Trunk Bicycle Racks Aren't Created Equal - Find Out Which is Best For Your Car, Truck, or SUV

By Gary Lindsey

There are many bike rack companies that make trunk bike rack systems for multiple SUVs. Among these bike rack system companies are Allen, Hollywood Racks, Yakima, Thule, Saris and a few others.

All the various trunk bicycle rack work almost the same way. Most of them strap onto the trunk of a auto and secure your cycle to your car for secure transport. Nothing else to it.

Hollywood Racks, Saris, Allen and a couple others sell trunk mount bike rack systems that can carry more than one bike and can mount three bikes. This option is comes in handy when riding as a group and carpooling.

Some models that I would recommend are the Saris Bones, Hollywood Racks Baja Rack, Allen AL102A and several others. All these trunk-mounted bike rack options are just a starting point.

The Allen AL102-A trunk bike rack weighs 9.5 pounds, fits on most sedans. The single configuration design ensures no mistakes during set up and installation. The 12 long carry arms easily is compatible with up to 2 bikes. It sets up and installs within secs.

Another well-liked trunk mount bike rack is the Bones Series bicycle rack. The Bones Series by Saris features injection-molded arms and legs. These parts are the most durable on the market and assembled with 100% recyclable, non-rusting material. Ratcheting anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikes. The novel Arc-based design is compatible with most spoilers and separates bicycles on different levels. Plastic parts on Saris racks are injected during the manufacturing process with a UV stabilizer. Therefore, colors will not fade/crack; additionally fading and cracking are covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Lastly, they come in a few fun colors: blue, red, yellow, and black.

The King Joe by Yakima trunk mount bicycle rack is the best match. This bike rack comes with a Quick Trigger Hub System which makes installation a snap. The trunk bicycle rack can work with many cars of any Yakima strap-eqiuped rack. Narrow arm design is compatible with a most of bicycles. Premium Tri-Padded feet and padded metal buckles protect your car's paint job. The Integrated StableCradles secure bicycles in place. The folding arms on the Yakima King Joe Rack make storage easy.

The Hollywood Baja Rack comes with patented Micro-Adjust hubs for a fast and easy installation. More that 5 straps solidly attach the Baja Rack to the trunk of your sedan. Bike separators with anti-sway blocks makes sure that the bicycles firmly attached to the trunk bike rack. AND, the rack folds flat for easy storing in a trunk or garage. - 21393

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EV Secrets - How To Build Your Own Electric Car Plans

By Jack Marshall

Electric powered cars are becoming more and more popular every day, and for good reason. These vehicles are much more cost-effective and don't cause any pollution. Using electric cars will enable you to completely eliminate your gas bill and will allow you to do your part in saving the environment. It is essential and crucial, then, to obtain How To Build Your Own Electric Car Plans.

In order to evaluate electric car plans, there are certain things that you should look for ? the parts list, the parts source, the project instructions, the maintenance tips, and the price.

Make sure that the plans you get include a complete list of electric car parts, including their size and type. You need to be sure that all the parts that you get will work properly in combination with one another. Also, the best electric car plans will show you exactly where to find the parts you need at the lowest possible price. The main components of an electric car are a simple frame, basic wheels, an electric are different nuts and bolts, fuses, rechargeable batteries, a power controller, and power conductors. These materials are very affordable and can be easily found at your local hardware store. The tools that you are going to need are just basic everyday tools such as cordless drills, screw drivers, and various wrenches.

Your conversion plan should also be well illustrated and include detailed instructions for completing each step. It should include simple but regular tips on maintenance as well. Do not spend too much for a set of plans because you just aren?t going to get any additional value if you spend more.

Building your own electric vehicle is not that easy, and so not having enough details in your plan will cause you to fail. Success comes from good and detailed electric car conversion plans. - 21393

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Chicago Garage Door Repair And How To Do It Yourself

By Dave Sampson

Chicago Illinois has several different garage door repair contractors you can choose from. Try doing an internet search for Chicago garage door repair shops and you will find several to consider. You will even find some websites that will give you how to fix it yourself tips. A person that is handy capable should be able to accomplish most of the repair projects themselves.

Most people assume that since the garage door is the largest moving part in your home, that there is no way they could tackle a repair project on this object. This is not true; if you have even the most basic of knowledge you can surely handle this repair. The first step to repair is maintenance. If you can keep something working then there will be no reason to fix it.

You want to do a monthly inspection of the garage door. The main thing to look for during this inspection is loose and worn hinges, brackets, and rollers. These items need to be replaced as soon as you notice they are worn. Keep all hinges and even the rollers lubricated so that the door rolls up and comes down easy. Yearly penetrating oil such as motor oil needs to be applied.

There are springs on the wall over the garage door; these springs have a life time use of about four to maybe seven years. When the springs wear out, or break down they will go out with a bang. To replace these springs can be very difficult. You should probably hire a professional if you are uncomfortable with doing the repairs yourself.

The manual to garage door opener repair can become your best friend when working on a garage door. If your manual becomes damaged or lost, you can easily download an electronic copy from the internet. You will need the owner's manual to help adjust and assist with the settings and other problem solving.

Some people may not have the knowledge to do the repairs themselves, or they might simply just not have any extra time. It does not matter what reason keeps you from doing it yourself. Call a professional Chicago garage door repair contract. These problems can be fixed very efficiently and quickly by a professional.

You have several choices when picking a garage door repair shop. Do not rush the decision, and take the time to do research to pick your contractor. You will want a contractor that will do the job quickly, safely, and efficiently. - 21393

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A Guide to Chrome Bulbs (Concealment Bulbs)

By David Ostiguy

Chrome Bulbs are the coolest way to make your vehicle stand out, even though the bulbs are almost invisible once they're added. If you like to modify your vehicle and want your turn signals to look better, then chrome bulbs are the way you should go.

So what exactly are chrome bulbs? Chrome bulbs have a silver tint to them while they're off, but flash amber when they're turned on. Because the bulbs flash in an amber color, they are completely street legal and will look excellent on your vehicle. Just by taking out the ugly taillight lenses and adding clear corner lenses and chrome bulbs, this will make your car look futuristic.

You may have seen these bulbs under a bunch of different names, such as chrome bulbs, concealment bulbs, stealth bulbs and silver bulbs.

When buying chrome bulbs for your car, you'll want to get the best bulbs on the market. After doing a little research, you'll find that there are many imitations on the market, but stealth bulbs are the best bulbs to buy. Also stealth auto creates their bulbs in the United States, so if you're trying to find a way to buy local products, these are the bulbs to get. The bulbs have a chrome, silver look all around the bulb and cannot see through the light when the bulb is off.

The question you may be asking yourselves is why do I need chrome bulbs? Because the amber colored bulbs from the factories will most likely give your clear corners that ugly yellowish look to it.

Stealth Bulbs are the best lights to purchase for your clear corners. There are several people who use Stealth Bulbs for professional car shows and also for street use. Stealth Bulbs are completely street legal and meets all specifications from the O.E.M, plus are also D.O.T. approved.

Stealth Bulbs fit in every car, truck and SUV, plus can also be added to your motorcycle too.

You'll never find a bulb as flawless as these and will never see anything like this anywhere else. This top notch product cannot be found anywhere else but at the links below. - 21393

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Auto Loan Shopping Tips 101

By Frank A. Williams Jr.

Let me give people some advice on how to shop for a bad credit car loan online!

The first thing someone should do when researching car loans is to check their credit report. Double check to see if everything on the credit report is accurate and true. Chances are that there may be a few things on your credit report that were put there in error and you may have better credit than you think! If the errors on your report are not removed or corrected, then you may be put into a lower bank tier which may mean, a higher interest rate, and your loan may be placed with a "Special Finance" bank rather that a "Prime Lender" who will usually give you better terms on the auto loan.

When applying for bad credit car loans, try and get a report with your credit score if possible. For some time in the past, credit scores were only available to prospective lenders, who in turn used them to make credit decisions for those looking for loans. Now credit scores are available for consumers who want to see their score before shopping for a loan. Your score can be retrieved online from each of the three main credit bureaus: Equifax, Trans Union and Experian. If you have any kind of credit problems, it may be important to find out before you shop. Getting an accurate credit score and overall picture of your credit history will in the long run help you negotiate a better deal when shopping for a car loan online.

Another thing to remember when looking for a car loan is that you dont always have to get a loan through a dealerships finance department. Dealers make money off of every loan they get approved, as a result, if they do get you a bad credit car loan, it will most likely wind up costing you more money than if you shopped around for a loan by yourself. What you would try and do is secure a loan before you go to the dealerships to buy. This will save you a ton of money in the long run, if its possible.

Start searching around. Auto loan rates will be different from dealer to dealer so don't be in a rush and jump on the first deal your offered if you dont have to. Credit unions are also a great place to look at. For many years in the past, credit unions used to only lend to people with good credit, now that has changed and people with some credit problems can also get auto loans this way. It's getting easier and easier!

But don't get me wrong, car dealer do offer a great service that can save you a lot of time shopping around, if you don't have time to shop. They make the auto loan process quick and painless if you decide to apply through the dealership. It just may wind up costing you some money in the long run. They offer the convenience of dealing with a variety of different lenders and can get you an approval in practically seconds with todays technology. Remember, convenience is something you pay for in this day and age! - 21393

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