Ultimatecarpage.com forums - Technical forums http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/ Discuss the technical aspects of cars en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:59:18 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/images/blue/misc/rss.jpg Ultimatecarpage.com forums - Technical forums http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/ Porsche GT3 Race Cars http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40526-porsche-gt3-race-cars.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:05:54 GMT The racing porsche GT3s dating back to 1999 have all been top of the classes but the question is "which class?". What I really mean is, what are the differences between racing R/RS/RSR and "CUP" models. Is it just that the cars with R in the name somewhere are much more modified and are purely racer whereas CUP is closer to showroom condition? Are RSRs more technically advanced, more expensive, faster, noisier etc than CUP cars? ]]> Technical forums group c n b man http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40526-porsche-gt3-race-cars.html Buying an imported car http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40512-buying-imported-car.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:06:23 GMT So I (obviously) live in Australia, but I'm planning on buying a car that I'm almost sure was imported from overseas, most likely Japan. Is this likely to be a problem? Is there anything I should look out for? ]]> Technical forums TVR IS KING http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40512-buying-imported-car.html <![CDATA[What's wrong with this picture?]]> http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40493-whats-wrong-picture.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:53:25 GMT Just received an e-mail from Audi with some discounts and what have you. As i opened the e-mail, i looked at the header picture they have and i'm like WTF? check it out and tell me if you see what i saw and what you think it is. I was totally confused, nor can i tell the model.
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]]> Technical forums coolieman1220 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40493-whats-wrong-picture.html Fuel Tank Puncture http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40454-fuel-tank-puncture.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:49:02 GMT So my buddy just called me up telling me a story. He drives a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6. He's in Texas right now and says he was driving on the highway at a high rate of speed (probably about 100) when a truck had some rocks fly out the top and he says it hit the ground and i guess bounced up and heard a big bang from under the car. He noticed his fuel gauge dropping. He pulls over and checks and see's gas leaking from the fuel tank under the car. Dealer claims $2100 to fix it not covered under warranty.

My questions:
1) Is this a plausible situation?
2) If it is plausible then isn't that VERY dangerous? ]]> Technical forums coolieman1220 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40454-fuel-tank-puncture.html Types of chassis? http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40386-types-chassis.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:36:55 GMT Been searching around trying to compile a list of the types of chassis used on cars. There's come conflicting info, but here's what I compiled:

- Ladder Chassis
- Backbone
- Tubular Space Frame
- Monocoque

Being that the monocoque can be divided in several sub-types such as unitary, carbon, etc?

Feedback much appreciated ]]> Technical forums lusoultimate http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40386-types-chassis.html Bosch: The All-Electric Future http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40372-bosch-all-electric-future.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:30:15 GMT Bosch lays out their vision of the cars we will be driving in a decade

Quote:
Over the next twenty years, the dominance of diesel and gasoline engines in the car will remain unchallenged.

These engines will, however, become more economical: we [at Bosch] believe that fuel consumption for both gasoline and diesel engines could be cut by up to one third. In a few years, a standard series car will be available in the compact to mid-size range that can drive 100 kilometres on just three litres of fuel.

Nonetheless, since we know that fossil-fuel reserves are limited, we must start thinking about alternatives to fossil-fuel powered cars.....
continues > Autospeed ]]> Technical forums nota http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40372-bosch-all-electric-future.html Is My Dream A Possibility? http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40346-my-dream-possibility.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:07:32 GMT Working for a rentacar company, I have a serious fantasy about starting a tuning company (Brabus style) and taking the Chevy Matiz as my base model. Fitting it with a turbo charged version of its 800cc engine, the second step would be to stiffen the suspension. The Matiz has horrendously vague... Working for a rentacar company, I have a serious fantasy about starting a tuning company (Brabus style) and taking the Chevy Matiz as my base model.

Fitting it with a turbo charged version of its 800cc engine, the second step would be to stiffen the suspension. The Matiz has horrendously vague steering and body roll.

Thing is, my pal at work seems to think that fitting a stiff set up with a stiff anti roll bar could be lethal in a car with such a short wheelbase. I understand that if its too stiff and not rolling, the wheels can 'skip'. This could ultimately lead to it rolling over! But how do cars like the Panda 100 get away with it? Are my dreams shattered? :( ]]> Technical forums TheScrutineer http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40346-my-dream-possibility.html Brake Traction Control System http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40296-brake-traction-control-system.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:31:22 GMT Hi all,

I have just purchased a Focus ST170. I noticed that the car has standard traction control which you can turn on and off. It also has a 'Brake Traction Control System' which is permantly on. This is not ESP, as that is another option on the car entirely.

Well, the traction control light came on for this Brake Traction Control system yesterday when I went over a rather bumpy potholed surface. Am I right to assume that its acting almost like a limited slip diff? By that I mean it is limiting one front wheel (FWD) from slipping by applying brakes to it. I would assume this is correct, and that the standard 'Traction Control' limits engine power to BOTH wheels in event of wheel spin?

Are my assumptions correct? ]]> Technical forums TheScrutineer http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/technical-forums/40296-brake-traction-control-system.html