Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon Tuning

A Viennese company Pakfeifer has decided to make Hyundai’s fans happy with its modification for a sporting model called Hyundai Coupe (Europe) or Hyundai Tiburon (USA) respectively.

Something about Pakfeifer first:

This Austrian company is doing tuning for more than 30 years. It was founded in 1972. Pakfeifer loves especially Asian brands such as Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota etc. But it doesn’t hesitate to tune other brands such as Audi, Citroen, Opel, Peugeot or VW. Customer can order parts individually, or also complete bodykits.

Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon:

The version we present you today is the most distinctive from Hyundai’s family of coupes. Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon is particularly for young and dynamic people and they match together Its top speed is slightly more than 210kmph and braking is provided by disc brakes on all wheels with support of ABS and EBD..

Hyundai Coupe Tuning / Hyundai Tiburon Tuning:

The Korean guy with extravagant shape has been modified by Pakfeifer. It has very distinctive shapes, but now it’s enhanced with fancy bumpers. The front bumper is connected wit the car’s mask and it’s also like eye-brows for front lights. There can’t miss place for opening to cooler and little ones for cooling front disc brakes. As we used to see before, the openings are covered by a perforated sheet, now it’s the silver version. Side sills help to cool rear brakes and they have interesting shapes. The rear part of the bodykit is not so extravagant, but don’t worry, it fits perfectly.

This everything we can find on the rear bumper:

• a diffuser for more stability and no air whirling behind the car
• openings covered with a perforated sheet for air-off take
• fog lamps and license plate between them

There’s a spoiler on the trunk and electron rims with low-profile tires look great.

As we can see, Pakfeifer is a professional of styling (bumpers, spoilers, eyebrows, wings...). All products meet the highest requirements set by German TŰV (Technischer Űberwachungs – Verein) and Dekra (Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug – Űberwachungsverein). This modification isn’t the most beautiful one from their portfolio, but its extravagance can be a like an arrow to your hearts.

Opel Zafira II tuning by OPC

Daddy cool! So that’s the way how Opel introduced its vehicle for family trips with adrenaline potential. It‘s a second generation of Zafira in its most powerful version tuned by OPC (Opel Performance). And now it’s also the fastest European stock MPV. It has same engine as smaller Astra OPC – 2 liters of turbocharged volume producing 176kW (240hp). The power is transferred through the 6-speed manual transmission and thanks to 320Nm of torque it can „fly“ at 231kmph and beat 100kmph in 7.8 seconds. Safety first, so OPC guys installed sharp brakes – 321mm in front and slightly smaller 278mm at the back.

Pictures of Opel Zafira Tuning:

Besides traditional safety features as traction control, there’s also an ESP and new feature in this class – an intelligent suspension IDS Plus cooperating with CDC system of shock-absorbers. Recaro seats dominate in the cabin with seven seats. You can easily recognize OPC version of Zafira by four typical colors – blue Ardenblau, black, red and silver. The chassis has massive bumpers and side sills, everything in typical OPC style. 18“ rims are standard, but you can order 19“ version. Zafira is 2 years on the market, but it’s still unbeatable.

VW Phaeton tuning by JE Design!

JE Design is a professional tuner from Germany’s Leingarten of brands such as VW, Audi and SEAT. It offers products like V-max controller to turn on/off speed limiter during the drive and front mask without VW’s badge.

The speed limiter is also installed in Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 liter V8 4-motion and 6.0 liter /W12 4-motion. It stops acceleration at 250 kmph and it’s controlled by programmable ECM system. A standard ECM system with maximum diagnostic capability like meeting all exhaust requirements can be reprogrammed without any obstructions or breaking technical specs. But new ECM systems can come soon.

Just one reprogramming of ECM allows Phaeton to reach 276kmph. And it still meets all TUV requirements.
JE Design also offers a very fancy front grill for all Phaeton’s models. It has no VW badge so now it’s even more elegant. In this case we can’t expect sporting experiments, because the most important values are precious work and first class quality. Because there’s no other company on the market offering modifications for this car, it’s quite popular. And this result was proved by TUV.

JE Design developed an electronic module to decrease Phaeton with pneumatic suspension. This modification involves also new wheels. There are 8,5 x 20“, ET 30mm in front and 10 x 20“, ET 35mm at the back made by German manufacturer AZEV, type PS. The manufacturer recommends Dunlop / Continental / Good Year / Pirelli or Yokohama tires with 255/35 R20 and 285/30 R20Y tires. JE Design has also own models – Multispoke. Visage, Masterline in 18“ and 19“ versions.

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG - the demonstation of the power

Mercedes Benz S-class is sometimes told as a symbol of luxurious limousines. A combination of first class comfort, enough power under the elegant design has many fans. Where maximalist approach is wasting of money, in this class it‘s necessity. But it’s not because of its top position in Mercedes’ range, but it’s a member of family that doesn’t allow any compromise like its competition or demanding customers.

The top of the class was very challenging for constructers of Mercedes AMG, a traditional producer of perfect vehicles. But they took the challenge responsibly and now they can proudly present the most powerful stock saloon in the world.

Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG had its premiere at NAIAS 2006 motor show in Detroit (8th – 22nd of January 2006). The capital city of American automotive industry was a witness of demonstration of the German manufacturer for which is this market primary.

„Demonstration of the power“ – there’re no other words to name the possibility to manufacture a car that’s potential to abash producers of sport cars meanwhile it can please you with the highest comfort in the class. The highest credit of AMG vehicles is especially based on top aggregates.

Every 12-cylinder engine of S65 is handmade and installed in accordance to AMG’s philosophy of „one man-one engine. “ That means every engine is a work of one of few technicians leaving his signature on the engine.

The AMG engineers valuated their long tradition of presence in top racing competitions. A precious balanced crankshaft is made of ultra-tough materials; forged pistons are extremely resistant against pressure and heat. Every piston is also cooled by individual oil jet. Temperature of oil is maintained by a powerful oil cooler that is suitable also for extreme conditions. A cooler of pressured air is about 70% bigger than in S 600 and also turbochargers parts are bigger. They’re producing 1.5 bars of pressure. A reworked fuel system works with variable pressure in range of 3.6 – 5 bars. The V12 biturbo engine has 5980cu.cm and 450kw (612hp) between 4750-5100rpm. It has a breath-taking torque of 1000Nm available between 2000-4000rpm! But not only is the value of torque excellent. It’s very linear and a lot of torque is available practically from idling revs – 570Nm at 1000rpm and 750Nm at 15000rpm!

This big portion of power and torque needs to be safely transferred to the wheels do the engineers developed new clutch discs made of high quality metal and also its drive shaft is completely redesigned. Five-speed automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT allows you to shift directly under the steering-wheel (F1 style). The shift knob with traditional PRND modes is now situated on the steering-column as a lever. Its former place is now used as a controller of transmission and suspension styles – Sport, Comfort and Manual.

Dynamic potential of S65 AMG needs no compromise in case of braking system. Innovative double brake calipers combine advantages of flowing construction – lower heat stress and cultivated work with performance of massive calipers.

Composite brake discs has 390 and 365mm and their ventilated technology is beautiful behind 5-spoke 19“ AMG alloy wheels. Optimal contact with roads is provided thanks to tires with these dimensions: 255/40 ZR 19 in front and 275/40 ZR 19 at the back.

Aerodynamic modifications of bodykit and four exhaust tips reveal that you’re looking at the top model of the class, but individual character is noticeable in the interior. After door opening the AMG logo appears and covers the speedometer of 360kmph.

Sportsmen enjoy special gauges such as oil temperature, voltmeter and special gadget called Racetimer. This function process time spent on the circuit – fastest lap, average or top speed, remaining distance etc. Racetimer can bea easily accessed with buttons on the ergonomic sporting-wheel.

Tuning the Ford Mustang ECU

You've got a late model Ford Mustang, and you really want to fine tune its performance, but doing a physical engine modification is a bit beyond you. What do you do? You start by tuning the ECU - the electronic control unit - but to do this, you need either a chip or a tuner. How do you choose? Each type of programming device has merits; each has flaws. Here's a brief rundown of some of the major options:

Using a chip, such as the 4-Bank SCT Eliminator Chip, can be the most straightforward choice, because a chip plugs directly into the J3 port on the ECU that came with your car.

Pros:

• Retains your stock tune, but also holds settings for four custom tunes
• Has a switch that allows for instant tune changing (say, if you're about to be in a drag race).
• Can be fitted with a bezel so it will mesh with the look of your car.

Cons

Has to be removed from car and returned to manufacturer in order to add or edit installed tunes.

Tuners:

Unlike chips, these are handheld devices that overwrite, or "flash," the existing tuning settings in the computer of your Ford Mustang , much like flashing the firmware on an mp3 player or PC. These tuners are plugged into the OBD II port, which is found on the driver's side of the car, beneath the dash. They come in two basic types, "strategy" and "custom."


Custom Tuners Custom tuners like the Livewire, X-Calibrator 2, and X3 Powerflash allow a certified programmer to adjust as many as 3,000 different variables (depending, of course, on the specific model and year of your Mustang), each of which is created specifically for your car. Each tune will take into account any previous modifications you have done, so even highly modified used and new cars, even those that have been turbo-charged, can be custom tuned to your desired specifications.

Custom tuners include the ability to make end-user adjustments to things like gear ratio and Air/Fuel ratios, and can also be adjusted very precisely to accommodate specific weather or road conditions.

For your safety, most custom tuners retain your original settings (downloaded the first time you plug it in), for later reversion. They also lock to the VIN number on your car, so no one else can use them.

The downside of custom tuners is that they only hold three tuning profiles, and they have to be programmed by licensed SCT programmers. As well, if your Mustang is turbo- or super-charged, you need to find an SCT programmer with a dynamometer.


Strategy Tuners Strategy Tuners, on the other hand, contain a selection of popular stock tuning profiles, for Mustang drivers who need control, but not custom settings. They have fewer end-user settings that can be adjusted, but if you have experience with Mustang tuning you can still accommodate settings for your bolted-on modifications. They also allow some adjustment for weather, road, and fuel injection changes.

The cons of selecting this kind of tuner include the fact that you really need to know what you're doing before you make changes. However, they can be moved from car to car - so if you bought a tuner for one car, and have since purchased a new one, as long as the first car was flashed back to it's original tuning, you can re-tune your tuner for the new Mustang in your possession.

Sources like AmericanMuscleCar.com also offer hybrid tuners that merge some of the features of both custom and strategy tuners, and can be easier for beginners to use. Selecting a tuner, or choosing chips over a tuner, is only just one step toward a truly customized Mustang. Still, by starting with the computer, you can get a taste of customization both quickly and cleanly.

2008 Dodge Challenger exposed

The original Dodge Challenger was a late introduction to the United States pony car market, and was first launched in the 1970 model year, as a direct competitor of the Mercury Cougar, and derived from the Plymouth Barracuda, though it was two inches longer and had completely different lines. Following the recent trend of retro-muscle cars being re-imagined, the 2008 Dodge Challenger, which will be released later this year, joins Ford's redesigned Mustang and Chevy's upcoming 2009 Camaro as a modern muscle car.

The concept form of the 2008 Challenger debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, and since then it's earned a fair share of buzz both online and in print media, garnering more than a few magazine covers along the way. Dodge is clearly hoping that this Challenger will give its performance image a boost.

Based on the same platform also being used for the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Sedan, a modified version of the Chrysler Group's LX platform, the initial Challengers will be offered with rear-wheel drive, and only one choice of engine: a 6.1 liter Hemi V-8 that pushes out 425 horsepower in cars where it's already in sue, like the Charger, Magnum, and 300. While Dodge is clearly intending this to be a limited edition vehicle, critics worry that limiting production to one engine design may hurt sales, especially since the competing Ford Mustang and planned Chevy Camaros both offer V-6 options.

While there is only one engine, purchasers of the 2008 Dodge Challenger will have the option of either a six-speed manual transmission, or a five-speed automatic, which will combine with the 6.1 liter engine and comparatively low curb weight to allow acceleration from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. As well, it's got fat tires supporting it's modern suspension system, antilock brakes and an aggressive anti-skid system.

Cosmetically, the 2008 Challenger stays true to the original car from the '70's, with a nose and tail taken directly from the older car, and sides that are reminiscent of the Barracuda from the same year. As well, this vehicle is a true hardtop - there are no central roof pillars - and Dodge doesn't seem to be planning a convertible version.

Inside the car, which comfortably seats four people, the black upholstery is a lean contrast to the bright orange exterior, though it is accented with silver, as well as narrow bands of orange on the seat backs. Principal interior designer Alan Barrington even cites the 1970 model as a source of inspiration, telling reporters last summer that, "…we wanted to capture the memory of that car, but expressed in more contemporary surfaces, materials and textures." What they wound up with is an instrument panel that sits high in the car and is intersected by a cluster of three circular gauges, and a fourth, larger gauge (really a computer display) that allow the driver to monitor overall speed, quarter-mile speed and time, and the top speed for each gear.

Those in the know say that the production vehicle of the 2008 Dodge Challenger looks exactly like the concept car, inside and out. Dodge's website has a link to information about the auction of the very first Challenger, but the rest of us will have to purchase one. The starting MSRP, at your local new car dealer, ranges from $37,320 to $40,095.

Weineck Cobra 780 cui Limited Edition – a modern devil in classic body!

Today’s world is overcrowded with new trends, gadgets and modern stuff. Maybe in the near future we’ll have mobile phones installed in our hands or credit cards in thumbs. So this is also the case of automotive industry where technology rules. It’s not bad, but sometimes we forget about classics. The classic on four wheels reigned many years ago and beat speed limits. There were cars with highest performance and look great also today.

Let’s take some examples as ´69 Dodge Charger RT or Shelby Cobra CSX 4000. These famous names remain in our heads and hearts. But there are people that don’t want only to remember those times but resurrect this golden age. We’re talking about the guys from Weineck Engineering that started to rebuild the most famous classic roadster – Cobra. So come on, take a look at the result, but some history first.

History of Shelby Cobra

Everything started in 1923 in American town Leesburg in Texas, when a boy called Carroll Shelby was born. In that time nobody had idea that this little baby would be a part of automotive history and his name would be held by the most famous roadsters.

Carroll was an ordinary guy; he was studying, fighting in a war and then working at farm. But after few years he left farming and became a racer.


He was racing with passion and it was noticeable that he loved cars really much. In 1954 he became a professional racer after success competitions. He became widely popular and during the years 1956 and 1957 he was honored as the Sports Car Driver of the Year by famous Sports Illustrated.

He always had dream to build its own car. He was always drawing and trying to create his own design. He also realized its name – Cobra. And then it happened. His first own built car was also famous as CSX2000 or Cobra. It was born with a V8 engine made by Ford. This was just the beginning – next cars were 427 S/C Cobra, Cobra 289, Shelby GT 350SR, GT 500E „Eleanor”...

STOCK COBRA

The core is ´65 Shelby Cobra 427, the best roadster in those times and roads. It attracted people not only with unique design, but also with its performance. And those numbers were enormous. The car was powered by Ford’s 7.0 liter V8 power plant producing stock 425hp (362kW) at 6500rpm. It was controlled with a 4-speed manual transmissions and its top speed was 266kmph. But more impressive value is its acceleration. It can easily beat 100kmph in just 4.2 seconds. Unbelievable, the power of the 60’s. This cars was and is still beast with „mojo.“