NE Tech's Robert Kennedy takes his knowledge to Germany
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WARWICK — Robert Kennedy, assistant professor in the Automotive Department at the New England Institute of Technology, got the call one morning in May and was teaching his class in Germany five weeks later.
Not in German, though.
Kennedy, 49, who specializes in engine computer controls, spent a week at Spangdahlem Air Base near the ancient city of Trier in southwest Germany. The base is part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Kennedy taught an advanced automotive class, including computer diagnostics, to a class of nine Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Base Force Support Squadron auto technicians.
“It was quite a trip. I’d never been outside the United States before,” the lanky, bespectacled professor said last week, a day after he returned.
Now he is planning a similar trip next year and looking to find a way to tie it in with a vacation with wife, Leslie, and sons Sean, 16, and Patrick, 14.
He said the trip came about after seven auto technicians
New Hampshire's Pinball Wizard is a temple. In the subdued lighting of a nondescript industrial strip mall, the liturgy is simple: Keep the silver ball alive. The catechism varies for each of the 80-odd perfectly restored machines, but the experience is the same. But on that warm day in April, I didn't go to worship.
I went to judge.
For the past year, I'd been building a virtual pinball machine in my basement. Like the world's nerdiest hot-rod, the project consumed my weekend hours with tinkering, tuning, wiring, and occasionally testing. But it was done, and thanks to the hard work of countless unpaid open-source programmers, artists, physicists, hobbyists, line chefs, and pinball nuts, I had 30 virtual tables running in a simulator.
But like a hot-rod dude, I longed to know how my rig would do in the real world, foot against the firewall. A few of the tables in my cabinet were classics I remembered from pool halls and arcades of the past: Twilight Zone, Addams
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is it possible to bluetooth into a car and be able to start it? also how hard is it to make a laser cut key?
Sep 22, 2008 by xdjlolx | Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation
my friend just called me and asked me how much i knew on the automotive computer systems of todays world. i told him what i knew, but he says hes with two guys who want to know more, i guess these guys were able to makeshift a laser cut key to a new beetle....i told him this would be impossible, laser cut keys are ordered through dealerships to respond to that one car, not the whole lot. they were also interested in trying to figure out how to bluetooth into a car to be able to view diagnostic codes, and being able to tune it, probably steal it, etc. i told them this couldn't be done either, that bluetooth in cars is designed for hands free calling, and with this new Microsoft sync in the fords it is more than that, but to be able to configure anything to do with the ecu, they make software for that and you need certain cords, or for that fact they make hand held tuning computers. but i told him that as far as anything else these guys are probably just blowing smoke.
thanks for the answers, i knew i was right about this.
This is impossible, in car bluetooth is only used for Hands Free calling, it would be a major security risk to tie it into the motor, the only thing that you *might* be able to access with bluetooth is the GPS data.
Also, the car needs to be on for the bluetooth to work, so how are you supposed to steal it?
As for the laser cut keys, I am unsure. But how on earth did they find a laser to cut the keys anyway?
To the best of my knowledge that each key has a little chip that interfaces with the electronics inside the car, if the chip is changed, so must the electronics inside the car.
Astrocytes | Sep 22, 2008
VW keys are only available at a stealership. A valet key costs $125.00, and a full key fob is $260.00. The car has to be present to program the key or fob to the car. I just paid for a valet key last month :-(
You are correct in the rest of your question.
What to do? | Sep 22, 2008
germany cuts the keys and programs them and it takes 7 to 8 days to get them - plus you have too tow or your car to the dealer - its VIN thing
CLAYTON M | Sep 22, 2008
Can you pelase give me some advise on this resume?? Please!!?
Oct 22, 2009 by Amber | Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation
I was wanting to help my friend with his resume but I know nothing about cars and he has been an antomotive man forever. Pelase see below resume and give me any advsie that you can. Thank you.
Career Objective
To pursue a career as a laborer in Training with a well organized company and have the opportunity to advance in my career.
Education
GED from Elisk High School, 1995
Employment History
2007-2009 Bluebonnet Nutrition
Maintenance Supervisor/Tech:
•Landscaping : Trim trees, Bushes, Cutting the lawn, and maintaining the sprinklers systems.
•Repair Pill Counters, Label machines, Heat tunnels, and cleaning duties.
•Operator of the Auto Line, Forklift and the Sampler packaging machine.
2003-2007 Kwik Kar lube & Tune
Assistant Manager/Auto Technician:
•Alignment and Suspension maintenance
•Brakes Installation.
•General Service and Fluids maintenance
•Trouble shooting the onboard computer
•Water pump, timing belts, and chains maintenance
1999-2003 Amigo’s Autos
Auto Technician:
•Suspension maintenance
•Brakes Installation
•General Service and Fluids maintenance
•Trouble shooting the onboard computer
•Water pump, timing belts, and chains maintenance
1996-1999 Penske Automotive
•Suspension maintenance
•Brakes Installation
• Trouble shooting the onboard computer
•Water pump, timing belts, and chains maintenance
Skills
•Languages: Can speak Spanish and English.
•Landscaping, Welding, Auto maintenance, Machinery maintenance, Construction, and Car Stereo Installation.
his resume looks very good.just search prosampleresumes on the net to view various resume formats and tips on how to write a good and professional looking resume.
nikki | Oct 23, 2009
the new GTR specs for the us?
Dec 20, 2007 by Dustin m | Posted in Nissan
US SPEC INFORMATION: The 2009 Nissan GT-R will go on sale in the United States in June of 2008 with a base price of $69,850. The premium model will sell for $71,900, and will include a Bose sound system, side airbags, and heated seats. The Bose system consists of 11 speakers mounted in rigid aluminum diecast panels. The car's pre-order program, available through select US dealers, will begin in January.
2009 Nissan GT-R: Awesome From Afar
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has broken cover. Or rather, several well-known automotive media outlets have blown its cover! When the December 2007 cover of Motor Trend got leaked (or swiped) from the printer, press embargoes were tossed aside, along with it the thin veil of secrecy the GT-R was still hiding. Namely its off-the-chart performance numbers: 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, 11.7-second quarter mile, and top speed of 193 mph. Better still, the supercar is expected to be in the amazingly affordable $70-80K range.
Unveiled at Last
The black covers that hid the GT-R’s nose are gone and reveal a chiseled carbon fiber nose piece, flanked on both sides by small canards molded into the bumper itself. Look closely, and you can see how the deep front splitter directs air to the radiator and around the car. The sleek shape of the new R35 is a commendably slick 0.27 Cd (co-efficient of drag). Twin NACA ducts in the hood channel air directly to the small IHI turbos located underneath. They’re not the only low-drag aero devices used on the car, either. The front fenders have functional air ducts that sweep back from the sides of the car, drawing heat away from the engine compartment. One detail not readily apparent is the rear carbon-fiber splitter that uses airflow under the chassis to develop downforce. While standard practice for LeMans prototypes, these types of details are reserved for only a few road-going machines. Nissan engineers knew the enormous performance envelope for this car would require every (aero) trick in the book! Rear styling of the R35 features the iconic twin round taillights of the GT-R series. All in all, Nissan stylists have created a modern, functional shape that pays appropriate homage to the legendary line.
V-6 Power First for GT-R
Looking under the hood of the new PM (Prime Midship) chassis reveals the front-mounted engine is mounted far back for better weight distribution. But there’s no blown straight six for this thoroughly modern supercar. The new twin turbocharged 3.8 liter V-6 is named the VR38 and puts out 473 hp at 6,400 rpm and 433 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm in its initial state of tune. No doubt Nissan will have more on tap for the future, but all appearances suggest that this is the engine to be federalized for North American use. Expect the compact IHI turbos to have little to none of the dreaded turbo lag of years past. An extremely clean turbo installation utilizes separate plenums and tuned intake runners for each bank of the engine. Expect to hear more details on this amazing powerplant in the near future.
Meanwhile, a carbon fiber prop shaft transfers power to the rear- mounted transaxle. Utilizing a six-speed, direct-drive semi-automatic gearbox, Nissan’s latest AWD creation can vary power delivery from 50/50 (front/rear) to 2/98 for heavy acceleration. By utilizing the paddle shifters, GT-R pilots may sample full-throttle, no lift upshifts, and computer-guided downshifts with full rev matching. The GT-R’s suspension is more familiar, with twin wishbones up front and a five-link rear. The dampers are electronically controlled, with three separate programs (race, sport and comfort) available at the touch of a button. More extreme are the 20” alloy wheels with massive six-piston Brembo (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers with equally enormous 15.2” rotors. You’ll need that kind of stopping power, as the latest R35 is expected to tip the scales at a touch over 3,792 pounds.
Silken Hammer
Inside the cockpit, it’s luxury blended with pure performance. Racing-style leather seats with large side bolsters will hold you (and your passengers) in place, although I’m not sure anyone really wants to be tossed around in the smallish 2+2 seats in back! A beautifully sculpted instrument panel features a center-mounted tach (with a 7K redline) and a smaller speedo on the left. The instruments move up and down with the steering wheel, so each driver can find the perfect position. Nissan continues their superb job in blending traditional control surfaces with cutting edge technology. A good example is the center stack with traditional HVAC controls in the center and a large video screen just above this. Toggling through this display provides such diverse information as turbo boost, g-loadings, engine performance parameters and which of the really hot girls is lusting for a ride in your new GT-R. OK, I made that last one up. Step into the new R35 and you’ll find everybody wants a ride!
Bad ass. I've wanted one since i saw the nurburgring shots 2 years ago. Nissan knows how to build it. Finally, godzilla in the us.
ThisJustin | Dec 20, 2007
they say this is gonna thrash every porsche around but they are WRONG!!!!!!!the porsche 911 GT2 comes out soon and there is the 2010 GT1 coming out its gonna be the fastest production car in the world when it comes out oyeah and at the nurburgring the carrera GT monstered the GT-R
but it is much more affordable than most porsches
isay its a very good car but never be as good as a porsche
dumbass | Dec 20, 2007
I will let you know how I feel about GTR when I go to Nissan School early spring. Rumors had a select few technicians going to the factory in Japan for four weeks. Dealers already strapped for cash so Nissan is having GTR specific technicians learn in the US. This is a huge gamble and expensive for Nissan Dealerships that have to purchase special tools special alignment racks and GTR super tech training. I think this should put Nissan back into the performance arena.
John Paul | Dec 20, 2007
i agree john paul .. lets hope they did some serious research and development with the transmissions.. the 350z/g35 coupe didn't do to well in that department.. Ive lost count on transmissions and clutches since '03 but the G37 tranny is outstandingly better ..
bluegti | Dec 20, 2007
Only six production cars had a faster time around the 'Ring than the GT-R and all of those cars cost in excess of $400k. This car is built to be one helluva machine. Edmunds has already done personal tests and gotten it to go 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.6 and that wasn't even in ideal conditions.
The GT-R does smoke most of what Porsche has out there right now, the lone exception being the Porsche Carrera GT with is a $500k car. Nissan bought and tested a Porsche 911 Turbo along side the development of the GT-R and as a result it is a car that is faster, handles better, and beats its price by tens of thousands of dollars.
Of course, it will remain to be seen how this car holds up. The engine is basically brand new (extreme evolution of the VQ motor), rear-mounted tranny has rarely ever been done before, AWD... theres a lot of stuff to potentially break. But if they did their homework, like I believe they did, I think car will earn its place among the exotics.
Btw, first year, don't expect to pick one of these up for less than $90-100k. Mark-up is going to be ridiculous.
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