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Advantages of Nissan Lift Kits

Cars are easy to tinker with and to customize to your heart’s content. With the genius of installing lift kits, an ordinary, low-lying car can be easily transformed into something fierce, intimidating and much more interesting. Nissan has brought this opportunity to its patrons with their own production of lift kits.

Nissan Lift Kits – Brands
There are several brands of lift kits that have been in partnership with Nissan. These are Performance Accessories, Pro Comp, Fabtech, Superlift, Calmini, Super Springs, Ready Lift and Air Lift. These suspension lifts make possible the change in appearance and increased clearance for a better outdoor and dirt road run.

Inclusions of a Nissan Lift Kit
Nissan performance parts are guaranteed to be good quality and serve as the standard for lifting SUV’s and trucks. The lift kits include high grade nylon lift blocks, mounting materials which are made of metals plated with grade 5 zinc, and with gold zinc brackets. For truck blocks, they have more than 50, 000 psi compression rate. The shaft extensions for steering are machine designed and splined. Each kit comes with a well-detailed, step-by-step instruction manual for its installation. You can choose to install them at home if you have sufficient knowledge about car repair. Of course, you can always have the lift installed at a Nissan workplace near you. What is great about this is that you are not only buying the product you are also paying for the services of Nissan.

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An Overview of the 2010 Hyundai Accent

For the consumer looking for inexpensive automotive choices the 2010 Hyundai Accent should definitely be at the top of the list of vehicles to look at. The quiet cabin, surprisingly good stereo, and great warranty are just a few reasons to consider this car. New this year are enhancements to the 1.6 liter engine that have enhanced fuel economy over last years model and a new trim level called the Blue for the really budget conscious customer. All models are front wheel drive and come standard with a five speed manual transmission. A four speed automatic is available as an option except on the blue model. There are four trim levels this year and the Accent comes in a sedan or a two door hatchback although the sedan is only offered in the GLS model. Below is an overview of trim levels and specs.

Blue-This base model two door hatchback comes with a six way adjustable driver seat, reclining 6040 rear seat back, and 14 inch steel wheels. Options are pretty much limited to air conditioning and a stereo. The engine is a 1.6 liter four cylinder that puts out 110 horsepower and 106 pound feet of torque. According to their online auto brochure the mileage is rated at 27mph city and 36mpg highway. Standard safety features include front seat side impact airbags, and full length head curtain airbags.

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