Check Out These 7 Places After You Rent a Car in Bogota

It can’t be denied that people will have second thoughts on taking a vacation in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, and neighboring cities because of the gang stories they may have heard. This country was notorious for harboring infamous drug warlords, but it’s not the case anymore these days. Time has come when the country has become a safe haven and tourist are now ticking their diaries as they wait for that day when they will land in Bogota and explore Colombia in its entirety. That should not be a hard nut to crack anymore because now you can rent a car in Bogota and explore the entire country whether you’re a resident or non-resident. Bogota is a cultural center and the capital city too and it is now reaping more from tourists from all over the world after the country started its full peaceful recovery. Read More: TopCarsPicks.com

BMW Next 100 Future Car

BMW announced a BMW Designers Dreams Of The Future car today that will be on display this year as part of the company’s 100-year anniversary celebration.Read More: TopCarsPicks.com

The BMW i8 Protonic

A revolutionary plug-in hybrid, this true sports car utilizes the innovative eDrive technology to combine the efficiency of an all-electric motor and the power of a TwinPower Read More:TopCarsPicks.com

 

Ducati Motorcycle Buyers Guide

Buying a new bike is always exciting, no matter which brand you are considering. However, if you’re looking at buying a Ducati, the pleasure and anticipation are immense. After all, you are about to buy the “Ferrari” of motorcycles. Before you sign the deal there are a few things you should know about your new toy.

• Ducatis are not a cheap bike to own. Ducatis by nature are highly specialized, highly tuned bikes and even if they don’t run into any issues, minor repairs or services can be expensive. Parts are made from carbon fiber or titanium and are worth their weight in gold. Then there is the inherent custom parts that are available for purchase. Good luck not splurging on some custom mods for your Ducati.
• Ducatis run on a dry clutch system. This means some inherent noise when shifting gears. Some models are worse than others but they all have some. The Ducati camps are divided as to whether this is a desirable feature or not. Ducati does have some models that feature a quiet wet clutch but word on the street is they sound more like a Japanese bike this way. Another bonus to the dry clutch besides the trademark sound is that clutch action is heavier and more controllable.
• A Ducati bike is always going to be more expensive than the Japanese counterparts but most likely you knew that already. Ducati bikes are surrounded by an element of elitism because not everyone can afford to own one. Ducati offers different trim levels of bikes as well with rising prices the more tuned you go.
• Ducati motorcycles feature loud exhausts due to their large V twin engines. This is not a drawback but actually a plus because the sound is down right mean and being loud can add an element of safety to riding in traffic.

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2016 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto

Husqvarna Motorcycles is diving back into the on-road segment in 2016 with two new large displacement single-cylinder models, the 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro. Read More: TopCarsPicks.com

How to tune a car for performance

Most people are unhappy with their cars performance. There is an old mantra among car enthusiasts that you can never have too much power. It does seem that the more power you have the more you crave.
It is also a fact that manufacturers make compromises in setting up a car. They have to build a car which is sold in different markets, has to deal with different grades of fuel and cope with temperature extremes from -20 to +40 so to save money each car is set to perform optimally in every region.
This actually gives a wide margin to the car tuner to come along and improve things. Going to the extreme though usually compromises reliability and durability of the engine. You’ll usually find that by upgrading one part another needs to be uprated to cope with the extra power.
Safe stage 1 car tuning modifications. Read More: TopCarsPicks.com

The Best Approach To Covert A NASP Engine To A Turbo Engine

Turbochargers force more air into an engine and allow it to burn more fuel, this means you get a lot more power from an engine once it has been turbocharged. NASP engines use the vacuum created in the engine to pull in air. Our friends at car tuning tips gave us some tips and pointers on fitting a turbo to your NASP engine
We talk about volumetric efficiency, where the engine uses it’s capacity to contain air and fuel and burn it. A NASP engine is only around 60% efficient.
Can you just bolt on a turbo?
Not really, this is just a myth you see in computer games and in the movies. Your turbo needs a supply of oil otherwise it will burn out. You also need to make sure the intake can handle the extra pressure.
Compressing air also produces heat and as hot air cannot carry as much oxygen as cold air you will lose some of the potential power gains. An intercooler will help to drop the intake temperatures after the turbo to acceptable levels. Read More: TopCarsPicks.com