Front-wheel drive

Being part of the generation who grew up watching Fast and the Furious films has always made me want to drive a car. At that time I knew I still had a while before I could drive, but any chance I got to be in the driver seat I would. My first time I ever got behind the wheel was right after I watch the fast and the furious in 2001. It was during the summer, my mom was washing her car and according to her “I accidently locked myself inside and somehow I managed to turn the car on and started…

At some point in history seatbelts were not even required in cars the safety demands have changed and have improved thanks to technology. Throughout time technology has improved there were no back up cameras and no sensors in any car. Now in the year of 2016 all of these things are commonly available. On January 1, 1968 (wiki.org) the seatbelt law was passed. Which meant that all cars should have seatbelts standard in any models after that date. I feel that this is just one; advancement of how…

phone, music or passengers. Every day, over 16 Americans are killed and over 1,300 are injured in car accidents that involve a distracted driver (Simon). The major distractions are taking their eyes off the road, mind off driving and hands off the wheel. When doing one or more of these distractions, it makes drivers more likely to have an accident. We have all been driving and seen a car that was not following the road regulations and noticed that they were on their cell phone. Studies…

struggle to grasp the concept of driving on the white roads, with cars that are ill prepared for the weather. This can be avoided with a bit of time spent on equipping our vehicles with the necessary equipment to make them more reliable, easier to drive and our roads safer. Our cars amazingly start in the dead of winter, and with little complaining provide us a safe and reliable means of transport. Unfortunately, the harsh season takes…

The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, is a story about overcoming the many issues that life presents us with. The story is narrated by an intelligent and witty dog named Enzo, who is owned by an aspiring race car driver named Denny Swift. To the pair, race car driving is a way of life and they constantly reminisce by watching recordings of Denny win races on wet tracks. Despite Denny adding on to their family with a wife and daughter and Enzo having to share his attention, man and man’s…

nuts in a pile or bag so that you don't loose any during the process, you will need them later for the spare tire. Grab your spare tire and line up the lug nut posts with the holes in the spare tire and push the tire in as far as it can go into the wheel base until it cant move any further. Put the lug nuts back on the tire using the wrench but don't put them on tightly, just make sure they're on enough for the spare to stay on the car for a moment. Push the button or lever on the jack to…

A bobber motorcycle is a motorcycle that has had unnecessary components and parts removed in order to reduce the weight and give it a minimalist look. Typically, these parts can be removed without damaging the function of the bike. There are no rules for making your own bobber, and you have complete control of your own freedom throughout the process. Really, the removal of any component that is not required for ongoing riding is up to you and depends entirely upon the amount of weight that you…

With each new year, new technological ways of communicating are introduced into society. Recently social media such as Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook and so much more have bursted onto the scene and taken over the social world. Humans are on there phones checking their social media or texting twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Which begs the question of whether or not new technology and ways of communication are consuming people’s lives and decreasing intelligence. Technology is…

order to pull a quick but illegal U-turn? Recorded. How about that exquisitely restored antique Thunderbird that you were driving behind? Also recorded. The best part is that now you can share it with your closest companions. The Skunk Ape crossed in front…

How to clean a road bike If you want your bike to last and provide you with years of fun rides it is essential that you take proper care of it. Dusting it off occasionally and keeping it out of the rain just won’t cut it. You need to properly clean your bike after every long ride, make sure to clean the mud off and dry it down. If you do not do this you are risking damaged parts, chain wear and shortened lifespan of your favorite metal pet. Every 2-3 months you need to devote a couple of hours…