A device which controls gas and airflow. You control the throttle via the gas pedal. The farther the pedal travels, the farther the throttle opens, letting more gas and air in, which means bigger explosions in the cylinders, causing the car go faster. Read More »
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Telescoping Steering Wheel
An adjustable steering column that can be lengthened or shortened by pulling or pushing on the steering wheel. Provides a more comfortable driving position. Read More »
Veeder Root
The brand name of a common type of odometer. Read More »
White Flag
White flag is the flag shown to the race leader and the pursuing drivers telling them that there is one lap to go before the end of the race and the finish line. This final lap is almost always one of the most exciting as lead drivers vie for the best possible position — making that last ditch, all-out effort ... Read More »
Airbags and the “On-Off” Decision
How do you decide whether or not to turn off the airbags in your vehicle? It's a hard one. Read on to learn about the pros and cons. Read More »
Review of the Book “Road Travelers Online, 202 Useful Web Sites”, Written by Jud
Whether a seasoned traveling sales representative or planning the ultimate family vacation, Road Travelers Online is a "must have" resource. Read More »
Air Filtration System
System that cleans smog, pollen, exhaust, smoke and odors out of the air. Cleans both interior circulated air and that coming from the outside. Read More »
BMW Roundel
The little black, blue and white BMW checkerboard logo. Read More »
Carburetor
The fuel system component that meters the fuel and air and supplies the proper amounts of both to the engine. The part of the engine that handles the job of changing ratios or air and fuel mixture within an engine to meet different operating conditions (e.g. heat or altitude). Read More »
Coil Spring
The most common type of spring on modern cars, where a coil of tempered metal takes the compression loads as the wheels move. Read More »
