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Mighty Car Mods – Subaru Liberty Makeover (SE02 EP11)

diytip — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:54:27 +0000

It has been 9 months since our trip to Japan, where we went to the auctions and found an immaculate S15 Silvia for Moog… in this special episode we can finally reveal what happened to Marty’s import, and what he bought to replace it…

Mighty Car Mods – How to Wash Your Car (SE01 EP16)

diytip — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:48:28 +0000

After numerous requests from all over the world, we’ve put together an episode showing some techniques for looking after the exterior of your car

Mighty Car Mods – How to get your car through rego inspection (SE02 EP07)

diytip — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:09 +0000

The boys from Mighty Car Mods show that its possible to save a car destined for the scrap heap!

American Touge 3 – Preliminary Rounds – Best Motoring International – 1/3

diytip — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:30:58 +0000

Keiichi Tsuchiya is back in the US for the third time to put US tuned cars to the test at Horse Thief Mile Track at Willowsprings. Go to gtchannel.com for more car videos and content.

Car Audio 101 – Alternator Tutorial

diytip — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:53:08 +0000

DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com ALTERNATORS The alternator powers the vehicle, all components and recharges the battery. A standard factory alternator ranges from 40 amps to 120 amps depending on vehicle. When the alternator is under high demand or the demand exceeds the alternators capability, your voltage will begin to fall and rely on the reserve of the battery. Lets use a 65 amp alternator for example in determining what aftermarket audio equipment the alternator can sufficiently power. In perfect condition, your 65 amp factory alternator is charging at 14.4 volts and is capable of supplying 936 watts. (65A x 14.4V = 936 watts) Your vehicle requires 30%-50% of this to run and operate standard vehicle components. If we use the middle, 40%, you are left with approximately 561 watts for your aftermarket audio equipment. (936W x (100% – 40%) = 561W) This 561watts is based on a 100% efficient amplifier which we know is not realistic. Lets assume you choose an 80% efficient amplifier, which is very efficient. If this amplifier uses 561watts and is 80% efficient, it will produce 448.8 watts for your speakers or subwoofers. (561W x (.8) = 448.8 watts) Going beyond this point and you begin to tap into the reserve of the battery. The result is a decrease in amplifier efficiency and an increase in heat due to decreases in voltage and increases in amperage. This is very hard on the alternator and amplifiers in the system. By now Im sure you see why an upgraded alternator …