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Race Sport Lighting Launches New DemonEye Version 2 RGB Headlights

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RINGWOOD, IL (02.19.2021) – Race Sport Lighting has launched their new DemonEYE V2 RGB Multi-functional headlights. This new kit can be used not only for headlight or fog light performance upgrades, but also feature an additional RGB diode to light up your lens color for show use as well. Race Sport Lighting owns the trademark on the DemonEYE name and is officially licensed to produce and sell this RGB technology to the marketplace.

This Version 2 DemonEYE LED kit is yet another product from Race Sport ushering in the latest and greatest vehicle technology in headlight and fog light upgrades. The advantages over the first version include a smaller, more compact design for versatile fitment, upgraded diode technology for brighter LUX output, upgraded Bluetooth app-controlled software and a much more durable and long-lasting diode technology.

“This second version DemonEYE RGB LED kit is going to be a hit in 2021. Many resellers loved the Version 1 when we released it about five years ago, and we did well in the marketplace with it as customers began to integrate it with other RGB products on their vehicles. The V2 takes all of our newer premium LED technologies and allows us to bring this once popular LED kit back to life.” – Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting

“From an installer’s perspective, this V2 DemonEYE LED kit is much more advanced than the old version. Its small and shallow design allow it to fit almost all vehicles on the road, and it is much brighter than the first version. Since we designed it using our patent diodes, diode array, and circuit board design, it is going to be much more durable and long lasting.” – Mac Gracia, Installation & Tech Support, Race Sport Lighting

New DemonEYE V2 RGB Multi-functional headlights are in stock and shipping in most bases now out of their warehouse. All distributors and dealers are encouraged to get this new technology in stock and experience what the excitement is about.

Visit www.racesportinc.com for more.

Real Audio Remote Starter Options Featured on Local Television News

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ERIE, PA (02.18.2021) – For the last couple of weeks it has been bitterly cold in Erie, PA. On Tuesday afternoon, February 16th, WICU-TV contacted Kyle Kaulis at Real Audio to do a news article about remote starters. The local NBC affiliate wanted to come right over.

This closeup of one of the in-store displays shows how easily features can be explained to customers. The Real Audio team designed and had the displays printed locally.

“I immediately told them to come right over. When the reporter, Haley Potter, and camera operator showed up we immediately answered their questions, set up and taped a session where I provided some remote starter background information. Also, I covered basic good, better, best product feature information. On a wall in the showroom we created 3 large transmitter displays that are perfect to show customers the feature sets. We actually made the large display graphics on cardboard that we designed and had printed. In less than a hour they wrapped up the visit.”

Real Audio owner Kyle Kaulis is pictured by the remote starter display in this screenshot from the news station WICU-TV, NBC affiliate in Erie PA.

The segment aired on the station during the late news Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning.

“Our remote starter business has been very strong with the cold winter weather. In addition we are doing a lot of seat heater business. Early on we committed to the seat heater business and learned how to remove the seats and take off upholstery to place the seat heater elements and prep the wiring. Then it’s reversing the process and writing up the ticket for the customer that will be warm and happy. VOXX products have been the go-to products,” Kaulis added.

Real Audio branding extends to the outside of the store too.

“Erie PA has a reported population of 95,000 plus. With the surrounding area the total population is certainly 300,000 plus. Having our brand, products and services in front of that large audience is amazing,” Kaulis concluded.

Visit kylesrealaudio.com for more.

SSV Works Adds JVC’s MR1 Receiver to Polaris Ranger XP1000 Kits

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OXNARD, CA (02.18.2021) – SSV Works is making available JVC’s acclaimed MR1 digital media receiver in SSV Works’ 2-, 3-, and 5-speaker kits for Polaris Ranger XP1000 (model years 2018+). With included free back-up camera, if you already have a SSV Works Ranger system and want to upgrade, the dash kits (p/n RG4-R1) are also now available with an MSRP of $479.99.

“Last year, we announced a collaboration with JVC in which SSV Works is now the exclusive Powersports distributor for the KD-MR1BTS marine / powersports digital media receiver, and that success has led us to adding this incredible receiver to our XP1000 kits,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “Our customers asked for an easy plug-and-play upgrade, we listened, and now they have it!”

If you are currently running SSV Works’ MRB3 Bluetooth Media Receiver and are looking to upgrade, the new RG4-R1 kit is exactly what you need. Like most of SSV Works’ kits, RG4-R1 is a plug-&-play install, making it as simple as unplugging the current MRB3 unit, installing the new dash piece, and plugging in the new JVC unit. With the included harnessing, this Bluetooth Media Receiver plugs right into the current SSV system.

The KD-MR1BTS digital media receiver features Bluetooth, USB, a 2.7-inch color display, global tuner with weather band, 7-Band EQ, rear view camera capability, and is SiriusXM-Ready.

The KD-MR1BTS’ waterproof housing withstands jets of water from any direction thanks to IPX6 waterproof compliance. As a result, the receiver can be safely used not only in cars, but also in other types of motor vehicles including marine and motorsports use. A conformal coating safeguards electronic circuits from harsh environments that may contain moisture or chemical contaminants, providing a barrier to airborne contaminants from the operating environment, such as salt-spray, thus preventing corrosion.

“JVC is a legacy in the mobile audio radio market, and we could not be more excited to partner with such a brand and provide our Ranger XP1000 customers with the best powersports radio and overall audio solution kits in the market,” Kaplan concluded.

For more information, visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

NAVAtlas and Sanford Sound Score on the 12volt Spin-To-Win 113

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SHREVEPORT, LA (02.17.2021) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel was created to have some fun across the 12volt industry. Fun for vendors with spaces and visibility on the wheel along with the weekly winners. Fun too for the 12volt News.

Spin 113 on Friday January 29h was especially fun. The Wheel landed on the NAVAtlas space. Sanford Sound in Sanford ME was the winner and Jack Bogard was very happy to hear the news that day.

A smiling Jack Bogard with the NAVAtlas Handheld prize Sanford Sound won on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. Bogard is seated on a Polaris RZR demo in his amazing new Sanford ME location

A quick call to Patrick Brooks at NAVAtlas got the ball rolling that day. Patrick Brooks snapped an image of the NAVAtlas Handhelds in the company’s Brea, CA warehouse that were headed to Sanford Sound.

On Tuesday, February 16th, Jack Bogard received the NAVAtlas Handhelds. Bogard sent an image while seated in the company’s Polaris RZR on the showroom floor. The 12volt Spin-To-Win NAVAtlas prize had made the 3000 mile trip from Brea, CA to Sanford ME in spite of all the weather problems.

Patrick Brooks pictured in the NAVAtlas Brea, CA warehouse set to send the prize to Sanford Sound.

Bogard related “Got my NAVAtlas Handheld package and these things work great. I will get with Patrick Brooks to see about adding this product to our inventory.” Bogard has seen a recent increase in the sales of Powersports related products at his store.

Brooks, NAVAtlas National Sales Manager, offered “This Handheld product is going to be a big seller in the Powersports community. The Dual band radio is simple to program and also works with helmet headsets and push to talk kits. Riding Buds will be able to communicate on the trail.”

From the 12volt News perspective this is a great story for all. A real win/win/win…..with not one “Well you know” delay.

See @sanfordsound and @navatlas on Instagram for more.

Navy Federal Credit Union and SiriusXM Deliver Benefits to Military Members and Their Families

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NEW YORK, NY (02.17.2021) – SiriusXM and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union with 10 million members, have teamed up to deliver a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM’s top-tier All Access package for qualifying Navy Federal members.

This benefit is available to Navy Federal members who own a vehicle with a factory-installed SiriusXM radio, including members who recently purchased a pre-owned vehicle and closed on a Navy Federal auto loan, members with an existing Navy Federal auto loan regardless of how far into the term they are, and members who own their vehicles outright. Eligibility restrictions apply.

“As member experience is always top of mind for us, we’re pleased to team up with SiriusXM to offer even more value for our members,” said Joe Pendergast, Vice President of Consumer Lending at Navy Federal Credit Union. “Whether driving in your car, using SiriusXM’s app on your phone or listening through a connected device at home, members can tune in to their favorite stations from anywhere.”

At the end of their three-month trial subscription, active duty, veterans and their families can take advantage of SiriusXM’s Military Discount, which offers a 25% discount on eligible subscription packages.

“In light of the very strong relationship that Navy Federal Credit Union has with its millions of members, we are very pleased and proud to work with them to make SiriusXM available as a benefit to those members,” said Gail Berger, Senior Vice President, Auto Remarketing for SiriusXM. “All Access is our best subscription package, and there’s truly something for everyone in our programming lineup. Navy Federal members can experience SiriusXM in their car, at home or on the go with our app and if they choose to subscribe after their trial, they may qualify for our Military Discount as a thank you for their service.”

SiriusXM All Access is SiriusXM’s most extensive offering, featuring Howard Stern, hundreds of channels of ad-free music, plus live sports, talk programming, comedy and more. All Access subscribers get satellite-delivered channels in their car, plus streaming access to SiriusXM programming outside their car on the SiriusXM app, and on a wide variety of connected devices and speakers. The SiriusXM app also delivers multiple additional streaming-only features like SiriusXM’s Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora, SiriusXM video, and more than 100 Xtra Music Channels that deliver the right music for your mood or moment. 

Visit www.SiriusXM.com and navyfederal.org for more.

Tri-State Enterprises Adds ZZ-2 to Product Lineup

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Tri-States Barry Beller (L) is pictured with Hudson Awad at Empire Sound… a very proactive dealer in the Dallas area and new ZZ-2 dealer.

FT. SMITH, AR (02.16.2021) – Tri-State Enterprises has announced the addition of ZZ-2 to their product lineup.

ZZ-2, a manufacturer and wholesaler of OEM Integration products focused on safety and convenience for the 12Volt industry, is incredibly happy to announce our first US distribution partner for our line of products. Tri-State Enterprises will be our exclusive distributor for their territory.

Visit etristate.com and zz-2.com for more.

Metra Electronics Launches New Pro LED Headlight Replacement Bulbs from Heise

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HOLLY HILL, FL (02.16.2021) – Metra Electronics is now shipping new Pro Series LED replacement headlight bulbs from Heise LED Lighting Systems. The Pro Series features five different bulbs that cover every application of HID currently available on the market, plus seventeen single-beam and four dual-beam lightbulb sizes. Matched with a brand new extreme LED chipset, these bulbs not only outlast but will outperform HID bulbs.

Heise has meticulously designed the bulbs to optimize the LED position in order to maximize the headlight housing optics for both projector and reflector systems. The result is a 16,000 lumens solution that is 260% brighter than other LEDs, using only 70 watts per set with a running temperature of only 115 degrees F. By running much cooler than traditional LED bulbs, the Pro Series has an increased lifespan compared to others on the market.

“The majority of failures with LED replacement bulbs come from not wicking the heat away from the LED chip. The faster a bulb can get the heat away from the LED chips, the longer the lifespan will be. In our new design, the copper substrate is very efficient at moving heat down through the heatsink and then to the fan away from the chip,” stated Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development for Metra Electronics 12volt brands.

Anderson added, “When compared to two popular fanless LED bulbs on the market that are less than half the brightness of the Heise Pro Series, their internal running temperatures were significantly higher, at 160 and 170 degrees F,” says Anderson. “Heise’s new LED bulbs are much brighter, run cooler, and will last longer.”

Heise’s Pro Series bulbs feature a 2mm solid copper thermodynamic core, all-metal construction for the build material, a rotatable collar for beam pattern adjustment, instantaneous full lumen start-up, an IC thermal controller with a high-speed smart fan, built-in reverse polarity protection, and a side-cable connection for slimmer installation. A built-in EMI filter prevents the bulbs from affecting the vehicle’s radio reception and they will work with Heise’s existing CANBUS decoders, which, depending on the vehicle, may be required to stop the flashing of headlights or the “lamp out” message in the instrument cluster (sold separately). Due to their intense brightness, these bulbs are for off-road use only and not for use on public roads.

These solutions are in stock now and come with Heise’s 3-year warranty. Installers can visit HeiseLED.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information and installation instructions.

Visit metraonline.com for more.

AIS Lighting and King Car Audio Score on the 12Volt Spin-To-Win 110

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SHREVEPORT, LA (02.15.2021) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel was created to have some fun across the 12volt industry. Fun for vendors with spaces and visibility on the wheel along with the weekly winners. Fun too for the 12volt News.

Spin 110 on Friday January 8th was especially fun. The Wheel landed on the AIS Lighting space. King Car Audio in Norwalk, CT was the winner and Mo Deura was very happy to hear the news that day.

Mo Deura with the AIS Lighting prize. The shop Jeep shines brightly behind Mo with the AIS Lighting Kit installed.

A quick call to Kelley Vickers at AIS got the ball rolling that day. The same day Destiny Akers snapped an image of the AIS Tech Series PLUS LED Lighting Kit headed to King Car Audio.

A few days later Mo Deura posted an image of the AIS Lighting kit installed on his store’s Jeep.

A smiling Destiny Akers, in AIS HQ in Marietta GA, with the AIS Lighting prize set to ship to Mo at King Car Audio.

Vickers followed up and learned Deura really liked the ease of installation and noted the AIS lights were superior to the brand being used at King Car Audio. In addition, Deura had positive comments about the product packaging and is looking forward to becoming an AIS Lighting dealer.

The King Car Audio winning slip for the AIS Lighting prize on January 8th.

From the 12volt News perspective this is a great story for all. A real win/win/win… with not one “Well you know” delay.

See aisinterface and _kingcaraudio on Instagram for more.

BOYO Releases AHD Wireless Hitch Camera System

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FULLERTON, CA (02.15.2021) – Vision Tech America, Inc. believes in providing customers with the state-of-the-art technology in automobile engineering with the best possible prices to modernize vehicles.

In this regard, BOYO unveiled VTB301CA, which is AHD/CVBS Heavy Duty Vehicle Backup Camera Systems. “Our new VTB301CA is an upgraded version of our current VTB301C. New VTB301CA is AHD 1080P and CVBS compatible camera with an excellent display quality. It is comprised of a IP69K waterproof camera and a great night vision for RVs, Trucks, Buses and Commercial Vehicles. It will help people to drive and park safely with confidence whether you have a big truck or a RV” said Richard Hong, VP Sales.

Key Product Features:
• 1/2.9” AHD Sensor (GC2053 CSP)
• High resolution: AHD 1920(H)x1080(V), CVBS 600 TVL
• Wide viewing angle of AHD : 125°(H), 60°(V), 170°(D) ; CVBS: 80°(H), 40°(V), 100°(D)
• Minimum Illumination: 0.01 Lux / 0 Lux with IR
• Night vision distance of 26ft
• Heavy-duty housing / Waterproof IP69K
• Configurable using loop wires

  • AHD/CVBS selectable
  • 1080P/720P selectable
  • Reverse/ Normal image selectable
  • Parking guide lines on/off selectable
    • High voltage tolerance 12VDC (Tolerance 8V ~ 35V)
    • Includes 65ft extension cable

Visit visiontechamerica.com for more.

AHD Wireless Hitch Camera System Shipping from BOYO

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FULLERTON, CA (2.12.2021) – Vision Tech America, Inc. believes in providing customers with the state-of-the-art technology in automotive engineering with the best possible prices to modernize vehicles.

In this regard, BOYO has unveiled the VTCRH1 and VTCRH2 models. These two models are 2.4 GHz Wireless AHD Vehicle Backup Camera Systems with 5” IPS LED Monitor and Heavy-Duty Backup Cameras.

The BOYO VCTRH2 Features a 5” IPS LED monitor and two 2.4 GHz Wireless AHD backup camera systems with magnetic mounts.

“Our new VTCRH series are high-end AHD wireless systems for RVs, Trucks, Boat and Horse Trailers. As both models come with magnetic camera mount with built-in rechargeable battery, users can easily install this wireless camera without any hard wiring. This new system will assist anyone to drive and park safely with confidence whether in a RV or pulling a trailer” stated Richard Hong, VP Sales.

Richard Hong pictured in the VisionTech America HQ in Fullerton CA with the new VTRCH product.

Key Product Features:
• 720P high-definition camera and monitor for clear image.
• 2.4GHz 700’ long range connectivity between a camera and the monitor for reliable
video transmission.
• 18 Hour battery powered camera with strong magnetic mount for easy installation and
portability (between trailers).

• Heavy-duty camera with IP68 waterproof housing for harsh weather conditions and IR
light for night vision.
• Monitor with parking guidelines on/off switch, reverse/non-reverse switch, sleep mode
and trigger lines to switch between cameras.
• Monitor accessories: detachable monitor sunshade, cigarette lighter adapter, dashboard
and windshield monitor mount.
• Camera accessories: battery charger.

The VTCRH1 features 1 camera and the VTCRH2 features 2 cameras and both models are shipping now.

Visit www.visiontechamerica.com for more.