All Season Tires

All season truck tires usually have no business going off-road, as their composition and tread designs are not built to handle beatings from off-road conditions. They do, however, provide long-lasting tread that excels on wet or dry paved roads and offers tremendous longevity. Most stock vehicles come equipped with all season tires. For vehicle enthusiasts adding larger truck tires just for show, all-season truck tires are likely the most efficient way to go. Granted, you won't get that aggressive look that's quite popular as of late, but that may be a small price to pay for truck tires that will last you tens of thousands of miles longer than more aggressive truck tires.

Choosing the Right Type of Tires

Before plunging headfirst into the sea of offroad tires trucks and coming out with the meanest, most intimidating monsters you can find, you have to at least know what type of monsters will best suit your offroad tires needs. First and foremost, you need to ask yourself a few questions. What type of off-road activities will you be doing the most? How much on-road and off-road driving will you do? What qualities in particular are you most concerned with -- durability, performance, traction, appearance, or ride quality? How much are you willing to spend? Taking some time to consider these important questions can help to narrow down what type of off-road tires are best for you.

Sizing Tire

Tire sizing can be a tricky thing, mostly because the size of offroad tires you have in mind is dependent upon a number of factors. The most obvious question is first whether your vehicle is capable of handling the size of off-road tires that you want, and if not, what modifications do you need to make in order for the offroad tires to fit? Unfortunately, there aren't any universal, all-authoritative guides available to simplify the process, since customization and modification is vehicle-specific. Your best bet for getting a better idea of your vehicle's specifications is to contact the manufacturer. This will give you a general sense for what your vehicle is capable of so that you don't exceed its limits, or that you have the right parts installed in case you do. In terms of choosing the right lift kit, accessories, and knowing what modifications to make, factory service manuals, off-road magazines, internet message boards, manufacturer's guides, and a number of other resources are available to assist you.

Commodore 64 Photoshoot 2

Venue: Home
Photographer: reverendtimothy

2010 Mustang

With the recent release of the 2010 Mustang, ushering in a totally new generation of Ponies, interest in this classic muscle car has never been higher. No matter what version of the Mustang you have, you've probably been bitten by the customization bug. Whether you just got your first Mustang, or have been a proud owner of one of these great cars for longer than you can remember, AmericanMuscle can fulfill all your Mustang modding dreams.

And the best place to start your customization adventures is with a set of brand new Mustang rims. Our monstrous variety of Mustang wheels means you can pick out ones that perfectly highlight your tires, your body kit and help to tie the overall design of your personalized 'stang together.
But rims are only a good start. Keep going and you might find that your stock Mustang hood needs an upgrade. And if you navigate over to AmericanMuscle, you also *might* find some of the highest-quality, aggressively-styled aftermarket hoods available on the Internet. It's one of the first parts of your car that people are going to see, but only for a minute while you blow by them, so leave them with something to talk about.

Moving to the interior of the car, floor mats are an especially easy modification to make, and one that really lets your particular Mustang stand out from the rest of the crowd and their dull, factory accessories. We carry mats for GTs, Cobras, Bullitts, Mach 1s, for both coupes and convertibles and in several colors and styles. And best of all, these mats are all made of the same durable, attractive material that will last as long as your pony does.

Commodore 64 Photoshoot

Venue: Home
Photographer: reverendtimothy

C64 Photoshoot

C64 Geek Photoshoot
I like this photo unedited :)
Haven't touched the other photos, yet!

Venue: Home with new paint~

Painting was fun!

Hanako will arrive tomorrow!

Audi R8 V10

Audi is cranking up the juice on its flagship R8 sports car with the introduction of the Audi R8
V10 5.2 FSI quattro, which got an early reveal on the web today. The Audi R8 shares some less visible bits with its corporate cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo, but until now the Lambo's V10 engine has remained exclusive to the Italian side of the family. The Audi R8 V10 will be the street going version of the Audi R8 LMS that debuted a couple of weeks ago at the Essen Motor Show in Germany.

It's 5.2L V10 is rated at 525 horsepower and 390.91 lb-ft of torque in European spec form. Those numbers fall a bit shy of the latest Lambo Gallardo LP560-4 even with the same displacement, which ensures that the Lambo can still command a price premium over the German machine. The U.S. version of the Audi R8 V10 should remain pretty close to these numbers. That will be enough to push the 0-62 sprint under four seconds to 3.9 seconds. Unfortunately, the R8 is still saddled with the same craptastic 6-speed R-tronic as the only alternative to its proper manual gearbox.

The Audi R8 V10 now also inches closer to the magical 200 mph mark with a terminal velocity of 196 mph. The Audi R8 V10 version gets a new set of all-LED headlights for both high and low beams and the scoops on the side blades now bulge out to suck in the extra air needed to feed and cool the larger engine and new design wheels and tires. A new rear diffuser also helps keep the rear end planted where a set of twin oval tailpipes replace the quad exhausts on the standard model. The R8 V10 will be available in Germany starting next spring with a base price of EUR 142,400 (approx $180,000) and will make its official debut in January at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. This car now should hang with some serious motorcycles now.

The Case for Radial Off-Road Tires

Although Bias off-road tires are ideal for the extreme off-road enthusiast, this is not to suggest that radial off-road tires aren't effective on harsh terrain. On the contrary, the latest radial truck tires perform quite well in off-road situations, and are designed with versatility in mind to produce better road handling characteristics, even at high speeds. While radial offroad tires may not provide the same traction or performance as a set of low air pressure bias offroad tires, their longevity, handling, and smooth ride on paved roads makes up for it. Radials are perfect for the weekend off-road enthusiasts who see a lot of driving time on paved roads.

Honey Bees

Hanako will be here in 12 days!
I will continue my I-Spy game soon :P Sorry about that!

Have also been into drawing stick characters...
Looks ugly, but that'll do~ coming soon k!
I will be updating more often now that exams are over.
World of Warcraft, I'll be back!

Venue: Royal Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Honey Bee

Karaoke was great!
I'll be recording "Retrovertigo" by Mr. Bungle soon~
Also will be singing/self-recording Christmas songs :)
The time of the year has come...



Venue: Adelaide Royal Botanic Gardens

Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed: 1/200 second
F Number: F/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Sep 20, 2008, 2:50:21 PM

Choosing the right Bike Rack

Video on how to get the right Bike racks

The bike racks, one of the most very important and economical add-ons to trucks and pickups. This exceptional accessory for trucks has the capacity to carry and transfer different things from one place to another without a sweat....

Bias Truck Tires versus Radial Off-Road Tires

Any driver will tell you that radial truck tires have innumerable advantages over bias ply truck tires. In fact, the tire industry has almost completely abandoned manufacturing bias truck tires, save for a few exceptions. Yet despite that bias truck tires come attached with a number of disadvantages, they still have their advantages when it comes to offroad conditions.

How to: Homemade Pan Mee Noodles

I wonder if they would spell my name correctly if I were to say "my name is Eleanie Tan"?
If you don't get what I mean, you should see my previous posts.

In the mean time, want to learn how to make a Malaysian noodle dish?

パンミと言うのメン作り方　｜学会制作板面的方法
How to: Homemade Pan Mee Noodles

Ingredients (enough for 2):

• Plain Flour (100grams)
  
• Corn Flour (small handful)
  
• Salt & Pepper (suit yourself)
• Water (1 tbsp)
  
• Egg (1)

You will need:

1. Rolling Pin
2. Extra flour to prevent dough from sticking
3. A place to dry your flatten dough

Have fun playing with dough like I did!

Leave the flat dough to dry for 15mins. Fold the flatten dough to a tube shape and slice it as you like. Otherwise don't fold because some people like it teared :) It's called "nie" 捏 in Mandarin.

I googled a picture of the noodle with soup.
I did not make the whole meal because I did not have enough soup ingredient.
:) There are a few ways to cook your noodles!









Be creative and experiment it yourself!

Venue: At home in Adelaide

Adelaide Sunday Mail

Adelaide's Sunday Mail


People here can't spell.
Most can't tell the difference between 'Your', 'You're' and
'There', 'Their', They're.

When they asks for my name,
they'd expect me to say something like "Ching chuung tei",
but instead I say "Elaine" and spells it out for them...
I must have been saying "Ken euu sipella?"
My name is now Eleanie Tan.

Venue: North Adelaide

Beached As!

ROFL!
Stella Artois coasters are great headphones!
The room was so crowded I had to find my own spot to dance.
Between the drum sets and the window.


Adelaide is unique.
Throughout these few years in Adelaide, a girl would dress up,
go to pubs/clubs, and then go home...normal yea?

Today however, I was not dressed to go clubs so wore my new Beached As baby-T and had atleast 6 guys and girls walk up to me saying...

Human 1: "D'you want a chup brou?"
Me: Can't chuuu brou! Got 'ne Pleenkt'n?

Human 2: Beaached aess!!
Me: LoL~

Human 3: Aww shiut! You're Beeeached aess!
Me: Tell me s'thing I doun't knuw!
Hahaha~

The others just said "Awesome shirt!!"

Watch video here if you don't get it!

Venue: The Archer Hotel

The Hydrogen Super Car: RMC Scorpion

Here is the RMC Scorpion supercar, created by Ronn Motor Company. This car uses a revolutionary gas fuel injection system that mixes hydrogen with petrol and injects it into the air-intake manifold. Then hydrogen comes from the water stored into an on-board 1.5 gallon tank. It means that it has better performance and less fuel consumption. Ronn Motor Company has announced two versions of the Scorpion, one powered by a 300 hp 3.5 liter Honda V6 returning 40 mpg and the other one powered by a twin-turbocharged HX version of the same engine, which delivers 450 hp, goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and goes over 200 mph. The RMC Scorpion will be available next year...

More interesting stories about RMC Scorpion Supercar

Are You Ready for Taller Off-road Truck Tires?

Buying a set of taller off-road tires for your 4x4 is like making a marriage work; it involves sometimes drastic changes, sacrifices, and commitment, along with constant care and maintenance. On the other hand, at least you won't have to remember anniversaries.

The first thing to keep in mind is that upgrading to taller truck tires means upgrading a number of other truck parts in your vehicle as well. Additional inches of vehicle clearance are needed for the truck tires to fit without rubbing against the vehicle fenders. Truck parts like a suspension lift, body lift, or a combination of both can provide those additional inches. For off-road purposes, a suspension lift is preferable for the increase in wheel travel ability, whereas a body lift simply allows for the fitment of larger offroad tires without any offroad performance enhancements.

Larger truck tires also mean that your vehicle will be working harder to tote additional weight, which can result in significant strain to your axles and shocks, and also alters the gear ratio set by the manufacturer.

To compensate for these changes, new ring and pinion gears and performance shocks (many complete lift kits typically include shocks) are strongly recommended. To counteract the additional weight and loss in performance, custom intakes, exhausts, computer chips, or any other performance-enhancing truck parts are also advised.

Cosplay Halloween Dress Up Party

I didn't know what to dress as...
but I really wanted to make use of my cape I bought from ebay,
so that's my overall mix of costumes I've collected.


Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can dress as next?
Let me know~ I am keen to collect more costumes :)
In the mean time, I'm getting ready for another party tonight.
Still have not idea what I will be~

Venue: Curtis's Halloween Party

Off-Road Truck Tires - The Truth

Whether you're sand-racing, rock-crawling, mud-plowing, or whatever other off-road activities conceivable, it's important to understand precisely why you need a set of off-road truck tires.

A common misconception with regard to offroad tires is that you need them for improved traction on rugged terrain, and naturally, the general consensus suggests that larger tires equate to more traction. While such an assumption makes sense, it is not entirely accurate. True, the right off-road tires can provide some additional traction in off-road conditions, but there are better, more efficient ways to improve traction than simply bulking up the rubber.

If traction is your primary concern, trucks parts like a traction differential (locker) with stock offroad tires are more beneficial for your rig than just adding a set of taller, more aggressive offroad tires. Or for that matter, a winch is probably a smart idea before anything else.

A locker or other 4x4-related truck parts could inspire excessive boldness, causing you to get caught in some real jams and then you’ll wish that you opted for the winch instead. The point is larger off-road tires are meant first and foremost for the purpose of raising the height and ground clearance of your rig to enable steeper ascent and descent in off-road terrain.

Simply put, when driving over boulders, slogging through mud, coasting across the desert, or even just making your way through the occasional forest trail, higher ground clearance facilitates negotiating certain obstacles.

Not to downplay the traction aspect of offroad tires, as a set of mud terrain bias offroad tires will most definitely perform better in the mud than a set of all-season radials.

Rather, improved traction is more of a secondary function that still bears importance, but should not the sole consideration when it comes to buying truck tires, as there are far better truck parts available for meeting that goal.

Hills of Deep Creek Conservation Park

The hills are alive (aahhhhh) with the sound of music (aahhhh),
With songs they have sung...for a thousand years (aaaahhhhhh)
The hills fill my heart (aahhh) with the sound of music (aaahhh),
My heart wants to sing every song it hears (every song that it hears)..

You may find yourself humming this subconsciously ^^


Venue: Blowhole Beach, Heysen Trail

Zombie Walk 2008

I don't think I can be scary. Tell me..honestly.
Which of these picture do you think I look scary!?

Venue: Adelaide City
Date: 25th Oct 2008

I have only one picture which looked alright. [Here]
Hope you won't have a nightmare after clicking on that.

Note: I was one of the photographer for this Zombie Walk and the photos are HERE!
You may just see yourself there!
Help me tag the zombies if you know them~!
Leave a comment if you want original or larger photos!

Zombie is me

Happy Nightmare~



Venue: Adelaide City

Picking Pebbles

I was picking pebbles with Berry :)
[Sunset]

Venue: Blowhole Beach
[Deep Creek Conservation Park, S. Australia]

Heysen Trail

From this angle, we hiked uphill for 45 minutes over 1.5km~
It doesn't look as steep, but this is only the beginning of the slope.
Around 45 degree slope up, up and away, I slipped and fell.

My legs hurt for three days, not from falling though :)


Down below is the dirt road for 4WD only. Geralyn fell slipped and fell {Ouch!}!

Venue: Blowhole Beach
[Deep Creek Conservation Park, S. Australia]

Blowhole Beach

I tried my best to show you what I saw...the feeling I had when I was there...
Nature had me absorbed and dazed.

Some of us went fishing, some of us picked pebbles, and some played on the beach...
Relaxing?



What you didn't know is we walked on dirt road for 2.5km...
not knowing there was a hike trail downhill, saw and smelt a kangaroo carcass.
--
Before the sun sets, we hiked [photo] 2km uphill on Heysen trail.
I slipped but didn't roll down the hill and join the kangaroo. ^^
I couldn't walk the next day.
Atleast I slept well that night!


Venue:
Blowhole Beach
[Deep Creek Conservation Park, S. Australia]

:)

Best Tops for Every Jeep, Trucks and SUV Owners

Did you know that Jeeps, 4x4s and trucks have always been known for their abilities off-road? And they are also popular with its endurance. It is the reason why vehicle owners put much effort in putting accessories and modifying their rides to make it more appealing compare to the others.

Now, Jeeps are widely open, jeep enthusiast look for the most suitable tops for their vehicles. It is another way to jazz up your rugged vehicle and a sure way to protect you and your passengers against accident. These best tops vehicle make can be used and installed for jeep, truck and SUV's. Whatever weather you may encounter on the road, you are assured that your top got you covered.

Do what you think is the most affordable and most practical modification in your rig. Doing an overhaul in your exterior by adding a top that will give you an eye-catching vehicle and a more comfortable ride is one good tip. It is not only your protection from inevitable weather and corrosion. It will also prevent your vehicle's rig from unwanted damages due to pollution, air pressure and other elements.

Forget old stuff, out of style Jeeps or trucks behind. Now is the time to jazz it up, make a good modification and put a magic touch on it. Put a bestop vehicle make and other accessories that will not only provide style and elegance, but also various benefits on your rig's functionality.

A lot of reliable online and offline parts and accessories stores are out there. Be sure to find the right tops that will exactly fit to your type of vehicle and those that are easy to assemble and maintain.

Mitsubishil Evo IX

Motion Master

Owner: Paul


Venue: Lobethal, South Australia

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed: 1/500 second
F Number: F/14.0
Focal Length: 21 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Sep 21, 2008, 2:56:42 PM

HDR : Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T

Owner : Tien Peng

Venue: Lobethal, South Australia

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Sep 21, 2008, 3:33:29 PM

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HDR : Silver Subaru WRX STi GC8

Owner : Sky Loh (Silver), Daniel (Blue)

Venue: Lobethal, South Australia

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Sep 21, 2008, 3:14:02 PM

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HDR : Blue Subaru WRX STi GC8

Owner : Daniel

I'm awaiting owner's comment and honest opinions from viewers on my first photoshoot on cars :)


Venue: Lobethal, South Australia

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Sep 21, 2008, 3:26:31 PM

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HDR : Mitsubishi Evolution IX

My first photoshoot of automobile. 

I followed a car convoy up to Lobethal for a trial photoshoot. 

Hope they are happy with it! I would love to have honest opinions because I'm learning, k?

Note: more specifically on HDR effects.

Owner : Paul

Venue: Lobethal, South Australia

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Sep 21, 2008, 2:59:55 PM

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Hypertune Photoshoot (Home)

This was a trial photo shoot with massive Halogen lights (Timmy had an idea) which might have probably killed part of my visual abilities haha but it was all worth the try..the photos turned out pretty good!



Print Size Available (up to 24" x 36") here.

Why Hypertune? I was wearing the same T-shirt and jeans on that day (except revealing my navel part) so...it's good. I can present this to my good friend in Hypertune.

Venue: Home
Photographer: reverendtimothy

Panning : Little Girl

Note: All links will open in new window!



Apart from my HDR shots, I also practised my panning shots.

I chose this because it's actually focused.

Venue: Royal Adelaide Showground, Wayville

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL

Shutter Speed: 1/25 second

F Number: F/6.3

Focal Length: 18 mm

ISO Speed: 200

Date Picture Taken: Sep 12, 2008, 4:17:55 PM

HDR : Royal Adelaide Show Ferris Wheel

Note: All links opens in new window!

My first attempt to a HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo.



I present to you, Colourful Ten Ferris Wheel :) Although it may not be too great a HDR photo, it's different for me and I'm proud of it!

Listening to Teresa Teng makes me want to dress in Qi Pao (cheongsam) in a cabaret and sing to you... One of my near future dreams. Will keep you in the loop!

Some amazing HDR photos which inspired me here.

Venue: Royal Adelaide Showground, Wayville.

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL

Focal Length: 18 mm

ISO Speed: 200

Date Picture Taken: Sep 12, 2008, 5:12:00 PM

Off-Road Tires for Beginners Choice

Selecting the Right Offroad Tires: Do you want to buy new offroad tires? So, you better read on cause this is for you. If you want to grab the biggest, most wicked-looking off-road tires available, there are lots of things you should consider before having any.



Reality about Off-Road Truck Tires: Whether you’re on sand-racing, rock-crawling, mud-plowing, or whatever other off-road activities you belong right now, it’s important to understand precisely why you need a set of off-road truck tires. A common misconception with regard to offroad tires is that you need them for improved traction on rugged terrain, and naturally, the general consensus suggests that larger tires equate to more traction. While such an assumption makes sense, it is not entirely accurate. True, the right offroad tire can provide some additional traction in off-road conditions, but there are better, more efficient ways to improve traction than simply bulking up the rubber. If traction is your primary concern, trucks parts like a traction differential (locker) with stock offroad tires is more beneficial for your rig than just adding a set of taller, more aggressive offroad tires. Or for that matter, a winch is probably a smart idea before anything else. A locker or other 4x4-related truck parts could inspire excessive boldness, causing you to get caught in some real jams and then you’ll wish that you opted for the winch instead. The point is larger offroad tires are meant first and foremost for the purpose of raising the height and ground clearance of your rig to enable steeper ascent and descent in off-road terrain. Simply put, when driving over boulders, slogging through mud, coasting across the desert, or even just making your way through the occasional forest trail, higher ground clearance facilitates negotiating certain obstacles. Not to downplay the traction aspect of offroad tires, as a set of mud terrain bias offroad tires will most definitely perform better in the mud than a set of all-season radials. Rather, improved traction is more of a secondary function that still bears importance, but should not the sole consideration when it comes to buying truck tires, as there are far better truck parts available for meeting that goal.

St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral

Venue: St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral

27 King William Road
North Adelaide
SA 5006 Australia



Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed: 10/1 second
F Number: F/18.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400

St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral

St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral at night. The most captivating architecture feat as you drive down King William Road.



Venue: St Peter's Cathedral.

27 King William Road
North Adelaide
SA 5006 Australia

A must see when you're in the city of churches (Adelaide).

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Venue: Adelaide Botanic Garden

How to: Sweet & Sour Chicken

I've dreaded cooking sweet and sour chicken (supposed to be pork), but finally did it!



Venue: Adelaide

I used packet sauce, obviously.

1. Cover your chicken/pork with egg and then flour (which I didn't use because I didn't have any)
2. Use oil to deep fry it until it is golden.
   
3. Drain the oil.
4. Pour sweet & sour sauce in new stir fry pot, then put capsicum (I didn't use because I don't like and don't have any) and vegetables, perhaps baby corn. Up to you.
5. Then finally chicken!

Different Uses of a Body Lift Kit

Private vehicle owners nowadays give extra effort in making the necessary modification to their vehicles just to maximize its performance. Body Lift Kit is one of the mostly needed vehicle kits for today. It doesn’t only trim up your vehicles for larger tires but it also gives them a brand new rugged look.

You can spend some money on performance shocks or simple brackets to increase the height and jazz up the look of you rig. You can also ditch the stock springs and shocks to have a set of adjustable airbags; but the best addition you can make to your vehicle is through a body lift.

Small as they may be, these kits can make a big difference to your vehicles when used. Just like over say, “small but terrible”. Those who owned 4x4’s, trucks and SUV’s are likely the ones to install such performance parts from reliable sources like Body Lift Kit Net. Rising the vehicle’s body provide better ground clearance which they really need especially when they take their rigs for off road driving and adventures.

Lift kits aid drivers in their usual problems on jagged and uneven roads. They allow the installation of larger tires that do not only give your auto a more muscular look but also provide better weight support for big vehicles. Small and ordinary tires may not be able to handle a rough terrain that is why it’s important that you have these kits to give room for off road tires.

Although a body kit is installed for best performance, it also comes with potential side effects. This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road. The steering, braking and handling raised vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read lower than the vehicles actual speed. Unnecessary sudden maneuvers, unexpected stops, sharp turns and other abrupt driving conditions could cause loss of vehicle control. You can roll over or encounter other accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. That is why safety measures like reduced speed, seatbelts and careful driving should always be observed.

There is an abundant online lift kit shops in the web like Body Lift Kit Net. With just one click, you may readily purchase top of the line performance products of a particular brand and type.

Truck Bed Covers | Best Top | Bumpers

Water Fountain

Venue: Adelaide Botanic Park

Photography -> Painting

Autumn 秋

秋


Venue: Adelaide Botanic Garden

Secret Garden

Venue: Adelaide Botanic Garden

Waiting...

Serenity, Peace & Calm

Venue: Adelaide Botanic Garden

A really great place to read =) and relax.

Cherry Blossom : さくら: 梅花

邓丽君:梅花 Lyrics

梅花梅花满天下
愈冷它愈开花
梅花坚忍象征我们
巍巍的大中华

看啊遍地开了梅花
有土地就有它
冰雪风雨它都不怕
它是我的国花

Cherry Blossom by Theresa Teng


Venue: Adelaide Botanic Garden

What Truck Lifts can do to your Trucks?

Truck enthusiasts define Truck Lifts as an automobile system that is composed of springs that’s used to raise a vehicle. The process involves suspending the body, frame and power train of the truck's wheel. That could make your truck look good.

Most truck drivers want their truck to be lifted because it lessens the jarring of the automobile while some just simply want to improve the look of their truck. After all, truck lift kits have become tremendously popular among people who wish to give their automobiles a unique or beefy look. Truck enthusiasts definitely want to make heads turn. They monster-size their rigs with a beefy truck lift kit for imposing style and impressive handling.

Truck lifts is very necessary if you’re planning on taking your vehicle off-roading. By suspending your truck, you gain additional clearance from the ground, which protects the underside of your vehicle from bulging rocks, sharp inclines, and foreign objects in the road. If you have ever bottomed out, either off-roading or heading up a steep driveway, you know from that disconcerting scraping sound that hitting the ground is bad for your automobile. Accelerated automobile wheels keep a close contact with the road surface; thus making your driving safer and an enjoyable one at all times.

With the perfect lift kit, you're free to tackle even the toughest trails. Each truck lift kit at Truck Lifts Direct is built for your vehicle and includes all the parts you need.

Suspension upgrades gain you clearance for bigger tires, control for adverse terrain, and stronger parts to handle the abuse of real-world off-roading. Unfortunately, lift kits are also complicated systems, so be careful and it must be well engineered for safety and performance. With this, you need to find truck lift kits that are easy to install. Another thing would be that you have to keep in mind when searching for the perfect truck lift kits are the ups and downs of the change in ride height.

For instance, adding a lift kit and larger than stock wheels and tires can affect the vehicle's tow hitch. You may now need a new rear bumper because of the change in ride height. Also, in some extreme cases, the trailer tongue can't even reach the hitch. With long trailers, such as a four-horse stock trailer or a boat trailer, you may be able to mate trailer and hitch, but the trailer angle from front to back could be enough to cause the trailer to scrape the rear end on the road.

With these factors to consider, all you need to do is to search online shops for the perfect lifts for your truck! These sites are just a click away! Doing so would be extremely easy. Just remember lift kits are also complicated systems, so be careful and it must be well engineered for safety and performance.

Tires | Cars

Axis

When he was younger...

Cute Baby Boy

Venue: Gold Coast(Coolangatta) Airport

Cute Chinese Baby Girl

Different Uses of a Body Lift Kit

Private vehicle owners nowadays give extra effort in making the necessary modification to their vehicles just to maximize its performance. Body Lift Kit is one of the mostly needed vehicle kits for today. It doesn’t only trim up your vehicles for larger tires but it also gives them a brand new rugged look.

You can spend some money on performance shocks or simple brackets to increase the height and jazz up the look of you rig. You can also ditch the stock springs and shocks to have a set of adjustable airbags; but the best addition you can make to your vehicle is through a body lift.

Small as they may be, these kits can make a big difference to your vehicles when used. Just like over say, “small but terrible”. Those who owned 4x4’s, trucks and SUV’s are likely the ones to install such performance parts from reliable sources like Body Lift Kit Net. Rising the vehicle’s body provide better ground clearance which they really need especially when they take their rigs for off road driving and adventures.

Lift kits aid drivers in their usual problems on jagged and uneven roads. They allow the installation of larger tires that do not only give your auto a more muscular look but also provide better weight support for big vehicles. Small and ordinary tires may not be able to handle a rough terrain that is why it’s important that you have these kits to give room for off road tires.

Although a body kit is installed for best performance, it also comes with potential side effects. This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road. The steering, braking and handling raised vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read lower than the vehicles actual speed. Unnecessary sudden maneuvers, unexpected stops, sharp turns and other abrupt driving conditions could cause loss of vehicle control. You can roll over or encounter other accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. That is why safety measures like reduced speed, seatbelts and careful driving should always be observed.

There is an abundant online lift kit shops in the web like Body Lift Kit Net. With just one click, you may readily purchase top of the line performance products of a particular brand and type.

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Sample Fender Flares

4X fender flares were made by the famous brand of WARN. This type of fender flare is best for all types of truck and vehicles that has larger tires and custom wheels. What's great about this type of flare it can be mounted inside the fender well using the unique styled screws together with heavy-duty 3M adhesive tape, these flares are also sealed to the fender rim. Using the durable construction of this fender flare, it keeps off moisture, dirt and also helps in having rust. The hardwearing materials used in this device is Warn's exclusive armor guard which is a high impact ABS co-laminate. It is actually the number one material to get maximum flexibility and durability for your rig.

Warn 30210 4X Front Fender Flares

Putco Stainless Steel Fender Trim

Body Lift

A body lift is a common and cheap method to run larger tires on a vehicle. It involves installing a puck where the body mounts to the frame in order to increase the clearance between tires and the body. This is often used to allow the placement of a larger motor for an engine swap. It is considered by many to be inferior to a well built suspension lift. The downfall to installing pucks for spacing is that over time the rubber in the puck tends to deteriorate. This causes the body to sag, and will eventually become unsafe. While the controversy continues about body lifts versus suspension lifts, a properly installed aftermarket body lift kit can give the desired effect just as safely as a suspension lift.

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Body lifts are 3" tall unless noted.