that of the previous Gallardo.

The construction of the Gallardo LP560-4 utilises what is known as a 'spaceframe construction method'. Integrally moulded node elements and extruded parts create its frame, and sheet metal plates made out of aluminium have been neatly and securely integrated to form the body. The body is not only extremely light but also torsionally stiff and displays the highest safety characteristics. Thus the basis for the extraordinary handling characteristics of the LP560-4 is formed.

Integrated Pedestrian Protection system
The body of the car also demonstrates extremely high levels of 'passive security'. The Gallardo LP560-4 fulfils the not yet obligatory European directives regarding the protection of pedestrians. Furthermore, the geometry of the entire front of the car has been optimised with the addition of a special combination of materials behind the front bumper which serve to absorb any impact energy.

The Interior

Luxurious individuality
Despite its low exterior height, the Gallardo LP560-4 welcomes its passengers with a spacious interior. The sports seats are covered with either fine leather or Alcantara® (upon request) and provide secure adherence and support. The position of the seats is very low, typical for sportscars. There is space behind the seats for luggage which complements the 110 litre front trunk.

The wide middle console is one of the elements which characterizes the impression of sporty dynamism in the interior. It accommodates the standard Lamborghini multimedia system as well as the air conditioning which can be regulated on both the driver's and passenger's sides. Between both of these elements lies a newly designed module consisting of classically elegant flip switches. Seven round instruments in the cockpit with a new graphic provide the driver with essential engine data and a multifunctional display between the speedometer and revolution counter provides the driver with important information.

Workmanship of the highest quality
The Miura and the other models of the 60s were already characterized by the excellent quality of workmanship which lay far and above the general standards of that time. Lamborghini has continued this tradition and even today delivers automobiles of the highest standards. The Gallardo LP560-4 indulges with the highest quality, aesthetically pleasing materials. With regard to the leather interior, an array of different colours and stitching (also in contrasting colours) are available. As an optional, Lamborghini can deliver the Gallardo LP560-4 with a further choice of leather and Alcantara® interiors as well as Carbon Fibre Packages. Here, elements such as the air-conditioning surrounds, the control panel, the handbrake handle and the gear-stick surrounds are available in carbon fibre.

Furthermore, the individualisation program, Ad Personam, enables the customer to create any combination of colour and trim, thus creating a highly personalised vehicle. After all, the new Lamborghini should perfectly reflect the owner's lifestyle.

The Engine

Extreme power in every situation
The engine of the Gallardo LP560-4 is a completely new development. All that remains of the original V10 is the number of cylinders which, in this performance category, create a perfect and unique synthesis of torque, force of movement, sporty nimbleness, compact size and low weight.

The engine has a 5204 cm3 volumetric displacement which, with 8.000 rpm creates the extreme 560 PS (412 kW). This results in the excellent performance per litre of 107.6 PS/lt. At maximum torque output, the engine yields 540 Newtonmeter at 6.500 rpm. The ample torque curve guarantees outstanding thrust from every engine speed. With an acceleration of 3.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a maximum speed of 325 km/h, the Gallardo LP560-4 shoots into the orbit of the most extreme and powerful sports cars.

Despite the clearly improved driving performance of this super sports car, Sant'Agata's engineers were nevertheless able to achieve a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions by 18 per cent. Measured by engine power and performance, the Gallardo LP560-4 e-gear's average fuel consumption of 13.7 litres per 100 kilometers, is extremely low.

Perfect weight distribution, class-leading dynamics
The engine in this new model lies lengthways in front of the rear axle - hence the model description Longitudinale Posteriore. The concept of the mid - rear engine is unbeatable in sports car production, with the centre of gravity being displaced next to the vertical axis, thus creating the car's exceptional dynamics. Furthermore, it creates the basis for the Gallardo LP560-4's perfect weight distribution with 43 per cent on the front axle and 57 per cent on the rear. In combination with the permanent four-wheel drive transmission, superior driving stability and road adherence are guaranteed in all situations.

Reduced weight for inspirational torque
The crank case of the new ten cylinder of Lamborghini Gallardo is produced with an aluminium alloy. Separate cylinder liners are not necessary with this technology: instead, the liners, due to their exposure to the hard silicone crystals during the production phase, are bored directly out of the material. The connecting rods are made out of wrought steel and the pistons are produced from an aluminium alloy. The consequent reduction in weight, inertia and in friction losses contributes to the car's inspirational torque.

The engine is unusually wide for a V10, with a cylinder angle of 90 degrees. A definite advantage of this construction is the low centre of gravity. The reduction of the gravity centre height comes also from the dry sump layout of the lubrication system which also guarantees the reliability of the oil supply even during lateral acceleration and on the race-track.

Direct fuel injection improves efficient combustion
The new V10 uses the direct fuel-injection system "Iniezione Diretta Stratificata" as an innovative way to optimize performance results in part-load conditions. Here, the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber through the laterally positioned injector. Combined with the use of a 'tumble flap' in the intake manifold runners, this solution guarantees an optimized distribution of the gasoline in the combustion chamber (higher gasoline density around the spark plug, leaner mixture close to piston and cylinder liners) and delivers the basis for a highly efficient combustion system even with stoichiometric mean mixture composition. The direct injection boosts the extremely efficient 'full load' performance of the V10, reduces its knock sensitivity and thus enables the very high compression ratio of 12.5:1. The cylinder heads have been optimised to deliver a very quick gas exchange and the variable valve control system on all four camshafts improves the charge efficiency across the entire engine speed range.

Transmission

Superior control four-wheel drive
Such extreme power must be brought onto the streets with extreme reliability. The driver of a Gallardo LP560-4 can thus rely on the four-wheel drive Viscous Traction (VT) system, with the '4' in the model name a reminder of this. Lamborghini already introduced this system with the Diablo VT in 1993 - and for good reason: four actuated wheels achieve more grip than two and permit acceleration earlier in the curve exit.

The protagonist in the transmission is the central viscous-coupling which requires no electronic control. In this special Lamborghini configuration, the driving torque is distributed between front and rear - generally with a 30:70 front to rear ratio and, within milliseconds, adapts to even the slightest variations in road conditions. A mechanical differential on the rear axle provides up to 45% limited slip and an electronic differential lock at the front complete the four-wheel drive system.

Superior traction and handling
Not only does the maximum traction take advantage of the permanent four-wheel drive system, but also the car's clearly superior handling. Each wheel can only transfer a certain amount of torque to the road. As the propulsion power is distributed onto all four wheels through the viscous traction system, more potential for directional control remains - and reserves in every situation distinguish a perfectly made sports car.

Despite all the engine thrust, changing gears in the Gallardo LP560-4 is one of the most exciting experiences of driving this vehicle. It is still the customer's personal preference as to whether he wishes to change gears manually through the exact 'gate' guides of the six-speed gearbox via the short gear stick, or whether he prefers to let his fingertips control the e.gear's paddle-shift system located behind the steering wheel: the latter solution becoming the preference of the majority of Lamborghini customers.

Gear change time reduced by 40 per cent
The automated e-gear transmission has been completely redesigned and improved in all aspects. The complete system has not only been reduced in weight, but the time employed to change gears has also been reduced by 40 per cent in "CORSA" mode. The driver may choose between five different driving and changing programs: in addition to the 'normal' mode, the Gallardo LP560-4 offers a SPORT programm with its even more rapid gear changing times and increased number of revolutions.

The CORSA program directs the engine to optimum acceleration. It permits a greater slip angle and also allows - with maximum safety - the full dynamism of the LP560-4 to be enjoyed even on a race-track. The 'Thrust Mode' ensures maximum acceleration from neutral while the angle of the throttle valve and the clutch are here optimally adjusted to one another. Finally the Automatic mode: here the engine changes gear in total independence and permits a particularly comfortable mode of driving.

The Suspension

High-tech parts with Lamborghini know-how
Even the Gallardo LP560-4's predecessor was one of the world's best super sports cars with regard to handling, precision and driving stability. However, the latest model provides an even more intense driving experience: the new suspension improves the car's handling, its driving comfort and its directional stability at high speeds.

The Gallardo LP560-4's space frame is uncompromisingly high tech. Its technical production was conceived from motor sport technologies. The double wishbones made out of aluminium with newly designed kinematics, while the springs and shock absorbers are tightly adjusted for grip.

The rear axle now has an additional track rod which further improves the excellent control of this super sports vehicle. Newly developed elements are the rubber-metal bearings - authentic high-tech parts - which clearly improve the special Lamborghini driving dynamics with well-chosen material combinations and cleverly defined assembly.

Extreme road adherence
The steering rack works with relatively little assisted steering support, thus bonding the driver closely to the road. This in turn provides him with an intense experience of power and impulse. The steering has its own cooling system for the power steering fluid.

Precise, breathtakingly fast, whilst stable and free from surprises, the Gallardo LP560-4's dynamics assures a sensuous experience. The LP560-4's tyres (format 235/35 ZR 19 front and 295/30 ZR 19 rear) appear to bond with the asphalt. Specially developed Pirelli P-Zero series tyres are fitted: these have a particularly low roll resistance which also maintains tyre wear at a minimum without, of course, any reduction in their performance quality. At a speed of over 120 km/h an independently extended rear spoiler increases the downforce on the rear axle It acts in association with the specially formed underbody which directs the airstream under the car.

Optional Carbon Ceramic Brake system
The new braking system acts with brute force. At the front, eight 'Brembo specialist' cylinder callipers grasp the 365 mm diameter brake discs. At the rear, four cylinder callipers act on the 356 mm brake discs. In addition, the new disc ventilation system improves the stability in extreme situations. Optionally, discs made out of Carbon Ceramic are offered. At the front the CCB (Carbon Ceramic Brakes) discs measure 380mm in diameter and at the rear 356mm. They deliver much improved performance at a reduced weight. In total, the CCB braking system is lighter in weight that, at the wheel, improves driving dynamics and comfort.

The interior and trim
With the Gallardo LP560-4 Lamborghini provides its customers with a generous and sporty standard equipment package. Direct from the production line, a customer will find included in his vehicle passenger and lateral air-bags; a two-zone air-conditioning system with sun regulation; The Lamborghini Multimedia System including an USB connector; and sports seats with an electronically operated backrest. In addition to this, the interior trim includes fine leather and Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running light. The car is supplied with new Apollo wheels as standard.

A large variety of options increases the interior comfort of the vehicle, including a navigation system and a module for TV reception, a hands-free Bluetooth® phone set, an anti-theft device and a rearview camera. A further option is the lifting system control of the front of the vehicle which, at the touch of a button, is raised to enable driving over obstacles. The new polished cross wheel rims 'Cordelia' or the black Y-rims 'Callisto' complete the options range. Finally, the engine hood made from glass creates a showcase for the heart of the Gallardo LP560-4..

The possibilities and different combinations available in the Individualisation Program Ad Personam are almost inexhaustible. Behind this program stands the philosophy that a super sports car of this nature should, after all, reflect the personality of its owner by enabling him to completely indulge his expectations and wishes. As a consequence, extreme exclusivity is the trademark of Lamborghini's individualisation program. "Think the Impossible" states the motto. Ad Personam offers a host of options in order that a customer may give the car an imprint of his own style with respect to the interior trim and exterior. A new highlight in the program are the following three exclusive matt colours: Nero Nemesis (matt black), Bianco Canopus (matt white), Marrone Apus (matt brown). The new matt colours underline the clearly defined and purist precision of the Lamborghini design.

Technical data Frame & Body Frame: Structural aluminium spaceframe, based on aluminium extruded parts welded to aluminium casted joint elements. Body: Aluminium with thermoplastic ?hang on? parts Rear Spoiler: Electronically controlled Mirrors: External mirror with electrical closing system Suspension: Double wishbones front and rear suspension system, antiroll bar anti-dive and anti-squat ESP 8.0: Full ESP System with ABS,ASR and ABD Airbags Front: Front Dual Stage driver and passenger airbags, side Head-thorax airbags Wheels/Tyres Tyres (Front rear): Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 - 295/30 ZR 19 Wheels (front-rear): Aluminium alloy, 8.5? x 019?- 11?x 019? Steering: Power- assisted rack and pinion Kerb-to-kerb turning circle: 11,50 m Brakes Steel brakes: Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers :8 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers; Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø 365 x 34mm front -ø 356 x 32 mm rear
CCB brakes: Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers :6 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers; Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø 380 x 38mm front -ø 356 x 32 mm rear

Engine Type: 10 cylinders V90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft Displacement: 5204 cc Compression ratio: 12,5 : 1 Maximum power: 412 kW (560 ps) at 8000 rpm Maximum torque: 540 Nm 6500 rpm Engine management system: Bosch MED 9 Cooling system: Engine and Gearbox radiator Cooling system oil: Oil to Water cooler Cooling system water: Two water radiators Emission control system: Catalytic converters with lambda sensors Lubrication system: Dry sump Drivetrain Type of transmission: Permanent 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system Gearbox: 6 Speed + reverse, A optional, robotized sequential e-gear system with actuation by paddles on the steering column Clutch: Double plate ø 215 mm Rear Differential: 45% limited slip Front Differential: Slip limitation by ABD function Performance Top speed: 325 km/h Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 3,7 sec. Acceleration (0-200 km/h): 11,8 sec. Dimensions Wheelbase: 2560 mm Overall length: 4345 mm Overall width: 1900 mm Overall height: 1165 mm Track (front- rear): 1632 mm - 1597 mm Kerb Weight: 1500 Weight distribution (front-rear): Front 43% - rear 57% Capacities Engine oil: 10 litres Fuel tank: 90 litres Engine coolant: 20 litres Consumption with E-Gear Urban: 21 L/100 km Extra urban: 10 L/100 km Combined: 14 L/100 km Emission: Euro 4 CO2: 327 g/km Consumption with manual transmission Urban: 22 L/100 km Extra urban: 10 L/100 km Combined: 14,7 L/100 km Emission: Euro 4 CO2: 351 g/km
Source: Official Lamborghini Press Release

2009 Mazda RX-8

2009-10-20T01:17:00.024+07:00

Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. For 2009, Mazda will further the evolution of the four-door, four-seater sports coupe, giving RX-8 a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and a new R3 sport package for the ultimate driving enthusiast.

Mazda RX-8

Further Evolution for the Rotary Revolution

Unchanged is the core of the RX-8 - a high-powered, lightweight and perfectly balanced machine powered by the world-renowned twin-rotor RENESIS rotary engine.

To enhance the highly successful RX-8, Mazda engineers focused on innovation in three key areas for the 2009 RX-8: styling, performance and packaging. "The enhancements made to RX-8's exterior, interior, packaging and performance takes it to a whole new level of visual and driving excitement," remarked Nakazawa.

Styling Innovation

RX-8 was designed with an athletically sculpted exterior that provides a sense of originality that's unrivaled in the marketplace today. For 2009, RX-8 receives design enhancements that are meant to freshen the styling and give RX-8 a new look, without impairing the basic design theme. Refinements for the 2009 model year include restyled front and rear bumpers and front fascia; sporty, high quality finish front and rear headlamps; and larger exhaust pipes (now measuring 90 mm across). The 2009 RX-8 also offers a new five-spoke wheel design featuring a symbolic and sporty design reminiscent of the rotary engine, with different arrangements for each wheel size.

Taut muscular lines give RX-8 the liberating look of an athlete in motion. The muscular styling maintains classic sports car proportions while adding a Zoom-Zoom edge that is unmistakably Mazda.

Performance Innovation

Through-and-through, the RX-8 is a pure sports car that gives the driver an exciting and dynamic experience. For 2009, engineers improved RX-8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal strut tower bar and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas. Also, the rear suspension geometry has been reconfigured for better handling performance and driveshaft rigidity is improved, lowering NVH levels and improving performance.

In addition, the differential gear ratio on manual transmission-equipped cars is lowered from 4.444 to 4.777 for improved off-the-line performance. While minimal, these performance changes give RX-8 increased acceleration and performance, as well as even greater responsiveness to the accelerator pedal - always a rotary-engine and RX-8 hallmark.

To achieve this sophisticated dynamic, Mazda utilizes the advanced RENESIS (Rotary Engine genesis - or rebirth of the rotary engine) engine. The Mazda RX-8 remains the only mass-produced rotary-powered passenger car in the world. While exhibiting unusually high power output for a naturally aspirated engine, RENESIS outstrips comparable reciprocating engines in terms of acceleration, the feeling of power in reserve and quick response.

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience.

Ultimate Performance: R3 Package

To cater to the driving-conscious enthusiast, the 2009 RX-8 will offer a new R3 sport package. Providing the very best in rotary-powered motoring, the R3 harkens back to the R1 and R2 packages offered on the mighty third-generation RX-7, and adds a sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers and front suspension crossmembers filled with urethane foam. Filling the crossmembers makes for a smoother ride, minimized NVH and greater suspension control.

On the visual side of the package, a rear spoiler, side sills, fog lights and sporty front bumper are added to give an aggressive appearance, along with 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with high performance tires. Inside, the R3 adds a 300-watt Bose audio system with Centerpoint surround sound and AudioPilot noise compensation technology, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, front Recaro sport seats with leather side bolsters, leather-wrapped parking brake handle and Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system.

Lexus LF-A Takes on Roadster Form – An Open Version of the Supercar Concept Revealed

2009-10-15T01:24:00.011+07:00

January 13, 2008 - Detroit, MI - The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.

Lexus LF-A

The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.

Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10, capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph, is mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A's engineers refer to as a "front-mid" configuration.

The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration.

Styling is rooted in the Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy, conferring the LF-A Roadster's front end with a compact, low-profile, aerodynamic shape. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster stands just 48 inches tall, but the Roadster configuration adds a speed adaptive rear wing.

The rear is marked by a pair of wrap-around, arrowhead-shaped taillights that bracket a pair of large grilles. These grilles vent the heated air from the car's two rear-mounted radiators into the LF-A Roadster's aerodynamic wake. The radiators are fed cool air by two large intake ducts mounted just above the rear wheel wells. This aft radiator positioning not only allowed the designers to keep the car's front profile low and tight but also aided the LF-A's chassis engineers in their search for optimal weight distribution.

Helping to provide balance and scale to the design, which features an overall length of 175.6 inches and a wheelbase of 102.6 inches, are high-performance tires on turbine-styled alloy wheels. The front tires are 265/35R20s, while the rears are 305/30R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each.

An "F" logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque. The name is derived from the original "F" designation for the first Lexus LS prototype. That vehicle was internally coded "Circle-F," with the "F" standing for "flagship." The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus' first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the "F" code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. In addition, Fuji Speedway is the IS F's home circuit, and the shape of the F-logo was inspired by many of the track's turns. The all-new Lexus IS F sport sedan is the first production vehicle to carry the F marque.

Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept Preliminary Specifications
Body Type: Two seat roadster
Powertrain
Type: Front-mid-engine, rear-mid-transaxle
Engine: V10 (under 5.0-liters)
Transmission: SMT (sequential manual transmission)
Horsepower: More than 500
Top Speed: More than 200 mph

Tire Size
Front: 265/35R20
Rear: 305/30R20

Dimensions (inches)
Overall Length: 175.6
Overall Width: 74.6
Overall Height: 48.0
Wheelbase: 102.6

Lexus Expands F-Sport Performance Accessories Line to Include Parts for GS, IS C and IS AWD Models

2009-10-14T23:54:00.017+07:00

Torrance, Calif., February 11, 2009 -- Lexus today announced that it will expand its popular F-Sport Performance Accessories line. The luxury manufacturer launched its signature line of sport performance parts last spring with accessories for the IS 350 and IS 250 entry luxury sport sedans. The line will soon include F-Sport parts for the current generation GS luxury sport sedan, IS all-wheel drive (AWD), and the all-new IS C convertible coupe models. F-Sport equipped versions of the GS, IS and IS C will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show.

Lexus Expands F-Sport

F-Sport Accessories offer Lexus owners the ability to customize their vehicles to the next level of performance,” said Brian Bolain, Lexus national manager of marketing and lifecycle strategy. “Following last year’s successful launch of accessories for the IS 250 and 350 sport sedans, it was natural to expand the F-Sport accessories lineup to other Lexus performance models".

The GS, IS AWD and IS C F-Sport accessories will include performance enhancing parts such as forged alloy wheels, brake upgrades, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust systems and more. Parts for these new models will be available as early as June 1, 2009.

F-Sport Performance Accessories by Lexus USA are engineered by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When installed by an authorized dealer, the accessories are fully warranted for 12 months or for the balance of the new car warranty, whichever is greater.

F-Sport 18 and 19-inch Forged Alloy Wheels

The F-Sport forged alloy wheels, exclusively designed in a dark graphite finish, not only add an aggressive look to the exterior, but help enhance performance through increased strength and decreased weight. The F-Sport wheels require the use of spline-drive lug nuts, which are included in the available Wheel Installation Kit.

F-Sport Front Brake Upgrade

The Front Brake Upgrade provides a firmer pedal feel and improved fade resistance in repeated severe-duty use. The Brake Upgrade features six-piston fixed calipers and drilled cast-iron rotors with a patented internal-fin design mounted on anodized aluminum hubs. Braided stainless-steel brake lines and low-dust performance brake pads are included, and the upgrade can be used with stock or the F-Sport Rear Brake Upgrade.

F-Sport Rear Brake Upgrade

Similar in construction to the F-Sport Front Brake Upgrade, the Rear Brake Upgrade uses four-piston fixed calipers and drilled cast-iron rotors. Braided stainless-steel brake lines and low-dust performance brake pads are also included. The Rear Brake Upgrade may only be used in conjunction with F-Sport Front Brake Upgrade.

F-Sport Shock Absorber Set

Developed in cooperation with Bilstein^® and available exclusively through the F-Sport Performance Accessory program, this shock-absorber set offers sport-tuned suspension dampening without sacrificing ride quality.

F-Sport Lowering Spring Set

This feature lowers the vehicle approximately one inch in the front and rear for a more aggressive appearance and a lower center of gravity. The spring set is engineered to deliver lowered ride height without bottoming out or creating a harsh ride. The sets will be specifically configured for each model and can be used with either the stock or F-Sport Shock Absorber Set.

F-Sport Sway Bar Set

The sway bar set includes larger diameter replacement front-and-rear sway bars that reduce body sway and flatten cornering. Oil-impregnated rubber bushings are also included to replace the original rubber bushings. Each vehicle’s sway bar set is specifically configured to achieve the best performance.

F-Sport Rear Chassis Member Brace

To improve chassis stiffness under aggressive driving conditions and provide a more responsive feel during cornering, the F-Sport Rear Chassis Member Brace joins key rear-chassis and suspension mounting points through this tubular steel brace.

F-Sport Performance Exhaust System

This system features all stainless-steel construction with fully polished mufflers and double-wall exhaust tips. In addition to an outstanding appearance, it delivers a powerful, sport-tuned exhaust sound while complying with established sound-level standards and does not affect emissions compliance.

F-Sport Performance Air Intake

This low-restriction intake and filter assembly is fully compatible with stock engine controls and is emission legal in all 50 states.

F-Sport Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

Constructed from real carbon fiber, this light-weight, durable engine cover provides a high-tech appearance under the hood. This is a direct replacement for the original cover.

F-Sport Performance Clutch

The F-Sport Performance Clutch Set, available for the IS 250 and IS 250C equipped with the manual transmission, increases clamping force approximately 16 percent to handle higher torque capacity and provide improved feel.

F-Sport Quick Shifter

Engineered and machined from billet aluminum, the F-Sport Quick Shifter for the manual-transmission equipped IS 250 and IS 250C decreases shift throw by approximately 35 percent for quicker and more positive shifting.

F-Sport Shift Knob

Constructed from premium leather and genuine carbon fiber, F-Sport shift knobs are sporty and offer a comfortable curved shape. The manual knob is weighted to provide a sporty and more controlled feel while shifting. Both knobs are detailed with signature blue stitching and a silver F-Sport logo.

F-Sport Floor Mats

Made from the same high-quality 18 ounce nylon carpet as the factory mats, the four-piece set is available in black with a silver embroidered “F-Sport” logo.

For additional information regarding the F-Sport performance accessory line, please see the F-Sport Accessories brochure or visit http://www.f-sport.com/.

Toyota Introduces 2010 Camry at 2009 NAIAS

2009-10-14T23:20:00.008+07:00

DETROIT, January 11, 2009 - - The 2010 Camry is on display for the first time today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As the best-selling passenger car in America for seven years running and 11 of the past 12 years, Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort and performance.

Toyota Camry

The 2010 Camry and Camry Hybrid scheduled to go on sale in March, have an array of enhancements, inside and out, including exterior styling, performance, safety, audio and convenience features.

Camry also has an upgraded standard powertrain for 2010. A new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) will produce 169 hp for Camry, LE and XLE grades. For sporty performance, SE grade get additional tuning and gets 179 horsepower, 21 more horsepower than the previous four-cylinder engine. The new engine can be combined with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. A powerful 3.5-liter V6 delivering 268 horsepower is also available.

Exterior changes to the gas model Camry include a newly designed grille and front bumper, an enlarged lower intake, larger projector headlamps and restyled tail lamps. The Camry and LE grades feature restyled standard wheel covers. The XLE grade will run on new 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, while the SE grade adds new 17-inch sporty alloy wheels.

The Camry Hybrid exterior enhancements will include a unique hybrid grille, a distinct front bumper, a wider lower intake, restyled fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Camry Hybrid, equipped with Toyota's industry-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive, certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) is just one of a handful of cars that meets this strict standard, producing over 70 percent less smog-forming emissions than the average new car.

Inside, Camry and LE grades are available with an optional audio system equipped with a new USB port for auxiliary music sources, Bluetooth®, integrated satellite radio, single-CD, and MP3 and streaming music capability. Previously an option, all Camry gas models will now be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control with traction control. Auto up/down power windows with jam protection on all four doors is standard equipment. Camry Hybrid adds a newly designed meter cluster and Fraichir, a combination of silk protein and synthetic fiber, cloth seating surfaces that are gentle to the skin.

Pricing for the 2010 Camry will be announced shortly before it goes on sale this March.

Nissan GT-R Handling Test: Godzilla turns and stops as eagerly as he charges

2009-10-12T22:44:00.027+07:00

Nissan's white lie about what's happening in its GT-R superstar's engine room and explained the science behind its magical acceleration, we set about scrutinizing Godzilla's chassis dynamics by putting it through our braking and figure-eight tests. Here again the fearsome monster laid down some fairly heroic numbers.

Nissan GT-R (By Frank Markus / Photography by Evan Klein)

The GT-R's brake hardware isn't overly exotic. The 15-inch diameter vented and drilled steel rotors, 1.3 inches thick in front, 1.2 in back, are of a floating two-piece design that helps to dissipate heat and prevents transferring it to the hub and bearings. Brembo calipers clamp with six pistons each in front, four in back, and use radial mounting to the uprights to reduce caliper flex (this race-inspired setup orients the mounting bolts parallel to the plane of the rotor, rather than perpendicular to it). The result: stops from 100 mph in just 280 feet, and from 60 mph in 105 feet. That ranks the GT-R in a three-way tie as Motor Trend's fifth best 100-0 stop in a regular production car.

100-0 mph (feet)
Dodge Viper SRT-10	274
Mosler MT900 Photon	275
Porsche Carrera GT	277
Ferrari F430 F1 (std launch)	278
Nissan GT-R	280
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe	280
Porsche GT2	280

And if you thought the VR38DETT twin-turbo V-6's dyno readings of 507 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque were impressive, our computers suggest these Brembos are providing over 1200 horsepower worth of braking at the beginning of that stop. The PlayStation screen's braking-g trace plateau was around 1.20 g indicated, though our test gear pegs the peak g loading at closer to 1.35g. Most impressive.

Early reviewers have been almost unanimous in their praise for the Nissan GT-R's steering feel, proclaiming it unusually communicative for an all-wheel-drive car -- especially one wearing big fat 255/40R20 meats in front burdened with 55 percent of the total weight. It's certainly no Porsche in terms of steering feel, but it's darned close to the BMW standard when threading up the Angeles Crest Highway (or drifting on Mt. Fuji, one imagines). Nissan attributes this (and the GT-R's handling in general) to the high-precision six-point mounted front and rear subframes. Structural rigidity at the rear is improved as a running change to all GT-Rs concurrent with the launch of the cars bound for the U.S. According to Nissan senior project engineer Bruce Robinson, this change improved steering feel and allowed the spring rates to be backed off just a bit, improving ride quality slightly.

Registry Fix Reviews - Can A Registry Fix Tool Really Repair A Windows Registry?

2009-09-16T00:08:00.010+07:00

Registry fix reviews become very important when the computer starts to develop some problems. Frequent crashes and freezes; error messages, slow speed, and difficulty in accessing your files and programs on your PC are some of the signs that your Windows Registry has been corrupt. Before you download any registry cleaning tools, it is important for you to read some registry repair tool reviews.

What is a windows registry? It is a directory that stores all the settings for the operating system for Microsoft Windows. The Windows registry contains settings and information for all the software and hardware of the PC.

Any changes that a computer user makes to the files, programs and control panel settings of the PC are stored and reflected in the registry. Over the years, due to the saving and installing of files and programs on your PC and later on deleting them, some unnecessary and redundant files and bits can be left on the registry, which then affect the registry's performance.

Today, there are many registry fix tools that are available on the Internet which you can download and use to clean your registry. However, with so many tools available on the Internet, it can be really difficult to decide which registry fix tool to use. And this is where you will need to read registry fix reviews.

So, do registry repair tools are really work?

Registry clean tools firstly carry out a scan of your registry, in order to identify all the faults and problems in your registry. This normally takes a few minutes and involves the computer user doing a few clicks on the PC to activate the registry cleaning software to do the scan.

Before the registry cleaning tool starts to repair your registry, it creates a back-up file of your original registry, saving all the files and registry settings on your PC before the cleaning process starts.

Next, the registry repair tool scans the PC and lists all the errors it is found in the registry. It then gives you the option to activate the software so that it can clean all the corrupt files and repair the registry.

These registry fix tools have many features and options which you can use to ensure that the tool thoroughly cleans your computer. This is an automated process, and you can see the registry cleaning tool going through all the corrupt files which have been identified, cleaning them and repairing them.

Since the registry is the central part of your computer which influences your computer's performance, stability and speed, fixing your registry using a reliable tool will undoubtedly improve your computers performance. The reliability and speed of your PC will be enhanced after cleaning the registry.

Using a registry fix tool is the best solution for solving the registry problems because manually modify your registry is very complicated. In fact, the computer's registry is a very large database such that repairing it is impractical, and requires a high level of computer expertise.

When you read registry fix reviews, the key things you should check on any registry repair tool before you download it are, how it works, its features, its ease of use, effectiveness and the level of online support offered.

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How To Repair Your Registry The Hard Way

2009-09-13T17:43:00.012+07:00

To repair the Windows registry manually is a very complicated process that even computer technicians dare not do unless it is the last thing they can possibly do to save a computer. However, in order to repair the Windows registry manually, one must have a thorough understanding of what the Windows registry is, how it is structured and how it works.

Understanding the Windows Registry
The Windows registry feature is a relatively new addition to the Microsoft Windows system. This means that it was not included in the earliest versions of Windows, namely Windows 3x and older. Instead of the registry feature, these earlier versions of Windows have an .ini file and a .dat file stored in each folder and subfolder. These .ini files and .dat files contain the settings and configuration data for the files in the folder or subfolder they are linked with.

Storing settings and configuration data in this manner is very tricky. The .ini files and .dat files can be deleted by accident if the user of the computer is careless, and this action can cripple the entire system.

Upon the development of the Windows NT system, these settings and configuration data came to be consolidated in what became the Windows registry feature. At first, the Windows registry was just a database where these settings and configuration data may be viewed by typing in the command regedit.exe, but cannot be edited.

Later versions of Windows - Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 - saw changes in the Windows registry feature, and the command used became regedt32.exe rather than regedit.exe. The main difference between regedit.exe and regedt32.exe is that while regedit.exe interface allows the computer's user to view more information about the registry keys, regedt32.exe allows the user to do more with the registry keys using additional functions.

The first version of Microsoft Windows to integrate the best of regedit.exe with regedt32.exe is Windows XP. In Windows XP, the command name regedit.exe is used, as well as the interface of the older version of regedit.exe. These are then combined with the functionality of regedt32.exe. This version of the Windows registry became the staple in later versions of Windows such as Windows Server and Windows Vista.

The Components of the Windows Registry
The Windows registry as we know it now has two basic components: the key and the value. The key is similar to the folders that we can find in Windows Explorer, and each key can have subkeys within it, just like a folder in Windows Explorer would have subfolders. The value, on the other hand, is the name/data pair that is contained within these keys and subkeys. They are the little pieces of data where the information about how our computer should be running is stored.

Keys are organized into hives. The hives found in a Windows registry are:
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) - the hive where the keys and values pertaining to the myriad of applications we use on our computer are stored.
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) - contains information on the settings used by whoever is using the computer at the given moment that the computer is being used.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) - pertains to the general settings used by all the registered users of the computer.
• HKEY_USERS (HKU) - keeps information corresponding to those in HKCU, for all registered users of the computer.
• HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC) - temporary information that the computer gathers when it is booted up.

Editing and Repairing the Registry
There are a number of ways that a person can use to edit and repair the registry. Among these methods are:

Manual editing. Manual editing means opening the registry using the regedit.exe command and sorting through the registry keys and values by yourself, deleting values and keys that you find invalid or suspicious.

Windows Registry Editor. The Windows Registry Editor is a support tool released by Windows as a companion to the Windows registry. It can be used to locate keys and values, rename them, change them, add to them or delete them.

Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Also referred to as Group Policy, MMC is used by system administrators to manage networks and computer system components, including registry editing in various computers included in the network.

Registration Entries (.reg). In this method, registry changes are put into a registration entries file and then run using a script.

Windows Script Host. Alterations to the registry can also be done by scripting using Visual Basic or JScript. The basic methods that can be used under the Windows Script Host are: RegDelete, which deletes values from the registry; RegRead, which restores a key's value or the name of a value in a key; and RegWrite, where new values are created or existing values are changed or written over.

Windows Management Instrumentation. The automated process of performing administrative tasks in Windows, including Windows registry repair and editing.

Console Registry Tool for Windows. This method makes use of the reg.exe tool and of various codes and scripts typed in at the Command Prompt of the Windows OS.

As thorough as Windows registry repair can be when done manually, it is very time consuming and extremely risky. Even expert computer technicians avoid having to touch the Windows registry unless there is nothing else that can be done about the registry's problems. If errors are committed when trying to repair the Windows registry using one of these methods, it can result in destabilization of the system. If this happens, the user would need to reformat the computer and reinstall the operating system completely.
The Easier Way to Repair the Windows Registry
As mentioned, to repair the Windows registry using the methods listed above is highly risky, tedious and time-consuming. A superior way of addressing problems with a computer's Windows registry is by using third-party registry cleaner software. Using such software will greatly reduce the time and effort that is necessary for otherwise repairing the Windows registry manually. Most of all, third-party registry cleaners are much, much safer and risk-free.

One particular registry cleaner that stands out among the rest is RegCure. It is quick - it can do all the scanning and repairing that needs to be done in as little as a minute. It is thorough - it seeks all the invalid entries and malicious code hiding in the dark corners of the computer's registry. And most importantly, it is safe - it has a backup and restore feature that allows the user to go back in case that a mistake is done during the scanning process. Using RegCure is the best way to do a Windows registry repair. Download a free scan of RegCure from the link here.

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How to Repair your Windows Registry problem?

2009-09-12T23:46:00.004+07:00

Registry problems may be repaired either manually by accessing the regedit utility built in Windows or automatically through registry repair software. The regedit utility is accessed through the Start Menu -> Run and then typing regedit before clicking OK.

Keeping your system free of registry problems and fragmented entries is difficult even for the most experienced of users. The task is daunting and rather confusing simply because there are so many registry entries and detailed knowledge is required to effect any changes and not cause damage. Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before making changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer.

The top registry repair software solutions like Registry Booster help you do all this work automatically at the click of a button.

Simply click on the Start Scan button to scan your registry and identify problems. Once these problems are listed you can repair your registry with the click of the Repaid Registry button. To defrag your registry, just click on the relevant button.

1. Start up Registry Booster from the Start Menu->All Programs->Registry Booster or by clicking directly on the Registry Booster on your desktop or Quick Launch bar.

2. Registry Booster starts in System Overview mode. The scanning and the defrag features are immediately available at this stage as may be seen from the screenshot below.

3. Scanning the Registry - To start scanning your registry immediately, click on the Start Screen button.

4. Registry Booster scans your registry.

5. Once complete, Registry Booster provides you with a summary of the problems found.

6. Click on the checkbox to select registry entries to repair (default is Repair all Errors). Create a Backup by clicking on the Create Backup button . Once backup is complete, click on the Repair Registry button .

7. As soon as your registry is repaired (this should not take very long). reboot your machine to start noticing the dramatically improved start-up times, stability and general computer operational performance.

8. Defragging the Registry - To defrag the registry click on the System Overview tab on top or on the Registry Defrag tab on the left-hand side of the user interface. Either option will take you to the defrag screen.

Click on the Defrag Registry button to begin the process.

9. This process may some time and your computer may appear sluggish. It is advisable to shut down all applications while defragging your registry for optimum results. Sluggishness is only temporary because of the advanced scanning and correction technology used by Registry Booster. Once defragged, you may need to reboot to experience enhanced performance.

Understanding the Windows Registry
Your system's registry is a central database used to store information necessary to configure the system for preferences, applications, and hardware components. Registry repair and preventative maintenance is important because the registry contains information that is constantly referred to by the system during operation. The more preferences, software applications, drivers, and hardware components that are installed on the computer, the more complex the registry becomes. Registry repair becomes critical when this registry becomes corrupted or littered with keys no longer relevant to your system. The Windows registry is a vital part of Windows and if it is damaged then your whole system may be corrupted.

A Quick Look at Registry Repair Tools
There is a wide range of tools available that can help you repair or work with your system's registry. One of the more important registry repair tools is a registry editor, which you can use to change values in the registry. There is a Registry Editor that comes with Windows, or you can use a third-party registry program such as Registry Mechanic.

Registry repair tools like Registry Mechanic include applications that help you fix the registry after it gets messed up, but they can also help prevent problems from occurring. While Registry Mechanic is designed for registry repair and fixes a wide range of common Registry problems, RegClean (free from Microsoft) is designed to repair registry problems specific to several Microsoft products.

When and Why do Registry Problems occur?
The latest statistics show that about 94% of computers have corrupt and possibly harmful files. On average, almost each PC will have about 150+ errors on them due to corrupt or missing registry entries.

If your system is new, you usually will not notice the need to effect any changes to your registry. However, over time, your registry will grow as you add and remove software and hardware on your computer. These additions and deletions will cause your Windows registry to become fragmented, corrupted or full of errors.

When you remove software from your system, for example, it is highly probable that residuals are still littering your hard drive and your regsitry.

The result? Frequent error messages, slow start-ups, sluggishness, declining performance, system stalls, severe degradation in operating speed, unstable and frequent application errors and crashes, and, at times, even an inability to start Windows.

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Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator

2009-09-12T14:32:00.007+07:00

When you try to edit the registry editor you may receive the following error

Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator

If you have Windows XP Professional (See: Manual steps to restore the registry in Windows XP) and access to an administrative user account, you could change the registry editor options in the Group Policy Editor.

1. Click Start, Run
2. Type GPEDIT.MSC and Press Enter
3. Go to the following location

- User Configuration - Administrative Templates - System

4. In the Settings Window, find the option for "Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools" and double-click on it to change.
5. Select Disabled or Not Configured and choose OK
6. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer
7. Try opening REGEDIT again

If you still can't open "registry editor", your computer may be infected with a virus, trojan, or spyware. You need scan your PC to remove the viruses. Download HiJackThis, Spyware Doctor, or Trend Micro Internet Security to scan your system.

Note: Please Edit your registry with registry cleaner software (Registry Booster, Registry Mechanic etc.) because any changes you make to the registry using Registry Editor are permanent, there is no 'undo' button, so be very careful what you do.Source: www.downloadatoz.com

Repair Windows Registry Errors - The Easy Way

2009-09-12T14:03:00.006+07:00

Being a computer user, I'm sure that there are times when your computer starts to slow down and programs can take an age to start up. Even booting the computer takes forever and this can be very frustrating especially for those who use their PC's for work. There are many things that can cause these declines in performance but one of the most common problems is windows registry errors. This article will hopefully shed some light on what the windows registry is and how we can keep it in good working order.

The windows registry contains settings of all the software that is installed on your computer. These settings make our software run the way we want them. For example when we add our favourite picture to the desktop background, the computer remembers that we want that picture displayed and stores it in the registry. Another example would be the computer remembering our preferred font or default font in a word processor. Any and every software setting is stored in the windows registry and this is why it must be kept in good order.

Windows registry errors can arrive on our machines from software programs that may have been installed or uninstalled incorrectly. We can also get errors in the windows registry from virus and spyware infections. Keeping a registry error free is an essential part of computer maintenance.

Repairing registry errors can be done by using a registry editor. The trouble with this method is that if you are not completely sure about where the registry key is that is casing errors then it is possible that the wrong key may be deleted which could stop software working correctly or in a worst case scenario, it could leave your PC unable to boot. So be careful, if you are unsure don't risk it.

Fortunately there is an easy way to fix windows registry errors that anybody can do, no matter what level of computer experience they have and that is to use a software program to scan for and repair windows registry errors. Using this method is much safer because registry repair software will backup the registry before any errors are repaired so that if things should go wrong they can be fixed easily.

Once downloaded the registry repair software is simple to install and takes only a couple of minutes. When installed we can then scan the windows registry for errors and again this should only take a couple of minutes but may take a little longer if errors are found. When the scan is completed a message will be displayed informing you of the results of the scan and if there are any errors contained in the registry.

If there are no errors, congratulations, but remember to scan your registry regularly to keep the registry in good order. If there are errors in the registry don't worry, these can easily be fixed in just a couple of clicks and the software will walk you through fixing these errors. After registry errors are fixed you will notice a performance increase meaning programs will start quicker and boot times will improve.

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