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Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder 3
Apr

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Abt Sportline R8 Spyder – Click above for high-res image gallery

Whenever Audi introduces a new model, chances are that the folks at Abt Sportsline are going to get their hands on one. The German company has been tuning Volkswagens and Audis since the 1970s and has enjoyed success racing the Audi A4 in DTM and more recently the new R8 LMS. Needless to say, Abt knows how to properly modify cars bearing the four rings.

Abt’s latest project is the droptop version of the Audi R8. Visually the car gets a new front grille, front fascia with carbon fiber spoiler, side sills, rear fascia, rear spoiler and lightweight five-spoke wheels. Even more importantly, the 5.2-liter V10 has been massaged to provide 600 horsepower, good for 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. Finally, Abt provides a sport suspension system for improved handling. Follow the jump for full details and browse through the high-res gallery below.

[Source: ABT Sportline]

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Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorcycle Leather Gloves 3
Apr

I have been riding motorcycles since the early 70′s and I have gone down a few times. It only takes one time to lay your bike down to know that leather gloves will protect your hands, and when you ride a motorcycle you need to wear protective equipment because the other drivers, and I mean the people driving in the cars that pull out on the roads to make a left or the cars that make a u turn in your path ether don’t see you or don’t care what they are doing.

And to take a fall because someone else was not looking out for you and you get road rash, not only it take’s tine to heal but you need to repair your bike. So when I ride I like to wear my leather gloves along with my helmet. I live in Florida so I can ride just about all year, but I can’t wear my leather chaps, because it does get very hot in the summer time, and I have 3 different styles of helmets to wear all year. I enjoy taking my bike out for a ride, going to the beach or riding to motorcycle rally or just on weekends with the club I belong to.

Most of the bikers I ride with wear protective gear, and one day were riding through a construction site and one of the riders lost it and he went down, he hit some fine sand on a curve. He didn’t get hurt bad but his hands were protected by the leather gloves he was wearing and he saw what the road did to his gloves he was glad he had them. The next time we went on a ride he had a new pair with him.

When I watch the motorcycle races or the motor cross races all the riders are wearing protection and leather gloves are a part of what they wear. Not only the motorcycle riders but the rest of the world of sports, and the construction worker, ball player, hockey players, some truck drivers and just in the winter people wear hand protection.

There are many different styles to choose from, so many styles that you can look cool or good or what your taste is. The only reason I wear protective gear when I ride is because it’s the smart thing to do and you can look good too when you wear your protective gear. There is a website that sells all the stuff you need to wear when you ride and has very cool looking leather. So Buy Now at http://www.stonecoldleather.com



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Autoblog Podcast #170 – The Hooniverse Visits 3
Apr

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Jeff Glucker and Tim Odell of Hooniverse.com join Chris, Sam and Dan for Episode #170 of the Autoblog Podcast. The first stop is the Autoblog Garage, and the Hoons have their own garage, awesomely occupied by much better hardware than ours.

Items plucked from the news include the Ford Police Interceptor, 2011 Kia Optima, rumored Porsche Panamera convertible, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, and the return of Lotus and Cosworth to Indy. Wade through that, and get rewarded with a few terrible answers to good questions.

Autoblog Podcast #170: The Hooniverse Visits


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Audi S5
Nissan Maxima
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (Hooniverse)
Infiniti FX50S (Hooniverse)
Hurst Camaro (Hooniverse)

News:
Ford Police Interceptor
Kia Optima
Porsche Panamera Convertible
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Lotus and Cosworth back in Indycar

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Guests:
Jeff Glucker, Tim Odell of Hooniverse.com

Runtime: 1:12:23



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Autoblog Podcast #170 – The Hooniverse Visits originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1 3
Apr

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Audi TT RS – Click above for high-res image gallery

When Audi launched the TT RS, we were initially told that the automaker had no plans to bring it to the States. And while rumors have cropped up that suggest otherwise, we still don’t have the official word from Audi about whether we’ll ever get the chance to experience the 335-horsepower TT. However, our friends to the north can apparently rejoice – Audi will reportedly be bringing the TT RS to Canada, albeit in very limited numbers (250 units, to be exact). It is not yet clear whether those 250 units will be in coupe or convertible form – or both.

Additionally, Monvolant reports that Canadian consumers will be able to spec a rear-wheel drive BMW X1 when the crossover goes on sale next year – a configuration that will not be available in the States. Canada is likely to only receive X1s equipped with BMW’s 3.0-liter inline-six, good for around 260 horsepower.

We aren’t very upset about the fact that U.S.-spec X1s will only have all-wheel drive. However, if Audi is going to tease us by bringing 250 examples of the too-hot TT to this continent, the least it could do is spec a few for U.S. (or just Autoblog) consumption. Thanks for the tip, Martin!

Gallery: 2011 BMW X1

[Source: Monvolant (translated)]

Report: Audi TT RS headed to Canada in limited numbers, as is rear-drive BMW X1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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