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Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Turbo EG6
What's better than killing a 100k€ German v8 in a street-race with a lil 4 cylinder EG6? Nothing. Stripped out 400hp Civic EG6 with 15psi of boost vs 600hp G-powered BMW E92 M3. Flying start 100-250km/h
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Audi Guide to... Start/Stop Technology
New energy-efficient features are being added to Audi model variants all the time. These include an improved Stop/start system and brake-energy recuperation. You can even combine this technology with our automatics. The aim of this guide is to explain the features and benefits of our new efficiency program.
How does Start/stop work?
Start/stop is a great fuel-saving piece of technology. When the vehicle is stationary and neutral is selected, the engine turns off to save fuel. When a gear is selected the engine automatically starts instantly and the car is ready to be driven with no delay. The whole process happens so quickly that there is no interruption to the driver and the car's entertainment features. This system is much more advanced than earlier versions used in other manufacturer's cars. The advanced system will not put the engine into standby mode if the batteries are depleted, or the front wheels are turned (i.e. when waiting to turn right, etc).
What is brake energy recuperation?
This is the process whereby your Audi uses energy that is created when braking (normally wasted energy) and stores it in the battery. When the car accelerates away, the battery directs the energy back into the vehicle, cutting out the alternator and thus saving fuel.
How can the driver efficiency program help me?
The biggest saving that can be made to our fuel consumption is from changing our driving habits. The new efficiency program, sits inside the drivers information system. It gives the driver useful hints on how to improve fuel consumption. The solution may be as simple as closing a window to reduce wind-resistance, or changing gear slightly earlier to save fuel.
If you would like more information on how this new technology can help you, please call us on 01202 775050.
How does Start/stop work?
Start/stop is a great fuel-saving piece of technology. When the vehicle is stationary and neutral is selected, the engine turns off to save fuel. When a gear is selected the engine automatically starts instantly and the car is ready to be driven with no delay. The whole process happens so quickly that there is no interruption to the driver and the car's entertainment features. This system is much more advanced than earlier versions used in other manufacturer's cars. The advanced system will not put the engine into standby mode if the batteries are depleted, or the front wheels are turned (i.e. when waiting to turn right, etc).
What is brake energy recuperation?
This is the process whereby your Audi uses energy that is created when braking (normally wasted energy) and stores it in the battery. When the car accelerates away, the battery directs the energy back into the vehicle, cutting out the alternator and thus saving fuel.
How can the driver efficiency program help me?
The biggest saving that can be made to our fuel consumption is from changing our driving habits. The new efficiency program, sits inside the drivers information system. It gives the driver useful hints on how to improve fuel consumption. The solution may be as simple as closing a window to reduce wind-resistance, or changing gear slightly earlier to save fuel.
If you would like more information on how this new technology can help you, please call us on 01202 775050.
Rally Complete! Poole Audi goes the distance
So, our £175 Audi 100 Avant had to make a 1,500 mile journey to raise money for charity. Our team competed against 27 manufacturers, dealers and magazines to find a car that was up to the challenge. 1 car written off, 1 car broken down and a whole barrage of practical jokes; here are the highlights of our epic journey into the depths of Scotland:
Day 1:
At 6:00AM the car was on the road - a full tank of fuel, a year's supply of energy drinks and several bags of sweets was all our team needed. Our team (Chris Ryu and Russell Whittam) arrived safely at the first checkpoint at 8:00AM to meet their competitors. No dramas on the first leg, infact Chris even took the time to fit a CD player to the 18 year old car whilst on route. Once all of the teams have arrived at the Ben (Ben-Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund) Headquarters in Ascot, the rally was on - next stop Inverness. As the drivers all ran to their cars, the first rotten tricks started. A few gentle nudges were being given in the queue to get out of the car park and meanwhile, Team Poole Audi was nowhere to be seen... ...they had been blocked in by some of the teams who obviously took their inspiration from the 80s cartoon Wacky Races. Eventually our team escaped and started the 560 mile leg to the Great Western Hotel in Inverness. All of the teams made it to the hotel and the complaints of back-aches were filling the dinner hall, but certainly not from us! The ride from the 100 Avant was smooth and faultless, which is more than could be said for one of our rivals. While battling their way through the intense fog covering Scotland, the Smartrepairinsurance team had developed a coolant leak.
Day 2:
Team Poole Audi rise out of bed early to start work on the Smartrepairinsurance team's car. joined by Team GRS they managed to fix the coolant problem, while all of the other teams got a head-start on the next leg to John 'O' Groats. A few bottles of water and anti-freeze lighter, the Poole Audi team was feeling good about the good deed and held up the rear of the pack, making sure that the struggling Ford was ok. All seemed ok... until our first (and only) drama came about. Our coolant light gave the first warning sign that something wasn't quite right and so we pulled over to check everything was ok. One of our 18 year old water pipes had split and precious coolant was now oozing out of the hole. Luckily the split was right at the end of the pipe, an area that was probably weakened a few days prior when we fitted a thermostat (not sure why but the previous owner had removed it!). Armed with a knife and a jubilee clip, the team was back on the road within 15 minutes and arrived at John O'Groats in convoy with the last of the rally cars. After a short rest and a few practical jokes, the next leg was under-way. Again, there was no drama for us on this trip but for others there were real issues. First came the sabotage, as a practical joke played on Car Dealer Magazine resulted in a blown tyre. Secondly, the Ben team were involved in a car accident as they lost control on one of the steep declines back down from the highlands. Finally it was the turn of Cambridge LandRover, their valiant attempts to keep the H reg LandRover going was all in vein when they finally broke down half-way to our next stop, Berwick-upon-Tweed. We arrived at the checkpoint with nobody to be seen, it seems nobody had told us that our next stop (and dinner plans) had changed - a mistake or another joke, you decide!
Day 3:
The tired troops were all in the cars at 7:00AM to make a quick stop at Sport Network and then on to a race track in Surrey. By this time, we had been amazed by how good the Audi is and yes, you guessed it - we arrived at the track with no issues. We even had enough time to taunt the Ben team by sticking http://www.pooleaccidentrepair.co.uk/ stickers on their replacement car. Eventually the other teams arrived and we made our way onto the wet racetrack. The Audi 100 is hardly a sports car but it gripped well and apart from a little understeer, did us proud.
Auction:
The cars were cleaned and we had the stickers removed ready for a charity auction at the British Car Auctions centre in Blackbushe. Most of the teams were disappointed with the sale figures of their precious cars, especially us. However, we helped to raise over £12,000 for charity and I guess that makes them the real winners!
Day 1:
At 6:00AM the car was on the road - a full tank of fuel, a year's supply of energy drinks and several bags of sweets was all our team needed. Our team (Chris Ryu and Russell Whittam) arrived safely at the first checkpoint at 8:00AM to meet their competitors. No dramas on the first leg, infact Chris even took the time to fit a CD player to the 18 year old car whilst on route. Once all of the teams have arrived at the Ben (Ben-Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund) Headquarters in Ascot, the rally was on - next stop Inverness. As the drivers all ran to their cars, the first rotten tricks started. A few gentle nudges were being given in the queue to get out of the car park and meanwhile, Team Poole Audi was nowhere to be seen... ...they had been blocked in by some of the teams who obviously took their inspiration from the 80s cartoon Wacky Races. Eventually our team escaped and started the 560 mile leg to the Great Western Hotel in Inverness. All of the teams made it to the hotel and the complaints of back-aches were filling the dinner hall, but certainly not from us! The ride from the 100 Avant was smooth and faultless, which is more than could be said for one of our rivals. While battling their way through the intense fog covering Scotland, the Smartrepairinsurance team had developed a coolant leak.
Day 2:Team Poole Audi rise out of bed early to start work on the Smartrepairinsurance team's car. joined by Team GRS they managed to fix the coolant problem, while all of the other teams got a head-start on the next leg to John 'O' Groats. A few bottles of water and anti-freeze lighter, the Poole Audi team was feeling good about the good deed and held up the rear of the pack, making sure that the struggling Ford was ok. All seemed ok... until our first (and only) drama came about. Our coolant light gave the first warning sign that something wasn't quite right and so we pulled over to check everything was ok. One of our 18 year old water pipes had split and precious coolant was now oozing out of the hole. Luckily the split was right at the end of the pipe, an area that was probably weakened a few days prior when we fitted a thermostat (not sure why but the previous owner had removed it!). Armed with a knife and a jubilee clip, the team was back on the road within 15 minutes and arrived at John O'Groats in convoy with the last of the rally cars. After a short rest and a few practical jokes, the next leg was under-way. Again, there was no drama for us on this trip but for others there were real issues. First came the sabotage, as a practical joke played on Car Dealer Magazine resulted in a blown tyre. Secondly, the Ben team were involved in a car accident as they lost control on one of the steep declines back down from the highlands. Finally it was the turn of Cambridge LandRover, their valiant attempts to keep the H reg LandRover going was all in vein when they finally broke down half-way to our next stop, Berwick-upon-Tweed. We arrived at the checkpoint with nobody to be seen, it seems nobody had told us that our next stop (and dinner plans) had changed - a mistake or another joke, you decide!
Day 3:The tired troops were all in the cars at 7:00AM to make a quick stop at Sport Network and then on to a race track in Surrey. By this time, we had been amazed by how good the Audi is and yes, you guessed it - we arrived at the track with no issues. We even had enough time to taunt the Ben team by sticking http://www.pooleaccidentrepair.co.uk/ stickers on their replacement car. Eventually the other teams arrived and we made our way onto the wet racetrack. The Audi 100 is hardly a sports car but it gripped well and apart from a little understeer, did us proud.
Auction:
The cars were cleaned and we had the stickers removed ready for a charity auction at the British Car Auctions centre in Blackbushe. Most of the teams were disappointed with the sale figures of their precious cars, especially us. However, we helped to raise over £12,000 for charity and I guess that makes them the real winners!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Destroying illegaly tuned JDM cars...
This is only possible in USA, sadly but true: some of EU countries are starting to follow them already.
Crashing beautiful clean Civic and Integra isn't a solution is it? You put everything in building a JDM beast of your dreams and then cops crush it, sad.
Crashing beautiful clean Civic and Integra isn't a solution is it? You put everything in building a JDM beast of your dreams and then cops crush it, sad.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Now, at the 2009
Last year at the Geneva car show, Spyker introduced the C8 Aileron prototype to mankind. Now, at the 2009 Geneva car show, the Dutch car manufacturer returned to unveil the produced model of the latest sports car.
Green Cars 2009
A classy, desirable saloon that's great to drive, but as a clean as a hybrid – the S40 is a win-win proposition
Reports 2009 Worst
Hummer H2 "Consumer Reports has no relationship with the advertisers on this site."
As far as concept
The 2009 Geneva Motor Show's overwhelmed us with hi-tech, futuristic concept cars. Our Swiss friend Gehard the Bookie makes sense of it all by giving us the odds of these rolling testbeds seeing production.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Poole Audi Rally Car!
Excitement is building across the country, as the teams taking part in the charity rally called Bangers4Ben make their final preparations. Bangers4Ben starts on Monday 9th November and will take our team 3 days. Our team, consisting of Chris Ryu (marketing specialist) and Russell Whittam (valeter), think they may have found the perfect car. The Audi 100 Avant or Bessie, as she has is known in the press, is in great condition and even has a new MOT.
With only £250 to spend on the perfect car to make the 1,500 mile journey, our team won Old Bessie on an online auction. The previous owner has done a great job of looking after her and with only a little TLC, she is ready for the rally.
Our good friends at http://www.fantasticsigns.co.uk/ have very kindly stickered our Audi 100 up ready for the big rally! Now, we don't want to give too much away but here is a preview...
With only £250 to spend on the perfect car to make the 1,500 mile journey, our team won Old Bessie on an online auction. The previous owner has done a great job of looking after her and with only a little TLC, she is ready for the rally.
Our good friends at http://www.fantasticsigns.co.uk/ have very kindly stickered our Audi 100 up ready for the big rally! Now, we don't want to give too much away but here is a preview...
As for German engineering, well I am confident that old Bessie will do us proud! To see up-to-the minute news on our teams progress visit our dedicated page: www.audi-dealers-poole.co.uk/bangers4ben.html where you can even track the car via GPS!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Car Show Babes
everyone knows that these shows always present you with beautiful combinations of fast cars and hot babes, what you didn’t know is that even women start visiting the shows looking for car babes.
Credit to the Korean
Here are girls from one of the most popular and famous car shows in South Korea. Credit to the Korean Car Show Girls website for the photos.
Bikini Car Wash
We just don't know how we could possibly have missed this stunning promotion. In a true example of fine taste, the American Red Cross and American Apparel hosted a Celebrity Bikini Car Wash to benefit Hurricane Katrina Victims held September 24 at Shelter Nightclub in Hollywood. In case you missed it, you can revel in the glory of water and soap-drenched hotties pretending to wash cars as tongues wag and cameras shoot. All for a good cause, of course. Repeat after me: "Sex Sells." Sex Sells." "Sex Sells." OK, enough. Put your tongue back in your mouth and go back to work before you boss catches you drooling.
Auburn University solar
This Universities solar car team came from an idea for a Mechanical Engineering senior project, to build a small remote-control solar-powered car. This mushroomed into the largest undergraduate engineering project ever undertaken at Auburn University. Their project gained momentum when GM announced sponsorship of the 1990 GM Sunrayce from Orlando, Florida to Detroit, Michigan.
car.
Here’s what our friends at Plug In America tell us about this car. If it’s true, then American car companies are truly toast and the EV revolution will be arriving ahead of schedule.:
electric racing car
A solar car is an electric vehicle powered by solar energy obtained from solar panels on the car. Solar cars are not currently a practical form of transportation as they can only operate during the day and can only carry one or two passengers. However, they are raced in competitions such as the World Solar Challenge and the American Solar Challenge. These events are often sponsored by Government agencies such as the United States Department of Energy keen to promote the development of alternative energy technology such as solar cells. Such challenges are often entered by universities to develop their students engineering and technological skills as well as motor vehicle manufacturers such as GM and Honda.
MORE: blue car
Want to impress your friends and possibly score a girlfriend? How about purchasing this sweet-ass "Fastlane" car of the future? You can "Buy It Now" on eBay for a cool $15,000. But before you push the button: It's not really a car. It's a shell designed to fit on top of a Pontiac Fiero. Which is not included in the auction. So, yeah. It was designed for Universal Pictures by concept car maker Trans FX for use in a movie or something. I know it can't actually go anywhere, but I still think I want it. I'll just use a flatbed trailer to tote it to the bar and then slide it off into a parking spot. Then I'll proceed to get some lucky lady extremely drunk and ask if she wants to see my fancy sports car from the future. Hopefully she won't notice there's not a goddamn thing inside and will still make out with me while we're sitting on the pavement inside. What, where's my sense? I'll throw a tarp down. I may even add a boombox for some makeout tunage.
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