Sound Processors

Sound processors are devices which can decode or simulate the effect of multi-channel soundtracks found on DVDs and videocassettes. These processors usually send separate audio information to right front, center, left front, right rear, and left rear speakers, with a separate signal for a subwoofer. In a car's confined listening environment, the effect of a fully-realized multi-channel audio video system can be stunning. Read More......

MP3 Players

MP3 players are small handheld devices and often use flash memory for storing MP3 files. While
frequently called an MP3 player, it fits under the broader category of digital audio players and often an MP3 players can use other file types such as Windows Media Audio - WMA.MP3
players are devices that play CDs or downloaded music. Often, they can be used to play both audio CDs and homemade data CDs containing MP3 or other digital audio files. Read More......

Engine Control Units

Engine Control Units

The ECU uses closed-loop control , a control scheme that monitors outputs of a system to control the inputs to a system, managing the emissions and fuel economy of the engine. Gathering data from dozens of different sensors, the ECU knows everything from the coolant temperature to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust. more :

With this data, it performs millions of calculations each second. The Engine Control Unit also performs operations including looking up values in tables, calculating the results of long equations to decide on the best spark timing and determining how long the fuel injector is open. The ECU does all of this to ensure the lowest emissions and best mileage. A modern ECU might contain a 32-bit, 40-MHz processor. This may not sound fast compared to the 500- to 1,000-MHz processor you probably have in your PC, but remember that the processor in your car is running much more efficient code than the one in your PC. The code in an average ECU takes up less than 1 megabyte(MB) of memory. By comparison, you probably have at least 2 gigabytes (GB) of programs on your computer -- that's 2,000 times the amount in an ECU. In order to provide the correct amount of fuel for every operating condition, the engine control unit (ECU) has to monitor a huge number of input sensors. Mass airflow sensor - Tells the ECU the mass of air entering the engine
Oxygen sensor(s) - Monitors the amount of oxygen in the exhaust so the ECU can determine how rich or lean the fuel mixture is and make adjustments accordingly
Throttle position sensor - Monitors the throttle valve position (which determines how much air goes into the engine) so the ECU can respond quickly to changes, increasing or decreasing the fuel rate as necessary
Coolant temperature sensor - Allows the ECU to determine when the engine has reached its proper operating temperature
Voltage sensor - Monitors the system voltage in the car so the ECU can raise the idle speed if voltage is dropping (which would indicate a high electrical load)
Manifold absolute pressure sensor - Monitors the pressure of the air in the intake manifold
The amount of air being drawn into the engine is a good indication of how much power it is producing; and the more air that goes into the engine, the lower the manifold pressure, so this reading is used to gauge how much power is being produced.
Engine speed sensor - Monitors engine speed, which is one of the factors used to calculate the pulse width

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Car Video

Car video has really taken off recently as a fun, viable, and even necessary addition to in-car entertainment. Several new SUV and minivan models feature car video components as factory options, and a growing number of people have decided to retro-fit their vehicles with car video entertainment systems. Car video systems drastically expand the number of entertainment options you can have in your vehicle. Movies, video games, local television, even satellite television are all available for use in your car, truck, van, or SUV. Car video technology just keeps getting better all the time. Some car video systems give you the option of connecting a navigation system, which provides turn-by-turn visual and voice directions, which help you get where you're going efficiently and accurately. Not having to fiddle with conventional maps is a huge advantage, especially if you're driving through unfamiliar territory for the first time. Read More......

Car Airbrushing

Car airbrushing or airbrush painting is a painting technique that is used to create custom vehicle graphics. Airbrush painting is a paint scheme designed to set a vehicle apart from others like it on the road. Some airbrush graphics literally are painted on, while others are decals that can be removed or changed for frequent styling updates. Airbrushing graphics can range from a simple pinstripe to complicated designs and murals. Read More......

Car Neons

Car neon lights are accessories that gives extra lighting for cars. They are inexpensive car accessoires which gets a custom car more attention during night. They can be installed under a vehicle, in the engine compartment or even in the trunk or cargo area of a pickup. Car neons generally are not for use when a vehicle is driving. They come in a variety of colors and are popular on show vehicles. Read More......

Lambo Doors

The Lambo door was first introduced in a concept car. The lambo door was designed for a concept car whose wide chassis mandated this unusual door configuration. The lambo door design was carried forward to the other cars made after the concept car's lambo door's were a success. The only current car in production which uses the Lambo door is the Murciélago. This lambo door design combines some of the advantages of a conventional door and the traditional roof hinged door. The lambo door can open upward rather than outward, which is important in wide cars. The lambo door hinge is in a similar location as a conventional door, so a convertible version of the car is not prevented by the lambo door design. The disadvantage is that the lambo door still impedes access much more than a roof hinged door and, in some cases, more than a conventional door. Read More......