"Dry law" for drivers might abolish

"Dry Law" may cancel this year, the newspaper Week Arguments referring to its source in the State Duma.

Duma's Committee on Transport has already begun to develop appropriate amendments to the Law On Road Traffic Safety and the Code of Administrative Offences, which will increase the rate of the maximum permissible level of alcohol in the driver's blood to 0,2 - 0,3 ppm.

"Our legislation must be brought into line with international requirements. Thus, in the Vienna Convention clearly indicated that the natural rate of ethanol content in the blood can reach 0.2 ppm. Now in the Russian courts are very much disagree with the claims of deprivation of rights for those violations. Drivers win lawsuits, "- said the source publication. He also said that the "zero rule" leads to a rise in corruption on the roads.
However, these amendments have not yet received the approval of higher authorities. In addition, they must be consistent with the government or the presidential administration. Although the initiator of the introduction of "dry law" for drivers performed the country's president, Dmitry Medvedev, analysts note that in an election year, these amendments may be adopted.

Sold the last car Slavuta

From Kiev purchased the car on the Internet auction site for 47,020 hryvnia
C an online auction went last instance Slavuta. For the right to buy the car fought over a hundred registered users, as in the retail trade it is not.

The auction was for a week. The starting price was USD 40,480, and the step rate - 10 UAH. Moreover, as noted by staff of domestic dealers, the latest model cars at the end of last year were worth 38,880 USD. Organizers of the auction - official distributor in Ukraine ZAZ AvtoZAZ-service "a bit inflated prices, citing the uniqueness of the last one hundred percent Ukrainian car.

"Trades were active throughout the week - note the staff, providing technical support to the auction. - But the heat has reached the limit in the last hours of the auction.

According to "Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine", the week the auction price for the car has increased by USD 2,730, while the last few hours - even at 3,810 USD. As a result, the car was bought by a resident of Kiev under the name liliana over 47,020 USD.

In addition to unique car winner will receive the maximum discount on service and spare parts and be able to personally visit the shop Zaporozhye Automobile Plant.

New Hyundai will compete with the Ford Mondeo

That the Korean automaker is preparing a new Hyundai,which will be able to make a good competition to the popular car Ford Mondeo.

As it turned out Autonovelties in the back of the sedan,codenamed "i-flow was formed on the same basis as the KIA Sportage (Kia Sportage),Hyundai ix35 (Hyundai ix35).Significant is the fact that the Korean autocompanies long ago planned to make a new sedan, which could seriously compete with the popular American car Ford Mondeo.So,it seems,plans Koreans translated into reality.Avtoovinka from Hyundai will be the second after the sedan Hyundai Sonata (Hyundai Sonata),which will afflict its American rival in the segment of automobile market of D-class.

How to tell the employees themselves KIA,their concept car i-flow features will save everyone's style sedans from Hyundai.Korean Autonovelties name translates as "dynamic statue."Appearance something like the image of Ford, but the Koreans are willing to foam from the mouth to prove the authenticity of their new sedan.What,in any case,new cars Hyundai will be developed together with a Japanese chemical company BASF.This creative alliance of telling us about the use of certain revolutionary material for the manufacture of automobiles,which can help reduce the weight of the unit.
Surely,the debut Autonovelties from Hyundai will be held within the next Motor Show in Geneva.

Updated KIA Magentis (new Kia Magentis) will debut in April

Recently,a new publication from automotive publications xauto I learned that the Korean autocompanies KIA informed that the updated KIA Magentis (new Kia Magentis) will be presented to the general automotive public as part of the New York Auto Show to be held in April this year. This information is the Korean automaker KIA added image-teasers of the new sedan.

At the moment,the head of the Korean company did not report additional technical data auto news,2010,but we already know that an update KIA Magentis in 2010 will increase in size: this is slightly higher,wider and longer than the current generation of Korean cars.The updated platform innovations Auto 2010 KIA Magentis will allow passengers to comfortably fit in the cabin of the sedan. Furthermore,it became more and luggage compartment of the last generation KIA Magentis. More details are interested in updating KIA Magentis will be able to learn a bit closer to the official presentation of the Korean Autonovelties in America.

There is information that an update KIA Magentis this year will go to authorized dealers in Europe in spring 2011,and now her generation of American KIA Optima (Kia Optima) gets sold in the United States of America in the autumn of 2011.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the safest car in the world

Mercedes-Benz has never boasted of his achievements in the field of automotive safety. But boasting is nothing! Today at a conference on road safety in Stuttgart was presented a unique project ESF 2009, which demonstrates how the will to protect its passengers the Mercedes-Benz near future.

In 1939 the company began work on the programmed deformation zones of the body, which apply to serial Mercy "in 1959. In 1969, the Germans opened their own research bureau, which were developed by all the advanced systems used today in any new model Mercedes-Benz. In the 70 years it has developed several prototypes of ESF («Experimental Safety Car") on which to test new security system. And now, after many years, Mercedes-Benz presented the next project ESF.

ESF 2009, built on a hybrid Mercedes S 400 HYBRID, has one very important difference from other futuristic projects. All innovative technologies ESF 2009 will eventually be used in production cars. So, what's so unique about this car?

1.Proprietary system PRE-SAFE, which "predicts" an emergency situation and doing everything possible to maximize the protection of passengers, got another new "chip". At the door ESF 2009 integrated inflatable metal (!) Elements are composed on the basis of an accordion, not to occupy much space. In the case of side impact of car compressed air (10-20 atmospheres) spreads of these elements, increasing the rigidity of the body structure.

2.The second innovation in the system PRE-SAFE - brake airbag! If the electronics detects that a collision is unavoidable, the pillow is unfolding right under the engine compartment. As a result, the car slows down faster and does not dive under the other car.

3.Interactive car communication system connects the networks «ad hoc" WLAN and electronic control units in vehicles that travel toward each other. Thus, cars can pass each other (and, consequently, their drivers) information on the bad weather conditions or impediments to .

4.PRE-SAFE Pulse - another new element of active safety. Side impact pnevmoelementy built into the sides of seats, "shift" of passengers by 50 mm to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Due to this force, acting on the trunk passenger on impact, reduced by one third.

5.Function "Blink" distant light. If the night vision system Night View Assist PLUS notes on the road or roadside pedestrian or animal, LED lights give a short pulse of bright light, pulling out of the darkness obstacle.

This is only part of the innovative technologies ESF 2009. Can be a long time to talk about airbags in seat belts, airbags and head restraints, central among the passengers on the left and right, and much more.

The most advanced technology the automotive industry

The most topical issue is the use of intelligent electronics.This is due to the fact that such systems help improve safety,dynamics,economy and environmental performance of vehicles.

Only in the VW,there are more than 700 research units in Germany,USA,China and Japan who are working to achieve the maximum level of communication vehicle with the environment,other vehicles and,eventually,with the driver - through the use of digital electronics and an intuitive interface.

Among the advanced developments in recent years widespread receives control system ryadnostyu movement.In simple versions,such as on the VW Passat CC and other models,this system warns the driver audio signal or a vibrating seat that he had "lost" traffic lane and crosses the line marking without the inclusion of turn signals.The system in Russia is particularly expected,as can be,even though it will accustom drivers to use the direction indicators and report to all surrounding drivers and pedestrians about their intentions.Without this system,the Russian driver - this was the "monkey with a grenade."More advanced control system for traffic ryadnostyu take control of the car itself,and they rule themselves a car,trying to keep it within the current lane.In particular,the Lexus LS460,Honda Accord and cope with it quite well:gentle turns vehicles pass without loss of traffic lanes.In Europe,with their extensive highways,where there are no sharp bends in such a car can otpahat a lot of miles.And in Russia,such systems simply are not available.

Another system that has in the recent past has been the lot of laboratory prototypes,now implemented in many mass-produced cars.The leader here is the VW brand and Land Rover.On models of these companies are electronic systems that team driver change not only clearance,but also setting the chassis.Pioneer adaptive suspension can be considered a company Citroen,where the 60-ies,even without the participation of digital electronics,the magnitude of ground clearance and stiffness varied by the gas pressure in pnevmoelementah.Today,for example,"active chassis control DCC» on the VW Touareg by pressing a single button offers three different types of chassis and performance management.A Land Rover as directed by the driver adjusts the electronics chassis for several types of pavement.The future of these systems involves eliminate the human factor:The sensors themselves will determine the quality of road surface,speed and many other determining factors to automatically adjust the parameters of the chassis.Possible frequency adjustment - a few hundred times a second.

Another fast-growing system - Parking assistant.Until recently,this system could only unpleasant beeping, indicating the frequency and volume to squeak pripyatstviya proximity to the bumper of the car.Today,we can provide new levels of the system.First installed in cars,Nissan and Infiniti,which are due to camera in a circle and software for signal processing can build on the monitor for the driver so-called «bird view» (top view) of the car with a designation of nearby obstacles.The second,which can be met,in particular,Citroen C4 Picasso,- this is when the system finds the driver's seat for parallel parking,which could squeeze his car.At the next level system not only finds a place to park,but she performs maneuvers.Steering wheel while spinning wildly,and the driver just left pedal to control the speed of the maneuver.Model,Lexus,Audi and four different VW (Touran,Tiguan,Passat and the new Passat CC) already equipped with such a level.The next step again is based on full exclusion of people from the process of parking. Volkswagen showed a prototype of the system when the driver leaves the car,presses a button on the key fob and the car in automatic mode,gently takes the place of parking.This system Park Assist Vision lets prototype from VW with perfect precision to accommodate and to the so-called diagonal parking,which are often found in supermarkets.Often they are located too closely,which makes passengers uncomfortable squeeze between the doors and other machines for boarding and exiting the vehicle.Park Assist Vision in the very near future will put an end to this problem.

It has long been known and active cruise control »(ACC),which today is used as the" automatic remote control system in the model Lexus,BMW,Mercedes,many cars of the Japanese market,VW Phaeton,Touareg,Passat and even the new Honda Accord.The system not only maintains the set speed as a normal cruise control,but is able to brake suddenly in front of obstacles,as well as speed up and slow down,maintaining a specified distance to the vehicle in front.This system vendors also prefer not to ship to Russia.

New research projects are rapidly being introduced into production,as well as a system that until recently seemed impossible.For example,the further development of systems for active cruise control system develops into a system of emergency preparation for an inevitable clash.In the case when sensors detect a frontal collision is inevitable,cars,premium-class and even a people's car as the Golf,to take emergency measures to protect passengers:seat belts tightened and pressed riders to the chair,the system applies braking "pirotormoz.His pyrotechnic ignition is activated when a crash is almost inevitable.System is able to initiate emergency braking within 80 milliseconds - which will reduce the speed of the car in a collision at an average of 5 km / h.

In California,the championship is held annually Urban Challenge - competition for intelligent and autonomous vehicles.The car gets access to information on road infrastructure from satellites and from other machines,which allows the analysis of the situation on the road in real time.That's what makes driving in the near future more secure,efficient and enjoyable.For example,the evaluation of navigation data from the satellite,and radar sensors stereokamera help prevent excessive proximity to the roadside or to oncoming traffic.Thus it is possible to prevent the most common types of accidents.

Moreover,the cars of tomorrow will see and pay attention to each other in terms of traffic.It's like a fantasy,but it is already clear that this is reality.The system will be similar to the wireless Internet when on-board computers neighboring vehicles will be required to share information with each other.Today,as communicating on the wire stationary Internet servers.

The New Mustang Sports Car

Ford has surpassed last year’s profit with their new Mustang version.This was a great year for the 2005 Ford Mustang that has generated great sales in the sports car market.The new Mustang GT,which has V-8 power in its transmission,will start its pricing at $24,995 with a 300-hp version.This is the only low priced sports car that has this amount of horsepower in its classification.
One of the most well known Mustangs is the V-6 Coupe Deluxe model.The car is priced $19,410 and includes all charges for delivery in the package.Ford models have always been accurate with their designs that satisfy the needs of their drivers.This new model of the mustang can be enjoyed by drivers because of the driving pleasures it will give and its new modified features.Here are some details that can help buyers learn more about the new Ford Mustang V-6 Coupe Deluxe model.

1.It has 16-inch aluminum wheels that are cast – is painted to enhance the beauty of the car.All season tires are also standard equipment of the car and can cope with any kind of road design.

2.It features four-wheel power disc brakes with all season tires.It has large rotors and fixed calipers that are perfect for the Mustang’s mainstream.

3.Air-conditioning is standard equipment for the car and it has a rear window defroster that clears moisture.Dual power windows are also available in the Mustang.

4.The Mustang comes with a 210-hp that produces 4.0 liter SOHC V-6 engine.The engine also has a Tremec 5-speed in its manual transmission.

5.Additional features include power door locks with the use of remote control and keyless entry and one-touch power windows on both the passenger and the driver’s side.

6.Ford provides devices and gadgets like the Personal Safety System TM that automatically triggers the release of the airbag in case of an accident.The owner can add any other optional features that he desires to spice up the Mustang’s appearance of the exterior or in the interior,as long as the car can accommodate capacity those optional features.

The Mustang is a seasoned veteran since its existence began the 1960’s by staying with their great designs that have been loved by car enthusiasts throughout the years.The affordable pricing and great performance it provides made the car a success.The new models of the Ford Mustang will continue make its mark on Ford’s sales this coming year.

When Style Meets Performance, Exotic Cars 101

Searching for a quality luxury car will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective,“exotic”.Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined,but what really makes for an exotic sports car?

Sleek and Elegant Design
Part of what makes an exotic sports car is the vehicles’streamlined,sleek,and smooth designs,all of which serve functional purposes to the overall performance of the car albeit being so highly aesthetically pleasing.

Indeed,even exotic sports car makers know emphasis that car enthusiasts and racers put on design per se.After all,owning an exotic sports car in contrast to owning a car is,in itself,a status symbol.This status is endowed not only by the make of the car but also the style and visual appeal.

In fact,companies like Ferrari even employ design houses to come up with their car designs.Design powerhouse Pininfarina,for example,designed the 2002 Ferrari ENZO.

Breakneck Speeds
While design is one of the considerations of many car enthusiasts,the primary characteristic that by-far differentiates a sports car from the rest is its acceleration and maintainable road speed.When it comes to sports cars,it’s all a matter of speed,speed,and more speed.A pretty car won’t cut it if it cannot deliver the exhilarating ride that is expected of every sports car.

Exotic cars are continually challenging the rate at which a car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.Designs are beginning to be shaped from the engineering needs of the car,in order to suitably deliver a new record speed.As of the moment,the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans continues to reign with 2.6 seconds.However,with the likes of the 2002 Ferrari ENZO being designed based on the specifications of making a fast car,expect faster sports cars in the near future.

One-in-a-Million

Indeed, exotic sports cars aren’t the type that mass produced and you can’t but then “off-the-lot”. Part of its exotic appeal is the fact that you can only have a certain number of models made available for sale. The rarer and more difficult to acquire, the greater a car’s exotic value.

It’s in the Name

Most cars don’t need visualization to be called exotic, they just are. These would include your cult sports car classics—your Porsche, your Ferrari, your Lamborghini.

While an ‘exotic sports car’ may be subjectively defined over a huge stratum, it’s safe to believe that these qualities are more or less held in commonality by any definition. At any rate, one look at a car may be enough to give you a clue.

It’s Not a Ferrari for Nothing

The classic look of the Ferrari is its blazing race red color (Rosso Corsa) alongside the prominent black steed on canary yellow background topped by the Italian flag. Colors have been the essence of luxury when it comes to luxury cars. But what is the Ferrari, and how did its popularity come to be?

The Ferrari in fact began Italian Enzo Ferrari’s establishment of the Scuderia Ferrari in 1929. He didn’t exactly build the company for the purpose of selling luxury sports cars built for the road, but to simply provide sponsorship for the Modena-based amateur car racers and enthusiasts. Its founder, for a time, successfully raced drivers in Alfa Romeos until he learned of Alfa Romeo’s intent to purchase Scuderia.

This forced Enzo to inevitably carry on with Scuderia Ferrari on his own. What made this great man begin the huge Ferrari sports car empire? It was a result of the need to finance the Scuderia that he actually reluctantly sold the very first Ferrari, dubbed the 125 S, in the year 1947.

However, the force that was Ferrari did not come to be as a result of just an image of luxury and prestige, since Enzo did not desire to even begin sales of his racecars. What gave the Ferrari its niche market was its beautiful design and breakneck driving speeds.

Knowing this particularly interesting history; speed up to the present and we have the sports car giant Ferrari still holding true to its reputation of beauty and speed.

The fastest Ferrari sports car to date is the 2002 Ferrari ENZO, designed by the Pininfarina design house. The new-found speed of the Ferrari ENZO comes from the fact that every bit of the design aspect of this model serves a particular speed or aerodynamic function.

The Ferrari ENZO is a testament to its Formula 1 participation, creating a statement both on the race track and on the exotic and fast sports car lists. For one, its sleek and pointed front were designed to facilitate the airflow, helping cool the brakes and the engine during the heat of a race. The entire body’s shape is to create effective aerodynamics and reduce drag.

Beginning with the Ferrari ENZO is the option for buyers to personalize the Ferrari’s cockpit in order to best suit their taste and needs.

Enzo Ferrari built an empire on the statement of beauty and speed. With its continued patronage for these two values through the years, expect Ferrari to continue being a force to be reckoned with.

Buying Luxury Imported Sports Cars

Imported luxury sports cars are longed for by many car buyers and collectors. The US is one of the many countries who love to import luxury vehicles like sports cars. There are new ones but there are also used luxury cars that are sold in the car market.
Brand new imported luxury cars are very expensive so many buyers are turning to used luxury sports cars as an alternative. Although pre-owned, many buyers still wish to buy them to be part of their collections. Others purchase these used imported luxury cars to lift their public images and add class and prestige when driving.

Here are some tips that need to be considered when buying used imported luxury sports cars:

1.The real cost of the imported luxury sports car should be determined. It is not advisable to buy the used car without having it appraised. Many car sellers price the imported cars very high because most buyers are not familiar with their true cost. It is important to determine the value before buying a car whether it is new or pre-owned.

2.Buyers of these cars should research the car before purchasing. It is important to remember that they are imported cars and you should be aware of, and informed about the car’s capacity, gas mileage, speed, and engine performance.

Know the depreciation rate and how the cars are sold in the market. By so doing, the research will help the buyer obtain some tips to use when buying imported luxury sports cars. The way to research is to use the internet or seek the advice of other car owners/buyers who are familiar with these types of cars.

3.When shopping for a car, it is recommended that you enlist the assistance of an experienced car mechanic that is not employed by the dealer. The mechanic should be an expert in checking the engine and other parts of the used car. This is to ensure that the car is in good shape and that it will not make the dream of the buyer become a nightmare.

Take time to think about the purchase before making the final decision. The same applies when buying an imported luxury sports car. All things must be considered before buying so that you will not regret buying the used car.

Luxury Sports Car of This Generation

Most of the luxury cars are modified with two doors and can perform with great speed on the road. These cars are expensive because of the limited versions of their kind. Car manufacturers many times have their own classifications of luxury sports cars that they sell in the car market industry for those drivers who look for pleasure and extravagance in a car. Here are some examples of luxury sports cars that you can compare and rate according to their prices and features.

1.One of the most extravagant and most expensive sports cars is the Ferrari F430 Spider. Ferrari has generated this car as the second fastest car in the world that reaches a speed up to 193 mph. This awesome speed has lived up to its expectations because Ferrari has always been consistent in promoting and endorsing top of the line models and designs for its cars. The Ferrari F430 priced at $180,000 is an all around sports car with a 486-hp engine and is considered as the company’s best F-1 technology.

2.Another top of the line luxury sports car is the Jaguar XK. This car will be released early this year as their main attraction for the 2007 series of the Jaguar. This car is said to be the lightest of the Jaguar designs because of the bonded-aluminum platform that is used in its modernized features. It weighs lighter than the previous version, which is the DOHC 4.2-liter engine.

3.The Porsche Cayman can be considered as the most well rounded Porsche sports car that is released. Although it is not considered the fastest or most expensive design in the car market, many car enthusiasts are still fascinated with this car because of the accuracy of the steering wheels and mid-engine balance it gives the driver when it is on the road. The car is priced $59,985.

4.When car enthusiasts are looking for a fast car and would like to satisfy their need for speed, the Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 has it all. This car can blast up to 200 mph. To topple the Corvette’s great speed you have to acquire the Ford GT and spend $150,000. Just like the Le Mans C6R Corvette racecar the ZO6 has a 7-liter and 505-hp engine. It also features carbon fiber front fenders and dry sump V8.

These are only a few of the certified luxury sports car that car drivers can find when wanting to make comparisons in the car market. Many sports cars can be one of the top-of-the-line cars when you talk about their classification for being a luxury sports car.

Simple Ways to Improve Gas Mileage

Gas prices have been growing increasingly higher for the past several years. Everybody wants to save money on gas especially now that the price has been rapidly increasing. One way to save gas is to increase gas mileage.

Here are some tips on improving gas mileage. These tips will not only save on gas but will enable the car to last for a longer time:
1.It is very important to keep the car well maintained. The efficiency of the car will be greater and the performance of the car enhanced if proper maintenance is performed. This in turn helps in improving the gas mileage of the vehicle.
2.The tires of the car should always be inflated properly. Tires that are not inflated properly will make the car’s wheels have difficulty rolling and it will then require more energy and would consume more gas. Car owners can save gas by having the tires properly inflated.
3.Cars are heavily load consume more gas. It is recommended that unnecessary weight be removed from the car. The lighter the car’s load, the less gas is consumed. Carriers can add weight to the car and should be removed when not in use.
4.Drive smoothly. If the driver uses the brakes a lot and then suddenly speeds up, or if the car is accelerated abruptly will result in greater fuel consumption. Therefore, it is recommended that you drive smoothly to improve gas mileage.
5.Always keep the car clean and washed. It is also recommended that the car be waxed regularly. This helps by improving aerodynamics and can help in improving gas mileage.
6.Another way to improve gas mileage is by saving on ventilation. A car’s air conditioner uses more gas when being used. The air conditioner may be turned off and the windows opened when driving slowly - weather permitting. However, it is not recommended to open the windows when driving fast since it adds extra pressure and drag on the vehicle.

There are many ways gas mileage may be improved. Car owners should be responsible if they want to save on gas and money. It does not require big sacrifices to improve your vehicle’s gas mileage. All it takes is a little responsibility and proper care of the car. These simple ways can each help improve gas mileage a bit but when done regularly and in combination will help save a great deal of money.

Find out the best way to buy a sports car

First, before going to a car dealership, buyers should already have an idea of the type of sports car they will be looking for.
Do they want a convertible, a two-seater, a mid-engine sport car, or a luxury sports vehicle? These are questions prospective car buyers need to ask themselves before they start their search. This will make the selection process much easier.

Buyers need to do their homework

It would be best for prospective buyers to do some research ahead of time. Read car magazines, talk to friends and memorize information on those sports vehicles buying guides that they might be interested in buying.

Don't forget to surf the net to get the latest news and information about the various models of sports cars that are on the market.

Compare prices

Pay a visit to a number of car dealerships. Look for special deals and discounts that they might be offering. This way a prospective buyer could get the best possible deal by comparing prices.

Budget

If money is a concern, prospective buyers should set a limit on how much they are going to spend, and stick to it!

Insurance premiums for sports cars tend to be relatively higher. This is reason prospective buyers need to set aside a portion of their budget for insurance. They always need to take into account the cost of: maintenance, operation, and repairs.

Timing is everything

The best time of the year to purchase a new sports car is near the end of the year when car dealerships are holding their annual end of the year sales. This is when dealers try to get rid of old models and try to replace them with new ones. The car dealerships offer especially low rates that they would not normally offer during these ‘end of the year’ sales. So it would be best for customers to take advantage at this time.

Warranty

The warranty is an important part of your decision when buying a car. It is a part of the cost that customers pay for when they make a purchase, they must be sure that the terms of the warranty are satisfactory.
Buying a new sports car doesn't have to be a big headache. It can be fun and exciting, as long as buyers know what they are doing.
This is why they need to prepare ahead of time, before going on a car hunting expedition so that they can own the sports car of their dreams.

Tips on Buying Pre-owned Sports Cars

Sometimes the best buys are made with pre-owned products. This is particularly true in the case of sports cars. Many people would like to have a sports car mainly for the performance but some may want to simply experience the sheer enjoyment that only a sport’s cars can give. Buying a brand new sports car may be too much expense for many people, that's why a pre-owned or second hand sports car should be considered.

Here some good advice in the purchasing of pre-owned sports cars.

1. Set expectations
Many people go out to buy a pre-owned sports car with a brand new car in mind. Buying pre-owned sports cars is about getting the best value for your money. Knowing your needs and preferences is also a must in buying pre-owned sports cars.

2. Set a budget
Buying a sports car, even pre-owned ones can be expensive Researching through internet browsing or buying “buy and sell” car magazines can give a buyer a general feeling about the current prices of different sports car models.

3. Examine carefully
A buyer must be careful in inspecting the pre-owned car and take his time doing so. There are four essential elements of the car that should be thoroughly inspected: the interior, the body, the engine, and the papers. A well-maintained sports car is worth buying.

Open the hood and examine the car's engine. Many people may not know too much about car electronics but inspection will give a buyer a general feel of how the car has been maintained by the previous owner.

Check the inside of the tailpipe. If it is greasy, that means that there is a problem with the engine compression.

Check for scratches or dents on the cars body. Of course, do not forget to check the car’s title, etc. Missing papers will cost the buyer additional money or prevent the purchase.

4. Test Drive
Before a purchase, the buyer should take the car for a test drive. This is a “must” for all cars, not only for pre-owned ones. An assessment of the over-all handling and performance of the car should be made during the test drive.

Buying a pre-owned maybe the best choice in purchasing a sports car, especially when one is faced by budget constraints. Pre-owned sports cars have the potential to give the same excitement and fun that brand new ones can give. Choose and buy wisely and have fun while doing so.

Kenwood Car Stereo Lets You Listen To The Future Of Car Audio

This brand is a household name for every car audio enthusiast. Mention the name Kenwood car stereo and they will know what you’re talking about.

Kenwood car stereos have produced high quality consumer electronics, test equipment and communication equipment since 1946. Kenwood car stereos primarily specialize in the design, engineering and manufacture of wireless communication infrastructure but are also renowned in the production consumer mobile and home entertainment systems. Kenwood car stereos are also committed to creating the finest quality components with state of the art technologies that has earned them a huge following in the audio products scene.

At present, Kenwood car stereos have a very impressive product lineup that would make anyone drool over, whether he is an audio enthusiast or not. For the regular Joe who isn’t really into technical stuff, and is just looking for something nice to put into his ride, Kenwood car stereos offer sleek designs that will surely satisfy anyone’s craving for aesthetic. Tech-freaks and geeks will also be impressed with the specs a Kenwood car stereo has.

A lot of Kenwood car stereo units nowadays include popup LCD panels for watching VCD/DVD movies. The Kenwood KVT-717DVD 7.0” Wide, Fully Motorized In-dash Monitor DVD/WMA/MP3 Receiver is a good candidate for any situation.

• 7.0 inch Wide Color TFT Active Matrix Display
• Full-automatic Open/Close with slide and angle adjustments
• Interactive Touchscreen Control with OSD
• Audio Easy Control Mode while Playing Visual Source
• Selectable Wall Paper (6 Patterns)
• Installer/Backup Memory of Audio/Video Setup
• Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
• 3 Preouts with 5V Pre-out Level
• 2 RCA AV Inputs / 1 RCA AV Output
• Video Input for Rear View Camera
• RGB Input for Navigation System
• System Q/ System E's+
• DVD Menu Direct Touch screen Control
• MPEG 1/2 Video files (.mpg) and JPEG files (.jpg) Playback
• Dual Zone Source & Volume Control
• DVD±R/RW Compatible
• External Media Control — iPod Ready
• Optional TV Tuner

For those who might not get what the hell all of these means, just imagine this: a really thin monitor panel that smoothly retracts and extends at the push of a remote, crystal clear movie and picture playback, all encased in a beautiful black matte finish polymer casing done with a space age design.


If all you want is a just a regular car stereo for playing CDs’, listening to mp3s or the radio, Kenwood car stereo have a lot to choose from. A good head unit would be the KDC-MP928 AAC/WMA/MP3/ CD Receiver with External Media Control.


• Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate
• Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation
• 4096 Color OEL Display
• Display Customize Function
• Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
• ACDrive (Advanced Codec Drive)
• AAC/WMA/MP3 Playback
• G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer)
• Built-in DSP : DTA/System Q(4band P-EQ)/Digital E's/SRS
WOW Digital Effect
• O.D.D. (Offset Dual Differential) D/A System for Sound Quality
• Installer/User/Backup Memory of Audio Setup
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready
• HD Radio Ready
• External Media Control — iPod Ready
• Dual Zone Source & Volume Control
• AUX Input
• Gold Plated 3 Preouts with 5V Pre-output Level

The Kenwood car stereo auto slide detachable faceplate allows you to take the faceplate (one which has all the buttons) in order to prevent theft by taking away the functionality of the unit left in the car.

Pimp Up Yo’ Ride! Why You Need A Good Car Stereo System

You’ve got a nice pearled paint job. You’ve got your 18’ sized chrome mags. You’ve got an interior job that looks like a dream. But all of that would be superficial if you don’t have a good car stereo system in your ride.

A good car stereo system is a marvel to experience, just like a poorly constructed car stereo system is such a pity to look at. The price is a big factor, but not all expensive hardware perform well if installed haphazardly, or if hooked up with incompatible hardware. It is also subjective, just as some of us find black cars more appealing than other color cars. If you like your car stereo system more than any other in the same vehicle, then you have the best.

If you like some other car stereo system more than yours in the same vehicle, then that one is better. Only you can decide which is best for you. For a car stereo system to be a good or great, it must first meet or exceed the user's expectations.

The type of vehicle also plays a major part in what kind car stereo system you should build. For some people, after only being in a few vehicles their ears recognize the inherent characteristics of this unique environment. Most of what we hear in a vehicle is a recording of the original artist in a given environment, usually in two channel stereo which can be playing in a totally different environment with the listeners placed in awkward listening positions relative to the placement of speakers. A great car stereo system is created with the understanding of acoustics, basic electronics, and the different products that are to be used.

A good idea is to gain references to compare to your auto audio system or any other and experience it live in as many different environments as possible. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to go to expos’ and conventions. As you hop from exhibit to exhibit you'll immediately notice the difference in sound characteristics of each setup. You will find some car stereo systems that you prefer over others, if not a favorite and that is the way to choose a cheap car stereo system that you like. Also ask for specs, they’ll gladly give it to you.

The benefits of aftermarket speakers are: they have a larger frequency response (more music coming through the car stereo speakers), more power handling capabilities, they will brighten your highs and increase your auto audio system bass. There are two types of CAR speakers available: the dual cone and the two way. A dual cone has a small paper cone built into a larger paper cone.

Amplifiers are the backbone of your car stereo system. Weak amplifiers damage good car stereo speakers, not the other way around. Amplifiers provides musical power and contributes greatly to the elimination of distortion and the upgrade of sound clarity. The size of the amplifiers will be proportionate to the level of power you want. You can tell a good power amp by turning the auto stereo system above half volume and still hearing clear amplification. Bear in mind that the more power you have the better control you have over your system.

A good car stereo system is something to show for. It can bring satisfaction to you, the owner, and to those who will witness it. It will also raise the quality and value of your car in case you wish to resell it.

How to Get a Cheap Sports Car

When buying sports cars, the buyer must not only assess his needs and preferences, but more importantly, he must put everything in the context of his budget. Sports cars are generally priced not less than $15,000. However, there are some options available for buying cheaper but valuable sports cars.

Auction
An enthusiastic buyer may want to check out the local auctions that are held in his area. Some good sports cars can be bought cheaply in these auctions. However, the auction arena is not made for the faint-hearted buyer. Just like any other kind of auction, it is a stressful and fast environment. One must attend a couple or more auctions before actually trying to purchase a car from this kind of activity.

Another downside of auctions is that there is no opportunity to test the car. In auctions, people buy cars "as they are."

Car Exchange
Auto Exchange Centers may offer you the best cars at very reasonable prices. Buyers might want to do a little Internet research since car exchange centers do advertise their merchandise on the Internet. Remember that the market for cheap sports cars is a buyers' market, which means that you hold the aces when negotiating prices.

Private Seller
Buyers may also look for private sellers of sports cars. Some people need quick cash in cases of emergency so they are forced to sell their precious cars at very attractive prices. Be aware and watch out for such quality deals.

The problem with dealing with private sellers is that once the purchase is made, the buyer is left on his own. He cannot run back to the seller to complain.

Good Models that no one wants
There are good sports car models out there that are being taken for granted by the market. Because of trends in sports car demand, some of the good ones are being left out. This is a good thing for buyers who are looking for value for their money. Some Jaguar, Austin-Healey and Morgan car models are out there, up for grabs at great prices.

Sports cars are luxury cars, but that does not necessarily mean that they should be expensive. Maybe the best things in life are not for free, but you can get good deals to get them. But at the end of the day, quality should be the main aspect that a buyer must look at in purchasing a cheap sports car.

The Beauty that Sports Cars Possess

Cars, in general, possess both form and function. The designers did not compromise aesthetics with performance.

However, there is something about sports cars that make them stand out when it comes to beauty. And we are not talking about external features only.

There is more to physical features like, sleekness of the car, that determine its beauty.

Here are some of the characteristics that endear sports cars to car enthusiasts.

- Sports cars have attitude at first glance.
Sports cars speak the attitude that they possess. They are not like mere cars whose presence can be ignored. They captivate the eyes of those who see them. They imply that thrill and enjoyment van be expected when their hands are those that control the wheel.

Sports cars stand above other cars, that are seen very day, primarily because the designs imply what they are capable of doing. A sleek look really matches a car with sleek activities.

- Sports cars possess greater power.
Their power comes from their more powerful engines and has other specifications than other the cars have. A sports car can do more than ordinary tasks because of the features that only they possess.

- Sports cars are made for driving pleasure.
Ordinary cars make driving monotonous and boring, while on the other hand, sports cars primarily aim to give the drivers a "high" feeling of speed and control. Only sports cars can provide that need for drivers who seek adventure.

Sports cars bring the thrill back to driving. They express what other cars can not. Sports cars are not designed just for practicality, but for pleasure too.

- Sports cars are made for drivers who enjoy their ‘wild side’.
Drivers do have the need to express this ‘wild side’. Sports cars make any road a venue to satisfy those needs. Only sports cars can match the “wildness" that drivers innately have. For that reason, sports cars perfectly compliment the child in every driver.

- Sports cars have evolved and improved through the years.
Drivers appreciate the improvements that have been made to sports cars. You could say that sports car technology has infinite possibilities. The stereotypes of sports cars have long been debunked. Those limits have been crossed. The only thing that car enthusiasts can do is to watch as these improvements unfold before their very eyes.

- Sports cars make their owners feel good about themselves.
Sports cars are lifeless. They cannot feel proud because they are beautiful, but their owners take pride in having them.

With all these things said about the intrinsic and extrinsic beauty that sports cars possess, only a person who does not appreciate their beauty and/or speed will not opt to get one.

Tips on how to get the most off a budget car rental

Budget car rentals are a traveler’s savior from being stranded in one place and from expensive taxi rides. But with today’s competitive market, I won’t be surprised that from trying to rent a car you end up renting a lawnmower instead. Well maybe not a lawnmower, but sometimes, well most of the time, the people that assist you in car rentals just doesn’t have your best interest in mind, so you end up paying a truckload of money for a pool of frustrations. To avoid this here are a few tips to get the budget, out of budget car rental.

1. If you’re not choosy with a budget car rental, try to get a budget car rental through sites that let you rent cars at your own price. These firms will try to get the best deal for the car that you’ll get and might just toss in unlimited mileage and upgrades, all of that without spending an extra dime out of budget.

2. Look for package deals, fly-drive-stay, or fly- drive, most of these packages give great discounts for rentals, but don’t do it with an airline, airlines although convenient aren’t really the more economic way to go, their budget car rental prices are hardly budget, and tend to be higher than those of outside firms.

3. Use the internet to reserve a rental car. Ah, the internet, what other good can it provide? Yes there are budget car rentals on the internet that can give you a better bargain. Some budget car rental sites even go as far as internet only discounts. Aside from that you can easily get upgrades and depending on the season, at least one rental company is bound to have a special offer that can help you save money, plus, you can rent a car in the comfort of your own home, beat that!

4. Ask for discounts that can be applicable to you, remember even when you’ve scored the best deal, there is still that one last ditch of a possibility that one of your credit cards support the company and provide discounts or that your frequent flyer program or military service can put that budget in budget car rental, its along shot but its worth a try.

5. Most budget car rentals are low on maintenance so when you rent a car, check all sides for damage, and I mean every side and every nook and cranny of that car, make sure to inform the renter of these so that you wont have to pay for damages once you return the car. In addition, try to check out all the accessories, wipers, radio, brakes, seatbelts etc, to familiarize yourself with them, and also to check if they work, like the previous tip, you might be charged for this if you don’t inform them.

6. Now we pass the subject of insurance, sometimes your own car insurance covers car rentals, so have a look see before you buy insurance from the rental firm. Budget car rental insurance doesn’t cost much, but if you already have one why buy another? Car rental insurance is always required when you rent a car.

7. Another money saving tip is to pick up your car early in the morning, make it so that the firm is just opening, this is because at this time most of the budget car rentals haven’t been returned yet, and you may get an upgrade for a lower price.

How to get a car rental

There’s more to renting the car than just reserving it and paying for it, to make sure that you get the best deal follow these steps and tips.

STEPS:

1.Choose three to four car rental firms that fit your wants and needs, do this either through the phonebook, or through the internet, remember to scan every possible firm before you make a choice, you don’t want to overlook the best car rental because you got bored from looking

2.Contact the agency and ask about their special offers, location, availability, pickup sites, rates, special rates, hotel and airline partnerships, extra charges, insurance, everything you can think of that can help lower what you have to pay for your car rental, or what would make the car rental more convenient for you.

3.Choose a pickup point; find one that is near you so it won’t be a hassle, some car rental companies pay for the cab ride you have to take, some pick you up at your home or at the airport to take you to your rental.

4.Pick a car, depending on your needs, find a car that could fit all the people you’ll have in it, and if you’re alone just use a compact, some rentals charge higher for larger vehicles.

5.The next thing to do, after you’ve totally decided on which to take, remember to reserve it, some car rentals include the reservation fee on the overall rent, some make it out to be an extra fee, you should also look out for this when get a car rental.

TIPS

For the best deals for your money here are some tips when looking, finding and taking out a car rental.

1.When getting a car rental check for available upgrades at no charge, you’d want the best deal so you’d want the best car, to do this, you should go pickup your car early in the morning, when the other cars haven’t been returned yet, this way there would be a shortage on economy cars and the firm might just give you an upgrade for a lower price.

2.Get an internet car rental. These types of rentals offer internet only discounts, and sometimes even accepts find a car at your own price methods where you just give them your budget and they’ll find the best deal for you, plus you wont have to go anywhere to get a rental.

3.Fill the gas tank before you return your car, car rentals will charge you, at an inflated price, the cost of the gas needed to fill the tank.

4.Look for packages like fly-drive-stay or fly-drive, these will get you great discounts on rentals, and what’s more you won’t have to worry about other details like a hotel or an airline, everything’s there. You can find these packages on must travel agencies.

5.If your frequent flyer discount or free flight is about to expire, there are some car rental companies that offer to exchange these discounts to discounts on your car rental, although its more cost effective to just fly with your frequent flyer discount, if its going to expire anyway, why wait?

These are just a few of the things you’ll need to know, but always remember to be pesky, ask questions, ask for discounts, the only reason why people don’t get better value for the things they buy is because they’re too shy to ask.

Checking out the Alamo car rental

One of the more popular and reputable car rental service in the country is the Alamo Car Rental company. It is highly recommended not only thorugh word of mouth, but in the internet as well. The Alamo car rental company is actually a blessing to constant travellers, especially those seeking a way to make their travels be as comfortable as possible, it is best to check out the Alamo car rental company and find out for yourself if they really as good when it comes to their services as they claim to be.

The Alamo car rental company actually gives its customers varied service programs that they can choose from, from corporate programs to governement contractor programs to meeting and events probrams. Alamo car rental has your back (plus your head) covered. They can actually provide you with whatever vehicle that you will want (depends on what you actually need that time).

Aside from quality service, Alamo car rental actually prides itself for being able to deliver unbeleivably cheaper rates (as compared with their rival car rental services agency) which just goes to show how Alamo car rental has been devoted to its consumer public. By sticking to cheaper rates, Alamo car rental agencies actually give their clients a good value for their money.
Alamo car rental is also a good choice for businessmen who are jetting off from one state to another, rather, from one country to another (thus the need for the private vehicle). They actually provide businessmen an exlcusive and unique “business travel program” which obviously is just focused on delivering the needs of valued and busy businessmen.

Certain Alamo car rental policies and guidelines include the following:

Informing them about an additional driver as well as any disabilities or sickness and complications.
Your credit card number, basically how you’re planning fot Alamo car rental’s excellent service.
Proper papers, licenses and identification cards.

Well there are actually a lot more, But its really best to highlight the more important ones. The Alamo car rental service adheres these strict rules and guidelines in order to maintain service efficiency and their good reputation to the public.

Contacting them is actually just a breeze, if you’re not able to locate their listed number in the directory, you can just search for their number instead, on the internet. The internet has a varied and incredibly enormous array of lists that will inevitably lead you to the Alamo’s car rental service’s number. However, you can also reach them through electronic mail. Geared towards providing unparalled service to its loyal customers as well as those who are still looking for a car service rental that they want to try out, Alamo car rental has provided the public with various ways of being able to reach them.

And speaking of trying their best to give their curtomers great service, Alamo car rental has actually equipped their vehivcles with other services that might possibly prove to be very useful to their clients. Upon request, one may avail of the various “add-ons’ that only Alamo car rental can provide. From carphones to kiddie chairs. Alamo car rental service has prided itself for always being in the forefront of the car rental industry. Be sure to check the out once you’re having some car rental problems, they’re sure they can help you out.

Getting thrifty car rentals

When planning to travel to other countries or even just to a different state, car rental has always been a must especially for traveling business men who need to go to one place to another. However, is spite of whatever “status” they may have, business men as well as ordinary travelers still opt to find and avail of the most thrifty car rentals that they could find. Thrifty car rentals usually abound, whether it be on directories, the internet or wherever it is that you can find service advertisements. It really just a matter of choosing the best thrifty car rental for you and your needs.
Convenience is always a must whenever a person travels, this is pretty much while a lot of people opt to avail of thrifty car rentals, aside from having the convenience of being able to go whichever place they want without the hassle of hopping from one kind of mass transportation to another, they still get good value for their money.
A good example of a reputable thrifty car rental service company in the country is the Alamo car rental company. A lot of people actually recommend availing its thrifty car rental service, because of aside from being practical, they provide good and efficient service to their customers. From providing their customers with a wide range of vehicles to choose from, cars, RVs, basically just whatever type of vehicle that you may need for you travels. They also have various travel programs that you can choose from, this thrifty car rental has actually created various customer programs to suit each and every one’s needs and demands. From corporate programs to government contractor programs, thrifty car rentals surely is their line of expertise.
Another good reason for choosing the Alamo car rental service as your thrifty car rental option, is their strict adherence to quality of service, they’ve really made a name fro themselves by making sure that their customers needs are always kept and they’ve made it a point to keep their good customer feedback by assuring their customers (as well as those who are just browsing) that they provide quality, yet thrifty car rentals.
Thrifty car rentals should never really be a hassle to your traveling needs (or demands), it is pretty easy to land on a huge list of companies that are able to provide quality yet thrifty car rentals. Just be sure to keep a keen eye on the companies that you are choosing from, unfortunately, is spite of a lot of thrifty car rentals who really do try to make an honest living by providing good, quality service to its customers, some sleazy thrifty car rentals still circulate in the market. Be sure to be cautious still when choosing, some may offer really low rates but their cars may be not of real good quality, simply put, the reason why they’re offering thrifty car rentals may be because of their defective cars.
Look out for "signs" when you’re choosing. Ask around, from your family, friends, colleagues and especially your travel agent in which of these thrifty car rentals would they actually recommend. Weigh out your options based on your needs, wants and most importantly, you budget. Of course, having a limited budget shouldn’t really just force you to end up settling with just any thrifty car rental service, shelling out a little more may not really hurt you. In the end, when it comes to looking for thrifty car rentals, it really is more of the quality of service that they provide which should matter to you.

A Pioneer In Their Own Right:The Pioneer Car Stereo

Look at any good car stereo system and you’ll probably see a Pioneer car stereo unit plugged into the console.Alongside with quality speakers and a strong lineup of accessories like LCD panels and navigational devices,Pioneer products/Pioneer car stereos have earned a huge following the world over.

The Pioneer Company is a Tokyo-based corporation,and is one of the world leaders in digital entertainment products.The Pioneer Company was first founded in 1938 in Tokyo as a small radio and speaker repair shop business but today,they are recognized as a leader in technology advancements in the consumer electronics industry.

The company is truly deserving of their name.They are respected for many innovations such as interactive cable TV,the Laser Disc player,developing the first Compact Disc player for the car and the first detachable face car stereo,DVD and DVD recording,plasma display,and organic electroluminescent display.Their strength in optical disc and display technology is complemented by its state-of-the-art software products and manufacturing capabilities.

Nowadays,Pioneer car stereo units are not just simple head units.A car stereo can easily be comprised of several items built into the console of the car.Hardware like navigational devices, DVD players with LCD panels,coupled with the standard array of compact disc,mp3 and cassette players now usually go together.One would be hard-pressed not to acquire all of these,as it is such a delight to see these units work harmoniously. But traditionally,a Pioneer car stereo unit is a head unit with a radio,cassette and cd player.No matter how bare-bones this might sound,anyone will surely be impressed with the sound quality and features a Pioneer car stereo can boot.

Something like the DEH-P90HDD Pioneer car stereo single CD player head unit.The DEH-P90HDD allows you to record CD Audio (from the unit itself or from a changer) onto a 10GB hard disc drive,which holds about 200 audio CD's (using ATRAC3 digital compression).Your CD's are recognized by the pre-installed Gracenote CDDB database,which includes auto-playlists that make finding a specific CD easy.This Pioneer car stereo unit can also play your MP3 CD's plus CD Audio,CD-RW,and CD-R discs.Also,the MagicGate Memory Stick player lets you play recorded Memory Stick tracks.The Organic EL display is easy to read and accepts image downloads,so you can customize its look.Built-in DSP offers a 13-band graphic EQ and a huge variety of tools.The DEH-P90HDD is XM Ready and provides a steering wheel remote.
If cassettes are your thing, the KEH-P4020 Pioneer car stereo cassette player head unit is a good product to choose. It is a full logic cassette system with multi-color display,45Wx4 High Power,EEQ™ equalizer system,Tuner,IP-Bus System Control,flap face and has a detachable face security.

If you’re planning to buy a Pioneer car stereo unit,why not match it with a set of Pioneer speakers too? Pioneer car stereo has made another innovation in their REV Series speakers,which incorporates technological breakthroughs in their IASCA award-winning Premier Reference Series (PRS) speakers.Rev Series speakers boast Pioneer’s Kevlar Fiber Composite Cones,Soft-dome tweeters and Wave guides.Each speaker features a bright yellow cone and distinctive wave guides,plus a six-spoke grill with a titanium finish that simulates chrome wheels.

It’s A Sony Car Stereo

It’s a Sony.

We all know their slogan and yes,they need not say anymore.Sony is a dominating and well respected name in world consumer electronics.From the Aibo to the PlayStation to the Vaio,Sony has created,innovated and excelled in the production of almost anything electronic under the sun.

The Sony Corporation,based in Tokyo is a leading manufacturer of audio,video,communications,and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.Their music,motion picture,television,computer entertainment,and online businesses also make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world.

So it is not surprising to learn that Sony car stereos are also well renowned in the automotive audio market.In 2005,Sony car stereos launched their latest carrier car audio product, the Sony car stereo Xplod series which has an amazing lineup of head units,speakers,amplifiers,subwoofers,changers and accessories.It is impressive both in performance and aesthetic value.

A good head unit from the Sony car stereo Xplod Series is the CDX – M9900 CD Receiver/Changer Controller/MP3 Player which boasts these features:
- 32,000-color TFT display
- Video Input for External Source Playback
- CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 playback
- 4-Volt F/R/Sub Preouts w/HPF & LPF
- 52W x 4 High Power
- CEA-2006 Power Compliant
- CD/MD Control,CD Text
- XM Ready
- BBE MP,DSO,EQ7
- Auxiliary Input
- 1-bit D/A Converter
- Drive-S with 120dB S/N Ratio
- SSIR-EXA tuner,18FM & 12AM presets
- Red key illumination
- Supplied wireless card remote (RM-X145A)
- Optional wireless rotary remote (RM-X6S)
- Optional wired rotary remote (RM-X4S)

This Sony car stereo goes best installed with matching items from the Xplod series such as:
Sony car stereo XS – V6941H 6 x 9” 4 - Way Speakers:
- 6 x 9" HOP Woofer Cone
- Stroke Stabilizer Surround
- 2-5/8" Cone Mid
- 1" Balanced Dome PEI Tweeter,Super Tweeter
- 400W Peak Power (100W RMS)
- Flexible Mounting Options

Sony car stereo XM-2100GTX 2/1 Channel Amplifier:
- 600W Max Power
- 100W x 2 RMS into 4 ohms,20Hz-20kHz @ 0.04% THD
- 250W x 1 RMS into 4 ohms,20Hz-20kHz @ 0.1% THD
- CEA-2006 Power Compliant
- Variable 50 - 300 Hz low pass filter
- 40 Hz EQ boost
- MOSFET power supply
- RCA & speaker level inputs

Sony car stereo XS-L102P5 10” Subwoofer:
- 10" Polypropylene Cone
- 1200W Peak Power (330W RMS)
- Unique cone design offers superior rigidity
- Gold-plated Binding Posts
- Small sealed/bandpass enclosure optimized
- 4-Ohm Voice Coil
- 2005 Subwoofer Parameters

Like other modern car audio manufacturers,the Sony car stereo also offers video capable units for playing VCDs,DVDs.A good item from the Sony car stereo Dream System Series is the MV - 900SDS Mobile DVD Dream System.
- 9" wide screen TFT display with swivel function
- DVD/CD-R/RW/VCD/MP3 Playback
- Built-in wired FM modulator
- Reversible display image
- Slot-load DVD Mechanism
- Memory Stick® media for playback of JPEG,MPEG,MP3
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
- A/V Input
- A/V Output
- Optical Digital Output (Dolby Digital®,dts®)
- IR transmitter for wireless headphones
- 2 sets of wireless headphones included
- Wireless card remote included
This unit is encased in a grey metallic finish and is ideally attached on the ceiling of the vehicle.It is also an amazing fact that a lot of enthusiasts also incorporate the PlayStation into their Sony car stereos,which is probably one of the reasons why the Sony car stereo system has earned quite a following.

How to: A Car Stereo Installation Guide

Want to save some money? Ever wonder if you could do a car stereo installation yourself? Yes,you can do it yourself! Go ahead,spend that money on your hardware! Don’t spend it on labor.Besides,doing a car stereo installation yourself can be a very rewarding experience,not to mention you can learn a lot from it too.Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your “creation” in action,running smoothly and perfectly.

But be very careful,you really won’t want to damage your expensive hardware.Well,most car audio hardware are no-brainers to install,you’d find that most of the time the parts have specially shaped sockets and slots etc.and would only fit where it’s supposed to be installed.Still,it’s best to proceed methodically.

In a car stereo installation,you have to determine what kind of rig you’re going to put into your vehicle.If you’re a beginner,it’s best you do a car stereo installation if it’s just a simple system.You may want to leave the complicated stuff to the professionals,like installing delicate equipment like LCD panels,motorized parts etc.especially if it requires the creation of custom panels and such.

Head units are one of the easiest to do in a car stereo installation.Fortunately,most units follow the same size standards (DIN).In many cars, once the factory radio is removed the aftermarket radio will fit in the hole.In many other cars,a kit is needed if the factory hole is too big,or not deep enough.In some cases the dash has to be cut.Any car stereo store should have kits required for installation.

There are two types of mounting in a car stereo installation.ISO mounting is when the radio can be screwed to existing factory radio brackets,such as in most Japanese cars.Ring mounting is when an aftermarket radio comes with a metal ring that gets mounted to the factory radio hole or aftermarket kit via bendable tabs.In many cars,dash and trim rings have to be filed to enlarge the radio hole.Once the ring is installed,the radio slides in and is held by snaps.In most cases,special tools are required to remove the radio.

Speakers are very critical in a car stereo installation. No matter how expensive your speakers are,if they are not properly installed,the sound will not be up to par.

In a simple car stereo installation,you’ll probably be using speakers that fit into a factory location.Just make sure there are no gaps or holes.Sometimes building a wood or fiberglass baffle helps reduce holes and gives you much better sound.But always be careful when using power tools around speakers.Car stereo installation warranties usually don't cover holes in speakers.

For unconventional speaker locations, sometimes metal has to be cut. You might want to leave this to the professionals, tools like plasma cutters and pneumatics drills are required. But if you’re going to insist, a pair of metal snips (left and right cut) will do.

A car stereo installation has to put up with vibrations and other noise sources in its environment. Even though it is impossible to eliminate these completely, there are products that will greatly decrease the noise and rattling, particularly on non-luxury cars. Liners, sprays and adhesive strips and even carpeting applied onto the panels can make a world of difference.

Mobile Multimedia: A New Peak For The Alpine Car Stereo

We all know that brand names matter when purchasing car audio hardware.There are brands that are surely more reputable than others.When you are at the store and they offer choice after choice after choice,suddenly you feel overwhelmed on what really to buy.But you can be assured of one thing,if they offer you an Alpine car stereo you can’t go wrong with it.

Alpine car stereo and electronics,founded in 1978,is a world leader in the industry of high performance mobile electronics.They specialize in mobile multimedia,an integrated system approach incorporating digital entertainment,security and navigation products for the mobile entertainment.

Alpine car stereos are a new breed of units which feature the convergence of high performance audio,video,navigation and telematics in the form of Mobile Multimedia. Navigation systems act as the resource center of the Alpine car stereo Mobile Multimedia lineup.Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS),DVD players,Dolby Digital systems,satellite digital audio radio, mobile data linking and communication through telematics devices will be fused with navigation systems to create a platform of products.Mobile Multimedia integrates Alpine's innovative audio,video,security and navigation products,as well as its new GUI for Drivers,human interface and information communications technology.

To grasp what the Alpine car stereo Mobile Multimedia is,take a look at the IVA-D901 Alpine car stereo Mobile Multimedia Station/CD/DVD Receiver/Ai-NET Controller.

The IVA-D901 has 400% more pixels than a conventional in-vehicle display,meaning that it has 1.15 million pixel elements.It has 50W x 4 built-in power and 3 PreOuts (4 volt),SAT Radio ready,a Hard Disc Drive (HDD),and Alpine car stereo Navigation.Key features include:


- 7" Fully Motorized Wide Screen Monitor
- 18W x 4 MOSFET Amplifier
- Built-in Dolby Digital/DTS Decoder
- Bass Engine® Plus
- Subwoofer Level Control
- Bass Center Frequency Control
- Bass Band Width Adjustment
- Treble Center Frequency Control
- Subwoofer Phase Selector
- Bass Type Control
- 4-Ch Digital Time Correction
- 3 Position 12 dB/Oct Crossover
- MediaXpander™
- SAT Radio Ready
- MP3 Text Information Display
- Quick Search Function
- CD/CD-R Playback
- CD Text, Text Display, Text Scroll
- M DAC
- MaxTune SQ Tuner
- 3 Auxilliary A/V Inputs with Remote Control Input
- Dedicated Navigation Input
- Dedicated Camera Input
- 2 Auxilliary Monitor A/V Outputs
- Navigation Audio Mix
- 3 PreOuts (4 volt)
- MM Driver (Hard Disc Drive) Ready
- MobileHub Ready
- Ai-NET Control Center DVD/CD/MP3 Changer Controller
- "Digital Art" Spectrum Analyzer Display
- RUE-4190 Universal Wireless Remote Control Included

If these all seems too much for you,Alpine car stereos also have more conventional head units to offer.The CDA-9835 Alpine car stereo In-Dash CD Player/Ai-Changer Controller lets you fully customize both illumination and sound,with a range of 512 colors and super-versatile Bass Engine functions like digital time correction and parametric EQ.You can download audio parameter settings and connect and control as many as eight amps.The BioLite display,Menu key and rotary knob make operation extremely easy.

Like most Alpine car stereo units,it is also SAT Radio Ready,giving you a much greater choice of listening options than ordinary local AM/FM radio.You can select from among a wide range of music genres,news,sports,and talk programs with digital quality anywhere.