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Angel Eye Car Modification

Car Modification

Angel Eye? What is that? ‘Angel Eye’ is a cool headlight feature found on the new (2001+) BMW 5 Series. The projector headlamp unit on the BMW 5 series has a pair of circular-shape rings that when light up, they produce a pair of halos. BMW calls them ‘Angel Eyes’. They are also referred to as ‘Demon Eyes’. They look very nice on the BMW 5 Series. They don’t serve any purpose other than for the nice and aggressive look, and to distinguish the newer BMW 5 Series from other BMW models at night. Great design for an already-great looking car. Would definitely look awesome if BMW put them on the 3 Series.

My install is a little different from the BMW. Only three quarter of the rings are lit up, like a crescent moon. They are not exactly like the full circle of the BMW’s Angel Eyes. Only BMW deserves the full circle; my humble CRX is not worthy enough for the full circle, but it still looks great! continue reading…

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Tyre rotation

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Tyre rotationMany tyre manufacturers agree that it is no longer good practice to rotate your tyres in order to extend their legal life. The reasons for this are;

  • Partly worn tyres are more likely to experience punctures – particularly in wet weather conditions.
  • Front tyre deflation will create an under-steer effect which is easier to control than over-steer (the effect produced by a rear tyre deflation)

In the unlikely event that a tyre deflates suddenly, then it is easier to control the vehicle if this occurs at the front of the vehicle. For improved handling and stability it is now recommended that the ‘best’ tyres should always be fitted at the rear of the vehicle. This is irrespective of whether the car is front or rear wheel drive.

Because of this at Kwik Fit we do not recommend tyre rotation and we do recommend fitting your best tyres at the rear of the vehicle. If you are replacing a single tyre then this should be paired with the rear with the tyre having the most tread depth. There are some circumstances when this advice does not apply, such as;

  • Where front and rear tyre sizes are designed to be different
  • Where a vehicle is designed to have directional tyres at the front and asymmetric at the rear

If you are not sure about the fitment on your vehicle, the contact your local centre manager for advice

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How to Choose a Car Stereo

Car Audio

Your car stereo is the centerpiece of your whole audio system. To make sure the stereo you choose meets all your needs, follow these tips. continue reading…

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