Range Rover Sport agile luxury SUV rides high in Texas
24.05.12
We have been driving a 2012 Range Rover Sport HSE LUX this past week in Central Texas and can understand the appeal of the Range Rover to the Texas buyer. Mind you, this is the SUV with the second worst gas mileage in class (15 mpg average in Sport with the 375 hp 5.0 liter V8 and 14 mpg with the 510 hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8). Only the Mercedes Benz G550 has worse gas mileage at 13 mpg in luxury class SUVs. With the younger demographic having growing disposable income even in these trying times, their desire to drive a prestigious vehicle that can also take them up sides of mountains, through rivers and creeks and over desert and range lands effortlessly makes their choice of Range Rover understandable. It is the combination of prestige and rugged capability of this legendary brand that brings younger buyers (average 45 years old) than typically buy luxury SUVs to Land Rover. In fact, thirty one percent of buyers are between 35 and 44 years old and a full 10% are just between 30 and 34 years old. This speaks well to continue growth of the brand as Land Rover reaches buyers earlier than other luxury SUV manufacturers. The Range Rover Sport is right in the sweet spot for those buyers as it blends the absolute ruggedness of the Land Rover LR4 with luxury features and technology forward functionality.
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Nissan South Africa Releases the 2012 Model Year Nissan GT-R
24.05.12
When it was launched, the iconic GT-R created a new type of super car. Performance and handling were exceptional, of course, but more importantly the car’s potential was accessible to all drivers under all conditions. It was greeted with universal praise but Nissan’s policy of constant development means the GT-R continues to evolve. The latest version, of which the first orders will be delivered in South Africa in February 2012, is the most efficient yet. It offers even greater performance but this is allied to improved economy and lower emissions to provide further excitement to drivers and passengers. 
As well as more power, the 2012 MY GT-R has a newly developed asymmetric suspension which compensates for greater weight on the driver’s side in RHD models, enhanced transmission ‘feel’ and a stronger body for extra rigidity and ever better handling.
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Would it be hard to replace the front passenger lower control arm on a 1997 dodge stratus ES?
Mar 13, 2009 by Christopher Peterson | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
What tools would I need?
Could I get a reference to a tutorial?
the hardest part is taking the strut and spring off then you separate the ball joint then unbolt it from the frame. you will need a ball joint separator, and tools.
bandit_60 | Mar 14, 2009
How to replace a front lower (passenger side)control arm on an '02 Honda Accord?
Dec 19, 2006 by Brandy I | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
We have the part. Just not sure about how to go about replacing the control arm ourselves. We were quoted $190 for labor - just want to save some money! Thanks for any help!! :)
In reply to the question of how did we mess up the control arm?: We bought it pre-owned and the history report showed that it was originally a company vehicle - so there's no telling how it got the condition it's in now. Maybe a lot of mileage or maybe a curb or two.
Upper Arm
Notes
Replacement
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel.
Remove the front damper.
Remove the wheel sensor bracket nut (A) from the upper arm (B).
Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
Remove the flange bolts (A) from the upper arm (B).
Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.
Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Use a new cotter pin on the castle nut.
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
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Lower Arm
Notes
Replacement
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel.
Remove the damper fork.
Remove the damper pinch bolt (A).
Remove the lower bolt and self-locking nut (B) from the damper fork.
Remove the damper fork (C) from the damper.
Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.
Remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
Remove the lower arm.
Remove the self-locking nut from the stabilizer link (A).
Remove the radius rod bolts (B).
Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (C).
Remove the lower arm (D) from the rear beam.
Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the lower arm to the knuckle.
Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Use a new cotter pin on the castle nut.
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
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i would show pics if yahoo answers allowed it
russ G | Dec 19, 2006
hey i have an o2 accord to if u dont wanna mess it up take it to a dealer instead of doing it u r self trust me u wont regreat.. btw how did u mess up the control arm??
nick | Dec 19, 2006
I was told that my 94 Mercedes E-320 needs a ball joint on the passenger front. The mechanic said I had to get?
May 20, 2009 by bishopnzgc | Posted in Mercedes-Benz
a Control arm -- . Suspension Arm, RH, Assembly, Lower, RWD, (124) Chassis. Does the control arm assembly have the ball joint inside of it. Or can I replace a ball joint without replacing the control arm?
You can replace just the ball joint, but you will need a strong ball joint press and the correct mandrels. Press it out, press it in, and you're good to go.
As an alternative, the ball joint is included in the control arm assembly. If you replace the control arm, you will require a wheel alignment afterwards. Given the difference in cost for the parts (about $100) and the cost of the alignment, you're spending a lot of money for a simple repair. Unless you also need the control arm bushings or you have a bent arm, replace the joints only.
anywherebuttexas | May 21, 2009
I personally replaced a balljoint on my 95 S600 and it required the entire control arm. It's really gay like most Mercedes engineering points.
realitycheck | May 20, 2009
Your mechanic is correct. On the W124 chassis with the 2-valve I6 engine (M103), you can replace the ball joint separately but with the M104 engine (I6 4-valve), the engineers changed the design and the lower ball joints are integrated into the control arm.
Bandit-05 | May 21, 2009
How much does it cost to repair a bent front wheel on a 91 Honda Accord?
Oct 18, 2007 by Riven | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The car hit a curb at about 30mph, the front passenger side wheel is now bent inwards about an inch. I had it looked at and it looks like the wheel, strut, lower arm control and break line need to be replaced. Could anyone give me any idea of how much this would cost for this car? I'm trying to go the cheapest way.
if bent bad you need to just replace the wheel, if not it will leak and could cause a blow out. u can probably go to a used tire place to get another wheel or even a salvage/junk yard.
koma | Oct 18, 2007
Why does my car "pop" when I release the brake pedal?
Dec 16, 2006 by msgreeniez | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a 1997 Buick Skylark. The car was making a LOUD popping noise while turning and also braking.. The mechanic replaced 2 front sway bar links and 2 lower control arm bushings. I brought the car home and the next day noticed the car popping, sometimes loudly, when I release the brake pedal. It almost seems like something is sticking.. Sometimes it comes from the rear passenger side and other times it comes from the front passenger side. When the noise comes from the front, I can see and feel the passenger side of the car pop up. What could the problem be? I recently bought this car. It has automatic enhanced traction control, but the off light has been on since I purchased the vehicle. The traction control never comes on. Could this be part of the problem?
I believe this vehicle has struts on front and rear....they act as a shock absorber inside a coil spring sometimes they will stick because they are getting worn and need to be replaced.... the sticking will cause a popping noise.... take the car to your local mechanic and have him/her check it out.....hope this helps....
good luck
truckindad | Dec 16, 2006
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