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Pininfarina Storage Drive

Anthony Carbone — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:48:49 +0000

Got this cool Pininfarina storage drive at Christmas thanks to a secret Santa in the office. I didn’t know that Pininfarina extended it’s design (or name) to anything other than vehicles. Either way it’s pretty cool looking. Drive is sold by Simpletech.

Lamborghini Chess Set

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:34:03 +0000

If having a Lamborghini Lighter leaves you wanting more Lamborghini toys around your mansion, then you might want to consider picking up this Tonino Lamborghini Chess set. All chess pieces are made of polished silver and sit on a mirrored surface.

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Lamborghini Forza Lighter

[Source: ForZieri.com]

Ferrari NetTop Computer

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:04:47 +0000

This Ferrari NetTop Computer was showcased last week at Computex 2009. Computex is one of the largest annual computer and technology fairs in the world held at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan.

Although this Ferrari NetTop Computer might look like an old school 1980’s VHS tape rewinder it actually has an Intel Atom Chipset, optical drive and DVI output. This is a one-off and not for sale.

BTW, a NetTop = bare bones mini desktop computer for Internet/Web/Document based applications.

Ferrari Bike – Train Them Young With The CX-10
Ferrari FXX – Pedal Powered Go-Kart !!

[Source: Chineese.EnGadget.com]

Transformers 2 – Nissan GT-R Action Figure Toy

Joshua McRae — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:45:09 +0000

Some new images have just surfaced of some new Transformers action figures of the Audi R8 and surprisingly a Nissan GT-R. This brings out all the OUUUUS and AWEESSS of the kid in me. I used to own a Porsche JAZZ Autobot figure back in the day, which in the last Transformers movie they decided to make him a tuned Pontiac Solstice…YUCK… Ether way I am happy to see that some respectable automotive variety will be in this new movie. The Audi R8 toy in question appears to be a Decepticon and the GT-R is badged as an Autobot. It will be neat to see the two most hyped cars of the year battle it out in intergalactic warfare!!!

Judging by the Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen Trailer that teased us during this years Superbowl, we can see that they have finally come to their senses and expanded their car repertoire outside of the usual boring American car realm. A quick glimpse in the trailer shows us that an Audi R8 will make an appearance.

[Source: CarScoop.com]

Lamborghini High Heels

Anthony Carbone — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:36:24 +0000

Does your mistress love shoes? Who’s doesn’t… If you own everything under the sun and already bought her a Bentley Laptop then why not treat your mistress to a pair of these concept designer Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera High Heels! I realize they are just a concept rendering, however for the real baller, money should be able to make these materialize within a weekend tops.

[Source: CarPlatForm.com]

Nike Porsche GT3 RS Shoes

Anthony Carbone — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:11:34 +0000

Custom shoe store Purchaze in Germany have created a rainbow of Nike Air Max shoes designed after the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

[Source: HighSnobiety.com]

KTM X-BOW Winter Package Details and Pictures

Joshua McRae — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:30:20 +0000

When winter comes around in SNOW affected regions of the world, it is more often then not time to put away our favorite road going toys, ESPECIALLY motorcycles.

Fear not if you are the lucky owner of a KTM X-Bow, for the intuitive people over at KTM have just the solution to put your sorrows to rest. Winter tires are now offered as a package, Pirelli Sottozero snow tires to be precise along with five-bolt wheels and center locking.

Icier times call for more intense measures such as homologated snow chains, how freaking bad ass is that!!!

Another aspect to consider is that the X-Bow is an open top vehicle and this posses serious problems in the winter when thinking of the wind chill factor. KTM is always thinking a step ahead and developed a full upper and lower suit to protect ones body as well as offering a newly designed Schuberth helmet.

Related KTM X-BOW Photo Albums
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KTM X-BOW – 40 Pictures

[Source: WorldCarFans.com, Autoblog.com]

Ferrari California Panerai Watch

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:13:32 +0000

Ladies, are you wondering what to get your someone special for Christmas 2008 this year? Well for a mere $12 grand you can get this rediculously awesome Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch! Better hurry if you do want one because they will only be making 400 of them.

As you can see on the photos, the watch is encased in a BIG BALLER 45mm brushed stainless steel case. The dial has the Ferrari California insignias. Checkout the winding crown, they even have an etched Ferrari Prancing Horse logo on it… IF that doesn’t sell you on the watch then you should really consult with a psychiatrist

Price: $12,000
Movement: Self-winding
Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal with AR-coating
Complications: Flyback chronograph
Power reserve: N/A
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 45mm
Water resistance: 100m
Strap Options: Black alligator leather with contrasting stitching and a brushed-steel buckle. A spare rubber strap included

[Source: WorldWatchReview.com]

Ford Hybrid Interior Smart Gauges

Anthony Carbone — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:56:45 +0000

Ford is placing LCDs on either side of new Hybrid speedometers. Similar to the concept cars which have been seen at all of this years car shows, the LCDs can be configured to show different kinds of information.

Ford breaks the different standard displays down like this:
-Inform: Fuel level and battery charge status
-Enlighten: Adds electric vehicle mode indicator and tachometer
-Engage: Adds engine output power and battery output power
-Empower: Adds power to wheels, engine pull-up threshold and accessory power

These new LCDs screens will show a variety of different information gauges, like: instant fuel economy, economy over time, battery charge rates and also show conventional gauges such as engine speed and tank level. The special marketing gimmick “green gauge” shows an image of leaves that get greener if you achieve better fuel economy! Hilarious, lets see if it takes in 2009!

[Source: reviews.cnet.com]

The Ultimate Lamborghini Hidden Garage

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:50:15 +0000

This wicked awesome setup makes the Batcave look like ancient history. How bad ass is this hidden Lamborghini storage garage which disappears under your driveway?? It houses 2 Lamborghini Diablo’s underneath the driveway! Its rediculous, and would be even more rediculous if it was 6 levels deep!

We can justify spending our time blogging about exotic supercars — instead of pursuing the wealth to acquire them — because once in a while we get a chance to get behind the wheel. But this just isn’t fair.

I pulled the quote above from a similar post from Autoblog because unlike the folks over at Autoblog who seem to be able to justify spending their time blogging about exotic supercars instead of pursuing the wealth to acquire them; I am slowly & creatively creating the wealth to acquire them, and blogging is only one of many facets I have up my sleeve!

Stay tuned, CarZi.com is up for a design overhaul (with giveaway prizes) and I have been slaving away until the early hours of the morning for the last month trying to come up with a sexy new layout!

[Source: YouTube.com]

Infiniti’s Around View 360 Monitor Gets Award

Anthony Carbone — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:03:49 +0000

Popular Mechanics magazine recently unveiled its “Breakthrough Awards,” the publication’s annual celebration of the best and brightest innovators and innovations. Of automotive interest, Infiniti’s Around View monitor received an innovation award. You have also probably started to see Infiniti’s advertising campaign on TV with respect to this new innovative “Around View 360 Monitor”.

Their system was designed to give drivers a 360-degree view via ultra wide angle high-res cameras that produce a top birds eye view around their cars. With an increase of documented cases of children being run over by their own parents, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude this device will save lives and most likely reduce fender benders in parking lots.

[Source: news.CNet.com]

Michael Schumacher Abu Dhabi Tower Unveiled

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:39:53 +0000

The Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower was recently unveiled at Cityscape Dubai by a fresh new Architecture firm called LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture). They integrated Formula 1 Technology in their design and drew further inspiration via collaboration with Michael Schumacher himself! It is set to break ground early 2009.

Developed for clients Vedera Capital|Marasi, completion is expected around June 2011.

The combined resume’s of LAVA’s 3 co-partners (Chris Bosse, Tobias Wallisser and Alexander Rieck) include Beijing’s Watercuboid and the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Germany.

“The unique collaboration with Michael Schumacher gave us new insights. Technology, precision, speed, elegance, paired with human intuition and extraordinary performance were a great source of inspiration for the design. Similar to the formula one operation, construction is a team sport with a lot of highly skilled experts. In this sense the architects take the driver seat in the process, taking the project to the physical limits of possibility”, says Alexander Rieck

Inspired by the geometric order of a snowflake and F1 racing aerodynamics, this futuristic tower encapsulates speed, and technology drawing from fluid dynamics with a tough of Feng Shui.

[Source: Architectenweb.nl]

Lamborghini Forza Lighter

Anthony Carbone — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:04:05 +0000

The Lamborghini Forza Lighter series features a single jet flame with rubber ignition button on the front of the lighter and a Gun-metal colored back. The lighter has a red fuel level window for fuel level monitoring.

[Source: elighters.com]

Carbon Fiber Wheels

Anthony Carbone — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:15:22 +0000

A Japanese company Weds Sport has manufactured the first full carbon fiber wheel. This carbon fiber wheel was manufactured using a Dry Carbon Fiber technique and was unveiled at this years Tokyo Auto Salon show.

The weight of one wheel is 2.76kg (6.08 lbs)!

There are 2 ways to create a carbon fiber laminate: “wet” layup and pre-impregnated “dry” layup.

“Wet” carbon fiber layup process has been used since the ice age for creating molded shapes from carbon fiber or other engineered polymers. It is the easiest and least labor intensive method and has even made its way into the do-it-yourself areas of self indulgent creations.

The main disadvantage of the “wet” laminate is the lack of resin control.

“Dry” carbon fibers are placed into a mold and resin is poured and brushed over the cloth. Layer upon layer are manually added until the desired resin coating thickness is met. This method of resin impregnation is somewhat uncontrolled which can result in to heavy of resin to fiber ratio creating additional voids and decreased mechanical properties.

The pre-impregnated (pre-preg) “Dry” carbon fiber method developed and mastered during the past 10 years has created a stiffer, stronger laminate with controlled and predictably desirable results.

In this pre-pre carbon fiber construction method the fiber is pre-impregnated with resin at a production facility, rolled on spools, and frozen to prevent the resin from curing prematurely. This raw material is then cut and hand laid into a mold to the proper thickness and cured via vacuum packing and high temperature curing which melts the glass resin which flows and hardens in the shape of the parent mold.

Need a refresher into the Science of Carbon Fiber? Checkout my earlier post on the subject: Carbon Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material

Isn’t science bad ass?

[Source: CarbonFiberGear.com, Wikipedia.com, NSXPrime.com]

Ferrari Bike – Train Them Young With The CX-10

Anthony Carbone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:17:30 +0000

Checkout this Ferrari Bike, Train Them Young With The CX-10 Unisex Bicycle with Training Wheels! It was designed with safety and performance in mind. It’s engineered using a Hi-Tech Aluminum frame, Fe-C Alloy Fork, and Sport Style Handlebars. Available now at your local ToysRUS for USD $479.99

This Ferrari bike also has some bad ass front V-Brakes with Calipers and a classic rear coaster brake (the one for awesome skidding). It also comes with some great accessories including wheel race panel, race flag, chain protector, rear mudguard (that was the first thing to be removed when I was a kid), and training wheels.

Ferrari Photo Albums

Ferrari Club of America 2008 International Meet (1200 Categorized Photos)
Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, QC – Ferrari 430 Challenge Races (Photos)

[Source: Toys-R-Us]