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Editor’s Desk

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WE MADE IT… elcome to the 10th year of Performance Auto & Sound Magazine!

When you think about it, celebrating ten great years in this business is quite an accomplishment. After all, almost anyone can start a magazine, but it takes a truly talented and dedicated crew to give it life and make it into something special.

Ever since we entered the scene back at the turn of the century, PAS was the first automotive tuning publication to introduce the concept of blending aftermarket performance and styling with mobile electronics. The automotive aftermarket and 12-volt communities rarely intertwined until PAS came along, and now it seems unthinkable to have one without the other.

In many respects, PAS is a pioneer in this “total-tuning” philosophy and remains the only publication to successfully execute the formula. We had the foresight to predict the mixing of these previously thought-to-be separate markets and helped usher in a new era of diverse automotive customization. From high decibels to high horsepower, we’ve always appreciated the passion and effort behind every automotive build.

While other editors prefer to work desk duty in their corner offices, we’re busy wrenching, racing and reppin’ for the scene... just like you. How do we do it? A strict diet of Red Bull, Grey Goose and race fuel is our best guess. But seriously, very few magazines can touch the amount of hours and miles our Editorial team racks up on the road meeting readers and enthusiats in person and discovering the hot cars, events and models you’ve come to expect in Performance Auto & Sound Magazine.

Immeasurable amounts of hard work are poured into every issue that has ever hit newsstands, and the team that makes it happen can’t be credited enough. From our production team, event staff, editorial and sales staff – PAS is a tight-knit group that works tirelessly to bring you the absolute best tuner magazine on the market.

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“Our magazine has truly stood the test of time and grown to become the source for sport compact and car audio enthusiasts around the world. “ It wasn’t long ago that PAS was the fresh faced rookie in the game, but since our debut we’ve proven ourselves and always stayed true to our enthusiast roots. Over our ten years of covering the scene, we’ve witnessed massive shifts in tuning culture and seen many things come and go.

Who knew we’d survive “what were they thinking” fads like altezza taillights and LED windshield washer nozzles? Our scene has significantly grown from its original fan base of underground import enthusiasts to a massive tuning subculture of society and PAS Magazine has been there every step of the way.

Much respect goes out to all those who’ve always believed in us and continue to enjoy our unique style and content. Our magazine has truly stood the test of time and grown to become the source for sport compact and car audio enthusiasts around the world. We’d like to personally thank all you faithful PAS readers for sticking with us and I’d like to express our humble gratitude for your never-ending support. At a time when other publications continue to dwindle in size and cut back on content, you can count on us to lead the way and deliver great value for years to come.

All of you loyal readers and recent fans had better look out for our special 10th Anniversary issue scheduled to hit newsstands later this year! This collector-edition issue will commemorate the greatest all-time vehicles, events, models and moments to ever appear within the past ten years of Performance Auto & Sound. Our 10th Anniversary issue has got the makings of the hottest magazine to ever drop on newsstands!

Although we’ve lost count of the projects, articles and tuners we’ve come across over the last ten years, we continue to be impressed by the dedication and passion enthusiasts still share with us on a regular basis. Here’s to our successful ten years in the game and the many more to come!

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Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (ISSN # 1710-1573) is published six times a year plus four special editions. by Performance Auto & Sound Inc. 44 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 2H4, Canada.

Subscription Rates: (1 year) Canada and USA $14.99 (2 years) Canada and USA $23.99 (3 years) Canada and USA $29.99 Toll Free: 1 (888) 564-SUBS (7827) Email: subs@pasmag.com President & Ceo Frank Spezzano Publishers Blake Breslin & Perry Breslin General Manager Tim Rutledge Editorial Editor-In-Chief Mark Pereira senior editor / online Director Dave Pankew Technical Editor Garry Springgay COPY Editor Lee Bailie Editorial Intern Daniel Ponzini Design & Production CREATIVE Director Queue Gonzalez PRODUCTION / senior art DIRECTOR Patrick Dinglasan SENIOR art director Edward Shintani SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Patrick Beltijar Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing Director Matthew Adolfo BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Erickson Obiacoro Senior Account MANAGER Shane Chattergoon Senior Account MANAGER JP Kongas ACCOUNT manager Arnold Adolfo GROUP ACCOUNTS manager Richard Robles Administration FINANCE MANAGER Michelle Forsyth Subscriptions Manager Carol Franceschinis Events / online marketing Randi Bentia Product Testing Done at Cogent Audio Labs - www.cogentaudiolabs.com Contributing Photographers & WRITERS John Jackson • RCH Designs • Jacob Leveton • Rich Karbowiak Bryan Fross (SoCalCustoms.com) • Somya Siva • Kevin Choi Josh Mackey (MackeyDesigns.com) • Daisuke Katsumura Mike Bowen • Steve Bitanga (SteveBitanga.com) • Joshua Elzey Performance Auto & Sound Magazine welcomes unsolicited contributions including stories (typewritten), photos, club news, events etc.

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s one of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshows, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the place where audiophiles, gadget junkies and gaming addicts all unite. With over 3-million square feet of products, technology and press conferences to cover, CES sets the tone for all the years’ electronic innovations. Not only did we get the inside scoop on a few hot new prototype products in the works, but we actually got to see, hear and use a few production-ready samples ourselves. Trends like digital (mechless) receivers, iPod interfaces, mini amplifiers, shallow mount speakers and OEM integration solutions are all leading the charge in 2010.

As other magazines are notably absent from the scene, we continue to deliver and dedicate editorial coverage on the latest aftermarket mobile electronics. We’ve filtered through the large crowds and elaborate displays to bring you these highlights from CES 2010. For more photos and exclusive videos, be sure to visit us online at www.pasmag.com.

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1. Polk Audio’s MM Series offer exceptional value for the price, borrowing technology from their flagship SR Series 2. The new Stealth Series amplifiers from Cerwin-Vega Mobile were designed with a very efficient and extremely reliable new full-range class D chip set 3. This Five Axis Lexus IS F features a 6-inch satin black widebody and rockin’ Pioneer soundsystem onboard 4. MTX contnues to offer space saving Thunder Form solutions 5. Kenwood’s exotic Ferrari F430 Scuderia sounds as sweet as it looks 6. Avid PASMAGreader / model Alexia Cortez certainly caught our attention 7. Rockford Fosgate’s Mitsubishi EVO features fully functional hood mounted speakers in place of its rally lights 16

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1. Sony’s all-new XAV-60 and XAV-70BT offer impressive picture quality, styling and full connectivity to suit every enthusiasts needs 2. These two new double-DIN upgrades from JVC have OEM-like feel and quality with flawless aftermarket features and high performance 3. Oxygen Audio continues to expand their solid, hardhitting line up with new amplifiers and speakers aimed to provide great sound and consumer value

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1. Scosche SolCHATII is an innovative solar-powered bluetooth handsfree speakerphone 2. This Pioneer Stage 3 install features the latest amps and slim subwoofers 3. You’ll hear and feel every decibel with this monster VFL Series SPL amp from American Bass 4. Hifonics continues to deliver on their slogan “Power From the Gods” with the very popular Brutus amplifier 5. Prepare for the return of PPI, as the entire brand has been revamped and redesigned for 2010 6. PowerBass rocks the block with their selection of fine amplifiers, loudspeakers and subwoofers. 7. The Realm STI is jammed with the latest high end audio 8. UK-based VIBE flexed their muscle with the mini LiteBox amps in the trunk of this classic Mustang 9. Kicker had game addicts lined up to play Call of Duty in this off road demo vehicle 10. The Cadence Corvette left many speechless, with its clean installation and great sounding system 20

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1. The audio perfectionists at Audison offer true musical precision throughout their 2010 line-up 2. Clarion released updated navigation pieces including the NX700, NX500 and NZ500 3. 7 Elephants spokesmodel Whitney strikes a pose 4. Motevo’s race-ready, widebody Honda S2K 5. Escort’s Entourage-equipped Ferrari uses GPS technology to provide location awareness and security 6. The iSimple IS713 offers a free WiFli interface app for Apple iPhone and iTouch users 7. The new Rockford Fosgate Custom Shop allows audio enthusiasts to express their style in a number of limited edition designs 22

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The Legend Redefined Redefined for 2010, the new Brutus B R Z, America’s number 1 Mono amplifiers feature our S u p e r D c l a s s TM a m p l i f i e r t o p o l o g y. B r u t u s B R Z a m p l i f i e r s a r e c o m p l e t e l y r e - e n g i n e e r e d w i t h m o r e p o w e r a n d a r e v o l u t i o n a r y H i f o n i c s h e a t s i n k d e s i g n . I n a d d i t i o n , ch e ck o u t o u r n e w 3000 watt competition amplifier the B R Z3000.1D Pro. Complementing the Brutus B R Z series is Zeus ZXi series to complete a sonically accurate soundstage. If that’s not enough, review the new ZXi60.4 + 1K for the ultimate combination o f o u r S u p e r D M o n o t e ch n o l o g y ( 1 0 0 0 w a t t s u b o u t ) a n d Z e u s A / B a m p f o r a h e a r t stopping 5 Channel design.

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very year we put our daily lives on hold and hop on a plane for Tokyo Auto Salon. After 13 hours living it up in First Class, we arrive in Japan the following day after crossing the International Date Line. The first order of business was to meet up with our friend Mike from Mishimoto and drop off our bagage at the hotel. The night before the main event, we went out to party in Roppongi to blow off some steam. We met up with import model Nicolette Lacson at the club and came home after one too many Saki and Asahis. But when we hit the pillow, we couldn’t sleep because for enthusiasts like us, the excitement of Tokyo Auto Salon easily tops that feeling on Christmas morning.

In our current tough economy, we were expecting a lean year at TAS as it was even rumoured that one hall would be dark. When we arrived at TAS 2010, we couldn’t be more wrong because everything was bigger and better over last year. There were 20-percent more vendors, more attendees and a historical record of 624 juicy show cars to drool over! Sure, the content has changed a bit over the years to accommodate more mini-vans, apparel and different accessories, but more of the most hardcore builds are found here than any place else in the world. So without further delay, let’s get down to business.

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Brought to you by 1. The ENEOS GT500 Lexus from the Super GT series. These cars will soon be phased out as the new Lexus LF-A GT500 cars are being built 2. The former Buttonwillow Time Attack record holder was on display. The Sun Auto Evo has was eclipsed by the HKS CT230 Evo which ran a 1:43.523 back in November 2007 3. Tomei makes vitually everything to upgrade your motor from internals, to complete engines and turbos. Here we see one of the upgrade for the new STi 4. Rays Engineering had a mssive booth with many Volk Racing and Gram Lights wheels as well as their stunning F1 design 26

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endurance race. It was great to see outrageous gasburning projects still alive and well, but it is inevitable that global environmental concerns will mean more tuned “ECO” cars (the Prius was out in force too, by the way). There were many Kei cars on display (660cc or less) and hybrids galore in various states of tune all over the show floor. Not exactly what North American enthusiasts want to see but let’s remember that Japanese gas prices are lofty and micro cars just make sense in that market.

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1 If Tokyo Auto Salon has a dominant manufacturer, it would have to be Nissan. Their exciting 1990s platforms seem to never falter even though they are now more than a decade old. Some of the most popular builds are still the Silvias and Skylines of that era. The new GT-R and now the 370Z have certainly regained the faith of these Nissan diehards and the R35 GT-R remains a crowd pleaser two years after it debuted. This year, the hyped-up show

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dropped the Wangan Racing special, a study of aero dynamics and power for top speed inside the legendary Yokohama tunnel. Rumored to reach speeds of 350km/h, the Wangan Racer borrowed headlights from an Elise and tails from an R34 but the balance was all form created inside Amemiyasan’s head. Around the show, many RX-7s remained popular with legends like the Supra and NSX almost nowhere to be found.

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Since the twin beds were almost touching, our tour guide Mike of Mishimoto agreed it was a little too intimate and we upgraded, ASAP! We have to give thanks to our host, Mishimoto who provided us with a unique tour of Japan. Mike has done the TAS trip many times and gave us special insights on each and every manufacturer at the show. Mike and the reps from Tomei showed us the car culture on the streets of Tokyo too. At the end of our journey, we all had a chance to say our good-byes and threw one last party to put a cap on a great TAS and Tokyo experience.

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hrottle he one thing we can count on seeing at every SEMA Show is improvement.

It was truly impressive to see new hardware and products on display from the aftermarket despite a tough economy. There were many impressive builds from the outrageous mid-engine V8 Genesis Coupe by Rhys Millen to the Canadian-built Super Cuda powered by a twin turbo V10 topping out at 208 mph. We even saw a couple of past PAS Magazine features with enough tweaks to consider them fresh... but then there was K&N, who took one of their former features and tore it up to create this Time Attack assassin.

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This particular G is actually one that K&N has had in their line-up since 2003. The most recent round of modifications was not only the most extreme, but represented the third time this car would be totally transformed. The final version you see here was purpose built to make a serious statement on the road course, well ahead of the pack.

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POWERHOUSE // A Jim Wolf Technologies (JWT) system was selected featuring the quick-spooling Jim Wolf Sport 700BB (GT28RS-based) turbos.

Air is hauled in with a K&N Series 69 intake and flows with custom intercooler piping by K&N. The project got underway by completely stripping the vehicle, sandblasting it and seam welding the chassis. All of the metal was removed forward of the strut towers and replaced with tubing for weight reduction and to set the stage for custom wizardry.

The block was machined, balanced and blueprinted before the cylinders were plugged with CP Pistons slugs. The pistons were bolted up to Pauter forged Chromoly rods pushing a knife-edged crankshaft.

The heads were ported and polished then filled with SuperTech stainless steel intake valves and Inconel exhaust valves. The assembly was then bolted back with ARP studs sandwiching Cometic headgaskets.

The twin turbo system was a major consideration for a critical balance of response and power. A Jim Wolf Technologies (JWT) system was chosen featuring quick-spooling Garrett GT28RS-based turbos. Air is hauled in with a K&N custom intake and flows around the engine with custom intercooler piping by K&N. The compressed air is chilled with twin Bell intercoolers, before heading through an Accufab throttle body and custom K&N plenum. Any excess air is vented by a monster TiAL blow-off valve to prevent surge on the high RPM compressor wheels. To fuel the fire, K&N technicians added a custom fuel system using an Aeromotive S1000 pump, fuel pressure regulator and RC Engineering 750cc injectors. Post combustion, the fumes are channeled into JWT downpipes connected to a custom stainless steel exhaust built

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FOOTWORK // A set of KW Suspension Competition coilovers were selected for ride height and dampening tweaks. A Speedway Engineering front sway was installed to eliminate roll and upper control arms were installed to play with the rear camber.

G35 was fired up. The tuning commenced on the K&N dyno and the final numbers had the K&N crew feeling pumped. The car put down a respectable 512 whp with 440 lb-ft. of instant response to rocket out of the corners and keep pulling until it was time to brake.

More jam meant that the driveline needed a boost and K&N pulled no punches by installing Tilton gear. A Tilton 5-inch triple plate sintered metallic clutch was installed along with a Tilton ultra lightweight flywheel. But the clutch didn’t get installed into the questionable Infiniti 6-speed box but rather a Tremec Dodge Viper tranny modified to fit. The power is transmitted from there through an Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft, a Quaife LSD and Driveshaft Shop stage 5 axles.

Since the build was meant to be used on the track, the running gear was carefully selected and tuned. A set of KW Suspension Competition coilovers were selected for ride height and dampening tweaks.

A Speedway Engineering front sway was installed to eliminate roll and STILLEN upper control arms were installed to play with the camber. Additionally, rear

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trailing arms, toe arms and custom lower control arms were designed and fabricated by K&N. To maintain rigidity, some SPL Parts differential bushings and solid sub-frame mounts.

K&N didn’t cut any corners on the grip gear. The team selected Volk RE30s in matte black measuring 18 x 9.5-inches up front, and 18 x 10-inches in the rear. Lurking behind the spokes are StopTech ST45 4-piston calipers with 355 mm floating rotors.

Clamping down on the rotors are Hawk Competition pads pushed by hydraulics filled with Motul RBF600.

During the extensive chassis modification a Redline Time Attack-spec cage was added. The multipoint cage adds to the rigidity of the car and ramps up the safety for the driver. A pair of Sparco Pro 2000 racing seats were added and draped with Sparco 5-point harnesses. A Sparco Competition 260 steering wheel handles the drive inputs and a B&M shifter was added to bang the next gear. To relay engine vitals, a Racepack IQ3 Datalogger Dash replaced the cluster, allowing the team to dissect the numbers.

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SLIPSTREAM // Seibon was contacted to pitch in with their carbon fiber: hood, fender, trunk and even doorskins to shave off precious pounds.

A G-Stream adjustable carbon fiber wing was added for downforce along with a Competition Performance front splitter to reduce lift.

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Up next were some of the more important considerations in order to reduce weight and to manage the air flow to keep it glued to the track. Seibon was contacted to pitch in with their carbon fiber: hood, fender, trunk and even doorskins to shave off precious pounds. A G-Stream adjustable carbon fiber wing was added for downforce along with a Competition Performance front splitter to reduce lift. Before Race Design plastered on the vinyl, the pivotal piece was the Viral Sport front bumper, which Cabrera informs us is the only one in existence With the right team, the funds and the facilities, the K&N crew was sure to build a monster. Although a wealth of aftermarket parts exists, K&N decided to fabricate a lot of items to showcase their capabilities right down accessories like the billet battery tie down! They have certainly outdone themselves with this build and if they contract a ringer behind the wheel, they should do some damage in 2010.

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The rollers were also ramped up from the previous look. Five Axis Design (Five: AD)not only makes killer Scion and Lexus show cars, but recently released their own line of super sweet wheels. We selected the S6 in bronze and wrapped them in Nitto Invo tires 222/40R18s for added grip. The new wheels went well with the revised appearance of the scion as well. The AIT Racing Presidente body kit

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ome cite its design as being over aggressive or having way too many curves, but I’ve always thought the Infiniti FX series of crossovers were something decidedly more hip and modern. From my perspective it looks more like a bionic cheetah ready to pounce. Since its debut, this platform has delivered solid high performance and shown strong aftermarket potential, but no one dared do it. However, a few brave souls ventured out in to uncharted territory when Viet Nguyen of Los Angeles, CA started on this project. As the Event Manager for TWCompetition, Nguyen had high expectations and basically couldn’t stop himself when it came to this project. As a result, we have been chasing this car down for over two years while it was in an out of the shop with new mods being added literally every week.

We’re still just as thrilled to finally get it in this issue, mostly because the spec sheet was even more elaborate than we had anticipated. This isn’t some baby-balls, low pressure supercharger with

ROLLIN’ DEEP // A set of 3-piece HRE 648Rs measuring 22 x 10.5-inches up front with -15 offset and a shockingly oversized 22 x 12-inch rocking -20 offset!

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an unmolested engine bay. It is totally rebuilt from the ground up with all of the right hardware.

When Nguyen sourced out parts for his VQ35 engine build, he didn’t venture further than Cosworth. As one of the leading authorities in hard parts, Cosworth supplied the forged pistons and H-Beam connecting rods to the crankshaft supported by tri-metal bearings. Up top, the ported and polished head was filled with Cosworth 1mm oversized valves, titanium retainers and 272 cams. The head is fed with air from a Cosworth twin-plenum manifold and fuel is delivered with a Cosworth high-volume fuel system and SARD 800cc injectors.

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intercooler, Technosquare 70mm test pipes and a GReddy Evo TT exhaust. The increase in boost meant a lot of heat would be generated and the PWR rad, Samco hoses and GTM electric fan and shroud now kept the temps in check. The system also required an oil cooler where a custom one was fabricated out of an Earl’s core and stainless steel lines.

The whole ensemble was tuned by a Technosquare remapped ECU, which translated into over double the factory horsepower! Of course only a man’s clutch would handle that and the task was given to an Exedy triple carbon clutch. A Cusco 1.5-way rear LSD was also added in addition to a 3.91 final drive from a 350Z. As you might expect, all of that power has to be controlled. Nguyen sourced out a set of HKS S-Style coilovers for ride height and dampening adjustment. Since there are very few suspension parts for this car, Nguyen has some items customized from SPC and SPL. An SPC rear toe bolt kit and camber kit were modified to fit as were the SPL 350Z parts like the end links. The chassis was cinched up with every GT Spec polished brace that was found in the catalogue.

A Brembo GT big brake kit was added with a 6-piston 380mm combo up front utilizing a 4-piston / 345mm rear. This unique Brembo brake kit also features many one-off production pieces.

With enlarged brakes (and need for traction) and an enormous set of Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetricos and HRE 648R wheels measure 22 x 10.5-inches up front and 22 x 12-inches on the rear valued at $20,000 alone!

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MOTIVATION // As one of the leading authorities in hard parts, Cosworth supplied the forged pistons and H-Beam connecting rods to the crankshaft supported by tri-metal bearings. Up top, the ported and polished head was filled with Cosworth 1mm oversized valves, titanium retainers and 272 cams.

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ENGINE MANAGEMENT

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Brembo Monoblock Calipers F: 6 Piston 15-inch with 380mm Cross-Drilled Rotors R: 4 Piston 14-inch with 345mm Cross-Drilled Rotors Steel Braided Brake Lines HRE Performance Wheels F: 22x10.5-inch -15 Offset R: 22x12-inch with -20 Offset Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico F: 295/30R22 R: 335/25R22

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HKS S Style Front/Rear Adjustable Coilover System Universal Air Suspensions Front/Rear Adjustable Air Ride System GTSPEC High Polish Strut Tower Brace GTSPEC Chrome Polish Rear Lateral Brace GTSPEC Chrome Polish Rear Tie Brace GTSPEC Chrome Polish Mid Chassis Brace GTSPEC Chrome Front Cross Member Brace

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AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA

Alpine IVA-D310 7-inch Touch Screen Head Unit Alpine IVA-W505 7-inch Touch Screen Head Unit Alpine PXA-H701 Multimedia Manager Alpine VPE-S431 Video Expansion Module Alpine NVE-N872A DVD Navigation System Alpine KCA-420I Ipod Interface Vizualogic Dual 7-inch Headrest Video Monitors Dynaudio Front Esotec 364 3-Way Components Dynaudio Rear Esotec 262 2-Way Components Zapco Audio DC1000.4 Digital Reference Amplifier Zapco Audio DC1100.1 Digital Reference Amplifier Image Dynamics IDMax 12-inch Subwoofers Optima Yellow Top Battery

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Requiring a custom full metal widebody to accommodate the wheels, the FX35 was shipped to Auto Explosion. Once the custom metal work was complete, the shell was blasted in several coats of blue and clear coats. But the assault on the senses was just beginning as the multimedia install got underway.

The entire interior created by CarNutz Customz was gutted to make way for a load of Dynamat to keep out road noise and keep in sounds from its new multimedia system. An Alpine IVA-D310 7-inch touchscreen, IVA-W505, PXA-H701 multimedia manager, NVE-N872A DVD navigation system and KCA-420I iPod Interface make up the mobile elecronics system.

Vizual Logic supplied the 7-inch headrest monitors fed by the secondary Alpine DVD unit.

The lows head to a Zapco Audio DC1100.1 Digital Reference Amplifier driving a pair of Image Dynamics IDMax 12-inch subs. The highs are delegated to a Zapco Audio DC1000.4 amp feeding Dynaudio Front Esotec 364 3-way and Dynaudio 262 2-way speakers.

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he big, brash and unapologetic Ford Excursion certainly took the already excessive SUV craze to monster-sized proportions. The gargantuan 9-seater truck is almost 10,000 pounds and can carry the contents of a 1-bedroom apartment with ease. Don Brooks of Big Tyme Industries aimed for this Excursion to tower above all others on a grand scale.

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Brooks wanted to build something that would stand tall and stand out as a rolling billboard for his company, showcasing the capabilities of what they can build at Big Tyme.

The custom work started on the motor first, as the diesel now cranks out enough torque to pull down a large house. The intake was replaced

with an Airaid unit and the exhaust is a heavy duty MBRP stainless steel 4-inch turbo back with a menacing 6-inch tip. “It’s straight piped and sounds like a jet plane while it’s turbo spools up!” smiles Brooks. Industrial injection was contacted for some bigger injectors and a new tune to add 60 more horsepower. When the dust settled, the mighty Ford 6.0L diesel laid down 468whp with a staggering 937lb-ft of torque!

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For suspension, an Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift kit raises the spindles 10-inches from the Excursion’s stock ride height. A set of Fox Racing shocks were added for rough terrain and Icon sway bars to keep it from tipping over. Stepping up, Brooks sourced out a totally custom design of Weld Racing 24x12-inch wheels, ensuring these are the only four in existence! The custom rollers are wrapped in Toyo Open Country mudders, measuring 37x13.50R24 all around. All that extra weight at each corner meant it was also time for a brake system upgrade in the form of a Ford Racing set-up featuring 14-inch rotors with high performance 4-piston calipers.

The inside of the Excursion was like nothing we have seen in a while with its functional yet wild approach. Fat Boy Customs in Las Vegas, NV completely gutted the interior of the beast and got to work recovering or redesigning everything in sight. The seats were recovered in Black Tuscany leather with Crocodile skin inserts by Katzkin. The whole interior is recovered in tribal theme suede from top to bottom and every panel in between.

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Brooks sourced out a totally custom design of Weld Racing 24x12-inch wheels, ensuring these are the only four in existence. For suspension, an Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift kit raises the spindles 10-inches from the Excursion’s stock ride height.

Finally, the stage was set for a monumental multimedia install. Something that the audio experts at Soundstream would gladly handpick for this project and spend hundreds of man hours completing. The headunit is the legendary Soundstream VIR-7355NRBT unit featuring a double-DIN LCD for high quality video and navigation. The sound processor is a Soundstream BX-4EQ which, cleans up all of the audio signals from the source unit.

From there, the lows head to twin Soundstream TRX-1000D amps where the signal is boosted before it feeds twin Soundstream TSQ 124 12-inch 4-Ohm woofers with dual voice coils. The vented 62

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ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

Airaid Intake MBRP 4-inch turbo back exhaust Industrial Injection fuel system

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

Weld Racing 24x12-inch wheels Toyo Open Country 37x13.50x24-inch mudders Ford Racing 14-inch/4-piston brakes

SUSPENSION

Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift kit Fox Racing shocks Icon sway bars

EXTERIOR

Mirror gloss Champagne and Bitter Sweet II House of Kolor Paint Paint by Super Stripes of Las Vegas, NV

INTERIOR

Black Tuscany leather with crocodile skin seats Suede door inserts Suede headliner Mercedes-Benz deep pile carpet

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA

HOUSE OF BOOM // The lows head to twin Soundstream TRX-1000D amps, where the signal is boosted before it feeds twin Soundstream TSQ 124 12-inch 4-Ohm woofers with dual voice coils. The custom vented enclosure is jazzed up with over 1,200 LED orange lights placed around it which totally sparks up the entire install.

Soundstream VIR-7355NRBT head unit Soundstream BX-4EQ sound processor Soundstream TRX-1000D mono amps x2 Soundstream TSQ 12-inch subwoofers x2 Custom vented enclosure with over 1200 LED lights Soundstream TRX-4x420W amps x2 Soundstream Tarantula 6.5-inch speakers x12 Soundstream dome tweeters1-inch x12 Soundstream Tarantula 6x9-inch speakers x4 KnuKoncepts wires and fuses Kinetik HC600 batteries x2 Kinetik HC2000 battery Soundstream VHR-79 touch screen monitors Soundstream VCM-13DBGs monitors Soundstream DVD unit

SHOUTOUTS enclosure is jazzed up with over 1,200 orange LED lights placed around it which totally sparks up the entire install. These LEDs light up the transparent honeycomb cones of each woofer and midbass door speaker, so the whole speaker cone glows crazy bright orange.

The mids and highs are delegated to Soundstream TRX-4.420 twin amps. Since space wasn’t an issue inside the Excursion, the amps feed an army of booming speakers including 12 Tarantula TRC.60C in the doors and cabin along with a dozen 1-inch dome tweeters! The rear fill is facilitated by four Tarantula SST6-9 speakers mounted in the rear of the cabin. The system is 64

connected with KnuKoncepts wiring, fuses and distribution blocks all ignited by a pair of Kinetik HC600 batteries with an additional HC2000 lurking under the hood. There are a number of additional monitors and multimedia systems found throughout the cabin as well. The front monitors are Soundstream VHR-79 touch screen monitors, while the rears are VCM-13DBGs all fed by multiple source units including a Soundstream DVD unit in the rear console.

Performance, sound, style and a whole lotta attitude is really what this build is all about. With no plans for slowing down, look for this big rig at MECA and IASCA car audio events near you.

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f you were ever curious about what three years and several hundred thousand dollars does to a project car, you don’t have to look much further than this 350Z. Owned by car enthusiast, male model and TV personality Tyson Beckford, this Z33 has been under constant construction. Although we saw what looked like a complete and ready to roll 350Z at SEMA 2007, Tyson insisted that it was going back to shops across the country to take it to the next level.

“I went through a lot of hassle with this project,” Tyson admits. “You see these nice shops with great shop cars and even they sometimes end up being not exactly as advertised. So after a few setbacks, I stepped it up and couldn’t be happier with the partners I work with today.”

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The most striking feature of the car is the brilliant gold carbon fiber cladding. Many panels have been completely removed and designed in carbon fiber with Beckford’s technology partner, Seibon. The carbon experts over at Seibon assembled a one-of-a-kind gold weave for his ride, now that’s VIP. The hood and hatch are all carbon fiber as are all four fenders, which have been widened to increase the track of the Z a few inches. To top it all off, a set of sculpted C-West sideskirts were painted a blazing red by Wet Works. The only other exterior item that isn’t carbon clad is the roof and it wasn’t available at the time.

When it came to selecting some sweet rollers for the project, Beckford wanted something that was simple, yet would stand out. He contacted his boys Carlos and Sergio over at Kinesis wheels for a set of Kinesis K58 wheels to die for. These 19-inch forged wheels feature a gold face with polished lip.

Beckford wrapped the rare wheels in a set of Pirelli P Zeros, a 255 width of front and a 295 in the back for added grip. All of the suspension duties have been taken care of with TEIN Flex coilovers to achieve the right stance and an in-cabin EDFC controller to switch damper settings.

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the countless forced induction systems options out there, but decided he would go Australian to make some of the most serious jam. He settled on the big power APS twin turbo kit, as it includes absolutely everything to make big, reliable power.

Beckford wasn’t settling for a gutless low-end either, so he installed the Brian Crower 4.21L stroker kit. Tyson and Charlie at Diamond Motors in San Dimas, CA did all the grunt work, installing some low compression CP forged pistons into Darton sleeves and a custom stroker crankshaft found its way into the bottom end. The head was ported and polished, then filled with an upgraded Ferrea valvetrain before it was sealed all back up with ARP studs.

When the work was done, the car was hauled across the country to tune the HKS FCON VPro. Running pump gas, 93 Octane in New Jersey, the twin turbo mill pumped out a respectable 559whp with 540lb-ft of torque. Not bad… but Beckford isn’t stopping there either and says by the time of publishing they should be nearing 1,000whp on race gas. The triple plate RPS clutch is ready for far more too, since it is custom built for this application. All of the power is channeled though a Cusco 1.5-way LSD to keep the back end in check.

Since Beckford actually drives this thing through the mean streets and traffic of NYC,

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ROLLIN’ DEEP // He contacted his boys Carlos and Sergio over at Kinesis wheels for a set of K58 wheels from Kinesis. These 19-inch forged wheels feature a gold face with polished lip. Tyson wrapped the rare wheels in a set of Pirelli P Zeros, a 255 width of front and a 295 in the back for added grip.

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he decided to include all of the creature comforts.

He scooped a set of Sparco Milano recliners and fastened up a harness bar for the Sparco belts.

The clunky factory wheel was pulled in favor of a Nardi deep dish suede wheel. The audio system got a shot in the arm thanks to an Alpine LCD flip and navigation unit. The signals are fed to an MTX 4-channel amp and MTX components found inside the car. To drive the bass lines, an MTX mono amp drives a pair of MTX 12-inch Thunder subs mounted into the pair of suede enclosures found on either side of the trunk. Two of the video inputs come from front view and rearview cameras.

Now when it comes to celebrity car projects, they usually involve freebie parts and products, annoying PR people with hidden agendas and stars who don’t know jack about the tuner scene.

That’s why you won’t find those lame bolt-on features here in our magazine.

Take it from us, Mr. Beckford is a legit tuner and very hands on with his rides. He certainly has a lot of toys in his garage and is a true enthusiast who knows, buys and selects his own aftermarket parts. “My accountant told me to finish up this costly project by the end of the year and think about selling it,” Tyson laughs. “After hearing that, I’m not sure how to tell him I went out and bought a new Nissan GT-R which I plan to do some really crazy stuff to… I’m looking to put together a JDM-style R35 that is daily-driven, but cranks around 600whp on pump gas.”

From what we have seen in Tyson’s collection, we’re sure the R35 is going to be off the hook.

Beckford says it is all going to be rare JDM parts and not like anything else out there. By staying tuned to PAS and www.beckfordonline.com, you’ll be the first to see it in action!

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MOTIVATION // Running pump gas, 93 Octane in New Jersey the twin turbo mill pumped out a respectable 559whp with 540lb-ft of torque. Not bad but Tyson isn’t stopping there either and says by the time of publishing they should be nearing 1000whp on race gas.

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OWNER TYSON BECKFORD LOCATION NYC, NY VEHICLE 2005 NISSAN 350Z POWER 559WHP WITH 540LB-FT. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE Nissan 3.5L VQ35DE V6

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

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APS Twin Turbo kit Brian Crower 4.21L stroker kit CP forged pistons Darton sleeves Ferrea valvetrain ARP studs A’PEXi Titanium exhaust

ENGINE MANAGEMENT HKS FCON VPro

DRIVELINE RPS triple plate clutch Cusco 1.5-way LSD

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES Kinesis 19-inch” K58 forged 2-piece wheels Pirelli P Zero tires (255mm/295mm) Brembo GT Brakes C

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Seibon one-off gold weave carbon fiber MY Hood CY Hatch Doors CMY Widebody fenders K C-West: sideskirts front and rear bumpers

INTERIOR Sparco Milano seats Sparco 5-point harnesses Nardi deep-dish wheel Auto Meter gauges: A/F, oil temp & boost Auto Meter triple pod

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA Alpine IVA-D310 LCD flip-screen MTX Mono amp MTX 12-inch Thunder subs MTX components MTX 4-channel amps

SHOUTOUTS www.beckfordonline.com, Wet Works, Andy Rohas, Brian Bridges, Charlie Kim, Lucky Jay, Carmen, Mother’s, MTX Audio, Seibon, Cusco, A’PEXi, Ron Davis, Dimension Sign Works, Darton and of course Mark Pereira and Dave Pankew at PAS Magazine

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ruth be told, we see a lot of Zees being submitted for features these days. Some of you out there might criticize the fact that we run so many of the Z33 chassis, but what you don’t know is that for every feature that makes it in, there are hundreds of which are shown the door. But when Wes Banasan trailered his 2003 350Z north of the border and we saw it in the flesh at the annual Performance World event, we knew this feature had to happen.

Apart from the striking looks of Banasan’s creation, we were pleased to see he didn’t cheap out on anything. There are no knockoff brands or replica parts here, and the craftsmanship is simply top shelf. The car is also far from a trailer queen too, with everything fully intact, Banasan is known to drive it around the streets of his native Dover, DE regularly. He built it to perform but also be practical, to be elegant but also jammed with audio and multimedia gear. It’s the kind of creation that typifies the complete PASMAG formula of ‘total tuning’ and took him years to achieve.

The most interesting part of this three-year build was that most of his time wasn’t spent wrenching as much as on sourcing and shipping each rare aftermarket part. Banasan opted for parts from Do Luck, Top Secret, Project Mu, Hasemi motorsports and McIntosh audio stuff that certainly isn’t stocked in Delaware and certainly

ROLLIN’ DEEP // The classic Volk Racing FS Challenge forged alloys were selected with 19x9.5-inch fronts and 19x10.5-inch rears boasting a -9 offset. The Dunlop Direzzas cloaking the wheels measure 245/35R19 up front with 275/30R19 rear tires.

doesn’t come cheap. Even some of the custom work on Banasan’s parts had to be sent across the country... like the brushed aluminum interior panels, done in California. At the same time, Banasan was quick to point out he did 60-percent of the work himself in this substantial build-up himself. It shows the kind of passion he has for the tuner scene, as it took two years to source and install the Do Luck aero kit, a year for the Top Secret rear hatch and eight months for the Hasemi hood.

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The exterior is definitely a unique blend of parts and highly detailed. Most enthusiasts will notice the car’s paint scheme is inspired by the paint found on the Project Mu brake calipers, but Banasan maintains there is some originality in there too. “I grabbed the paint code, but wanted to make it my own with some secret tweaks,” laughs Banasan.

The paint work was performed by East Coast Autobody and eight coats of the special Project Mu-inspired blend were applied to the shell. The look was completed with Craft Square carbon fiber mirrors and a Do Luck rear diffuser.

Under the hood, Banasan wanted to get the party started with some forced induction. He wanted to keep it J-spec with one of the pioneering systems, a Power Enterprise twin turbo kit. The criteria was simple, make power but also ensure the car passed strict Delaware emissions standards. Intec Racing in Washington state flew to Jtune Performance in Wilmington, DE and made all of the parts play nicely together... allowing the Z pass any emissions test with flying colors using the UpREV Osiris software. The net result was 400whp on the rollers, conservative yes but that is at only 4psi though! Banasan knows full well there is much more left in the car and is currently building a Brian Crower stroker motor and recently installed an OS Giken triple carbon clutch that will hold 700lb-fts in anticipation of hitting those bigger figures.

The classic Volk Racing FS Challenge forged alloys were selected with 19x9.5-inch fronts and 19x10.5-inch rears boasting a -9 offset. The Dunlop Direzzas cloaking the wheels are 245/35R19s for steering inputs and 275/30R19s to put down the rear wheel power. Lurking behind the trademark 5-spokes are a set of Project Mu’s finest SCR-pro 14-inch slotted rotors gripped by 6-piston calipers up front with a 13-inch/4-piston combo in the rear.

The handling has been ramped-up with TEIN FLEX

MOTIVATION // The net result was 400whp on the rollers, conservative yes but that is only at only 4psi though.

Banasan knows full well there is more left in the car and is currently building a Brian Crower stroker motor and has installed an OS Giken triple carbon clutch that will hold 700lb-fts in anticipation of those figures. coilovers and Cusco sway bars. The suspension geometry is corrected with Cusco upper arms and the chassis with a JIC Magic strut bar and polished GT Spec braces.

On the interior, (where Banasan would spend most of his time) the aforementioned brushed aluminum panels were complimented by loads of off-the-shelf and custom carbon fiber including the dashboard. The roof was done in a silver carbon fiber weave by Starters Upholstery Shop in Greenwood, DE who also assembled the interior. The seats were replaced with BRIDE Cuga buckets rocking Lo-Max rails and Takata 74

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greens. The occupants are surrounded by a bolt-in Cusco 40mm roll cage powdercoated in Top Secret gold. But the real crown jewel of the interior is the audio install.

Take one look at the console, and you would notice two analogue meters splashed in a teal back-light. To the untrained eye this may seem like some old school Popular Mechanics hobby kit, but it is some of the finest audio around – McIntosh. “Some people spend $3,000 on a system to make lots of noise,” laughs Banasan.

“I dropped $3,000 on only one McIntosh amp to create stunning sound quality!”

The source unit is a Clarion VRX-785BT with the optional navigation module. The signals are sent to a McIntosh MCC301M mono amp along with a McIntosh MCC224 4-channel for mids and highs. The subs are a trio of 12-inch

JL Audio units encased in carbon fiber to reduce weight. The balance of the system is rounded out by Dyn Audio 7-inch components speakers with separate 1.1-inch dome tweeters.

The system was tuned by Sound of Tri-State for sound quality and the entire interior was Dynamat’ed to ensure sound fidelity. The multimedia portion of the project comes in the form of a 17-inch LCD rising from a motorized tray on the strut bar behind the McIntosh amps.

Clean, functional and full of parts that you just don’t see that often makes for a project that we just couldn’t pass on. In terms of the thousands of Zees we’ve seen over the years, this one ranks high. It is a fitting last call to a successful run of the Z33 chassis as we make the transition to featuring many more 370Zs inside PASMAG.

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OWNER WES BANASAN LOCATION DOVER, DE VEHICLE 2003 NISSAN 350Z POWER 400WHP at 4 PSI

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE Nissan 3.5L VQ35DE V6

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

UpREV Osiris software Power Enterprise twin turbo kit RC 550cc injectors ARC intercooler Koyo radiator HKS blow-off valves CJ Motorsports fuel system

DRIVELINE

OS Giken triple carbon clutch

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

Do Luck aero kit Do Luck front fenders Do Luck rear fenders Hasemi carbon fiber hood Top Secret carbon fiber rear hatch Top Secret A, B, C-pillars 8-stage Paint by East Coast Autobody

INTERIOR

BRIDE Cuga recliners BRIDE Lo-Max rails Takata harnesses Silver CF weave headliner Cusco 6-point cage

Volk Racing FS Challenge F: 19x9.5-inch R: 19x10.5-inch ET -9 Dunlop Direzza F: 245/35R19 R: 275/30R19 Project Mu F: 6-piston / 355mm R: 4-piston / 330mm

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Clarion VRX-785BT headunit McIntosh MCC301M mono amp McIntosh MCC224 4-channel amp JL Audio 12-inch subs x3 Custom carbon fiber enclosure Dyn Audio 7-inch components x 4 17-inch LCD on motorized tray

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JL AUDIO CP108LG-W3v3 Woofer System Text and Photos by Garry Springgay

verybody knows if you want decent bass in your car, you need a big enclosure and a ton of power, right? Well, the people at JL Audio may disagree. You see, they have decades of experience in putting high performance woofer systems in all kinds of cars and trucks, including those with really tight spaces. To that end, they have developed a series of products called “Ported PowerWedges.” This series of products combine specifically designed vented enclosures with the most appropriate woofer, and produce higher than average performance from very small spaces. These systems are much more than just a small box with a woofer screwed into it. The system we’re looking into this time around is the JL Audio CP108LG-W3v3 which uses a single 8W3v3 woofer, and retail price around $240 (USD).

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Features The JL Audio CP108LG-W3v3 subwoofer system is very compact, measuring only 18-5/8 inches wide, 11-3/16 inches high and 5-1/8 inches deep. Some amplifiers are bigger! In that tiny package however, is a clever design packed with quality workmanship. Every PowerWedge enclosure is finished and inspected by hand at JL Audio’s Florida-based facility, so you can be sure things are right when it gets put in the carton.

The exterior of the enclosure is covered very nicely in black automotive carpet, and thoughtful touches like heavy duty terminals with 5 way binding posts add to the sense of quality. The woofer is securely mounted on the front panel with 8 screws, and comes complete with a removable steel mesh grille. The slot-vent for the system is on the upper edge of the end panel of the enclosure and features a flared end at the output to reduce air turbulence and port noise.

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and was impressed with what I found. To minimize the mounting depth, the enclosure is constructed of 3/8-inch MDF, but lest you think that’s not thick enough for a good enclosure, I should explain that great care was taken to design and build the enclosure with special internal braces that stiffen and add tremendous strength to the design (see photos). The interior of the enclosure is also lined with polyfill to improve performance and “trick” the woofer into thinking it’s in a larger air volume than it actually is. Polyfill stuffing also helps to reduce sonic colorations and can in some cases improve overall efficiency slightly.

The 8W3v3-4 subwoofer utilizes a special mineral-filled polypropylene cone and comes complete with a distinctive JL Audio medallion.

A patented design improves the surround to basket junction, and reduces the stress loading of the rubber surround during cone movement, for increased reliability and more consistent output. The 8W3v34 woofer also uses JL Audio’s exclusive voice coil cooling feature, which dissipates heat away from the sub’s internal motor structure, thereby improving long term durability.

“If you have a limited amount of space for a woofer system in your car, but want deep bass with excellent sound quality and great overall efficiency, you need look no further than this series of woofer systems from JL Audio.”

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“I was immediately impressed with the JL system’s output level as well as the tonal character of the bass. The system sounded clean and well-controlled, without any ringing or boominess sometimes associated with small woofer systems.”

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Listening Okay, moving on to my listening session, I connected the CP108LG-W3v3 subwoofer system into my reference system and after adjusting the subwoofer level accordingly, I sat down to do some listening. Beginning with Robbie Robertson’s “Somewhere Down the Crazy River” I was immediately impressed with the JL system’s output level as well as the tonal character of the bass. The system sounded clean and well-controlled, without any ringing or boominess sometimes associated with small woofer systems. Switching to Thomas Dolby’s fantastic “The Key to Her Ferrari”, I was again pleased with how well the JL Audio system handled the fast dry bass notes, and articulated the bass runs. Just for giggles, I connected a very good 10-inch 4 ohm woofer in a sealed enclosure and switched between them. The 8-inch PowerWedge system from JL actually had more output than the larger woofer in a much larger enclosure! Focusing once again on listening to the JL system, I played all kinds of music from heavy rap to full orchestral passages, and the little CP108LG-W3v3 subwoofer system never missed a beat. I got on it a few times, just to find the power handling limits, and I have to say that by the time I’d reached them the system was at very high levels.

You don’t need a ton of amplifier power for this system- most enthusiasts would do fine with a 150-200 watt amp. In fact, I enjoyed the sound of the woofer so much that I let it play all day as went to other work in the lab.

Tech Specs After I was done listening, which also served to exercise the woofer before I measured the parameters, I let the woofer cool overnight, and then moved it into the lab for measuring.

Since the woofer is already in an enclosure, there was no need to measure driver Thiele-Small parameters, and besides, every time I measure a JL woofer, my results are always very close to their already published specifications.

Instead, I was curious to learn more about the enclosure, so I measured the interior dimensions, and after subtracting volume for the bracing and the woofer itself, I arrived at a net volume of about 0.35 cubic feet. With such a small air volume to work with, I was curious to see the response of the system at 1 watt of power, and check out an impedance plot of the system so I could find out at what frequency the vent was at resonance.

As it turned out, the response plot showed a smooth curve, which is just the way the system sounded, and the impedance curve indicated a vent tuning frequency of around 33Hz.

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Conclusion If you have a limited amount of space for a woofer system in your car, but want deep bass with excellent sound quality and great overall efficiency, you need look no further than this series of woofer systems from JL Audio. They continue to prove they have the experience and products to get the job done, even when you have only a little jingle and even less space.

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CADENCE ZRS C9 Text by Garry Springgay // Photos by Manufacturer

lthough we come across a number of amplifiers each year, we still get excited everytime “the guy in the big brown truck” drops off a new product at our test lab. Recently, the good folks at Cadence sent us an example of one of their latest creations, an addition to the popular ZRS series of amplifiers, specifically the new ZRS C9. The popularity of these amplifiers has a lot to do with the amount of performance and features available for the price.

We were very eager to see if the new Cadence C9, priced at only $299.00 USD (slightly higher in Canada) would continue the tradition.

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Features: The Cadence ZRS C9 is a full range Class AB four channel amplifier. Rated at 100 watts x 4 into 4 ohms, and 150 watts x 4 into 2 ohms, the amp I unpacked was relatively large and looked like it meant business. The C9 features a black anodized brushed aluminum heatsink that measures a bit over 15 inches long, 9.6 inches wide, and about 2.3 inches tall. The amp looks good, with beefy heat sink fins, with a laser etched Cadence logo and silk screened model number on the top in red and white.

The connections and controls are situated on each end of the amplifier, and the mounting feet are slotted tabs that are part of each sheetmetal end panel.

Wiring connections are the ubiquitous hex screw type, albeit these are cast from solid brass and then nickel plated for maximum current transfer. The power connections will accept 4 gauge cables, and the speaker connections will easily handle 10 gauge cable. Also on this end of the amp are a pair of 30A, ATC style fuses.

On the opposing end of the amplifier, there are a lot of adjustments! These included gain, filter type, filter slope, crossover frequency, 2ch/4ch input switch, frequency multiplier switches, bass boost and a clever “Bass Focus” control, a subsonic filter that can be used as the highpass section of a bandpass filter, as well as an interesting switch that was labeled “Clone Function”. Thankfully, the amp comes with a good installation guide that explains the proper use and setting of each control.

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After a bit of reading I understood the purpose of this switch is to allow the settings for channels 3 and 4 to be automatically applied to channels 1 and 2, thereby eliminating the need to set everything manually, and theoretically providing more precise adjustments when all 4 channels are used at the same settings. Also on this end of the amplifier are the input RCA jacks, as well as a pair of full range output jacks that can be used to drive the inputs of another amp, like a dedicated subwoofer amplifier for example. The ZRS C9 also includes a wired remote control that changes the level on channels 3 and 4.

Setup and Listening: As usual, the first place the amp got connected was in the quiet and carefully controlled environ-

“The Cadence ZRS C9 is a very good amplifier for the money. In many respects it has better performance and more useful features than many of its competitors.”

ment of my listening room. To test this amp I decided to use channels 1 and 2 to drive my component speakers, and channels 3 and 4 would be connected to a pair of 12-inch woofers in a small sealed enclosure. I specifically chose the sealed box so I could experiment with the subsonic filter and the Bass Focus control.

During my adjustments, I found I had a tough time reading the red silk screening used for the controls, and while it looks artsy and cool in bright light, it’s going to be hard to read in a dimly lit trunk. I suggest a re-think here. After

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105 x 4 @ 2 Ω 187 x 2 @ 4 Ω

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Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to 2V output.

(CEA-2006A) (1 watt @ 4 ohms) Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to full 4 ohm output.

-94.1dBA -114.0dBA 1.8%

Distortion at rated power CEA-2006A rated 4 ohm Power (minimum power per channel developed over the entire audio bandwidth) Maximum Efficiency at full 2 ohm power per ch.

93 watts/ch 68.1% 1.3 A

Idle Current (warm)

216mV- 9.7V

Input Sensitivity Maximum Current @ full power 2 ohms per ch.

66.8A <10Hz – 80kHz

Frequency Response (-3dB) High Pass Crossover

45-4500Hz -12dB/oct

Low Pass Crossover

45-4500Hz -12dB/oct or -24dB/oct

Band Pass Crossover

10Hz to 4500Hz -12dB/Oct

Subsonic Filter (or high pass for Band Pass function) EQ boost Bass Focus Stereo Separation (Crosstalk) setting the “front” channels to 45Hz high pass, and the rear channels to about 80Hz low pass, I got the gains adjusted, and began my listening.

Keeping in mind that this amplifier costs less than what a lot of folks spend on a cell phone, I was really pleased with the overall performance of the amplifier and I thought it sounded clean and natural, with plenty of power for all but the most extreme volume levels. The top end was very noise free, and had a sense of airiness and space that I don’t hear in many of the new full range class D designs. My only minor gripe was a slight lack of focus in the stereo image. The bass was tight and articulate, and I was very impressed with the functionality of the Bass Focus control. You see instead of just a simple “Bass Boost” feature, (which is also provided) the Bass Focus control allows you to dial in boost at lower frequencies that can help compensate for a lack of enclosure volume or cone area. The effect is excellent, but like any good thing, too much can be bad.

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10-360Hz +12dB @ 45Hz +7dB variable freq -66dB @ 5kHz

Thankfully the Cadence engineers understand this too, and limited the amount of available boost to about 7dB. This feature is also useful when combined with the subsonic filter to give your mids a bit of additional punch as well, but again, always use care and caution when applying boost to any speaker system.

Tech Bits: After I was done with my listening, I brought the amp into the electronics lab and removed the bottom cover. Inside I found a fairly basic layout using a single sided PCB and thru-hole parts. The build quality was good, especially for an amp of this price range.

For those of you that keep score, the power supply uses three high temp 2200µF 25V caps, and the audio section has a total of 13,200µF of capacitance.

The power supply switching is handled by six 50N06 MOSFETS, and each channel is driven by a dedicated pair of complimentary bipolar transistors.

On The Bench: Okay, time then to get the performance numbers out of the ZRS C9, and see how she performed on the unerring Cogent test bench.

As I suspected from my listening session, the amp is a very good performer for the dollars invested. Power figures were just a hair shy of the published numbers, but in fairness the difference would be completely inaudible to even the most skilled listeners. The ZRS C9 excelled in the signal to noise department, measuring a seldom reached -94dBA at 1 watt. Stereo separation was also very good at better than-65dB. Other high points included measurements showing the C9 has very low output impedance, and the frequency response extended well past human audibility, way out to 80kHz in fact! The overall frequency response was extremely flat, with less than 0.3dB of difference from below 10Hz to 20kHz. This kind of performance is seldom found in a 300 dollar amplifier!

It wasn’t all roses and sunshine, however.

I found that at certain points in the rotation of the gain controls there was about 1.5dB of difference between left and right channels, which could easily explain the lack of focus I’d previously noted in the stereo image. Yes, it was possible to get them to track almost identically, but that only happened at either end of the pots rotation, places where the gains are not likely to be optimized for most systems. One other niggle, the “Clone Function” seemed to be more of a “distant cousin” function, as it did not achieve the perfect matching of the gain settings I expected. This problem could be related to the tracking problems of the gain pot, and I could get better results matching the gains individually with my multi-metre. Still, the crossovers were very accurately duplicated, which I suppose is what most people will be more worried about. And to be fair, I have to admit I still prefer amps with individual gain pots for each channel because I’m one of the very few people who uses a meter to adjust gains to within 0.1dB. Keep in mind the differences I measured in the ZRS C9 would be only barely audible, but they were there so I had to mention it.

After all my usual tests were performed I tested the protection functions by dead shorting the outputs during operation. The circuits worked as intended, I removed the short, cycled the power and all was well again. While I was at it, I also checked for any audible turn-on or off noise, but the ZRS C9 was dead quiet in that regard.

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KONAKI KO-NA3601 Text by Garry Springgay // Photos by Manufacturers

kay, let’s face it, unless you are independently wealthy or raking in big dough through some high paying job, we all have to spend our audio budgets wisely. And this situation is exactly what the folks at Konaki completely understand. For several years they’ve been turning out great quality products at relative bargain prices, with the motto, “Quality does not have to be expensive.” To prove the point, they recently sent us an early sample of their budget oriented, but high performance Class D subwoofer amplifier, the KO-NA3601. Priced at only $199.99 (USD), the amplifier is purported to provide a lot of bang for the buck. Let’s take a look and see if it delivers.

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FEATURES When I opened the box, I found the Konaki amp shipped inside of a velvet-like drawstring bag, which protects it from dust and scratches during shipping.

Pulling the amp out of the bag, I discovered a small heatsink with four thick horizontal fins down each side, and a flat top. The heatsink is finished in gloss black powdercoat, with a diamond cut Konaki badge on the top. Following a currently popular styling cue, the corners of the small heatsink are rounded, and to see just how small it was, I measured it at a diminutive 8.5 x 6 x 2 inches, so the KO-NA3601 is certainly small enough to allow it to be mounted in virtually any available area. The amp is designed to be mounted via 4 traditional slotted mounting tabs that will accept up to a #10 screw. Mounting screws and a wired remote control are included. The amp is a traditional Class D design, and is capable of driving load impedances down to 1 ohm.

All of the wiring connections are made on the opposing ends of the amp. One side is occupied with the power, ground, turn-on and speaker connections, as well as a pair of 40A ATC fuses. The opposite end of the amp has a pair of RCA input connectors, a 1/8-inch jack for the wired remote level control, and a pair of LEDs to indicate poweron and protection status. I know what you’re thinking, if that’s it, where are the adjustments?

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“The performance is terrific for the low price, especially if you are driving it with strong input voltage. If you’re in the market for a budget priced amp with mid-level performance, check this one out at a dealer near you.” the bottom side of the amplifier, where they can’t be easily messed with by every would-be expert who happens to stick his nose in the trunk.

Once the controls are adjusted and the amp is bolted down, there are no adjustments possible without un-mounting the amp. Sure, this is a bit unconventional, and I know some will complain about the inconvenience, but in the long run it just may result in a better sounding, more reliable installation.

The bottom mounted controls consist of adjustments for input sensitivity (gain), a -12dB/Oct Low Pass filter adjustable from 40-180Hz, and a variable frequency Subsonic filter, which adjusts from below audible frequencies to a high point of 50Hz. Since I had the amp upside down in front of me, it was a perfect opportunity to remove the bottom cover and examine the guts of the amplifier. What I found inside was a well built double sided PCB, using predominately 0% tolerance surface mount parts. The terminals are plenty beefy for an amplifier of this power level, and all the parts were well placed and soldered.

The power supply uses a pair of TO-220 case MOSFETs, as does the output section. Power supply capacitance is handled by three 25V 2200µF high temperature caps, and the output section has a total of 6600µF of capacitance. In the interest of reliability, these are also of the high temperature variety and have a working voltage of 50V. Output filtering on a Class D amplifier is crucial to good performance, and the KO-NA3601 is equipped with a quality inductor and high speed poly caps to remove the switching noise generated by the high efficiency Class D design.

LISTENING After replacing the bottom sheetmetal, I connected the amp in my listening room, driving a pair of 4 ohm woofers wired in parallel. I turned the subsonic filter off since I was using a sealed woofer system, and then set the low-pass filter to about 80Hz. After a couple of tweaks to the crossover frequency and increasing the gain settings, I sat down to hear how well this teeny little amp would perform, and

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KONAKI KO-NA3601 TECHNICAL DATA The following power measurements were obtained using industry standard methods. (100Hz @ 1.0% THD+N - Battery voltages shown +/- 0.1V) MEASURED PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturers Actual Measured Power Actual Measured Power Rated Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 1.0% THD+N @ 12.6V Battery @ 14.4V Battery TBD* x 1 @ 4 Ω

111 x 1 @ 4 Ω

147 x 1 @ 4 Ω

TBD* x 1 @ 2 Ω TBD* x 1 @ 1 Ω

190 x 1 @ 2 Ω 275 x 1 @ 1 Ω

251 x 1 @ 2 Ω 363 x 1 @ 1 Ω

*To Be Decided

Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to 2V output.

(CEA-2006A) (1 watt @ 4 ohms)

-78.3dBA

Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to full output.

-99.9dBA 0.1%

THD+N at rated 4 ohm power CEA-2006A rated 4 ohm Power (minimum power per channel developed over the entire intended audio bandwidth)

132 watts @ 20Hz 81.5%

Maximum Efficiency at full 2 ohm power per ch.

0.8A

Idle Current

457mV- 8.5V

Input Sensitivity Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance

35.6A 11Hz – 205Hz

Frequency Response (-3dB)

11Hz – 50Hz -12dB/Oct

High Pass Crossover (Subsonic Filter)

50Hz – 205Hz -12dB/Oct

Low Pass Crossover Bass EQ boost

N/A

Phase Adjustment (degrees of shift @ 100Hz)

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I have to say I came away relatively impressed.

The KO-NA3601 had plenty of authority to drive the 12-inch woofers to loud volumes, and sounded fine in the process. The bass was well controlled and deep, quick transients sounded natural without a lot of ringing, and generally speaking the amp sounded just fine indeed. While it’s not going to be mistaken for my 2,000 watt reference amplifier in terms of power, I was very pleased with how well it drove the woofers, even at “enthusiastic” levels, and playing difficult tracks with a ton of dynamics.

If I could make one small improvement, it would be to give the amp a bit more gain, as I needed it adjusted nearly wide open to keep up with my main amp. But once set-up, it’s amplifiers like this that can make us re-think the “just how much do I really need” question. I’ll wager this amplifier has more than adequate performance for all but the most demanding listeners.

levels were what I expected after examining the internals, although my precise measurements fell a bit short of the power specs quoted in the owner’s manual. In fairness, however, the amp and manual I received were very early production and may not be a final version. I mention this because more accurate power specifications were provided in the technical data I received with the amp. Due

to this discrepancy, I have left the manufacturers rated power as “TBD” in the specifications below.

In any case, the differences only amounted to a bit over one decibel anyway.

Other specs like signal-to-noise measured good as well, a testament to the design and layout of the amp. Where amps like this really excel though, is in terms of efficiency, and not just at full power.

A really well designed Class D amplifier will be efficient at fractional power levels as well, and the little Konaki did very well in this regard, measuring better than 46% efficient at only 10 watts of power. This is very good, considering most Class AB amplifiers will struggle to hit 15% efficiency at 10 watts. To test the reliability, I deliberately dead shorted the outputs, ran it at very low voltages, ran it to thermal shut off and was generally abusive, and the amp simply protected itself when I got too stupid, and worked perfectly again when the problem was corrected.

CONCLUSION Small amps are increasingly popular, and as small as it is, I believe this one will be no different.

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“The design and construction, as well as my abusive testing lead me to believe this amp will be reliable as well. Overall, the Konaki amplifier represents a very good value, which was precisely the target Konaki was aiming at when they designed this product.”

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The performance is terrific for the low price, especially if you are driving it with strong input voltage. The design and construction, as well as my abusive testing lead me to believe this amp will be reliable as well. Overall, the Konaki amplifier represents a very good value, which was precisely the target Konaki was aiming at when they designed this product. If you’re in the market for a budget priced amp with mid-level performance, check this one out at a dealer near you.

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THE SYSTEM FEATURES 2-WAY COMMUNICATION AND INCLUDES:

The Z-Matic Turbo Timer is a new feature that goes far beyond a simple preset idle-on time. The Z-Matic system was developed hand in hand with turbocharger experts, and actually actively monitors the recent driving conditions, and adjusts the amount of idle time accordingly. A quick trip to the corner store may only need a 15 second turbo idle time, but a hurried drive to work or a high speed freeway run may need several minutes of idle time to cool the turbo properly. With Z-Matic, you always get the right cool down time, no wasted fuel idling needlessly, and no burned

Patent Pending Super Intelligent Z-Matic Turbo Timer Anti-Grind Starting Patent Pending Z-Pass Touch Ready Patent Pending VVST (Variable Voltage Sensing Technology) Tach Sensing Fastest RS232 Data Communication, for super accurate starts 8 Aux Outputs Latching/Momentary Output I-Code Hopping 2 - Five Button Remotes, featuring ½ Mile Transmitter Range

The Z-Matic Turbo Timer system was developed hand in hand with turbocharger experts, and actually actively monitors the recent driving conditions, and adjusts the amount of idle time accordingly.”

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bearings from not enough cooling! There is even an “Extreme” mode, for track days!

Variable Voltage Sensing Technology (VVST) is another innovative idea from Zenesis. There are two ways of installing a remote starter, either using Tach Sensing, or Voltage Sensing. Tach sensing is generally the most reliable and preferred method, but takes significantly longer to install.

Voltage sensing has worked okay in moderate climate areas, but has problems for people who need remote starting because of extreme climate conditions. The VVST system does not use a pre-set cranking time. Instead, Zenesis VVST uses proprietary algorithms to determine the precise voltage the car needs to start, according to all the variables, including temperature, resulting in clean stable starting each and every time.

People familiar with Zenesis probably already know about their Z-Pass Touch system, but for the rest of you, the Z-Pass system allows you to lock and unlock your car, or even arm and disarm the alarm by entering your private code on the touch pad.

This can be an incredibly handy feature if you accidentally lock your keys in the car, or if you want to secure your keys in the car while you go shopping or to a club. Remote control battery gone dead? No problem with Z-Pass!

Even loaning your car to a friend means they can return it, and lock the keys inside, and you can use Z-Pass to retrieve them at your convenience. It’s an extremely convenient feature of the ZN302AS, and provides the ultimate in peace of mind!

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ZN-302AS www.zenesisalarms.com

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f you’re looking for a full featured security system that also provides the comfort and convenience of remote starting, check out the new Excalibur Security Remote Start system from Omega Research. The company has been a leader in vehicle security for over 30 years and their experience shows with the AL-1920-EDP. This feature laden security and remote start system will deter even the most sophisticated thief. Equipped with Omega’s ECHO 2-way technology, you can monitor the status of your vehicle at all times. Intuitive reporting via the colour touch screen remote gives you real-time alerts for all security and convenience functions. For the ultimate in convenience and comfort, the built-in remote start capability will let you keep your vehicle warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

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2-way touch screen controller 4 button transmitter included Multi-vehicle capability Low temp auto start Low voltage auto start Run time extender Run time expiration warning Parking timer Remote start timer Stick shift compatible remote start Turbo timer Seven onboard relays for maximum flexibility Limited lifetime warranty on all components Up to 4 aux outputs Includes dual zone impact sensor Coded override (99 possible combinations) Starter Interrupt included Mini 2-in-1 “Psyren” included Locks when triggered Simultaneous horn honk and siren alert Unauthorized Transmitter Alert TM

If you’ve seen the movie “Gone In 60 Seconds,” you realize how efficient thieves can be. With today’s technology and a savvy thief, they no longer need to “clone” your remote transmitter; they can add an entirely new one and they don’t even need your transmitter to do it. Once they program your system to respond to their own remote transmitters, they gain access to your car’s contents, including the personal information (like your home address) you keep in the glove compartment. Thieves can come to your home, use their transmitter to disable your alarm, steal your laptop, garage door opener, golf clubs and more. With no signs of forced entry, you’re unlikely to file a police report and thieves can repeat the crime again and again.

If you have the Excalibur AL-1920-EDP, however, the patented Unauthorized Transmitter Alert will sound an audible alert each time you turn on the ignition for the next 48 hours, when transmitters are added or deleted from your system. For additional safety, an LED light will blink equal to the number of transmitters programmed to work your system. If an

unauthorized change has been made, you can delete it, preventing unknown persons from gaining access to your vehicle. The AL-1920EDP is truly a state-of-the-art vehicle security platform offering comprehensive vehicle protection and convenience.

Check it out at a dealer near you.

Excalibur

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lthough Auto Page introduced the first of their new “Heavy Metal” series remote starters last year, the recently released C3-RS1100 we previewed is intended to be their all-new flagship for 2010.

For those who thought the term Heavy Metal only referred to Metallica fans and head-banging rockers, think again. At Auto Page, Heavy Metal refers to their latest remote start and security system series featuring remote controls made with a real high-tech chrome metal finish (hence the heavy metal name).

The moment I picked up the remote control, I got it. It’s heavier than others I’ve held recently, as most aftermarket remotes are typically made of light plastic. The Auto Page C3-RS1100 also features a very nifty looking OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) the company claims adds 50% more viewing area with full motion animation.

Auto Page also claims the range of the new OLED remote is up to one mile! Imagine leaving a football game when it’s really cold and you start your car long before you get to it. You not only start your car but also locate it among a sea of other cars when you lights start flashing, creating a dialogue with your car.

The advanced OLED remote created screen shots and animated graphics offer fun custom options. You can actually match the vehicle display type and the colour to your vehicle and the graphics are entertaining to watch. For example, when the system is armed, a protective cage graphic is pictured over the selected vehicle image.

Auto Page has packed a lot of great design features and technology into the new C3-RS1100 (think of it as the exotic super car of the Auto Page line). The C3-RS1100 also allows the C3 interface to be connected with most smart phones, GSM phones and GPRS phones allowing full compatibility with almost all cellular style phones on the market today via a Java Script app, a WAP app, or even through your Safari/Explorer internet browser.

Autopage’s impressive C3 technology features a cell phone-based vehicle communication system. It comes with integrated cellular and GPS tracking that provides the user with a cell phone interface remote commander for security, remote start and GPS tracking from anywhere in the world

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C3 standalone features: • Track your vehicle on an interactive map, anywhere in North America • Get speed notifications to your email or cell phone • Set geo-fence boundaries and get alerted if your vehicle goes outside of the boundary • C3 features with optional compatible Auto Page systems: • All of the C3 standalone features • Lock / Unlock your doors without your keys • Start/ Stop your engine with unlimited range • Get security notifications if your vehicle is tampered with • Get vehicle status, including whether the doors are locked, whether or not it is running, internal temperature, and current speed.

• Open / Close windows or moonroofs • Open / Close automatic sliding doors With Auto Page C3’s simple intuitive icon based application, you can easily navigate through the features and functions of your remote start and vehicle security system from anywhere at anytime! Track, arm and start-up your vehicle from thousands of miles away, plus you can even get text alerts if your car alarm is triggered. Now that’s cool and convenient. The C3 is an all-in-one security solution, putting the power right in the palm of your hand.

The C3 can be installed either as a stand-alone tracking only solution, or integrated with any C3 compatible remote start and/or security system by Auto Page. An authorized Auto Page dealer near you can help determine which features are most important to you. Auto Page has a complete line of C3 compatible solutions to suit your security / remote start needs, all controlled through an intuitive smart phone interface or internet connected computer.

Although C3 is a subscription-based service, it offers three different service packages to meet your usage needs and budget. You can choose between 200, 400, or unlimited uses each month, all for one low annual fee. You just choose the plan that is right for you. To try an online C3 demonstration, just visit www.c3autopageusa.com.

So there you have it, a quick overview of the new Auto Page C3-RS1100 Heavy Metal series and C3 technology. If you’ve been searching for an advanced vehicle security and remote start solution packed with useful features, Auto Page might just have the solution you’ve been searching for.

Auto Page

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Pioneer MVH-P8200BT

www.pioneerelectronics.com The single-DIN Pioneer MVH-P8200 was designed to work best with Apple’s iPhone and iPod, but also play back MP3, WMA, and iTunes AAC music files via USB and SD memory card. The USB port is located directly on the front face of the receiver and the SD memory card slot is located behind the removable front face. The P8200BT offers A2DP Bluetooth stereo audio-streaming and hands-free calling as audio sources. Users can browse their media libraries on the P8200’s 3-inch color TFT display using Pioneer’s seven-way rotary encoder, which is a knob-joystick-button combo. A MOSFET50 four-channel internal amplifier, an array of audio processing technologies, an 8-band graphic equalizer, and a trio of 4-volt preamp outputs each do their part to ensure that your digital audio sounds as good as it can, while allowing future system building.

Kenwood KIV-BT900

USA: www.kenwoodusa.com CAN: www.kenwood.ca The new KIV-BT900 from Kenwood is a unique in-dash receiver designed specifically for the iPod/iPhone user. It features a 3-inch display that shows cover art and video from an iPod/iPhone as well as video formats such as MPEG4, WMV and H.264 from a USB mass storage device. The same images that are displayed on the receiver can be output to rear seat monitors via the A/V output of the receiver. An on-board 512MB flash memory allows you to rip external content through the USB input; this feature supports a wide range of audio, video and picture files (visit the Kenwood website for details).

Additional features include built-in Bluetooth (by hands-free technology leader Parrot), HD Radio Ready and Satellite Radio Ready and finally, three 4 Volt preamp outputs with built-in digital sound processing make this receiver a true audio performer.

Oxygen Audio MP3500DVD www.oxygenaudio.com

The Oxygen Audio MP3500DVD in-dash unit offers solid value, unique styling and plenty of features in a well-designed touch sensitive key panel receiver. The MP3500DVD plays just about every format (including DVD, MPEG4, DIVX, CD, MP3, WMA, USB, SD card) and features 50 Watts X 4, 3 RCA Preouts, flip down detachable front panel, infrared card remote and a high quality 3/5-inch (16:9) TFT Color Display.

Alpine CDA-117

www.alpine-usa.com

New for 2010, Alpine’s CDA-117 is engineered for top-quality sound, making it the ideal head unit for the car audio enthusiast and enabling consumers to create a high-quality system that fits their entertainment desires.

The unit’s crossover, time correction, equalization and built-in 18W RMS x 4 amplifier optimize the sound output, while a 24-bit Burr-Brown DAC ensures all digital sources are converted accurately. The CDA-117 also offers full support for access and control of iPod or iPhone music from the head unit, and can display iPod song information on its 156x38 resolution BioLite screen. The unique Percentage Search function takes the iPod music library and divides it evenly into six groups to match the six present buttons for quick, easy file navigation. It can also connect to HD Radio with multicasting and iTunes Tagging, satellite radio and Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity (separate tuners/adapters/subscriptions required).

Boss Audio Systems 840UBI www.bossaudio.com

The feature packed Boss Audio 840UBI is top of the line for 2010.

It is a single-DIN sized unit with a fully detachable front panel featuring “Touch Sensitive Controls” with an oversized “Active Black Mask Display.’ The unit includes built-in Bluetooth to enable a cell phone interface for hands free calling and offers “Full iPod Control” and is also charging capable with an optional integration cable. The 840UBI has USB and SD memory ports along with a 3.5mm Aux input located on the front panel. The ESP anti-skip mechanism plays CD and MP3. Other features include 24AM/FM presets, switchable USA / Europe radio frequencies, 5 volt preamp output, 4 x 80 watts high power, Quartz digital clock, dual RCA outputs (front and rear), equalizer adjustments and a slim line full function wireless remote control.

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Clarion CZ500 www.clarion.com

Clarion’s entire CD line-up offers premium cosmetics with lustrous blue illumination and a unique starburst button configuration. The Clarion CZ500 is the most advanced of the single DIN CD source unit group offering a 2-line display and unmatched connectivity to the music and devices you use most. The CZ500 offers simple connection and integration of your iPod or iPhone, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and stereo audio streaming, USB and AUX connections to access music on portable devices. To top it off, the CZ500 even throws in a separate visor microphone to give Clarion owners, and callers, a clear and smooth hands-free calling experience. The CZ500 and CZ300 both are HD Radio Ready (optional THD300) with the iTunes tagging feature and are XM Satellite Radio Ready. They offer superior sound quality with subwoofer volume control and advanced sound technology.

JVC KD-R810

USA: www.mobile.jvc.com CAN: www.jvc.ca The JVC KD-R810 is a single DIN CD receiver with dual USB ports and Bluetooth Wireless Technology. The Bluetooth function is compatible with iPhone and supports the Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP). Other features include Separated Variable-Color, user-friendly search functions for phone book and audio files, and detachable control panel.

Sony DSX-S100

USA: www.xplodsony.com CAN: www.sonystyle.ca/xplod Sony just announced the DSX-S100 head unit, which eliminates the need to have visible unsightly wires inside the car. The head unit has a sleek faceplate that flips down and outputs an integrated tune tray compartment featuring an iPod adapter, for quick connection to iPod or other digital media players. Your iPod and connector are secured inside the flip-down compartment of the receiver, away from view. Once connected to a device, the stereo flips back up and maintains all standard functions. The DSXS100 features Sony’s latest audio technologies, including DM+ Advanced, ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer. This model is both satellite and HD Radio ready, and features a large, informative two line LCD display.

Planet Audio P375UA www.planetaudiousa.com

The first component in a 12 volt music chain is the head unit, and Planet Audio is proud to introduce two, new, value priced units for 2010. Often referred to simply as a radio, the P375UA and its entry level brother, P370MA have evolved to provide much more than the ability to just tune stations. The P375UA is an iPod, MP3 compatible in dash 2 band AM and 3 band FM, CD receiver. The P375UA also affords you several options to interface your audio system with USB, SD memory card ports, and a front panel auxiliary input. All this plus a fully detachable front panel anti-theft feature, built-in equalizer, anti skip mechanism and wireless remote control.

Dual XDMA6355 www.dualav.com

Dual’s latest 200-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA receiver XDMA6355 offers Bluetooth capabilities supporting handsfree and streaming audio with playback controls to focus on driver safety. Sit back and enjoy the convenience of a front panel direct USB iPod connection, wireless remote control and steering wheel interface input and enhance your listening experience with the MOSFET powered amplifier. The Dual XDMA6330BT includes the Bluetooth module (BTM60); the BTM60 can be added separately to the XDMA6355

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Head Unit BUYERS GUIDE Pyle PLTCD68U

www.pyleaudio.com Pyle’s PLTCD68U is a unique full function touch screen detachable faceplate head unit.

This new single-DIN head unit comes packed with music playback options. Whether you’ve got an MP3 player, USB memory stick or SD card, the PLTCD68U will take them all, with a front-mounted 1/8-inch Aux in and USB port. Fold down the face to pop in your CD/MP3 Disc Reader and SD card port. This Radio features a very powerful 4 x 80 Watt output. With easy to use controls, vibrant visual full body display, and full function wireless remote it clearly stands out.

MD Sound I223MD-506 www.MDsound.net

Take your tunes on the road with MD Sound’s I223MD-506 receiver. This new single-DIN head unit comes packed with music playback options. Whether you’ve got an MP3 player, USB memory stick or SD card, the 506 will take them all, with a front-mounted 1/8-inch Aux in and USB port. Fold down the face to pop in your SD card. Pick up the best of your local stations with an integrated AM/FM/MPX tuner. And if you’re a shiny disc lover, the CD slot will take your store-bought favorites and home-made mixes as well as WMA files. The I223MD-506 gets style points as well: Change the display to match your car, your mood, whatever. The I223MD-506 puts out 4x50 watts to beef up factory or aftermarket speakers.

Sound Storm Lab ML33USA www.soundstormlab.com

The engineers at Sound Storm Lab (SSL) recognize the end of the CD-era is rapidly approaching and have subsequently developed the mechanism-less ML33USA. This solid state AM/FM receiver with 30 station presets was specifically designed for those who enjoy their music on the go. Boasting a 3.5mm auxiliary iPod and other MP3 player compatible input, USB port and SD/MMC card ports, the ML33USA provides numerous media playback options. The absence of a CD mechanism makes the ML33USA the ideal head unit for marine and off-road vehicle applications. This unit comes standard with a detachable front panel, RCA outputs, and a quartz digital clock.

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Project R32 Garrett Twins Find a New Home Text by Dave Pankew // Photos by www.federalrace.com

The new Garretts GT2860s flow 320hp each!

t’s been a long time in the works but we finally found the time to wrench on Project R32. With a busy travel and track day schedule, there never seemed to be an ideal time to start the surgery on our RBpowered project. After a late summer visit to Mosport though, one of the turbos (the infamous rear turbine) decided to call it quits. With no boost on tap, the GT-R was castrated and didn’t have the jam to keep up with a Camry considering it was now essentially a low-compression NA 2.6L! Luck was on our side because when we tore down the turbo setup at Federal Race in Mississauga, ON we were actually excited about the damage we saw. Shop owner Manny Sehmbi discovered the turbine shaft had sheared clean off and the wheel flew out the exhaust instead of shattering because it wasn’t in the housing anymore. It was the difference between a turbo upgrade and a whole motor replacement!

We turned to the right partners to assist with the turbo upgrade and our first instinct was to acquire a turn-key pair of Garrett GT ball-bearing twins.

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maintained that the highest horsepower with minimal lag combination was the venerable GT2860R turbo. The “dash5” version is a direct bolt on for the RB26DETT with its T25 flange, and air flow up to 320hp…each! The ball bearing center cartridge meant the boost would come on quick and pull all the way to the redline. We opted for the .42A/R combination which would yield the response GT-Rs are known for... rocketing out of the apex nice and early.

The only change in plans was for the supplied Garrett actuators to be pulled in favor of adjustable HKS racing actuators we had in stock to handle more boost. The stock exhaust manifolds on the RB26 are heavy and restrictive. Sure they will never crack and can be port-matched to flow better but seriously, they were rusty relics of a bygone era. We contacted Riki Endo at Tomei USA to ship out a pair of the absolutely stunning eXpreme stainless steel manifolds for the RB26. The two-piece design is made from SS304 stainless, which will outflow and

The stock turbos were tired and the rear turbo exhaust wheel finally snapped clean off (as seen on right).

resist cracking far beyond any of that junk you can buy online from brand X. The construction and welds are second to none and we decided to add a set of Tomei dump-pipes as well. Most people skip the dump-pipe upgrade (go figure, a pair of elbows for $500) or go cheap and end up regretting it because it will be the difference between above 500whp and below 500whp. Tomei supplied their latest design of dump-pipes that are completely cast, then ported and polished as opposed to welded flanges. While we agree Tomei has some of the prettiest welds around, this new design is progressive and more than one step ahead of counterfeiters.

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The GT-R laid down 516whp running pump gas on the Legendary Motorcar dyno. Since the ancient ignition coils were breaking up above 6,000rpm, it was unsafe to go higher until they were upgraded, so Federal detuned it to 473whp.”

Our GT-R’s fueling was also a concern in a high horsepower build like this. All the right parts are there to make power but without enough fuel, there will be problems. You will melt a piston if you cram more air in your combustion chamber because the resulting temperatures of the intense explosions cause detonation. Turbo cars are at their fastest just before they blow up – remember that. We turned to Tomei again for one of their heavy duty 300lph fuel pumps and a sexy billet rail with the larger 11mm bores to accommodate injectors other than Nismo and JECS, which are both 10.5mm. We decided on RC Engineering 750cc injectors, a top-feed, low-impedance type that would drop right in. The RC injectors shipped flow-tested and labeled for identification allowing us to put the fattest one in the No.6 cylinder at the back of the motor and scale down from there.

The intake manifold on the RB26 causes a leaner condition at the back of the motor as the charge air slams into the last cylinder. There is currently only one aftermarket intake manifold that addresses this, Nismo but they cost $1,500 with no chance of a hook-up!

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cone filters to a pair of perfectly fabricated intakes connected with Vibrant 4-ply silicone couplers and Vibrant T-clamps. The end result was tailored fit in the engine bay which looks much cleaner without MAFS and awkward snorkels. After the intake was customized to perfection, we installed our supplied AEM intake air sensor (IAT after the intercooler and the AEM 3.5bar MAP sensor to the firewall). These new sensors would relay the temperature and air pressure data to the ECU. As a rule you want to select a MAP with 0.1 to every psi of boost. Would we run 35psi? Well, not yet but you never know!

Next, we installed the AEM EMS standalone that our boy Greg Nakano from AEM supplied. Nakano had been hounding us about when this project was going to deliver. Well, this one is for you Greg because the GT-R makes more power on three cylinders and one turbo than your whole car! The AEM EMS he supplied also came with the onboard wideband O2 sensor to read AFRs and an optional boost control solenoid to regulate the boost pressure. The wiring of any AEM is a snap with a simple plug’n’play operation with only a couple more wires to tap in for the O2 sensor.

The mechanical work itself had taken only a week. The turbos were now primed and everything was torqued to exacting specifications, so it was time to get the GT-R on the rollers and see what it would lay down. As with any

AEM EMS standalone, they are provided with base maps to get your car up and running right away. You won’t be making the maximum power and there is still plenty of tuning and setup to complete but at least it can be moved around. We hit up Legendary Motorcar of Milton, ON; a world famous restoration facility with a Dynojet dyno.

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The Tomei eXpreme manifolds are a direct bolt-on, provide more flow and are the best constructed on the market, period.

They are also the home of Dream Car Garage on the Speed Network and builders of the 208MPH Super Cuda with a twin-turbo Viper V10! The GT-R was definitely humbled by the Plymouth beast it shared the dyno with that day, but our mission was to make the GT-R fast on a track, not only a straight line.

More gear from Tomei USA was ordered. The new Tomei Type-L fuel pressure regulator, billet rail, 300lph fuel pump and they also deal Nismo parts too.

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TechTalk With a goal of instant-on power, Federal tuner Ryan Gonsales began tweaking the maps and the boost to play nice with pump gas. The highest octane pump gas around these parts is 94 (RON+MON), which by Japanese standards would be around 98. We are also working on adding additional maps for our fuel partners, VP Racing fuels which offer a number of blends but decided C16 (117 octane) would reach our horsepower goals.

Federalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style of tuning is progressive as they want each sub-system of the engine to be perfect, so they raise the boost and advanced the timing gradually.

They wanted to ensure adequate fuel, lubrication and cooling would be present for the engine. As the tuning went late into the night, both the Federal crew and Legendary Motorcar were eager to see how much power the Garrett setup would produce on a motor that we knew zero about since the car was imported from Japan. At 24psi, the car was able to put down a respectable 516whp and our desire to push harder was cut short. The 20 year old ignition coils decided they did not want to be forced any further and began breaking up. Since the ignition issue would be harmful to the motor, the team scaled the boost and fuel back to a daily-drivable 473whp.

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GT2860-5 RB26DETT turbos www.garrett.com

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Armed with new coil packs, the next stage will see a couple added tweaks to unlock the extra ponies in the car. With an AEM water-methanol injection kit and some VP C16 in the works, the GT-R is on track to touch 600whp. Since the old setup was only 360whp and put the hurt on almost the entire field at our Mosport day last year, we expect the GT-R to be difficult to overtake in 2010.

Vibrant

4-ply silicone couplers T-clamps Universal vacuum block www.vibrantperformance.com

AEM

EMS standalone ECU w/O2 Intake air sensor 3.5bar MAP sensor Boost solenoid 52mm serial gauge www.aemelectronics.com

Tomei USA

RB26 eXpreme SS manifolds RB26 dump pipes 300lph fuel pump RB26 billet fuel rail www.tomeiusa.com

RC Engineering

750cc injectors top-feed, low-impedance & flow-tested www.rceng.com

The Tomei 11mm billet rail houses flow-tested RC Engineering 750cc injectors.

Legendary Motor Car

Dynojet dyno services www.legendarymotorcar.com

VP Racing Fuels C16 (117 octane) fuel www.vpracingfuels.com

HKS USA

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ost people don’t know that the easiest horsepower gains to get from your motor are actually hiding in there just waiting to be unlocked. Many engines are tuned from the factory to maximize efficiency and reduce warranty claims at the expense of more power. New car buyers want driveability and decent gas mileage, but for performance-oriented drivers, they know there is a lot of power left on the table. How much power? Well, depends on the car, but in our experience we have seen 20whp extracted from a Nissan 350Z with an exhaust and as much as 44whp in a twin turbo Skyline!

Haltech knows how to tune engines of all variations. The Australian-based company has been producing engine management systems since the 1980’s after a successful prototype for a magazine project car.

Haltech produced the World’s first ECU that could be tuned on-the-fly while the motor was running. If you ask around, some tuners swear by Haltech and cars equipped with their technology have been competing in motorsports the world over. After enjoying a high degree of success with their E6K standalone computer at the beginning of the decade, Haltech USA fell in to an uncertain future soon thereafter. After a brief hiatus, they are back in a big way with the award-winning Platinum Pro ECU. Entered as a new product in the Performance Product section at SEMA, the Haltech Pro Plug-in for Skyline R32/R33 vehicles equipped with an RB26DETT motor won the coveted ‘Global Media Award’ amongst some very fierce competition.

And it is for good reason, since this ECU is a Plug ’n’ Play experience for a powerplant that is very popular in the original car or swapped into a new chassis.

Haltech’s ECU lineup currently consists of three ECU ranges, from the basic entry level Sprint 500 and Sprint RE ECU’s, the workhorse Sport series, to premium level Platinum Pro series; Haltech has your EFI needs covered. With up to fourteen channels capable of controlling injection and ignition duties, the Haltech Platinum Pro ECU lineup can handle engines up to twelve cylinders including 2, 3, and even 4 rotor engines! These units are capable of controlling sequential injectors setup

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on 4, 6 and 8 cylinders, and semi-sequential injection on 10 and 12 cylinders.

When it comes to ignitions, whether it is distributor, coil-on-plug or aftermarket CDI systems, the Platinum Sport has the technology to control them.

From naturally aspirated motors to fierce turbo and supercharge setups, the Platinum Pro is ready to tune for maximum gains.

Packed with features, the Haltech Platinum Pro has all of the technology tuners need. The unit includes: • • • • • • • • • • • •

VE fuel mapping Dual mapping, for “on the fly” map switching Soft cut rev limiter & 2 Step aux rev-limiter Closed loop gear dependent boost control Stepper motor or BAC valve control and closed loop idle control User-definable mapping points 32x32 map resolution Anti-lag launch control Wideband closed loop 02 control Sensor calibration capability 5 additional user-definable inputs with 4 outputs Onboard & PC datalogging Advanced engine protection

Another high point of the Haltech Platinum Pro is the ease of installation and use. After sensors are installed, simply unplug the harness from your old ECU and it slips directly into the Haltech. Load the windows-based software on any laptop and the ECU is accessed easily through a convenient USB port. Gone are the days and annoying serial connectors, which are non-existent on most modern laptops.

Stay tuned as we are currently tuning a Haltech Platinum Pro R32/33 ECU to tune a Skyline GT-R gunning for over 1,000whp in an upcoming tech article! With over $20,000 in the motor alone, the Haltech has the control to push this car beyond all challengers at the dragstrip and on the road course.

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So, with all kinds of new transmission technology available like sequentials, DSGs and the new PDK, the aftermarket has responded with products to upgrade and maintain them. ENEOS, one of the leading Japanese manufacturers of oil and lubricants, makes a line of products that are widely available in the US and Canada. The parent

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company Nippon Oil has been innovating in the oil and lubricants sector for many years and have released a new product, which will be welcome news for automatic transmission owners.

ENEOS has released a high performance synthetic automatic transmission fluid that can deal with the wear and tear facing today’s transmissions. The ENEOS ECO-ATF meets all Japanese automatic transmission standards including Toyota WS and Nissan Matic S (excluding CVT transmissions). Described as an ultra-low viscosity, ECO-ATF boasts a noticeable fuel economy gain. During company testing, it yielded a 2-percent fuel saving with the reduced energy loss.

The ECO-ATF prevents oil from churning in the torque converted and offers more drag resistance in shifting without compromising fatigue or antiwear performance. The other collateral gains are less noise-associated with the operation of automatic transmissions and the blend is not harmful to any of the components inside such as rubber

or nylon. The ENEOS ECO-ATF contains Premium base stocks for a low-molecular weight and this base oil provides improved oxidative and thermal stability. The additive chemistry provides a high resistance to mechanical shear and fatigue over time as well. ENEOS ECO-ATF is also compatible with other automatic transmission fluids Dexron III, Mercon, SP-III, ZF1, Matic J, Matic S, T-IV, WS. Combined with improved fuel economy, the new ECO-Friendly ENEOS bottles use 30 per cent less plastic compared to the old container. If you have an automatic transmission in a performance car and want improved performance with faster shifts and less drag, ENEOS ECO-ATF is a product you need.

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sk the average person what kind of motor oil is in their car and they will tell you that it is the “slippery” kind.

They will likely not be able to tell you what brand of motor oil is in there let alone what weight they use. That trend is changing however, as newer cars have more advanced motors with tighter tolerances that are expensive to replace. Over the last decade, synthetic lubricants have gained popularity among enthusiasts as demand has gone up, while prices have come down. Those that prefer to drive their car hard both on and off the track demand the most from their motor oil and are committed to performance and protection no matter the cost.

What used to be in limited supply is 0W (zero weight) synthetic oil, which has now become more mainstream. It isn’t uncommon to find these super slick products at the national chains, making them far more accessible to the general public. AMSOIL isn’t new to synthetic lubricants and their commitment to racing weights remains strong. It produced the first API-qualified synthetic motor oil dating back to 1972, and the variety of weights, additives and numerous quantities (up to 55 gallon drums) it makes is impressive.

The Signature Series is the evolution of all of the research and development that AMSOIL has accumulated. The packaging bears the company founder’s signature, A.J. Amatuzio an ex-fighter pilot who brought aerospace grade engineering to everyday cars. The high performance of this blend means it will outperform when it comes to wear, viscosity, oil life, fuel economy and efficiency.

AMSOIL has integrated their “extended drain” technology into this product meaning longer intervals are required between changing oil. The special additives resist oxidation and neutralize the acids that shorten the service life of motor oils and the result is reduced maintenance costs. The Signature Series is a replacement for 0W-30, 5W30 and 10W-30 motor oils and outperforms various competing synthetic motor oils in tests such as the four ball bearing test (ASTM D-4172).

The zero weight oils are designed to perform.

In high performance, high compression engines or those fitted with turbos and superchargers, the Signature Series is ready to unlock some horsepower.

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The Signature Series is the evolution of all of the research and development that AMSOIL has accumulated. The high performance of this blend means that it will outperform when it comes to wear, viscosity, oil life, fuel economy and efficiency.” and therefore less drag on the moving parts. Drag robs engines of power, but the 0W oils allow for a free-revving engine experience whether you are at high RPM or need to lubricate a turbo screaming at 120,000 RPM or both.

Beyond a modified engine, the Signature Series meets or exceeds API standards and the manufactures themselves: • • • • •

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With all of this technology at work to protect an expensive motor, AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 is a solid choice. The Signature Series is durable oil that resists heat, wear and features special additives that prevent sludge as well as harmful byproducts to keep up with demanding driving.

AMSOIL

Signature Series Synthetic Oil www.AMSOIL.com

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ENEOS Performance Oils www.eneos.us

Eneos is a premium motor oil line-up made with the highest quality synthetic base oils and advanced additive components for performance and protection.

Developed by Nippon Oil, the Eneos products feature unique products including 0W50, deriving its technology directly from Nippon Oil’s Formula 1 research and development.

Lucas Oil Synthetic Oil Stabilizer

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic

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Lucas Oil’s Pure Synthetic Oil Stabilizer is perfect for use in new equipment that requires synthetic oil, or needs enhanced performance. Used to protect both new and used heavy-duty and highperformance transmissions, gear boxes, and engines, it controls heat, wear, and reduces friction for more power and mileage.

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic oil features an advanced multifunctional, low-ash additive technology in a synthetic base oil designed to provide highly responsive protection that continuously adapts to driving conditions. Use of selected low-viscosity synthetic base oils further energizes the oil’s protective capability to promote fuel-economy performance and durability.

AMSOIL Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil www.amsoil.com

Amsoil Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil is formulated to provide maximum performance and protection while significantly extending drain intervals. Its light viscosity and premium additive package contribute to reduced friction and drag, to help maximize energy efficiency and fuel economy.

Castrol EDGE Ultra-premium synthetic

www.changeyouroilchangeyourlife.com Castrol EDGE delivers an advanced proprietary formula for performance and protection in extreme conditions. EDGE exceeds the world’s toughest industry-agreed standards providing maximum protection for everyday use and especially in extreme conditions such as towing, hauling, high and low temperatures, rapid acceleration and stop and go traffic.

Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic www.valvoline.com

Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor oil is formulated to keep your car running its best. SynPower is engineered to stand-up to extreme temperatures, prevent harmful engine deposits and deliver durable protection against friction and wear. SynPower provides the ultimate protection against major causes of engine stress.

Idemitsu Racing Lubricants www.idemitsu-usa.com

Idemitsu racing lubricants are designed for the unique demands of Japanese engines, offering a line of oils for both piston and rotary engines. Their formulas have enhanced film strength and special additives to minimize compression loss and maximize power output.

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Mobil 1 15W-50

www.mobil1.com Mobil 1 15W-50 is recommended for high performance vehicles including turbocharged and supercharged engines. Mobil 1 15W-50 is formulated with SuperSyn, an extra-high viscosity synthetic fluid, plus extra anti-wear additive to provide protection for applications such as towing, hauling and racing.

RED LINE 10W60

Royal Purple Synchromax

www.RedLineOil.com Red Line fully-synthetic 10W60 motor oil is designed for performance seeking technicians and enthusiasts.

Red Line’s fully-synthetic motor oils are engineered from polyol-ester base stocks to offer better fuel economy through reduced friction and offer a thicker oil film at operating temperature than conventional oils and synthetic blends.

www.royalpurple.com Royal Purple Synchromax is a manual transmission fluid that increases performance and the life of your equipment. It improves shifting, reduces gear noise and increases power transfer to the wheels. It also lowers operating temperatures and provides outstanding wear protection for longer transmission life.

Quaker State Ultimate Durability USA: www.quakerstate.com CAN: www.quakerstate.ca

Quaker State Ultimate Durability motor oil is heatactivated to protect your car’s engine from wear even under the most extreme driving conditions. Quaker State Ultimate Durability oil provides improved resistance to engine stress at high RPM’s and under heavy loads.

GReddy GR Synthetic Oil www.greddy.com

GR Synthetic Oil is made from the finest automotive grade, Group IV, PAO and Ester base oils and specially designed additive packages, the GR oil is designed specifically to protect and enhance modern, small displacement, high horsepower engines.

Pennzoil Ultra

USA: www.pennzoil.com CAN: www.pennzoil.ca Pennzoil Ultra aims to maintain an engine in factory-clean condition. The advanced proprietary synthetic formula of Pennzoil Ultra motor oil with Hyper Cleansing Technology is also designed and engineered to exceed the toughest industry standards. Pennzoil Ultra helps prevent sludge and other deposits, but also cleans up existing sludge.

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Engineering high performance fuel systems that can meet the horsepower demands of today’s applications and still go 125,000 grueling miles was once thought to be impossible. At Aeromotive, we’ve spent the last 15 years proving everyone wrong. From street cars to touring cars to big horsepower Pro Mods and Baja trucks, we have a fuel system solution for every car. Providing the ultimate in fuel delivery, enhanced durability and fuel control resulting in peak performance for your engine and ultimately, more win lights and checkered flags.

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BUYERS GUIDE

Text by Mark Pereira

Shining Monkey Car Care Products www.shiningmonkey.com

Shining Monkey’s full line of high quality of car care products are aimed specifically at demanding consumers. Shining Monkey has a full line up of superior quality detailing products from high quality carnauba wax to interior detailing products to keep your ride looking great.

Permatex Wheel Restoration Kit www.permatexrepair.com

Permatex Wheel Restoration Kit is the do-it-yourself repair solution for restoring your damaged metal wheel surfaces to a “like new” silver appearance. Permanently repair various unappealing wheel damage including curbside rash, corrosion, rust, pitting, scuffs, dents and scratches - no need to purchase a new wheel or locate a refurbishment shop. Go to www.permatexrepair.com to see a step-by-step demonstration.

RAIN-X HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT www.rainx.com

The new Rain-X Headlight Restoration Kit provides a deep clean to oxidized, yellow and hazed headlights with the use of a specially designed polish and sealant to ensure they shine bright again. Don’t replace headlights when you can restore them and improves safety with clearer headlight lenses.

Voodoo Ride Mojo Detailer

www.voodooride.com Mojo-All Surface Speed Detailer from Voodoo Ride instantly cleans polishes and protects virtually any surface of your car, both inside and out. Mojo leaves no greasy residue and provides a high gloss, professionally detailed look in seconds. Check out the complete line of premium, simplified car care products from Voodoo Ride at a retailer near you.

EAGLE ONE Wheel / Tire Cleaners

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Eagle One takes the guesswork out of selecting the right wheel cleaner with a lineup specially formulated for chrome, mag and aluminum wheel cleaners, plus its one-step A2Z wheel and tire cleaner. These unique formulas make it faster and easier to clean and put a lasting and sparkling shine on your wheels.

Invisible Glass Ultimate Glass Cleaning Kit www.InvisbleGlass.com

The Ultimate Glass Cleaning Kit includes Invisible Glass aerosol and trigger bottle, Invisible Glass wipes canister, Reach & Clean glass cleaning tool kit, two packets of Invisible Glass with Rain Repellent wipes (two wipes/packet), Invisible Glass Headlight Restoration Kit, 20 individually packaged Invisible Glass Lens Wipes and one microfiber glass cleaning towel.

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No Touch Seriously Wet has an impressive extreme shine that’s so potent, so serious, it will leave other tire shines in awe. Seriously Wet will dress up any tire, any time - just spray and walk away. So dress to impress and drench your tires with No Touch Seriously Wet. You’ll be sure to soak up all the attention.

The Black Magic Foaming All-Wheel Cleaner is designed with ease in mind. The foaming action quickly loosens brake dust, grime, oil and grease without scrubbing. The Black Magic Foaming All-Wheel Cleaner’s pH-balanced formulation ensures it will not haze or pit and is safe for all wheel types.

EAGLE ONE GEL WAX

www.eagleone.com (800) 432-4531 Eagle One Gel Wax delivers a glorious, glossy shine that will last as long as paste, but is easier to use than liquid wax. Gel Wax reduces the time and effort required with conventional waxes because it does not need to haze or dry after application. Just apply the wax to one section, wipe off immediately and enjoy the showroom shine.

MEGUIAR’S ULTIMATE WASH & WAx www.meguiars.com

Meguiar’s all-new Ultimate Wash & Wax is made from an exclusive blend of carnauba and synthetic polymers, delivers both protection and a glossy “just-waxed” shine, while you wash. Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax is the perfect way to clean and shine your car’s finish in-between regular waxing, boosting protection and gloss.

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www.uberwurx.com INOVA Spray Wax stands alone as the exclusive aerosol car wax on the market. Breakthrough macroparticle technology delivers an even spray across a greater surface area — guaranteeing your entire paint surface is protected. The ultra long-lasting bond preserves an all-season shine, and keeps your car in mint condition.

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he East Coast Import Show Off Extravaganza by the Paragon Group heated up the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. This “show within a show” was part of The New England International Auto Show, giving auto show attendees the opportunity to view an exciting display of custom tuned vehicles. Essentially enthusiasts had a rare chance to view two great shows at once.

According to East Coast Import Show Off Extravaganza event organizer Manny Rivera, “The New England Auto Show is considered one of the fastest growing industry shows in the country, which made Boston the perfect audience for launching the new East Coast Import Show Off Extravaganza… They brought us onboard to organize and add a fresh and exciting element to their annual event.”

The East Coast Show Off hosted an array of hot cars from import tuners to luxury SUVs, including a few of vehicles recently debuted at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. An amazing 3,500 square foot display area from Afterfx (from nearby New Hampshire) and Kustom Kreations (based in Marlboro, Massachusetts) gave auto show attendees a glimpse of the best in aftermarket and custom creations.

The event also showcased over twenty custom-built motorcycles from Breaklites of Peabody, Massachusetts alongside a lengthy list of car clubs including Simply 2 Impress, High Intensity, Team ECR, and Game Over. Local vendors Luxury Details, Mad Ink, Gator Glass, Paws21 and In His Image air brushing showed their support and offered great deals for consumers.

“We expect to do more in the line of import tuner car shows, with our first show in September of 2010. So be on the lookout for this event… Auto show fans really seemed to love the flash of the East Coast Show Off exhibition area, which proved to be a hit with many enthusiasts and media covering the auto show,” says Rivera.

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Street Outlawz

Established: 2001 // Website: www.streetoutlawz.ca // Facebook: “Outlawz Entertainment or Street Outlawz” // Locations / Chapters: Hamilton, Toronto, Peterborough (Canada) // Number of Members: 50+ Cars/Trucks/Bikes // Number of Models: 40+ // President / Founder: Billy Torkelson Club / Team History: Street Outlawz is a tightly knit group of friends based out of Hamilton, Ontario.

The team’s main goal is to form and build the top car club in Canada by competing at car shows, drag racing, auto cross and drifting events. Their Outlawz Entertainment division promotes night club events, hip hop artists, a dance crew and Street Outlawz models, who often appear in local bikini pageants.

Established in 2001, most of the members grew up together as close friends even before having their driver’s licences. Street Outlawz aim to create an enriched environment that will facilitate the growth of the tuner and lowrider scene in Southern Ontario.

Club Vehicles: Street Outlawz has a wide range of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Members include custom mini-trucks, imports, low-riders, domestics and muscle cars (including a Nova SS running 10’s). Street Outlawz has domestic/import show cars, race cars, low riders, custom bikes and a custom stereo division.

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at Importfest, making them a major force in the Canadian car show scene. Their roster of models have won such titles as Miss Importfest Bikini, Miss CSCS, Miss Toronto Motorsports Park, Miss RaceMode, Miss Hawaiian Tropic, Miss Hooters and Miss Steelcity Showdown. Special congrats go to import model Irena Gee who’s recently dominated the car model scene holding titles including Miss Importfest, Miss Battle at the Border and Miss Scrape by the Lake. Whether it’s Street Outlawz members or models, the most important and greatest accomplishment to the club is that they continue to be a tightly knit family.

Media Coverage: PAS Magazine, PAS Nation, RPM Magazine, www.gotahotride.com, Mini Truckin’, Sport Compact TV. Shows Attended: Importfest, SCP, Scrape by the Lake, Battle at the Border, CSCS, TASR, Darknights, and Street Outlawz hosts an annual Show ‘N’ Shine/Pageant at the Steel City Showdown in Hamilton, Ontario.

Team Sponsors: Sound Waves, Ottawa Auto Body, NTD Window Tinting, Focus Rims and Performance, Cf Technologies, Beyond Concepts, 360 Customs, DHR Studios, Altered Altitude, Fuel Marketing, Rockstar Motorsports, Ed Hardy Bikinis, 7Knights Clothing and Outlawz Entertainment.

Organized Meets: Visit www.streetoutlawz.ca for updates and events.

Car Club and Model Membership: For details on eligibility contact Street Outlawz President Billy Torkelson (outlawz_entertainment@hotmail.com).

Future Plans: Street Outlawz hopes to further promote and support the enthusiast scene by releasing their very own tuner/model DVD called “Unleashed.”

Final Thoughts: “I’m proud and honoured to be part of Street Outlawz. The people in this group are so well bonded with each other it’s like a family reunion every time we get together.

Whether we are cruising downtown or chillin’ at the “Pit Stop” is like a dream come true,” Billy Torkelson, Street Outlawz President.

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ll of you blood-thirsty UFC fans should recognize the often bikini-clad body of Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste. Being named “Ring Girl of the Year,” and one of the top 10 Maxim “Hometown Hotties” doesn’t happen by accident, as this seductive Las Vegas-born

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Her smokin’ hot body and sexy stare guarantee fans get to see at least one knockout every time she enters a room. We bulked up and went through rigorous training to prepare for our one-on-one interview with the babealicious Arianny Celeste.

Where are you originally from?

I’m originally born in Las Vegas, but currently living in Los Angeles.

How long have you been modeling?

Since I was a baby. (laughs) How did you get your start As A model?

Well, I got my first campaign when I was just 4 months old for a car seat ad. any guilty pleasures?

Yes, chocolate covered strawberries, oatmeal cookies and reality TV top my list!

What’s the best part of being a model?

Getting paid to do something fun and getting great clothes. (smiles) What would you say are your strengths as a model?

I’m very comfortable with myself.

Which three words best describe you?

Spicy, sexy, opinionated.

Any modeling Career highlights so far?

Traveling the world!

Birth date: November, 12 // Zodiac Sign: Scorpio // Measurements: 34C 24 33 // Ethnicity: Hispanic (with a quarter Filipino) // Hometown: Las Vegas, NV Turn-ons: Confidence, humbleness, intelligence and ambition // Turn-offs: Arrogance, selfishness, rudeness // Pet Peeves: Germs… I constantly carry hand sanitizer!

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Any beauty secrets or tips?

ANY unfulfilled fantasies?

What are your favorite foods?

What do you look for in a man?

Take care of your skin!

Going to Costa Rica for vacation... not work!

Mexican, Cuban and Peruvian cuisine are my favorites.

Do you have any tattoos?

Do you have a dream car?

Someone who is strong mentally and physically, but still gentle enough to treat me like a princess! (smiles)

Yes, a tattoo on my foot… it’s a heart on wings with a locket.

Of course! That’d be an Aston Martin One-77… there were only 77 made. It’s sexy, sophisticated and very rare.

How do you stay in shape?

I love to workout, cardio, hiking, kickboxing and weights.

What are your best traits?

I’m humble and honest.

What do you do for fun?

What are your worst traits?

Watch movies, go to the beach and listen to music.

I sometimes worry a lot and obsess over things that aren’t very important.

What frightens you the most?

tell us about your first kiss?

any prized possessions?

It sucked… we tapped teeth. (laughs)

My house in Las Vegas.

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Being unhappy and lonely.

What can a guy say to make you melt?

“You complete me.” I know, that’s so corny. (laughs)

What’s the best prank you’ve ever played on someone?

What would make you slap a guy?

I once asked a person out on April fools… I’m so mean... I know.

Anything vulgar and disgusting.

I don’t take any of that!

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How do you seduce a guy?

By being sexy and confident! I can wear anything from low cut t-shirts or lingerie depending on my mood. (winks) any upcoming projects?

I booked a new independent film, it’s a dramatic role and I’m still working on my own music too.

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any advice for aspiring models?

Stay true to yourself and never do something you can’t be proud of. Be cautious when shooting with photographers and taking new jobs. any shout outs or last words?

Special thanks to all the PAS Magazine readers and fans for their loving support. Check out www.missariannyceleste.com for more.

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