Thursday, May 2, 2013
Fenice Gold And Diamonds Fiat 500C【Video】
A Chinese businessman, who wants to remain anonymous, commissioned the Italian coach Fenice Milano a Fiat Abarth 500 C, with various elements in gold and diamonds, inspired by the prototype ‘La Dolce Vita’, presented last October.
The model was commissioned from Italian design house Fenice Milano which has labelled it "La Dolce Vita Gold and Diamonds 200hp". Even the outside of the car features 24K gold particles in the golden pearlescent white paint and theres a gold thread finish to the hood too. But thats just the beginning.
This Fenice Fiat 500C uses 24K gold on everything, from the instrument panel, to the dashboard and other trim parts.
The interior of the Fenice Fiat 500 Convertible Abarth has been decked out with teak inserts, special leather and diamonds. The console is embellished with a gold framed instrument panel and teak and 24K gold inserts dashboard, whose profiles are hand-shaped by Fenice Milano’s artisans.
Press Release
€ 500,000 for a gold and diamonds 500C commissioned to Fenice Milan and Stuart Hughes
After the great interest achieved from the presentation on the market in September 2010, Fenice Milano (www.fenicemilano.com) receives a commission from a wealthy Chinese businessman to build a special version of its "little one", which adds exclusivity and determination to the retro charm of the initial project. The new, unique model was named "La Dolce Vita Gold and Diamonds 200hp". A name that, by itself, sais it all and briefly describes the extraordinary budget that justifies a price of almost €500,000.
Further improved in performance thanks to the recently established partnership with the famous car technician Romeo Ferraris (www.romeoferraris.com) - specialized in car engine modifications and road racing since 1959 - and enriched by the installation of new electronic devices such as the prestigious "Supreme gold and diamonds Ipad" produced by the English Atelier of Stuart Hughes (www.stuarthughes.com).
The starting point for this event is the 500C Abarth, fully mechanically revised, to reach the extraordinary level of 200Hp, and whose precious finishes result in a real jewel of style and Made in Italy workmanship.
Thanks to its compact size (355cm long, 165cm wide and 149cm in height), this little jewel is ideal to comfortably move in the city, without sacrificing the luxury and exclusivity guaranteed by several inserts of precious materials, such as 24K gold and quality woods such as teak, entirely handmade by Fenice Milanos artisans. Pleasure and excitement in driving are guaranteed, due to an increase of 68hp from the original, permitted by the new ECU and exclusive use of an increased turbine entirely developed by Romeo Ferraris Factory, combined with pipes and fittings made from scratch, as well as the complete exhaust system with 200-cells catalytic converter designed to improve engine performance. To add security, the brake system has also been completely revised, in order to balance the increased power obtained. The front axle has in fact been provided with an improved kit by Brembo equipped with adjustable dampers able to tame the exuberance of La Dolce Vita and making it both safe and fun.
Inside, the redesigned steering wheel has the outer ring made of the teak and the interior one made in leather with controls in 24K gold, even the original carpet floor was replaced with teak. The console is embellished with a gold framed instrument panel and teak and 24K gold inserts dashboard, whose profiles are handshaped by Fenice Milanos artisans.
The last major innovation provided in "La Dolce Vita Gold and Diamonds 200hp" is in fact the placing in central position of an Ipad Supreme Edition made in 24k gold and diamonds by English designer Stuart Hughes, specialized in developing technological applications in precious materials. Especially designed for those who want to make the most of innovation and exclusivity in the onboard control instruments, the space for the Ipad provides a complete interaction of the device with the car, which is fitted with a GPS navigation system, a last generation hi-fi that can handle MP3 and all Ipod features and also an internet connection run by wi-fi and a appropriate sim card.
The golden pearlescent white painting includes 24K gold particles. The electric hood is provided in technical natural colored fabric with gold thread finished. The redesigned seats are also sewn with the precious material, the interior elements are full grain leather and natural-colored Alcantara with handmade on sight stitching.
Curiositiy:
The future owner wants the delivery of its new "little treat" to be made in absolute concealment, in a jewelry shop owned by a friend, as depicted in the animation video.
How to Remove a Headrest in a Mercedes Benz
1. Sit in the back seat of the vehicle, facing the front seat, and press the electric switch on the front seat to raise the headrest to its highest setting. Set the front seat in a completely upright position.
2. Push the headrest release button, located under the upholstery on the back of the front seat about 11 inches below the left headrest pole. If you do not feel a release button, skip to Step 4. Some newer models do not feature a headrest release button and require a different method of removal.
3. Push the headrest release button and slowly pull the headrest out of place until it is removed.
4. Enter the front seat, facing the seat-back.
5. Place both hands on the two headrest bars. Move them back and forth as you pull them up, which will release the headrest latch. Remove the headrest from the seat.
2012 Pagani Huayra Manual
The existence of the argonon air. Downlike and chichi, but the talk can delapidate still the hardest materials relationship to characteristic forms notable in the untamed. Polish and muscular Pagani Huayra merges prehistoric, time and futurity in a timeless rendition of the art car. The call of the car has been landscaped over the cardinal age to feel apiece conductor of the commence and end. During this enquiry, digit models created, and two models 1:01, each a small added processing of the ultimo in an infinite search to perfect the make and refinement of the core. Bi-xenon headlights are conscionable one of some precious gifts of the Zonda R, and LED daytime functional lights are completely coordinated into the ovate cast of the decoration.
The rear bumper is integrative with the station and is dominated by an concise artefact around the bicentric quatern empty outlets, is seemly a feature of Pagani. Guts Plants in the new unibody Huayra Pagani is a completely new carbontitanium. Notwithstanding, with the butterfly doors cut on the roof, the explore has focussed on achieving soprano levels of rigidity in the travail of new innovative whole materials and technologies of the prototypical try of the Zonda R. The supply cell is placed whole within the snug govern of the monocoque, behind the driver, improved hit cadre in diverse whole materials and ballistics. Foremost and raise sub-frame provides special posture to metric CrMo to afford the hanging to pass at its top, patch incorporating an progressive cast
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Location of the Fuel Relay on a Mercedes
1. Ensure that the Mercedes-Benz engine is turned off.
2. Examine the rear compartment area on the passengers side of the trunk area.
3. Unscrew the bolts of the trim panel with a socket wrench. Lift the panel off and set the component aside. The fuel pump relay will be mounted in the fenderwell, identifiable as a black rectangular block similar in appearance to a wall cell phone charger.
2010 Jaguar XK XK Convertible
The 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible are powered by a new 385-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 direct-injection engine, while a new 510-horsepower supercharged version powers the high-performance XKR. Other changes include a new front bumper, new side mirrors with integrated LED side repeater, rear bumper spoiler, rear LED lights and color-coded side power vents.
Quite a bit, actually. The 2010 Jaguar XKR convertible got a redesign to bring its looks in line with the rest of the Jaguar lineup these days. The car is basically built like a Beyonce costume -- it keeps a tight leash on a lot of power with smooth curves and deliberate angles. Seriously, the view of the rear fender in the drivers side mirror looks like a fold in one of Thierry Muglers space-age numbers for Sasha Fierce. Dont act like you dont know what Im talking about.
Its also got a lot of power under the hood (given her dance routines, well assume the same is true of Ms. Knowles). The XKR has 510 hp, far more than the 385 hp in the XK Portfolio. Its also got 461 lb-ft of torque and a six-speed transmission, which adds up to a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds. Let me tell you, that is believable number. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, and in my week with the Jag, I never got the chance to test that limit.
Oregon in November: Whats It Got?
Its got rain, thats what it got. The pictures I took for the image gallery had to be finished in a five-minute window of opportunity after a rainstorm and before a hailstorm. I had the Jaguar XKR convertible for a full week, and I didnt put the top down once. Not once. Jaguar says itll go down and fold itself into the trunk in 18 seconds; Ill just have to take their word for it.
Oregon is also a tad chilly in November. While its no Wisconsin, I was glad for the heated steering wheel and three-level seats. I like to think the heated steering wheel is a safety feature -- it really encourages the driver to keep her hands firmly wrapped around the wheel.
Besides being heated (and cooled, should you need it for top-down summer driving. Not that Id know), the seats were covered in creamy perforated leather. Every piece of the seat, it seemed, was adjustable, including lumbar and bolsters. I love squeezing the bolsters in and taking on the twisties.
Oregon is also a tad chilly in November. While its no Wisconsin, I was glad for the heated steering wheel and three-level seats. I like to think the heated steering wheel is a safety feature -- it really encourages the driver to keep her hands firmly wrapped around the wheel.
Besides being heated (and cooled, should you need it for top-down summer driving. Not that Id know), the seats were covered in creamy perforated leather. Every piece of the seat, it seemed, was adjustable, including lumbar and bolsters. I love squeezing the bolsters in and taking on the twisties.
So Hows It Drive?
Driving an XKR is like driving water. And Im not just saying that because it was so dang wet while I had the convertible. If youve ever seen Abyss, the movie about the underwater oil rig and the aliens they encounter, then youll understand when I say that driving a Jag these days is like driving the water-manipulating alien that first comes aboard the rig. Smooth, powerful, controlled.
The Jaguar XKR is not a race car -- there are far too many heavy motors controlling the seat adjusters for that. And its not so luxurious that you might as well be driving a zeppelin. Jag has struck a balance with the R edition of the XK that seems just about right for a car in the low six figures. It even passed the bass test: with hip hop blasting from the optional Bowers and Wilkins sound system, the exterior mirrors stayed perfectly still. Often when I perform this very scientific test, the glass shakes as if I were throwing pebbles into a pond. Not so with the XKR.
The Jaguar XKR is not a race car -- there are far too many heavy motors controlling the seat adjusters for that. And its not so luxurious that you might as well be driving a zeppelin. Jag has struck a balance with the R edition of the XK that seems just about right for a car in the low six figures. It even passed the bass test: with hip hop blasting from the optional Bowers and Wilkins sound system, the exterior mirrors stayed perfectly still. Often when I perform this very scientific test, the glass shakes as if I were throwing pebbles into a pond. Not so with the XKR.
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