Wednesday, January 14, 2009

How To Fix Suzuki Baleno

. Maximum 2009. Mexican

A Japanese that wants to put in place several American and European size. The Maximum has been marketed in the Mexican market for nearly 20 years with an excellent acceptance.

The wait for the Nissan Maxima over, encentra be available in dealerships Mexican brand since last Sept. 25 as it was presented at the autoshow in New York last, so very few have been fortunate to manage in Spain.

First of all I must clarify that I consider myself the target of a sedan like this, well except for a Nissan GT-R, a Mitsubishi Evo or a Subaru WRX STI, nearly always prefer a car on a European East, the Japanese are probably the ones with the best technology, but Europeans are more comfortable with the quality of its interiors and building materials. So in this article I'll talk to him breaking all the fears and stigma.

Maxima's new flagship sedan for the brand really, as in the domestic market has been marketed for nearly 20 years with an excellent acceptance and the seventh generation will certainly not be the exception to the rule. Its design is very arrogant and muscular with the new platform "D" and its similarity to the sister brand in the luxury segment, Infiniti. Even engineers have called "liquid motion" (liquid motion), highlighting the L-shaped headlights, wide grille and side panels clean.

In the front - especially in light xenon headlights - Follows the features of the sportiest of its brethren, the GT-R, but with a touch conservative. The sides are clean, highlighting the flared fenders to cover the huge soft 19-inch wheels of the Sport (Model Tracking the holder of 18). It's funny because if we look from above, we will find a seductive feminine silhouette slimming in the middle.

But not everything is hunky-dory, and that because the rear lacked a May or attached to the brand identity and more after seeing the grand style of the front. The skulls, despite incorporating 12 LEDs each, have a sober and do not stop to combine with the modest spoiler located on the upper trunk and twin exhaust pipes.

Its dimensions are reflected in comfort, to be a vehicle so large comfort is evident in the interior spaces, giving passengers a very pleasant on long trips and much more if it is a city dweller use, ideal for travel in the back while someone drives by you. The leather seats are heated, detail a bit strange in a car of this nature but this way eliminates the temptation to ride in the front.

As spectacular r equipping this car for nearly half a million dollars does not disappoint. As in most of the sedans in this segment, the intelligent key presence and just have it stored in a pocket to be recognized. BOSE audio system with nine speakers, - characteristic of the brand - with six-disc, MP3 auxiliary input, the control air conditioning with automatic dual-zone is a first for the second driver and front passenger as well as vents in the rear. It's amazing that with Japan's capital of technology does not have a navigation system, even a few dollars above the price that the American Lincoln MKS, which already has it.

Safety is something that can not be left behind, except when you pay $ 431.700 the version Trucking or 450.600 USD yes it is the Sport; to enforce your money this seventh-generation Maxima has air bags dual-stage front with advanced detection occupant side front seat and curtain airbags, in addition to has dynamic stability control in the event of understeer and oversteer, and traction control and used to prevent loss of grip on the wheels.

Coupled with previous systems, in the familiar appears brakes, ABS, brake assist system and the electronic distribution of it. Many technology on paper, but turn to put it into practice.

The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 VQ35 technically called, which generates 290 hp and 2 61 lb.-ft. of torque, showing a significant increase of 35 hp and 9 lb / ft compared to the sixth generation thanks to a higher rate compression, a variable induction of air into the engine, electronic throttle control with Drive by wire system and time control system variable valve timing (CVTCS). The transmission complements the drivetrain is an X-tronic CVT with six-speed manual mode which, when continuously variable improves performance, reduces fuel consumption and therefore reduces emissions.

also has a Sport mode automatic or paddle on the steering wheel (S version port) to enjoy more of their sportsmanship. We found that when you hit the throttle in automatic mode, the Torque Steer is really noticeable around the 4,000 rpm as CVT is a feeling in the steering wheel that lasts longer than a car with automatic transmission ordinary .

By contrast, when handled with manual mode performs much better, really counts are accurate both in ascending or descending and you take all the "juice" the engine, enough to carry your weight 1.647 kg 0 to 100 km / hr in 6.2 seconds, a figure very reasonable if we consider that this is a four-door that measures 4.843 mm long, with a wheelbase of 2.775 mm, 1.180 mm wide and 1.467 high. And that it took about 10 centimeters compared to the previous version.

Maxima sedan is a very comprehensive fulfills its purpose through the development of technology, comfort and smooth ride but I dare say I expected a bit more aggressive image because of their sportsmanship and their DNA shared with the GT-R.

account with your merely sufficient for everyday use to be comfortable and roomy for four people in every way, but to require a bit more features considerable tendency to understeer, ie to be in front when cornering at high speeds. But obviously this is not a sport, we know that, although his desire to cope with cars like the Mercedes - Benz C class and BMW 3 Series Sport lacks the touch of Europeans, at least in management and not be a rear-wheel drive vehicle, shared features in most cars for the American market where the endless lines rarely have blemishes.

The Last Samurai came in a dull moment for the Mexican market, rising gasoline prices and large engines tend to disappear, so we wish her success thanks to its 3.5-liter heart, powerful ciando is required and cautious in terms of CO2 emissions, the perfect car for a country that operates under the influence of fashion.


Source: Car Magazine. Video

Nissan Maxima 2009.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Hair Thinning Near The Front

after F1.

By Guillermo Ascebrás.
Salvador Duran (World Series by Renault), Czech Sergio Perez (Class British Formula 3 International) and Esteban Gutierrez (European Formula BMW) with possibilities since Hector Alonso participated Rebaque in Formula 1 for several decades, there has been a young Mexican boy to reach the pinnacle of motor sport, and especially to have success in European serials.

On October 17, 1981 was the last time the Mexican fans saw an Aztec pilot involved in Formula 1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas, which, incidentally, did not have much life, because that was his latest edition.

Faces and names have been circulated past, looking for an opportunity: Adrian Fernandez, Michel Jourdain Jr. and Mario Dominguez, among others who have tried to realize the dream. In 2008, increases the chance to see the results are having three young Mexicans: Salvador Duran, who is currently participating in the World Series by Renault, Sergio Perez Czech in the British Formula 3 International class, and Esteban Gutierrez, in the European Formula BMW.

The 23-year-old Duran is the most experienced, because he has raced in several international Orías categorical. He is joined by the youngest brother Pérez, Sergio, who was a key player in the British Formula 3 National class and international class season has shown good things.

The third is the Monterrey Esteban Gutierrez, who with only 17 has attracted care for their young age and the record achieved in the European BMW by adding six podiums in a row and become the champion of the category.

Mario Thiessen, BMW sports director, has very good concepts of regional pilot: "Nobody wins a category such as Formula BMW by chance, seven wins in a season and give testimony. So far, Stephen has taken what we see as an ideal way to become a professional pilot. "
Another character who was happy with the results was the owner of the computer that belongs Gutiérrez, Germany Josef Kaufmann, who said that the road is very long. "You can never tell how far you can go and whether it reaches Formula 1, the next step will be the Formula 3, and if successful, Steve will go to the GP2 and try to get into F1. From here to the highest level there are at least four or five years, if ever. "


Wednesday, January 7, 2009

How Does Ringworm Look When It's Gone

Between Curves and straights. Lewis Hamilton.

His arrival in 2007 to the pinnacle of motorsport caused controversy . The Formula 1 opened its doors to the first driver of color, who demonstrated his cunning and good hands on the wheel. In 2008 it seemed that nothing and no one would stop Hamilton in their struggle to be the champion of F1.

Few know that behind confident that Lewis Hamilton passes driving his McLaren Mercedes car is a shy man who during his childhood, in addition to focusing on racing karting, on the recommendation of his father had to take karate classes to face ridicule from their classmates.

That child was one of the strongest candidates to take the crown of Formula 1, to go in 2007 also failed, while his McLaren Mercedes team, was sanctioned by the FIA \u200b\u200b due to the espionage case against Ferrari . All this and a bad last race, despite having come up with points clear at the end prevented that made history and became the first rookie in the championship.

With Hamilton applies the phrase of Friedrich Nietzsche's "or you love it or hate it." Prior to his debut in F1 and had earned himself the recognition of Michael Schumacher, and once in the serial, a legendary figure as Niki Lauda, \u200b\u200bthree times world champion, is dedicated her praise for him, because, in his view , no pilot (including Schummi) had achieved what Lewis in his first year.

But just as there are those who recognized, public personalities aut world omovilismo have criticized his success and style of driving in the track to the extent considered "dirty", as Jacques Villeneuve has long claimed: "It is extremely fast, worse still make many mistakes and not accept them. Then do not learn from them. "

True or not, Hamilton is making history in the clues, and following the departure of Schumacher idol, have maintained their passion for motorsport. Unbreakable


Son of Anthony Hamilton (from a family in the fifties immigrated to Britain from the Caribbean island of Grenada) and Carmen Lerbalestier woman English White, Lewis received an education based on social values \u200b\u200band the Catholic religion went to church every week and has always viewed his family as his main support, and his brother Nicholas - who suffers from cerebral palsy - your best friend.

After eight years of age, Lewis began his walk in motor sport in the Kanti smo - he won more national championships and European level. Later, in adolescence, he went to Formula Renault, where jump to Formula 3 Euroseries and GP2 in 2006 - in which he competed with Nelson Piquet Jr., who just this year debuted in F1 with Renault - Achieving in each set records, climbing to the podium and grab championships.

One of the highlights of his career, worthy of a movie was when provided only 10 years old, Lewis had his first encounter with Ron Dennis, the big boss of the McLaren team, as part of delivery Award of British motorsport. The boy asked for his autograph and asked Dennis if he would ever run for him. Lewis joined the firm of Dennis got the phone and a note saying "Call me in nine years." But that moment never came, for before the deadline, it was Ron himself who sought and from then they took shelter in the program promises to McLaren. With the passage of time was the harvest of many triumphs in serials mentioned above, and once Juan Pablo Montoya left the team to move to NASCAR, the opportunities for Hamilton to appear on the Formula 1 increased.

Talent Factory.
The official debut of Lewis Hamilton at McLaren Mercedes in F1 was the March 18, 2007 during the Grand Prix of Australia, where he obtained the third position. He joined the "second" in the team and honor the site of what was then the English Fernando Alonso, champion of the serial, who never had a good relationship.

After the departure of Alonso, Lewis became the first driver to the end of the 2008 championship shared credits with Heikki Kovalainen. The UK has secured its place with the team until the end of the 2012 season.

Some people criticize the formation of Hamilton as a racing driver. The cover of McLaren in his teens brought the fulfillment of two thousand hours of training on the simulator developed exclusively by the team of engineers from McLaren Technical Center in Wonking, England, considered the most advanced in the world and therefore, the most expensive.

is why many say that Hamilton is a "pilot probe" because thanks to the simulator imitates all tracks where we run the F1 every year, could anticipate and gain circuits that had never competed.

But preparation does not end there, as well as spending several hours a day to workout in the gym to strengthen the muscles of the neck and arms, and the practice of swimming, his routine includes the support of a PhD in neuroscience for better mental performance and teaching the brain to observe certain behaviors and consequences of an action on the track.

Lewis is prepared physically and mentally for each race. Therefore it is said that is anticipated; has memorized every circuit and movements can take place or not. He even said that his ear was raised with classical music to detect the entry of each of the tools, knowledge, transferred to the motor behavior, we can recognize any abnormality. Human

first.
At 23, Lewis admits hate to tell you which is the Tiger Woods of F1 and asked about his new place of residence, Switzerland. As an ordinary young man spends his free time playing guitar, reading, attending movies, practic to sports and of course enjoy being with friends and family.
His musical tastes range from hip-hop, R & B, reggae, and funky house, and some of their favorite artists are Bob Marley, Sean Paul, UB40, and Beenie Man, although I have no doubt that the group Pussy Cat Dolls, which is part of his girlfriend Aloha Nicole Scherzinger, is what more you listen.

In a short time has become a celebrity. His image is used by firms re renowned for their advertising campaigns, and before long to publish his autobiography. But not everything has been has been reflectors. He is currently involved in altruistic actions through the Lewis Hamilton Foundation, dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of sick children, disabled support, and help hundreds of children and teenagers out of poverty, which speaks well of English, seeking his first title in the F1.



Source: ESPN. Lewis Hamilton Video