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tempi-dispari · 6 months

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Rising Star: New Disorder

I New Disorder nascono a Roma nell’aprile 2009. Da subito propongono brani originali in grado di riassumere i diversi background dei componenti. I 5 membri provengono da significative esperienze musicali. Hanno infatti militato in alcune tra le più importanti band della scena rock e metal capitolina. Il risultato è un sound caratterizzato da influenze che vanno dall’alternative rock al metal, al punk, con testi esclusivamente in lingua inglese.

Alla fine del 2009, la band termina il primo lavoro in studio, “Hollywood Burns”, EP pubblicato dall’etichetta Wynona Records il 28 febbraio 2010. Il lavoro riscuote un buon successo in termini di vendite, soprattutto negli Stati Uniti, nonché ottime recensioni da parte degli addetti ai lavori.

Nella prima metà del 2010 la band è impegnata con il primo tour nazionale, mentre nella seconda metà inizia la scrittura di nuovi brani. I New Disorder, nel mese di giugno 2011, pubblicano, in autoproduzione, l’EP “Total Brain Format”, che ottiene ancora ottime recensioni e un buon riscontro commerciale, pur non raggiungendo i principali canali di distribuzione.

Dopo una intensa attività live, a cavallo tra il 2011 ed il 2012, la band pubblica un nuovo album, “Dissociety” (uscito il 4 marzo 2013), sotto etichetta Revalve Records. A questo segue, nel giugno 2013, un tour di 10 date da headliner nell’Europa del Nord-Est.

L’album “Dissociety” è attualmente distribuito in Europa, USA, Canada, Giappone e Oceania, oltre che in tutti i canali digitali. Dopo alcuni cambi di line-up, nel settembre 2013, e un nuovo tour nazionale, (febbraio-maggio 2014), i New Disorder annunciano un nuovo contratto discografico con la Agoge Records per l’uscita del nuovo album, “Straight To The Pain“.

Il 4 novembre 2014 esce il video ufficiale “Never Too Late To Die“, singolo che anticipa l’album, pubblicato il 23 gennaio in Italia e nelle settimane successive anche in Europa e U.S.A.

La release ufficiale dell’album, a marzo del 2015, coincide anche con un ulteriore cambio di formazione. Questa vede la sostituzione di Alex Trotto con il chitarrista Alessandro Cavalli, con il quale i New Disorder continuano l’intensa attività live che li ha sempre contraddistinti.

La band inizia quindi la prima parte del tour italiano del 2015, che li porta anche sul palco del Contestaccio il 27 marzo, assieme agli amici Heretic’s Dream.

Il 14 settembre 2015 esce il secondo singolo estratto da “Straight To The Pain“, il brano “A Senseless Tragedy (Bloodstreams)“, presentato anche all’evento Animal Aid Live! di Piazza del Popolo.

A novembre del 2015 i New Disorder cambiano nuovamente line up ed annunciano l’ingresso tra le proprie fila del chitarrista Christian Caruso, in sostituzione dell’uscente Fabrizio Proietti.

La formazione così composta si appresta ad affrontare un mini tour italiano, che li porterà sul palco del Kaleidos e sul palco del Circus, ed il successivo tour europeo, nell’aprile del 2016.

Nel 2023 la band sta per tornare con un nuovo disco dal titolo: New beginning.

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vividracing · 11 months

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Top 8 Best Mods Volkswagen Tiguan R Line

Volkswagen Tiguan R Line brings comfort, power, and style in a way that is redefining what’s possible for SUVs. This ride embodies ability, versatility, and elegance in its exterior and interior with features that help it to bring its A-game to your drives. Even though the R-Line is very improved, this car is very easy to modify. In this blog, we are going to share the top 8 best mods for the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line that will elevate your ride’s performance, power, and aesthetics.

Ferrada FR2 Wheel 20×9 5×112 23mm Bronze with Gloss Black Lip

For an affordable price of $545, you can get this wheel from Ferrada Wheels. This wheel that is available in Bronze with a Gloss Black Lip finish is a seductive and evocative wheel with a 10-spoke design ready to make a statement on the road. This wheel will complement your R Line well as it is engineered for performance, strength, and durability. For the Volkswagen Tiguan / Tiguan R, we recommend a 20×9 +23mm Offset wheel.

Features:

Designed with Concavity & Design First

Floating Spoke Design Cues

Maximum Concavity in every profile

Fortune Auto 500 Series Coilovers Volkswagen Tiguan (MQB) 2018+

We also recommend a Fortune Auto coilover that is available for just $1,799. This adjustable coilover is the perfect balance between performance and comfort along with its ability to upgrade and rebuild. The coilover is equipped with a spring made with a special premium alloy that offers superior performance, longevity, and ride quality. In addition to that the high-quality bearing provides less bind for noise-free operation and smoother steering response. This is the best coilover for your Volkswagen Tiguan R Line, as in designing it the Fortune Auto engineers were chasing improvement and development, so they delivered the best product made with the highest quality materials.

Features:

FA Synthetic Shock Oil

Modularity – Upgradeable to 2-Way Canister

Aluminum T6 6061 Mounts and Camber Plates

High Flow Digressive Technology

24-Step Rebound Adjustable Dampers

Rebuildable and Revalveable at their VA Facility

Custom Built and Dyno Tested

Monotube Damper with High-Pressure Nitrogen

5-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty

ARMYTRIX Valvetronic Exhaust System Volkswagen Tiguan R 2.0 TFSI 2020+

ARMYTRIX Valvetronic Exhaust Systems are some of the best exhaust systems in the aftermarket industry, and this $3,280 system will enhance your VW Tiguan R’s performance. This system will increase power, reduce weight, and improve sound. Made to deliver more power, this system adds a deep resonant sporty sound while at the same time neutralizing the annoying frequencies in the most critical rpm range. What makes this system different is its unique “Throttle Pedal Sensor and Engine RPM Signal Auto Functions”, through which car owners get a better launch-start without losing backpressure by automatically closing the valves at low rpm.

Features:

Mid-Pipe

Valvetronic Mufflers

Quad Chrome Silver Tips

IE 2.0T Sheet Metal Intake Kit Volkswagen Tiguan Gen 3 MQB 2018-2020

For a cold air intake, we recommend one from Integrated Engineering that will increase your VW Tiguan R’s horsepower, cause a more responsive acceleration, and boost your ride’s fuel economy. This cold air intake system turns your SUV into a fun sporty driver’s car. Uniquely engineered with true motorsport racing design features and industry-leading design software, the IE Cold Air Intake completely removes all factory flow restrictions allowing your engine to breathe free and make unrestricted power, the result is a true performance intake system that brings sophisticated sound and power to your ride.

Features:

Black powder coat aluminum heatshield

Factory style mounting

Stainless hardware

Multi-ply silicone with stop-flat edges

High-quality clamps

Stainless laser-etched logo plate

5″ pleated cotton filter

IE FDS Performance Intercooler Kit VW | Audi 2.0T

We recommend a $899.99 Intercooler Kit by Integrated Engineering that was built to offer the ultimate in performance for your GTI, Golf R, or 2.0T Audi/VW. This kit requires no modifications to install and has more benefits compared to the factory unit, including elimination of heat soak, and a decrease in pressure drop.

Features:

Fits MK5 GT, MK6 GTI, MK6 Golf R, and other VW/Aud 2.0T engines

Prevent horsepower loss from heat

Charge air temperatures lowered drastically

The largest core volume of any drop-in intercooler at 885.06 inches.

Horsepower and torque increased

FDS increases heat dissipation by 65% over competition intercoolers

The large bar and fin core measures 16.39″ x 24″ x 2.25″

54% more core volume than OE

Beautiful end tanks are cast and machined in the USA

Fully machined mounting bosses for a perfect fit

Fully machined inlet/outlet connections for a leak-free seal

Perfect OEM fitment, no trimming required

Large 2.75″ inlet and outlet connections

5 ply silicone hoses and a billet adapter ensure reliability

Includes all necessary hardware and hose clamps

(Requires custom intercooler hoses)

IE K04 Turbo Kit Volkswagen 2.0T TSI

For just $2,414.99, you can get the Turbo Kit from our shop. Made by Integrated Engineering, this kit is easy to install and it increases power to 391HP & 398TQ depending on supporting mods, while providing factory-like comfort and reliability!

Features:

Quick low-RPM turbo spool delivers a fast boost with no turbo lag

Genuine Borg Warner K04 Provides 330-350HP

Modified to accept diverter valve in OE location for easy, clean installation

Includes all installation hardware

Genuine Borg Warner Reliability

Uses all OE Hoses and Lines

(Requires supporting tune by Integrated Engineering)

APR Full Catch Can System 1.8T | 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 MQB 2016-2021

Available for an affordable price of $699.95, this APR Catch Can System with PCV Plate is a comprehensive upgrade to your engine’s Positive Crank Ventilation (PCV) system. This factory-racecar-inspired system takes a multi-step approach to address several performance-robbing issues, and critical engine safety concerns, with the factory system.

Features:

Catches oil and gunk keeping your engine’s air paths clean

Increases performance by reducing octane-lowering oil vapors

Prevents boost leaks from torn diaphragms and N80 valve issues

Completely replaces the PCV system and addresses all failure points

Helps prevent oil starvation and engine failure on the track and in high-G situations

Internally baffled can with quick draining valve

High-quality hoses with a clean braided finish and swivel AN connectors

Complete billet aluminum top plate with proper T304 stainless steel oil separation and drain back

Additional check-valve for the N80 valve

Precision fit bracketry for a proper and clean fit

Stand-off pegs for mounting the factory engine cover

The attractive design looks right at home in your engine bay

Fits most engine bays and modification configurations

APR Wheel Spacer Kit 57.1mm Center Bore 10mm Thick

Lastly, we recommend the Wheel Spacers by APR, which are available in our shop for $99.95. These wheel spacers physically move the wheel further away from the hub and in turn give your wheels the desired offset needed to create the stance or look you desire, or the clearance necessary to clear brake calipers.

Features:

CNC-machined aluminum

Weight saving design

57.1mm center bore configuration

5×112 bolt pattern

10mm thick

Hub-centric rings on larger spacers

Anodized black

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stonefromthesky · 7 years

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Interview with the UnDungeon composer - stonefromthesky

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1. Tell us about yourself. How did you start making music? What were your influences?

As you know, I make music and perform it live under the name of stonefromthesky. I started this affair in 2012. Before that I played in several bands including I afloat, which was accepted quite warmly by the fans of underground music here in Ukraine. As for my influences, I believe that on subconscious level I’m drawn to art and aesthetics of 1990-2000s. You know, White Pony, Ghost Dog, Mezzanine, Fight Club, A Sun That Never Sets, that kind of stuff.

2. Soundtracks to pixel-art games are usually stylized after 8-bit or chiptune music. You offered a different approach for UnDungeon. Your music has much more live feel to it. Why did you choose such a course?

I believe that there is no point in following “established” rules. Pixel art and chiptune music are not interchangeable in my mind. Besides, UnDungeon has a certain vibe, and I did my best to translate it into a soundtrack.

3. Are there any specific rules or techniques that you follow while working on the soundtrack and sound design for the game?

When I’m working on music, I visualize myself playing the game. I try to interpret the visual and verbal art into audio. It is like translating. I look for an audio equivalent of the emotion I get from screenshots, videos, or the story.

Also, I believe in combining synthesized sounds with live recordings for the most interesting result. Furthermore, I like to use field recording in my music a lot. For example, the kick in The Shift was made by recording a tennis ball bouncing off a mirror. Yes, I’m that kind of a neighbor that throws a tennis ball into a wall for fun. That particular time the ball accidentally ricocheted into the mirror, and I was like: “That sounds cool. I need to sample this”. So, I took the mic and recorded the bounce. That’s what ended up being the kick drum in The Shift.

4. Tell us about your gear. Does a musician depend on material stuff, or is it more about the skill set and hard work?

If you want to make music, you will need some sort of gear anyway. Be it a guitar or a computer, or even a pair of drumsticks. Despite this fact, I believe that the skills and hard work are definitely way more important than gear, especially nowadays. A good musician will be able to make music with anything he has access to.

Regarding my stuff, I don’t need much. My guitar, bass, a couple of mics, and a laptop with an audio interface - is basically all the “hardware” that I need. On the software side, Ableton Live is my DAW of choice. In regards to VST’s, I use Reaktor, Kontakt, Diva, XLN stuff. You can hear Arturia’s Mini V in The Shift and Wasteland Law. When I don’t need to record a real guitar head and cabinet, then I use Amplitube or ReValver. Additionally, I record lots of live stuff, be it a guitar or some everyday objects that sound interesting. My mic of choice is SM57.

5. Are you playing video-games? What are your favorite ones?

I used to play a lot, but now I have to choose whether I spend my time playing a game or making music. Well, I choose the latter most of the time. However, video-games are very useful if you need to clear your head after a long creative session. And the cool thing is that they are still as fun as 10-15 years ago.

My genres of choice are RPG and Action, but I don’t restrain myself to them. My all-time favorite game is Max Payne. I’m a big fan of Fallout, Gothic, SW: KotOR, Baldur’s Gate, etc. The last game that I thoroughly enjoyed was Hyper Light Drifter.

6. Are there any ideas regarding your future work on the sounds and music of UnDungeon? Will you experiment more or are you certain about your vision?

There are lots of ideas. I will certainly experiment more.

7. You play live regularly. Are you performing any songs from the UnDungeon OST at your concerts?

I’ve been performing The Shift for almost a year now, both solo and with the band. You can check out the video here:

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Additionally, lots of people asked for Riding the Void, so I consider adding it to the live set at some point.

8. Tell us more about your live shows. How do you transform the tracks for playing them live?

At the moment of writing this, I have two live-show formats: ‘solo’ and ‘with the band’. When I play alone, I shift my music towards the electronic side. Live drums are substituted with drum-machines and samplers, bass with monosynth, that kind of stuff. Playing with the band, on the other hand, has more rock feel to it.

9. What do you think is missing in the sound of modern games? What would you change in it if you could?

The sound of modern games is more professional than ever. Still, there is room for improvement. I would like braver, less generic, and more experimental soundtracks and sounds.

10. When is your next release? How different is it comparing to the last record?

The release of the new album is planned for this year. Sonically, I believe it is a solid step forward. This time everything will be way more diverse and deep. The record is loaded with food for thought if you are willing to surrender to it. That’s all information I can share right now.

This interview was originally posted here. Learn more about @undungeon here: http://undungeon.com/

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motorgirls · 6 years

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New 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT ROTAX 1200 4-TEC Black Snowmobiles For Sale in Michigan,MI

2017 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT ROTAX 1200 4-TEC Black, With Electric Start. 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ® TNT® ROTAX® 1200 4-TEC White & Sunburst Yellow PRECISION FROM THE TRACK TO YOUR TRAIL

Riding an MXZ TNT you'll crave Sunday afternoon trails instead of avoiding them thanks to its REV-X platform and unrivaled rMotion rear suspension.

RMOTION 129 REAR SUSPENSION

CAPABILITY, CONTROL AND COMFORT

THE standard for control, capability, comfort and adjustability with added traction, better braking and more bump filtration in 129-inch (327 cm) version. Separate spring and shock dynamics, plus the most rising-rate/progressive motion ratio in the industry give the rMotion suspension its supple ride in small bumps with added capability in large ones. Easy adjustments for shocks, springs and coupling block.

RAS 2 FRONT SUSPENSION

ULTIMATE PRECISION

Ultimate geometry and lighter components deliver excellent precision and stability especially in extreme bumps and reduces roll in corners. Sharp styling, too.

REV-XS PLATFORM

LIGHT AND PRECISE

REV-X base architecture and design sets the standard for light weight, durability and handling. Versatile riding position enables both more relaxed and more performance riding styles, sitting and standing. Driver can stretch their legs due to forward foot position. Layered flowing edge REV-XS body style is aggressive and sophisticated with excellent wind protection.

HPG PLUS SHOCKS

PLUSH PERFORMANCE

Highest quality aluminum-bodied high pressure gas shocks by KYB. Rebuildable and revalvable.

PILOT 5.7 SKIS

CARVES THE LINE

Dual-keel/single-carbide design for aggressive bite in corners and virtually no darting.

REV-XP X SEAT WITH STORAGE

TAKE CONTROL AND STUFF

Its low profile design gives you all the room and comfort you need to move around and take control. Plus, there's 1.3 gal/5 L of storage in the rear.

ROTAX 600 H.O. E-TEC ENGINE

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The 600 cc-class benchmark for fuel economy, oil economy, smoothness and ease-of-use. Up to 21 mpg (11.3 L/100 km) trail fuel economy. Virtually no two-stroke smoke and smell and easy starting. Preparing for the off-season is easy with built-in automatic summerization function. No wonder it s the best-selling 600cc engine in snowmobiling*. 120 horsepower

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olivereliott · 6 years

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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 26 November, 2017

What happens when a notorious flat track nut decides to build a chopper? We take a look at Roland Sands’ latest build to find out. And then cast our eyes over a murdered-out Aprilia Tuono, the slinky new CCM FT6 tracker, and a monstrous CR500 wheelie machine.

Aprilia Tuono by Ireful Motorcycles Of all the bikes I’ve ridden over the last few years, the Aprilia Tuono is easily one of my favorites. The ferocity of acceleration, the engine sound and the precision handling are even more addictive than nicotine. But not everyone is a fan of boy-racer bikini fairings.

Dario Denichilo of Milan-based Ireful recently put a Tuono 1000 on his bench and the result, Tumultus 130, is absolutely gorgeous. All the liveried plastics have been binned, in favor of flowing, hand formed aluminum. The rear subframe is also all-new and creates an elevated perch, delivering an aggressive riding position while also hiding the electrics. In profile, it gives this nouveau-cafe a look reminiscent of the Lotus C-01. And that’s no bad thing.

The Ape’s mighty V-twin engine, suspension and braking are top-notch right out of the box, so little work was needed on the performance front. But a new SC Project exhaust has been fitted to shed some weight, and clean up appearances—and it undoubtedly adds extra baritone to Tumultus’ thunder. [More]

Indian ‘Mescalero’ by Roland Sands Design Choppers aren’t usually our thing around here. But every now and then, one sneaks up and demands attention. Such is the case with Mescalero, the latest creation from flat track and cafe icon Roland Sands.

Designed to pay homage to a bike Roland’s dad built back in the 70s, Mescalero is a modern ‘road bomber’ powered by an 111 cubic-inch V-Twin from an Indian Chief. But outside of that powerplant, everything else is essentially custom, and completely old school. The chromoly frame is a plunger unit, giving it the appearance of a rigid without the spine-crushing ride quality. Up front, Mescalero uses a custom girder set-up with a little help from an Öhlins shock absorber.

Of course, the retro treatments don’t end with the mechanicals. An impressive padded sissy bar and tri-bend bars have been fitted to further accentuate the bike’s massive rake. RSD’s chief fabricator, Aaron Boss, even tooled up a foot clutch and jockey shift—for authenticity and, well, radness. [More]

CCM FT6 Tracker Need evidence that the tracker movement is in full swing? Look no further than the latest bike to be green-lit by England’s CCM Motorcycles, the FT6.

Based on the same architecture and engine used in their already tasty (and sold out) Spitfire line, the FT6 is a carbon-fiber clad runner. And it has real ties to the dirt oval: Ten years ago, Marco Belli rode a CCM to the European Championship.

Like the other bikes in CCM’s portfolio, the FT6 will be a completely hand built model, bolted and welded together by an escapee from Lockheed Martin’s original Skunk Works. The 599cc thumper powering the FT6 is good for 55 hp, and rumor says it should tip scales at a scant 125 kg (275 pounds). Unfortunately, as with the drool-worthy Spitfires, the FT6 will be a limited production bike. Only 250 are set to see the light of day. But the good news is that this awesomeness can be yours for around £9,000 (US$12,000) if you’re quick. [More]

Honda CR500 by Dab Design To mark the end of a successful 2017 and celebrate a year in business, 26-year-old Simon Dabadie has created what might be the ultimate wheelie machine: a supermoto CR500.

If you drooled over Simon’s last LM Series build you’ll know that he integrates 3D scanning and printing into his build process for optimal fitment and design. That process has continued here to deliver Dab’s signature LM look—but it’s the choice of donor that has us truly intrigued.

The CR500 that underpins this bike is one of 360 models that were homologated for road use in the early 90s by a French Honda dealer, Diapason. With around 65 horsepower spooling up in abrupt 2-stroke fashion, and barely 100 kilos of mass to move, LM #5 should be a blast to ride. Of course, Simon’s also upgraded nearly everything, including brakes from Beringer and some custom, revalved suspension bits from the masters at Öhlins. Now that is truly something worth celebrating. [More]

Moto Morini Ti22 Corsaro What is it about a custom build that speaks to you? Is it a slinky set of expertly welded pipes? Smooth, flowing, hand built bodywork? An exposed trellis frame? Or MotoGP levels of performance? How about all of those things, in one incredible package? Enter Moto Morini.

The Ti22 Corsaro is an absolute masterclass in design and craftsmanship. It’s also the latest example of just what you can order from the Trivolzio, Italy manufacturer when you sign up for their ‘Yours and Yours Alone’ customization service.

Based on Moto Morini’s already handmade Corsaro ZZ, the Ti22 version retains the trellis frame, Brembo brakes, fully adjustable Mupo suspension and 137 hp, 1200cc V-Twin found in the original. But it ups the ante with bespoke bodywork and one of the prettiest sets of pipes I’ve ever laid eyes on: a titanium, pie-cut exhaust custom made by the folks at Arrow.

The revised endurance racer bodywork is all aluminum, and so is the new custom tank. Together, they deliver a timeless look that I’m sure anyone would be happy to parade around. Pricing isn’t mentioned, but it’s probably a smidge more than the Brough we showed you last week. [More]

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totallymotorbikes · 7 years

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How Can I Get A Smoother Ride From My Motorcycle? Dear MOby, I have a KTM Duke 390 and it is the only bike I use for everything. That includes, but is not limited to, touring, riding to buy groceries, and just riding around town. The problem I have is that at times I ride to destinations that don’t necessarily have tarred roads. Sometimes I have to ride on unpaved roads that have rocks on them. You can imagine how painful the ride is, but I can’t afford another bike for touring. So the question is, is there an economical solution to fix my suspension? Regards, KK Rockville Your Duke’s suspension isn’t exactly plush and you wouldn’t expect it to be given the bike’s low price and its mission, but it’s really not so bad either. The only adjustment in the stock suspension is for spring preload at the rear, so make sure it’s not wound in too far for your weight. Adjusting Motorcycle Suspension Smoother suspension action can be had if you get a reputable tuning shop to revalve it for your weight and riding environment or upgrade it with aftermarket parts. If you’re really light, like less than 150 pounds, you could try softer springs, but then you might also open several new, expensive cans of worms. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one, Rockhopper, sometimes so simple as to be right under your nose, or butt, in this instance. The great Steve Anderson, the last EiC of Cycle magazine and a real-live engineer, once pointed out this not-so-obvious fact to me: The first component of any motorcycle suspension is its seat. We’ve ridden a KTM or two equipped with KTM’s own comfort seats, and found them to be a truly worthy investment for long rides. As a matter of fact, we tested the one for your very bike here, where we wrote: Another sore spot – literally – was the stock seat, which isn’t especially compliant and uses a plasticky cover. KTM’s PowerParts catalog provided relief in the form of the Ergo Seat, which uses much nicer material for its cover and plusher, thicker foam. It’s vastly more comfortable than the stocker and remained so even after nearly 200 miles in the saddle when I rode it out to Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for a trackday. “Its 20mm of increased seat height certainly helped increase comfort in the legroom department for my 5-foot-11 chassis,” T-Rod lauds. “I wouldn’t hesitate to take it on a longer ride.” KTM’s Ergo seat for your bike is KTM part number 902.07.940.100. It’s 20mm taller than the stock seat, packed with “technologically advanced components” like “3D structural mesh special foam with built-in tunnel form,” etc, and sells for about $130. If that’s too rich, consider something like a Saddlemen Tech Comfort Gel Pad, a strap-on deal that comes in five different sizes and puts a layer of shock-absorbing gel between your fundament and your Duke. The size Medium sells for $85. A lot of riders swear by their AirHawk seats, which as the name implies, use an air suspension-based system to cushion your behind. You’ll have to measure your Duke to see what style/size will fit, but they’re around $110. I bet you’ll find any of these three will be a huge improvement over your thinnish stock saddle, and there are a lot of other saddle makers out there too. Check forums for advice, but realize that no two butts are exactly alike. Direct your motorcycle-related questions to [email protected], though some say we’re better at non-motorcycle-related ones… How Can I Get A Smoother Ride From My Motorcycle? appeared first on Motorcycle.com.

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vividracing · 4 years

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Top 6 Best FK8 Civic Type R Coilovers and Lowering Springs

While the Honda Civic Type R FK8 might be the best front-wheel-drive car to ever be offered to the general public, it’s not perfect. Straight from the factory, it has a really tall ride height to help accommodate the strangely large 20-inch OEM wheels.

Luckily, it’s pretty easy to lower your Civic Type R thanks to the vast aftermarket support. Unfortunately, it can be a little difficult to find the perfect suspension setup for your needs and budget. To help you find the perfect suspension setup, we’ve created this short guide of our favorite FK8 Civic Type R coilovers and lowering springs.

HKS Hipermax IV SP

When it comes to JDM tuning manufacturers, HKS has long been one of the biggest names around. For the FK8 Civic Type R, they offer a plethora of different parts. The specific part we’re looking at is their Hipermax IV SP coilovers. What’s unique about these coilovers, is the included HKS Error Canceller with cancels the error message that appears when the stock suspension is removed.

Price: $2300

30 way adjustable damping

Adjustable front camber

Error canceller included

1 year warranty

Pillow ball upper

The Hipermax IV SP coilovers offer 30-way adjustable damping with adjustable camber in the front. The front coilovers use a pillow ball upper with the original upper design in the rear. The only downside to the Hipermax IV coilovers is the price tag, but if you want the best performance possible, these coilovers are hard to beat.

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Fortune Auto 510 Series

Next up on the list are the Fortune Auto 510 Series coilovers. What’s about Fortune Auto is the ability to send your coilovers in for major damping or spring adjustments. This isn’t a service that many enthusiasts ever need, but as your build becomes faster and faster, your suspension might be able to keep up without a major overhaul.

Price: $2050

“Ultra” Digressive Piston Technology

Custom Built Assembly Certificate and Dyno Graph Supplied with Shocks

5 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty

24-Step Simultaneous Rebound and Compression Adjustable Dampers

T6 6061 Aluminum Mounts and Camber Plates

Rebuildable and Revalveable

One of the unique features of the Fortune 510 Series built completely in-house by Fortune Auto’s staff in Richmond, Virginia. These coilovers offer 24-step rebound and compression damping adjustment. The monotube damper offers a strong design and the Concave Flow Digressive Technology has a broad range of damping adjustment without requiring a revalve.

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ST Suspension ST XTA

What’s unique about the ST Suspension is how they’re able to offer the XTA coilover at a relatively affordable price, while also KW’s high-quality damper technology. While these coilovers might still be too expensive for some enthusiasts, they offer great value for the money.

Price: $1569

Features KW damping technology

Aluminum uniball top mount

Adjustable damping

Camber adjustment

Twin tube damper

Aside from KW’s superb damping technology which provides huge performance benefits, these coilovers also offer adjustable damping, camber adjustment on the front, uniball top mounts, and ride height adjustment.

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BC Racing BR Type

If you want all the adjustable of an aftermarket coilover without dropping a huge amount of cash, BC Racing BR Type coilovers are probably the best solution for you. While BC Racing might not be as well known as some other companies, they still offer great products at even better pricing.

Price: $995

Monotube design

Pillowball upper mount

Adjustable camber plates included

30 levels of damping adjustment

One-year warranty

The BR Type coilover offers pretty much everything you need for a street/track coilover. It uses a strong monotube design with 30 levels of damping adjustment and a pillowball upper mount. The front coilovers include camber plates, while camber plates are optional for the rear.

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Tein S.TECH Lowering Spring

Of course, not everyone needs the adjustability or performance benefits of aftermarket coilovers. For many enthusiasts, a lower ride height is all they need. Tein is one of the most popular aftermarket suspension companies in the world, and their S-TECH springs for the FK8 Civic Type R are a great way to lower your ride height without breaking the bank.

Price: $345

-25mm ride height

5.3kgf/mm front

4.8kgf/mm rear

These lowering springs will drop you FK8 by about -25mm front and rear. This is achieved by making the springs physically smaller, which requires a higher 5.3kgf/mm front and 4.8kgf/mm rear spring rate.

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H&R Sport Lowering Springs

For FK8 owners who are looking for the most affordable way to lower their car, we recommend H&R springs. These springs offer 0.8″ of lowering front and rear, while still offering superb ride quality thanks to the progressive spring rate. These are some of the cheapest lowering springs available for the FK8 and they’re perfect for anyone who simply wants a lower ride height.

Price: $260

0.8-inches lower F&R

Very affordable way to reduce ride height

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Lowering Springs vs Coilovers

Deciding if you want lowering springs or coilovers mostly comes down to your goals with your Civic. While lowering springs are very cheap and simple way to reduce wheel gap, they simply cannot offer the performance of coilovers. The lack of performance from lowering springs comes from a mismatch in damping with the OEM dampers.

Your OEM dampers are designed to work within a specific movement range and work with specific spring rates. Lowering springs can put your OEM dampers outside their ideal movement range and most lowering springs will also use a higher spring rate.

Aftermarket coilovers, on the other hand, are designed with spring rate and damping in mind. Aftermarket coilovers match their stiffer spring rates which stiffer damping, resulting in much more controlled body movement.

On top of the better control, most aftermarket coilovers offer damping, preload, and height adjustment, which opens up a world of performance benefits if you understand how to properly tune your suspension.

To put it simply. if you want a cheap way to lower your ride height and give your Civic a more aggressive look, lowering springs could be the best option. If you want the most performance possible and adjustability, aftermarket coilovers are definitely the better option.

Still Don’t Know What You Want?

If you’re still not sure which suspension system is best for your FK8 Civic Type R, let our world class performance specialists help you decide! You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at [email protected].

#Civic #Civic Type R #FK8 #honda #honda civic suspension #Suspension

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motorgirls · 6 years

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New 2016 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT Rotax 1200 4-TEC Sunburst Yellow Snowmobiles For Sale in Wisconsin,WI

2016 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT Rotax 1200 4-TEC Sunburst Yellow, 2016 Ski-Doo MXZ® TNT® Rotax® 600 H.O. E-TEC®

With the REV-X platform and rMotion rear suspension you won t avoid Sunday afternoons trails on your MXZ TNT you ll crave them.

Features May Include:

RAS 2 FRONT SUSPENSION

We further sharpen the industry s best handling snowmobiles. New geometry and lighter components increase precision, especially in extreme bumps. Sharp new styling, too. Reduces weight by 1.76 lb (0.8 kg).

rMOTION REAR SUSPENSION

Provides more capability, more comfort and more adjustability. Separate spring and shock dynamics combine with the most rising-rate/progressive motion ratio in the industry to give the rMotion suspension a supple ride in small bumps with added capability in large ones. And there s no need to be a suspension guru to enjoy the ride with its broad sweet spot, you can set it up once and it will perform impressively in nearly every condition.

REV-XS BODY STYLE

Layered flowing edge design is sleek, aggressive and modern. Side panels are designed specifically for sliding through powder and reducing roll-up effort, especially in sidehilling. More rounded side panel edges let you get into a more aggressive forward position for attacking corners. And shapes move air away from you for a warmer ride. The polypropylene material reduces weight.

HPG PLUS SHOCKS

Highest quality aluminum-bodied high pressure gas shocks by KYB. Rebuildable and revalvable.

PILOT 5.7 SKIS

Dual-keel/single-carbide design for aggressive bite in corners and virtually no darting.

REV-XP X SEAT WITH STORAGE

Its low profile design gives you all the room and comfort you need to move around and take control. Plus, there's 1.3 gal/5 L of storage in the rear.

REV-X PLATFORM

Dramatically lightweight, yet strong, for better acceleration, cornering and overall performance in any trail situation. Advanced ergonomics allow for more riding positions than thought possible before.

LINQ MOUNTING SYSTEM (ACCESSORY)

Our cargo attachment system is the hassle-free way to connect cargo bags or a fuel caddy to your sled in seconds.

FINGER THROTTLE

The throttle block can be rotated forward for use as a finger throttle, if preferred. Great for changing hand positions on a long ride and for more control in bumps.

ROTAX 1200 4-TEC ENGINE - NOW WITH ITC

The throttle-by-wire iTC adds a whole new dimension to our very well respected performance four-stroke. The inline triple with EFI delivers 130+ hp; iTC significantly increases throttle response. In addition to increased performance, it gets outstanding fuel economy, up to 19 mpg (12.3 L/100km)* in ECO mode five percent better than the previous configuration. A new lighter weight muffler delivers a throaty performance sound.

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#Ski-Doo #MXZ TNT Rotax 1200 4-TEC Sunburst Yellow #Snowmobile #Waukesha #WI #motorycycle #rv #auto #motor

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vividracing · 7 years

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/announcing-new-products-specials-and-info/icon-releases-complete-4-5-lift-options-for-4wd-f250-f350-model-year-2017/

Icon Releases Complete 4.5" Lift Options for 4WD F250 / F350 Model Year 2017+

Icon Releases 2017+ F250/F350 complete 4.5″ lift Suspension System

For those of you who are itching to raise up their F250/F350, there is now a full optioned lift kit available from Icon Dynamics. This new package has everything you need to lift your truck 4.5″ from the factory ride height. This will allow for more ground clearance as well as added space for a larger wheel and tire set up. This kit is perfect for all aspects of driving including off-roading, towing and standard street driving. These packages are now shipping out from ICON, the full details are listed below in the description.

If you have any questions regarding Icon Vehicle Dynamic products, please contact us at 1.480.966.3040 or simply send an email to [email protected]. A Performance specialist will be able to walk you through the steps to get the right product for your vehicle / application.

To view our entire lineup of Icon Vehicle Dynamic products click here

ICON Vehicle Dynamics is excited to announce the release of the 4.5” Suspension System lineup for 2017-UP Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD trucks. Available in five pre-staged configurations each delivering a unique level of on and off-road performance, these 4.5″ suspension systems provide an approximate 50% increase in front wheel travel and allow for the fitment of larger and more aggressive tires up to 37″.

This ICON Vehicle Dynamics 4.5” suspension system is a great way to lift your 4WD 2017-UP Ford F250/350 Super Duty while drastically improving ride quality and performance. The Stage 2 system is perfect for on-road and off-road use including towing,job site duty and general off-road adventure. ICON’s Stage 2 System is comprised of dual rate coil springs, radius arm drop brackets, adjustable track bar, 5″ block kit, and ICON 2.5 Series internal reservoir front and piggyback reservoir rear shocks. With the endless hours ICON has spent testing and tuning our suspension components and shocks as a complete package, you can rest assured you have the best suspension solution on the market.

KEY FEATURES

Fits 2017-UP F250 / F350 4WD applications

Approximately 50% increased front wheel travel over stock

ICON-engineered dual rate coil springs deliver exceptional vehicle control over varying terrain

Radius arm drop brackets correct geometry and caster for optimal alignment specs

4-link system eliminates binding during articulation and maintains positive caster through the entire range of travel

ICON shocks feature vehicle specific tune for superior performance and ride quality

Shocks are fully rebuildable and revalvable

Corrosion resistant anodized shock body with 5/8″ shaft (2.0 Aluminum Series shocks)

Corrosion resistant CAD plated shock body with 7/8″ shaft (2.5 Series shocks)

FK Rod End bearings provide extended longevity and minimal deflection

ICON CDC Valve allows quick and easy end user compression adjustability

Lifetime guarantee against coil spring breakage or sag

Lifetime guarantee against ICON fabricated component breakage or manufacturer defect

Made in the USA

#4.5"#4x4 #Coil Spring #Drop Bracket #F250 #F350 #Ford #icon #Lift Kit #off-road #Offroad #performance #Shock Absorbers #Shocks #Suspension #Track Bar #travel

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