Saturday, May 18, 2013

Ferrari California for Passport 9500ci Radar Detection System

This Ferrari California was brought to us by one of our frequent customers to have an Escort Passport 9500ci radar detector and laser jammer installed. This is a fully concealed system with dual front laser diffusers, front radar detector, a single rear laser diffuser, and a GPS antennae for locating speed and traffic light cameras. The system also comes with a small display and control module, as well as a cut off switch for quickly powering on or off the system. These units also have a USB adapter plug located above the drivers feet to allow easy updates of new camera and speed trap locations. The Passport 9500ci is a top of the line concealed radar system with unmatched performance for everyday use. For the Ferrari California we can use a Mid-City Engineering piece which allows the display to be shown through the vehicles factory display to the left of the steering wheel much like in Mercedes vehicles and the Audi R8.




Ford F-350 Super Duty Extended Cab for Full System Upgrade

This customer came to us with his amazing Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel truck. He had already done quite a few upgrades (as you can see) to this truck with no expense spared. He brought the vehicle to us to finish the truck off with a new navigation system, full sound system, and a new remote start and alarm. As the source for the upgrades we started with a Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH. This unit  comes standard with navigation and NavTraffic, Bluetooth, HD AM/FM radio, CD/DVD, iPod/iPhone interface, SD and USB inputs as well as an auxiliary input for using non USB devices. This unit can also be upgraded with back-up cameras, satellite radio, and additional A/V inputs. This unit also has a 7 inch touchscreen display that slides down for the CD/DVD input and can be tilted for a better view or reduced glare. This customer chose to add SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a Rydeen back-up camera, and used one of the additional A/V inputs for a front facing Rydeen camera.
For the sound system portion of this vehicle we started with Pioneer Type-D component speakers all around. We also used a digital Pioneer GM-D8604 to power the component speakers. In the back we added two Pioneer Shallow Mount Sub-woofer Boxes. These subs are powered by another Pioneer digital amp, a GM-D8601. To finalize the sound system we lined the entire car with Stinger Roadkill sound deadening to eliminate rattles and reduce the drive-train and road noise that this truck creates.
Finally we added a Compustar remote start and alarm system. This system has a delayed start for the diesel engine glow plugs, shock sensors so if someone tries to tamper with the vehicle the alarm will go off, and we also added the Drone Mobile system which allows the owner to start the car and operate the alarm functions from his cell phone. With this system as long as his cell phone has service he can know his car is safe. We also gave him two hand held fob remotes for back-up in case he is ever to lose his cell phone. The next and final step will be connecting his alarm to his after market train horns (which are VERY loud), and allowing him to honk them by simply pressing a button on his cell phone. We will save that for another post, and we will post a video....












Porsche 996 911 for Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH

This customer had just picked up a very well taken care of Porsche 996 911 which he had wanted for a long time, and after finally getting the car he was disappointed with the lack-luster radio that comes with the vehicle. He came to us to upgrade the factory CDR-23 radio for something more modern that would include navigation. For his car we chose to go with a Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH which comes standard with navigation and NavTraffic, Bluetooth, HD AM/FM radio, CD/DVD, iPod/iPhone interface, SD and USB inputs as well as an auxiliary input for using non USB devices. This unit can also be upgraded with back-up cameras, satellite radio, and additional A/V inputs. This unit also has a 7 inch touchscreen display that slides down for the CD/DVD input and can be tilted for a better view or reduced glare. For the 996 generation cars the air conditioning controls must be moved to the bottom of the center console to make room for the double-din navigation unit. We use OEM Porsche bezels and pockets for a complete factory look when doing this.





Porsche 997 911 Carrera for Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH

This customer had recently purchased their vehicle from Intersport Auto Sales right next door and came to us to upgrade the radio in his Porsche 997 911 Carerra Convertible. These cars come with a decent system but are in desperate need of an upgrade, especially the GPS portion which was outdated even when the car was new. For this customer we put in a Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH. This unit comes standard with navigation and NavTraffic, Bluetooth, HD AM/FM radio, CD/DVD, iPod/iPhone interface, SD and USB inputs as well as an auxiliary input for using non USB devices. This unit can also be upgraded with back-up cameras, satellite radio, and additiona A/V inputs. This unit also has a 7 inch touchscreen display that slides down for the CD/DVD input and can be tilted for a better view or reduced glare.