Monthly Archives: May 2017

How to Install a Car Amplifier

Іf уоu lоvе gооd musіс blаstіng аs уоu drіvе and moving to it, thеn уоu рrоbаblу knоw hоw іrrіtаtіng dіstоrtеd musіс саn gеt еsресіаllу whеn уоu аrе trуіng tо еnјоу уоur fаvоrіtе sоng рlауіng оn thе rаdіо and it’s simply not good. Соnnесtіng а gооd саr аmрlіfіеr іs thе bеst sоlutіоn уоu саn fіnd tо іmрrоvе thе sоund sуstеm іn уоur саr. А саr аmрlіfіеr іnstаllаtіоn guіdе саn hеlр уоu dо thе іnstаllаtіоn соrrесtlу аll bу уоursеlf оr уоu саn hаvе thе іnstаllаtіоn hаndlеd bу рrоfеssіоnаls іf уоu аrе nоt surе. Іf уоu аrе mесhаnісаllу іnсlіnеd аnd wоuld lіkе tо trу іt уоursеlf, thеn уоu wіll аlsо fіnd саr аmрlіfіеr іnstаllаtіоn tірs hеlрful tо gеt іt аll dоnе suссеssfullу.

Ѕtер 1 – Сhооsе уоur аmрlіfіеr. Νо wоrk shоuld bеgіn untіl уоu hаvе fоund thе bеst аmрlіfіеr fоr уоur саr. А gооd аmрlіfіеr shоuld mаkе thе sоund lоudеr аnd shаrреr аnd mоrе сrіsр. Тhе RМЅ роwеr аnd numbеr оf сhаnnеls аrе sоmе оf thе соnsіdеrаtіоns tо mаkе whеn сhооsіng. Rеmеmbеr, а 4 сhаnnеl аmрlіfіеr іs mаdе tо run 4 stаndаrd іn-саr sреаkеrs. А 2 сhаnnеl оr sіnglе сhаnnеl/Моnо аmрlіfіеr іs mаdе tо run оnе оr mоrе subwооfеrs.

Ѕtер 2 – Іdеntіfу thе аmрlіfіеr lосаtіоn. Whеn сhооsіng whеrе tо рlасе thе аmрlіfіеr, rеmеmbеr thаt іt shоuld bе wіthіn 12 fееt frоm уоur stеrео rесеіvеr tо kеер іntеrfеrеnсе mіnіmаl. Vеntіlаtіоn shоuld аlsо bе соnsіdеrеd. Тhе bеst аrеаs fоr thе аmрlіfіеr іnсludе thе rеаr саrgо аrеа оr undеr thе frоnt sеаts.

Ѕtер 3 – Gеt уоur аmрlіfіеr wіrіng kіt. Тhеrе іs nо wау уоu wіll gеt thе wоrk dоnе rіght wіthоut thе rіght tооls Тhе wіrіng kіt shоuld іnсludе іmроrtаnt іtеms suсh аs grоundіng саblе, роwеr саblе, sіgnаl саblе, fusе, rіng tеrmіnаls, turn оn wіrе, sеlf-strарріng sсrеws, fusе hоldеr аnd grоmmеts. Оthеr tооls nееdеd tо іnstаll а саr аmрlіfіеr аrе wіrе strірреrs, wіrеlеss drіll, раnеl rеmоvаl tооls lіkе sсrеw drіvеrs аnd а dіgіtаl multі mеtеr.

Ѕtер 4 – Ѕtаrt thе іnstаllаtіоn. Dіsсоnnесt thе nеgаtіvе tеrmіnаl оf уоur саr bаttеrу tо аvоіd еlесtrіfісаtіоn. Тhе bаttеrу wіll оf соursе bе thе роwеr sоurсе fоr thе аmрlіfіеr аnd shоuld rеmаіn dіsаblеd. Yоu саn thеn соnnесt thе роwеr саblе tо thе роsіtіvе tеrmіnаl оf thе bаttеrу еnsurіng thе fusе іsn’t соnnесtеd tо уоur fusе hоldеr wіthоut а rіng tеrmіnаl. Drіll а hоlе іn thе fіrе wаll іn а sаfе lосаtіоn аt lеаst 4 іnсhеs аwау frоm thе vеhісlеs mаіn hаrnеss. Аftеr уоu’vе drіllеd thе hоlе sаfеlу usе а grоmmеt thаt mаtсhеs thе sіzе оf уоur wіrе аnd slіdе іt іntо thе hоlе. Yоu саn run іt thrоugh а fіrеwаll hоlе аnd undеr thе саrреtіng аlоng thе flооr еdgе bеfоrе rеstіng іt bеsіdеs thе аmрlіfіеr.

Ѕtер 5 – Ѕеt uр а sіgnаl саblе. Run thе саblе bеhіnd thе еmрtу stеrео hеаd соmраrtmеnt undеr thе саrреt аnd tо thе аmрlіfіеr. Соnnесt thе turn оn wіrе tо thе rесеіvеr аnd sіgnаl саblе tо thе stеrео rесеіvеr’s bасk аnd rерlасе thе rесеіvеr іn іts рlасе.

Ѕtер 6 – Соnnесt уоur grоundіng саblе. Grоundіng іs іmроrtаnt tо kеер еlесtrісаl hаzаrds аt bау соnsіdеrіng thаt thе аmрlіfіеr dоеs рrоduсе еlесtrісіtу. Аttасh аn еnd tо а sроt оn thе аmрlіfіеr аnd sесurе thе оthеr еnd usіng а rіng оn thе саr сhаssіs.

Ѕtер 7 – Соnnесt thе саr sреаkеrs. Тhіs shоuld bе dоnе wіth а hіgh quаlіtу sреаkеr wіrе thrоugh thе dеsіgnаtеd оutрuts оn аmрlіfіеrs аnd іnрuts оn sреаkеrs. Yоu саn соnnесt аs mаnу sреаkеrs аs thе аmрlіfіеr саn hоld.

Ѕtер 8 – Fіnіsh thе іnstаllаtіоn. Моunt thе аmрlіfіеr usіng thе sеlf-tарріng sсrеws аnd аttасh thе роwеr саblе, sіgnаl саblе аnd thе turn оn wіrе tо уоur аmрlіfіеr. Іnstаll thе fusе оn thе bаttеrу аnd сlоsе thе рrоtесtіvе shеаth соvеrіng wіrеd соnnесtіоns tо іt іn саsе thеrе іs а shеаth рrеsеnt. Ѕtаrt еnјоуіng уоur sоund blаsts.

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How to choose a VW with the highest miles per gallon?

Thinking about hiring a VW car for a big road-trip? One of the main considerations would be just how far you get on each gallon of fuel you fill up on.

UK based Volkswagen dealer, Inchcape Volkswagen, has put together some findings on how far each VW type would get you. The VW model with highest miles-per-gallon rate is listed in each case (unless there was more than one with the same figure):

Type of VW Power (ps) Torque (lb/ft) Government mpg
Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.4 TSI GTE DSG 218 295 166
Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.4 TSI GTE Advance DSG 218 295 166
Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.4 TSI GTE DSG 218 295 166
Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.4 TSI GTE DSG 218 295 166
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 TDI 90 R LIne 90 170 74.3
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 TDI 90 SEL 90 170 74.3
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 TDI 75 Beats 75 155 74.3
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 TDI 75 Match Edition 75 155 74.3
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 110 184 70.6
Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 2.0 TDI GT 110 184 70.6
Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 2.0 TDI S 110 184 70.6
Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 2.0 TDI SE 110 184 70.6
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 TDI 110 S 110 Not recorded 70.6
Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI S 115 184 68.9
Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI SE 115 184 68.9
Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI 90 S 90 Not recorded 68.9
Volkswagen up! Hatchback 1.0 75PS BlueMotion Tech Up Beats 75 70 68.9
Volkswagen up! Hatchback 1.0 BlueMotion Tech High Up 75 70 68.9
Volkswagen up! Hatchback 1.0 BlueMotion Tech Up Beats 60 70 68.9
Volkswagen up! Hatchback 1.0 BlueMotion Tech Move Up 60 70 68.9
Volkswagen up! Hatchback 1.0 BlueMotion Tech Take Up 60 70 68.9
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech 150 251 67.3
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT 150 251 67.3
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line 150 251 67.3
Volkswagen Golf SV Hatchback 2.0 TDI SE 150 251 65.7
Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0 TDI 110 BlueMotion Tech Design 110 184 65.7
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 110 BlueMotion Tech Design 110 184 64.2
Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI R Line 150 251 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI SE 150 251 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI SE Family 150 251 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI SEL 150 251 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 1.6 TDI 115 S 115 Not recorded 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 1.6 TDI 115 SE 115 Not recorded 61.4
Volkswagen Touran MPV 1.6 TDI 115 SEW Family 115 Not recorded 61.4
Volkswagen Tiguan Crossover 2.0 TDI BMT 150 S 150 251 60.1
Volkswagen Tiguan Crossover 2.0 TDI BMT 115 S 115 236 60.1
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Estate 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 150 Not recorded 57.6
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Estate 2.0 TDI 150 251 56.5
Volkswagen Sharan MPV 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 150 S 150 251 56.5
Volkswagen Sharan MPV 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 150 SE 150 251 56.5
Volkswagen Sharan MPV 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech S 115 207 56.5
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech 262 R Line 262 428 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech 262 SE 262 428 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BMT 262 R Line Plus 262 428 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BMT 262 Response 262 428 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line Plus 204 332 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line 204 332 42.2
Volkswagen Touareg 4×4 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 204 332 42.2

 

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5 Tips When Shopping for Car Parts

Maybe you’ve had an accident. Maybe you’re just trying to personalize or accessorize a hot ride. Whatever your reasons for shopping for car parts, here are just a few tips for narrowing down your options and getting your money’s worth.

1. Know Your Brands

Some parts are made to be universal, especially those that are small or non-essential. Others are specialty products that should only be placed or matched with vehicles under the same brand. For example, if you’re repairing a Nissan Fontana, make sure that you’re using Nissan Fontana parts.

2. Debate New Versus Used

New parts have none of the wear and tear of used ones, so they can be an attractive option if you’re looking for both quality and longevity. On the other hand, if you’re shopping on a budget, used parts can be found for only a fraction of the cost of their factory-sealed cousins. You’ll have to decide for yourself if new or used parts are right for you.

3. Determine Your Specs

What size do you need? What power levels do you require? Are there any special functions or features that you’re willing to pay more to enjoy? These are important questions to ask regardless of the specific parts that you’re looking for; whether it’s lug nuts or grill hoods, you should know the exact specs that you need.

4. Read Online Reviews

Before you purchase anything from a particular company, make sure that you’ve read reviews of their brand. You might find that their low prices mask shoddy construction or that their return policy is a joke. Don’t take the word of their own testimonials, however; look for third-party review and ranking websites.

5. Ask for Discounts

Comparing and contrasting products is essential for getting a good deal, but what if you find something that you really want but can’t quite afford? Shoot an email to the company in question. They might have coupons or shipping codes that they’re willing to dangle in front of a potential customer, or they might have unadvertised price matching policies that can be a great help to your final bill.

These are just a few things to keep in mind as you shop for car parts. Whether you’re accessorizing a new vehicle or repairing one that was damaged in an accident, use these guidelines for getting your car just the way that you want it.

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Is it a good idea to use retread tyres on your car?

Using retread tyres on your vehicle can be an excellent way of saving money, but is it really safe to do so? You may have heard scare stories about retread tyres, and be wary of having them fitted to your car. After all, you want to protect your own safety, as well as that of any passengers you are carrying.

The truth is that the safety of retread tyres depends on the reputation of the provider you get them from. If you are going to invest in retread tyres you need to compare tyres carefully, and choose a product that is good quality. We are going to take a look at why these good quality retread tyres are safe to use. Let’s start by explaining what a retread tyre actually is.

What is a retread tyre?

As you will be aware, there comes a time when the tread on your car’s tyres is too low for you to be able to drive safely. This is when you need to have the tyres replaced. Retreading is a process which enables the worn tyres to be re-used.

Any worn tread that is left is removed from the tyre. New rubber is then molded to the tyre to replace the worn tread. The newly treaded tyre can then be fitted to a car, and driven on safely. You can see why it’s so important that you make sure you buy retread tyres from a reputable provider, so that you can be sure the retreading process has been completed in an expert manner.

Is a retread tyre ever really safe?

If the retreading of a tyre is completed in the correct manner, the tyre is just as safe to use as a new tyre. Do not forget that many haulage companies and airlines make regular use of retread tyres. Here are some of the situations in which you may have heard the safety and performance of retread tyres questioned.

  • Excessive heat can easily destroy retread tyres. In fact, heat has just as much effect on new tyres as it does on retread tyres.
  • Overall performance of retread tyres is not as good as the performance of new tyres. This is not the case. Retread tyres are even often used in motoring endurance events.
  • Accidents can be caused by using retread tyres. If you use good quality retread tyres on your vehicle you are no more likely to cause an accident than someone using new tyres. Accidents are more often caused by driving on bald tyres, or tyres that are over or under inflated.

As you can see, driving on retread tyres should be just as safe as driving on new tyres.

Buying retread tyres can be a good cost-saving exercise, when it comes to replacing worn tyres on your vehicle. It’s a perfectly safe practice, as long as you make sure that you buy the tyres from a trusted and expert provider.

 

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