Showing posts with label find a cheap car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label find a cheap car battery. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Toyota Models (Black)

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Toyota ModelsThese floor mats fit perfectly in my 1994 toyota 4wd pickup (regular cab). I wish there wasn't a cut out for the foot rest on the upper left corner of the driver side mat oh well.

No reason two pieces of rubberized plastic should cost upwards of $60+. it's a good product but it is overpriced.

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These floor mats fit my 1993 Toyota Pickup, Ext Cab, 4x4 really well. I picked up a cheaper pair of rubber mats from the auto store, but they always bugged me that they didn't fit that well and shifted out of place when I got in my truck.

These are modeled to the contours of the floor for a snug fit, and have good 'teeth' on the underside so they don't slip around. I also really liked that they weren't too thick, like a lot of rubber mats, keeping my knees out of my chest was well worth the entry price.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

HQRP Solar Charging KIT: 50W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel in Solid Aluminium Frame plus 10A Sola

HQRP Solar Charging KIT: 50W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel in Solid Aluminium Frame plus 10A Solar Charge Controller / Regulator plus HQRP UV TesterI bought this kit in order to learn about solar power. The intent was to make a portable solar generator. Overall the individual pieces of the kit are "all right" but I should have just bought the solar panel and the charge controller separately. I have already found a better deal on the inverter at an automotive parts store, and the wire that came with the kit was thrown out for a higher gauge set that I had in the garage.

The kit should have come with instructions to assemble the pieces together.

The MC4 cables ARE NOT INCLUDED! Out of the box, this kit is USELESS! I had to order the cables separately with no clue of which type of cable to buy. I took a big guess based on Amazon pictures.

Overall, the products are quality, but do your research and buy the parts individually.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Schumacher IP-1875C Instant Power with Air Compressor

Schumacher IP-1875C Instant Power with Air CompressorI had this jumper battery for a few months and I didn't use it until now that my friend's Saturn Vue V6 engine was not starting. I connected the clamps to his battery and the car started immediately. The battery status on this unit has 3 lights (red-yellow-green) and is very useful to know when to recharge it. It was on yellow status but it still could start several cars with ease. The air compressor and the flash light on the unit are also very useful. A very handy equipment for the price (when I bought it, it was $80)

I would recommend it.

This combination air compressor/12vdc battery back-up has been in my possession for about one month and has not only successfully pumped up two half-flat auto tires, but seems to have accepted a fairly deep charge via a 120vac extension cord after each use. (I haven't tried recharging the internal battery from an auto battery yet.) Since this doesn't represent a very long-term or comprehensive review, I can only add that the air compressor seems robust if slow; a 10psi increase in tire pressure requiring about 2 minutes. The indicator lights, utility light, and psi guage all seem well-made, and the latter shows the actual pressure while operating, unlike cheaper gauges that only stabilize after shutting off the compressor. My only other concern/comment is that the battery cable clamps are always exposed, one on each side of the unit, and it would be possible to complete the circuit inadvertently if the unit fell into a puddle or was stored haphazardly around wire, since the cable/battery disconnect switch doesn't seem to work and the cables are, therefore, always "live". I'm not sure if this is a serious health hazard, but it certainly increases the chance for a destructive short-circuit and I'd recommend checking the function of your disconnect switch before leaving the unit exposed around children.

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I spent a long time researching battery chargers,especially because I was planning to give as a gift. I chose this charger/air compressor/power source because it has some very important features. First, it has a VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY feature which most of the other chargers/starters didn't seem to have: IT HAS A DIAL WHICH ENABLES YOU TO TURN THE UNIT OFF. This is really important when you're attaching the cables! If your charger/starter is live during that stage and the cables accidentally touch each other or something else that causes a spark,your car battery could blow up! I don't know why that's not a required safety feature on all starters/chargers. It also has an alarm, in case you hook the cables up improperly. Second, when you plug the unit into your wall outlet to charge it, IT WON'T OVERCHARGE. That's another feature that's not very common. You will need an extension cord, though. It doesn't come with one...most of them don't anymore. I think they should. The air compressor is a nice feature; you can use it to keep your tires properly filled or in case of an emergency, obviously. I found it to be a little heavy,but it's actually one of the lighter ones (especially if you want an air compressor). The recipient didn't have a problem with the weight. Personally, I wish they would make all of them much lighter and with the features I listed above. It also has a light, the charge indicator and off dial work. It was charged ( a couple of weeks ago) and it's still charged. Everything seems to be working, it arrived in perfect condition. The recipient hasn't needed to jump start a car, YET. If there are any problems with it, I'll re-post immediately. I just couldn't wait to review it, because I wanted people to know about all of the great features and the perfect condition it was in upon arrival. I think it was money well spent and I would definitely recommend it. I hope this review helps anybody who's not sure about what features they might want in a car charger/starter.

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I choose the Schumacher compressor package for it's price and features. I've been really surprised how much I have used it. It so handy that it allows me to better keep up with the tire pressure on my cars and I have used the jump start feature to get my neighbors car going and a car that was on a bridge where we couldn't turn around to use regular jumper cables. The compressor is a bit slow but it doesn't give up, even on SUV tires. One thing to note, the on board pressure gauge is not accurate at all (almost gave 4 stars for that but it has been to handy not to give it 5 stars).

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Very reliable and convenient charger. We kept this baby in the back of our SUV for months. About a month ago, we finally had a reason to put it to good use when the truck battery went dead. The unit was all set and fully charged when we first took it out of the box and was still fully charged when we needed it. We hooked the cables up to the battery, went to start up the truck and it instantly started up. We have also used the air compressor for our tires many times and it works well. It takes about 2-3 minutes to pump a tire up from 24-36psi. Not too bad for a compact charger. Very happy with this purchase.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Promotion TaoTronics TT-CM001 USB Portable Tape Cassette To MP3 Converter Tape-to-MP3 Capture Adapt

Promotion TaoTronics TT-CM001 USB Portable Tape Cassette To MP3 Converter Tape-to-MP3 Capture Adapter Digital Audio Music Player With Headphones and Software Cd- FOR PC
  • Plug and play USB device convert your old mix tapes and cassette to MP3 to Playback on iPod / MP3 player or burn to CD.
  • Flexible battery or USB-powered operation.Comes with tape converter software to guide you through transfer.
  • Portable design fits in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer anywhere.Audio editing software included.
  • Audio output enables you to listen on your stereo, headphones, or other speaker system.
  • Features Auto Reverse.Rediscover your old cassette tapes on the go.

This item works as advertised. It's no frills but it gets the job done. It will play the tape and then auto-reverse so you don't have to turn the tape over.

Once you have the setup done, just pop in a tape, start audacity, hit RECORD on audacity, and then PLAY on the unit. The tape will play at the usual speed, this is not a high-speed dubbing unit. Note that audacity will save the file in its own format, but you can then go in and select sections and export them in MP3 format.

HOW TO DO IT

If you have a Windows 7 PC, go to Audacity's website and download the Win7 version, and install it BEFORE you plug in the Taotronics unit.

Now plug in the TaoTronics unit. Skip Windows looking for an update to the driver.

After a pause, you should be informed that the unit is installed and ready for use. Subsequent uses on my Win7 PC did not acknowledge that the unit had been plugged in but it still worked.

Run Audacity. These are the settings that worked for me on a Windows 7 PC:

For sound level, you can either work with the microphone input level, or you can use the Volume wheel on the unit.

The unit will do an "auto reverse" which means it will play the entire cassette, sides 1 and 2, and then stop. It also has a setting that looks like it is for "endless play".

The player will stop at the end of the tape, but if you rewind/fast forward it appears to just wait for you to hit "stop" so I wouldn't do either of these and leave the room or you might stretch your tape.

Readers Digest walkthrough:

1. Install audacity.

2. Plug in the Taotronics unit.

3. Put the tape in the unit. If you haven't played it for a while, you might want to fast forward and then rewind to make sure the tape isn't wound too lose or too tight.

4. Hit the record button on audacity.

5. Hit the play button on the Taotronics.

6. Make sure you have the unit set to just play two sides. The player will stop at the end of the tape, but Audacity will keep recording so you have to stop Audacity yourself.

7. If you want MP3s, you will need to:

a. save the file as an audacity project

b. select sections of the project in audacity and "export" them in MP3 format. To do this you will need to download the Lame encoder and let Audacity know where that file is. I suggest you put it in the Audacity folder.

c. keep doing b until the end of the audacity project file.

UPDATE: Audacity will automatically export tracks for you!

Using audacity to automatically split and save your album tracks

Go to the beginning of your project and delete all but about 3 seconds of silence. Do the same at the end of the project and in the middle of the project (between the album "sides"). Don't delete it all, as audacity will be using the silences in your project to split the tracks. You will have to make sure of enough silence before the first track or it won't be recognized.

Select Analyze / Silence Finder. Accept the defaults and click OK. Audacity will now find the spaces between songs using the silence areas.

Audacity does a pretty good job of finding the spaces between tracks but it's not perfect, so you should take a look and make sure there aren't extra tracks were the silence between songs was too long. You can delete a label by editing its name and just backspacing until it disappears. NOTE: you will almost always get a label at the end of the project.

Now put in the names for the tracks in the label markers. Do this with Tracks / Edit Labels.

Now set up the MP3 tags for the files. This is how an MP3 player can show you the title, album, etc. when you play an MP3:

Go to Edit / Preferences and untick Show Metadata Editor Prior to Export Step.

Go to File / Open Metadata Editor and enter the performer name and album name.

Go to File / Export Multiple.

Set the format for your exported files (Mp3 usually). Audacity should remember this after the first time you do it.

Set the export location (audacity can create a folder if it doesn't already exist.)

Select "split files based on labels"

Select "numbering before label/track name" (to insert the track number so the files sort properly)

Select Export

Wait

Hope this helps everyone. Please consider doing a "how to" like this in your own product reviews!

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Summary: If you want a device that just provides the audio source and gets out of your way, this device is perfect. If you need things a little more automatic (to do the recording and noise reduction for you), it may be a little *too* basic for your needs.

There's not a lot to this device, which makes it incredibly simple to use. When I plugged it into my Windows 8 PC, it identified it as a "USB Microphone". All that's required to use it is the sound recording program of your choice. (The enclosed CD contains an older version of the program Audacity -a newer version is available from and is completely free to use.)

Because it's so simple and doesn't try to do anything "fancy", there are a few manual steps you will have to do yourself to get a good recording. The more difficult part was balancing the volume levels on the unit itself and the recording level on my PC, to get the maximum volume without distortion. Then, once the whole tape is recorded, you have to use your software's noise reduction feature to eliminate the tape hiss.

While I prefer a device to just do its basic functions, so it doesn't get in my way, novice users may find it difficult to do all of these steps manually.

The whole unit, from the mechanical latch to the buttons, feel like one of the more cheaply-made portable tape players I had back in the 1980s, but the unit has so far made it through my entire collection of Harry Potter books on tape and is working on the Lord of the Rings, and it hasn't faltered once.

As an added bonus, it has a standard headphone jack and a battery compartment, so it can be used as a standalone portable cassette player. (Batteries are *not* required when connected to the computer; it is fully powered by USB.)

Some negatives:

I have run into issues with insufficient shielding, where I hear the telltale signs of cellphone interference (whether that's from the player, the cable, or internal to my PC, I'm not sure). I have to unplug my USB mouse (which was connected into the USB port right next to the tape player) and keep my cell phone at least a few feet away when recording.

When recording audio books, I like to take the entire book and save it as a single file. Audacity does not do well with 8-hour or longer sound files -it sucks down disk space in its "temp" directory, and it slows down and eventually crashes before I can save the file. I instead use the program GoldWave (but again, since it's just a generic audio source, any program will do). Audacity *does* work just fine for a typical 2-hour cassette, and its noise reduction feature works just fine.

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Overall, this is a great product to save my old tapes (those were never released in digital format).

I am surprised with the recorded sound quality; the mp3 file (320kbps and changed other settings to best quality) sounds as good as the tape. If your audio tape has a lot of hiss, the recorded file will be a mirror image. I got this only for a day, so I have not played with other audio effects such as amplifer, noise reduction, echo, etc. I am not sure if these effects will yield better quality than the original tape, but I can accept if it is at least sound 100% like the tape, no less.

The CD came with this converter is useless for those who has Windows 7 (me included). ..Just google "audacity", download and install the file for Windows 7 OS. With this file compatible with Windows 7 OS, it will link you to the website where you can download codec for converting your sound "project" into mp3 format (the mp3 decoding is not built in).

Also, expect to play around a little bit to get any recordings...I first followed the instructions which told me about changing the drop down bar to "USB audio device"...that never showed up on my list...i had to spend sometime to get it to work because of the settings.

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First of all the instructions do not tell you that if you have Windows 7 you must upload Audicity from the Audacity.com website for the latest version. We found that idea on the Taotronics website. So after we finally did that, then next problem was getting it to realize that the tape player was connected to the usb port. Once we finally did that (by unplugging and replugging into the usb port several times and opening and closing the audacity program several times) then we started a recording. Well, about 5 minutes into the recording, all of a sudden, the Audacity program did not recognize the tape player. So, we went back and repeated the plugging in and unplugging, etc and finally got it to recognize it again. Then about 15 mins into the recording, all of a sudden Audacity did not recognize it again after it had already recorded about 15 mins of the tape and we restarted again. Well,,, by now you know the story. This piece of junk is going back to Amazon tomorrow!!

This thing most definitely needs a driver!!! Don't buy...piece of Junk!!!

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product started out great, i completed about 20 cassette and then it simply stopped working. the cassette player still works, but when i hook it up to the computer it squeels... the cable of connection is bad... i really looked forward to this and was enjoying it until it broke...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Car Remote Start with 2 LCD Remotes Long Range Security

Car Remote Start with 2 LCD Remotes Long Range Security
  • 2-way FM technology over 5000FT Range
  • Two high quality multi-color remote controls
  • Includes remote start operation with timer and engine temperature. Two high quality multi-color remote controls
  • For Both Manual and Auto Transmission
  • Warranty void if not install by Professional Installation. This item required a professional installation

The item arrived promptly and was in an excellent condition (sent by Speed Shop). The unit has been working fine for about a month now. I installed it myself and the installation was not so complicated (if you HAVE experience and read the instructions carefully). The range of this remote starter has surpassed my expectations, although the distance might not be as the manufacturer claims. You can be two or three blocks away and still use the remote successfully. In open space it works from a much longer distance of course. The features of the unit are abundant; I only needed the remote start and keyless entry. It has the option to switch between automatic and manual transmission cars. Recently I had to relocate the antenna away from the metal body of the car because the range of operation dropped substantially. I is much better now and I hope it stays like so. The remotes that come with the system are very nice. However, they look very vulnerable. They should be protected by a case or something because if they die or get broken I don't think there would be a replacement. I have tried another system recently but it worked only when I was standing next to the car (there is no point/useless): Returned. This one is so much better; yet, only time will tell if it is really durable and reliable. I would absolutely recommend the item as well as the seller.

Update 8/9/2012

The remote starter operates inconsistently in hot weather. Especially when the engine is warm, the unit keeps starting and shutting the engine off repeatedly and keeps it on after two to three starts! However, this problem may be related to the set up of the unit (but it may not).

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i bought this alarm 3 month ago, installed it all as manual said and nothing, they said its the main brain, so they send me one i replaced and nothing... i replaced an functional car alarm for this ...... that is not working. by the way, im from peru so it cost me a lot to get it here!!

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit WeatherBeater Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Lincoln MKS

Husky Liners Custom Fit WeatherBeater Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Lincoln MKS ModelsI already had Husky Liners for my wife's Ford Flex and loved everything about them. So when I purchased my MKS I looked to see if they were available. I got these as well as the trunk liner for he MKS and the fit is perfect, just like the Flex version. From now on, the first thing I will do when I buy a new car is come to Amazon and look for custom Husky Liners!

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Bell 22-1-39005-8 Triple Socket with Extension Cord

Bell 22-1-39005-8 Triple Socket with Extension CordThs is exactly what I needed. I have so many 12volt DC products I need connected at the same time and this definetly helps. I like thatI can mount it where I need to, and there is a good sized cord that comes with it. The built in LED "Power usage" indicator lights are nice, especially if you have your engine off and your woried about your batter. If it goes from green to orange, start your vehicle and you won't have to worry if your battery is going to die.

If you have a couple things you need to plug in at the same time in your car like me this thing is pretty sweet. I would have liked to see it with a little bit longer cord so it can be routed without seeing the wires,other wise it works good, I have it mounted with velcro to my dash so I can plug my radar detector my phone and my Xm at the same time.

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Based on the reviews I had read, I bought this "3 cigarette lighter" outlet expander for myself.

I have to say this is one of the most practical purchases I've ever made.

It is great if you're traveling/road tripping and you and your passenger BOTH want to charge your phones simultaneously with different chargers. Or if you're both charging non-MP3 phones AND you want to use an mp3 player.

Or, in my case, if you want to charge both of your phones AND use your portable lava lamp, simultaneously. :-)

It also prevents the car's one and only 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter from getting in the way of tall travel coffee mugs in the cup holder just beneath.

This is a great value. I use it all the time now.

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Bought these to use for our home delivered meals program one of our drivers kept smelling something burning looked down and the outlet was melting. He was afraid it was going to burn his car up. And there were only 2 things plugged into it. Would not recommend buying this item especially for long periods of use as our routes are only about 1-2 hours long and they were already melting.

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I have used it for about 2 months now with 2 devices ( gps unit and phone charger). No problems so far, does the job. It also has a built in fuse to prevent current overdraw.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector

Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector
  • Sensitive to Ku wavelength band recently approved for use in the United States
  • Detects 6 Radar signals, 4 Laser signals and 2 Safety systems
  • Eliminates false alerts with Cobra's exclusive IntelliMute feature
  • Includes 8-point electronic compass
  • Includes battery voltage display and auto shutdown when ignition is turned off

purchased this detector for 12 hour drives through 4 states I make about 5 times a year. Amazon's price was great and I did not expect this unit to compete with others costing 3x or 4x more. When mounted high on the front windshield, it has "OK" range not great but OK. It receives all the most common law enforcement radars in use today, but when it sounds off the transmitter is not all that far away trust it and slow down for anything other than an "X Band" alert (I will probably turn that off in the menu ) I really like the auto volume control where it will turn down the alert volume after the first alarm you don't need to listen to the beeping alarm at full volume. The voice announce of the type of radar is good also, you don't even need to look at the unit display to know what type of radar is being used. I hate the short curley power cord....made my own out of straight wire (Cobra sells one, but I'm too cheap). Good unit for the price !

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I got this today and couldn't wait to try it out. So i drove around the Bay Area and had a good experience. I drove from Emeryville into the city, then hop onto 280 south down to redwood city, swing back onto San Mateo bridge and then up 880 north.

First, the X band went off a lot in emeryville, which was okay to me since X band is known to have false alarms. But it didn't go off much at all when i was on the freeway.

On 19th ave, there's a digital posting of your speed and so i know for sure there's a radar there. The speed sign is 1 block from golden gate park. I got a K1 alert as i exit the park and i never got anything else after i passed it.

The next exciting road was the San Mateo bridge. It has a sign saying "Radar enforced". So i was wondering where the radar is. I entered the bridge and soon after i get a K1 alert. It lasted for maybe 20 seconds, then i get about 5 seonds of K2, and then 1 second of K3. So it seems to me that if I see K1, Ka1, or Ku1, I better slow down because if i see K3, I would be passing the cop.

Two days later, i went on east bound bay bridge. And as i approach, i get a K1 for a very long time. Then as i enter the new section of the bay bridge still under construction, K2, and then K3 for about 20 seconds, then I saw from afar a speed post with speed limit at 35mph and a digital readout of car speeds. I got closer, it becomes K4, and then K5. I pass it, then it gradually went to K4, K3, K2, K1, then nothing. Few seconds later, I got another K1, then K2, K3, K4, then I see yet another digitial speed sign, and then K5. I also got a pop detection about 45 seconds later, I didn't see a cop tho.

I should point out that on the same night, I went on the Dumbarton bridge where there is a "Radar Enforced" sign, but the 9930 did not went off at all. Also I passed by 2 parked cop cars without the detector going off. This shows that the detector only help you in certain situation. You still need to WATCH for cops.

As for features, I really like the intelliMute, it's very accurate. I drive a stick shift so i'm very aware of my RPM. The display looks great, but it's a bit too bright at night. I didn't bother with the compass because i already have a build-in navigator. the setup was extremely easy and user friendly.

I was originally going to buy an escort x50 used for $200, but amazon is selling this for $122 new. It make sense for me to get this. I don't normally speed. But i plan to drive to LA every month for the next year, and so there is no way i can stay below 70mph all the time. Highway 5 is mostly desert and farm land, so if i see a K1 alert, i'm going to slow down.

I would recommend this model because it works and it's well designed. I had an older model of Cobra a few years ago and it was dead weight. This one is different. Not great, but good for the price

Now the bad stuff:

the powercord is sooo short, no one can use it without an extension. I found one in bestbuy for $8.

The suction cup doesn't suck. I'm trying to use the velcro, but it doesn't seem to stick either. I'm thinking of getting one of those rubber mat for ppl to put cell phones on their dashboard.

The sensitivity is not as great as an escort, but if you don't ignore the level 1 alerts, you should be okay.

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I would actually rate this 2 1/2 stars (2 was just too harsh). I recently had my Passport 8500 stolen, and just couldn't bring myself to plunking down another $300. On physical appearance between the two, the Cobra wins hands down. Unfortunately, that's as far as it goes. Protection seems OK, but it goes off so much in the city, it's hard to take it seriously. Unless I'm mistaken, turning off the POP protection needs to be done every time it is plugged in (major inconvenience, as it regularly gives off false alerts in the city). Passport kept its settings when unplugged. Mute button is on the detector itself (inconvenient to reach) whereas the Passport's is on the plug, which is much easier to reach. This is very minor, but the suction cups for the mounting bracket are so stiff that it is hard to get them to take on the windshield...especially if it's cold at all. I spent a ridiculous amount of time and effort just to get them to stick to the windshield. Hot water is your friend when mounting the Cobra. Also, the cord is short. Don't expect to mount this anywhere but straight up from your plug and at the very bottom of the windshield. Even at that, the cord will be stretched out, and flush against your dash. Don't understand the thought behind the cord, but luckily it works in my case.

I have not yet been on a road trip with the Cobra, and I suspect I would have fewer issues with it. I do trust the protection, but don't care for all of the other nuances when driving in town. I find myself driving with it unplugged in the city more often than not. I didn't really expect to get Passport quality for this price, but I did have hope. Good protection for the dollar, but I should have bit the bullet and bought the Passport. Oh well.

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The Cobra XRS 9930 is a good detector for the price. Now that it retails on here in the low $100s, it's not a bad deal. It's not the king of the road for detectors but for this price point, it's great and dare I say it, has great features. The screen seems little but is packed with info. The compass and volt meter are a great touch. The audio is very attention getting unless you have the stereo up loud... There is the option to plug in an external speaker from a 3rd party if you have to have it.

If you turn off the unnecessary detection features like SWS, Ku, POP, VG2, and Spectre, you'll have a decent detector that doesn't false much. Just don't wait for alerts to ramp up to level 5. Be on the lookout as soon as you start to get an alert that you know isn't where you normally get a false alarm. I've passed cops and never had mine go above level 1. But it DID alert.

True radar detector fanatics don't like Cobra because their circuitry causes false alerts on nearby radar detectors and their marketed to sound waay better than they are. But if all you care about is a decent detector for the price, this one will do. The only alternative in this price range with better performance is the Whistler XTR-690. It's a great detector that runs even with the XRS 9930 in some forms of detection and bests it in others. But if you have your heart set on this detector, it won't be a bad buy for the budget.

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Make sure you manually turn on all the radar detecting features. The unit comes with only X and K bands features on.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Fosmon Universal Goose Neck Windshield Suction Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100, SGH-i777,

Fosmon Universal Goose Neck Windshield Suction Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy Note, Stratosphere, Gem, and Google Nexus S PhonesI order and received the product on time and fast but only last me for a month. The part that mount in glass got damage and broke. I have it now in the trunk of my car because is not good to use.

Bought this for my Galaxy S2 and I love it! It has a very powerful suction cup (has a lever that forces the suction cup to really latch down) and it hasn't fallen off once yet. I don't think it will! I have a Jeep Liberty so I have the neck just lay on the dash for added support. Could most likely adjust to any cell phone size,I have a cover on my galaxy and it opens up way wider than my phone.also has rubber padding to prevent scratching. Great for GPS and talking while I'm driving. Saw a couple bad reviews but am so glad I purchased this!

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Before purchasing this product i was laying my phone on the dash.. it would slide, fall on the floor and make for hazordous driving. Now my phone never falls, an excellent deal for the money.

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Kind of skeptical of the whole thing when I ordered it. When it arrived i was really suprised it had a place to cut and put a picture in behind where your phone would be.(already got one in! my dog :-)). Your able to charge the phone and talk on it or it be held @ the same time. GREAT BUY!!! ima' buy 2-3 more for my other vehicle's.

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I have the Samsung note 2 clamped in it. No regrets for the price. Now that I've had it longer I would say buy something without the flex wand idea. It's starting to lossen up. Not as good as I first thought. I don't hate it, but wouldn't buy it again. Not as sturdy as some others. Sticks o.k on my glass.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

XStatic BatCap 800 : 800 Farad Capacitor

XStatic BatCap 800 : 800 Farad Capacitor
  • Equal To 800 Farad Capacitor
  • Battery W/Discharge Rate Of A Capacitor
  • Easy Hookup - Connect In Parallel To Car Amp
  • Works With Existing Caps
  • No Memory Effect - Always Same Capacity

I HAVE 2 OF THESE IN MY 2002 IMPALA PUSHING MY BIG SYSTEM OF 8,400 WATTS OF POWER & ITS A REALLY GOOD BATTERY

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Have been using this battery as auxillary in the trunk for over 3 years and it is still working awsome, am purchasing 2 more to run my new and improved stereo system. My car has gone through 3 Optima yellow tops in the time I have had this battery, and when those batteries die my Batcap has enough juice to at least keep the car starting and running. Well worth the money.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

P3 Platinum Negative (-) Battery Terminal Block

P3 Platinum Negative Battery Terminal Block
  • Terminal type: Negative
  • Style: Block
  • Finish: Simulated Platinum
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/0 AWG, 1 x 4 AWG, 2 x 8 AWG

Does what I need it to do at a decent price. Disappointed that it's slightly too big. I don't like having to use shims on battery terminals. Different metals lead to corrosion faster when electricity is involved. I got the proper positive and negative terminals & both are slightly over sized.

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This part is junk. Oversize mount hole won't clamp on post. Threw in garbage. Not worth returning.

I purchased both the + and clamps and neither would tighten properly. This is onto a brand new battery. I picked up a couple of cheap lead clamps and they work perfectly. If the slots were cut deeper or the holes were reamed smaller these would work, but these must have been overlooked by QC and got sold as-is.

These might look pretty but they simply do not clamp onto the battery posts properly rendering them useless junk.

Beware of this issue before you consider purchasing these clamps.

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Creates perfect contact with the battery terminal, and has multiple plug sizes to accommodate 8, 4, and 1/0 gauge wire. Built out of solid brass, what more do I have to say? I gave it 4 stars because it just does what it's supposed to do, it doesn't need that 5th star. Make sure you get both positive and negative. Thank you for your time.

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BUEN PRODUCTO DE FACIL INSTALACION, TRABAJAN BIEN SIN RECALENTAMIENTO, LOS POSITIVOS SI SON UN UN POCO GRANDES PARA EL BORNE Y NO AJUSTAN BIEN

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Unlike the positive terminal block this company sells, I think this one fit on my terminal properly. I had issues with the other one (it's made a little too large).

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for AT&T ZTE F160 - ZTE R225 - Nice Cell Phone - BestCellB

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for AT&T ZTE F160 - ZTE R225 - Nice Cell Phone - BestCellBuy Brandit was great item at the beginning but it broke but I guess for the amount of money I pay is not a big deal is just waist of time for me

This product works great and really comes in handy to charge your cell phone on the go. Very happy with this charger and would recommend it to others.

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This is a great item to have in the car, just in case. I don't like how fast the battery in my phone runs down, so having this is a lifeline. One thing I would strongly suggest is to either avoid having it plugged in when you're away from your car or cover it up so it can't be seen from the outside. A charging cell phone is a red flag for someone looking for something to steal in a mall parking lot for example.

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I wasn't sure this was going to work with my phone, but for the price figured I'd try. It works fine. I'm very pleased with the value.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Jeep Commander/Grand Cher

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Jeep Commander/Grand Cherokee WK ModelsMy OEM carpet mats were worn and I didn't want to worry about destroying a new $80 pair. The coverage is perfect, going right up to the edge of the plastic where the carpet ends near the door. 100% perfect fit and won't move around at all the nibs on back are short but very sharp. One of the best things about this mat is how it covers the dead pedal; my carpet is in great condition except this one small area but now it's covered and protected from additional wear with these mats.

As soon as my wife bought her 2006 Grand Cherokee I ordered front and rear Husky liners for her. We have had them in all out vehicles in the last 6 or 7 years. Makes clean up a whole lot easier than trying to clean carpet floor mats. Wouldn't own a vehicle without them!

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these are a great fit and protects your carpet like no other floor mat could,however they are expensive............

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After buying our new Jeep, this was the first purchase I made along with the matching rear Husky floor mats and cargo tray. The material is super thick and durable and it's essential if you live in a rainy town like Portland. The mats fit perfectly on teh floor with no sliding around an there is a small lip that will hold any water in. These cover so much more of the carpet than the stock floor mats it's pretty much a no brainer if you want to keep your car looking nice. And I like how they have the diamond plating stamped into the mats that stick out a little but the grooves aren't so deep you can't clean them with a rag. That was my complaint about the stock OEM rubber Jeep mats is the groovs were like an inch thick so it was pretty much impossible to clean the floor mats without a pressure washer. These wipe right up. Amazon also had the best price on this of anywhere I found, especially with the free shipping.

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These floor liners are a perfect fit for the jeep grand Cherokee and capture all the sand i bring back into my truck from the beach. They are worth every penny I paid for them

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

NOCO IGK1440S Delcotron Installation Kit for High-Performance Battery Isolators

NOCO IGK1440S Delcotron Installation Kit for High-Performance Battery IsolatorsAt one point in the printed directions that were included, it actually confuses the color of a wire. Called customer service and the worker (who was very helpful) pointed me where to get the good directions online. During our conversation he agreed with me and laughed about how bad the instructions were.

I purchased this to connect my alternator but it was not applicable to my vehicle. It looks like it might have been handy IF I had a different truck. Perhaps there could be better advice as to what vehicles this kit fit.

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I will use for my atv I will mount them on my off road trailer so I can carry extra gas with me on hunting trips well built will work great.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for AT&T ZTE F160 - ZTE R225 - Nice Cell

Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for AT&T ZTE F160 - ZTE R225 - Nice Cell Phone - Premium Combo Pack - BestCellBuy BrandThe cell phone chargers (car and home) work great and cost way less than what the retail stores charge. I received in the items in just a few days and am satisfied with my purchase

Works just as expected. Great price! Makes travel by car a lot less stressful. Arrived on time and well packaged.

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I think this is one product you never have a enough of. If you are like me you leave this product somewhere by mistake. The car kit is terrific because you have indoor as well as car use. I have a Blackberry and my battery is constantly needing charging. I spend alot of time in my car as well as at the house and these chargers are extremely convenient. By the way these items arrived on time and are well needed!. Great seller!

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Belkin Micro Charger for Apple iPhone (Black)

Belkin Micro Charger for Apple iPhoneRecently I have purged my house of el-cheapo Ipad cables. They were just causing more problems than they were worth-loose connections, sync not working, long charge times.

This unit from Belkin is a nice contrast to the bargain basement cables.

The cable is thick-even thicker than the original Apple supplied cable. As a rough guideline, it is roughly 2/3 as thick as a typical ethernet cable. That may or may not translate to better performance, but at least it feels like the thing won't fall apart in six months.

The connectors are solidly attached. They are not one-piece molded, but have a rubber-like sleeve extending about 1/4" down the cable, so there is at least some stress relief on the connector. In other words, the wires should stay attached to the connector for normal use.

The apple connector body is quite a bit larger than the metal connector, meaning it may be a tight fit for some iphone cases, although mine works just fine. The plastic case is roughly 1/4" wider than the metal part of the connector in all dimensions.

The power adapter also appears quite well made, and it USB connector on it holds the cable tight enough so that it isn't going to fall out. All the surfaces are smooth and the corners are nicely rounded.

The black finish is looks pretty cool against my black iphone/case and ipad (which lives in a black case).

I didn't measure the charging times, but I tried it on both my iPhone4 and iPad3, and it seemed to charge as quickly as I have ever seen it. This is not always the case with the cheaper cables-where charging can take 2x or 3x longer.

My iPhone synched through the cable to my PC with no issues.

The only negative is that the cable is a bit stiff, and wants to maintain its original "kinks", and puts up a little bit of a fight when you try to coil it up. Hardly worth mentioning.

Overall, I'd be happy with this product, and will probably buy additional units to scatter throughout the house.

If you have something that charges from a USB and you need to charge it from a standard wall outlet is the way to go. Plugs into the a wall charger and will take any USB interface, regular or micro. I use it to keep my Iphone and Ipad topped off on when stuck in airports or waiting rooms. Works well, no headaches. This version doesn't come with a USB cord so you have to provide it.

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This was a good charger for my ipod touch. It does exactly what it is supposed to and I love the fact that you can use it to plug into the computer too. Overall it's a good charger.

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Belkin is such a trustworth brand and this is something I needed. I am so afraid to go with a lesser known brand for fear that it would ruin my device. I highly recommend it. I also love that it's compact and easy to carry.

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Extra chargers are always handy. This one is particularly handy because it has the option to be used both as a USB charger and a wall charger. The cable is sturdy and a good length. As other reviewers have pointed out, it tends to stay permanently kinked but that seems minor. It's a bit on the pricey side but not bad for a high quality, versatile charger.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Car Charger + AC Charger + USB Cable for Microsoft Zune 80GB/4GB/8GB/30GB/16GB/120GB

Car Charger + AC Charger + USB Cable for Microsoft Zune 80GB/4GB/8GB/30GB/16GB/120GB
  • This Combo Package Includes: 1x cable ;1x Ac charger adapter ; 1x car charger adapter

Came in on time, cheap, and it works as it should. Can't complain. Would buy again. It has come in handy many times.

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I am very pleased with my Zune charging kit. It came with a car charger, wall charger, and the actual cord for which I can charge my Zune HD.

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It works great. Both the AC and the car charger function perfectly. All of the connectors fit without problems and for the price I feel like I got a great deal. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

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This was exactly what was described in the description. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a charger for the Zune. Very satisfied.

The USB cord does not work, Supplies power but cuts in and out for data exchange. All in all spend the money on an authentic cable and save the hassels...

Thursday, October 10, 2013

10 NEW MAXI Car Truck Boat RV Fuse 20,30,40,50,60 AMP

10 NEW MAXI Car Truck Boat RV Fuse 20,30,40,50,60 AMP
  • 2-pc. 20 amp fuses
  • 2-pc. 30 amp fuses
  • 2-pc. 40 amp fuses
  • 2-pc. 50 amp fuses
  • 2-pc. 60 amp fuses

I didn't find the description for this product complete enough to indicate that these we're a much larger sized fuse than would fit for a standard automotive fuse. Ended up putting them in the thrift store pile as they were too inexpensive to hassle with sending them back.

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iTS JUST CHEAP PLASTIC AND METAL FUSES THAT YOU PRAY WIIL WORK AS RATED, SO ONE DOES NOT BURN DOWN YOUR CAR WITH A SHORT

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sony MEXBT4100P Car Receiver with Bluetooth Receiver, Remote Radio with Pandora

Sony MEXBT4100P Car Receiver with Bluetooth Receiver, Remote Radio with Pandora
  • Integrated Bluetooth with Simple Secure Pairing
  • App Remote for iPhone & Android smart phones
  • Front USB in for iPod, iPhone & other USB devices
  • Pandora internet radio app control
  • Dynamic Color Illuminator with Sound Synchronization

I bought this unit for the family minivan recently. The wife commented how she wished she could play her Android phone through the stereo like I could (Kenwood w/aux input) so I bought the Sony. She was instantly upset claiming that it would look terrible and she could never figure out how to use my stereo. I installed it anyway with an Axxess AWSC interface so she could even keep her steering wheel controls. I used a (Metra?) install kit that included a lower pocket under the radio that gave it a more factory appearance and also eliminated the need for the radio trim plate. The included Mic was a neat little bonus, took a little to route the wire down the A pillar and over the instrument cluster but it makes the whole package just that much cooler. OK, so everything installed easily, I soldered and heatshrinked my adapter harness (Schose?) together and included the steering wheel adapter into this main harness. After the reassembly it really looked clean. I went through the menu to set everything up, paired my phone and wow, clean sound using Bluetooth from my phone. The audio setup options are plentiful, the eq presets are great and you can tweak it if you like. The display has 35,000 color options, I prefer the random fade. It also allows you to make calls from your contact list using just the radio interface. The final test was when the wife came home and I showed her how to use it. She loved it, she paired her phone, made a call, played some music and life was good. Now I am jealous and want to upgrade my aging stereo to Bluetooth!

Update: After a couple weeks my wife informed me that the clock would randomly display an incorrect time for about 5 minutes and even pointed it out when it happened so I did witness that anomaly. She also said the speakers faded in and out at times but I haven't confirmed that issue myself. Still pleased with the unit, it pairs up quickly. Unfortunately our phones will play for about 15 minutes before rebooting. This is obviously a phone issue though, re-pairing is required but pretty easy with the right widgets set up.

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I bought this car receiver last week. Its very ease to install and use, I am very pleased with the equipment. However, I have problem connecting my Iphone 4s via USB , the equipment do not recognise the phone. I have tried with differents cables and it does not works with the Iphone 4s but it work as espected with my ipod 4th generation and a pendrive. I have talked with Sony customer service as well as Apple's and none of them gave me a solution or diagnostic. Nonetheless is a very good stereo.

Friday, July 12, 2013

XScorpion Power or Ground Ring Terminal Platinum Plated Style Finish Distribution Block With Cover

XScorpion Power or Ground Ring Terminal Platinum Plated Style Finish Distribution Block With Cover
  • Customize the outputs with any size ring terminals as well as any size for the inputs (ring terminals not included)
  • 100 percent solid brass construction
  • Includes protective acrylic snap on cover and has a platinum plated style finish
  • Very heavy duty and can be used for audio, marine and any underhood wiring and uses Allen type screw terminal to hold wire securely
  • Xscorpion power and ground distribution blocks allow multiple amplifiers installations to be completed neatly and easily

I have used Darvex several times for auto/RV wiring products and always find them to have quality products at great prices. This terminal is another example of that. I am a bit disappointed that the protective plastic cover does not seem to latch very securely to the base. I hope it doesn't pop off on its own.

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