TECH TALK

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HID Headlight Article - Tech Werks by Boyd - Written by Gary Espeland

Xenon or HID lights have brought a great deal of improved visibility to night driving.  Measured using a Kalvin scale that ranges from 3000K up to 12,000K these lights provide far superior visibility during night driving compared to Halogen and sealed beam headlights. Adapting HID lights to BMWs that did not come so originally equipped is becoming more common place, and we have done many conversions at our shop.   ...more

Brakes FAQ - Written by Eddie Nakato of A/R Automotive

Q: How exactly does the Disc brake system work?   

A: The Modern Day Disc Brake System works in a very simple manner.  The rotor (the large shiny disc part of the brake) spins at the same speed as your wheels.  When you press the brake pedal the hydraulic piston in the caliper actuates and squeezes the brake pads around the rotor. The kinetic energy of the car in motion is then changed to heat, dispersed and the dissipated through the rotor. ...more