The AVH-X8550BT is Pioneer's top-of-the-line system. It's a double DIN multimedia receiver that has a full touch screen 7-inch panel. It features a VGA display with LED backlighting for a sharp and bright playback. Like most modern systems, it plays a wide range of media formats and more! The list includes DVD, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, AAC (iTunes®), DivX® and Dolby® Digital Decoder.
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Pioneer Leads The Car Audio Game With Unparalleled Connectivity

IN Pioneer, Car audio, ICE, Multimedia receiver, MP3, IPhone, Mobile phone, Andriod, DVD, Bluetooth

It's been about 2 weeks since I've had the Pioneer AVH-X8550BT multimedia receiver in my car, and all I can say is that it's a pretty amazing piece of kit.


To maximise driving feedback, the car has to be set up just right. KW takes care of this by allowing the driver to adjust the characteristics of the front and rear dampers independently, while still remaining true to the high safety standards of the C63 AMG set by Mercedes Benz. The “Comfort” damper setup has a very soft damping (displayed in the App with 0%), while the “Sport+” damper setup is much harder(displayed in the App with 100%). However, controlling the dampers via the app is an option that involves the installation of a W-LAN module. Once that is installed, the unit uses secured WiFi to communicate with the iPhone.
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KW DDC ECU Suspension Kit Available For Mercedes C63 AMG

IN KW, Coilovers, Mercedes-Benz, C63, Suspension, AMG

Tired of the ‘soft’ suspension in your C63 AMG? KW is here to help.


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Goodyear Tyre Owners Speak Out!

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

All tyre makers claim their products are great. But the true judges are the customers themselves. We partner Goodyear to find out what their customers think.


TRD is known for its extensive research and development in the sports and performance arena; which is highly esteemed among the top-of-the-range performance brands. With parts like superchargers, lightweight alloy wheels, suspension and brake kits, exhaust systems, it is specially designed to optimize your Toyota’s performance.
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Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Now Available At Borneo Motors

IN Toyota, TRD, Toyota Racing Development, Borneo Motors, 86

Despite getting the exclusive right almost a year ago, the local launch of the 86 model now allows Borneo Motors to push the TRD brand more aggressively.


To ensure the tyre was appropriate for European roads and climate, Falken used its engineering team based in Frankfurt to develop the specification. In addition to testing on European public roads and private proving grounds, engineers also gained feedback from Falken’s racing drivers at the Nürburgring who tested the tyres. The resulting “NUR-Spec” design incorporates a more warp resistant casing and additional nylon-reinforced cover ply to increase high-speed stability. This construction is complemented by a rounder tyre shoulder, optimising pressure deployment on the tread area.
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Azenis FK453: Falken's Latest Flagship Launched

IN Falken, FK, FK453, Falken FK453, Azenis, High Performance Tyre

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option; Singapore launch will be announced soon


Additionally, the Carrera 2 outputs lower CO2 emission, and now thanks to the synergy with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres, the CO2 ratings get even lower. This is due to the technology driven by reduced tyre weight and a new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation (lowering the rolling resistance).
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Goodyear’s Tyre Technologies Pay Off.

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

In two recent news, Goodyear Tyres have bagged accolades for their breakthrough in tyre technology.


EDIFICE has been designated as the Official Watch Partner for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, and the Casio logo will continue to appear on racing suits worn by Vettel and Webber, as well as on the team wear. The logo will also stay on the nose sections of the team’s race cars. In addition to using team images in EDIFICE advertising, Casio plans to work again with Red Bull Racing to release special collaborative watch models. These global marketing activities are expected to further enhance the EDIFICE brand image.
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Casio Continues Official Partnership with Red Bull Racing F1 Team

IN Casio, Formula One, Red Bull Racing, F1, Formula One

Casio has renewed its contract with the Formula One World Champions, the Red Bull Racing team. Casio will make the most of this relationship to strengthen the brand image of its EDFICE watches.


Our casual but very insightful chat concluded with Oliver sharing with us how this is the truly the future for KW Suspension,
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Interview | KW Suspension Export Sales Director Oliver Scherbaum

IN KW suspension, KW, Volkswagen, DDC, Oliver Scherbaum, Autovox

KW's Export Sales Director Oliver Scherbaum shares with Burnpavement.com the company's exciting new range of products that will take suspension tuning to the next level.


With systems for BMW M3, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 amongst the list of models available, Borla caters to the premium market, but at affordable prices. All systems are developed and produced in USA.
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Power Up With These Performance Exhaust Systems

IN Borla, Jetex, Exhausts

JD Performance, Sole Distributors for Borla Performance Exhausts and Jetex Sports Exhausts in Asia Pacific have set up a showroom showcasing their latest offerings for cars here in Singapore.


Amongst racing customers all over the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is extremely popular for its forgiving handling and basic speed. And it is exactly in this direction that the improvements for the 2012 model year have been targeted. The engine output has increased by 20 hp to now deliver 500 hp. Paddle-shifts on the steering wheel ensure gear changes are even quicker and simpler, making it easier for pilots to concentrate on braking. Moreover, the transmission electronics, featuring an automatic throttle blip control, make it almost impossible to miss a gear and over-rev the engine. A softer anti-roll bar on the front axle reduces understeer.
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911 GT3 R Race Car Now With Even Better Driveability

IN Porsche 911 GT3 R, 911 GT3 R, Porsche, 911, 911 GT3 R Race Car

Need an ultimate 911 for the track?


How did Ken's range of driving and racing shoes come about? It came about when Travis Pastrana was going into rally racing.
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Ken Block's Sole Solutions

IN Ken, Block, DC, Shoes, Pro, Spec, 1.0, 2.0

If the shoe fits, it doesn't mean that it's the ideal footwear for spirited driving. We find out more from Ken the man himself!


With the introduction of the new Polestar power optimisation tuning, Volvo cars can now produce higher power output and better torque in the range where the engine works most often in.
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The New Polestar Power Optimisation For Volvos

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Polestar Power Optimisation

Drive a Volvo? Been looking for Volvo-approved tuning options? Well, here's your answer.


Porsche sets the heartbeats ticking faster with an exclusive series of collectibles and apparels — Porsche Design Driver’s Selection — engineered for the avid brand enthusiast. The luxury sports collection is designed with the finest qualities of Porsche — refined technology, increased comfort, enhanced performance and sharpened design. The brand’s impeccable eye for details and precision is evident in the collection which consists of stylish polo tops (for men and women), brilliantly compartmentalised trolley cases to fun accessories like colourful key rings and caps embossed with the distinctive Porsche crest.
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Porsche accessories for all F1 fans!

IN Porsche, Porsche Design Driver’s Selection, Formula One.

Porsche ups the ante this Formula One season with an exclusive selection of luxury collectibles and apparels, engineered for the avid brand enthusiast


The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air purification system contains advanced filtering technology which removes up to 99.9% of harmful gases, viruses, bacteria and fine particles, thereby improving the quality of air in the car and enhancing people’s health and well-being on the go.
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Philips Introduces New Comfort And Safety Accessories

IN Philips, Automotive, Lighting, GoPure, LED, DayLight

Keep the air clean and be easily seen while on the go!


Drive Safely - DriveSafely reads text and email messages aloud so you can keep your eyes on the road. The paid pro version lets you chat by sending text responses by voice and use voice commands such as “repeat message”, or “call back sender”.
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Blackberry Apps For Drivers

IN Blackberry, Apps, For, Drivers, App, World

Have a BlackBerry? Snazz it up with these useful driving-centric applications!


The unique A-shaped body allows Plantronics to incorporate three microphones. The call button is located at the top, and the voice recognition button is in the middle. Even though these buttons are flush with the overall design, they are fairly easy to press, and are far enough apart that you won't mistake one for the other. This headset is slightly thick, but it is light enough not to be noticed. A small selection of ear gels and a clear plastic ear-loop provides a comfortable fit for most ears.
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Plantronics Savor M1100

IN Plantronics, Savor, M1100

Add a touch of class to your phone with this suave Bluetooth headset.


VP Racing Fuels' Cool Down is designed to compliment your ride's coolant by reducing the surface tension of water by a factor of two, which translates to the formation of smaller vapour bubbles. Large vapour bubbles on the metal surface create an insulating layer, which impedes heat transfer.
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VP Racing Fuels' Cool Down

IN VP, Racing, Fuels, Cool, Down

Cars rarely overheat if you don't punish them, but for those who love driving on the edge, an overheated engine is the last thing you want that spoils the day.


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Monthly Giveaways! May/June 2011

IN Fast, Furious, Five, OST, Soundtrack

Continuing with our Fast & Furious 5 giveaway is the Fast & Furious 5 official soundtrack!


With the film set in Brazil, the album is filled with a mix of Portuguese tracks too, ranging from the ethnic “Carlito Marron” by Bahia musician Carlinhos Brown, the rap-tastic “Batalha” by ObandO or the joyful “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar. Granted, most of us won't understand every single word sung in the song, but that doesn't mean that they don't make great music to groove with. Three instrumental scores from the movie, ranging to which range from pure epic-ness to down-and-gritty industrial rock are included in this CD. Produced by Brian Tyler, “Assembling the Team”, “Mad Skills” and “Fast Five Suite” are the tracks that shaped the atmosphere of this movie. This installment of the soundtrack is perhaps the most diverse in the Fast and Furious universe. From the moment we has this wonderful album in our car's stereo, we never ever, ever wanted to get out of our cars. Here's the official tracklist of the CD: 1) How We Roll (Fast Five Remix)— Don Omar, Busta Rhymes, Reek da Villian and J-doe 2) Desabafo/Deixa Eu Dizer- Marcelo D2 & Claudia 3) Assembling the Team- Brian Tyler 4) L. Gelada-3 Da Madrugada- MV Bill 5) Carlito Marron- Carlinhos Brown 6) Han Drifting- Hybrid 7) Million Dollar Race— Edu K and Hybrid 8) Mad Skills- Brian Tyler 9) Batalha- ObandO 10) Danza Kuduro- Don Omar featuring Lucenzo 11) Follow Me Follow Me (Quem Que Caguetou?)(Fast 5 Hybrid Remix) — Tejo, Black Alien and Speed 12) Fast Five Suite- Brian Tyler 13) Furiously Dangerous- Ludacris featuring Slaughterhouse and Claret Jai
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Fast Five's Musical Heist

IN Fast, Furious, Five, OST, Soundtrack

The Fast and Furious franchise has spawned a musical following, with every installment seemingly having a future chart-topping song in the mix.


The MON 109 rated Motorsport 109 is a direct replacement that produces more power than any other unleaded fuel - up to five percent more than premium unleaded. Recommended for applications with turbo charged and naturally aspirated engines with compression ratios up to 15:1, it offers better detonation protection as well. The Q16 is a highly oxygenated MON 116 fuel that requires a four to six percent increase in fuel flow, which will make three to five percent more power than competitive 116 octane fuels and is excellent in higher compression engines that have 17:1 compression ratios. With its vaporization characteristics, this fuel allows more efficient combustion, lower engine operating temperatures and offer greater detonation protection. It is most suitable for drifting and time attack applications. The MON 117 C16 is recommended for use in turbo charged or super charged engines and nitrous applications with compression ratios of up to 17:1. Popular with Formula D, D1GP drifters, Time Attack racers, it is also recommended by the top nitrous oxide companies. VP Import is a MON 120+ fuel that promises maximum power and torque in small displacement, high RPM engines, be it turbo charged, naturally aspirated or fitted with nitrous systems. Makes five percent more power than C16 and similar non-oxygenated fuels. It works best under high temperatures generated by mechanical heat.
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VP Racing Fuels

IN VP, Racing, Fuels, Motorsport 109, Q16, C16, VP Import

If you want to be a dedicated track day warrior, there is no better fuel than proper racing fuel.


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