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		<title>Gran Turismo 5 Car Tuning Help</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The wait for Gran Turismo 5 is over with the coming of the fifth season of this exciting racing simulator. To have an edge over your opponents, you must ensure the top class efficiency of your car. By making few simple alterations in your car, you can gain the maximum benefit. Here, we are offering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="Gran Turismo 5 Car Tuning Help" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="225" alt="Gran Turismo 5 Car Tuning Help" src="http://automotormusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/GranTurismo5CarTuningHelp.jpg" width="400" border="0"> The wait for Gran Turismo 5 is over with the coming of the fifth season of this exciting racing simulator. To have an edge over your opponents, you must ensure the top class efficiency of your car. By making few simple alterations in your car, you can gain the maximum benefit.
<p>Here, we are offering you a short guidance to help you tune your car so as to receive enhanced performance and help improve your car’s performance.</p>
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<p>The first and foremost thing to do is to upgrade the engine power of the car so as to give it the desired speed and acceleration. To start with, tune the engine regularly and change engine oil, and buy the ECU.
<p>The next thing is to check the body of the car called as Chassis menu. Keep the body as light as possible. Remove spare parts and upgrade it with light metals to get extra speed.
<p>Exhaust is another part to take care of. A superior exhaust increases your car’s BHP and facilitates the discharge of the smoke properly. Turbo Kits can also be upgraded to strengthen the torque and HP of the car’s engine.
<p>Moreover, upgrading the tires and brakes is also important to give your car a firm grip and to to regulate its control properly.
<p>Most of the upgrades in a car seem important but looking at the expense factor, you must check the worth of the part upgraded. </p>
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		<title>Easy way to hook up an MP3 player to your car</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To hook up an MP3 player to your car is quite a simple task and can be done within a few minutes. What you exactly need for this is an MP3 player and one of three different automobile adaptors. Just two simple steps takes you through the process. The first and foremost step is the [...]]]></description>
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<p>To hook up an MP3 player to your car is quite a simple task and can be done within a few minutes. What you exactly need for this is an MP3 player and one of three different automobile adaptors. Just two simple steps takes you through the process. </p>
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<p>The first and foremost step is the set up, where you need to look for an adaptor that fits your MP3 player. There is an adaptor that runs through battery, another runs through the power plug in your car and there is a third one, which is attached to the cassette player in your car. Just check, which of these suits your MP3 and get it for your car.
<p>The second step is to tune in the music with the help of any of these three adaptors. For cars that have the option of cassette player adaptor can connect it to the MP3 and play the music through the attached stereo in your car. Though, the cassette player adaptor is not available in most cars these days, but there are other options that can be look for. </p>
<p>You can use the power port and connect it to the MP3 player by plugging one end to the port and the other to the player. Else you can use battery power adaptor and plug it to your MP3. Then set your car stereo to a free station and program it to your adaptor and use it to play your favorite songs from the MP3.</p>
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		<title>Five things to remember when building a subwoofer enclosure</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding a new subwoofer to your car is never an easy job, especially when you want to build an enclosure. Before building it you need to keep in mind a few very important things or else something or the other might go wrong and you would end up wasting a lot of materials. Mentioned below [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="subwoofer-enclosure" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="300" alt="subwoofer-enclosure" src="http://automotormusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/subwooferenclosure.jpg" width="450" border="0"> Adding a new subwoofer to your car is never an easy job, especially when you want to build an enclosure. Before building it you need to keep in mind a few very important things or else something or the other might go wrong and you would end up wasting a lot of materials. Mentioned below are the five important things to be kept in mind before setting up a subwoofer enclosure.
<p>First of all, identifying the suitable size and design is crucial. An incorrect size or design could have adverse affect on the performance of the sub-woofer. The manual should provide all the required information in terms of size and design.</p>
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<p>You have to be very clear about the number of enclosures you want. Although creating two enclosures is not necessary, it is always advisable to do so as it performs better this way. The option is to separate a sub enclosure into two. This way, two subs can be fitted in one sturdy box. It’s important to have a divide otherwise the sound output will not be good.
<p>You need to give some real hard thought on the type of material you use in the enclosure. It has to be compact and hard, so as to keep subs safe. The next step after selecting the material is to figure out to use them effectively in creating a firm structure. Keeping an eye for detail is important. Be very careful while drilling and using nails. Make sure you use nails only in those areas which are strong and wouldn’t damage anything.</p>
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		<title>Ways to spot a good car audio installer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We spent a lot of time looking for that perfect audio system for our car and once we find the dream audio system, all we need is an installer who will install the audio system and we are ready to rock. But, one has to be careful while assigning this job of installing the precious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="audio installer" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="253" alt="audio installer" src="http://automotormusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/audioinstaller.jpg" width="450" border="0">We spent a lot of time looking for that perfect audio system for our car and once we find the dream audio system, all we need is an installer who will install the audio system and we are ready to rock. But, one has to be careful while assigning this job of installing the precious audio system, it cannot be entrusted to just anyone. It has to be a professional. We have discussed below some quick tips to help you find the right man for the job.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>The first thing to be looked for is a certification, as most good professionals are certified. This however doesn’t mean that every certified professional has to be good.
<p><img title="good audio installer" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="338" alt="good audio installer" src="http://automotormusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/goodaudioinstaller.jpg" width="450" border="0">The sign of a good installer is that he is very patient with the installation and will never rush it. You have to know how much time an average installation process takes and then ensure that the installer takes enough time to do it.
<p>You, also need to ask him if he has done it before and how does he plan to do it. You also need to probe deeper to see if he has good understanding of the subject.
<p>In order to find out of if your installer is qualified for the job you can ask him questions on laws of electricity, its usage and safe alterations and also check his knowledge of tools.
<p>A good installer is updated with the latest trends and technology in this space. Ask him if he is aware about the recent developments and happenings to check if he constantly tries to improve on his skills and adopt the latest trends and technology. </p>
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		<title>Tips to find the best looking in-car audio systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a persistent dilemma for all car audio lovers when it comes to choosing the right looking music system. It is always very confusing to decide whether to go for looks overlooking performance. The indecision is normally in the case of stereos and amplifiers as opposed to subwoofers which invariably come in similar look. [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is a persistent dilemma for all car audio lovers when it comes to choosing the right looking music system. It is always very confusing to decide whether to go for looks overlooking performance. The indecision is normally in the case of stereos and amplifiers as opposed to subwoofers which invariably come in similar look. It isn’t wrong to desire a pimp outlook for your car but the question remains if performance can at all be overlooked. </p>
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<p>Specialist would suggest that performance should take precedence over everything when it comes to car audio. It is the experience while driving that matters the most. We aren’t suggesting that your car audio shouldn’t look good but performance and quality is a must. However, you can always go for subtle variations to get that cool look.
<p>You could make a smart choice in terms of color, design and even shape of the system, taking into account your own car. Normally, there isn’t a lot of variety in offer in terms of color; it is either black or silver. But you can carefully choose the color of display or the buttons that gives a bit more options. Amplifiers, unlike stereos, come with the least variety. It has always been the metallic and rectangular shape. I guess it is about time manufacturers thought out of the box and came up with some interesting designs.
<p>So, while buying a car studio it would always be wise to go for performance and don’t just blindly purchase a good looking system. You need find out ways to mix looks with performance in your choice. </p>
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		<title>Tips to fix an iPad into your car Dashboard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons that would you tempt you to get an iPad installed in the dashboard of your car. A smaller radio LED, the thought of getting your friends envious and the mere feeling of getting the pleasure of a muliti-touch entertainment may lead you to harbor the thoughts of an iPad in your [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are many reasons that would you tempt you to get an iPad installed in the dashboard of your car. A smaller radio LED, the thought of getting your friends envious and the mere feeling of getting the pleasure of a muliti-touch entertainment may lead you to harbor the thoughts of an iPad in your car dashboard. The iPad from Apple has created quite a stir in the market and has gained immense popularity among the masses who consider it as a cool gadget.</p>
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<p>Users can easily get the iPad fitted in their dashboard and can also make way for Audison Bit processor. There is also an option for the users to install the MCC406M, which is a 6 channel amplifier from McIntosh. Your iPad can be used to receive digital signals with the help of a special iPod dock which via optical output can be distributed very easily to the BitONe. Once the iPad is installed in the car, users would have access to YouTube videos and can listen to their favorite music in their cars. They can also read news and get in touch with their friends even when they are on the run.
<p>The important thing to remember here is that you must not get too carried away and must concentrate on driving safely. The only disadvantage of this gadget is that it is open and can be removed very easily so you have to take care of this fact. Besides, users can also keep their eyes open for the Diamond Studded iPad and the iCade iPad cabinet which are equally cool. For those who already possess it, they can keep their eyes open for any available iPad Jailbreak.  </p>
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		<title>Ways to tune your car amplifier</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An amplifier is the best way to enhance the performance of the audio system of your car without incurring too much cost. It supplies increased powers to your speakers which in turn produce stronger and detailed sound regardless of the genre of music you are listening to. However, it is important that you tune up [...]]]></description>
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<p>An amplifier is the best way to enhance the performance of the audio system of your car without incurring too much cost. It supplies increased powers to your speakers which in turn produce stronger and detailed sound regardless of the genre of music you are listening to. However, it is important that you tune up your car amplifier properly so that it serves its purpose. </p>
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<p>Your amplifiers have filters, which decide the frequency range for your speakers. So, it is important that they are adjusted well in order to get stronger and better sound out of your car speakers. The high-pass filter of the amplifier should be adjusted to determine the frequency that should go to the front speakers and it should be done as per your liking. Similarly, the low-pass filter should be adjusted for the frequency that goes to the rear speakers and should be done to match your fancy.
<p>The next step in fine tuning your amplifier is setting the gain of your amplifier. The gain control is responsible for the signal power that goes to your amplifier. The gain should be set as high as not to create any distortion to your car audio system. You must set the gain after checking the distortion level with music from different sources.
<p>Another important thing to consider is the physical connection and you must ensure it to be of superior quality. RCA cables, power cables and speaker wire of high quality go a long way in enhancing the overall performance of your amplifiers.</p>
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		<title>Tips to keep your car speaker clean</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your car speakers not only let you listen to your favorite music in an amazing way but also let you unwind when you are feeling stressed out. It takes care of your mood and for your speaker to function properly and give you the best sound possible, it is necessary that you too take care [...]]]></description>
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<p>Your car speakers not only let you listen to your favorite music in an amazing way but also let you unwind when you are feeling stressed out. It takes care of your mood and for your speaker to function properly and give you the best sound possible, it is necessary that you too take care of it and make it a point to keep it clean. Cleaning the speakers of your car is not much of a pain but doing so periodically enhances and maintains the performance of your speakers. You can use some of these instructions to clean your car speakers. </p>
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<p>For a start, the grille of the speaker has to be removed before you can start the clean up. The dust which gets accumulated on the grille has to be cleared and you must exercise caution so that you do not damage the grille while cleaning it up. You can vacuum, rinse or use a cloth to clean the grille of the speakers depending upon the material that is being used to make the grille.
<p>The drivers in the speakers also get very dusty with time. A soft bristle paintbrush can be used to remove the dust. A grille is always recommended as it guards the drivers from any wear and tear. The speakers should be thoroughly cleaned so that no part of it gets left behind. The sensitive parts of the speakers can be cleaned using a micro fiber cloth or compressed air cans. The use of water to clean the speakers must be controlled or else it can ruin your speakers.</p>
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		<title>Tips to install a car stereo yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cleo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a guide, which would help you to install a new radio or CD player in your car and save you some money as you don’t have to find a technician to do the work for you. The important thing to keep in mind when you buy a new stereo is to make sure [...]]]></description>
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<p>Here is a guide, which would help you to install a new radio or CD player in your car and save you some money as you don’t have to find a technician to do the work for you. The important thing to keep in mind when you buy a new stereo is to make sure that it fits properly in the space where you had your old one. The wiring harness should also be specific to the make and model and the newly purchased stereo of your car. You can get some screwdrivers, wire strippers and cutters and an electric tape ready for the installation. </p>
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<p>But before you start the installation, you would first have to get rid of your old stereo. So, you can get going by disconnecting the negative cable from the battery. The dash panel covering your stereo should then be removed. When you unscrew your old head unit, you will either see a bunch of individual wires or a single plug with lots of wires. It is advisable to detach one wire at a time, if you find a bunch of single wire to avoid confusion. Plugging the connector into the new wiring harness will mean that you don’t have to connect the wiring manually.
<p>The new stereo can now be slid into the mounting bracket that came along with it. You should then plug the harness connector to the back of your stereo. The antenna from the old stereo should be plugged into the new unit. You should also ensure that the power antenna is also connected to it. You can then reconnect the negative cable to the battery. You can then power up your new system to find out that everything is working smoothly.</p>
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		<title>Car audio receiver buying tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going out and buying a product from the market has become increasingly difficult as every product claims itself to be better than its competitor. It is no different when you are looking to buy an audio receiver for your car. However, there are some guidelines that would lessen your confusion and ensure that you to [...]]]></description>
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<p>Going out and buying a product from the market has become increasingly difficult as every product claims itself to be better than its competitor. It is no different when you are looking to buy an audio receiver for your car. However, there are some guidelines that would lessen your confusion and ensure that you to get a good deal. </p>
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<p>The first thing to consider when you are buying a car audio receiver is its price. You should try and narrow down your price range so that you have comparatively lesser options to choose from. This would help in reducing the complexities to a great extent. You should also have a thorough look at features of the receiver before you consider buying it. You should always keep in mind that appearance is secondary to sound. So stressing on features that would ensure that you have a good quality of sound is advisable.
<p>You should consider brands which provide for the maximum customization of the music as it ensures that you get an amazing listening experience. Some of the important things to look out for in a CD receiver are the EQ settings, Auto source select, Direct source select and remote controls. You should make sure that these features are user friendly as you would want your attention on the road when you are driving and do not want yourself fiddling with them. You should also consider the expansion features of the audio receiver. It should have the capability to handle any minor modifications which may be in the form of addition of an amplifier or a sub which you may consider later on.</p>
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