In many tracks, F1 racers encounter dehydration. These Formula 1 racing cars worth millions have the simplest, most affordable solution. In order to keep drivers from losing consciousness due to dehydration, a bag of water is placed near the cockpit. The simple pump allows water from the container to move via a tube to the […]
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Do you get frustrated while waiting in the crossroad to traffic light to turn green? Statistics show that drivers spent two weeks of their life waiting for traffic lights to change. It’s a long time, but maybe some of it gave us additional years to live.
Many drivers have faced a cracked windscreen. It’s not a pleasant thing, it’s even worse if it’s directly in your line of sight. In the worst scenario, you may need to get a new windscreen. If you have small cracks, you can try to repair it with an injection of acrylic adhesive, epoxy or filler.
Not only car enthusiasts love the Fast and Furious franchise. The latest movie, FF8, gave us the ability to see amazing vehicles. Little spoiler! Vin Diesel used nine 1968 Dodge Ice Charger to complete a good racing scene. If you don’t know what we are talking about, go and see the movie!
Drivers sometimes used to go back and sit in the car while filling the tank. It’s not such a good idea. Opening your doors could initiate statistic electricity causing a spark which is enough to ignite the gasoline. Just a tiny spark could start the fire, proved by Mythbusters.
For almost seven years, Turkmens were provided with free fuel by the government. Until 2014, all car owners received 120 litres of fuel as a monthly allowance. Additionally, Turkmenistan is a rich country with different natural reserves. It still continues to provide their citizens free electricity, gas, water and salt.
Not in all scenarios. There are cases when your factory warranty may still work even after modifications. But remember that no company wants to pay for additional expenses. They will probably try to blame it on the modification. Upgraded wheels or upgrades from the manufacturer could influence the warranty.
The lack of rooftop has a significant role in safety. However, comparing convertibles nowadays with the past, we have seen a lot of improvements which stands close to hardtops. Convertibles have electronic stability control, roll bars, side airbags and additional weight compared to hardtops, etc.. Crash test results are useful information for any buyer.
The throne of having the highest number of vehicles per capita is San Marino. This small country, which is surrounded by Italy, has 1,263 cars per 1,000 people. That’s an astonishing number for this little nation. If we look at average results, each citizen has at least one car.
All Porsche vehicles have their ignition on the left side from the wheel. In the past, Porsche was mostly a racing car. Ignition placement helped drivers to save a fraction of a second. They started the car with the left hand while they switched the car into gear with the right hand.