Kids’ Dirt Bikes In Accessories & Car web

Kids’ Dirt Bikes

category : Automotive:Motorcycles

A Kid’s Dirt Bike or Mini Dirt Bike has all the working parts and features of a normal Dirt Bike. It only weighs less, is much smaller and has a lot less power (about 49cc on average). Most kids Dirt Bikes are built with a two-stroke engine, so they are also designed to hold only half a gallon of gas on average.

Since there are no age requirements to ride these bikes, and with hundreds of models to choose from, the popularity of these little but considerably powerful machines is still growing. Thousands of Kids Dirt Bikes are sold every year around the world, with the number increasing each year.

Kid’s Dirt Bikes don?t always come cheap just because they are smaller in size. For example, the Pitster Pro 125cc can cost you around 2,095 dollars. However, Kid’s Dirt bikes with less engine power, normally less than 90cc, are quite affordable with price ranging from 200 to 600 dollars only.

Even though there are no age requirements to ride Kid’s Dirt Bikes, make sure that the child is old enough to be able to handle the machine physically. Also remember to give proper training and guidance before your kid starts operating the Bike on his/her own.

Since some of these Kid’s Dirt Bikes can run up to 75 mph or so, preliminary precautions should always be taken before letting kids ride them, especially for younger kids. Helmets should be made compulsory and children should not be allowed to ride these vehicles on a speed of more than 40 mph.

There are Dirt Bike Competitions held in many parts of the United States for Kids aged between 4 to 15. You can get information from websites such as www.dirtbikekids.com. There are also other numerous organizations, which support Kid’s Dirt Bike riding such as American Amateur Racer, Inc, American Motorcyclist Association, National Motosport Association, and World Sports etc.

Dirt Bikes provides detailed information about dirt bikes, dirt bike parts and more. Dirt Bikes is affiliated with Maui Snorkeling.

By : Jimmy Sturo
Support by Teen center
Keyword : dirt bikes, dirt bike parts

Should I Buy Used Car Audio?

Should I Buy Used Car Audio?

category : Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video

Thanks to modern electronics, we now have, more than ever, multiple options for buying an audio system for our car. We only need to go to an electronics store like Best Buy or Circuit City and find tons of options. Or check the web. There are so many brands to choose from that it may drive you nuts.

So, today it isn?t about what should you buy, but how much money do you have to invest in my car audio. It?s a complex balance between what do you want and what can you really afford, especially if you are an enthusiast of these babies.

Let?s say that you have five hundred dollars. That let?s you buy a decent receiver, an amplifier and a nice set of 4-way speakers. But reality says that you want more. Ok, you may buy this basic kit and save some more money until you have enough dollars to go for a subwoofer or a couple of tweeters with a dedicated amp. The thing is that you may not want to wait one or two years for it.

In that case, you should consider buying an used car audio system. For some men it may be considered as a sacrilege. After all, an audio system is considered by many of us as a physical manifestation of ourselves. It is the mean to make the world know what kind of music we hear.

But relax. You don?t need to be such an extremist with used car audio. First things first. Look for some prices. One of the first places to look on is Ebay. You may find a good price on a complete used car audio kit. Another option is retail stores. Some years ago I found a complete kit: receiver, speakers and amplifiers for 60% of the price. Why? Because the guy who bought it didn?t like how it sounded and spent more money on a more sophisticated system. But for me it was more than enough. This guy?s bad choice was my bliss.

You can also check the classified ads in the newspaper. You will find lot?s of local sellers looking for buyers for their used car audio. Electronics advances very quickly and consumers are so eager to use new technologies, that you will not find a shortage of them.

Finally, try your friends. Maybe they were already considering selling their system but needed a final push to do it. Ask those that have a good sounding system and check how much the same equipment would cost at a store.

At the end, it doesn?t matter which source of used car audio you use, the thing is that you find yourself comfortable with the deal you have made. Not only on the bucks you have saved, but also feeling that your second hand system does sound good after all.

Advice on car sound systems and anything related to car audio is provided on http://www.car-sound-systems.com

By : Sebastian Schneider
Support by Car Technology

Keyword : used car audio

Toyota Truck Recall: Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, and Sequoia

category : Automotive:Trucks

A wide scale recall is the last resort for a car company to take with a problematic vehicle, and most automotive problems do not even make it to recall stage. Toyota has been known to avoid issuing recalls at all cost, preferring to issue safety warnings and avoid covering repair costs on vehicles that are beyond warranty. This should put this year?s massive Toyota truck recall into perspective.

This May, Toyota Motor Corp issued one of its largest safety recalls in history. Toyota is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and SUV?s because of problems with the front suspension that could make the vehicles difficult to steer. The recall covers 775,000 vehicles in the United States alone, including 2001-2004 model years of the Toyota Tacoma, the 2001-2002 models of Toyota 4Runner and the 2002-2004 model Tundra and Sequoia.

During the manufacturing of these vehicles, the surface of the front suspension ball joint was scratched. Wear and tear on this ball joint creates friction that makes the vehicles difficult to control. At speeds as low as 20 mph, Toyota drivers have reported ball joints collapsing, causing the front wheels to fold under the truck.

Overall, Toyota admits to conducting five recalls this year in the United States affecting nearly 1 million vehicles. In 2004, Toyota conducted nine recalls affecting 1,060,000 vehicles, according to the NHTSA. This year, Toyota has also recalled:

- 92,577 Celica coupes from 2000-2001 models to adjust daytime running lights that blind oncoming drivers

- 23,000 model year 2005 Tacoma pickups to tighten a lock nut on the parking brake pedal

This ball-joint recall was the second time in the same week that Toyota issued a high-profile safety warning. Just days before the recall was issued, Toyota began looking into 13 complaints about a possible software glitch that could cause the Prius hybrid car to stall at highway speeds. If you or a loved one have been injured by a Toyota truck that has since been recalled, consult a lawyer about collecting damages.

Contact a Toyota recall lawyer right away to discuss problems with your Toyota truck or SUV. Find out about another Toyota truck recall or contact a Toyota recall lawyer today at hugesettlements.com!

By : Anna Henningsgaard
Support by Car technology
Keyword : toyota,toyota recall,toyota tundra recall,toyota truck recall,lawyer,attorney,personal injury,truck

Sony MEX-1GP: The Next Generation of Car MP3 Players

Sony MEX-1GP: The Next Generation of Car MP3 Players

category : Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video
For all of those MP3 music owners, the future of car audio is finally here for you. Gone are the days where you had to burn your MP3s onto a CD for playback in your car audio system. Sony recently released the MEX-1GP CD receiver, a CD receiver that also features a built-in 1 GB flash memory unit. So now your car audio CD receiver behaves in the same manner as your iPod or other type of MP3 player. The 1 GB flash memory unit can store up to 500 of your favorite songs, giving you plenty of playback time for your music. This little device will make even the longest of trips in your car smoother and more enjoyable, since you will not have to worry about changing CDs any longer.

Aside from playing MP3s, this CD receiver also plays CDs (as the name implies) along with burned CD-Rs and CD-RWs so that those who wish to play their old CDs can still take advantage of this nifty product. However, the real attraction to this new car audio head unit is the MP3 playability. The flash memory unit is located in the detachable faceplate. Here resides the USB port which allows you to connect the faceplate to your PC (similar to your iPod or other MP3 player). Once your faceplate is connected to your CD, you simply drag and drop the MP3 files onto the flash memory unit of the faceplate. Unfortunately the faceplate is only compatible with Windows operating systems, so all of you Mac owners will have to go to your buddy?s house to copy the MP3s to and from the Sony MEX-1GP.

The new receiver is also aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well. It is finished in a high-gloss black color and features a 13-segment LCD display for simple navigation of track and title information. The screen displays album, artist and track name when playing your MP3 music files. Users can shuffle or repeat tracks, albums or personalized groups through controls on the faceplate or with the supplied remote control. The MEX-1GP unit has a built-in 208-watt power amplifier and a three-band equalizer enabling clear, rich sound. The selectable rear/subwoofer preamp outputs, controls the frequency and output level of an external amplifier.

After installing this receiver and experiencing it for a little over a week, I must say that I am quite impressed with this product. For one, the sound quality when playing MP3s through this unit is nothing less than phenomenal. If you didn?t know any better, you would think that you were playing a CD with the crisp and clear playback quality of this head unit. While traveling on a three hour road trip (three hours each way, six hours total) I was able to listen to one selection of songs on the way up and an entirely different selection of songs on the way back, all without the hassle of changing CDs and enduring a pause in play. I?m just a little surprised it took so long for a product like this to hit the market, especially with the increasing popularity of portable MP3 devices such as the iPod over the last several years. While it may have taken awhile for a product like this to hit the market, I?m sure Sony will have plenty of competitors very soon, which will benefit car audio enthusiasts like myself.

Dwayne Wright is an automotive enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. If you decide to upgrade your car audio system with a Sony MEX-1GP car audio receiver, visit his site at http://www.customautosearch.com to find a professional car audio installer in your area to install your new receiver.

By : Dwayne Wright
Support by CAR Technic
Keyword : car audio,car cd receiver,car mp3 player,car cd/mp3 player,sony car audio,sony mex-1gp,sony mp3

Geologic Solutions: New GPRS Technology for Transportation Services!

Geologic Solutions: New GPRS Technology for Transportation Services!

category : Automotive:Trucks

It is impressive to see how technological advances have changed the world in the last few years. Never, in the history of humanity, have human beings been so united from the point of view of the advances in telecommunications and information. Geologic Solutions is a company that has served as a bridge between these advances and the trucking industry. In today’s world, it is very important to have the ability to understand the needs of customers and to have the speed to offer the best solutions. For this reason, this company is a leading provider of new technology for the transportation industry.

Geologic Solutions is directed by an executive team with wide trucking history that offers the most complete, cost-effective, technological solutions for its clients. Recently, two important trucking companies have decided to purchase equipment the new GPRS technology. Sitton Motor Lines has purchased MobileMax units operational with new GPRS, while Fikes Truck Line decided to extend its agreement with Geologic Solutions and buy additional MobileMax Multi Mode communications and tracking systems for the its dedicated owner-operators.

With only a month of being offered in the market, the new GPRS have received excellent commentaries from customers that are satisfied with the speed of the network. For this reason, Sitton Motor Lines have required this new technology and system equipped in its 500 vehicle fleet. As said by John Lewis, CEO for GS, “the network is performing exactly as we expected and we are pleased that carriers like Sitton are realizing the benefits of using it”.

On the other hand, Fikes Truck Lines has increased its number of units as a direct response to the rising number of independent drivers that have requested this advanced technology. Jerry Davis, vice president of safety and insurance at Fikes, has said that the main reason numerous contractors have decided to take the system is because it improves the productivity and efficiency. In the case of this company, it is worth to emphasize that they principally work with owner-operators and by the end of this year they expect to have installed about 280 of the Geologic systems.

So, if you want to improve your equipments with a fine technology, Geologic Solutions is going to offer you a premium quality service verified by the testimonials of representatives of several trucking companies. Some companies pleased with the GS systems are such as J&R Schugel Trucking, Trailiner, Garrison Trucking, among others.

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By : Mauricio Lizama
Support by car sport
Keyword : transpotation, companies, radio, comunication, GPRS,

How To Save Money On Car Audio Gear

How To Save Money On Car Audio Gear

category : Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video

How to get a good deal when buying car stereo equipment?

In this article, find out:

1. How to save at least 25% on expensive stereo equipment at your local stereo shop

2. How to save up to 50%+ (!!!) on stereo equipment from eBay

3. How to save even more on stereo equipment buying from auctions.

4. How to save money buying used equipment

5. How to save money buying refurbished equipment.

6. How to get sponsored, and get stuff for free

7. How to form a business, get stuff for cheap, and make money!

The situation:

Stereo equipment is expensive. In fact, autosound is the most expensive hobby I?ve ever had. As such, most of us who don?t make tons of money want to find the best deals possible, without going through tons o? trouble.

Bet you didn?t know?

Stereo components don?t really cost their price. In fact, most dealers pay less than half of the MSRP (manufacturer?s suggested retail price) for a component. This doesn?t mean that a dealer can just turn around and sell the item for their cost. Dealers spend significant amounts of time and money to sell an item, and as such mark up the price of an item. I mean, if a dealer has a unit that sells for $500, they might spend $250 for it. HOWEVER, the dealer also has to pay rent, utilities, payroll, etc. in order to make that item available to you. On top of that, a dealer must also spend time locating the item, ordering the item, and storing the item. In short, the dealer is doing work, and needs to be paid for it. So, they mark up the price. This is to be expected. The good news is that many stereo shops won?t charge full MSRP if you bargain with them.

Bargaining?

So, you walk into mom and pop stereo shop in Anytown USA (or Anytown World), and see a unit that you like. The price is $499. You see a salesman hovering around, so you ask the salesman if you can buy it for $250. No way says the salesman.

Why did this happen?

You made a ?lowball? offer to the salesman. You basically asked the salesman to sell the item without a profit. Forget about it. Most salesmen earn a commission on what they sell, and as such this salesman will not accept your offer because he won?t earn a commission. Would you work for free? Of course not.

Instead, make an offer that is well above the wholesale price, but well below the retail price. Halfway between these two prices is fair. If wholesale is $250, and retail is $500, offer $375.

The salesman still says no. Wait a second! I thought you said that you could bargain with the salesman, what the hell?

I was correct when I said you could bargain. However, the salesman is still thinking commissions. Why should he sell it at a price lower than he is used to? Because you?re willing to do something for him. Tell the salesman that you?ll tell your friends. Tell the salesman that you?ll promote his business. If you scratch his back, he?ll scratch yours.

Now, don?t be shady about this. Don?t lie to the salesman telling him that you?ll refer your friends to him, and not do it. Think about it, you just saved $125 on a piece of equipment. To be 100% fair, you should do $125 worth of work for the salesman. One way to do that is to refer your friends. Ask for a few business cards, and pass them on to your buddies.

How do I go about this?

This is the phrase that has always worked for me:

?What kind of deal can you get me on that DEH-P960??

This phrase is highly effective because it gives the salesman some vital information:

1. You sound like you know what you?re talking about by using the model number

2. You are interested in buying?if the price is right

3. You want a deal

Many times, a salesman will come back with a slightly lower price. If the item was $500, they might say: ?Well, how about $475?? You know you can do better, so just be up front with the salesman. ?Come on, both you and I know you can do at least $400?. ?Better still, let?s make it $375, and I?ll tell my friends?do you have any business cards??

Chances are good that the salesman will say yes. If he says no, just raise your offer by a few dollars. Often times the salesman will make a counter-offer. Never accept it. At this point, the salesman REALLY wants the sale, and will be trying everything in his power to close the sale. Don?t be obnoxious or cocky, just be firm.

It has been my experience that I have been able to save about 25-33% on expensive gear at brick and mortar stereo shops.

Another hint: Don’t try this at a national chain, you will get rejected. Why? Because these chains are bad bad companies. They’ve got enough money, anyway. Do business with local shops who actually care about car audio, and care about providing you with good service, and don’t hire lame kids who don’t know a whole lot of hooey!

2.) eBay

eBay. This is it. eBay has the best prices, and best selection I have seen for stereo equipment. The main drawbacks are that the availability of some brands is extremely limited (such as the high-end brands), you’ll have to wait for the item to arrive (I know this can be nerve wracking), and some people are still concerned about conducting business transactions online, identity theft, fraud, etc. etc. However, with a few tips, you?ll be safe, and save big bucks on your stereo system.

First of all, if you don?t have an eBay account, GET ONE NOW. Go to www.ebay.com to sign up. While you?re at it, SIGN UP FOR PAYPAL, at https://www.paypal.com.

Now, let?s save some money! But first, a few tips to keep you safe.

First, check the seller?s feedback. I would hope that the seller would have at least a few hundred POSITIVE feedbacks, and no less than 98% positive. Many of the big time electronics dealers on eBay have THOUSANDS of positive feedback, and are very reliable.

Second, be sure that the seller is verified or certified by at least one online based third-party, that specializes in fraud prevention. These include BBB Online, ID Verify, and TrustE. This ensures that the seller is who they say they are, and do what they say they do. It also ensures that there are no major complaints against that merchant.

Third, look at the shipping price. Sometimes some of the less reputable sellers on eBay have seemingly great prices on stereo equipment, but have extremely high shipping prices. Usually, the total price comes out to about the same as other sellers, BUT this behavior is prohibited by eBay because the seller is fraudulently paying less eBay fees than they should. Do not trust people who do this.

Fourth, buy insurance. Many times sellers include this in their shipping price, or require it, but if they don?t, pay the few extra dollars for it. You would be quite upset if your $500 Alpine arrives with a cracked faceplate. This happened to me, and I was quite happy that I had insurance.

Fifth, be sure that the seller accepts Paypal. This is a great security point, and shows that IF the seller uses Paypal, then that seller has been approved by Paypal. You don?t have to pay with Paypal if you don?t want to, but?

Sixth, just pay with Paypal. The reason: They have powerful fraud protection built into their system. It?s just safer than paying through any other means.

Seventh, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Use caution!

3.) How to find liquidators/seized electronics dealers/auctions, etc.

This is how you?ll save the most money. Before continuing, I will tell you that it is possible to get electronics for pennies on the dollar. I would recommend this route for people who are interested in being in the stereo business. You can find liquidators and auctions where it is possible to buy throusands of dollars worth of equipment for only hundreds. You can find a few pieces to keep for yourself, and sell the rest on eBay, or through Craigslist, and make back all of your money and then some! It requires a little work, but can be quite rewarding.

4.) Another option: If you want to save bucks, you can also buy used equipment. Now, I personally wouldn?t buy used stuff unless I knew it was in great condition (which is hard to do through eBay), but you can get good equipment at very great prices if you are selective.

One creative way to do this might be through competitions. Go to a competition, and talk to a competitor. Usually these guys change their equipment frequently, and know their stuff (so you?ll know it wasn?t abused, and you?ll know it was installed correctly). You could easily find some TOP QUALITY equipment at extremely good prices just by talking to autosound competitors.

Check local newspapers, craigslist classifieds, online classifieds, car audio forums, car enthusiast websites, the possibilities are endless! It might be a lot of work, but if you can find a well taken care of piece of equipment, you will save money.

5.) Refurbished goods:

These are sorta half-used. Usually if a product has problems, it is sent back to the factory under warranty. The manufacturer will fix the broken part(s), re-package it, and sell it to wholesalers at a discount. Refurbished gear is great because it was basically restored to like-new condition, and sold at a discount. There is no shortage of refurbished gear on eBay, and I highly recommened it as a money-saving option.

6.) Sponsorships:

If you have a good looking car in great shape, you might be eligible for a sponsorship. Basically, with sponsorship, different manufacturers provide you with their products, and you install them. In return, you show your vehicle at shows, and promote the brand that sponsors you. This is one of the few ways to get free gear. Some work is required, but ummmm FREE CAR AUDIO GEAR!

7.) Go Legit:

Form a business, and get access to wholesalers. Usually all you’ll need to do is get a “reseller’s permit”. Thisdocument is free to obtain, but beware! It also requires you to do certain things (like pay sales tax to the government). It’s not hard at all, you just need to keep records. Check with your state board of equalization for more info.

Conclusion:

If you?re willing to work for it, it is quite easy to find great deals on stereo equipment.

Alan Bayer is an entrepreneur and Car Audio enthusiast. He currently resides in some lame suburb in northern California.

He owns an eBay business http://stores.ebay.com/honest-aebs-autosound/, and the website http://www.honestaebs-caraudio.com/

To Read the “uncensored” version of this article, click over to: http://www.honestaebs-caraudio.com/find-car-audio-deals.html

I also have a newsletter at my website. Check it out!

By : Alan Bayer
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Keyword : car audio,deals,buy,speaker,subwoofer,sub,head unit,cd,alpine,pioneer

How To Buy Protective Motorcycle Clothing That Does More Than Just Look Good

How To Buy Protective Motorcycle Clothing That Does More Than Just Look Good

category : Automotive:Motorcycles

A lot of the motorcycle gear on the market today; clothing in particular is being made more for looks than protection. When you are sliding down the asphalt at fifty miles and hour it’s not about the looks!

In the United States it is pretty much “caveat emptor”, or let the buyer beware. There is no governing body watching over the manufacturers of protective clothing like they have in Europe where they have to go through extensive testing before they can me marketed as protective clothing.

In contrast to popular belief the vast majority of motorcycle accident injuries are to the lower portions of the body, especially the legs and feet. So in consideration of this you should definitely make sure that you have a good quality pair of riding boots along with a good pair of quality leather protective pants. When shopping for motorcycle pants make sure they have extra reinforcement in the knee and hip area and that they have an option to be connected to your jacket which also adds to protection.

When choosing riding boots, they should be made of thick but flexible leather and the sole should be made of a material that is resistant to oil and other petroleum based products as you ten to put your feet down on the road quite a bit.

Although leather is the material of choice by most serious bikers there are now other synthetic fabrics on the market that do a good job of protecting you in an accident. One choice is the new Kevlar reinforced jeans which have been tested to last more than five seconds in ana abrasion test as opposed to jeans with last about a half second!

Take the same care and precautions when choosing a motorcycle jacket as well. Many of the motorcycle jackets on the market today are for looks only and use thin leather which is not suitable for a protective motorcycle jacket. All contact points such as your shoulders and elbows should be reinforced and contain extra impact padding.

When it comes to your hands, they must be protected. A good pair of leather gloves is a necessity to keep you from tearing the palms of your hands off in even a minor accident. It is just natural to put your hand down to protect yourself when you feel your bike going down or if you get thrown. I have seen people with horrible injuries to their hands from a minor accident, injuries they would have never received had they worn gloves.

So, next time you are looking for protective motorcycle clothing, make sure you are buying it for the protection and not just for looks. Nobody looks good lying in a hospital bed or a coffin!

Gregg Hall is a consultant for online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida. Get reviews on motorcycle gear and accessories at http://www.motorcyclegearandaccessories.com

By : Gregg Hall
Support by car support

Keyword : motorcycles, motorcycle gear,

Beginner’s Guide to Car Audio Installation – DIY

Beginner’s Guide to Car Audio Installation – DIY

category : Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video

Speaker Positioning

Speaker installation is very critical for performance. Whether you spent $1000 or $10,000 on a set of speakers, if they are not properly installed, they would not sound as they should. Even though it may seem that the best position for most speakers are in the stock housing’s that came with the car e.g. on the door panel near your feet, this is just not so. You would see why such positions are still used however along with alternative solutions such as center channels for 5.1 dolby, LCD screen, in-dash DVD players. There are many factors that need to be considered in placing the speakers in the correct position.

Distance

The first thing to consider is distance. If the left speaker is only a couple feet away from your ears, while the right speaker is several feet away from you, then the sound will arrive at different times giving you poor sound. Since the left speaker is closer, it sounds louder. The best solution is to figure out a location where the difference between the distance of the right speaker to your ears and left speaker (also known as path length difference), are minimal. This is where kick panels become the preferred location.

Multiple Speaker Placement

If you have a system with two or more speakers per side, you need to try out different locations to obtain the best possible sound in your car. If you have a 2-way system with a tweeter and sub per side. The subs are mounted in the stock location at the bottom of the door. The tweeters are mounted high up on the front corner of the door panel. From the driver’s seat, you can see that there are 4 speakers all aimed towards different orientations and all at a different distance to your ears. This interaction of sound waves at different frequencies arriving at your ears at different times seldom sounds good. The best thing to do is to position the woofer and tweeter on each side as close as possible to each other. This is also why kick panels are used so much these days. Professional installers do use some tricks such as inverting the tweeters’ polarity when mounted for example on top of the dash while the woofers are low. Achieving good sound with unconventional mounting schemes is very, very hard and is only achieved after plenty of time has been spent trying different configurations.

Aiming

Our ears can distinguish the direction of sound more easily at higher frequencies. This means that aiming the mids, and most importantly, tweeters towards your ears play a critical role in sound imaging. Midbases are not so critical, but should be also aimed towards the listener’s ears if possible. To figure out the best aiming angle involves many hours -even days- of work. To start, try to aim the speakers towards the center of the car. Play around with different angles until you obtain the best sounding position. Subwoofers should be mounted up front for best sound. Since this is not possible in most cars, mounting subs in the back is not such a bad thing, since most people can’t distinguish where bass comes from. If you have good midbases going down to 60 Hz or less and subs picking up the signal below 60 Hz, then the bass will seem to come from the front.

Enclosures

Subwoofers need a properly designed enclosure to give top performance. Midbases and mids also do sound much better if they are installed in enclosures. The best sounding and easier to build enclosure type for midbases and mids is sealed.

Mounting Speakers

If you are using speakers that fit into the stock location, make sure there are no spaces or holes. Sometimes building a wood or fiberglass baffle helps reduce holes and gives you much better sound. Always be careful when using power tools around speakers. Holes in speakers usually are not covered by the warranty. For unconventional speaker locations, sometimes metal has to be cut. If you have the resources, plasma cutters and pneumatics tools work great. For most of us that do not have these tools, a pair of metal snips (left and right cut) will do the job.

Take your time to plan your system and dont just buy brand and product for the sake of popularity. Sometimes the simplest system is the most effective.

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By : Duane Boodasingh
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Keyword : Car, Audio, Speaker placement, staging, front stage, 5.1, sub, midrange, tweeter

Bike Tips: the Night Rider!

category : Automotive:Motorcycles

Out of the darkness he rode, blacker than sin but dumber than a bag of hammers. Riding a motorcycle at night brings a new twist to the riding game so take in a few tips on reflective gear; braking, night blindness and other related topics?

Reflective Tape

Get the pants and jacket with the reflective stripes already built in. This serves to enlighten other road users to your presence. Also, try and find a reflective tape to line the side of your wheel rims.

Braking at night

You?ll notice that braking with the front brakes causes the patch of light from your headlights to dip towards you. The solution is to opt for rear braking and engine breaking to maximise the view of the road ahead of you.

Visual Purple

Ever noticed that looking into a bright light at night cause temporary blindness? This is because a substance in your eyes called visual purple becomes temporarily disturbed. Avoid looking directly into headlights.

Your Visor

Due to the nature of light, small scratches on your visor can diffract the beam causing a strarburst effect. This is similar to a car?s windscreen when covered with drops of water. Make sure your visor is clean an polished before riding.

Through the looking glass

Perception is drastically reduced at night. Parts of a road you?re familiar with during the day will be altered in darkness. Tune into the clues on the road that you can work with namely catseyes, white lines relective road signs and the patches of road illuminated by street lamps.

Oncoming traffic is easier to spot, but don?t take this for granted. Cars parked on the side of the road can be rendered invisible under certain light conditions. Not to mention that some gangs drive around without lights as a part of their initiations. Go Figure!

Road Kill

Ever heard of large busses being felled by deer jumping into the road? Imagine it was you! Try your best to detect animals by looking for the reflection in their eyes. Everyone knows the expression ?like a deer caught in headlights?. Dip your lights, slow down and steer around the animal. They?re unpredictable so go on the side of caution.

BikeFinder.co.za showcases motorcycle dealers in Cape Town within the context of an online showroom. Find a motorcycle if you?re in the area or check out our topics of interest page for more articles.

By : Greg Hudson
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Keyword : Motorcyle safety tips

CDL Test General Information Class A, B, C

CDL Test General Information Class A, B, C

category : Automotive:Trucks

If you want to become a truck driver and enter the transportation industry, there are several requirements that you must fulfill. A lot of companies will pay for your training but you need to know what may be expected of you. Most Trucking Companies will ask that you are at least 21 years of age for interstate driving or 18 years old for intrastate driving. They also require you to pass the DOT physical exam, a drug test screen exam and ask that you posses a valid driver license issued in the state in which you live. But the most universal requirement of them all is the Commercial Driver License (CDL). If you do not have this permit you can not drive trucks of more than 26,000 lbs hauling capacity. Even if you have experience on the transportation business you must have this permit.

The CDL test is divided in two sections: the General Knowledge Test and the Road Driving Test. The first part is a written test which includes subjects like endorsements, air brakes, cargo vehicles, combination vehicles, hazardous materials, passenger vehicles, tank vehicles, school bus endorsement and doubles and triples.

The second part is the driving test which includes: pre-trip inspection and on the road driving skills. There are some practical techniques that you can practice that will help you to prepare to pass the CDL test. First, establish a study schedule. This allows you to maximize your studying time. A good technique for this is to study one hour before work and then one hour after work but if you do not work yet the best moment to study is in the morning when your mind is fresh. Later, do a review in the afternoon and quiz yourself. It is best that you not study very late at night as you will not retain the information as well. Just do not wait to study until the last moment! You can not rush memory skills. It takes time and dedication.

After you get your CDL and are ready to work, there are other requirements/endorsements that you may be required to pass. This depends on the kind of truck that you are going to drive, or the kind of job you are going to do.

One common requirement is the airbrakes endorsement which is required for people who are going to operate a vehicle with airbrakes, which may include buses and/or trailers. Hazardous material endorsements (required to operate trucks that transport hazmat) are also very common. For this endorsement you must know all the rules and regulations about the transportation of this freight. Passenger endorsement is necessary to drive vehicles designed to move 16 or more people including the driver but most truck drivers will probably not be required to pass this. Another is cargo endorsement for people interested in hauling cargo. This mainly covers various safety rules. There is also a combination vehicle endorsement which is required for people who are going to drive vehicles such like tractors and trailers. Truck drivers may also be required to pass doubles and triple endorsements (to pull two or three trailer combinations, it also requires special skills) and tank vehicle endorsement (required for hauling liquids, this requires special training because the center of gravity and the movement of the liquid may cause a roll over more easy than other vehicles).

Visit http://www.us-truck-driving-schools.com and submit your contact information to Trucking Schools all over the US. We offer CDL Trainingand Information.

By : Fernando Salazar
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