Top 5 Cars in Hollywood
Posted by admin in Top 5 Cars in Hollywood on February 5, 2011
Cars are an essential part of movies in Hollywood, and it is not surprising to see car-related movies coming out quite often. While the plots and action scenes have changed due to the technological advances both in cars and the movie industry, there is no denying that a car movie will be a big hit if done right. History has proven this with several blockbusters such as The Duel, Spielberg’s first hit, American Graffiti, Bullitt, or even Death Race. There are also other movies that successfully ride over the success of car movies, but without actually becoming classics. This article takes a closer look at the top 5 cars found in movies.
5) The Ford Mustang GT 390 in Bullitt
Bullitt’s Ford Mustang GT 390 may need a strong shout to be considered. It is true that it is completely lacking as far as gadgets go and cannot boast impressive abilities such as the Batmobile’s auto-destruction feature or even James Bond’s invisible car, but this GT 390 was among the best of its kind. That. And the seven-minute or so chase scene involving this Mustang and the Dodge Charger is still one of the most impressive car scenes ever filmed.
4) The Pontiac Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit
While there is no denying that the car makes the man, there arise some cases where the man makes the car. In this case, the man and his mustache make the car. Indeed, Burt Reynold’s Pontiac Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most memorable cars in Hollywood history. Just like the GT 390 in Bullit, this Pontiac is as regular as it gets, but was involved in one of the most insane missions seen in a movie. And it did have a very unique feature: a runaway bride through half the movie.
3) The De Lorean from the Back to the Future trilogy
The De Lorean is every little boy’s dream come true and not simply for its time-travelling abilities. This extremely stylish car boasts an amazingly slick outline, complete with a flux capacitor and a plutonium-powered nuclear reactor (since plutonium is a readily available item at the closest Walmart), and will travel at dizzying speeds that very likely send the driver into the future. Of course, with a title as mysterious as Back to the Future, it is not surprising that the car’s been designed to be as mysterious and interesting as possible. Read the rest of this entry »
Importance Of Car Covers
Posted by admin in Importance Of Car Covers on February 5, 2011
Unfortunately, nature does not treat cars too nicely. The harsh elements of nature can, in fact, be quite brutal and actually ruin cars. Cars are designed to derive, not face the fierce battle that the various weather conditions present. Be it sun, rain, sleet, snow, or even wind, they all harm cars in a multitude of ways.
The sun, as everyone knows, is extremely powerful. It’s ultra violet rays are no longer filtered effectively due to global warming, and they are more dangerous than ever. They melt the finish of cars, and bleach the paintwork. This means that the car looses all it’s shine, and beauty, and instead, looks dull and colourless.
Another form of damage that the sun causes is that when the car is standing in the heat, the internal workings get ruined. The car becomes totally overheated, and most unbearable to drive, as it is so hot and claustrophobic. Drivers are even at risk of burning their fingers on the steering wheel.
Acid levels in today’s rain are very high. These acids will eat away at the paintwork of the car, so that it is left peeling and patchy looking. This is aside from the masses of watermark stains that the rain, sleet and snow leave on the exterior of cars. In addition, the snow makes the car and all it’s parts freeze over, including the brakes. When brakes are frozen, they provide ineffective braking, and it is most dangerous, even fatal. Read the rest of this entry »
Cool Car Atmosphere
Posted by admin in Cool Car Atmosphere on February 4, 2011
Car tuners will do just about anything to make their vehicle stand out from the rest of the pack. If any car enthusiast hears the sentence, “Oh, your car looks just like mine,” he or she might just die right there.
The reason?
Car modders love to invest time, creativity, and unimaginable effort into crafting unique looks for their vehicles, for the specific purpose of standing out. Modifying cars is an art (much like cooking to its respective enthusiasts), and as such, the art form deserves notice. So to tell a car tuner that his or her craft is just another ‘run of the mill’ piece is like telling an artist her painting looks like that $5 print you got from Walmart last weekend. But in order for someone to notice that the car’s been modified in a special, creative way, the tuner himself must give it some distinctive pop that shows his artistic skills at play.
More and more car tuners are turning to LED lights for this purpose. Unlike conventional car lights, LED lights are dramatically brighter, longer lasting, and can be modified to desired specifications with ease. LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes, and these diodes generate light that better resembles a shine or a flash versus a standard glow. Many high-end televisions use LED technology, so if you’re unsure how spectacular your vehicle will look with LEDs installed, just walk down the expensive side of your local Best Buy or Target’s television aisle.
Use LEDs on your car’s underside in a variety of colors to create a unique look. Go for a bold blue or fiery red to show off your team colors, and advertise how ‘green’ you’re being with your high-efficiency LEDs by going with sleek green LED strips. You can even mix and match colors to your preference, so you won’t have to worry about limiting yourself to just one color. Hey, if you want a rainbow-colored car, no one says you can’t do it, unless you plan to drive it on main roads. Read the rest of this entry »