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The Subaru B5-TPH is a stylish coupe/wagon/crossover conce pt car that Subaru stresses is not the next Impreza. Its main focus is not the exterior styling so much as Subaru's Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) powertrain, which is linked to the company's trademark symmetrical four-wheel-drive system. That's a shame, since the B5-TPH is the best-looking vehicle to come out of Subaru's studios in some time. TPH places a thin electric motor generator between the car's 2.0-liter Miller-cycle flat-four turbo engine and the automatic transmission. The Miller-cycle technology, which we last saw in the mid-1990s Mazda Millenia near-luxury sedan, improves engine efficiency by reducing pumping losses due to a power stroke that is longer than the compression stroke. Often, this system makes an engine unresponsive at low speeds, but with the electric motor, Subaru claims, standing-start torque is better than ev...

With hybrids all the rage, it seems that every company is rolling one onto a show stand or showroom floor in an attempt to change the face of energy consumption and transportation or some such blather. Subaru itself has gotten into the act with the B5-TPH concept. But the R1e (based on the tiny Japanese-market R1) isn't some run-of-the-mill hybrid cliché: instead, it's an electrically powered cliché that "has been designed to meet the needs of city mobility. " As it requires none of that political (and literal) firestarter, gasoline, the R1e runs solely on the power provided by its lithium-ion battery, which is estimated to last ten to fifteen years and can achieve a 90 percent charge in five minutes. Subaru claims that charge will provide enough power for a daily commute (perhaps true if you walk to work) and also promises acceleration performance that surpasses gasoline-powered vehicles, although we suspect that group to consist only of riding lawn mowers and Vol...

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If you’ve got your eye on a little red sports car as your weekend car, for every day, or to help you through a mid-life crisis, be warned that the flashier your vehicle is, the more you’ll pay for auto insurance. Who Pays More? Auto insurance protects your finances in the event of a loss. Because of higher repair and replacement costs when there’s an auto insurance claim, generally, fast, high-performance vehicles are more expensive to insure than 4-door family sedans. It makes sense that owners of more expensive cars have to pay higher auto insurance rates— these cars may cost more to repair in an accident. Everyone notices a sports car— in fact, police officers are especially on the lookout for drivers in flashy vehicles. Or, perhaps it's just more tempting to speed in one! Drivers of flashier cars, especially red ones, are more likely to get cited for speeding and other violations. Speeding tickets on your driving record can really increase the long-term costs of your a...

Engine oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine, reducing wear and tear. It helps keep the engine cool by dispersing heat that arises from the friction of moving parts. It also keeps dirt and deposits away from the engine, absorbing dust and other particles, and coating the engine parts to prevent rust and corrosion. Engine oil has to be changed at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. The intervals also depend on your driving patterns. Constant stop-and-go driving and dusty conditions may require more frequent oil changes. Synthetic oil is usually 10,000km whereas mineral oil is 5,000km Mineral oils are refined natural oils; synthetic oil is manufactured; and semi-synthetic oils are a blend of the two.

AEM Cold Air induction systems create MORE horsepower than EVERY intake system on the market by relocating the air filter outside of the hot engine bay. Only AEM induction systems feature CNC mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum intake pipes that are individually tuned in both length and diameter to maximize power in each application. Every AEM intake is powder coated and has TIG-welded fittings and brackets. For filtration, AEM utilizes its new lightweight urethane, four-layer cotton-gauze filter that features a redesigned air horn that makes an additional 1-3 HP . AEM

The second-generation S-AFC is a fuel computer that adjusts fuel/air ratio by modifying the air-flow meter/MAP sensor signal . The S-AFC features a user-definable, eight-point, adjustable fuel curve that can be set in 500 RPM increments. The range of fuel adjustment is 50% at each of the user-defined setting points. On hot-wire vehicles, the Deceleration Air Flow Correction function is capable of curing the erratic idle and stall problems associated with open-atmosphere blow-off valves on hot-wire air-flow meter systems. SO A SAFC ON YOUR SUBARU IMPREZA STI CAR? safc

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What should you do when you are involved in a accident? Should you just zoom off in your ride? Following are some tips to make sure that insurance claims goes off smoothly. Following these tips will make the auto insurance claims process go more smoothly and help get you back on the road faster. (You may even want to print these tips and keep them in your glove compartment should you ever need them.) Make sure everyone’s OK. If anyone’s injured, immediately call medical help to the scene. (If your injuries are minor, you may still want to have them checked out at a hospital or with your family doctor. Sometimes injuries that appear minor are really more serious.) Try to remain calm. Do not admit fault to anyone. Seek police involvement. Police officers are trained to handle traffic accidents. They will also help determine who’s at fault. Allow medical professionals and/or law enforcement officials to control the accident scene. Discuss the accident only with the...

Weight of the car plays a part during street racing, the lighter the car the faster it is during pick up and acceleration . So how can we reduce the weight of our favourite ride. The answer is carbon fibre .. We can use carbon fibre for our bonnet and trunk. Thus reduction of weight is achieved. CARBON FIBRE BONNET AND SCOOP FOR WRX STI XEIGEN PRODUCTS

Why Upgrade your Brakes? Big brakes give your car greater resistance to fade by absorbing and shedding heat more efficiently. Racers upgrade because stock brakes were designed for a single stop from high speed, not repeated slow-downs with little time in between to cool off. For fade resistance, size really does matter. On the street, fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers give a firmer pedal and quicker reaction time in panic stops. As little as 0.2 second reduction in reaction time can translate into 21 feet of stopping distance at 70 mph. Reaction time is not as important to racers who can compensate by braking earlier. But on the street, in an unexpected stop, quicker reaction time can save your life. You don't need to be a racer to benefit from brake upgrades. If you track or autocross your car regularly, your stock brakes are probably not up to the task. You can start off with better brake fluid, more aggressive brake pads, cooling ducts, and stainless braided brake lines....

Ever wonder how does the air bag works in our cars? Airbags were first invented in the 1950s and have been available in cars since the late 1980s. Today, they are standard safety features in most new cars. PARTS OF AN AIRBAG An airbag system consists of three pats: - A bag made of a thin, nylon fabric which is folded into the steering wheel or dashboard . - A sensor device which triggers the bag to inflate when there is a strong collision force. - The airbag's inflation system set off by the sensor which combines sodium azide and potassium nitrate to produce nitrogen gas that can fill the bag rapidly. HOW AIRBAGS PROTECT While seatbelts are the primary restraint, airbags offer supplemental protection and lessen the risk of serious injuries by reducing the force exerted by the steering wheel or dashboard on any part of the body. Additionally, airbags dissipate the impact force over a larger area, which reduces the severity of injuries. If the body crashes directly into the ste...

EVER WONDER HOW A SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI LOOKS LIKE WHEN IS "DRESSED" Check out this HOT RIDE !!!!!!!!!!!! SO GUYS WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ???? INGS BODYKITS

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This intake has dual stainless steel funnels to direct intake air smoothly into the throttle body . The air filter is made of an unrestricted race quality element and has one funnel at the top of the filter and one funnel at the base. Apexi engineers noticed in tests that when the vehicle sucked in air from the side, an area of wind turbulence occurs in the middle of the filter. To cure this problem, a funnel at the top of the filter was added to channel the air down to the base of the filter. A shown APEXI

NITROGEN GAS IN TYRES ??? Do you know how many revolutions a tyre makes on a F1 car as it races around a circuit? How does 3000 sound to you? Any steering input from the driver is transmitted to the road via these thin strips of rubber. At speeds of up to 360kph, one better hope that the tyres do not rupture or punture otherwise it will result in a hugh accident! This constant risk means that it is essential to make tyres as safe as possible and one way to do this is put NITROGEN in them. Nitrogen is a very unreactive gas . if you fill a tyre with dry nitrogen gas, it is possible to predict how much it will expand as the tyre heats up from friction with the road. Air on the other hand is unpredicatable . While its composition of nitrogen and oxygen is always the same, the amount of water which makes the expansion of air within the tyre very unpredictable. Using nitrogen gas in tyres will ensure that this expansion is more predictable and consistent. If the pressure in a tyre is too...

APEXI N1 catback exhaust systems were born to satisfy the need for a quick throttle response and to effectively handle the rigorous demands of high-horsepower engines. Each APEXI N1 catback exhaust is built from SUS 304 stainless steel and features a 115mm exhaust tip with aggressive style. The APEXI N1 exhaust pipes were engineered with the aid of sophisticated CAD systems to develop the straightest possible lines and least number of bends. The APEXI N1 straight-through catback exhaust projects from the car at an angle, which helps smooth the exhaust flow. All APEXI N1 exhaust pipes are mandrel-bent to prevent any loss of efficiency. All APEXI N1 catback exhaust systems have a titanium-particle-based high-temperature paint to protect the exhaust pipes. The Super Silencer is included on selected APEXI N1 catback exhaust models , which can reduce noise levels by up to 7 decibels . Apexi Exhaust

GAUAGES FOR YOUR WRX IMPREZA TURBO CARS VOLTMETER Allows the driver to monitor the voltage of the car's battery and gives an indication of the battery's health and the condition of the complete electrical system in the car. This gauge can tell if your alternator is charging the battery properly, preventing unnecessary breakdowns due to battery failure. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE This gauge measures the engine's oil pressure and alerts you before the warning light on the dasboard appears. A lower than normal operating oil pressure indicates a low oil level, incorrect oil viscosity (too thin), excessive mechanical wear of engine parts, oil leaks, or extreme TURBO BOOST GAUGE A vital item for turbocharged cars , this gauge measures the amount of boost that the turbocharger is providing to the engine. Boost pressures should remain constant and steady . Errartic boost pressure reveals problems with the engine management system or turbo-related components. More importantly, the...

The APEXI Aluminum Induction Box effectively shields the intake filter element from power robbing heat caused by turbocharged engines and extreme under the hood conditions. By fully enclosing the filter element and directing the intake air charge away from the heat soaked engine components, the APEXI induction box helps prevent the ingestion of hot , preheated air from within the engine compartment . This reduction of intake air temperature promotes more efficient combustion, which in turn creates better performance and increased reliability