If you’ve ever been on a road trip with the kids, you’ve undoubtedly heard someone ask, “Are we there yet?” on more than one occasion. If a rousing game of Go Fish or playing the license plate game aren’t cutting it, drop by your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer and ask them which rear seat […]
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Product Spotlight: Helix V EIGHT DSP MK2 Amplifier
When it comes to amplifiers with integrated digital signal processing, few companies have as many solutions as Audiotec Fischer of Germany. In this spotlight, we are going to take a close look at the Helix V EIGHT DSP MK2 eight-channel amplifier. With a maximum of 160 watts available per channel, and a full suite of […]
Will Start-Stop Technology Affect Aftermarket Electronic Upgrades?
Many new cars and trucks come with a feature called stop-start technology. This system senses when the car is stopped at a red light or stop sign and shuts down the engine to save fuel. As soon as you release the brake pedal, the engine starts up again, and you’re on your way. The question […]
How Does DragonEye ECCM Lidar Work?
Over the past few months, we’ve talked about how radar detectors and laser defense systems work. Now it’s time to talk about the dreaded and often controversial DragonEye ECCM-equipped lidar guns and why they’re so difficult to jam. What Is DragonEye ECCM? Let’s break this down a bit. Based in Norcross, Georgia, DragonEye Technology is […]
Automotive Upgrades That Help Seniors Drive Safely
A variety of technologies are available to help our seniors drive safely. It’s been shown repeatedly that independent mobility improves the wellbeing of those of us lucky enough to have retired after a long career. A backup camera, parking sensors, lane departure warning and blind-spot monitoring systems are great ways to help everyone on the […]
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio ARC Amplifiers
Based in Modesto, California, ARC Audio is one of the few mobile electronics companies that still designs its amplifiers from scratch in the United States. The ARC Series trio of amplifiers represents a high-performance mobile audio amplification solution that incorporates features that aren’t available from competing products. Let’s take a look at what makes the […]
Don’t Put All Your Songs in One Folder on Your USB Drive
With the rise in popularity of digital media files over the last decade, car audio enthusiasts find themselves being more likely to carry a USB memory stick than a stack of compact disks. When it comes to organizing all those MP3, WMA, AAC and FLAC files, most manufacturers suggest that you don’t put all the […]
How Do Laser Shifter Systems Work?
Sold as a means of preventing police officers from measuring the speed of your vehicle, laser shifter systems are amazing feats of engineering. Laser-based speed measurement guns measure distances very accurately and very quickly. Police use these hand-held guns to pick out a single vehicle in heavy traffic and find out in a split second […]
Heise LED Lighting Upgrades Improve Performance and Safety
Upgrading your car or truck lighting system with Heise LED bulbs or light bars from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is a great way to improve your safety at night. High-performance LEDs deliver impressive output and long life. Heise offers a variety of lighting solutions including replacement bulbs, accent lighting, work lights, trailer […]
How Does a Police Laser Gun Work?
If you’ve ever driven past a speed trap or, worse, received a speeding ticket from a law enforcement officer using a laser gun, you may be curious about how these systems work. Also called a lidar gun, these speed measuring devices are not only very accurate, but they work quickly and reliably to let an […]