Mercedes-Benz new CLC Coupe: Something New, Mostly Old!

By Dr Long

After a somewhat commendable effort from Daimler AG with its all-new (W204) C-Class last year, the new C-Class Coupe - now wearing an official CLC acronym - is really flogging a dead horse - a 7 to 8 years old one at that! Chassis, suspension, basic architecture and body shell (mostly) et al.

Here's really something as food for thought, will we see existing W203 owners facelifting their old C-Class front with after-market kits? That'll really take some glamour off the W204, more so the new C200K Elegance model!

Related posts:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/11/first-drive-new-w204-mercedes-benz-c200.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/11/mercedes-benz-c-for-yourself-official.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/10/parting-impression-mercedes-benz-c200.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/10/w204-c200k-prices-confirmed-below.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/08/right-hand-drive-w204-new-c-class.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/08/mercedes-benz-w204-c-class-wagon.html

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/03/new-2008-mercedes-benz-c63-amg.html

Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept

Power for the concept comes from the automakers race-derived 6.0 liter V12 diesel motor. The engine produces 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.

Audi would equip the R8 with a diesel engine for the 2009 model year, although Audi's TDI V8 was assumed to be the leading candidate.

Other highlights of the show car include a glass roof, an increased use of carbon fiber, revised front and rear aprons, and larger air intakes all around.

Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept

Power for the concept comes from the automakers race-derived 6.0 liter V12 diesel motor. The engine produces 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.

Audi would equip the R8 with a diesel engine for the 2009 model year, although Audi's TDI V8 was assumed to be the leading candidate.

Other highlights of the show car include a glass roof, an increased use of carbon fiber, revised front and rear aprons, and larger air intakes all around.

ING+1 LX Sport LM VII

By lifting ribs inside the split 7 spokes design made possible to super light weight and strength. Gold (or Diamond Black) from side of spoke to back of rims give luxury and the styles. The design of spoke has an expression of luxury and performance. This design is equivalent to big calipers that you see often for luxury cars. Diamond Cut surface gives luxury appearance.

There are two type of models to choose for.
Diamond Cut/Gold

Diamond Cut/Black

NAME:	LX SPORT LM VII
Specification:	One forge piece aluminum wheel
COLOR:	�Diamond Cut / Black �Diamond Cut / Silver �Diamond Cut / Gold *Optional Color
OPTION:	�AIR VALVE �CENTER CAP

Installation example on a LEXUS LS

ING+1 LX Sport LM VII

By lifting ribs inside the split 7 spokes design made possible to super light weight and strength. Gold (or Diamond Black) from side of spoke to back of rims give luxury and the styles. The design of spoke has an expression of luxury and performance. This design is equivalent to big calipers that you see often for luxury cars. Diamond Cut surface gives luxury appearance.

There are two type of models to choose for.
Diamond Cut/Gold

Diamond Cut/Black

NAME:	LX SPORT LM VII
Specification:	One forge piece aluminum wheel
COLOR:	�Diamond Cut / Black �Diamond Cut / Silver �Diamond Cut / Gold *Optional Color
OPTION:	�AIR VALVE �CENTER CAP

Installation example on a LEXUS LS

ING+1 bodykit for Nissan Fairlady 350z

For more information please visit ING+1

ING+1 bodykit for Nissan Fairlady 350z

For more information please visit ING+1

Toyota Rush 7-seater midi-SUV to launch soon

The Malaysian midi-SUV/MPV market is about to get crowded very soon with the addition of Toyota Rush 7-seater aka Dahaitsu Be-Go/Terios long wheelbase version. Despite those junior RAV-4 SUV looks, don't be fooled thinking that it's a 4WD. Unlike Perodua Kembara (1st gen Daihatsu Terios), it's NOT a 4X4. All is not lost though, since 2WD may be a good thing - for better fuel efficiency - considering the spiralling fuel prices.

Available only in rear-wheel drive configuration, the 7-seater Rush will be in UMW Toyota showrooms nationwide by 1st February 2008. Indicative prices are from RM83k - RM95k for the 1.5L powered Indonesian import (initial stages?) available in G (5-speed manual and 4 A/T) and S spec (auto only).

Rather baffling is the omission of ABS for the G-spec Rush. Equally disappointing is the fitting of only driver's side airbag for the G-spec that's estimated to cost between RM83k-89k. In contrast, the sub-75k Toyota Avanza 1.5G has ABS and dual airbags.

Wither the Nissan Livina 1.6 and 1.8? I don't think so, not if the RM90k-95k 'target price' for the Rush 1.5S comes true...no?

How to Choose a GT Wing

1. Choose the car models

There are a lot of brands and models. For example, please refer to the following table. Also, the tuning cars and such that need to be installed on the outer side of the trunk, or on the side of the fender, are deliberated early on from the stages of molding process. (There may be cases when charges are separately or additionally due.)

Eunos/S2000 / MR-S / DC-2 (Integra) / DC-5 / DB-8 / CR-X CL-1 (Accord, Euro) / CT (Celica) / Z-ZT (Celica) / 180SX / S13 / S14 / S15 / R32 / R33 / R34 / AE86 (4-door, HT) / AE111 / EVO4 / EVO5 / EVO6/ EVO7 / Z33 / FD / FC / JZA80 / JZX100 / NSX / ImprezaGC8 /GDB / EG6 / EK9 /

2. The Wing type

What is considered as the best condition is when the area-wise portion of Wing slightly exceeds beyond that of car�s rear train. Whether to make this proportion between them larger or smaller, simply depend on the Users� preference or choice of styling. Wings narrower than the maximum width of the car by more than 330mm, is considered to be in conformance with the safety criteria (the Japa nese Standard). Depending on some models however, there could be ones that may NOT come within the said standrange of criteria.

3. The Wing width
For wing width, we use Voltex as a reference

Type II or III is recommended for cars with a rounded rear train.


While for a square rear train, Type IV or V is recommended.


Type I having a 1500mm width is applicable to either (rounded or square). Also, with a Wing having the same width, the types can be determined according to the amount of down force; (greater the down force,) Type III ?Type V ?Type II ?Type I ?Type IV.

How to Choose a GT Wing

1. Choose the car models

There are a lot of brands and models. For example, please refer to the following table. Also, the tuning cars and such that need to be installed on the outer side of the trunk, or on the side of the fender, are deliberated early on from the stages of molding process. (There may be cases when charges are separately or additionally due.)

Eunos/S2000 / MR-S / DC-2 (Integra) / DC-5 / DB-8 / CR-X CL-1 (Accord, Euro) / CT (Celica) / Z-ZT (Celica) / 180SX / S13 / S14 / S15 / R32 / R33 / R34 / AE86 (4-door, HT) / AE111 / EVO4 / EVO5 / EVO6/ EVO7 / Z33 / FD / FC / JZA80 / JZX100 / NSX / ImprezaGC8 /GDB / EG6 / EK9 /

2. The Wing type

What is considered as the best condition is when the area-wise portion of Wing slightly exceeds beyond that of car�s rear train. Whether to make this proportion between them larger or smaller, simply depend on the Users� preference or choice of styling. Wings narrower than the maximum width of the car by more than 330mm, is considered to be in conformance with the safety criteria (the Japa nese Standard). Depending on some models however, there could be ones that may NOT come within the said standrange of criteria.

3. The Wing width
For wing width, we use Voltex as a reference

Type II or III is recommended for cars with a rounded rear train.


While for a square rear train, Type IV or V is recommended.


Type I having a 1500mm width is applicable to either (rounded or square). Also, with a Wing having the same width, the types can be determined according to the amount of down force; (greater the down force,) Type III ?Type V ?Type II ?Type I ?Type IV.