Automotive air bag testing is a efficient guarantee for more accurate, reactive and reliable performance of air bag. Air bag is one of the passive protection systems for automotives, which is directly linked to passenger safety.

According to traffic accident analysis, two thirds of car crush accidents are happening in front of cars; therefore, front air bag system is more broadly applied.

In order to have better performance, air bag design, development and manufacture are all very important. The contents are as follows:

1. Automotive Air Bag Permeation Testing

The material of automotive air bag is a laminated film of rubber and nylon. Air bag is filled with helium when working.

The rapid filling of air bag is of great importance. It is a must for the passenger to be stopped by the fast filled bag which can also exhaust promptly. Therefore, excellent and proper permeation performance of air bag is very important.

Labthink DM 2/330 Differential and Equal Pressure Method Gas Permeability Tester can test film and laminated materials including air bag laminated material. This tester can execute differential pressure and equal pressure in the same chamber. Three specimens can be tested simultaneously in 3 chambers. Poisonous, explosive and other gases can be tested as well. The temperature control range is 5C-95C, which is very convenient to test the permeability performance of airbag during storage and when triggered by heat.

2. Automotive Air Bag Smoothness and Open Easiness Tests

Good smoothness and open easiness of automotive air bag are vital to backup air bags and quick reaction when the passenger is in danger. The material of air bag is rubber coated nylon. In order to test air bag smoothness and open easiness, Labthink Instruments Co. Ltd introduces airbag testers as follows:

A. MXD Series of Coefficient of Friction Tester is applicable in static and kinetic coefficient of friction test to plastic film, foils, sheets and paper. Through testing the smoothness of the materials, airbag safety can be guaranteed to meet the demands. This series of products includes MXD-01, MXD-01A and MXD-02.

B. FTP-F1 Friction/Peel Tester: is computer control, and can test the material coefficient of friction between room temperature and 99.9 Centigrade as well as peeling strength of laminated films and adhesive products, which is very important to air bag testing.

3. Automotive Air Bag Tensile Testing and Impact Testing

Automotive air bag receives the signal from the sensor, and turns open within a few seconds so as to protect passenger. Since the open speed to its full is in a limited time of 0.3 seconds so as to resist shock and attack from the outside. Therefore, it is a must for air bag with good tensile performance.

In order to guarantee excellent tensile performance, Labthink Instruments Co. Ltd. introduces new series of tensile and impact testers according to international regulations and standards.

A. Labthink PARAM XLW Series Auto Tensile Testers can test tensile, deformation, tearing, pierce, peeling and other items for films, laminated films and flexible packaging materials, etc. Put the air bag specimen onto the clamps, set the testing speed and start testing.

B. Automotive Air Bag Impact Resistance Testing

At the very moment of air bag opening, it will make a space to release the forward strength of the passenger. Air bag impact performance control can prevent air bag breakage due to low flexibility so as to effectively avoid protection failure of low air bag quality. Usually, impact is tested with falling dart impact tester.

Labthink introduces new BMC-B1 Falling Dart Impact Tester to test air bag impact resistance by falling dart method. It is to test the relevant strength needed to tear the air bag material according to ASTM D 1709, JIS K 7124 and GB 9639, etc. The whole testing process is automatic; testing data are processed by minicomputer.

4. Automotive Air Bag Seal and Leak Testing Instruments

Automotive air bag should be filled instantly by the burning helium when the sensor got the emergency signal. Therefore, automotive air bag integrated seal and leak testing is an important index for automotive air bag quality. Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. introduces PARAM Leak Tester to test air bag seal and leak performance.

Labthink PARAM MFY-01 Leak Tester determines whether the air bag meets the requirements through observation of emerged air bag in distilled water with inside-out pressure difference. This tester is of simple operation and micro-computer control. It complies with ASTM D3078 and GB/T 15171 and provides accurate data.

5. Automotive Air Bag Peeling Testing Instruments

Automotive air bag is made up of the outer nylon material and the inner rubber. Owing to the long-term storage for emergency, a long period of aging, good peeling resistance strength of the nylon and rubber layers is very important so as to avoid insufficient gas filling caused by rubber layer peeling.

Labthink Instruments Co. Ltd. introduces PARAM XLW series of auto tensile testers so as to meet the testing demand for air bag peeling. This tester is applicable to test tensile, peeling, deformation, tearing and adhesive strength of laminated films and adhesive tapes. PARAM XLW Series Auto Tensile Testers are mini-computer control, and can test multiple data with reliable and accurate results. These testers are equipped with professional software. Also, they are complying with ASTM, ISO, JIS and GB standards.

Ford is on the verge of moving forward or staying behind the competition. Hence, it is still putting its best foot forward by making accelerated steps toward recuperation. As a fact, its bread-and-butter vehicles are now being used to hasten recovery.

Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are set by the automaker to join the flaming hot auto market. As a fact, this is a time in the industry when the trend is all about crossovers, which are outselling sport utility vehicles.

According to Paul Mascarenas, vice president for Product Engineering, The Americas, Edge is “another consumer-driven product that’s right for today’s market. We believe Edge has what it takes to follow in the Fusion’s footsteps – it will be a success.”

The automaker is giving Edge high hopes. It is anticipating big things from said model. To boot, it is expecting up to 45 percent new customers of Edge. “We positioned Edge to be the best customer value among modern-styled crossover utility vehicles,” said Barry Redler, Ford’s SUV and Crossover brand manager. He further noted that Edge will be the only domestic alternative in the segment.

Ford Edge, which is based on CD3 platform, was launched in November this year. However, it made its public debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The hype continues as Ford announces that more than 930,000 consumers have visited its Edge’s page in its website. Moreover, the traffic on site surged by 125 percent since the month of June.

Ford dealers are saying they can’t wait to have the Edge. “If it’s half the car the Ford Fusion is, the Edge will do great,” said Russ Milne, of Russ Milne Ford in Mount Clemens, Mich. “It’s going to draw in a lot of young mothers who don’t want to be minivan people and the empty nesters, too.”

Analysts are also positive about Edge, “When you look at the Edge, you’ve got this nice, strong, sporty exterior that looks like there is a level of capability in that vehicle. And in the interior, there are a number of nice points, too,” said Alex Edwards, the president of Strategic Vision in San Diego.

Aside from Edge, Ford is also counting on its mighty F-Series where F-350 pickup belongs. For the 2008 lineup, Ford F350 Super Duty pickup parts will introduce new 6.4 twin-turbo Power Stroke Diesel V8 to replace the current V8 engine. This is done to produce a more powerful Super Duty truck that will tickle truck fanatics’ fancy.

You want to lose weight now and stop fooling around with strategies that don’t get the job done. This article shares 5 high impact secrets that get the scale dropping fast so you can get the body you want now.

1. Eliminate carbs from your afternoon and evening. This is a key way to lose weight now and you will see results from this simple shift within a day or two. What you want to do is finish eating carbs such as bread, cereal, potatoes, corn, rice and pasta by lunchtime.

2. Reduce your calories for 6 days and then add a “cheat meal”. You will need to keep your calorie intake low to lose weight but this creates a problem in the body and the body responses by dropping your fat-burning metabolism. To prevent this drop you need to add a “cheat meal” every week. This is a meal where you over-feed your body and eat all your favorites. It sounds crazy but it is highly researched and it works!

3. If you don’t want to write it down, don’t eat it. Keep a food journal and you will prevent mindless eating and you will keep yourself accountable. A recent study showed that this simple secret can double your weight loss.

4. Add intensity to your workouts. Intensity is the key to exercising for weight loss. Combine both strength training with aerobic training that has bursts of high intensity mixed in.

5. Get your head in the game. You will not be able to accomplish any of the above strategies if your mindset is not set for success. Focus on all of the great things this work is bringing into your life and you will find that your motivation grows.

There are many ways you can kick your weight loss into gear and lose weight now. Use the 5 strategies in this article to get the scale moving today.

Chrysler is one of the leading producers of luxury cars. The design of the Chrysler signifies great level of the precision and accuracy that makes this brand one of the best in the world. The innovation that is involved in the production of the various automobile components makes it the pioneers in the car technology that results in splendid driving experience. One of the biggest positive feature of the Chrysler is the price, unlike most of the other luxury car manufacturers, the cost of the cars are affordable. The affordable pricing of the car will enable the person to spend extra money to buy the accessories that will be of great use. There are many utilities that will be greatly useful for incorporating better performance and enabling entertainment in the car. There are many good accessories associated with the Chrysler 300 that will increase the looks of the vehicles and provide amazing entertainment to the passengers.

Chrysler Custom car accessories

There are many custom accessories available to increase the interior looks of the car. The 34 piece dashboard kit will be of great use in elevating the interior looks. It is very much possible to achieve the wooden patter using this accessory. If you are not worried about the expense involved in enhances your dashboard, there is a series dashboard art that will be costing around $1000 or more. There are various different patterns in which the dashboard comes and each of them will be able to provide unique interior looks.

Audio accessories

Audio accessory is a most important add-on to any car. It becomes even more important for luxury cars such as the Chrysler. Great care should be emphasized to select the best available device to maximize the music experience on drive. Nowadays, there is a an amazing option of purchasing radio sets for the baby Bentley with color display that will also detect the GPS to indicate the driver about the various turns to be encountered while traveling. The technology has grown even further and it is possible to know about the traffic. This alerts the passenger about the high traffic regions, hence re-routing can be employed to avoid the traffic problem. There is an increasing trend among the people to purchase the satellite radio owing to the tremendous benefits that can be acquired using those systems. Subscription fees for the satellite radio service can be as low as $10 per month.

Exterior accessories

It is equally important to treat the exterior on par with the interior accessories. There are various grilles that would make the car to make more powerful and provides the stunning looks to the car due to the presence of the stainless steel material. Be careful to select the grille such that it will be fitting the car are having. There is variety of bumpers that would strong resistance to the crash. It is possible to buy various Chrysler parts using the online stores that offer competitive rates. It is also possible to reduce the stress and time associated in buying the Chrysler parts.

British automaker Land Rover, subsidiary of Ford Motor Company?s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) will unveil their newest concept model at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this coming January 2008. The Land Rover LRX concept will make its world premiere at the most prestigious motor show in the United States and will stir the crowd in Detroit. According to Land Rover, the LRX concept is a vision of the company’s future and the “bold evolution” of Land Rover’s design that indicates the “progressive shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values.” In addition, the Land Rover LRX concept will mark the British automaker’s 60th anniversary.

Phil Popham, Land Rover’s managing director said: “The LRX concept delivers the powerful message that we are as serious about sustainability as we are confident about the continuing relevance and desirability of our vehicles. The LRX is in every respect a Land Rover, but it’s a very different Land Rover.”

Popham added: “LRX has unmistakable Land Rover design and the breadth of capability that you’d expect from our vehicles. But it carries those essentials into a segment where the brand has never been before, and with a proposed level of efficiency that would make it one of the cleanest vehicles in its class.”

The new Land Rover LRX concept that is heading to Detroit features a three-door body styling with several components that made this striking model more compact, and lighter. The new LRX is smaller than the popular LR2 model, which will answer the needs of customers in the segment. Overall, the new Land Rover combines the aggressive characteristics and capability of a 4×4 vehicle and the concept of a large vehicle, in a compact model. Land Rover expects that this quality will be the vehicle’s assets during its launch in world wide market. Moreover, the compact size of the Land Rover LRX concept will have an appeal to customers, especially in the United Kingdom who wanted a versatile sport utility vehicle (SUV) model carrying a Land Rover nameplate.

Unfortunately, the British automaker did not release detailed specs and features of the new LRX concept. Land Rover only states some of the highlights of the LRX concept, which include reduced aerodynamic drag, smaller frontal area, improved fuel efficiency, reduced harmful exhaust emissions, and sustainability focused technologies. Car fans should watch out for the Land Rover LRX at 2008 NAIAS, because the automaker said that the features, specs, and full details of this new concept model will be released during the show. Anyway, customers can upgrade their auto parts (like GMC Jimmy catalytic converter) while waiting for the LRX to arrive in dealerships here in the U.S.

If you’re finding problems with affording gas, there are ways that you can lessen the amount of gas your car uses. Improving the performance of your car not only makes it run better, but it helps save on gas as well. A lot of ideas to save gas is common sense. For instance, always park your car in the shade if you can. The hotter your car becomes, the more fuel it’ll be using. If you have a garage, make sure you keep your car in it. Make sure you keep that gas cap tightened up, as well. The more secure the cap is, the less you’ll have to worry about gas leaking out or evaporating.

Pump up your tires every chance you get. Your tires will wear down quickly if you drive around with them being flat. This will cause your car’s gas mileage to decrease up to 15%. Obviously, the engine will have to work harder to keep your car going, thus burning the fuel more quickly. Speaking of tires, you should check their pressure at least once a month. You can simply buy a digital gauge. Look in your owner’s manual to find out the recommended pressure for your model. Use that as a basis to go by when using your digital gauge. You should keep your tires inflated, even if the pressure is just a little bit below what it should be.

Keep a close eye on your air filters as well, and replace them when needed. Air filters in the engine can become clogged with insects and dirt, causing the engine to work harder. According to experts, a clogged air filter can decrease your gas milage by 10%, and will cost you an extra 15 cents a gallon.

Your car’s performance depends on proper maintenance and care. Keep up with your car’s performance often. Read the care guidelines in your manual, and make sure you go by them. No matter what type of car you have, it has to run a certain way and you should never neglect it.

There are several factors that can affect the performance of your elite proxy. Having an elite proxy is a great way to change your IP and be anonymous online, but if you make the wrong decisions when picking a proxy provider or setting up your own proxy, it may turn out that using your proxy to surf the internet and do your usual daily online work is a very painful process. It is not uncommon for some proxies to be so slow that it honestly would be faster to use a dialup modem. There are a few things you can do to make sure that your own proxy experience is as fast as possible. This way you can avoid wasting both time and precious money that many people make when they are trying to find a reliable proxy server setup.

The first thing you can do to make sure your elite proxy runs at a decent speed is check where it is hosted and how it is connected to the internet. Just like your home computer, the speed of your elite proxy is affected by its own internet connection. There are varying types of connections and if you aren’t careful you may end up with a proxy server running on a small bandwidth connection. What this usually results in is that your proxy server gets bottle necked when you are trying to surf the internet. It will take much longer than it should for web pages to load and files to download. You should choose a proxy server that as a 100Mbit connection and higher. If you pick a speed lower than this then you will see a big drop in the performance of your proxy. This is the easiest way you can ensure that the speed or your proxy server is as fast as it possibly can be.

Another trick to making sure you have a fast elite proxy is to ping it. Basically you need to check the connection between your home computer and where the elite proxy is located. Ideally you are looking for a connection response of less than 250ms. The ping command will measure the latency between your home computer and where the proxy server is hosted. Latency any higher than 250ms will mean that surfing the internet via the proxy will be slow and unresponsive. You will notice increased delays when you are loading new pages and trying to download files. Generally speaking, picking a proxy server that is close to your home will mean that the latency is lower. The further away the proxy server is, the higher the latency and delay while surfing the internet. Any speeds of 250ms and lower should be fast enough for most people.

When setting up your own elite proxy, always be sure that you make sure the proxy server is connected to the internet with a 100Mbit and higher connection. Furthermore, be sure that your own home computer has a relatively low ping with your proxy. An elite proxy that is setup on a narrow internet connection or has a high ping will mean that you will see noticeable speed problems when trying to surf the internet. Nothing is worse than surfing the internet with a proxy server that is slower than a dialup modem.

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Exedy Corporation, previously known as Daikin Manufacturing Company, is one of the largest suppliers of OEM clutch to the Japanese automotive market. Said company is a trusted supplier of General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Now, the company is offering its latest innovation called Exedy Clutch Kit.

The latest from Exedy is equipped with three components – the disc, release bearing and pressure plate. The company claims that said kit will serve as an all-in-one remedy to clutch needs. It is the solution that yields the perfect performance. According to experts, the latter can only be achieved when the pressure plate of the vehicle is suitably matched with the clutch disc. Latest developments in pressure plate, friction plate and throw out bearing design were incorporated to come up with a remarkable auto solution kit. Some of the kits offered by Exedy include the bearing and alignment tool.

Exedy is Japan’s leading supplier of racing clutches. It has gained a reputation of quality in its range of clutches. As a fact, racing and performance clutches of the company are designed, engineered and created to satisfy the standards of race clutches. They are not made from gray cast iron, which are manufactured from stock clutches. Compared to other performance clutch companies, Exedy uses ductile iron pressure plates to enhance safety especially in driving in harsh performance environments.

The racing clutches of the company uses organic friction materials to deliver optimum resistance to burst and slippage. To lessen drivetrain impact and shock, the clutch discs feature high capacity spring center dampers. The organic dampers, on the hand, are capable of handling modified engines. This is because they are manufactured with increased clamp loads.

Daikin Clutch USA, a subsidiary of the company, is also famed for its standard, heavy-duty, sports performance and racing clutches. According to some critics, this is the proof that Exedy is consistent with its commitment to deliver first-rate quality and service to vehicles across the globe. It can be noted that Daikin clutches are sold over the counter in about 80 countries. Said company was established in North America in the year 1968. Its products have been created in the U.S. since 1988. These products are designed to serve both aftermarket and Original Equipment clutch enthusiasts.

Exedy Clutch Kit is designed to execute more effectively that the conventional OE clutch. This is the breakthrough technology that the company is proud to convey to the auto parts industry.

Volkswagen is world renowned for its design, safety features and innovative technology. And as proof of this, the largest German automaker has unveiled its cleanest diesel ever at the recent North American International Auto Show. The Jetta TDI which will be made available in the US market by spring of 2008 meets the emission standards set in all 50 states including the strictest ?TIER 2/BIN 5? or ?LEV II/LEV? requirement that limits nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to 0.50g/mile.

And take note, the diesel Jetta meets the lowest emissions standards without the use of urea injection. Instead it makes use of a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst that reduces NOx emissions by up to 90%. This vehicle is also equipped with an engine management system that alters operating modes to treat the NOx that has been stored in the Volkswagen catalytic converter . A particulate filter is added in the exhaust system to further reduce emissions.

The Jetta TDI is just one of the products of the BLUETEC offensive that is jointly initiated by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. The main objective of this partnership is to establish the BLUETEC concept as a uniform label for clean and highly fuel effcicient diesel powered cars and SUVs with 50 compliant engines. BLUETEC symbolized diesel power plants that comply with the strictest emissions regulations of the US market. The technologies indiviaully developed by each manufacturer are designed to reduce specifically NOx which is an exhaust element that is more common in vehicles that make use of diesel engines.

Volkswagen will unveil its clean diesel concept compact SUV, the Tiguan at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. It will be made available in the US in the middle of 2008. The German automaker has a 30-year history when it comes to providing the US market with efficient and durable diesel vehicles—which accounts for almost 20% of Volkswagen?s sale in the US.

Blast from the Past

In other Volkswagen news, the automaker?s subsidiary in America has announced recently a national search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The Volkswagen of America, Inc. has been selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the US for over thirty years now.

The announcement was made at the 2007 Washington Auto Show. Volkswagen of America said that there are two categories—the oldest running Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the Volkswagen diesel with the highest accumulated mileage.

According to Keith Price, public relations manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc., “Volkswagen has a long history of selling diesel-powered vehicles in the United States. These durable vehicles are capable of providing years and years of reliable service. We anticipate an enormous response from our owners.?

The search for the oldest Volkswagen diesel vehicle in the US is open to all registered, running vehicles. The requirements for the category ?Volkswagen diesel with highest accumulated mileage?: The mileage must be documented and verifiable with an accurate odometer reading, and supporting historical service records and/or logbook. And the most important Volkswagen vehicles that are to join in the said search must be equipped with the original engines.

Contest begins on March 1. Interested owners may submit their information online at Volkswagen web site (www.vw.com). Applicants may fill up a form with contact and vehicle data plus upload the digital pictures of their diesel Volkswagen. Out from the participating owners a pool of finalists will be chosen. They will be requested to visit their authorized local Volkswagen dealer to have their vehicles and documentation validated.

Interested owners have a total of four months to file their applications. The two lucky owners will be given the chance to use a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI for six months. The said contest is the automaker?s way of thanking the buying public for continuously patronizing diesel-powered Volkswagen vehicles for over thirty years. The company has sold over 813, 476 diesel powered Volkswagens in the US alone.

About Volkswagen of America

Volkswagen of America Inc. was founded in 1955 and made it?s headquarter in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is also one of the world?s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe?s largest automaker. Some of its famous products include Rabbit, New Beetle Convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Toureg which are offered through 600 independent US dealers.