Funky Cars: August 2005 Archives

Funky Cars > August 31, 2005

Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦

[Turdhead.com] Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦ Filed under: General Automotive ”” VeryVito @ 4:16 pm Editor’s note: Thanks for the interest. The job is...

Driving in Canada Pt 2

[Creation Robot] You can download the Candian Highway Code in PDF format from: www.icbc.com/Licensing/lic_utility_resma Or if you fancy taking online test for British Columbia drivers see: www.yourlibrary.ca/driving/index.asp It’s pretty cool, I’m learning the differences between the UK and Canada from these. For example: A school bus is stopped at the side of the road with it’s lights flashing.

Posted at 03:43 PM

August 31, 2005

Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦

[Turdhead.com] Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦ Filed under: General Automotive ”” VeryVito @ 4:16 pm Editor’s note: Thanks for the interest. The job is...

Posted at 03:44 PM

Driving in Canada Pt 2

Posted at 03:43 PM

Truck Crash

[A Welsh View] Truck crashes, nothing more, nothing less.

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Posted at 03:42 PM

Talking about Z4 hit again

[Going Nuts for the Buckeyes!!] If Andrew didn't have bad luck with morons and his car, he would have no luck at all. Andrew, I think your next vechicle should be some massive beast of a vehicle.

Posted at 03:39 PM

Berita Harian Ford Focus Test Drive

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Ford MC spent bucket loads of money tuning the Focus to suit Asian tastes and roads.. different suspention set-up, minor styling changes -new grille, rims, tail lamps(sedan), and a sporty bodykit..

Posted at 03:37 PM

August 30, 2005

Credit is the bane of my existance

[Acoustic Dreams] I’m so unbelievably frustrated with the car situation. And it’s such a small thing, I don’t know why I allow it to get to me so much.

Posted at 06:45 AM

X-Posted from my Web Site - Help?

[Orb LJ Style] To get the greatest coverage of eyeballs seeing this, so maybe someone can help me come up with a solution, I thought I would post this over here too...

Posted at 06:43 AM

Video: Truck vs Cars

[A Welsh View] Of course, the clip is old and cars are made stronger than the 2CV which got hit first. But trucks can be also be a lot bigger than the one in the video.

Posted at 06:40 AM

First Crack 60. Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for the Weekend

[the First Crack Podcast with Garrick Van Buren] In the finale of the 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, Shellie Gonzales talks about borrowing David Gotlieb’s Porsche Boxter for the weekend.

Posted at 06:38 AM

Volkswagen Golf R32

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] The R32 will be powered by a 3.2 liter V6 making 250hp, as opposed to the Golf GTI’s 2.0 turbocharged 200hp engine. The 250hp motor will be linked to either a six-speed manual or dual-clutch direct sequential gearbox (DSG) sending power to all 4 wheels.

Posted at 06:34 AM

August 26, 2005

2005 Citroen Alien C2 VTR by SQ Plus

[kiefpiet] Looking unlike anything else on earth, an amazing one-off version of CitroÃ«n’s C2 VTR supermini has landed in the UK - and it’s worth a staggering £108,000! With a similar value to that of a new Ferrari 360 Modena, this alien-esque C2 is the culmination of six months work by renowned modification specialists, SQ Plus.

Posted at 08:22 PM

Mazda 3

[August 26, 2005: Mazda 3] A new Mazda 3 parked in the neighborhood looks an awful lot like our new...

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Posted at 08:21 PM

Stinson Auto Brought the Neon Back to Normal

[Garrick Van Buren .com] Back when Saint Paul the Auto Repairman fixed my tie rod end, he noticed the front brakes needed to be done and warned:

Posted at 08:20 PM

Volkswagen Super Turbo

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Supercharging will increase the low to mid-range torque will the turbocharger will kick in at higher revs to provide a higher-end boost. The induction system will run on the supercharger until the turbocharger has achieved it’s maximum spool and can provide necessary boost.

Posted at 08:18 PM

Painters needed.

[jasonspage.net] Woman painting her car with nail polish wants your help. (via)

Posted at 08:17 PM

August 19, 2005

Mens Hobby Rockets Them To ATV Business

[Qt Auto News] Indianapolis is not only the home to auto racing, but it can also boast how two men’s love for ATVs and their children has brought delight to other families thanks to the internet. Wicked Rocket now supplies a host of items for young and old motorcycling enthusiasts - ATVs, go-carts, pocket bikes, scooters, dirt bikes, cycle helmets and accessories.

Posted at 12:02 PM

Like Carrie, but only killing my wallet.

[fauxzen.com] So yeah here is the story, out in California you have to get a smog test on your car(since there is hella pollution out here). I was thinking yeah my car will do well since it got me all the way to Cali from Michigan…

Posted at 12:01 PM

2005 Renault Egeus Concept

[kiefpiet] At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault is presenting its new Egeus concept car, a resolutely upmarket 4WD SUV with the seductive elegance and luxurious, comfortable interior of a saloon. Thanks to its SUV size, Egeus offers a spacious interior while its exterior promises solidity and a dynamic personality.

Posted at 12:00 PM

Gas Prices Continue to Climb

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Gas prices have now reached a nationwide average of $2.55 according to the Energy Department and $2.48 according to the Fuel Guage Report. An MSNBC.com article reports that nearly 2/3 of people responding to a recent AP-AOL poll said that the high gas prices would hurt them financially.

Posted at 11:59 AM

Busy, busy”¦

[A Voice of Chaos in a World of Reason :: GOD.RACING.LIFE | The Life of Bryan] Busy, busy”¦ Posted August 18, 2005 Well, it’s been a bit since I’ve posted anything, and even longer since I’ve posted anything all that...

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Posted at 11:58 AM

August 18, 2005

Damn that DSM, Episode VI

[ Low End Theory] But sometimes I just want to take a sledge hammer to it. It needs a new clutch (thats gonna cost us...

Posted at 11:34 AM

Airheads.

[jasonspage.net] Be careful not to put diesel fuel in your unleaded engine when trying to steal gas. (0)

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Posted at 11:33 AM

Photovoltaic Hybrid Car Project

[Krunker] whereby he is planning to add photovoltaic panels on top of his hybrid car - the Toyota Prius. The project is still on going but it sounds like an excellent idea to try and charge the electrical battery using the raw power of the Sun.

Posted at 11:32 AM

Gasoline heist foiled by diesel fuel

[Dumb Criminals] Gas is expensive and if you plan on stealing it, you’d better make sure you don’t get diesel fuel by mistake. Two men in Indiana were arrested on felony charges after their getaway was apparently spoiled because their car wouldn’t run.

Posted at 11:31 AM

Top Gear Ariel Atom

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Top Gear covered the Ariel Atom 2, an ultra stripped down track car for the road (or a souped up go-kart, whichever way you want to look at it). It’s all praises, and you’d be suprised at the track test results at the end.

Posted at 11:30 AM

August 12, 2005

YR195 Reunited?

[Yeast Radio] Class Reunion, Carmel High School class of ”˜85. Tags: carmel+high+school, 1985, high+school, pathos, turds, growing+up, coming+of+age, cars...

Posted at 05:15 PM

Record High Gas Prices to Continue

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Not only did gas hit a record $2.37 for regular unleaded on Monday but another 21-cent spike is expected to hit with the next few weeks. And USA Today reports that gas prices are expected to remain above at a nationwide average price of at least $2.10 through all of 2006.

Posted at 05:14 PM

Adventures In Auto Repair

[World Wide Wood: Blog] The Camry only had 60,000 miles on it, and the parts were in very good condition. To replace the shocks, he jacked up the front end of the car, removed the tires (five bolts), removed the old assemblies (another five bolts), put the new assemblies in, and put the tires back on.

Posted at 05:10 PM

New WA License Plates

[Daniel Feies] In January 2006 Washington state will have 19 new special license plate designs available. To view these new designs go here and then compare with the current designs here.

Posted at 05:09 PM

Proton Savvy Accident

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] I mean, of course it’s still a wreck, but the chassis is still in good nick.From the pics, it can be seen that the savvy hit something head on, with a bit of an offset to the right. Probably flipped on its side before hitting a lamp post or something that fell on it’s back side (see the last two pics).

Posted at 05:07 PM

August 10, 2005

New PowerFlare Light Could Replace Flares

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Permanent link to this entry. Solar Powered Vehicles After reporting on the solar powered ice cream truck Tree Hugger followed up by reporting on a...

Posted at 08:28 PM

Some Useful Tips for Improving your Dodge’s Fuel Economy

[Qt Auto News] There are many ways you can significantly improve the fuel economy of your vehicle. Regular maintenance is a very effective way to improve and keep up your car’s fuel economy.

Posted at 08:26 PM

Auto rental search service now available for BlackBerry

[BeConnected] CarRentals.com has just introduced its Mobile CarRentals.com Website for mobile devices, including BlackBerry, of course. The site lets you look for car rental agencies by zip code or airport symbol - the same symbol that is on your luggage.There are two ways to reach Mobile CarRentals.com's site on your BlackBerry.

Posted at 08:24 PM

Malaysian Diesel to be blended with Palm Oil soon

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said today that Malaysia’s diesel will be blended with 5% palm oil before it is sold to consumers. This is part of a new fuel policy to be announced soon.

Posted at 08:20 PM

2006 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT

[kiefpiet] Building on the huge international success of the Maserati Quattroporte, two new versions of the model will appear on the exhibition stand at Frankfurt in September: the Quattroporte Executive GT and the Quattroporte Sport GT.

Posted at 08:18 PM

August 08, 2005

Pics of Michael Shumacher's F1 car

[Javed Mandary::] As promised here are the pics i took at Grand Baie of Michael Shumacher's ferrari. The ferrari was the attraction of the moment with...

Posted at 11:54 AM

Saturday @ Doty

[ Low End Theory] I was surprised at the turnout last night after what happened on Friday @ Shell. I managed to get a couple of really good...

Posted at 11:53 AM

If Women Ruled the World”¦

[Battle of the Sexes Chris vs Chris - Him vs Her - A battle of the Sexes] Tags: women, cars, car, dealership, color, pretty

Posted at 11:51 AM

Solar Powered Vehicles

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Permanent link to this entry. Toyota Thinks Hybrids are the Future Toyota plans to make hybrid vehicles 25% of its business by 2010 according to a new...

Posted at 11:49 AM

Crazy Volvo 164 Modification

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Crazy Volvo 164 Modification August 8, 2005 at 6:00 pm · Filed under Cars, Continentals Everyone says the Johoreans have the most mental and crazy car modifiers in the whole of Malaysia. Here’s some proof to back up that claim.

Posted at 11:48 AM

August 07, 2005

Brand Autopsy launches Discount Detox Center

[Emergence Marketing] "The goal of the Brand Autopsy Discount Detox Center is to rid businesses of toxins accumulated by rampant abuse of discounting pricing strategies. The first step of discount detox is immediate withdrawal from any and all discounting activities.

Posted at 08:59 AM

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4DR Long Bed Extended Cab Pickup V8 Reviews and specifications

[Automotive News, Car Reviews, Auto Parts] Category: Car ReviewsThe 2005 Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500 Regular Cab 2WD is a 2-door, 3-passenger full size pickup, available in 6 trims, ranging...

Posted at 08:53 AM

Toyota Thinks Hybrids are the Future

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Press said Toyota will meet its goal by aggressively introducing new hybrid versions of its lineup. The company launched two hybrid sport utility vehicles this year -- the Lexus RX 400h hybrid in April and the Toyota Highlander hybrid in June -- and will introduce hybrid versions of the Lexus GS sedan and the Toyota Camry next year.

Posted at 08:52 AM

A reminder that I need”¦

[Flip’s Blog] ”¦to go to the track. Grout the floor, build the hardtop, then beat this time: ...

Posted at 08:51 AM

Video: Car Crashes Into Motor Accident

[A Welsh View] What are the odds? Police and rescue workers are at a scene of a motor accident when all of a sudden a drunk SUV driver crashes into them.

Posted at 08:50 AM

August 06, 2005

Words For Your Enjoyment: No-Manner Car Snakes

[Words For My Enjoyment] You know, Sunday would always have the greatest sunny weather. Saturday would be all about how you sat on your ass and watched TV.

Posted at 08:54 AM

Mission: RomCom

[Ishbadiddle] A tale of a boy, a girl, a missed connection, and a cab --

Posted at 08:51 AM

Howto cool off your car quickly

[Pete Freitag's Homepage] Here's a little lifehack I discovered due to the heat wave we have been having this summer. Every day after work I go out to the parking lot, and get...

Posted at 08:45 AM

Calling Kirsty

[just another morning here] Speaking of Top Gear, we missed the first half of the programme this week and Steve made me watch the repeat as well. Davina McCall did the ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car’ section - and Steve has a bit of a thing for Davina …

Posted at 08:44 AM

What’s Your Summer Ride?

[Blogthings] Your Summer Ride is a Mustang Convertible You’re out to experience the very best of summer. From the best beaches to the best tan, you want it...

Posted at 08:41 AM

August 04, 2005

Installed Mods (Car)

[T i t a n i u m] Was running a list of what has been changed in and out of my car. Just to see how much damage (or intended injury) I might sustain.

Posted at 08:25 AM

Toyota increasing hybrid presence

[Tasteful Future] The world's second largest automaker, Toyota, is stepping up to globally introduce ten new hybrid car models by early next decade, and plans to have hybrids represent 25 per cent of its US sales by then.

Posted at 08:23 AM

Audi Q5

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] The Audi Q5 will be more of a crossover SUV like the Mitsubishi Airtrek and the Subaru Forester based on a car platform rather than built grounds-up from an SUV platform like the Q7/Touareg/Cayenne platform.

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Posted at 08:18 AM

Self-destruction by Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler

[iProceed - Better Strategy, Better Business] I would love to be a fly on the wall in the conference rooms of Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Kia. All of these automakers either had record sales in July or exceeded their expectations.

Posted at 08:14 AM

A New Car

[blog.noetech.com] It's red with black leather interior. After a year of trying what to do about a vehicle, I finally found one I liked.

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Posted at 08:11 AM

August 02, 2005

July Discounts Bring Buyers

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] The Detroit News reports that the heavy discounting by Ford, GM and Crysler has worked and new buyers are helping to clear out 2005 inventory. The Detroit News article says that July sales are 50% above last year's sale.

Posted at 08:47 AM

Business model transformation at GMAC

[iProceed - Better Strategy, Better Business] As I had discussed before that GM’s problem are so big that cost-cutting measures like layoffs and plant shutdowns are unlikely to do much, now comes the news that as GM’s financial situation worsens, it is having a more difficult time operating GMAC as a “bank.” In other words, at its current credit rating, it just cannot operate profitably due to what the company calls as “funding pressures.”

Posted at 08:46 AM

Land Rover Sponsors Another Display of Horsepower

[Automotive News, Car Reviews, Auto Parts] In keeping with a long tradition of supporting equestrian sports, Land Rover is pleased to be the new sponsor of the International Burghley Three Day Event. The event, which runs from September 1-4, 2005, represents one of England's most prestigious and rigorous cross-country equestrian courses, where the world's finest riders and horses come to compete.

Posted at 08:41 AM

Local story makes it onto Engadget

[NickStarr.com : Nick Starr dot com] Pay that bill On Time”¦ or your car won’t start Bad credit! No credit! We’re practically giving these things away”¦ but make sure you...

Posted at 08:40 AM

Mercedes Benz SLK320 CDI Tri-Turbo

[paultan.org - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry] Mercedes Benz’s history making diesel engines goes all the way back to 1935 when they rolled out the 260D, a diesel powered mid sized sedan making 45 horsepower with it’s 2.5 liter inline-four diesel engine. Diesels were only invented 38 years before that, by Rudolph Diesel.

Posted at 08:39 AM

August 01, 2005

Incentives Overpowering High July Gas Prices

[Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Big incentives are driving July vehicle sales despite the high price for gasoline. Gasoline is still at 2.28 nationwide according to AAA's Fuel Gauge Report -- just a few cents off its July 14th peak of $2.32.

Posted at 08:38 AM

Most Effective Cheapest Easiest Advertisement Ever

[Qt Auto News] Do not miss this great (very cheap) advertising opportunity, which works excellent, especially for Small Business Owners and Realtors. Simply put one of our elegant, customized chrome plates on the back of your vehicle and you’ll be IDentified by thousands of potential clients every day.

Posted at 08:36 AM

And Saturday”¦

[ Low End Theory] MAN I NEED A TRIPOD SO BAD. It’s so hard to shoot L.E. shots without one. The photos from last night came out crappy...

Posted at 08:34 AM

Funky Cars > August 31, 2005

Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦

Driving in Canada Pt 2

August 31, 2005

Calling all 3d artists! We need a model”¦

Driving in Canada Pt 2

Truck Crash

Talking about Z4 hit again

Berita Harian Ford Focus Test Drive

August 30, 2005

Credit is the bane of my existance

X-Posted from my Web Site - Help?

Video: Truck vs Cars

First Crack 60. Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for the Weekend

Volkswagen Golf R32

August 26, 2005

2005 Citroen Alien C2 VTR by SQ Plus

Mazda 3

Stinson Auto Brought the Neon Back to Normal

Volkswagen Super Turbo

Painters needed.

August 19, 2005

Mens Hobby Rockets Them To ATV Business

Like Carrie, but only killing my wallet.

2005 Renault Egeus Concept

Gas Prices Continue to Climb

Busy, busy”¦

August 18, 2005

Damn that DSM, Episode VI

Airheads.

Photovoltaic Hybrid Car Project

Gasoline heist foiled by diesel fuel

Top Gear Ariel Atom

August 12, 2005

YR195 Reunited?

Record High Gas Prices to Continue

Adventures In Auto Repair

New WA License Plates

Proton Savvy Accident

August 10, 2005

New PowerFlare Light Could Replace Flares

Some Useful Tips for Improving your Dodge’s Fuel Economy

Auto rental search service now available for BlackBerry

Malaysian Diesel to be blended with Palm Oil soon

2006 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT

August 08, 2005

Pics of Michael Shumacher's F1 car

Saturday @ Doty

If Women Ruled the World”¦

Solar Powered Vehicles

Crazy Volvo 164 Modification

August 07, 2005

Brand Autopsy launches Discount Detox Center

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4DR Long Bed Extended Cab Pickup V8 Reviews and specifications

Toyota Thinks Hybrids are the Future

A reminder that I need”¦

Video: Car Crashes Into Motor Accident

August 06, 2005

Words For Your Enjoyment: No-Manner Car Snakes

Mission: RomCom

Howto cool off your car quickly

Calling Kirsty

What’s Your Summer Ride?

August 04, 2005

Installed Mods (Car)

Toyota increasing hybrid presence

Audi Q5

Self-destruction by Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler

A New Car

August 02, 2005

July Discounts Bring Buyers

Business model transformation at GMAC

Land Rover Sponsors Another Display of Horsepower

Local story makes it onto Engadget

Mercedes Benz SLK320 CDI Tri-Turbo

August 01, 2005

Incentives Overpowering High July Gas Prices

Most Effective Cheapest Easiest Advertisement Ever

And Saturday”¦

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