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Fusion electronics Car audio & Entertainment systems

July 31st, 2008

Fusion electronics are quickly becoming one of the most popular car audio brands around, Their reputation is built on the back of producing Good quality, Good looking and very cost effective products, directed specifically towards a younger generation. Fusion found a gap in the car audio market and discovered that many people in the modified car scene are equally concerned about how the product looks as well as how it performs.

This helped create a boom in professionally installed, fantastic looking “show car” installs, where installs were showed off for the image as well as sound quality, and this is still a growing market that many manufactures are looking to take advantage of.

For a full list of Fusions 2008 Reactor range

Fusion Reactor Sub enclosures & Bass packs,

Fusion Reactor Amplifiers

Fusion CA-CD500 iPod Ready Stereo

BTA1500 Dension Bluetooth Adapter Available.

July 25th, 2008

Good News, again,

The Dension BTA1500 Bluetooth adapter is available and ready to ship again, Dension earlier in the year removed the item from production as there was rumours that the units produced were faulty and not compatible with the gateway 500, (the only kit that the BTA1500 is compatible with)

Dension do not know where the rumours started but have thoroughly tested the BTA1500’s and have found no faults with any of the recalled units, and have started the production of the next batch already as the demand is so high.

iPodcarkitdirect should still have a small quantity remaining after all the pre-orders have been dispatched, and are expecting the next batch early next week.

Take a look at the Dension BTA1500 Bluetooth adapter

Take a look at the Dension compatible Bluetooth Adapters

Take a look at All Bluetooth adapters

Car Speakers & Audio Equipment

July 23rd, 2008

The Easiest way to improve the quality of audio in your car is to improve your speakers. Standard factory fitted speakers usually only provide between 5w & 20w peak output & usually made from inferior substandard materials. The materials used are prone to distort and whine when the power supplied is turned up. Considering that most Factory head-units (stereos) only supply an amplified power signal of up to 20w, you can see that the speakers are very quickly at the maximum level.

Aftermarket Speakers are usually between 50w RMS to 250w RMS (400w Peak), instantly providing the extra quality needed. Although the Power output is not the only guide to how good the speakers are, it is a good indication to how the speakers will handle the power provided and reproduce into a good output.

Depending on the level, quality and volume wanted or required, factory head-units may not be able to reproduce the signal to a powerful enough level. This is only usually the case when building a whole system involving Amps & Subs, in which case you would need either an aftermarket stereo or a line-driver.

Aftermarket Speakers

Aftermarket Head-units

Gateway 100 & 300 Installation Guide.

July 4th, 2008

The installation of the Gateway 100 & 300 units are usually trouble free, in fact the most troublesome part of the installation is removing the head-unit. We have listed a few features regarding the installation that will help you when deciding whether or not you should try it yourself. (Please remember that The Gateway 100 & 300 products are car and radio specific and have different pin setting for different units)

Preparation,

Disconnect the head-unit (stereo) from the battery. If you have a security code applied ensure that you have it recorded.

Remove the Head-Unit

Often the radio will have a specific radio Key that will need to be used when removing the Stereo, (available at http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iPod_Car_Accessories/Radio_Keys/). Simply insert the keys into the slots and pull out the head-unit.

Remove the Original Harness

Remove the harness that is attached to the stereo, these harness look different in different car models and manufactures.

Replace the Dension Harness

Attach the Dension Harness to the stereo and then re attach the old harness to Dension harness. The Denson attachment should then be connected to the Dension PCB (black box).

Attach & route the application

When the harness have been connected together, connect the Dension application (Dock Cable or Active cradle) to the PCB and rout into the position that you would like it to be kept, (for dock cables this is usally in the glove box, active cradles are usually attached to the Dashboard)

Insert the head-unit  

Insert the head-unit back into the original position and re connect to the battery.

Remember,

The Key code for the radio, updated iPod software & Dension software also resolve 99% of installation problems

For more detailed instruction refer to the Manual when purchased, or visit http://install.dension.com

Audio Assault Community Area.

June 27th, 2008

The Audio Assault community area is now ready to use, It is packed with cool features, including Current news, Fastcar reviews, a popular forum, Loads of competitions, Members Pages & Personal Messaging and Members Cars.

The Popularity is increasing day by day, we already have hundreds of users, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular community areas around.

Come take a look around the AA Community, Its free and its packed with loads of useful information regarding Modified cars, after installations, Product Reviews & so much more.

Sign up today and stay a member for life.

Text Compatible Dice Units

June 20th, 2008

Dice have announced that the new units for 2008 will have greater compatibility with vehicles & Models. The new units have the same hardware & connections as before. Its the Firmware with-in the PBC that features the new Dice upgrade. On selected vehicle models this allows for greater ease of use and also provides text compatibility (although Text compatibility is not available on all units).

Honda are one of the first car manufacturers capable of using the upgraded firmware, with the majority of the new 06-onward models being text compatible, but Dice are currently working very hard to ensure that all major manufactures have text compatibility in the near future.

View all Honda iPod Car Kits visit www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk or follow the link Honda Dice iPod car Kits

iPodcarkitdirect Car Kit Wizard

June 19th, 2008

www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk has created a new feature that allows the user to find the best kit for your vehicle. The Car Kit wizard is located at the bottom left of the Navigation panel on all pages of the site.

The new feature works by listing all the products available for specific Cars & Models, so say for example you have a BMW 3series E36, 1997. Click the Car wizard button, click BMW, Click 3 Series, and see what kit is best for you. Easy as that.

Bluetooth Hands-free Kit

June 6th, 2008

Due to the quantity that we order the bluestone BT-1 Bluetooth Hands-free speaker we have been able to negotiate as special price to all our customers.

The Bluestone BT-1 Bluetooth Speaker is an all in one Bluetooth device that automatically detects A2DP compatible products including Mobile Phones, PDAs, Computers & MP3/4 players with Bluetooth compatibility.

The BT-1 allows the user to make and receive calls with-out the need to hold the Phone, Thus improving Driver Safety. The BT-1 can be set up to display the Caller ID, call processing information and Phone book synchronization via the User-Friendly Menu & the Device can be easily mounted in a safe location in the car, e.g. Sun Visor, or can be used around the office or home.

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Rockford Fosgate Quality High End Car Audio

June 4th, 2008

iPodcarkitdirect have for the first time made High Quality Car Audio components and products available on the site. Due to the Massive amounts of people wanting our input and guidance when increasing the quality of they’re factory fitted audio system, Ipodcarkitdirect decided source and test car audio components & made the best of them purchasable on www.iPodcarkitdirect.co.uk

Rockford Fosgate, The Definitive brand of Car Audio is now available to purchase. Recognised as the leading brand for many years Rockford’s’ stylish design of all they’re products is a key feature for they’re popularity. Many of their products have a Bespoke, Modern & Quality look and feel, meaning they complement and improve even the most stunning car interior. However this is only where the Rockford’s Expertises begins. The Sensational Quality of the Rockford’s product range is recognisable as soon as heard, easily surpassing many manufacturer upgrades such as BOSE and Harmon Kardon.

The Most beneficial part of upgrading your car audio system is that you are in control of What/ How much & Where you want to improve. If you feel the need for a Better Quality, Much Crisper & Cleaner sound, replace your door speakers, If you feel that you need more Depth and Bass in the Instrumentals you can include a Subwoofer into the system. Your choice for improvement is endless.

Get the most from you iPod Car Kits & Play the Music like it is meant to be heard

Click Here to view all the Rockford Fosgate Range


Dension Gateway 500 AVR Multi source Video Solution

May 27th, 2008

Dension are producing a new accessory for the gateway 500 enabling users to control the functions of the Gateway 500 in a much more user friendly way.  The AVR unit will allow videos to be watched on original screen or on a display installed in the rear of the vehicle (IVE1000 still required to play AV).

Densions main reason for developing the new AVR accessory is that it allows multi source operations, meaning that the user can play multiple choices, so maybe you would like to listen to your favourite music on your iPod while driving & keep the Kids quite by watching their favourite Video in the back.  This is set to be a revolutionary break through for Dension as multi source has never been done to this extent in car audio.

The AVR may be some time away as Dension are first trying to complete the production of various projects like the BTA2000 Bluetooth Adapter, the CD Retention kits for BMW & some secret projects we can’t tell yet!! (Prepare to be amazed because you are going to want some of these). However more information on all new products will be available soon at www.iPodcarkitdirect.co.uk

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