Under the hood a pair of tantalizing Turbonetics turbos are nestled behind the headlights. A set of JE pistons were called on to lower the V8's compression to a more boost-friendly realm. Vibrant Performance and Nitrous Express were also part of the performance side of the equation. Love that intake mani too. scapusa.com.
With a lack of manufacturers in attendance import-oriented innovation was hard to find on the convention center floor but we did manage to mine a few gems.
Enter the AEM X-WiFi system that allows enthusiasts and tuners to stay connected to vital engine tuning data in a number of different ways. The X-WiFi system combines air-fuel ratio and exhaust gas temperature monitoring in one far-reaching scheme. The unit uses a UEGO AFR sensor and two K-type EGT sensor inputs but the magic is how the system displays the info; or more precisely where. Data can be transmitted to any traditional hard-wired device. It can also be viewed simultaneously via USB-connected lap-top. Data streams can also be monitored using wi-fi connection by devices with standard web browsers. Range is 100 feet.
Honorable Mention - PLX Devices Tune Bug
PLX Devices deserves a shout-out for its helmet amphitheater known as the Tune Bug. This breakthrough surface sound technology turns any helmet into a speaker by resonating what is described by PLX as 'crystal clear sound' through the entire helmet. The company's press release described the Tune Bug as 'a safe and easy way to listen to music on the go.'
I liked the thinking behind this product but in discussing it some of the URC staffer the question of whether music blasting in 360 degrees of ferocity made sense when driving a 3000-plus pound car at its edge of adhesion while surrounded by unforgiving concrete K-Rails? To some the rhythm needed to connect the dots of multiple apex corners is enhanced by music.
Breaking News
Honda used the SEMA Show to announce it will make a complete line of Mugen accessories available for the Accord Sedan on an a la carte basis through authorized Honda dealers. The list of mighty Mugen hard parts include18-inch alloy wheels, front sports grille, front under-spoiler, side spoiler, rear under-spoiler, sports floor mats, machined aluminum oil filler cap and a distinctive front emblem. All of the painted parts will come color-matched to one of five popular Accord sedan colors: Polished Metal Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, White Diamond Pearl and Taffeta White. A full decked out Accord was unveiled at the show to whet appetites.
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