Escort Passport iQ marries GPS with radar detector

by Jeff Glucker


Escort has released its brand-new Passport iQ automotive accessory. We would call this a radar detector, but it appears to be much more than that. The Passport iQ, in addition to detecting radar and laser, has a built-in GPS unit, Bluetooth connectivity, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information and live traffic updates. All of this information is displayed on a five-inch, full-color touchscreen.

The price of the Passport iQ is $649.95, which, assuming it works as advertised, is peanuts compared to a few speeding tickets and a bump in car insurance rates. Escort offers the unit on a trial basis for free, for 30 days. It also comes with a 90-day free trial subscription to Escort's Defender Database, which comes loaded with thousands of speed trap locations.

What do we do to people who constantly bring us down?

Endure. Know the truths about yourself and don't let it affect your attitude. Remember it's all a matter of how to lead your thoughts.

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How do we control anger and hatred?

Discipline yourself to see things in a bigger perspective - the other party's perspective. Discern why situations turned out as such and decide to give grace

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How do you handle being with hot-tempered people? And all that they see in you is your bad. And they are your parents pa. How do we people deal with such things at home?

In dealing with parents, you have to know how to lead up - meaning you have to honor them, obey them, respect them and love them in spite of feeling unloved. It only takes one to change a two-way relationship. In being patient with impatient people, it's all about seeing things in a bigger perspective (usually, the hot tempered person's perspective) then you get to understand and discern why they react as such in that situation. Then you decide to be patient

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How not to be distracted with worldly things?

Set your thoughts on God and His Word. Dont put your heart in the world and the things in it

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Pano ba mag-isip ng tama? Kasi minsan sa dami ng problema we people forget how to think straight and right na eh. Because of stress and problems sa bahay. And it affects the people around us especially our loved ones and friends.

In this case I think you're letting your thoughts follow your emotions. Take control of your emotions and let it follow your thoughts :) Remeber the heart is deceitful above all things - don't let it be the one to guide your thoughts.

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Ok, why is it important to communicate with god?

It's like you're asking me why it's important to communicate with your friend. No communication - no relationship

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What to do with your unused automotive parts — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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The current buzz on leading a green lifestyle – being physically fit, buying organic products, segregating and recycling waste – doesn’t just stop with food, exercise, or trash, it also has significant implications on transportation.

It’s not just a fight against pollution

For car owners and enthusiasts, this not only refers to your engine’s fuel efficiency or whatnot, but also to what you do with your car or car parts at the end of their automotive life.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

The MKZ is built on the same platform as the Ford Fusion and late Mercury Milan, and the Hybrid can be seen as a further upscale replacement for the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The regular MKZ's 3.5-liter V6 is replaced with a 156-hp, 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 40-hp electric traction motor running power to the front wheels via a CVT transmission. It's a full hybrid, the second generation of Ford's system, and capable of operating seamlessly in gasoline, electric, or combined modes. EPA mileage is 41 city, 36 highway, and with a 0-60 time around 8.5 seconds, acceleration for merging won't be a problem. Lincoln offers a new alternative for the luxury hybrid buyer in its MKZ Hybrid.


SPECIFICATIONS

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Base Price $ 34,330 Price As Tested $ 41,370 Engine Type full gasoline-electric hybrid Engine Size 2.5 liters / 152 cu. in. Horsepower 156 @ 6000 rpm Torque (lb-ft) 136 @ 2250 rpm Transmission CVT Electric Motor 40 hp permanent magnet AC synchronous (torque n/a) Maximum combined horsepower 191 Wheelbase / Length 107.4 in. / 189.8 in. Curb Weight est 3800 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 19.9 Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. Fuel Requirement 87 octane unleaded regular gasoline Tires P225/50R17 93V Michelin XSE Energy Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc, ABS, AdvanceTrac®, and regenerative braking standard Suspension, front/rear independent short-and-long arm / independent multilink Drivetrain transverse front engine and motor, front-wheel drive.RFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 41 / 36 / 35 0 to 60 mph 8.5 sec.

What to do when a flood gets to your Car — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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Watching the news can help you anticipate when a storm is coming, but it is also good to have a plan just in case you haven’t been informed.

During the Storm

When driving about the city and flood waters are rising at a rate faster than a minute, it is best to park your vehicle on higher ground. However, if your chances of parking your car on higher ground is bleak, it is best to stop the engine, get out and lock the car. Staying inside and waiting it out is more dangerous and might cost you more than that newly bought car, as escaping the flood via car windows and being stranded on top of it is hazardous.

How to Check your car’s Leafspring on your own — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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Buckling up isn’t the only way to prevent accidents from happening. Checking your suspension can also save you. Leafspring suspension work hand- in- hand with shock absorbers to give you that smooth ride on a bumpy road. Oxymoron? Not!

A leaf spring suspension maintain your car’s level and keeps your tires on the road while shock absorbers are responsible for taking the impact of bumps and other road obstacles. Having your head in the clouds doesn’t have to be literal when you can check the suspension at the comforts of your own garage.

What are Car Mufflers for? — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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Does it ever irritate you how pimped- up cars with their disturbingly low bodies and attention grabbing bass drive by, thumping their way into your innards and making your heart beat to the tune of their music?

How about when they rev up the engine and let loose that throaty VROOM!?  I know I have – and it still irks me when the bass thumping guy rolls down the window and looks so smug, though I learned to love that growl since that beautiful noise is closely associated to race cars.

You see, race cars don’t need mufflers anymore as these can produce backpressure, which in turn can slow them down. We city people however, need mufflers to avoid receiving tickets for noise pollution.

What ‘yo mama didn’t tell you about Cars — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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We’re compiling a series of articles that tackle everything you need to know about automotive parts – whether you’re a car enthusiast, automotive entrepreneur, or just the regular backseat driver.

Being familiar with the different parts of your car has all sorts of benefits.

For one, maintaining your car will be much easier, with you knowing how each of the parts work. Also, it would be easier to troubleshoot car problems, which will save you money instead of going to the shop when you can fix the problem on your own, or will save you large repair costs if you can nip the problem in the bud.

Why Your Car Needs a Doctor — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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Cars are a gateway to a multitude of experiences and it runs the gamut. It can strengthen bonds via road trips with friends, be a bridge to get closer to that special someone, ruin a date, be a refuge from the onslaught of the typhoon season…

Kind of like a non- speaking Barney Stinson of “How I Met Your Mother”! The experience varies so much so that people tend to forget that cars aren’t made from the same flesh and blood!

So what’s to say that these mechanical beings aren’t prone to sickness and diseases? Fact is, as you already know it, they aren’t. Brand new cars have a lifespan of at least 5 years without ever undergoing major “surgeries” from the automobile hospital.

How to properly maintain your Radiator — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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Your car’s radiator is one of the most important parts to keep your engine running at good temperature. Radiators don’t live forever – you need to put a little effort and maintain your vehicle’s radiator.

Wouldn't want a radiator this dirty

Water won’t do

Your radiator is built to cool off heat from your car’s engine. Radiator maintenance is mostly about the fluids you use to run your radiator. Using water to run your radiator just won’t do – that’s why we have coolants available for us to use.

Copper Vs. Aluminum Radiators — Automotive Parts Suppliers

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A lot of discussions has been going around on copper and aluminum radiators. Which is the better radiator? Some say stick to copper radiators while the other party argues that aluminum is much better. So which side should you be taking?

Let’s separate it to pros and cons shall we?

Copper radiator

Pros:

Copper radiator has the upper hand in Heat conduction compared to Aluminum radiators.

In terms of Durability, copper radiators are more durable and tend to have problems much later than aluminum radiators.

Welcome to Automotive Parts Suppliers — Automotive Parts Suppliers

To our very first readers here in Automotive Parts Suppliers, we welcome you. This is a blogsite for informing people about their car automotive parts such as radiators, mufflers, leafsprings and metal stamps.

We also give tips on how not to screw up your automobile. We love your car as much as you do so we make sure to give out only the best quality advice that we can muster through our experience and research.

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The Latest Craze In Auto Accessories – The Train Horn

If you keep up with the auto industry at all you’ve probably noticed that the mighty train horn is becoming a popular accessory to put on your car or truck. These aftermarket devices are a sure way to get your ride to stand out in a crowd.

This all started by people actually taking horns off of locomotives and putting it on their trucks. These horns were extremely loud but in most cases were also fairly large, cumbersome, and not that nice to look at. So naturally some extremely smart person saw an opportunity and started building them specifically for cars and trucks. These new train horn kits are smaller, typically chrome, and much easier to install.

They are quickly becoming a craze. If you search youtube you’ll find video after video of people showing off their air horns. Often times the video will be of someone driving down a crowded street and just letting a long loud blast that startles everyone within 100 feet. While this is certainly not the most responsible use of a train horn it still kind of funny.

You have a couple options if you’re interested in buying a train horn kit. First you have to decide how much you want to spend. Typically they range anywhere from $299 to $499 but can go all the way up to almost $1500. Next you want to think about just how loud you want your train horn to be. The less expensive kits usually put out around 150dB and can give a 5 second blast while the large kits not only put out more decibels but can sometimes blast for up to 15 seconds. The louder kits are also larger so take that into consideration. You probably won’t be putting the big kit in your Honda civic.

So if you’re interested in learning more about train horn kits get over to http://trainhornsdelivered.com where Marc has a great selection you can choose from.