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  Fascia (car) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Confusingly, fascia is used for two completely different things in the (Click link for more info and facts about automotive) automotive world.
In (Click link for more info and facts about British English) British English, a car's fascia is its instrument panel and (Instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls) dashboard area - what lies in front of the driver and front-seat passenger.
This area is possibly the most critical in defining a car's identifiable look, and is also the easiest to restyle when a car's styling needs to be refreshed.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/F/Fa/Fascia_(car).htm   (132 words)

  
 Full-size car -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
In North America, sales of these cars have been declining since the (The decade from 1970 to 1979) 1970s with rising (A substance that can be consumed to produce energy) fuel prices.
A large car, the equivalent class in (The Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines) Australian terms, is often denoted by width.
These cars are sometimes referred to as family cars in Australia.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fu/full-size_car.htm   (121 words)

  
 C&TS Roster: 163
It was built to a length of 40 feet to make it large enough to hold a minimum standard gauge car load for ease of transfer.
The car weighs 34,000 pounds light and has a capacity of 50,000 pounds.
The car has 1 x 3-inch siding, but 1 x 6-inch material was used when the 1 x 3-inch supply ran short.
www.cumbrestoltec.org /rs.php?num=163   (195 words)

  
 C&TS Roster: 157
The right side of the car, where the siding was removed, was covered with plywood to protect the remaining structure from the weather.
On the right side of the car, repairs were made to one outside main sill and one header, and several uprights and diagonal braces were replaced.
Also, on the right side of the car, one door jamb header was replaced, as well as approximately 25 feet of tongue and groove siding.
www.cumbrestoltec.org /rs.php?num=157   (370 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Preview - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln's goals for the new Town Car were to enhance the car's smoothness, quietness, comfort and abundant storage and trunk space, and instil new-found precision in the car's dynamics.
At the rear of the car, the fascia, taillamps and the chrome license plate surround have been revised to present a clean, uncluttered appearance.
The Town Car's new frame, combined with new safety equipment, is expected to help the 2003 model achieve a quadruple five-star rating in the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests (for the driver and front seat passenger in front impacts and for the driver and rear seat passenger in side impacts).
www.canadiandriver.com /previews/03towncar.htm   (1951 words)

  
 The Ultimate Fascia (car) - American History Information Guide and Reference
Confusingly, fascia is used for two completely different things in the automotive world.
In British English, a car's fascia is its instrument panel and dashboard area - what lies in front of the driver and front-seat passenger.
In recent American English usage, a car's fascia is its front-end "look" - grille, headlamps, front bumper, and other details.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Fascia_%28car%29   (128 words)

  
 Driving Innovation - Saving Fascia
We've been able to design the next-generation plastic bumper fascia, which provides significant weight advantages over any metal bumper due to plastics' low specific gravity...If you look at the complexity of this particular component, we've integrated the grille, fog lamp and air intake openings into the fascia, plus we've matched it to the body paint.
The fascia came through in rigorous Ford tests - in temperature testing ranging from - 40¡ to + 175¡ F and in accelerated durability testing simulating 150,000 miles and 10 years of use.
The 1998 Ford Windstar represents the first application in a bumper fascia of a new blend of polymers having a much higher flexual modulus than typical polypropylene or TPO compounded materials.
www.plastics-car.com /innovators/fascia.html   (490 words)

  
 Enjoy The Drive -- A Commuter With Style
Meguiar's (www.meguiars.com) and diecast car maker XConcepts also recognized the Focus with a Meguiar's/Modifiers' Modifier of the Year Award in the Best Domestic Sub-Compact category.
To achieve a ground-hugging stance, CDC modified the car's chassis with components from Sean Hyland Motorsport (www.seanhylandmotorsport.com) and Apex springs (www.apexsprings.com).
CDC knows that a well-built tuner car doesn't rely on looks alone, so Paul's High Performance pumped up the Focus's 2.0-liter Zetec engine with a supercharger from Ford Racing Performance Parts (www.fordracing.com/parts).
www.enjoythedrive.com /content?id=30975   (314 words)

  
 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Information
The same may be true of the pattern of shadow and light by trees passing along in a car, or even being stuck in an elevator or car with a woman with heavy perfume.
Fascia is almost everywhere in the body, and its boundaries are hard to define.
Fascia is medically separated into three layers, but it is all continuous and three-dimensional.
www.sover.net /~devstar/define.htm   (3975 words)

  
 Title Goes Here   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
  With the use of CATIA and DMA (Digital Modeling Assembly) car companies are able to assemble components in three dimensions before building actual physical prototypes.
            Car designers have now made a vehicle which is a cross between a VW beetle and a minivan.
  Cars of the future are the cars of tomorrow, and CAD has made this possible.
www.bergen.org /AAST/Projects/Manufacturing_Articles/jenspe_report.html   (387 words)

  
 Sio Communications Professional Handsfree Car Phone kit Installation - What is Involved?
The car above is a 2003 Model Saab 9-3 Sports Saloon, The phone is a Nokia 6310i, the car phone kit is a Nokia CARK-91, the cradle is mounted on a Pod and the Audio is routed through the cars own stereo system.
Bluetooth works on radio waves, the phone is not physically connected to the car kit, instead it talks to the kit via these bluetooth radio waves transferring data and voice to the kit and on to the person on the other end of the line.
These leads are available to suit the majority of modern cars manufactured after 1998, some leads are still in development for 2005 model vehicles and there may not be solutions for certain types of amplified stereo systems.
www.siocommunications.co.uk /installations.html   (1416 words)

  
 The Ultimate Triumph TR4 - American History Information Guide and Reference
The Triumph TR4 was a sports car built in the United Kingdom by the Triumph Motor Company and introduced in 1961.
Advanced features included adjustable fascia vents and the option of a fixed glass rear window with integral rollbar and a detachable, steel centre panel known as a Surrey top.
This was the first such roof system on a production car and preceded the Porsche 911/912 Targa, which has become the generic name for these tops, by 5 years.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Triumph_TR4   (221 words)

  
 iluvmyrx7.com - My Car   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
They stand out just enough to be noticed but don’t take away from the overall beauty of the car by blending in perfectly with the wheels and my taillights.
Car on the left is mine, one on the right shows a stock nose.
All the manual tranny cars came with drilled pedals (at least the brake and clutch, anyway) but the automatics have a family car looking set.
www.iluvmyrx7.com /mycar%20mods.htm   (980 words)

  
 Company News On Call
The rear fascia complements the side sill and enhances the appearance of the car.
Overall, the scale of the fascia and the spoiler adds to the rear stance, yet without bulk.
The performance-enhanced design continues down on the floor where a new satin silver cue ball shift knob tops a short-throw shifter that is surrounded by a boot made of the same textured carbon-fiber-look leather as the steering wheel.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/01-04-2002/0001641771   (898 words)

  
 Hummer H2 Accessories - H2 Front Fascia with Lower Grill Overlay & Rear Bumper Cover
Unlike the factory textured fl three piece facia, this Fascia is smooth and formed in one piece.
Made from high impact ABS plastic, the Fascia is easy to paint and easy to install.
Made of the same smooth, high impact ABS plastic as the Front Fascia, the Rear Bumper Cover replaces the factory fl textured bumper cover and installs without removing the factory metal bumper structure.
www.ecarboutique.com /h2hummer/item.asp?ITEM_ID=606&DEPARTMENT_ID=30   (154 words)

  
 The AA:
Along with the cars 'Tridion' safety cell, Smart should be applauded for fitting anti-lock brakes, ESP and brake assist as standard across the line-up.
For a car sold on its looks, versatility and cabin space, it would be easy to dismiss the Forfour's ability to entertain the driver.
Psychologically the manual feels quicker and, combined with the car's direct steering, the whole experience is a rewarding one and the car is an eminently chuckable one in an old-school Mini Cooper way.
www.theaa.com /allaboutcars/cartestreports/2004088.html   (2000 words)

  
 Chrysler ME Four-Twelve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
And, befitting a machine that will play comfortably in the super car league, the performance of the ME Four-Twelve is stunning.
In addition, large vented front and rear wheel houses reduce lift as well as active and passive aerodynamic devices that have been implemented to provide stable vehicle performance at all speeds.
Chrysler brand beauty and elegance has been blended with the function and form that are essential in the ultimate super car.
www.chrysler.com /autoshow/news/2004_01_05_chrysler_me_four_twelve_19536.html?context=homepage&type=bottomImage   (1199 words)

  
 Nissan Primera | Car Crash Test | Auto Express
Hard points behind the fascia and in front of the driver’s knees were unlikely to injure him, but the steering lock posed a risk.
The car’s centre rear seat belt was a three-point type, which gives far superior protection to that provided by a lap-only belt.
ISOFIX anchorages were used to mount the restraints in the car.
www.autoexpress.co.uk /crashtest/car/49   (361 words)

  
 9C1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Along with the new fascia's I have a rear trunk spoiler that is molded after the prototype Impala SS.
The car was driven for awhile with the upper control arm bolts loose which wallowed out the upper bolt hole in the frame.
At this time I still have not had a chance to drive the car as we are still working on the rust problems, the front steering is about ready for fall out of the car and an axle seal leaking.
www.caminokid.com /9c1.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Front Grill and Fascia - Cefiro/Maxima/I30/I35 - Car Discussion Forums - Helping the Automotive Community Online
I was just wondering if anyone knows of a manufacture who makes some kind of billet aluminum grill and lower fascia for a 97 Maxima..
One of my friends ordered one from them like 2 years ago when they came out, and the fitment was a joke, he had to make his own bends, it still looked :alien2: so he returned it.
my friends got the trenz grilles for their 97 se's and although they do feel a lil cheap, they improve the overall look of the car.
www.automotivehelper.com /topic5270.htm   (204 words)

  
 Fourtitude: RS4 Score!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The first car that set off alarms with enthusiasts and spy photographers alike was a silver B6 Avant that looked strikingly like an RS4 mule, with wide fenders and aggressive lower front fascia.
This car was probably the most confusing, as it’s commonly known in Audi circles that there was never a B6 RS4.
Even more proof that the car is close to the real deal was a photographic score of epic proportions by Ad van der Aa of The Netherlands, nabbed during a weekend trip to The Green Hell.
www.vwvortex.com /artman/publish/audi_news/printer_1102.shtml   (715 words)

  
 WardsAuto.com - PR Newswire Industry News
It is the first V8 the company has produced since it was founded in 1927, and the Volvo XC90 is the first model to be powered by the new engine.
Exotic Car Styling in an SUV Riding a full two inches lower than a production XC90, this SUV's extraordinary styling is highlighted by it mouthwatering yellow paint scheme.
With a nod to the super cars of Italy, the supercharged XC90 V8 sits squarely on its 9-inch wide ultra high-performance alloy wheels.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=wardsauto.story&STORY=/www/story/01-05-2005/0002770325&EDATE=WED+Jan+05+2005,+01:02+PM   (1049 words)

  
 Car security, accessories and insurance companies
There are many different types of car alarm systems available on the market which is why it is imperative these alarm systems are fitted properly.
If you leave your car keys in the ignition unattended it is an open invitation for an opportunist thief to strike whether you are at home or in a petrol station.
Try to get into the habit of using the fold down radio cover to hide the car radio from view or removing the radio fascia if the car radio has this, even if the vehicle is left unattended for a short time.
www.expertcardirectory.co.uk /car-security.htm   (510 words)

  
 The Acura NSX: Evolution of a Modern Sports Car
Other enhancements to the front of the car include an aggressively styled front bumper, a revised chin spoiler and a revised hood line.
In the rear, the turn signals, which in the past have been integrated into the taillight housing, now occupy their own circular housings set off from the rest of the lights.
Overall, external improvements to the 2002 NSX not only enhance the car's look, but also improve aerodynamic performance enough to boost the car's top speed from 168 mph to 175 mph.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-04-2002/0001642017&EDATE=   (740 words)

  
 All Ford Mustang Forums - Height of 2001 Cobra front fascia?
I'm thinking about swapping out my stock fascia for the FRPP 2001 Cobra fascia conversion kit to get rid of the ugly liscense plate cut-out and would like it that much more if it was a little lower in the front also.
I've seen a few cars with one or the other and they just don't look "right" unless they are used together.
Because I can get the Cobra fascia for close to $300.00 (and that includes the lghts, etc.) and the Roush piece is $400.00 (without the lights, no less!), I've about settled on the Cobra fascia.
www.allfordmustangs.com /forums/printthread.php?t=29568   (1369 words)

  
 Fascia :: Tabu.co.uk :: The UK Betting Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
BEK Plastics Ltd in Bury St Edmunds supplies replacement PVCu fascias, bargeboards, soffits, cladding, rainwater systems and accessories to both residential and commercial customers.
Fascia Direct Ltd is a fascia and soffit replacement company in Wirral.
St Helens Windows supplies and installs a range of PVCu doors, windows, conservatories and porches as well as cladding, fascias and soffits for home improvements in the St Helens area.
www.tabu.co.uk /2805_fascia.html   (249 words)

  
 CarsEverything - 2003 Lincoln Town Car Unveiled At Henry Ford's Fairlane Estate.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Town Car “executives,” as they came to be called, met with the engineering team and marketers eight times during a two-year period to share their points of view on the design of the car, its performance and feature content.
At the rear of the car, the fascia, taillamps and the chrome license plate surround have been massaged to present a clean, uncluttered appearance.
The interior volume of the Town Car is unchanged at 132.9 cubic feet, but a 1.5-inch increase in front seat travel and a host of other design changes to the seats, dashboard and door trim panels improve overall comfort and usable stowage space.
www.carseverything.com /action/printarticle/1375   (3713 words)

  
 VW Parts for the New Beetle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Just like the race cars from Germany, this wing is huge and will provide the neccesary downforce to keep your car from wandering at high (100MPH++) speeds.
Our wing was tested by the president of the company on his car up to 155 MPH on the way to Roswell.
These skirts are made from urethane and can be painted to match your car, they are easy to install with only 4 screws per side and double sided tape.
www.beetlecupconnection.com /store.htm   (409 words)

  
 Atlanta New Car Buyers Guide and Car news
Four plush sedans and a sport-utility wagon that drives like a car represent 2003 products by Buick, one of the oldest lines at General Motors.
Model-year 2003 marks the centennial anniversary for Buick and a celebration is slated for the summer of 2003.
Side mirrors contain a clever safety feature, as bright chevrons appear on the surface of the mirrors and blink on and off each time the turn signal lever is activated.
www.ajccars.com /content/2003carguide/buick.html   (877 words)

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