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Monday, October 6, 2014

Moroso 74104 Battery Disconnect Switch

Moroso 74104 Battery Disconnect SwitchI install this item on part time residents golf cart when they leave for the summer, It's a very simple effecient way to stop the batteries from discharging.

Even though this a side mounted switch, I bought this since the blade switch did not fit. Works like a charm. Simple in design but effective.

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Toyota Tundra Models (Grey)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Toyota Tundra ModelsAwesome liner!! This liner is custom fit and stays in place. If you want to same your carpet from winter, mud and dirt, these are the best way to go. Also easy to keep clean and look great.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Soundfly BT Ultimate Bluetooth Car Fm Transmitter WMA/MP3 Player for SD Card, USB Charger, iPhone 5

Soundfly BT Ultimate Bluetooth Car Fm Transmitter WMA/MP3 Player for SD Card, USB Charger, iPhone 5, 4s, 4, 3Gs & 3G, iPod, Zune, Android & Windows Mobile Smartphones
  • Simple plug & play - Bluetooth Ver. 2.0: Hands-free, AVRCP, A2DP - Reads MP3 & WMA files
  • Transmits on all FM frequencies (88.1MHz-107.9MHz) - Memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies
  • RDS (Radio Data System): Caller ID and song information (works with only SD card) on your compatible radio display.
  • Standard USB port for charging(5V 0.5 Amp), SD slot for music playback, external microphone & 2.5mm stereo output & input 3.5mm cable included
  • Remote features: Answer/End calls, Volume Up & Down, Folder Shift, Fast Forward & Rewind, Repeat.

To get a bluetooth hands free device that also plays my music through my car's sound system for only 80 bucks I think is a sweet deal! I've had it for about a week, it's been working great and I love it! The sound quality seems the same as any other radio station. That includes the fact that when people call and I hear them through my speakers, they sound like someone calling into a radio station, which is kind of cool. :) Haven't made many calls using bluetooth yet, but so far the person on the other line says they can't even tell I'm using a hands free device.

Pros:

It's a great idea that works well.

The price is reasonable.

I love being able to play music from a flash drive or an SD card.

It remembers the last song that was playing when I turned the car off and picks back up with that song when I start driving again.

The music pauses automatically when a call comes in and it shows the number of the incoming call on its screen.

You can either clip the mic on to your shirt or seat belt when you want to use it, or it comes with a different clip that attaches to your visor so it's always ready to go. They provide two adhesive clips for the wire to fit into so you can guide the wire along a non-obtrusive path.

Cons:

You need to use your phone to make a call; pressing the call button on the device redials the last number, rather than activating voice command.

When playing from USB/SD card, it only supports 1999 songs and 20 folders. The music also must be in a folder named MP3 or Soundfly. This means that if you sync with Windows Media player, you will need to select the option for it to not create a folder hierarchy (otherwise it creates a folder for each artist) and then copy the songs from the root directory on the drive to the MP3/Soundfly directory.

It can't read songs with any digital rights info (though I think this is pretty common).

The users manual and packaging have a bunch of grammatical mistakes. The English was clearly either translated with some mistakes or written by someone who is not fluent.

Most of the buttons and functionality are through the remote, which must be pointed directly at the device (I don't find it necessary to use it very often, though).

I haven't found any of these cons to be a big deal, though, just minor things that leave some room for improvement. I would say this a great product, which I am recommending to my friends and family.

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Through the years I have used several FM modulators and I have used several Bluetooth devices, but the Soundfly BT is the first Bluetooth/FM modulator that is completely integrated. What this means is that you have one device that will allow you to play your iPod/iPhone over your car's speakers and also have the ability to make hands free calls. The Soundfly BT also comes with a handy little remote control that can help you change FM stations on the modulator, answer phone calls, and give you total control over your music.

Before we go into the review some people are not familiar with how a FM modulator works. What it does is that it transmits a signal form a device to a static-filled FM station. What this means is that you find a station that does not have anything broadcasted on it ...say... 87.9 (depending on where you live)... and you set both the FM Modulator and your radio to that station. The FM Modulator then *broadcasts* a signal to the previously static filled station.

A couple of caveats to this review. I am reviewing this exclusively as an accessory to an iPod Touch/iPhone (Gen 4). I did not try using the SD card for playing music...since I really don't have a need since we store all of our music on our iPods.

Features

+Excellent FM Modulator. While no FM modulator is *perfect* this one is the closet that I have come across.

+ The remote control offers a lot of functionality. It allows you to answer calls, change stations on the FM Modulator, change the volume (which is a neat trick), shuffle through folders, advance and skip songs. I am REALLY surprised at how often I use the remote

+ Sound quality for phone calls is very good. Much better than I expected. The person you are talking to knows that they are on speaker phone, but the interference seems to be minimal.

+ Well-designed everything seems to make sense such as the way the Soundfly BT can pivot to fit into almost every 12V power source.

+ It has a USB power source! This allows you to charge/power any device that plugs into your computers USB port.

Areas of Concerns

Don't lose the manual! I looked (briefly) and wasn't able to find a copy of the manual online... it may be there...if so could you leave me a comment?

About 25-50% of the time the Bluetooth does not seem to sync with my iPod. While my iPod shows that it is paired with the Soundfly BT I am unable to get music to play. I am able to solve the problem by powering my iPod off and back on. It is a bit of an annoyance, which is why I am taking off 1/2 star.

Not overly intuitive on how to operate (outside of the remote) or to pair the Soundfly BT with your iPod/iPhone. For reference press the *Green* phone key until you hear an audible beep over your speakers. Once the Soundfly BT is found by your device use the code "0000" to pair the devices.

I wish that the Soundfly BT had an integrated microphone. The wired microphone works well, but I prefer not having extra wires hanging around my dashboard.

Final Verdict While there are a couple of minor issues I am very happy with the Soundfly BT. There are tons of positive features with the Soundfly BT that makes it well worth the purchase price!

4 to 4 1/2 Stars

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I bought this product after seeing the review over here. I had VR3 USB-SD transmitter for over 4 years and was looking for new one after it broke.

First and foremost, the Satechi Customer service is excellent, very prompt response and prompt delivery. I Could give 10 stars for their support.

Pros on this product,

i) Bluetooth and MP3 Player with stereo FM transmitter

ii) The remote works for folder froward and track forward (lagged in VR3)

iii) Quality of FM transmission, constant stereo transmission with good signal.

CONS:

i) Limited folder level, Satechi should bring some Firmware to recognise more folders (VR3 has unlimited folder level)

ii) Remote power is weak, should plan to improve on this. works only line of site, maximum 3 feet away (in car it doesnt matter, but you have to have your hand pointed towards the unit, depending on model, could be painful).

iii) Not all the functions available in the unit, if you loose remote you loose,

Save or book mark option

A-B option

Folder switch option

When I received the product, I was surprised with the quality of the sound in FM, it was near CD quality, when I used VR3, I could see a huge difference in the audio quality using SD and USB disks. When I connect external source (cd player or computer and transmit, the volume is much better and the range of reception is about 35 feet with walls in between. I plugged this unit with wall power adapter, and used portable player to transmit, then I could receive signal in basement and second floor without any problems.

After 4 days, using bluetooth in car, the receiver could not hear me clearly and the remote I received I had to hold very close to the unit (literally less than 2 inches). I was little upset due to this considering the price I paid. (may be mine was one of the unlucky one's)

Sent a mail to support in Satechi, less than two hours, received prompt response, with couple of mails, then arranged for replacement unit. for some reason it got delayed, but the Customer serveice repsentative was curteous and helpfull tracking the package and made sure it is picked up on following day. Due to their response, I even kind of forgot on the issue and cooled down. was looking forward the new unit. It arrived two days ago and testing. So far so good, the MP is working really good and remote works about 3 feet from the unit (useful when I connect this at home). On bluetooth connectivity I am still need to test fully, so far it appears to be okay, the receiver is able to hear me okay. have to try during long drive and check. will update my posting soon on this.

Over all great product, if they over come the short falls (directory recognition and increased power on remote,) I would give them 5 Stars.

Compare to Vr3, much better product, there is very low interference and static. I would recommend this product.

As promised, I am updating my experience with Bluetooth

So far so good, when I drive in city the bluetooth quality is good at the receiving end, but when I drive in Highway at 70 to 75 MPH, the receiver complained I am breaking. It appears that mic is too sensitive and picking up the vehicle vibration, I am still trying to get an optimum location for the mic to reduce outside noise. Since within city limit, the quality is good I am not worried much.

Also, the sound quality on my radio in the car is really really good. So Bluetooth works for me. I am not planning to return this product, I recommend this to any one looking for great quality of sound and a versatile product.

On FM transmitter, the power is sufficient enough to suppress a moderate radio signal (88.5 is NPR station in Dayton, I am able to suppress this thru this unit). So as far as static is concerned it is virtually null if use free or moderate station channel.

Return on Cost is good compare to options I explored like Parot and other dealer supplied Bluetooth units.

Over all I will give 4.5 for this, giving room for other improvements suggested earlier.

Satechi, Great product, looking for advanced one in future from you. Your customer service Rocks!!!!!!!! Great and thanks a ton for a good product.

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Manual is horrible. Just says few things about basic operation.

Make two annoying loud bell sound (through your car FM radio) when you start the car (Assuming you left this device in cigarette lighter socket while turning off your car last time). Not sure why this is needed. Manual does not seem to say anything about it.

Bluetooth connects fine with cellphones equipped with bluetooth. Microphone picks up my voice fine. It is a wired microphone(provided) There is no built in microphone on this device. Place it near your speedometer panel (or visor). Do not place it near the car fan vents. You will have to run the wire using some tiny wire clips or glue. Without the microphone you can't use cellphone bluetooth.

DO NOT COUNT ON headphone out when using SD card or USB Port to play music. Headphone out is ONLY FOR THE BLUETOOTH usage from cellphone. I wrote to Satechi/Soundfly tech support to confirm this. It would have made a great device if I could play music from SD card and connect the headphone out to my car's AUX-in port. It WOULD have given me better quality sound than FM.

Customer support: They respond (but slow). They do not understand english well (or your problem well). Simple sentences and examples will get you answer in one or two sentences.

Looks well constructed. Display is complicated and takes time to learn.

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Before I get into the review, just let me say that I am a techie guy. I love gadgets. I love computers. I love cell phones. If this isn't you, you may have a different opinion of this device than I do.

I spent quite a bit of time looking at this (and other) devices to play MP3's in my car. I recently purchased little 2 seater that doesn't have much room and only a single CD player, but was use to having a CD changer in my Cadillac. I knew that I could get more music on an SD card than I could ever have in a CD changer and didn't want to replace the factory stereo in my car. I ran across several MP3 players that plug into the cigarette lighter and began to see who all offered them and what people were saying.

I read the reviews and then ran into this little gizmo that not only played MP3's but also connected to a cell phone via bluetooth. I looked at this and several other products for about two weeks before I purchased. Therefore, I was well aware of the pluses and minuses of this device.

The Good:

It plays MP3's well. I live in a rural area and the reception of the signal on my radio is great ... even if it is walking on a weak radio station signal. The only time I have noticed any additional static is when I am driving by one of those huge radio station antennas. Other than that, the sound is very good for being in a car. But, let's be honest: How good does the sound reproduction have to be in a car? There is road and wind noise most of the time while you are driving! In my case, I don't notice any difference between the MP3 reception and playing a CD.

The bluetooth implimentation has been flawless. The sound is great and the only time I have had difficulties having the person on the other end hear me well is when the my cell phone is flaking out.

The Bad:

It has been well documented in the other reviews that this product can only access 20 directories. However, it can see up to 1999 files. OK ... who really wants to put 100 MP3's in a directory? It would be great if there were more directories available, but I knew this going in. So ... if I want to organize my music by album (as is typical), I can only put 20 albums on an SD card. What CD changer does that? And, if I want to, I can always find space somewhere for a couple more SD cards in my car ... even if it is a 2 seater.

Also ... the battery on the remote was bad when I got it even though there was a plastic protector that had to be pulled out before use. I don't know how it could have been used up at that point, but I got another battery and it works great.

Everything else:

I have yet to try to use an MP3 player of any kind because that wasn't my goal. However, I do intend to try an IPod at some point in the future.

I put a little bit of velcro on the bottom of the remote and mounted it on my center console. It "almost" looks factory and works great there. I never have to search for it. The controls on the remote are much easier to use than to try to use the controls on the SoundFly BT itself.

I used the included sun visor mount for the microphone for the bluetooth, ran the cable behind the panels etc into the center console so the cord for the microphone is not visible except just before it goes into the SoundFly. Again, the sound is great and no one even knows it is there unless I point it out.

I played around with how I had my music organized and have come to a fairly good point with what I have on the card. Overall, I am very happy with the SoundFly BT. If lost it ... I'd buy another.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Clarion VX409 6.5-Inch Double-DIN Multimedia Station with Touch-Panel Control Station

Clarion VX409 6.5-Inch Double-DIN Multimedia Station with Touch-Panel Control Station
  • AM/FM radio, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA receiver
  • 4 x 40 Watts maximum power with six channels of preamp output
  • 6.5-inch QVGA color TFT LCD with 480 x 234 resolution
  • Includes AV input/output; easily add iPod direct control, Bluetooth, SAT radio, navigation system
  • One year warranty

I installed this unit in my 2009 Subaru WRX. I removed it and returned it after 3 days.

The good:

-It has a good amount of power. I ran this to my stock speakers and they sounded much, much better than they did with the factory receiver.

-Good build quality. The physical unit feels well made. Mechanical flip face works smoothly, buttons and volume dial feel solid.

-It's cheap.

The bad:

-iPod integration is terrible. There is no way to easily scroll through artists/albums etc. You have to click an arrow to flip through each individual entry. This is OK if you have a couple albums on a nano, but not OK if you plan to connect an iPod with a large library. Finding an artist beginning with 'N' took close to 100 clicks with my full 120GB iPod classic. And if you want to go from Nelly to Nirvana, you have to start all over from 'A' again.

-Poor screen resolution. Font edges are jagged.

-No dimmer. It has a dimmer connection wire, but it did not work on my unit. The screen was at full brightness at all times, and the manual dimmer control did not work either. At night it was like having a spotlight in my dash.

-Restarts between sources. Every time you change sources, the entire unit restarts. Screen shuts off then on and everything. It doesn't take too long, 3-4 seconds maybe, but it is rather odd and obnoxious. I took the whole thing out to check for a loose connection when it first happened. Called Clarion about it and they said it is normal operation.

-Navigation. The specs list this unit as being compatible with an optional navigation unit. However, the only input for the navigation unit is a component video connection. So if you were to connect navigation, the VX409 would only serve as a monitor, and you would not have touch screen control of anything.

Overall, the actual physical unit could be quite nice. However the software feels like going back to using Windows 95.

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The VX409 is a great unit, but for the price, you'd think you would get a lot more.

The Positives:

-The unit makes your factory speakers sound way better. I installed it in a 2000 Honda Accord and had no idea that my speakers could sound that good.

-The motorized fold down screen is awesome. It looks good and is very smooth when it flips down. I expected it to be jerky or sound labored (like other units I've seen) but it simply works and works well. The touch screen responds well to touch whether the weather outside is cold or hot. Also, when the screen is cold, it doesn't lag like I've seen in other units.

-The EQ controls are as easy or as complicated as you want them to be. It's a good unit for beginners or for higher-level installation.

The Negatives

-The software is awful. There is no room for any customization other than sound (which I guess is what really matters, but other things are nice). Another problem is that any time you change from one interface to another, the unit does a small reboot. So if I change from watching a DVD to listening to the radio, I push the mode button and wait for it to reboot into "A/V Input", then through "iPod" and then finally to radio. It takes a while to get to anything because of the constant rebooting.

-The settings menu seems to be its own program on this unit. That is a problem when you're listening to music and then you have to adjust the sound, so you exit the music (which stops playing at that point), boot up into the settings menu, change your settings, then enter back into your music and check the settings. The whole process should be integrated but it's not. Changing and checking one setting takes about 2 minutes due to rebooting.

-Due to legalities, this unit will not play DVDs while the vehicle is moving. They do this by requiring you to hook up a wire to your parking brake. I don't have a problem with this except that I bought this unit so I could send the video signal back to TV headrests for long trips with my kids. This can't be done without buying a small "cheat box" that gives your unit a false parking brake signal and making it work. This of course makes your unit operate in an illegal way and can get you a huge ticket in some states.

-For the love of God, don't set a security password on this thing. Brand new, out of the box, I put a security password on it. It was the same password I use on EVERYTHING so I know it wasn't user error. Long story short, the unit locked me out after three attempts, went into a 24-hour lock out mode, then gave me three more chances to get it right, then went into a permanent lock out mode. After 2 weeks of wresting with Clarion customer service, the whole unit had to be reset.

I love this unit now that I have worked all of the kinks out using aftermarket products and cheat boxes but I don't think I should have to do that after spending $600 on a product. There are tons of units out there from companies who have learned to integrate all programs to work together and also integrate your portable music. This particular Clarion unit has failed to do that. I recommend finding a unit that does.

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I've owned this unit for a few years now and just wanted to say it's been great! It's not the flashiest around but gets the job done.

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For the price of this unit, there are far better choices that the vx409. Despite the fact that the unit has added features that you may purchase such a IPOD adapter, bluetooth adapter, and navigation. The controls for these options seems like an after-thought, meant to push more units out the door and make it sound feature rich. The add-ons offer little in terms of seemless user interface. The unit takes a good 3 seconds when switching between different sources, even more when it is trying to decide if the CD you put in is actually a dvd, cd, or mp3s. There are 4 EQ selections and the only changes you can make is the fader, bass, and trebble.

PROS

It looks nice and the buttons have a nice tactile feel

Smooth operation

Display is bright and crisp

CONS

LCD touch screen loses sensitivity even after calibration

Title text is limited to a few characters.

Delays when switching between sources

User interface is counter intuitive

Add-on modules are not tightly integrated

CD/DVD take forever to load

Lacks features for the price.

Very nice stereo, would be nicer if the instructions included were clearer and made more sense but they don't. I don't beleve I can use this stereo to it's fullest potential because of this fact. It has noce features but needs a usb port and sd card slot to be complete. Not very customisable. That is all it really lacks to be complete. Put it short this is just another stereo and nothing spectacular...... Easy installation for the mechanically inclined...

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Toyota RAV4 for Select Toyota RA

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Toyota RAV4 for Select Toyota RAV4 ModelsThese mats fit and look great. There are contours to custom fit everything. They have nubs so that they don't move around. The edges of the mats rise up so that they will contain moisture, dirt etc. They fit under the gas pedal, and completely cover the left foot rest on the driver's side. The one negative is the gas tank release lever is covered and you can either cut out the designated area with a utility knife or you can just lift the lip to pull it up.

Wish I would not have got carpet mats.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

BESTEK usb adapter car cigarette lighter socket car splitter adapter 3 way plug socket usb outlet d

BESTEK usb adapter car cigarette lighter socket car splitter adapter 3 way plug socket usb outlet dc charger power adapter 12V socket 24V dc adapter car charger Ipad Dual USB charger 2.1A MRS152UV
  • Convert and increase your car cigarette lighter from 1 to 2 sockets as well as 2 USB ports; Multi Charging Adapter---Charge 4 portable devices whilst driving
  • Rated power: 150W, Dual USB output: 5V DC, 2.1A , 12/24V Compatible,Suitable for use in cars, lorries and boats; Compact Design, Easy to use, just plug it into your existing 12 or 24V socket
  • 26" power cord allows for convenient placement anywhere in your vehicle
  • Black outer skin is coated with UV oil, shiny like a mirror, glossry finish
  • The blue light is on when it's plugged in, the soft blue glow that helps you find it in the dark.

Received shipment super fast (2 days). Plugged in car cigarette lighter socket. Splitter allowed me to plug my GPS and radar detector plus 2 USB ports to charge my I-Pod. Everything worked great. Blue light on black housing is nice and soothing at night, let you know device is working. Only thing though when I parked car for long haul I unplugged it cause I don't know how much battery is draining from that blue light. It didnt come with any double-sided tapes but I dont care because I dont want to mount on car anyway. Can get my own if needed be.

Long term use update: Jan 8, 2012

Have been extremely satisfied with this product after over a year use.

Plugged in continuously and not used car for over a month, did not drain battery and start car without any problem. So must be drawing very little power.

Upgrade to 5 stars Dec 26,2012:

Reason : the 2 USBs I have no problem charging any device I have : IPod, BlackBerry PlayBook, Star N8000 (Samsung Note clone),LG Optimus, Kindle Fire HD, battery charger. Would be interesting if an IPad can be charged since it requires higher amps?

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What a deal! I bought three of these BESTEK Twin 12 Volt 24 Volt DC Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Charger Splitter 150W with Dual USB Ports for each of our cars, when they were on sale on Amazon.com. Bought them to recharge cell phones and iPod players at the same time. So far, we've actually only used one, so can't comment on whether the others work as well.

This device DOES NOT charge a laptop or tablet device such as an iPad, nor will it run a small DVD player. When I called Bestek to ask about the different model numbers listed on Amazon for what appeared to be the same phone/iPod charging device, the guy I spoke to told me this wouldn't charge the other things, but I already knew this. I wasn't buying it for that anyway. I've got a power converter that does charge laptops and runs DVD players, though I rarely use those, except on long car trips, and I've had that converter for many years now. So, if you want to charge an iPad, laptop or DVD player, get a different product that works for those.

My daughter's '04 Jetta sedan only has one cigarette lighter socket in the whole vehicle, so only one thing can be used or recharged at a time. This becomes a real problem when she travels because she has to choose one over the other. Well, not anymore. Now she, and whoever else is in the car, can recharge a cell phone while also listening to the music from an iPod thru the radio and charging the iPod at the same time. We have only been using it for a few days, but so far, it has worked perfectly charging my iPhone and her Nokia cell phone at the same time, or charging her Nokia phone and listening to her iPod thru the radio too.

We really like the blue light in it for finding it at night, but the light is on ONLY when it's plugged in. Since the Bestek device is mostly black, as is the interior of the Jetta (and many other vehicles), the blue light goes off once it's unplugged; so, finding it when it's dark in the car and it isn't plugged in is not so easy. So, when it's unplugged, I recommend putting the device in the same location every time so it's easier to find, such as in a car door pocket, between seat and center arm rest, or in the glove box. We leave it inbetween the seat and the center armrest as her door pockets and glove box are full of other things.

NOTE: You MUST unplug it after you turn off the vehicle, so you don't drain the vehicle's battery. Most vehicles don't shut down all the power to things such as lights and lighter sockets. Of our 3 cars, only our Subaru completely shuts down, so theoretically, it could be left plugged in, but only in that car. It's good that the blue light is on to remind you to unplug it.

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Since this charger can deliver 2 amps for each connection, I thought it would work well to charge the iPad. The standard iPad charger is rated at 2.1 amps, but the iPad can work with lower current power ports. When I plugged the iPad in, it recognizes the connection, but says 'Not Charging'. I have read that when the iPad says 'Not Charging', it may be receiving a small amount of charge. Still this doesn't seem optimal. The workaround was that I was able to able to plug a Griffin Technology PowerJolt Plus 2 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) designed to charge the iPad into one of the Cigarette outlets on the Bestek and then the iPad charges fine. Simultaneously I was then able to charge an iPod Touch and a Samsung Intercept phone through the two USB ports. The Bestek also worked fine when connected to a RoadPro RP-203EC 12V 12' Extension Cord with Cigarette Lighter Plug. So overall the device offers a nice way to charge multiple devices in the car for those long trips with the family, but recognize the iPad charging limitation.

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High-quality, sleek, portable little unit that works exactly as advertised. Using the vehicle's single 12-volt DC socket, provides two 12-volt DC sockets and two USB ports to simultaneously charge four devices: our Garmin GPS, Motorola Android phone, Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset, and Gomadic backup battery pack. Cord length is ample for placing everything conveniently, and all the devices can be used while charging. Very cool, versatile, efficient, compact, and practical product.

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I read a number of reviews to find an adapter that would suit our needs for a fair price. This one works well. It doesn't get hot and it stays snugly in the socket. The longer cord came in handy for a long trip as it was useful for the back seat passenger to juice up some gadgets. No problems using USB and 12v simultaneously.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

ICBM-0K - Performance Teknique and SoundQuest 2 Farad Digital Power Capacitor and Installation Kit

ICBM-0K - Performance Teknique and SoundQuest 2 Farad Digital Power Capacitor and Installation Kit
  • (1) 2 FARAD Digital Capacitor
  • 17Ft 15mm Blue Power Cable with 3/8" Ring Terminal
  • 8Ft 10mm Blue Power Cable
  • 6Ft 10mm Black Ground Cable
  • (2) 17Ft Clear Blue RCA Cables

i previously wrote a review about this stating that the capacitor didnt work but it was my error there is a little screw on top for a remote wire that i overlooked it is now working and everything is great!

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Musical Car Horn

Musical Car HornI bought a Coga PA about one year ago and I love it. Out of all the toys and gadgets i have purchased over the years this is my favorite and most used.

The only bad thing about this product is the speaker that comes with it,which is not nearly loud enough. After a few days, I went to Radio Shack and bet a much louder speaker/horn.

Me (and my passengers) are most satisfied buy the reaction of pedestrians when talking to them. Most people are either startled, think its funny, or get upset and flip me off.

All in all this is great gadget to have in your vehicle. Im still not sure why everbody doesnt have one of these.

Purchased the Coga horn and its great. Easy hookup they give you all the needed parts and extras. Its nice to have everything built in the handset. Takes up very little room and installs in minutes. The hardest thing is getting the pa wires thru the firewall of the auto to the drivers area. After that its easy. Comes with multi pin connector so the hand unit can be put away in seconds. Has a 10 second digital recorder also so you can personlize your message at will. Five stars on this one. One of the best gagets i have seen in a long time.

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Installs in minutes or keep it loose to change from car to car. Great way to get peoples attention. I use the bull horn to call my dog when he wanders off. A few elephant screams or dolphin calls usually brings the slow wandering teen kids hurrying to the car after school to avoid further embaressment. All in all quite good entertainment with all the different sounds and songs. You can even record yourself. For the $30 it cost it is well worth the money to me.

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I have it installed and it works just as its described. Very cool how you can listen to each sound from the mic before choosing to play it on the loud speaker. It always surprises me how they can not better describe and provide directions for a company product.

Over all it does as it says, seems to be made pretty well and the sound is fine if you don't turn it up real loud.

Many of the sounds sound terrible no matter what volume, you will have to figure out which ones you like and stick to them. It needs a better quality and more powerful speaker, I looked every where for one of these and they don't seem to make them. I think for a unit that has many sounds to pick from this is the best out there. I may buy a better speaker someday, will have to see how long the mic lasts.

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it was a good product funny and all but the horn isnt loud at all you can barley hear it and the pa is so low you cant even hear it inless you are out of the car lame

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Tsunami Positive & Negative (1) 1/0 Gauge (1) 4 Gauge (2) 8 Gauge Out Battery Terminal BT819C

Tsunami Positive & Negative 1/0 Gauge 4 Gauge 8 Gauge Out Battery Terminal BT819C
  • Nickel Plated Solid Brass

The tightening bolt on the positive terminal broke before it was even tight. If you buy this, replace the bolt with a harder bolt before you tighten it down.

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This is a high quality terminal kit it actually comes with two terminals when I ordered this I was under the impression it was only for one terminal and received a positive and negative terminal. I originally had purchase a street wire terminal adapter and was disappointed the street wire unit was poorly made and broke when attempting to tighten it onto the batter terminal, this is a solid steal piece.

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Was able to upgrade all my wiring in the car and keep the stock ones and run wiring for my amp. Very versatile.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Permatex 31163 Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant, 1 lb.

Permatex 31163 Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant, 1 lb.I have been looking for a copper grease for brake pad installation for the longest of time and finally settled on this one. I couldn't be happier with it. No brake pad screeching at all. The brush-top does make it easier to use as you don't have to dip a glove in and then instantly put on a new one if you're working on a car. Do make sure to clean the part though otherwise you will end up with a dirty bucket of grease. I have used nearly every brake quieting product available at the local stores and this is by far the best I've run into.

any one who works on cars & trucks knows that anti-seize lubricant is absolutely needed to keep nuts & bolts from fusing together & rusting away this stuff has been used by myself in both forms for many, many years now,you should always use this it wll save you the head aches of frozen & snapping bolts from rust & corrosion this will save your knuckles to

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

LED Magnetic Mount Battery Warning Light, All purpose multi use light, 300-400 hours with two "D" b

LED Magnetic Mount Battery Warning Light, All purpose multi use light, 300-400 hours with two 'D' batteries, Photocell operation for night time use, two operating modes: flashing or steady burn.This is a great flashing light. I bought one to put on the back of my tractor to use as a beacon. It puts out decent light in daylight, but is very bright at night. I didn't want to mess with a wired light, so this battery powered light was the best option.

The magnet is strong enough to hold it well to a vehicle. My old work center used these lights on our trucks where we had to have a flashing light on at all times during the night. They lasted for at least 1.5 years. They are probably still there working, but I no longer work there to know for sure.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Odyssey PC535 Powersports Battery

Odyssey PC535 Powersports BatteryI put this into my BMW R1200R when the original battery started to develop a weakness. It works beautifully and strong. Never a problem in the past year in temperatures between 20F-100F. It adds to the faith I have in my motorcycle. This is not a direct fit but modifying the battery by cutting some plastic and bending the terminals was not an issue.

Strong battery and with slight modifications i am able to use this in my Suzuki M109r. plenty o' juice... I would buy again!

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I bought this battery to replace the crappy battery that comes stock on my '08 BWM R1200GS motorcycle. And fortunately for me I replaced it just before a huge cold snap gripped Texas for more than a week (temps were hovering around 15F the whole week). Even though I let the bike sit in the parking lot for a week due to icy roads, when I finally got around to starting it in very cold weather it cranked without any hesitation. I know for a fact my original battery wouldn't even have clicked. I am one happy customer.

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I bought this to replace a one or two year old battery in my R1200GS.

I went with this unit because of how well a similar unit has performed in my K1200RS.

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Battery was packaged as not to be damaged. Battery was charged to 80%. Charged it before install but would have not needed to. Works great.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Python 991 Responder LC3 SST Security/Remote Start System

Python 991 Responder LC3 SST Security/Remote Start System
  • One Mile RangeTM 2-way Responder LC3 security system with remote start and keyless entry
  • Confirms commands and system triggers with the Responder remote's LCD screen plus tones and vibration
  • Stinger DoubleGuard Shock Sensor and Failsafe Starter Kill
  • Includes one 2-way Responder SST LCD remote and one 1-way companion remote
  • Priority User Interface and Icon Map make this remote the most advanced LCD remote available

Bought this awhile back ago cause I was determined to not get into a 100+ degree car as I left work in Arizona. Had this installed by a local dealer and it's functioned great. The range is fantastic, I have been in a conference room on the third floor of my building and was able to start my car which was parked in the parking structure next door.

I would have given this 5 stars if not for the gripe that the remote do not really take wear and tear well. After only a year usage, the remote has not had pretty much all the paint chipped off and the screen has scratches in several areas.

All in all would recommend this remote start/security from Python however if they could only improve the quality of the remote construction I would be a lifetime buyer of future products by Python (DEI).

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I was skeptical at first because it sounded like kind of a high price for some of the same features as some other remote start but I am GLAD I got this. It works perfect. I have a 94' 300zx that I wanted to protect with all my heart and this does it. The remote start was just icing on the cake. I had Frys Electronics install it. Cost 200 but it took them several hours and it works flawless.

One of the best parts about this is the LCD remote. It goes up to a mile away and it really does do everything. One thing not mentioned here is you can change the LCD color in the menu options which is awesome, the default display annoys me haha. But seriously, this is a great product, the brain of the alarm is massive and you better have some real good knowledge of what you are doing with this thing, it has a bunch of relays and seriously if it malfunctions at some point, I may be helpless. But Python is a great brand and I am really pleased with this purchase. The blue indication light (also is a lcd antenna) is a great deterrant light (bright LED Blue).

I tried to break into my own car (which I know how to do quite well from a few lockout issues and this really does work good. The shock sensor picks up attempts and does a low warning tone, anything in excess of that and it goes into a full scale alarm siren and your lcd remote will vibrate/flash. I also tried the tilt sensor add on and it really works great, I jacked up the car about a foot off the ground and my alarm went off. Im curious as to if i parked on a hill if this would also be the case (or a long driveway) but I havent tested that.

What else can I say I love this alarm system, and got it on amazon for 224 at the time with free 2-day shipping, cant find it in stores for under 300....

Oh and I highly recommend you get their added bundle its well worth it, the backup battery and tilt sensor are well worth the extra few dollars if you are buying this system.

Thats it, get this alarm you wont be sorry!

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this is the best remote starter ive had by far. ive been an installer for five years and python is the brand i recommend to all my customers, they have a 1% failure rate out of about 1000 installs. thats really good for anything electronic in a vehicle. and the fact that you can charge the remote is the best feature, i dont know how many aaa batteries ive went through in the last 4 years with my old 881xp remote starter but it has to be about fifty. if your in the market for a remote starter with 2 way remotes look no further, the python will be there for you, if its 20 below, or its 100 degrees you'll get in your car at the right temperature with one look at the remote the temperature is right on the display!

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Ok, this is my first Amazon product review... so here goes.

I had this alarm / remote start installed on 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, and although it has only been installed for 3 days, everything works perfect. The alarm part of this system works flawlessly, with easy access to the valet button, which also happens to be the antenna for the system and the blue LED light as well; so mount it high, perhaps above the rear view mirror on your windshield, so you insure a good signal, let thieves know you have a alarm (they will see the flashing blue LED) and it is easy to press the valet switch. Not much more to really say about the alarm... it's an alarm; it's loud and annoying, which is pretty much what you want from an alarm.

The remote start part of this system also seems to work without any real hickups (thus far anyway). You just press the remote start button, and in about 4 5 seconds or so, it starts up just fine. Just remember to set your vehicle temp the way you want it before you get out. Also, the alarm will stay enabled while the remote start is running, until you press the unlock button to disarm the alarm. After you get in, just turn your key to ON (not start your car is already started) and press the break and your normal functions take over from there. Try pressing the break or putting it in gear without the key in, and the engine will die. The engine will also die if you open the hood without the key in. I did notice the second night I had it, I started the truck at night, got in, and turned the key to START instead of just ON (old habit now), and the lights wouldn't come on. I had to turn off the truck and start the car like I normally would... don't know if this is some kind of glitch in wiring or what, but haven't had it happen again... just remember that once you remote start, all you have to do is insert the key to the ON position, and then step on the break, before putting it in gear. You can also set the remote start run time to 12 mins (default), 24 mins or 60 mins; more about this below.

Now with all the good out of the way, let me get to the one bad thing... the remote. My problem is not with the features, they are great. You can set the LCD screen color to your preference, you can set whether you want the time, temp or run time to show once you enable the remote start. You can choose whether you want the remote to beep, beep and vibrate, just vibrate, or be silent. You also get rid of the annoying remote start run time count down reminder, so that you don't get beeped or buzzed 3 mins and 1 min before your remote start times out and turns off. There are actually a lot of things you can customize to your preference, just read the manual, it covers all the remote settings. F.Y.I., to enable the temp on the remote and also quickly show it while the remote start is not running, simply press the Function button once, and then press and hold it again for about 2 sec, manual says 1 1/2 sec, but it's 2, and then the temp will flash. To make the temp show all the time when the remote start is active, simply change the setting to temp. for remote start view; sadly this is not an option when the remote start is not enabled, all you get is the time, other than the quick check just described above.

No, my main complaint about the remote is its size. The 2-way LCD remote is pretty fat and wide. I'm learning to deal with it, but it's still pretty cheaply made. I really would prefer the 2-way remote on the Python 872 system (looks just like the skinnier 1 way remote, but with lights to yet you know whats active). The manual says that this remote isn't compatible however, but I'm still researching this... have to get back to you.

Now, with all that said, I would like to add a couple of more things. First off is changing the remote start run time... what a freaking pain.

So you don't get install instructions, or if they did come with it, my installer didn't give them back to me, and your manual does not tell you how to change the run time for the remote start from the default 12 mins to 24 or 60 mins. What good is 12 mins when it's like 10 degrees outside; car needs a little longer than that. So either ask your installer to change it for you, or just follow these instructions:

I found this with much, much, much searching on the internet. I actually found the the install manual for the Viper 5901 system, which is the same system here, just different name. I'll try posting the link here:

Steps to change Remote Start Run Timer (please don't try this with other older or newer models, I don't want to be responsible for you messing up your system):

1) Disable/Unlock Alarm

2) Leave your door open

3) Insert key and turn to ON (NOT START), and turn back to OFF (Leave it in)

4) Press and HOLD the Valet Button... you will hear a chirp/horn honk/light blink after 3 sec (depending on how your alarm is wired to your vehicle). Keep holding the valet button until you hear/see the 3rd set of chirps/honks/lights blink... there will be a pause between each set; you want the 3rd set. After the 3rd set of whatever noise or sight your vehicle is making, let the valet switch go. You are now in the 3rd menu of the setup.

5) Now, within 10 sec, press and release the valet button 4 times, and then press and HOLD the valet button a 5th time. The alarm should chirp/honk/blink the corresponding number of times you pressed it; in this case 4. You are now in the 4th sub-menu of menu 3, which is Remote Start Runtime.

6) Now, while still holding the valet button, press the LOCK button on the remote/key fob; 1 time = 12 mins (default), 2 times = 24 mins and 3 times = 60 mins. The alarms should do its sound or visual confirmation when you press the LOCK button. i.e. one honk or LED blink is 1 (12 mins), 2 is 24 mins, and 3 is 60 mins.

7) Once you have your desired time set, simply let go of the valet button and close your door, take your key out, etc... you are good to go! Give it a minute or two, and then try out your remote start with your LCD 2-way remote and check the timer to confirm you did it correctly.

I know that sounds like a lot, but after you do it a time or two, its really quite simple. The other thing you might want to do is change the default setting of "Vehicle Temp Auto Report." This is stated in the install guide as, "When programmed ON the main unit stores the interior temp in its temporary memory. When the vehicle's interior temp changes 1 degrees Celsius, the main unit automatically sends the interior temperature message to the remote screen." The default for this option is OFF (for some stupid reason). Just follow the same steps as above, except this time in Step 5, instead of pressing the valet button only 4 times, you have to press it 17 times, and hold it on the 18th! Yeah, I know WTF??, but just make sure you count 17. Once in the sub-menu (and still holding the button on the 18th time), press the LOCK button on the remote twice; there's only two options here: 1 = OFF (default) and 2 = ON, listen for the confirmation as before.

Sorry for the long, detailed steps, but the person who installed my unit, didn't bother to ask me how I would have liked it setup, not that I would have have known to ask. Just thought I would help those in the same position, as there is very little on the internet for these processes, and they vary by model age; and it was almost impossible to find the install guide on the internet as well. And Yes, I would definitely recommend having this unit professionally installed by a reputable dealer.

My only other advice would be to add some extras, your getting a pretty good deal on Amazon, might as well add some cool extras to your alarm to really help protect your valuables, and Amazon has some of the best prices on these too. These are the three I got installed along with my unit, there are a few more, but I would definitely recommend these three ( I won't review them b/c I haven't really had time to mess with them yet, and b/c most of you have already stopped reading this super long boring review):

Install Essentials 507M Tilt Sensor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAYN3E)

Directed Electronics 520T Back-Up Battery System (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIY5NS)

Directed Electronics 506T I.T. Audio Sensor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CJ24VM)

Also, if you happen to have a Dodge Truck (2004 2011), the only thing you should need to hook up the remote start is this module (get it here, it cost twice as much if the installer has to get it for you):

Directed Electronics Chall All-In-One Door Lock, Transponder, and Key Interface for 2004-2010 Chryslers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VWG3W4)

After buying the Python 991, the above extras and the module, I paid around $400 for just install labor. It would have been less without the extras, but like I said, they are worth it. Well, I think that's it... How about that for a first time Amazon review!!!!

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With 100 degree summers and freezing winters in Maryland, I was determined to get in a comfortable car. After researching many different units online and at big box stores I finally settled on this unit. It has everything I want and more in a remote starter. Not only does it provide remote start capabilities but it also provides security and key-less entry! The range is fantastic and I have started my car a couple hundred yards away!

I like the idea that it has 2 fobs, 1 basic and 1 with a LCD screen that provides alarm notifications, temperature readings, time, run time duration and much more. The LCD remote has an internal rechargeable battery which is great and the other a standard watch battery. The rechargeable battery seems to last about a month on a charge. Some reviewers have mentioned that the remotes do not take wear well. Too bad this is not exactly the case. Of course if you throw your keys around or they get wet it will break, its an LCD screen!

I cannot comment on installation as I had this installed at a local shop, the idea of car wiring scares me and seems very complex. I had this installed on a manual transmission vehicle so yes it is possible as others have said it is not.

Pros

Affordable @ only $200 (you will pay at least $600 at major retailers)

Great range (even inside!)

Simple to use

So many features

New remotes can be paired with this unit

Cons

Replacement remotes are very expensive

The LCD remote came dead, or so I thought. It would not power on even after charging. Turns out the battery was so drained that it had to charge overnight for the indicator to even appear.

Python and Viper are the same company (Direct Electronics).

Sunday, December 1, 2013

ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth/OBD-II Scan Tool Interface

ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth/OBD-II Scan Tool InterfaceThis Bluetooth powered OBD-II interface adapter has got to be one of the coolest products out there right now. It may be small in stature but it becomes a giant when coupled to a capable software solution such as the Android app "Torque Pro". I have used this device on three different occasions so far allowing me to successfully troubleshoot and clear those pesky "Check Engine" lights that won't get you past an emissions test. I was really impressed with the speed in which it retrieves the vehicle information including any freeze frame data available. Moreover, this tool is widely adaptable to function with other operating systems as well (i.e. Windows, Symbian). There is only one small problem I have ran into with this device. After you have poked around inside your vehicle's secret, dark digital bowels, monitored its sensors, fixed the problems and came away with a feeling like "YEAH!", it is too easy to forget unplug it and take it with you as there is no cord. But don't worry it will even shut itself off to avoid draining the vehicle battery.

A well built product that has worked flawlessly so far. Bluetooth connects quickly and reliably. The included ODBWiz software runs on Windows and for Android and you download ScanTool's free app. Both provide modest diagnostics and dashboard capabilities. For Android, I recommend Torque for $5. Torque works great with the code reader right out-of-the-box and has many nice interfaces. Nice for people with four gauge dashboards who want to see extra info such as Oil Pressure, Voltage, and Manifold Pressure.

No cons so far for this product. It is more expensive than the ELM 327 chip set code readers, but the STN1110 chip set is much faster and more powerful. The quality build, reliability, and included software make it a good deal.

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This bluetooth adapter, though a little expensive, works very well. It includes good instructions and a simple scantool program. You can use with an android device such as a phone or tablet by installing an app. I use torque and It works very well. I really haven't had the time to try any of the other apps. The data stream from the adapter is very quick. Not quite real time like a professional scan tool, but very close. You can install the scan tool program that the tool comes with on a laptop with the included disc, or by downloading with the security key code. I have not yet had a chance to try the computer program with it. If you are a do-it-yourselfer you may be able to save a little money by using the obd link to aid in diagnosing yor vehicle. Just remember that it is not a substitute for a well trained and experienced diagnostic technician! Overall obd link mx seems to be a very good and well built adapter. No problems whatsoever. Very compact and the firmware is upgradeable which is unusual for similar adapters. Although it is a little expensive compared to other adapters, I definately recommend it.

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I bought this scan tool based solely off of a response of the owner of the company to an individual that wrote what I perceived to be a bogus review. After reading the owners response, I could feel his passion for his product and his dedication to providing the highest quality product he could make. That being said I bought this from Amazon and it arrived two days later.

I wanted to use this scan tool with my Acer A500 Android Tablet. In the meantime before it arrived I went to the google store and bought Torque Pro, Dash Command, and OBD Link, the factory software. I loaded all of the software onto the tablet and before I had received the OBD Link MX. I noticed right off a problem with an intermittent wifi connection but couldn't quite figure out what was wrong with the wifi. In the meantime the scan tool arrived and I set about pairing it via bluetooth with my tablet. I also noticed that Amazon had shipped the package in an envelope that crushed the package. it was also missing the CD from the package. I plugged the OBD Link MX into my 1998 K2500 Suburban and immediately the data was not coming through to the Acer A500. It was late at night, I was tired, so I quit fooling around with it. I did though, shoot off a very short, terse, email to the OBD Link customer service, thinking I would get a response a week later if that. I was prepared to send it back to Amazon, but, by the time I was ready to crawl into bed, lo and behold there was an email reply from the OBD Link Customer Service and I thought to myself, WOW, I have never had an email response so quick. I read it and it took me a couple of days before I could try out the suggestions. It took three more email exchanges over a week to finally resolve the issue. The slowness of figuring out the problem was on my end. It took me a bit of time to finally get out to my Suburban and try something new that Customer service had suggested. I honestly think that if I had been on top of things, all of these email exchanges could have been done in less than a couple of hours. The OBD Link Customer Service was just that fast. They also sent me a replacement CD that I received just a couple of days later.

The solution was that the Torque Pro software was ruining the bluetooth and wifi connections. Dash Command didn't work either. But you can bet your bottom dollar that after I uninstalled the Torque Pro software the OBD Link software worked perfectly.

Bottom Line is that a measure of a company is not how they perform when things go well, it is inevitably judged how they perform when there is a problem.

I give the OBD Link MX an A+ rating, but more importantly I give the OBD Link MX Customer Service an A+++++ rating. They were just that good. I really like companies like this. Unfortunately there aren't many like them that are so customer oriented.

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No problems at all when used with the Torque Pro app on my HTC Rezound. I had to get a phone cradle to make full use of the device.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Portable Car Lock Alarm with Remote

Portable Car Lock Alarm with RemoteI ordered this lock for my car. It did not securely fit on the steering wheel (it slid side to side). The siren also did not work, buyer beware the photo does look impressive but don't waste your money. Even through this device was defective the seller "Fulfill Direct", will not reimburse the $12.70 return shipping fee I spent. They have six different names for this product, in one posting they say it's by 1.) Security Wizard for $39. 2.) by Safety for $34. 3.) by Cepi for $42. 4.)Remote 200CLA08R-LTC for $59. 5.) by Swatt Lock for $44.39 6.) by Grade A for $39 They are all the same junky product!!!

This senior finally happy, After grandson figured it out. Bought 2. Wouldn't stop a real thieve, but will help with the low lives around here.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Battery Tender 081-0069-2 Alligator Clips with White 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug

Battery Tender 081-0069-2 Alligator Clips with White 2-Pin Quick Disconnect PlugThe quick connect works well but the clips don't open wide enough to go over the battery clamps. They'll open wide enuff for the battery terminals, but not if you're all connected to the vehicle. With some jimming, they'll hang on. You can add a side terminal to the battery terminals but that adds to the overall cost of the set-up.

Also, make sure your quick connect ends are the right ones. There are two types, black ends or white ends. Match the color for proper fit.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Wagan 2016-6 700W Continuous Power Inverter

Wagan 2016-6 700W Continuous Power InverterIt's a cheap 700W inverter, but definitely works well enough. I haven't measured the true power output, but it cranks out 300W all day with no problems. The waveform generator isn't the best in world (to be expected at this price point) so some of my AC-DC inverters (for example, my laptop's) emit a bit of a hum, but the waveform is sinusoidal enough to run them without problem and I don't have any worries about damaging them.

It has an low-battery shutoff, an over-volatage detector, and its own fuses so it should be able to protect itself, your electronics, and your vehicle's battery without problem.

My only real gripe is that even at this price point, the provided cables should be twice as long. However, longer ones are available for not much coin.

Just as a note for people in the market for inverters, any inverter over 200W needs to be directly connected to the battery, regardless of what the manufacturer claims. This inverter will NOT plug into your lighter or accessory socket and nor should you try it, unless you like blowing fuses.

I gave this product 3 stars because it didn't come with an adapter for the cigarette lighter. It would've helped to include that with the description. I wanted more power available for plugging in items in the car. I returned this to Amazon for a refund.

Apparently, 400 watts is the max for a car to supply. I have the 400 watt inverter and it works well.

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i have utilized these units from 400 watt to 700 watt. i designed them into power supplies for a power unit for astro imaging for telescopes, computers and other equipment used in imaging

i have looked at other makes but they do not have the quality and the fact that there size makes them easy to fit into my power units

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I wasn't paying attention when I bought this unit (700 watt) and assumed it had a cig adapter that I could simply plug in. It doesn't (and yes, I see from the description that it never said that it did). That said, it's super-easy to clamp on to the car battery and it worked really well. I did not hard-wire it in to use while the vehicle was moving-just while stopped.

Takeawaygood unit, but don't buy if you need the cig adapter.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

D1SPEC Voltage Stabilizer Performance Chip/Controller Module

D1SPEC Voltage Stabilizer Performance Chip/Controller Moduled1spec voltage stabilizer...

ok so i got this because my car starting idling fairly high.. and it says it helps rough idle and such...

i have a 1989 mustang lx with 86k miles

i had already bought the 3M kit and it actually raised my idle even more -_from 1500 average to 3000...

so i cant tell if the 3M kit helped or made it worse...save your money..NO 3M kit...

so i hooked this VOLTAGE STABILIZER up to my battery..+ to + and to -...it wouldnt turn on..plus there was things the instructions say NOTHING about..ill get to that later....

PRO's:

-can see the numbers fine, bright leds..

-starting the car sounded much more....smooth?

-stereo does sound a bit cleaner but it makes the radio staticy..but the bass is more....i wanna say "clear"

(i am running pioneer 1300deh deck with 1000 watt eclipse amp and 1200watt max kenwood sub)

-BETTER RESPONSE to brakes..(since my car started idling high it was hard to stop the car with brakes...this fixed that problem ENTIRELY!)

-after my car started idling high i lost acceleration...i put this on and i could peelout out of my driveway..

-car idles at about 1500 still until i press the gas then it goes to about 1000! woohoo.

-my AC seems to work better! it blows ALITTLE more but its MUCH colder!

-comes with sticky pad for stick adhesion rather than screwing it in

-has switch to turn screen off while trunk is down so it doesnt drain the battery

-easy to install if you know how

cons:

-soooo annoying to install if you dont know how

install:

^^^

1.unplug battery terminals..

2.put the + and from the VS to the battery terminals

3.plug the other 3 wires to the chassis,engine block and valve covers

4.^^^^ dont know where those are? then go chassis all the way..

5.there is a little antenna looking piece that come with the VS...hook the DC power cord to it..use of of the 3 ground cables and connect it to the antenna looking thing...its actually the hood switch for the LED to turn off once the hood is closed...then instal it wherever..

6.use zip ties to secure wires

7. put battery terminals back on battery and there you go!

overall id say well worth it...for 80$?? really? this is worth it...made my old car feel new...ish..

makes it feel lighter too..

Came as described in images. The only problem is ths instructions are translated from Japanese horribly. There's allot of other pieces and things the instructions don't mention. The instructions just tell you what not to do to avoid damaging it or shocking yourself. If you buy it make sure you know what your doing.

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installed it on my car battery and in 6 months it just broke,very useless. piece of crap!!!! wast of money!!!

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when i received it and installed, it showed the correct voltage for about 2minutes then went dead!!!its been off ever since and a total waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I purchased this item mainly because D1SPEC product quality, but what received is cheap fake copy of original D1SPEC product.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Rampage 501001 LED Clip On Light

Rampage 501001 LED Clip On LightI wanted a clip light in my car because I am always dropping things under the seat and things like that and wanted a bright light that I could always find. I leave this clipped to my rearview mirror tab and it has yet to fall off. The clip is well made, and the all black case blends in nicely. The LED lights are very bright and the battery lasts a good while. I had bought cheaper versions at the auto parts store, but the clips always broke. This one is great.

my FJ cruiser doesn't have a map light so i added two of these to the visors. they work nicely and the light is easily aimed where you need it. they can be folded up out of the way when not in use. a good choice for some extra light!

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This thing is great for just under 12 bucks! No way is it worth the over 30$ retail! The light is quite bright and the clip is strong. I would definitely buy another as long as the price is the same!

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Cheap. Switch does not work and the light is so dim it serves no purpose. Furthermore it is very fragile plus magnet is not strong enough to hold it's own weight. Do not waste your money on this junk.

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Bought to add light to my Jeep Wrangler...problem is, despite the picture, these do not open wide enough to clip onto the hard Jeep visor.

Also the pivot point is far too loose and they wiggle too much and don't stay in place.

Certainly not worth $10, even if they would clip on as advertised

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Dodge Journey Models (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Dodge Journey ModelsOMG! I WAS SO AMAZED WITH HUSKY LINERS CUSTOM FRONT AND BACK SEAT CARPET COVERS. I PREPARED MYSELF FOR CHICAGO'S SNOWY WEATHER SO I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE AVAILABLE ITEMS. WHEN IT ARRIVED I INSTALLED IT QUICKLY. IT COVERS 95% OF MY CAR'S CARPET PLUS ALL EDGES. SUPERB BUY!! I WOULDN'T CHANGE THEM FOR ANY OTHER LINERS IN THE WORLD!!!!!I JUST LOVE THEM..!

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