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Conor McGregor

Discipline-Mixed Martial Artist

Floyd Mayweather

Discipline-Boxing

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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor go head-to-head in Las Vegas in one of the most anticipated fights of all time.

Mayweather,an undefeated former five-weight world champion,will return to the ring for the first time in nearly two years to take on the UFC star.

THIS fight promises to be the most lucrative of all time.

Mayweather is expected to pocket around £78.5m($100m)

McGregor is set for less,but his earnings are set to be in nine figures if the fight brings in as much as predicted.

Either way,both fighters are set for a huge payday regardless of the result.

Viewing Guide
Date: Saturday Aug. 26, 2017

Venue: T-Mobile Arena,Las Vegas,Nevada

Watch: Showtime (Pay Per View)

Rules: Standard Boxing,10-ounce gloves,12-round fight

Weight Class: Super Welterweight - 154 Pounds

Who do you think will win in the McGregor vs. Mayweather fight?

Your reasons?

GAZZUZZ:
the belt or the chain has nothing to do with valave damage during failure. the type of engine design is what matters. In interferance engines the piston can travel the distance of the valve area, and will come in contact with the valves if there is failure on the chain or belt.

Thanks for your prompt response..

GAZZUZZ:
not true

Timing belts are also quieter
@GAZZUZZ,Can you pls explain the reason sir?
Also tell us the one you prefer or has more adv betw the 2

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Your car’s engine has a number of mechanical parts attached to it that perform essential functions like delivering power(the alternator), cooling your engine (the water pump),helping you to drive more easily(the power steering pump)and keeping you comfortable(the air conditioner compressor).Without a drive belt, none of these parts would work.

The purpose of drive belts is to deliver power between different engine components.They work by means of friction between the belt and pulley,which is why loose belts can cause various components to work poorly,or not at all.

Different types of drive belts and how they work in your car.

V-Belts
Some vehicles have multiple belts,called v-belts,that come off the crankshaft of the engine to drive the alternator,the air conditioning compressor,the power steering pump and the water pump.In older vehicles,v-belts were the standard.

Serpentine Belts
A serpentine belt is a single,long belt that drives all the engine components that would otherwise be powered by multiple v-belts. Serpentine belts are most common in newer cars,and are essentially the standard for the modern vehicle.

Timing Belts
The timing belt is also sometimes called a camshaft drive belt.It is a notched belt,made of rubber,that enables the crankshaft to turn the camshaft,and opens and closes the engine valves synchronously with the pistons. In late model vehicles,the timing belt has essentially replaced the metal timing chain.

Symptoms,Causes,And Effects of failed or failing Drive Belts

V-belts: If a v-belt is failing,it will squeak,and accessories may not work properly.If it fails, the accessories that it powers will stop working.Causes can include ordinary wear or fluid contamination.

Serpentine belts: If a serpentine belt is failing, accessories may not work properly,car may be hard to start or not start at all,and the belt may emit a squeaking,screeching or chirping sound.Causes can include cracking,wear or stripping,fluid contamination and poor belt tension.

Timing belts: If a timing belt is failing,your car may idle rough,or you may hear a slapping sound from the motor compartment.If it fails, your car will not work at all.There is also a possibility of serious damage to the valves and pistons.Causes can include wear,slipping or fluid contamination.

Common enemies of drive belts
Road dirt,oil, water,and excessive heat are all enemies that can cause drive belt problems, so you should make sure that your car isn’t leaking oil,and that when you’re topping off your oil you do it carefully.Make sure that your engine undercover isn’t missing or damaged, since it is your first line of defense against contaminants that you can pick up on the road.

Recommendations
You should have your vehicle checked by a mechanic regularly in order to determine if your belts need to be adjusted or replaced.Timing belts are generally long-lived,but given the potential consequences if the timing belt fails,the importance of regular check-ups cannot be over-estimated.
Serpentine belts usually need to be changed about every 50,000 miles.It makes no sense to keep driving with a worn or damaged belt,because eventually,it will break and you’ll end up stranded and possibly needing expensive repairs

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/understanding-all-the-drive-belts-in-your-car

https://autojosh.com/understanding-drive-belts-car/

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Recognizing the signs of defective tires is very important for your safety,since tires are the key factor that affect a car's handling and braking.Defective tires mean you are at the danger of complete tire failure and serious car accidents.

A defective car tire isn't usually a sign of bad driving,but rather something inevitable after driving for thousands and thousands of miles. Tires get old and worn down after some time, and when they do,you better be aware of it. Performing tire regular checks is simple and easy,but you need to know what the warning signs are.

The following are the top 4 warning signs that mean you need new tires:

1)Cracks or cuts in the sidewall
Tire sidewall failure can lead an unexpected collapse and blowout of the tire.Cracks in the sidewall may also be attributed to the use of defective or insufficient materials during production.Do a visual check and look for cracks or cuts in the sidewall.If found,replace them immediately. 

2)Bulges and blisters on the tire
If the outer surface of the tire becomes weak,bulges and blisters will occur and will extend outward from the rest of the surface.Keep an eye on the tire bulges and blisters,because these can cause a sudden blow out of the tire.Bulges and blisters are clearly visible and can be noticed easily. 

3)Unusual vibration
There are a number of causes to unusual vibration.For example,the tires may be misaligned or unbalanced.It could also mean that there's some sort of internal problem in the tire itself.Regardless of the cause,the vibration could damage the tire and endanger your safety.If you notice too much unusual vibration,have the car checked by a mechanic as soon as possible.

4)Excessively worn tread
This one is easy to fix because most modern tires have tread-wear indicator bars across the tread.These bars are invisible when the tire is new,but they gradually begin to appear as the tread wears down.When the tread wears down to the tread-wear indicator bars, it's time for new tires.

Credits:http://www.petrolheadarabia.com/

https://autojosh.com/4-warning-signs-need-new-tires/

To really show off the huge performance capabilities of an F1 car, a special race was staged at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit.
This saw a regular,road-going Mercedes-AMG SL 63 and a V8 Supercar take on the F1 racer.

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In order to give the F1 car a proper challenge, the three cars started at different times.The Mercedes set off first,followed by the V8 Supercar 16 seconds later.Roughly 30 seconds after the V8 Supercar takes off,the F1 car begins its attempt to pull the cars in.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP9c2wv8ptc

https://autojosh.com/check-amazing-speed-difference-gt-f1-racing-car/

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We all know that F1 cars are faster than GT cars but you won't believe the amazing speed difference between them


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cNqaPSHv0

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Formula 1 is the most technologically advanced,competitive,and dangerous auto racing in the world.Formula 1 cars are designed and built to the limits of technology. Technology that is as secret as the most advanced military projects.Unlike most racing categories,Formula 1 isn’t just about competition between the drivers.It’s about rivalry between the cars,too.
No team can win Formula 1,whose races are called Grands Prix,without discipline,money and attention to detail.

Here are some interesting facts about the world’s fastest motor sport.

1)The Formula 1 automobile racing has its roots in the European Grand Prix Motor Racing of the 1920s and 1930s.
The “formula” in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must comply.

2)The average cost of F1 car is $6.8 million.Bear in mind that it is the price of the most basic components.It doesn’t include hundreds of millions spent on development and research.It’s quite a pricey machine.

3)In fact,approximately 80,000 components come together to make a F1 car,and the cars need to be assembled with 100 % accuracy to work.

4)An average F1 driver loses about 4 kg of weight after just one race.A person who has lost 4% of body weight can lose up to 40% of their psycho-physical ability.The F1 cockpits have drinking bottle installed for the drivers. The drivers can drink water from it via a pipe.

5)During the race the tires lose weight too! Each tire loses about 0.5 kg in weight due to wear. Normal tires last 60 000 – 100 000 km. Racing tires are designed to last 90 – 120 km. At top speed, F1 tires rotate 50 times a second.

6)The weight of F1 car is just 702 kg including the driver but not fuel.

7)The best F1 pit crews can refuel and change tires in just 3 seconds

8 )F1 brake discs are made from a special, indestructible form of carbon fiber.The discs heat up to around 1,200 degrees C – typically the average temperature of molten lava.

9)F1 car engines last only for about 2 hours of racing mostly before blowing up. While we expect our engines to last for a decent 20 years on average.That’s the extent to which the engines are pushed to perform. An F1 engine usually revs up to 18000 rpm.The average car revs up to 6, 000 rpm.

10)Fangio won the title during 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957. His record of five World Championship titles stood for 45 years until German driver Michael Schumacher took his sixth title during 2003.

11)Small planes can take off at slower speeds than F1 cars travel on the track. However, an amazing aerodynamic downforce provided by their wings keeps them on the track.

12)F1 cars race at speeds of up to 360 kph.F1 drivers experience up to 5G under braking and cornering.That’s a force of load five times a driver’s own bodyweight.

13)F1 car can accelerate from 0 to 100 mph and decelerate back to 0 in just four seconds.

14)The safety of modern F1 cars means drivers can withstand huge crash impacts.
The biggest crash impact on record was suffered by David Purley at the British Grand Prix in 1977,where he had an impact that was estimated as 197.8g – meaning his car went from 108mph to a standstill in two seconds. He recovered and went on to race again.

15)F1 helmets are among the toughest things in the world. Some of the tests they have to pass are being subjected to 800 degrees C flame for 45 seconds.

16)Nobody who has ever entered the sport with the surname Hill has failed to win a world championship – Grayham (father), Darion (son), and Phil (no relation).

https://autojosh.com/16-amazing-facts-formula-1/

Credits:https://mydriftfun.com/16-amazing-facts-about-formula-1/

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Buying a secondhand car is a tricky proposition.It can be risky as you may not know its history.
Before you buy,check out the following list of warning signs to determine whether a car has already been in an accident or a rebuilt wreck.

1)Paint that chips off or doesn't match indicates damage repair and poor blending.

2)Paint overspray on chrome,trim or rubber seals around body openings reveals that the adjacent panel was repaired.

3)Misaligned fenders suggest a poor repair job or use of nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM)parts.

4)Uneven tread wear reveals wheel misalignment,possibly because of frame damage.

5)Mold or air freshener cover-up suggests water damage from a leak or flood.Silt in trunk may mean flood damage.

6)Fresh undercoating on wheel wells,chassis,or engine strongly suggests recent structural repairs covered up.

7)Door that doesn't close correctly could point to a door-frame deformation and poor repair.

8 )Bonnet or boot that doesn't close squarely may indicate twisting from side impact.

9)Dashboard lights,power windows,and other electronics with intermittent problems could be a sign of flood damage.

10)Dashboard air-bag indicator that doesn't light up could mean the air bag was replaced improperly or wasn't replaced at all after an accident.

11)Big dents,crunched fuel lines and pipes underneath are the easiest problems to find because rebuilders assume you won't be looking there.

12)Uneven surfaces on frame components could be filler,seam sealer or welding beads.

13)Damaged/gouged nuts and metal on top surface of strut tower(which connects the front wheels to the frame)in engine compartment may mean the frame was realigned.

14)New metal on only one part of the bonnet apron shows section repair rather than replacement of the entire apron piece.

15)Welding bead anywhere on heavy frame members underneath the engine suggests frame-rail sectioning or sloppy repair of a cutout made in the rail to perform repair work.

16)Inconsistent welds around bonnet apron,door, door frame,or boot exemplify a non-factory weld.

17)Frayed safety belts or belt fibers that have melted together because of friction indicate a previous frontal impact above 15 mph.

18)Missing car emblem or name on trunk may mean a non-OEM part was used.

When shopping for a used car,the best protection is to have an independent mechanic look over the vehicle before buying. A mechanic will have the experience and tools to best assess a car's true condition. Typically,a mechanic will charge a modest fee for the service,but the protection is well worth the investment.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/05/warning-signs-that-a-used-car-is-a-rebuilt-wreck/index.htm

https://autojosh.com/warning-signs-that-a-used-car-has-been-in-an-accident/

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Lorry

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A driver lost control of his SUV before skidding off the road and onto the roof of a house in Taizhou,a city in China's Jiangsu Province

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car

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Dump truck

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Supercar or Superman

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Thank you for driving carefully through the village

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This particular accident happened on Acme road,Ikeja,when a woman suddenly
reversed her SUV,thereby climbing over an Honda passing by.It was a serious accident,but no life was lost.

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ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS,
THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS
Really

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Sink hole

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Having a walk on the stairs

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Ford F-150 Accident on a ferrari

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How fast do you have to be going to slice a bridge in half?
The Excavator(Backhoe)was knocked off the trailer after hitting a overpass(flyover)near Hays,Kansas.Two girders on the bridge were badly damaged.

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You can't park there!
Lewis Richardson,a 22 driver who crash landed his Audi TT into the side of a house was charged with drink driving.He spent a number of weeks in hospital with head injuries.
Three people were asleep inside the house at the time but were miraculously unharmed despite the severity of the crash. 

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Probably preparing for the summer Olympics

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Tesla Roadster vs Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Touareg
According to Tesla spokeswoman Rachel Konrad who,the Roadster was stopped at a red light behind a truck and was hit from behind by a Volkswagen Touareg driving at 80km/hour at the time of impact.The Roadster driver walked away with minor bruises.

Another theory say that the third car involved in the accident,a Toyota Prius,hit the Roadster, pushing it under the Touareg.As you can see from the pictures there is indeed a a piece of the Roadster jammed under the rear bumper of the Touareg.

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The driver of this lorry was left sweating with humiliation after he crashed his cargo of deodorant cans into a railway bridge today.
The heavy goods vehicle slammed into the bridge,leaving the trailer mangled and the cab wedged under the overpass.
The stunned driver had to jump down from the lorry after the crash left its front wheels suspended 4ft from the ground.

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A car carrier full of SUVs(about 21)almost fell over the edge of a tall bridge in china.Luckily,only the cab part of the truck went over,so the weight of the trailer and its cargo stopped the vehicle from falling.

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A lorry driver ended up with a face as red as the cab of his truck after a satnav blunder left him stuck in a narrow alley in the village of Bruton,Somerset.

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This accident occurred in New York City in August 2011 when a sanitation worker lost control of a garbage truck and crashed through the third floor of a maintenance facility,sending a shower of heavy concrete raining down on the street.At least two cars were crushed by the wall fragments,but no passers by were hurt.The driver was eventually freed and taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Nearly every bridge these days has a height warning listed near them.If your vehicle is higher than what is listed in the warning,dont drive under the bridge.
It seems that warning was lost on one driver delivering new cars to a dealership.

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A lorry driver had a miraculous escape in China after an accident left his cab hanging precariously over the edge of a flyover.The truck appeared to be defying gravity as it dangled 100ft above the ground in Chengdu. The container later crashed to the street below but the driver's cab somehow managed to avoid having the same fate.

Watch the silver saloon car in front of the driver with the dash cam.About 20 seconds in, she slams on her brakes,opens the door and gets out the car.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFgV4nuSxc

Then moved quickly to the central reservation and watches as her car takes off into the path of the oncoming traffic on the other side.

The woman behind caught the whole thing on her dash cam and put it up on youTube so we could all wonder what the hell was going on.

According to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune in California,the driver was 22-year-old Jasmine Lacey,who was taken to a hospital for ‘a non injury-related reason’.

A police spokesman said: ‘(Lacey)was later contacted and identified at St.Jude Medical Center facility and,after investigation of the traffic collision,was arrested for DUI(Driving under the influence).
It is understood she was released due to lack of evidence.

Some of the images show obvious mistakes,while others will leave you thinking: How would you do that?

This list of the weirdest car crashes show cars you see on an everyday basis,but in positions you could never imagine.A lot of us have been close to making a big mistake while driving and these images of crazy car crashes is an example of what could have happened.

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A 1,500-pound wrecking ball broke loose and bounces down road damaging more than a dozen vehicles.

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A South African footballer,Rooi Mahamutsa,
escapes unhurt from horrific BMW 3-Series crash

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A Chinese motorist,Yu Lin,from Nanyang had a lucky escape when his mini bus plunged down a sheer drop off a mountainside road and was ‘caught' by a passing lorry.He was on his way to collect his five-year-old daughter from a friend's house when his bus skidded on a mud patch and careered over the drop.

https://autojosh.com/24-incredibly-bizarre-car-crashes-pictures/

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Engine sludge is basically a dirty,sticky, grease-like substance,formed due to oxidation/contamination of oil in the engine. During oxidation,the molecules of engine oil break down and the resultant products combine with the dirt in carbon form,metallic particles,fuel,gases,water and liquid coolant. Together the mixture forms a sticky sludge.
Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic conditions and in areas where there are lots of traffic lights can contribute to sludge buildup. Frequently driving over short distances can also cause sludge.
The resulting material blocks the engine’s lubricating system.In the worst case this can cause the engine to seize.

Common Reasons For Engine Oil Sludge BuildUp

1)Neglect of maintenance
Since it acts as a coolant in the engine and smoothens the running of other components, it is necessary that maintenance is done in time.
When servicing is delayed or postponed,there are high chances that sludge deposits will be formed since the oil will not be in position to flow freely.

2)Use of inferior oil
While conducting service,it is wise to use engine oil,which is recommended by the manufacturer.Actually,this is made easy by the manufacturer by indicating the type of oil to be used in the engine on the dipstick holder.

3)Low quality fuels
It leads to carbon build up' i.e engine sludge formation which suffocates the engine and wreaks havoc on the fuel system.

4)Excessive idling
Idling refers to when the engine is running but the car is stationary like when stuck in a traffic jam.

SYMPTOMS
*Low oil pressure or intermittent flashing of the oil light
*The oil light remaining on when the engine is running
*Slow or no draining of the oil when the sump plug is removed
*Obvious signs of thick sludge in oil fillers,rocker covers etc.
*The engine won’t accept the designated amount of oil after an oil change
*Noisy hydraulic lifters

PREVENTION
1)When you turn the ignition on,check the dashboard for the Check Engine Light and the Oil Change notification light.
Both could indicate that the motor oil needs replacing.

2)Study the owner’s manual that your car manufacturer provides for instructions on when to replace the motor oil and also the type of oil recommended.

3)Avoid stop-and-go driving as far as possible. Walk or bike over short distances to prevent motor oil sludge buildup.

4)If the dashboard gauge shows that the car is heating up,have your mechanic check for motor oil sludge also.

5)It is never advisable to add engine oil if you see that the oil pressure is low.If the oil pressure light is on have it inspected or replace it completely.

Credits:
yourmechanic.com/,monitor.co.ug/

https://autojosh.com/causessymptoms-prevention-engine-sludge/

These are 5 Reasons why you should have one installed in your car
1)Corrupt police officers
Having one installed in your car will definately keep you safer from drunks in black uniform,their false accusations and can also lead to reduction in bribery and corruption in Nigeria.
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2)You have First-Hand evidence of a car Accident
Installing a dashcam can prevent many post-accident legal headaches and blame games by recording the facts.

3)You can efficiently prevent parking Accidents
Parking can be a nightmare,especially for beginner drivers who tend to accidentally scratch other cars while they are struggling to park theirs,or even worse,your ride could get vandalized.

4)Capturing the Unexpected
You too can capture countless of unexpected events just like those in russia that caught accidents involving other cars to meteors flying over russia and animals surprised in the middle of the road with all these clips ending up having tens of millions of views on Youtube.

5)Insurance Fraud
Some drivers purposely cause car accidents just to put the blame on the other party,in order to extort money from the victim.This is a widely used fraud,where those who commit it usually look for high-end car drivers to extort.

6)Recording/Documenting your road trip
You can turn your road trip into an unforgettable journey that you can see over and over again.

Do you think having a DashCam installed in every car will definitely reduce bribery and corruption cases among the men in black(Nigeria Police Force),or maybe they will devise another means to defeat the technology.

Let's have your views?

https://autojosh.com/heres-many-russians-dash-cams-installed-cars-also-one/

Credits:wired.com,mashable.com and securitybros.com/

Here's Why So Many Russians Have Dash Cams Installed In Their Cars And Why You Should Also Have One installed

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A dash cam,dashboard camera,car DVR, or car black box is an onboard camera that continuously records the view through a vehicle's windscreen.It may be attached to the interior windscreen or to the top of the dashboard,by suction cup or adhesive-tape mount.Dashcams may provide video evidence in the event of a road accident. During parking,some dashcams still can capture video evidence if vandalism act is detected.

Dashcams are widespread in Russia as a guard against police corruption and insurance fraud,where they provide additional evidence.

A combination of inexpensive cameras,flash memory and regulations passed by the Russian Interior Ministry in 2009 removed any legal hurdles for in-dash cameras has made it easy and cheap for drivers to install the equipment.

Do a search for “Russia dash cam crash” on YouTube or Yandex.ru,russia’s equivalent of Google and you’ll find thousands of videos showing massive crashes,close calls(close shaves)and attempts at insurance fraud by both other drivers and pedestrians.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH9_CJi-iOE

It is estimated that over one million Russian motorists have dashboard video cameras installed in their cars.This is not to capture moments like the meteor flight or even miraculous survivals of horrifying highway crashes.The main purpose was to help stamp out police corruption.

The Russian Highway Patrol is known throughout their land for brutality,corruption,extortion and making an income on bribes.So Installing Cams will however keep you safer from drunks in uniform,false accusations and unreasonable bribe hikes.

Russia ranks 131st among the world's nations in corruption(where number one is the least corrupt),according to Transparency International.Much of that corruption is on the part of the traffic police,an institution that, along with kindergartens and higher education,was ranked by Russians as the country's most corrupt.

In addition to authorities they deem untrustworthy,russian drivers must contend with the possibility of being attacked by another driver.

Then there are also pedestrians who get themselves hit by cars on purpose,for a payoff-insurance fraud.

Overall,in a country where traffic conditions are horrible,insurance scams and roadside fights are always a possibility,and the police are widely viewed as corrupt,video evidence of one's innocence can be a very valuable thing

https://autojosh.com/heres-many-russians-dash-cams-installed-cars-also-one/

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Most cars are parked near footpaths or in basement parkings that are close to drains/gutters.Drains harbor entire rat colonies and in the rains,or when it’s breeding time,rats prefer warm and cozy spots like the engine bay of a car to a damp drain.

Rodents are everywhere,and some are likely to invade your vehicle and do some damages.They can find your car,decide it is a safe place to make a nest and a handy site to store food.If you can discourage them,you may win the battle.

How do rats enter the engine bay and cabin?
One point of access is from the wheel well along the axles and into the engine bay. Favorite hiding spots for rats in the engine bay are behind the battery,under the engine cover, between the headlamps,radiator and so on.

Getting into the cabin is actually a matter of luck,even for the rat.Most cabins are well-insulated,but there are spots like the fresh-air vent of the AC or the rubber grommets on floor-mounted pedals that can let rats in. Sometimes a rat will simply walk in when you’re not looking and have your door open.

What damage can rats do?
Rats can do a lot of damage.They love chewing things and cars with plenty of wires offer a lot to chew on.In the engine bay,they bite hoses,belts,wires,bulb holders,rubber inserts,felt linings,fasteners and the like. Some rats,once inside,can’t get out,as the AC fresh air vent from which it entered may have closed.
Some of these parts can’t be replaced individually and would involve changing a whole unit.Cut wirings can result in blown fuses and short circuits,and the damage can be very expensive.They also urinate and defecate in their hideouts,which can also add to the foul smell in the car.
Here are some successful measures rat damage victims have tried,especially in combination.Multiple lines of defense seem to work best.
1)Do not let the car sit unused.
Drive it once in a while.The sound and heat from the engine can scare the rats away from the engine bay.

2)Block small entrances to the engine compartment with wire screen.Some car owners place traps around the vehicle or on top of the wheels,since rats climb wheels to get into the engine.

3)Remove food sources and clear all foodstuffs near and also from your car so the rats won’t be tempted to turn your car into a warehouse.

4)Remove or seal off rat hiding places near the car.
If you have a garage,block rat-sized entrances to the building,or spray them with substances or solutions that rats hate.

5)Stroll around the vehicle with your dog or cat.Rats dislike their smell.Cats can be released in the evening time to scare away the rats.

6)Tobacco leaf can be placed inside the bonnet where ever possible.You may have to change them every 20 days or so.

6)Hot pepper can be put around the area where the rats are living or near the wires you find they are chewing up wiring.

7)Get some wire mesh to seal off fresh-air vents to the cabin,if your car does not have it.

8 )Avoid putting rat poison inside car,as most probably the rats in their agony will get into the various tubes(mostly AC ducts)and might die inside,causing lots of problems.You will detect them only after you have a very bad smell of their dead body.

Tackling a rat attack
Rats leave their marks,like most animals,by urinating at many places,specifically those which are difficult to clean.Scrub every hose, every wire,every inch of your engine bay squeaky clean.Else,their urine,which is neutral to human nose,will keep on attracting them,in bigger and bigger numbers.

Change your parking spot,at least for a week and completely disinfect your parking spot.

What other ways do you suggest?

https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/Mice-in-Your-Motor
https://autojosh.com/ways-getting-rid-rats-mice-car-engine/

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There is quite a difference between not using your car for a couple of days and not using it for six months.Understand how to prepare your car for long-term storage by following basic maintenance and service.Doing so will go a long way to protecting your car and helping you use it again when you are ready to take it out of storage.
Below are some steps to take in order to protect your vehicle for future use.

1)Do not engage the handbrake when you leave
Engaging the handbrake over an extended period can result in the brake pads getting stuck to the discs or drums.The smarter thing to do would be to use wheel chocks,like a piece of wood or even a brick,to keep it from rolling and leave the car in first gear.

2)Park indoors or use a car cover
If possible,park your car indoors.It'll be safer and cleaner.If you don't have this option, invest in a quality cover.Make sure to buy one made for your car model or type.Also, avoid using the cover indoors as this will ensure any moisture that is left inside will evaporates faster, especially in humid weather.

3)Spark plug care
It's advisable to remove the spark plugs and spray a little oil into plug sockets before putting the plugs back again.This will prevent the insides of the cylinder-head rusting and keep away the moisture.Fuel additives can also be used to provide a protective coating to the insides of the engine.Of course,do this only if you're comfortable handling the mechanics of the car.

4)Clean the interiors before parking the car
Leaving trash in cars such as chocolate or biscuit wrappers,old newspapers,water bottles and left over food items can attract rats,which can damage floor mats,seat covers and even wiring.

5)Fill up the fuel tank
One of the major problems of leaving a car unused is rusting on the inside of the fuel tank.The best way to avoid this is to fill the car to the brim with quality petrol,and even add some fuel additives.This will keep away moisture entering the tank and prevent rusting of the fuel tank.Also,make sure that the tank is sealed properly as well.

6)Battery maintenance
It is better to remove the battery if you're going away for a long time.Also,smear petroleum jelly or grease on the terminals and the wire ends to prevent rusting.Ensure that the battery is fully charged and top up the water level. Store the battery in a cool and dry place,well away from direct sunlight.

7)Paint job protection
A car's paint job can be damaged if the vehicle is parked outdoors,even with a car cover protecting it,due to the dust,grime and moisture.To prevent damage,clean the exterior thoroughly.Make sure to remove any dirt,dust or grime stuck to the vehicle before applying a coat of polish and wax.This will help in keeping moisture away.
Using the car cover will offer complete protection.

8 )Jack Up the Car
Cars that have been stationary for long periods develop flat spots on tyres.To avoid this,use four jacks(or blocks of wood)so that the car doesn't rest on the wheels.Sports cars with low profile tyres can be left without support for as much as two months without any damage to the tyres.

9)Change oil and filters
It is good to change engine oil and air filters. Used oil contains moisture,metal filings,sludge and other corrosive elements. It's best to put in fresh engine oil and new filters before leaving.However,Do drive the car for a few kilometres so that the fresh oil is circulated inside the engine.

10)Keep the tyres properly inflated
Check the tyre pressure and make sure the tyres are at the correct pressure.Proper inflation help prevent cracking of the sidewalls and flat spots.Check the valves and valve caps for leaks and that the valve caps fit properly.

http://m.businesstoday.in/story/auto-bild-tips-if-parking-car-for-long-period-storage-tips/1/197113.html
https://autojosh.com/10-steps-prepare-car-long-term-storage/

Another RED
Can we force a draw?

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Whether you’ve been driving for decades or got your driver’s license last week,the tips below are important reminders to make sure you and road construction workers get home safely.

1)Expect the unexpected in road construction zones
Normal speed limits may be reduced,traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.

2)Slow down,be alert and pay attention to the signs
Diamond-shaped orange warning signs are generally posted in advance of road construction projects.

3)Comply with the directions given by the flagger
Stay alert and be prepared to obey the flagger’s directions.In a construction zone,a flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign,so you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions.

4)Be patient in road construction zones
Construction zones aren’t there to personally inconvenience you.They’re necessary to improve the roads for everyone.Each state has numerous construction sites in progress.

5)Use the “Take 10” technique to change lanes
Flashing arrow panels or “lane closed ahead” signs mean you need to merge as soon as safely possible.Don’t zoom right up to the lane closure and then try to barge in.If everyone cooperates,traffic moves more efficiently.
The “Take 10” technique involves putting on your turn signal at least three seconds before starting a lane change and using at least seven seconds to complete the lane change, looking at your mirrors throughout.

6)Slow down:Don’t drive too fast for conditions
A truck traveling at 60 mph travels 88 feet per second.If you’re going 60 and you pass a sign that says “Road Work 1,500 feet,”you’ll be in that work zone in 17 seconds.

7)Drive defensively:Don’t follow too close
The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear-end collision.Remember to leave seven seconds of braking distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Most rear-end accidents occur because of following too close and traveling too fast for conditions.

8 )Keep using defensive driving techniques to save lives
Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers,construction equipment and construction workers.Just like you, highway workers want to return home safely after each day’s work.

9)Obey the posted signs until you see the ones that say you’ve left the work zone
Some work zones like line painting,road patching and mowing are mobile,moving down the road as the work is finished.Just because you don’t see the workers immediately after you see the warning sign doesn’t mean they’re not out there.

10)Expect delays-Plan for them and leave early to reach your destination on time
Highway agencies use many different ways to inform motorists about the location and duration of major work zones.Often,the agencies will suggest a detour to help you avoid the work zone entirely.Plan ahead,stay alert and stay safe so you get home safely.

https://schneiderjobs.com/blog/driver/tips-for-driving-safely-road-construction-zones
https://autojosh.com/10-tips-driving-safely-road-construction-zones/

Amoring Company like International Armoring Corporation(Armomax)also offer some James Bond style extras to your armored cars like the-

Smoke Screen-2nd Video
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Being chased?This options creates a smoke screen/cloud to shake off the chasers.This machine heats a volatile material(typically oil or an oil based mixture)to evaporate it,then mixes the vapor with cool external air at a controlled rate so it condenses to a mist with a controlled droplet size. 

Road Tacks-1st Video
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Deploying road tacks can greatly increase your chance to escape a dangerous situation.It allows the driver to remotely release tire damaging and deflating devices from behind the car’s rear wheels onto the roadway in order to disable the pursuit of a following vehicle.

External Microphone
Vehicles equipped with an external microphone allow protected communication with others outside of the vehicle without having to lower a window or open a door.This microphone is extremely sensitive and is mounted in or near the drivers outside door mirror.

Electric Shock Handles-2nd Video
The electric door handle system operates with a power inverter that converts the 12-volt battery voltage into a 120-volt current fed directly to the door handles.To operate the system,cars are installed with a shielded toggle switch inside the vehicle for added safety precautions.

Weapons
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On demand,a Porsche Cayenne was fitted with a roof pod containing two forward-facing remote-controlled M16s assault rifles with 100 rounds each,a third M-16 also hidden behind the flip-down rear license plate,and two rear-facing claymore mine-launching tubes also added.
A central control unit enabled all the firepower to be conveniently handled from the comfort of the drivers or passenger seat.Seven cameras were also mounted outside of the vehicle and fed into the navigation system to assist in firing the weapons properly when visibility is limited.

Satellite Global Phone
For business and emergency communications,it enables you to call and receive calls virtually from anywhere in the world.

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Credits:
http://www.armormax.com/locations/nigeria
http://www.texasarmoring.com/nigeria/

Some of the features found in bullet cars Includes:
Bulletproof Glass
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Diff. between normal glass and bulletproof glass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV786KVI6a8
Most shooters aim at the windows because they can see through it.The ballistic glass is made of highly resistant,optically advanced,and transparent materials which in combination can stop most of the bullets available in the world today.A combination of several layers of glass and avant-garde flexible,transparent materials provide for the best of optics and protection ranging from low-level hand-gun to high power rifle ballistic protection.

Bomb Blanket
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Designed to absorb the impact from Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs)and lessening the shrapnel associated with pipe bombs,hand grenades,and other fragments around explosives.

Run Flat Tires
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It assures continued operation of the vehicle as a result of road hazards or ballistic impact  and in the event of a total tire blowout.Inside each tire is a ballistic rubberized plastic ring that acts as a back-up.
Run-flat tires will carry you,safely,for 50 miles (80 kilometers)at approximately 70 miles per hour(100 kilometers an hour),as it is considered an adequate distance required to escape or leave a dangerous situation to a safe zone.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3t8PUXtWg0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0v6kx4jcg

With random terrorist attacks,continued violence on the streets,and an increase in social injustice,personal safety is becoming more of a prime concern than ever before.
The wide spread violence around the world is contributing to alarming safety issues,not only affecting the rich and famous,but also for law enforcement agencies,executives,diplomats,politicians and heads of states.

Armored car industries such as Amormax,INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing,Texas Armoring Corporation and Alpha Armouring Panzerung GmbH are some of the armoring companies leading the waves in converting luxury vehicles into the ultimate protection to help for an easy escape when a threat occurs.
Cars are normally dis-assembled and either place steel and kevlar protection under the car's outer frame or place layers of polyethylene,a man-made material that's 10 times stronger than steel but light enough to float on water.The gas tank is protected with ballistic nylon and covered with a water-resistant coating.All windows are replaced with superior quality and ballistic protection glass that fits the car just like the original one.

To armor an Escalade at ARMORMAX,the standard B4 package runs you around $58,500 plus the cost of the vehicle.A $2 million luxury bus was created for an head of state and few Maybach's delivered at about $550,000 a piece.

Car manufacturers are also creating custom built armored cars for elite customers including BMW,with vehicles designed to withstand a range of three risk categories–street crime(up to a .44 Magnum),organized crime(attacks with an automatic AK-47)and attacks with explosive devices.
Mercedes offers a Maybach S600 Pullman Guard,which is heavily-armored and has a VR10-level for protection and Land Rover offers up the Range Rover Sentinel(above $400,000),which includes a steel-plated armored passenger cell and windows of optical-quality multi-laminated armor privacy glass with a 3.9 inch opening in the driver's window for passing documents.The Sentinel is certified to VR8 standard against ballistic threats,which means it can withstand 7.62 mm high-velocity,armor-piercing incendiary rounds,33 lb. TNT explosions,and DM51 grenades going off both beneath the floor and on the roof.

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Step 5
Connect one of the red clip on the jumper cables to the positive(+)terminal on the dead battery.
Step 6
Connect the other red clip to the positive(+) terminal on the working car’s battery.
Step 7
Connect the black clip on the jumper cables to the negative(-)terminal on the working car’s battery.
Step 8
Clip the remaining black clip to a clean metal part(unpainted metal surface)of the dead car’s engine to ground the circuit.
Step 9
Technically,there are two ways to complete the jumpstarting of a car:
1-The Safest Way:
Start the car with the fully charged battery and and allow it to run for five to ten minutes to charge the dead battery.
Slightly revving the engine of the working car while charging the dead battery may help.
Turn off the engine of the working car and remove the cables in the reverse order and be careful to not let the cables touch which can result in sparking.
Attempt to start the engine of the car with the dead battery.

2-The Other Way:
Start the car with the fully charged battery and and allow it to run for five to ten minutes to charge the dead battery.
Slightly revving the engine of the working car while charging the dead battery may help.
Attempt to start the car with the dead battery without shutting off the fully charged car.If the vehicle starts,remove the cables in the reverse order they were put on,being careful not to let them touch.
Step 11
Once the car starts and your jump was successful,leave it running while you carefully disconnect the cables,making sure the clamps don't touch.
Disconnecting all the clips in the reverse order
means start by
Disconnecting the black clip attached to the metal ground on the car needing jump
Disconnect the black clip attached to the good battery.
Disconnect the red clip from the good battery.
Disconnect the last red clip from the bad battery
Step 12
If you’re confident that your dead battery was just drained by accident,keep your car running to charge it back up,otherwise,go directly to a repair shop without shutting off the engine,or you risk having the battery die on you again.
Remember to thank the person who helped jumpstart your car!
Credits:
http://www.howcast.com/videos/9197-how-to-jump-start-your-car/
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-jumpstarting-a-car

https://autojosh.com/jumpstart-car-never-late-learn/

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Your battery can die from leaving your keys in the ignition,not closing the doors all the way, and of course leaving a light on for an extended period of time.And luckily even though the battery plays such an important role,it is one of the easiest things to fix.

Before jumping to conclusions,you should make sure it is in fact the battery that's the problem so you don't waste your time and energy with jumper cables.
How do you know if your car's battery is the issue?Here are some tell-tale signs to look out for:
If you put the key in the ignition and you don't hear anything or see any lights turn on,it most likely is a dead battery.
If your notice your engine turn over,but not start
If your headlights turn on,but dim
If the battery warning sign lights up on your dashboard
If you've previously had problems with your battery[b]
[b]Now that you've determined you need to jump-start your car,make sure you have all the necessary tools.
This simple trick takes less than five minutes and only requires a set of jumper cables,a glove and another working vehicle

Follow the steps below to give your battery a boost and get back on the road.
Preparing to Jump
Turn off all electrical components.
Components like lights,windshield wipers,radios etc.draw power from the battery to run.If you want your battery to charge effectively,they will need to be turned off.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Cpngug8Oc
Step 1
Park the car with the good battery next to the car with the dead battery,but never touching each other.
Pull the car close enough so that the cables will easily reach from the battery of one car to the battery of the other.

For automatic transmission cars,put the vehicle in park.
For a manual transmission,set the vehicle to neutral.
Set the parking brakes on both,so neither car moves unexpectedly.

Step 2
Both cars should be turned off,with keys removed.
Step 3
Open the bonnets of both cars.
Step 4
Identify the positive and negatives terminals on both car batteries.
They will be labeled with a plus(+)sign for positive and minus(-)sign for negative.