The Essential Guide to Adjusting Your Car Headrest

Why Should I Worry About Adjusting My Headrest?

Whiplash is a common injury sustained when a car is shunted from behind, often when it is stationary at a junction. The vehicle behind impacts with the car in front. Whilst the trunk of the body is connected to the car as it is pressed against the seat, the head and neck are normally not touching the seat. As the car and body move forward with the impact, the head and neck stay in the same position as they have not yet felt the force of the impact. If the headrest is in the wrong position, whilst the rest of the body and trunk is moving forward the neck now gets thrown over the back of the chair and headrest and "whip-lash" snapped back up and forwards.

Now the neck is moving forwards, the seatbelt has done its work and is now bringing the body back into the seat. Unfortunately, this means that there is a second snapping period, when the body has gone right back into the seat and the neck now whips forward into its over extended state, snapping back when it hits the chest..

That is twice now that your poor neck has been damaged, so I hope that you are now convinced it is worth taking just a few minutes to adjust your headrest correctly before each and every journey (when moving between vehicles).

It is this over extension and over flexion that stretches the neck muscles way beyond their normal comfort zone causing them to sustain often long term and permanent damage. Sleepless nights of discomfort are often guaranteed!

So How Should You Correctly Adjust Your Headrest?

Most car headrests are set too low, and can actually cause increased whiplash pain as the neck will snap back over them in the event of a rear end collision.

The Rule Of Thumb!

The rule of thumb is that the top of the headrest should be level with your eyes. If you position your headrest with the top of the eyes you will have a good chance that if you are hit from behind, you will limit the impact of the whiplash injury. Maybe the months of sleepless nights will only be a few days. Pain well saved!

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Speaker Positioning

Speaker installation is very critical for performance. Whether you spent $1000 or $10,000 on a set of speakers, if they are not properly installed, they would not sound as they should. Even though it may seem that the best position for most speakers are in the stock housing's that came with the car e.g. on the door panel near your feet, this is just not so. You would see why such positions are still used however along with alternative solutions such as center channels for 5.1 Dolby, LCD screen, in-dash DVD players. There are many factors that need to be considered in placing the speakers in the correct position.

Distance

The first thing to consider is distance. If the left speaker is only a couple feet away from your ears, while the right speaker is several feet away from you, then the sound will arrive at different times giving you poor sound. Since the left speaker is closer, it sounds louder. The best solution is to figure out a location where the difference between the distance of the right speaker to your ears and left speaker (also known as path length difference), are minimal. This is where kick panels become the preferred location......


Multiple Speaker Placement

If you have a system with two or more speakers per side, you need to try out different locations to obtain the best possible sound in your car. If you have a 2-way system with a tweeter and sub per side. The subs are mounted in the stock location at the bottom of the door. The tweeters are mounted high up on the front corner of the door panel. From the driver's seat, you can see that there are 4 speakers all aimed towards different orientations and all at a different distance to your ears. This interaction of sound waves at different frequencies arriving at your ears at different times seldom sounds good. The best thing to do is to position the woofer and tweeter on each side as close as possible to each other. This is also why kick panels are used so much these days. Professional installers do use some tricks such as inverting the tweeters' polarity when mounted for example on top of the dash while the woofers are low. Achieving good sound with unconventional mounting schemes is very, very hard and is only achieved after plenty of time has been spent trying different configurations.



Aiming

Our ears can distinguish the direction of sound more easily at higher frequencies. This means that aiming the mids, and most importantly, tweeters towards your ears play a critical role in sound imaging. Midbases are not so critical, but should be also aimed towards the listener's ears if possible. To figure out the best aiming angle involves many hours -even days- of work. To start, try to aim the speakers towards the center of the car. Play around with different angles until you obtain the best sounding position. Subwoofers should be mounted up front for best sound. Since this is not possible in most cars, mounting subs in the back is not such a bad thing, since most people can't distinguish where bass comes from. If you have good midbases going down to 60 Hz or less and subs picking up the signal below 60 Hz, then the bass will seem to come from the front.

Enclosures

Subwoofers need a properly designed enclosure to give top performance. Midbases and mids also do sound much better if they are installed in enclosures. The best sounding and easier to build enclosure type for midbases and mids is sealed.



Mounting Speakers

If you are using speakers that fit into the stock location, make sure there are no spaces or holes. Sometimes building a wood or fiberglass baffle helps reduce holes and gives you much better sound. Always be careful when using power tools around speakers. Holes in speakers usually are not covered by the warranty. For unconventional speaker locations, sometimes metal has to be cut. If you have the resources, plasma cutters and pneumatics tools work great. For most of us that do not have these tools, a pair of metal snips (left and right cut) will do the job.

Take your time to plan your system and don't just buy brand and product for the sake of popularity. Sometimes the simplest system is the most effective.

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Beginner's Guide to Car Audio Installation - DIY

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: What is car audio? Car audio is how we describe the sound system fitted in an car.

A regular car audio system refers to a manufacturer installed system. A custom car installation can involve anything from the upgrade of the radio to a total custom fit-out. Events are held where people compete for the loudest or most innovative systems.

The most common pieces of equipment are the radio/tape player/CD player/DVD Player called a Head unit, or a head deck. These components are likely to be upgraded with an after market product. Head unit technology has developed to include CD players with MP3, Ogg, WMA, AAC, and USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support. Car audio systems can have line-in jacks and other equipment features like tape adaptors, and video touch screen that controlling; navigation, dvd movies, mp3 players, back up cameras, and other accessories......


Most modern cars have a CD player/ CD recorder, and and optional CD changer, which holds several CD's. Now the manufactures are offering DVD players and LCD screens. LCD screens are located and integrated into things that slide out and folds up, or the instrument panel and the DVD head unit. The screen might show video output for a navigation system, 3G cell phone or parking cameras.

Speakers are located in doors and rear shelves of a cars. High-end stereo systems often have speakers mounted in kick panels, to accommodate larger drivers and better controller placement. Before stereo radio was introduced, the most common speaker location was in the middle of the dashboard. High-end systems will have Component Speakers that have balanced tweeter, mid-range, and woofer settings. They are available in two speaker and three speaker combinations, and include an audio crossover to limit frequency ranges that the speakers must handle. This allows each cone to produce optimal frequency for maximum sound quality and volume. In addition subwoofers are provided for bass and sub bass, the lower the frequency the less the ear picks it up, but the vibration is more pronounced. Sub bass is omni-directional, meaning that the ear can't figure out where the sound is coming from.

Amplifiers

Amplifiers make power to drive the speakers. The amplifier is a very important component of a speaker system. It makes sure that the total power handling capacity of the speakers is adhered to. Amplifiers commonly come in two,four or six channels. Subwoofer amplifiers are mostly Mono Amplifiers. It is common that multiple channels are marked for the exclusive use in allowing for more than one channel to be used.

Capacitors

Capacitors are used to store energy for the amplifier. Capacitors are useful because they can reduce voltage loss to other components in a car. Large capacitors sometimes offset headlight and/or interior light dimming because of too little amp draw from the alternator. A capacitor is only good for an audio system trying to get too many amps from the electrical system. A capacitor doesn't provide more power, it just stores it. The alternator must have more than 20% amp power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a capacitor to be of benefit. About 0.5 farad of capacitance is needed for every 500 watts of power. A capacitor does not affect sound in any way. It is strictly for power conditioning.

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Electric cars are getting commonplace day by day thanks to the fact that they have become very efficient to run and very cheap to maintain but just like any other vehicle, electric cars also suffer the wear and tear of time and the electric car parts need to be replaced and repaired. This means that people are on regular hunt for electric car parts needed for repair and replacement work. Most of the electric car manufacturers and electric car kit makers also sell high quality electric car parts which are easily available now in markets because of increasing demands and improving supply streams.

Electric car parts are generally of two types firstly those which are meant for electric conversion kits and secondly those meant for factory made electric car models. In fact battery is one of the most sought after electric car part. Both types of products are easily available provided you look for them in the right places. Generally the quality is very good but if someone sells you electric car parts like battery at prices too good to be true, it’s the best option to stay clear of these products as they may either be totally substandard or their quality must be subject to suspicion......


The electric car parts for factory made electric cars are generally available from the original equipment manufacturers. These products go through a number of hard quality checks and also certified by many quality assurance companies. If brought from an authorized dealer, the genuineness of the electric car part is almost every time guaranteed. These kinds of electric car parts may be made using proprietary technology and may not be available in open market from other manufacturers, thus if the original equipment manufacturer stops making the product, these kinds of electric car parts may be very hard to find.

The other kind of electric car parts are those meant for vehicles using an electric car kit. Unlike the electric car parts meant for factory made cars, these kind of electric car parts are generally available from a bunch of makers unless its a specific part of the car kit itself in which case this kind of a part may only be available from the car's electric kit maker. Being available in the open market from a number of manufacturers, these kind of electric car parts are generally easy to find but you must exercise caution and discretion while spending your money because the quality of the product is not something worth taking any risk.

It must be kept in mind that with proper market research and consultation of experts any one can buy an electric car part, what needs to be kept under consideration is that the quality of the product should not be compromised for a lower price and the buyer should always make every effort to make an informed decision.

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Importance of Electric Car Parts in Hybrid car

If you own a pickup truck or SUV chances are your vehicle looks quite a bit different than from the day that you bought it home from the dealership. I'm not talking about wear and tear, scratches or dings, or any other thing that may have happened to it over the course of time. Rather, I am suggesting that you have customized it to look the way you want it to look. Let's take a peek at some popular accessories on the market for pickups as well as for SUVs.

There are literally hundreds of after market parts and accessories available for trucks and SUVs. The following list is an alphabetical example [well, almost] of add-ons for your consideration:.....


Air Filter - Reusable air filters are growing in popularity as motorists see both the performance and environmental benefits of using one.

Bed Mats - Scratches and stains are a thing of the past with a properly installed bed mat on any pickup truck.

Car Bras - Also known as hood protectors, many truck and SUV owners are opting for this important accessory to keep their vehicles free from flying debris as well as to give their vehicle a custom look.

Dog Box - Even poochie needs his place. Especially a great idea for protecting your GMC Yukon from pet hair and dander.

Engine Module - Looking for more power? An engine module will allow your truck or SUV to obtain higher horsepower and acceleration.

Fender Flares - Going for a custom look? If so, fender flares are the way to go and they offer additional coverage for the fender area too.

Grille Guard - Especially helpful if you have to round up cattle or want to offer extra special protection to your front end.

Hitch - Great for towing!

Intake Tube - More air for your engine, means more power.

Jumper Cables - You never know...

Knock Sensor - Not really an accessory, but listed because I needed a "K" to complete the example.

Liquid Tank - When you just have to keep it all cool...

Mud Flaps - A cool as well as useful accessory to keep your wheels looking great.

Nerf Bars - Tubular free form bumpers beat out stock bumpers every time.

Overhead Storage - Hey, you have to store your firearms somewhere, don't you?

Performance Chip - A great way to crank out more horsepower and thrust.

Q - Not much use for this letter, is there?

Running Boards - Sometimes you need something more than a pole vault to enter your 4 x 4.

Seat Covers - Custom fitted seat covers can protect your seats from rips, tears, and stains.

Tailgate Door - Remove the door and go with the net. Keeps everything in its place.

Umbrella - You'll need one to get from your truck to your home.

Vent Visor - Keeps the water from drenching you while exiting your GMC Suburban.

Winch - You just never know when you'll get stuck...

X+Y+Z - Okay, close enough. They don't name hurricanes with these letters, so why should accessories be any different?

If you were to fully accessorize your truck or SUV with all of these parts you would pay thousands of dollars for the privilege. Your vehicle would also look overdone too! Of course, it would be better for you to be selective and choose those accessories that mean the most to you. Shop an online wholesaler of automobile parts and accessories for the best prices too.

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Mobile internet access generally refers to accessing the web from your phone. But what if mobile started to mean more? What if it incorporated systems that allowed you to access the web from your car, while you were driving? Wouldn't that be the ultimate in mobile? After all, cars are designed with mobility in mind.

In-car computers used to belong to the realm of science-fiction. They were a pipe-dream and nothing more. Now though, it seems that every major IT player is developing technology that will make that dream a reality. Microsoft is busy with Auto, a system that allows for voice recognition, as well as navigation and emergency response services. It currently has a contract with Ford, but that will expire soon and it's expected that either Hyundai or Kia will pick it up......


BMW is working on a system that will allow unrestricted access to the Net in all of their new 2008 cars. There are some restrictions in place, however, as the technology will only be available in Europe, at least for the time being. BMW has also wisely limited the access of front seat passengers so that they can only use the service when the car is travelling under 3mph (4.8kph). Front seat passengers searching the Net are one thing, but the idea of drivers searching for information is terrifying, regardless of how slowly they're going. Back seat passengers, meanwhile, are free to interact online to their heart's content, whether they're bogged down in traffic or cruising the open road.

The ATX Group, who consider themselves the "largest independent telematics services provider to the automotive industry" have been developing initiatives to address the safety issues surrounding in-car computing. Their partners in this endeavour are the Connected Vehicle Trade Association. One of their proposals includes a generic top-level domain that would "dumb down websites" while they're being used in vehicles. An article in engadget.com proposes text-to-speech software that would read text aloud, enabling drivers to concentrate on the road ahead.

Finally, Intel is working on a vehicle-friendly version of its Moblin OS. It's a Linux-based system, which runs on atom processors and will control in-car systems as well as multimedia functions. It also allows third-party developers to build applications and services that can be added to the platform.

In-car computing sounds like a terrific innovation and a significant step forward for IT-related industries. Traffic authorities, who are still struggling to get a handle on drivers using their phones while travelling, will bear the brunt of its disadvantages, however, and may not view it as favourably as others. Data recovery specialists, on the other hand, can expect business to go through the roof with the influx of hard drives damaged in automotive skirmishes.

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Have you bought a new automobile or maybe you are planning to remodel your old one? Are you looking for an audio system for your new automobile? One of the important parts of audio systems is a Subwoofer. If you are planning to buy subwoofers then it will be interesting to know the function of the woofers.

What are subwoofers? They are the drivers which produce low frequency sound. The sound produced by them ranges from 40 hertz to kilohertz or higher. They are meant to produce low bass frequency sound. This means sound frequency below 35 HZ.

A car audio system should be of high quality. Nowadays music systems come with various additional features. The main sub-parts of a system are radio, compact disc player and speakers. The speakers include tweeters and woofers. The quality of the sound depends on the quality of subparts used in the system. The main part which supports the sound quality is a loud speaker. But there is a small difference between a general speaker and a car speaker. A car speaker produces low frequency output sound but the power signal is high. Due to this acoustic energy is generated. The acoustic energy produced has a bad affect on the output of the sensors. The common solution of this problem is installation of woofers on the trunk of the car.......


Why the woofers are installed on the back seat space. The woofers are generally big in size and there is no enough space available on the dashboard or the doors.

Do you want to have high sound pressures in your automobile? It can be easily done by adding woofers in the cabin. This competition is increasing every day and people are looking for latest audio accessories which help them in enhancing the quality of sound. Because of this reason the woofers are getting more and more popular.

If your car is not so big then it is a good idea to opt for small woofers. As high power woofers can generate high volume levels. You should be very careful while selecting the level of volume in the car. High sound level for a long period of time can cause hearing loss and other acoustic problems.

How car woofers are made? Most commonly they are made up of electrodynamic driver. A woofer contains a cone which is driven by a voice coil. The voice coil is surrounded by a magnetic field. The working principle is very simple. The current flows through the coil and the coil moves in relation to the frame. The magnet and the coil form a linear motor. Due to flow of current voice coil moves like a piston. The motion of the cone creates sound waves.

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So you're finally ready to make the leap into the world of off road auto parts, and willing to invest the time and money into gearing your rig for rugged terrain.

If you practically live on the trail already, there probably isn't much you can learn here. On the other hand, if you're just getting started with customizing your vehicle with auto parts, read on to get an idea of the essential auto parts you need to properly equip your ride.

Lift Kits

Beginning this article with lift kits is not to say that they are the most important and absolutely essential auto parts for going off road. Actually, you'd be surprised just how capable some vehicles are with stock equipment, provided that they're driven correctly......


But for the true hardcore off road enthusiast looking to take on some serious terrain, a suspension lift kit is not just a necessary auto parts modification, but also one of the most major projects you could possibly undertake.

Regardless of what type or brand of suspension lift kit you choose to invest in, the ultimate goal of adding one is typically twofold:

• Clearance:

Lifting your vehicle just a few inches off the ground provides your vehicle with added height clearance. This allows you space to outfit your ride with larger tires, in essence producing better all-around traction and giving you more room to clear obstacles.

• Articulation:

Articulation is a term used to describe the amount of allowed up and down wheel travel ability. Generally speaking, the more articulation you have, the more your wheels can flex when crawling over obstacles.

Tires

Upgrading your tires goes hand in hand with adding a suspension lift kit, since the combined bigger size of the tires plus the extra inches from your lift kit will offer much needed clearance through tough environments.

It is a common misconception that adding off road tires is all about getting improved traction. While this may be true to a limited extent, there are other, better auto parts for improving off road traction. Overall, adding tall tires is mostly about clearance.

It should also be noted that when adding larger tires and a suspension lift, certain stock components may not be able to stay up to snuff in harsh conditions. For this reason, you may need to update some related hardware to help keep up. Ring and pinion gears are one huge example. Axles and brake systems are some others.

Check with someone who has some technical know-how for a better idea of what you're up against.

Winches

A winch may be the single most important off road auto parts purchase you can make. In fact, many would recommend that a beginning off road enthusiast's first purchase should be a winch.

Fact is, your ride could be equipped with the best gear in the world, but even then your rig would not be immune to getting stuck in some uncompromising terrain. A winch isn't just a helping hand in these instances -- it's a life-preserver for your vehicle.

Lockers

Although bigger and more aggressive off road tires may provide some added traction in off road terrain, lockers are actually the biggest traction upgrade you can invest in.

Never mind all the technical intricacies that lie within these auto parts; the bottom line is that lockers offer incredible traction, and can even be tweaked on the fly to accommodate different situations and environments.

Protective Equipment

It's only natural that when hitting the trails, your auto parts will get a little banged up along the way. Fortunately, you can help mitigate some of the damage by outfitting your vehicle with a number of protective accessories.

Skid plates are probably one of the most crucial auto parts, as they protect the underside components, which are very easy to damage. Front and rear bumpers, fender flares, and sport cages are just some of the other auto parts you can use to protect your rig.

Performance Auto Parts

Upgrading to larger tires and adding more weight with winches, bumpers, and other additional auto parts equates to less horsepower. You can make up for that loss by taking a page out of the import tuner's book.

Everything from performance exhaust and intake systems, to computer modules, and even turbo systems can give you the horsepower you need for extra muscle, and oftentimes even improved gas mileage.

Other Accessories

Whether it's a sparkling set of chrome wheels, a performance-grade battery or any other premium auto parts, there are enough off road auto parts available for you to customize your rig to your heart's content.

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When you ride your motorcycle for the first time, you may not know what you should pick. Goggles or helmets, for your riding adventures. It's not hard to figure it out if you know what to look for.

Which one is right for you?

When you start looking at the options that you may have in front of you, it may seem confusing as to what one is best for you. Goggles are a great way to protect the eyes without having the heaviness of a helmet. You won't have any protection for your head though, when you just have goggles on. A helmet protects the entire head and lets you ride your motorcycle without any real issues. This is because if you get into an accident, then you will have at least a little bit of protection on your head.

Helmets

Helmets are the things that you wear on your entire head so that you have protection in the event of an accident. This can be a very important part of your motorcycle gear collection because of the safety factor and that it helps to keep you alive. Some states even require you to wear them while you are riding your motorcycle in the first place.

Goggles

If you decide that you don't want to wear a helmet or are not required to, then you might want to consider goggles when you are on your motorcycle. Adding this to your collection of motorcycle gear will help you to have a wide range of products that will potentially protect parts of your body. Goggles don't do much for your head in an accident, but you will at least be able to see the road when you are taking that favorite ride around town......


There are many advantages to both goggles and helmets, the trick is finding the right combination of motorcycle gear to go with what you are going to be wearing and what may feel comfortable for you while you are riding. The different products available to you are what will help to make your choice between a helmet and a pair of goggles easier or hard for you in the end. Take the time to find the products that will fit your needs as well as help to possibly save your life. This way you will be happy and safe while you are on the road.

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Over The Road Motorcycling And What You Need

So, you're ready to take that first motorcycle ride across the country. How exciting that will be for everyone. But what in the world will you take? Do you need any special gear? These are all questions you may be panicking to ask yourself.

Taking the plunge

When you decide to take your first cross country motorcycle ride, you may not be sure exactly what you should take. This can often be a hard decision but with a little time and a little effort you can figure it out. Probably the first thing you'll want to decide is if you're going alone or taking friends. Most of the time you will be taking your friends with you on your cross country ride, so you might want to make sure that everyone knows with their jobs are. That way everyone will be organized but still having fun.

What to take

OK so now you decided they're going to go with a group of your friends. You will all need to decide what you're going to take with you. Having a group is great because the saddlebags on your motorcycle probably will not carry very much. So where are you going to sleep? A good rule of thumb on your ride is to know where you want to stop. If you don't have a plan of stopping in a motel, you'll probably want to take at least a sleeping bag. Then you won't be stuck sleeping on the hard ground with nothing under you. You also may want to consider taking with you some credit cards or traveler's checks because you don't want to get stuck on the road with no money. After all your motorcycle does take gas to run, and you don't want to run out and be stuck on the highway.

So when you get ready to start your cross country ride, make sure that you have the things that you will need. This way you won't have any issues that you can't take care of on the road. Cross country rides can be extremely fun if they're well planned and everything is thought of. Just remember to have fun and be safe when you're out on the open road, even if you want to seem like a rebel. You don't want to get hurt because you're doing something stupid while on the road.

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A stereo system is as important in a car as suspension, seat or steering. Cars vary from model to model, and so does music equipment.

The market is highly saturated with both global and local manufacturers. This is making the job all the more difficult for the customer. It is making it difficult for them to choose the perfectly suitable one, when there are so many varieties in size, shape, system and sound available at their fingertips.

Differentiation is done primarily on the basis of cost and quality. Generally, car stereo systems consist of a head unit, main speakers, optional amplifiers and sub woofers to get superior sound output and the wiring that connects all these items.

The head unit in this case is the heart of the whole system. The cassette/fm/cd/dvd/mp3 player that is inserted in the dashboard is the only place from where the entire system is operated.

Two main speakers are put in the front portion of the car and two at the back, by removing the speaker panel of the dashboard. Each main speaker is often further divided into two built parts, one speaker for the highs and the other for the bass......


The entire speaker set is also termed as channel. Usually, a new head unit installation accompanies new speakers insertion as well.

Amplifiers are added to provide some extra strength to the speakers. The further addition of sub woofers or upgrading of cables may also assist in this purpose as well.

The most common use of an amplifier, however, is to empower the sub woofers even more. Sub woofers basically provide deep bass that the small main speakers perhaps cannot achieve.

All sub woofers are actually connected to the amplifier that in turn can easily be mounted right into the sub woofer box. The whole stereo system is then connected to the car battery to start its function.

It is always better to obtain a guide regarding removing dash, door panels and floor pattern of the car before actually installing the music system.

It is also wise to read before hand the installation instruction or guide that generally comes with any new car stereo equipment, especially the one intended for the head unit.

Additional insights can also be gained from these regarding the exact way to install the car stereo system. An antenna is usually connected with the head unit.

After the completion of the entire set up process, radio stations (provided it has FM) can be searched and set specific frequencies to separate buttons, sound can be adjusted (front-rear balance, treble, bass, etc.) and time can also be corrected.

One basic thumb rule regarding the safety precautions is that one should never work on the electrical system of the car with the ground wire attached to the battery Doing this can cause sever damage.

Sony, Kenwood, JVC, Panasonic, Pioneer, Alpine and Clarion are some of the main brands available on the market. It depends entirely upon the customer which one he/she will buy. If someone is brand conscious, can afford higher price and has aspiration for the highest quality audio experience, then Sony Xplod Series can be the best bet.

Sony symbolizes style, status and standard of the highest degree. The others are a bit more pocket friendly. You will have to prioritize your needs and wants, then examine all the details of each model carefully. Also you should consider your budget as well as the car audio space before making a final decision.

One can always consult with other buyers who are still using a product of a particular company or have used sometime or the other and be assured of things like overall performance, service or value for money.

Here are some other post installation guidelines or tips: Always switch off the system when the car is at rest. Switching off is also probably good before starting the engine to reduce the pressure on battery, minimum use of pirated cassettes/discs, keeping the head clean, etc.

Keeping all these details in mind, a customer can shop for the music equipment of his/her choice and enjoy the experience.

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Main Components Of Car Stereo Equipment, Explained

Car stereos are very important for every kind of car. In fact it is one of the most popular tools used to provide entertainment in the car. There are many high-end versions available nowadays. They offer a varied range of features. They look trendy, and for that reason they are one of the best status enhancing features of modern cars.

There are manufactures that make and sell many popular brands of car stereos. In this article, we will discuss ten widely sold car stereo brands.

Boss

Boss is one of the most elegant manufacturers of car stereos. They are part of Roland. They are mainly popular for making electric guitars and other musical instruments. But they also makes good car stereos. Some of their popular models are, CD3055R, 506CA etc.

JVC

JVC a Japanese company formed in 1927. Now it has spread its business all over the world. They are famous in making all kinds of electronic goods such as car stereos. Some of their famous models are JVC KD-G405 car stereo player, JVC KD SV3105 etc.

Blaupunkt

This is another big name in the world of car stereos. It is a very old company, working from 1920. The head office of this company is located in Germany. Their popular models are Blaupunkt Casablanca MP56, Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27, Blaupunkt Nashville DAB35, Blaupunkt Vancouver CD36 etc.

Sony

Sony is another big name in the world of electronics. Sony was formed in the year 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. The original name of the company is Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo. They have a wide range of car stereos. Some of them are Sony Xplod CDX F7500, Sony CDX GT410U etc.


Alpine

The brand Alpine has a very good reputation in the world of car stereos. Some of their famous products are Play loud bass engine stereos, DVD car navy, V Amplifiers, GPS Navigation systems, CD, MD, cassette player, mp3 etc. This brand is very famous for CD changers.

Becker

Becker is another popular brand. This specific brand makes a wide range of CD changers, CD players in car navigation system etc. all of their car stereos are made of good technologies. It has got a very good combination of CD player, RDS tuner, navigation system and all of them are in one unit.

Clarion

This is a newly emerged brand. Their car navigation system and Digital audio Broadcasting system have become very popular. Its CD, mp3, MD and cassette player are also very popular. The Clarion DC628 CD changer is a popular model of this brand.

Kenwood

This popular brand has a wide range of car stereos. It has not only pioneered in CD changers, MD and cassette player but also in woofers, subwoofers, speakers etc. Some popular models of Kenwood are KDC 309A, KDC MP205 etc.

JBL

This brand makes brilliant quality amplifiers, loudspeakers, and subwoofers.

Grundig

This is another brand whose car CD changers have a huge fan follower. Their MCD 46 CD changer is immensely popular.

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When I first purchased my Sirius radio, I was able to use it with a simple FM transmitter with no problems. This worked fine but I had problems getting a decent reception no matter how hard I tried. I was especially frustrated that the FM transmitter would pick up on other channels and sporadically deliver static taking away from the clarity of the music. I was certain that I was going to have to pay for professional installation. After all, my area of expertise has never been with audio/visual equipment, or with automobiles.

After looking into the various options available for professional installation, and talking to a neighbor who had wired an antenna for his own satellite radio, I thought that I would give it a go. After all, if it didn't work out, I could always take it to a professional to have them do the installation the right way....

I'm glad I decided to try it myself. Installation of the antenna for my Sirius radio was easier than I could possible have imagined. There were just a couple of steps involved and only a few parts of the interior of my car to dive into. First, I had to mount the antenna. The resources at the Sirius web site helped me figure out exactly where on my pickup I should mount it, and how to install it properly. From there, I needed to route the cable for the antenna to where I would be housing the Sirius radio. Here again, I was able to get a lot of information from the Sirius site on the Internet. Even though they do not show you the exact model of your car, it is easy to see the best practice for routing the wires. I was amazed in how easy it was just to feed a simple wire through my car.

While the installation process was relatively straight forward and simple, there was one problem that I ran into at first. When I first plugged my Sirius radio into the antenna, all I would get was the message, "Acquiring Signal." I spent an hour or more messing with my antenna, trying to get it into a better position. Just about that time, my wife came out and asked me how it was going. I told her the problem. She said to me, "should you pull the truck out of the garage?" You see, our garage has an upstairs, and there is quite a bit of building in between my antenna and the sky. Sure enough, I opened the garage door and backed out, and my Sirius radio popped right up. The satellite radio installation took me all of an hour and I started with no clue as to what I was doing. It would have taken me over an hour to drive to Best Buy and wait on the guys there to do this for me. It also would have cost me quite a bit more.

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Author: Bob Maines is a satellite radio specialist with several years of experience selling and installing SIRIUS Radio

Installing Satellite Radio in My Car

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How many times have you been walking the streets, maybe in a parking lot or maybe inside your home, and you heard a car alarm. What did you do about it? Most likely all you did was say, “Man I wish someone would turn that off.” So what if that car was being broken in to? Now what would you do if it's your car being broken into? You see, so many people have car alarms nowadays that no one even cares about hearing them anymore. If one goes off people do not even bat an eye at it. This means that if someone breaks into your car no one is going to try and stop them. This is why it's great to have a GPS tracking unit in your car. With one of these if your car ever does get stolen you will be able to track it down. This helps the cops be able to get to your car faster. So in a world were car alarms just are not enough anymore, you have to have something more. That something more is the great GPS tracking units.

Trying to out think the bad guys gets harder by the day. However, one thing that it is hard for them to plan for is if you have a GPS tracking unit in your car. This is a small chip that can be placed anywhere in the car that can pin point your cars location. Now you may want to know why that is helpful. Well it's not really that helpful until someone takes your car. Then you will thing that its the greatest thing in the world. Cops can use the GPS tracking unit in your car to see where the car is going. This way they can get it back to you faster than ever before. So not only is this a help to you now it's a help to your local cops....

The only people it does not help is the bad guys. Car alarms just are not enough anymore. If you are in the store you are not even going to hear it go off. Which means that there is nothing you can do. That is why we have to take a stand against the bad guys.

Buying one of these GPS tracking units for the cars that do not have them already in them are easy to get. In fact, you should be able to buy them in almost any store. If you are having a hard time finding one, the good news is that you can get them online. By getting them online you are not going to be saving time, but you are going to be saving a lot of money. This is because most things cost a lot less when they are online. Do not spend anymore time thinking about if your car is safe or not. Go out and get one of the GPS tracking units, and keep your car safe today.

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Car Alarms With GPS Tracking For Vehicle Recovery, The Way Of The Future

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Before looking for truck accessories distributor means a lot of work, research as well as consultation. We have seen truck accessories distributor being swallowed up by big companies and as a result they usually lost touch with the most important part of their business – US.


I always believe that in order for businesses to be successful they should focus also to their clients needs. Aside from great products and affordable prices they should also give their clients the best services (customer support and assistance) that they can give. Their name will surely spread like fire through word of mouth from their satisfied clients which is one of the best kinds of advertisement.......

Today, with the help of internet, you can easily find good truck parts distributor that include their clients in their priorities. You can easily find the parts and accessories that you are looking for. With just a click of a button, you can easily shop for the parts and accessories that you need such as suspension lift kits, tonneau covers, fender flares, atv plows, nerf bars, side steps, running bars and other hard to find parts. Aside from easily finding what you need, you can shop at the comfort of your home. You don’t need to experience another back pain from driving around looking for the parts that you need. Another great thing shopping online is there are online shops that offer good bargains, wholesale pricing and good money back guarantees.


The internet has a lot to offer to those who are already tired of hunting for great deals, offers and products. The internet has become our choice in shopping, mainly because there are a lot of online shops out there that will go extra effort to satisfy our needs. With internet, parts and accessories for your trucks are now easier to find and can also be shipped just like other major manufactures. So before you go out of your house and waste your time driving around looking for that truck part check the internet first because will surely save you a lot of time! So, enjoy your shopping.

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If you are like most people you spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. According to statistics U.S. drivers spend about an average of 47 hours a year in traffic, and in large urban areas, drivers can spend more than 60 hours a year.

That is why a growing number of drivers are finding they can reduce time and increase comfort by using technology that helps them find and chart the best route to their destination by adding GPS navigation systems to their vehicles.......

A GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a device that uses satellite technology to pinpoint the location of a receiver. This GPS receiver will provide the driver with important information such as location, estimated time, and recommend a route to a destination. These systems have become so sophisticated that some have added the benefit of playing music. Simply download the desired files onto the hard drive and users can have their music library wherever they go.

Here at Car Lectroinics.com we carry a varied to fit everyone’s needs. Whether you are looking for city, off-road driving, or hiking trails, we carry them all. Is portable or an installed unit better for you? How easy is the screen display to read? And car the unit provides information on current traffic conditions? These are some of the questions you may want to ask yourself before looking at our wide array of items.

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Custom Body Kit

The top reason why people customize their wheels with a body kit is the looks but the body kit can improve as well the overall performance of your vehicle. Before getting started on buying a body kit, take into consideration certain concerns.

A body kit typically includes ground effects usually an air dam and side skirts. These ground effects fit on the vehicle's bottom edges and improves the down force by altering the air flow. The car looks lowered to the ground.

A kit can also include spoilers and wings. Under the front bumper is positioned a front spoiler to lessen the aerodynamic drag. A spoiler on the rear creates a down force to help increase grip or traction during acceleration....


The material that the body kit is made of should be considered. Generally there are two types of materials used in fabricating kits. You have the urethane and the fiberglass. Fiberglass has a better fit and can be repaired if a piece gets damaged. On the other hand, urethane once it gets damaged cannot be repaired but it is more resistant to soft impacts. Fiberglass has a better finish than urethane, and the paint generally looks better on it. Urethane is advisable if you live in an area that has rough roads and snow. Fiberglass is ideal with smooth roads and with a decent weather.

When you have considered a particular kit, calling the manufacturer of that kit would be good. Ask for what material your choice body kit is made of, if there is any warranty and if it is necessary for factory pieces from your vehicle's safety structure to be removed in order that the kit will fit accordingly. If it is necessary for the factory pieces to be removed, then don't bother buying the kit. Avoid purchasing body kits that require factory pieces from your car's structure to be removed.

Quality comes with price. Top quality fiberglass resin made in the U.S. can be expensive, while you can also find cheap fiberglass. It is all up to you how much you are willing to invest in your body kit.

Even the most accomplished do-it-yourself find installing a body kit quite complicated that it would be advisable to seek professional help. Ask your body kit manufacturer for recommended dealers in your area or recommended shops that could do the job. Check other sources like the yellow pages and the internet as well. Make sure that the shop has ample experience in such field and could do a good job at painting the kit. Check out pictures of previous works that the shop has done and select the shop that is most comfortable for you.

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Megaloud "Car Audio On Steriods"

The new car audio buzz, what is Megaloud and who is behind it? Simply put Megaloud is one mans dream to produce the best car audio products on the market and make them affordable to the average car audio enthusiast as well as the very competitive car audio competitor. The inventors name is Milt Nasiopoulos and he has been taking care of car audio enthusiast for decades at his well established store. Milts passion in car audio started way before he graduated as a electrical engineer from one of the finest colleges in the East Coast

As a teenager he had a love for music and an ear for quality. As a competitor he tried many different lines but was not satisfied and in his heart felt he had the ability and talent to build a car audio line that would please not only him but also many of his fellow car audio enthusiast. After many years of testing and blackboard trial and error he reached his goal. Megaloud was born. This is a very high end line that will surpass all expectations from his critics and set new standards in the car audio world.


Milts new regulated Megaloud Inferno Amplifiers are so well built built they are underrated by 15 percent at 13.8 volts. Add a few batteries and power up to14.4 volts and the amplifiers respond by pumping out another 15%. His 1200 watt 4 channel and two channels are some of the cleanest amplifiers on the market and respond to a new clarity with the addition of his new separate line. Speakers that are so affordable, yet so pleasing to the ear that you will think they are triple their cost. Subwoofers that have the quality of the high end lines that will make you proud to show off in front of your friends.


This Megaloud Inferno line has something for everyone. For the beginner who wants a clean sounding bass that wont set him back financially to the serious competitor who needs that little extra edge to put him in front of his peers.

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