So you’ve purchased your brakes from R1Concepts.com and now the next step is to install the brake products.  But wait, why not document the installation process and get paid for it?  Starting today, we will be accepting installation tutorials on ANY VEHICLE, as long as you purchased your products from R1 Concepts.  There are two ways in which you can be paid:

Pictures: $15.00

1. 1. Make a tutorial by taking pictures each step of the installation process.
2. 2. Provide a list of tools as well as any necessary safety equipment.
3. 3. Take pictures of each step during the disassembly/ reassembly process.
4. 4. Include one or two sentences describing each picture.
5. 5. Email us the file as a word document.  (Example below)

Videos:  $20.00

1. 1. Make a tutorial by recording the installation process on video.
2. 2. Provide a list of tools as well as any necessary safety equipment.
3. 3. If you are recording yourself speak, make sure that the audio is loud and clear.
4. 4. If using text or animation in the video, list the parts and tools that you are using.
5. 5. Upload the video on Youtube and email us the link. (Example below)

Picture Example:

[Show as slideshow]

Video Example

I just want to make sure everyone in California knows the 2 new cell phone laws that just came out and goes into affect today; Tuesday July 1, 2008. The legislation prohibits drivers from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle unless the driver uses a hands free device. You may only use the phone for emergency purposes only (calling 911, police department, fire department, medical provider, and other emergency services agency.)

 

First law is that if you are a driver and under 18 years of age, you are not allowed to use the cell phone, pager, laptop or any other electronic communication or mobile services device to speak or text at all. So you can’t use the phone period if you are driving.

 

Second law is for drivers 18 years of age and older. You are allowed to use the phone but it is now against the law to have the phone to your ears. You can still dial and use a headset (only for one ear and not both). We still don’t recommend you dialing your phone while driving. Aslong you are using a hands free device you are fine (speaker, bluetooth, headset, etc).

 

How much is the fine if you do get caught?

The first offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions.

 

If you have more questions go here for FAQ regarding these new cell phone laws for California. From everyone here at R1 Concepts ask you to please drive safe.

 

 

I saw this report today and wanted to inform everyone that old tires can be dangerous.  In summary, becareful when you are purchasing “new” tires that are over 6 years old. Tires have a shelf life and ignoring the manufacturing date can be dangerous.

 

Tires that are left on the shelf too long can dry out and become less elastic, even if they are “new” or “unused”. Thus, the tires can explode or the tread can peel right off. The sad fact is that most consumers are unware of these findings. Although the federal government is aware, an expiration date is not yet imposed on tire sellers.

 

How can you determine the age of the tires?

• 1.  Look on the inner/ or outer tire for the words D.O.T.
• 2.  Follow the D.O.T. to the end and you will see either 3 or 4 digits
• 3. The first two digits represent the week.
• 4. The the third/ fourth digit(s) represents the year

 

Example: 461 means that the tire was made in the 46th week of 1991

Example: 3402 means that the tire was made in the 34th week of 2002

 

 

Note:  I’m not sure of the effects of old but used tires.  For example, what if I bought the tires in 01, but used them once a week?  Thus, the tires actually never “dry out” or become less elastic.  Please feel free to comment if you have some information or questions.

 

To all the hot ladies,

R1 Concepts, Inc. is looking for female models to host at our exbihit booth for the HIN Nights Shift in Pomona Fair Plex, Califorinia on August 9th. All female applicants are welcome.  Price are negotiated via email/phone.  Ladies if you’re interest in hosting from around 5p.m. to 10p.m. on Saturday of August 9, 2008, please shoot an email to tek@r1concepts.com.  Desription of work:  take pictures with HIN attendees and passing out R1 handouts.  Thank you!

A few of us were out in Chicago for the eBay Live Event and while driving back to the hotel, we saw White Castle Burger. I never really knew that White Castle was actually a real burger joint.  Actually, I thought it was something made from the movie Harold and Kumar Goes to White Castle. So naturally, my expectations were high because the movie hyped up the burgers.

We told the taxi cab and pulled over and ordered combo # 3, which included 10 burgers, 2 drinks, and 2 fries. I guess it sounded extra good cuz we were hungry drunks. Anyways, the order came to about $16 because we order an extra order of onion rings.

Dan’s Review

These burgers tasted horrible; the nastiest burger I’ve tasted in my life. I love onions on my burger, but the onions they had made the burger smell like ass. The meat was as thin as a quarter. The only thing that was descent about this meal, even for a drunk guy, was the onion rings. My opinion: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

Sam’s Review

The burger was not to my expectations. I felt that I ate nothing but the buns and onions. Like Dan said, the meat was litterally so small to see or taste. The only thing I enjoyed out of that meal was the fries. Still, this was a good experiece out here in Chicago, since we do not have this restaurant here in Southern California.

Martin’s Review

I’ve seen the first Harold and Kumar movie at the movie theater. After watching the movie, it made me crave for some White Castle Burgers. In the last scene, when they were gulping down the burgers, it look so good. I tried the White Castle Burgers before from supermarkets near my house that sells it frozen section.  All you had to do was just put it in the microwave. It didn’t taste too good. When the guys and I saw an actual White Castle restaurant we had to give it a try.

I’m not much of a picky burger eater… and expecially when your a little drunk. The burgers were ok. Something little different from the onions but with some ketchup, it was eatable. Fries were made out powered potatoes which was good. Onion rings were good as well, the outside crust had a sweet flavor to it. So would I try it again? I would only if I’m drunk.