iPod & iPhone Car Adapters, Coverking Seat Covers & Vintage Signs: An AutoAnything Weekly Update

The work week is over.  It’s Saturday, which means you’ve got some time for a quick tune up before hitting beaches, bays, mountains, oceans, corn fields, etc.  Take a quick gander at what we added this week, there are some fun products in this grab bag! From new seat covers to vintage signs to iPod car adapters, get’em while they’re hot!

• Dice iPod Adapter – Have you been wanting to thump the tunes like you pump your shoes? Well Dice Electronics has got the hooks you need to pimp your iPod or iPhone on your stock stereo.  This is our first iPod car adapter, but we’ve got more on the way, so keep your eyes peeled.
• SignPast Signs – Perfect for the garage, bachelor pad, 60’s diner or office cubicle, these vintage signs will turn any drab wall into a more rustic…drab wall.

Coverking Seat Covers – And here’s another heaping helping of AutoAnything’s heritage product— car seat covers.

• Coverking Velour Seat Covers – Like a J-Lo hoodie for your seats.
• Coverking Leatherette Seat Covers -Like a Grace Jones album for your seats.
• Coverking Leather Seat Covers - Like a slaughterhouse for your seats.
• Coverking Saddle Blanket Seat Covers – Like a Larry McMurtry novel for your seats.
• Coverking Ballistic Seat Covers -Like a bomb shelter for your seats.
• Coverking Poly-Cotton Seat Covers - Like a parrot on your shoulder for your seats

Jeep Soft Tops, Jeep Racks & Jeep Light Bars – An AutoAnything Weekly Product Update

Summer is around the corner, which means it’s warm enough to take your Jeep out to the back country and start hitting those dusty trails.  But before you gather with your Jeep junkie buddies, take a look at the new Jeep accessories we just picked up.  New jeep racks, jeep covers and soft tops will keep you cool and dry while hauling your gear in style.  If you want to make sure you get a rush of fresh air while crawling the hot rocks of Utah, check out our new Jeep bikini tops, available in different styles and patterns to suit your Jeep’s off-road look.  If you need to light up the trail ahead of you during a night time session, check out our new Jeep light bars. With integrated grille guards, you’re Jeep will shine like new even after your off-road adventures.

• Bestop Trektop Jeep Top – This easy-to-install soft top features a roll back canopy, so you can let the fresh air come pouring in.
• Bestop Replace-A-Top Jeep Top – An economical and high-quality replacement for your ageing factory soft top.
• Bestop Sailcloth Replace-A-Top Soft Jeep Top – Cuts the noise down by 50%, so you can jam out without blowing a speaker or an eardrum.
• Bestop Sunrider Jeep Soft Top – Allows your Jeep to go from fully-covered to streaker faster than a frat boy.
• Bestop Supertop Jeep Top – Multiple door options and OEM fabric make this a super choice.
• Bestop Tigertop Soft Top – Even geriatric Jeeps need a new top from time-to-time.
• VDP Jeep Full Monty Cab Covers – Because nobody wants to see all those Jeep bits exposed.
• VDP Jeep Koolbreez Sunscreen Tops – For cutting down on harsh UVs and proudly displaying questionable taste.
• VDP California Briefs Jeep Bikini Top – Keep your Jeep from getting an embarrassing ticket for public indecency at the beach. Available in silver and black diamond plate.
• VDP Jeep Wind Stoppers – Cuts down on rear wind turbulence, plus matches the Koolbreez with the same 5 styles.
• Bestop Jeep Upper Door Sliders – Get the best of both worlds! These soft Jeep upper doors have glass windows that slide back and forth.
• MBRP Jeep Windshield Light Mount – Mount auxiliary lights on your windshield without taking up a ton of space.
• MBRP Jeep Front Light Bar – Playing double duty as a light mount and protective facemask, this jeep light bar has an integrated grille guard.
• MBRP Jeep Roof Rack – Hit the trail on your 4-wheeler with your 2-wheelers stowed overhead.
• MBRP Jeep Rock Rails – Protects rocker panels from boulders, tree stumps and careless drivers.
• MBRP Jeep Rock Rail Steps – Because you could use a step up when you’re sportin’ a 9″ lift.
• MBRP Jeep Spare Tire Bracket – If you’ve got big wheels, then this is an absolute necessity as it makes life easy when your oversized spare won’t fit on a stock mount.
• VDP Spare Tire Covers – Covers your rear-mount tire’s rump with quality material and diamond-plated style.
• VDP Jeep Handles – The best way to let your passenger admire their own biceps. Available in black and camo.
• VDP Jeep Sport Bar Covers – Put the sport back in your sport bar. Available in black, camo and spice.
• VDP Jeep Tonneau Covers – A Jeep tonneau cover—stylish, functional and a guaranteed trip to secondary. Available in silver and black.
• AMI Jeep Accessories – Because every Jeep deserves a little bling. Hood latches, rear view mirrors, hinge covers and more in black, chrome or polished finishes.

Let’s face it; the stock sound system in most Wrangler’s stink. Freshen up your tune with our new Jeep sound systems. From Jeep speaker systems and Jeep subwoofer kits to full-size overhead Jeep sound bars, we’ve got the audio equipment you need to produce crisp, full sound at all volume levels.  Sweet Home Alabama sold separately.

• VDP Jeep Subwoofer – Because healthy eardrums are for wimps, this 750 watt subwoofer will release your Jeep’s inner stud. Wires into any radio for a deep sound that everyone can hear.
• VDP Jeep Amplifier – Because the latest Linkin Park album won’t blast itself. This 800 watt amp works with most jeep sound systems, including the VDP speaker systems.
• VDP Jeep Center Speaker System – Put a little bump in your center hump with a solid set of speakers and tweeters. Available with a seizure-inducing LED light show.
• VDP Jeep Sound Bars – Multiple speaker options, 2 styles, 5 colors and enough obnoxious noise power to make your grandma cry.
• VDP Jeep Sound Wedges – Kind of like the drawn and quartered version of the sound bars. Available in 4 styles and 2 colors, depending on the Jeep.

New Air Intake Systems, Cash Back Rebates and Great Promos – AutoAnything Weekly Update

January has come and gone, the Steelers just barely beat out the Card’s in the Superbowl and Punxsutawney Phil gets to take another 6 weeks of PTO. As exciting as all that has been, we’ve got some breaking news of our own that hasn’t hit the papers yet.

We’ve added two new products, a cold air intake and a beefy throttle body spacer, both from Street & Performance Electronics. We also setup some fantastic promos with our vendors. They’re so good, in fact, that even our little groundhog friend will be sorry he hibernated through the deals.  :)

New Products from Street & Performance Electronics

• Helix Power Tower Plus Throttle Body Spacer – The Helix Power Tower Plus gives incoming air the perfect swirly, purported to offer up to an extra 22 HP if you gun it or an extra 4 MPG if you feather it. This bolt-on spacer is pretty easy to install, taking about 45 minutes for most vehicles.
• AirMax Spiral Flow Air Intake – Here again, Street & Performance puts to work the idea that spinning air swirls some extra horsepower out of the engine. This time, it’s a rifled sleeve inside the intake tube that starts the spin and gets all that extra air in line to burn. Good for extra power, torque and maybe even an MPG or two, this spiral flow intake comes with a high flow washable air filter and a steel heat shield for maximum engine gains. The whole kit comes powder coated for a flawless finish.

Promotions and Rebates

If you thought new products were the only thing we’ve been working on, then you should be stoked to know that we’ve lined up some $25 rebates on a few AFE products and some special promos with Truxedo, BAK, Extang, Undercover, Borla and MBRP. Here’s the deal:

AFE - Get a $25 cash card (via AFE mail-in-rebate) on AFE’s Stage 2 intake, the Blade Runner intake manifold, the Mach Force XP & Large Bore HD exhaust systems. The purchase must be made between 2/1/09 and 4/30/09, click the banner for complete details.

1. AFE Stage 2 Air Intake – More than just an air filter and plenum, the stage 2 kit replaces your entire air intake tract, improving flow dynamics by providing a more laminar air flow straight into the manifold.
2. AFE Blade Runner – Perfectly complement your air intake with the Blade Runner intake manifold. Larger than stock and constructed from high quality materials, AFE’s Blade Runner intake manifold will flow more air into your engine, letting it breathe easier and make more power.
3. AFE Exhaust – Available in two flavors:

• The AFE Large Bore HD Exhaust is a great way to beef up your exhaust tone. The Large Bore HD uses oversized aluminized tubing to free up extra horsepower and give your engine a nice low end grunt. Available in both cat back and turboback styles.

• AFE Mach Force XP Exhaust – For maximum power gains, look no further than the Mach Force XP from AFE. Up to 5″ stainless steel piping is used on this monster exhaust, thereby minimizing back pressure and allowing your turbo to spool faster and make more boost. Turboback or catback, it’s your choice, but no matter what you choose, you won’t be disappointed by the power gains.

We’ve also worked out a few truck tonneau cover and exhaust promos.  All of these promotions are valid through 2/28/09. Here’s the quick and dirty break down, click the links if you want to get all the details.

1. Truxedo Tonneau – Free Tailgate seal with the purchase of any Truxedo Tonneau.
2. Extang Tonneau – Free MaxSeal tailgate seal with the purchase of a Trifecta, BlackMax, Tuff Tonneau III , RT Tonneau or Revolution tonneau cover.
3. Undercover Tonneau – Free MaxSeal Tailgate Seal with all Undercover tonneau cover orders.
4. BAK RollBAK Tonneau Cover – Free Door Sill Protector with the purchase of a BAK RollBAK tonneau cover
5. Lund Tonneau – Purchase any Lund Genesis tonneau cover and get a free MaxSeal Tailgate seal.
6. MBRP Exhaust – Free MBRP Exhaust Tip with the purhase of an MBRP 4″ Diesel Exhaust System.
7. Borla Exhaust – Free Borla Hat with the purchase of any Borla exhaust system or header kit.

That’s what I’ve got for you this week, but keep an eye on the blog to stay in the loop, we’ll have even more for you next week.

UPDATE: EDGE PERFORMANCE CHIPS PROMO

We’ve taken an additional 10% off the Edge Evolution, Edge Mileage and Edge Juice programmers. Not only that, but we’ll overnight ship your order for FREE and throw in a Edge sweatshirt at no additional cost.  This promotion just started today and ends 3/5/09, so if you’ve been wanting an Edge power programmer, don’t miss out on this deal because it’s the best you’ll find, on or off the net.

New Automotive Articles, RSS Feeds and Auto Parts Guide Pages at AutoAnything

In order to take our news that we bring to our automotive buzz followers to the next level, the AutoAnything news team has built out a brand new Automotive News department on their site that covers some of the latest industry stories about ways to style out your ride. A big topic right now is accessory ideas for the winter, and the latest Interior Protection Products Article goes over some great ideas for you to pull from.

With so many of us vehicle owners looking to preserve our beloved vehicles in today’s economic downturn, the AutoAnything team is also starting to assemble Auto Parts guides to let you know all of the key vehicle parts that you should maintain in tip-top form. Two replacement parts that have already been covered are Turbochargers and Air Pumps, two parts that many performance minded drivers may need to stay on top of.

Be sure to check both the auto articles pages and auto parts guides and you can also subscribe to their RSS Feeds or share the link to the pages by using the Share button on each page.

Grilles, Consoles, Step Bars, Brake Rotors and More – An AutoAnything Weekly Update

We’ve been staying really busy here this week, planning new sections to our site, adding fresh content and value to pages that were under-appreciated and we’ve added a handful of new products to our catalog, read on to get the full scoop.

Royalty Brake Rotors – Here’s a king you can respect—Royalty Rotors. Cross-drilled and slotted for palatine performance, silver-zinc plated for regal rust resistance and priced right for penny-pinching paupers. Get over to our brakes department and give your brakes the Royal treatment, you won’t be sorry.

Rampage Step Bars – Because you can never have too many running boards, nerf bars or whatever you want to call them, we’ve added a line of step bars from Rampage. Combining strength and style, Streamline Step Bars offer the best of both worlds. Their 5” platform gives you 50% more stepping room over regular tube steps and they’re backed by a 5-year warranty. Find these guys in our running boards department in the oval nerf bars category.

Rampage Center Consoles – When you’re banking a hard right or bouncing around off-road, the last thing you need is sunglasses, nickels and a 32 oz. Mountain Dew flying in your face. But with Rampage Center Consoles, you don’t have to worry. They remedy clutter issues and prevent your gear from going airborne. You can find these guys in the newly named center consoles & organizers category.

Carriage Works Mesh Billet Grille – Carriage Works takes aim at the upper-end mesh grille market with Marque Mesh. Said our friend Just Bob @ CW, “It’s a Strut killer.” We haven’t seen too many Strut carcasses on local freeways, but give it time. Once they get popular, they’ll start flying off the shelves senselessly – like Darren Sproles apparel. You can find this and more in our mesh grill category.

Window Canvas Hautman Window Graphics – When you’re desperate to have a 2-foot bass hanging in your rear window, Hautman graphics deliver. From fish to ducks to howling wolves, these window graphics let you plaster nature all over your car, truck or SUV.

Royalty Brake Rotors – Slotted and Drilled

Rampage Streamline Stainless Steel Step Bar

Rampage Center Console

Window Canvas Hautman Window Graphics – Snow Fox

Carriage Works Marque Mesh Billet Grille

Window Canvas Hautman Window Graphics – Howling Wolves

New Floor Mats, Cold Air Intake, a Jeep Soft Top and More – An AutoAnything Weekly Update

We sincerely hope you all enjoyed your New Years.  If you’ve got some resolutions for 2009, put them into action now, I’m sure that ‘09 will fly by just as fast as ‘08 did.

One of our resolutions for 2009 is to improve the amount of quality auto parts that we carry.  We decided not to slack on it, so this week we’ve got 1 new department, 2 new brands, 5 revamped categories and 5 more auto parts for you to quench your thirst for customized auto accessories.

• Husky Chrome Fender Vents – Because no vehicle should be without fender vents, despite how it was made. Match your vehicle’s outside to how it feels inside with a pair of chrome side fender vents from Husky. No one can tell they’re fake – really.  Available in honeycomb, louver and punch styles, you can find all three of them in our new Fender Vent category.
• Husky WeatherBeater Floor Liners – I could make a crude joke about the WeatherBeater’s double entendre name, but these custom-molded liners don’t deserve to be jerked around. They’re the spit of the Husky Liners except that they’re ribbed with grooves to manage fluids better. They’re only sold in sets (front and rear together) and are easily installed single-handedly.  Available in the standard black, grey and tan colors.
• WeatherTech Bug Deflector – For some folks, deflecting the criticisms of envious peers is all in a day’s work. Same goes for the WeatherTech Stone & Bug Deflector—deflecting the onslaught of bugs and debris that blast your vehicle’s hood is just what it does. Aerodynamic, sleek, virtually indestructible and features a no-drill installation.
• RBP Cold Air Intakes – Bask in the glory that is RBP. With all the benefits you’d expect from, say, an Airaid air intake, these cold air intakes also have RBP’s wicked logo embossed on the lid.  Includes a 5-layer filter for gas engines and an extra thick 7-layer filter for diesels.

We’re also throwing a major bone to all the Jeep heads out there.  We’ve got a new Jeep Top & Doors department.  Here you can find our new Rampage Jeep soft top.  We’ve also relocated our OR-FAB Jeep door sets, their sport Jeep roll cage, Jeep bumper and spare tire carriers to this new department for your convenience.

• Rampage Jeep Soft Top -  Rampage Jeep Soft Tops are custom-made to factory specs, come in a variety of colors and fabrics, and just look good all-around.   Do you only need to replace the fabric and windows?  Not a problem; these are available as an OEM replacement soft top or as a complete kit, allowing you to maximize your dollar and minimize waste.  You can find them in the new Jeep Tops & Doors department, under Jeep Soft Tops.

Top 5 Performance Products – AutoAnything Weekly Product Review

We’ve been keeping you up to date about all the new products we’ve been adding, but we thought it would be a good idea to list out the top five performance products that will give you the most bang-for-your-buck.  Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or your just doing some holiday shopping, these five products will be sure to put a smile on someones face.

Air Intake Systems

There are many different types of air intakes available, anything from air filters to throttle body spacers to forced-induction kits.  The most common type of air intake is the cold air intake, which intakes air from outside the engine bay to feed into the air-fuel mixture.  The colder air is more dense, which results in more combustibility and power.  The Volant cold air intake is the perfect combination of form and function, adding up to 18 horsepower and 40 ft-lbs of torque while always looking good under the hood.

Exhaust Systems

Putting exhaust on your vehicle not only improves performance, but it gives you enough presence on the road so that everyone will know you’re not rocking a stock vehicle.  Magnaflow exhaust systems are some of the most popular exhaust kits in the world.  Highly engineered for improved flow dynamics, mandrel bent for superior fitment and manufactured from quality steel, every Magnaflow exhaust will plaster a grin on your face for years to come.

Performance Chips

Another great way to improve horsepower and torque is with a performance chip.  Every power programmer works by tuning your factory ECU to adjust the air/fuel ration into a more combustible mixture.  On turbo engines, these tuners can even increase boost levels, resulting in even greater performance gains.  A common side effect of power programmers is an improvement in fuel economy.  This is due to the engine making more power, which means you need to use less gas to accelerate and maintain speed. 

The Superchips Cortex is a popular power programmer that offers three levels of tuning so you can choose the level of performance you want.  The Superchips Cortex programmer also lets you calibrate your speedometer to reflect  gear changes and bigger tire sizes.  Installs in minutes, but you’ll notice the benefits after just a few seconds.

Truck Air Filters

Trucks have big engines, which means they need a lot of air.  Using a standard paper filter can constrict your engine by not letting it breathe.  A performance air filter improves your engines air intake, giving you more horsepower and torque for when you need it most.  K & N sets the bar for high performance air filters because of their superior filtration, dyno-proven horsepower gains and their 1,000,000 mile warranty.

Floor Mats

You may be asking yourself, “What makes a floor mat a performance part?”  Well when you’re working on your vehicle installing new auto parts or changing your oil, you’ll need a floor mat that can stand up to what is on the bottom of your shoes.  High performance all-weather floor mats will save your carpets from dust, dirt, grease, grime, mud and snow.  Husky Liners is a very popular choice due to their rugged construction and lifetime warranty.  Husky floor liners are custom-molded from a unique blend of rubbers to make them ultra-tough.  The tall rim around the perimeter of the floor liner ensures that no liquid will find its way into you auto’s carpet.

 

Volant Cold Air Intake

Magnaflow Exhaust System

Superchips Cortex Power Programmer

K&N Air Filter

Husky Floor Liner – Tan

Husky Floor Liner – Black