Kahn modified version of the Audi Q3 2.0TDI

Kahn on the car four-wheel drive crossover's interior and exterior have implemented their own magic modification. The charming interior with a beautiful wheels, enough to make Q3 Kahn modified version of the ordinary. But it did not seem to give the feeling fancy, but very calm (mazda coilovers) .

modified manufacturers Kahn Design works every amazing, perfect. And the latest works - the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI modified version - is no exception, it is the perfect combination of performance and durability. Plus some can be customized services, achievement of a worthwhile purchase cars.  

By convention, Kahn-wheel-drive crossover on the car's interior and exterior have implemented their own magic modification. Minimalist change is reflected in Q3 owners and Kahn Design co outcome (nissan crankshaft).

 The main change is in the interior: exquisite embroidery, special seats and red-stitched instrument panel pavilions. Appearance, the most prominent is the 20-inch RS-XF silver wheels, Outsourcing 255 / 45R20 high-performance tires, brake calipers figure from time to time between the spokes shone through.

Mechanical aspects, Kahn and for Q3 to make any modified, perhaps designers think Q3 performance has been good enough now. 2.0 l TDI engine's maximum power of 177 horsepower and maximum torque of 379 Nm, with a manual gearbox. The charming interior with a beautiful wheels, enough to make Q3 Kahn modified version of the ordinary. But it did not seem to give the feeling fancy, but very calm. With the king to describe the taste of it too (Audi connecting rods).

Wald modified version of the Cayenne Turbo will debut modified SEMA Show

Wald modified version of the Cayenne Turbo, the use of a large body surrounded Sport kit, including a new front bumper, front wing and a more generous wheel arches (Subaru turbo).  

  Recently, we got a lot of beauty and Japanese brands modified SEMA Show Exhibitor news, but as an important role in the automotive industry, the German brand naturally can not be ignored. This time we bring is Japan's leading manufacturer Wald International modified works - Porsche Cayenne Turbo Black Bison Edition.

 Although the details of the car has not been announced Wald can be seen from the outflow of the picture, this SUV will use a large body surrounded Sport kit, including a new front bumper, front wing and a more generous round arch. In addition, Wald will also install LED headlamps and its engine vents and so on (volvo turbo).

   More details about the car will meet you in the next week with the opening of the 2013 SEMA Show modified. By then, you will see them modified to other works in the past year in Wald International, including the Lexus LX and the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG and so on (Audi Turbo).

Design modified Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Class G vehicles currently on the market as several rare box car, tough and uncompromising appearance became its most personal side. Prior Design tuning for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class launched aerodynamic conversion kit to make it more domineering.


     Recently, the tuner Prior Design Mercedes-Benz G-Class launched against aerodynamic modification kits, Class G vehicles currently on the market as several rare box car, tough and uncompromising appearance became its most personal side. Prior Design for its launch of a new front and rear bumpers, widened wheel arches and bonnet sharper styling, are made of high-strength glass fiber, light weight, high strength. DPE five-spoke 23-inch alloy wheels, G-Class adds some more domineering.

Car tuning must highlight the strong personality

Friends have cars, especially young people always want their car unique, and transform the appearance of the vehicle is the most direct way （VW connecting rods）.

Installation surrounded by large

The so-called surrounded by large, in fact, the air spoiler assembly. It originated in motorsport, because high-speed vehicles will encounter higher air resistance, while the siege can improve airflow around the body, improve vehicle stability.

Surrounded the car is a glass fiber reinforced plastic, spray paint and body color and body after seamless, compared to the original bumper car much higher grade.

Installation surrounded by large, first identified by the owners according to their own favorite conversion program, and then modified by a professional construction company, generally after molding, brushed steel, repair mode, putty, paint and other processes.

When the installation of the siege, from the degree of surface finish and sturdy two aspects to consider when choosing surrounded by large products. Another point to note is that poor impact resistance fiberglass, so the choice is generally surrounded by large car bumpers do not remove the original product. Such safety of the vehicle will not be because of the installation of the siege and reduced （Yamaha connecting rods）.

Insiders said, surrounded by large domestic market or for the most beautiful and designed to enhance the role of vehicle aerodynamic performance is unlikely. So when the owner of the installation, but also need to consider their own needs, selective tuning company. According to different grades, the price on the market is also surrounded by large, ranging from four hundred dollars to $ 2,000.

Installation of tail

Nowadays, many vehicles have a tail like a bird tail cocked prominent thing, and this is the car tail, learning called spoiler. Do not think the tail is a decorative role.

In fact, by the action of air under pressure generated in the tail, you can control the car go up, making the car traveling close to the ground, thus improving traffic safety, the role of savings in fuel.

Most car's tail are made of glass fiber or carbon fiber, lightweight and tough material, its shape and size is determined by the designer to accurately calculate down. Tail too large or too small can not achieve the desired effect, but increased traffic and even resistance to the vehicle.

Tail the car is also a wide range, generally higher racing wing installation. This is to allow acting under pressure again in the role of the tail of the car body will not be offset by the tail effect. For the vehicle speed is not very high, the tail is more beautiful role to play.

Installation of car tail press materials, the quality of different price from the hundred to a thousand dollars.

In addition, the installation of skylights before the appearance of the vehicle is also a common modification. But according to the new regulations issued by the owner himself installation of skylights vehicles will not pass inspection. Fortunately, many automakers now launched a sunroof version of the model to meet the owners desire sunshine mood （bmw e36 coilovers）.

car engine fuel supply system modified Principle

Supply system is divided into two carburetors and fuel injection systems, but the power output, fuel efficiency, air pollution, reliability. . . . All the parties concerned, the carburetor fuel injection system than can be said nothing, so you can say: carburetor era has passed, it has become a historical term, value-free discussion. So, we are talking about is a single engine fuel supply system means the fuel injection system. Fuel injection system is composed of conveyor systems, sensor systems, computer control system components. It works in simple terms is the use of pressurized gasoline pump gasoline later sent to the high pressure from the tank through the regulation of the pressure regulator, oil pressure in the system is maintained at 2.0 to 2.5, that is, to maintain the pressure in the fuel injector of 2.0 to 2.5. At the same time by the sensor and the operating state of the engine intake air in the form of a transmission voltage signal to supply the computer (ECU: Electronic Control Unit), ECU voltage signal to be analyzed according to the calculated desired fuel injection amount, that is, after the calculated injector fuel injection time, and then the signal transmitted to the nozzle of the injector coil, fuel injection nozzle accept signals the fuel injection valve is opened, then sprayed gasoline into the intake inlet in front of the party the manifold, and then open the door with the inlet into the cylinder （bmw turbocharger）.

Classification injection system

First, according to the nozzle position classification:

1, after the throttle body injection, also known as a single point, use only one or two branched nozzle, mounted on the top of the throttle valve to the lower pressure of the discharge gas, gasoline and air flowing through the throttle valve to form a mixed gas , you must first tube and then from the cylinder through the intake valve into the intake manifold. However, when the oil and gas flowing through the intake manifold, some oil and gas in the manifold wall attachment, and will vary depending on the shape of the intake manifold, the length of each cylinder caused by the uneven distribution of the mixture. Because oil and gas from the throttle valve to the cylinder an inherent time delay, so the reaction will slow the engine during acceleration.

2, intake port injection, also known as multi-point injection, each with a nozzle inlet door before each cylinder, inlet valve alignment to the high pressure of 2 to 5 gasoline spray, while the intake manifold together with air into the cylinder tube to form a mixture. As a result of oil and gas into the mixing ratio of each cylinder to be average （vw turbo）.

Second, according to the injection mode Category:

A continuous jet, also known as mechanical jet, nozzle when the engine is running at constant fuel injection, and injection quantity is controlled by varying the supplied pressure is reached.

2, jet program, the use of electronic fuel injector, the injector fuel injection when needed coil is energized, the plunger because the role of magnetic force and raise up the injector nozzle can. Fuel injection quantity is controlled by the length of the fuel injection time, in microseconds (ms). Due to mechanical injection is an outdated design, so far almost all types of vehicles on the market use efficiency and economy better procedures jet. The single point of injection in addition to lower prices, simple structure, but also without any comparable multi-point injection of the Department, and the carburetor Moreover, it also has a lot of the same disadvantages (low efficiency, each cylinder uneven distribution of oil and gas), so multi-point injection (MPI) can be said to be the mainstream of modern jet fuel supply system.

Third, according to air flow detection mode Category: intake air into direct and indirect detection methods into two categories, one is the intake manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP Sensor: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor) measured intake manifold pressure and engine speed indirect calculable. Another is based on the air flow meter measured directly. The more common air flow meter has three kinds: wing plate, hot wire, Kalu Man vortex. Ó species currently on the market is based on MAP and hot wire air flow meter for the bulk.

Calculate the amount of oil

The amount of supply of fuel injector is the length of time to calculate the fuel injection, fuel computer (ECU) according to the compensation signal of air flow, engine speed, and the various sensors are provided, the use of pre-set programs calculating oil the time required for oil, the oil program, we can use a graphical approach to performance. The ECU calculates the fuel injection time (basic injection time), (compensated injection time), and the sum of (inactive injection time), in units of microseconds (ms), 1ms = 0.001 seconds. Wherein the amount of gasoline injectors in unit time is determined by the spray nozzle itself bore size and the size of injection pressure.

First, the basic injection time basic injection time is determined by the intake air (here refers to the weight) and the engine speed of the decision. When you depress the accelerator pedal controls the throttle valve opening angle is, the greater the degree of opening of the larger air intake, fuel computer according to the air flow meter measured intake air to the engine speed and the time and pre-established after comparing a given supply program calculates the required fuel supply and injection time relative.

Second, the compensation compensation jet injection time is generally referred to (speed), which is composed of various sensors detect the engine was operating conditions and load, the signals passed after the computer (ECU), calculate the required additional fuel supply to the engine to maintain a stable and smooth running. Jet set compensation program is a complex task, but also vary by car.

Adapted oil supply system

Optimum air-fuel ratio to the engine is 14.7: 1, but if the engine To require output to be high at high speed, high load, generally to improve the air-fuel ratio to 12: 1 to 13: 1. Adapted oil supply system is to (raise the right amount of fuel supply at the appropriate time), so that air-fuel ratio moderately large, this (timely) and (in moderation) is to determine the merits of oil supply system, smart enough basis. Jet fuel supply system can be modified to change the hardware and changed into two major categories of software, hardware mesh change is to increase the amount of oil per unit of time. Software major change is to change its oil program, since the original car's oil program is considered the emission control, fuel economy, the stability of a given operation, engine durability of the resulting material is set, so the horsepower output performance, often unable to achieve performance-oriented users' needs, such as high-speed all the most ardent demand, high load performance, often showing insufficient amount of oil predicament, then it depends on the modification of software to achieve. Below we will supply systems for the conversion project, setting them （vw turbocharger）.

Car tuning "safe trap"

Although the Auto Expo came to a close, but the topic of the car is not over.

In this show, which was converted was unique car does attract a lot of visitors to the eye, and that really cool people s heart shape, but the newspaper is still the car to be here to remind you: change the car, be sure to think twice. Because interviewed by reporters a few days, was found in the back of the modified car, in fact, hidden three "security trap."

Trap one: private changed engine power

"As long as your car had a license, and now thinking about how to change no problem, we can make your car performance boost than a big cut at the factory!" Qi Bohui D in the hall, a car service company Sun manager told reporters lay such a "package vote." He said that to improve vehicle performance, the most important is the engine, "modified", as long as keep the original engine number, all of the performance can all be adjusted upwards. He also promised to reporters, 250-horsepower engine after "adjustment" can reach 350 horsepower.

In this regard, vice president of Automotive Engineering, Jilin University professor Song Chuan learn from the technical point of view, is very difficult to increase engine horsepower without permission, because the capacity of the engine is limited, and the energy generated by the horsepower increase becomes large, the slightest mistake, the engine will therefore be scrapped.

Trap two: random displacement increases

Qi Bohui to reporters at the scene after a Car tuning technician consultation "that" even as one of the important indicators to measure the performance of the car automobile emissions in their hands can change!

The modification technician said that only increase the car's intake air and exhaust in order to meet the needs of automotive ultra high speed, so to carry out this modification is to become a "motorcycle gangs" an essential step.

Song Chuan school believes that displacement size of the car, depends entirely on the cylinder model, but based on the overall configuration of the car, the size of the cylinder are generally fixed, so the size of the intake air and exhaust it can not be altered. The car modification company called "increasing the intake air and exhaust" approach, in fact, an almost brutal force changes to the performance of the car, if it could be converted successfully, this car's overall coordination and security also there is a big potential threat.

Trap three: the removal of part of the safety equipment

In another car modification company's booth, a staff member told reporters that the company can provide customers change the car's chassis, bumpers model, changing the oil, the layout of the circuit, you can also remove part of the vehicle speed restriction subsidiary equipment.

In this regard, Song Chuan school believes that a car from the initial design to the final formation of the drawings finished product, in the middle to go through rigorous testing and numerous researchers calculated the manufacturers, so the car factory after all the arrangements and parts layout configuration is not any change, but not at liberty to remove some of the equipment to protect the safety of the car. Judging from the current situation in Changchun Car tuning industry point of view, the majority of practitioners operating level technical staff still can not reassuring.

CNG vehicle conversion fuel cost savings

This year, China's refined oil prices five times to adjust, especially the recent domestic petrol and diesel sales price was a substantial increase, so by automobile transport companies and car owners have to consider the cost of automotive fuel, and therefore, the city converted CNG vehicles companies began to rush up and modification business.

August 8 morning, reporters in Nanchong, Sichuan Petroleum Administration Machinery Factory days to Gas Technology Co. converted CNG dual-fuel car scene saw dozens of taxis, private cars are waiting modified CNG vehicles. Tao loose his license plate number from the post office for Sichuan R43902 Langzhong Geely cars be retrofitted United States and Japan. Tao Song said, now it is too much for car burning oil, his car ran LangZhong town to spend nearly 600 yuan monthly fuel cost, if changed to CNG vehicles, fuel up to 200 yuan per month. Responsible person days to Gas Technology Co., told reporters that this year the domestic refined oil prices continue to rise, beyond the part of the "car owners' affordability, so now converted CNG vehicle users continues to grow.

1999 Dodge 3500 modified case

When asked modified inspiration comes from the Dodge car when, Max Hartwell smiled and said to us: "Actually, I read your magazine in August, when the bike was modified pickup truck called The Beast left me a deep impression, I even wanted to buy directly from the owner of that over, but unfortunately at the time I contacted the owner was told that bike modified pickup truck was stolen, so I had to do one's own idea. (nissan crankshaft)"

 Max itself is a welder / fitter, and also learning new jobs, so for him, I hope this car pickup truck at work more to be able to provide their own help. "I'm a welder, so for practical ability in this area has enough confidence, of course, I also like to see a magazine that five or six million dollars to spend twenty thousand U.S. dollars and then modified pickup truck case, but I still think there is only yourself to create the most suitable for their own (Audi connecting rods). "

 This car is called Sweet Lips Max Dodge used tires mixed with: a Humvee BFG Baja front and rear tires are Michelin tires XZL. In this regard, Max told us: "Every year I go half price fairs held in New York, where a lot of good to be able to Amoy baby, such as The 15.5 inches of Hutchinson wheels, it looks pretty nice." This Cummins engine uses Industrial Injection Silver Bullet 62 turbines and Industrial Injection Dragon Flow racing fuel injectors, and AFE's cooling system is also loaded engine compartment, in addition to South Bend's DDC 36005 two-piece clutch also ensure that the power upgrade after the original five-speed manual gearbox will not slip (BMW connecting rods).

B & B modified Audi SQ5 TDI

B & B tuning company recently for the Audi SQ5 TDI launched a conversion program, B & B for SQ5 equipped with a new aerodynamic retrofit kit, including front bumper new shape of the side wheel arch and a diffuser tail suspension used after exercise spring style tune, and lower body 30mm, stout two formula exhaust system and 22-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

Power, the 3.0 l twin-turbo V6 TDI engine with third-order conversion program, a first-order modified by changing the engine ECU and increased pressurization, engine power can reach 340 horsepower and peak torque of 720Nm; second-order modified can make engine has 365 horsepower and 750Nm of torque output; third-order modified after 400 horsepower engine output and 800Nm of torque, 0-100Km / h acceleration takes only 4.5 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 275Km / h.

Brabus introduced Mercedes-Benz ML, GL-class retrofit kit

In next month's Frankfurt Motor Show, as the Mercedes-Benz family of super tuner Brabus, will launch two models for the ML and GL conversion kit --B63S-700 WIDESTAR. Retrofit kit includes two models together with 5.5 l V8 twin-turbo engine, two turbocharged unit has a more robust performance, so the engine to burst out amazing 700 horsepower (@ 5300rpm), peak torque of 960Nm (@ 2000rpm).

Gearbox using AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC, the acceleration terms, even GL-Class large body size, it also has 4.6 seconds of 0-100Km / h acceleration performance, while the ML level is faster than the 0.2 seconds, two cars are electronically limited top speed at 300Km / h. To cope with strong power, Brabus for ML and GL are equipped with a modified pieces very moving, wide-body conversion kit front and rear spoiler and a more streamlined device, 22-inch wheels, spokes optional five different shapes, stainless steel sports style row gas system, AIRMATIC air suspension system adjustable center of gravity can be adjusted for different driving modes, enhanced manipulation.

Hamann & TopCar cooperation modified Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG

Recently, Hamann from Germany and TopCar two top tuner from Russia cooperation, a common modification of the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG, which, Hamann responsible for exterior and performance modifications, and the use of luxury and refinement TopCar reinterpreted G65 AMG's interior (ignition coils).

 Hamann for the G65 AMG adds a lot of carbon fiber modified pieces, oversized wheels and exaggerated wheel arches shape brings excellent aerodynamics, suspension system reduces the front bumper, the new styling and unique personalized LED lights arranged in groups, have made G65 AMG looks more impact, road performance has been significantly improved (ignition coil).

 Hamann external modification is indeed laudable, but also has a modified interior Aspect, TopCar offers alligator and wrapped in Alcantara for the G65 AMG interior, unique crocodile skin texture and exquisite artisans sewing skills to make G65 AMG interior looks very luxurious, so it looks full of original low-key wild (ignition Coil Pack).

Farewell to the naturally aspirated engine: Renault Clio R. S. in the test

Many Renault fans get teary-eyed when they think 5 Turbo at the Renault: the beginning of the 1980s saw the 160-horsepower speedster not only because of its powerful broad jaws, but also with acceleration values ​​almost Porsche-level sensation. From Renault Clio 5-successor, there was also always since 1992 horsepower sports versions. They renounced all but a turbocharger, put more on high-revving naturally aspirated engines. With the latest edition of the Clio R. S. comes in the little Frenchman now for the first time a supercharged unit used. Which the circle to the R5 Turbo closes (nissan crankshaft).

 Less displacement and power The current trend "less displacement, higher performance," follow the currently almost all manufacturers, Renault has resisted in this case. In fact, Robert R. S. of Clio Namely, even less powerful than its predecessor, even if this is only a single and thus negligible horsepower. 200 hp and 240 Newton meters of torque brings the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6-liter displacement, a generation earlier, there were 201 hp and 215 Newton meters of 2.0 liters. And so the new Clio Sport from the start presents away and even at low speeds extremely agile.

The only problem: Under full load the driven front wheels get the power does not always completely clean on the road. Despite electronic differential lock light traction problems are the result. Aside from making the Clio R. S. But as much fun as one is used by sports variants from the house of Renault. Large paddle shifters Who knows which usually but very soft suspension tuning and steering systems with relatively little feedback from the other models of the French, is always amazed how uncompromising the RS cars go in this regard to works. We particularly like the Clio steering, acting as direct as in almost any small car. The thick leather valance with red twelve-clock-marker is great in the hand and helps to zirkeln the car accurately through bends. New features are the large shift paddles, the prominent sit behind the wheel and let more reminiscent of a Maserati as a Renault. The paddle shifters are part of the dual-clutch gearbox EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch), which initially met our expectations only partially. In normal mode, it changes the six gears while gently, but not nearly as quickly as the DSG gearbox from Volkswagen Group accomplish (Audi connecting rods).

 Have fun in Race Mode But at that time we had not yet made ​​acquaintance with the RS-drive switch. He sits in the center console and allows you to select two other driving modes, in which the switching times are reduced: from 200 (normal) to 170 (Sport) or less than 150 milliseconds (Race). At the latest in the race setting the dual clutch transmission works then so fixed as it fits to this car. But beware: In Race mode, the ESP is disabled, it should therefore only be used on the race track. Individual configuration of the driving programs is not provided. Clicking on the RS-Drive switch also vary the steering and throttle response. No influence can take the landing gear the pilot, however, it is always the same hard. For sporty curve robbers or the trip to the race track that is just right, in everyday life could be the Clio RS however, feathers a bit more comfortable. Long distances on the highway therefore do not belong to his strengths. Large brakes bring the racer in time to a halt. Come forward ventilated discs with a diameter of 320 mm and four-piston calipers at the rear axle 260-millimeter discs and single-piston calipers are used (BMW connecting rods).

The first Compact of Skoda: spearhead against Hyundai, Kia & Co.

This made in the industry, the round and the YouTube video about this has now clicked over 1.8 million times: VW CEO Martin Winterkorn inspected at the IAA in September 2011, Hyundai i30 and amazed not bad manufacturing quality - "as rattles nothing , "noted the company boss to annoyed, as he tried adjusting the height of the steering wheel (saab turbo).

 Czech Republic vs Korea Two years has used it and now, the VW Group, the miracle weapon against the Korea-fighters Hyundai, Kia and Chevrolet ago, the poach with good quality at reasonable prices in the Volkswagen area: The Skoda brand has ran, also known for affordable quality to the Koreans to halt. With the rapid Spaceback could succeed. We were there on the last trip with decrease slightly camouflaged cars and were able to take a close look at a number of engines. At market launch, there will be four petrol and two diesel with a capacity from 75 to 122 hp. The Czech brand new territory How many is the Space Back at Skoda new: He is the first "Hatchback", as the British so aptly term hatchback compact car. 4.30 meter measures the short Rapid (sedan, at the start since the end of 2012, 19 centimeters longer). Thus, the Rapid Spaceback is five inches taller than his brother modular VW Golf. Here, the Skoda is optically so present that it may first seem, it would be 4.50 meters long (saab turbocharger).

 space miracle Skoda designer Josef Kaban has hinbekommen a space saver. Front sitting as good as the Golf, in the back seat it comes to something airy and the trunk has - as one would actually expect from a Skoda - Gardemaß: About 400 liters can be loaded. Not decorated like a Christmas tree Outside Kaban has implemented a clever motto be: "cars that you can draw a few lines, are the most attractive." The designer continues: "We want to be emotional in design, but not trendy We do not decorate the car as a Christmas tree.." What brand of sideswipe is probably minted? As an internal study, a rapid combination was built, says Kaban, but quickly discarded: "The Compact sporty looks and Fabia and Octavia rich as a combination." Two different tail on offer It has long been debated over the rear styling. Result: There are two different tailgates. The normal and one in which the black colored glass reaches down to the white part of the tail lights. There is also a dark tinted panoramic glass roof with the record-breaking area of ​​two square meters, roof spoiler, dark rear lights, finished the Style package. Addressed criticism of Rapid sedan It is amazing how quickly Skoda has processed the criticism of the Rapid Sedan: The instrument panel and the chassis-engine development sites have been criticized and are already changed (even the sedan). The instrument panel consists indeed of hard plastic, but it is nice to look at anyway. A large trim strip is incorporated, they are, among other things with the look of brushed aluminum and black or even white piano lacquer - all films, but well done. The instrument panel is similar to that in the VW Passat (Subaru turbo).

The new BMW X5 in the test

"We are the inventors of this type of vehicle," said BMW Chief Development Officer Herbert Diess. I beg your pardon? Short stub. Of course, BMW is an innovative brand. But the inventor of SUVs? The most typical of all classes of vehicles in North America? "The inventor of the sport Acitvity Vehicle", Diess continues. So instead of SAV SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). Everything just misnomer? Not at all, the Bavarians do not want to compare with Chevrolet or Range Rover in this regard. "The first X5 was 1999 the first vehicle of its kind to be developed consistently for the road," says Board Diess. And not for the terrain. That's why BMW calls the result SAV instead of SUV. This concept was previously at the customers well how to prove 1.3 million sold X5 models in 14 years. With the third edition, which is available from November 2013, which is likely to remain so.

Development instead of reinvention
Have really been waiting for the new X5 probably few. For the second, available since 2007 generation is still good to look at and to drive perfectly. Accordingly, the sales figures have remained to the last, they laid in the past few months even - unusually for a car whose successor is already waiting in the wings. Even if the designers could not have foreseen that, as they seem to have had the right instinct. Visually, they have not reinvented the X5, but carefully developed. In the sharpened front end headlights, as with 3s and 4s, now directly to the large double kidney adjoin. Not really into the otherwise harmonious face the far gerückten in the middle of the fog lights will fit like they just abolish Skoda Yeti at. Thanks to 3.2 inches increase in length and a drawn further to the rear roof line enters the X5 now stretched. At the same time he seems slimmer than the ancestor, and although he even slightly (five millimeters) has become wider.

Two-part tailgate
The larger exterior dimensions to benefit the interior. So sums up the trunk in the standard configuration with 650 liters now 30 liters more than in the past. Fold down the backrest can hold up to 1,870 liters of luggage in the X5, which is an increase of 130 liters. Was maintaining the two-piece tailgate. What seems a little awkward at first glance, was implemented by popular demand. Especially in the USA and Canada enjoy it a lot, to sit on the little flap - whether for fishing or go for shoes. Only logically it would be but, except when the upper part of the tailgate and the lower part could be opened and closed electrically. For added comfort, we would have liked, would be the ability to flip the seatbacks from the trunk. As before, there is the option, the X5 equipped with a third row of seats and thus to make the seven-seater.

Extra Long Mercedes Viano 2.2 CDI in the test

When thinking usually a minivan with seating for up to eight people, comes most of us rather the Multivan VW in the sense than its counterpart from Stuttgart. That this is not unfounded, show the sales in 2012, where the Wolfsburg were able to sell nearly twice as many as T5 Mercedes Viano or Vito from.

Tons of space for luggage and passengers
As an extra long variant of the Viano extends to a length of just 5.24 meters, and offers it at a height of 1.87 meters and a width of 1.90 meters both passengers as well as the associated baggage more than enough space. For an extra charge of 976 Euro can the Viano place with four individual seats in the rear, equipped with two 3-seater series - enough for an entire handball team, including coaches. Who puts more emphasis on large storage volume instead of passenger transport, which can tilt the backrests of the seats with a simple handle or even wrap the entire seat forward. Also possible is the complete removal of the two rows of seats. For this purpose, the 2-seater bench seat and the right item must be wrapped into front, the lock will be released under the seats and be lifted out of the rail guide. Sounds simple, but it is not - because with a weight of about 25 kg for the single seat and no less than 40 kg for the 2-seater bench everyone think twice whether he really wants to reinstall after a successful expansion of the seats. If you leave it on the Viano two-seater and the rear seats parked in the garage, is a extends loaded to roof height a huge storage capacity of nearly 4610 liters, otherwise at least 2,700 or 1,140 liters of luggage space left.

Clearer interior
The cockpit of the Viano decorate decorative trim in aluminum look, practical multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, the typical Mercedes navigation system and a separate air conditioning setting for the passenger compartment. The seats are comfortably upholstered and feature addition to an adjustable in three stages Seat heating also on an electric seat adjustment with memory function. Only the low lateral support of the stalls, especially in the rear, and a lack of USB port leave room for criticism.

Powerful and well sprung
For its size the XXL-Van is firmly on the road and, thanks to the optional air suspension on the rear axle (2,029 € extra charge) excellent ride comfort. In curves the Viano staggers because of its body shape a little, this one has thanks to the high seating position and good all-round visibility is always an optimal overview. The engine is refined, powerful yet perfectly adequate for everyday use. The otherwise positive handling characteristics, however, marred by the five-speed automatic: In Tempo 65 she refuses to turn in the fifth and the gear changes are always noticeable. Is correspondingly high, unfortunately, the test consumption of 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers where no start / stop system contributed their own difficulties.

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The new Porsche 911 Turbo S in the test

Left turn, right turn, then goes down's, thereby strongly back down to the left. Immediately afterwards a slope with rounded in the middle, then a sharp right turn. Short acceleration, then laid right back on the brake. The course is demanding and requires intense concentration. We are talking about the 4.2 kilometers of Bilster Berg Drive Resort. So say a recently opened private test track near Paderborn. With its rapid succession of changes of curves, slopes and inclines it demands a lot from the pilot, including an insensitive stomach. Unimpressed and to bring itself in the border area from the rest, however, is hardly the main character: the new Porsche 911 Turbo S, which seems downright paste it on the asphalt.

Strengthened up to 560 hp
The new top model in the current penalty-991 series could not come at a more convenient time to market. The 911 Celebrates 50 Years of the 911 Turbo its 40th anniversary this year. To mark this anniversary double Porsche Turbo and Turbo S brings the first time at the same time at the start. Only at first glance, the Zuffenhausen have held in the development to the usual formulation. Sure, in the performance of a shovel was again draufgepackt: The Turbo makes 520 hp now 20, the Turbo S with 560 hp now 30 more than the direct ancestors. The top speed increases to three kilometers per hour, driven by us the S-variant now runs a maximum of 318 km / h. But instead of putting only to "stronger and faster", it is the engineers have been able to cover a much wider range. In the default setup, the handling has become easier and kommoder, so you almost want to award the title of "everyday use". Although the chassis is always sporty and firm, the electronically controlled dampers iron bumps and transverse grooves but always clean away. The steering provides immediate feedback without acting sluggish. And the standard PDK dual-clutch transmission changes gears extremely fix the seven, at the same time but also gentle, and keeps the engine in the pleasant mid-range.

Brachial only at your fingertips
For uncompromising bully mutated the 911 Turbo S only pressing a button - when the standard Sport-Plus switch is pressed. Then the damper harden noticeable and give the vehicle as a board lying on the road. The spontaneous throttle response, the steering implement commands to direct. Control systems such as ESP remains active in the background, but grab a noticeably later and let the pilot so much more leeway driving skills. The PDK slams the gears now formally pure, turns even faster, but also clearly noticeable. The tachometer scratches regularly on the red area starting at 7,000 revolutions. And finally, there's the engine sound, which is now much more concise and is accompanied by a magnificent rumbling and bubbling. The Turbo S is in the Sports Plus setting uncouth to work, requires the driver to use more and shows up under full load as properly brutal fellow who keeps the adrenaline level of the occupants at a high level. Thus, the currently most powerful production Penalty reached his famous acceleration values​​: in 3.1 seconds from zero to 100 in 10.3 seconds and power it up to 200th

CC started sharp change

As the mass of a beautiful family car, the Volkswagen CC honor was given too much, too numerous to mention. Volkswagen's foundation as a rare good, superior performance car, CC is very suitable for conversion. Now, it has been rarely seen under the original is still in the CC, as a natural transformation of the car in relation to the same, CC's ability to never with this. His strength is also far more than the original 200 horsepower and maximum torque of 280 Nm that simple. Today we bring an up to 350 horsepower CC, with a variety of high-performance modification parts to let everyone know its CC modified charm.

In order to get a more powerful force, to replace the lost original size turbine to select one higher K04 turbo turbo kit, but also through the revision of the AWE K04 turbo kit, compare the original turbine can be seen by removing the blade difference. Size alone is not enough to increase the turbine broke out strong horsepower, can not play the effect K04 turbine. GIAC equipped to teach computer programs adjustable to 350 horsepower, can accurately determine the amount of each working stage plays. Intake is chosen is the U.S. brand APR, carbon fiber intake manifold with carbon fiber intake can be said that both appearance and performance.

Shock aspects of the installation famous German brand BILSTEIN B16 PSS10, after the shock absorbers installed, get 9/10 segment damping is adjusted by rotating the adjustment ring, personalized settings, span from extreme sports until the maximum driving comfort .

Since the performance is quite obvious, the braking performance has been unable to meet safe driving, replace the Audi RS6 six piston brake system with stronger braking capacity. Fred Holland tire choice high-performance tires, size model 235/35 R19, wide tread vehicle has better adhesion, grip dramatically.

745hp Golf R modified

256 hp, 330 Nm, four-wheel drive, so the Golf R has become the minds of many people's dream car. In the eyes of the German tuner HGP, the original Golf R's performance seems very immature, so they decided to make it into a real "dream" level, the introduction of a power up to 745 hp (official data) Golf R modified cases （audi a4 1.8t turbo）.

 HGP will be 3.6 liters of a Volkswagen R36 V6 engine transplanted into the car Golf R's engine compartment, and its radical transformation, the replacement of high-performance intake system, intercooler, high pressure pumps, and the installation of a 2 HGP's R28 turbo (shell is made of cast iron technology), and stainless steel exhaust system, and finally through the optimization of the ECU, making this engine eventually burst out a surprising 745 hp maximum power (official data), more torque is to reach 925 Nm, matching is Audi RS3 flow through strengthening treatment with 7-speed DSG gearbox and eight clutch, and finally to car modified Golf R's 0-100km / h acceleration time fixed in 3.1 seconds （audi a3 1.8t turbo ）.

 From the exterior, you hardly find it with an ordinary golf R What is the difference, engine cover installation of two vents, if a closer look at it, surrounded on both sides replaced before the real ventilation mouth (original Golf R vents are sealed, and can not play a ventilation). This car also modified the OZ 19-inch forged wheels, with a size of 235/35 ZR19 horse brand tire. In addition, the suspension system has also been upgraded, and transplanted the braking system from Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, used to suppress a powerful 745 hp power （bmw e36 coilovers）.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Travel lengthened modified cars

German bus manufacturer Binz Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate recently was introduced a long-wheelbase models Travel modified cars, and this modified project named Binz Xtend. Early in the 2010 Essen Motor Show in Germany, Binz had to have a long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E-Class station wagon released Xtend models （coilovers）.

The conversion process for the E-Class wagon is very complicated because Binz between the back door and the rear axle adds 31.7 inches (0.8 meters), making the E-Class wagon total body length reached 224.4 inches (5.75m). Binz Xtend lengthened wagon equipped with a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate original standard engine, in addition to 240 hp E250 CDI diesel engine, gasoline engine power as well as a variety of platforms to choose from, including a 292 hp V6 E350,388 hp V8 E500 and belong E63 AMG's 518 hp twin-turbo V8 engine （coilover）.

 For those who are very focused on the appearance of the vehicle owners, Binz launched the X-Orange version of the E-Class Estate wagon wheelbase. Body with flavors orange paint, replacement car fitted with four-point seat belts in racing seat. Despite these latest version of X-Orange price has not been announced, but the standard version of the Xtend is priced at 80,000 euros (adjustable coilovers).