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Why You Should Add a Torque Wrench to Your Toolbox
A torque wrench is a valuable tool for anyone serious about their mechanical work. Professional mechanics understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners, which is why they keep a selection of ¼”, ⅜”, and ½” drive torque wrenches in their toolboxes.
Many DIY enthusiasts acknowledge the importance of properly torquing items like lug nuts, cylinder head bolts, and suspension hardware. However, they often overlook smaller components like spark plugs, brake bleeder screws, and hose clamps, deeming them unworthy of the effort. The common misconception is that "tight is tight," but the reality is different.
Whether you're looking to save money by swapping your winter tires at home, building an engine in your living room, or restoring an old car in your garage, a torque wrench allows you to tighten nuts and bolts to a specific level of torque, ensuring that they are neither under-tightened nor over-tightened.
These 5 LEGO F1-Themed Kits are Racing-Fan Must-Haves
LEGO has a rich legacy of releasing Formula One-themed sets, and with each passing year, the brand continues to raise the bar, unleashing countless F1-inspired models spanning the spectrum of size and complexity. From the awe-inspiring intricacy of large-scale LEGO Technic sets; to the delightful simplicity of LEGO Speed Champion cars, there’s something for every enthusiast.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming 2024 F1 season, LEGO’s latest lineup includes a pair of Mercedes-AMG W14 LEGO Technic cars; a special commemorative LEGO Icons set celebrating Ayrton Senna; and a LEGO Speed Champions McLaren MCL60.
Using the innovative LEGO Builder app, the thrill of building Formula One machinery is brought to life on your device. Whether you’re a seasoned adult or a budding builder, this app serves as your trusty companion, guiding you through every twist and turn of the construction process.
Proof Of Concept: A Look At The LSR Block From Concept Performance
The start of any high-performance LS engine build usually starts with a choice between an iron or aluminum foundation.
Conventionally, iron blocks have been the favorite for big boost, four-figure horsepower engines used in straight-line spaces. This is mostly due to iron’s superior strength and its ability to resist flexing or distorting under high cylinder pressures. It’s also cheap. Meanwhile, lighter aluminum blocks often find favor in high-RPM naturally aspirated road racing applications or mildly boosted builds where the engine isn’t living on a knife-edge.
Enter Concept Performance and its all-aluminum LSR block.
A Look At Torco’s SR-1 Super Street Series Oil
Torco SR-1 Super Street Series is a fully synthetic high-performance engine oil that is like splicing pure race car DNA into your daily driver. The 100-percent synthetic formula has proven itself capable of increasing horsepower and torque by up to 3-percent when used in modern high-performance engines.
Consider the C7 Corvette ZR1 and its 755-horsepower supercharged LT5 V8. A 3 percent nominal improvement in horsepower translates to an additional 22.6 ponies, which, while not a mind-bending change like adding a party pulley or piping in nitrous, the cost efficiency of a simple oil change in exchange for more than 20 horsepower is too good to be ignored.
Ready Powersports Inventory Sell-Off Sale On Now
With winter arriving early in Toronto this year and the holidays fast approaching, the last thing on anyone’s mind is swinging a leg over a brand new motorcycle.
The weather outside might be freezing, but the deals from Ready Powersports are flaming hot. Come on in and treat yourself to the new ride you’ve had your eye on, or spread some holiday cheer courtesy of the incredible savings on offer during their year-end inventory sell-off.
True or False? Replacing Your Windshield Can Make Your Vehicle Unsafe
When asked which part of your Toyota or Lexus is vital to your safety, would you answer ‘the windshield’?
Most people wouldn’t because it sounds a bit absurd when compared with more obvious items like brakes, tires, seatbelts, and airbags. But over the last few years, windshields have evolved from simple pieces of glass into integral members of an automotive safety system that could even save your life someday. A significant number of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold since 2015 are equipped with an advanced Toyota Safety Sense or Lexus Safety System including pre-collision mitigation, lane departure alerts, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.
Ready Powersports Top 5 Recommended Motorcycles
Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a rookie rider in the market for your first bike, there’s never been a better time to buy a new motorcycle. Currently, the marketplace is jam-packed with technologically advanced bikes available in different shapes and sizes to suit different budgets and riding abilities. You can choose from trendy adventure bikes, muscular cruisers, speedy Supersports, and nimble naked’s–most of which include the latest and greatest features like traction control, riding modes, Bluetooth connectivity, and ABS.
With so many great options to check out, you can trust Ready Powersports to help you find the right bike, especially because it’s the only place in the GTA where you’ll find bikes from Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and KTM under one roof.
Felino cB7R—The Supercar Takes Centre Stage
A car rarer than almost any Ferrari, Bugatti, or Lamborghini–Canada’s own Felino cB7R can be found right here at the 2019 Edmonton Motorshow.
Built in the Greater Montreal Area, the Felino cB7R lays claim to being Canada’s only homologated supercar. The car itself has been a decade-long dream of former Canadian racing driver, Antoine Bessette, who set out to build a remarkable car that delivers an unparalleled experience. The journey started with a desire to design a driving experience which could generate emotions similar to those felt in the cockpit of a race car.
The Annual Electric Garage & Classic Car Auction
Take a step back in time and visit the annual Electric Garage Collector and Classic Car Auction at the 2019 Edmonton Motorshow.
Now in its eighth consecutive year at the Edmonton Motorshow, the auction has become an absolute must for Albertans interested in selling their incredible historical and collector vehicles. Taking place from Friday to Sunday, the auction can be found in Hall D.
“We’re expecting more than 200 cars to go up for sale across the three days,” said Todd Schwindt, who owns and operates EG Auctions. “We also have over 250 pieces of rock and roll, and celebrity memorabilia, which is much more than we usually offer.”