Sunday, February 20, 2011

Apa Penyebab Honda Jazz, Freed dan City Ditarik

Ini Dia Penyebab Honda Jazz, Freed dan City Ditarik
Jakarta - Produsen mobil Honda menarik kembali 3 mobil andalannya yakni Jazz, Freed, dan City. Apa penyebabnya ketiga mobil populer ini harus masuk bengkel Honda?

Dalam siaran pers dari PT Honda Prospect Motor, Jumat (18/2/2011) ada masalah dalam mesin mobil.

Komponen Lost Motion Spring, yang berfungsi menekan rocker arm (lengang penggerak) pada putaran mesin rendah, setelah kurun waktu tertentu dapat melengkung dan patah sehingga menimbulkan bunyi mesin yang tidak normal.

"Dalam kemungkinan yang terburuk, berpotensi menyebabkan mesin mogok," tulis Honda.

"Merupakan tanggung jawab kami untuk memastikan bahwa seluruh produk kami berada dalam standar tertingginya dalam hal keamanan dan kualitas, bahkan ketika produk tersebut telah berada di tangan konsumen selama bertahun-tahun," ungkap President Director HPM, Yukihiro Aoshima dalam rilis yang detikOto terima, Jumat (18/2/2011).

Jumlah total unit yang teridentifikasi di dalam recall ini adalah 30.252 unit, dengan Vehicle Identification Number mobil sebagai berikut:

City (3.360 unit)
Produksi Okt 2008 – Jan 2010

MRHGM2***8P920003 ~ 920212
MRHGM2***9P920123 ~ 921323
MRHGM2***AP020001 ~ 020120

Jazz (16.300 unit)
Produksi Jun 2008 – Mar 2010

MHRGE8***8J900003 ~ 903906
MHRGE8***9J900001 ~ 903341
MHRGE8***AJ000001 ~ 000540
MHRGE8***AJ900001 ~ 900198

Freed (10.592 unit)
Produksi May 2009 – Feb 2010

MHRGB3***9J000006 ~ 007186
MHRGB3***AJ000001 ~ 001229

Suzuki Swift 2011 Turbocharger Use

China - Manufacturer of Suzuki cars continue to break down the hatchback car market. Suzuki Swift reportedly was preparing new. Not only a fresh face, Suzuki also will strengthen the hatchback car engine.

As quoted from chinacartimes, Saturday (02/19/2011) Chongqing Chang'an Suzuki Automobile Co. is a manufacturer Suzuki in China will immerse the turbocharger on the engine Swift.

Not explained what changes would happen on his face, but the Suzuki Swift is rumored to be released in China's auto market this year, and will become a mainstay Suzuki hatchback car segment in China thanks to the turbo on the engine application.

Suzuki Swift in China provided by two engine options 1300 cc and 1,500 cc DOHC, VVT with manual and automatic transmission. And for the turbo components will be pinned on the Suzuki Swift 1500 cc engine capacity.

Engine capacity 1,500 cc DOHC, VVT turbo equipped personnel can shoot 150 bhp. Unfortunately not explain the price Suzuki Swift turbo. But of all the changes toon the Suzuki Swift this year , the car is expected to priced around 120.00 RMB or approximately USD 163 million .

Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0

Alexandra Asmasoebrata Ikuti Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0
Jakarta - Pembalap formula wanita Indonesia satu-satunya Alexandra Asmasoebrata, akan mencicipi kerasnya Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0. Ajang ini merupakan pertama kalinya di benua Asia, Alexandra pun optimistis bakal menjadi juara umum.

"Target saya menjadi juara umum pada ajang ini dan bisa mengikuti program dari Ferrari, untuk tiga pembalap terbaik. Semoga tidak ada halangan untuk mewujudkannya," kata Alexandra Asmasoebrata di Jakarta, Sabtu (19/2/2011).

Alexandra Asmasoebrata kini bergabung bersama PS Racing yang dipimpin oleh Pekka Saarinen yang telah menjuarai Formula Renault empat kali. Untuk Formula Abarth ini, team PS Racing akan mengirimkan tiga pembalap. Namun untuk saat ini yang terpilih baru dua orang. Pembalap pertama dari Jepang, dan pembalap kedua adalah Alexandra.

"Dan saya sangat berharap akan muncul pembalap dari Indonesia yang ingin bergabung dengan saya demi membawa nama bangsa kita, tanpa harus saling menjatuhkan," ucap Andra.

Namun layaknya seperti pembalap lainnya Andra pun merasa gugup karena ajang ini ajang pertama dirinya di Formula Abarth.

"Yang menjadi kendala saya saat ini, mungkin pada mobil balap dari Abarth dan adaptasi dengan tim baru saya. Karena ini masih sangat baru untuk saya semuanya jadi saya masih harus beradaptasi, tapi saya yakin ini tidak akan berlangsung lama," ujarnya.

Pembalap wanita cantik yang mengawali karirnya melalui gokart ini, akan memulai latihannya pada ajang Formula Renault mendatang.

"Mobil ini seperti mobil A1, tidak boleh dites terlebih dahulu. Alhasil saya baru bisa menggunakan mobil formula dari Abarth ini pada bulan Mei. Oleh sebab itu saya akan memulai latihan pada ajang Formula 2.0 Renault, yang akan berlangsung enam seri itu pun kalau tidak bentrok dengan Formula Abarth," ujar Andra.

Untuk lawan terberat, Andra merasa pembalap yang berasal dari Eropa. Karena untuk pembalap Eropa ajang ini merupakan ajang yang kedua kalinya setelah yang diselenggarakan di Eropa.

"Sudah tentu mereka memiliki persiapan yang lebih baik karena mereka memiliki pengalaman yang lebih banyak menggunakan Formula Abarth ini. Sedangkan untuk sirkuit yang paling saya khawatirkan adalah sirkuit yang berada di Mongolia karena saya belum pernah menjajal Sirkuit tersebut," ujarnya.

Nah untuk mengetahui jadwal Andra berlari dengan mesin Formula Abarth ini, pastikan Anda harus melihat jadwal ini.

1. 22 Mei 2011 Sepang, Malaysia.
2. 26 Juni 2011 Sepang, Malaysia.
3. 24 Juli 2011 Shanghai, China.
4. 6 September 2011, Ordos, Mongolia.
5. 19 September 2011, Zhuhai, China.
6. 16 Oktober 2011, Shanghai, China.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Auto Show 2010 Mobil-mobil Terbaru di LA

Mobil elektrik KIA Pop dipamerkan di Los Angeles Auto Show 2010. Foto: AP Photo/Reed Saxon
Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 yang berlangsung pada tanggal 19 hingga 28 November mendatang ini adalah ajang pameran mobil paling bergengsi di Amerika Serikat. LA Auto Show ini diramaikan sejumlah mobil terbaru dan tentu juga konsep kendaraan mutakhir masa depan.

Mobil konsep terbaru dari Subaru dipamerkan di Los Angeles Auto Show 2010. Foto: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes
Range Rover Evoque pertama kalinya diperkanalkan di Los Angeles Auto Show 2010. Foto: AP Photo/Reed Saxon
Cadillac ULC, mobil konsep buatan General Motor. Foto: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes
Audi R8 GT, mobil yang hanya akan dipoduksi sebanyak 333 unit, dipamerkan di LA Auto Show 2010. Foto: AP Photo/Reed Saxon
Mobil elektrik terbaru dari Jaguar, Jaguar C-X75 dipamerkan di Los Angeles Auto Show 2010. Foto: AP Photo/Reed Saxon

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Honda Jazz GD3

Power Window Bermasalah - Honda Jazz GD3
Honda Jazz GD3 sempat merajai pasar Hatchback tanah air pada masanya. Bagi anda yang ingin membeli Honda Jazz tipe ini anda wajib mempjavascript:void(0)erhatikan Power Window, si penggerak jendela.

Power Window Honda Jazz GD3 dilaporkan kerap mengalami kendala pelemahan atau rusak. Diawali dengan terasa beratnya menaikan jendela hingga pada satu saat sama sekali tidak mungkin menaik-turunkan jendela.

Tips mengatasi Power Window Bermasalah
Berikut adalah tips yang bisa anda tempuh untuk mengatasinya:

1. Membersihkan motor dan mekanisme power window. Langkah yang satu ini membutuhkan keahlian, ada baiknya diserahkan kepada ahlinya dengan tarif sekitar Rp 50.000 - Rp 100.000 per motor.
2. Mengganti unit yang bermasalah tersebut. Harganya bervariatif. Bisa dibeli di Bengkel Resmi (Beres) atau berburu di pasar mobil. Harga di pasar mobil dijamin lebih terjangkau tapi pastikan bahwa anda membeli barang bukan rekondisi. Sebagai acuan, harga bisa dimulai dari Rp 500.000. Tentunya tergantung merk dan juga ongkos kerjanya.

Technical Modifications Car

1. Plan
The first step to modifying a car is to use the services of a proven reputation modifiers. With those more experienced like this, you can devote preliminary design modifications to the car as desired. If you choose to use professional services, then make sure you've included an additional budget for salaries. Exaggerated budget car modification is around 10% in case of unwanted things. One thing that should not be missed, make sure you are not a candidate mounts STOLEN.

Furthermore, it will provide useful input about the color, tires, interior, and anything else related.

2. Budget
Having no idea what car you want, then it's time to peek into the wallet. Make sure how much money you allocate for this car modification. Budget is also influenced by what kind of car modifications, such as

Research in advance what the price of spare parts and time required for

3.Menemukan the right car
After making sure your budget is, now looking for a decent used car to receive polish. The less rust and damage, the more you shout wallet happy. But most importantly, make sure you research first about the car. At least you know the year of manufacture and specifications are followed.

4. Spare Part List
After spending the spare part, it helps you to organize the shopping list. Record anywhere you store the goods so you do not buy the same item twice. Or

5. Kikis Cat
There are several methods suggested several workshops leading to the erosion of the paint. The most commonly used blasting media that make your car back to the original color of gray.

6. New Cat
Once your car 'bare' it's time for you to contact an experienced painter. Reference can you search through the garage and the famous store that has often provide services such painter.

You can discuss with him about the choice and brand colors. Although looking a bit pricey, but guaranteed you will not regret the outcome.

7. Engine
While your car is painted, it's time to buy things that are important and the most expensive. Make sure the machine you selected in accordance with the power plant you want. Next, please find a machine with the best price according to its kind.

8. Brakes and Suspension
Search engines can be coupled with a search for a suitable suspension system. Remember better to spend a lot of money for these two things today, because it guaranteed durable.

Compared to the material you are looking for cheap but fast is broken. Matches all kinds and types of tires with the brakes of your choice.

9. Details
After all is installed, a little longer you will be able to enjoy a new car but a long serve targeted. But you must remember the details that always catch people's attention, the interior and exterior.

On the outside do not get too much play of color, because of the possibility of disappointing results and even the unsightly eye although you may be very interested.

Choose the color and sweep of the right technique because that's the 'wow' factor. Similarly, the inside, not to impose values that have been painstakingly beautiful exterior constructed.

Modified Car Honda Jazz extrem

Cars with extreme modification car show usually only used for the race and on display. So do not be surprised if cars like this will not feel comfortable driving. Show extreme car modification enthusiasts do not care about comfort, but aesthetic. Satisfaction obtained not only when driving, but when people give comments and chuckle in awe.

In contrast to the elegant and the sport is limited to certain cars, modified cars of this type can use any type of car, including mini buses, trucks and pick ups. That's because extreme modifications to the car show contains elements of madness, where the impossible can become possible. For example, there is television in the light or there is an aquarium in the car. The key success of the show car is a must to attract the attention of many people.

According to Parin, a car like this mostly is not to be used, but for the race. Naturally when the level of difficulty in modify it higher, because the overhaul of all elements, both interior and exterior, and even cost up to hundreds of millions of dollars. This is only done by people who really crazy going modifications.

That is done by Henry Dianne P. Each saw the car Henry, people will surely wonder whether it's the car? Unmitigated, Henry cut the roof of the BMW 318i E46 so wide open. Since high school, shop manager Dianne This car has a feeling modification, Over time, Henry often follow the contest as an exhibition venue and car modification. Initially, he joined pamerar modifications in the paint category. Since then he began to be interested more in the field of car modification. "The first time I tried an experiment of paint, and from there I became interested to explore everything. Apparently many facets that can be revealed by a car, "