Digital vs Dial Calipers vs Microme... Nov 1, 2009
Digital vs Dial Calipers vs Micrometer Gauges. Digital vs Dial Calipers vs Micrometer Gauges ... Electronic, Mechanical, Fractional Inch, Metric & Vernier Calipers. (Suite101.com)
KostyaKennedyViewpoint Louisville Slugger has a gift for every World Series participant. Oct 27, 2009
Back then at the factory, a bay of workers, calipers in hand, turned each bat by hand on a lathe. It might have taken them half an hour or longer to get one just right. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Steelers Notebook: Polamalu returns to lineup Oct 19, 2009
Get out the calipers. Thirty seconds before halftime, it was time for a measurement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
SICK: Game show fakes sniper attack... Oct 16, 2009
I remember one popular "beauty contest" show involved measuring women's bare breasts with oversized calipers. In one news show, the announcer was tricked into eating some sort of fish organ meat, which caused her to vomit. (The Drudge Report)
No clear prediction on tomorrow's traffic Terrible Traffic Tuesday may not be as terrible as in years past, but it should still hectic on the highways, AAA says Sep 7, 2009
"Keep in mind these are calipers measuring the extent and magnitude of gridlock on our area's roads during different time frames over the past three years.". Dan Telvock: 540/374-5438Email. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Aug 21, 2009
Taking advantage of the near 110 mph speeds we were reaching, I slammed on the brakes hard in the shutdown area a few times to get a feel for the 4-piston Brembo calipers located at all four corners. They clamp down well and combine with the wide rubber fitted to 20-inch wheels to slow the Camaro sure and straight, with virtually no shudder from the anti-lock system. (Fox News)
ArvinMeritor Signs Strategic Partnership with Yutong Group Co., Ltd. to Supply Drivetrain Components in China Jul 21, 2009
In addition to supplying premium non-drive and drive axles to Yutong, ArvinMeritor will now manufacture differential carriers and brake calipers at its facility in Wuxi, China, for application on Yutong's axles. The final product will be assembled at Yutong's plant in Zhenzhou, China. (PR Newswire)
Roush 427R Mustang Jul 18, 2009
The 14-inch front rotors with 4-piston calipers do a noble job, but never go above and beyond. The same can't be said about the traction control system. (Fox News)
Hot wheels: Sedan impact for Porsche Jul 4, 2009
"ON THE ROADThe Porsche Panamera is not a 911 in the way it drives. That's no surprise given the Panamera was designed to seat four adults, weighs up to two tonnes and has a V8 engine up front.It will also no doubt come as a relief to the 911 owners who see their car as one that matches its pace with unrivalled character. It's not often that our first experience of a car comes from the back seat but, given the Panamera's promise of delivering luxury-car comfort and space, it seemed the logical... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pina Bausch, 68; iconoclast fused theater and absurdism into dance Jul 1, 2009
As a dancer, he said, she could streak across the floor sharply, though a bit unevenly, like calipers across paper. She s also able to move slower than a clogged-up bicycle pump, Taylor added. (Boston Globe)
Soon we won't be able to see the wood or the trees Jun 17, 2009
Using tapes, calipers and satellite imagery to count and measure survivors, the ANU team found that in their 1 million-hectare study area alone, 3 million trees would not be replaced under traditional farming practices. "We extrapolated and said tens of millions of trees are currently not regenerating," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Jun 16, 2009
To go along with the more potent engine, the G8 GXP gets bigger brakes with Brembo calipers and a suspension that was tuned on the famed Nurburgring Nordschleife, a 13-mile long racing circuit comprised of 73 turns winding their way through Germany's Eifel mountains. If you're not familiar with it, all you need to know is that its nickname is "The Green Hell". (Fox News)
Old car or truck? Tricks to boost its performance May 31, 2009
These are widely available in bolt-on form, which allow for upgrading older cars to disc brakes, or adding specially designed brake pads, stronger calipers, and longer, better vented discs. Turbochargers and superchargers. (South County Chronicle, VA)
A powerful, agile Bimmer bullet with a turbo kick May 23, 2009
Peeking between the spokes are black front and rear calipers with white BMW lettering. The front overhang is short on the Coupe which, at 171. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Audi S8: A luxury class Sport sedan May 16, 2009
In profile, the S8's potential is hinted at by the 20-inch wheels and tires, V10 engine emblems on the quarter panels and front brake calipers, aluminum trim strips in the door handles and aluma-look exterior mirror housings. The rear sports an S8 badge as well as an integrated deck lid spoiler and dual, twin oval tailpipes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why do my brakes squeal? May 9, 2009
Sounds to me like the pad insulators, anti rattle clips, or calipers are loose ... Application of the brakes produces hydraulic pressure that causes the brake pads (via brake calipers) to clamp down on the rotors (discs) creating friction ... Brake squeal can also occur when brake calipers stick and the brake stays partially applied. (CNN)
Smith & Wesson lessons for GM Apr 2, 2009
OK. But you already know that our challenge as a People is to ballance in calipers: free trade viz the collective, as even our great Constitution pits individual sovereignty against massing property interests. Our nation is designed to war within. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
How Lizards Can Shed Their Tail When Attacked Mar 27, 2009
In the laboratory, researchers used calipers to gently pinch lizards' tails with a standardized level of pressure for 15 seconds. Laboratory autotomy rates for each species were expressed as the fraction of lizards that shed their tails during this procedure. (Science Daily)
The case of the mysterious missing money Mar 12, 2009
With precision calipers you will find that a crisp dollar bill will measure. 00243 inches thick, how many dollars would it take to reach one foot thick. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Woodwind repairman's passion: Baroque flutes Mar 3, 2009
Using digital calipers, Deitch meticulously matches the measurements of each instrument to classic 18th century flutes. Deitch loves the precision and the craftsmanship. (San Francisco Chronicle)
All it took was some physics, electrical engineering and a little romance Mar 2, 2009
Before long there was a spark of romance and pretty soon their love grew beyond measure ' at least in the sense of measuring with a pair of calipers or a micrometer. The couple married and pretty soon a computer-designed, industry-driven manufacturing operation was born. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Final Inch towards the Oscars Feb 24, 2009
He wears calipers and walks with the support of a battered old iron walker. He is 26, but sometimes has to crawl. (BBC News -- South Asia)
In pain and joy of envy, the brain may play a role Feb 18, 2009
When children realize they have siblings, their lives become dominated by the calipers of envy. Why does she always get to sit by the window. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A shockingly powerful sports car Feb 15, 2009
The "brakes" are actually a synthetic combination of calipers and the electric motor's regenerative braking effect. Is the Tesla worth $109,000. (Boston Globe)
Talking cars: Ignition issues Feb 14, 2009
The dealer has replaced the front brake calipers and checked the front end ... The design of brake calipers and pads are free floating and will move with each brake application. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst Edition Hits The Streets Of The UK Feb 12, 2009
The Bathurst edition adds six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers, stiffened height-adjustable springs and bespoke Walkinshaw-developed coil-over dampers with 15 separate valve settings and independent corner adjustment. The Bathurst S includes all of this as well as a Walkinshaw 122 supercharger to boost power from the 321 kW (425hp) we know and love up to 417 Kw (560hp), while torque jumps from 550 Nm (405lb-ft) to an earth shaking 715 Nm (527lb-ft). (Motor Report)
Subaru Designs Custom Impreza WRX STI for Rally Champ Travis Pastrana Feb 10, 2009
Red STI Brembo brake calipers with white "STI" decals are visible behind the spokes. The rally-bred WRX STI exterior design lights up with custom yellow paint and graphics. (PR Newswire)
Navistar launches line of lower-priced parts Feb 10, 2009
Some of the parts available include air valves, bearings, belts, clutch, hoses, hydraulic pads and calipers, lighting, rotating electrics, u-joints, seals and wipers. All of the parts come with a one-year, parts-only replacement warranty and can be purchased at Navistar International's U.S. dealers. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Affordable Body Composition Testing... Feb 7, 2009
Affordable Body Composition Testing Available: Assessing Overall Body Health is a Better Way to Define Fitness. Affordable Body Composition Testing Available. (Suite101.com)
Add muscle to your exercise Feb 7, 2009
Also, consider measuring body fat with calipers, because the scale doesn t tell the entire story. Because results can be skewed if the caliper test isn t done correctly, make sure you re tested by a certified trainer or health professional. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
