First something general about traction control (ASR): This is the function of a car that prevents the driven wheels from slipping / spinning on certain surfaces such as ice or other slippery surfaces. The traction control (ASR) is also called automatic slip control or ...
Continue reading "No windy thing - retrofitting the crosswind assistant!
Crosswind assist is a relatively rare gimmick and therefore not found in many vehicles. The assistance system is only intended for tall vans, such as the Mercedes Sprinter, and is intended to prevent inappropriate driver reactions in cross winds. Whether the system is too ...
Continue reading "More speed at the push of a button - speed limiter with remote control!
Recently updated on December 20, 2022 at 03:18 a.m. Rev limiters are available in analog and digital versions and have been found in a wide variety of vehicles for decades. Models are available in stores that can be activated with a radio remote control and have automatic...
Continue reading "Stand out at all costs - the LED wheel arch lighting!
Recently updated on October 8, 2020 at 09:14 a.m. Wheel arch lighting is intended to illuminate wheel arches and serves purely as a show effect, for example in significantly higher vehicles. The wheel arch lighting has no real meaning or purpose. But the modified vehicles can be...
Continue reading "Wheel arch corners as an all-rounder against dirt and stones!
Have you ever heard of so-called wheel arch corners? They are also sometimes referred to as flared fenders or mud flaps and can be purchased for all four sides of the wheel. However, the names are not correct. A real wheel arch extension covers the entire tread of the tire ...
Continue reading "Practical, illegal but chic - the Gullwing steering wheel!
Fans of the American television series Knight Rider will know it. The steering wheel from KITT! The car that speaks and is equipped with artificial intelligence has played countless missions in the fight for justice with David Hasselhoff as "Michael Knight" (who also played Garthe Knight). And …
Continue reading "More comfort! Install the garage door opener afterwards?
Many people have an automatic garage door with a remote control. This is often loose in the car, but there is the option of installing it permanently in the vehicle. Depending on the system, the garage door manufacturer usually has a small remote control ...
Continue reading "More power - modify the compressor from the engine!
Recently updated on August 18, 2022 at 06:34 a.m. A compressor increases the performance of the engine by increasing the air supply to the engine. Tuning compressors are available as an upgrade set and can also be professionally installed in a tuning workshop. The upgrade of the…
Continue reading "Classic design - wire-spoke wheels on the vehicle!
Recently updated on May 11, 2021 at 12:35 p.m. Wire spoke wheels are also known as “wire wheels” in America and are part of the typical vehicle appearance, especially in vintage cars and classic older sports cars. The rims have an enormous impact on the appearance of the car and ...
Continue reading "More safety in the car with an emergency brake assistant!
Emergency braking assistants are available in a simple variant and in a more complicated version. The simple variant is also called "City Emergency Brake Assistant" or has names that are similar. The technically simpler system also detects at speeds of 30 km / h to 60 km / h ...
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