A husband and wife team in Japan have taken to making tsurikawas by hand to give enthusiasts a legal. At JDMTsurikawa, they offer classicstyle train handles, as well as modern takes in different colors and finish s.
The railway company there has installed a unique, pink, heartshaped tsurikawa in one of its 22 carts, among all of its 1, other regular handles, and considers it a game for passengers to fin. They even change the position every few days to keep things interesting!
People believe that fin ing it has signifi ance to their love life, and while that may be true, JDMTsurikawa is making no such claims about their heart-shaped line — though, you never know. Check them out at JDMTsurikawa. Executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery have stated that their goal is to remake the Voltron show that their fans remember, as opposed to the one that actually existed.
For those unaware, the original Voltron: Defender of the. Universe series that aired from was actually cut and pieced together with redubbed dialogue from an adult-oriented Japanese anime series called Beast King GoLion, a darker, more violent series.
While many characters in the new show will be familiar to fans of the original, the producers wanted to start the new series with a clean slate for new viewers, which means more backstory and less indirectlyimplied plot. While most of us here in North America are familiar with two or three variations of KitKat, the land of the rising sun has a seemingly endless line of flavors, with new ones being added periodically.
The most recent addition to the KitKat flavor fi es is a little unorthodox. Sake-flavored KitKats hit the shelves in early February , mixing the delectable chocolate with the aftertaste of sake, a popular Japanese rice wine.
The sake-flavored KitKat is just one of several flavors unique to Asia. Some places even go so far as to serve KitKat sandwiches, which typically consist of a KitKat bar, orange peel slices and whipped cream. Hey, Nestle… Send us some strange KitKats! Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says he believes in the potential of Mitsubishi Motors, and even goes on to say that despite their controlling stake in the brand, they do not want to overhaul the brand.
In addition to giving both brands the opportunity to jointly develop technology and collaborate on purchasing decisions, the move also gives Nissan better access to the Southeast Asia market, an area where they have historically failed to gain traction while Mitsubishi boasts impressive sales numbers. In exchange, Mitsubishi gets their muchneeded boost in cash-flow from Nissan. For now, enthusiasts will have to wait to see where production models from the two brands overlap down the line.
Features the Power logo over a rising sun. Available with either crown caps, or skull caps. The shaftless technology, as well as the 2-mm knife-edged throttle blade, provide minimal disturbance to airflow.
Plug and play install, utilizing standard throttle internals and connections. No aftermarket ECU required. Suitable for all power levels. Featuring a unique design, the Glare lineup will set your car apart from the crowd.
Strictly designed for professional competition Rally, Gymkhana, Tarmac, Dirt Trial , this standard coilover suspension features a large piston valve mono-tube shock absorber tailored to take the abuse. D1Spec power arms from D-Max are drift-ready and, as you may be able to guess from their name, they live up to the tight standards of D1 drift tech inspection.
Just bolt up and abuse as needed. Four years in the making and after extensive testing in race conditions, Endless has fina ly produced this caliper to achieve their extremely high rigidity and lightness standards.
Large 76mm 3-inch piping is carefully routed through a large resonator in the midpipe and around the rear differential to a centralized Y-section for even flow. Choose the optional Flash Editor and skip the hassle of getting your car tuned on a dyno! The rod cap and bearing inserts are high strength, preventing any warping or pulling due to inertia and weight of the pistons. The R-series piston kit will be able to install easily in tandem with stock cylinders without machining, because the bore diameter is the same as the stock piston.
Made from forged aluminum, these pistons can take a beating, improving compression and durability. This high-end piston boasts reliability and performance well into high power numbers for the mighty VR engine. The use of 8 to 16 LED chips per bulb makes them the most powerful on the market.
Every kit is backed up by a 12 year warranty. Typically a race-built application, this intake manifold will help your 2-rotor effectively scream high into the 5-digit RPMs for a respectable boost in top end power.
With quad tips, this exhaust kit promises both beautiful form and promising performance. The trunk lid is finished with a lossy clear coat that does not chip or flake. Shed some unnecessary weight without sacrificing s yle. Rowen is pulling no punches with their new body kit for the Lexus RC-F. Aiming to make a bold statement, the kit drastically transforms the look of the Japanese luxury sports coupe. Available in FRP or a carbon fiber ariant, the kit includes a front under spoiler, side step, rear bumper extension and diffu er, and a trunk spoiler.
Adjustable camber plates with high-quality spherical bearings depending on application Compact double-bellows air spring or sleeve-style bags Red anodized aluminum accents 30 levels of damping adjustment, monotube threaded strut with independent ride height adjustment.
Black powder-coated strut bodies and lower mounts Up to 5. Most kits also come with braided stainless steel air lines, and all necessary fittings and hardware for mounting. Crafted by experienced professionals, this lip is finished in a high loss that will not chip or flake. This kit is subtle, yet it transforms the looks of the GS-F. This kit is also available in FRP or dry carbon fiber onstruction. Includes front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear center diffu er and rear side diffu ers.
Simple to install, ZEVO Pulse attaches to the outside of the headlight lens and connects directly to any volt source. The newly available Schroth Flex is paving the way for the next generation of head and neck restraint devices.
Designed to work with 2- and 3-inch belts, the Schroth Flex offers a tailored fit or almost every application. A collaborated effort between Formula Drift and Takata, the wallet is hand made out of the same Takata Green Webbing used in our racing harnesses. All Medalion Touring exhaust systems are tested to be under 93 db, utilizing a double walled tip design and Advantex packing material in the muffler. With advanced dampers produced by KYB, the Sustec Pro CR aims to deliver a smooth ride quality without sacrificing st ength or handling.
The drop-in PONCAM version offers hassle-free performance gains with pre-set valve timing that integrates seamlessly with the factory valvetrain. Voltex is world-reknowned for their aero design and fabrication.
Inspired from recent designs from Le Mans Prototype race cars, these wings are designed to maximize downforce while keeping air flow stable underneath the wing foil.
The WMD Apparel collection is made to celebrate the diehard drift fan — those who live the lifestyle, not just follow it. The specifications demanded of this project are identical to the specs found in the Willans produced Nismo racing harnesses, a harness that is used in Japan on both street GT-Rs and full Nismo GT race cars. Custom configurations and colors are available.
That means super-wide, b xy fenders, big body kits and small, wide race-style wheels. In fairness, it was a far more interest-. But, as is the norm here in Japan, no matter how sketchy anyone looks, a friendly head nod normally results in a smile. There were plenty of Mazda CD Cosmos in attendance, all of them sporting crazy color schemes and gigantic over-fenders.
The highly strung rotary and its distinctive pulsing idle could be heard before we even got through the venue gates. As a whole, the crowds were older than your average car meet, which is a fairly accurate representation of the culture. Sure, there are plenty of younger people that enjoy the kyusha lifestyle, but the vast majority of attendees were all originals - people that have been immersed in this scene and its cars and bikes since they were wild teenagers.
Some credit him as being a core influencer of the gurachan-style movement. If you compare the new high-res format to MP3, the difference becomes even greater. If you have been blissfully unaware of the trend to higher quality digital music reproduction and you have a set of ears, you need to pay attention here.
High-res audio is gaining support from many companies, as well as a multitude of major labels and musicians. If you have a system that can take advantage of the high-res music, the difference can be spectacular. Over the last few years, companies like Sony have been hard at work developing hardware that can take advantage of this additional fidelity and resolution.
This past year, High Resolution Audio became mainstream thanks to the release of more hardware that supports the format. To that point, Sony has now introduced a High Resolution Audio mobile system with specific pieces of gear that provide higher than normal performance parameters. Supported file types for the front and rear USB inputs include:. It delivers exceptional dynamic range and incredibly quiet signal to noise performance.
In addition, a dedicated MHz high-precision jitter cancelling clock is included to increase accuracy, with a dedicated power circuit placed in close proximity. The knob is very nicely damped and the front faceplate is made of 14mm solid machined aluminum. The unit has a very high end look and feel, and even the small buttons on the left side of the faceplate are made from aluminum.
The circuitry of the RSX-GS9 is built in a two-layer arrangement, with the analog circuitry on the lower main board and all the digital circuitry located to the. To reduce resonance, the metal structure is designed for higher than normal rigidity by using 0.
The bottom of the chassis is also built with a double floor for a total steel thickness of 1. In addition, special attention is paid to reduce electromagnetic interference. Other features on the faceplate of the player include a 3.
In addition to the front mounted USB inputs, the back panel of the RSX-GS9 provides an additional USB input, front, rear and sub outputs, an optical output for connection to amplifiers or processors with optical inputs, highlevel inputs and the usual connector for hands-free Bluetooth operation.
With the RSX-GS9 providing the high resolution signal, now we need amplifiers and tweeters that can take advantage of the extended frequency response and dynamic range provided. The amplifier is also bridgeable for use as a twochannel at watts into four ohms. The power supply is comprised of high current MOSFET devices, which switch current through a low flux toroidal transformer, while energy.
When it comes to controlling and shaping the signal, there are low noise potentiometers and twisted pair conductors to connect the various PCBs together. The rectification diodes are Schottky-barrier diodes, used for their inherently lower ripple and undershoot.
All of the controls are top mounted and accessed by removing two screws in a cap that, when installed, also covers the wiring terminals. Tuning capabilities include a to Hz crossover, a six- to Hz subsonic filter and a bass boost control with a center frequency of 40 Hz.
This brings us to the speakers recommended by Sony for their complete high-res audio system. For this review, Sony provided the following speakers:. XS-GS Two-way coaxial 6x9 speakers.
XS-GS Two-way coaxial 6. For those of you who recall high school physics, the larger a sound source is, compared to the wavelength of the sound generated, the more directional it will be. Now, consider that a 30 kHz wavelength is 0. The XS-GS1 tweeters have extended high frequency response and are designed to complement the tweeters on the coaxial systems by adding output above 20 kHz, and extending up to over 50 kHz. The super tweeters are designed to maximize dispersion and have a wide mesh grille that is acoustically transparent.
The XS-GM1 super tweeters come with either flat or angled mounting cups, or could be custom flush-mounted as well. The network uses an air core inductor and metalized polyester film capacitors. LISTENING I have been buying high resolution audio music since the very beginnings of the HDTracks website, so I already have some experience with the differences typically heard when these tracks are played through home audio gear designed for high-res audio.
Because I do all my listening in a carefully controlled acoustically treated room instead of a car, I set up the entire Sony system as provided.
The only difference in my setup from what Sony recommends is that I fired the XS-GM1 super tweeters directly at my listening position instead of reflecting them since my room lacked a good reflective surface. After a couple of hours of listening, I came away suitably impressed with this first effort from Sony. For my listening, I fed. Dynamic range is excellent, and the music has a much more lifelike texture than a typical MP3 track. The system also has very low noise between tracks and is inaudible on even very quiet passages.
Perhaps in a car with them reflected off the glass the difference would become more obvious. As time went by and more and more music, as well as players became available, audiophiles began to spread the word. All it takes is a few minutes of listening to.
Kudos to the folks at Sony for bringing the ability to enjoy high resolution audio to our cars. Just be prepared to want to replace most of your existing music collection. A fully-digital amplifier that teams up with one of the best processors on the market to produce some serious results. Since the birth of the company, the Audison brand has earned a solid reputation for designing and building very high quality, high performance car audio products, many of which incorporate leading edge technologies.
Over the years they have been the recipients of many prestigious awards and accolades, primarily because they have a passion for music, and take a no nonsense approach to the engineering of their products. And while generally not the most economical products available, the Audison brand of.
For this review, we are going to combine a couple of their products, the new Voce AV5. It is designed with the output power being staggered, so that the front and rear Class-AB channels have different power levels. The rated power for the front channels are listed at 75 watts per channel, while the rear channels are rated at watts into four ohms and watts into two ohms. The subwoofer channel has a watt rating at four ohms and a watt rating into a two ohm load. If you were paying attention there, you probably noticed the front channels are rated for four ohm use only, but the rear channels and sub channel can be used with either four or two ohm loads.
On one end of the amplifier you find the input section featuring fully digital input connections. There are no RCA or high level inputs on the amplifier. To properly drive the Voce AV5. Setup of the channel addressing is straightforward and takes only a few seconds.
The digital audio bus is capable of carrying signal for up to eight channels. The bit Ten D is capable of interfacing with virtually any analog or digital source and provides incredible signal manipulation capability, making tuning the system easy and producing excellent sonic results.
The bit Ten D is a direct descendant of the highly praised bit One, and all Audison bit processors are equipped with incredibly powerful bit MHz Cirrus Logic DSP Digital Signal Processing and are controlled by easy to install computer software. For sources without a dedicated. In addition to all of the above, the bit Ten D provides four channels of speaker level input, an auxiliary input and other cool features, like a cell phone mute function.
The amplifier is equipped with heavy duty power and speaker terminals, which will accept fourgauge and eight-gauge cables, respectively. Also found on this end of the amp is a connection for the volt trigger input and output. All of that aside, what really sets this amplifier apart from everything else is the fact that this is a full digital input amplifier.
The advantages of using digital signal transfer between components in a car are significant. First of all, by sending a digital bitstream of data, you automatically eliminate the possibility of radiated noise issues entering your signal cables, which is a major source of complaint for many people.
Second, the digital signal provides optimal signal to noise. Speaking of listening…. After a few tweaks of the crossovers and level adjustments, I sit down and begin my listening with a true. This track is an excellent test for how well an amplifier can reproduce complex choral voices and a full symphony orchestra at the same time. The Audison gear performs perfectly with a resulting listening experience that is not just enjoyable, but memorable.
Needless to say, I am impressed! This recording was made with the band standing around a microphone in The Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto, Canada. The recording does a brilliant job of capturing the ambience of the room, and the Voce amplifier reproduces it with almost startling clarity. The session continues with me listening for any telltale signs of digital artifacts, such as high frequency harshness or added high frequency noise. I find nothing at. All in all, this is very good sounding gear.
This is my first experience with an all digital input amplifier and it was impressive. For those of you who are wondering how to get a digital audio source in your car, there are several companies who build products that will connect to an Apple or Android device.
A look inside the amplifier reveals what could best be described as artistry. These products are incredibly well made and use only the finest components.
As a person who sees the inside of literally hundreds of products each year, I can tell you the Audison stuff makes everything else look really average. It is worth noting that this amplifier.
You may want to take advantage of the terminal provided for the external super capacitor as well. Frequency response is excellent and the amplifier easily. The XC series of amplifiers have been designed from the outset to maximize power delivery and efficiency, while maintaining as small a footprint as possible.
In addition, these amplifiers are specifically built to be used in very tough environments such as boats, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and other motorsports applications. The series consists of three models: a mono subwoofer amp XC , a four-channel version and a five-channel model, which we reviewed in these pages a few months ago. Since we looked at. Through optimization of the Class-D design, the Clarion amplifiers have excellent power efficiency watts consumed versus watts produced , which means that they generate less heat per watt than other amplifiers of similar construction.
Adding to the efficiency of the overall package is a heatsink design that provides great heat transfer, which in turn allows the engineers to reduce the size significantly for the power being developed. In fact, these are some of the smallest high-power amplifiers on the market! The XC amplifiers mount using steel tabs at each end of the chassis. Wiring and connections are simple, with the power and speaker harnesses coming out one end.
Controls are also pretty basic, with a gain pot and crossover frequency control for each pair of channels. The four- and five-channel models use high-pass crossovers that are adjustable from 15 to Hz for their full-range channels. The subwoofer channel on the XC, as well as the crossover filter used in the XC, are 35 to Hz low-pass filters.
To this end, they use a Humiseal conformal coating on the PCBs and have sealed covers to keep moisture out. Even the connectors and terminals are designed to be corrosion resistant. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners and no endorsement is implied.
In the first I use the four-channel XC in three-channel mode by bridging the rear channels to a fourohm, inch woofer in a vented enclosure. The front channels are connected to a set of reference component speakers, and the crossover is set to 50 Hz. As I have listened to several XC amplifiers in the past, I know this is going to be fun.
The XC provesit has plenty of power and easily drives my system to higher levels than I would have expected from such a small amp. As I experienced with the five-channel version, overall sound quality. Subtle details in complex orchestral passages are easily apparent, and the amplifier sounds very open and natural. Bass output is authoritative and clean and, at the same time, the amp provides a discernible sense of space and natural reverberation in the playback of several favorite selections.
With the sensitivity set at about mid-point, quiet passages are completely noise-free, with the Clarion unit turning on and off without any clicks or popping. This is where the second session comes in. For this go-round, I run the XC in two-channel bridged mode to my components,. The following power measurements were obtained as follows: HZ 1. Now with watts on tap, the sound quality remains the same, but the added power allows for higher average volume levels, and I can play the music as loud as I want with no signs of stress from either amp.
It exceeds the published power numbers. These amps are well built, engineered to sound good and deliver lots of clean power with minimal current draw and heat.
When it comes right down to it, what more can you ask for in a small footprint amp? Check the entire series of XC amps out for yourself at a Clarion dealer near you, and visit them online at Clarion. Looking for a woofer that delivers nocompromise sonic performance and power handling, yet fits in some tight spots? Look no further. Based on a tried and true theory of operation, the M-Car Modular — Coupled Acoustic Radiators concept is quite unique in the car audio industry.
Passive radiators are nothing new in the audio world, but they are fairly rare on the car audio side of things. A passive radiator is basically a woofer that has no magnetics and no voice coil. It is driven by the air pressure in the enclosure, and it is tuned via adjustments to its suspension stiffness and moving mass. As in a bass reflex system, the passive radiator controls the woofer cone excursion near the tuned frequency, which increases power handling.
But - and this is key - in a passive radiator system, the enclosure does not need to be made larger as you would for a typical vented system, and in fact can be significantly smaller for the same tuning.
Obviously, there is no port noise or pipe resonance in a passive. Also, the placement of the passive radiator in the enclosure is not as critical as it is with a vented system. For these reasons, audiophiles tend to prefer the sound of passive radiator systems to a typical bass reflex design.
The only drawbacks to a passive radiator system are that they are typically more difficult to design, and may have a higher cost. In a car system where enclosure size is a serious concern, a passive radiator makes a lot of sense and this fact is not lost on the Audiomobile design team.
In fact, the system sent for review had the dual inch cones providing roughly the same piston area as a inch woofer, but all in only a 0. The EVO woofer is designed for optimal performance in small enclosures, and because of its sealed back plate and 4-inch depth, the enclosure can be built to fit in difficult vehicles like trucks and exotic sports cars.
The folks at Audiomobile have. All you have to do is build the box to the correct volume dictated by Audiomobile and the system will be tuned perfectly.
For example, if you wanted to build a system with a single driven woofer and two passive radiators, they can help you with that by simply adding 50 percent to the enclosure volume and bolting in the additional radiator.
This would result in roughly the same cone area as a inch woofer, but the box volume would only be three-quarters of a cubic foot! The suspension for the moving assembly comes from a nitrile butyl rubber surround, and an eight-. All of this in turn moves the Kevlar-reinforced composite cone, which was originally devel-. As a result, the woofer has a power rating of watts. With the Audiomobile M-CAR system connected to my reference system, I begin what turns out to be a rather lengthy and very enjoyable listening session.
The setup of the system is pretty simple: I have a low-pass electronic crossover set at 90 Hz at dB per octave and the woofers coils in parallel, resulting in a two-ohm load. I believe that a well-designed subwoofer system should be able to play any type of music well and simply reproduce the sound the recording engineer intended. To that end, as usual, I use a wide range of musical styles for my listening session. I begin with some music that I think would be a good test for the system, with a few wellrecorded and very revealing jazz and classical music selections.
Chord changes and other low frequency nuances are distinct and pure. Okay, so it can play good, but can it play loud? Switching to some high-output bass tracks from Yello, Thomas Dolby and Motorhead, the passively assisted system proves that it is more than up to the task.
All in all, regardless of. Then I remove. Because this is a little bit different design for car audio, in addition to the usual Klippel and SPL measurements, I also do a bit of extra testing. So, I remove the EVO woofer and mount it in a half-cubic-foot sealed enclosure. Then I measure the system response and scale it to one watt at one meter.
The Evo 10 delivers remarkably flat frequency response from 30 to 75 Hz, the critical subwoofer range, in the tiny 0. As good as the woofer is by itself, the graphs produced show the incredible difference in output gained by the passive radiator. At 53 Hz, the difference is almost 12 dB! I have to hand it to the folks at Audiomobile. With the development of the M-CAR concept, they can produce subwoofer systems small enough fit into the most difficult installations, yet provide true no-compromise sonic performance and power handling.
However, this outside the box thinking is not new for these guys. This is the fourth product I have reviewed from Audiomobile and this is just. Realizing that when it comes to bass reproduction there is no replacement for displacement, they have taken a somewhat different approach. Instead, they offer a solution that uses dual eight-inch woofers, which still has the piston area of an inch woofer, but obviously fits into a much smaller footprint.
Might as well get a couple! Well, there is tight, and then there is really tight! If you are driving a car with virtually no room at all for a subwoofer and amplifier, but you need some real bass for the everyday commute, the folks at Memphis Car Audio may have a solution. Thanks to some clever engineering and skilful blending of components, Memphis has introduced an incredibly small and.
And by system, yes that means complete and ready to play with the required amplifier built in. With such a small footprint and very low height, the unit should fit under the seat of most cars, or behind the seat of even the tightest pick-up cabs.
The cabinet is constructed almost entirely of solid extruded aluminum for strength and low resonance. A specially designed ultra-slim profile woofer is utilized, which is driven with the built-in Class D amplifier designed specifically. Thanks to the high efficiency design, the amplifier draws less current and generates less heat than a conventional amplifier.
Power connections are made via setscrew type terminals that will accept up to eight-gauge cable. There is also the choice of a conventional remote turn-on wire, or for compatibility in virtually any system, the unit is also equipped with signal sensing turn-on functionality. Tuning is accomplished via a full set of controls including gain, variable crossover with a range of 80 to Hz, a bass boost function with up to 12 dB of available boost, and a degree phase switch.
Installation is a simple matter of choosing a location, running power, ground and input signal wires, and then tuning it for the vehicle.
This track has the amazing Willie Weeks on bass, laying down very well defined electric bass lines, with some awesome plucking thrown in for good measure. The seats are pushed farther back to allow for more luxury and comfort,. The man himself is at the back, leaning against a table and controlling the transforming trunk. The floor of the trunk comes out in a sliding block, which then splits into three arms: two huge amp racks to the left and right, while the middle pushes out to reveal a processor.
Meanwhile, a hydraulic arm props up a hidden display from on top, which is playing the music video to whatever songs Fishman has on his playlist.
I must have watched this transformation happen about 10 to 15 times before I could even go over and talk to the guy. Can we talk for a second about how Toyota killed it at CES this year? Their whole floor presence was so cool and attention-grabbing. It helped that they had some great tech on display as well.
Toyota has been toying with hydrogen as an alternative fuel source for quite some time now. The powerful, private, cloud-based computing system collects information from vehicles all around the globe and provides drivers with personalized, on-the-go service.
I just want to know if K. Some of you may have fond memories of road trips in them, while some of you might have even been conceived in the back of one sorry.
Get it? It houses a kWh lithium-ion battery as a power source, which is supposed to generate enough juice for miles of driving range on one full charge. Its two electric motors - one in the front and one in the back - make the van all-wheel drive. The proposed technology inside is the most exciting piece of the van, however.
Everything is a screen. Some of these models were introduced in calendar year , and have built up some aftermarket support already, while others are just arriving at dealers recently. Sharper handling courtesy of a new multi-link rear suspension help make this car a pleasure to spin around. A Civic Coupe arrives this spring, and Honda has confirmed that a five-door hatchback and hot Type R will finally make it to North America at some point.
The ever-popular Ford Mustang continues its strong run in with more models on offer than ever before, and another entry that offers a smaller but turbocharged engine as an uplevel option.
Fastback coupe and convertible body styles are available with a hp 3. Choose between six-speed manual or automatics, with a bespoke Tremec manual available exclusively on the Shelby models. The Shelby GT runs from rest to 60 mph in about four seconds, or 1. A modified version of the global-market Toyota Auris, the iM shares its platform with the Corolla, with all the plusses and minuses that entails.
A more modern infotainment system that runs Apple CarPlay rear-wheel drive 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic and Android Auto is part of a major interior upgrade as well. The hype is real: the Miata is back and better than ever. The MX-5 Miata finally revives its non-alphanumeric moniker that never really went away for its many fans, and is brand-new for Using a 2.
The smaller size is also not a worry, as people up to six-foot-five can fit comfortably. The legendary hot hatch is still going strong in its seventh iteration.
The model features some new tech in the form of VW Car Net App-Connect - allows you to pair your smartphone, no matter where your allegiance lies. The six-speed DSG with paddle shifters is the nicest version yet, and the electric assisted direct steering provides good feedback and response in concert with the sport-tuned suspension.
Either three- or five-door configurations are available on the GTI, while the rallyready all-wheel drive Golf R comes in fivedoor only, but now with DSG available as well. The GTI Performance models receive an electronically-controlled hydraulic limited slip differential, larger brakes, real time damper control and an extra 10 hp, though that sleeper Golf R is the beast of the lineup, boasting horsepower and lb-ft of torque.
Available in sizes. Calipers are available in either black or red powdercoat, with a choice of either SRP drilled and slotted or GT competition series face slotted rotors. BP compound SmartPads, hardware, stainless steel braided flexlines and a parking brake cable adapter kit are included. Machined from a single forging of T6 aluminum, the VX1 is lightweight, stiff and has excellent fatigue strength.
Available in 18, 19, 20 and inch diameters and custom finishing, Forgeline wheels can be crafted to accommodate a variety of custom suspension, brake or body modifications. TID-welded for maximum durability during repeated hot and cold transitions, the tanks also includes a high-pressure 2. This design also conveniently retains use of the stock coolant level sensor and work with both auto and manual models.
A colored LED snaps onto the base of the high beam, low beam and fog lights. The LED shines all the way through the back of the bulb, filling the headlight assembly with colored light from within without impacting the color of the beam pattern. Different colors can be selected through the ZEVO smartphone app. Mirror Bright Detailing Spray is a true multi-task product that gently cleans both exterior and interior automobile surfaces and finishes.
The no-scratch formula is safe for all paint types, including lacquers, enamels and clear coats. Excellent for removing contaminants from paint between washes and cleaning interior gauges and screens.
Welcome: the Royals. Switch out the looks of your lugs with either Royal Crowns or Royal Jewels. Its patented filter-in-a-filter design is made of surgical stainless steel weave rather than paper.
All backed by a ,mile performance guarantee. The user can select from a variety of up to 10 solid colors, as well as built-in presets. Made up of two 5. Progressive rate sleeve-style air springs mated to a level adjustable, threaded body, monotube shock handle height and damping duties, which allow you to go from comfort to race handling with the twist of a knob. Available in packs of two, four, six and eight for any engine configuration.
Cooler fuel injectors operate more efficiently and will help prevent vapor lock and heat soak. These spark plugs feature an internal capacitor, developed with the help of a US Department of Energy laboratory, to store energy that creates a high-intensity electrical pulse when released.
This pulse saturates the fuel with combustion-enhancing plasma, ensuring instant ignition and a rapid burn. Available exclusively at Authorized Q-Class Retailers. See the list at www. Untitled-1 1.
With a click of a button or new post on social media outlets Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , the audience will be able to vote and select their favorite entry from round to round. Hundreds of potential competitors are currently submitting their profiles via an online registration form at TunerBattlegrounds. The online voting takes place at TunerBattlegrounds. In the initial stages rounds , voters simply sign-in with their existing Facebook accounts and can vote once each day.
The votes are tallied and the winner is announced at the event and on our social channels. The Category competitions provide partnered automotive aftermarket manufacturers with an opportunity to engage the tuners and competitors with a category-specific online battle. Competitors have the opportunity to earn points for the Tuner Battlegrounds Championship Top 32 Tournament bracket.
After hours of research he finally made the move on a Infiniti G37 Coupe, fresh off the lot. What exactly was this vision? Before we get into the engine and suspension, his audio and multimedia setup demands attention.
It starts with four 6. The engine is pushing Takeda dual cold air intakes, R35 GT-R injectors, a custom grounding kit and a carbon fiber-clad engine bay. An Airlift Autopilot v2 digital management system, dual compressors and a custom painted 5-gallon air tank control the suspension.
All of this is rolling on Concavo wheels and Nankang NS2 tires. The G37 is custompainted in gunmetal and red pearl with metal flakes and a matching IPL body kit. A carbon fiber dash kit and gauge trim sweeten the interior. The work has not been in vain, as the car has claimed over a dozen awards and counting. The Si is not only his first build but also his favorite model, and growing up as a child in the Philippines, Durante knew from a young age what would be his first purchase in America.
Everything was a challenge to me. His audio game is on point as well. A two-piece Kicker CompR subwoofer, 8 and 10 inches, is protected by a customized enclosure and is coupled with Alpine amplifiers. The trunk has also been installed with a Lenovo inch, all-in-one tablet. Then there are his blue and red Avant Garde F and F wheels, mirror-brushed chrome. Being new to the scene, there are a few people to whom Durante would like to give a shout out on the East Coast.
Intending to keep the tC stock until finding the perfect project, Juarez began simply enough by bolting on rims and installing a body kit. Of course, being his first build, the tC did present its own challenges. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners and no endorsement is implied. It began, simply enough, with a new set of headlights and some fresh taillights, with the real game changer coming in , four years after the initial purchase.
It was the craziest road trip! No sleep, exhaustion, but we came back with hardware. I placed at my first of-. This simple bond between car enthusiasts living in neighbouring provinces eventually formed into the birth of an Ontario Chapter — known today as Krazyhaus — whose co-founder and co-president is the man you are reading about today.
Kurt has helped me push the bar as to what is possible He, of course, has made some additional purchases for performance and style, like a Ride Tech E3 Pro air management system and limited edition Carline CM2 wheels.
I have been involved with car audio contesting since it was invented. This means that you need to push the boundaries a little sometimes, and as such, I have seen a lot of very creative interpretations of the rules over the years.
In the early days, classes of competition were divided by amplifier power. Soon, manufacturers and competitors found they could gain an advantage by under-rating the product, or by building the product to work into lower impedances, which could more than double the available power from what was advertised. In recent years, these advantages have been pretty. Their solution was to have rear speaker grilles in place, and in some cases actual speakers installed, but no connections. Being a craftsman and turning out amazing installations is one thing, but you need to also spend time learning what your music is supposed to sound like.
This way, you can instantly recognize a problem. The car had completed a successful year of competition and the owner simply wanted the tune polished a little. Within the first 10 seconds of the first track, I shut off the system and told the competitor that his left and right channels were backwards. We went to the home reference system we had set up, took a listen, and sure enough, I was right. He asked how it was possible that no one had caught it all year, and I heard it almost instantly.
The finger snaps always come from the left channel and the acoustic guitar is always full right. For anyone who is contemplating participation in these contests, you need to know everything about what you are being judged on. You need to know your car, your system and your music, inside out and backwards. Be prepared to answer any question and do it with confidence.
The people who win are the competitors who fully understand the rules, pay close attention to their scoresheets, as well as the scoresheets of the people who are beating them. Not enough space for some bass? If that sounds like what you need, I have good news: the folks at Diamond Audio have a solution. By incorporating an amplifier, subwoofer and passive radiator all into one cast-aluminum chassis, Diamond has a brilliant small and shallow inch subwoofer system, called the DPAS With such a small footprint and very low height, the unit should fit behind the seat of even the tightest pick-up cabs or under the seat of most cars.
Thanks to the high efficiency Class-D design, the amplifier draws less current and generates less heat than a conventional amplifier. An ultra-slim-profile woofer that was specifically designed for this product is utilized, and it is driven by the watt built-in amplifier. Like the woofer, the amplifier has also been designed specifically for optimum performance in this enclosure with this woofer. All of the controls and connec-. Power connections are made via set screw-type terminals that will accept up to eight-gauge cable.
There is also the choice of a conventional remote turn-on wire, or for compatibility in virtually any system, the unit is also equipped with signal sensing turn-on functionality. Installation is a simple matter of choosing a location, running power, ground and input signal wires and then tuning it for the vehicle.
Tuning is accomplished via a full set of controls including gain, variable crossover with a range of 80 to Hz, a bass boost function with up to 12 dB of available boost, and a degree phase switch. On these intentionally bass-heavy tracks, the diminutive woofer system provides good output, lower frequency output than I expected, and handles the built-in power well. Listening to the late great John.
Entwistle and his mind-bending, giant bass lines is a real treat, and you can easily forget you are listening to a very discreet subwoofer system. The Diamond system sounds really good!
As you expect, the laws of physics still apply, so the system lacks a little overall output when compared to a big woofer in a big box with a big amp, but the performance it delivers is a hell of a lot better than having no woofer at all. Because of its size, it can be easily hidden in a trunk, or even better, under a seat. I used to have a simple and effective upgrade path for people wanting to improve the performance of their factory car audio systems. With the complexity and integration level of the radios that come in new cars today, my plan has had to evolve dramatically.
In this installment of Listen Up, we will look at a modern approach to upgrading your factory audio system. ONE If you ask any music enthusiast what is lacking from most factory-installed audio systems, their answer would be bass.
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