Car - Super GT Round 9 Motegi / Race

Super GT Round 9 Motegi / Race

 DATE : 2009/11/8 WEATHER : CLOUDY, CONDITION : DRY SESSION : RACE CLASS : GT500  Pos. Team / Tire                    Drivers          Time         Laps  1.  #  8 ARTA NSX                  R. Firman        1:43:30.913  53           BS                        T. Izawa  2.  # 36 PETRONAS TOM'S SC430      J. Wakisaka          + 8.829  53           BS                        A. Lotterer  3.  # 17 KEIHIN NSX                T. Kaneishi          + 9.010  53           BS                        K. Tsukakoshi  4.  #  6 ENEOS SC430               D. Ito              + 10.440  53           BS                        B. Wirdheim  5.  # 39 DUNLOP SARD SC430         A. Couto            + 12.653  53           DL                        K. Hirate  6.  # 32 EPSON NSX                 L. Duval            + 13.417  53           DL                        Y. Nakayama  7.  # 12 IMPUL CALSONIC GTR        T. Matsuda          + 19.213  53           BS                        S. Philippe  8.  #100 RAYBRIG NSX               Y. Ide              + 25.402  53           BS                        K. Matsuura   9.  # 35 KRAFT SC430               H. Ishiura          + 26.900  53           BS                        K. Oshima 10.  # 18 ROCKSTAR DOME NSX         R. Michigami        + 27.811  53           BS                        T. Kogure 11.  # 24 HIS ADVAN KONDO GTR       J. P. Oliveira      + 38.254  53           YH                        S. Ara 12.  #  3 HASEMI TOMICA EBBRO GTR   R. Quintarelli      + 42.655  53           MI                        H. Yasuda 13.  # 38 ZENT CERUMO SC430         Y. Tachikawa      + 1:29.331  53           BS                        R. Lyons 25.  #  1 MOTUL AUTECH GTR          S. Motoyama         - 5 laps  48           BS                        B. Treluyer   BS: Bridgestone DL: Dunlop MI: Michelin YH: Yokohama   Fastest lap # 36 PETRONAS TOM'S SC430 (A. Lotterer)      1:47.602 (3/53)   STARTING GRID Pos. Team / Tire                    Drivers  1.  #  8 ARTA NSX                  R. Firman           BS                        T. Izawa  2.  # 36 PETRONAS TOM'S SC430      J. Wakisaka           BS                        A. Lotterer  3.  #  6 ENEOS SC430               D. Ito           BS                        B. Wirdheim  4.  # 38 ZENT CERUMO SC430         Y. Tachikawa           BS                        R. Lyons  5.  #  1 MOTUL AUTECH GTR          S. Motoyama           BS                        B. Treluyer  6.  # 18 ROCKSTAR DOME NSX         R. Michigami           BS                        T. Kogure  7.  #  3 HASEMI TOMICA EBBRO GTR   R. Quintarelli           MI                        H. Yasuda  8.  # 39 DUNLOP SARD SC430         A. Couto           DL                        K. Hirate  9.  # 17 KEIHIN NSX                T. Kaneishi           BS                        K. Tsukakoshi 10.  # 12 IMPUL CALSONIC GTR        T. Matsuda           BS                        S. Philippe 11.  #100 RAYBRIG NSX               Y. Ide           BS                        K. Matsuura 12.  # 24 HIS ADVAN KONDO GTR       J. P. Oliveira           YH                        S. Ara 13.  # 32 EPSON NSX                 L. Duval           DL                        Y. Nakayama 14.  # 35 KRAFT SC430               H. Ishiura           BS                        K. Oshima 

Car - Bridgestone Qualifying notes

Bridgestone Qualifying notes
Lewis Hamilton (Vodafone McLaren Mercedes) has used Bridgestone's medium compound Potenza tyre to blast to the first ever pole position at the dramatic Yas Marina circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton set a time of 1min 40.948secs and will start tomorrow's race alongside Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel. The earlier practice session saw Brawn GP Formula 1 Team driver Jenson Button set the fastest time, also using the medium compound.


Hirohide Hamashima, Director of Motorsport Tyre Development:
Q: What was significant about today's running?

Hirohide Hamashima: "Today was about further learning the track and it still has a few tricks. We were treated to an exciting qualifying session and one where our harder tyre proved to be the quickest for pole position. Lewis Hamilton did a great job, particularly with his 1min 39.695secs time on the medium in Q2. Track conditions continue to improve so tomorrow's race should be fascinating on many levels."


Q: What are the tyre strategy considerations for tomorrow's race?

Hirohide Hamashima: "Our information shows that neither tyre suffers particularly from degradation or wear. The medium tyre is very well suited to this track. It has good grip and its performance is consistent, meaning that lap times should fall as the cars get lighter. Based on the information so far the major race tyre strategy consideration will be minimising use of the soft. However, as the track is still improving so we could see better performance from the soft tomorrow."
Source: abajian.livejournal.com

Car - Bugatti veyron

Bugatti veyron

Bugatti veyron , it has 1001 hp of engine, modern looks and aero dynamic body shape, no wonder if many people called it the fastest car in the world but you can't determine that until you have tried it yourself. You can compare several sports car with the bugatti.

Source: sportscarwallpaperpic.blogspot.com

Car - ACCORD

ACCORD
STARTING AT PRICE $20,905

Ingeniously simple. Yet overflowing with luxury and technological creativity. All that and more in the Accord Sedan.

The Accord has been styled to attract more than just a passing glance. Its sharp lines and powerful stance excites the senses from any angle.

Artful

Look close. The Accord’s form is a study in modern design. And available 17" wheels will surely impress.

Outside In

Wide-opening doors invite you to step inside. And the one-touch power moonroof couldn't be any easier.

Anything but Ordinary

No stone has been left unturned. That’s because the details make all the difference. Take a look at the Accord’s brilliantly finished exhaust and chrome door handles (V-6). Exquisite attention to fit and finish set the Accord apart from the average sedan.

Powerful, yes, but every bit as environmentally conscious and fuel-efficient. And did we mention fun?

Decisions

The LX 4-door features a 2.4-liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder with 177 hp. Plus, there’s a 190-hp EX version. And a 271-hp 3.5-liter V-6.

Legendary Performance

Accord models have always roared ahead of the curve. That's because they utilize i-VTEC® for abundant power and efficiency at all engine speeds. The V-6 features the latest generation of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology, which activates the engine’s cylinders as needed, providing both brisk acceleration and fuel savings.

Transmissions

Choose a quick-shifting 5-speed manual transmission. Or opt for the available 5-speed automatic that features our Grade Logic Control system, which helps put an end to gear-hunting when climbing uphill or driving back down.

With a large and luxurious interior, the Accord Sedan provides the comfort you deserve.

Comfort

In the Accord's case, bigger is better. It means more comfort and more room for those Honda details, like available leather-trimmed seats. The driver's seat has eight-way power adjustment to fine tune a perfect fit (all but LX). Rear passengers enjoy ample room conveniences like a fold-down center armrest.

Informative

The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™** with voice recognition provides you with a huge point-of-interest database, including restaurant ratings and reviews from Zagat Survey®.

Convenient

Included with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® enables you to make hands-free calls with many compatible phones.




Steering wheel-mounted controls for audio and cruise control allow you to change speeds or music at will.

Engineering
	LX / LX-P	EX / EX-L	EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder	V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	2354	2354	3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	177 @ 6500	190 @ 7000	271 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	161 @ 4300	162 @ 4400	254 @ 5000
Redline	6800	7100	6800
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87 x 99	87 x 99	89 x 93
Compression Ratio	10.5 : 1	10.5 : 1	10.5 : 1
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®	24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	Standard	Standard	Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)			Standard
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)		Standard	Standard
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2/PZEV*	ULEV-2/PZEV*	ULEV-2/PZEV*
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	Standard	Standard	Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups†	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmissions
	LX / LX-P	EX / EX-L	EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual Transmission	Standard	Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.267, 2nd: 1.778, 3rd: 1.154, 4th: 0.870, 5th: 0.647, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive Ratio: 4.39
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)	Standard	Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.652, 2nd: 1.517 (LX/LX-P), 1.614 (EX/EX-L), 3rd: 1.037 (LX/LX-P), 1.082 ( EX/EX-L), 4th: 0.738 (LX/LX-P), 0.773 (EX/EX-L), 5th: 0.566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive Ratio: 4.44
5-Speed Automatic Transmission			Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.697, 2nd: 1.606, 3rd: 1.071, 4th: 0.766, 5th: 0.612, Reverse: 1.889, Final Drive Ratio: 4.31

Source: carsrhere.blogspot.com

Car - 18X9.5+22-5X114.3-LAST CALL 4-11-09

18X9.5+22-5X114.3-LAST CALL 4-11-09

Car - A CIVIC in Chennai goes one step forward!

A CIVIC in Chennai goes one step forward!
Since the release of the movie Fast and the Furious, motorheads around the world and in our very own have taken to upgrading cars for Style and Performance. So gone are the days with cars driven the way it is from the showroom until the day you sell it after years of driving it.

Here is a CIVIC recently upgraded with Mugen Style ground effect kit bodykit, undercar neon lights with projector fog lamps and a whole lot of Mugen products inside the car which I will be listing out further down in the post. I should say this 17" rim design is too common for a these days but its alright, it sure does compliment the car with the kit. Every little space on this car is accessorized, the door sills have the Mugen brand on it and so does the pedals and the floor mats. You will forget for a minute thats its a CIVIC and not some new car brand called MUGEN.











The car even has its audio department upgraded as well, I did not demo this car's audio hence I have no comments on how it sounds I will update the blog if I get the opportunity to listen to the system sometime.

Here are the list of upgrades that has gone into the car.
Styling & Performance :

Mugen style 2 ground effect kits
Mugen door visors ( Painted white )
Mugen Grills
Carbon Fibre hood
Performance headlamps with projector and LED Tail lamps with smoke finish
Crystal cornering lamp
Door curtosy lamps
Glove compartment lamp
All room lamps and parking upgraded to Custom white LED
Mugen Door sills
Varad suspenssion lighting kit
Callipers painted body color
Mugen Pedals
Mugen floor mats
MOMO Gear knob
Stanley custom seating and upholstery
Auto mirror fold on arm and disarm
17" Rims with 205 Michelin Eagle f1 tyres
Projector fog lamps with HID
Custom showplates
Simota Carbon fibre air intake kits

Audio and visuals:

Alpine W202 head unit
Alpine DSP
Alpine centre channel surround speaker
DLS UR 6S - 61/2" components on custom mounting(2 Pairs)
DLS sound deadning pads (for more spl)
Wide angle infrared cams for front and back
Rainbow-hammer series 12" subs-2nos
Boston GT-28 Mono amps
Boston GT-2 Chnl amps-2
Pyle 1 Farad Caps-2
Monster Cables

http://www.motorheader.com - Vikram Sunderraj

Source: motorheader.blogspot.com

Car - Brands Hatch GP

Brands Hatch GP

As an extra event in the TTRS calendar there was a single race at Brands Hatch on the GP circuit.

Arriving in the paddock I discovered that the car is very hard to start with its new map. Heading for the 15 minute qualifying session the car was running very badly and I headed out onto the circuit with very limited power and an engine that seemed like it would only run on three cylinders. Suddenly after three laps it burst into life and decided to perform flawlessly.

In qualifying I spent a few laps getting used to the new part of the circuit and scored a time of 1.51.2 for a grid position of 14th. During qualifying I noticed that the brake bias means that the back likes to come loose during heavy braking and when the tyres get hot the back gets very ragged making it difficult to get on the power in the exit of corners.

I called Luke from Enhanced Performance who set the car up about the poor running and he came with his laptop at short notice to adjust the cold fuelling map. This had the effect of making the car run better at lower temperatures.

Joe my racing partner and I softended the rear damping to try to cure the power on oversteer and we elected to ignore the rear brake bias for now.

The race itself was great. The first and second laps I spent trying to pull away from better handling lower power cars and eventually got free on the third lap to spend the next four laps chasing Brian Jordan in his big BMW 635. I followed him getting closer and closer and took an opportunity at the sharp Surtees bend where he ran wide. I pulled through on the inside, controlled a small powerslide and pulled away to the chequered flag half a lap later.

A great image of the Cosworth following Brian Jordan's BMW 635:



And the Cosworth in qualifying and trying to escape from Matt Knight's Corsa:

Having started 14th I was pleased to finish 11th. Best lap 1.51.4. All timings from the TSL Timing site.

Here's a video of the race from a BMW E30 further down the field:

And some action in qualifying showing my car at the start of the vid:


And another view of the race, just behind me at the start: