New Vehicle-Specific Truck Insulation Kits from DEI

AVON LAKE, OH (12.01.2021) – Design Engineering, Inc. is leading the way in vehicle-specific heat and sound control with new custom-cut damping and insulation kits for late-1960s to late-’90s General Motors pickup models.

CNC-cut for a precise fit, the kits offer superior thermal insulating properties, thanks to a blend of high-tech composite materials. Install the damping kit first to reduce noise and vibration, then finish with the insulation kit for total in-cabin comfort.

“Using a combination of our proven Boom Mat Under Carpet Lite and 2mm damping material, we offer an effective and affordable solution to unwanted heat and noise in easy-to-install, pre-cut, vehicle-specific kits,” says Mike Buca of DEI. “Each kit includes the correct material to cover specific interior areas including floors, firewalls, headliners, trunks and more.”

Packaged using the right amount of material to control vibrations and eliminate undesirable sounds such as tire, road and engine noise, the kits also block heat from the engine bay and hot exhausts.

The economical insulation solutions are lightweight for performance applications, with vehicle-specific kits available for:

1967-’72 Chevrolet/GMC Regular-Cab Pickups
(#50025 Interior Kit#50024 Interior Damping Kit)
1973-’87 Chevrolet/GMC Regular-Cab Pickups
(#50026 Interior Kit#50027 Interior Damping Kit)
1988-’98 Chevrolet/GMC Extended-Cab Pickups
(#50023 Interior Kit#50022 Damping Kit

For more information about Vehicle-Specific GM Truck Insulation Kits and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.

The Sand, Water, RV Expo at Lake Havasu Was Livin’ Loud with KICKER

LAKE HAVASU, AZ (11.30.2021) – The Sand, Water RV Expo filled the event grounds at Lake Havasu Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th. This event was a mecca for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts of off-roading, RV’ing, boating, and fishing. The 2021 event drew a full house with hundreds of booths setup showing their latest products and services to attendees. Team KICKER, with Lorin Morrell, shared space in the large Gatorwraps booth.

The grounds were packed for the event at Lake Havasu.

“KICKER was definitely Livin’ Loud at the event with the KICKER POLARIS RZR and Wired4Sound-KICKER deck boat showcasing their latest car audio, PowerSports and marine to enthusiasts at the event. Exhibitors at the event showed UTV’s, Jeeps, Off-Road vehicles, all kinds of buggies, bikes and boats. The show was 11AM til 5PM Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday, with a lot of families attending. The new KICKER PowerBars really opened eyes when we hit the volume” Morrell offered.

Gatorwraps had a RZR and big truck wrapped in the booth. Each featured amazing wraps that the company is known for from coast to coast.

The KICKER RZR was definitely Livin’ Loud at the event.

Tracy Focht, KICKER Western Regional related “It was a great event as I observed from afar. Jeff’s boat again was a hit. You know it’s too loud when your neighboring exhibitors are complaining. A big thanks to Lorin, Jeff, Dave and Daniel of Wired4Sound as well as our other dealer Ron Burnett of Rons In Your Ear also of Lake Havasu. We appreciate all of these gentlemen flying the KICKER flag in our absence. We definitely look forward to being there next year.”

The Wired4Sound 26’ Deck Boat, KICKER RZR plus Gatorwraps UTV and Truck was a great lineup starting Friday morning.

The Wired4Sound KICKER deck boat was featured in the booth and drew a huge crowd each time the volume cranked to demo the amazing system on the boat that was fresh from SEMA 2021 and the SPL Showdown in Las Vegas. Jeff Cuvelier, owner of the 26’ Flotilla and creator of the onboard KICKER-driven system, related “The build features 14 KICKER amps (a whopping 24,000 watts !) and 44 Kicker Speakers, including 4 L715Q and 6 KMTC11 KICKER Marine Tower Speakers. I have reworked the system several times here in the Wired4Sound installation bay and, based on what people at events say, this is the loudest and best sounding system they have ever heard on a boat.”

Concluding, Morrell related “The event was very busy, as the show wrapped both days, my voice was gone… as well as all the swag in the booth that included lanyards, koozies, sunglasses and a few footballs.”

Visit kicker.com and sandandwaterexpo.com for more.

Ricky Smiths Audio and Louisiana Jeepers Supporting “Little Lambs”

LAFAYETTE, LA (11.30.2021) – Saturday, November 27th, the Louisiana Jeepers set up in the shopping center in front of Ricky Smiths Audio in Lafayette. The Louisiana Jeepers Club was collecting Christmas gifts for Little Lambs which aids the children and families of the incarcerated.

Louisiana Jeepers set up Saturday morning in the lot outside Ricky Smiths Audio in Lafayette for the ‘Little Lambs’ charity event.

“The Christmas Holiday season is certainly a special time of the year. The shopping center schedules a Santa’s Sleigh activity each Saturday in December leading up to Christmas. Ricky Smiths Audio frequently hosts events in front of the store with Louisiana Jeepers. Since the Jeep is a very popular vehicle for aftermarket upgrades we have done systems for several of their members” Ricky Smith Audio’s Alan Benit stated.

Mrs Claus and an Elf by the Christmas tree in front on Ricky Smiths Audio.

Under a cloudy sky on Saturday members of the Louisiana Jeepers set up a tent, table and boxes for donations. Team members also positioned their Jeeps as a group in the shopping center parking lot.

Louisiana Jeepers parked as a group during the event.

“We set up a Christmas tree outside by the front door with chairs for Mrs Claus and an Elf. When the event concluded a couple of boxes were left that we placed in the showroom to continue the donation efforts for the Little Lambs” Benit concluded.

For more see @rickysmithsaudio

Accele Electronics Eliminates “Are We There Yet?”

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA (11.30.2021) –  Just in time for the Holiday Gift season, Accele Electronics is pleased to announce a new addition to their industry leading array of Rear Seat Entertainment solutions for Expeditors, Retailers, Van Converters and 12 Volt Specialists.

The Accele DVD9855 is an all in one Multimedia Player featuring adjustable brackets that enable mounting to most vehicle Headrest posts. The system can be mounted to any headrest, Active or Passive, and mounts in minutes. The Universal system has adjustments for different headrest pillow depths and features a quick release mechanism for removal and a single mini cable for easy installation through the seat.

The DVD9855 is the perfect solution for displaying Video content in a widescreen 16:9 Format on a large 9″ LCD screen from a smart device that has HDMI or Video outputs, or it’s built in Disc Drive. Additionally, it has an SD Card Slot and USB Port, a single DVD system can be used individually or two can be purchased and cross connected together to display separate sources or the same source. Audio is available through Headphones with a built in two channel IR headphone transmitter, built in FM Modulator or it’s built in speakers.

The 9” widescreen Active Matrix TFT LCD display has resolution of 800 x 480 x 3 and is LED Backlight with a Brightness rated at 350 NIT. The Disc player picks up where it left off before power was interrupted with the Auto-Resume feature. Included are (1) side mounted HDMI and (1) 3.5mm AV input.

The included Video games CD with Wireless Video Game controller ensures your rear seat passengers of all ages will no longer ask “Are we there yet?”

The DVD9855 is available immediately, please contact your Accele Sales Representative.

Visit www.accele.com for more.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Set To Roll Into Year Four

SHREVEPORT LA (11.29.21) WTF…Win This Friday and that has happened for 3 fun years.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready for Year Four with some JBL, Kenwood and JVC prizes ready for lucky wheel winners.

On Friday, December 7th, 2018 the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 1st time. The Wheel landed on the CRUX space and the Stereo & Video Center in Tyler TX won the very first 12volt Spin-To-Win Prize. Hamza Khalid sent a CRUX Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Mount Backup Camera System along with a Cap and T-Shirt. A few days later a post was made with James Halter in the Stereo & Video Center showroom with the winning CRUX prize package.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. That has happened each Friday as we now celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace. That lengthy list of winners is shown below the list of 12volt brands that are currently participating in the 12volt Spin-To-Win weekly contest.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

Robert Matranga’s ‘Brute Force’ Chevy Wins 2021 Sema Battle of The Builders

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2021) — Robert Matranga of Matranga Hot Rod fabricators took the top prize in the eighth-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition on the final day of the 2021 SEMA Show, Friday, November 5. Now in its eighth year of competition, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition is widely known as one of the elite platforms for builders to showcase their work and compete for the coveted top honor.

The 1955 Chevy aptly named ‘Brute Force’ beat out more than 240 in the internationally recognized competition that unfolded during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Every part of Brute Force has been scratch-built or heavily modified to reward viewers with a seemingly infinite number of details. Brute Force gets its name from the Mike LeFever-built 540ci Merlin engine that is topped with Arias hemi cylinder heads and force-fed by a pair of Garrett turbochargers through a custom-built Hogan intake. The 1,400 horsepower powerplant is detuned to a drivable 800 horsepower.

Robert Matranga’s ‘Brute Force’ 1955 Chevy Bel Air named 2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Overall Winner.

In addition to Matranga, the three finalists who round out the top four for 2021 included: Eddie Pettus with his 1061 Austin Healey Sprite (Sport Compact), Bryan Thompson with his 1934 Ford Pickup (Truck/Off-Road), and Young Gun Dayton Jacobson with his 2000 Chevrolet S10. Each builder brought their best builds to this year’s competition and were recognized with trophies in their respective classes.

The four finalists of this years’ competition will be highlighted along with other featured builders in a new TV special 2021 SEMA: Battle of the Builders, scheduled to premiere on the History Channel in early 2022.

The 2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition included submissions from seasoned builders as well as new customizers representing up-and-coming stars who demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs. The Young Guns (builders 27 years and younger) category continues to evolve and expand, providing the next generation of builders with an opportunity to get their vehicles into the Battle of the Builders competition.

Industry experts narrowed down the field of 240-plus entries to the Top 40 in the remaining categories, before selecting the Top 12 builds overall which included two women for the first time. The 12 finalists then took over judging duties and named Robert Matranga the overall winner.

For more information about the 2021 Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.sema.org/botb, or SEMA’s YouTube channel.

Pandora Celebrates the Season With More Holiday Stations Than Ever Before

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 29, 2021 – Pandora is celebrating the season with more holiday stations than ever before! Pandora’s dozens of festive stations — more than 60 this year — span genres, decades and moods, ensuring all listeners will find something to soundtrack all of their holiday happenings — from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa.

Pandora has invited Kelly ClarksonRob ThomasPentatonix and more to share their favorite holiday songs and traditions in exclusive Artist Takeover Modes on Today’s ChristmasHipster HolidaysHoliday Hits, and Today’s Gospel Hits. Pandora’s Country Christmas station has gathered holiday stories and songs from Tim McGraw, Brett EldridgeDarius Rucker, Lady A, Mickey Guyton, Josh Turner, and others for a very special Mode called The Pop Up: A Country Holiday. These guest DJ-style Modes will appear throughout November and December and offer a glimpse into how these artists are celebrating this year.

Pandora’s new holiday stations include three that have been curated by its listeners. Holiday Thumb 100 (made up of songs from all eras), Holiday Thumb 100: Traditional (featuring pre-1980 tracks), and Holiday Thumb 100: Modern (comprised of songs 1980-present) are programmed with the 100 songs that have earned the most thumbs ups from Pandora listeners. Pandora curators also pick their ultimate holiday tunes on the brand new Handpicked 100: Merry Shuffle station.

Heavy metal fans have a brand new station to rock out to this holiday season. Yuletide Slay Ride features the best festive metal and hard rock. With tracks from Alice Cooper, AC/DC, Lemmy, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Girlschool, GWAR and dozens of others, this station rocks the holidays hard.Kwanzaa Celebration also makes its official debut as a station this year. And, Pandora listeners can travel back in time with 2000s Christmas90s Christmas (new this year), 80s Christmas, and 70s Christmas (new this year) stations.

Pandora’s flagship Christmas station has added more Modes this year, allowing listeners to fine-tune the station to hear even more of what they want at the moment. These Modes can be selected while listening to Christmas Radio on the Pandora app: Holiday Top Thumb 100 (also its own station), Acoustic Holiday, Christmas Present, Christmas Past, Grandma’s Favorites, Peaceful Instrumentals, Mistletoe Duets, and Christmas Ensemble.

Additionally, Pandora has a selection of stations to set the mood for whatever you are doing this holiday season: Holiday CookingHoliday CleaningHoliday TravelHoliday Workout, and more!

Pandora’s Holiday Stations 2021:
Thanksgiving Day 
Friendsgiving
Thanksgiving Country
Swingin’ Thanksgiving
Holiday Top Thumb 100
Holiday Top Thumb 100: Traditional
Holiday Top Thumb 100: Modern
Handpicked 100: Merry Shuffle
Holiday Hits
Today’s Christmas 
Christmas 
Christmas Traditional
New Holiday
2000s Christmas
90s Christmas
80s Christmas
70s Christmas
Chill Holiday
Folk Holidays
Oldies Christmas
Rockin’ Holidays
Yuletide Slay Ride
Hipster Holidays
Christmas Rappin’
Soulful Holidays
Americana Christmas
Country Christmas
Classical Christmas
Navidad Latina
Navidad Mexicana
Navidad Tropical
Navidad Colombiana
Navidad Boricua
Family Christmas
Kids Christmas
Bluegrass Christmas
Caribbean Christmas
Celtic Holidays
Christian Contemporary Holidays
Christmas Blues
Christmas Choral Classics
Classic Country Christmas
Gospel Christmas
Hollywood Holiday Soundtracks
Jazz Holidays
New CCM Christmas
R&B and Pop Holidays
R&B Holiday
Reggae Christmas
Smooth Jazz Christmas
Tropical Holidays
Villancicos De Navidad
Swingin’ Christmas
Holiday Cooking
Holiday Cleaning
Holiday Travel
Holiday Workout
Peaceful Holidays 
Holiday Instrumentals
Dreamy Snow Day
Kwanzaa Celebration
Hanukkah
Hipster Hanukkah
Hanukkah for Kids

Soundworks Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 155

SHREVEPORT LA (11.27.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Soundworks won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 26th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Ten months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 155th time on Friday morning November 26th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Soundworks slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out to Soundworks in Millersville MD to give them the news that a 12volt News $100. check will be headed their way. On a busy Black Friday morning the voice mail picked up the call. We will continue to contact the store with the winning news.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

 Happy Thanksgiving 2021

 SHREVEPORT LA (11.24.21) Happy Thanksgiving 2021 to all across the 12volt industry.

 It goes without saying that 2021 has been one of the craziest years since the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving Festival meal in 1621.

Overall, we in the 12volt industry have fared much better than many industries and businesses. That said there are still significant challenges ahead.

Let’s all remain positive for successful Black Friday events and Small Business Saturday as we work to finish November 2021 on a high note. And not to forget Cyber Monday.

A very Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season to all from the 12volt Central Studios.

iBEAM Ships New Tailgate Handle Cameras, Micro Camera, and Window Mount

Holly Hill, Fla. – November 24, 2021 – iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems ® by Metra Electronics ®
is now shipping new cameras and accessories launched at the 2021 SEMA Show. Two new
tailgate handle cameras designed to fit older model Dodge Dakota or Chevrolet C/K pickup
trucks provide an OE-style replacement handle with a high-quality backup camera. iBEAM is
also now shipping a new universal micro camera that can be used to add a side, front, or rear-
view camera to almost any vehicle. A new universal mount is also available for mounting
iBEAM’s square-style cameras to the interior rear window. These are just a few of the many
new safety solutions introduced from iBEAM at the 2021 SEMA Show.

Tailgate Handle Cameras
iBEAM’s new TE-DDTG replacement tailgate handle camera is designed to fit 2005-2011
Dodge Dakota trucks and the TE-GMPU is designed to fit Chevrolet’s 1988-2002 C/K pickup
trucks, providing a modern upgrade for older models. Both tailgate handle cameras are rated
IP69 and have a resolution of 400 TV lines with a high-quality sensor for nighttime viewing.
TE-DDTG and TE-GMPU Product Specifications
● Resolution: 400 TV lines
● Field of view: 186° diagonal, 150° horizontal, 112° vertical
● Minimum illumination: 0.1 lux
● IP69
● Selectable parking lines
● 26 feet of extension cable
● 3-year limited warranty

TE-DDTG

Universal Micro Camera
The TE-MIPI from iBEAM is a small but impressive camera with a resolution of 800 TV lines.
This is a 55-degree fixed angled camera and the image can be mirrored or rotated for vertically
or horizontally mounted cameras placed on side-view mirrors, front or rear bumpers, or almost
any other location. It has an optional parking lines feature when used as a reverse camera or
can be independently triggered. A hole saw and wiring harness are included.

TE-GMPU

TE-MIPI Product Specifications
● Resolution: 800 TV lines
● Viewing angle: 188° diagonal, 155° horizontal, 113° vertical
● IP69K
● Switchable mirror/normal image
● Ability to trigger parking lines separately from camera power
● Vertical image switching for different camera mounting positions
● Hole saw included
● 3-year limited warranty
Universal Interior Rear Window Mount
iBEAM is making it easier for installers to mount an interior rearview camera without drilling
holes. The new TE-ISCMB is a universal mount that works with all of iBEAM’s square-style
cameras. It attaches to the rear window with 3M ® double-sided tape and includes mounting
hardware.

TE-ISCMB

These new products are now shipping from Metra Electronics and all of iBEAM’s new solutions
launched at SEMA can be seen online at iBEAMusa.com.

TE-MIPI