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Famous Car Shows
Cars showcased at car show events are breathtaking and a sight to behold. The French 2008 Citroen GT concept was a great show. The long automobile that looked slender and kind of a French model was nothing close to the usual booth babes as they are called. Amazingly, his car model has no engine unlike most automobiles in the market. Apart from that, this vehicle has great rear wheels which are controlled by electric motors. The wheels are also powered by a cell that contains hydrogen fuel. Its thinking green color is breathtaking and attractive.
An interesting show was one from the 2009 Hyundai Nuvis Concept from the New York automobile show, which was clear indication that Mazda might be facing competition in their fluid dynamics technology. According to the manufacturers, this model was made for the users of the car, claiming that there are no lines that are stagnant in this car. It is fitted with a 30 kilo watts motor that is electric. The motors, when used in conjunction with the installed six speed automatic transmission give it its remarkable speed.
Apart from that, its gasoline engine is one to desire. The power it produces is out of this world, which in turn goes a long way in giving this car model fast speed. It is fitted with a cargo floor which also acts as a mount for its battery which is of the Lithium-polymer king. This battery operates using 270 volts which is ideal for such a product.
The New York show stopper was the legacy sedan Subaru. Its interior is big enough as compared to others of its kind. It is also much taller and these two features can come in handy especially when one wants to carry luggage. It is engineered to have a wheelbase that is long which is also an advantage to the user. It has a great engine that powers it incredibly to deliver high speed driving. Read the rest of this entry »
Car Show Tips For Appearance and Food Storage
It is the time of year when everyone that owns a Classic Car is thinking about heading to a Car Show. It is always fun to meet the other car owners and answer questions from attendees about your car. I have a 55 Ford, belong to a car club, and attend shows regularly. Bring the lawn chairs so you can comfortably stay with your vehicle and relax between going to see the other entries. Which brings us to the issue of food at these outings?
How many times have you looked into the interior of one of the cars on show and seen bags of chips, small coolers, sandwich wrappers, etc? C’mon guys, this doesn’t present your ride very well. You have spent a ton of money on that interior, and in a lot of cases the trunk, so that the car presents well, only to clutter it up. You usually try to put your other things, cleaning supplies for example, in some kind of storage that is auto or time frame related, why not your food and snacks? I have found that a picnic basket or backpack works great for these events. Everything hidden from view until needed. And look great when inside the car or in the trunk. If you are really serious you can find Picnic Baskets that match the style of the era your car was made. They not only keep things neat and organized but actually look good when showing the car.
You have options here. A traditional style basket usually has a built in cooler and can come with all of the accessories, plates, cups, silverware, etc. Nothing is forgotten at home making your preparation for the trip to the show a lot less stressful. Another option is the Tailgating pack. Some of these include a gas BBQ Grill along with the other amenities and it all stores in one pack. Some companies offer 12 volt coolers so everything stays cold indefinitely. I would avoid any of these due to the drain on the battery. It is never a good thing when you are ready to leave for home and find the battery is dead. Read the rest of this entry »