Recumbent Motorcycle at Znug Design

This recumbent motorcycle looks like it has been strongly influenced by the Japanese movie Akira. These renderings are very cool but since I do not read Japanese I can't tell you anything about it. From the looks of it, it appears to be powered by an electric motor, which could be the cylindrical object behind the front wheel, there are also no obvious exhaust pipes anywhere.

If any of our Japanese readers or anyone else who can read Japanese cares to elaborate on the writings from the site, please do.

If someone designs and builds a functional electric motorcycle like this, I'm in.

Thanks to Bob Horn for the tip!

Car Engine Modifications

When you buy a new car or a pre-owned car, in some points, you do not know how strong and fast the car is. You can always try and ask before you purchase it, but it is usual that certain types of cars have certain level of strength and speed. If you are one of the person that like to express yourself when you are driving, or need to have a car with a stronger machine, it is time for you to get a car engine modification.

Car engine modification is one way to pimp out your car. Once you change replace the engine with different capability, your car will turn to a fast modified car. Besides, by modifying your car engine, you can just improve the car performance to be a better one. It might be the sound that bothers you so much, so once you change it, the sound will not be a problem anymore. Moreover, you may want to change your car engine due to its pollution, because there is lot of cases that cars engine produce so much smog that disturbs the health of environment. The other thing that people really care about is the capability of the engine to use too much fuel. That is certainly not good for your budget.

Referense Wheels And Tire

Wheels and tires are two parts that can not be separated. In the world of modifications, wheel and tire size is very influential on the appearance of a car, but outside of it, keep in mind, too great a measure of both greatly affect the comfort factor while driving.
Therefore, when changing wheels and tires can not be arbitrary, there are many things which should be noted that there are no regrets in the future when it mencangkoknya ditunggangan favorite.


Combination Wheels Size And Tires
Recommendations from the car manufacturers can change a car wheel size without reducing the performance of the engine and the driving comfort is the maximum level 2 (+ 2) of the standard size can be from the factory. But in the modification of a car can change the size up to 4 levels peleknya (+4) over the standard wheel size without the need to make changes to the car body.

Of course change the size of wheels with a larger (up-size) should be followed by the turn of the right tire size so it will not be happen gesrot symptoms or fixed to the body in the car or the car fender.

Effect of Changing Tire and Rim Size
Many people ask, whether there is influence or effect if it has changed the wheel and tire size? .. The benefits of making changes and tire rim size so much of which is handling the response for the better car when changing direction or maneuver, because the tire contact area with the road surface becomes wider, making traction a tire larger than a car’s appearance becomes more catchy.
But the weakness of the up-size wheels and tires replaced with a thinner profile and the width will slightly reduce the damping force cars to the road surface is uneven and a little more noise (noise road) due to the tire contact with road surfaces became greater.

2012-Jaguar-XKR-S

Performance Jaguar XKR-S is reflected in both the design, which feature a new paint colors that reflect the unique heritage of Jaguar Racing. As competition in the past, Jaguar XKR-S look to respect the principle of form following function. In addition, design changes and so that it reaches 300kph, XKR-S has been the subject of extensive development Computational Fluid Dynamics. Resulting from changes to reduce the front and rear, and optimized over a quarter of the lateral aerodynamic stability. In order to balance the front and rear axles, Jaguar XKR-S has a separate wing back, first in the XK range. This is in addition to its central section in carbon fiber, acting in concert, to structure Venturi built on the rear bumper. Self-assured appearance of a new Jaguar XKR-S is subtly highlighted some carefully selected exclusively on the details of this model. The exterior is finished in glossy black, add 20-inch light alloy forged Volcano dark finish technique. XKR-S is available in a variety of five colors of paint, two of which raises competition of the Jaguar heritage: Italian and French Racing Blue Racing Red. 

For the first time in series production car, the Jaguar gain access to an exclusive club ’300kph allows effortless performance supercharged 5.0-liter AJ-V8. The map of the magazine refers to power fuel direct injection source now produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Extensive re-calibration ensures that the power and performance are seamless in order to promote the 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds. Live performance exhaust encourages and rewards the enthusiastic driver dramatic, feedback motorsport-inspired sound. wheel sizes have increased with the only light forged wheels Vulcan 20-inch alloy now have a width of nine inches front and 10.5 inch rear for greater precision and grip. The new wheels wear Pirelli P Zero 255/35 R20 before measurement, 295/35 R20 at the rear. This combination reduces the unsprung mass of 4.8 kg with a corresponding improvement in the dynamic treatment.

XKR-S is equipped with a high standard braking system with Jaguar. Lighter and more powerful, has some iron and aluminum calipers combination of power, stability and a feeling. brake discs – measuring 380 mm front and 376 mm rear – are ventilated to provide frequent, fade-free stopping power. Together with the pad area increase of 44 percent front and 31 percent of the rear system offers a complete security and confidence in both road and track. 124 mph distance termination was improved by 2.7 percent XKR already impressive. The interior of the Jaguar XKR-S has been subtly renovated with a lot of new packaging materials such as soft touch paint for shiny black ebony switches and center console. 

The model will be available exclusively with a line of dark aluminum finish as an option for the plate. A new leather steering wheel, multifunction steering wheel has been enhanced by the beautiful, tactile interface with the car and the driver is not brilliant, Jaguar-embossed, stainless steel pedals.

Only Jaguar XKR-S, a new front seats with integrated headrests and backrests performance more lateral support to keep the driver and passengers in a safe and comfortable place in corners at high speeds this car is capable of. 16 way to adjust the seat back, a pillow, lumbar elements complement and enhance the memory and work of heating.

Modifications Jupiter MX

Yamaha Jupiter MX is one type of duck sport present in Indonesia. Tampangnya the sporty 135 cc engine and the use of water cooling (radiator) and also made a clutch type motor duck the behavior at this time.

Tampangnya a sporty can still be modified or amended in order to appear more sporty I take some pictures from some website about modifications Jupiter MX 
with the addition of the wing and the engine down jupiter mx more sporty and is paired jupiter z light to the front and without lights on.

Sport Car Modifications

Some people like to modify their cars for their convenient and pleasure. This kind of people usually wants to show who they are through their beloved cars. If you are one of these people you certainly need car modification accessories.

To find car modification accessories, you can easily find them in the automotive stores in your city. You might want to take a look or figure out what kind of accessories you want to have by visiting online automotive stores. As car modification accessories, they normally have many kinds of accessories from different types of cars with different brands. This can be very confusing, because too many choices make you not know which one you want to get for your car. Therefore, you might want to talk to the sellers, because they can tell you the advantages and disadvantages of certain brands, and also the cost. You can also get online and take a look at their websites and see what they have. They usually have a live chat customer service online that you can talk. This is important for you because you do not want to spend a lot of money for low quality products.

Future V-Twin Motorcycle Design – Saurabi F1200

There's a wealth of motorcycle design talent out there with great ideas and here's another, this one by designer Jon Pugh. It's what he calls the Saurabi F1200, powered by a Harley Davidson 1200cc V-Twin. The seat has a range of adjustment up and down to accommodate riders of many sizes, including women who usually have shorter stature than the average male and often have trouble fitting on the standard bikes offered for sale. 

In fact, one of the ideas behind this design was specifically to make the same kind of motorcycle available to women who are not looking for a "women's bike," they just want a motorcycle.

This design, like the NERO we featured here, was a senior design thesis project. Interesting work, to be sure and a good sign the new guys coming up have enough fresh ideas to keep our showrooms interesting for many years to come.

KC-427 Racer X Concept

Racer X Design is showing the concept car KC-427, a modern interpretation of the legendary Cobra 427. KC-427 features 7.0L V8 motor found in the new Corvette Z06. Whether it would be a hit or miss remains to be seen when it is launched in a years time, but it surely looks kick ass car.

Mazda “crosswinds” concept car

Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year’s Moscow International Automobile Salon. The concept is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market.

The Moscow show car is the latest concept to be developed using the new design direction called Nagare – following in the footsteps of Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai.

Nagare, which means “flow” in Japanese, represents a new approach to expressing movement in car design, taking as inspiration the flow patterns of natural elements, such as the wind. The design theme of Mazda’s concept for the 2008 Moscow motor show is “crosswinds”.

Russia is one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets and is rapidly becoming the region’s largest automobile market. SUVs are particularly popular in Russia, with a segment share of about 20 percent. Mazda’s latest concept car is designed to appeal particularly to younger SUV owners who have a strong sense of style.

The Moscow show car, the name of which will be announced in due course, again showcases the depth of creativity within Mazda design. In February 2008, the Mazda Design team received the coveted Grand Prix du Design at the Festival Automobile International in Paris.

The Moscow International Automobile Salon media days are on August 26 and 27, whereas 28 August caters for industry and trade specialists. The show is open to the public from 29 August through 7 September.

The new show car will be unveiled at the Mazda press conference at 10:15 on August 26 at the Mazda stand.