All Cars By Kirk Cousins
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
SOLVED! TheAutoProphet Geocache Challenge 2012
SOLVED!
Jason F. has solved the challenge and captured the prize. However, in true geocaching spirit, he left the container with something new in it for the next person.I didn't think it would still be there, but wow, there it was! So cool! Thank you for the awesome prize and sharing this great park with me. I will be coming back here for sure. Now in true geocaching spirit I left behind a little prize, and I plan on listing it on a caching site if thats ok with you?
Thanks again!
Jason
Ps. I plan on using this to detail my new-to-me 04' Grand Marquis. :)
Ziebart, provider of numerous car detailing, protection, and customization services has generously sponsored my annual Geocache Challenge. The prize this year is a $100 gift certificate to Ziebart for any of their services, including:
- Detailing
- Bed Liners
- Fabric Protection
- Window Tint
- Tonneau Covers
- Bed Rails
- Step Bars
- Wind Deflectors
- Remote Starters
- Toolboxes
As in prior years, here is how it works: Go to the below coordinates, and search around for the prize box. If you get it first, you get the prize. Just make sure you email me (theautoprophet "at" gmail.com) and let me know you have it. If you don't mind, please send a cell phone pic of yourself with the prize.
Here are the GPS coordinates:
- Start: N42d 33.472', W083d 12.456
- Waypoint 1: N42d 33.550', W083d 12.535
- Waypoint 2: N42d 33.549', W083d 12.591
- Finish: N42d 33.544', W083d 12.603
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
SAE Congress Tidbit: DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) Issues in US
Listening to an SAE Congress panel discussion about future powertrains.
A question to the panel, regarding transmission, elicits an interesting comment on DCT (dual clutch or automated manual transmissions)
In the U.S., DCTs (e.g. Ford Focus) are not well liked because they have a less smooth low-speed and stop/start/creep performance compared to a traditional hydraulic torque converter equipped automatic. In the U.S., customers are used to the very smooth performance of automatics, having mostly abandoned manual transmissions, so the jerky feel from DCTs is a big minus. In Europe, most customers are coming from automatics, and are used to some clunkiness.
The industry hopes that customer acceptance in the US will increase as consumers become used to the feel of DCTs... but there is a real danger here to the technology, judging by the poor acceptance and near-demise of the CVT in the NA market.
Personally, I would nave no problem trading some clunkiness of a DCT for its advantages: fast shifts, full manual control, and no fluid to deal with.
A question to the panel, regarding transmission, elicits an interesting comment on DCT (dual clutch or automated manual transmissions)
In the U.S., DCTs (e.g. Ford Focus) are not well liked because they have a less smooth low-speed and stop/start/creep performance compared to a traditional hydraulic torque converter equipped automatic. In the U.S., customers are used to the very smooth performance of automatics, having mostly abandoned manual transmissions, so the jerky feel from DCTs is a big minus. In Europe, most customers are coming from automatics, and are used to some clunkiness.
The industry hopes that customer acceptance in the US will increase as consumers become used to the feel of DCTs... but there is a real danger here to the technology, judging by the poor acceptance and near-demise of the CVT in the NA market.
Personally, I would nave no problem trading some clunkiness of a DCT for its advantages: fast shifts, full manual control, and no fluid to deal with.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Participate in Dabur Vtika's Demand Extra Contest:Win Dabur Vatika Gift Hampers
How to participate:
1.Just visit the dabur vatika contest page.
2.Like the page and call 1800-1-035-035 and register yourself.
3.Start reffering your friends.
Participate in Raindrop Basmati Rice Top Fan Contest:Win Desktop Speakers,USB Cup Warmer,MTV Aviator Sunglasses and 7 Intex Headsets
How to enter:
1.Click here to visit the contest page and like it.
2.Click on top fan contest and play the contest.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Play 9XM's Bheegi Billi Contest:Win Lots of Excting Prizes from 9XM
How to play:
1.Just visit the 9 xm facebook page here.
2.Like the page and start guessing the name.
Get a Free Delware Travel Guide (Worldwide)
How to order it:
1.Click here to visit the offer page.
2.Fill up your shipping details and submit it.
Order Your Free Memphis Map and Tourist Guide (Worldwide)
How to order it:
1.Click here to visit the offer page.
2.Choose state as outside north america(for indian users)
3.Fill up your shipping details and submit it.
[Expired]Super Saver Deal:Buy Pepsodent Germicheck Plus at 19 Rupees only
How to get it:
1.Click here to visit the offer page.
2.Click on buy it now tab.
3.Make a new account and pay 19 rupees.
Note:this offer is only for those persons who haven't buy any thing yet from ebay so if you are already registered with ebay its better to purchase this deal with a new account.
Play TATA Nano Super Expert Quiz:Win Cool TATA Nano Exclusive Merchandise
How to play the quiz:
1.Click here to visit the contest page.
2.Like the page and start the quiz.
3Answer all 10 questions and submit it.
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