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Category:Tuning stubs

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[[Category:stubs]]

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'''This article is a [[wikipedia:stub|stub]] about [[car tuning]]. Please help by [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} contributing to this page]!'''

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Green tuning

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Green tuned cars are cars that has been [[:category:Tuned_Cars|tuned]] to use [[alternative propulsion]] or more indeep alternative propulsion.
== Types of green tuning ==

*[[Hybridization]].
*[[Pluginization]] of hybrid cars.
== See also ==
{{Portal|Green tuning}}

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Car tuning

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[[Image:AutiTTMTS.jpg|thumb|250px|Tuned Audi TT]]
'''Car tuning''' is both an industry and a popular [[hobby]], in which a car is modified in order to improve its performance and handling and better suit the owners driving style. As most cars leave the factory set up for average driver expectations and average conditions, tuning has become a way to personalize the characteristics of the vehicle to the owners preference. For example cars may be altered to provide better fuel economy, produce more power at high RPM or the ride comfort may be sacrificed to provide better handling.

Car tuning is related to [[auto racing]], although most performance cars never compete. Rather they are built for the pleasure of owning and driving such a vehicle. Another major facet of tuning includes performance modification the car exterior. This includes changing the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle via side skirts, front and rear bumpers, adding spoilers, splitters, air vents and light weight wheels.

== Areas of modification ==
=== Engine tuning ===
[[Engine tuning]] involves modifications designed to increase the power of the engine. These modifications can range from a simple [[chip tuning]], to adding [[nitrous]] injection, to a complete [[engine swap]].

"Tuning an engine" has many different meanings today. Traditionally, to actually ''tune'' an engine meant adjusting the timing and the air/fuel ratios. Today, many people consider tuning to be adding [[cold air intakes]], exhaust systems, [[turbochargers]], or any other part that could conceivably make the car faster. It is important to note that the two different meanings behind the word tuning refer to two completely different methods of making a car faster.

Adjusting engine timing and air/fuel ratios generally improves power and reliability of an engine without any further modifications. On the other hand, tuning an engine becomes incredibly beneficial after already heavily modifying the engine with upgrades, like forced induction (including nitrous) or adjusting the internal parts to increase engine compression.

Adding parts to increase horsepower and torque is mechanical tuning, but adding body kit or/and modify interior is optical tuning.

=== Suspension tuning ===
Suspension tuning involves modifying the feathers/springs and [[absorber]]s of a vehicle. Here shorter feathers/springs and stronger shock absorbers are mostly used, in order to reduce [[body roll]] during cornering. Often the vehicle is lowered somewhat, reducing the vehicle's ground clearance and lowering it's center of gravity.

For offroad vehicles, the emphasis is on lengthening the suspension to increase clearance.

[[Lowrider]]s with hydraulic suspensions are another unique kind of suspension tuning.

=== Body tuning ===
Body tuning involves adding or modifying [[Spoiler (automotive)|spoilers]] and a [[body kit]]. Sometimes this is done to improve the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle, as in the case of some wings or [[bumper canards]]. More often, these modifications are done mainly to improve a vehicle's appearance, as in the case of non-functioning scoops, wide arches and the like. Very rarely does an after market body kit improve performance, the majority add weight and make the car handle worse.

=== Interior modifications ===
Interior modifications often call for a change or upgrade from factory-installed equipment. Seats may be upgraded for performance or styling reasons.
Some car modifiers add such products as lava lamps or electric balls to make the car look classy or different from other modified cars.

One common type of interior modification is the addition of multimedia devices, for example [[audio amplifiers]], speakers and subwoofers, DVD players, and televisions.

=== Exterior modifications ===

Exterior modifications could include body kits, spoilers, HID( High Intensity Discharge) Xenon & Neon lights, Alloy Wheels, and carbon fiber body components.

Whether external modifications offer any actual advantages in aerodynamic performance is highly debated. However, it stands to reason that the addition of a rear mounted wing on a front wheel drive vehicle will adversely affect the vehicle's performance, if the wing provides any significant downforce at all.

== Terms ==
"Pimped" cars are usually classic [[convertible]]s.

"Streeted" cars are [[Japan]]ese imports, such as a [[Toyota Supra]] or Lancer Evolution series, these cars are most commonly modified with the more expensive mods available. The most popular modifications include [[neon light]]s and [[vinyl]] stickers.

==="Tasteless" car modifications===
{{main|Rice burner}}

Cars are often modified in a manner that is considered to be "tasteless or unsightly ", an example of this being bright colors and low-cost exterior/interior modifications. Tasteless car modifications are one of the components of the [[United Kingdom|British]] stereotype of the "[[chav]]". Note that the crucial aspect of car modding associated with this stereotype is its superfical nature (Bean can tail pipes, cheap "blow-over" paint jobs, redundant spoilers etc.). Other British subcultures engage in car modding, with the focus on "under the hood" modifications (customised engines, brakes etc.), without incurring the same criticism or condescension. British car show ''[[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]]'' has a "Carbage" section on their website featuring numerous photos of tackily modded vehicles.

==Legal Requirements==

Many countries have legal requirements in regard to what car owners can and can't do in relation to vehicle modifications. For example, all vehicles in Victoria, Australia, must conform to construction standards to ensure vehicles provide drivers and passengers with a minimum level of safety. The construction standards are contained in the [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-2D7BDBEA2BAB3D7CCA256FF100015890?open Vehicle Standards Information Bulletins]. There are also [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1032E2347336AB5BCA256FEB0019D1F0?open High Powered Vehicle Restrictions] for P Plate drivers which can prevent young drivers from driving modified vehicles.

==Sanctioning organizations==

Many organizations involved in competitive motorsports establish safety guidelines that far exceed legal requirements when viewed in terms safety. The [[NHRA]], [[IHRA]] and SOLO programs all require that vehicles pass inspection to ensure that all regulations are being complied with.

==See also==
*[[Air-fuel ratio meter]]
*[[Chrome]]
*[[Engine tuning]]
*[[Green tuning]]
*[[Import scene]]
*[[Rice burner]]
*[[Uberdata]]

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Los Angeles Auto Show

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The '''Greater Los Angeles Auto Show''' is an annual [[auto show]] that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The show has been held annually since 1907. The first show took place at Morley's Skating Rink in downtown Los Angeles, just four blocks from the current Convention Center location.

The show traditionally took place in early January, but in 2006 was moved to November so as not to be overshadowed by the [[North American International Auto Show]]. That year, one show was held in January and another in November, the latter being dubbed a "2007" show. The Los Angeles show is only the second International Auto Show in the United States to be officially recognized by the [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]], with the first recognized show in November 2006. With a special spot on the international calendar, it is likely that the LA show will become host to more vehicle introductions than before.

==2007==

The 2007 Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show was held on November 29th through December 10th, 2006. The [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]] lists this show under their 2006 season.

===Production models===
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====World debuts====
* 2007 [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage|Aston Martin V8 Vantage]] Roadster
* 2007 [[Audi TT]] Roadster
* [[BMW Hydrogen 7]]
* 2008 [[Buick Enclave]]
* 2007 [[Cadillac DTS|Cadillac DTS-L]]
* [[Callaway|Callaway]] C16
* 2008 [[Chrysler Sebring]] convertible
* 2007 [[Ferrari 599 GTB]]
* 2008 [[Ford Escape]]
* 2007 [[GMC Acadia]]
* 2008 [[GMC Yukon]] Hybrid
* 2007 [[Lamborghini Murcielago]] LP640 Roadster
* 2008 [[Nissan Altima]] coupe
* 2007 [[Nissan Sentra]] SE-R
* 2007 [[Porsche 997|Porsche 911 Targa 4]]
* 2007 [[Saturn Aura]] Green Line
* 2008 [[Saturn VUE]]
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====North American debuts====
* [[Audi R8]]
* 2007 [[BMW X5]]
* 2007 [[Hyundai Tiburon]]
* 2007 [[Kia Amanti]]
* 2007 [[Kia Rondo]]
* 2007 [[Kia Sedona]] SWB
* 2008 [[Land Rover LR2]]
* 2008 [[Volvo C30]]
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===Concept cars===

* [[Acura]] Advanced Sedan Concept
* [[Audi A7]]
* [[Ford Explorer Fuel Cell Prototype]]
* [[Ford Mustang]] by [[Giugiaro]]
* [[Honda]] REMIX
* [[Honda]] Step Bus
* [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] HCD10 Hellion
* [[Mazda Nagare]]
* [[Suzuki]] SXBox
* [[Volkswagen Tiguan]]

[[Audi]] and [[Volkswagen]] also showed their new [[BlueTec]] [[diesel]] cars for the first time in the USA.

==2006==
The 2006 Los Angeles show was held on January 6 through January 15. It featured the following new models.

[[Motor Trend]] reviewed an entire spectrum of automobiles at the Los Angeles Auto show covering a full range of vehicles to suit every need.

=== General ===

*[[Acura Advanced Sedan Concept]]
*[[Buick Enclave]]
*[[Callaway C16]]
*[[2008 Chrysler Sebring]] Convertible
*[[Giugiaro Ford Mustang]]
*[[Honda Remix Concept]]
*[[Hyundai HCD10 Hellion Concept]]
*[[Kia Rondo]]
*[[Lamborghini LP640 Murciélago]] Roadster
*[[Mazda Nagare Concept]]
*[[Nissan Altima Coupe]]
*[[Saturn Vue XR]]
*[[Suzuki SXbox Concept]]
*[[Volkswagen Tiguan|Volkswagen Tiguan Clean Diesel]]

===Production models===

* [[2006]] [[Audi Q7]]
* 2006 [[BMW M6]]
* 2006 [[Bugatti Veyron]]
* [[2007]] [[Chevrolet Aveo]] Sedan
* 2006 [[Chevrolet Corvette]] Z06 [[Daytona 500]] [[pace car]]
* 2007 [[Chevrolet Suburban]]
* 2006 [[Chrysler 300#Heritage Edition|Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition]]
* 2006 [[Ferrari F430]] Pista
* 2006 [[Fisker Latigo]]
* 2006 [[Fisker Tramonto]]
* 2007 [[GMC Yukon XL]]
* 2006 [[Lamborghini Gallardo]] Spyder
* 2006 [[Lotus Exige]]
* 2006 [[Maserati Quattroporte]] GT
* 2006 [[Maybach 57 and 62|Maybach 57S]]
* 2007 [[Mazda CX-7]]
* 2007 [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]]
* 2007 [[Pontiac Solstice]] GXP
* 2006 [[Porsche Cayenne]] Turbo S
* 2006 [[Porsche Cayman]] S
* 2006 [[Saab 9-3]] 20 Years Edition Aero Convertible
* 2006 [[Saleen S331]]
* 2006 [[Spyker C12]] LaTurbie
* 2006 [[Spyker C8]] Laviolette
* 2007 [[Toyota Yaris]]
* 2007 [[Toyota FJ Cruiser]]
* 2007 [[Volkswagen Eos]]
* 2006 [[Volkswagen GTI]]

===Concept cars===

* [[Audi Shooting Brake]]
* [[Chevrolet]] Cheyenne pickup truck
* [[Chrysler Firepower]]
* [[Dodge Nitro]]
* [[Ford Fairlane]] concept
* [[General Motors Sequel]] [[fuel cell]]
* [[Hyundai]] NEOS III
* [[Jeep Gladiator]]
* [[Jeep Hurricane]]
* [[Lamborghini Miura#2006 Miura concept|Lamborghini Miura]] concept (at the Museum of Television & Radio on January 5, not at the show)
* [[Lexus LF-A]]
* [[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
* [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]] Ralliart
* [[Saab 9-5]] Aero BioPower concept
* [[Suzuki]] PX
* [[Volkswagen]] GX3 three-wheeler "motorcycle" concept

==External links==
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*[http://www.laautoshow.com/ LA Auto Show website]
*[http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/los_angeles/112_2006_los_angeles_auto_show Motortrend LA Auto Show Coverage]

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Greater Los Angeles Auto Show

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#REDIRECT [[Los Angeles Auto Show]]

New York Auto Show

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The '''New York International Auto Show''' is an annual [[auto show]] held in late March or early April. It is usually held at the [[Jacob Javits Convention Center]]. It usually opens on or just before [[Easter]] weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter.

This auto show includes {{Greenvehiclesection}}

==2007==

The [[2007]] show will run from April 6-15.

===Worldwide Debuts===

*2008 [[Mazda6]]
*2008 [[Infiniti G35]] Coupe
*2008 [[MINI]] Traveller/Clubman

===Unconfirmed Debuts===

*2008 [[Jeep Liberty]]
*2008/9 [[Ford Fairlane (North American)#2008 Ford Fairlane|Ford Fairlane]]

==2006==

The [[2006]] show was held from [[April 14]] through [[April 23]], with press previews on [[April 12]] and 13.

===Production car introductions===

* 2007 [[Acura RDX]]
* 2007 [[Audi A4|Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet]]
* 2007 [[Audi TT]]
* 2007 [[Bentley Continental GTC]]
* 2007 [[BMW Z4#Coupé|BMW Z4/M Coupe]]
* 2007 [[Chrysler 300#Extended Wheelbase|Chrysler 300 Extended Wheelbase]]
* 2007 [[Ferrari 599 GTB]] (North American introduction)
* 2006 [[Shelby Mustang#2006 Shelby GT-H|Ford Shelby GT-H]]
* 2007 [[Hyundai Elantra]]
* 2007 [[Infiniti G35]] sedan
* 2007 [[Jeep Patriot]]
* 2007 [[Jeep Wrangler#JK Wrangler Unlimited|Jeep Wrangler Unlimited]]
* 2007 [[Kia Sorento]]
* 2007 [[Lexus LS#LS 600h / LS 600h L|Lexus LS 600h L]]
* 2007 [[Mazda CX-9]]
* 2006 [[Mazda Mazda3#MAZDASPEED3.2FMAZDA3_MPS|Mazda MazdaSpeed3]] (North American introduction)
* 2007 [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]]
* 2006 [[MINI (BMW)#The Works GP MINI|MINI Cooper Works GP]]
* 2007 [[Mitsubishi Outlander]]
* 2007 [[Nissan Altima]]
* 2007 [[Nissan Maxima]]
* 2007 [[Saleen]]/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition [[Ford Mustang|Mustang]]
* 2007 [[Saturn Aura]]
* 2007 [[Saturn Outlook]]
* 2007 [[Saturn Sky#Red Line|Saturn Sky Red Line]]
* 2006 [[Scion tC#Release Series Vehicles|Scion tC RS 2.0]] (Blue Blitz Mica)
* 2007 [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI|Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited]]
* 2007 [[Subaru Legacy|Subaru Legacy Spec B]]
* 2007 [[Suzuki XL-7]]
* 2007 [[Volvo XC90]]

===Concept car introductions===

* [[Acura MDX]] concept
* [[Honda Element|Honda Element SC]]
* [[Pontiac G6]] GXP concept
* [[Saturn PreVue]]
* [[Scion Fuse]]

==2005==
[[Image:DSCN1468.JPG|thumb|A small section of the 2005 show]]
The [[2005]] show saw the following introductions:
* 2006 [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] ''SS''
* 2006 [[Chevrolet Malibu|Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx]] ''SS''
* 2006 [[Cadillac XLR|Cadillac XLR-V]]
* 2006 [[Dodge Charger (LX)|Dodge Charger]] SRT-8
* 2006 [[Hyundai Azera]]
* 2006 [[Isuzu i-Series]]
* 2006 [[Jeep Commander]]
* 2006 [[Jeep Grand Cherokee]] SRT-8
* 2006 [[Mercedes-Benz R-Class]]
* 2006 [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]]
* 2006 [[Shelby Mustang|Shelby Cobra GT500]] ([[Ford Mustang]])

==2004==

The [[2004]] show saw the following introductions:
* 2005 [[Cadillac STS]]
* 2005 [[Ford Escape Hybrid]]
* 2005 [[Infiniti Q45]]
* 2005 [[Jaguar XJ]]-L
* 2005 [[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]
* 2005 [[Jeep Liberty]]
* 2005 [[Land Rover LR3]]
* 2006 [[Lincoln Zephyr]]
* 2005 [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class|Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG]]
* 2005 [[Nissan Altima]] SE-R
* 2005 [[Nissan Xterra]]
* 2005 [[Saab 9-7X]]

==External links==
* [http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/newyorkautoshow.htm/ New York Auto Show Guide] - About.com
* [http://www.autoshowny.com Official site]

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Cars under 10k

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'''Wikicars' recommendations''' are made by the automotive experts at CarsDirect, Autos.com, and Autodata; and by the Wikicars' community. Please make nominations (or criticisms) by using the the discussion tab above.

<u>Cars under 10k</u>
* [[Chevrolet Aveo]]
* [[Hyundai Accent]]

[[Category:Cars under 10k]]