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Bmws Heidfeld Says Anything Is Possible In Monaco

“Anything is possible in Monaco” said Nick Heidfeld of the BMW Sauber Team. The German driver himself holds warm memories of the narrow circuit. “I managed to record a second place here once. Based on our own strength our situation isn’t very different compared to the first four season races. But with a bit of chaotic weather anything can happen here” he said.

The Monaco Grand Prix is the only race run exclusively on a track formed of public roads. This in itself provides a series of challenges such as the bizarre bend with the track peaking in the middle and dropping down to the gutters on either side of the road white lines and manhole covers.

Heidfeld noted that the team might experience a very different result in Monaco one way or the other. The “Circuit de la Principaut” in Monaco is probably the most famous and spectacular race track of the Formula One season. Overtaking is harder for the drivers than any other race track. As a fact no other track experiences more race surprises and incidents. In 1996 Olivier Panis histrionically celebrated his only career victory in the Ligier benefiting from the fact that only seven drivers were classified and only four drivers actually crossed the finish line.

“My lap times don’t look good but it isn’t that bad. I had problems with the fuel pressure and of course when the engine cuts out it costs time. Apart from this both sessions went well and in the morning the track had a surprisingly high amount of grip. Today we have tested both tyre compounds properly Heidfeld added. For the race it is not only important to get a good grid position especially because overtaking is so difficult but also the right strategy is extremely important. Another factor for the strategy is the new safety car rule. There is a higher probability of the safety car coming out here than elsewhere.

In Heidfelds opinion however rainy conditions do not necessarily play into the cards of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. “In the last few years we could see that anything can happen when the conditions are chaotic. Slower teams and weaker drivers can win the races. It’s simply unpredictable” noted Heidfeld. Superb BMW engine parts and other excellent race equipment could boost the performance of the team.

Willy Rampf the technical director of the team has this to say: “Overall we are very pleased with the day. This relates to the setup of the cars as well as the race preparation. Monaco is always a special challenge. Not only is its layout unique but it has also a special surface that changes a lot during the sessions and makes it difficult to find the right direction for setting up the cars. Nick’s car suffered a fuel pressure problem which affected his lap times but we will solve it before tomorrow. For me it’s positive to see the parts which we developed specifically for this race obviously works well.”

About the writer:  Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive.buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Bmw Hydrogen 7: For The Love Of The Environment

A new type of BMW machine has entered the automotive world. This time despite it still being clad with the usual blend of high technology and really appealing BMW body parts well just like my favorite Ford Ranger parts this new BMW vehicle has been created to help out keep the environment clean and really green.

The clean machine is called the BMW Hydrogen 7 and this new one is known as the very first hydrogen drive luxury performance vehicle there is in the entire world. It has made its mark and its debut in the North American automotive industry during the Los Angeles auto show.

So what are we going to expect from this new BMW Hydrogen 7 vehicle? Well according to the creator of the machine the BMW Hydrogen 7 has gone through the usual product development process so as to ensure that this one would hold the same kind of quality that the current production vehicles from the company feature. Now if you are interested in purchasing one unit of this vehicle you may do so for BMW also says that the BMW Hydrogen 7 would be build in Europe. However these would only be sold as a limited series and not really as a production vehicle. Come 2007 the BMW Hydrogen 7 would be zooming through in the United States however they would not be for sale.

What makes the new BMW Hydrogen 7 unique is the fact that this one comes equipped and mounted with an internal combustion engine that has the capacity to run on various fuels hydrogen or even gasoline. You see such a design is actually something that has already been used in the current range of vehicles under the BMW 7 series. Along with that this vehicle’s engine has got twelve cylinders and can give the vehicle a boost of 260 units of horsepower. It also allows the BMW Hydrogen 7 to accelerate from a total zero to a whopping 62.1 miles per hour in just a mere 9.5 seconds.

By the way if you are up for speed the BMW Hydrogen 7 is also going to give you hours of fun for its top speed can even reach a high of 143 miles per hour.

About the writer:  Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer contributing automotive related articles to various publications.

Block Uv Rays: Get Silverguard Car Covers

Having the dent free and charming car exteriors tells a lot about your personality. If the car paint is intact and shining itll add value to your car. If you want your car look brand new all the time make sure you protect your car from varieties of external elements that cause harm to your car paint. Custom car covers may provide the desired protection for your car.

There are several external elements such as dust mud rain storm UV rays snow and other things that cause damage to your car exteriors. The rain and water may cause rust damage storms and snow may cause scratches on the paint and finish of your car. The dangerous UV rays cause severe color fading. These harms can steal the appeal and charm of your car.

Custom car covers are especially made for particular car brand. Different car covers are made for different environment as well. If you store your car outdoors for prolonged hours under sun particular in Sunbelt areas get the custom car covers that can prevent harmful UV rays.

Silverguard car covers are the custom made car covers that are made of high quality 300 denier polyester material. The material used has a double silver coating that prevents UV rays. These car covers are high in water resistance abrasion resistance and durable.

The perfect breathability is another attractive feature that the Silverguard car covers come with. In order to prevent rust damage the car covers must permit moisture to escape. For that the excellent breathability is necessary.

The custom fit car covers offer perfect cover as well. The soft fabric and seamless finishing is also important for desired protection. Silverguard car covers offer the same. These are user friendly as well. They are compact to install and remove; easy to wash and maintain as well. The strong polyester material is shrink resistant and does not tear easily.

So if you live in the Sunbelt areas and want to protect your car finish from extreme heat Silverguard car covers are the best option to go for. Get these affordable car covers and ensure adequate car protection.

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