Archive for November, 2008

Maintaining your Sport Compact’s Tire Pressure

Step 1: Find your ride maker’s recommended tire pressure on your tire information placard or your owner’s manual.
Step 2: Write down the tire pressure of all of your tires.

Checking your Sport Compact’s Tire Pressure

Want to save money on gas? Keep your tires at the right tire pressure! I have learned this the hard why by seeing my mpg (mile per gallon) drop. It is important to check your ride’s tire pressure at least once a month, and this is why:

Sport Compacts and Racing Harnesses

Racing harnesses (aftermarket competition harnesses) are both active safety and passive safety devices because they help you handle your ride better and increase your chances of surviving a crash, respectively. The straps of a racing harness generally comes in four designs:

Sport Compacts and Racing Seats

Racing seats (aftermarket competition seats) are not as adjustable as stock seats (or factory seats). They can weigh about 12 to 16 lbs a pair and are stronger than factory seats.

Sport Compacts and Stock Seats

The advantages to stock seats (or factory seats) are that they are comfortable and easy to adjust whether your grandma or your best friend is in the seat. Some come in leather, are heated in the winter and cooled in the summer, or come with built-in speakers.