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Tips for Buying New Phoenix Gold Speakers

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Phoenix Gold speakers are popular, quality, products that also have some more affordable options. Selecting the perfect Phoenix Gold speakers for the sound system in your vehicle means you’ve got some big choices to make. Whether to go with component or full range speakers is your first step. In addition to choosing between component or coaxial Phoenix Gold speakers, there are also some main factors to help you find the best Phoenix Gold speakers for your needs.

Buying New Phoenix Gold Speakers

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  • Phoenix Gold Car Speakers Size and Configuration: Before you start shopping for new Phoenix speakers, it’s important to know the specs about the speakers already in your vehicle. If you’re definitely replacing them, then you can just remove the speakers and measure them. Otherwise, most stores that sell speakers will be able to look up the specifications for you. If you provide the make, model, and year of your vehicle, they can usually also look up the size and configuration of the existing speakers.
  • Car Speaker Power Handling: After you have some specifications to work with, you’ll need to look at power handling. If you want to get the most out of your sound system, your Phoenix Gold speakers will need to be able to handle the power that your head unit or external amp is capable of putting out, which is why many people choose a head unit before looking at speakers. If you haven’t yet chosen a new head unit, then you have a little more freedom. You’re free to choose Phoenix Gold speakers with any power handling characteristics you’d like, and you can then look for a head unit or external amp that will be able to take full advantage of them. Power handling is level of power (in watts) that you can pump through the Phoenix Gold speakers. You’ll want to make sure that you pay attention to the maximum RMS (root-mean-square) power handling of the speakers instead of the peak RMS power handling.
  • Car Speaker Sensitivity:  To find out the best level of sensitivity to look for, you’ll have to know how much power your head unit or external amp puts out. Sensitivity refers to how much power the speakers require in order to put out a given volume level, and speakers with higher sensitivity require less power. If you’re working with an anemic factory stereo, then you’ll want to find Phoenix Gold speakers that have a higher sensitivity level. On the other hand, speakers that have a low level of sensitivity tend to work fine with high powered external amps.
  • Choosing a Speaker: There are very many models of JL Audio car speakers to choose from and two main types of car speakers. One of the types available is coaxial speakers. These are also known as full range speakers and they contain the tweeter on the woofer. The other type is component speakers. The tweeter and woofer in these ones are separate. Car audio speakers come in different sizes. These are the 6×5 and 6×9 sizes. The 6×5 speakers are normally installed in the front car doors. On the other hand, the 6×9 car speakers are normally installed in the rear deck of the car. As you pick some speakers for your car audio system, remember to refer to the budget which you drew up. It will help you to pick speakers which are affordable yet give you clear, deep and sharp sound even at high volumes. Car audio speakers normally have some characteristics which you should consider as you search for them. These are the sensitivity, range of frequency, impedance, construction material and power handling ability

Looking for Quality Phoenix Gold Speakers & Installation Services?

AutoWorks offers top quality Phoenix Gold speakers & speaker installation services as well as window tinting services, backup camera installation services, and other car audio & electronic services to towns in the Monmouth County area. They serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Phoenix Gold Amps – Shopping Tips

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The Different Series Options of Phoenix Gold Subs

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Phoenix Gold is a car audio company that is recognized for high-end mobile audio products, including award winning amplifiers, speakers, sub, and processors. Phoenix Gold always drives to elevate the standard of excellence, giving audio enthusiasts the best bass and sound clarity they could ever dream of. Today let’s go over the basics on Phoenix Gold subs.

Phoenix Gold Subs

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There are five different series’ of Phoenix Gold subwoofers, varying in size, power, and, of course, price.

  1. Phoenix Gold Subs RX Series – These Phoenix Gold subwoofers are the most affordable series. They are usually priced under $200, and are great for any new audio enthusiasts.
  2. Phoenix Gold Subs SXt Series – The next step up after the RX series. While these may be a bit higher in price, they are still quite affordable for many people and produce great bass sound quality.
  3. Phoenix Gold Subs SX Series – Now we get to the midrange of Phoenix Gold subwoofers. Great bass quality and usually run up to around $300 depending on the model you want to go for.
  4. Phoenix Gold Subs TI Series – Now you are getting to the big boy Phoenix Gold subwoofers. These babies pack quite a “bassy” punch, and will run you a nice sum more than the previous series’, but they are well worth it if you’ve got the cash and want an amazing bass experience!
  5. Phoenix Gold Subwoofers Elite Series – The elite series is the top of the line Phoenix Gold subwoofer series. If you want the ultimate bass sound and can spare the costs, this is the bad boy to go with!

For more on Phoenix Gold subs and different models, as well as different audio products, you can visit the Phoenix Gold website.

AutoWorks offers top quality Phoenix Gold subs & sub installation services as well as window tinting services, backup camera installation services, and other car audio & electronic services to towns in the Monmouth County area. They serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Tips On Shopping for Car Amplifiers

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Car amplifiers are what power the sound of a vehicle’s sound system. They can sometimes get a little confusing when you are on the market for one. There are many different brands, models, power levels, other features available, so knowing some basics about car amplifiers is important. If you’re looking to upgrade an existing car amplifier or install a brand new one, there are a few different factors to pay close attention to.

Important Factors When Shopping for Car Amplifiers

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  1. The Right Number of Channels? Car amplifiers are available in a number of different configurations, and the right number of channels will depend on how many speakers you have in your sound system. In general, you’ll need one channel for each speaker that you want to amplify. If you’re adding a subwoofer to an existing system, then a single channel car amplifier will get the job done just fine. There are even mono car amplifiers with a “class D” rating that are specifically designed to use less power and put off less heat when amplifying subwoofers. Units that have two, four, or six channels are more versatile. A 2 channel amp can be used to power two woofers, two coaxial speakers, or you can bridge it to run a single sub. If you just want to add a subwoofer and provide more power to your rear full range speakers, then a 4-channel amp will probably do the job. In that case, you can run each rear full range speaker off its own channel and then bridge the other two to power the sub. On the other hand, you could power all four coaxial speakers off the same amp and then install a separate mono amp for the subwoofer. Component systems can be more complicated, and you may end up needing more than one amplifier, external crossovers, and other components.
  2. Car Amplifier Power – If you want to get the best sound out of your car stereo, it’s vital that you don’t under power your speakers. That’s why a lot of people pick out speakers first and then find an amp that has enough juice to power them. If you’re just working with your factory speakers, you’ll still want to find the RMS value and then choose an amp that’s capable of putting out out at least 75 to 150 percent of that number. Power is also a concern if you’re looking to run a sub off the same amp that you’re using to drive your speakers. Bridging two channels of a multi-channel amp may provide enough power to run a sub, but it isn’t ideal in every situation. If the amp can’t match your specific subwoofer’s power needs, then you’re better off looking for a separate mono amplifier that is capable of doing the job right.
  3. Head Unit and Amplifier Compatibility – If you’re building a car audio system from the ground up, then there’s no question about it: buy a head unit that has preamp outputs and an amplifier that has line level inputs. By providing an unamplified signal to the amp, you’ll end up with the clearest sound possible. Most factory head units don’t have preamp outputs. If you’re working with an existing head unit that falls into that category, then you’ll need to look for an amp that has speaker level inputs. This will still result in better sound than you’d get without the external amp, and it will save you from having to mess around with additional wiring or adapters.

AutoWorks offers top quality car amplifiers and car amplifier installation services as well as window tinting services, backup camera installation services, and other car audio & electronic services to towns in the Monmouth County area. They serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Basic Tips When Shopping for Car Speakers

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Are you interested in upgrading your car speakers, but have no knowledge of even the basics? There are thousands of different makes and models out there, which can make finding the best ones for you a pretty difficult task. To help, here are some basic things to factor in when commencing your journey to obtaining some rockin’ new car speakers!

Factors When Shopping for Car Speakers

  • The Types of Speakers

There are two main categories of car speakers to select from. Getting the one that best fits your needs could save money and provide quality sound you are looking for:

  1. Component – Component speaker systems are designed to deliver the best possible quality of sound. Their components are separated so that they can be moved around within the vehicle. These are higher priced and are more suited for those looking for an advanced car speaker system.
  2. Full-Range – These are an all-in-one system. They are the simplest to install, generally less money, and can produce any range of sounds. These car speakers are best suited for those who are simply looking to replace their factory car speakers. A nice set will produce quality sound, but are not as customizable as component speaker systems.

  • Sound Quality of the Car Speakers

The point of speaker systems is to produce sounds. When doing research, there are a few things that buyers can look for to determine the quality of sound the speakers will produce. The first thing to check on is the frequency range. Stereo systems have certain frequency ranges. The wider the range is, the more sounds the speakers are capable of reproducing. Usually the top frequency that car speakers will have is 20,000 hertz, and the lowest is 10 hertz. Having the entire range in order to get good sound quality isn’t necessary.

You also should consider the sensitivity rating. The sensitivity does not necessarily affect the sound directly, however, it controls how much sounds the speakers can create using the power supplied to them. If a vehicle has a low-powered stereo, then the best choice is to get a system with a high sensitivity rating. If the stereo is high-powered, then the speaker system can have a lower sensitivity rating.

  • Car Speaker Materials

The materials that the speaker components are made from have a significant effect on the sound quality as well as the lifespan of the system parts:

  1. Treble Speaker – Usually made with soft materials such as textile blends, silk, or polyurethane. The soft materials help produce a warm sound. However, harder materials such as metal, ceramics, or graphite will make the sound pop with higher tones.
  2. Surround Materials – The surround is the casing around the woofer. It has to withstand heat and humidity. The best performing material is rubber, but foam and cloth surrounds are less expensive and still work well.
  3. Subwoofer – To produce the bass sounds, the subwoofer needs to be built with a lightweight, stiff material. Polypropylene is a popular material because it produces accurate bass sounds. Other materials may be used as well such as woven fabrics.

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  • Extra Car Speaker Features

Car speakers can come with some additional features that some vehicle owners may be interested in to enhance their audio experience.

  1. Detachable Treble Speakers – These can be installed in full-range or component car speaker systems. They can come in handy when it comes time to switch vehicles because you wont have to buy new ones.
  2. External Crossovers – These are seen in some full-range systems. The feature separates the frequencies that are sent to the subwoofer and the treble so that they don’t try to produce the frequencies that they can’t. The result is a cleaner, better sound quality.
  3. Pivoting Treble Speakers – These car speakers are good for when they have to be installed in an awkward place like low in the door. The pivoting car speakers can be aimed towards the listener’s direction.

  • Cost of Speaker Systems

The price of car speakers has a huge range. Simple replacement car speakers can be very affordable, while the high-tech, high-performance systems can cost as much as a used vehicle or even more! You should determine your budget before beginning to shop around. That way, you’ll be able to find the car speakers with the best capabilities within that price range.

  • Car Values

Unfortunately, car speaker systems will not raise the value by much, so your purchase should be solely for your own enjoyment. Pretty much the only instance where the value may go up is in an older vehicle. However, the speakers are more likely to make the car more desirable if you decide to sell it. Manufacturers have lately been producing vehicles that come stock with better car speakers.

AutoWorks offers top quality car speakers and car speaker installation services as well as window tinting services, backup camera installation services, and other car audio & electronic services to towns in the Monmouth County area. They serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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How to Pick Out Your Ideal Car Subwoofer

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There’s nothing like bumping some heavy bass through your new car audio system. The rumble you feel in your stomach is almost magical! Today, there are so many different car subwoofers out there as well as subwoofer installation services. With so many options out there, how can one who is new to the car subwoofer life go about choosing the one that fits them best? Here are some basics on car subwoofers as well as car subwoofer installation.

Choosing the Ideal Car Subwoofer

  • What is Your Car Like?

You need to have an idea of what vehicle your car subwoofer/driver will be into. The size of the car and amount of space will directly affect the size and/or amount speakers you can install. Even if you don’t have a car at the moment, planning for the one you will have is a smart idea.

  • Measurements?

Once you’ve decided what vehicle your car subwoofer is going into, you can just go out and buy a speaker if you really want to. However, it’s best to do some research first, whether it be simply to talking to some friends in the know, or going to a local car audio installation company and getting someone with experience to voice their opinion. You could also simply get on the internet and get some info on your car, especially if you don’t physically have it yet. Some common measurements you’ll come across are: rear width, rear track, and total trunk capacity. Having these measurements can help you to calculate the dimensions of the trunk (if that’s where you are putting your car subwoofer), which will better help determine what drivers to purchase. The depth and width, while still necessary, aren’t as essential as the height of the trunk. This measurement becomes less important to get right if you’re looking at getting smaller drivers, such as an 8″ driver, or a 10″ driver.

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  • Car Subwoofer Enclosure Types

Next is choosing which type of enclosure you will use to house your speaker. There are two common types:

  1. Sealed: A completely airtight enclosure, very basic in design, good speaker performance, improved bass response.
  2. Ported/Vented: Similar to a sealed type, but with a vent/port installed, used to emphasize a particular frequency, improved reproduction of low bass frequencies, low distortion

How you want your car subwoofer to perform will mostly likely decide for you which type of enclosure you will choose.

  • Buying the Car Subwoofer

Once you’ve gotten all the information about your car and what enclosure you’re going to use, you can go out and purchase your car subwoofer. When you first get your eyes on a speaker of interest, you’re immediately going to see a few things that may be confusing for those who aren’t subwoofer connoisseurs:

  1. Power Handling (Watts RMS and Max) – This is basically stating how much power your subwoofer can handle before it starts damaging itself. Generally, the higher the power, the better it can handle bass when your system is turned up to its loudest. The power rating measurement that you’re looking for is the Watts RMS rating. This shows exactly how much power your subwoofer should take to make satisfactory (and often amazing) bass. If you can’t find an RMS rating, but a Max power rating is evident, generally you can simply divide this amount by two to get an idea of the WRMS rating for the particular speaker.
  2. Size of the subwoofer (8″, 10″, 12″, 15″) – Fairly self-explanatory, it’s just the size of the driver. The most popular ones seem to be the 12″ type, because they have a decent cone size without being massive.
  3. Amount of voice coils (SVC or DVC) – The amount of voice coils can help decide which type of amplifier to purchase. Basically, the amount of voice coils is the amount of inputs to your speaker. If your subwoofer has only one voice coil (Single Voice Coil, or SVC), it has one input for you to wire the sub to the amp. If your subwoofer has two Voice coils (Dual Voice Coil, or DVC), it has two inputs for you to wire the sub to the amp. People will generally try to get a DVC sub for multi-sub projects, because it gives them more options when they come to wiring their subs to their amp. But, if you’re only going to be using one subwoofer, you should show more interest in an SVC subwoofer. It doesn’t have any significant advantages over a DVC sub, while still maintaining comparable performance attributes. They also make the subwoofer installation process easier if you’re confident enough to try doing the whole thing yourself.

  • Subwoofer Installation Process

Probably the easiest step in the process of upgrading a car audio system is installing it. The subwoofer installation will more often be done by a professional auto electrician, meaning it will work first time! However, it can also be the hardest step if you do it yourself. This is why it is recommended to go to a car audio installation shop to get it done right, unless you have a lot of prior experience.

Recall your measurements:

  1. Rear Width – Simply the width of the car at the rear
  2. Rear Track – Track is a little trickier though. Track is commonly referred to as the distance from the center of one tire to the center of the tire on the opposite side. If you’ve ever been driving in rural areas with lots of sand, or you’ve driven through mud, you will have seen an excellent example of how track looks.
  3. Trunk Capacity – It’s essentially how water/air your trunk could hold if you filled it up. The measurements to calculate this are: Width of Trunk x Length of trunk x Height of Trunk, or LxWxH. It is best to measure the height of the trunk against the back seat, because that’s normally where the subwoofer and enclosure will be placed.

AutoWorks offers top quality subwoofer products and subwoofer installation services as well as window tinting, backup camera installation, and other car audio services to towns in the Monmouth County area. They serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Viper Smart Start – The Gift of Convenience

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Sea Bright Viper Smart Start | Monmouth County Auto AccessoriesWhy not give the gift of convenience this year? Remote starters have been growing in popularity over the last decade but only recently have we gotten the ability to remote start a car from a smartphone!

Viper Smart Start – Technology at its Finest

That’s right, I said start your car from an app on your Apple or Android smartphone! Viper Smart Start gives you unlimited range and allows you to lock, unlock, open your trunk, remote start your car, and use the panic feature all from a simple to use app. Also available is an upgraded version of Viper Smart Start that offers GPS tracking! AutoWorks is an authorized Viper dealer and certified installation facility that has been in business for over 20 years! Prices for the Smart Start begin at only $149.99! Contact us today to get one for yourself or someone you love and give the gift that is sure to keep you warm this winter and for many years to come!

For more on our great auto products and services, call us today at 732-671-0225 or visit our website.

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REMOTE START SYSTEM – HOW TO CHOOSE ONE TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

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If you do a Google search on how to choose the right remote start system, you will come across many results that will walk you through the step by step process of choosing what remote start system will best suit your needs. First of all, some of these editorials can be very long and in depth and it doesn’t stop there. Actually, it is only the beginning. After reading one or more of these, you will be required to search the internet to find different remote start system manufacturers, search through countless numbers of products that are out on the market, and then begin to compare options and features that you think fit your needs. Once you’ve done this, you’ve probably already spent the better part of your day on this task and are still left to choose an installer and purchase your remote start system.

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Choosing Your Remote Start System

Instead of going through all of this hassle and wasting your time which is very important to you, why not contact the professionals at AutoWorks, located at 1031 Highway 35 North in Middletown, New Jersey, 07748. At AutoWorks, we have over 30 years professional experience in the automotive industry and we are able to listen to your needs and guide you to choosing the remote start system that is right for you. We carry a large selection of high quality remote start systems and we also offer a Lifetime Warranty on all of our professional installations. So do yourself a favor and save some time by calling us or stopping in to get your remote start system today! AutoWorks can be reached by telephone at 732-671-0225, by fax at 732-671-2677, or by email at Autoworks1031@gmail.com. You can also visit our website!

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Car Detailing – More Than Just for Looks

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Car detailing is done for many different reasons, not just purely for looks. Proper car detailing improves and maintains the health of your car. While car detailing takes a bit of effort or costs some extra money, the benefits to reliability, safety, and beauty make it all worth it.

Benefits of Car Detailing

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  • Paint Health – Proper cleaning, polishing and waxing greatly extend the life of a car’s paint. Your paint protects the metal underneath. If allowed to degrade, rust and corrosion can wreak havoc on your car with potentially devastating results. Trying a reasonably priced car detailing package specifically dealing with paint is a good place to start.
  • Road Salt – In areas that experience seasonal snow fall, road salt can be one of the best reasons to regularly detail your car. Deposits of salt and mud can build up in wheel wells and under the chassis. Given enough time, these deposits can eat right through your paint, causing damage to the chassis that isn’t easily repairable.
  • Improved Lighting Ability – Part of proper car detailing is making sure your headlights and taillights are clean and free of damage. Even small amounts of dirt and grime on your lights can significantly affect their performance.
  • Interior Condition – By regularly cleaning your interior, you get rid of bad odors, protect surfaces from fading, and help prevent cracking and discoloration of the dash panels. Not only does this greatly improve resale price, it also adds comfort for the driver.
  • Wheels and Tires – Oils, solvents, brake dust, and other chemicals frequently encountered during normal driving can have a negative effect on your wheels and tires. Proper car detailing will not only keep them looking good, but you also reduce the risks of cracking in the sidewalls or failure of the wheels due to corrosion.

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As you can see, proper car detailing not only helps to keep your car looking spectacular, but also helps to keep it running great both inside and out. This not only improves value and safety, but also personal comfort and pride in your car. AutoWorks offers top quality remote starters and remote starter installation as well as window tinting, backup camera installation, detailing, and other auto services to towns in the Monmouth County area such as Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our gauge installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Remote Starters – Why You Should Get One

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Remote starters have begun coming standard with many newer luxury vehicles, but chances are if you own a Toyota, Honda, or other economical brand, you probably don’t have one a remote starter installed on your vehicle. Here are some reasons why it could be a great idea to consider remote starters for your vehicle:

Advantages of Remote Starters

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  • Remote Starters Help Keep Your Car Warm Or Cool – 

    Depending on where you live, this could be one of the best reasons to buy and install a remote starter on your car. Nobody likes having to get into a frozen car in the middle of a harsh winter. Same goes for a sweltering car during the dog days of summer. With a remote starter, you can start your car and the heater or A/C well before you get into your vehicle.

  • Remote Starters Warm Up Your Engine Without You Having to Go Outside –

    Its always better to drive away with an engine that has been warming up for a few minutes than immediately driving away after starting an engine that has been sitting in freezing temperatures for hours. With a remote starter, you don’t have to worry because you can start your engine before you get to your car so by the time you get there, its warm and ready to go.

  • Safety –

    There are way more benefits of remote starters other than your own comfort. Pre-heating a car that has been sitting in a frozen parking lot with snow and ice pelting it from all directions makes it way easier to defrost and remove ice and snow from the windows, mirrors, and headlights.

  • Remote Starters Add to Re-sell Value – 

    Having a remote starter on your car increases the re-sale value of your vehicle if you wish to trade it in or sell it in the future.

  • Remote Starters Provide Security Features – 

    Contrary to popular belief, remote starting your car doesn’t make it easier to steal. Remote starters all require the key to be in the ignition or the key to be in the vehicle before shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse. In fact, your remote starter can even alert you if the car’s locks and security systems are being tampered with and allow you to set off the car’s alarm remotely.

AutoWorks offers top quality remote starters and remote starter installation as well as window tinting, backup camera installation, detailing, and other auto services to towns in the Monmouth County area such as Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our gauge installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Gauge Installation and Types

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Gauges are incredibly important in a muscle car. When it comes to gauge installation, there are many different kinds of gauges to choose from. Lets’s talk a bit about the different types and gauge installation.

Gauge Types & Gauge Installation

So what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to aftermarket instrumentation? Which is better, mechanical, electric, or the latest stepper motor instruments? All three configurations can be built into an accurate gauge but, the truth is, the determining factors more involve gauge installation and application than gauge accuracy. For example, some of today’s stepper motor configuration gauges combine the ease of electric gauge wiring with a full sweep dial face like the mechanical gauge.

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Mechanical Gauge Advantages – Mechanical gauges have a full 270-degree sweep which makes them easier to read accurately. Mechanical gauges do not require 12V power to operate. They make direct physical contact with the item they are reading. Obviously, this is accomplished through tubing or lines, which eliminates the need for electric signals. Mechanical gauges are ideal for vehicles that operate on voltages other than 12V, with no voltage at all, or operate on a battery with no generator.

Electrical Gauge Advantages – Electrical gauges have a 90-degree sweep. They do not have large connectors and tubing coming out the back of the gauge. Given the design, they can be mounted in more unusual positions without connections showing. The design allows easier gauge installation in tight areas. Gauge installation at a great distance from the item being measured is also much easier to do while still looking clean. An electric gauge also prevents fluid from entering the passenger compartment.

Electronic Stepper Motor Gauge Advantages –  Stepper motor gauges have a full 270-degree sweep like a mechanical gauge. Like electric gauges, they do not have tubing or large connections originating behind the gauge. Additionally, the configuration of the gauge allows it to be mounted great distances from the source if necessary. They tend to be shallower than either older electric instruments or mechanical versions. That makes gauge installation in tight confines less difficult. Finally, some companies manufacturing electronic stepper motor gauges offer a huge array of options such as integral warning lamps, in-gauge turn signal indicators, tachometer shift lights and so on.

Gauge Sizes – Most manufacturers offer at least a couple of different sizes when it comes to gauges. Typically, they either have a 21/16-inch face or a 25/8-inch face. Anything smaller is tough to read and anything larger is often difficult to package. When it comes to tachometers and speedometers, the normal sizes are 33/8 inches and either 4½ inches or five inches in diameter. Some companies though, offer gauges in other size ranges. For example, you can get tachs as small as 21/16-inches. They’re not easy to read , but they can be fit into tight locations. Instruments with the shallowest mounting surfaces are today’s electronic stepper motor models. They’re considerably smaller in depth than other gauges.

Tach – When it comes to gauges, bigger is usually better up to a certain point. If possible, install a tach with the largest practical face. Before drilling any holes in the dash, sheet metal, or tubing of your muscle car, start the gauge installation process by taking the time to move the tach to several different locations. That way, you can buckle yourself into the driver’s seat and with the help of an assistant, see which tach location is the most comfortable for you. By the way, this Revolution tach measures 33/8 inches in diameter.  Two important considerations when buying a tach are the rpm range on the face and a shift light feature. A tach that reads to 12,000 rpm might be perfect for a high-winding, small cubic inch, strip-only motor, but it certainly isn’t practical on a near-stock 454 that will never see the other side of 6,500 rpm. What’s needed here is a tach face that’s maxed out at 8,000 rpm or so. As far as shift lights go, there are a number of different versions on the market, but the Revolution tach has a cool trio of integrated shift light indicators. When the engine (and tach) reaches the shift point, the LEDs light up in sequence.

Oil Pressure Gage – This is the most vital one in any car. There are a number of different oil pressure gauges on the market, but one consideration is the overall range of the gauge. For example, you can find gauges manufactured in 0-100 psi and 0-200 psi range. You can also find gauges marked with metric BAR readings instead of psi. Which gauge is right for you depends on your engine. If your muscle car will never see the high side of 70 psi, then there’s no need for gauge installation of an instrument that will read 200 psi. As for plumbing, it’s  always a pain for mechanical gauges because the plastic lines most cars had were dangerous if not installed properly. For those examples, plastic hose doesn’t cut it. One of the best ways to plumb a mechanical oil pressure gauge is by way of braided stainless steel line. On the other hand, a modern, high-quality stepper motor gauge is plumbed by way of pre-assembled cabling. It routes easily without fear of breaking a pressurized line.

Water Temperature Gauge – This is another very important instrument in your arsenal. A quality gauge is the the best way to go to prevent problems. There are a lot of different combinations of face calibrations, but the most common is one that reads from 120 degrees to 260 degrees, give or take. While some electronic water temperature gauges with wide temperature calibration mandate some form of add-on blackbox to function, that isn’t the case with a stepper motor-based instrument. With those gauge installation is much like that of a conventional electric gauge. When dealing with any water temperature gauge, the basic temperature probe should be located in the water jacket or on the intake manifold water crossover. In a typical water temperature gauge installation, some engines require a ½-inch NPT adapter nut for the probe installation; others require a 3/8-inch NPT adapter. Once the adapter is installed, insert the sensor and carefully tighten the sealing nut. A coating of anti-seize compound on the sealing nut is a good idea. Don’t over-tighten the nut. Typically, you should tighten a 1/4 turn beyond snug to make the connection.

Voltmeter Over Ammemeter – Another instrument that’s very important is a voltmeter. Why use a voltmeter instead of an ammeter? An ammeter measures current flow to the battery or discharge from the battery. With an ammeter that means the entire alternator output used to recharge the battery must first be routed through the ammeter under the dash which means wiring is tedious. A voltmeter works like a fuel pressure gauge but instead of measuring fluid in PSI, the voltmeter measures electrical system pressure in volts. A voltmeter only needs to tap into a circuit. Gauge installation of a voltmeter is easy, quick and safe.

 

Fuel Pressure Gauge – These actually are not that common on the street. If you’re thinking about adding a fuel pressure gauge to your muscle car, give it careful consideration. Because raw gasoline is found in the line running between something like a mechanical gauge and the source, a fuel PSI gauge should never be mounted inside the vehicle. There are three exceptions to this rule: A mechanical gauge with an “isolator,” an electric gauge, or an electronic gauge. Reliable electric and electronic stepper motor fuel pressure gauges are relatively new. They incorporate an electrical sender plumbed within the fuel line and then wiring to transmit the information to a cockpit-mounted gauge. Today’s electronic stepper motor configuration instruments are extremely thin, which makes packaging a bunch easier.

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