Ride Of The Week: 1931 BMW Ihle 600 Speedster
Tom Griffith, of Verona, Wis., has an uncontrollable urge to own cool cars. In all, over the last 22 years, 35 classic cars have had Griffith’s name on the title. His 1931 BMW is a Type Ihle 600 Speedster model.
Land Rover Air Ride Replacement
Land Rover was one of the first import nameplate manufacturers to adopt a four-corner air ride suspension on the Range Rover. Over the past 25 years, the system has become more refined and reliable.
Crown Victoria Air Ride Service
From 1997 to 2011, the Crown Victoria (more commonly known as the Crown Vic) had the same optional air ride system on the surface. From the outside, the only differences that could be seen were improved air bags in 2003.
Ride Of The Week: Lamborghini Huracán Model Range
Lamborghini recently presented its expanded Huracán model range at the 14th Beijing International Motorshow.
10 Tips For Diagnosing And Installing Control Arms And Bushings
With wide adoption of large diameter wheels and low-profile tires, suspensions on late-model vehicles have changed. The extra weight of larger wheels has meant that suspension components have had to go on a diet of aluminum. Less sidewall area has transferred the role of absorbing road impacts to larger bushings in order to achieve the same ride quality.
Air Ride Replacement And Calibration
Air ride replacement is not always plug and play. Most of the time after an air ride component is replaced, a few extra steps might be required before the vehicle is completely repaired.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Reservoirs And Compressors
Just about every Asian and European luxury import nameplate manufacturer has a 7- to 10-year-old vehicle on the road with an air-ride suspension at all four corners. Chances are you will be servicing one of these vehicles sooner rather than later.
Hollywood Hot Rides: The Black Beauty from “The Green Hornet”
Just like the rest of the characters in “The Green Hornet,” the Black Beauty had to be cast. In the casting process, several cars auditioned, and the filmmakers were not sentimental during the process.
Service Advisor: Let It Ride
15 Ride Control Tips for Selling the Job Right
Taming Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Complaints
Adapted from Lou Calka Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End