Smart Ticket Avoidance
Fully portable, Escort's Passport 9500ix radar and laser detector ($499) uses GPS to get smart in avoiding traffic tickets. It gives a warning when you're approaching one of the safety cameras loaded in Escort's safety camera database (which can be updated online for a nominal fee after the 90-day free period ends). The 9500ix also uses AutoLearn artificial intelligence to cut down on false alarms.
www.escortradar.com
A Little Touch
For tiny cars or crowded dashes, Kenwood's KOS-L432 touchscreen monitor ($350, for use with Kenwood's CarPortal controllers) offers a perfect fit. The 4.3-inch monitor includes a flush-mount bracket for custom installation and an AAMPS-compatible bracket for other vehicle-specific brackets. Stick it on the dash, center console, or even the sunvisor.
www.kenwoodusa.com
Quick Bass
Who wants to bother fabricating his or her own subwoofer enclosure? The easy route is buying a loaded enclosure like PowerBass' PS-WB110 bass reflex subwoofer system ($TBA). It features a 10-inch woofer loaded in a box made of 5/8-inch non-resonant board. Wrapped up in two-tone gray and black vinyl, it coordinates with most cargo spaces.www.powerbassusa.com
Everything You Need
The SoundGate CORE System Package ($80) helps iPod or Zune users integrate their player to their car. The universal set of cables includes the CORE breakout box with three ports and a single connection. The power port charges, the A/V port makes an RCA connection to a head unit, and the connector attaches to your iPod or Zune.
www.soundgate.com
Waxing Lazy
For those less energetic days, try Eagle One's Wax As-U-Dry aerosol ($5). After washing, spray this blend of water-reactive polymers and carnauba wax onto your paint and dry away. It's safe for windows, bumpers, trim, and wheels, too.
www.eagleone.com
Underhood Impressions
Without having to cut into your factory hood or bumper, you can pop this JDM S2K Dry Carbon RAM Air Induction kit ($1,000) underhood and instantly add some power (and flair) to your ride. The handcrafted kit installs in less than an hour.www.passwordjdm.com