Art With Grace

By Christine Harrell

 While many golfers are happy to buff and shine their favorite weekend ride and maintenance them with high-quality golf cart parts, a new trend arriving on the links is luxury golf rides. These are the Rolls Royce’s of the greens. For the price of a regular, well-equipped car, you can pick up a luxury cart that has the finest accessories and golf car parts money can buy. Here are some of the trends in these fine course carts:

Chrome And Body Styles

Chrome golf cart parts are the eye candy that gives these vehicles their biggest appeal. Low-pro rims are just the start. Grills, floorboards, mirrors, canopy bars — if you can name it, it sparkles in the summer sun. These golf car parts complement their fine automobile-like molded body flawlessly. Many of them resemble a miniature Volvo or Corvette for a more elegant ride. For those looking for a more buff look, the version by Hummer looks exactly like a smaller version of their signature vehicle.

Interior Luxuries

The richness of these vehicles doesn’t end on the outside of the vehicle. Inside, golfers are treated to soft, lavish leather seats that have a cooling and even massage options for those tough days on the links. Some are even being accessorized with hand carved hardwood golf cart parts and details.

These vehicles even have golf car parts to take care of the long waits on a slow party ahead of you or a golfing buddy who is taking too long looking for his ball in the rough. What would this be? A four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with bass boost of course! To go with the groovy tunes is a cooler that runs directly off the vehicle or holds ice to keep your snacks and beverages cool on a hot summer day. Equipment such as a ball and club washer, divot repair kits, score card holders, and rain enclosures are also available, but optional.

Custom Paint Jobs

Since the factory paint job is too plain for the world’s high-rolling golfers, custom paint for these miniature vehicles is rising in popularity. Racing stripes and pin striping are just the start. Shimmery ghost flames, ocean waves, and lightening are being seen more and more on the links. For a few grand, those looking to make their personal golf vehicle more unique can have murals and scenes painted on the sides. Just imagine pulling onto the course with a jaguar on the hood!

The Guts

Electric versions have the idea set of golf car parts to run at about 11HP and run at top speeds up to 25 MPH. Self adjusting hydraulic disk brakes, high-speed gearings, programmable on-board Delta-Q IntelliQ, and self-adjusting rack and pinion are just some of the golf cart parts frequently found in these dream carts. For a little extra power and a lot less ‘green’, you can select larger gas models that are sure to put a little more go under the hood.

If you don’t have the $15-30K for one of these beauties, it doesn’t mean you are forced to go without. Chrome shock absorbers, rims, grills and other golf car parts can be added on to your existing ride to give it some luxury. From there, you can add plush seat covers and other golf cart parts to keep your reliable golfing buddy on the go with flare.

Author is a freelance copywriter. For more information on golf cart parts and golf car parts, visit http://www.LVSSales.com/.

Before You Leave On That Road Trip: Making Sure Your Car Is Ready
By Jay Gaulard

 A big road trip is looming in the future. Can you be sure that your car is ready? Before you head out on the open road, there are some important safety checks you need to make. After all, nothing would ruin a vacation faster than serious car trouble on your way to your destination!

On Month Before Leaving

Preparing for a car trip starts long before you are ready to go. About a month before you are ready to leave, there are some steps you need to take. First, you need to complete any major repairs that are needed on the vehicle. Often repairs lead to the discovery of more problems, and you want to be sure that your car is in the best shape possible before you take a long trip.

If you are traveling in the summer or headed somewhere that is significantly warmer than your home, have your coolant checked. If you are traveling where it will be below freezing, make sure the coolant has the proper amount of antifreeze in it. Change the coolant if it needs to be changed.

This is also the time to check your tires. Do a tread check by placing a penny in the car’s tread, with President Lincoln’s head pointed down and facing you. If you can see the entire head, the tread is too worn and you need to replace your tires. While this might seem like a very big expense, worn tires can burst while driving, which can be a very dangerous situation. Also, make sure your spare is inflated and that you have the necessary tools to change a tire if needed, such as a jack and a wrench.

This is also a good time to spring for a brake inspection. Brakes that fail can cause serious accidents, and often something as simple as replacing the brake pads can keep your family much safer. It is better to know now that something is wrong with your brakes, rather than finding out as you are driving.

Finally, check the glove box for the car’s owner’s manual, insurance card, and registration. If any of these items are missing, request them. You can order a manual from the car’s manufacturer, or you may be able to download it online. If your insurance or registration is going to expire while you are on your trip, renew it before you leave.

The Week You Leave

When you are getting closer to the time of your departure, head to the mechanic to have an oil change done along with any other routine maintenance that is due on the vehicle. You may wish to schedule a full tune up. You want your car to be running as efficiently as possible before you head onto the open road. Check the pressure in the tires and double check the tread. Make sure the air filter is clean, because a dirty air filter will reduce your gas mileage. If the air filter has been in the car for 10,000 or more miles, go ahead and change it, even if you do not think it looks dirty.

Now you need to clean out the interior of your car. You need room for your luggage, and anything that you do not need simply adds weight to the vehicle, which cuts down on your gas mileage. Some things you should not remove, however, are your first aid kit and emergency supply stash. Make sure these are well stocked. However, if you are not going to be in cold weather, you can remove the winter emergency kit from the car, if you have one. Don’t get the car washed or vacuum the interior yet, however, because you still have a week to get it dirty again.

If you do not have an atlas, buy a good one. If you do have one and it is old, replace it. GPS systems and map printouts are great, but an atlas is one tool that you can rely on even if the electronics stop working. Also, you may be forced to take a detour, either due to construction or because you want to see some sights, and your printed maps or GPS may not help in this situation, as they are going to show you the shortest possible route to your destination.

The Day Before Departure

The day before you are scheduled to leave, you need to check the tire tread and the tire pressure again. Tires are not something to leave to chance, so make sure they are in good shape before you leave! Check the owner’s manual to see if your vehicle has separate tire pressure recommendations for heavy loads or high speeds, both of which probably apply to you as you prepare for your trip. If you need to make an adjustment, do so when you fill up, which is another thing you can do the night before you leave. Then you have one less thing to do on your way out of town the next day.

Packing up to Leave

On the day of departure, think carefully about where you pack your items in your vehicle. The heavier items should be placed as far forward as possible. Also, try to keep the load level. Make sure that you do not overload your vehicle. Remember, every vehicle has limits. These tips will help to increase your fuel economy as you drive. It will also keep your family safer if you should run into inclement weather along the way. A car that is packed unevenly is more prone to spinning off of the road and does not get good gas mileage.

With these tips, your family will be as safe as possible on your next road trip. Remember, you cannot plan for the unexpected, but you can be as prepared as possible for whatever comes your way. Preparing your car is not just a good idea, but it is also essential to enjoying your vacation free from worry and hassle.

Jay Gaulard writes for a wide selection of websites on various topics. He is a veteran of the internet and has come to be respected in his many areas of expertise. This article was written on behalf of MyAutoMarket, a popular automotive parts and accessories website.

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