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Pioneer Launch Asia First Sludgenizer
NV20
In Bangkok International Motor Show, Mr
Hideaki Ishii, Managing Director of Pioneer
Electronics Thailand highlighted their launch of
its flagship car head unit AVH-X8750BT 2-DIN
multimedia receiver. One of the first few units to
support Apple Carplay and Android Auto (via a
software update). Other new features include its
dual camera input and ability to play most audio
and video formats, including lossless FLAC
audio and FLV video, a file format commonly
used for internet video.
In other aspects, the Pioneer AVH-X8750BT
builds on the strength of its predecessor, the
AVH-X8650BT, carrying over Pioneer’s time
alignment feature, which compensates for the
car’s cabin, as well as full fledged Bluetooth
capbility. The result is a head unit that should
appeal to audiophiles, tech lovers and audio
installers alike. Forcusing on Pioneer’s
commitment to the aftermarket scene was
their decision to launch the unit in conjunction
with one of Thailand’s top car audio installers,
Rocket Sound.
For more information on the product launch,
please visit www.autocultureasia.com and the
new COOLstuff e-magazine coming soon.
Gary’s Engineering imports new machine.
Originating from Japan, the Slugenizer
NV20 uses wave pressure technology to
send proprietary cleaning fluid around the
engine, effectively removing engine sludge
built up over the years and giving any car
motor a new lease of life! Unlike the usual
engine flush though, this can be done with
the engine off, and the whole process is
electronically controlled, taking only ten
minutes or less.
Mugen Debuts
S660
Hot off the heels of the Honda
S660 is Japanese tuner Mugen’s
interpretation of the 660cc
compact roadster. On the
outside is a front spoiler lip, a choice of two side skirts, a rear diffuser
and a rear spoiler. Buyers also have the option of a removable hard top,
sports grille and aerodynamically sculpted front hood and rear engine
cover. Inside, sports mats and carbon fibre or metallic interior trim, such
as the gear knob or rearview mirror covers can be chosen, while aiding
performance is a short shifter, sports exhaust system, a redesigned
oil filter and a uprated braking kit. Alloy wheels are a big part of
any modified car, so it would come as no surprise that Mugen would
offer the choice of an 8-spoke design, with staggered rims measuring
15-inches front and 16-inches rear.
Chargespeed New
WRX / WRX STi
Give your new Subaru WRX / WRX STi a look of its own with
Chargespeed’s range of exterior body parts. Available separately for a mixand-match look, they are made out of either carbon fibre or fibre-reinforced
plastic. Those seeking a uniform look can have the kit, which comprises of
the three most popular components: a front spoiler lip, side skirt and rear
diffuser. Want to stand out from the crowd of WRXs instead? Then, the
carbon-fibre hood with enlarged air intakes, or the roof mounted fins. Other
accessories, namely a rear skidplate and a discreet duck-lid spoiler, will be
coming along in the near future.
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