Installing Your Own Trailer Hitch Is Easy

2008-01-16T22:04:06+08:00

When it comes to working on your car or truck, spending a few minutes reading up on installation tips can save you big bucks. Here are some tips and advice to guide you through installing your own trailer hitch.

Installing your own auto parts is a lot like baking a cake. It isnt necessarily difficult, but is nearly impossible if you dont have the right recipe and ingredients. Equipping yourself with the right tools and parts is crucial for a quality outcome. Im not saying you shouldnt improv...

How to Install a Dash Kit

2008-01-16T22:04:04+08:00

Caution: Avoid any direct skin contact with chemicals while performing this dash kit installation.

A dash kit can be a great modification that will give that added appeal to the interior of any vehicle. However, proper procedures must be taken to ensure proper fitment of a dash kit. The installation process of the interior dash trim will vary depending on the type of dash kit and the manufacturer; below are a few tips, guidelines, and steps that can be taken that can be used for most in...

Customized and Factory -Match Pontiac Grille Applications for Vehicle Restoration Projects

2008-01-16T22:03:58+08:00

When it comes to automotive design and engineering, most of your car s navigation equipment is strategically located right at the leading edge of your vehicle. While their location greatly contributes to the efficiency of their applications, it also subjects them to be daily exposed to all forms of street and off road hassles. Constant exposure to these elements normally promotes corrosion and wear. Relatively, damage could reach through the panels of your stock Pontiac grille. This type of a...

How to Install Hotchkis Sway Bar in a Buick

2008-01-16T22:03:54+08:00

A sway bar is also known as stabilizer bar, anti-sway bar, roll bar, or anti-roll bar, ARB. It is an automobile suspension device that connects opposite, meaning left/right, wheels together through short lever arms which are linked by a torsion spring. A sway bar increases the suspension's roll stiffness as in its resistance to roll in turns that is independent of its spring rate in the vertical direction.

Hotchkis sway bars enhance your car s handling and reduce body roll. Sway bar sets inc...

The Restoration Merry Go -Round

2008-01-16T22:03:47+08:00

Restoration of old Classic cars is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by
thousands of people. But, car restoration can at times test the
patience of even the most dedicated restorer.

The joy of transforming a run down, rusty, vintage car into a
glossy new vehicle with lustrous paint and sparkling chrome, provides
great pride & enjoyment for enthusiasts who spend countless hours
dismantling, inspecting, cleaning, polishing & refurbishing cars of
the 30s, 50s & 60s era.

Acura's New Installment - The All -new MDX

2008-01-16T22:03:40+08:00

With the rising popularity of sport utility vehicles, it comes as no surprise that more and more automotive giants have been coming up with more and more vehicle models for consumers to choose from. Acura, one of the more famous manufacturers of luxury vehicles, have now come up with the new MDX. This newest model is bigger, nastier and has a lot more oomph than its predecessor. The company is not only aimed for luxury customers but has focused on everybody who is in the SUV market. The new MDX ...

Watch Your Antique Car Restoration Budget

2008-01-16T22:03:37+08:00

If you've never before attempted to restore a classic auto, here are some tips to save you money and aggravation before you lose yourself in your hobby.

Most classic car lovers who attempt to restore cars do so out of love for the automobile and what it represents to them. Many also do it for the pure challenge and personal satisfaction of restoring an object to its former glory. Although it's possible to make money restoring and selling antique autos, few do it for the money alone.

Before y...

Is A Headlight Restoration Business For You

2008-01-16T22:03:34+08:00

If you are like most automotive businesses you need to add some additional services to increase foot traffic and add profitability. It does not matter if you are an auto repair business attached to a new car dealer or a stand alone service or inspection station. Additional services can only add to your current business.

To look at the ability of additional profit centers to both drive traffic and add to the bottom line one just needs to look at Dent Wizard. Dent Wizard was originally started ...

Installing Aftermarket Head Units

2008-01-16T22:03:28+08:00

Are you thinking about installing your own car stereo head unit?Be sure to read this article and figure out what you will need to do to get it done.

Upgrading the sound system is usually one of the first modifications attempted when we talk about car customization. The best place to start is with a good head unit. If you plan to install it yourself, read on for some technical tips from our experience installers.

You will need a few tools to do the job right, so start by collecting some screw...

Trade Secrets to Installing Vehicle Wraps

2008-01-16T22:03:26+08:00

If you're interested in mastering this craft, here are some inputs from vehicle wrap experts on how to do the job right.

Expert tips to installing vehicle wraps:

Vehicle wrapping tip #1:

Tape the design to the exterior first before removing the backing of the film. This will ensure that everything is in position with the template. According to an expert, taping the design will allow you to check what the printer came up with. See to it that everything is where it should be.

Vehicle wra...

Auto Glass Installation Savings and Tips - Your Guide

2008-01-16T22:03:17+08:00

Auto Glass is highly damage resistant. Because of its extremely tough nature, it is extensively used in car windscreens, glass exteriors of buildings and high value commercial interiors. You can also use them in your home.

Installation Of Auto Glass

Technically skilled people are most preferred for installation of Auto Glass. Never compromise on this point as it involves a substantial risk to your safety. If the glass is not installed properly, you may not be able to derive benefits from the...

Installing A Power Programmer Is So Easy, A Monkey Could Do It...Or Paris Hilton

2008-01-16T22:03:14+08:00

Ah reality TV. Today we salute you for providing us with such nutritional entertainment as American Idol, Trading Spouses, and The Simple Life. On a recent episode of the The Simple Life, Paris Hilton installed a power programmer, which makes me think a chimpanzee could do the same. Hmm

I dont think anyone would argue that traditional television has gone down the drainactually it s been brutally murdered in its sleep, thrown in the back of a dilapidated van, driven into the depths of the des...

The Latest in Headlight Cleaning and Restoration

2008-01-16T22:03:14+08:00

Cloudy, yellow headlights we see them everywhere. All cars manufactured in the past 15 years have plastic headlights and they all start to corrode and cloud up due to exposure to the sun and environment. Cloudy, yellow headlights don't just occur in old cars, they also occur on cars as recent as 2-3 years old. This corrosion and wear of the plastic headlight lenses is not only unsightly, but it is unsafe.

As stated by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, an average of 9 out of every 10 c...

How To Install And Operate Undercover Tonneau Covers

2008-01-16T22:03:10+08:00

You just made a smart decision to purchase a tonneau cover and you are ready to reap the benefits of your new accessory, but you need to install it first. I will walk you through installation and operation tips.

Pre-Installation Notes: 1. Paint rubbing off the truck is normally not a problem with this cover! However, because Undercover tonneau covers lock the tailgate of the truck, the clearance is tighter on the tailgate so not to allow someone to "jerk" the tailgate open when it is locked....

Engine Bay Detailing and Restoration -A guide for the serious enthusiast on achievi...

2008-01-16T22:03:05+08:00

Abstract:

This is one of a series of books that are related to automobile shows and presenting your vehicle the best way to be successful with these events. This specific book provides tips and hints on making your engine bay become an eye catcher.

Engine Bay Detailing & Restoration-A guide for the serious enthusiast on achieving perfection-

IntroductionAt a public car show spectators see the end result of many painstaking hours, weeks and even years required to get a vehicle to the highe...

Install a Front Bumper in 10 Easy Steps

2008-01-16T22:03:04+08:00

Installation of a front bumper can be complicated. These helpful instructions may help a person with this task. If you choose to install a bumper yourself, please be cautioned that professional installation is always recommended. Please confirm before you start that your safety equipment has been applied to you, your car and your new bumper. These 10 easy steps can make a difficult install relatively easy.

The following steps are detailed instructions that you can follow. It is ve...

When do I install a larger fuse

2008-01-16T22:02:55+08:00

I normally start by introducing, and eventually get into the solution, or resolution. To not risk misinterpretation on the behalf of any reader, I am going to start by saying Never install a larger fuse, no matter what happens, always stick to the manufacturers choice. Trust me, no matter what make or year your car is, the manufacturer dedicated a budget for research and development, and they chose the certain voltage for a reason. The consequences of not obeying the manufactures on this one cou...

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