Heavy Metal

It's about time

I've referenced many chronograph watches while I was design many of my cluster at Ford. During that time I became fascianbated in collectign these timepieces. Below are a list of my favs and soem that I do onw. See if you can name them? Enjoy!

Bought this Tisot after I started at Ford in '04

Recieved this Stark watch for Christmas this year

Only a matter of time...

New Audi DNA

I'm a big Audi fan and I follow the brand very closely. I've own one now for about 7 years now. Over the past few years I have not been impressed on what they have been doing with the front ends, especially with the grills.

I saw the new A1 and took an immediate liking to it. I had no idea why at first but after taking a closer look I saw that they finally took a better approach with the grill itself.

With the A1(the one in red) the designers put a chamfer to the outer top corners to make a more dramatic and distinctive trapezoidal shape instead of rounding the corners off. I feel this shows a more progressive look for the brand. The question now is will this follow through to other model release.....?

What do you guys think?

Oh Oh....

When we were developing Ford's SHMI cluster, and this goes back to when I was working at Ford I was always asking to the question. Has NHTSA seen or approved any of this? What I'm talking about is the new in-car technology MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch from Ford Motor Company. These new technology's were to be Ford's big step into the world of SHMI components for in the car.

The issue today is that Roy LaHood, U.S. Transportation Secretary is concerned that all these new in-car technology's are too much for drivers. Well it looks like he is a little concerned. Click on the links to see what he has to say about this.

Detroit News
Autoblog

Scale Models

As I stated in my previous post I'm a big fan of people who are talented with their hands and the attention to detail they give. I came across this FLICKER account from my Audi Club that consists of some amazing scale model photography. Enjoy!

SCALE MODELS

Hand Lay Process

I am always in awe of craftsmanship especially when it comes to shoes. I came across this video on another blog and thought it would be great to re-post. Enjoy.