Hands Down, one of the coolest commercials ever. I don’t even want to know how long this took to make, but it sure is fun to watch! This was done using only parts from the Honda Accord. Pretty impressive, right?
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Based on THIS article, is there an ethical issue?
In this situation, Ford Motor Company is under scrutiny for releasing some questionable advertisements last week. The advertisements originated from their Indian unit which used an advertising agency outside of Ford, called JWT India. As of today, it’s still unclear whether anyone at Ford India had actually approved or even seen the ads. Either way, these ads have been labeled “Disgusting” and “Demeaning to women”. Needless to say, the ads caused a sever uproar with online consumers.
The ethical situation here is obvious once you’ve seen the ad. For any company to connect their organization with such a blatantly sexist advertisement is risky to say the least. Many news readers have even used the word “stupid” and it really is. It’s just logic and common sense. Even hinting at the fact that men are superior to women is unethical; and untrue. Not to mention the fact that women (in India) are already in the spotlight from recently passed violence against women laws. There is no excuse for this kind of behavior. Ford has been in the game a long time and will probably remain here for many years to come. All Ford can do is learn from this error and keep moving forward.
This article honestly surprises me and the advertisement surprises me even more. I don’t think I’m the only one though. Ford expressed genuine shock and concern for this event. Their first action was to apologize to the public and locate the source of such advertisements. This was honestly the only option that Ford had. There’s no point in trying to deny or cover up their mistakes. We all make mistakes, and I think as people we must learn to be accepting of others mistakes.
This is a fantastic video, featuring some very nice cars. Watch the Lamborghini 😉
| 2012 BDC Competitor | Base Price (Rounded Up) | Horsepower/Torque (lb-ft) |
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | $56,000 | 580/556 |
| 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 | $55,000 | 662/631 |
| 2012 Jaguar XKR-S | $133,000 | 550/502 |
| 2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 | $383,000 | 691/509 |
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | $231,000 | 592/443 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series | $106,000 | 510/457 |
| 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition | $98,000 | 545/463 |
| 2012 Porsche Carrera S | $97,000 | 400/325 |
| 2013 Subaru BRZ | $28,000 | 200/151 |
| Total | $1,187,000 | 4730/4037 |
| 2011 BDC Competitor | Base Price (Rounded Up) | Horsepower/Torque (lb-ft) |
| 2012 Audi R8 GT | $201,000 | 560/398 |
| 2012 BMW 1 Series M | $47,000 | 335/369 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with Z07 Package | $77,000 | 505/470 |
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | $230,000 | 557/398 |
| 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca | $48,000 | 444/380 |
| 2012 Lexus LFA | $380,000 | 552/354 |
| 2011 Lotus Evora S | $77,000 | 345/295 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | $187,000 | 563/479 |
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | $91,000 | 530/448 |
| 2012 Porsche Cayman R | $67,000 | 330/273 |
| 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | $140,000 | 450/317 |
| Total | $1,545,000 | 5171/4181 |
- Ask a salesperson or installer what power rating you should consider, based on your existing stereo, speakers and musical taste.
- Select two or three amplifiers to compare.
- Compare amplifiers’ power ratings using the same parameters – ohms rating, voltage or frequency. (Most people in the industry use ohms rating as the standard of comparison, and set the standard at 4 ohms.)
- Ask the salesperson to plug the possible amplifiers into a radio and speakers that are similar to the ones in your car.
- Listen to the performance of each amplifier and select the one that sounds best to you.
- Check the physical size of the amplifier to make sure it will fit where you plan to put it.
- Gather as much technical information about your car’s current stereo and speakers as you can.
- Determine where you intend to place the amplifier in your car.
- Measure the area and write down the dimensions.
More Tips and FYI
- Choose an amplifier that’s stable down to 2 ohms. This will prove beneficial if you intend to add subwoofers to your system later.
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If the amplifier and the radio can both accept two pairs of RCA cables, you’ll be able to use the radio’s fader control. If the amplifier or radio can take only one pair of RCA cables, the fader won’t function.
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The amplifier should have gain (volume) controls for the front and rear channels.
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Choose an amplifier that has built-in low-pass and high-pass crossovers.
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If your car radio doesn’t have a low-level output, your amplifier will need a high-level input. This allows you to connect the speaker wires from the radio directly to the amplifier.
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Select a location where the amplifier will get plenty of air so it won’t overheat.
I’ve put it upon myself to update my car’s sound system this summer. This came about after my brother totaled his car and I was left with his 2 12 inch Alpine sub woofers and still in great condition. I was doing some reasearch on the matter and apperently there are quite a few things that need to be done first. It isn’t required to remove the factory radio that came with the car, but I figure “why not” might as well do it big if I’m going to do anything at all. I drive a 2008 Ford Focus and this is how you remove the radio:
1) You want to start off by pulling the e-brake all the way up as far as you can. I also found it helps to put the key in the ignition (you don’t need to start it) and put your automatic transmission into D or L. This will just make it easier when you pull off the plastic that surround it.
2). Open the middle storage compartment and pry the plastic up with a flathead screwdriver (see picture below).
3) Once you remove the center plastic that surrounds the e-brake and shift stick you need to remove the 2 screws that secure the bottom of the radio unit into place (please see the below picture).
4) Using a flathead screwdriver pry the plastic plate on the passenger side (where the airbag is located). This won’t come all the way off, as there’s a screw keeping it from doing so. You should be able to to get it off enough to be able to remove the radio.
5) Remove the two screws holding the plastic that surrounds the steering wheel.
6) Lower the steering wheel all the way and remove this plastic.
7) Remove the vents above the top of the radio dash unit.
8) Remove the two screws holding the radio in place.
9) Starting from the bottom begin to pull the dash unit out.
I hope this helps for anyone who wants to try this. I apologize for not knowing technical words for things or for my lack of explanations. I hope the pictures speak pretty much for themselves. Good luck!
