Plunder Guide » Auto Accessories

SoundRacer

Parrot Pat — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:24:17 +0000

What do you do when you want to feel like you’re driving a V10 powered supercar, but can’t afford one? Well, you could always go for the Soundracer, which fits right into your car’s cigarette lighter port, and uses an FM transmitter to play a real V8 or V10 engine sound effects to the stereo. According to SoundRacer’s website, the sounds actually correspond to the RPMs of your car’s engine, which is quite cool (technologically). $40.

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Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:50:48 +0000

You’d be hard pressed to find a better accessory to a good tailgate party than this Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater. It comes packed with a Grill N Chill cooking space with countertops, infrared barbecue, beverage tap and an ice chest, an electronically operated tonneau cover, a bed-installed 42-inch HDTV, separate interior and in-bed Kicker sound systems, 20-inch Mickey Thompson polished aluminum wheels, 35-inch tires, a three-inch suspension lift, Bushwacker fender flares, and more. $TBA.

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Alien Jumper Cable

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:39:09 +0000

So you may think that a dead car battery is not your problem – until you encounter one. Wouldn’t it be nice if you have an alien by your side? Like this Alien LED Jumper Cable. Looks weird but this alien is all help. It has a built-in LED lamp in front so you’ll see where you need to clip the jump cable. No more shorting out the terminals. The cable’s 16 feet in length made of six gauge copper wire and the package comes with a carrying bag. Batteries for the LED lights come with too. $35.

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Stanley Portable Power Station

Peg Leg Larry — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:41:20 +0000

Don’t be left without power again wherever you are with this Stanley Digital Portable Power Station. The versatile tool has a 350-Amp jump starter for your dead car batteries, a 200-watt AC power inverter, a 12-volt DC outlet, and even a USB outlet for your gadgets. There’s even a digital tire inflator that shuts off at a preset tire pressure. Clever electronics prevent overheating, short-circuiting, or overloading of the Power Station’s circuits so you can enjoy jolt-free power. $100.

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Sirius XM SkyDock

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:39:06 +0000

Everyone loves their iPhone, but most people hate the fact that they can’t catch the Howard Stern radio show on it. Sirius and their new XM SkyDock can help out with that though, at least for the time that you spend in your car. It serves as a mount that holds your iPhone and uses the iPhone’s screen for control, and lets you listen to it all over your car’s speakers. We really need one of these things. $120.

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Spark Doctor

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:20:21 +0000

When your engines have lost their spark and they don’t give you enough love for mowing the lawn, blowing the leaves, or slicing up those trees, then your engine may require a visit from the Spark Doctor. It’s an 8-in-1 multi-tool that takes care of your spark plug maintenance needs. Including in the doctor’s kit are three sockets, a 5/8″, 3/4″, and a 13/16″. The doctor also has a brass brush, a metal file, metal pick, gap gage, and a gapping tool, all wrapped up in a Swiss Army-esque package. $18.

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Cheetah GPSmirror

One-eyed Willie — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:18:43 +0000

Be smarter than your local speed traps with this Cheetah GPSmirror. It features a built-in GPS that checks through a massive database of enforcement cameras in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. It also features a GPS-based speedometer display with compass, and coordinates in case you get lost. $250.

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TomTom for iPhone: Never be Lost Again

One-eyed Willie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:53:33 +0000

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Finally a turn by turn directions solution is available on your iPhone. This kit from TomTom will have your iPhone acting as your own personal navigation system. The kit includes the TomTom application and the car installation kit. It will also charge while you are using it, and can still make hands-free calls. $TBA.

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Belkin TuneBase: Plugged Or Wireless?

Peg Leg Larry — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:37:30 +0000

Two new TuneBase models are being released by Belkin early this month and in mid-July to control your iPhone while in your car. The TuneBase Direct exploits the feature on newer cars/head units that have the auxiliary input. Simply connect the 3.5mm jack and you can answer your calls hands-free courtesy of the built-in speakerphone or you can control your tunes. The music fades whenever an incoming call is detected – pretty neat huh? The same features are found in the TuneBase FM, only, it’s the wireless version. Instead of using wires, this TuneBase scans the nearest available FM station and plays your music through that channel, or lets your call through. Both devices charge your iPhone so you don’t lose all-too precious battery power on the go. $70+.

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Airstream Victorinox: Everything & The Kitchen Sink

Peg Leg Larry — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:30:14 +0000

Still in the mood of celebrating their 125th Anniversary, Victorinox Swiss Army decides to increase the size their utility tool to 19 feet and give it a pair of wheels. They have partnered with legendary RV makers Airstream and developed this one-of-a-kind trailer. Up to four people can sleep in luxury inside the shiny aluminum shell. Not only will you get the trailer, you’ll also get a few more goodies when you buy this anniversary edition. Every product from the Victorinox line will be sampled, including a Summit XLT watch for dad and mom, two LED flashlights, a SwissTool Spirit multi-tool, an umbrella, Werks duffel bag, and even an 8-piece rosewood block set of knives. $60,000.

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