• These checks require the assistance of a person to operate the vehicle controls.

• Use chocks to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle.

• Observe manufacturer's shut-down instructions before switching off the engine (e.g. to avoid turbo-charger damage).

Checks and reasons for rejection

• Start the engine and charge up the braking system until the low pressure warning device turns off. Apply the brake several times until the low pressure warning device activates.

• A visual or audible warning device connected to the brake system does not provide a warning to the driver when the air pressure is lowered to less than the following levels, unless the manufacturer specifies a different level:

• 420 kPa (60psi) for ADR 35 vehicles
  
• 350 kPa (50psi) for pre-ADR 35 vehicles

• These checks require the assistance of a person to operate the vehicle controls.

• Use chocks to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle.

• Observe manufacturer's shut-down instructions before switching off the engine (e.g. to avoid turbo-charger damage).

Checks and reasons for rejection

• Start the engine and charge up the braking system until the low pressure warning device turns off. Apply the brake several times until the low pressure warning device activates.

• A visual or audible warning device connected to the brake system does not provide a warning to the driver when the air pressure is lowered to less than the following levels, unless the manufacturer specifies a different level:

• 420 kPa (60psi) for ADR 35 vehicles
  
• 350 kPa (50psi) for pre-ADR 35 vehicles

I've wanted to get back to these cool cars for about a month... time sure slips away

1966_jaguar_xj13-1
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport Pininfarina Coupe
1964_porsche_904_gts-1
1963_jaguar_e_type_lightweight-1
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato

1957_jaguar_xkss-1
1955_mercedes_benz_300_slr-1
1953_jaguar_c_type_051-1
1953 OSCA MT4 Frua Barchetta
1953 Fiat 8V Elaborata Zagato

1951 Ford Comete
1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Pinin Farina
1937_delahaye_135_m_figoni_&_falaschi_roadster-2
1937_bugatti_type_57_atalante-1
1936 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atalante

1935 Stout Scarab
1934 Voisin C28 Ambassade
1914_simplex_95-2
1914 Simplex 9.5 litre Racer

1910 Corbin Vanderbilt Cup Racer

More to come, but it's getting late and tomorrow will be another long day at work.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event_list/&mode=annual&pstart=8&eventkey

Roads

The total length of roads in KwaZulu-Natal is 25,600 km. This includes 1,147 km of the road network in the eThekwini Metro area and 1,138 km of national routes. 6,656 km are surfaced and 18,943 km are gravel.

The main national routes are the N3 (Durban to Gauteng), N2 South (Durban to Kokstad) and the N2 North (Durban to Pongola). The N3 to Gauteng is the busiest road freight corridor in South Africa, carrying a volume of over 1.5 million vehicles per year on the Durban to Pietermaritzburg section. The authorities charged with the maintenance of provincial roads face the continual challenge of maintaining the condition of roads with limited funds, in spite of increasing usage.

The combined effect of national policies of deregulation of road transport, commercialisation of rail, increased legal axle-mass loads and gross combination mass of heavy vehicles has resulted in a continual shift of cargo from rail to road transport. This results in an increase in road damage, accidents, congestion and gas emissions.
The situation is aggravated by endemic overloading of heavy vehicles which, though better controlled in KZN than the rest of the country, has negative consequences for the life of the roads in the province.

The cumulative effects of increasing road usage and accumulated deficits in the funding of road maintenance are felt by all road users in terms of increased vehicle operating costs. The deteriorating condition of roads in KwaZulu-Natal is a cause for grave concern as it contributes to rising costs, inflation and increasing accident rates. It is noteworthy that the Department has in recent years, placed considerable emphasis on the development of roads in remote rural areas and is in the process of upgrading several major provincial roads such as the P700 route to Ulundi and the P496 John Ross Highway from Empangeni to Richards Bay .

It will in the near future be critically necessary to reassess the provision of road infrastructure between the N3 corridor and the Port of Durban as increasing congestion and delays are having a negative impact on the efficiency of the logistics system surrounding the port.

Roads

The total length of roads in KwaZulu-Natal is 25,600 km. This includes 1,147 km of the road network in the eThekwini Metro area and 1,138 km of national routes. 6,656 km are surfaced and 18,943 km are gravel.

The main national routes are the N3 (Durban to Gauteng), N2 South (Durban to Kokstad) and the N2 North (Durban to Pongola). The N3 to Gauteng is the busiest road freight corridor in South Africa, carrying a volume of over 1.5 million vehicles per year on the Durban to Pietermaritzburg section. The authorities charged with the maintenance of provincial roads face the continual challenge of maintaining the condition of roads with limited funds, in spite of increasing usage.

The combined effect of national policies of deregulation of road transport, commercialisation of rail, increased legal axle-mass loads and gross combination mass of heavy vehicles has resulted in a continual shift of cargo from rail to road transport. This results in an increase in road damage, accidents, congestion and gas emissions.
The situation is aggravated by endemic overloading of heavy vehicles which, though better controlled in KZN than the rest of the country, has negative consequences for the life of the roads in the province.

The cumulative effects of increasing road usage and accumulated deficits in the funding of road maintenance are felt by all road users in terms of increased vehicle operating costs. The deteriorating condition of roads in KwaZulu-Natal is a cause for grave concern as it contributes to rising costs, inflation and increasing accident rates. It is noteworthy that the Department has in recent years, placed considerable emphasis on the development of roads in remote rural areas and is in the process of upgrading several major provincial roads such as the P700 route to Ulundi and the P496 John Ross Highway from Empangeni to Richards Bay .

It will in the near future be critically necessary to reassess the provision of road infrastructure between the N3 corridor and the Port of Durban as increasing congestion and delays are having a negative impact on the efficiency of the logistics system surrounding the port.

Kinda cool community idea, woodies and surf as a symbol

Duct tape doesn't work, sorry to point out that some people didn't know

International Harvester... early 50's I think, very cool, but I can never catch the guy at home to talk to

Munster's Kustom Pinstriping impressed me with the variety of stuff they striped, it all looks cool!

Advanced Lubricant Technology

Low Friction Engine & Drive Train Lubricants commonly known as synthetic engine oil and synthetic transmission & drive train lubricants, these synthetic products can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 3% by reducing friction between parts. Synthetic lubricants are designed to withstand the extreme pressures of the engine, transmission and drive train better than traditional oils. In addition to increased fuel efficiency, synthetic engine lubricants reduce wear and increase maintenance intervals.

Advanced Lubricant Technology

Low Friction Engine & Drive Train Lubricants commonly known as synthetic engine oil and synthetic transmission & drive train lubricants, these synthetic products can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 3% by reducing friction between parts. Synthetic lubricants are designed to withstand the extreme pressures of the engine, transmission and drive train better than traditional oils. In addition to increased fuel efficiency, synthetic engine lubricants reduce wear and increase maintenance intervals.

NEW video Gear pins 2009 Nissan 370Z against 2009 BMW Z4

this is battle between two big manufacturer

Refresher:

2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i: Power comes from a 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 engine that makes a total of 306-hp. 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds when mated to a manual transmission and 5 seconds flat when mated to the new 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters.
2009 Nissan 370Z: Power comes from a 3.7L VQ37VHR engine making 332-hp. Mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox that will allow for a 0 to 60 mph time in the low 4.7 seconds.

Wonder how fast The Stig lapped the Top Gear lap or which one Clarkson liked better? Make the jump for the video to find out.

4th annual King of Clubs car show and drags

One of the nicest simple engine photos I've taken
The coolest accessory I remember ever finding on a car, this is proof that rat rod owners are the most innovative and eclectic bunch to put cars together... look at rat rods to find interesting stuff, restored cars just have factory stuff, but rat rods have incredible build techniques, obscure aftermarket add ons, (in general) the best of whatever could be found to make a car better

Here I am hoping that one of these headlight photos is as cool as I think they are

This gets my vote for best rod of the show... inline 8, dragster rear tires, period perfect front tires, home-made intake and exhaust, Strombergs, real antique liscense plates, cool speedometer etc etc

This just nails the award... a shrunken head in the steering wheel

Love the exhaust and intake

In case you've never seen heavy large metal flake... here ya go

Sorry for the flipped photo, but it's the only way to get a great look at the perfect silhouette shadow



Love the insert for the gauges, nice shape, great chrome

Cool ice chest! Looks like a Von Dutch original (couldn't be)

A Kustom Kulture womens car club? Wow... trying to wrap my mind around that, any chance of an unattached one looking for a muscle car guy?

Don Wang's.. he owns DRW transmission, and that is where I took my last trans for a rebuild. My next one too when I can afford it. I recommend DRW.

If you ever wanted to see a good lace paint job, here ya go