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Vehicle Headlamps
From 2011 it may well become law that even during the daylight hours running car lights will be compulsory on all new vehicles. The European Union have been debating this for some time and it seems this new law will get the green light. Research suggests that daytime running of vehicle light reduces day time crashes by an amazing 12% for cars. In Sweden perhaps due to the low light levels during daylight hours they introduced this law way back in 1977 and countries such as Finland, Norway and Iceland soon adopted this policy. Even at this early stage there does seem to be a growing campaign regarding this proposed new law. Let’s look at the pros and cons of the daylight running of car lights. Read the rest of this entry »
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Brake Lines
Car brakes rarely get much attention that is until there is an emergency. Brake lines can be made from a variety of different materials, but one of the most popular among off- roaders and performance drivers is steel. Puncturing a brake line is always a concern for serious off- road drivers. A rock or twig can easily make a small puncture with soft brake lines, and such can end up in a disastrous situation. Steel brake lines do not swell as a flexible line might. With continuous use, a flexible brake line can stretch from the pressure of the fluid running through it. Such situation is called brake line swelling. Brake line swelling may not be a huge concern, but once the line is stretched the line pressure also lessens which results to weak performance. Over time, the decrease in brake performance will give you a headache. You definitely do not want to have a swollen line especially in emergency situation. Brake line swelling is no place with steel brake lines making your performance better. Read the rest of this entry »
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