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Military Inspired Collection of Flat Black Exotic Cars

Wed, 7 Feb 2008 18:31:46 GMT

posted by WhipDaddy

I always thought that a flat black was for people who lived in trailer parks. Spray bombing your car in flat black is easy and easily conceals any imperfections, over spray and dirt that would otherwise be visible on a glossy home made paint job.

Pagani Zonda R - FULL CARBON FIBER RACE BODY!!!

Porsche Carrera GT

BMW M5

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari 575 Maranello

Porsche 911 Turbo (997)

Audi R8

Ferrari F430 - Tu Nero

I am warming up to the flat black paint scheme on exotic cars because it reminds me of stealth fighter planes, and I love military stealth planes.

SR-71 Blackbird

F-117 NightHawk

B-2 Spirit

Why are stealth planes always flat black looking?

According to Wikipedia Stealth Aircraft “In 1975, engineers at Lockheed Skunk Works found that an airplane made with faceted surfaces could have a very low radar signature because the surfaces were arranged to scatter over 99% of a radar’s signal energy “painting” the airplane.” These facets were also made out of a very dense energy absorbing material which would further absorb radar signals.

[Source: iLoveSubstance.com, Wikipedia.com]

buy online your Radiator

Thu, 6 Jul 2007 11:16:00 GMT

posted by fucc
Radiator.com is an e-store that can help you in substitute your car's radiator. Probably, a radiator's accident is one of the worst accident that can happen to a car (a little pinhole is sufficient to compromise the normal heat exchange with consequential engine's overheating)...especially you you have a car from another country's manufacturer...try for example to find an Honda Accord Radiator...you will waste lot of time is finding it!

On Radiator.com you can find high quality new and used radiators at a very low price (probably the lowest you can find) and with a lifetime replacement warranty. Buy confidently on it...they can arrange a same day/next day delivery directly to your house (All major components from all manufacturers are in stock in their warehouse).

Radiator.com can also sells you other car components like body parts, car lights, exhaust systems, rebuilt/crate engines, rims/wheels, air conditioning parts and so on. For every make, model and year vehicle ever made. Need help? use the live chat widget on Radiator.com!

New Speed Racer Movie - Speed Racer Movie Trailer - New Speed Racer Trailer - Speed Racer Movie Preview

Sat, 16 Mar 2008 05:22:00 GMT

posted by customcarcruiser

New Speed Racer Movie - Speed Racer Movie Trailer - New Speed Racer Trailer - Speed Racer Movie Preview

http://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/

New high definition trailer for the new Speed Racer Movie, due out in theaters May 9 2008.

The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the the cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch.

SEAT Leon Cupra - Living In The Shadow Of Its Cousin

Thu, 23 May 2008 14:45:57 GMT

posted by razer_boy

SEAT LEON CUPRA
Engine:	4-cyl, turbo, 1984cc
Max Power:	237bhp@5100rpm
Max Torque:	206lb ft@1750rpm
Top Speed:	153mph
0-60mph:	6.3 seconds

It must be tough being the SEAT Leon Cupra. Mechanically it's almost identical to the Golf GTI where it counts, in some areas it's even superior, and yet the Golf gets all the glory, wins all of the road tests and sells like hotcakes. So isn't it time the SEAT Leon Cupra got its fair share of the limelight?

At a simple level the Golf GTI and the Leon Cupra share their chassis and running gear. Now that might make you think they're both the same, but in character they're quite different.

Performance

For a start, the Cupra is more powerful than the GTI. The 2.0-litre turbo might be the same unit but SEAT have massaged it to give 237bhp as opposed to the Golf's 197bhp - a big difference. However, torque is fractionally lower, with 206lb.ft at 1,750rpm where the GTI gives 207 at 1800rpm.

The power advantage means that the Cupra is fastest to 60mph, managing it in 6.3 seconds with the GTI following up in 6.7 seconds. Top speed is increased too with the Cupra running out of steam at 153mph, while the GTI can only manage 145mph.

So in terms of performance, the Cupra is well ahead.

Handling

Just about every review you read of the Mk5 Golf GTI sings its praises. The multi-link independent suspension at the back is the same system as utilised to great success in the Focus (VW tempted some of the Focus' chassis engineers away from Ford) and has transformed the image of the GTI, after the dull Mk4 GTI.

But as with its engine, the Cupra manages to differentiate itself from it's GTI cousin. Fitting in with the image of the SEAT brand, the Cupra takes a more extreme approach to its handling. With stiffer suspension than the GTI, the Cupra takes a less compromised approach to handling, giving sharper response at the expense of passenger comfort. Not a problem if you're always on your own in the car, but it might upset the family.

Styling

This is very much a question of personal taste, but the Cupra does make a good case for itself. While the GTI goes for a more subtle approach the Cupra shouts about its sporting credentials.

With rear doors that have their handles hidden in the window frame the Cupra almost gets away with looking like a three door, while offering the practicality of a five-door. The external bling comes in the shape of standard 18-inch alloys (only 17-inch on the GTI) and a body kit inspired by the Super 2000 racer that you might have seen in the British and World Touring Car championships.

Inside you get red lighting, white dials, sports seats and quite a few Cupra logos. Like the outside it's not subtle, but it works and there's no mistaking the insode of the Cupra for a bog standard Leon.

Look After The Pennies

This is where the Volkswagen Group's pricing strategy seems a little confused. SEAT is pitched as a sportier alternative to the more upmarket Volkswagen brand, but is priced to undercut the Volkswagen range. So, despite the fact that the Cupra boasts a more powerful engine and stronger performance, as well as generous amounts of standard equipment, it is priced at £19,505, where the GTI starts at £20,825, over £1,300 more expensive.

If you wanted to match the performance of the Cupra in a Golf you could try the Golf GTI Pirelli with 227bhp, but you're then paying £22,555.

In my eyes that makes the Leon Cupra a bit of a bargain! Few cars offer this much performance for such a low price.

Always The Bridesmaid...

The truth is that the SEAT Leon Cupra is a very good car that's destined to live in the shadow if its more famous cousin. While the Golf GTI is probably the better all-rounder the Leon Cupra offers more excitement, but the Volkswagen badge will always have a stronger pull than that of SEAT.

However, if you can look past the badge snobbery or want to save yourself a fair chun of cash, you could do a lot worse than give the SEAT Leon Cupra a try.

So the question is which do you prefer - German efficiency or Spanish flair? The choice is yours.

NOVITEC Fiat 500 Gives Supercharged Fun

Mon, 13 May 2008 14:25:24 GMT

posted by razer_boy

The Novitec Fiat 500 is the latest in a long line of tuned Italian cars from Novitec. They've previously tweaked Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and other Fiats, now it's the turn of the baby 500.

First of all Novitec tackled the 500's engines. The 1.3 diesel gets a mild power boost with a new plug'n'play POWERRAIL 4 control module, pushing power up from 70bhp to 83bhp, dropping the 0-60mph sprint to 11.9 seconds and raising the top speed to 103mph.

While the changes to the diesel might not be that exciting, the 1.4-litre petrol gets a much more significant performance boost with the addition of a supercharger. Power increases to 131bhp (from 100bhp) while torque increases from 97lb.ft to 127lb.ft, meaning 0-60mph takes only 8.8 seconds and top speed is raised to 124mph.

Novitec are offering a range of other upgrades. First on the list is a stainless steel exhaust with the choice of either one or two exhaust tips and much improved acoustics. Next you can add a front apron with spoiler and additional air dams and then choose 16 or 17 inch multi-spoke alloys.

There are two options if you want to modify the suspension, the cheapest being a set of sport springs fitted over the production shock absorbers, or a height-adjustable coil-over sport suspension set which allows the car to be lowered by anything between 30mm and 80mm.

The timing of this kit is useful, as Novitec might be able to steal a few sales by tempting impatient buyers away from the upcoming Abarth 500.

Check out the Novitec website, they've got lots of options for tuning anything from the humble Fiat Panda to the mighty Ferrari Enzo.