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Race Sport Lighting Shipping a New 3-in-1 Automotive Protection Kit

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RINGWOOD, IL (06.24.2020) – Race Sport Lighting is excited to announce the launch of their Race Sport Lighting’s 3-in-1 automotive protection kit. Designed for businesses who service any type of customer vehicles, to provide a simple layer of protection for porters, installers and technicians from potential transmission of germs, bacteria and viruses.

This kit features a recyclable slipcover for three of the most common surfaces technicians come in contact with while servicing a vehicle. One protective cover for the steering wheel, one for the gear shifter and one for the driver’s seat.

“Having a protective barrier between your employees and potentially contaminated surfaces within the vehicle they are servicing, is a simple and effective way to lower employee exposure to germs, bacteria and viruses. As well as giving customers peace of mind that they are not being exposed by the staff servicing their vehicle,” stated Steve Jergensen, President, Race Sport Lighting.

“To shield the surface, simply stretch the elastic band of the steering wheel and shifter knob cover out over the mechanism. The driver seat cover has a pouch on the back that you simply slip over the headrest. Drape the rest of the cover over the seat. We protect every test vehicle that comes in during our intake procedure,” commented Mac Gracia, Installation & Tech Support, Race Sport Lighting.

3-in-1 Automotive Protection kits are in stock and shipping in cases of 100 for your average dealer, or 1000 for large dealerships or WD Distributors to sell to their active dealership base.

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Visit racesportinc.com for more.

Scrapin’ The Coast 2020 with DS18 and Limitless Lithium on the Gulf Coast

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MIAMA GARDENS, FL (06.23.2020) – Coming like a freight train right into the new show season! DS18 and Limitless Lithium are the perfect combo for any enthusiast wanting to get the most bang for their bucks with the best designed equipment in the field.

Team DS18, lead by Rob Ferro-MR.DS18, will be in full force at Scrapin’ the Coast just like very year with their closest of kin in audio, Team Limitless! These two teams combined will no doubt blow away any COVID-19 that may be in the air with the massive amounts of cone area pushing hurricane force winds from these amazing manufacturer demo builds. Leading the limitless Team is Chris Allen, Matt Leisch, and Roy Rose who are prepared for a hot and windy day in Biloxi on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The DS18 Big Bad Wolf and more will be Scrapin’ The Coast.

MR.DS18 himself will be there with his gang of amazing fully build audio Jeeps. Alongside will be a couple DS18’s newest dealers Kyle Wardwell and Sammy BOOBMOX Serrano. Both Kyle and Sammy will have their fully build audio Jeeps there showing off their amazing fabrication work and 100% DS18 equipment setups. These Jeeps define what pro audio is all about. The immense sound coming from these vehicles is as impressive as their sound quality. Also joining will be a plethora of other Team DS18 members and DS18 enthusiasts.

These DS18 and Limitless Lithium builds are nothing like people have ever seen and are guaranteed to LITERALLY blow all away. Just between the Limitless Gorilla and Ground Pound, there is a combined 180,000 watts of goose bump making high powered pro audio sound! These two vehicles alone can stop breaths, shatter windshields, and make people squirm when the massive 165+ DB bass moves through their body. These vehicles are not just about the bass. Both are LOADED with DS18 Mids and Highs to compliment all that DS18 subwoofer bass and give an experience that rivals the Sydney Amphitheater!

See MR.DS18 and the Big Bad Wolf

This year will be an amazing experience at Scrapin’ The Coast. DS18 and all are ready to get back to normal and start all the summertime shows all have been missing!

Team Members of DS18 are driving across the country just to have a portion of WE LIKE IT LOUD to start this season with a GIANT BANG!

Visit ds18.com and scrapinthecoast.com for more.

Elite Audio Hosted a Very Successful MECA Event

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ATHENS, TN (06.22.2020) – Long-time MECA Retail Member, Elite Audio in Athens TN, hosted a MECA event at the Sweetwater Flea Market on Sunday May 31st. Elite Audio has hosted numerous events at this venue through the years.

MECA Members pitch in to help a fellow competitor get a big number on the meter.

Oran Barkley, Elite Audio owner and MECA 2018 SPL Street 5 World Champion stated “The Sweetwater Flea Market is just up the road from our store a few miles. We had a great event. Over 60 competition vehicles were in the lanes for MECA Show & Shine, SQL and SPL runs. In addition there were NSPL and Bass Outlaw competitors plus about 20 friends that just came to demo their rides. There was a lot of enthusiasm among competitors who were very happy to be back at a MECA event. We had competitors from Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia plus many from Tennessee.”

Oran Barkley was happy to see friends and competitors at the Sweetwater Flea Market.

Steve Stern, MECA Commish, offered “This was the first show for the East Tennessee/Virginia area and spectator turnout was especially good, and lots of enthusiasm. People were genuinely grateful to be back at a MECA event, able to see friends, show new builds, and lots of car audio gear.”

This amazing Chevy pickup was one of the ultra tricked rides on site at the event.

Continuing, Stern stated “Oran is a believer in hosting cost-effective, fun events that highlight his store plus the products and services he provides. He understands the sound-off competitors since he has been one for many years. Team O.S.C. is a testimony to the relationships he builds with his customers, who turn into friends as they travel and socialize at the events. This makes for loyal customers, and that’s really important to speciality car audio shops.”

The Odd Squad Custom Team was founded in 1995 as a low rider club.

Barkley started Team O.S.C. (Odd Squad Custom) in 1995 as a Low Rider Club for car shows. Through the years the marketplace has changed and now club members focus on car audio competitions and car shows.

Barkley related business has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic with strong sales across the board in car audio, marine and side-by-side categories.

Concluding, Stern offered “Starting Monday, June 22nd, we will make daily posts on Facebook highlighting MECA Retail Members. The first post will be last year’s Team Of The Year, Team O.S.C. owned by Oran Barkley-Elite Audio and featured above.

Visit mecacaraudio.com for more.

The 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020 – Wired Electronics Wins Spin 81

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.20.20)  WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Seven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 81, is Wired Electronics in Linden NJ. The Wheel landed on the DS18 space Friday morning June 19th. We have reached out to the winning store to let them them know the good news…. that they won the DS18 prize which is a 6.5” high wattage and high range speaker package.
Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Image Dynamics and SpellBrite. 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 and Texas Dreamz Customs. Congratulations to all.

 WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, June 26th.

Happy Fathers’ Day 2020

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SHREVEPORT, LA (06.19.2020) – Fathers’ Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June each year in the U.S. This Sunday, June 21st, is Fathers’ Day 2020 and is the second day of Summer 2020.

Every aspect of Father’s Day 2020 will be impacted by the COVID-19 and uncertainty in general across the U.S.

The Spring Carlisle 2020 Car Meet, in Carlisle PA, was originally expected to draw 100,000 to the large outdoor swap meet venue. At the last minute officials stepped in to have the event cancelled. A court hearing on Thursday, June 18th, ended with no decision. With so much uncertainty the event will now draw a much smaller crowd.

The Florida Jeep Jam in Panama City is Fathers’ Day Weekend and expected to draw a large number of Jeepers and a large crowd to the Florida beach.

Concerts, bike rallies and other summertime activities have been impacted also.

Many Fathers across the 12volt industry have been working from home for nearly 3 months. Those factory staff members, manufacturers representatives and others have been home bound. Fathers working in 12volt retail shops, where open, have experienced very strong sales and packed install bays. Father’s working for distributors have been equally busy.

Fathers’ Day 2020 may be a good day to spend on the lake.

We wish all a safe Fathers’ Day 2020.

DS18 Charges Across Florida to Florida Jeep Jam

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MIAMA GARDENS, FL (06.18.2020) – Father’s Day Weekend will be a blast! Yes, a literal audio blast from DS18 at Florida Jeep Jam in Panama City Beach. This Jeep event, June 17th-21st, is like no other in Florida and is one of the largest in the nation with a HUGE community of Jeepers driving from half a nation away to attend.

To kick off this weeklong party DS18 will start at the famous pirate themed restaurant, then off to the Jeep block party where the DS18 Team will be handing out awards for Best in Show, Best Sound Setup and UGLIEST JEEP. This whole week is about how DS18 loves the Jeep community and are happy to show their support throughout the whole event.

Rob Ferro, MR.DS18, is shown at the company’s HQ with the long awaited JK Door Panels that he will show at Florida Jeep Jam.

Rob Ferro (MR.DS18) will be DS18’s emissary once again to all the people that know him so well in the Jeep community. He will be there showing off many new and hot Jeep products that are sure to break necks and the industry itself when they are released. Among these new DS18 products is the long-awaited TJ SoundBar sporting four DS18 waterproof mids and two tweeters for a loud sound like you have never heard before on a TJ. Also, the Gladiator’s new under the seat sub boxes that sound great and look like a factory addition. These will debut with four 6.5 subs or two 6.5 subs, whichever fits the Jeep enthusiasts bass needs best.

Be sure to check out DS18 if you’re anywhere near this event, it is worth the drive just to see Rob Ferro’s Big Bad Wolf Jeep in all its glory plus all the other amazing builds on the beach that DS18 happy to be a part of.

The DS18 rig stopped for fuel on the 600 mile trip from DS18 HQ in Miami Gardens to Panamá City for the big Father’s Day Weekend event.

“WE LIKE IT LOUD!” MR.DS18 Rob Ferro stated.

Visit ds18.com for more.

CES2021 Planning Is in Full Swing

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ARLINGTON, VA (06.17.2020) – See the following message from Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President CES:

CES 2021 planning is in full swing, and we are committed to bringing you the most influential tech event in the world. In January, we plan to convene the technology industry, both physically in Las Vegas and digitally online. CES will continue to help you make connections and reach your business goals.

Though we do expect the show to be smaller, many of the world’s leading tech brands are confirmed to showcase the latest technologies, and we will be announcing soon the tech luminaries who will speak on our CES stages.

We all face new considerations about attending conferences, conducting business and traveling to meetings. As we prepare for CES 2021 registration to launch later in the fall, we want to share some of our plans for the show.

What’s New for CES 2021

You can find information on our website about our new sanitization, social distancing, medical aid and other plans to keep your safety, security and health a priority. We will provide updates to help keep you informed.

We will continue to expand the show’s reach by making more content available digitally. You can expect to see a wide selection of livestreamed CES content, along with many other engaging digital and virtual opportunities, enabling you to connect with the world’s leading technology innovators, thought leaders and policymakers.

What We Will Be Talking About

Technology has played a pivotal role in society over the past few months. At CES 2021, among topics covering the entire tech ecosystem, we will discuss some of the pressing topics of today, including:

Tech Battling Pandemics – The technology industry has come together in the face of adversity, and we are proud to highlight how tech companies have contributed during the pandemic.

Smart and Resilient Cities – CES and the World Bank Group are calling on the tech community to help cities in developing countries build resilience to disasters such as COVID-19. Learn more about the Global Tech Challenge and submit your solution.

At CES 2021, we will showcase and discuss solutions that solve public challenges in areas such as transportation, public safety, energy and infrastructure.

Digital Health – The use of telemedicine solutions has grown rapidly in recent months. At CES 2021, we will again bring together health tech innovators and medical professionals to highlight the latest in health care solutions.

Speak at CES 2021

Particularly in challenging times, diverse voices across industries help inspire innovation and thought leadership. CES 2021 Call for Speakers launches soon, and we welcome you to submit an application. Stay tuned for updates on CES.tech.

Las Vegas recently began reopening for business and hotels are implementing comprehensive plans for health and safety. We are working closely with the Las Vegas community and event industry associations to ensure our plans follow the recommendations of public health experts and standards set by the federal, state and local governments.

Visit CES.tech for more.

MTX Audio Shipping New Polaris RZR Audio Kits and Components

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PHOENIX, AZ (06.16.2020) – MTX Audio is announcing their new audio kits and components for Polaris RZR side-by-side vehicles are now shipping. The new products are compatible to most 2014+ RZR models including the newer Turbo S. 

The complete audio systems are available in three different configurations and are compatible with Ride Command and non-Ride Command vehicles. Available are a two, three and five speaker kit that feature simple to install components, fast interconnection with fully plug and play harnesses and all at a price that won’t break the bank leaving enough left over to gas up your ride. Whether you’re looking for a starter system with front stage audio or you want the complete party package to become the envy of all your friends, we have a kit just right for you. 

Jason Planck is pictured in the MTX Phoenix HQ with the new MTX RZR-14-SW 10” sub enclosure that is available as part of the MTX Audio RZR kits or separately.

Also shipping are the new RZR-14-FS front speaker pods with integrated RGB lighting and the RZR-14-SW subwoofer enclosure for the same series of vehicles. The front pods come fully assembled out of the box saving you critical steps and time during the install. Another key design element is that they physically install in minutes using our custom quick install bracket and integrated POD-LOC technology reducing your down time from riding. With the updated design and features, they deliver high quality output even under the most extreme riding conditions. 

The RZR-14-SW features a high output 10-inch woofer in a rotationally molded enclosure designed to produce deep resonating bass while limiting transferred resonance into the vehicle panels reducing rattles inherent to low bass. Considering all types of riding, the enclosure is designed to be ported or sealed and easily converted by installing our Quick Install Port Seal (QuIPS) cover. Not only does this change the configuration of the enclosure but it can also be used, in the event of a deep-water situation, to seal the enclosure from water penetration protecting the internal components from damage. The unit does not interfere with passenger legroom by mounting in place of the vehicles glove compartment and features an installer friendly hardware system that allows one person to quickly install the enclosure with minimal effort. 

Visit www.mtx.com for more. 

Sight and Sound at the Clark County Rider’s Run

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CLARK, SD (06.15.2020) – Aberdeen, SD based Sight and Sound had a major presence at the 38th Clark County Rider’s June 12th-14th in Clark SD. The 12volt retailer was set up at the Clark County Fairgrounds the under SounDigital and Beyma tents. During the 3-Day event Sight and Sound owner Dan Mount worked through the day and into the evening meeting with enthusiasts and working on bike installations under the tent.

Sight and Sound was set up under the SounDigital tent at the event.

Mount stated “This was our first year to exhibit at the Clark County Rider’s Run. For our store we were able to talk with several hundred bikers who now know about our store down the rod in Aberdeen. We look forward to being their next year”

Michael Foundation, CE GUYS, travelled the 594 miles from his Chicago area base pulling a 34’ trailer to work the event. The trailer was loaded with the event tents and products for the event. CE GUYS’ brands SounDigital, Ground Zero, Metra, MMATS PRO Audio, Braille Battery and Beyma were showcased at the venue. Gus Rigas made the trip with Foundation and worked to install gear on the bikes.

Gus Rigas (L) and Daniel Mount working on a Harley-Davidson install.

“The Sight and Sound booth was busy throughout the event and they made a lot of new contacts with motorcycle enthusiast who attended the event from the surrounding area. The new SounDigital EVOX small amps really grabbed attention as attendee could not believe the amount of power generated by an amp that small. We also sold some Braille Batteries to bikers” Foundation related.

Michael Foundation filling up on Sunday evening on the way back to Chicagoland
with about another 250 miles to go.

The event was established in 1981 as a charity event for local families in need. Live music, a talent show and poker run added to the event’s activities for the crowd.

Visit facebook.com/SightandSoundSD for more.

The 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020 – Texas Dreamz Customs Wins Spin 80

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.13.20)  WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Seven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 80, is Texas Dreamz Customs. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space Friday morning June 12th. We have reached out to the winner in Spring TX to let them them know the good news…. that they won the NavAtlas 2-Way Radio prize.
Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Image Dynamics and SpellBrite. 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 and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, June 19th.