Archive for June 2nd, 2008

What Can Make Your Car Look Extremely Cool

Monday, June 2nd, 2008
camry
Kevin Bailey asked:


When it comes to your car, there are a lot of people that want to invest in making their cool look better, go faster, and do more things. Unforunately, these things often come at a hefty price. Along with that, they need to be installed, and that is more expensive than the product itself half the time.

There is one way that you can definitely add the “cool” factor to your car, through a body kit. The great thing about a body kit is the ability to customize. There are so many different variations of body kits that it would be practically impossible to find every one of them.

Body kits are somewhat like spoilers, ground effects, rims, and other accessories you can add to your car that make it look better. Overall, body kits are the most bang for your buck. Aftermarket companies have done a great job creating the best looking body kits for the camry.

The reason that body kits are such a good investment is only when you buy them online. You can get them very affordable, and have a lot more options then local shops. You can have custom-made body kits where you pretty much tell them what you want the body kit to emphasize and then they will do it, but that comes at a bigger price tag.

Other than that, there are pre-designed and pre-built body kits that the company has put together which they feel looks best for what they are trying to achieve. These are always a good bet to make especially if you have seen their work on several cars, and the price you are going to be will be extremely cheaper.

A great money saving tip is that if you plan on buying a new car, and you want to get the top of the line manufactured version, don’t. They overcharge you way too much for what it really costs to have the parts and accessories made.

Take the time and buy the stock, and get your own body kit, get your own accessories, and get your own engine modifications. Not only will it cost you less, it will be more customized to your likings, so you will enjoy it more. Also, you will get a better deal on what your doing as well, whether it be better performance, better look, or better accessories, you will often find that to be true.

Many body kits can be assembled by yourself, but sometimes they ask for alterations to certain parts, and if you are not experienced with what you are doing, you definitely don’t want to ruin your brand new body kit, or even worse your car. Take the time and money and go to a shop that can help you get it installed right, even if you have to pay a few extra dollars.

On top of that, most body kits come unpainted, thus you would need to get it painted. Some people know how to paint a body kit well, but if you have a brand new beamer, your not going to want to do it yourself. Because, those glossy paint jobs aren’t easy to replicate on your own, getting it done by a professional is the best bet to keep your car looking smooth.

What you have to watch out for is their return policy, make sure to test every piece, without drilling or altering the original body kit at all, you want to make sure all of the pieces will fit into place before you do anything. A lot of body kit sellers will not allow you to return ot exchange your product, thus you want to make sure that you got the right thing.

There are many different styles you will find from wide, to normal, customized or not, and some with more material than others. It’s all about preference when it comes to a body kit, you have to look around and see what you like the best, and then go from there.

If you have the knowledge, tools, and the ability to install the body kit on your own, go ahead and go for it. Even though it may say it is recommended to have it installed by a professional, that is so that people who don’t have any experience with cars, specifically body kits, won’t try to put it together and mess something up to the point where they can’t assemble it anymore.

Make sure, if you’ve been thinking about getting a body kit, compare prices between different websites, and make sure to look at all of the body kits you can find for your car’s make and model before you purchase one, because often times you’ll find one you like more later on.



Earl
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Top Five of the Most Fuel Efficient Cars

Monday, June 2nd, 2008
camry
Steven Magill asked:


Copyright (c) 2008 Steven Magill

With oil prices steadily climbing up, it seems logical to start considering fuel economy among the many criteria that consumers use for buying their next vehicle. Wise consumers are now eyeing at the most fuel efficient cars that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comes up with every year. This list pertains to cars that are capable of attaining the best gas mileage due to their specific features and engine performance.

Here is a list of the five most fuel efficient cars that are available in the market today.

Honda Civic GX

One of the main reasons why this particular Honda model has made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars is that it uses compressed natural gas unlike other vehicles. It has a fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (of compressed natural gas). It comes with an at-home pump that you can use to tap into your home gas line to fill it up before you leave your home. However, since compressed natural gas isn’t likely to be available in all gasoline stations everywhere, you will want to carefully plan your trips if you’re going to use Civic GX. It may be one of the most fuel efficient cars but it can only travel 170 miles on a single fill-up.

Toyota Prius

Prius has always made it at the top of the list for the most fuel efficient cars from EPA. It has an overall fuel economy rating of 46 mpg, one of the lowest in the market these days. The mid-sized sedan features a spacious interior which has made it a crowd favorite as well. As one of the most fuel efficient cars in the market, Prius has an estimated annual fuel cost of $1019.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic Hybrid features electric motors that maximize the potential of its small 1.3-liter engine. It is another one of Toyota Prius’ direct competitors when it comes to rankings for the most fuel efficient cars. With an overall fuel economy rating of 42 mpg, one can easily surmise how it came to figure on the list for most fuel efficient cars.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid has a fuel economy rating of 34 mpg which barely made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars today. Its battery pack, while a bit bulky compared with other models, is one of the main features that have made it figure in this roster of the most fuel efficient cars. It also features a fuel economy gauge that lets the driver know when its average mileage rises.

Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Altima Hybrid uses practically the same technology that the Toyota Camry Hybrid has but with a couple of different features. It also has an overall fuel economy rating of 34 mpg making it another one of the most fuel efficient cars among compact sedans. Altima is great to use for city driving. According to estimates, it fares better in the city when it comes to best mileage than when used on the highway. But with its superb engine performance, it has managed to maintain its place among the most fuel efficient cars available today.



Joann
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Why does my Camry accelerate while I am coasting?

Monday, June 2nd, 2008
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kins80 asked:


This problem generally occurs at speeds under 20 mph. This is a 2005 base level Camry, with automatic tranmission. The rpm will generally go from 900 up to 1,300 suddenly.

Thank you for any help!

Andrea

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