by Nils | Sep 10, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), General
Last week the time had finally come again: the new S-Class (W223) was presented by Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart. However, nothing was like the years before, because the presentation was completely digital via livestream. Accordingly, we were also curious to see how...
by Nils | Sep 3, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)
Basically there are two main driving resistances that prevent us from going infinitely fast: the rolling resistance FRoll and the air resistance FAir. Two forces that act against the driving force of the vehicle on a flat road and literally slow down the car. The mode...
by Nils | Jul 6, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)
With the ASPHALTKIND roof box we want to prove what is possible. It is a technology and material carrier. Profiteer? The client and, in our case, the planet. It was clear from the beginning that we were launching a benchmark product. Detached from all conventions. In...
by Nils | Jun 26, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), General, Kompromisslos (en)
Anyone who wants to cover long distances with a roof box on an electric car often faces the following problem: reduced range due to higher air resistance. The charge of an electric car, such as a Tesla, is ideally sufficient for a distance of 500 – 600...
by Nils | Jun 4, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), Kompromisslos (en), Tests
…and electric cars as well as “normal” sports cars. Just those who want to have the feeling: I may drive with a roof box, but nothing restricts me: “I do not want to compromise on design in any way. The roof box should simply not disturb...
by Nils | Apr 2, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)
Roof box design is one thing in itselfWhat makes a roof box design?If you look at current models, they are very interchangeable in design. If they stand out, it’s because of exaggerated lines that don’t match the modern design language of the automotive...
by Nils | Feb 25, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), General
Autobegeistert, the german word for Car EnthusiasticParking – walking a few steps – looking around. According to a saying “If you don`t look back after you park it, you have the wrong car”, we don`t just see the cars as a box with four wheels...
by Nils | Jan 9, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en), Tests
We have been testing different roof boxes for over a year. We were not very satisfied with any of them, because individual features have been good, but the complete system was upgradeable. Our focus has always been on a design, low weight, allowing speed above 130km/h...
by Nils | Nov 15, 2019 | General, Kompromisslos (en)
No child ever dreamed of owning a Nissan Summer 1998: On the way to primary school Hemmerde “One day I’m going to get a car like this…! Even if it’s only a toy model.” Summer 2005 – 2010: Finally you can design your car of dream via...
by Nils | Nov 14, 2019 | General, Kompromisslos (en), Tests
As we’ve promised, we will keep you up to date. Those of you who have been following our blog for a while already know that we’ve actually tried to find a suitable roof box for our 911 that we don’t have to make any compromises with.Let’s keep...
