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  • Making your own car video

    Since the launch of the camera phone, car owners across the globe have gone mad for video, making hundreds of thousands of small video clips and uploading them to sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. Video has become an increasingly popular topic across a range of different age groups and by the looks of it will continue to grow at an unbelievable rate, YouTube is now the 2nd biggest “search engine” in the WORLD and attracts millions of users each week.

    You can actually make your own video by using your camera phone and edit it using the software provided with your phone. If you are looking to make a more professional video for uploading to YouTube or sharing with friends you can use what they call an action camera. These are video cameras which have been designed for outdoor use and come in a variety of different models, some of which are even waterproof and can be used during water sports.

    Here at Maxxd we have tested a number of action cameras, these include the GoPro Motorsport, GoPro Helmet Hero from GoPro UK, the Action Sports Cam and more recently a brand new camera from HD POV.

    After many trials, tests, heated discussions and more tests we cannot come to a decision on which one we like the best. However we do feel its a toss up between the GoPro and HDPOV, they both have their uses and benefits and both fall within similar price brackets….

    We shall see what happens in the next six months and keep our eyes peeled for more reviews 🙂

  • Capturing Those Car Show Memories

    Car shows are every major car enthusiasts dream, a chance to show off all the hard work put into your car, and spend hours chatting over open bonnets. Many car shows host track competitions, sometimes referred to as ‘track days’ or the most notable event at Santa Pod Raceway, ‘Run what ya brung’.
    These are great chances to show off exactly what your car can do performance wise, and have some real fun along the way. However these days are sadly over very quickly and confined to the memory.
    There is though, a perfect way to capture the memories of speeding round a track like a pro in your very own car, which you can watch again and again, motorsport cameras! Motorcam.co.uk is a website dedicated to the sale of motorsport cameras, including HD cameras, and related accessories.
    These cameras are perfect for mounting on your car, motorbike, or helmet, so you can get a perfect, crisp, high definition video of your runs around the track, which you can then watch again for the memories, and post it online for others to see your run from a great perspective.
    With great quality cameras starting at £129.98, along with mounts for the perfect positioning and memory cards so you can capture endless videos, you will not find a better motorsport camera site with as much expertees as motorcam. So get your cameras fitted, get out on the track, and record some amazing motoring memories.

  • Tyresure. Travel Safely and Economically This Summer

    Tyresure, the UK’s market leading Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) manufacturer is urging motorists to check their tyre pressures this holiday season.

    With schools now closed, many families are looking to embark on long road trips to their UK or European holiday destinations. In many cases they could be wasting fuel, or worse still, tempting fate due to incorrectly inflated tyres. The single most common cause of all tyre-related accidents.

    Tyresure’s neat TPMS utilises military-spec technology on each road wheel to display an accurate tyre pressure and temperature reading for each tyre, direct to the driver in real time. This can be accessed permanently, or set as a ‘pre-flight check’ which then updates the driver if preset safety parameters are breached. This is displayed through a compact display screen that shows safe pressures in green, changing to red if the pressure or temperature moves to a dangerous level. The system works on any type of vehicle from a family saloon to the biggest SUV and once the sensors have been fitted to the wheels, it’s a true ‘Plug & Play’ fitment.

    Research undertaken by a leading tyre company reveals that just a 6 psi drop in tyre pressure leads to an approximate 10% increase in fuel consumption, whilst rapidly accelerating tyre wear by up to 30%! With the complete system costing just £179.00 including VAT, most drivers will see a financial return in the first year of average driving – especially with motorway fuel priced at over £1.30 a litre!

    Of course, the big benefits aren’t just financial. Optimum tyre pressures, mean increased safety and more predictable handling. Reduced consumption also brings reduced emissions. So, it’s something we can all realistically do to reduce our carbon footprint.

    So whether you’re looking to save time, money, fuel or possibly even lives, click through to www.tyresure.com, email to sales@tyresure.com or call them on 01530 517 920.

    Benefits At A Glance

    • Increased Fuel Economy
    • Decreased Carbon Emissions
    • Improved Handling and Braking
    • Prolonged Tyre Life
    • Reduced Risk Of Blow-Outs
    • Continual Checking Of Tyre Condition
    • Live In-Car Updates