Falken Tire has designed and built a dynamic high mileage performance touring tire, which fits the needs of a wide market of vehicles. With an 80,000-mile limited mileage warranty, the SN211 offers long-term confidence and mile-after-mile comfort. Technological advantages are readily apparent through a variable sipe depth design, four optimized circumferential grooves and treadwear indicators. Best of all, the SN211 delivers maximum value and superb year-round performance.

Available in a wide range of original equipment replacement sizes, from 14-inch to 18- inch diameters, the SN211 is the tire for today – well-engineered and stylish, enhancing the look of popular coupes, sedans and wagons with a premium and sport-inspired appearance.

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Here we go folks! Oregon Govenor Theodore Kulongoski has introduced a bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that… wait for it…

decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles

Yes, forget about having people maintain their cars properly and be a responsible driver. Lets shut down an industry that brings in #35 billion in the US (2006). How many jobs/lives would be effected? Our main concern is based on the principle of FREEDOM! Look back in history and all the different enthusiasts movements… how many are based on, around or spawned and aftermarket movement. Even if you don’t agree with some of these, to each his/her own! FREEDOM to choose.

• H.B. 2186 would regulate vehicle fuel economy, an authority reserved to the federal government.
• H.B. 2186 could ban tires that may have improved performance, handling or appearance features, based solely on a rolling resistance rating. In addition, this program could easily distract consumers from focusing on more important safety issues such as tire inflation and overloading of vehicles.
• H.B. 2186 would force consumers to purchase only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires because the program essentially exempts OEM-selected tires and unfairly implies that they are superior to aftermarket products.
• H.B. 2186 could prohibit aftermarket parts designed to either personalize or optimize specific vehicle performance attributes including handling, towing, suspension, fuel economy, etc.
• H.B. 2186 provides broad authority to government regulators and could limit a range of aftermarket parts currently available to consumers based on the subjective determination of government regulators.

FROM SEMA:

We Urge You to Contact Oregon Speaker of the House Dave Hunt and Members of the Environment and Water Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2186

DON’T DELAY! Please contact Oregon Speaker Dave Hunt and the House Environment and Water Committee immediately to urge his opposition to H.B. 2186.

Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt
Phone: 503/986-1440
Email: rep.davehunt@state.or.us

Oregon House Environment and Water Committee

Representative Ben Cannon – Chair
Phone: 503/986-1446
Email: rep.bencannon@state.or.us

Representative Jules Bailey
Phone: 503/986-1442
Email: rep.juleskopelbailey@state.or.us

Representative Phil Barnhart
Phone: 503/986-1411
Email: rep.philbarnhart@state.or.us

Representative Cliff Bentz
Phone: 503/986-1460
Email: rep.cliffbentz@state.or.us

Representative Deborah Boone
Phone: 503/986-1432
Email: rep.deborahboone@state.or.us

Representative Vic Gilliam
Phone: 503/986-1418
Email: rep.vicgilliam@state.or.us

Representative Bob Jenson
Phone: 503/986-1458
Email: rep.bobjenson@state.or.us

Representative Jefferson Smith
Phone: 503/986-1447
Email: rep.jeffersonsmith@state.or.us

Here is the link to the PDF

- SEMA via autoblog

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*Please take this as FYI. The kit, prices etc. could all be changed. As far as we know this is the real deal and you got it here, first!

We have a brochure regarding the new Jetta TDI Cup body kit for the “Fast” in you! Ok, thats GTI but… It reminds us of the ol MKIV GLI’s. Very nice and we can’t wait to see this hit the scene!

The people want to race. Let them race in style.

The Jetta TDI Cup body kit includes a sportier bumper, powerful new grille, custom Side Skirts, along with a rear Valence and rear Diffuser. Add a set of18x8.5 inch Volkswagen light alloy wheels to provide greater cornering and stability to complete the Jetta TDI Cup package. (Package available in limited quantities. Rear spoiler is not included in kit.)

“Jetta TDI Cup Kit” bumper including new grille.

2008 Jetta TDI Cup Kit Price List

• Front Bumper/Grille – $1,589.38
• Side Accent Skirts (2) – $451.43
• Rear Valence – $470.23
• Rear Diffuser – $165.06

MSRP Part Pricing only. Visit your local dealer today for pricing information. See VW dealer for details on painting and installation.

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This is probably the best app we’ve seen come out for the iPhone! There are a tons of games, to-do’s and even flashlights… somewhat of a disappointment.

The crew over at Bunsen Tech have created Dynolicious!

We just found it yesterday and purchased immediately. We have done a few simple runs and its seems to be pretty damn good. It utilizes the accelerometer within the iPhone.

If you running the iPhone and iTunes, here is the direct link to the store.

Introducing: Dynolicious
Dynolicious is the first automotive performance meter available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Dynolicious uses the hardware built-in to your iPhone to measure the performance characteristics of your vehicle. No external wires or equipment is necessary, simply slip the iPhone into a cradle or cupholder and go!

Some of the performance metrics Dynolicious can measure:

• 0-60 Acceleration
• 1/4 Mile Elapsed Time
• Lateral G’s
• Horsepower

Unlike other accelerometer-based performance meters, Dynolicious uses the advanced data-handling and display capabilities of the iPhone to make the most of your performance testing. Dynolicious maintains a history of test runs, showing you averages and trends in your results. Dynolicious also allows you to enter modifications performed to your vehicle, and will instantly show before-and-after results to easily identify gains or losses.

Performance Measurements

• 0-60 MPH
• Other Speed Tests (0-10 MPH through 0-100 MPH in 10MPH increments)
• Quarter Mile Elapsed Time
• Quarter Mile Trap Speed
• Elapsed Time and Trap Speed for standard intervals (60′, 330′, 1/8 Mi, 1000′)
• Lateral G’s (current and peak)
• Braking G’s (current and peak)
• Wheel Horsepower
• Estimated Engine Horsepower

Results Presentation

• Realtime Speedometer and Graphs
• Realtime graphical skidpad display
• View results for latest test run or any saved run
• View averages based on vehicle, date, or modification
• Compare results between vehicles, dates, or before-and-after modifications

Configuration

• Rollout 0″ to 24″ (separate settings for 0-60 and Quarter Mile tests)
• Stores vehicle weight and drivetrain efficiency in your vehicle’s profile
• Calibration routine gets the maximum accuracy possible with the built-in accelerometers

Accuracy

• 0-60 MPH: +/- 0.08 sec*
• Quarter Mile: +/- 0.10 sec*, +/- 1.5 MPH*

*Results based on preliminary testing. A detailed accuracy analysis using professional timing equipment at a regulation dragstrip will be posted soon.

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