New Gigs, New Hopes

Good Evening Good Friends!

I've had some good news over the past month. I expanded my career search to include technical and performance textiles...with success! I'm in the middle of a couple of very intense interview processes and am remaining optimistic that I will be able to begin my professional career by September (fingers crossed!).

In the between time, I am also pursuing opportunities for extra income. One of my most exciting endeavors is to expand my passion for pets into a profitable experience. Check out my Paw Prints Website!

www.JenBensPawPrints.blogspot.com

Wish me luck!

Servicing the Car @ Autozone Service Centre

        One fine day, took the car over to Autozone Service Centre at Jalan SS23/11, Taman Sea and have a service due to the date of it is nearing and the approximate mileage is reaching the service point. So first of all, cool down my car with a huge fan blowing the engine then it is jet up and there goes the kick start of the service.

        First of all, the engine oil filter is remove and the engine oil nut is taken out so the remaining of the engine oil will be flush out from the engine. After all the engine oil is drained off then it's time to replace a new Engine oil filter and also lock the nut of it so it won't drain off the new engine oil. Engine oil used during service is Idemitsu Semi Synthetic Engine Oil and from my experience, this oil really smooths the engine and it doesn't create a loud noise or having a noisy tapet sound while idling or driving.

Jet Up and preparing to service

Bardahl 2 Engine Oil Treatment

         As you can see from the picture, it's Bardahl 2 engine oil treatment liquid where I used it for the first time to my ride there because I find my engine starts to clog in it so I better add some treatment to it to smooth out everything inside. Next service is going to be major makeover where I have to leave my car there for couple of days to have a Top overhaul and service. So after that, hopefully the engine will have a better fuel consumption and higher efficiency. 

This post is officially written by JLean @ http://undercoverproject.blogspot.com/ ©. All rights reserved. 

2010 Toyota 4Runner Galery

2010 Toyota 4Runner Salsa Red Pearl Front Angle View

2010 Toyota 4Runner Salsa Red Pearl Front Side View

2010 Toyota 4Runner Magnetic Gray Metallic Front Angle View

2010 Toyota 4Runner Classic Silver Metallic Top View

2010 Toyota 4Runner Shoreline Blue Pearl Side View

Mercedes Benz E350 Coupe

Credits To: Chris

The M.Benz E350 Coupe was taken in United Kingdom by my friend @djevochris.

E350 Coupe Front View

E350 Coupe Rear View

This post is officially written by JLean @ http://undercoverproject.blogspot.com/ ©. All rights reserved. 

Pivot Voltage Stabilzer

Source From: Pivot Japan

History of Pivot Voltage Stabilzer

2003 - Pivot Raizin ( Blue )
2004 - Pivot Raizin Sound ( Grey )
2005 - Pivot Raizin Spark ( Yellow and Red )

2008 - Pivot Mega Raizin ( Purple )

Voltage Stabilizer

As you know, Mega Raizin has increased its capacity of the condenser three-fold ( Compare to Blue Raizin ) and decreased both circuitry noise & high frequency inpedance which result a more stable supply of voltage to all Electronic Devices, Better Gas mileage, and improved Torque & Audio Quality.


When engine Starts, it will shows the lowest voltage which is the 7.5V and the Real Voltage which is 13.8V then it shows for approximately a minute before it switches off in order to save the battery life time and to prevent the battery from dying. Figure below shows the process of starting the engine around 1 minute.

Judgment Method

With a new battery or near new battery check the lowest voltage at engine start, if the voltage is reduced by a given amount it is quite possible there is a loss in battery performance and the battery should be checked.

Car Panels Bodykits and Styling

Proton Satria For SALE !!

Proton Satria 1.3 converted to 1.5 ( JPJ Approved )


Side of the Car


Rear View of the Car


15 Inch Wheels with Evo 3 Rear Brake Disc


195/55 R15


G Power Medalion Muffler


DR Hi Lo Adjustable Suspension


The Front Dashboard


Original SSCUS Bucket Seat


Front view of the Original SSCUS Bucket Seats

For more information, Please contact John @ 010-2264173 ( Serious Buyer only )
Location: PJ

Honda Civic Diesel

Zonda Tricolore Honours Flyboys

Source From: Star Motoring

MODENA (Italy): Sports cars and jet planes are a winsome double. They go together like burgers and fries.
Pagani Automobili has recently created the Zonda Tricolore to pay homage to the Italian Air Force aerobatics team.
The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, literally Tricolour Arrows), officially known as
the 313th Aerobatics Training Squadron, is a demonstration team based at Rivolto Air Force Base in Udine province.

They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had been sponsored by various commands towards the end of the 1920s.

The team pilots the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable
of flying 898kph at sea level. It operates nine aircraft and a solo, the highest number of any aerobatics team in the world.
Apart from the details about the Zonda Tricolore that were mentioned in the lead picture, the 1,210kg supercar has a weight distribution of 47% front and 53% rear. The engine is mated to a six-speed Cima sequential gearbox and suspensions are cast in magnesium and titanium.
Carbo-ceramic Brembo brakes are capable of bringing the car's mixed Pirelli PZero tyres (front 19" and rear 20") to a quick stop from 200kph in a breathtaking 4.3s

XSR 48, a super car on the water

Arthur's Day 2010

Arthur's Day is happening really soon which is on 24th of September 2010 so guys and girls, mark down your calender as there are not much day left till the celebration. Have you guys purchase or win yourself the tix yet. No worries because you can go straight to their website which is Arthur's Day Website and get the details from there.

Arthur's Day 2010

Date: 24th September 2010 ( Friday )

Time: 8.00pm

Venue: Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach

Dresscode: Black Party Chic

That's not all guys, you guys can catch the Arthur's Bus which will be going to selected area and you guys can stand a chance to win Exclusive Arthur's Day VIP Experience for you and your 5 friends. It includes dinner and drinks, chauffeur service, Seats at VIP Lounge, Access to mosh party and your own party host. So what are you waiting for, go catch the Arthur's Bus yeah.

Schedule and Location for the Arthur's Bus

18th Sept - Jarrod & Rawlins, Damansara Heights

19th Sept - Giant, Kota Damansara (10am - 12 pm) , TMC, Bangsar (3pm-6pm)

20th Sept - SOULed OUT, Hartamas

21st Sept - Royal Oak, Solaris

22nd Sept - Sid's Pub, Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Rca Car dJ7R 7071 Body style

Seoul to begin use of electric cars in 2011

Source From: Star Motoring

SEOUL: South Korea will begin mass production of electric vehicles next year, ahead of its earlier schedule, and provide financial support for government use to promote sales of emission-less vehicles, Yonhap news agency said Thursday.
The move comes as the country's top automaker, Hyundai Motor Co., together with its 43 suppliers and partner companies, completed the development of a compact electric vehicle, the BlueOn, two years ahead of their schedule.
The BlueOn is the world's second electric vehicle designed for mass production, following the i-MiEV of Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp., according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.

President Lee Myung-bak test drives the BlueOn in the compound of the presidential house in Seoul today. - AP

The BlueOn, however, outperforms its Japanese rival in nearly all aspects as it can travel up to 140km after each recharge that takes six hours, compared to 130km for the i-MiEV, which takes seven hours to recharge.
Along with the development of the compact vehicle, the government believes the country will also be able to complete the development of a midsize electric vehicle for the start of mass production in 2014, three years ahead of an earlier schedule, the ministry said in a press release.
To promote the sales and use of electric vehicles, the government will shoulder up to 50% of additional costs for government offices to purchase electric vehicles instead of conventional vehicles that use fuels.
It will also work to increase the proportion of electric vehicles to 10% of annual sales of compact sedans in 2015 and 20 percent of all passenger car sales in 2020, by when it will also install 2.2 million battery rechargers throughout the nation, the ministry said.
"Given that electric vehicles are not a choice but a must for the automobile industry and that the governments of key industrialised nations, such as Japan, Germany and China, are taking aggressive steps to develop and promote electric vehicles, we need much more aggressive government measures" to promote the use and development of electric vehicles, the ministry said.
- Bernama

Keeping current, keeping busy

Hello my dear blog community!

It has been another exciting couple of months. This post is just a quick summary of some of the most exciting things I've been up to in the automotive, textile, and design worlds.

In addition to my pet care business, the past few months have presented me with opportunities for freelance and part time work within my discipline.

One of these opportunities includes creating conceptual artwork that an automotive textiles supplier plans to use as inspiration for new designs.

I have also been working with my former professor, Vita Plume. Vita is a Fibers and Surface Designer, and a world-renowned weaver. She recently recieved a grant from the North Carolina Art Council to produce a body of work. I have been assisting her as a weaving technician on the College of Design's TC-1 Hand-Jacquard loom.

Additionally, Vescom America has invited me to join their Product Design team. I will primarily be assisting the team with hands-on screenprinting. Vescom is a leading developer of interior products for the international market. This primarily includes vinyl and textile wall coverings. They offer sustainable, anti-microbial, and high fashion designs for all interior spaces. I start with Vescom and look forward to learning more about the company and product. Please check them out: http://www.vescom.com

Staying current and networking have been my keys to success. This month, I was able to do both by attending the Inter-Society Color Council annual meeting. The ISCC was founded in 1931 with the goal of advancing the knowledge of color as it relates to art, science, and industry. The council provides the unique opportunity to combine experts from each discipline. Far too often artist, scientists, industrial researchers, and academics do not get to interact. I find these relationships interesting and valuable, as presented in my thesis research. It is important that each area works with one another and can "speak the language" of each group.

To learn more about ISCC, check out: http://www.iscc.org/

Camry 2009 SE

Lambo whets appetite

Source From: Star Motoring

PARIS: With a single teaser image, Lamborghini has set in motion a need to know among those following supercar goings-on.
Lamborghini said it will be revealing a new model at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, which it described as offering  the opportunity to "discover the way to the future of supersports cars".

Speculations are rife that this could be the Murcielago successor called Jota. It is rumoured that the Jota will get a  7.0-litre V12 direct injection engine cranking out 700hp and 700Nm of torque with  a top speed of 350kph. The 0-100kph sprint is expected to take 3 secs. All these performance is estimated  to cost around 350,000 euros (RM1.4mil).
On the other hand, media reports in the past have indicated that Lambo may downsize the engine in favour of using a lightweight and smaller aluminium spaceframe.
This is but the first of six teaser images that Lambo will issue in the run-up to the unveiling of the new model.

2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet was revealed on Wednesday (17/11) at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The car is promoted as “the world’s first all-wheel-drive crossover convertible”. Nissan promises that the all-new CrossCabriolet can provide an open-air excitement and new improvement of the Murano’s versatility for the passengers.

CrossCabriolet is spacious for four passengers. There is also a place for luggage and golf bags. And the car’s interior is designed in a premium level. In early next year, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is scheduled to be available in the market. A correspondent, Paul Lienert, hopes that the company will keep CrossCabriolet exclusive by selling the car in limited units.
Source:

1400 HP Toyota Supra

This video is specifically talking about the Toyota Supra that produces a 1400Hp on a dyno run and later on each and bits of the engine is being mentioned by the engine specialist based on his own experience. He's a really professional engineer and do listen to the details he mentioned on each part ya. Enjoy the movie.

2010 Model Year Preview

Proton Satria Turbocharged on Dyno

Source From: Pro Dyno Sarawak

Preface:

The Proton Satria is equipped with Turbocharged as you can see below and this ride is having a 261whp and a torque od 358nm just before tuning but it has a dramatic increase for both horsepower and torque to 296whp and 408nm. So have a view and enjoy the shoots below by Pro Dyno Sarawak.

Pro Dyno Sarawak Sdn Bhd
Contact Person: Mr.Clement  -  H/P : 012-8077091
Mr. Jackson - H/P : 016-8006908
Email: prodynosarawak@yahoo.com

Location:

No 850B, Lrg Tekad 1, Pending, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak.

Flashing Honda Car Style 31000 Background Image

DVD Player, Car Styles

There are many different DVD players, car styles to choose from. Many newer model cars already have at least one unit, some more, built right into the back of the forward headrests, or in the ceiling that pop down at a touch of a button. Why are there so many and what are they good for? Well there are many different advantages.
Some of the reasons why people have DVD players car units are because they are families with smaller kids. Many parents with children under twelve know what it’s like to go on a drive, whether it is short or long. Children get bored really easy, and when they do, they like to get into trouble. It’s not that they are doing it on purpose; it’s just that a trip can be long and boring. Even their favorite toys or games can get boring, and so they start pestering their parents with ‘are we there yet?’ ‘I have to go to the bathroom!’ or any number of different things to get attention.
Having DVD players car models can eliminate many of these problems, and give your kids hours of entertainment. They can bring along their favorite movies, or TV programs, and watch them over and over if they like. One of the nice features about these players is that many come with wireless headphones. This way, even if you can’t stand the show they like, you don’t have to listen to it. If they want to play the same thing ten times in a row, you don’t have to worry about it driving you crazy. It keeps them quiet, and entertained the whole time you are on the road.
There are other advantages to them as well, even for older children. Many of these models have input jacks, so they can be connected to portable gaming systems. While older children have a little more self control than younger kids, they still get bored. Having a DVD player with gaming hook ups can help your teen age children keep from getting bored as well.
When it comes to buying DVD players car models, you really have to look around. While there are some local retailers that sell them, your best bet for price and selection is to go online. There are an abundance of websites to choose from. Some of your local retailers even have online stores, with better selections. The advantages of local stores with online annexes is that if you find something you like online, you can have it shipped to your store for free, and pick it up there. This means that if for any reason you have to return it, you can just go into your local store to do so.
There are some things you need to keep in mind when it comes to car DVD players. One of them is features. You want to find one, or more that have features like remote controls, wireless headphones, and even gaming connections. Then you also want to find ones that are easy to install in your vehicle, without having to go to a professional and get them installed. They should have easy to follow instructions for mounting, as well as hooking up the power supply to your vehicle’s 12 Volt system.
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Better Quality of Biodiesel from Caltex

Source From: Star Motoring

Every oil company will tell you that their fuels are all the better because of the special additive they add to them. And so it goes.

While they are duking it out among themselves for market share, Chevron Malaysia included, a twist on the "my-additive-is-so-much-better" mantra is now applied to diesel instead of petrol.

This time, Chevron Malaysia is saying that its Caltex Diesel with Techron D aids in cleaner engines for improved performance.

Its research findings indicated that fuel injectors using Caltex diesel were 47% cleaner than those using the base diesel without an additive.

Engeler speaking about the benefits of using Caltex diesel.

Its engine tests also claimed 6% more power as a result of better injector deposit control. It also promised corrosion protection and produced 83% less foam and faster foam collapse time for faster refuelling.

However, the more interesting news to come out of Chevron Malaysia's media briefing on its product in Kuala Lumpur last Friday was its statement on how well its additive works with biodiesel that will be made available to the public from next year.

According to Chevron engineer Greg Engeler, B5 biodiesel works with its additive to exceed Original Equipment Manufacturers’ minimum injector cleanliness standards by more than 200%, improves injector flow by over 120%, protects against corrosion, and greatly reduces foam collapse time.

B5 is a blend of 5% biodiesel and 95% fossil fuel diesel.

While admitting that B5 biodiesel is more difficult to treat than conventional diesel, Engeler said the use of Techron D "produces dramatic improvements that provide cleaning power and reduced foaming."

The blending of biodiesel will result in higher cost of production, leading to the possibility that pump diesel may be sold at 4.5 sen more per litre.

However, The Star report last November pointed out that the government may backtrack on its B5 biodiesel programme, opting instead to use only 3% biodiesel.

This is because of the poor take-up rate by its initial target group - the diesel-powered government vehicles in the Klang Valley.

FREE inspections from Puspakom !!

Source From: Star Motoring

Here's a freebie that should come in handy for those in need of a check-up for their vehicles.
Puspakom Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian computerised vehicle inspection centre, is offering free inspections for all private cars and motorcycles in what it declares as part of its social responsibility.
The free inspection started today and will go on until Sept 9.
"The total inspection of vehicles will be carried out by authorised Puspakom staff," said Puspakom in a statement.
The free service came a day after an announcement that the Damansara-Puchong Highway toll operator will be opening up its route for one day on National Day.
This is the first time the operator has agreed not to charge toll.
In the announcement on Sunday, Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor also said that other toll road operators are offering discounts tomorrow.
Those travelling in cars along the North-South Expressway, the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway, Elite Expressway and the Second Link Expressway from midnight to 7am on Aug 31 and Sept 1 will enjoy a 20% discount. At present, they get a 10% discount.

Aliien Car Style Modification