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Honda Acura TL 2009

The new honda 2009 Acura TL moves further upmarket with a more aggressive interpretation of Acura's latest styling vocabulary, known as "Keen Edge Dynamic." The size of the car has increased slightly as a consequence, and the wheelbase has been stretched 1.4 inches to 109.3 inches. The car is also 6.2 inches longer overall, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inch taller. Rear legroom improves by 1.3 inches and rear shoulder room increases by 0.5 inch. The all-new package also improves structural rigidity significantly, thanks in part to the use of high-strength steel in 47.6 percent of the chassis.

The standard TL will be front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 280 hp and 254 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 22 hp and 21 lb-ft over the previous 3.2-liter V6. The new TL SH-AWD ("Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive") replaces the previous TL Type-S and is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 305 hp and 275 lbs-ft, an increase of 19 hp and 19 lb-ft over the 3.5-liter V6 of the Type-S. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment for both engines and features shift paddles on the steering wheel.

The chassis features double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension. Electric power steering is standard for both models. The TL rides on 245/50R17 tires, the TL SH-AWD has 245/45R18 tires and 245/40ZR19 summer performance tires are optional for the TL SH-AWD.

As before, the 2009 Acura TL continues to provide an extensive list of electronic convenience items, now including a central multifunction display, an eight-speaker audio system with a six-disc CD changer, XM Satellite Radio and USB port connectivity. An Acura/ELS audio system with 10 speakers, surround-sound and DVD-A compatibility is available.

Honda Freed

Bore × stroke 73.00 mm × 89.40 mm
2.87 in × 3.52 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Type SOHC
Key:

SOHC
Single overhead camshaft

DOHC
Double overhead camshaft

OHV
Overhead valves

TS
Two stroke

SV
Side valves

Sl
Sleeve valves

oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust

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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.40:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-FI fuel injection
Maximum power
(JIS net) 117.6 PS (116.0 bhp) (86.5 kW)
@ 6600 rpm
Specific output 77.5 bhp/litre
1.27 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(JIS net) 144.0 Nm (106 ft·lb) (14.7 kgm)
@ 4800 rpm
bmep 1209.6 kPa (175.4 psi)
Specific torque 96.26 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Honda
Code L15A
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 374 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Wheelbase		2740 mm	107.9 in
Track	front	1480 mm	58.3 in
	rear	1465 mm	57.7 in
Length		4215 mm	165.9 in
Width		1695 mm	66.7 in
Height		1715 mm	67.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio		1.54
Ground clearance		150 mm	5.9 in
Kerb weight		1270 kg	2800 lb
Weight distribution (Front)
Fuel capacity		42 litres	9.2 UK Gal	11.1 US Gal

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2009 Honda Fit Sport

They're not fast, they don't corner hard and they're certainly not the most pulse-quickening cars we've ever tested at Inside Line. But if fuel-efficiency and utility are priority items in your next car purchase, then the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid and 2009 Honda Fit Sport are unbelievable machines.

Combining economic operation and utility like few other cars sold today, either of these Hondas is a responsible choice for the buyer looking to save fuel, minimize emissions and haul the family. Each has its own unique qualities — important distinctions that can't be overlooked.

The question, then, is which is the better car? To figure it out, for two weeks we used the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid and the 2009 Honda Fit as they're designed to be used. We drove them to work, loaded our families in them, packed our groceries in them and took them to the track to measure their performance. We argued the merits of the Civic's superb fuel economy vs. the Fit's exceptional utility.

In doing so, we designed this test to suit the priorities of a buyer looking for reasonably priced utilitarian transportation. Accordingly, fuel economy and price make up the majority of each car's total score at 25 percent each. Performance, feature content and our 29-point evaluation score make up 15 percent each, while editors' personal and recommended picks combine for the remaining 5 percent.

The Distinctions
Both our test cars represent the very top of their respective model lines. In other words, you can't buy a more expensive Fit or Civic.

Our 2009 Honda Fit Sport test car included the new-for-2009 five-speed automatic transmission, which complements the Fit's 1.5-liter inline-4 engine rated at 117 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. Including Honda's voice-recognition navigation system brings the Fit Sport's cost to $19,430 including destination.

The hybrid powertrain isn't the only feature jacking up the Civic's price. This car also has been equipped with a navigation system and leather seats, which pushed its sticker (including destination) to $27,420 — nearly an $8,000 premium beyond the Fit Sport. The combined power rating of its 1.3-liter, inline-4 gasoline engine and 20-kilowatt electric motor is 110 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable transmission puts power to the ground.

If it's air emissions you're concerned with, the Civic is EPA-certified as a Tier 2, Bin 2 polluter, while the Fit earns a Tier 2, Bin 5 rating. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) classifies the Civic as an AT-PZEV and the Fit as a ULEV2. In case you're not familiar with the alphabet soup of emissions ratings, this means that the Civic emits roughly as many pollutants while running for a week as a 1976 Chevy Beauville Van does leaking oil in your driveway for a day. And the Fit emits only a little more.

Both cars are fitted with front, side and curtain airbags; stability control; and antilock brakes.

Living With Them
Unlike the Toyota Prius, the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid manages to look and act like a normal car. There's a conventional key to start the engine, and a conventional shifter. Short of its goofy wheels, there's very little giveaway visually that this is a hybrid. Start driving, however, and it's clear this is no normal car. Its electric-assisted power steering lacks the feel and response of a conventional Civic and it quickly becomes obvious that handling hasn't been a priority in the tuning of its chassis. If, like most hybrid owners, you're not one to be engaged by the way a car feels when you drive it, then there's little here to dislike.

Here's something funny. Jump out of a Civic Hybrid and into a Fit and you'll swear you're driving a sports car — even with the automatic tranny. The Fit's shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to downshift for a corner and exercise precise control over engine braking — the Civic can't manage either of these tasks. There's better steering feel, a more responsive powertrain and relatively engaging handling in the Fit as well. Bottom line: It's a hell of a lot more fun.

But your extra money does get you more than a hybrid powertrain in the Civic. Its leather-upholstered seats and automatic climate control are worthwhile amenities that aren't available in the Fit. Plus, it's a just a nicer car, without the noticeable evidence of cost-cutting that's easy to find in the Fit.

Reality
The truth is, if you're willing to overlook the Civic's awkward control feel and miserably slow acceleration, both of these cars will serve you well for daily commuting and family hauling, which is really what they're for.

But you don't have to look far to realize how much more practical the 2009 Honda Fit is when it comes to moving cargo. Even with its rear seats in the upright position, it offers almost twice as much cargo space as the Civic (20.6 cubic feet vs. 10.4 cubic feet). Fold those seats flat and cargo volume expands to a massive 57.3 cubic feet. Plus, the Civic simply can't compete with the Fit's flexibility when it comes to configuring the cargo area.

With the ability to raise its split-folding seat bottoms against their seatbacks, the Fit is unmatched in this aspect of utility. The Civic, meanwhile, lacks even a simple pass-through into the trunk because its battery pack is in the way.

Fuel Consumption
We measured fuel economy using two sets of criteria. First, we performed a test in which both cars were driven twice in controlled conditions — one highway route totaling 83 miles and two city loops totaling 180 miles. Driving the cars together and using the same driving style and similar speeds ensured equal conditions for both cars. Air-conditioning was used during city testing and one driver refueled both cars at the same pump using the same fill technique.

We use the EPA's combined fuel economy number for fuel economy scoring in this test, but offer our own test results to demonstrate how each car performed in various conditions with our editors behind the wheel.

Not surprisingly, the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid easily won every fuel consumption test. It earned an average of 45.7 mpg in our controlled tests — 48.7 mpg in the city and 40.4 mpg on the highway. The Fit, however, was still respectable. It produced a 32.8 mpg average — 32.9 mpg city and 32.7 mpg highway.

Second, we calculated observed fuel economy over our entire time with each car, just as we do in all our comparison tests. Though this data isn't gathered in controlled conditions, it provides a useful idea of the fuel economy each car is likely to produce in the hands of the average driver during everyday driving. The Civic Hybrid again proved superior by squeezing an impressive 36.1 miles from every gallon of fuel. The Fit averaged 29.2 mpg in everyday use.

At the Track
There's no question that both these cars are more impressive when it comes to saving fuel than they are when it comes to conquering a drag strip. Still, even fuel misers like these are expected to operate in environments that require quick acceleration and reasonable agility, so our track tests are telling.

The 2009 Honda Fit ruled our performance tests like Garry Kasparov would dominate Jenny McCarthy in a chess match. Its 11.0-second 0-60 time (10.7 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip) might seem slow until you notice that 13.5 seconds (13.1 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip) are required for the Civic Hybrid to achieve the same velocity. The story is the same in the quarter-mile, where the Fit's 17.9-second pass at 75.7 mph embarrasses the Civic's effort of 19.3 seconds at 72.5 mph.

The story that those numbers don't tell is the influence a 19-second quarter-mile time has on your driving style. Truth is, this is slow enough that it requires some compensation when you're merging onto freeways. Mostly, this just means being patient — something most drivers in Los Angeles have long since forgotten. We found the Civic's acceleration too slow in many instances. Even when we were patient, others weren't.

Despite its beam-type rear suspension, the Fit showed the independently suspended Civic its taillights in our handling tests. Clearly, this is a tuning issue, since the Civic's platform is fundamentally superior. The Fit pushed through the slalom at 67.8 mph vs. the Civic's 64.1-mph pass. Lateral grip, too, proves to be in the Fit's favor at 0.77g vs. the Civic's 0.72g performance.

The Fit's 134-foot stopping performance from 60 mph won't break any records, but it is 6 feet shorter than the Civic's 140 feet. As with most hybrids, the Civic's brake feel proves awkward and lacks consistency because of the problematic transition from regenerative braking to mechanical braking.

Cost vs. Benefit
Here's the real rub with most hybrids. In most cases, the added cost of the hybrid powertrain makes them prohibitively expensive relative to their conventional rivals. This is exactly the case here.

Sure, the Civic is more fuel-efficient. Using our combined fuel economy figures (36.1 mpg Civic/29.2 mpg Fit) and a rate of 15,000 miles of annual driving, it's clear that the Civic Hybrid will consume 98 gallons of fuel fewer than the Fit in one year. But once you calculate the current average U.S. fuel cost, it's clear that it will take almost 26 years to make up the price difference between the two cars with the savings in fuel costs alone. That's a hard sell for any hybrid.

Another consideration with any hybrid is the cost of replacing its batteries. We don't see this as a big risk with the Civic, since Honda stands behind the hybrid components with a standard eight-year/80,000-mile warranty, which, in states following California emissions standards, will extend to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Even so, replacing the batteries will cost about $2,000.

The 2009 Honda Fit wins this comparison test primarily because it offers 80 percent of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid's fuel economy at 70 percent of its cost. The Fit also happens to provide equal passenger space, far more cargo capacity and much better flexibility in the kind of cargo it will carry. In a game of fuel consumption and utility, the 2009 Honda Fit is the obvious choice. And while it might not quicken your pulse like some cars we test, it has a rare combination of efficiency and function that easily beats the Civic.

The manufacturers provided Edmunds these vehicles for the purposes of evaluation.

New Honda 2009

1. Motor Sport bermesin tegak150cc DOHC, dengan liquid cooled. Basic CBR 150RR, tetapi naga-naganya dengan desain baru yang lebih sporty, eksotik, dan lebih modern. Karena model CBR 150RR ini sudah berbagi image dengan Minerva si “saudara tirinya”. Basic manufacturing machine untuk engine product ini sudah ada dari CS-1.
2. Bebek Sport (bebek jago) bermesin tegak 125cc SOHC, dengan sistem pendingin liquid cooled. basic mesin dan rangka sama dengan CS-1. Disinyalir turunan langsung dari NOVA SONIC 125RR. Nah kurang apalagi, sekarang saatnya agreesi tahap 2 untuk menggulung Yamaha Jupiter MX sekaligus menghancurkan Suzuki Satria FU-150. (CS-1, hanya study case - test, sekaligus merupakan flangking strategy Honda untuk pijakan strategy selanjutnya di kategori kelas bebek sport 125cc up.
3. Bebek Comuter 110cc, (adiknya Blade yang baru dilauching ini). Mesin horisontal 110cc SOHC, sistem pendinginan sirip udara, vacum karburator. Product ini akan sekelas dengan Yamaha Vega ZR 115cc yang akan segera di Lauching oleh YMKI. Varian ini sekaligus sebagai lower segment, lower model dan lower price dari Honda Blade 110R. Diprediksi hanya akan memiliki varian velg spoke meniru strategy YMKI pada Jupiter Z vs Vega R. (Blade 110R hanya memiliki varian velg CW).
4. Matic Premium (varian AirBlade ver.Thailand). Nah Honda sudah punya Vario di segment medium matic, baru-baru ini ada Beat di Low price segment. Jikalau ingin menguasai medan Matic Category secara masif, maka High-End Matic Segment mau tidak mau harus digarap juga. Walau bukan segment yang besar untuk saat ini, tetapi di kemudian hari segment ini akan growth sangat cepat karena banyak pengemudi mobil yang juga butuh kepraktisan untuk kendaraan jarak dekat sehari-hari yang nyaman sekaligus prestisius. Diilhami kesuksesan Yamaha Mio dengan sistem “tabur-tuai”nya, Honda sangat sadar saat inilah saat terbaik mereka menabur di market yang sizenya sedang akan memasuki masa growth.

Honda Blade 110R

SPESIFIKASI TEKNIK BLADE 110R
Tipe mesin : 4 langkah SOHC
Pendingin : Udara
Diameter x stroke : 50 x 55,6 mm
Displacement : 109,1 cc
Tenaga maksimum : 8,66 dk/7000 rpm
Torsi : 8,42 Nm/5.500 rpm
Kompresi rasio : 9 : 1
Karburator : Keihin venturi 17
Kopling : Basah, diafragma & sentrifugal
Pengapian : DC CDI

Let Share About Ferrari 430

Wow,three colour for ferrari 430.I like white car.How about you??







Do you know where f430 come from and what special about f430??



The Ferrari F430 is a sports car produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. European left-hand drive sales began in November 2004, but right-hand drive sales did not start until Spring 2005, and the North American market did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.



Now we look something special about F430 from:

Design

The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car: at the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and interior vents have been added. The car's name has been etched into the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "sharknose" Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.



Okay for today,i try to write more next time...bye

Let Share About Ferrari 430

Wow,three colour for ferrari 430.I like white car.How about you??







Do you know where f430 come from and what special about f430??



The Ferrari F430 is a sports car produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. European left-hand drive sales began in November 2004, but right-hand drive sales did not start until Spring 2005, and the North American market did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.



Now we look something special about F430 from:

Design

The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car: at the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and interior vents have been added. The car's name has been etched into the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "sharknose" Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.



Okay for today,i try to write more next time...bye

Kimi Raikkonen Is Back

Kimi Raikkonen Is Back





Hi there,do you like to watch FI race??yes i like it and my favourite team is ferrari.



Today i have a news to share with you about F1 race.It about Raikkonen.Kimi Raikkonen was back behind the wheel of the Ferrari F2008, during testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Raikkonen tested a low downforce setup, in preparation for the 2009 season which will in fact see just such a modification to all of the competing cars.



Kimi Raikkonen was back behind the wheel of the Ferrari F2008, during testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Raikkonen tested a low downforce setup, in preparation for the 2009 season which will in fact see just such a modification to all cars







Raikkonen was fifth fastest on the day, with a time of 1'20.261. The Finn completed 48 laps. This is what he had to say:



"I'm glad to be back on the track. Shame that there was so much rain in the afternoon, because it would have been useful to test some situations we had problems with during the last season. It shouldn't rain tomorrow and we'll drive a bit more."



I hope next year will be a great competition with all team.For ferrari,i wish good luck for them.

Kimi Raikkonen Is Back

Kimi Raikkonen Is Back





Hi there,do you like to watch FI race??yes i like it and my favourite team is ferrari.



Today i have a news to share with you about F1 race.It about Raikkonen.Kimi Raikkonen was back behind the wheel of the Ferrari F2008, during testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Raikkonen tested a low downforce setup, in preparation for the 2009 season which will in fact see just such a modification to all of the competing cars.



Kimi Raikkonen was back behind the wheel of the Ferrari F2008, during testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Raikkonen tested a low downforce setup, in preparation for the 2009 season which will in fact see just such a modification to all cars







Raikkonen was fifth fastest on the day, with a time of 1'20.261. The Finn completed 48 laps. This is what he had to say:



"I'm glad to be back on the track. Shame that there was so much rain in the afternoon, because it would have been useful to test some situations we had problems with during the last season. It shouldn't rain tomorrow and we'll drive a bit more."



I hope next year will be a great competition with all team.For ferrari,i wish good luck for them.

2.5" Standard Cat High Flow Modification

Mark Fish Motorsport modifies the standard 200cpsi cat to allow for greater flow. The standard cat is very restrictive at the cat to centre section join.

First the centre section join was cut off –



Then the cat join was cut off to open the cat up to a 2.5" exit -



The original join is very restrictive at about 1" diamiter -



Cat back in place -



Lined up and welded -



Fully welded and ready to go back on -



Back on the car -




My first major observation when driving home was how much smoother the car felt thoughout the rev range. I would never go back to a decat.

Fully Stripped Interior

I have taken nearly all the plastic interior out. From the seats back it is just bare metal. All carpet has been removed, roof lining and all tar patches.

The Tar patches alone save around 10KG's of weight. All the tar patches from the roof, boot, front and rear foot wells was removed.













The interior has since been painted Anthracite and the Roll Cage powder coated white...

Clio V6/Trophy Spoiler Upgrade

I swapped my cup spoiler for a V6/Trophy Spoiler.

Cup Spoiler -





V6/Trophy Spoiler -







Offical Renaultsport figures showed the increase in downforce that this spoiler gives over the standard spoilers and the cup one. Same goes for the Cup Pack front bumper splitter, however I can no longer find these details on the Renaultsport site.

Brake Cooling Ducts

Although not 100% necessary with the 4 pot kit I decided to direct some cold air over the brakes to help reduce brake fade should they get that hot on track.

Made to the same size as the original Clio 182 Race car plates Mark Fish manufactured me some deflector plates.



The plates needed to be cut to avoide the calipers and tyres on full lock.



I wanted to keep the original fog light surround so used some 114mm ducting squeezed in behind to channel the air to the deflector plates.

AP Racing 4 Pot Front Brake Upgrade

Clio Motorsport 4 pot brake upgrade designed for us by BG Developments using AP Racing components.

The kit was designed to fit behind the 15" Speedline Corse 2118 alloy wheel or larger wheels and has a huge range of pads to suit all applications.

I currently use the Ferodo DS2500 for road and DS1.11 for trackdays. The stopping power with either is immense.