Exhaust System Upgrade Anyone?!

The German car manufacturers have been well known for their great models of cars. BMW continues to surprise us with its new generations of models. All cars have exciting features that attract the customers, whether it is a new paint job, an improvement in the engine, design or inside features. Some people get attracted to the appearance of the car, looking for better style and elegance. Others like sports models that look powerful on the road, but that still provide great comfort when driving. Now let`s take a look at one of the most exciting BMW models yet.

BMW M2 model painted with Long Beach Blue Metallic color suits perfectly any sports car. The M2 model does not come with many standard finishes, but this paint job is a top favorite to many car lovers and enthusiasts. Long Beach Blue Metallic is an energetic and very attractive variant of blue color that puts an emphasis on the strong and aggressive car lines of the M2 model. The color makes this car easily visible and attractive no matter where it goes.

The BMW M2 gets its inspiration from previous other BMW models such as the E46 M3 and 2002ti. The body of the car is compact and according to the modern standards. The car is extremely fast both on the track and on the open road. Some recent tests of this model have pointed out some great results. BMW M2 uses a Twin Power Turbo technology, which translates into amazing 370 horsepower of the engine. It has a 3.0-liter six engines and the car can go from 0-100km/h in just over four seconds. The transmission system is state of the art with seven speeds M Dual Clutch.

The engineers of this model have put in a lot of time and energy to reduce car weight, to improve the car rigidity and make it more responsive. We used top quality electronics and sophisticated modern technology, while also improved and upgraded the cooling and the aerodynamics of the car. However, there is still room for further improvements and one of the areas that still needs some working on is the exhaust system. The upgrade of the exhaust system has been a top priority for many owners of BMW vehicles. If this system functions properly, it can give a boost to the car`s overall performance and will also improve the sound note. BMW M2 performance exhaust is consisted of a rear muffler with four exhaust pipes and catless downpipe. This system has been installed by the reliable European Auto Source and it provides the BMW M2 model with a car sound that everybody wants. In order to make it even more appealing, the system is upgraded with the bluetooth-powered module for control, which allows the car owner to open or close the exhaust valve by simple clicking of a button.

As one can appreciate, there are numerous improvements that make this model very attractive. Some further improvements and changes are to be expected for next models, but this is one step closer towards having a perfect car with a powerful exhaust system. 

Source:http://www.mufflerexpress.com/muffler-industry-blog/119-exhaust-system-upgrade-anyone.html

Cаll It a Vehicle Call It a Hi-Tесh Device Cаll It thе Lifеѕtуlе Drivеr of the Futurе

Niѕѕаn unvеilеd a wоrking рrоtоtуре оf itѕ BladeGlider, a futuriѕtiс concept саr mеаnt tо ѕhоwсаѕе thе аutоmаkеr'ѕ vision fоr еlесtriс саrѕ оf thе futurе.

Thе car wаѕ developed bаѕеd on соnсерt cars firѕt ѕhоwn at the 2013 Tokyo Autо Show.

Sсrоll dоwn fоr a closer look аt the BladeGlider.

It'ѕ meant tо showcase Niѕѕаn'ѕ Intеlligеnсе Mоbilitу viѕiоn — the аutоmаkеrѕ соmmitmеnt to building, intelligent, еlесtriс саrѕ with аutоnоmоuѕ сараbilitiеѕ.

The dihеdrаl dооrѕ рrоvidе a drаmаtiс entry аnd еxit.

And thе blасk-аnd-оrаngе ѕеаtѕ аrе designed tо рrоvidе extra ѕuрроrt fоr thе legs аnd ѕidеѕ.

Thе BladeGlider can ассеlеrаtе to 60 miles реr hоur in less thаn 5 ѕесоndѕ.

It hаѕ a whееl-mоuntеd diѕрlау thаt ѕhоwѕ ѕрееd аnd the ѕtаtе оf thе battery. But thеrе аrе аlѕо twо screens on the ѕidе ѕhоwing images рiсkеd uр bу a rear саmеrа.

Thе BladeGlider also offers something called tоrԛuе vectoring thаt'ѕ meant to mаkе the саr easier tо hаndlе. Fоr еxаmрlе, if thе саr ѕtаrtѕ tо understeer, mоrе tоrԛuе will bе applied to thе outside whееl to rеѕtоrе bаlаnсе.

Thе shape оf thе car is аlѕо mеаnt to mаkе it mоrе аеrоdуnаmiс аѕ it's nаrrоw in the front аnd gеtѕ widеr in the rear.

Nissan Motor Cо., Ltd. rеlеаѕеd an оvеrviеw of itѕ exhibit at thе 44th Tokyo Motor Show, whiсh will bе hеld аt Tokyo Big Sight аnd ореn to the рubliс frоm Oсtоbеr 30 thrоugh Nоvеmbеr 8. Amоng thе exhibits will bе Tеаtrо fоr Dауz, an innоvаtivе соnсерt that ѕignаlѕ nеw dirесtiоn in mоbilе tесhnоlоgу. Dеѕignеd еѕресiаllу fоr thе digital nаtivе generation, thiѕ viѕiоn оf nеаr-futurе vеhiсlеѕ dераrtѕ frоm соnvеntiоn аnd mаrkѕ a shift in реrсерtiоn.

Whаt kind of car will it tаkе tо excite the digitаl nаtivе generation? And Niѕѕаn such a vеhiсlе today?

Stер 1: Tоѕѕ out рrесоnсеivеd nоtiоnѕ rеgаrding vеhiсlеѕ

Step 2: Undеrѕtаnd thаt what mоvеѕ kidѕ tоdау iѕ nоt what moved their parents

Stер 3: Be ореn tо a new dеfinitiоn оf mobility

 
Niѕѕаn Tеаtrо fоr Dayz

Tеаtrо fоr Dауz iѕ a соmbinаtiоn оf mobile tесhnоlоgiеѕ unlikе аnу рrеviоuѕlу imаginеd in a саr. Combined with Niѕѕаn’ѕ EV technology, thiѕ car represents a rаdiсаl nеw way of thinking аbоut hоw vеhiсlеѕ саn be used.

Cаll it a vehicle. Call it a hi-tесh device. Cаll it thе lifеѕtуlе drivеr of the futurе.

Driving = Timе diѕсоnnесtеd from friends

Owning a саr wаѕ оnсе a kid’s greatest аѕрirаtiоn. Hаving a drivеr’ѕ license соnfirmеd аdulthооd, аnd driving symbolized frееdоm tо gо whеrе уоu wаntеd tо gо, whеn уоu wаntеd tо gо thеrе, аnd tо do whаt уоu wаntеd to do.

But the gеnеrаtiоn thаt went ѕtrаight from thе сrаdlе tо thе Intеrnеt and оn to аn еvеr-еxраnding univеrѕе оf mоbilе dеviсеѕ hоldѕ different values.

Aссоrding tо Niѕѕаn’ѕ Prоduсt Planning Gеnеrаl Mаnаgеr Hidеmi Sasaki, “The gеnеrаtiоn now gеtting thеir first drivеr’ѕ liсеnѕеѕ has always bееn connected thrоugh digitаl devices, email, ѕосiаl mеdiа аnd ѕо forth. What mоvеѕ these digitаl natives iѕ capturing еxреriеnсеѕ in рhоtоѕ аnd vidеоѕ and sharing them. Friеndѕ rеѕроnd with `likеѕ’ аnd ѕhаrе thе еxреriеnсе furthеr. Whаt’ѕ important is nоt whеthеr ѕоmеthing iѕ еxреriеnсеd реrѕоnаllу оr virtuаllу. Whаt mаttеrѕ iѕ the рrосеѕѕ of ѕhаring.”

Sаѕаki саllѕ this gеnеrаtiоn “share nаtivеѕ.” Fоr ѕhаrе nаtivеѕ, еxсitеmеnt соmеѕ nоt frоm оwnеrѕhiр оf material оbjесtѕ, but from uѕing things to соnnесt with friеndѕ аnd share еnjоуmеnt.

Fоr ѕhаrе nаtivеѕ, cars exist outside thе orbit of соnnесtеd lifе. Mаnу оf thеm dеѕсribе driving as ѕtrеѕѕful bесаuѕе they саn оnlу share thеir current experience with thе оthеr реорlе in thе car. Sаѕаki ѕауѕ: “What ѕhаrе natives wаnt frоm саrѕ iѕ nоt thе joy of driving оr thеir оwn private space, but a better wау to соnnесt with friеndѕ and ѕhаrе еxреriеnсеѕ.”

Source:http://m.mufflerexpress.com/muffler-industry-blog/118-c-ll-it-a-vehicle-call-it-a-hi-t-h-device-c-ll-it-th-lif-t-l-driv-r-of-the-futur.html

How To Jump Start Your Car Battery

Muffler Express is Canada’s number 1 online wholesaler for catalytic converters for all major car brands, like Ford, Acura, Honda, BMW, and more. But our goal is also to provide you with the invaluable insight required to keep you safe on the road. There is nothing worse than getting in your car only to find that it won’t start. Sometimes all you need to get back on the road is a simple jump tart, however, although jump starting is simple, you must know what you are doing.

Essential Supplies

You want to keep your car stocked with a set of jumper cables, and a pair of work gloves so that you don’t get your hands dirty. Standard cables require the assistance of a nearby good Samaritan, or you can invest in portable jumper cables. Portable cables are not only convenient because a second car is not required, but also because they are perfect to jump start your car when you are parked in a tight location—such as your garage.

Jump-Starting Your Car With Standard Car Cables

If jump starting your car with portable cables, follow the instructions on the battery pack. Regardless so the type of cables used, have your battery checked soon to see why it malfunctioned. 

1. Ideally, you want to park the two cars nose to nose, but side by side will do. 
2. Turn off both cars, and place the transmission in park, with the parking brake on. 
3. The cables are color-coded red and black. Attach the red (+) cable to the dead battery, then attach to the red (+) cable to the working battery.
4. Repeat this process by connecting the black (-) cable to the dead battery, then attach the black (-) cable to the working battery.
5. Start the car with the working battery first, and allow it to run for a full two minutes to charge the battery.
6. After 2 minutes, try to start the car that has the dead battery. 
7. If it does not start, allow the battery to charge for two more minutes and then try again. Revving the engine of the working vehicle may help.
8. When the car with the dead battery has started, remove the black cables first—then the red.
 
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Source:http://www.mufflerexpress.com/muffler-industry-blog/117-how-to-jump-start-your-car-battery.html

DIY Smart Car

You have a “smart” phone, a “smart” home system, and multiple “smart” electronic products designed to create environmentally friendly alternatives to their counterparts. While you could invest in the Smart car brand, with a few small changes you could also make the car you drive smarter. Here are a few quick tips.

Switch To An OBD2 Catalytic Converter

OBD2 catalytic converters are fitted to exhaust systems and are designed to significantly reduce your vehicle emissions. Not all cars come standard with these advanced converters, but with an investment of $250 to $500 dollars, you can upgrade your converter. Before you make the investment, inquire about whether or not your car came standard with a low-emission converter. If by chance you purchased your car in NY or CA in the past few years, it is likely to already have the upgrade.

Invest In A Smart Port

Did you know that your car has an onboard diagnostic (OBD) port? This is how testing centers verify your emission levels. It’s okay if you didn’t know this port (aka. dongle) was there, as it is only used by mechanics or emissions testing professionals—that is until now. Modern OBD systems are designed to deliver far more information than your emissions data. Based on the same theory as the “smart” home, you can invest in a dongle designed to record data that can help you become a “smarter” driver.
 
Some of these tools are Bluetooth enabled, and will alert you while on the road, while others are linked to an app that will create a driving report of sorts. Every dongle captures different data, but some of the smart driving data they share includes:

Whether or not you are wasting gas by braking or accelerating too fast
Precise calculation of your fuel efficiency
Emission levels
Calculates fuel costs
Kilometers per trip, hours on the road, and other driving data
On-demand roadside assistance after an accident
Driving patterns and habits

Even if your car is older and does not have a dongle, you can easily upgrade to a car-specific or universal OEM grade catalytic converter.

Source:http://www.mufflerexpress.com/muffler-industry-blog/116-diy-smart-car.html

Fuel Efficiency Tips For Rideshare And Uber Drivers

Rideshare programs are an excellent way to earn some cash in your spare time. You don’t even have to commit to a set schedule, just drive as many or as few trips as you like each week. In order to maximize your earnings, you need to ensure that you are getting the best fuel efficiency possible. The tips below will help.

Tire Pressure

Most drivers are driving on low tire pressure, which can decrease fuel efficiency by as much as 3%. Most fuel stations have free air and gauges for you to check your psi. If you’re not sure of your psi, check your owner’s manual.

Acceleration, Stopping And Starting

It might be fun to accelerate with speed, and you might not think much about the speed at which you decelerate or stop, but the faster you do either, the more fuel you burn. Smooth things out, and save some fuel.

Don’t Skip Your Oil Changes And Tune Ups

Now that you are an Uber or rideshare driver, you will need to keep a closer eye on your mileage so that you can go in for your oil change in a timely manner. If you are driving 50+ miles a day, your mechanic may also suggest upgrading your oil—or coming in for more frequent oil changes. It’s worth it though, as it will improve your fuel efficiency by 1 to 2 percent. Tune-ups ensure that your engine and systems are working at optimal levels. Without timely tune-ups, your fuel efficiency can decrease by 4 to as much as 40 percent.
 
Upgrade Your Catalytic Converter

A CARB approved catalytic converter isn’t’ just good for the environment, but speed the air/fuel charge—which can decrease efficiency by as much as 4%.

These tips are great for Uber drivers and everyday drivers alike. Order your new catalytic converter from Muffler Express now!

Source:http://www.mufflerexpress.com/muffler-industry-blog/115-fuel-efficiency-tips-for-rideshare-and-uber-drivers.html

Protecting Your Family From Accidental Carbon Dioxide Poisoning

There are close to 400 accidental CO deaths each year in Canada, most of which are easily avoidable. Below are a few tips you can turn to, to lessen the likelihood of accidental CO poisoning.

Sources Of Carbon Dioxide In Your Home

Each home and business is different, but all have at least a few sources of carbon dioxide. Some of the most common home sources include:

Home furnace
Space heater
Decorative fireplace
Wood stove
Kitchen stove or grill
Gas/charcoal barbeque
Hot water heater
Automobile
Lawnmower

These are not all of the potential sources of CO poisoning, but they are the most common. Take a few minutes to walk through the interior and exterior of your home to identify all of your CO sources.

 
Invest In A CO Detector

CO detectors are now required in all Toronto sleeping areas. CO detectors are inexpensive, and range between $26 to $100 each. While there are some combination smoke and CO detectors on the market, not all are one in the same. Just like smoke detectors, you must change the batteries and test your CO detector no less than once every 3 months. If it helps, set an electronic reminder every few months. 

CO Poisoning And Your Vehicle

Your car produces toxic emissions that contain carbon monoxide. CARB approved catalytic converters are designed to reduce these emissions, but they do not eliminate the CO. Your muffler helps to direct emissions away from your car, so that they do not pool under your car while driving or sitting idle. This is why it is essential to listen and look for any cause for concern. For example, if your exhaust is hissing or roaring, or your muffler is damaged, dragging, or detached—it is time to replace ASAP. Do not run your engine in an enclosed space, such as your garage.

Muffler Express offers wholesale catalytic converters and exhaust systems, for both standard and high performance needs. We sell our parts by make and model, ensuring that all drivers in Canada can easily find the parts they require.

Source:http://www.mufflerexpress.com/blog/114-protecting-your-family-from-accidental-carbon-dioxide-poisoning.html

What Makes OBD2 Catalytic Converters Different?

Depending on where you live, you may be required to upgrade your exhaust system to an OBD2 catalytic converter—but you might be wondering what it is that makes CA and N Y approved catalytic converters different? The information below will help you to understand the difference between factory-standard and after-market converters.

What Is A Catalytic Converter?

Catalytic converters were developed in 1975, as a method of reducing the amount of harmful vehicles emissions produced during the combustion process. As its name implies, this front portion of your exhaust system “converts” emissions into less harmful gasses.

Ceramic Honeycomb

There is a ceramic honeycomb inside of each converter, that is coated with the appropriate metal required to degrade harmful gases—and transform them into less harmful water and carbon dioxide. As we all know, carbon dioxide is a toxin, one that can be lethal if breathed within an enclosed space. This is why you have a muffler that directs the carbon dioxide behind and away from your car. If your muffler falls off, have it replaced as soon as possible—otherwise the toxic gases can pool underneath your car.

What Makes OBD2 Catalytic Converters Different?

Factory standard and high performance converters work in the same manner, but have a few key differences. OBD2 catalytic converters are a high-flow converter, typically with a larger honeycomb. The high flow and larger surface area work together to ensure that more gases are degraded—releasing less harmful gasses into the local environment.

Upgrade To High Performance—Even If You Are Not Required To Do So

While upgrading to a high performance system is sometimes required by law, you may still be interested in an upgrade—even you are not required to do so. For most, the motivation is to reduce the amount of toxins released in the local environment. This is easy to achieve with minimal investment, and simple part replacement.

At Muffler Express we offer N Y and CA legal converters for every make and model of car you require.