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Car Audio System Checklist

Pion — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:28:15 +0000

Many people love their time in their own car because it lets them enjoy the music that they like to listen to. Without music we wouldn’t have the audio equipment that we have today. So below you can find the checklist for your Car Audio System.

List the Features You Want

List the features and components you want in a car entertainment system.

Audio/video Performance features:

Speakers

Subwoofers

Crossovers

Amplifiers

DVD or CD Receiver

Video screen

Convenience features:

Bluetooth wireless for hands-free cell phone use

Remote Controls

Dual Zone operation

Navigation systems

Real-time traffic information via XM Satellite Radio

USB Port

HD/Satellite Radio

Safety features:

Rear view safety camera

Garage door and security gate operation

Decide on Upgrading or Replacing the Existing System

After considering the features you want, determine whether the system should be upgraded or replaced. Many car systems, especially those in newer vehicles can be upgraded with expansion components. The advantages of expansion components make it easy to add almost any feature or component to your car system while leaving the existing system. You may need to talk to an installing dealer to determine if your car stereo system can be upgraded or should be replaced.

Set a Budget

After determining the features you want, set a budget and make a list of components for the project. Use the link below to the vehicle fit guide and determine what will fit in your car. Don’t forget the cost of installation. Many stores, such as Best Buy and Circuit City offer installation services, which are usually priced individually based on the job, so it’s easy to include them in your budget.

Choose an Installer

Talk with friends to get recommendations, check your local phone book or do an online search for car stereo installation in your area. Visit at least three installation companies and get written quotes for parts and labor before making a decision. Compare prices, warranties and consider an extended warranty for expensive units. If the vehicle is new, consult with the manufacturer to find out if the installation or modification of the system will affect your vehicle warranty. Consult your local Better Business Bureau office to learn about any past or pending complaints against the company.

List the Features You Want

List the features and components you want in a car entertainment system.

1. Audio/video Performance

Speakers
Subwoofers
Crossovers
Amplifiers
DVD or CD Receiver
Video screen

2.Convenience

Bluetooth wireless for hands-free cell phone use
Remote Controls
Dual Zone operation

3. Navigation systems

Real-time traffic information via XM Satellite Radio
USB Port
HD/Satellite Radio

4. Safety

Rear view safety camera
Garage door and security gate operation

Decide on Upgrading / Replacing the Existing System

Set a Budget

Choose an Installer

Fiat 500

Pion — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:09:08 +0000

Fiat 500 is very sporty in terms of looks. It is available in two variants – Sport and Lounge. It comes in a lovely range of colors, including Jive Blue, Crossover Black, Mod Blue, Ye Ye Green, Punk Grey, Cha Cha Cha Azure, Breakbeat Grey, Pasodoble Red, Calypso Orange, Bossa Nova White and Tropicalia Yellow.The circular headlights and clear lens fog lamps, with trademark chrome whisker, looks trendy. Its frontage has been further accentuated with a sleek radiator grille. In the rear side is the sparkling tail lamps cluster and an integrated roof spoiler, which add to the overall appeal of the coupe. Four

people can easily get into the car and enjoya long ride in a very relaxing way.

Fiat 500 is coming with 4 cylinder in line engine which will deliver a maximum power of 75 bhp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 1500 rpm . The Fiat 500 engine is electronically controlled common rail multijet direct injection with turbo charger and inter cooler which is having a displacement of 1248cc. Fiat 500 is having a 5 speed transmission.

As the performance is considered 500 will take only 12.5 sec to reach 100 km/hr from 0 , and having a top speed of 165 km/h.

Fiat 500 is fully packed with advanced safety features, offering maximum ride and driving pleasure for its occupants. The standard safety features of the vehicle include Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Dual stage driver and passenger airbags, Fire Prevention System (FPS), Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and Hazard activation (4 arrows) in panic braking.

Pontiac G8 GXP

Pion — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:28:40 +0000

Pontiac G8 GXP come with his performance even more powerful. G8 GT so far as the top model of the series, will be at the end of 2008 become the G8 GXP.

The 4.982 m long, 1.899 meters wide and 1.465

meters high Pontiac G8 GXP, with a wheelbase of 2.915 meters, has a progressive styling, particularly the fall in the split grille and big wheels and huge wheel arches into the eye of the beholder. The dynamic stress large air scoops in the hood, side gills and rear diffuser. For more downforce on the rear axle provides additional rear spoiler lip.

The heart of the new flagship of Pontiac is a 6.2-liter V8 engine is not greater than its 408 horsepower min at 6,000 rpm. The transmission occurs either via a 6-speed automatic or a manual 6-speed manual transmission. The automatic braces 546 Nm torque at 4,400 rpm on the crankshaft, with the manual transmission, it is 542 nm. As a preliminary values for the sprint from 0 to 60 mph (96.56 kph) to give the Americans a time of just 4.7 seconds. The quarter-mile is the Pontiac G8 GXP meet in 13.0 seconds. So that the tires do not jump up in smoke, the sedan is equipped as standard with a locking differential.