EF9 rulez again!!!! Passenger side cockpit view…. EF9 Specs: ———- dyno… zanedchl.blogspot.com Footwork: Coilovers - Ennepetal with Bilstein Spring Rate - F8K, R6K Front Swaybar - JDM Civic EF9 Rear Swaybar - JDM Civic EF9 Trunk Bar - JDM Integra DC2 Type R Suspension Bushings - Mugen Competition (complete set) Front Strut Tower Bar - Cusco Rear Strut Tower Bar - Cusco Upper Mount - Cusco Pillowball Brake: Master Cylinder - JDM Integra DC2 Type R Brake Proportioning Valve - JDM Civic EF9 Front Brake Caliper - JDM Civic EG6 Rear Brake Caliper - JDM Civic EG6 Front Brake Rotor - Brembo Max Slotted Rear Brake Rotor - JDM Civic EF9 Brake Lines - Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Line Engine: Engine - JDM Civic EG6 B16A Displacement - 1595cc ECU wiring sockets - JDM Civic EG6 ECU - JDMS-Tune ECU Battery - Relocated to the rear Header - FGK 4-2-1 (modified) Exhaust Muffler - HKS Windmaster Engine Mount - Mugen Competition Transmission: Gearbox - JDM Civic EF9 Y1 LSD - 1.5 Way Flywheel - JDM Civic EF9 (lightened) Clutch Cover - JDM Civic EF9 Clutch Disc - JDM Civic EF9 Cooling: Radiator - JDM Integra DA6 Dual Core Exterior / Aero: Color - 2k Silver with Glasurit finish Front Bumper & Lip - JDM Civic EF9 Rear Bumper & Lip - JDM Civic EF9 Side Skirt - JDM Civic EF9 Front Lights - JDM Civic EF9 Front Hood - JDM Civic EF9 Wing - JDM Civic EF9 Interior: Front Driver Seat - Bride Artis Seat Rail - Bride Front Passenger Seat - JDM CR-X EF8 Rear Seat (Top) - JDM Integra DC2 Type …

EF9 rulez again!!!! Passenger side cockpit view…. EF9 Specs: ———- dyno… zanedchl.blogspot.com Footwork: Coilovers - Ennepetal with Bilstein Spring Rate - F8K, R6K Front Swaybar - JDM Civic EF9 Rear Swaybar - JDM Civic EF9 Trunk Bar - JDM Integra DC2 Type R Suspension Bushings - Mugen Competition (complete set) Front Strut Tower Bar - Cusco Rear Strut Tower Bar - Cusco Upper Mount - Cusco Pillowball Brake: Master Cylinder - JDM Integra DC2 Type R Brake Proportioning Valve - JDM Civic EF9 Front Brake Caliper - JDM Civic EG6 Rear Brake Caliper - JDM Civic EG6 Front Brake Rotor - Brembo Max Slotted Rear Brake Rotor - JDM Civic EF9 Brake Lines - Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Line Engine: Engine - JDM Civic EG6 B16A Displacement - 1595cc ECU wiring sockets - JDM Civic EG6 ECU - JDMS-Tune ECU Battery - Relocated to the rear Header - FGK 4-2-1 (modified) Exhaust Muffler - HKS Windmaster Engine Mount - Mugen Competition Transmission: Gearbox - JDM Civic EF9 Y1 LSD - 1.5 Way Flywheel - JDM Civic EF9 (lightened) Clutch Cover - JDM Civic EF9 Clutch Disc - JDM Civic EF9 Cooling: Radiator - JDM Integra DA6 Dual Core Exterior / Aero: Color - 2k Silver with Glasurit finish Front Bumper & Lip - JDM Civic EF9 Rear Bumper & Lip - JDM Civic EF9 Side Skirt - JDM Civic EF9 Front Lights - JDM Civic EF9 Front Hood - JDM Civic EF9 Wing - JDM Civic EF9 Interior: Front Driver Seat - Bride Artis Seat Rail - Bride Front Passenger Seat - JDM CR-X EF8 Rear Seat (Top) - JDM Integra DC2 Type …

The Toyo Cork Kogyo Company, founded in 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan, used the name “Mazda” for its first three-wheeled truck, built in 1931. Company founder Jujiro Matsuda chose the word “Mazda” because it was the name of the Zoroastrian god of good and light. Work on a small sedan began in the late 1930s, but development was halted so the company could pitch in with Japan’s war effort.

By 1960, the first Mazda automobile - the R360 coupe - was developed, and the company’s foray into the production of passenger vehicles began in full force. Other landmark developments were soon to follow. Mazda began selling cars in the U.S. in 1970. In the early part of the decade, the automaker rolled out the RX-2. In 1979, the Ford Motor Company purchased a 25 percent stake in Mazda after the Japanese company encountered a number of financial difficulties.

The 1980s was a decade of rebirth for Mazda. The company officially took on the Mazda name (though all its vehicles since its launch in the ’20s have carried that brand). The 1990 model year saw the launch of a car that would prove a huge hit for Mazda: the MX-5 Miata. However, save for the Miata, the company’s vehicles experienced declining sales in the U.S., and the company’s fortunes suffered as a result.

The new millennium has seen Mazda regain its stride. The automaker has invested in new development, with impressive results. New models like the Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and RX-8 have broadened the company’s customer base and won over a whole new generation.

The latest Mazda model, the 2007 CX-9 is a seven passenger SUV. It incorporates an interior of sophisticated elegance with class leading space and unmatched versatility. It rides on the class’s longest wheelbase to provide easy access to its three row seating. The interior will impress all buyers with its space, utility, versatility and premium features. The car is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine, with 250 hp and approx. 240 lb-ft torque. This is paired with a standard six speed Sport A/T automatic transmission, which provides optimum acceleration. Also available are the front wheel drive or Mazda’s Active Torque Split all wheel drive system.

The 2007 CX-7 is a highly styled crossover SUV with the soul of a sports car. Produced entirely on Mazda derived platform, this five seater embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality. External features include prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, a sharply raked windshield and Mazda’s signature five pointed grille. The CX-7 is fitted with a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3 liter four cylinder direct injection gasoline engine, producing 244 horse power and 258 lb-ft torque. It is equipped with a six speed Sport A/T automatic transmission with an optional manual mode and independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar. Other options offered include the Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, the Dynamic Stability Control and traction Control System.

For 2007, the Mazda 6 Sports Sedan gets even better with a new trim grade structure, and added standard content that includes Anti-lock Brake System and Traction Control. This line up, be it the sleek Mazda 6 Sports Sedan or the functional mid size 5-Door or the versatile Mazda 6 Sport Wagon, suits every buyer’s needs and lifestyle. Some of the enhancements to this set for the model year 2007 are auto dimming inner mirror and Homelink standard on Grand Touring, and side air bags with side curtains.

The Mazda 3, the perfect sedan for an active lifestyle, has received many exterior changes for the 2007 model. European sophistication, high performance, advanced technology and best in class safety are the constituents that make Mazda 3 a leader in the compact sedan segment. This year sees the release of the Mazda 3 5-door, a sporty hatchback targeted to appeal to the youth. It is fitted with a 2.3 liter, 160 hp MZR engine, same as the one found in the Mazda 3 4-door, Mazda 5 and Mazda 6i. The Mazda 3 5-door comes standard with a sport package that includes stylish front and rear bumpers, side skirts, 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and unique tail lights.

The Mazda RX8 redefined the sports car segment when it was launched in 2003. It continues the redefinition with an exterior suggesting athletic tension, a unique twin motor Renesis rotary engine and an interior offering comfort and practicality, in its 2007 model. The six speed Sport A/T automatic transmission equipped cars get a power boost to 212 hp with a similar six port intake system as used on manual transmission equipped cars. The 238 hp 6MT cars come with standard 18 inch wheels. Both vehicles are fitted with power windows, mirrors and door locks and cruise control.

The 2007 B series remains the rough and rugged compact pickup truck it always was. It is available with either of a 2.3 liter I-4, a 3.0 liter V6 or a 4.0 liter V6 engine. All versions are available with either a five speed manual or a five speed automatic transmission. Overall, the 2007 model remains largely the same as before.

There are affordable cars, and then there are cars that offer thrilling performance. Rarely do the two ever converge, but Japanese automaker Mazda has made it a tradition of coming up with vehicles that combine both of these eminently desirable traits.


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Every year, J.D. Power and Associates released their Vehicle Dependability Study or VDS(SM) surveys that showcase problems that owners of three-year-old vehicles experienced a year before the survey. The 2007 VDS was based on the responses gathered from 53,000 verified vehicle owners. The vehicles chosen were awarded basing on the consumers’ feedback in 19 vehicle segments.

The results of the 2007 Vehicle Dependability Study has been quite amazing especially for the Buick brand the maker of Buick catalytic converter which has been able to tie with Toyota’s Lexus as the most dependable nameplate. The other winners were Cadillac, Mercury, and Honda which round up the top five rank positions respectively.

Comparing to last year’s result this year’s study has showed Hummer as the most improved nameplate in the 2007 Vehicle Dependability Study. The other brand that has shown significant improvement includes Audi, Jeep, Volvo, Subaru, and Land Rover. Unfortunately for Land Rover despite its improvement it is still the lowest ranked brand in the study.

Sad news also for Ford’s Japanese subsidiary Mazda, its dependability performance this year has declined more than any other brand attributed to the countless consumer-reported problems with the RX-8 sports car and Mazda3 compact.

The Audi A6 of Volkswagen’s luxury division is the most improved model in this year’s study.

With regards to new car sales, it is still the Japanese carmakers that dominate this department. However in terms of dependability, General Motors and Ford has obtained the highest rankings in both midsize and large car segments where the Crown Victoria and Buick Century have received awards. The study also shows that Scion and Honda build the highest-ranked small cars.

Not all of the categories in the study were dominated by Japanese automakers, it is interesting to note that the new truck sales category was dominated by Detroit’s Big 3 but in terms of dependability more consumers say that its Toyota that is better in building highest-ranked pickups and multi-activity vehicles with the exception of the midsize MAV segment in which the Oldsmobile Bravada is the top ranking.

Basing on the study consumer gives dependability in the areas of engines, features and controls the highest consideration to which they based their satisfaction. Also this year’s study shows that satisfaction with interiors has also declined.

According to J.D. Power and Associates the 2004 Initial Quality Study is reflected three years later in the 2007 Vehicle Dependability Study and has become an important gauge on how a vehicle will perform in terms of long-term quality.

Category

Sub-Compact Car: Scion xA

Compact Car: Honda Civic

Compact Sporty Car: Mazda Miata

Midsize Sporty Car: Chevy SSR/Ford Mustang (tie)

Midsize Car: Buick Century

Large Car: Ford Crown Victoria

Compact Premium Sporty Car: Honda S2000

Entry Premium Car: Infiniti I35

Midsize Premium Car: Lexus LS 430

Premium Sporty Car: Lexus SC 430

Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4

Midsize SUV: Oldsmobile Bravada

Large SUV: Toyota Sequoia

Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra

Midsize Pickup: Toyota Tacoma

Van: Oldsmobile Silhouette

Midsize Premium SUV: Lexus GX 470

Large Premium SUV: Lexus LX 470


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All-new Nissan Altima, classified as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV), is the automaker’s first entry into the hybrid vehicle segment. Said vehicle made its debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California. The auto show has started last October 4. It is expected to end on the 8th of this month.
Altima hybrid offers style, comfort, convenience and power. It features the four-cylinder engine of Altima but it was blended to an electric engine that is capable of producing 198 horsepower. Features also include quality Nissan parts to alleviate fuel economy and lessen emissions. Other factors that support enhanced gas mileage include automatic transmission and continuously variable transmission.
The powertrain of Nissan Altima Hybrid mates the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) with an electric motor and generator that increases fuel economy while maintaining low tailpipe emissions. As a fact, its net power with fuel economy is estimated at 41/36 mpg city/highway. For this reason, critics are saying that Altima Hybrid can very compete with Toyota Camry at 40/38 mpg city/highway. Altima Hybrid’s 20-gallon tank is estimated to accommodate a 700-mile drive.
Altima Hybrid will be available in early 2007 at 8 states only. Purchases will be entertained after the introduction of the 2007 Altima 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 gasoline-powered vehicles.
Compassion for the environment coupled with passionate driving is Alma Hybrid’s charm. These reasons are expected to make it rule in its segment. Moreover, said model also exudes expressive styling in both its exterior and interior parts. The vehicle is also certified to meet the requirements of California emissions rules.
Nissan Altima Hybrid is the latest environmental automotive initiative from the automaker. It can be recalled that Nissan was the first to introduce a partial zero emission vehicle (PZEV) Sentra. This time around, Nissan flaunts its new pride by the name Altima Hybrid.


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