GPS Tips and Tricks
GPS receivers have significantly changed the way people drive nowadays. The convenience and benefits it brings to your daily commutes made driving even easier and more effective. By using the right tips and tricks, you can optimize and enhance your GPS driving experience.
Whenever your GPS receiver starts acting a little buggy, it is a telltale sign that its firmware already needs an update or that your GPS unit already needs a hard reset. First, save your favorites on your computer so you will not lose your commonly used applications.
Building Your Own Car Audio System
If you are looking for a killer car audio system and would like to build your own then there are some things to keep in mind. Building your own system can be very gratifying but very challenging as well. Many audio components are designed for certain vehicles which can make it difficult to get them into the spaces you want them to occupy. It will be totally up to you as to whether you want to replace a few of the various components as you can or if you want to do the entire thing at once.
Your receiver (or head unit as they are also called) is the first thing you must consider. You can many times keep your factory issued receiver. The down side to this is that it may or may not, with the emphasis being on the may not, is that many factory issue receivers do not come equipped with pre-amp outputs. This means that you could not use external amplifiers unless you use speaker level to line level converters. The down side to this is that you can lose a good deal of the sound quality. Another point to keep in mind is that the chassis size of the car audio system receiver can make a difference as to the receiver you can use. Two of the main units sold today include both come in standard and oversized models. The correct name for a standard sized stereo is referred to as a single DIN. The oversized receiver models are referred to as either a double or 1.5 DIN. The last thing to think about as far as your receiver is concerned is whether you want to have one that comes with a CD player, Mp3 capability or even Bluetooth capability.
Audi R8 Pricing Announced
One of the most sought after brands of performance cars has once again produced a vehicle that is set to attract the attention of American car buyers. The Audi of America, the North American subsidiary of the German auto maker, has introduced the new Audi R8 and to date, it is the most advanced sports car from the company. The Audi R8 is the first truly mid-engine car from Audi and is set to hit showrooms in the United States this fall.
Recently, Audi of America announced the price of the sports car when it becomes available to all Audi consumers. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the high performance vehicle will start at $109,000. That price is for the base model of the R8 while for the R8 equipped with the six-speed R-tronic automatic transmission, the MSRP starts at $118,000. The base model is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.