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Car equipment, car tools - Welcome to this online store of products for vehicles. Buy clicking at the banners you will find a huge collection of car items. Further down on this page there is also an article about drive layout concepts.

All types of techical car parts for rapair or for higher performance

All types of  quality equipent. Exterior, interior, styling, transmission, stearing, wheels, electric system, radio, fuel system, motor, trimming and performance parts, driving computer, navigation, seats, doors, locks, glasses, brakes, suspention, exhaust system, driving security and more.

Comodities to use in your vehicle and on journeys

All types of comodities that are useful in your car or on journeys: Bags, containers, lights and lanterns, audio/video, coolers, heaters, seat covers, grooming and cleaning equipment.  Also a lot of car parts, equipment to install in your car and workshop tools.

Books, manuals, videos, collectibles and calendars about cars, motorcycles and other vehicles 

By clicking at this banner, you will find a big amount of reading material and electronic media about motorized vehicles, as:  modern and classic cars, auto racing, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, trains, boats, aviation, military history, bicycles, americana, and collectibles.

Here is just two examples of the many products.

Spidy Gear Truck Bed Web Cargo Stretch Cords Cords radiate from stainless steel center ring which focuses net's strength at center of load where it is needed Constructed of heavy duty 6mm 100% stretch shock cord Webb returns to its original unstretched shape after use Webb color resists fading Adds fashion to vehicle in and out of use Mounting hardware included Easy installation Carries a 90-day warranty Storage bag included Heavy Duty 100% stretch shock cord By Global Accessories, Inc. Fits domestic and compact and full size pickup trucks Dimensions: Large: 60'' x 84'' to 78'' x 114'' Small: 48'' x 60'' to 66'' x 84''

PIAA 2100 HID Driving Lamp Kit PIAA brings HID Technology to its popular 2100 XT series. Ultra low profile design allows for easy installation and a multitude of applications for today's sport car and truck enthusiasts. PIAA's new smaller ballast greatly enhances the price to performance ratio of HID technology. Check it out! Kit includes two lamps, two ballast and igniter sets, wiring harness, relay and switch. 2100 HID Features: HID Driving Light Bulb Type: 12V - H.I.D. 35watt Silver PPS composite housing, chrome plated trim ring, glass lens and multi surface reflector Kit includes two lamps, two ballast & igniter sets, wiring harness, relay and switch Part #2182

Online warehouse with all kinds of car tools, GPS navigational units and much more  - By clicking at this banner, you will enter a superstor where you can buy a lot of tools to work on your car, car electronics, tools for hobby works, camping equipment, garden equipment, building tools, hobby tools, kithen equipment, sport equipment, media, video, television, data, communication, body care, foods, spices, herbs, natural remedies and much more.

 

 

Remote control cars, choppers and other hobby items - Nitro or battery driven: The battery technology is by now so advanced that it is possible to make electric flying remote control hobby aircrafts that are able to hover in 20 min - 1 hour between each charge-up, and these models are not expensive. Because of the electric battery technology and easy controls, there exist hobby RC aircrafts suited for both indoor and outdoor use, and suited for every age and experience level. Please click at the banner to learn more or order. You will also find many other hobby products: Science sets, electronics, astronomy telescopes, computing, etc.

Just an example of the many hobby products you can buy

Associated Nitro TC3 Plus RTR Car Team Associated's popular Nitro TC3 Ready-to-Run, winner of Radio Control Car Action's 2003 "Reader's Choice" award, has been updated with even more of the features you've been asking for. We upgraded to a more powerful .15 size engine, added a new design "Sure Shift" 2-speed transmission for better acceleration and higher top speed, and redesigned the rear suspension components for more strength and tuneability. We felt the Nitro TC3 Plus should look as good as it runs, so we included chrome 8-spoke wheels, and topped it off with a Pro-Line "Crowd Pleazer" body with new, modern sport-compact style graphics. To make the Nitro TC3 Plus an even better value, we added a free quick-fill Nitro fuel filler bottle and a rechargeable glow igniter right in the box! Of course, the NTC3 Plus is fully upgradeable with our extensive line of Factory Team performance components. And no other RC manufacturer beats Team Associated's widespread replacement parts availability.

Information resources for our visitors - Here is an article about oil changing of your car, and an article with information about the different types of drive layout you can find on cars. To find other information resources, please go to this page

Car Oil Cange - Do It Yourself

By Michael Walker

Getting your oil changed is something that the pros promise they can do in a jiffy, however, with every three thousand miles you drive, the price can add up quickly. You can save yourself some money by doing it yourself. An oil change is not as hard as you may think!

Prior to changing your oil, you will need to pick up some supplies at you favorite parts store. The first thing you will need is six quarts of oil. If your car manufacturer recommends a certain type, you should stick with that. Otherwise, choose a brand you know and trust. (Note- do not mix oil. If you have a quart or two of one brand already at home, make sure you purchase additional quarts of the same kind.) With every oil change, you should always change your oil filter as well. So, you will also need to pick up an oil filter for your particular car. In addition, you will need an oil pan to empty the old oil into. Your best bet is to purchase one that can seal so that you can easily take it to be recycled. And, if you don’t have one already, you could use an oil filter wrench.

After you purchase the necessary items, you are ready to start the oil change. First, elevate the vehicle off the ground using your car jack, just enough to access the underside of the engine. (Note: For added safety, make sure you are using a jack stand.) Remove the oil fill cap on the engine. Then, get underneath the engine. The oil pan covers the entire bottom of the engine, and this is what you will be draining from. Find the engine pan drain plug, which is shaped hexagonal (six sides). Place the oil pan you bought underneath. Next, use a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug. The oil will start to come out. Let this drain completely. Once drained, replace the plug and tighten.

Next, move the drain pan so it is under the oil filter. Use your oil filter wrench to rotate the filter counter-clockwise until it comes off. Once loosened, you’ll need to unscrew it from the engine with your hands. Once off, place in the oil pan- oil will drip out from the filter. Now, it’s time to put on the new filter. When you remove the new filter from the box, you’ll see a rubber gasket on the base. A good trick for easy removal in the future is to coat the gasket thoroughly with oil. When that’s done, screw the new filter onto the filter pipe tightly.

At this point, you’re done underneath, so you can let the car down. But first, get the oil pan and any tools out from under the vehicle. Next, fill the engine with five quarts of oil and put the cap back on. Then, check the oil level. You should see that it’s one quart high, and this is just because the filter is not yet full. Next, start the car and let the engine idle for about five minutes. This will allow the oil pump to pick up the new oil, and get it circulating. Also, check under the car to make sure the filter is not leaking any oil. Then, you can shut off the car and check the oil level once again. This time it should read, “full.”

You’re done! Just repeat these instructions in 3,000 miles!

Michael Walker is a freelance author providing tips and hints on engine related topics such as JDM motors, used import engines and engine swaps. His articles are a valuable source of information for the auto enthusiast.

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Understanding the Drive Layouts

By: Alvin Agomaa

The drive layout is the arrangement of the engine, transmission, and driven axles. The types of drive layouts are Front engine Front wheel drive (FF/ FWD), Front engine Rear wheel drive (FR/RWD), Mid engine Rear wheel drive(MR), Rear engine Rear wheel drive(RR), Four wheel drive (4WD or 4x4) and the All Wheel Drive(AWD). Each of these layouts has their own performance, advantages and disadvantages.

Front engine Front wheel drive (FF/FWD) – The Engine and the two driven axles are placed in front, where the power from the engine is transferred straight to the front wheels. This layout increases the interior space especially in small cars because there is no central tunnel needed for the driveshaft. FF layout has advantage when it comes on low grip surfaces, and its tendency to understeer reduces the risk of losing control. The disadvantage is the load placed on the front tires. The front tires must transfer all acceleration, steering, cornering, and braking forces to the road. This kind of tasks gives a lot of stress in front tires which may lead to wear and tear, while the rear tires have very little load on them.

Front engine Rear wheel drive (FR/ RWD) - This is the complement of FF layout, where the engine is placed longitudinally at the front but the two driven axles are placed at the rear connected through the driveshaft. With this kind of layout, installation of more powerful engine such as V8, V10 and V12 is not a problem. Since the FR has a driveshaft, central tunnel is present in this layout a little interior space is sacrificed. All of the disadvantages of the FF layout are the advantages of FR layout.

Mid Engine Rear wheel drive (MR) – The drive layout that consumes a lot of interior space of the car especially the seating capacity, the engine is placed in the middle of the chassis and the driven axles are at the rear. Although it has more weight at the rear, entering a corner makes it more difficult because the front tires have less traction resulting to understeer and since the rear is heavy, the car tends to oversteer when exiting a corner. This kind of layout is commonly used in racing cars and sports cars because of weight distribution focused in the center of the car.

Rear engine Rear wheel drive (RR) - This layout places both engine and the driven axle at the rear of the vehicle, even though the rear wheels benefit from the additional grip due to the added weight given by the engine, the front wheels still need grip in order to steer the car effectively. That’s why RR layout car can also be prone to understeer.

Four Wheel Drive (4WD or 4X4) / All Wheel Drive (AWD) – It is a term usually used to describe a car where the four wheels receive power from the engine simultaneously. This can be found in an off-road vehicle. A well distributed power to the four wheels improves the grip of the vehicle. The terms 4WD and 4X4 are used in jeeps and other off-road vehicles that require the driver to switch from 2WD used in street driving (two wheel drive) to 4WD to improve the grip depending on the road condition like mud, snow, etc. and it has a high and low gear selection. The AWD term was invented to identify the vehicle capable of driving all the wheels on any road condition without selecting high and low gear selection because the power is distributed on all the wheels. Unlike the 4WD with gear selection, you don’t have to select the appropriate gear to match the road condition. Most of the modern cars use AWD system for more traction and better handling.



Alvin D. Agomaa

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