[Top100]

"Thankfully, for the rear, Hyundai has opted not to use the cost saving torsion beam suspension, and has equipped the i30 with a proper multi-link setup, with a pair of 14" solid discs thrown in. Embedded in the hub of the rear discs are drum brakes which are used for better locking of the handbrake."

I'm quite confuse on the above statement.

[TheGunner]

"Thankfully, for the rear, Hyundai has opted not to use the cost saving torsion beam suspension, and has equipped the i30 with a proper multi-link setup, with a pair of 14" solid discs thrown in. Embedded in the hub of the rear discs are drum brakes which are used for better locking of the handbrake."

I'm quite confuse on the above statement.

Hmm... upon re-reading the statement, I agree there are too many points being inserted in the two sentence.

Allow me to break it up and explain.

Thankfully, for the rear, Hyundai has opted not to use the cost saving torsion beam suspension, and has equipped the i30 with a proper multi-link setup,...

This part says that the rear suspension is using multi-link design, and not the cheaper torsion beams.

... with a pair of 14" solid discs thrown in.

I actually meant that the rear uses 14" solid disc brakes, but I see the confusion here. In one sentences I was trying to explain both the rear suspension AND brakes. I'll avoid doing this again.

Embedded in the hub of the rear discs are drum brakes which are used for better locking of the handbrake.

Even though it is generally accepted that disc brakes give better stopping power than drums, drums are the ones that lock more effectively. Because of this, the handbrake is actually more effective with drum brakes rather than discs.

Manufacturers who give disc brakes all-round, either connect the handbrake directly to the rear brake pistons, or connect it to a drum brake put inside the hub of the rear discs. This is called the "drum-in-disc" feature. I was trying to explain that the i30 uses this design.

top100, thanks for your comment. There are times which I also find that the sentences I use do get a little long and draggy. Will endeavour to use simpler sentences and words in the future. Thanks!!

[Top100]

Thegunner,

Thank you.

[DC18]

maybe is time to get a better camera

ur lancer write-up a bit dark for the picture

[TheGunner]

maybe is time to get a better camera

ur lancer write-up a bit dark for the picture

DC18, I'm using a D60. The camera is actually OK, what I need is an upgraded flash with a light diffuser.

Currently, I'm using the camera's built-in flash, so my options at night are a little limited. The problem with built-in flashes is that the pictures come out with the subjects overlighted and overexposed, whereas the background remains dark.

To counter this problem, I've had to either turn off the flash, or use slow mode for the flash.

I'm actually quite happy with the shots of the car's exterior, but shooting the interior was quite difficult. I could have used 'Auto' mode, which would have brightened up the car, but then it would have failed to capture the ambience of the
surrounding as well.

For example, the shot below was taken with the flash on. Notice the bumper of the Grandis is overlighted and does not quite match with the ambience.



Or consider this shot of the Grandis' interior and compare to the one I posted in the Emzine. Notice how the leather seats reflects the light from the flash. The one on the Emzine was taken with my palms partially blocking the light.



Once again, thanks for the comments!!!

[DC18]

agree not easy to shoot in a dark environment and u cant put a tripod just to take a good shot.
the organizer could have put up more lighting since is evening already.
u didnt take step chai photo ar?

paul tan also having dark pic

have u done a ford focus test drive?

[TheGunner]

have u done a ford focus test drive?

Not yet, but I'll try to arrange.

[TheGunner]

paul tan also having dark pic

Hehe, his photos were taken together with mine la.

[TheGunner]

OK, here comes that time of the week again to review my work. It has been a busy weekend for us here in AW, with the I Love My Car workshop and the Selayang Auto City fair both running concurrently (watch out for the reports on both!)

Emzine

Sibling Rivalry: Accord 2.0 VTi vs 2.4 VTi-L (27/7/2009)

Honda Continues to Smash the Milestones. (28/7/2009)

Used car deals aplenty at Selayang Auto City this weekend (28/7/2009)

The Perfectionist - Presented Exclusively by Accord (29/7/2009)

Special road assist program launched for Suzuki owners (30/7/2009)

Mitsu rolls out Lancer & Grandis facelifts (31/7/2009)

and this' just out: Two years on: Honda CR-V

Blog

Honda Accord 2.0 VTi-L Showcase
UMW Toyota steps up effort to popularize Hybrids

Coming Up

Test Drive reports for Isuzu D-Max & Proton Exora

Launching of the Toyota Prius!

Autoworld's events for the weekend: I Love My Car workshop & Selayang Auto City carnival

[TheGunner]

Here are my articles for the week. Because, and I was notified of this less than 12 hours ago, I'll be away for the weekend, my articles will only resume on Monday.

Emzine

Autoworld & The Otomotif College co-organize 2nd I Love My Car workshop (1/8/2009)

Charting Proton's progress: Waja vs Exora (4/8/2009)

Original spares with Proton Parts Centre (6/8/2009)

Blog

Sixty cars sold over two days at Selayang Auto City fair. (4/8/2009)

‘Flying Singh’ to race Neo S2000 in APRC (6/8/2009)

Motoring Tips

In addition, AAM is beginning a periodic release of materials discussing on various issues and tips that relate to road safety. The first release I received from them is below:

Children in Cars