Sunday, January 27, 2008

Limousines are costly business cars...


This depends on the type and number of vehicles you are planning to rent. Please understand that most limousine services have a rental minimum of 3 hours. Generally, in Toronto, the limo market is very competitive, so they will have a pre-set limit of 3 hours for guarantee reservation. Most services do not offer "pick-up" and "drop-off" service as this only consumes 1 hour of time.
Limousines are costly business assets; it is not cost effective for limousine services to offer their service for 1 hour. In the Toronto wedding landscape, typically a 1 hour rental would consume more than 3 hours when considering travel times and vehicle preparation. You cannot rent a hotel room for 5 hours; limo service is similar.
A typical Toronto wedding rental package runs from $200 - $400 for 3 hours of service depending on your vehicle preference. Exotic vehicle choices cost much higher. For example, a standard white 8-passenger stretch limousine would rent in the $250-$350 range while an exotic vehicle, such as a Stretch SUV Excursion would rent in the $500-$1,000 range - a big price difference!
In the end, the Toronto wedding services including limos, allow you to add value to your incredible day, however, make sure you do not spend too much
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Harley Davidson VR1000



Year (of specifications)
1994
Engine
1000 cc, 60° V-twin
Transmission
5-speed, chain
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Max speed
170 mph
0-60 mph
-
Horsepower
135 hp
Weight
177 kg, 390 lbs
Seat height
-
The Harley Davidson VR1000 used Weber fuel injection

2004 Dodge Sling Shot Concept


Is the Sling Shot a Long Shot for North America?
Chrysler Group is in a unique position compared to its domestic rivals. It has the ability to share technologies with its parent companys top-tier division Mercedes-Benz, putting it at a distinct advantage over GM and Ford.
Why? GM has Cadillac and Saab, both premium brands while Ford has Jaguar. The difference is that GM and Ford outsource many of their key components, such as transmissions, while Mercedes-Benz develops its in-house.
Take Chryslers newest 5-speed automatic transmission, for an example. Cadillacs advanced 5-speed unit is manufactured by ZF, the same company that supplies automatic transmissions to BMW, among others. Its a great transmission,
Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Chrysler Group Design, describes the Dodge Sling Shots styling during its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 4, 2004. (Photo: Joe Wilssens)but too expensive to buy for any rear-wheel drive derivatives in lesser brands such as Chevrolet - excluding possibly the Corvette.
With Mercedes-Benz just recently launching its 7-speed automatic, Chrysler Group became the beneficiary of the outgoing 5-speed, still state-of-the-art among lower priced vehicles. Chrysler has also adopted the E Class rear suspension. Both technologies
Chrysler Group is really starting to show the advantages it has gained by joining forces with Mercedes-Benz. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler)will now be made in its Indiana manufacturing facility.
While this technological advantage might not remain the same as time pushes forward, it is the case for now. Case in point is Chrysler Groups new 300 series of sedans and Dodge Magnum sport wagon, featuring rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations, a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability, and a sophisticated 5-link rear suspension. Chrysler throws in its all-American HEMI V8 horsepower and the rest is history, literally.
Most
The Dodge Sling Shot poses a unique opportunity for Chrysler Group, strike a chord with young, less affluent drivers and opening doors to new international markets. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler)recently weve witnessed this process played out in the domestic automakers most recent products, starting with the Pacifica crossover that features M-B derived suspension components, to the Crossfire that is close to forty percent SLK.
But the technology advantage may not just end with powerful sports cars, sedans and crossovers, the domestic division might just get the opportunity to tap into what is becoming a lucrative subcompact market.

2003 Dodge Tomahawk Concept


Carving a Unique Niche among Faceless Car Brands
OK, Ive ridden a lot of powerful motorbikes but this thing is beyond intimidating. After hearing it roar, or more precisely making sort of a ripping sound as if the most powerful chainsaw on earth was tearing through solid sheets of steel, my heart pounded and blood boiled over with a desire I havent felt since Dodge handed over the keys to their latest Viper SRT-10.
Any real speed enthusiast has to appreciate an automaker daring enough to build a 500-hp 8.3-L V10 powered sports car, but that same appreciation
The Dodge Tomahawk Concept making its world debut in Detroit on January 6, 2003. Chrysler Group COO Wolfgang Bernhard piloted it to center stage. (Photo: Joe Wilssens)borders on love when the same mechanical technology is applied to a motorbike.
Or maybe its lust? I mean, how many motorcycles have an estimated 0 to 60 mph sprint of 2.5 seconds and a calculable terminal velocity exceeding
Just the thought of a motorcycle doing over 400 mph is beyond imagination. Anyone for the Bonneville salt flats? (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)400 mph? Of course at that speed, even on a faring equipped bike, rider and machine would launch into the air emulating an F-104 jet fighter at take-off. But despite reality, the sensationalism of achieving more than half mach 1 speed is fun to contemplate.
"The Dodge brand philosophy always challenges us to grab
Dodge reinvents the contact patch with the Tomahawks unique front suspension system, 20-inch wheels and P120/60R20 Dunlop tires. (Photo: Trevor Hormann, American Auto Press)life by the horns," commented Trevor Creed, Chrysler Groups Senior Vice President of Design. "In the case of the Tomahawk, grabbing and holding onto anything for dear life is a necessity."

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Very good looking and the most powerful motorbikes on Earth.


If you're into fast bikes and big talkers you should check out the biketalk forum at www.labusas.orgIt's one of the original "big bore" motorcycle forums and has been around pretty much as long as the Hayabusa has.The members there have done every mod possible to the world's fastest production motorycle to make it go even faster. Turbochargers, superchargers, all carbon fiber bodywork, extended swingarms, nitrous oxide injection, water injection, carbon fiber wheels...you name it.We have several members who race at the semi-pro and pro levels and some of them have even raced the 'bus itself.Warning: The site is not for the thin skinned.I like the fact that they listed the slower ZX-14 behind the Hayabusa...where it belongs. ;-)

Tempo Engines

The tempo engine runs in many weenie decks, and in control decks. Their extremes in spectrum bring them closer together when thinking about tempo and how it works as an "engine."
This broad definition covers any deck that isn't a “combo” deck (i.e. one that needs certain pieces in place to win). If your deck gets some sort of advantage and wins, then it's tempo. If it needs such-and-such in play, then it's combo.
Let's take two of the best aggro decks in the format, Gruul and Ghost Husk, and how they fit into the mold.
Both of these decks rely on explosive openings, one more so than the other. That is, Ghost Husk has the Dark Confidant engine, while Gruul has reusable boosts (Moldervine Cloak) and burn (extreme swings in tempo).
When you play decks of this sort you have to “feel out” your opponents' answers, and try to get in as much damage as possible while you dart in and out of their blows. At some point even instincts can take over, as you “feel” their Wrath of God, and plan accordingly.
On the other end of the scale are control decks. Let's take Izzetron and Firemane Angel Control for example. Both of these decks try to create unfair situations - Izzetron pops a Wildfire, Firemane gives you the Zur's Weirding lock.
The difference is that this tempo engine is a slow burn - for example, in cars in extreme weather conditions, oil can solidify to sludge, and as a result the engine needs a good, long time to warm up before it can perform. Control decks are much the same - they take extreme heat (Burn) and pressure (Creatures / Enchantments), and need time to get resources online. These decks always need some sort of lifegain or card advantage to make up for their lack of threats or removal.
The key to any Tempo Engine is recognizing how it should win, and what it needs in play to win. If it's about building pressure, then what kind of pressure? Answers such as counterspells, or threats such as Scab-Clan Mauler? If it's about finishers, that means reset switches like Wrath of God and game-enders like Char.

What Is An Engine?

The original two cylinder: Dark Ritual - Hypnotic Specter
Simple, tried, and true. One of the first "two-card combos" you could grasp way-back-when. I began my Magic playing in Ice Age, and still had access to this highly unfair combo. Even small engines can produce incredible results when paired up with more powerful components, such as Necropotence.
Dark Ritual is the gold standard in mana acceleration (second only to power) and gave players their first taste of how the pieces fit. But I'm not here to go over old decks; I'm here for the new stuff.
Today's engines are much more complex than their older counterparts. Let's look at both kinds of Engines: Tempo and Combo.

SCG Daily - A Deck is Like a Car: The Two Engines

Engines in Magic are relative to the cards around them. They are, at their best, pure synergy. The cards in an “Engine,” whether that is a combo, aggro, or control deck, work best when they're all in play. When you draw all of them, you almost always win. Your "engine" is running. Your "game" has begun.
Let's look at some of the great engines of the past, from the early simple engines (much like the automobile) to the horsepower we see today.

Motorbikes: The Need for Speed (Hardcover)

Editorial Reviews
From School Library JournalGrade 4-8-Books designed to appeal to lovers of sleek, glossy, aerodynamic vehicles with muscular engines. Eye-catching and busy to the max, the layout features full-color photos of each plane, bike, or car, with text, stats, and fact files superimposed on brilliant boxes of red, magenta, maroon, blue, yellow, tan, green, purple, and orange. The chatty text sounds much like an informed guide piloting interested readers around an airfield or track, dropping data and corny statements for edification and amusement. A compilation of addresses (such as NASA and NASCAR) are offered as sources for more details. Cluttered, bright, and colorful to the point of distraction, this trio will be adored by the intended audience and ignored by everyone else.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book DescriptionHave you ever wondered what it would feel like to ride some of the most powerful motorbikes in the world? You'll find out with this electrifying look at racing motorcycles. Blast your way around a dirt track on a thundering Harley-Davidson. Venture out into a hot, dusty desert on a grueling 9,000-mile course to find out how tough you and your bike are. Or take part in the fiercely competitive world of superbike racing. Learn all about these incredible machines and feel the excitement of high-adrenaline motorsports!