Shock & Struts – A Crucial Part Of The Electronic Equation
Electronic stability control (ESC) systems use the brakes to control the attitude, weight transfer and overall traction of a vehicle in case of an emergency.
Proper Rotor Service Prevents Comebacks
Uneven rotor wear often produces variations in thickness that can be felt as pedal pulsations when the brakes are applied.
How Does A Dual Clutch Transmission Work?
Dual clutch transmissions are like Âhaving two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as Âefficient as a manual transmission.
Catching Clutch Slipping Problems – Four Areas That Could Be The Culprit
Once a clutch starts to slip while engaged, its lifespan will be very short. Slipping Âincreases wear; slipping also generates heat that increases the wear on the disc and causes the friction material to glaze and crack. It all happens very quickly. The real tragedy is when it happens to a newly installed clutch. Here
Jeep And Mopar Unveil Seven Concept Vehicles
Seven new, ultra-capable Jeep concept vehicles, featuring an array of Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts available to consumers, will conquer the trails of Moab, Utah, at Easter Jeep Safari, March 19-27.
Understanding Friction And Formulations
Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of elements sliding against each other. In the case of cars and trucks, it is the brake pads pushing against a rotor that changes kinetic energy into heat.
Complete Clutch Replacement: No Noise, No Comeback
Diagnosing clutch and manual transmission noise can be a difficult diagnosis. There is no way of attaching a scan tool or looking into the bellhousing while the clutch is under load. Clutch diagnostics requires logic and understanding of how the parts interact.
Yamaha Unveils All-New 5-Speed YXZ1000R Sport Side-By-Side
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has introduced the all-new YXZ1000R, a pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle. Boasting a high-performance 3-cylinder 998cc engine with a class-defining 5-speed sequential shift manual transmission, the two-seat YXZ1000R provides a superior driver-connected experience in the dunes, desert or on the trail.
Fastest Ever Audi S8 Sets New Benchmarks
Ramping up power from the 513 HP offered by the ‘standard’ S8 to an intoxicating 597 HP, the S8 plus is also capable of producing up to 553.2 lb. ft. of torque on demand – the highest output of any Audi in the current model range.
Talking Telematics: Tomorrow’s Connected Car
Technical editor Larry Carley recently attended the Telematics Conference in Novi, MI and filed this report… The Telematics Conference in Novi, Michigan June 4 & 5, 2014, covered a wide range of technologies that are shaping the future of the automobile. Telematics is a broad term that describes all of the technologies that are making today’s
