Automotive Parts

With the launch of Audi A4 in the mid 90's, the German car maker made a quick progress in attaining the global recognition to the A4. The best of the car was the well designed cabin, all fresh interiors and wonderful handling and the option of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with Quattro technology. The most characteristics people love in the car is the European design and sensibility, inner ambience which are provided by the panel gaps, first class materials and comfortable seating. Audi redesigned the A4 for 2009 year which was one of the best cars than ever before. The redesigned car is much huger in all aspects than its predecessors. The width was increased by 2.1 inches and length was increased by 4/6 inches. The wheelbase was increased by 6.6 inches longer. Even with changes in its physical design, Audi A4 still remains the best choice for many drivers as it still maintains the same old good handling and nimbleness.

The 2009 version of the Audi A4 also features new version engine - a 2.0 liter, turbo-charged 4 cylinder engine which develops a whooping 211 Hp. The other new features that have been added are the daylight LED lights that were formatted from the Audi A8 car, which has now become another trademark for Audi. With the addition of lighter and stronger parts, more resistance to wind and more spacious cabin, Audi A4 is sure here to stay for quite long time. Audi's engineers have made a great progress by reducing the AC consumption by 20%, which in turn decreased the fuel consumption by 10%.

Apart from the interiors, Audi made many changes by adding on few extra technological features. They introduced the Adaptive cruise control system, blind spot detection, a rear-view camera and the Audi drive select, which allows the driver to choose dynamically the suspension system and steering, to make it more usable as a cruiser or either as a sports sedan. In a recent survey conducted, many have voted Audi as their top choice as a family car.

With the launch in UK market with the saloon segment, Audi planned to launch their Avant version into the UK markets next April. With the release of this version, the availability of the Audi A4 Cabrio will be reduced. The plans are to introduce a convertible version of the Audi A5 coupe in place of the Cabrio. Also Audi has made it clear that it will not build more than 1 RS model. So the RS4 may be delayed for some time now. Audi has launched a new model of life cycle and they would like to wait for at least two more years before launching the RS series.

But there can always be a change in the plan. Replacing the popular A4 Cabrio with the new series A5 will result in no more sales of the RS4 Cabrio, a important model that has been high in sales in the US markets. Nonetheless there are small similarities and differences between the models, which you can decide on based on personal preference.

Your Pontiac car is a complex assembly of car parts and accessories that enables it to perform exceptionally on the road. The exhaust system is among the integral systems in your car that is tasked to lessen harmful engine emissions, reduce the sound level of your engine, and deploy engine exhaust gases to the rear of your car. As a system, it is made up of a number of components. Every exhaust system part has a specific function to perform—that is why your entire exhaust system will not function properly if one or more of its sub components failed to do their part. There are different types of exhaust system: the single exit cat back exhaust, dual exit cat back exhaust, and performance diesel exhaust. But no matter what type of exhaust system you may have, they all have the same number of components—and among these is the Pontiac exhaust tip.

Your Pontiac exhaust tip can be seen at the end of your car where the exhaust gases are vented. This exhaust system component is the only visible part of the entire system that is the end of the final length of the exhaust pipe. Compared to the rest of the exhaust system, the Pontiac exhaust tip is often the larger pipe. It may be among the least maintained parts, but your Pontiac exhaust tip is among those parts that affect the performance of your car. The exhaust flow as well as the over all tome of the exhaust tone of your Pontiac depends on the construction and shape of the exhaust tip installed on your car. The accompanying sound and the remaining pulses of exhaust gases are shaped in the exhaust tip as they exit from the pipe. As a matter of fact, a long pencil-shaped exhaust tip will definitely sound different than a short megaphone exhaust tip. The manner of installation of your Pontiac exhaust tip can also affect the sound coming out of your car. Screw-on Pontiac exhaust tips provide a less solid sound as compared to welded or compression clamped Pontiac exhausts tips that produces a more solid sound.

Aside from performance enhancement, your Pontiac exhaust tip can also add some visual style and aural punctuation on your car. Custom exhaust tips are among the most affordable car styling enhancements around. The automotive market offers various styles, finishes and construction of exhaust tips. Some of these include trumpet exhaust tips, tapered exhaust tips, dual exhaust tips, single exhaust tips, megaphone exhaust tips, mellow exhaust tips, square exhaust tips, quadruple exhaust tips, triple exhaust tips, oval exhaust tips, as well as oval exhaust tips. However, you need to consider a few guidelines when choosing the right exhaust tip for your car. You can choose the biggest and the loudest if you want an over the top style. You can add subtle yet unique style on your car by following the predominant shape, general mounting direction of the bodyline, and mounting flush with the rear valance of your vehicle. So get a stylish yet functional Pontiac exhaust tip at your preferred car parts dealer online or offline—and add some shine to that space below your bumper!