CHATTANOOGA, TN (09.05.24) – The WFR Family Reunion took place from Tuesday, August 27 through Friday, August 30 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Team SolarFX was in the house with a booth featuring SolarFX and Rogue Window Films. All of their competitors were sporting custom designed Team SolarFX T-shirts as they were competing during the event.
Shawn Vogler II and Shawn Vogler (R) ready for the event to begin.
Maverick Juarez with his hands full of $100 bills from winning the top drawing $1000 prize at the SolarFX dinner.
Shawn Vogler, Eric Gill, Jamil Gill and Shawn Vogler II (L to R) celebrate more fun.
Shawn Vogler related “It was an amazing event as the turnout was terrific with tons of competitors from all over the US competing. On the event floor competitors and attendees engaged in conversations that covered the entire scope of the window film industry. We are already planning and looking forward to next year.”
Avery Wells, Sean Gill, Eric Gill, Jamel Gill and Shawn Vogler (L to R) gathered for a photo op.,
Action in the Rogue booth on the show floor.
A portion of the event competition floor at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Montana Johnson, Zach, Lewis and Jeremy Swanson spotlight their SolarFX custom T-shirts.
SolarFX also sponsored the first ever ‘Kids Tint Competition’ with the age groups of 5- 8, 9-13 and 14-17. “This event was a big hit for the first year and next year will be much larger as many parents want to help their kids compete” Vogler added.
Team Solar FX also hosted a dinner for competitors at the event following the awards presentations. There was a surprise drawing at the dinner and three lucky winters took home cash prizes in the amounts of $250, $500, and $1000. with Maverick Juarez winning the top prize of $1000.
DALLAS, TX (09.13.24) – SSR University has done it again! SSRU1.4: Sound Processing 101 held on Wednesday August 28h was an introduction to the simplicities behind Digital Sound Processing.
SSR North dealers and staff showed up in full force to take advantage of the opportunity to dive into a multi-part training series discussing the emergence of sound processing. Powerbass and DS18 showed up with some goodies to give away to some lucky winners and a good time was had by all….including a delicious buffet!
Attendees listen intently to the presentation by Paul Galanos.
After the training session, there was a raffle drawing as Paul Galanos was having some fun as prize winners are also a picture. The PowerBass prize is also pictured.
Paul Galanos presented the session that included the fundamental value of equalization, crossover networks, slope, time alignment that led to the features and benefits of an electronic digital sound processor in the car audio system as well as the importance to the 12volt marketplace with consumers.
Members of the training session proudly hold their certificates.
In addition Galanos encouraged attendees to interact with one another to share knowledge and experiences they have had on the sales floor. Sharing those experiences can help all understand new opportunities to help propel all to the next level in tuning and staying up-to-date on new technology.
Per usual, Tracy Farr & his crew stayed late for the entire event establishing SSR Dallas as the standard of integrity in the industry.
DES MOINES, IA (09.03.24) – Mid-State Distributing is among the first few distributors to partner with MTX as they began to bring aboard distributors in specific areas of the country. Mid-State is offering the entire line of MTX Mobile, Marine and Powersports products in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
Steve Brown (L) and Casey Johnson in front of the MTX wall in the Des Moines HQ. Brown handles the shipping department while Johnson is the Territory Manager.
“Mid-State has been a key player in this industry for as long as I can remember, and they have an exceptional reputation for prioritizing the needs of their dealers and manufacturing partners. We’re looking forward to a great start together as we launch dozens of new products over the next year” Jason Fickas, MTX Vice President, related.
Stocked MTX shelves in the warehouse.
Jeff Hedden, President of Mid-State Distributing, stated, “We are excited to be working with a company that has been making unique product solutions for the 12-volt industry for the past 45 years. This fully rounded line will be a great fit in the ever-growing line of products we currently provide for our customers at Mid-State.”
A wide selection of MTX products set the ship in the warehouse.
“We are very excited to be involved with MTX again at Mid-State. Since receiving inventory a couple weeks ago we hit the ground running with a lot of inventory for dealer’s needs. The Thunder Form line has been very successful. The vehicle specific UT ATV line has also been very popular” Kasey Johnson, Territory Manager, commented.
For more information, see below: MTX Western Regional Sales Manager: Ceasar Olaes Ceasar.Olaes@mitekusa.com Mid-State Distributing Territory Manager Kasey Johnson: k.johnson@m-state.com
SHREVEPORT LA (09.01.24) From the 12Volt Central Studios we say “Happy Labor Day 2024 to all across the 12Volt Industry”
This first Monday of September Federal Holiday honors all who work day-in and day-out to get the job done for the continuing success of their company in the marketplace.
Thinking back over my personal 60 plus years in the 12 Volt workforce, I know it’s not always easy or fun.
Those 60 years include retail sales through the 60’s and 70’s, award winning Sony distributor principal and rep through the 80’s and the following 3 decades of delivering fresh 12Volt Industry News publications.
The uncertainties in the world today doesn’t make it any easier to succeed in today’s workplace.
Please recharge a bit over Labor Day weekend and let’s all work together to contribute to the overall success of the 12Volt Industry going forward into the future.
The 12Volt Central Studios Staff will continue to deliver Fresh, Positive industry news each and every day.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (08.31.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 286th time on Friday morning August 30th. The Wheel landed on the CRUX space and the Signature of Heaven 777 slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in West Liberty KY to let them know the news that the CRUX prize will be headed their way. We talked to the owner Harrison Manyoma and he was happy to hear the news that a CRUX prize world be headed that way. Harrison said his store sells a lot of CRUX interfacing products.
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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the 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, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA and NWA Audio in Bentonville AR.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 287 on Friday, September 6th.
PIGEON FORGE, TN (08.30.24) – The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Club Invasion took place at the LaConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN from Thursday, August 22nd to Saturday, August 24th. This was the third time that Alpine attended the event offering the latest dash and audio solutions designed specifically for the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator drivers.
“We had a very successful event at the 2024 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Club Invasion once again due to our strong relationship with Tampa-based Alpine authorized retailer Soundwaves Tampa and Alpine authorized fulfillment partner, DOW Technologies” Allison Saunders, Marketing Supervisor Brand, stated.
The Alpine presence was strong with displays, demo vehicles and on-site installations.
Alpine products stacked early in the day for installations scheduled for the day.
Continuing, “While we were setting up for the event on Wednesday, we already had customers coming to our booth, asking to purchase a product so they could be first install on Thursday morning. From the start on Thursday, until the end of the event on Saturday, there was never a moment that our installation bays were not full. Our amazing Soundwaves of Tampa has it down to a science now The Soundwaves of Tampa Team deeply understand Alpine Jeep products, the Jeep itself and the needs of the Jeep customer. They went above and beyond to assure that every customer drove away with a smile on their face.”
The install bays were full in this great image from DOW Technologies.
The Soundwaves Tampa crew was very busy with installations throughout the event.
Concluding “This was our third time at the event and our customers always make sure to stop by. We even saw a handful of customers from last year and the prior event who updated their radio and now wanted to upgrade their sound system. Overall, it was a very successful event and we look forward to attending next year with our same partners” Saunders related.
The amazing Alpine “Switchback” 2020 Jeep Gladiator showcased a custom truck bed build that featured 40 motorized Bluetooth speakers that activated for optimum sound positioning.
A 2018 Jeep Wrangler demo vehicle was on site featuring the i509-WRA-JL with a 9-inch weather-resistant digital media receiver with Hi-Res audio playback. This unit was intentionally designed with a Jeep driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep interior and retain the features Jeep drivers use the most.
Alpine’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler was also on site with similar Jeep specific solutions designed for the older Jeep wranglers. The Alpine show vehicle “Switchback” is a 2020 Jeep Gladiator that showcased a custom truck bed build that featured 40 motorized Bluetooth speakers that articulated for optimum sound positioning.
Look for Alpine in 2025 to once again to have a strong presence at the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Club Invasion.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (08.28.24) – Alpine Audio Specific Tesla upgrades were spotlighted at the 2024 Electrify Expo event in San Francisco the weekend of August 24th and 25th. Alpine’s West Coast Regional Jason Hannon and Product Specialist Pete Bobsin, along with Vince Miranda-Audio Xperts Vacaville CA, each had their Teslas set for live demos showcasing the Alpine Audio Tesla Specific upgrade systems.
The electrify expo featured a wide variety of e-related products including e-bikes, e-skateboards, e-scooters, and e-RV related products.
Hannon related “Alpine is committed to growing the Tesla community and our Tesla kits deliver the sound quality and performance Tesla owners have been looking for. Having three Tesla vehicles on hand for live demos allowed owners to understand and experience what they’ve been missing. And what they’ve been missing is the incredible sound Alpine delivers. We did a lot demos.”
Pete Bobsin and Jason Hannon (R) give a big thumbs up at the event.
Bobsin stated “The interactions Vince Miranda had demoing his loaded Tesla with consumers alone was worth being on site. Being on site at Tesla events is bringing a level of consistency interacting with the EV community. We had well over 50 in-depth audio demonstrations and countless intersactions with the general public, other vendors and even event organizers. Finally, we were also to direct gamers to the exciting world of ‘Alpine Park’ which is an immersive interactive experience on ROBLOX for the young and young at heart.”
Vince Miranda receiving his Best Audio Trophy Award on stage.
The Best Audio Award showcased on the dash and Miranda’s Tesla Y.
Vince Miranda’s Tesla won the Best Audio Trophy at the Expo. Miranda and the Audio Xperts crew have been on the cutting edge of Tesla product upgrades from the beginning. With live demos Miranda provided consumers a true Alpine Tesla Experience. The rear compartment housed a custom system installation with subwoofers and amplifiers. Everything spotlighted with LED lighting.
The custom Alpine installation in the rear of Miranda‘s Tesla Y definitely grabbed eyeballs.
The three Alpine Teslas, owned by the three team members on site, pictured early on day one of the Expo with a little weather.
“Receiving the Trophy for the Best Audio at the Expo was amazing. At our store we strive to offer our customers add-ons to max their driving experience across the board. The Alpine Audio Specific upgrades lets us do that at Audio Xperts” Miranda stated.
Electrify Expo Seattle is set for September 14th and 15th.
A big 12volt Central Studios Thank You to Jason, Pete and Vince for their input.
NEW HYDE PARK, NY (08.26.24) – East Coast USA Distributors has been a fixture throughout the metro New York area for decades. Morris Hartman has had a long-standing business relationship with Albert Zandi also for decades. East Coast USA is a key Kenwood distributor and recently Morris Hartman, The Progressive Group, conducted a training session at their facility for the latest products in the Kenwood line.
Hartman related “I called Albert last Monday and said let’s have a meeting with your sales team to go over the Kenwood line. I’ll bring breakfast and plenty of orange juice. We set the date for Friday last week August 23rd. It was a very in-depth meeting. We talked about products presentation and solutions for the dealer and consumers. We had the new Kenwood brochures to go through and we also unpacked a new Kenwood DMX4710S that is a feature packed receiver and went over the features plus the benefit to the dealer to point out to consumers.”
Albert Zandi-East Coast USA owner, Jose, Morris Hartman, Alberto and Bobby (L to R) are pictured after the Kenwood meeting.
For over an hour they really drilled down into that product and the rest of the Kenwood line. East Coast team members Jose, Alberto and Bobby will now be on the streets in the Big Apple and able to highlight the features and benefits of products in the Kenwood line….also talking the DMX4710S into dealers to show the unit.
Zandi offered “Having Morris set up this Kenwood meeting was ideal in today’s marketplace. We don’t see a lot of that type of people relationships and it is so important. Particularly when it comes to selling sound quality and features for the consumer.”
Hartman concluded “The DMX4710S is a really loaded monitor receiver with 6.8 inch digital multimedia unit with capacitive touch panel, Alpine CarPlay and Android Auto ready, USB mirroring for Android with 13 band EQ and digital time alignment. Rear camera input and parking guidelines, built-in Bluetooth plus 2 pre-out and subwoofer out all packed in a short chassis unit. The East Coast crew, when holding that unit in their hands, really had a feeling of the value of this product. They will now showcase that value to East Coast USA dealers.”
OCEAN CITY, MD (08.26.24) – KICKER returned for the seventh year as a sponsor of the annual Ocean City JEEP FEST, a celebration of all things Jeep and the owners who love them.
Live Wire Media and Events hosted its annual Jeep Festival in Ocean City MD beginning August 22 and wrapping on August 25th. Jeep owners, fans and the public hit the picturesque beaches of Ocean City to show off and admire the infinite ways Jeep vehicles can be enjoyed and customized.
The KICKER XRV rolled in with the Living’Loud BASS to the Ocean City JEEP FEST.
From early Day-1 KICKER welcomed Jeepers.
The KICKER XRV rolled into the Convention Center after the 1300 mile trip from Stillwater OK with Jeremy Wynn and Steven Bambrough in the cab. KICKER territory rep firm Opus Marketing was in the house with Jamie White, Chuck Ottati, Todd Ess and Greg Boylan were in the house and joined by Darren Thomas and his team from AudioWorks Deleware.
KICKER was set up on site at the Roland E Powell Convention Center with the XRV featuring the subwoofer packed Boom Room. KICKER dealer AudioWork of Delaware with sales and installing KICKER systems on site for the entire show and featured several audio packages for purchases made especially for Jeeps and Jeepers.
Specials in the AudioWorks booth led to full install bays.
Full install bays to start the day.
The Friday night LED light show was sponsored by KKICKER and Trail Seven. There were over 100 jeeps participating.
The weather was ideal this year and there was a large crowd of Jeepers who made it a point to check out all the specials in KICKER booth and get a time scheduled for their installation done by the AudioWorks of Delaware crew. Starting early on Day-1 and continuing until the event wrapped all the bays were filled under the large tents adjacent to the KICKER XRV setup. The Boom Room inside th XRV was active but local sound ordanences limited the Livin’Loud potential of the 40,000 watts amplifier sett up.
White, Opus Marketing Principal, related “The engery throughout the event was amzaing. There was always raffic in the booth and off site too on the beach and light shows in the evenings. KICKER provided a tremendous party atmosphere for everyone at the 2024 OC JEEP FEST!” White also contrubuted super images in this article.
That was also fun for Jeepers on the beach.
IT’S A WRAP!! After all was loaded Saturday evening team members gathered for this group image in front of the XRV.
In addition to the amazing aftermarket gear and vehicle vehicles attendees saw and experienced KICKER hosted events like the daily sand course where Jeepers let the air out of their tires to run a sand course of dunes and depressions. KICKER also hosted multiple parties featuring live music, food and drinks like the KICKER kickoff deck party at the Hilton Garden Inn on August 22. KICKIN’ it at the harbor with KICKER on the Pier 23 waterfront restaurant on August 23 and the OC Jeep Fest wrap party wrapping it up with KICKER at the Bourbon Street on the beach on August 24.
The 2024 OC JEEP FEST was definitely Livin’Loud with KICKER.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (08.24.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 285th time on Friday morning August 23rd. The Wheel landed on the Kenwood space and the NWA Custom Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Bentonville, AR to let them know the news that the Kenwood prize will be headed their way. We talked to Logan Mustin and he was happy to hear the news and said the Kenwood dash cam world be a great prize. We have the item in the 12volt Central Studios and will send that way..
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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the 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, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA and Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 286 on Friday, August 30th.
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