Timing Belts

The term timing belt is also used for the more general case of any flat belt with internal teeth. Such belts are used for power transmission or to interchange rotary motion and linear motion, where either high loads or maintaining a specific drive ratio are important. Some engines use timing gears. A common non-automotive application is in linear positioning systems. in the internal combustion engine application, the timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft which in turn controls the opening and closing of the engine's valves. A four-stroke engine requires that the valves open and close once every other turn of the crankshaft. The timing belt does this. It has custom teeth to turn the camshaft synchronized with the crankshaft and is specifically designed for a particular engine. In some engine designs, the timing belt may also be used to drive other engine components such as the water pump and oil pump. A gearing system can be used to connect the crankshaft to the camshaft at the correct timing. However gears and shafts constrain the relative location of the crankshaft and camshafts. A belt or chain allows much more flexibility in the relative locations of the crankshaft and camshafts. Furthermore, belts are cheaper than a gearing system. While chains may be more robust, rubber belts are quieter. A timing belt is a specific application of a synchronous belt used to transmit rotational power synchronously. Read More......

Car Pedals

Car racing pedals are made from different materials which includes carbon fiber and stainless steel. They come in a variety of colors and many are available with pedal kits. Most car racing pedals can be installed using special tape. Car Clutch Pedal - Located to the left and operated by the left foot (except for automatic transmission), this car pedal is used to change speed gears and controls the transmission shifting for the car. Car Brake Pedal - Located between the Clutch Pedal and the Accelerator Pedal, operated by the right foot. This pedal is usually wide and elevated well above the car floor. This car pedal is used to engaged the brakes of the car and stops the car when pressed upon. Car Gas Pedal - Located to the right and is operated by the right foot. This car pedal control the air supply to the car's engine. It is usually narrowad and close to the car floor allowing the driver's heel to rest on the car floor.

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Car Seats

Car racing seats have safety car seat belts and multiple types of harnesses which help protect the driver. These car seats are made from strong materials and are very lightweight. Racing seats also provide the driver added support and protection from car accidents. The following is a general guide to install racing seats into your car. We only provide these instructions to give you an idea of what you will need to do in order to install the race seats. We highly recommend that you have your racing seats installed by a professional experienced in aftermarket racing seat installation.

Removing Your Existing Stock Seats. Start with your driver side first and locate the four bolts that hold the car seat in, two up front and two in back. Starting with the rear two bolts of the car seat, remove the plastic covers over them and remove the car seat bolts. Be sure to recline the car seat so it is in an upright position and the weight is evenly distributed, so when you remove the front bolts of the seat it won't fall on top of you. After removing the front two bolts, gently lean the whole car seat onto it's back and undo all of the remaining connections to it by locating the seat belt wire attached to the female end of the seat belt socket. You will also want to undo any electrical wires that were connected to the original stock seat. The most convinient way to remove the car seats is to roll it onto its side so it makes an "L" and swing the car seat out following with the back of the chair until it is completely out of the car. With the car seat out of the car, look on the side where the cart seat belt receiver is. There is a plastic cover that you'll need to remove with a phillips screw driver, with one screw in front and one in back. With it removed, you'll see a bolt attaching the seatbelt to the seat. Remove this bolt. Now that you have the bolt off, put the plastic part back on. Installing Your New Racing Seats. Assemble your racing seat brackets and sliders if they did not already come assembled. The pieces are made to face in a specific direction so don't install them backwards. Remember racing seat sliders have to face forward for your seat to move. The aftermarket racing seat bracket will have holes for the racing seat belt receiver, so screw it in. You may need to remove some of the thick spacers so the racing seat will fit into your car, but do not remove them if you have room for them. Attach the aftermarket racing seat bracket to your race seat before placing it into the car. Test fit and see if you like the height of the seat, adjust accordingly if you can. Don't be surprised if your new seat brackets that you ordered for your race seat do not fit the existing holes. This is very common because these seats are made to fit several makes of vehicles and not specifically to any one kind. Just make new ones after the test fitting. If you have a race seat harness, attach the belts to them. Not every race seat bracket is made the same. Attach the front bolts in loosely, then try to put in the rears. Use a hammer if you have to so the race seat bracket holes will line up. Just don't damage the bracket. Securely tighten all of the bolts to the car. If you installed sliders and you can not slide the racing seat freely, check how you assembled it and reinstall it.

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Dash Kits

Dash kits are made from different materials which includes carbon fiber and stainless steel. Dash kits come in a variety of colors and many are available with matching door trim kits. Most dash kits attach to the dash using special tape. Woodgrain dash kits are decorative trim that features an adhesive backing and can be attached to a vehicle's dash. Each kit is custom designed for a particular vehicle to provide a perfect fit. Trim kits are offered in a variety of simulated and genuine woodgrains, with various clear and colored stains. There are also trim kits made from carbon fiber, stainless steel and other materials.

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Car GPS

Car GPS uses position data to locate the user on a road in the unit's map database. Using the road database, the unit can give directions to other locations along roads also in its database. There are three kinds of navigation systems: the kind that are designed to be built into a vehicle, software systems for use with a laptop computer and portable GPS units that can be tossed on the dash of a vehicle. Some portable units are even small enough to fit easily into a pocket for use on a boat, while hiking or practically anywhere. Read More......

Steering Wheels

The steering wheel is the part of the steering system that is manipulated by the driver. Steering wheels are the usual location for a button to activate the car's horn. Additionally, many modern automobiles may have other controls, such as crusie control and radio controls built into the steering wheel to minimize the extent to which the driver must take his hands off the wheel.An undeployed airbag, used to protect the driver in event of a frontal collision, is mounted inside a cover in the center of the steering wheel.Power steering and power assist steering both give the driver an easier means by which the steering of a car can be accomplished. Modern power steering almost universally relies on a hydraulic system. Mechanical power steering systems have been invented, but their weight and complexity negate the benefits that they provide. Read More......

Carbon Fiber Hoods

Carbon fiber hoods are made of carbon fiber material with rolled edges and underside support so you will be sure to get years of quality use. Carbon fiber hoods are manufactured from real carbon fiber with a skeleton backside. It has a nicely woven design and rolled edges for a smooth appearance and feel. Although it only weighs about half of the stock hood, it is strong and durable, perfect for looking good while going fast. The OEM style hood is not too extreme but still eye-catching. It lines up with very few adjustments and comes with the same dimensions and fittings as the original hood, making it an easy installation. Even the heat shield from the stock hood can fit on the carbon fiber hood with no problem. Read More......