The Windshield Replacement Survival Guide
A lot of auto glass companies will tell you they are installing the "OEM Equivalent" part. Because consumers don't know what to look for, most times a glass with no label or an aftermarket part is used. Do not buy a glass when the label has been etched or removed. No one knows where it came from! Always check the label. The only scenario in which you may find an equivalent glass, is purchasing a windshield produced by the same manufacturer which produced the OEM glass. It may even be from the same production line and mold from the OEM manufacturing! Do not be fooled into thinking an aftermarket windshield is the same as an OEM glass. Aftermarket windshields are made using reverse engineering instead of the original OEM mold and production line. Aftermarket glass tends to have more visible light distortion when viewing the glass at an angle, and the dimensions are not exactly the same as an OEM. All glass that is bent has some level distortion yes, but it is considerably worse with aftermarket manufacturing.
The infotainment setup also makes use of soft and hard keys to control phone, navigation, audio, climate, and vehicle settings. All big Rovers get leather upholstery as well, while items like a cooler box, a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view camera system, and a Meridian audio system with 1,700 watts of power are available options. There are at least 37 exterior paints to choose from, as well as 17 hues for the interior palette and three veneer choices. For 2014, Land Rover replaced the Range Rover's standard V-8 engine with a new supercharged V-6. Combined with the all-aluminum construction pioneered in 2013鈥攆ully 700 pounds lighter than its predecessor鈥攖he new engine boosts efficiency even further to meet various challenging global fuel-economy and carbon emissions goals. The company also added a long-wheelbase variant, creating a limousine-like off-roader with a rear seat that more than subtly evokes the feeling of the stretched Jaguar XJ.
A long list of standard features includes a CD stereo with 10 speakers and USB/iPod compatibility, power heated and cooled front seats, leather upholstery, a moonroof, a backup camera and keyless access with push-button start. Infiniti's latest-generation navigation system is also standard. Audiophiles can choose a 16-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo, which includes speakers on both sides of each front head restraint. The M56's 5.6-liter V-8 makes 420 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque; it pairs with a seven-speed automatic transmission. A knob controller, dubbed Infiniti Drive, allows drivers to program drivetrain settings, including accelerator sensitivity and transmission shift points, to Standard, Eco, Sport or Snow modes. Eco mode provides accelerator resistance to the driver's right foot if it detects inefficient driving habits; it also includes a yellow-to-green gauge indicator to show how efficiently you're driving. The Sport Package includes a sport-tuned suspension and a four-wheel steering system. The package also swaps the standard brakes for massive 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear discs. Standard safety features include six airbags, active front head restraints, antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system. Blind spot and lane departure warning systems are optional. So is Infiniti's Lane Departure Prevention system, which employs light braking to keep the M56 from drifting into an unintended lane.
Starting from the most frugal between the three choices, the BMW X5 3.0d uses a diesel engine with high-precision piezo crystal injection technology for better economy and emission figures. This advanced technology, combined with the introduction of an all aluminium crankcase that saves 25kgs in weight compared to the former 3.0-litre diesel engine, sees the new X5 record improved performance figures. It is now seven per cent more fuel efficient with a combined fuel consumption figure of 32.5 UK mpg (27.08 US mpg), or 8.69 litres per 100 km, while also emitting eight per cent less CO2. Although more economical, the new BMW X5 3.0d comes with increased power. Output is 231hp, up six per cent compared to the previous model, and maximum torque is 520 Nm, up four per cent. Based on the worlds lightest production inline six-cylinder petrol engine, the BMW X5 3.0si comes equipped with BMWs Double Vanos and Valvetronic variable valve technologies for high performance, yet economical motoring.
