April 2017 THE CANBERRA REPORTER | 7
Edited by ARNALDO DE LEON
MOTORING
How to prepare for a cold winter
Preparing your vehicle for the cold season in Canberra involves avoiding blurry windshields and deciphering tyre codes with these simple steps . The initial move would be to check and correct your tyre pressure .
It may come as a surprise to some of us , but the appropriate setting can usually be found on the driver ’ s side door jamb . Check the tyre ’ s thread condition to ensure grip .
Should replacements be bought , make sure check the manufacturing date on the wheels ’ sidewall in the form of three or four numbers preceded by three letters .
The first number would indicate the week and the ones after that is the year of manufacture . This image shows the 24th week of 2016 . Avoid anything over six years old .
Worn-out wipers not good for road visibility
Another factor that inhibits our visibility during the fog season are bad wipers . They should not make any screeching noise , leave marks or lift from your windshield during high speed drives .
During replacement , degrease the windshield prior to installation . The change in between seasons is a good time to maintain your vehicle .
These are only minor steps to make your driving more enjoyable and safe . For more serious matters , please visit your favoured mechanic .
ABOUT ARNALDO DE LEON : A petrolhead and detailing guru , he has spent a decade launching cars for industry leaders in The Philippines while studying software development . Today rides around Canberra in his fixie and can distinguish a titanium exhaust note brand from a kilometre away . De Leon dots on tropical fish , and friends bug him for a free polishing session .
NEW CAR REVIEW
Hot off the rank
RACING STAR LAUNCHES HONDA ’ S ALL-NEW CIVIC TYPE R
By ARNALDO DE LEON
THE All-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R has turned up in Australia for a promotional visit from its debut at the Geneva Motor S3how . Introducing the hot hatch to Australian soil is McLaren- Honda Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne . This long-awaited front-wheel drive beast has a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine making 235kW and 400 Nm of torque . Transferring the power to the road is a short-throw , six-speed manual gearbox plus a truly neat rev-matching feature to improve shifting . A new single-mass flywheel and a lower final gear ratio improves acceleration and overall response . The 1382kg body , which is based on the 10th generation Civic , has increased torsional rigidity by 38 per cent along with a lot of other suspension upgrades compared to the
Top picture :
Front view of the all-new Honda Civic
Type R .
At right : View of its futuristic rear end .
previous Civic Type R . There are also 3 driving modes for this all around high performance hatch : Sport , Comfort and + R that adjusts dampers , steering , throttle response , transmission ( rev matching ), VSA ( vehicle stability assist ) and traction control .
Stopping power does not fall short with 13.8-inch cross drilled Brembo 4-pot aluminium brakes on the front and solid 12-inch solid disk brakes for the rear . It will go on sale the last quarter of this year with its estimated price of $ 50,000 . •
ENTERTAINMENT
Teagle sister act to take on the RP scene
CALMEL AND DAGEN LINED UP FOR RADIO AND TV
TEAGLE sisters Calmell and Dagen ( pictured ) head for Manila next month to break into highly competitive Philippine showbiz scene .
Eighteen-year old Calmell was part of the formidable trio AIJIA that electrified Australian audiences after they got to the X Factor top 12 finals last November .
Her younger sister Dagen , 12 , is a triple-treat that can sing , dance and act .
Proud parents Reg and Jophine of Wetherill Park NSW are excited at the prospect of taking their daughters to the Philippines .
“ It will be their first time to perform together in the Philippines . We understand the demands of the industry , but we want our girls to have fun ,” said mum Jophine .
The Teagle sisters ’ managing agent MAS Presents ’ Marco Selorio will be lining up a series of appearances for the budding social media stars including radio , television and online guest performances .
“ I believe the Teagle sisters bring a unique sound , great chemistry and fun personality together . Calmell has already received national exposure in Australia , but Dagen is a rising star ,” Selorio said .
The Teagle sisters will join fellow X Factor star Naisa Lasalosi and YouTube sensation Jayden Rodrigues for the upcoming MAS Tour in May . •