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CONTENTS VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2

events HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 018 March 14, 2009 | Angel Stadium | Anaheim, CA

024 SPRING BREAK NATIONALS March 14-15, 2009 | Ocean Center | Daytona Beach. FL

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030 PERFORMANCE WORLD March 13-15, 2009 | International Centre | Toronto, ON

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Tech Talk 180 120

Continental Tire Test Clutchmasters Tour

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CONTENTS VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2

Buyer’s Guides & Gear ANNUAL TIRE GUIDE

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WE’RE OVERSTOCKED!! eard that phrase lately? Well, it has never been more true since now is an ideal time to buy that upgrade you were dreaming about. Retailers are looking to move product fast and willing to work with buyers to make a deal. Sure there is still profit built in but the dealers want money back in their pocket to cover overhead rather than just keep holding onto product in their warehouse. There has never been a better time to snipe the products you have been thinking about buying because now more than ever, shops are willing to deal.

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“THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SNIPE THE PRODUCTS YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING BECAUSE NOW MORE THAN EVER, SHOPS ARE WILLING TO DEAL.” We see it first hand, getting requests all the time to be directed to reliable dealers before pulling the trigger on big ticket items. All of a sudden there are buyers coming out of the shadows on the hunt for: turbo kits, big brakes, engine management and crazy bodykits. It’s not that they are being irresponsible by blowing money in an uncertain job market, many out there have been waiting for this to happen.

How does this affect the performance aftermarket? Well, a purchasing decision isn’t always based on how much credit someone has, they might have the cash in hand. They may have sold off assets, played the market or got an inheritance – the money didn’t disappear but was redistributed. Keep your eye out for retailers with special discounts if you are aiming to ramp up

your ride. We get updated price lists and special promotions regularly from our advertizers … these guys get it!

So to fire up the impulse buying mechanism, we hand-picked a load of products for our Ultimate Buyer’s Guide issue to get you interested. The number one upgrade on the scene are wheel & tire packages since everyone wants to go bigger. The trend is larger wheels with a low-profile tire and we have rounded up everything from 15-inch on thru to 24-inches with rubber to match. Whether it is a lightweight forged wheel for track use, a multi-piece with loads of VIP-inspired dish or a massive dub there is something for everyone in every possible finish.

Then we round up everything to keep that new rubber under control with a comprehensive brake and suspension buyers guide. Track junkies will be hanging off these pages to get a glimpse of what is hot for this season from the performance street driver to the show guys everyone lots to choose from too. A load of coilovers, dampers, springs, links along with brakes from insane 12-piston kits all that way on down to simple cross-drilled replacements are here to help you shop around. Whether you are trying to chase 911s into turn one or just need to get some more brake for that massive 24-inch wheel you just added, Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (PAS Mag) has got you covered.

Rarely do other magazine go the distance to round up all of this gear. There are many choices for buyers and we want you to make the right one. We aim to cut through some of the flakey product and showcase some of the best out there for a variety of applications and every price point. Everyone wins when you are still in a shopping mood and the deals and incentives out there will surprise you, just hit up your favorite PAS advertisers and ask. PAS is in this for the long haul and are on a mission to get affordable product on your ride, so stick around.

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March 14, 2009 Text by Mark Pereira // Photos by CarAndModel.com

ot Import Nights (HIN) kicked off their 11th season at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim with a bang! The HIN crew pieced a solid line up of features for the public; such as Dromo-1 kart racing, autocross barrel racing, pro freestyle motocross riders, street stunt bikers, Chris Forsberg and the NOS Energy Human Horsepower Zone, plus DJ Rocky Rock and friends with freestyle OG rapper Tom Green!?

Celebrity and former Organized Rhyme front man Tom Green was just one of many special guest appearances (be sure to peep his freestyle Youtube video!). HIN also introduced the beautiful Miss HIN 2009 Alanna Kolette to the massive crowd. Efrain Ramirez, better known as “Pedro” from the hit movie Napoleon Dynamite rocked the crowd with a sick 20 minute DJ set too. All of us here at PAS Magazine were in the house, as our highly anticipated PASMAG Model Lounge heated things up with the hottest girls in Southern California.

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Far East Movement along with Ben Baller and Quest Crew, fresh from their America’s Best Dance Crew victory on MTV, opened up for Ya Boy who closed the show with his hit song “We Run LA.” HIN introduced the brand new National Guard Ultimate Car Competition that will pay over $120,000 to car competitors throughout the 2009 HIN tour. With over 650 cars in the house, you must be curious to know who represented… Alpha Squad, Arkan, Auto Concept, Auto Fashion, Euro Rev, Flux, Heavy Hitters, High Intenzity, Hokori, Team Hybrid, Illmatic, M-Fest, Over Rev, Rare JDM, RL2, Supra and TWC! By far, we saw some of the best team displays in years, as each tuner brought their A-game to Anaheim. These top car clubs and teams don’t play around, as they showcase the very best of our enthusiast culture and always keep it real.

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As for 2-wheeled Entertainment, much respect goes out to FMX riders Dustin Nowack and Destin Cantrell for wowing the thousands in attendance with death-defying tricks from 50 feet in the air.

Also big shout outs to Pauly Sherer and Blue Jay of Las Vegas Extremes, who make the hardest motorcycle stunts look like child’s play.

HIN organizers would like to thank all car competitors for another fabulous Hot Import Nights event and of course supportive partners including National Guard, NOS Energy Drink, Bridgestone and the PASMAG Model Lounge for the continued commitment to the tuner scene. For more info, updates and results check out www.hinevents.com. It’s going to be a really exciting year!

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weekend in fierce Soundoff competition.

On the SPL front, IASCA World Champion Craig Butle r stepped into the lanes dominating the IASCA IdBL Ultimate 2 Class hammering out an astounding 181.3 dB, the loudest recorded SPL score, ever! Other Class es in SPL competition showcased some of the loudest competitors with the likes of Bob Perillo, Frankie Rio and Steve Mick battling it out. Sound Quality competition drew some of the top well known competitor s like Andy Wehmeyer, John Marsh and Christerfer Pate, to name a few, vying for SQ supremacy. But it was the IASCA Bass Boxing Finals that took center stage Satur day Night with Team dB Unit President and IASCA Event Promoter Michael Hadden taking on all comers to captu re the Middleweight Title Belt for the third conse cutive year!

“A key factor to our SBN success” said SBN founder Paul Papadeas, “is support from 12 volt manufacturers and dealers; after all, SBN functions as a mobile electronics trade show with dealer / distributor meetings and seminars; some of them open to the general public as well. Event s like this have been raising consumer awareness for years”.

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one of the more original 350 Zs we’ve seen in while. The 350Z owner, We s Banasan trailered his insane Do Luck widebody Z33 up from Delaware behind his Nissan Armada for a straight 10 hours.

The cars were on-point and attracted loads of attention, but then there we re our girls too. Along with California headliner Nic olette Lacson, PAS had five more hotties running aro und the booth signing autographs and striking fier ce poses.

Beyond the eye candy (both metal and skin), PAS had some special dea ls on subscriptions and loads of free Lucas Oil pro duct give-a-ways, so if you weren’t there you were nowhere!

The program for Performanc e World in Hall 5 was similar to years past with a club-like atmosphere and a high concentration of tuner cars. The caliber of cars was definitely elevate d over years past and some of the club participatio n was impressive.

Toronto-based VW club Fuk enricen scored team partipation award honors, roll ing over 25 cars deep.

Some other notable groups were Lick Your Lips and Sweetie Girl Racing who brought out some hot rides. The surprise Best of Show winner was a lone participant, Fabio Salzarulo in his insane Turbo BMW M3. The Laguna Seca blue E46 is more than meets the eye, with an almost ent irely carbon fiber shell including front and rear bum per, sideskirts, hood, trunk and even the rare CSL roof conversion! This lightweight puts down 617 whp (around 725hp at the crank) from the only Hor sepower Freaks turbo motor build in Canada. The car also features, every possible suspension upgrad e and massive WP Pro 12-piston brakes with 15inch rotors, which are also the only set in the cou ntry!

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Trevor Empey’s former PAS feature car powered by an RB26 won Best Engine Bay

An uber-clean VR6-powered example of many VWs which repr esented at the shothe w

Only one Hachi Roku AE8 6 made it to PW in the traditional “Panda Bear” colors

Another Teknotik-sponsored Civic with all of the right go-fast goodies Delicious!!!

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Designed to Perform More than a stunning cosmetic evolution, the new MM Series delivers everything from a better fit and reduced weight to seriously higher performance.

Single- and dual-voice coil subwoofers are exceptionally lightweight, offer a shallow mounting depth and produce tight, punchy bass. The MM Series features 18 new models that fit virtually any application.

In addition to full range speakers, component systems and subs, the MM Series includes an Ultra Marine Series engineered specifcally for the demands of marine environments.

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“The MM1240 was not only able to provide a good solid bass line, but do it with definition and control.”

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On stage the entertainment tles and of bat MC ps, There were dance troo ts. Over 25 pan tici par course the lovely bikini t that made the tes con the girls stripped down for as loose their minds. crowd of mostly single fell ies and the winner cut e It all came down to thre of judges, not the el pan a would be crowned by . In addition, the ion pat loudest audience partici Auto & Sound and e anc MC had plenty of Perform wd who are always Lucas Oil prizes for the cro e free goodies. The som h eager to walk away wit ped up by the Play ram s entertainment factor wa display, where new Grounds interactive gaming try out. When it to d han gaming titles were on t covered thanks tha had came to shopping, PW sale slashing highio Aud to a monster Kicker Car t off MSRP. From end goods up to 70-percen er on-site vendors oth ny T-shirts to turbos, ma ers too. had impressive deals for tun out-of-town from lays Some standout disp formance World.

Per at r gea showcased their great etik Power Cells made Ohio-based PAS partner Kin ir audio power cells the trip North to show off the ing battery line. and their new lightweight rac made it down with bec Que STD Suspension from Celica GT-S and the two cars on display, a crazy rting STD coilovers.

Racemode drift car both spo io booth which was Then there was the JL Aud rawling Hummer k-c roc a sure to impress with s Denali and even a H1, blinged-out ESS Custom rockin’ boat! and do for the There was way more to see mentioned I’ve info the all car crazy crowd as five halls! the of one just so far was packed into show displayed old Sport compacts aside, this s and everything else school muscle, custom rod resto mods. A pair of in between like ratrods and one blue 440 6-pack stunning Plymouth Cudas, a were on display, and a sublime green AAR Cud lution of the Firebird. as well as a tribute to the evo h builder Troy In terms of celebrities, Blowfis rite handyman Mike Trepanier and everyones favo to greet fans.

Holmes were also on hand ething for everyone som had rld Performance Wo e days. As the official and stayed jammed all thre weather could not start to the car season, the ne dusted off their have been better as everyo dry streets while rides and enjoyed the warm, smoothly again. getting those parts working

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We spotted this Pro Street G35 in the ring domestic hall wea Hoosier slicks!

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n today’s information age, everybody seems connected to the latest useful and useless news and trends on the net. Its weird when someone of a totally different era knows a lot about a youthful subject or hobby. I lost it when I found out Republican Presidential candidate John McCain’s wife, Cindy is totally down with drifting! She has taken lessons with D1 drivers and even has her own Nissan Silvia. When it comes to the new Nissan GT-R it seems like everyone has some bit of information about the new supercar fighter. Hell, even my mom was kicking it about the specs and asking me if I’m trading in my R32 GT-R to get one. The GT-R has crossed

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the lines of the pure enthusiast and gone far more mainstream. The wide appeal of the car was definitely on the radar of Bulletproof Automotive who specialize in exotic Japanese aftermarket gear. The R35 GT-R is Japan’s definitive supercar, leading the way for the engineering capabilities of the entire country. Owner of Bulletproof Automotive, Ben Schaffer has built many high-end rockets but this one would prove to be far different. The car was new and they took delivery only weeks before the big SEMA show where it would debut. The parts were ordered well in advance of even receiving the car, so that when it landed, they could start surgery right away.

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The plastic pip ing sections w ere replaced w Top Secret’s ha ith rd pipe kit to a llow more boos flow through it t to s veins. After a ll of the hard p were bolted up arts , the car was tu ned with a COB Tuning AccessP B ORT ECU.

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Under the lightweight lid, the VR doesn’t need much to propel the 3800-pound car with ease. The plastic piping sections were replaced with Top Secret’s hard pipe kit to allow more boost to flow through its veins. Amuse goodies were source from Japan starting with free flowing stainless steel turbo outlets pipes. The gases head out to to an Amuse R1 Titan exhaust which is extremely lightweight considering it is full titanium. A set of Amuse R1 catalysers were added to maintain CARB but keep the power levels up.

After all of the hard parts were bolted up, the car was tuned with a COBB Tuning AccessPORT ECU. The bump in power is easily handled by Borg Warners stout 7-speed transaxle that makes the car so invincible.

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The outside of the car was ramped up preSEMA too since regardless of what mechanical state the car is in, it needs to look solid. The Bulletproof team stepped it up a level by painting the car and OEM Nissan color but not intended for the R35. Borrowed from the R34, the car underwent a complete color change to Midnight Purple II paint. A color that has a level of luxury and prestige and we suspect Nissan might release this color later on for the SpecV (yes, sadly it is not called VSpec), so the Bulletproof guys beat them to it. The custom paint was complimented by several body modifications including a Zele carbon fiber front bumper with matching lip. The sideskirts and rear under spoiler are also carbon fiber from Zele. The hood ducts, fender ducts and and front grill are also made from carbon fiber. And Amuse dry carbon wing has been added for increased downforce and the project was clad in MS-R original graphics. The real story here is the roof panel that has been replaced with a GT-RR one-off piece, there is nothing else like it in the world.

Rolling on 20-inch stock wheels, the GT-R can’t accommodate much more although we have seen some 22s fitted in Japan. With the ride height slightly reduced using an Amuse coilover system, the fitment was carefull consideration when

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Offered in Japan on ly, the BBS LM-DBK are found undernea 20x10s th the car wrapped in R888s. Lurking be hind the R-compoun Toyo ds are a set of Endless brakes for extreme stoppi ng power.

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ordering the new wheels. Offered in Japan only, the BBS LM-DBK 20x10s are found underneath the car wrapped in Toyo R888s. Lurking behind the R-compounds are a set of Endless brakes for extreme stopping power. Equipped with mindbending 15-inch Brembos out fo the box, the new Endless set up is a Mono-6 on all four corners with E-slot rotors to expel heat.

Inside the car has stuck to the form follows function route. Much of it has been left intact but the load has been lightend and safety fact ramped up. The factory seats have been expelled in order to make room for Bride GIAS carbon/Kevlar reclining seats. The factory belts and retractors have been tossed in favor of Takata 4-point greens.

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The Boston ro60SE component spPea system delivers ker excellent performan ce, and is obviousl y b u ilt to go the distance.

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ver since they built their first set of full range componen speakers for use in a ca t in 1986, the good folks r back ton Acoustics have beenat Bosbuilding products reco busy gn time and again for inn ized ovative designs, performan ce and great sound!

This time we’re going a look and listen to one to have most popular selling sy of their the 6th generation Bostostems, Acoustics Pro60SE systen system continues a near m. This year legacy of thoughtf ly 20 ul innovative design, and and like it’s ancestors, promises ve ry sound. With a retail price good in the USA of about $600 bucks a pair, the Pro series sp have always been aimedeakers middle to upper-end of at the audio spectrum, and hathe car ditionally had the perfo ve trarmance to justify the price.

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Hardware in a vehicle that has 5x7/6x The system has been des 8 openings, and two igned to be used sets of adapter rings for 6-in as either a coaxial system ch and 6.5-inch ap, or with the tweeter plications. The mounting ring mounted independently of s are metal, and the the midrange. A rather 1/2-inch spacers are plastic. clever design Boston calls Mounting rings CATB (Contoured and grilles are also supplie Asymmetrical Tweeter Baf d, in case you have fle, for those of you who a situation where the factory had to know) is the techno grilles can’t be used, logy that makes the or maybe don’t exist. Mou axis-mount invisible to the nting hardware, gasket woofer. The tweeter is material, terminals, wiring, mounted with an “axis-m even a handy little hex ount,” this is the physikey wrench is all provided. cal piece that secures the tweeter and provides electrical connection.

In the Details Installation in almost any type of vehicle is faciliThe Pro60SE midranges use tated by the Boston VariMo cast aluminum unt system. VariMount baskets, and require a mou allows the driver to be fitte nting depth of about d to a variety of OEM 2.5 inches. Although sold as speaker configurations with a 6.5-inch speaker, out needing to build the Pro60SE’s are actually a bit custom adaptors. smaller, with a mounting flange diameter Packed in a rather impress of abo ut 5.75 inches. ive sized box that’s The mounting hole diameter over 2 feet long, the Pro60S is 5.25 inches and e system arrived at the the cast basket has 3 mountin lab in perfect condition. Incl g tabs. Driving the uded in the package mov ing mass is a neodymium mot were of course the midran or assembly, ge and tweeter aswhich surrounds a 1.5-inch, semblies, the unique dockab 3 ohm, copper voice le crossover modules, coil. The voice coil former con various tweeter housings for nects to a poly-cotton flush and surface type spider and a polypropylene mounting applications, as injection molded cone. well as a set of spacer To attach the outer diameter rings for mounting the mid of the cone to the range drivers in shallow bas ket, Boston uses a nitrile buta openings. Included as part diene rubber of Boston’s VariMount (NBR) surround material whi system were a set of oval ch will withstand wide shaped, metal adapters temperature extremes. This that allow the system to be makes the material an a bolt in replacement excellent choice for an auto motive speaker.

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Boston Acoustics Pro60SE Whether you are looking for a great speaker system as an upgrade to your OEM system, or you simply want to move up to a component system that’s comfortable with any kind of music and sounds great at high or low volume, you should go and visit your local Boston Acoustics dealer for an audition.

With a power rating of 125 watts, to make sure and an electrolytic cap, the system can handle all the abuse it will get on as well as a two posia daily basis, Boston Acousti cs invented a technoltion jumper to select ogy called RadialVent cooling (United States Patent on or off axis operation.

Number: 6,430,300) which relies on integrated The crossover housings vents in the chassis of the woofer and the woofer’s are designed to be own pistonic action to re-c irculate cool air around able to be “snapped” the voice coil and over the chassis. To further together and mounted keep things cool, The Pro60S E’s have a TwinStage as a unit, or they can heat sink. Effectively pulling heat away from the be parted, and mounted voice coil, two separate alum inum heat sinks work separately. This sort together as one, further imp roving power handling of attention to detail is and enhancing reliability. The first heat sink is why Boston speakers located inside the voice coil ; the second surrounds have been an installer’s the woofer magnet assem bly. favorite for years!

The 1-inch tweeter feature s a hard anodized To audition the system for black aluminum dome, and myself, I mounted the Ferrofluid cooling. It, like lower midrange, but the Bos speakers in my baffles usin the midrange, also makes use ton’s have great low g the coaxial configuraof high power density frequency response so tha tion. I set the tweeter leve neodymium as a magnet mat t’s a very fair tradeoff. ls for 0dB , and made erial. The tweeter The definition and clarity was sure the jumpers were set has other cool features as wel excellent, and the properly for the coaxial l, such as Boston’s warmth in the bottom end configuration. For my liste patented AMD tuning device did not detract from ning, I sat directly on (United States Patent the systems definition of inst axis and began my listening Number: D351,838) uses pre ruments like string session with a few cisely sized hollow bas s and pipe organ. Even with aud ioph ile recordings of very good tubes positioned in front of me sitting directly vocals. When the tweeter to refocus on axis, I found the tweeter listening to a set of speake short wavelength energy and s to be very polite, rs for the first time, create an extremely without any undue sibilanc I often begin with well rec smooth, exceptionally flat resp e or glare. If you mount orded vocals of amazing onse. a Pro60SE system in your artists like Manhattan Tran Inside the tweeters crosso car, I’ll advise you to sfer, Rebecca Pidgeon, ver I found high ma ke sure the tweeters are on Jennifer Warnes, Marc Coh performance air core indu axis, or you may n, and Bruce Hornsby. ctors and poly caps, as find them a bit too polite, and If a system does well with well as a tweeter overdrive it could be a struggle voc als, chances are it’ll protection bulb, and a 3 to overcome road noise, etc. be pretty decent overall. The position tweeter level adju Bos ton Pro60SE’s did stment, which allows 0, I noticed that the overall outp not disappoint. I found the -2, or -4dB settings. With 2 ut of the system is sound to be warm and caps and an inductor, a bit higher than some com the timbre pleasant and fair it appears the tweeter use parable products, which ly accurate. Saxophone s a -18dB/oct slope. bodes well for those of you and other brass instrument Measurements show the twe wanting to make these s sounded full and eters crossover point spe akers your first system upg nat ural, and acoustic guitar and to be about 3kHz. The crosso rade. You’ll have no piano tracks ver module for the problem driving the Pro60S also provided a definite sen midrange has a beefy lam e’s with a headunit, but se of realism. inated iron core inductor for real performance you’ll Occasionally I noted a bit eventually want to get an of “thickness” to the amplifier around 100-150 wat ts per channel.

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Boston Acoustics Switching things up a little, and with the critical listening concluded, I turned up the cranked up a bunch of clas power, and sic rock music from the like s of Dee p Purple, Vanilla Fudge, Rus man Turner-Overdrive, The h, BachDoobie Brothers and Supertr amp. I pushed the Pro60SE’s they handled well over thei hard and I know r 125 watts of rated power for a few brief periods, but session there was no complai through the entire nt or sign of stress from the system. They handled everyth it, and were ready for much ing I threw at more!

On the Bench After all the listening was done, and the system was allowed to cool and norma I moved to the acoustics lab lize overnight, and made some measurem ents. First off, I noted that has one of the flattest res the Pro60SE ponse curves I’ve seen in quite a while. The tweeter worked precisely as they level controls should, and measured dist ortion was also very low. measurements backed up All in all, the lab the favorable impression my listening tests had ma the fact that this is indeed de, and underlined a very good quality, high per formance speaker system .

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The Boston Pro60SE com ponent speaker system deli vers excellent performanc obviously built to go the dist e, and is ance. Whether you are look ing for a great speaker sys upgrade to your OEM system tem as an , or you simply want to mo ve up to a component sys comfortable with any kind tem that’s of music and sounds great at high or low volume, you go and visit your local Bos should ton Acoustics dealer for an aud ition. While the Boston Aco Pro60SE is certainly not the ustics least expensive system ava ilable, this is one of those you really do get what you times that pay for, and then some!

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p in the Northeast corn er Jersey to be exact, is wh of the United States, in Howell, New Acoustics. This dedicate ere you’ll find the folks of Cadence d group of people have out high performance au been turning has made a name for its dio products for over 18 years! The company formance but still very elf as an innovative brand, offering high permo countries worldwide, the derately priced products. Sold in over thirty to the old ways of think company believes they have a new approach ing about sound reprod uction.

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The amp they sent is one of the new iA series of amplifie rs, and is sold by Cadence authorized internet retailers retailers as well as , so finding one near you sho uldn’t be a problem. Once out is heavy and gives the imp of the box, the iA9HC ression of being a solidly buil t product. Rated at 2,000 wat plifier sells for about 700 buc ts into 1 ohm, the amks in the US market and slig htly more in Canada, with a The black anodized heatsin great 5-year warranty. k is finished in a classy bru shed aluminum look, with CNC machined into the top the Cadence logo for nice contrast. Measuring 16 x 9.25 x 2.5 inches it’s of amplifier chassis sizes, about in the middle and comes with a clear Luc ite bottom cover, which lets impressive cool parts insi you gaze at all the de, if you’re into that sort of thing. And I am!

Features Belying its low price, the Cad ence iA9HC doesn’t skimp on features either. It comes usual controls; gain, crosso with all the ver adjustment, subsonic filter, bass EQ, and pass thro addition to the “usual” fea ugh RCA’s. But in tures, there are a few oth er unique ones that will pro in system building and tun ve to be very useful ing. The Cadence iA9HC can be “strapped” to another Slave configuration, or sev one in a Master/ eral of them can be daisy chained together and con of controls. Also, in addition trol led by a single set to the ubiquitous Bass EQ control, the Cadence amp control which is used to app has a “Bass Focus” ly very low frequency boo st for sealed enclosure app at the graphs for a detaile lications. Have a look d look at how this is differe nt, and cool! There is also will alert the user to a pot a diagnostic LED which ential problem, and a 0-1 80° phase switch. A remote mo also included, so you can unt level control is change the sub level from the driver’s seat. The nick cable connection terminal el plat ed, solid brass s are large and beefy, as you ’d expect on an amplifier capable

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When I first wrote the next sentence, I was going to say that the Cadence iA9HC is an excellent amplifier for the money (which it is). But with performance as good as or in some cases much better than amplifiers costing twice as much, the Cadence iA9HC is simply an excellent amplifier, period!

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Rockford Fosgate IBeam

Text and Measurements by Garry Springgay // Photos by Rockford Fosgate

ave you ever experienced real serious bass? I mean the kind that you actually feel, more than hear? When we “hear” sound, the means of transmitting the sound to our auditory system has several possible paths.

The most common of course, is via our ears and eardrums. In this case, vibrations in the air (fluctuations of pressure) cause our eardrums to vibrate, and our auditory system translates those vibrations to sound. But our eardrums can only vibrate within a certain range of frequencies, and this is what determines the upper and lower frequency limits of our hearing.

However, the body is an amazing instrument, and we can also use our skin, deep tissue, and bones to “hear” low frequency information.

This allows us to “feel” frequencies as low as 10Hz, even though we don’t actually hear them, we know they are there. This method of sound perception is known as “tactile sound”, and is quite effective as high as 800Hz.

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The first time I ev er really unders tood about serio see Pink Floyd on us bass was wa their “Wish You y back in 1975 wh Were Here” tour. from the main sta en I went to As I watched the cks, each time Ni concert about 10 ck M as on’s kick drum hit throughout my wh 0 feet back , I could feel the ole body. I was ex impact of the ba periencing very the bass more th ss low frequencies, an actually hear and very high vo ing it. That was been a bit obsess lume, “feeling” an intense expe ed with reproduc rience, and from ing it. In fact, that then on, I have menting with pu concert was one tting subwoofers of the reasons I in m y ‘71 Dodge Mon began experiMy first real car aco, in the summ – 1971 Dodge M er of 1978. onaco with a 38 sibly (?) the first 3 an d a 4bbl carb., 16 car in Canada to MPG highway an have subwoofers Back then, there d posin it, circa July,19 were very few re 78. al car amplifiers Altec Model 9 ho or subwoofers, so me speakers to I cannibalized a build a very rudim infinite baffle sty set of entary low pass le in the Monaco’s cr os so ver, mounted the hu ge trunk, and tri “power booster” woofers ed to drive them . This attempt wa with an under-d s met with little up 100 watt (I th as h M su untz cc es s, so after some ink) Audiomobile searching, I foun amplifier, and af with far greater d a blown ter I made some authority. repairs, that drov e the woofers Of course within a few years, am ps and woofers understanding of were becoming subwoofer enclo more widely avail sure design and all sorts of crazy able, and my woofer selection bass systems in began to take sh va rio us cars. ape, and led to Fast forward 30 years (wow) and things are much from all sorts of different. Amps sources, and it’s and subwoofers possible to build rival the kind of are available bass reproductio output I was so n sy stems in your ca aw ed by in 1975. Bu system, or maybe r that would t, what if you do even none at all n’t have room fo ? How can you ex enclosures, and r a large woofer pe rience real bass gobs of power? without big woof ers, bigger

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Thankfully, the product folks at Rockford come The fanatics over at Rockford Fosgate have rstood this, and the IBeam is a very high unde Tactile up with a solution in their new IB-200 IBeam for musiquality tactile transducer, ideally suited can be Transducer. If you recall, bass information cal reproduction. lly having perceived and enjoyed without you actua the Measuring only 6.875 x 4.25 x 2-inches, When d. soun tactile to “hear” it, via the generation of with And le. vehic any fit will IBeam te Fosga Rockford designed used in a vehicle, tactile transducers are watts 100 very modest power requirements of only atively to attach directly to the seat frame, or altern ng amp at 4 ohms, it doesn’t need a big power sucki is used, the floorpan of the vehicle. If the floorpan to drive it. shape to it, it’s best to pick a strong area with some oofer, The product connects exactly like a subw nt preve will such as the transmission tunnel. This termi er speak d loade g sprin of pair le with a simp vibrating large flat sections of the cars floor from makes it also which lbs., 2.5 t abou s weigh It nals. s by “oil too much, and causing unwanted resonance you who a lot lighter than a subwoofer for those of d limite t aren’ ns catio appli IBeam the canning”. And of deliverble Capa ious. are vehicularly weight consc ducers in to car audio, you can also use these trans IBeam is the watt, per force of ing about 2.5 pounds ely to the your home system by attaching them secur er” “shak the of many than ent effici quite a bit more frame of your seating. . watts 500+ red requi which cts type produ d tactile Now I know most of us have experience compatNominal impedance is 4 ohms, so it is comis pt conce the er, anoth or sound in one way ly, when ional Addit ible with virtually any amplifier. , and at monly found in simulators and thrill rides it was noted I , curve e I measured the impedanc exciting some movie theatres. While providing an inwill IBeam the so , 1kHz past pretty flat well cases effect for explosions or car crashes, in many ducrepro cal musi great for gh enou fast deed be a lot to be the “shakers” used in these venues leave r limit powe peak mum maxi nded mme Reco tion. ience. desired, and don’t result in a realistic exper erature is 250 watts, and a Polymer Positive Temp even to gh enou nt dece are them of few In fact, very monly (com fuse ing esett Coefficient (PPTC) self-r use they be considered for musical use. This is beca you case in ded inclu is h) switc known as a polygenerally have a relatively narrow bandwidth and ic. siast enthu get overly tic tactile operate between 20 and 80Hz. For realis elecThe IBeam transducer works on the same be to s need limit ency frequ r sensory input, the uppe d instea but , tromagnetic principles as a subwoofer s to be increased significantly, and the output need voice a g of a stationary magnet movin maintained at those higher frequencies.

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Measuring only 6.875 x 4.25 x the Rockford s, che 2-in am will fit IBe e gat Fos And with . icle veh any power t des mo y ver requirements of only 100 watts at 4 ohms, it doesn’t need a big power sucking amp to drive it... With my “front speakers” set at 80Hz and up, I ran a full range signal to the IBeam.

Instantly I was able to perceive the bass guitar lines, and feel every beat of the kick drum. While it seems a bit unsettling at first to “hear” the low frequency stuff without a woofer system playing, I soon became accustomed to the sensation, and in some cases found that the IBeam actually provided superior definition to a subwoofer system.

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upOnce activated, the IBeam will cause the s tactile the over te vibra to ture porting surface struc rather than range. The result helps the listener “feel” music. The in found s encie frequ d w-en the lo ” “hear an accurate IBeam is carefully calibrated to produce without a ng missi y tactile sense, which can be totall equently, Cons m. syste oofer large and powerful subw ct impa ssive percu al natur the feel you are able to a hing watc or c, musi to ing listen when of sounds and oofer movie in your home. But unlike a subw not add any normal speakers, tactile transducers do ived loudperce er great SPL to the experience. The system ped equip r duce trans d ness of a tactile soun music, the of t effec full the ience exper to allows you the “feel” of the bass. even while listening at lower volumes. frame With the IBeam securely fastened to the Listening the ected conn I of my favorite listening chair, s As with any product, I read all the claim began wires to a moderately sized amplifier and In lf. myse and then hook it up and judge it for h the switc to able was I on. sessi my “listening” separate the case of the IBeam, I actually did 3 I have to and on, sessi the g durin off and on e devic , one evaluations of it, one in my listening room my “front say the difference was remarkable. With get IBeam the saw one last the in my truck, and range full a ran I speakers” set at 80Hz and up, effective mounted in a rather rudimentar y yet perceive to able was I ntly signal to the IBeam. Insta way to my drummers throne.

are a coil and cone assembly, in the IBeam there ully caref a pair of stationary coils on each side of the As et. magn g suspended and powerful movin gh the polarity and amplitude of the AC signal throu etic magn a rates gene it ges, stationary coils chan or move to et magn the s force turn, in field which a and force inerti ing creat , nsion suspe its on te vibra d to inside the transducer, which gets transmitte . nsion suspe tuned the housing via the specifically that ture) struc et magn (the It’s this vibrating mass you bolt creates the tactile sensations. Then when mitted trans is tion vibra the seat, your to IBeam the ience exper through the frame of the seat and you

of the the bass guitar lines, and feel every beat at first ttling unse bit a s seem it While . drum kick woofer a ut witho to “hear” the low frequency stuff to the ed stom accu me system playing, I soon beca IBeam the that found cases sensation, and in some oofer subw a to ition defin rior supe ded actually provi s and point over cross with ted rimen expe I m. syste I admit seemed to enjoy it most at about 200Hz. tical skep was I , when I first read about the IBeam less with s unter enco t having several unpleasan after well thought out products in the past. But in my it t moun to gh enou it liked I so, or an hour vehicle a in daily driver to see what it would be like lly equa was I er. and accompanied by a 10” woof much be to bass the ed impressed! The IBeam allow crank to g havin ut witho rent appa more defined and and bass up the system. I could pick out kick drum ds with spee ay freew at g drivin while licks r guita sting point, the windows down. This makes an intere tactile the with you de while the IBeam will provi oofer, subw a ut witho bass tic sensations of realis e for devic tary limen comp a as lent it’s also excel . oofer subw good a has that m a syste

Once activated, the IBeam will cause the supporting surface structure to vibrate over the tactile range. The result helps the listener “feel” rather than “hear” the low-end frequencies found in music. The IBeam is carefully calibrated to produce an accurate tactile sense, which can be totally missing without a large and powerful subwoofer system.

Conclusion I’ll stick my neck out right now and say this… If you drive a convertible or a space limited sports car, you need one or two of these devices. You’ll have the bass you always wanted, without the hassle of an enclosure. After a few days of driving with it in my truck, it occurred to me that mounting it to my drummers throne would be a great way to have excellent bass feedback from my kick drum without the complications and SPL of using a microphone. And once again, the IBeam performed exactly as expected.

Now I need to get a few more of them for my car and home theatre!

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Alpine iDA-X305

Digital Media Rec eiver Text and Measurements by

Garry Springgay // Photos

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ufacturers

he other day it occurred to me that the majority ers, regardless of age, ten of today’s music lovwe used to. Digital media d to carry music with them a lot more than and music file the most convenient an d popular way in which formats have grown to be we share and enjoy mu sic.

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I mean, if we look at the history of listening to music as a hobby or as a seriously enjoyable pastime, we have come a long way from listening to a few songs in our living room and then having to flip the record over.

Back in the day some of us made our own mix tapes, which gave us an hour or so of non-stop listening, and via the Walkman, some of us took our music to the gym, school, or even camping. Before long, we could play an entire “album” on a CD without interruption, and for some people, the ability to switch songs almost instantly became a habit while listening. The CD was an overnight success, and about ten years ago, we began converting our CD collections to compressed digital formats, making it easy to take thousands of songs almost anywhere, and accepting the loss of some sound quality as an acceptable tradeoff for convenience. Technology continues to march forward, and now the sales of CDs are diminishing, as more people prefer to simply download a digital file. These days, most of my friends routinely carry a few hundred, if not a few thousand of their favorite songs along with them where ever they go.

I get a lot of good natured ribbing because I still prefer to listen to CDs and yes even vinyl records in my home.

I realize I’m in the minority for sure, and thanks to the digital age, the way the vast majority of us listen to our music has taken on a completely different approach.

It stands to reason then, that the equipment we use to play our music on also has to change with the times.

To that end, one of the earliest companies to recognize this fact was Alpine Electronics. For several years now they have been producing “CD driveless” Digital Media Receivers for those among us who no longer even own CDs. At the CES show in Las Vegas this January, they debuted three new DMRs including the top of the line iDA-X305, (about $350USD/$349CDN) and of course you know I had to try it out for myself and all of you readers.

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COOL FEATURES When the Alpine iDA-X305 arrived at the test lab, I was delighted to find that Alpine had thoughtfully also included their excellent but pricey ($180USD/$199CDN) KCE-400BT Bluetooth interface. Much the same way as technology has changed the way we experience our music, Bluetooth technology has changed the way I use my phone in my car.

After a few months of hands-free Bluetooth bliss, I would not even consider a non-Bluetooth ready source unit anymore!

Powered by Parrot for maximum phone compatibility, the Alpine Bluetooth interface allows you to conduct hands-free calls via the car’s sound system. Your phone book is also downloaded to the headunit, and you get full functionality with caller ID, as well as missed, dialed, and received calls. In addition, if you have a Bluetooth media player phone, the KCE-400BT can wirelessly control and stream audio files, allowing you full playback and control via the headunit’s front panel.

In addition to being Bluetooth ready, the Alpine iDA-X305 comes fully equipped with a host of features to make your drives more enjoyable. What good is a DMR unless it fully supports the most popular media players? No worries here, because the Alpine iDA-X305 is “Made for iPod, and “Works with iPhone.” The iPod adapter cable is included, as is a USB extension cable. You can also simply plug a regular USB drive into the port, and play music directly from it as well.

The unit is satellite radio ready, as well as HD Radio ready, and should you spring for the optional TUA-T550HD tuner, you also have iTunes tagging

If you are the type of person who never wants to see another CD, needs a good sounding headunit with a vast array of convenience features and adjustability, plus a very good Bluetooth interface, you’ll like the Alpine iDA-X305 and the separate KCE-400BT.”

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Simply stated, iTunes tagging makes and multicast support. What is tagging? you hear a song on you like on HD it easy to discover new music. Whenever late. This action stores informaRadio, you can press a button on the facep d for preview or purchase in tagge it’s and tion about the song being played, to your computer. Cool huh? In iTunes the next time your iPod is connected Alpine unit comes with a 2.2-inch terms of control and display features, the y album art. To blend in to your full color TFT display, which will even displa illumination, and you can customize dash, you have the choice of blue or red loaded from the Alpine website. The the display with special wallpapers down alphabetized or percentage based easy and fast Quick Search feature provides can be controlled via an optional searching through your media, and the unit the very well designed double action remote control if you are too lazy to use middle of the faceplate. encoder knob that’s front and center in the CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS for developing intuitive controls Alpine has been among the best brands to use, and for incorporating the that take a minimum of manual reading that minimizes the amount of time most frequently used functions in a way you have to take your eyes off the road. set up the Alpine iDA-X305, Having said that, when you first install and ay, because it comes on anyw al manu rs owne the you should probably read later reference. a CD, and can’t be carried in the car for easy to find without looking, and , large is der” enco n actio ble The “dou it’s good looking. Located in the has a nice feel to it, but I can’t say I think ds me of the loathsome multiremin center of the unit, the big silver knob German cars… BMW and Merfunction controllers found in way too many lesome Teutonic tactics the Alpine’s cedes in particular. But unlike the troub d after a very short time. knob is intuitive and simple to understan ions, I found some very useful Stepping through the setup and control funct encies for bass and treble, frequ table tone controls, with independently selec bass boost. Each tone the of “Q” the t adjus as well as a welcome ability to getting things dialed in should be control level adjustment has 15 steps, so table, and a high pass filter is simple. A nice loudness contour is also selec se from, or you can simply leave included, providing 3 frequencies to choo on and off via the setup menu. ifier it off. You can also turn the internal ampl audio, the Alpine iDA-X305 is fully your of ol Should you desire even more contr audio processor. A single button compatible with Alpine’s excellent IMPRINT clock calendar display, for those of press switches the display to a very large will. I also liked the “any button you who don’t know what time it is…you button will turn the unit on. wake up” feature, where touching any

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Setting up my Blackberry on the Bluetooth adapter was quick and easy, and it worked the first time. In a few seconds my data was downloaded to the radio, and I was able to fully make and take calls via the headunit. Don’t cha love it when stuff just works?

LISTENING After I got the Alpine iDA-X305 and my favorite iPod hooked up in my listening room’s reference system, I sat down to really play with the controls, and listen to the unit. I began with a playlist of good quality recordings from various audiophile CDs, (these are AAC and MP3 files at 320kbits) and did some listening. The iDA-X305 retains the slightly irksome Alpine requirement of having to turn the volume up to about 65% to get useful output out of it, and it takes several rotations of the encoder to get there. It’s not a big deal, but just one of those little niggles you have to put up with in daily use. On the upside though, the small increments in volume do provide very precise control and is easy to get used to.

The iPod interface works flawlessly, and the Quick Search feature allows fast access to your tunes. I then switched over to a USB drive with the same songs on it, and the performance was also excellent in terms of search, playback and control. The AM/FM tuner also provided good reception, and performed as good or better than most inside my listening room. It pulled in all the usual local stations with good clarity and low noise.

Sonically, I came away with the impression that the Alpine DMR sounded very good, which may be at least in part due to their selection of a 24 bit Burr-Brown DAC. I did notice I needed a bit of additional gain at my amplifier, which indicated an output voltage lower than what I normally have. Switching to the internal amplifier, the very good sonics continued, although I have to say if you are going to spend the money on a great new head unit, listening to the built in amplifier probably isn’t going to do it justice.

Alpine uses a very good internal amplifier to be sure, but 18 or 20 watts per channel isn’t enough for any hardcore audio enthusiast’s ride.

ON THE BENCH The next morning, I connected the Alpine to my test bench, and measured the actual performance specs. As I suspected, the output voltage was only marginally adequate at 2.2 volts RMS, although the other specifications measured

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Digital Media Receiver MEASURED SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier CEA-2006A Power per channel (all channels driven, @ 4 ohms)

20.4 watts/ch X 4

A Wtd S/N Ratio (ref to 2V/1W @ 4 ohms) Amplified output

-68.8dBA

THD+N @ 2V/1W @ 4 ohms 1kHz

0.04%

Frequency Response (-3.0dB)

20Hz – 20kHz

very good to excellent. Great specs elsew here help, but output voltage is very important, because it allows good signal transfer over the vehicles noisy chassis with a minimum of degradation, and a high signal voltage permits minimal gain required at the amplifier. This provides the best possible noise immunity and dynamic range. I generally won’t consi der a headunit truly high performance unless it has at least 4 volts of outpu t, but given that most people don’t exactly have top notch MP3 file quality anyw ay, I suppose I can understand Alpines decision to go with a standard outpu t voltage.

The internal amplifier exceeded the CEA2006 rated power, and the S/N measurements for both the amplified outpu ts and the preamp outputs also exceeded the rated spec. Distortion at rated power was also very low, and the frequency response, (measured using a 320k/bs AAC track on a USB drive) was reasonably flat as well.

Conclusion

Preamp section Max Usable Output Voltage

2.2Vrms

A Wtd S/N Ratio ref to full output voltage

-88.0dBA

Output Impedance

218 ohms

Frequency Response (-3.0dB)

20Hz – 20kHz

If you are the type of person who never wants to see another CD, needs a good sounding headunit with a vast array of convenience features and adjustability, plus a very good Bluetooth interface, you’ll like the Alpine iDA-X305 and the separate KCE-400BT. Combining ease-of-use with the flexibility to deliver your music from a wide variety of options, the iDA series of products from Alpine may be exactly what you’re looking for.

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A quick internet search confirms that the faithful Ford F-150 is the most popular selling pickup in North America, and several surveys actually put it at the best selling vehicle period for the last 25 years. In continuous production since 1948, and now in its 12th generation, it’s estimated there are over 25 million F-150 trucks registered in North America. With numbers like that, I thought the 2008 F-150 Supercab would be a great foundation for a budget build. Keep in mind even if you’re a Chevy, Dodge, Nissan, or Toyota fan, these same basic premises apply to upgrading those systems too.

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And thanks to the built-in crossover network, the all important transition from woofer to tweeter is blended smoothly. A ¾-inch tweeter with a built-in Ferrofl uid cooling provides long term reliability and excellent power handling.

A contoured tweeter plane guides high-frequency output to create a larger liste ning “sweet spot,” while Bos ton’s Amplitude Modification Device (AMD) reduces harshness in the upp er mids for clear, detailed sound.

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Subwoofer Selection: Need

After the doors have been upgraded to the level you chose, probably the next most popu lar upgrade is to add some bass. Even the high end comp onent speakers won’t substitute for a real subw oofer. With a bunch of room available in the extended cab, you could go the old school route and build or buy a large enclosure with as many woofers as you can fit or afford, but that means you have to give up the use of all that space. I prefer one of the other more ergonomically adept solutions, which allows you to still use that space for cargo or passengers.

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If you want a ground pounder and don’t care about losing the space, you’ll find dozens of comp anies who will be happy to sell you a pre-built, professionally designed subwoofer enclosure, comp lete with terrific subwoofers. Or maybe you have a favorite brand of woofer, and want to build your own unique custom enclosure, and that’s cool too.

But if you are like most of us, and occa sionally need to carry a couple of people and their associated stuff, you may think a heav y duty

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For the majority of folks on a budget, the self powered MTX design is easy to insta ll and a variety of inputs allow easy integ ration into your vehicle’s sound system.

The package even includes a 20’ power harne ss for the built in 200 watt Class D ampl ifier.

Another nice feature on the amplified MTX enclosure is their remote mounted Elect ronic Bass Control (EBC) which lets you adjus t the bass level from the driver’s seat. The MTX enclosure uses high-density polyethyle ne resin as the structural material, this special resin has high mass and provides a stron g, low resonance sealed enclosure. Pump ing out the bass is handled by a Thunder 4500 series 12-inch woofer. Already have a bass amp?

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JL Audio Stealthbox

Alternatively, if you have the budget, the JL Audio solution is a bit more sophisticated and smaller, but it doesn’t give up anything in terms of performance and output. Cons tructed one at a time by hand, the JL Stealthbox’s fiberglass enclo sure incorporates a more efficient ported design, and uses a high performance JL Audio 10W3 series 10-inch woofer. The more comp act JL system is more money, and is not available in a self powe red version, but the output is excellent in both volume and sound qualit y. In fact neither of these designs compromise in performan ce, they both deliver strong low bass that’s tight, and hard-hitting.

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Budget build AMPLIFIERS When it comes to power, there are all sorts of crazy numbers out there, so I like to recommend an amplifier brand that uses the CEA-2006 standard to rate their products output power. This way you know you can make real comparisons between the various choices. Buy an amp that roughly matches the upper power handling range of your speakers, and don’t be concerned if it even exceeds it by a bit. Remember, how much power the amp puts out is controlled by you, and the volume knob! Another thing to be aware of is how the amp performs from a thermal perspective, because many truck amps are destined for small spaces under a seat or crammed in a tight spot where airflow isn’t optimal. This bit of info is best gleaned from a knowledgeable dealer, or checking out online or magazine reviews of an amp to see if it has frequent thermal complaints. There

are literally dozens of great amplifiers out there, so I’m sure you won’t have any problems finding a brand that best suits you and your budget. When choosing an amplifier, look for good power, good signal to noise ratio, features like crossovers and EQ, and of course a good warranty never hurts.

SOURCE UNITS Replacing the factory head unit is probably the last step in building your system, unless you need additional features like MP3 playback, iPod connectivity, GPS navigation, Bluetooth, HD Radio, iTunes tagging, or all of the above! Regardless of the features you want, look for a head unit that is easy to use, and doesn’t require a lot of attention during driving. You should be able to turn the volume up and down, and change tracks or stations without ever looking at it.

When you do look at it, make sure the display is clear

and doesn’t wash out in bright sunlight. Another thing, all iPod interfaces are not created equal, so make sure you get a real demo of how that works before you buy. And regardless of what the salesperson says, there are no 200 Watt head units. Again, look for brands that use the CEA-2006 standard, for honest power numbers if you plan to use the built-in amp.

As you can see, there are definite reasons to change out the factory head unit. But keep in mind that from a purely sonic perspective, the amount of difference upgrading the head unit will make is the smallest difference per dollar spent, so that’s why I generally leave it alone until the more important items have been upgraded first. The F-150 will accept single or 2DIN chassis sizes, so again you have copious amounts of choices, and the cost can range from around $200 bucks to over $2,000… Isn’t it nice to have choices?

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Q: Hey, I would like to know how many batteries I need to install to run 2 MTX 1000 watt Class D amplifiers. I’ve asked a bunch of people and been told everything from 1 to 4 batteries. I know they all need to be the same, but I don’t know how many I need.

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A: Hey back atcha Boom. This is a common question, and a frequently misunderstood topic. There are a few things to understand before we get to your answer. First of all, when the car is running, remember that the alternator is the source of energy for all the electrical devices in the car. Current does not come from the battery until you have exhausted the output of the alternator. With that in mind, a lot depends on your listening and driving habits, as we covered in the previous question. Generally speaking, you shouldn’t really need a second battery for a pair of efficient one-kilowatt amps.

In most cases, if you find your voltage dropping under load the best thing to upgrade is the alternator. This will give you more available current at a higher voltage to “run” your amps. Another benefit of an alternator upgrade is that most of the higher performance units also produce more current at lower RPM’s as well. Then, if you listen and drive in a manner that does not frequently use up all the alternators output, you don’t need any additional batteries. In fact, each battery you add actually causes an increased parasitic load on the alternator, and will draw some current constantly, even when fully charged.

However, in a demo car type of situation or if you do a lot of listening with the engine shut off, or even at very low rpm, you may find you need a separate battery to extend the amount of time the system will play.

In cases like this, you can isolate the “stereo battery” from the vehicles battery so you can still start the car even if the other battery is very low. If this is the case, make sure you get a battery that is designed to be frequently discharged, or you’ll be replacing it often.

But generally speaking, multiple battery systems are seldom required on street driven cars, and are more likely to be found on very high power “demo” cars or in systems designed for high SPL. Q: Hi. Love the magazine, and the hot chicks! Keep ‘em coming! (and send some babes my way) I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer with a decent system in it and I installed myself.

I have a Rockford Fosgate Punch 4 channel amp driving MB Quart mids, and a Power series BD amp for my JL Audio subs. When I crank up on the volume, my lights sort of flash to the beat of the music. While it’s kinda cool to watch, I don’t think it’s good for my amps. How can I fix this? The car has the factory alternator and battery. My friends and a local shop tell me I need more batteries, but there’s no room for them.

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-3000 2500 at is e when the engin te the opera to just nt curre ble take some of the availa That leaves car. Let’s say the car takes a total of 20A. driving around 40-55A for the system. Now, if you are at a lot of idling ed, crank really m syste the with town rpm, 2500 ined susta a g gettin m seldo and stoplights alternator has, you are going to use up everything the reserve. If and be drawing energy from the batteries your battery you drove like this every day, you’d find you’ll probably will need replacing fairly frequently, and

go through a few alternators to crank over In severe examples, the car may be slow well. as ng starti when same car, But, if you took the same system in the max volume, and usually listened to it at only 60% of ical system and did a lot of highway driving, the electr bly would would be much less strained, and proba require less upkeep. how much So you see, while it’s possible to calculate complicated current any given system needs, it’s more ing system to to determine when you have enough charg listening and power it, because much depends on your driving habits. m is As a very basic rule of thumb, after the syste d shoul It e. voltag y batter the on eye an installed, keep g, and always be above 13.5V when the car is runnin note hits. should only dip noticeably when a hard bass light dimming, If you are getting a lot of headlight or dash ained, it’s or if the average voltage isn’t being maint nt. curre more a sign you need

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A: Dear Gambler, up. Enjoy You are right. He’s an idiot. Tell him to pay the races. but actually Okay, I’m just kidding about the idiot part, actually I’ve bet. the loses nly certai he and right, you are by addd cause were that ms proble noise been paid to fix The practice ing ground cables as your friend describes. ively doubles is not only unnecessary, but it actually effect is of the vehicle. the amount of radiated noise on the chass s acts as a small Each of those high current carrying cable

St. Louis, but sorry with your nickname, no takers there.

Maybe we can help you with your tech question though!

The situation you described won’t really harm your amps, but it’s certainly not an optimal condition. Since you didn’t go into much detail about the conditions when your lights dim, I’m going to assume that the lights flash mostly when the car is sitting at an idle. The lights are flashing because to create the bass notes in your music, the amps have to draw current. If there isn’t enough current coming out of the alternator, the cars voltage will drop, and for that period when the voltage is lower, the lights will dim. In mild cases, simply revving the motor to a couple thousand rpm will allow the alternator to provide enough current to stop the flashing.

Sometimes the current demand is so great that that’s still not enough, and then you need some help.

In your case I don’t think the original battery would have lasted this long if the conditions were severe, so I’ll assume you fall into the first scenario. There are several things I’d check into on your car. First, your battery is 5 years old. That’s a pretty good life for a car battery, and

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you may want to think about giving it a headstone that reads, “well done, my good and faithful servant”, and upgrading it. Second, have a close look at how the battery ground terminal is connected to the cars chassis.

Lots of cars (including yours) use a 12 gauge wire, and the entire electrical system current has to go through this one little conductor! I highly recommend a 4 gauge cable from the batteries negative post to the same spot the small gauge wire was connected to. This can do wonders for voltage drops. Another suggestion is the addition of a high quality, large value storage capacitor as close to the amplifiers terminals as possible. But be careful with this one, because there are very good performing capacitors available, and there is also some junk out there. The good caps will make a significant difference in the light dimming, and in the sound quality of the system. The bad ones are a complete waste of money. To make sure it’s money well spent, look for a dealer who’ll offer to install one temporarily and see if it helps. If the difference isn’t noticeable right away, move on to a different brand.

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Motivation “We used six 15s because four was not enough,” explained Randy Botts, who had a hand in the sub-Scion low end.

“We weren’t sure we could do it, but I found the air space.

It’s Kicker, and that’s what we do.”

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the black-and-red Sparco 77 shift knob and TRD sport pedal covers finish off the fine details.

The paint experts at Trinity Restoration (Tulsa, Okla. – www.trinitytulsa.com) had no problem helping with the paint and graphics, having performed the work on TO SEE MORE PICTURES VISIT US ONLINE @ the last eight Kicker demo WWW.PASMAG.COM vehicles. They were told to paint the sinister-looking xB “any color they wanted… as long as it was black!” They used a two-tone mix of gloss metallic black and satin black.

A Carriage Works billet grille insert, smoke-tinted headlights, and Extreme Dimensions prototype body kit (bumpers, front fenders, and side skirts) change the entire look and shape of the compact, but then EasyStreet air-bag suspension courtesy of Air Lift really takes it over the edge. Dunlop Direzza sportperformance tires sized at 215/35ZR19 wrap around unique 19x8-inch König After Burner rims finished in gloss black and heat-treated prizma.

With its heavy-duty audio system and jaw-dropping exterior now out of the way, the Kicker team had a few last tricks up their sleeve. Under the hood, a TRD Supercharger sets the tone and is accompanied by TRD goodies including a cold-air intake, carbon-fiber valve cover, aluminum oil cap, and front strut bar. Meanwhile, an upgraded TRD big brake kit replaces the stock system upfront and brings this chariot to a halt.

The Kicker crew has certainly done it again and their gifted team always gets it done right! Much respect goes to the top-notch installers at Kicker who always go big and they’d like to thank the many project partners that helped make it happen. This screamin’ Scion is sure to be seen and heard from miles away, as it hits the road for 2009 with the Kicker XRV big rig at events across the nation.

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FOOTWORK A set of Yokohama AVS ES100 in 225/45R17 are found on all four corners. Lurking behind the 10-spokes on the front wheels are 4-piston Brembo GT calipers chomping down on slotted rotors and connected by SS lines. To achieve the proper stance and handling, a set of Buddy Club Race-Spec coilovers were added to the chassis. project... We wanted to take the everyday sedan to the next level and keep it clean,” says Password JDM President Steve Naing.

Starting with the exterior, they converted the entire front end to the JDM-spec sheet metal and lighting. The rear tails are also JDM-spec and they completed the look with a lip kit consisting of: front lip, rear, lip and sideskirts. A few more tweaks like JDM clear fogs, power folding mirrors and red H-badges combine for a unique look.

The stock rollers were sent to the scrap yard to make way for a set of Advans Racing RS wheels. This cast wheel from Yokohama in Japan was sized in 17x8-inches all around and finished in subdued gunmetal. The rubber is also from Yokohama a set of AVS ES100 in 225/45R17 on all four corners. Lurking behind the 10-spokes on the front wheels are 4-piston Brembo GT calipers chomping down on slotted rotors and connected by SS lines. To achieve the proper stance and handling, a set of Buddy Club Race-Spec coilovers were added to the chassis.

The K-series motor is definitely breathed on although it doesn’t look that way. The 2.0L has been amped up by balanced and blueprint block plugged with CP 12.5:1 pistons with Carrillo rods. Then they added more free flowing K24 head from a CR-V. The K24 head was prepped by Real Time Racing with: hi-lift cams, retainers, valves and Eibach EVS-Pro valve springs. Air is hauled in with a Password JDM carbon fiber intake ending up at a BDL 70mm throttle body RBC intake manifold. The fuel system consists of a Walbro high pressure pump, BDL rail and RC Engineering. The exhaust fires through a BuddyClub Race-Spec header and Pro-spec exhaust. Then Password JDM capped 86

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The seats have been replaced with Password JDM Edition Recaro SR3 seats featuring the black gradation pattern front AND back. Some Mugen doors sills were slipped on along with Mugen racing pedals.

The interior is rounded out with a Password JDM titanium shift knob surrounded by JDM FD2 Civic Type-R shift boot. it all off with some of their accessories including: dry carbon spark plug cover, theft proof oil cap, reservoir covers and battery relocation kit.

The bottom line was impressive for an all motor endeavor. After a trip to the rollers to tune the Hondata K-Pro, the Civic put down 260whp off all motor goodness. The new ponies were harnessed with a Grip Power Stage III clutch and 9-pound flywheel inside the bell housing of a JDM DC5 Type-R transmission. The trademark FWD wheel slip is regulated by a JDM DC5 Type-R LSD. What daily driven project would be complete without some flare to the interior. The seats have been replaced with Password JDM Edition Recaro SR3 seats featuring the black gradation pattern front AND back. Some Mugen doors sills were slipped on along with Mugen racing pedals. The interior is rounded out with a Password JDM titanium shift knob surrounded by JDM FD2 Civic Type-R shift boot.

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Team Vivid called up one of their long-time suppliers and avid enthusiast Vincent Wong at iForged for some product support. The conversation probably went something like this: “Vince, Dan Vivid Racing, y’know leader of the Mermel-militia. Finding wheels for this EVO is really buggin’ the crap outta me. And well, send me some sweet iForged wheels and I’ll love you long time babydoll.” Wong probably was like “Alright Dan, got your back, now send me some Porsche gear fro my new project and stop with the babydoll stuff” Wong set the Vivid car up with some 3-piece Neo wheels and placed bets whether they could cram 19x10-inch rollers all TO SEE MORE PICTURES VISIT US ONLINE @ around. The safe bets lost as the wheels and WWW.PASMAG.COM their 265/30R19 Toyo T1R tires were fastened into the wheel wells nicely with WORK lugs . Not your average setup and the trained eye will notice that the lips are in fact staggered.

An Evo, any Evo is blessed with athletic moves but the Vivid car has a few more up its sleeve. Under the chassis are JIC FL-TAR coilovers for damper adjustment and ride height tweaks. Agency Power supplied the rear upper control arms to dial-in proper camber. The stock Brembo brake system is bumped up with Agency Power stainless braided lines filled with Motul RBF600 DOT4 brake fluid.

What shop car would be complete without some massaging under the lid. Mitsubishi’s new 4B11 engine is proving to be quite a contender and Vivid brought out the best in the motor. Starting with an Agency Power (AP)

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Owner Christos Tsoraidis of Laval, QC knows a thing or two about making these EKs a menace on the track and this example is only one of many by Overdosed Performance. Starting with a K20A2 engine swap, Tsoraidis knew there was easy power to be made with K-series.

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Overdose Motivation This street-legal (well sort of) Civic can be found on streets of Laval, QC usually heading to a racetrack. Whether it is Ste Eustache, Tremblant or ICAR at Mirabel, this 3-door tears a new one when stacked up against larger displacement bullies. fuel pressure regulator and some bigger injectors.

The intake air is brought in by a Fujita5 short-ram that meets up with an RBC intake manifold. The exhaust gases are excused quicktime by a DC Sports 4-2-1 header and a BuddyClub Pro-Spec exhaust. The high-revving motor is now chilled by a Fluidyne radiator capped with a Spoon Sports cap. The Hondata K-Pro ensures all of the new parts play nice with each other and wreck shop.

To stay planted during track events and lose some weight to free-up torque, Tsoraidis added a bunch of gear. A Seibon carbon fiber hood caps off the K-series along with a wide-mouth front grille to work with the Backyard Special front bumper.

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A ViS carbon hatch was added along with a CTR roof spoiler and Spoon aero mirrors. The lighting also was brought into the new millennium with Helios 5000K headlights and a European Civic Type-R rear fog light.

Inside the EK erases all doubts that this car is useful on the street. Sure it has wipers and turn signals and even a plate, however a completely gutted and caged interior means that it is one noisy and stiff experience. They lifted some parts from the JDM Civic Type-R including: gauge cluster, SiR cup holder and shift boot. Then they jacked some JDM DC2 Recaro from the Honda Integra Type-R black with red stitching. Some accessories complete the look with a Password JDM Ti knob, Personal Neo Grinta wheel and Stewart Warner gauges stuffed in an Auto Meter triple pod.

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SCENES S R E T S A M CLUTCH R U O T reira // Photos by

Text by Mark Pe

JP Kongas

always have the keys ere at PAS Magazine we s (that is a given), to the VIP. Not just in the club acturers that open but I’m talking about manuf ts are glimpse about how produc the doors to us and offer a are We t the public never sees. made behind the walls tha ’t can tary technology that we privy to all kinds of proprie g areas of the manufacturin event talk about, but many want to hear about. What process that you’ll definitely your parts stronger or perform special processes will make d. something you need to rea better than the next one is ges t always about the big t Buying the right product isn’ the coolest anodizing or even marketing campaign or the d ishe abl got an invite from est hottest racer sponsored. We ility fac rs to tour their Rialto, CA clutch maker, Clutch Maste y and manufacture heavy dut to find out how they design street and racing clutches.

Clutch Masters has always The mission statement at essarily ping pressure does not nec been that increasing clam ted ocia ssure and all of the ass mean increased pedal pre ture ma pre y clutch. Problems like problems with a heavy dut nkcra wear or the dreaded clutch slave and component rs, ay, thanks to Clutch Maste Tod s. walk in some application an me does not necessarily increased holding pressure the problems that can and increased pedal pressure ering the leverage or fulcrum accompany it. By re-engine through their Hi-Leverage point on the pressure plate er, has increased clamping pow technique, Clutch Masters vy hea al pressure. Designing often without changing ped clutches with a very high e duty and high performanc ple ient of friction is a fairly sim clamp load and high coeffic sing rea to do so without inc engineering task. However, th so easy. Debunking the my n bee pedal pressure has not h hig a y pan ssure must accom that an increase in pedal pre has e reased clamping forc performance clutch with inc

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been difficult. urers may make similar While other clutch manufact for been perfecting their craft claims, Clutch Masters has and r t has been proven ove over 30 years. Their produc in spirited street driving. We and over on the race tracks ir k at how they backed up the got to take a first-hand loo de. ma are s p where their clutche marketing claims in the sho sits ich wh made in the USA, Clutch Masters clutches are ing y do outsource some stamp The . well with today’s tuners ISO to ers tes and clutch cov for spring hubs, pressure pla The Rialto facility rs. ure 9001 certified manufact

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The “testing table� that provides digital read-out release points to ens of static pres ure proper disengagem as well as ent and engagemensure t of each clutch

Clutch Masters line of twin plate clutche the FX600 and the big dog FX700 (street or race) that is a pure race s: application.

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is primarily assembly of high-grade parts from around the country. With skilled staff and plenty of quality control, you can be assured that your clutch will meet or exceed expectations.

Starting with the components, they are treated for strength before assembly. The diaphragm springs are re-arched and heat treated to increase tension and gain between 10-40% more clamping force for superior engagement. Heat treating can make the diaphragm more brittle but Clutch Mast ers has found the sweet spot between strength and shock resistance. Another tip for reducing peda l pressure is by producing a Hi-Leverage ductile iron casting with a redesigned pivot point to gain the perfect balance between a high clamp load and a stock pedal feel. With this design and the comb ination of top of the line components, it allows them to produce a pressure plate that delivers maxi mum clamping force with a minimal increase in pedal pressure. Disc components and friction materials are equally important; Clutch Masters make s every effort to source premium componen ts and offer a wide variety of friction discs for all levels of performance. Clutch Masters also has a large offering of 2-Piece Billet Aluminum Flyw heels for most applications. Ultra High Performan ce Custom Twin Disc assemblies are also available for many popular applications. Clutch Mast ers racing clutches and flywheels are SFI Certified.

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Goodyear Steps in to Explain Tire Tech Text and Photos by Dave Pankew

ver been at a car meet and heard terms like Load Index and UTQG Rating being thrown around? Do you actually know what people are talking about or do you simply nod your head in agreement while wondering what re-run of Family Guy might be on tonight? Well fear not because PAS has you covered and the next time you go to a track meet you can join the conversation.

We asked our friends at Goodyear Tires to explain a bit about the science behind their tire technology, reading sidewalls and general insights to the world of tires. Goodyear supplied us some of their F1 Asymmetic tires for review and explained how they selected the sizing for our application. The F1 Asymmetrics came in a staggered sizing typical on most BMWs. The fronts are 255/35R20 and the rears (which used

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to be 255/45R18s) have been supplanted with massive 295/30R20s! They are larger than what is found on the Nissan GT-R. When I told people about our intentions, they said it was not possible but with proper research and triple checking of the measurements, we knew it was.

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the most critical part of information on the sidewall of your tire. Tire pressure must be checked regularly to be at optimal levels. Too low and the tire may blow, too high and it will wear faster and possibly fail.

size What is considered proper tire sizing for your car? Using tires that are not similar to OE manufacturers specifications can be both costly and dangerous.

Then again, the trend is to go larger and that can be done safely to achieve that custom appearance. When choosing a larger tire size you should run with something that is as close to the original diameter and circumference as possible. You want to be within 0.3-inch of diameter and using a online tire calculator that accuracy is possible.

The new wheels were the 2-piece forged Orden from Axis. The staggered set was sized in 20x9-inch and 20x10-inch with slightly more flush offsets. You want to choose a tire that is suitable width for these wheels, stretch them and you may achieve that ‘Drift0r’ look but it really is a road hazard and a harsh ride. Go too far over and the tire will balloon up and cause uneven wear in the center. Each tire width will have a range of what rim widths are ideal. To check how your tire will fit on the wheel, you have to read the sidewall. Our Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics are decoded like this:

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255/35R20:

255mm (10-inches) wide 35-profile is 35-percent of the width (sidewall height = 89.25mm or 3.5-inches) R is for radial 20 is for the diameter of the wheel it is being fit on

295/30R20:

295mm (11.6-inches) wide 30-profile is 30-percent of the width (sidewall height = 88.5mm or 3.48-inches) R is for radial 20 is for the diameter of the wheel it is being fit on

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Load INDEX The load index is of critical importance on a big car like this BMW 740i Sport, which tips the scales at approximately 4500lbs wet weight, factoring in an aftermarket stereo. The load index on the sidewall reads ‘92Y’ making it capable of 1389lbs and 630kg maximum load on each corner and are Y speed rated. The load index ranges from 71-110 but typically most passenger car tires are between 80 to 100 to accomodate the needs of cars, SUVs and trucks. The load is rated as the maximum vertical weight applied to the tire measured at optimal psi and a constant ambient temperature under lab conditions.

Q = S = T = U = H = V = Z = W = Y =

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric provides everything you could ask for in an Ultra High Performance Tire. It is a quiet tire, which absorbs many of the road imperfections despite its low profile sidewall. When it comes to grip these tires had enough to keep up with much more nimble vehicles. During our spirited driving test, the big 740i was right on the bumpers of BMWs like the: 328ci, 318Ti and even an E30 325iS. The wet traction is capable and precise during cornering and braking.

99 MPH, 160km/h 112 MPH, 180km/h 118 MPH, 190km/h 124 MPH, 200km/h 130 MPH, 210km/h 149 MPH, 240km/h 149 MPH, 240km/h and over 168 MPH, 270km/h 186 MPH, 300km/h

With proper wheel and tire selection you can completely change the look and performance of your vehicle.

Quite often consumers do not do their research and let the tire shops sell them whatever looks good in the store.

Go on to manufacturers websites like www.goodyear. com or enthusiast forum boards to find what others have success with. In our case, the rear wheels were upgraded from 18s to 20x10-inches with a 295/30R20 tire. The new rear tire is a full 40mm wider than stock providing plenty of contact patch. The BMW runs 3° of negative camber in the rear which improves cornering dramatically but will wear faster on the inside of the tire.

Tread wear

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the load index 1389lbs or 630kg maximum load over each tire.

Y Speed rating is 186mph (300km/h) making it the highest rated

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Ever wonder how your tire is going to perform or how long it is going to last? The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) listed on the sidewall is a code that tells you everything you need to know.

The Goodyear F1 Asymmetric lists a UTQG 240AA-A, which means by this is a summer only tire.

240 indicates the treadwear rating, AA indicates traction rating, A indicates temperature rating.

The ‘240’ treadwear rating is the result of a stringent test performed on a DOT-designated street course. Tires are tested on the same vehicle over the same course during the same conditions. The tread depths are measured after each 800 miles, then the same procedure is done on a closed, monitored course for an additional 7200 miles where both tires are compared and given a value that reflects wear within a manu-

facturer’s line of tires. The traction ratings are either AA, A, B or CC making ours the highest rated. The test is conducted for grip under heavy braking on damp pavement and assigned one of the four ratings. The ‘A’ temperature ratings are fairly straightforward as a measure of the tires sustained high speed temperature tolerance for 30 minutes. Since the tire is the higest rated, the construction of the tire can withstand higher speeds and resulting temperatures.

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Hankook

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Conti Sport Contact VMAX

BF Goodrich

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Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 17 to 21-inch Profiles: 25 to 55

(800) 461-1776

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RE050A Pole Position

(800) 426-5665

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KUMHO

ECSTA XS (KU 36) Category: Extreme Performance Size-Range: 15 to 19-inch Profiles: 30 to 50

(800) HI-KUMHO www.kumhousa.com www.kumhotire.ca

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Dunlop Nexen

Dunlop

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(800) 576-3936

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N3000

www.nexentireusa.com

Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec

SP Sport Maxx TT Category: Maximum Performance Size-Range: 16 to 22-inch Profiles: 30 to 55

(800) 321-2136

(800) 321-2136

www.dunloptires.com

(800) 387-3288

www.dunlop.ca

(800) 387-3288

General Tire Exclaim UHP

Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 15 to 24-inch Profiles: 25 to 55

(800) 847-3349

www.generaltire.com

www.dunlop.ca

Nitto Tire

Cooper

NT05

Zeon 2XS

Category: Maximum Performance Size-Range: 17 to 20-inch Profiles: 30 to 45

Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 16 to 20-inch Profiles: 30 to 50 www.coopertire.com

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bf goodrich

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Category: High Performance Size-Range: 15 to 20-inch Profiles: 30 to 55

(800) 722-9888

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(800) 810-9656

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Yokohama Advan Sport

Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 17 to 22-inch Profiles: 25 to 55

(800) 722-9888

www.yokohama.com

(800) 810-9656

www.yokohama.ca

Marangoni

Marangoni

Category: Ultra High Performance Size-Range: 17-19-inch Profiles: 30-50

Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 15 to 17-inch Profiles: 35 to 50

514-328-2300

(514) 328-2300

Mythos

www.marangonicanada.com

Zeta

www.marangonicanada.com

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Category: High Performance Size-Range: 14 to 17-inch Profiles: 50 to 65

(514) 328-2300

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Category: R-Compound Size-Range: 13 to 19-inch Profiles: 30 to 60 www.toyo.com www.toyotires.ca

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Ultrac Sessanta

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Nankang

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Pirelli

PZero Nero All Season Category: Ultra-High Performance Size-Range: 17 to 19-inch Profiles: 33 to 55

(800) 747-3554

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Pirelli

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Maxxis

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PZero

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Sizes: 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Gunmetal, Bronze, Stealth Chrome www.fivead.com

(866) 523-5958

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5Zigen

FN01R-C Hot Version Sizes: 15 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4-,5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Various www.5zigenusa.com

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ADVAN

AVS Model F7 Sizes: 18 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +17 to +50 Finish: Platinum Silver / Platinum Black www.mackinindustries.com

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Motegi DP12

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SPYN

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Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Black / Polished Lip www.xxrwheels.com

(800) 647-7462

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Sizes: 15 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +15, +30, +38 Finish: Gloss black w/ machined face www.perfectlyround.com

(888) 707-9880

TSW Alloy Wheels Vairano

Sizes: Various 17 - 20 inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +20 to +45 Finish: Gunmetal with Mirror Face / Lip www.tsw.com

(800) 784-1865

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GT30

Sizes: 19 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: -15 to +62 Finish: Silver or Special Colors Available www.mackinindustries.com www.jrponline.com

(562) 946-6820

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IKON WHEELS REGENCY

(888) 824-8882 (866) 824-9233

Sizes: Various 17 - 20 inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +38 Finish: Black Machined Face Red lip www.ikonwheels.ca

(888) 824-8882 (866) 824-9233

IKON WHEELS LITE

IKON WHEELS PACE

Sizes: Various 15 - 17 inch Bolt pattern: Various 4-,5bolt Offset: +34 to +42 Finish: Flat Matte Black, Machined Black/Red Lip www.ikonwheels.ca

(888) 824-8882 (866) 824-9233

IKON WHEELS

CHASE

Sizes: Various 15 - 17 inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +35 to +45 Finish: Black Machined Face www.ikonwheels.ca

(888) 824-8882 (866) 824-9233

Sizes: Various 15 - 18 inch Bolt pattern: Various 4-,5bolt Offset: +35 to +45 Finish: Black Machined Face www.ikonwheels.ca

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IKON WHEELS OVERTAKE

Sizes: Various 17 - 18 inch Bolt pattern: Various 4-,5bolt Offset: +38 to +42 Finish: Black Machined Lip, Black Red Lip, or Black Yellow Lip www.ikonwheels.ca

(888) 824-8882 (866) 824-9233

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xxr wheels 507 w-series

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Black / Polished Lip www.xxrwheels.com

(800) 647-7462

yokohama wheel

Advan Racing RS Sizes: 17 to 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +15 to +60 Finish: Various www.mackinindustries.com

(562) 946-6820

PRIVAT NETZ

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +20 to +45 Finish: Various www.privatwheels.com

(800) 645-3878

Victor Equipment

Zehn

Sizes: 18 to 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x130 Offset: +35 to +55 Finish: Hyper Silver, Matte Black www.victorequipmentwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

VIP Modular VR10

Sizes: 19, 20, 21, 22, 24-inch Bolt pattern: Custom Offset: Custom Finish: Brushed, Chrome or Powdercoat www.vipmodular.com

(866) 613-1983 138

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SPYN RENN

Sizes: 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Black / Machined Face www.spyn.ca

(514) 328-2300

Beyern Wheels Baroque

Sizes: 19 to 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x120 Offset: BMW offset only Finish: Various www.beyernwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

MOMO FXL-One

Sizes: 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +25 to +45 Finish: Gloss Black / Machined Face www.momousa.com

(949) 380-7556

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Mandrus Wheels Millenium

Sizes: 17, 18, 19, 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x112 Offset: +25 to +53 Finish: Silver, Gloss Black or Chrome www.mandruswheels.com

Cray Wheels Scorpion

(800) 784-1865

Sizes: 17. 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: 5x120.65 Offset: +50 to +65 Finish: Silver, Gloss Black or Chrome www.craywheels.com

(800) 784-1865

SPYN

RR1-ROSSO Sizes: 16, 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Black / Machined Face www.spyn.ca

(514) 328-2300

xxr

Redbourne Wheels

Baron (Two Piece) Sizes: 20x9.5, 22x9.5 Bolt pattern: 5x120 Offset: Various Finish: Silver, Gunmetal or Chrome www.redbournewheels.com

512

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Various www.xxrwheels.com

(800) 647-7462

(800) 784-1865

ProRacer GN+

Sizes: 15 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Matte Bronze, Silver or Hyper Black www.5zigenusa.com

(310) 605-5575 140

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ENKEI

RAZR (450) Sizes: 18 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: 5x110, 5x114.3 Offset: +40 Finish: Black Machined www.enkei.com

(800) 327-1887

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Volk Racing VR G2

Racing Beat is the world’s largest manufacturer of rotary performance parts for RX-7 & RX-8 applications. 1000’s of parts for all model years!

Sizes: 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +5 to +48 Finish: Formula Silver / Flat Black www.mackinindustries.com www.jrponline.com

(562) 946-6820

RX-8 REV8 Exhaust

Improve the handling of your vehicle with Racing Beat Sway Bars & Springs.

Discount pricing on complete suspension kits.

KONIG SWURVE

High Flow Air Intake Kits • Available for 1990-05 Miatas. Improved power & throttle response.

Emissions legal!

Sizes: 15 to 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4 & 5-bolt Offset: +35 to +45 Finish: Matte Black / Matte Machine Face www.konigwheels.com

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Sizes: 18x8.5 Bolt pattern: STi / Evo Offset: +29 (Evo) +35 (STi) Finish: Black / Gold www.agency-power.com

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(480) 921-7422

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iForged PS Neo

Sizes: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: Custom Finish: Carbon Fiber www.iforged.com

(714) 484-1070

Tenzo Racing Sports Cuzco

Sizes: 17, 18, 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4 & 5 bolt Offset: +20, +25, +35, +45 Finish: Black, Charcoal, Bronze, White www.tenzoracingsports.com www.jrponline.com

(661) 250-3000

Gramlight 57S Pro

Sizes: 17 to 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Grey, Silver, RMC www.mackinindustries.com www.jrponline.com

(562) 946-6820

DAI ALLOYS EMOTION

Sizes: 17 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +40, +42 Finish: Gloss Black / Machined Face www.daialloys.com

(450) 665-5040

ENKEI

MSR

Sizes: 17 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: 42 Finish: Matte Black (with red or chrome) www.enkei.com

Sizes: 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome, Superfinish Silver / Black www.msrwheels.com

GW8 (448)

(800) 327-1887 142

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Verde Custom Wheels

V40 - Lockdown Sizes: 18x8, 20x8.5, 20x9.5 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +15, +30, +38 Finish: Chrome www.verdecustomwheels.com

(888) 360-6888

Beyern Wheels Mesh

Sizes: 17 to 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x120 Offset: +15 to +45 Finish: Chrome, Silver, Gloss Black / Mirror Lip www.beyernwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

MOMO

Predator Sizes: 15, 16, 17. 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +35 to +45 Finish: Matte Black / Machine Face www.momousa.com

(949) 380-7556

DOLCE WHEELS DC20

Sizes: 20, 22, 24-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +18, +35, +45 Finish: Chrome or Black www.katanawheels.com

(877) 449-4335

MAXXIM MAZE

Sizes: 15, 16, 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +38, +40, +45 Finish: Gloss Black / Red Stripe www.maxximwheels.com

(800) 645-3878 144

falken Sceptor

Sizes: 17, 18, 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Black or Gunmetal / Machined Lip www.falkentire.com

(909) 466-1116

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DRIV KING

Falken

Sizes: 20x8.5, 22x8.5 Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +15 to +45 Finish: Chrome Plated www.mhtwheels.com

Sizes: 15 to 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Bronze or Satin Silver www.falkentire.com

(800) 493-7891

Hanabi

Enkei FD-05

Sizes: 15, 16, 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +38, +40, +45, +50, +53 Finish: Gloss Black, Gunmetal, Matte Black www.discounttiredirect.com

(909) 466-1116

(888) 938-3456

Fast Wheels Chameleon 2

Sizes: 17x7, 18x7.5, 18x8.5, 18x9.5 Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +35, +40, +42 Finish: : Black with stainless lip and colour inserts (red, blue, gold, white, chrome) www.fastwheels.ca

DAI ALLOYS ROYALE

VIP Modular Rampage

Sizes: 19, 20, 21, 22, 24-inch Bolt Patterns: Custom Offset: Custom Finishes: Various www.vipmodular.com

(866) 613-1983

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Sizes: 17x7.5 Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +38 and +42 Finish: Gloss Black / Red Line www.daialloys.com

(450) 665-5040

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Verde Custom Wheels V36B - Protocol

Sizes: 15, 16, 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +38 Finish: Chrome or Black / Machine Face www.verdecustomwheels.com

MAXXIM FERRIS

(888) 360-6888

Sizes: 15 to 18 (big lip options) Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +38, +40, +45 Finish: Gloss Back / Machine Face www.maxximwheels.com

(800) 645-3878

WORK Wheels VS-FX

Sizes: 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: 5x98 to 5x120.65 Offset: Various Finish: Silver, Black or Chrome www.workwheelsusa.com

(714) 968-7040

Metal fx MFX9

Sizes: 18, 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Black or Silver (chrome inserts) or Chrome (black inserts) www.wheeldg.com

(800) 582-7467

Boss Motorsports 332

Sizes: 22x9 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome or Black (optional inserts) www.bossmotorsports.com

FIVE:AD

Onyx R6:F_Spec Sizes: 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: Various Finish: Silver, Gunmetal, Bronze or Stealth Chrome www.fivead.net

(866) 523-5958 146

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Jline Wheels 11RL3

Sizes: 18 to 24-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: High Polish, Silver, Black, Colored Chrome or Anthracite www.jlinewheels.com

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Mobsteel

Forged wheels Sizes: Custom Made Bolt pattern: Custom Offset: Custom Finish: Various www.mobsteel.com

(810) 333-6100

xxr 510

PIAA

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Various www.xxrwheels.com

FR-7

Sizes: 15, 16, 17-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +42 to +48 Finish: Gloss Black www.piaa.com

(800) 647-7462

(800) 525-7422

McGuard

Cone Seat Tuner Wheel Locks Cone Seat Tuner Wheel Locks are a no compromise design engineered to fit into close tolerance lug hole recesses in aluminum tuner style wheels. Weight matched to our SplineDrive Lug Nuts. www.mcgard.com

(716) 662-8980

VooDoo 412 HEX

Sizes: 22-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome or Black (optional inserts) www.voodooparlor.com

MRR Design GT1

Sizes: 18 to 22-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: +20 to +48 Finish: Black, Hyper Silver, Chrome www. mrrwheels.com

(800) 693 9688 148

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Tenzo Racing Sports TenSpec

Sizes: 17, 18, 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +25, +35, +45 Finish: Black, Charcoal, Bronze, White www.tenzoracingsports.com www.jrponline.com

(661) 250-3000

Enkei FLC-01

Sizes: 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +40, +45, +50, +53 Finish: Matte Bronze / Black or Silver www.discounttiredirect.com

xxr Wheels 962

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Black / Colored Lip www.xxrwheels.com

(888) 938-3456

(800) 647-7462

DAVIN DS-4

Sizes: 19 to 24-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: Custom ranges from -10mm to +70mm Finish: Chrome, Silver, Custom www.mhtwheels.com

(800) 493-7891

Victor Equipment Lemans

Sizes: !8, 19, 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x130 Offset: +25 to +55 Finish: Hyper Silver, Gloss Black or Chrome www.victorequipmentwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

Yokohama Wheel Advan Racing RZ

Sizes: 17, 18, 19-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5=bolt Offset: +25 to +51 Finish: Hyper Silver, Gunmetal or Bronze www.mackinindustries.com

(562) 946-6820 150

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Victor Equipment

Florio (Three-Piece) Sizes: 19, 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x130 Offset: Various Finish: Hyper Silver, Gloss Black, Chrome www.victorequipmentwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

ELITE CARNAL

Sizes: 20x8.5, 22x9.5, 24x9.5 Bolt pattern: Various 5, 6-bolt Offset: +15 to +45 Finish: Chrome or Black / Stainless Lip www.mhtwheels.com

(888) 493-7891

WORK Wheels Gnosis GS-2

Sizes: 19 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: 5x108 to 5x120.65 Offset: Various Finish: Various www.workwheelsusa.com

714-968-7040

NINJA WHEELS NJ01

Sizes: 17x7, 18x7.5 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +42, +45 Finish: Various www.katanawheels.com

konig lacE

Sizes: 17, 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +25, +30, +35, +45 Finish: Gloss Black / Mirror Face (Gloss Black Lip) www.konigwheels.com

(800) 645-3878

Motegi

RACING WHEELS Sizes: Various Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Various www.motegiracing.com www.rthibert.com 152

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RUFF RACING R941

Sizes: 20X8.5 / 20X10 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome with Black lip lock insert / Black with Chrome lip lock insert www.statuswheels.com

(954) 735-3335

STATUS ALLOY WHEELS SYMBOL S811

Sizes: 20X8.5 / 22X8.5 / 22X9.5 / 24X9.5 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Black with Machined Face / Chrome www.statuswheels.com

(954) 735-3335

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PRIVAT VULKAN

Sizes: 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +25, +35, +38, +45 Finish: Titanium Finish www.privatwheels.com

(800) 645-3878

Mandrus Wheels Stuttgart (Three Piece) Sizes: 17, 18, 19, 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x112 Offset: Various Finish: Silver, Gloss Black or Chrome www.mandruswheels.com

(800) 784-1865

Hot Wheels Octane

Sizes: 15, 16, 17, 18-inch Bolt pattern: Various Offset: +38, +40 Finish: Silver / Black Machined www.discounttiredirect.com

(888) 938-3456

TRD

5-Spoke Wheel Sizes: 19x8 Bolt pattern: 5x114.5 Offset: +48 Finish: Gunmetal / Polished Lip www.trdusa.com

(800) 688-5912

Team Dynamics

TSW Alloy Wheels

Sizes: 16x6, 16x7.5 Bolt pattern: 3x112 Offset: +32 Finish: Matte / Gloss Black / Machined Face www.teamdynamicsracing.com

Sizes: 17, 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +20 to +45 Finish: Gunmetal / Mirror Cut Face www.tsw.com

Smartie

(888) 384-7779 154

Donington

(800) 784-1865

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FOOSE CLASSICS FISHTAIL

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: 5x4.5, 5x4.75, 5x5.0 Offset: -6 to +70 Finish: High Luster polished or custom paint www.mhtwheels.com

(800) 493-7891

McGuard

SplineDrive Lug Nuts McGuard’s original patented design is engineered to fit small diameter recesses in aluminum tuner style wheels. SplineDrive Lug Nuts offer a closed end design, maximum gripping power, more stud engagement and a greater seating surface than socket style lug nuts. In addition, they are 30% lighter. Available in bright chrome, gold chrome and black chrome. www.mcgard.com

(716) 662-8980

PIAA

Super Rozza Sizes: 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +15 to +50 Finish: Hyper Black, Super Black or Limited Gloss Black www.piaa.com

(800) 525-7422

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DAI ALLOYS DEMON

Sizes: 18x8 Bolt pattern: 5x114.3 Offset: +45 Finish: Candy Apple www.daialloys.com

(450) 665-5040

Petrol Wheels Traviata (Three piece)

Sizes: 20, 22-inch Bolt pattern: 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Offset: Various Finish: Silver / Gloss Black or Chrome www.petrolwheels.com

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Sizes: 20x9 Bolt pattern: 6x165 Offset: +18 Finish: Black / Machined Face www.fastwheels.ca

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GP Racing gr-3

Sizes: 15x6, 17x7 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Copper Gold www.gpracingwheels.com www.speedtechracing.com

(866) 206-7751

vip modular wheels “Rampage” Signature Series Sizes: 19, 20, 21, 22, 24-inch Bolt Patterns: Custom Offset: Custom Finishes: Brushed, Chrome, Powdercoat, Anodized, OEM paint code, SPF www.vipmodular.com

(866) 613-1983

McGuard

Installation Kit Everything you need to install your new wheels in one convenient package. McGuard has combined the best wheel and tire theft protection available with the highest quality fully machined chrome plated lug nuts. Available with Tough Nut hex lug nuts or SplineDrive tuner lug nuts. Most kits include wheel locks and key tool, ID card, storage pouch and chrome sleeve valve stems www.mcgard.com

(716) 662-8980

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American Racing Filo

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +42, +45 Finish: Gunmetal, Machined Face / Lip www.americanracing.com www.rthibert.com

(800) 361-9805

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Sizes: 22X9 / 24X9.5 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome with black inserts / Gloss Black with Chrome inserts / Flat Black with Chrome inserts www.statuswheels.com

Sizes: Various Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome www.rtxwheels.com

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xxr 519

Petrol Wheels

Sizes: 17 to 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: Various Finish: Various www.xxrwheels.com

(800) 647-7462

Throttle

Sizes: 18, 19, 20-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5 bolt Offset: +20 to +45 Finish: Gunmetal (mirror cut / stainless lip) www.petrolwheels.com

(800) 784-1865

Gramlight R57GT

Sizes: 20x9, 20x9.5, 20x10.5 Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 Offset: +12 to +40 Finish: Formula Silver www.mackinindustries.com www.jrponline.com

(562) 946-6820

Fast Wheels Group A

Sizes: 18x8.5 Bolt pattern: 5x114.3 Offset: +35, +45 Finish: Dark Gold or Hyper Silver Dark www.fastwheels.ca

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Sizes: 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 inch Bolt Patterns: Custom Offset: Custom Finishes: Brushed, Chrome, Powdercoat, Anodized, OEM paint code, SPF vipmodular.com

Sizes: 18x7.5 Bolt pattern: 5x100 Offset: +42 Finish: Silve or Matte Black www.trdusa.com

(866) 613-1983 160

5-Spoke Wheel

(800) 688-5912

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MOTORIST Sizes: 19 to 24-inch Bolt pattern: Various 5-bolt Offset: -10mm to +65mm Finish: Chrome, Black, Silver or Custom www.mhtwheels.com

(800) 493-7891

GP Racing

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Sizes: 16x7 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Championship White www.gpracingwheels.com www.speedtechracing.com

Sizes: Various Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Black / Red Stripe www.rtxwheels.com

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RUFF RACING R943

Sizes: 20X8.5 / 20X10 Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Black with Machined Face / Chrome www.statuswheels.com

(954) 735-3335

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RTX

Sizes: Various Bolt pattern: Various Offset: Various Finish: Chrome www.rtxwheels.com

(800) 361-9805

Arsenic Sizes: 17x7, 18x7.5 Bolt pattern: Various 4, 5-bolt Offset: +42 Finish: Machined Black www.rtxwheels.com

(800) 361-9805

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TEIN S.TECH Springs

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TEIN S.Tech Springs are an excellent step towards initial sus pension tuning.

They offer approxima tely a 1.5-inch drop for a more aggres sive appearance and increased road hol ding capability.

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TEIN Type FLEX Mustang Suspension TEIN has used its years of experience in various motor sports to produce a kit that provides the ultimate balance between comfort and performance. The FLEX Damper Kit features the latest technology for all drivers who are seeking performance, comfort, and adjustability. We have incorporated separate spring perch height and shell case length adjustment, which allows the suspension to retain more stroke and allows for more suspension tuning. The FLEX Damper kit includes pillow ball upper mounts, which increase steering response, and is compatible with the EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller), for added convenience and adjustability. Avaliable for 2005 and up Mustangs and other popular applications. www.tein.com

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The Extreme Contact DW is Continentals’ Ultra High Performance Dry Tire which we tested on a GT3 race car.

New UHP and All Season Put to the Test.

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sk anyone around who one of the most respected brands of ultra high performance tires is and one name stands apart from the rest. Continental Tires are found on some of the most renowned nameplates and legendary platforms. Manufacturers like: Audi, Porsche, BMW and Bentley all have relied on Continental Tires to make their works of engineering shine. Sure Bridgestone has ruled the landscape with the Japanese OEMs and tire-shredding domestics have chosen Goodyear for anything that flirts with the 200mph marker but when it comes to the majority of agile Euros, they are rolling on Continentals.

Continental Tire has a solid foothold the OEMs of Europe and offers all of the proper staggered sizing for anything that moves…quickly.

The venerable Sport Contact line of tires has a bloodline that can be traced back for years. A brand that is trusted the world over for reliable and safe high performance in many conditions. Well, the engineers over at Continental have shaken things up a bit and unleashed the Extreme Contact tire with two separate identities. PAS Magazine got the invite from our long-time associate Dana Zamalloa Marketing Manager for Continental, who had been building up the supercarriddled event since SEMA. Well, the event proceeded on schedule but the promise of reviewing the tires on the caliber of cars assembled at the Continental booth at SEMA ’08 was not. There would be no Spyker, no GT-R and the fastest ride of the day was enjoyed from the passenger seat. The liability issues Continental’s top brass had with testing exotics, meant the international journalists would have to try out the new rubber on everyday performance cars.

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Held at the immense Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA all kinds of activities would be happening simultaneously. There would be wet tests, dry tests, track tests, braking, skidpad, time attack and even go-karting. Everything from seeing how the new UHP dealt with California potholes to its price-point would be presented to some 80+ journalists from North America.

After a painful 5:30am wake up call, we hit the road for an hour to arrive at the Auto Club Speedway. Even though we pressured the staff for information, the entire itinerary was a mystery.

Sure enough PAS Magazine rolled the dice and got ‘snake eyes’ when it was relayed to us our first event of the day would be time attack. It was far to early to be strapped into a race-prepped Celica GTS with solid mounts and a straight exhaust. This ‘time attack’ also had some of the

slowest participants I’ve ever bumped into at an event meaning it was one hot lap, then one cold to let traffic disappear. The Celicas equipped with the Extreme Contact DW enabled the cars to do some quick laps by fighting minimal understeer in these door-slammers. The tires protested very rarely and didn’t become greasy after they got too hot but then again, we weren’t able string together hot laps with the no-passing rule.

Then it was off to the dry and wet handling pylon course. Designed by Conti engineers, the course had a nice series of transistions, hairpins and big sweepers testing both left and right fronts to extremes. The dry track had four cars, a Mustang GT with the all season DWS and another running a competing tire from Goodyear the same size and rating. The summer-only DW was found on the BMW 325i with a competing

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After the tests, we went for a rip around the go-kart track. This CIK-certified track was full of turns and elevation changes. The 270cc karts were capable of over 50mph and I managed to run one of the fastest times of the day at 1:09.78.

Needing more speed we jumped in a Gold Cup Porsche and hit the Auto Club Speedway oval.

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After exceeding 260km/h on the straights and hugging the banks, we were convinced the Continental Extreme Contacts on the car are more than up the task of your performance driving.

At the end of the day, the Time Attack trophies were handed out and we were disappointed to not be on the podium despite a valiant effort. The consolation prize was that I placed 7th out of a group of over 60 capable drivers only 1.3-seconds off the winner. But it wasn’t about

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