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Audi A4 B8 1.8T S-line from What Car? video podcast.

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Audi sales jump in January
German luxury car maker Audi says that January sales jumped by 39%, selling 77,800 vehicles last month.

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Actually there are some ways of buying motorcycle wear. The first one is to buy everything that you need in a local store for bikers or you can even drive in the other city if you know for sure that there you will find exactly that thing about what you were dreaming for a long time. But there is an easier way of buying protective motorcycle clothing. You can just switch on your computer and visit one of the great amounts of online stores that propose a huge choice of clothing and other apparel for bikers.

Of course all this ways of purchasing have their positive and negative peculiarities. While buying motorcycle clothing in usual store you can try it on but sometimes you are too busy to waist on it some hours. And in order to visit online store there is no need to drive somewhere. You can choose and order at once what you like. And it is much easier to make it if you know exactly your size and what you want. In addition, buying protective clothes online you can get a discount or some other bonuses. So everybody decides himself what way should he choose.

But actually, it doesn’t matter where you will buy you motorbike apparel but you should remember that qualitative protective motorcycle clothing cannot be cheap. You will need to set aside a substantial sum to ensure you have all the necessary equipment you will need to make riding a motorcycle a safe endeavor. For sure you will need a nice leather motorcycle jacket, motorbike trousers, a pair of motorcycle boots, a good pair of special leather gloves and of course a solid helmet. Sacrificing price for good riding gear may cost you more in medical costs in the long run.

Posted by Admin 8 Feb 2010

Just bought a 2001 Audi A4 1.8T with 104xxx miles. I plan to do all the required regular maintance. I’ve heard these cars run long if well maintained?

I’m just asking becuase I plan to mod the car, but only will if I’m sure the engine can take it.

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Some good slides in a private parking area

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Sorry about the poor video quality..this was made with a phone. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 turbo + abt chip. deliveres 193 bhp, top speed on the clock 260 km/h, 0-100 km/h 7.2 sec. Starts with some wheelspin, after that it goes till about 170 km/h.

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RUMOR: Audi RS5 & Updated RS6 To Be Showcased At The Geneva Auto Salon
The internet rumor mill is at it again, with speculation floating around that the Audi RS5 — which has been spotted testing for a couple of years now — will finally be unveiled.

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Posted by Admin 7 Feb 2010

This piece of information will surely help the first time motorbike rider. With the ever-increasing gas prices and news of global warming doing the rounds, it is high time to kill two birds with one stone. You can save the planet and have fun at the same time. For most of their lives, people fear driving a motor bike. However, in the recent times, there are several dealerships offering motorbike-training courses.

Most of the training courses offered by dealerships do not even require you to have a motorbike. They will lend you a bike so that you can learn riding it. Of course, it is included in the price. According to experts, it is advisable to first opt for a motor bike safety course to find out whether motor bike riding is easy for you or not. You should not worry about the time restrictions. These safety courses require approximately three hours of classroom work and two hours of riding days.

The real fun begins after the completion of motorbike riding course. Now, comes the time to purchase a bike. That itself can be an extremely educational and fun experience.

You have to consider many things while buying a bike. Should you opt for a new bike or a used one? What size of the bike you will be comfortable with? What amount of money you want to spend and how much storage space you require in terms of travel bags or saddlebags?

Although, you have completed your motorbike-riding course, it is important that you consider your first motorbike as the one you are going to train on. Many motorbike groups ride as a group. A group of experienced motorbike riders will help you increase your understanding about bikes. Moreover, you will have lots of fun.

It is better if you to purchase a used bike as your first bike. A used motorbike is less expensive than a new one. A part of the motorbike training course teaches you how to set your motorbike upright again, if in case it drops. Scratches and little dings that may occur will not bother you as much on a used bike as compared to a brand new bike.

Various experienced motorbike riders prefer to purchase used bikes to brand new ones for many reasons. Firstly, a new motorbike will have a preliminary break-in period of 1000 miles. During this period, you have to keep your speed down and ride slowly. After the completion of 1000 miles, manufacturers recommend the service of bike and replacement of all fluids like transmission and oil. You have to get all these changed in order to avoid any damage.

Thereafter, your motorbike will need servicing after every 5000 miles or a year. Some riders prefer to service their bikes before the onset of riding season, especially if you reside in a place preventing winter riding. If you purchase this bike from a private seller, you will get a better price. Always check the service records to make sure that your motor bike is being serviced properly.

Therefore, a novice motor bike rider can keep in mind the above information while buying a motor bike.



Posted by Admin 7 Feb 2010

It is amazing how kids can get too indulged and be full of joy just because of toys and similar simple objects. One of the most common attractions among children nowadays is in the form of an kids electric scooters. Getting them an kids electric scooters as a reward for extra good grades is a cool idea. However, how exactly is this going to be done?

Scooters seem to have gone through various developments over the past few years. There were the kick scooters as well as ones that work with the use of a push. At the present time though, kids electric scooters are definitely seen as a product of the works of science and technology. There are different kinds of this toy. Such a wide selection makes it a little more difficult to find the kids electric scooters to invest on.

The market offers a wide array of electric scooters to choose from. They come in different designs and sizes to suit the kids’ needs based on their age, size and level of maturity. With such a good source of options to go through, the whole search for an electric scooter becomes easier than it normally was.

One of the most important factors to consider is the rider’s size. This should be known because different models of kids electric scooters have different specifications and capacity. For kids from 5 to 8, for example, 100 watt equipment is most perfect. This is, however, generally smaller for one who is already 8 years old.

A common feature among almost, if not, all of them is their hard and solid wheels. Some people, however, end up blaming the lack of knowledge on the nature of such wheels. When they are used in rough surfaces, there is a higher tendency for the wheels to get chewed up, which have to be removed sometime after. The most basic scooters have the capacity to deal with up to 120lbs and sometimes even up to 200lbs. The most recommended for these kids scooters is nothing more than 60 to 70lbs.

For kids from 6 to 14, there are recommendations tilting towards the use of 250 watt kids electric scooters. These scooters have rubber tires with inner-tubes. The result is a smoother ride and a tire that lasts longer. It is very important for the inflation recommendations are followed accordingly in order to make sure that the scooters can deal with the weight.

There are scooters that are 350 watts and higher. Both kids and adults can make use of these ones. The ones that can be commonly seen throughout the country is the 350 watt electric scooter, which is also referred to as kids scooter. These are fast, convenient, durable and safe. The 350 watt scooter is definitely nothing close to a disappointment for mature and responsible kids. Older kids are never going to outgrow the 500 watt scooters.



Posted by Admin 7 Feb 2010

16 inch stock rims from a 1998 Audi A6 with Dunlop Winter Sport M2 205/55R16 tires. The rims have minor curb scratches, but good condition overall. The tires are in good condition, not brand new. Just wondering if anyone knows about how much they would be worth.