
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The New Born
Ide modifikasi
Detil, rapi & unik
Mesin
Elektrik: Busi Accel, Kabel Moroso, Batterey Optima
Kaki-kaki
Bodi
Grill custom, Headlamp V-Factor, Choptop 8 inci
Interior
Data Spesifikasi
Mobil :Ford Roadster 1934
Kapasitas Mesin :5700 cc
Pemilik :Bang Vero
Usia :32 jalan
Rumah Modifikasi :Kickass Choppers
Subaru Ballistic
Publik Jakarta kembali terhenyak ketika ditampilkan Subaru Ballistic yang sudah sampai pada evolusi generasi ke-3
Future Design
Interior Sports Car
Data Spesifikasi
Head unit Pioneer 5950, 2 set speaker Consonance 6 inci, speaker Consonance Croaxial 6.2X, 2 sub Consonance CE12SX 12 inci, power speaker Consonance CE100.4, power sub Consonance CE1200D, monitor TV Oris 7 inci, cap bank Consonance 2F
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
The flow of wind
The flow of wind
This latest design direction of Mazda Company was called "Taiki". The appearance of such an original design was inspired by the shape and flow of wind. Their challenge was to create "a design that visually expresses the flow of air and the atmosphere" - called "taiki" in Japanese. The shape of the car's back, especially of the back wheels, has no right lines, but curves. It's so unusual that it's hardly possible to imagine that there was something of this kind before. Due to its shape given concept seems to be extremely aerodynamic, yet no other information about its characteristic features is available.
Radial engine
Radial engine
The construction
A usual car engine has its cylinders lined up in two rows. And they are called inline engines. Every cylinder is attached to the crankshaft with its own attachment. The crankshaft is long and it is one of disadvantages of the inline engine. The crankshaft is long, and heavy, so it is harder to rotate it and gain RPMs.
The radial engine is constructed differently. Its cylinders are positioned around the crankshaft in a circle. They are placed just like the spokes on a wheel, and pointed away from the crankshaft. This way the crankshaft does not need to be long and heavy. The length of the crankshaft needs to be only of the width of the engine and it makes it very light weight. All the cylinders are attached to it with a master – and – articulating – rod assembly. This aggregate makes it possible for the cylinders to rotate the crankshaft.
One of the most difficult things about this engine is to control its work. The sparks need to be lighted precisely at the moment and at the right cylinder so that the pressure on the crankshaft is constant. It was somewhat difficult to do that but nowadays when we have such sophisticated technology as computers it is easy to do.
There are usually 3-9 cylinders in a radial engine. And the number of cylinders is usually odd. It is easier to maintain constant pressure on the crankshaft in order for it to run smoothly. The spark is given to the every other cylinder and it keeps the engine running.
The history
Radial engines have been used in the aircrafts. These engines are lightweight and they do not need any water cooling systems. This engine has been created long ago in the beginning of the 20-th century. The first where it has been used is aircrafts.
Why it has been used? Well, radial engines are more efficient than usual engines are. They are more lightweight and they are more reliable then usual ones.
Reliability is a very important feature of the engine, especially when you fly over the sea. If your engine shuts down on you, you are going to have too few chances to survive.
Lightweight engines are better used on the carriers. The first aircrafts that were taking off and landing on the carriers were the ones that had radial engines.
The radials nowadays are not used as much because they have been replaced by turbo shaft and turbo-jet engines. They are faster more powerful and more efficient.
There are also some diesel modifications of radial engines created by Nordberg Manufacturing Company. This engine is different from a usual radial engine because every cylinder has an identical rod unlike the usual one that has a big assembly.
Advantages of a radial engine
We are talking about the advantages of the radial engine towards a usual inline engine.
- Lighter weight
- Reliability
- Less vulnerable to battle damage than the inline engine.
Where are radials used today?
Well, there are several fields where they use radials nowadays. First of all some aircraft companies still use them: Vedeneyev Company and others. Here are some examples of aircrafts that have radial engines assembled.
There are also motorcycles that use this kind of engine
Like this one. This is the motorcycle that is powered by 110 hp 7 cylinder radial engine from Rotec Engineering. This bike has been seen on a display at the Legend of the Motorcycle: Concours d’Elegance in California.
RCA Concept Cars
Royal College of Arts has truly crafted some royally spectacular designs of concept cars that do not yet soar in to the skies but look almost good enough to go around as alien creations that are crafted for inter-planetary journey travelling at the speed of light. Being constantly in touch with almost every single concept car design on a daily basis and having seen more than a few personally it is pretty hard to get surprised anymore consistently. But once in a while amazing designs like this come along which take the standards several notches higher by not just producing ‘Spielberg’ styled stuff, but also making them energy-efficient and emission free!
Pierre Sabas’ Airflow concept encases an electric engine and suspension within an exterior constructed entirely of glass, while Jon Radbrink’s Nuaero car integrates sophisticated aerodynamic principles such as airfoils, a venturi tunnel, and a catamaran-esque underbody to maximize its efficiency. Sergio Loureiro Da Silva’s rocket-red Phoenix car pairs beautiful aerodynamic curves with a system that regenerates lost energy through movement, and Arturo Peralta Nogueras’ futuristic vehicle runs on algae and features an evolving solid hologram technology to adapt to its environment, passengers, and scenarios.
You just have to sit back and take a moment to allow this amazing work to actually sink in as it would still look unreal. All I can say is that, “Thank God we had photography or all the words in the world could not have conveyed the sense of spectacle that I have just witnessed.”
10 Concept Cars
10 Concept Cars
The Airflow by Pierre Sabas of
Yun Woo Jeong's "Transform" might be the offspring of an unholy marriage between Optimus Prime and a Morgan. It has a transparent elastic top that can be stretched to any shape to suit the driver's needs and mood. "I've been interested in 'transformables' since I was a boy," says Jeong. "It is common to boys across the world. How many transformable robots have passed over our memories? Why do they generate so much enthusiasm? Some say it's childish. But I assume it is human instinct."
Sergio Loureiro Da Silva designed "Phoenix" for maximum efficiency. There's a turbine up front, a kinetic axis -- whatever that is -- and electric motors at the back. The Spanish designer likens the vehicle to a motorcycle with a sidecar, but it looks to us like something you'd see in a pod race on Tattooine.
Paul Howse wanted to offer a new definition of luxury and exclusivity with "Enigma." It's an electric vehicle that ideally would get its power from the sun, and the passenger compartment uses magnetic levitation to isolate it from the rest of the car.
Joonas Vartola's "Iomega" isn't so much a car as a "relaxation capsule" with a chauffeur. Vartola says the shape of a swan inspired the exterior. Driver and passengers sit in separate compartments, which "fosters the idea of this being a passenger car rather than the usual driver's car architecture," the Finnish designer says.
"I'm thinking about a new way of consuming cars," says Italian designer Ilaria Sacco, by allowing a high level of personalization. She calls the car "My Lounge," and it takes an Ikea approach to design by allowing buyers to pick everything that goes into it, "like how you would design your living room." (Hex wrench not included.)
Dong Kyu Kim of South Korea was influenced by fashion design, and "Chameleon" takes its styling cues from shirt collars, blowing scarves and women's eyeliner. The car is asymmetrical because, "like a good dress, it will never be perfect," and paramagnetic technology allows it to change colors so it'll always match your outfit.
None of the technology Spanish designer Arturo Peralta Nogueras has planned for his vehicle exists yet, but if you're gonna dream, dream big. "Senses" runs on algae and features an exterior made of "solid hologram technology," whatever that is. It's also got artificial intelligence, and the interior "evolves and adapts to its environment, passengers and scenarios," though we're not sure how. No matter. It sure looks cool.
Jon Radbrink of Sweden also has a thing for glass. He used a whole lot of it on "Lexus Nuaero," his gas-electric hybrid. "I was inspired by architecture and used glass in conjunction with other materials to create a layered effect that gives the feeling of transparency for the occupants," he says. The Pilkington judges liked it enough to give it the Best Use of Glazing -- that means glass -- award.
Image courtesy Royal College of Art
Swedish automotive design graduate Jon Rådbrink presented a concept for a catamaran-shaped car at the Royal College of Art graduation show in
Also an automotive design by Jon Rådbrink
Hydrogen-powered Circulus
Hydrogen-powered Circulus
This ecologically conscious car concept feature one of the kind design as well as powerful capabilities including omni directional wheels or shape shifting rear. If your technological appetite is not yet satisfied, this breathtaking three wheeled car features one spherical front tire which makes it so maneuverable turning 360 degrees effortlessly.
This concept idea might be quite useful in those congested roads, so every experience driver would appreciate it. Two tires at the rear are designed to gain more stability on roads as well as ideal braking abilities. Its spherical tire is fuelled by an independent motor which seems to be operating on hydrogen.
Its motor is mounted at the rear part of the car. Its side body panels are constructed from recycled plastic along with polyurethane also used for seats construction. As for the rest of the parts, they are supposed to be made of aluminum making sure the car is light weight.
New GM Concept Car
The impressive design feat, which is said to create a superbly smooth ride by levitating the body away from the chassis, may well be based on top-secret work in the government's closely guarded Area 51 -- where many think a crashed alien UFO has been reverse engineered to discover the principles of extraterrestrial science.
Quoted in an article in the highly respected Edmonds, "You can think of the first 100 years of automotive technology as volume one," said Larry Burns, GM vice president of research, development and planning. "And Autonomy as volume two."
Edmonds also noted that "the surface... has a pale-colored, smooth, shiny hard plastic exterior much like Apple Computer's latest laptop, the iBook," raising speculation that the computer maker and GM may well be in a collusive arrangement to develop and use alien spacecraft technology for tough, aerodynamic exteriors.
Rumors of similar developments by Ford Motor Company have so far remained unconfirmed; but with intense competition among the largest auto makers to include alien technology in new designs, there can be no doubt that they are not far behind.
The new Mustang
I found a really exciting prototype show car while traipsing around SEMA in Las Vegas today. Seems that Galpin Auto Sports of Van Nuys took a Ford Mustang GT convertible and went COMPLETELY NUTS on it. Sure, it started out as a 2008 Mustang GT, but it is completely unrecognizable now! Hand made composite body, voice command controled, even DUAL retractible steering wheels (left and right side drive, thanks to drive-by-wire technology)!!!
In the deep, 3 layer, candy purple paint, it looks like something the Joker might drive… if he could handle the 1000 horsepower twin supercharged power!
Of course, it sits so low to ground here, at a height that it would be impractical on most any road or track, but thanks to air ride technologies’ suspension system, the computer constantly gauges the road for the optimum ride height and firmness of the ride itself. and still, it “cuts” quite a shape… and those headlights!
Here’s a nice big picture for ya:
UNfortunately, when you come around the side of the car, you see get the impression that the car’s designer was heavily influenced by his childhood playthings… Mattel Hot Wheels®.
Still, Galpin Auto Sports was aiming for a vehicle straight from the car shows of the 60’s (Autorama) that sparked people’s imagination and excitement. Given that this vehicle is COMPLETELY road worthy and driveable and not just some clay work with paint and chrome stuck on it… I’d say they goal has been FAR exceeded!
Monday, 1 February 2010
Nissan Cefiro
Aplikasi Motorized dan Air Suspension
Dengan menunjuk rumah modifikasi Rosella yang bermukim di kawasan Pluit, bentuk bodi total dibentuk ulang menggunakan bahan plat 1,8 mm yang berkiblat pada desain body mobil Lamborghini Reventon. Alhasil mobil sedan yang tadinya memiliki 4 pintu ini berhasil di ubah menjadi sedan sport 2 pintu.
Mengambil konsep modifikasi mobil sport futuristik, pintu mobil dibuat model gullwing dengan menggunakan sistem buka tutup custom motorized, begitu juga dengan kap bagasi bagian buritan. Akan tetapi tidak cukup sampai hanya pada aplikasi motorized, sistem suspensi dari Cefiro berkelir ungu ini juga mengaplikasikan custom air suspension 4 titik. Memperkuat image mobil sport, pelek mobil ini menggunakan pelek racing berukuran 19 inci lansiran PIAA dengan dibalut ban berprofil tipis.
Kaca Akrilik Custom
Venomania Instalation
Spesifikasi :
Audio System : Head Unit Clarion VXZ 766DVD, Speaker split Venom VI6 (2 Set), Subwoofer Venom BT 8” (2 Pcs), Subwoofer Venom VX2003W (6 Pcs), Subwoofer Venom VX3110W (1 Pcs), Amplifier Venom VI.80.4P (1 Pcs), Monoblock Amplifier Venom VI.2000.1D (5 Pcs), Capasitor Bank Venom 1,2 F (2 Pcs).




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