Fake Proton spare part dealers found out !!

Source From: Star Motoring

Several dealers in Sarawak are selling fake Proton spare parts by sticking the original hologram label on them to fool customers.

Domestic trade, cooperative and consumerism ministry (Sarawak chapter) director Wan Ahmad Uzir Wan Sulaiman said the tactic was discovered during a joint operation mounted by the ministry's enforcement officers and representatives of Proton Holding Bhd.

In the operation on Thursday, six business premises in Kuching were identified as selling fake spare parts, he told a press conference on Friday.

During the operation, an assortment of Proton spare parts worth RM7,000 were also seized.

Wan Ahmad said, despite using the original hologram label, the bar code used by the fake spare part dealers was however, different from that of Proton. - Bernama

Evora evolves Further

Source From: Star Motoring

Shortly after the Malaysian launch of the Evora, we are now told Lotus will be showcasing two new variants.
Say hello to the Evora S and Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift).
Lotus has taken the award-winning Evora and re-created it with a 350hp 3.5l V6 engine to create the Evora S.

Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: "You don't realise what you are missing from your driving experience until you get behind the wheel of the Evora S." So apart from the obvious power difference, how is the Evora S different from the standard Evora?

"It's the next level of Evora experience. It communicates with you better, the suspension setting has been fine tuned for added power and control so it responds even more to direction.
"We were proud of the Evora but we're even prouder of the Evora S.  I feel like it does the true Lotus experience justice. The really great thing is that as we move forward, the standard Evora should also benefit from some of these developments."
The Evora S comes with a sport pack as standard featuring a ‘sport' button which allows the driver to control throttle response and activate the exhaust by-pass valve.

The sport button also raises the instantaneous rev limit and changes the dynamic stability control settings resulting in a total experience change.

There are cross-drilled brakes for improved cooling. And here's a heads-up for those who buy into the old adage ‘you can tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys': the external emotion of the Evora S has been improved with a completely new active exhaust which means that at the push of a button the car sounds just as dramatic as it feels.

Commenting on the Evora S, Lotus chief commercial officer Andreas Prillmann said: "The Evora S is a natural progression for us but more than that, it's a taste of what people can come to expect from the next generation of Lotus cars. It retains core Lotus values such as performance through lightweight but it also gives more than that. It's the perfect combination of top performance, style and comfort. Form doesn't sacrifice function in the case of the Evora S."
The IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option sees an automatic 6-speed gearbox with Lotus developed transmission control with a 3.5 l V6 engine delivering 280hp, assuring a superior automatic driving experience.
The IPS version of the Evora allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes.

The driver also has the option of selecting ‘sport' mode which showcases the Lotus sporty driving experience, allowing the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission.
Commenting on the development Bahar said: "The IPS is set to broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a slightly different market. We hope it will be popular with established automatic locations such as Asia, the Middle East and the United States.

"It's been a long time since Lotus created an automatic and we've spent a great deal of time refining this one to make sure that it perfectly complements the Evora drive experience."
The two models will share the limelight at the Paris Motor Show on Sept 30.

World’s 1st Diesel full Hybrid vehicle

Source From: Star Motoring

The Peugeot 3008 Crossover, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel ‘Full Hybrid’ production car in the world
By launching the world’s first diesel full hybrid vehicle – the 3008 HYbrid 4 – Peugeot will be writing a new chapter in motoring history.

Peugeot said the combination of a fuel efficient 2.0 litre 163bhp HDi diesel engine and a 37bhp electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid vehicle.

Unlike previous hybrid vehicles which have chosen to use a less fuel efficient petrol engine, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4’s diesel engine provides superior Combined Drive Cycle fuel consumption of 74.4mpg, and CO2 emissions of 99g/km. The use of diesel hybrid technology also brings a range of other benefits:
>High performance combined with excellent driveability
>Freedom and simplicity of use with the possibility of choosing four different operating modes: ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), Four-wheel drive, Auto and Sport
>Silent operation, when driving in electric only mode
>Peace of mind offered by the safety inherent in a four-wheel drive vehicle
>Environmental friendliness with CO2 emissions from 99g/km
In terms of performance, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 benefits from the combined power of the HDi diesel engine and electric motor during acceleration and when an immediate surge of power is required (the “boost” function).
The maximum combined power output is 200bhp, 163bhp from the 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine and 37 bhp from the electric motor.

A maximum torque of 500 Nm is available, split with 300Nm at the front from the HDi diesel engine and 200 Nm at the rear generated by the electric motor.

RB26DETT Nissan Engine Skyline GTR R33 Wiring Diagram

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The wiring diagram above is from Nissan engine RB26DETT and it is useful to your Skyline GTR R33 electronics enhances. This Nissan RB26DETT describe wires parts connection from ignition coil relay, ECCS relay, diagnosis connector, CHK connector, AAC valve, air flow meter, thermo amp, etc. The RB26DETT engine block is made from cast iron, and the cylinder head is made from aluminum. The cylinder head contains 24 valves (4 valves per cylinder), and uses a dual overhead camshaft setup. The intake of the RB26DETT varies from other RB-series motors in that it has 6 individual throttle bodies instead of a single throttle body. The engine also uses a parallel Twin Turbo system.

Making My Way through Californ-I-A!

Sometimes the journey is all the fun.

On the 15th, I spent 15 hours of travel time getting from Detroit to Monterey. I landed in Monterey and was greeted by my dad and his 9-ton home on wheels. That night we stayed at a Super8 motel in Salinas because we booked too late (only 3 months in advance) and cost in that area for the weekend were so High! But we were in good company. The parking lost was full of Porsches, a Maseratis and many other racing vehicles. We were in the midst of a weekend full of not only the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but also the Monterey Historic Automobile Race and the county fair (this is a different county than you might be used to!). Sunday we enjoyed the Concours and then began a 4-day drive south down the costal highway to Torrance. We couldn't make it 5 miles at a time without being passed by a Corvette, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari...

Along the way, dad and I camped at Big Sur, Pismo Beach and Lake Casitas. It was a little cool for us along the coast, so we went inland and up until we reached the mid-90's at 5000 foot altitude. Here, the weather was perfect.

How the New CLS Looks

Source From: Star Motoring

Mercedes-Benz has put to rest speculations about how the second-generation CLS-Class would look like.

It has just posted up photos of the new CLS ahead of its world  premiere at the Paris motor show (Oct 2 – 17).

The proportions remain as usual:  long hood, tightly-styled frame-less side windows and a roofline sweeping back at an angle towards the rear.

Muscular ripples in the CLS sheetmetal.

The four-door coupé  carved out  a new category when it was introduced in 2003. Though the proportions are the same, the second generation of this design trendsetter has a completely new look.

What immediately strikes the eye is the innovative front design, which looks like the SLS AMG. Visually, the radiator grille is not integrated into the hood but formed separately. This further highlights the long, sporty hood.

The car will also have full LED headlamps, which are the world's first to offer all of the dynamic light functions using LED technology.

Mercedes-Benz's press statement left out the numbers but speculations in the motoring frat are that an all-new direct-injected 3.5-litre V6 will be the entry level in the CLS350.

The CLS550 models is expected to feature a twin-turbo 4.6-litre V8 that will produce 430hp and 700Nm of torque. You can bet your last dollar a tricked-out AMG version will not be far behind.

Vip Style Honda CRV

Projector Headlamps at the Front

Truly a Low rider at the side view of the Car with the 5 Spoke Rim

Pure white body with a Custom exhaust pipes outlet makes it even nicer

Toyota Alphard & Vellfire

Toyota ALPHARD

Toyota VELLFIRE

Vip Style Toyota Vios

Check out this Toyota Vios that has been modded to a luxurious yet stylish outlook. With the Bigger chrome rims and the Low profiile tyre make it even nicer to be display as a show car and also gain respect by driving it.

NEW'S SPA.Line Vellfire & Alphard Debut

Edelbrock Performance

There are definite perks to having the same interests as my dad. Last Wednesday, we visited with Vic Edelbrock Jr., a long time friend of my dad's from the automotive industry. Magneti Marelli (my dad's company) provides parts, primarily carburetors, for Edelbrock Performance Products. Vic was kind enough to give us a tour of his facilities and many of his toys. Dad even got to drive us to lunch in one of Vic's toys: a vintage Chevelle with a 670 horsepower Edelbrock engine. He floored it, and needless to say, left a good bit of rubber on the LA streets.