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Bazooka; NEW Vehicle Specific Subwoofer for SCION XB!

Chris Johnson — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:07:24 GMT

Working with Toyota engineers BAZOOKA, once again, has developed a Vehicle Specific Subwoofer for the latest model of the SCION XB. Like its predecessor subwoofer for the SCION TC, this compact sub is designed to tuck away into the back corner of the car and deliver outstanding performance. And, using a factory interface harness, power, signal, and remote turn on can be connected to the sub without cutting or splicing a single wire. The subwoofer features an 8" high excursion woofer and 100W amplifier to delivery the deep lows for which BAZOOKA is known. Molded to fit snuggly into the contours of the rear right panel of the car, this VSE delivers all of the low bass missing from the factory stereo without taking up any useable cargo area. (Model: VSE-SCI-145L-07)

OPTIMA Batteries Sponsors Project American Heroes

Chris Johnson — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:24:43 GMT

Award-winning car displayed in the OPTIMA® Batteries booth at Goodguys Great Lakes Nationals October 7, 2008 (MILWAUKEE) - OPTIMA Batteries®, manufacturer of high-performance automotive and marine batteries, is proud to announce its participation in Project American Heroes (PAH), a not-for-profit organization that rebuilds classic American muscle cars for auction. All net proceeds from the auction benefit the Armed Forces Foundation, a group that offers direct financial assistance and support to our men and women in uniform. Last year, PAH rebuilt a 1957 Chevrolet convertible that was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach Florida, netting a $130,000 donation to the Armed Forces Foundation. This year, the PAH team-an expert group of volunteer craftsmen-rebuilt a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS powered by a high-performance RedTop® battery. "We're very excited to be part of Project American Heroes 2008," said Cam Douglass, director of pricing and product development for OPTIMA Batteries. "Our participation allows us to contribute to the rebuilding of a classic American car for the benefit of our fighting men and women." OPTIMA showcased the Camaro at the Goodguys Great Lakes Nationals event. The car proved to be a popular attraction when the crowd on hand applauded both the results...

Ballistic Sound Dampening Material Blocks Unwanted Noise!

Chris Johnson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:54:03 GMT

VIEW HERE HOLLY HILL, FL, SEPT. 16, 2008: Metra Electronics introduces Ballistic Sound Dampening Material, a brand new noise insulation product that helps deliver the serious kind of clarity that stereo sound enthusiasts demand. Ballistic Sound Dampening Material increases bass and enhances speaker sound quality, while eliminating speaker distortion, road noise, and rattle. Consumers can use Ballistic throughout their vehicles - in doors, interior panels, floorboards, trunks, and more. The Ballistic Sound Dampening Material SSDK door kit contains four one-by-three foot pieces (12 square feet); the SSSK speaker kit is two 10-by-10 inch pieces (1.38 square feet); the SSTKT trunk kit includes five 18-by-32 inch pieces (20 square feet); the SSBK bulb kit contains nine 18-by-32 inch pieces (36 square feet); and the SSLICB license plate kit includes one four-by-ten inch piece, one license plate frame piece, a license plate frame, and four foam gasket pieces. Balllistic is a butyl rubber composite with an aluminum constraining layer for vibration dampening. Ballistic is designed and engineered to be extremely efficient at the conversion of vibration into thermal energy, as well as conforming and fusing easily to sheet metal and other hard substrates. All kits involve an easy three-step installation. Call your...

Monster Is Now Shipping World's Most Advanced Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod and All Generations of iPhone

Chris Johnson — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:47:03 GMT

Monster Is Now Shipping World's Most Advanced Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod and All Generations of iPhone Including iPhone 3G -- The Monster iCarPlay® 250 Allows Music Lovers to Play Their iTunes® Wirelessly Through any FM Radio Station -- Brisbane, September 10, 2008 -- Monster is proud to announce that the iCarPlay® Wireless 250 FM transmitter is now shipping. The iCarPlay Wireless 250 allows music lovers to transmit music wirelessly via any generation of iPhone TM or iPod® through any FM radio station. It offers users an affordable wireless solution for enhancing and expanding their MP3 listening enjoyment. "Monster has always been the leader in FM transmitters," said Noel Lee, The Head Monster. "Monster was the first to design a model that far outperformed the competition in terms of sturdiness and reliability. We were also the first to design an FM transmitter with a built-in iPod charger, and the first with AutoScan capability. And we've raised the bar yet again with iCarPlay Wireless 250 - the world's most innovative, high-performance FM transmitter for iPhone and iPod. The iCarPlay Wireless 250 is now certified by Apple for the iPhone 3G." The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 250 lets anyone enjoy their music on...

OPTIMA Batteries Powers Fuel Cell Education Initiative

Chris Johnson — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:56:35 GMT

Ponaganset High School students convert Ford Model T Roadster to a zero- pollution electric vehicle August 18, 2008 (MILWAUKEE) - Students at Ponaganset High School, Glocester, R.I., recently bridged the very earliest days of automobiles to the industry's future when they converted a 1923 Ford Model T Roadster to a zero-pollution electric vehicle. A year-long elective course, titled Fuel Cell Systems, offers hands-on learning that brings textbook concepts to life. Students used 12 OPTIMA YellowTop® D34/78 deep-cycle batteries to convert a gas-powered 1923 Ford Model T Roadster to a zero-pollution electric vehicle. After last year's success with using an OPTIMA battery for their two-passenger Quadracycle, OPTIMA was the clear choice for the Model T project. With less than three months to complete the conversion, students wasted no time removing the gas engine to install the electric motor and controller system. The electric engine required 12 batteries in series to provide a total of 144 volts. The students' next challenge was to mount 600 pounds of OPTIMA power inside the small Model T frame. They welded battery boxes throughout the vehicle to distribute the weight evenly and mounted the sealed, completely spill-proof batteries. Four batteries were placed in the front, three...

Scosche Ships Dash Kit For Nissan Rouge

Chris Johnson — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:53:50 GMT

Oxnard, Calif., (August, 7, 2008) Scosche Industries ( http://www.scosche.com/ ), a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, is pleased to introduce a new dash kit for the Nissan Rogue. Shipping this month, the NN1644B "Custom Kit, Factory Fit" installation kit will fit the 2008 Nissan Rogue For a seamless installation of an aftermarket head unit, the NN1644B is designed to accommodate an ISO Double DIN mount. The NN1644B is painted dark grey to match the factory dash and is made of high strength ABS material. Designed to match the factory contour, the NN1644 offers custom installations a perfect fit. This vehicle specific installation kit will retail at $24.95 and includes all the necessary hardware and installation instructions. For a complete aftermarket installation, Scosche also manufacturers the matching harness, NN03B. The new Nissan Rogue kit and all Scosche products are available at specialty retailers across the nation. Visit http://www.scosche.com/ for more "Custom Kit, Factory Fit" products. About Scosche Industries Scosche Industries, founded in 1980 by Roger and Scotia Alves, is a leading manufacturer of high quality car audio installation accessories and products. Scosche recently introduced its BlueLife line of Bluetooth interfaces allowing users to wirelessly transmit music from an iPod or...

Metra Presents Shuriken High Performance Batteries!

Chris Johnson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:13:49 GMT

HOLLY HILL, FL, JULY 15, 2008: Metra Electronics presents Shuriken high performance batteries, which are engineered to provide all the power needed for today's car audio systems. By using Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) technology, the Shuriken's rechargeable power cells can be mounted in any position needed and won't spill. They are also extremely resistant to excessive heat and strong vibration, and with super low ESR and closely packed pure lead plates, each power cell really packs a punch. Shuriken batteries come in varying sizes and capacities from the compact but powerful SK-BT20, weighing 14 pounds and having a 20 amp hour rating (it is recommended for audio systems up to 600 watts), to the powerhouse SK-BT120, weighing 79 pounds and having a 120 amp hour rating. The SK-BT120 is recommended for audio systems up to 2400 watts. The Shuriken line of high performance batteries is intended for use with SAE style OEM or aftermarket battery terminals. Battery connectors are sold separately. The five-foot high Shuriken Battery Display is attractive and will give customers all the information they need to make the correct battery choice for their car's system. Plus, it gives the retailer space to display up to twelve batteries....

Two New Interfaces for Ford from AXXESS!

Chris Johnson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:13:25 GMT

HOLLY HILL, FL, JULY 16, 2008: Now you can enjoy excellent sound all around with two new AXXESS Ford Interfaces. The Ford Rear Seat Entertainment System Interface, AFDI-RSE-01, is designed to allow the installation of an aftermarket radio into a Ford CAN vehicle with a rear seat entertainment system. The interface provides audio to the aftermarket radio from the rear seat system and provides the following outputs for navigation radios: radio turn on, illumination, park, reverse, and vehicle speed sense (VSS). Applications include the Ford Edge (2007-08), 2008 Escape, Expedition (2007-08), Explorer (2006-08), F-150 (2004-08), 2006 Freestyle, Fusion (late 2007-08), Sport Trac (late 2007-08), and 2008 Taurus and Taurus X; the 2008 Mercury Mariner, Milan (late 2007-08) and Mountaineer (2006-08); and Lincoln Mark LT (2006-08), MKX (2007-08), MKZ (late 2007-08) and Navigator (2006-08). The Ford CAN THX amplified system interface, AFDI-THX-01, is designed for the installation of an aftermarket radio into a Ford CAN vehicle, allowing the OEM THX amplifier to be used as part of the system. The AFDI-THX-01 turns on the THX amplifier when the aftermarket radio is turned on, controlling the front to rear fade. All the necessary outputs are provided when installing an Aftermarket Navigation radio:...