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Classic Car Shows in San Diego
The Cajon Classic Car Show highlights classic, custom and hot rod cars valued at more than $10 million.classic car image by Mariusz Blach from Fotolia.comIf you're a fan of classic cars--50s and 60s vintage, then the car shows held San Diego are must-dos. Admire the detailed machines,...
An Easy-to-Follow Air Horn Installation
If your stock car horn just isn't loud enough for you, you might want to try installing an air horn. Air horns are used for years on emergency vehicles (like firetrucks and ambulances) and 18-wheeler semi-trucks. Many manufacturers now make air horns that can be connected underneath the hood of your
How to Design a Car on the Internet
The Internet is becoming a popular tool for designing autos. You can completely modify your favorite car and change its body style, color, transmission, wheels, exterior and interior accessories and many more. All you have to do is visit an online auto-customization tool and follow its instructions
Bow Tie Exhaust Tips
The easily recognizable logo that brings to mind the quality of a Chevrolet vehicle is not really a bow tie but certain circles call one. It bears a similarity to the bow-tie shape. Chevrolet owners, like many car owners, are proud of their vehicles and like to dress them up in style....
Car Shows in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Car shows are abundant in Cambria County.car show image by itsallgood from Fotolia.comCambria County, located in central Pennsylvania, is comprised of small boroughs, townships and the city of Johnstown. Cambria County is also home to a great many local car shows in the summer and early...
How to Install a Ledger Board Into Concrete
You can use ledger boards in a number of home improvement projects, such as attaching a deck, stairs or other structure to a shear wall. The ledger board should be lumber that is at least 8 inches wide and 1-and-1/2 inches thick. In most cases, the lumber should also be weather-proofed. If the shear
Can You Wash Seat Covers in the Washing Machine?
When you first purchased your car's seat covers, they were clean and made the interior of your car stand out. Months later, you notice the seat covers are covered in dirt, grime and spills. Most seat covers are made from material that is easily washed in your washing machine. As with other fabrics,
About the AAA Auto Club
The Automobile Club, known as AAA, has chapters nationwide that provides services and benefits to its annual members. AAA members become part of a club that helps them deal with car issues while on the road. There are various benefits to being a member, and those who are already members should enjoy
How to Build Your Own Tuner Car Online
A tuner car is one that you build yourself, in which every piece is specially chosen and added to your car. If you want to build a tuner car, you have to figure out how to get all of the pieces and you need to have the knowledge to put it all together to create the car. You can practice and get idea
Mustang Hood Scoop Installation
Installing a hood scoop is one of the easiest ways to enhance the muscle car look of a Ford Mustang. External enhancements like a hood scoop and a body kit are often the first upgrades that customizers will complete on a new Mustang. There is a huge aftermarket product list for the Mustang, so equip
How Do I Carry Bicycles on a Roof Rack or a Rear Rack on a Honda S2000?
Finding a good bike rack for your Honda S2000 can be difficult because the car is not built to carry large loads, either on the roof or on the trunk. The easiest solution for carrying bicycles on your car may be to install a hitch and use a hitch rack to carry bikes. Hitches, however, are much mor
How to Tow With a Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is Chrysler's entry in the minivan market. As with any minivan, it is targeted at families needing to carry several children and their gear around and out of town. As a relatively large vehicle, the Town & Country is well-suited for towing a trailer. The trailer might car
Car Shows in the Orlando Area
Travelers as well as Florida residents are familiar with dominant tourist attractions in Orlando, Florida, like Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios and Sea World but may be less familiar with spots like Old Town Orlando and other nearby areas that offer opportunities to view...
The Installation Instructions for Dee Zee Running Boards
Dee Zee is an American company that makes aftermarket accessories for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles such as toolboxes, floor mats and running boards. Drivers of even small pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles know the step up to reach the cab, as well as the step down to exit the cab,
How Do I Install an Accord Air Intake?
The air intake box on the Accord is located on the top-left or top-right side of the engine compartment, depending on the vehicle model. The size of the bolts used to mount the air intake box to the engine compartment also varies with the Accord model; you will need to buy the air intake kit that is
Types of Cross-Drilled Rotors
Cross-drilled rotors dissipate heat more effectively than stock rotors.brake image by Jan Will from Fotolia.comRotors are the components in the brake system that are squeezed by the caliper and the brake pad when the brake pedal is applied, thereby slowing the vehicle. There are several...
How Do I Install a Gorilla Winch?
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) drivers often jump their vehicles through the air and zoom them through mud. Though this kind of off-terrain experience provides a great deal of fun for many ATV enthusiasts, it sometimes leads to unfortunate situations, such as a set of tires stuck in a pit of mud. If you
Ways to Customize Your Car
Car customization can be purely aesthetic or alter the car's mechanicsCustom auto door image by Digital Photique from Fotolia.comYour vehicle doesn't have to be just another car. It can be a customized work of art unlike anything else on the road. There are a variety of ways to customize...
How to Install an Autometer Gauge
Autometer is a company that makes aftermarket gauges. The company offers pretty much any gauge that a car needs, including tachometers, oil pressure gauges, water temperature gauges, etc. Autometer gauges look sporty and are also very accurate, which is why they are so popular with modified cars and
How to Make a Samurai Sword Cover
A popular hobby, sword collecting provides you with decorative blades to display. Storing a samurai sword involves covering the blade so that it doesn't become dull. The cover of a samurai sword can double as an added piece of decoration. Making your own samurai sword cover at home is an easy task t