Automobile shock absorber inspections and repairs Tidbits

To make the frame and body vibration decay rapidly, improve vehicle ride comfort and comfort, the vehicle suspension systems are generally equipped with shock absorbers, is currently widely used in the car is dual acting telescopic shock absorbers. Automobile shock absorber is used in the process of wearing parts, ignition coil replacement shock absorbers work is good or bad, will directly affect the stability and other parts of the life of cars, so we should make the shock absorbers are often in good working condition.

The following methods can test the shock absorbers work is good. 1 so that cars on the road in poor condition after driving 10km road parking, touch shell shock absorber, if not hot enough, indicating no resistance inside the shock absorber, shock absorbers do not work. At this point, you can add the appropriate oil, then test, if the housing fever, shock absorbers, compared with an internal oil, should add enough oil; otherwise, indicating shock absorber failure. 2 Press firmly on the bumper, and then release, if the car has 2 to 3 times jump, then the shock absorbers work well. 3 When the car slowly driving and emergency braking, if the car more violent vibration, indicating a problem with the shock absorber. 4 Remove the shock absorber to be upright, and the lower end of the connecting ring clamp on the vise, pull compression damping lever several times, then there should be a stable resistance, pull up resistance should be greater than the downward pressure when resistance, such as resistance to unstable or no resistance, it may be short of oil or internal shock absorber valve parts damage should be repaired or replaced parts.

 In determining the shock absorbers have a problem or failure, it should first check whether the shock absorber oil spills or traces of old oil spills. Seal gaskets, gasket rupture damaged oil storage cylinder head nut loose. If it is found leaking, first tighten the cylinder head nut oil, if the damper is still leaking, it may be seals, seal washers failure, should be replaced with new seals. If you still can not eliminate oil spills, should pull the damping rod, if they feel there is no issuer or the severity of the moment, and further examination clearance between the piston and cylinder is too large, whether the damper piston rod bent piston rod cylinder surface and if there is scratched or pull marks. If there is no leakage phenomenon shock absorbers, shock absorbers should check the connecting pins, connecting rods, connecting hole, rubber bushings and other damage, sealing off, break or fall off place. If these were normal, it should be further decomposed shock absorbers, check with the gap between the piston and cylinder is too large cylinder with or without strain, the valve seal is good, valves and valve seat are tight fitting and minus Zhen's done spring is too soft or broken, take grinding repair or replace parts of the way under the circumstances. In addition, the shock absorber in actual use will be issued by the sound of failure, which is mainly due to the shock absorbers and springs,Z4 camber arms frame or shaft collision damage or loss, and shock absorber pad dust tube deformation, oil lack of other causes, reasons should be identified, to be repaired.

Automotive shock absorbers modified basic literacy

Today's modification of knowledge we share with everyone what car shock absorbers, modified, said automotive shock absorbers, many beginners are still somewhat obscure.
Shock classification: modified shock a lot of benefits, but then the problem again, just a lot of contact with this part of the modified car owners should have heard so several shock absorbers, short springs, sports suits, twisted teeth shock absorbers, pneumatic suspension, hydraulic shock absorbers, etc., here we come to you one by one to explain these mainstream market suspension system.

Short spring:

As the name suggests, is "relatively short spring", we all should know that there is a fundamental shock tube shock absorbers and springs combination, while components can be separated into two parts removal and replacement, currently the most economical modification shock the way the system is the original car factory spring suspension system, the replacement for the modified brand of "short spring", large elastic resistance of this short spring, short length, are generally satisfy some simple modifications in order to reduce the appearance of the vehicle chassis owners.

Sports suit:

Original car's suspension system is basically a combination of springs plus a simple structure composed of a single shock tube, while the market also have different performance brands, the strength of the shock tube and spring in terms of shock better than the original, but the structure and working principle essentially the same product but with the original suspension system, which we call "sports package", this choice can often enhance both comfort and control aspects, but always feel a little "up and down does not rely on" means. There are many car owners with the short spring track suit as a combination of shock tube shock conversion, so that the height will be reduced in the body, and will get better supportive.

Pick a good shock absorber Vice

We know that the most important function of the spring is used to eliminate vibrations passing through the uneven road, since there can eliminate vibration springs, shock absorbers what you have to do? Is not used to support the damper body weight, but to suppress the shock after the shock-absorbing spring bounce and impact energy absorption surface. If you opened the damper broken car, you can experience the car in the event of rough pavement will have a serious bounce, BMW 3 Series Shock absorber and shock absorbers is used to suppress such a bounce. No shock absorber rebound springs will not be able to control when the car is cornering will spring up and down because of the shock caused by tire grip and tracking of lost.
In the original car, the manufacturer will use a relatively soft shock absorber to obtain a normal driving comfort state. However, to be used to meet the intense driving these shock absorbers can not perform competently. So suspension is the first step that most people plan for conversion, and the suspension modifications are usually replaced by damping harder, better quality and can cooperate fully with the shock absorbers and springs started.
First select a good quality brand when converted, then this brand products selected for the standard models. There must be a good shock absorber stud high precision and good airtight seal, high quality damping oil (high damping damping oil is the fundamental issue of recession and bubble phenomenon), coupled with high-pressure gas filling the air chamber design, of course, is best adjustable type. Here'll tell you about the current domestic common shock absorber brand.
Bilstein
Bilstein is currently one of the world's most famous shock absorber manufacturers. Founded in 1873, the year the company was founded by August Bilstein, after the 1930 takeover Levator company, Bilstein started to build its own factory to become the automotive industry spare parts and equipment suppliers. 1954 began to get involved in the design and production of shock absorbers R & D, and in 1957 became the Benz with pneumatic shock absorber supplier of OEM shock absorbers. Come out on top in the competitive automotive equipment and spare parts appraisal of BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Subaru, Miata Coilovers Toyota and General Motors Corporation held by them. Retroactive from Bilstein 40 years of development history, Bilstein shock absorbers have been designed as a car pioneer. BILSTEIN design invented the world's first single cylinder gas pressure shock absorbers, and now Bilstein shock absorbers or monocular pneumatic technology pioneer.
In the conversion market, Bilstein while production of special kits for ABT, AC Schnltzer, AMG, Brabus, Gembalta, Hartge, Ruf and Techart other manufacturers. Sports car race in the United States Association, SCCA, DTM, Formula races and all kinds of people in racing Rally is widely adopted.
Bilstein its products divided into B6, B8, B10, B12, B14, B16 series products are all single cylinder high-pressure gas separator design. In Bilstein shock tube, in addition to the high-pressure gas, the addition of a structural feature is the combination of a piston Bilstein special piston and spring washer design work, and can work through the oil-way piston, and the combination of different sizes, spring washer set different damping characteristics of strength, combined with the working piston of the piston arrangement of the spring washer, also allows taking into account the characteristics of the damping piston cylinder actuator for moving comfort and a reduction in the initial stroke of the damping force when the stroke continues to increase, continued to maintain optimal sports performance.

Dacia Logan Tuning

Shrill look for under 200 Euro: reporter Daniela Pemöller and has a Dacia Logan aufgebrezelt.

At the Essen Motor Show 2010 they tested the effect of cheap car decoration. The grin on the bald head behind me on the highway is as wide as the front spoiler of his rally Corsa. The blonde next to him shaking with laughter as she shows her painted fingernail on my tail. I'm on my way to the Essen Motor Show,MX5 Adjustable Coilovers the largest tuning fair in Europe. And then the ride is a special audit. But I will not be deterred, for I have a mission: to enrich the tuning scene. With a Dacia Logan Saloon. Tuned to the Aldi price: less than 200 EUR has cost all that stuff.

 In Car supermarket. But what do the Pimp professionals in food? I park right outside the entrance. The perfect stage for the big show. "But hurry a good jeweler's hand," smirks Jürgen Wiegel man (48) from Brilon, pointing to the rhinestones on the door handle. Since 1984, the Sauerland comes to the Motor Show. But something like my Logan he has never seen - he does not want to actually. "Look, Dad, how beautiful it shines. Can we have?" Asks the little Erik (6) and refers to the grooved mats in aluminum look, the shine through the blue footwell lighting like a disco dance floor. Suddenly a cry. "Nah, I can not believe it! You have a heated steering wheel in zebra look! And the green skull pommel with Brilli eye, ey, cool," said Ferrari fan Wiegel man would. Glad the now really? Or ripped of me now? Exhibition Tour at the Essen Motor Show 2010 No time to think about it. Because at my Carpathian Firecracker missing something essential: a wing!

Without the Logan looks naked. I just decided. For over an hour I'm wrong by the 110,000-square-meter exhibition halls. Instead of big spoilers I see a lot of nachgeschärfter cars - and as brave tuned girls. Besides those I work I despite Leo look and red stilettos as a bigot. Was clear, I'm also the first time here. But I will find them at BMS Racing: A white universal spoiler for 200 Euro. Now I can loose my Logan park with the 24-inch wheels next to the Hummer. This looks like the owner, a guy with a thin ponytail, different. But I must not go away. Finally, his dazzling monster is in camera flashes. My Lidl Logan arouses more sympathy. Avarice has never been cool here. The Luxembourg Laurent Rieff (27) shakes his head pityingly: "performance car parts " And points to the Hummer: "This is awesome tuning!" Sure - probably costs a giant aluminum wheel as much as a used Logan. The best advice gives me truck mechanic Erik Linde (51) from Norway, who are a BMW M3 in his garage: "girl, just do from the frippery is just silly here.." Okay, okay, was only a test ... Note: Logan, stick to your last. And I do. During my ballerinas

VW Golf R32 of HGP in the test

For the HGP Golf 530 RS, the slogan of the wolf must have been invented in sheep's clothing! What looks like a tame VW, has the nature of a brutal oppressor. AUTO IMAGE SPORTS CARS drove the turbo-animal at the Sachsenring.

The world has accepted that there is no more six-cylinder in VW Golf. The whole world? No: A small tuner makes stubbornly resisted. We talk of HGP and his favorite unit - the VR6 with Garrett-loader. Together with TTC has the Swabian tuner built a car that is so not moving with the times - the Golf 530 RS. Once the only 1.4-ton 'Mech was a vile 1.2 TSI DSG with 85 hp. The HGP stole the engine and put instead a one with 530 hp. And he catapulted the Gulf on 911 turbo level! On the track, he is, but to enjoy a power with caution.

The blessed with Porsche-VW performance of HGP whistles on all Golf-attributes: The RS 530 is unsuitable for everyday, bitchy, moody. The equivalent is true but: Overwhelming driving fun coupled with a synapse-paralyzing acres. Look-up please. As the HGP RS beats on the track, you know up in the gallery. The complete comparison with all technical data and tables are available in AUTO.

Geneva Motor Show 2014 Tuning

Abt, Brabus, Fab Design & Co wear at the Geneva Motor Show 2014, on thick. The strongest and craziest tuning cars Overview!

Tuning alarm at the Geneva Motor Show 2014: Whether in black or in poison green - Abbot, Brabus, Fab Design & Co slog really ran. he absolute eye-catcher at Abt is the RS-R 6. The intensified Audi combo thrashes 920 Newton meters on the asphalt and racing with 730 hp against the horizon. That way, 30 hp more than a Lamborghini Aventador. The abbot RS 6-R is so black that he can hardly photograph. On the paint but the viewer then wink at plenty of red glitter pigments. Around the body to pull aerodynamic components - the fair-car, one of only 25 vehicles in dark red carbon fiber. Right next to it, so to speak, as bright spot, Dept. presents an RS Q3 with white-red war paint. 410 horsepower, 32 percent more than in the standard model, and 520 Newton meters make the compact SUV almost a sports car. And Abt has also a third world premiere on offer - the Formula D car for the new racing series FIA Formula E.

Brabus office with 800 hp

Apple-Bling-Bling in the 800-hp Brabus G-model.
Brabus presented for the first time the Brabus iBusiness 800 before - a mobile office with 800 hp. The tuned G-Class from Mercedes is replete with Apple-technology and cross-linked. Can be controlled via air conditioning app or multimedia system also from the rear. This app is "married" to each customer individually with the 800 iBusiness. In the technical jargon that is to say, which can operate only his Brabus every customer. Inside the vehicle, there is no substance, all surfaces are made of quilted leather, and the floor mats. The color choice is limited only by the imagination of the customers. External pumps the Widestar body kit on the iBusiness addition. But also makes sense, finally to the forged 23-inch Platinum Edition fit in the wheel arches.

Inden SLS AMG Black Series Roadster: Driving report

In over 300 hours of work Joachim Inden built a SLS AMG Roadster at the Black Series. In a second phase, chassis and engine to be modified.

Crazy what some customers want: An SLS AMG Roadster, also in the factory trim not a child of sorrow, to please look like a Black Series,coilover but this of course remain Roadster. An unsolvable problem? Not for Joachim Inden, which has already made ​​a name for Black-Series-conversions of Mercedes SL models and docked at these SLS AMG Roadster hand.
The handle to the scalpel gives Black Series Insignia

On conversion is nothing to see at first and at second glance, what may be inferred that body work. This is due primarily to Joachim Inden, who implemented the project very meticulous. "During the remodeling phase, I am regularly woken up at night because I again had a solution to a problem," says Inden. Around 300 hours of work put the conversion specialist in the the Black Series Roadster mutant that had front and rear needed especially for the adjustment of hood, fenders and bumpers. The highlight: "The Black Series can be taken back to the SLS Roadster at any time." Around 70,000 Euro cost of the reconstruction, which felt as such made ​​himself at a first exit in any way.

Gilded luxury Steamship - Carlsson CS50 Versailles

Carlsson draws in Geneva from the solid. The tuner is a gold leaf Mercedes S-class. Value: almost 400,000 euros. Ten pieces are reportedly already sold!

If Carlsson tickles 700 hp from the five-liter engine of the current Mercedes S-class, then that is not very unusual. If this, however, the outer skin is gilded, then provides the additional horsepower of 115 hp syringe especially in the shade. Carlsson has embellished the bodywork of the large Mercedes sedan with about 1000 large gold leaf stripe (80x80 mm). The golden "carpet" wraps around the waist of the S-Class and is protected by a layer of clearcoat.

To complete the concept called CS50 Versailles, also the interior at selected locations was daubed in gold. The value of gold used is a whopping 12,000 euros here. Carlsson indicates that exactly 308 vehicle parts have been coated in the interior and outdoor area with gold. Do the plans of the tuner on, so to about 25 pieces of this particular Mercedes S-Class with 700 hp engine to the well-heeled clientele - be brought - especially from China. All ten cars of almost 400,000 euros expensive luxury liner are supposedly sold. Carlsson presents the CS50 Versaille at the Geneva Motor Show (March 6 to 16 2014).

Completely rebuilt: Lumma Design tunes Range Rover Sport

Sporty, elegant and tailored; so priced tuner Lumma Design's latest idea, a complete conversion kit for the "small" Range Rover Sport.passat turbo The matching rims are also not missing.

 Lumma has done it and presents one of the first tuner world a comprehensive finishing program for the new Range Rover Sport. Logical that the body kit is a WIDE BODY KIT, the same few inches can be wider the SUV. The contents of the kit include Lumma Design with a striking front spoiler bumper including Doppeltagfahrlichtern, which are either to order in optics or LED light strips;saab 93 turbocharger Fender flares along with new air intakes, front grille (painted or carbon fiber), carbon covers for the hood, door panels and rear apron bumper with diffuser.

 Lumma CLR RS: Wide Body for Range Rover Sport Was baptized the kit Lumma CLR RS what some various writings substantiate. Rounding out the kit roof spoiler and rear spoiler, a sport exhaust system along with four tailpipes in chrome provides more sound.saab 95 turbocharger As tires Lumma 22 or 23-inch model with 305er provides rolling. In the near future Lumma also holds power sprayer ready for all gasoline and diesel engines, concrete data are currently still out. Fix the other hand, are an aluminum pedal set, new steering wheels, carbon bars or leather trim for the interior of the Range Rover Sport.

Illuminated side skirts: Arden Range Rover Sport pimp

Arden is fans of British cars certainly a concept, turbos for sale especially when it comes to finishing the said vehicles. The Arden shows just once more, that the Range Rover Sport.

 In fact, the Arden-men have let some come for the small, but all the more sportier Range Rover As a special highlight of the tuner calls the illuminated side skirts stainless steel pipes, which were developed specifically for the Range Rover models. The trick is that the lighting is conveniently activated via remote control to (de), on top of that promise the "turbos for sale" more light when entering as disembarking.

 More light: Range Rover Sport by Arden In addition to the sill tubes Arden guys naturally have more ideas for tuning of the Range Rover Sport in stock. A second measure concerns unsurprisingly the wheels, where Arden British SUV rears multipart Sportline wheels in 10 by 22 inches, will be painted if desired even in body color. exhaust manifold Alternatively, there are Arden Dakar II light alloy wheels in monoblock design for choice, incidentally in the same size. The Dakar-rims every case be offered or matt chrome silver black / silver, a stainless steel plaque allows the engraving example of his own name. Finally Arden sharpened by the engines of the Range Rover Sport. The 4.4-liter diesel as well as the 5.0-liter gasoline engine are each highly bred by around 40 hp and 52 Nm.