Showing posts with label dry cell car battery. Show all posts
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Monday, September 22, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Third Seat Floor Liner for Select Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator Models

Husky Liners Custom Fit Third Seat Floor Liner for Select Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator ModelsA lot of coverage in the back and under the second row seats. Must have for children or if you have a lot of passengers. Makes clean up much easier and protects the vehicle. Got the matching second set to keep everything rearward in order.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

5PC New 16A 12V Round Rocker Toggle Switch Blue LED SPST For All

5PC New 16A 12V Round Rocker Toggle Switch Blue LED SPST For AllI bought these to use in my Car. 12V system. I've only had these on for less than five minutes and the Blue LED's have gone dead. I bought five and all FIVE have non working LED's now. The Switches work but not the LED's. If you are looking for these switches for the Blue LED lights... then they are a waste of money. I could see One burning out... But 100% burn out in less than five minutes. I also bought the Red LED's so far they are not burning out. I haven't returned them. Just not gonna buy from them again. I'll look elsewhere.

led light is nice i hook it to a led light strip in my polaris rzr for a dome light works great

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Switches are as pictured, the 4 that work are good quality, I just happened to get one bad one. Always on and no light. No comment on seller's return as I didn't bother for such a low price item (only needed 3 switches anyway). Would buy again regardless as the other switches are good and work well.

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These switches are complete garbage. They are very flimsy and EVERY SINGLE ONE of them (I got a pack of 5) broke when attempting to push connectors on to the prongs.

I managed to get three of them to work well enough to use, but very disappointed in the quality.

The LED on one of them didn't work either.

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I've installed one of them and so far no problems with it. If it continues to function I will eventually need more for my business.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPod and iPhone (Black)

Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPod and iPhone
  • ¿ Enjoy full use of your iPod or iPhone during car trips, and arrive with your battery fully charged.
  • ¿ Includes detachable Dock Connector to USB Type A cable that can be used separately to connect your iPod or iPhone to your computer.
  • ¿ Includes USB Type A to mini-B cable so you can charge while using Griffin iTripor other dock connector devices that have built-in pass-throughs.
  • ¿ 2 Amp automotive blade-type fuse protects against spikes and surges and is easily replaceable.
  • ¿ Works with iPhone, iPod models that feature full-size dock connector, and iPod shuffle (1st generation).

I bought two of these. Only one of them worked and Griffin Support Technician Mike's solution was for me to return the charger to my place of purchase, brushing off my request for a replacement fuse (which is user-serviceable). When I told him that it would be cheaper to buy a generic charger than to pay return shipping he happily closed the support ticket as "solved."

Good work, Mike!

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It completely broke after just 1 week of use! Completely broke apart! Don't buy

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I've had many Griffin accessories for my iPod and iPhone. But I have to admit that this is the worst!

The cable stopped working for no specific reason after 1 week and the charger collapsed after another week!

This is poorly made, I'm really disappointed!

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The only problem with this product is that if you are listening to your ipod and you want to charge it in the same time you'll here a backround sound that is is preaty disturbing

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if i could give this product a -5 i would. had a few problems after disconnecting the iphone from the charger, and then it just flat-out fried my iphone. i've been reading that iphones are having problems with all car chargers, but since mine has fried from a griffin, the griffin gets my wrath in the form of a unflattering amazon review. unfortunately, all the ranting and raving won't bring my $400 phone back, but at least i've been able to let the public know. back in the old days, 10,000 iphones would have died before the word got out, god bless the internet.

Friday, April 18, 2014

ESI 130 Self - Powered Timing Light

ESI 130 Self - Powered Timing LightPurchased this light to use on my 78 Honda CT 90 and a 66 Chevy pickup truck. It worked great, very convenient since it's self powered and just the single wire, and it doesn't matter if it's a 6 volt or 12 volt system. Nice bright light. The lens is protected by a rubber housing on the end of the light so it would be very difficult to accidentally scratch it. It is made in Chicago Illinois and feels very solid. Comes with 2 industrial grade Rayovac size D batteries installed. Very happy with this tool.

I love self powered timing lights, you never have to worry about the extra cables to the battery getting in your way (or water, or fan) while you are watching timing marks. I use this on outboard engines and it is perfect, and it works great on any other engine you want to time.

Great for professional shop work or weekend (shade tree) mechanics.

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The service and delivery were great! No surprises. Very happy with the timing light. I was looking for a light that would be compatible with different voltages and this one hit the mark.

Thanks again,

Brian

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The battery in my street rod is behind the back seat. This self contained timing light is a great design.

Con: could be brighter, but is fine inside the garage. Not so good outside in bright sun.

I started with Amazon in he 90s, books only. Now, I check prices there first on about all I buy. Prime is a great value!

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In my opinion, this isn't just a basic timing light simple as it may be. It doesn't pick up erratic signals giving me false readings. How much simpler can it get? Hook up the induction wire around #1, aim and shoot. Simple..

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

BMW Electronic Tire Pressure Gauge

BMW Electronic Tire Pressure GaugeThese used to be sold in Brookstone and I bought one around 2000. Had it nine years and battery finally died and couldn't find another. Then to my amazement, I saw one with a BMW lable and purchased four. Didn't want to run out again. It's got a beep that tells you when accurate pressure is read; this isn't mentioned in ad copy for some reason but it's a great feature. Durable and long lasting. Love it.

Real BMW Part -Even though it doesn't have the BMW "spinning propeller" logo, this indeed seems to be a BMW product (I looked up the part number at a BMW dealer). It is made in China, but the quality is definitely on par with what I'd expect from BMW. Case is plastic but very sturdy.

Fast and Accurate -Operation is so simple (device is auto on / auto off)... just pop it on the tire, wait for it to beep and read the pressure. I've checked it against my vehicle TPM system and other gauges and it is precise to within a tenth or better of PSI. Accuracy as defined by repeatable measurements is **extraordinary** -spot on to the nearest tenth of PSI every time.

Repeatable Measurements -Part of the reason why the repeatability is so good is that, unlike almost every other tire gauge I've owned, this one slips on and off so easily there's almost no air loss... yet it makes a fast positive seal for the reading.

Hitting Exact PSI -The digital readout is great for hitting the target PSI -something that in the case of two of our vehicles is pretty much "encouraged" by the TPM alert systems. It's also great for motorcycles where spot-on pressure is important for handling/cornering.

Motorcycles and Scoots Ok -The head does have a low profile bubble on top measuring about 3/4" high, but because it's extended out from the body of the gauge with a triangular-shaped 'bridge', it is easy to get on those often hard-to-access motorcycle tires where dual discs and buzzsaw style wheels interfere and scooter tires where the swingarm/CVT pod and plastic body parts get in the way.

Fast + Easy = No Hassle Use -Because of how easily this pops on/off and how quickly it gets to a stable reading (less than a second before the beep, usually), I do think you'll tend to use it over any other gauge you might have, and maybe use it a bit more often. The 'small' hassles - obviously bad readings, too much air loss necessitating refill, taking two readings to make sure first one was right -all of these go away when you get a fast reading that you can count on being accurate the first time/every time.

Wish I could give it an extra half star for being just the right tool for the task -simply no more and no less than what's needed.

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Works as advertised but it doesn't look like an original BMW part. It does NOT bear the BMW LOGO, only a poorly printed "BMW" as shown in the photo. Looks like an unauthorized OEM made by AccuTire for a BMW dealer. Feels solid though.

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Product seems to do a good job at reading the tire pressure. Was concerned about how you would be able to read the gauge when it is on the tire, but the gauge beeps when the pressure is read and displays after removing from the tire.

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I bought one of these 15 years ago from a JC Whitney catalog and it doesnt have BMW written anywhere on it. Good news, after 15 years it still works.

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting BatteryThis battery is expensive. I could have bought 3 normal!? lead acid batteries for the price that I paid for only one Optima battery. Why did I do that? I have a 1951 Ford that had a 6 volt system when it was new. I restored it and left it as original as possible. My current lead acid battery is 5 years old. It was leaking and causing corrosion on both battery terminals as well as eating the paint off my battery holder. I participate in a few old car restoration chats. Many, many of the other folks that have tried the 6 volt Optima assured me that I would not be sorry that I spent 3 times more money and I should go ahead a purchase this battery.

I bit the bullet, so to speak, and ordered the battery. I had already cleaned my cables and repainted my battery holder while waiting for the battery to arrive. I strapped it in with bungie cords and turned the key. I spins the engine as fast as a 12 volt. The car had been setting long enough for some of the gasoline to evaporate out of the carburator. With the old battery, I normally squirted some starter fluid down the carb before even attempting to start it. I just wanted to see if this battery is a great as I have been told.

The only thing that I can find to complain about is the size of the battery. I had to make a holddown for it. I cut up some sheet metal, bent it and welded it together in about an hour. I am now a happy owner of a battery that I think that I can trust. I'm also told that it will never leak and ruin my cables or battery holder.

Ron

The Optima battery is a great product. No review necessary of the product quality, it's a good brand and delivers great performance. But the way it was shipped was really surprising. There was no box, nothing. The shipping labels were just slapped on the plastic housing of the battery and the insulating caps were taped down with clear packaging tape. It arrived, but was showing obvious abrasion to the plastic, and I had to use Goop Off to get the glue from the various labels removed. This battery is destined for a classic car. It is visible when you open the hood, so looks count. I was really surprised that Amazon's supplier of these did such a PATHETICALLY POOR JOB of packaging it for shipment!

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Bought 2 of these 6 volt for our antique cars in May, 2010. In October the first one would not hold a charge. Took it to the local Optima distributor and they verified it would not hold a charge. The second one failed in March, 2011 and Amazon said it was not their responsibility since it was over 30 days. A good deal is only a good deal when it works. This is not a good deal. Please consider buying from a local distributor that will stand behind their product. I've learned my lesson.

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I purchased this battery for an antique automobile I own that sits for long periods of time. A regular acid battery requires periodic charging if left unattended but the optima batteries I've owned in the past have performed well for me even after sitting for over six months at a time. Another feature I like about optimas are they can be mounted in ANY position without leaking. I have been very satisfied with my purchases from amazon and the delivery times have been excellent.

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Do not buy this battery as the warranty does not take affect unless you buy it from a authorized retailer which is not Amazon. I bought this battery and it arrived dead on arrival (after messing around with this for 2 weeks I figured it out to my shock). It being dead was not the big issue until I called Optima and they said there was nothing they could do because it was bought through Amazon. A 20 day old battery is worthless because Amazon will not take it back because batterys are not allowed to be returned. Looks like $122 has been thrown down the toilet save yourself this headache.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Bluetooth 2.0 3.5mm A2DP Stereo Plug Audio Dongle Transmitter - US Version- Black

Bluetooth 2.0 3.5mm A2DP Stereo Plug Audio Dongle Transmitter - US Version- Black
  • To add Bluetooth functions to your devices immediately.
  • Turn your regular home stereo into a Bluetooth-enabled, wireless streaming machine.
  • You are able to control music choices as it plays from the pc or laptop directly to the stereo system.
  • Bluetooth audio adapter allows travelers because its mini size .
  • Wireless adaptor connects directly to ipod series.

To all intrested this is a bluetooth reciever meaning it will recieve music signals from bluetooth devices such as cell phones or tablets. You can then plug the cable onto any 3.5 mm input such as in your car reciever or use adapters and plug into a home stero. It does have good uses.

What it wont do is pair with bluetooth headsets. If you want to use it to transmite sound from a tv or mp3 player or any non bluetooth device it will not work. It only recieves bluetooth it will not transmit anything

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no instructions came with my bluetooth dongle

I tried to pair by holding the power button on the dongle until it flashed blue and red, at the same time on the motorola hd10 I held the power button until it was steady blue which is the pairing mode. Then nothing happens.

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Reading the other reviews, I knew that there was trouble syncing it with certain devices. So when tests showed I couldn't sync it with either of the Bluetooth headsets we have, I was frustrated, but not all that surprised. I went back to amazon to look for another brand to try instead.

In my searches, I found that there are similar devices which are receivers, allowing you to plug normal non-Bluetooth headphones in and receive Bluetooth audio. One looked very, very similar (TaoTronics BTI-005 Bluetooth Audio Dongle Receiver), and I remembered that when I'd opened the package for the item, there was a male-to-male coupler included. I had actually thought to myself, "Why is there a coupler in here...why would I plug headphones in to a transmitter?"

To test my suspicion, I plugged some old headphones into the coupler, then the device, and tried to pair it with my cell phone instead of a headset. Ta-da...it's a receiver. I double checked the package, and there's a sticker that clearly labels it a transmitter...must've been one of those occasional Amazon packaging mix-ups, first time it's happened to me.

I'll see if I can get the right version, or a different brand, and update my review.

P.S. For what it's worth, the receiver did work pretty well.

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No problems here other than it doesn't remember devices very well... Most times I have to add it new which only takes a few seconds...

This Blue-tooth transmitter has worked flawlessly for me. It will automatically sync with other Blue-tooth receivers. I use a Sony Blue-tooth head phones that works perfectly. This device will make most any non Blue-tooth one way audio device transmit with Blue-tooth capabilities. Charge time for me has been between 2-3 hours and I can get 4-5 hours of use on a full charge. I would recommend this device to anyone that needs to add one way audio Blue-tooth to a non Blue-tooth device.

Friday, August 23, 2013

GPS / GPRS / GSM Vehicle / Car Tracker (4-Frequency) TK106

GPS / GPRS / GSM Vehicle / Car Tracker TK106
  • Remote cut off power and oil via SMS or GPRS
  • Monitor function and SOS button;Auto position report
  • Overspeed alert when the target moves exceed of the restricted speed.
  • Geofence alert when it breaches the restricted area.
  • Movement alert when it begins to move;Low battery alert if the battery is low.

I am still trying to connect this device to my car (Hyundai Terracan 2007). This is a promising product with plenty of features. Way more than what is explained on this webpage. However, there are some missing information on the manual to install it. Like:

1 it is not clear if the 12VCD red wire of the module box is to be connected to an always hot 12VCD. If so, would this drain the battery?

2 the cutting off oil and cutting off circuit features are not clear to be able to be used together.

3 the provided relay is not the same of the photos on the manual (with more wires...)

4 the text about the relay feet 86 is the same for both features, despite these wires are in different pins (white on 85 and yellow on 86)

5 the wires colors and feet do not match on the photos compared with the text on the manual.

These may be issues related to "typos" on the manual and upgrades that are not reflected neither. But the seller may clarify them. I just contacted them. Hope they help to clarify the connection diagram of the provided relay.

UPDATE 1: seller answered fast but not addressing any of the questions and just sending an electronic copy of the same printed document (manual). They say to connect the red wire to the 12VCD "as in the photo", but the photo does not show anything on that wire. The text states feet 85 is for 12VCD while that wire is on feet 87...

will keep you informed about this and on how the device performs. Again, it is a promising device but better support is needed.

UPDATE 2: the seller answered again, sharing with me an "in development" version of the manual. This one is addressing several of the problems presented by the manual shipped with my item. The user has to decide wether to use the oil or the electric circuit cut off option noth both. My choice was the electric circuit. On this layout, the wiring has to be set:

relay 85 feet with the white wire of the module box (that was easy); 86 feet to 12 VCD (but which one? I think the 12VCD that gets life with "accs"); 87a and 30 feet in series with the supply power circuits (when the relay is not energized 87a feet and 30 feet are in contact but they get disconnected when 85 feet activates the relay with 86 feet); 87 feet is not used. So, pay attention only to the feet number or code (printed on the relay itself), regardless of the colors of the wires of the adapter provided with the relay (different adaptors have different color wires...)

UPDATE 3: my car has a turbo-timer, that turns off the engine a minute after the key is removed, to give time the turbo cool and decompress. I used it to discover which wires the relay 30-87a feet should be conected to and finally I have all the features working. The user guide has problems on the instalation instructions as well as on the full list of SMS commands available, but seller responded helping to solve most the issues and finally the device is AWESOME. I would buy it again for another car (now that I know how to install it). It is small, easy to hide, the GPS is very fast to lock the position and accurate (despite I put it inside the panel behind the gloves box), and the module box has a built in battery for short term support if the car's battery is removed. The SMS received on my Samsung Galaxy includes a link that is opened directly by google-maps, showing the cars position. Every time the Alarm fires on, I receives in seconds a message on my phone. This is a great device at a reasonable price. I am very happy with it and I recommend it very much. Stay in tune since I am planning to develop an Android app to simplify the use of the SMS from the phone's side.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Schumacher IP-1800I Instant Power 950 Peak Amps Jump Starter with 18Ah Internal Battery

Schumacher IP-1800I Instant Power 950 Peak Amps Jump Starter with 18Ah Internal BatteryThis Schumacher is great to have along in my outdoor excusions that take me into very remote areas. Feel so much more secure with all that extra jump starting power. I drive an X-Terra into the north Maine Woods area every winter; not a whole lot of human interaction

there so if feels good to have extra cranking power available. This model actually held up to several cold weather jumps on 4-wheel drives with juice left over to

power my computer, boom box, and utility light. Most folks probably would get buy with less cranking Amps but I feel so much more secure with extra juice.

Amazon had the best price that I have come across.

Travel in the cold, remote, dark, solo? The Schulmacher

makes it a bit more assuring. -Bootleg

I primitive camp at rendezvous and this unit keeps my cell phone chatged, my kindle fire charged and powers my laptop... Doesn't sound very primitive does it. lol

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I bought this not to jump cars for the building inverter I use it the power of 30 inch monitor for almost 2 hours at a place where there was no electricity.

nice unit.

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The options available on this model are great, the problem is that the batteries are faulty. I should have headed the warnings others gave in reviews but I figured I'd give it a shot. The problem is the internal battery would not take a charge, not even once. When it arrived I followed the directions and left it on the charger over 72 hours, after all that there was no charge at all so I put it back on for 4 days, after that the orange charge status light came on for about 5 seconds then it went red again. Log story short I tried charging a few more times and nothing worked, amazon will not take that as a return item but after talking to customer service they refunded me the entire amount, now I have to deal with disposing of this thing. I did end up buying a similar product made by Duracell, works perfectly.

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I haven't tried to jump start my v8 engine yet, but the 110 outlets operate most household appliances. Very user friendly. If it fails to jump start my car I will add more at that time.

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