Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nofenders/zbjv/~3/LyqYzH2fTmk/stork-drops-in-at-ogaras.html
Monday, 3 October 2011
VW of America says it's now profitable
Volkswagen brand sales are now in the black in the United States but VW won't say whether its manufacturing or financial services divisions are also profitable.
Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Would you like the 2015 Toyota Supra to look like this?
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Toyota has been teasing us with the idea of offering a new Supra sports car for quite some time. First it was rumored that we would all see a new model in 2008, but that didn’t happen. Now, the rumor is back with a debut scheduled for sometime in 2015, after Toyota finally offers up the production version of the FT-86 for our greedy consumption.
Being since this is just a rumor, not much is known about the next Supra. Originally, people thought the Supra would be offered with two engine choices: a 5.0 liter V8 engine producing 450 HP and 383 lb-ft of torque and a 3.5 liter V6 engine with 350 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque. Now people are claiming that the future model will actually be a hybrid sports car powered by a V6 engine with an electric motor for a total output of 400 HP and a top speed of more than 170 mph.
We’ll know more about the next Toyota Supra in due time, but for now, a fan of the model decided to render it to give people an idea of what it could look like. His concept car combines the essence of the Supra with design elements from the recently launched FT-86 sports car. The result is something we would really like to see put into production.
Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Would you like the 2015 Toyota Supra to look like this? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 1 October 2011 18:00 EST.
F1: Alonso: 2011 tyres will hurt top teams
Alonso: 2011 tyres will hurt top teams By Matt Beer Monday, February 28th 2011, 19:07 GMT Fernando Alonso says he is not in favour of the move towards less durable tyres for 2011, as he fears this will end up penalising faster cars. Related posts:- F1: Teams expect 2011 tyres test in summer Teams expect 2011 tyres test in summer By Jonathan Noble...
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Source: http://doxcar.com/f1-alonso-2011-tyres-will-hurt-top-teams/
Saturday, 1 October 2011
TV/Movie Car VII CBP 'Model And Modelers' In Production!
The TV/Movie Car CBP is back with our new sequel to the TV/MC franchise...The Model And The Modelers. This will be a six month production starting on October 1, 2011 and ending on April 1, 2012. You are cordially invited to audition and to complete as many roles as you wish. While I am the Executive Producer and Director, I will also participate with my own role as well to be announced later. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me here.
The Rules
- The model must represent a vehicle from a TV show, movie or video that is accessible through normal channels to all. Please announce your role during your audition. No what-if's!
- To be fair to all, the model must be unstarted or to be rebuilt from a disassembled model.
- Any scale except 1:1.
- Can be built from plastic, resin, or modified die-cast.
- Use aftermarket parts and accessories if desired.
- This is a six month production.
FYI
If you have never participated in one of my TV/Movie Car CBPs before, I run this like a like a TV or movie production. Please be ready to start when the Director calls for ACTION and have your role completed when the Director calls THAT'S A WRAP! The future of this franchise depends upon the success of this production. I am depending upon all actors to work together as a team!
Let the auditions begin!
The Actors
- mrmike
- Spencer1984
- F1 Starr
- avidinha
- rickr442
- Charger 01
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/977981.aspx
Fernandes extends Renault deal and adds KERS for 2012
Team Lotus has extended its engine deal to 2013, the last year of the V8 engine formula. In addition the team will have KERS for the first time next year on top of its existing deal with Red Bull Technology … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/09/25/fernandes-extends-renault-deal-and-adds-kers-for-2012/
AMT's Corvair kit
It looks as if every time AMT reissues its 'Vair kit, they keep including a few more stock parts and a few more custom parts. I remember building my 1st one back in the late '70s, where the only wheels you got in the kit were aluminum mags and a custom rear hood which was turned up along the back.
Then came the "Prestige" reissue, complete with stand and pen holder... the pen holder was a little over-the-top, but at least this one offered you a choice of the custom or stock hood.
The one which was out a year or two ago finally included stock hubcaps, plus a turbocharger if you wanted to build it as a Corsa. I built mine as a Monza, and painted it light metallic turquoise for the true classic 'Vair look.
Maybe the next reissue will offer a choice of dash-mounted T-shift for the automatic version instead of just the floor-mounted stick? 8-D
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/936028.aspx
Ginetta teases new sports car
British-based Ginetta has launched a new teaser website which promotes an upcoming sports car, possibly named the GXX. 
Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/qUZcIJnyg7s/ginetta-teases-new-sports-car
Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth Giorgio Bassi
Friday, 30 September 2011
CADDY monster
took a caddy front clip and graphed it on a chevy ext cab truck. suspension i robbed out of a 4linked monster truck. scaled swampers. chevy orange and black for the Harley colors.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/979609.aspx
Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger Carlo Abate George Abecassis
Vettel set for titles aplenty
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?Here, after all, is a young man, already dubbed ?Baby Schumi? by Germany?s tabloid press, winning the first of what will presumably be multiple world championships, and all at the tender age of 23. Plenty of time yet to match Schumacher's incredible haul of seven world titles. And yet, their phenomenal ability to drive racing cars apart, there is little similarity between the two men. ?There are still lingering doubts over his racing ability but with such blistering qualifying pace he is nearly always leading from the front anyway. Vettel is set for multiple world championships. Just don?t call him Baby Schumi.?The Guardian?s Paul Weaver says it was difficult to begrudge Vettel his moment of glory after he won the first of what will be many world titles. He also looks back at some of the season?s highlights.
?An amazing Formula One season produced its final twist here on Sunday when Sebastian Vettel, who had never led the title race, won his first world championship. It is difficult to begrudge him his glory, for he had more poles (10) than any other driver and shared the most wins (five) with Fernando Alonso. There will be red faces as well as red cars and overalls at Ferrari, though, for deciding to bring their man in when they did, only to see him re-emerge into heavy traffic. ?Among the highlights, and every race felt like a highlight after the bore-start in Bahrain, there was that wonderful beginning to his McLaren career by Jenson Button, who won two of his first four races, even though he couldn't keep up the pace, especially in qualifying. ?Hamilton once again drove his heart out, and outperformed a car that looked a little too ordinary at times. He was superb in Montreal. Then there was Webber, the Anglophile Aussie who was the favourite among most neutrals to win the title. There was that spectacular crash when he ran into the back of Heikki Kovalainen and the most famous of his four wins, at Silverstone, when he said to his team at the end of the race: 'Not bad for a No2 driver.' ?But in the end there was only one German who mattered. It was the remarkable Vettel. This will be the first of a clutch of championships for him.?The Independent?s David Tremayne focuses on the plight of the other title contenders, writing it is easier to feel more sorry for one than the other.
?It was impossible not to feel for both Webber and Alonso. Yet while a frustrated Alonso gestured at Petrov after the race, the Australian, predictably, refused to complain about his pitstop timing. ?A world championship seemed an inevitable part of Sebastian Vettel's future, but it came a little sooner than most expected, after his recent tribulations. You wouldn't bet against several more, and if that record-breaking streak continues, perhaps even Schumacher's achievements will be overshadowed.?And the Mirror?s Byron Young elaborates further on the petulant behaviour of Fernando Alonso on his slowing down lap after his title dreams ended behind the Renault of Vitaly Petrov.
?Fernando Alonso was hurled into more controversy last night for a wild gesture at the former Lada racer who cost him the title. But the Spaniard brushed off accusations he gave Russian Vitaly Petrov the finger for ruining his title hopes by blocking him for 40 laps as they duelled over sixth place. "The Ferrari ace was caught on television cruising alongside the Renault driver on the slowing down lap and gesticulating from the cockpit. Petrov was unrepentant: "What was I supposed to do? Just get out of his way, pull to the side? I don't think that is how we race. It was important for the team for me to get points."
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/vettel_set_for_titles_aplenty_1.php
Help with HOK paints
I need some info from the guys and gals that have experience with the HOK paints. I’ve read around the forum that Plasticote primer and Duplicolor clear can be used with HOK. If so, what part # would I need to get for each? I was on the TPC Global site earlier and they have a huge selection of HOK in 4 oz. bottles. I’m working on a Revell 1/25 1965 Chevy pickup truck and trying to decide on what color I want to paint it. I’ve about settled on the scheme I want. I have an Eastwood dual action gravity feed airbrush but I have only ever used Testors and Tru-match Nascar colors. Is there a big learning curve with the HOK paints? What thinner do I need to clean my airbrush, just some good automotive lacquer thinner? Spraying the basecoat is fairly straightforward, correct? It comes in a 4 oz($10.95) pour and spray bottle. What about the KF03 Silver to Green kameleon? It comes in a 4 oz ready to spray bottle($24.95). Do I need to have some reducer on hand if it doesn't spray properly? I would love to see it on a car. Should I try just a kandy color($10.95) to start with rather than the flip-flop paint to get a feel for how it lays down? What about metal flake? Will my airbrush tip(.3mm) easily spray the .2mm hex flakes or find some smaller flakes? Do I mix the flakes with the color coat or the first couple layers of clear? If it is in the clear, then I need to order the HOK clear, correct? What about the dry powders? Do they mix with color layer or the clearcoat? Has anyone used their marbilizer? If so, post some pics. I would like to see how it looks on a model. Also some details about applying it. I know this is a lot to ask at one time, but I would really appreciate some help from the more experienced modelers familiar with the HOK. I have to watch my pennies and don’t want to make a huge mistake. Thanks again, Mark PS-I would love to see some models painted with HOK.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/978328.aspx
'The point of no confidence is quite near'
 The wreckage of Jochen Rindt's car at Barcelona |
?Colin. I have been racing F1 for 5 years and I have made one mistake (I rammed Chris Amon in Clermont Ferrand) and I had one accident in Zandvoort due to gear selection failure otherwise I managed to stay out of trouble. This situation changed rapidly since I joined your team. ?Honestly your cars are so quick that we would still be competitive with a few extra pounds used to make the weakest parts stronger, on top of that I think you ought to spend some time checking what your different employes are doing, I sure the wishbones on the F2 car would have looked different. Please give my suggestions some thought, I can only drive a car in which I have some confidence, and I feel the point of no confidence is quite near.?A little more than a year later Rindt's Lotus suffered mechanical breakdown just before braking into one of the corners. He swerved violently to the left and crashed into a poorly-installed barrier, killing him instantly.
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/the_point_of_no_confidence_is.php
Thursday, 29 September 2011
BIKES: Bloor And Bimota
Straightforward and simple, the appeal of the Bloor Bimota's has less to do with what it is, and more to do with what it isn't.
Source: http://motorcycling.speedtv.com/article/bikes-bloor-and-bimota/
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