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Hydraulic – Low Riders!!!

Laura — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:28 +0000

Low-riders are taking the world by storm! ! !

And we can see why with their new found rage!

Whilst attempting to protect the low-riders from dragging over bumps and damaging rough roads, they have found a solution that helps raise the riders up and completely off the road, even whilst in motion – ‘Hydraulics!’

But who in their right mind could come up with an idea like car-hopping!!!

Well, In Southern California where this all began, they certainly know their stuff!

These enthusiasts install ‘Hydraulic Lift Kits’ that thrust the vehicles in an up and down motion using hydraulic cylinders with electric hydraulic pumps, allowing a completely adjustable vehicle height. This itself is a major attraction! But as if that wasn’t enough, somewhere along the way of exploration – this evolutionary process has evolved an unpredictable and amazing break-through!

At some point, someone has realised that with the right power ratio mixed with 1 mega Hydraulic pump – it will make the car hop! And to great heights!!

At the touch of a button you can literally ‘bunny-hop’ the car 6 feet off the ground!
Just like the movies!!

Now that’s Awesome! And so much fun!! Believe Me!!!

1st April!…

Laura — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:25:25 +0000

Ok, hot off the press! I bet you haven’t heard this 1!

2 Major production lines in the motor industry are creating a mammoth monster vehicle!

BMW Mini and Australia’s ‘Touring Pitch’, (manufacturers of the ‘Winnebago’) are collaborating with each other in an attempt to create the mammoth ‘Mini-Winnie’!!!

Yes that’s right, think of the front end of a mini merged with the body of a Winnebago, and you get the ‘Mini-Winne.’
All the luxury of cabin travelling combined with the stylish design of the Mini all rolled into one!

Ha Ha! And you actually believed it! ………… April Fools!!!!

Citroen Saxo VTR

Sam — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:47:50 +0000

The success of the hit BBC drama/sitcom ‘Gavin and Stacey’ has seen the Citroen SaxoVTR play a starring role as the car of main character Gavin Shipman (Mathew Horne), and once again come back into the limelight. A popular sight on Britain’s roads the car’s cheap insurance and running costs have made it popular with young drivers since its launch, and it has gained something of a ‘boy racer’ reputation, a little unfortunate given the car’s impressive performance.

The Saxo VTR was first launched in late 1996, replacing the Citroen AX GT, which had been a modest seller. The VTR’s fresh, sporty looks, low insurance group and impressive performance (98bhp as standard) soon made it a hit, with young drivers taking advantage of the car’s low purchase price and running costs.

A facelifted version of the original VTR appeared in 1999, and in the following year the facelifted ‘Series 2’ version of the car was launched, featuring a revised frontal design and minor alterations to the engine.

The car continued until 2003, when it was succeeded by the Citroen C2 VTR.
Today, Saxo VTR models are a common sight on the roads, and with even the latest models now five years old, prices have tumbled with even the tidiest, most recent cars selling for little more than £3,000. With plenty of abused ‘boy racer’ cars about it is generally better to look for a tidy, well-maintained standard car than one that has seen extensive