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What Is a Ricer in Autos?
The Online Slang Dictionary defines a ricer, also known as a rice rocket or a rice burner, as a term used to describe cars made by Asian car companies that have been custom-modified for higher performance.
Specifications for a 1200 Bandit
First produced in 1996, the Suzuki Bandit 1200 was the first of the Bandit series to fall into the 1200cc class. It remained unchanged for the first four years of its production run, until Suzuki decided to tweak the engine and update the chassis in 2000. In 2004, Suzuki lowered the price of the bik
2000 Honda Civic Specifications
The 2000 Honda Civic is available as a coupe, hatchback and sedan.yellow car, a honda japanese sport car model image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comThe Civic is a compact vehicle, which was first introduced by Honda in 1973. The 2000 Honda Civic is available as a coupe, sedan and...
Kawasaki Stationary Engine Specifications
Kawasaki, most famously known for its manufacture of motorcycles, has been a key player in the stationary engine market for over 50 years. Stationary engines are generally used to power immobile equipment such as power tools or pumps. Kawasaki released their first stationary engine in 1957, and toda
2002 Subaru WRX Specs
The 2002 Subaru WRX combines high performance with the flexibility of an SUV.subaru wrx sti image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comSubaru produced both sedan and wagon versions of the 2002 WRX, which was based on the compact Impreza platform. These high-performance vehicles were turbocharged...
1991 Yamaha Virago 750 CC Specs
Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty ImagesThe 1991 Yamaha Virago 750 CC is a classic American cruiser motorcycle known for its muscular air-cooled V-twin forks, low frame and tear-drop tank. This motorcycle was a showroom success, drawing much attention for its style and abundant use of...
Specifications for a Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser debuted in the U.S. in 1958 and now represents Toyota's flagship in the luxury market for full-sized, sport utility vehicles. The 2010 model includes the new Safety Connect telematics system that can call for emergency responders during accidents.
1997 Toyota 4Runner Specs
The 4Runner provides rugged construction with luxury amenities.suv suspension image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.comThe Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle made its debut as a 1984 model year offering. The first-generation 4Runner was a two-door SUV still firmly rooted in its truck roots,...
1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Engine Performance
The 1986 Toyota Corolla was part of the Corolla's fifth generation. The 1986 version was among the first car models to be used by Japanese "drifters," a subculture of drivers who slid their vehicles around corners as a form of motor sport. It is considered to be a classic among Toyota enthusiasts.
Specs for the D16A Vtec
Japanese automaker Honda desiged a valvetrain system called VTEC to improve the supply of air into its internal combustible engines. The D16A was the first recipient of the VTEC technology. Honda installed the 1.6-liter engine on the North American versions of the 1986 to 1989 Integra, a sports vehi
3.0 Accord Transmission Problems
A 3-liter engine, possessing a V-shaped six-cylinder design, debuted in the 1998 Honda Accord, the model year that kicked off the best-selling car's sixth generation of production (1998 to 2002). The Accord's top-level engine option was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, thus making th
Nissan Altima Window Problems
Nissan manufactures a wide array of beautiful cars, and among them is the Altima. The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car that is ideal for short to medium driving trips, and it is commonly found in cities and suburbs across the country. As a result of it's chic, yet functional design, the Altima is con
The Specs for a 1995 Yamaha XV 535 Virago
The Yamaha XV535 Virago is a cruiser class street bike built by the Yamaha Motor Company from 1988 to 2004. The custom-type motorcycle features lots of chrome fittings with its chopper-like styling.
The History of 1960s Honda Moto GPs
MotoGP, or Motorcycle Grands Prix, held its first formal World Championship in 1949, making it the oldest motorsport World Championship. Through the 1950s, the sport was dominated by motorcycles and riders from Italy. Japanese manufacturers did not compete in MotoGP until 1959.
2003 Nissan Maxima Colors
The 2003 Nissan Maxima has three trim levels: GXE, GLE and SE.car image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.comWith an original price tag of about $30,000, the 2003 Nissan Maxima offers a far more sophisticated color palette than the rainbow colors of a 30-cent box of crayons. The exterior colors...
Specifications of a '08 WRX STI
The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI was a small, five-door sports car with the most powerful engine in the Impreza line. The all-wheel-drive WRX STI has been featured in various rally car championship races. The IIHS gave the 2008 Impreza WRX STI a rating of "Good" in all of its front offset crash tests
Specifications for the 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
The 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, a factory-tuned edition of the SE-R model, gained notoriety for its conduciveness to modifications. Although technically a sedan, the Spec V can take on the characteristics of a sports car through engine enhancement, transmission upgrades and NISMO performances pa
Ford Wheel Torque Specs
For safety and efficiency, wheel lugs should be accurately torqued.wheel image by sasha from Fotolia.comWheel lug or wheel bolt torque is the measurement used to described how tightly you secure the lugs/bolts when attaching the wheel. Every vehicle has a manufacturer-recommended wheel...
Mitsubishi 3000GT Specifications
Japan-based Mitsubishi produced its 3000GT line of sports cars from 1991 to 1999. The company manufactured all model years of this car as a hatchback coupe and began offering the 3000GT as a convertible in 1995. During the final year of production, Mitsubishi offered the 3000GT in three...
Nissan 350Z Engine Specs
Produced from 2003 to 2008 as a coupe and 2004 to 2009 as a roadster, the Nissan 350Z represents the fifth production cycle of Nissan's Z-car series. A main characteristic of the sports performance-oriented vehicle is its versions of the Japanese automaker's VQ engine.