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All About Alloy Wheel
Most motorcycles, cars or trucks now have a selection of alloys wheels to choose from. The materials used in the construction of these wheels may be either magnesium or aluminum alloys or, ever more frequently, a combination of the two. The wheels are much lighter without losing any of their strength. Besides looking good, they are very good conductors of heat.
By using lighter wheels, road handling is improved because the vehicle's unsprung mass is reduced allowing the suspension to sink closer to the road thereby improving tire grip. Quite often, the alloy wheels turn out to be even heavier than the pressed steel type. Fuel consumption can be effectively reduced with a corresponding reduction of the overall weight of a vehicle.
Braking systems may be improved because of the heat dissipation qualities of the alloys. Carrying away the heat generated by the brakes in unfavorable conditions, may prevent brake failures because of overheating.
There is no doubt that these wheels improve a vehicle's appearance, but not only that, their resistance to corrosion allows them to be used in their natural state not requiring paint or covers to improve their aesthetic appeal. They may be designed with bolder, more intricate patterns to make them appeal to a wider customer base. This contrasts sharply with the pressed steel sheet method of manufacture where the components are welded together with no attempts to conceal the welds, making it necessary to paint and cover the car wheels with hub caps to improve their appearance.
Galvanic corrosion, produced when two metals, such as those in certain alloys, react under certain conditions, is often a problem. If no steps are taken to check the corrosion, this may cause air to leak from the tires. Wheels made from alloys makes repairing them difficult, which is not really the case with the steel type. Because they are more expensive, repairing them usually works out better than replacing them. The decision on whether to repair or replace, rests, of course, with the owner.
Because the alloy types cost more than the steel, they are not normally fitted as standard on new vehicles. More often than not, they can be supplied as an extra option for new vehicle purchasers. Because of their popularity, this type of wheel is now being fitted as standard to a growing number of economically priced vehicles. For many years, high priced sports and luxury vehicles have been fitting them as standard, with exclusive large sizes being the preferred option.
Thieves have homed in on this valuable, exclusive accessory forcing manufacturers to invent various anti theft devices such as the locking wheel nut which needs to be unlocked with a special key in order to remove it. Many wheels are manufactured by the process of casting, but an increasing number are forged. The forged types are generally lighter and stronger but are more expensive than the cast variety.
Wheels made from magnesium alloy, often referred to as mags, are often fitted to racing cars in an attempt to improve the vehicles performance. Some aluminum wheels are mistakenly referred to as mags. A number of motorcycle 15 alloy wheels are cast from magnesium disks.
Which should I choose? Mac or PC?
I am getting a computer for college and am stuck between the macbook and the dell xps 16. I'm looking for a computer that is durable, with good tech specs, the ability to moderately game, since I do that a little bit, and can handle a variety of loads. Now here is where it gets complicated. As far as I can tell, the dell xps seems to be the better choice, it being cheaper, friendlier and built to last with an aluminum plating case and a nice overall aesthetic look to it, especially with the leather/aluminum/black metal look. But my friends have been talking me into buying a Mac. Honestly having never used a Mac except for occasions where I have borrowed laptops I wanted to know the perks of having a Mac. What can they do that PCs can't? And can a Macbook compare to a Dell Studio Xps?
Your friends are victims of marketing hype while you are being objective in your weighing of your options. If it's obvious to you that the Dell is a better computer for you, then you should feel confident in that decision.
For what you want it for, the Mac is going to be a pain since you won't be able to find a good selection of games and depending on what your going to school for, you may have to install Windows on your Mac anyway...making it a really outrageously priced PC.
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Audi creates limited edition, 252-hp A1 Quattro (Autoblog)
Filed under: Performance, Hatchback, Audi, Luxury
Christmas just came a few days early for Audi fans with the announcement of
the A1 Quattro, a high-performance, limited-edition version of Audi's sub-
compact hatch.
As its name would imply, the A1 Quattro comes equipped with the automaker's
legendary all-wheel-drive system, with power provided by the same 2.0-liter
turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder used in the S3. The reworked
mill is putting out 252 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque
from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm - a boost of over 70 hp and 74 lb-ft over the standard
1.4-liter A1.
A six-speed manual shuttles that power to a Haldex AWD setup and on to center-
locking 17-inch wheels that ape the original 80s-era Quattro's style. There's
no word on weight, but Audi claims the hi-po A1 will match the S3's 0-60 mph
time of 5.7 seconds and top out at 152 mph.
In addition to grippy 225/35 R18 rubber, the wheel wells are filled with a
modified MacPherson strut suspension in front and a multi-link setup out back,
while the braking hardware has been upgraded with larger discs at all four
corners with black painted calipers. The electromechanical ...
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