Saturday 4 February 2012

Exposing Toxic Dangers in Automobiles


Exposing Toxic Dangers in Automobiles

When people think about the dangers of owning an automobile, they typically think about unsafe road conditions and the likelihood of getting into an accident. However, our vehicles expose us to toxic chemicals as well. Exposure to these chemicals can cause health risks and cancers, including mesothelioma. This is significant because the average American driver spends one and a half hours in a vehicle every day without thinking about the poor air quality.
Upholstery, including arm rests and seat cushions, floor coverings and plastic parts--like your seat belt buckle--used in most vehicle interiors are made with toxic chemicals that put public health at risk. These chemicals include polybrominated diphenyl ether, a common fire retardant, and phthalates, which are used in the process of softening PVC plastics. Both chemicals have been linked to liver toxicity, premature births, birth defects, impaired learning and early puberty in laboratory test animals. The European Union has banned the use of phthalates in toys.
That new car smell that many of us love so much is largely formaldehyde. This toxic substance is used in your vehicle's carpets and upholstery, as well as plastics and glues used in new automobiles. In a report released in June 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program officially added formaldehyde to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer. Although it is a naturally occurring substance, increased exposure to formaldehyde contributes to cancer in humans.
Asbestos is another threat to public health. This substance has been used in automotive parts, such as clutch facings, gaskets and brake pads for many years. It is not just older vehicles that contain these asbestos-laden parts. Brakes and clutches are still being made with asbestos, just in lower quantities.
While many of us do not come in contact with these parts that often, mechanics and amateurs who work on their own cars may. Asbestos exposure, particularly breathing in the dust, can lead to lung cancer, asbestosis and even pleural mesothelioma, a painful and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs. These diseases typically do not develop until 15 or even 50 years after exposure.
Other toxic chemicals used in vehicles include lead, bromine, heavy metals and chlorine. The United States does not have standards for air quality in vehicles, but carmakers have begun phasing out some of the toxic chemicals in automobiles due to consumer demand and health reports.



Copyright © 2012 Brian Tuner.

Thursday 2 February 2012

ELIMINATOR DASHBOARD GAUGE


Mitsubishi Lancer puma 2005-2009
Hyundai Verna
BMW E36
Honda civic 2000
Honda civic 1994


To Be Continued .......
Source Of Picture :- Tuning Shop
To Contact :- 0122 9 46 46 56 - 0111 010 1000 , Block 20 Herafieen El-Salam City, Cairo, Egypt
Manager of the shop :- Mr. Amr El-laithy

Carbon Hood

Hyundai New Elantra
new look carbon hood BMW E46
new look carbon hood BMW E36 Coupe
Mitsubishi Lancer puma 2005-2009

To Be Continued .......
Source Of Picture :- Tuning Shop
To Contact :- 0122 9 46 46 56 - 0111 010 1000 , Block 20 Herafieen El-Salam City, Cairo, Egypt
Manager of the shop :- Mr. Amr El-laithy

Exotic Cars in UAE




































Source Of Picture :- EXOTIC CARS OF U.A.E

Porsche GT2 & Corvette ZR1

Porsche GT2 997:
engine is based on the existing 3.6 L (220 cu in) flat-6 engine, but now features twin variable geometry turbochargers, which generate 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp) at 6500 rpm and 680 N·m (500 lb·ft) at 2200 rpm. The GT2 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.6 seconds and on to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.6 seconds, and has a maximum top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph).

Corvette ZR1 C6:
engine is 6.2 L V8, 638 bhp (476 kW; 647 PS) at 6500 rpm and Torque: 604 ft·lbf (819 N·m). The ZR1 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.3 seconds, and has a maximum top speed of 330 km/h ( 205 mph).


Porsche GT2










Corvette ZR1







Taken at Milano, Downtown, 11.11.11
Source of Picture : Dream Cars News & Sightings

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