The Ford GT is an American mid-engine two-seater sports car. Ford Motor Company produced the Ford GT for the 2005 to 2006 model years. The designers drew inspiration from Ford's GT40 racing cars of the 1960s. The Gulf livery colours originated with the Gulf Oil Corporation in 1967, when its then vice president, Grady Davis, decided to enter his own GT40, #1049, as an independent entry at both Daytona and Sebring. The car was finished in the standard Gulf Oil colours of dark blue with orange trim. In that same year Ford USA decided to withdraw from sports car racing, and, in turn, Gulf Oil Corporation took over the sponsorship of the newly acquired GT40 race team.

BMW I3

The BMW I3 with eDrive opens a new chapter of a visionary design for BMW,  which is tailor-made for electric vehicles. Range is 110-180 kms per charge; charging time is just three hours from a 220-volt household plug. An optional range-extending gas engine provides another 120 kms of range and helps quell range anxiety. 

Knowledge and Skills Applied

The knowledge and skills that a student learns can be applied very quickly. This student diagnosed and repaired his own air conditioning system. "bring on the summer heat" said the student

Its Road Trip time of Year

Road Trip Checklist

Personal Items

□   Soap

□   Deodorant

□   Glasses or contact lenses

□   Toothbrush and toothpaste

□   Medications

□   Comfortable clothing

□   Comfortable shoes

□   Passport (if necessary)

□   Sunglasses

□   Umbrella

Food Items

□   Collapsible cooler

□   Freezer packs to keep food cold

□   Plenty of water

□   Energy bars/trail mix

□   Fruit

□   Caffeinated beverages or energy drinks

□   Paper products

□   Garbage bags

Entertainment Items

□   CDs or music player

□   Headphones or earbuds

□   Smartphone or handheld game system

□   Playing cards

□   Portable DVD player or laptop computer

□   Outdoor toys (e.g. frisbee or soccer ball)

□   Camera/journal to record memories

□   Chargers/converters

Health and Safety Items

□   Sunscreen

□   Insect repellant

□   First aid kit

□   Disinfectant wipes

Navigational Items

□   Paper maps or atlas

□   GPS unit/compass

□   Smartphone with GPS capability

□   Preprinted directions for your route

Sleeping Items

□   Tent

□   Sleeping bag

□   Pillow

□   Blanket

□   Sleep mask

□   Noise machine

Emergency Items

□   Flares

□   Flashlight and extra batteries

□   Rope or duct tape

□   Jumper cables

□   Spare tire

□   Motor oil

□   Spare keys

□   Tools

□   Knife

□   Emergency phone numbers

Summer time is coming, don't forget to get your AC system checked ad tested at your local vehicle service shop. The Automotive AC system is a over looked system for servicing, generally customers only report the concerns when the AC system is not working. Don't be without your AC system this summer...

Brake By Wire

Brake by wire, the technology is being used in race cars and will soon be in passenger cars

watch this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ysHClUpQk

The importance of routine vehicle manintenace

The importance of vehicle maintenance will make your vehicle more reliable, safer, and increase fuel mileage.

http://www.carx.com/important-routine-maintenane/

http://www.primermagazine.com/2013/learn/the-4-most-important-maintenance-items-on-your-vehicle

Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild

Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild, after some diagnoses we have found that lack of maintenance caused the concerns of a soft brake pedal. Flush your brake fluid every 2 years or 50,000 kms. 

Inspecting Tire Pressure

Inspecting tire pressures can improve fuel economy, vehicle safety and tire life. Tire pressures should be checked every time you get gas, or at least once a month.

Turbocharger

This is a turbocharger on a Ford 6.0l Diesel engine. A turbocharger is a device that increases an engine's efficiency and power by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber.

Organization Is Key

How to teach the students organization?  the last time i looked i never seen anything in the curriculum. i have always advised the students to be organized, organization equals efficiency, efficiency is a major key to becoming a successful automotive technician. its not only nut and bolts.

Not a Normal Ski and Bike Rack

BCIT Trades Discovery Project

BCIT trades discovery is a 4 month program that guides the students through various trades at BCIT. During the Automotive section, the class disassembles and reassembles a 1.8L Volkswagen engine. the students get a lot out of this activity, by the end of this activity they will have a general understanding of how an engine works. 

Chris Hadfield has to take down Youtube Video

 

i was very disappointed when i was reading news about this about a week ago, he has inspired young and old, he has connected with people of all ages something not too many people can say they have done these days, everybody likes the video and further more, thanks to him everybody likes and knows that David Bowie song, he connected generations with that video and song, when kids ask to hear that David Bowie song all generations will enjoy it together, his Ted Talk is  a must watch 

http://www.ted.com/talks/chris_hadfield_what_i_learned_from_going_blind_in_space

2014 Vancouver All British Field Meet

The colours and floral beauty of the host venue, VanDusen Botanical Garden, provides a magnificent setting to compliment this annual spectacle of awe-inspiring machinery. With 500+ classics on display, vendors, and classics for sale plus 6,000-plus enthusiasts in attendance, this event is the largest of its kind in Western Canada. A unique variety of British-built cars—from tiny Austins and Minis to stately Rolls Royces and Bentleys, in addition to a large showing of nimble sports, modified and race cars and motorcycles.

What's the purpose of copyright?

1. Lets look at the positives, with the resources we have today, we need to apply it to promote creativity, innovation and the spread of knowledge. tell me what you think about this and how copyright is used to be positive rather than negative.
   
   http://www.ted.com/talks/larry_lessig_says_the_law_is_strangling_creativity

Pass a Problem

i use this exercise generally at the beginning of a lesson. this exercise engages the students to identify and solve problems related to the course content for the lesson. read about it or try this method out and tell me what you think...

http://www.baker.edu/departments/etl/quality-teaching-and-learning/pass-a-problem/

Effects of Video games on the Brain

First off I don't play video games very often but having to actually look up and read about this topic because my kids are at the age they want to play video games. After researching this topic and the effects on the brain I let them play video games. I actually found more positive effects on the brain than negative effects on the brain. Here are some interesting links I like about this topic

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/video-games-good-for-us_n_4164723.html

http://www.raisesmartkid.com/3-to-6-years-old/4-articles/34-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-video-games

Let the Blogs Begin

This is my first attempts at creating a blog page and blogging. This is an assignment in the Vancouver Community College Provincial Instructors Diploma program. Patients is the key to success...sometimes ;()