Transportation : Automotive

ISO/TS 16949:2002 will have a huge impact on the whole of the automobile industry this decade: the price of entry to the global automotive market is conformance to this new standard more...

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CREATE RADICAL NEW RIDESWITH THESE OUTLANDISH PROJECTS!,/p> . Want to take your evil talents on the road? Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius has everything you need to morph your old, unwanted wheels into fabulous, fully functional vehicles. Now you can fuel your artistic side, conserve energy, and get where you need to go with serious attitude!. Dozens of pictures throughout the building process help you create these rad rides, some that you power yourself and some that will propel you for extensive distances with just the push of a button, running on inexpensive power obtained from a wall socket or the sun. Each project can be modified, mixed together, and customized, enabling you to create literally hundreds of new devices-the only limit is your imagination!: Features illustrated instructions and plans for more than 13 highly detailed projects, all of which can be built using easily available parts and a few basic tools.; Shows you how to completely dismantle a standard bicycle in order to twist it into something much more evil.; Gives you alternative design ideas that leave room for you to mix or change the projects to suit your own evil agenda.; Learn new skills and look cool - this book is for everyone with a desire to chop and create. Garage hackers unite!. Regardless of your skill level, Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius will arm you with the skills you need in order to churn out your very own evil rides. Have a look at what is on our Evil Genius drawing board…. Attitude and Style: Gladiator Chopper Trike; Old Skool Attitude; The Whipper Snapper:. Speed and Comfort: StreetFox Tadpole Trike; DeltaWolf Racing Trike; Little Warrior Trike. Alternative Transportation: Ucan2 HandCycle; SpinCycle Vortex; SkyStyle Tallbike. Electric Power: Sparky MiniBike; LongRanger Bike; Silent Speedster; Kids Electric Trike more...

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A hands-on guide for the novice who wants to boost a car’s performance Beefing up a car today usually involves hacking its computerized ECU (engine control unit). This expert guide walks the first-time modifier through programming the ECU for maximum performance, choosing and installing aftermarket electronic devices, and making physical modifications. It covers legal implications, warranties, costs, and more. David Vespremi (San Francisco, CA) is an automotive consultant to TechTV and a contributor to Sport Compact Car Magazine. more...

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Because of rapid advances in technology, the career of auto service technician has changed more rapidly than most careers. For many years, a person who had mechanical ability and a great deal of curiosity could graduate from high school and enter the field. These mechanics, or grease monkeys as they were called, may not have been good at math or reading, but if they were adept at taking machines apart and had an intuitive feel for what made them run, that was enough. Today’s auto service technician is a highly trained professional who has expertise in computer technology, physics, electronics and a variety of other fields. There is still the challenge of solving a problem, but now the technician is more likely to be reading computer printouts than listening to the engine. more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You help the kids with math homework, operate the toaster, and even manage the office carpool. Put when it comes to rolling up your sleeves and tinkering under the hood of your car, you'd rather walk. Don't lace up your sneakers yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care, Second Edition helps you build the skills you need to maintain your car and handle common repairs. Feel confident about applying a little elbow grease to any project, including trickier tasks like adjusting the brakes. more...

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