Bosch keeps service dealer network in the loop
The message of ongoing support and training from the Bosch representatives to their supplier service dealer network was made loudly and clearly at their recent conference held in Hamilton on the 17th and 18th of October. The New Zealand network of Bosch suppliers and service dealers had gathered together for a morning of presentations and networking at the Turbo & Diesel premises in Hamilton, as part of their annual conference.
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Dual Mass Flywheels invented by LuK
Take for example the revolutionary invention of the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s true that flywheels have helped to eliminate cyclic irregularities of the engine for a long time. However engine vibrations at low torque or idle speed often experienced as shaking and rattling, were still causing concern and frustration to drivers. There was only one solution to this problem:
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The Mother of all Trade Fairs
Everything automotive related was on display at Automechanika which is held biannually at Messe Frankfurt, a tradition that started in 1971.
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FAG wins 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award in the parts category
In conventional systems, the drive torque is transferred between the wheel bearing and the axle journal by means of radial splines, which have a certain amount of clearance to make mounting easier. Loads that occur in day-to-day driving conditions mean that there is a risk that the assembly constantly loosens way beyond the normal mounting clearance, resulting in everything from losses in comfort and uncomfortable noises, right up to the failure of the bearing.
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Tyre Equipment takes pride of place at Automechanika 2008
At the recent Automechanika in Frankfurt, tyre equipment manufacturers from Germany, the United States and Italy were all vying for customer attention with the latest and greatest developments in the tyre service market, despite a worldwide economic downturn.
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GT Radial Speedshow is New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport
The 650hp Indy Racing League single-seater race car that Kiwi star Scott Dixon drove to victory in this year’s Indy 500 may be the star attraction at this year’s GT Radial Speedshow, but with race cars of every description set to fill Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds in September, the event can easily be called New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport.
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