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08/26/2024

Following up to last weeks post about dash camera and the security they provide, let's talk to aftermarket security systems.

What is an aftermarket security system?
An aftermarket security system is a system that will monitor your vehicle while you are away and the vehicle is locked. Most vehicles offer a "security system" from the factory but honestly they are usually lack luster at best and rarely protect the vehicle. Aftermarket systems do a better job at providing vehicle protection by monitoring the overall vehicle with enhanced integrations and extra sensors.

How do aftermarket security systems work?
Aftermarket systems will integrate into the vehicle and monitor parts of the vehicle like whether or not the doors, hood or trunk are open, and sound the alarm if it detects one of those being trigged. These systems also offer other monitoring sensors like a shock, accelerometer, glass breakage, and tilting.
Let's dive into each separately.
The shock sensor will monitor for quick, jolts of vibration, like an impact. This sensor will sound the alarm when it detects an impact or large vibration, like someone hitting your window with a hammer.
The accelerometer will monitor movement of the vehicle and will trigger the system in the event the vehicle is pushed forward or backwards. This is helpful for if someone were to hit your vehicle with another.
Glass breakage sensors listen for high pitch audio frequencies associated with glass breaking. This helpful for when a glass break tool is used to gain access to the vehicle and does not have enough impact to set the shock sensor off.
Just as the name suggests, the tilt sensor monitors tilting of the vehicle. This is an especially helpful monitoring sensor if you have aftermarket or sought after factory wheels (talking to you Honda owners). This sensor will sound the alarm when it detects an uneven change in elevation by as little as 1.5% for some sensors.

Other ways the aftermarket security systems help protect your vehicle is with a warn away led, a multitone siren and activations of the exterior parking lights. Extra bright blue or red LED lets potential vandals and thieves knows that the vehicle is protected and will sound the alarm if messed and they will likely move on to an easier target. The multitone siren and parking light activation helps attract attention to the vehicle, something no criminal wants.

How do I control aftermarket systems?
Aftermarket systems generally come with aftermarket key fobs. These key fobs are used to activate and deactivate the system. They almost always employ code hoping technology, which means crooks cant copy the frequency that controls the system. These key fobs also come as a 1 way or 2way option. 1 Way options just send a signal command to the system in the vehicle, there is no return signal. These 1 way systems are generally the cheaper option with a range of about 1500 ft. 2 Way systems send the command and the systems then sends confirmation of that command back to key fob. This means there is no guessing whether or not your vehicle actually locked. 2 Way systems are also beneficial because if your security system is activated within range of your key fob it will send a signal out to that key fob and the key fob will vibrate, make noise and flash the LEDs to notify you of the triggered security system. With ranges up to 3 miles you can rest easy that you will likely always be in range. Lastly, most modern systems now have the ability to be controlled through an app on your phone giving you an unlimited amount of range. As long as you and your vehicle have cellular service you will be able to monitor and control you aftermarket system. These telematic interfaces often come with GPS so you will always know exactly where your vehicle is.

What other features do aftermarket security systems have?
Aftermarket systems also come with starter interrupts. Theses systems disable the vehicles ability to start with activated even if the key is present. this feature is often activated once the security system has been activated by the aftermarket key fob.

Lastly, while more of a convivence feature, most systems also offer a remote car starter feature. This feature is pretty self explanatory and will start the vehicle with your key fob. Warm your vehicle up in the winter or cool it off in the summer for a comfortable ride the moment you enter the vehicle. This also means no more scrapping ice off the windows in freezing temperatures, let the vehicles defrosters do the work for you while you enjoy your morning coffee.

What makes a good security system?
A good security system will help deter and prevent criminals from gaining access to your vehicle or at the very least minimize theft and vandalism. In my professional opinion a 2 way system is a must for instant waring of system triggers, allowing you to act fast, preventing more harm or theft. When you looking for a system you also want a stand alone system that cannot be deactivated by the factory key fob of the vehicle. While using your existing key fob is wildly convenient, the factory key fob is easily cloned and crooks can just turn they system off without you even knowing!

In closing, a stand alone, 2 way security paired with a dash camera (that we covered last week) can provide you with great source of preventive protection and piece of mind. Having the convenience of a remote car starter is just the icing on the cake.

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Audio Envy Automotive Design offers a full line of Remote Start, Security Systems and Dash Cams. Reach out for a quote today.

08/19/2024

Hello Everyone, I have seen multiple posts about vehicle damage, break-ins and theft. It has been a while since I have written any tech blogs but stick with me here, I am sure you will find this info helpful.

Lets talk DASH CAMERAS. Dash cameras are becoming more and more popular and you should really be looking into having one installed in your vehicle.

What does a Dash camera do?
Dash cameras record what is happening in front of you, behind you and inside the vehicle, depending on how many channels your camera has. These recordings can prove to be invaluable in the case of an accident or theft. Ever got in a small accident due to someone else's negligence only for them to claim the victim when the police show up? What about coming out to your vehicle after a evening dinner with family to find a dented rear bumper, scratches and no way of knowing how or by who it happened. With the recordings saved to your dash camera you can have video proof to show the police your light was green or the tag to that hit and run driver. So what do dash cameras do? They provide security and accountability.

What makes a good dash camera? What features should I look for?
Dash Cameras come with many different features and options and it can all get very confusing pretty quick. The basics of a great dash camera come down to a few key points.
Video quality is at the top of the list. The dash camera wont be much help if the video quality cant be seen or make out what is happening. Look for high resolution cameras and check reviews to make sure the stats are snake oil. 4k video quality is common in dash cameras of today.
Then we want to look at the channels of a camera. This mostly refers to how many cameras does the system have. In my professional opinion, 2 channels is the least you should be looking at, for front and rear coverage. While a single camera is better than no camera, you really want that added rear coverage for those rear end accidents. An interior camera is generally the 3rd channel of a system and does exactly what you think, records the interior of the vehicle. Interior cameras can be great for theft protection at night and exceptional for uber/lyft/taxi drivers.
Lastly, we want to look at eco/parking/idle mode. Companies may have different names for this feature but at the end of the day they all do the same thing. They keep the vehicle safe while parked and off. Once you turn the vehicle off, the camera will then shut down all parts of the camera not required to conserve battery use. In most cases, the camera will shut down everything except the motion and G-force sensors. These features stay active and monitor the vehicle. In the event the motion sensor or G-force sensor is activated the camera will then wake back up and instantly start recording again for a short period of time. Someone walking around the vehicle can trigger the motion sensor while things like another car bumping your vehicle or someone trying to break a window can set off the G-force sensor, resulting in maybe catching the perpetrator in action. You will no longer have to worry about your vehicle while its parked and you can do it without sacrificing battery life.

In my professional opinion these are the must have features to any reliable dash camera. Other features include GPS, Phone app connectivity and cloud capabilities. These other features are extremely beneficial and should be considered in your purchase.

These are the basics of dash camera security and protection. Combine with an aftermarket security system for the ultimate in vehicle protection.

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08/06/2024

Wire routing is one of the most important part of installing aftermarket amplifiers. Keeping it neat and tidy makes sure wires don't get pinched and pulled. Zipped tied to the factory harness or duct taped to floor when needed keeps things where they should be. You can trust our

06/11/2024

Check out latest build.

This build starts with a 2017 Porsche Macan GTS front stage and subwoofer upgrade.

We kept the factory PCM4 headunit upfront and inorder to do so we used a NavTV Zen-V amplifier integration interface. This interface allows us to take the factory fiber optic MOST150 signal and into a usable digital signal that can be passed into the Ground Zero GZDSP 6-8X PRO digital sound processor. The digital sound processor or DSP allows us full control of the audio signal. With the DSP we can set time alignment for proper stage presence, adjust individual speaker level for a balanced sound, independent channel crossover control and an independent channel 32 band EQ ensures tonal accuracy for a complete high end audio experience. Paired with the DSP is the Ground Zero BT-BOX which is a Bluetooth adapter that allows for direct Bluetooth streaming and app control of the DSP. Change presets and control main volume and sub volume all from your phone.

Following the GZDSP 6-8X PRO comes three Ground Zero amplifiers housed under the floor of the rear cargo area. We built a custom amp rack to mount all three amplifiers safely to the floor. Every Audio Envy Automotive Design amplifier install uses black and green Techflex protective wire sleeving, professional grade wiring as well superior wire management. And then we covered it all up with custom vinyl wrapped beauty panel with cuts outs to spy on the three amplifiers.

Two Ground Zero GZHA MINI FOUR's where used to power the fully active 3 way front stage. For the high range of the frequency spectrum, also know here as the sparkle, we turned to the high-end Ground Zero GZUT 28SQX 1 inch silk dome tweeter. Housed in a custom in-house 3D printed speaker adapter and installed in the factory dash location, the factory design of the interior stays intact. For the midrange we used the high-end Ground Zero GZUM 80SQ 3 inch midrange speaker. Mounted to a set of custom tooled composite speaker adapters in the factory door location, again keeping with the originality of the factory interior. Both the GZUT 28SQX tweeter and the GZUM 80SQ are powered by one of the GZHA MINI FOUR's while the other powers the mid bass woofers. The beefy Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ was also mounted on a custom tooled composite speaker adapter and mounted in the factory location. With the GZHA MINI FOUR being bridged down to a "two channel" amplifier these GZUK 165SQ speakers will never be short of power. 260 watts per speaker ensures plenty headroom, speaker control and enough power to get that extra volume of your favorite songs.

And if the beefy GZUK 165SQ speakers powered by 260 watts wasn't enough mid bass we installed a full Ground Zero GZDM PRO DOOR KIT. This dampening door kit uses 4 different types of dampening material. Butyl rubber, polyurethane foam, high density polyethylene foam and aluminum sheets all work together to add mass and dampen the fronts doors. Adding the GZDM PRO DOORKIT, not only reduces rattling caused by the upgraded mid bass, but itself improves the mid bass and it's quality. On top of reducing rattling and improved mid bass you can also expect to reduce unwanted road noise in the vehicle allowing you to only listen to the music you enjoy.

With the front stage fully upgraded, all we need for a fully functional well balanced system is sub bass. Sub bass may be one of the most effective upgrades in any system as it provides warmth and life to the music, plus you can never have too much bass. The last amplifier of the Ground Zero trio is a GZHA MINI ONE-K. With a footprint the size roughly equivalent to an iPad Mini and 1200 watts of power this amplifier packs a huge punch in a tiny space. We used MINI ONE-K to power not one but two Ground Zero GZUW 10SQ-D2 Subwoofers. These woofers find their home in an in-house designed and custom built vented enclosure. Our vented enclosures are professionally designed and built with every speaker in mind to ensure right, accurate and powerful bass. Finishing off the enclosure we built a beauty panel around it for a more finished look, we didn't just want just an enclosure in the back.

With all the custom equipment in the rear cargo area, mainly due to the small foot prints of the mini amplifiers, we were able to still magane to keep the factory spare tire and tire change equipment. Removal of two bolts and the enclosure and everything is easily accessible in under 5 minutes.

This build was a simple and straight to the point solution for creating a high-end front stage listening experience. Keeping the passenger area factory looking while upgrading the audio to a top tier level, while the rear cargo area has a little more flash and uniqueness to it. It's the perfect blend of subtle expression and high end sound quality.

Find this vehicle in the HKI/Ground Zero booth at car shows across the Mid-Atlantic area, sit in it and take a listen if you get the chance!

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04/21/2024

Here at AE Audio Envy Automotive Design full fabrication services. From concept to reality. This customer wanted a custom trunk build to house his two 10in woofers. We built a custom enclosure to subwoofer specs for optimal sound quality. The enclosure offers a single design with contrasting grey suede. We then built a beauty panel around the enclosure to fit the sides of the trunk and create a finished quality look. Using multiple materials like carpet, vinyl, suede and acrylic for depth and contrast giving the panel more life. Lastly, we also rebuilt the floor, as this original tire cover was old and weathered. Using Baltic birch plywood we rebuilt the floor for a solid base. Panels are easily removable to access the spare tire and equipment in an emergency.

04/15/2024

1990 Ferrari 348ts "factory style" headunit and basic speaker upgrade.

04/11/2024

2007 Lexus RX getting an headunit upgrade with wireless Applecar play. Factory top screen still functions the way it always did.

04/08/2024

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03/12/2024

Took the the whole operation mobile to take care of these couple of vehicles. The BMW was outfitted with a 30% carbon film all the way around and the Nissan was treated with 35% carbon all around as well.

We can go fully mobile under the right conditions, so reach out today and see if we can make it happen for you!

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03/12/2024

This will be a more long winded post but hopefully you can gain some knowledge and benefit from it.

Window tinting can have many benefits including privacy, glare reduction, UV protection, and heat rejection.

First let's go over percentages or VLT and legality. VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission. When it comes to window tint VLT, the lower the number the darker the film. The percentage is based off how much of the light passes through the film. So a 70% film will block out 30% sunlight and allow 70% of it to pass through the film and into your vehicle. In the wonderful Commonwealth of Virginia the legal limit for passenger cars is 50% on the two front roll up windows and 35% on all the windows behind the front doors. MPV's which includes van, SUVs and pickup trucks follow different restrictions for the rear of the vehicle. For these vehicles 50% for the two front roll ups is the limit just like coupes and sedans but for everything behind the two front doors, it is perfecy legal to go as dark as you would like.

Now let's talk about the different types of film. Today we have 4 main types of automotive window film. There is dyed, metallized, carbon and ceramic film.

Metallized film is rarely used in today's electronic world because of its construction. This film is constructed with a layer of nano particles of metal to help reduce heat and often gives it a reflective appearance. The reflective appearance has fallen out of trend and can look tacky on some cars but with the widespread use of cell phones, vehicle GPS and other wireless connection devices the metallized film caused havoc on these devices weakenkng wireless signals or outright blocking them. For this, metallized film has been almost completely phazed out.

Dyed film is exactly what it sounds like, a film that is dyed. This film uses a dye to achieve its charcoal or black color. Generally does not have a very long warranty because the dye will eventually fade. Everyone has seen that car will old purplish colored tint, that is the result of faded dyed window film. Dyed film will block UV light but that's where the protection stops. You won't be getting any heat rejection properties with a dyed film. It's still has its place though, as I personally like to call it a privacy film. If all you are looking for is something inexpensive that provides some privacy and some glare reduction, dyed film may be for you.

But if you are looking for something with more benefits carbon and ceramic film is where you want to focus your attention.

Both of these films are constructed with nano particles of the respective names. These nano particles provide the color for these films as well as their heat rejection properties. Because of this these films will never fade in color. I personally haven't seen a carbon or ceramic constructed film that's doesn't come with a lifetime manufacturers warranty. Carbon and ceramic films also generally have just an overall better quality construction and finish than dyed film. Slightly thicker material with a tough scratch resistant coating are just some of the signs of this superior film.

Now the differences between carbon and ceramic film really show themselves when we start looking at heat reduction properties. While carbon films do block some heat, it's almost un-noticable if we are being honest. You may feel the difference on a warm spring or fall day but in the middle of summer, you probably won't even tell your vehicle has any heat rejection.

Ceramic film and it's ceramic construction does the best job of keeping you cool even in the hottest of mid August days. A difference you can clearly feel. Not only does this film reject heat to keep you cooler it also absorbs it and holds it in acting as a slight heat sink. If you are trying to keep your vehicle and yourself cooler, ceramic film is the only real choice.

As the weather begins to heat up and window tint becomes more on your mind, I hope this helps in your decision making process, and of course I hope you reach out.

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03/11/2024

Window Film installation on your windshield can arguably be the most beneficial window of the vehicle to tint, especially with a ceramic heat rejection film. Your windshield is the largest window in the vehicle letting in the most light and more importantly, heat. Using an almost clear ceramic film we can reduce the amount of heat entering into your vehicle while not affecting visibility at all.

Every windshield we install gets an oversized microfiber towel dash covering. This ensures we protect your dashboard and electronics underneath safe from any water damage due to our installation process, which involves a soap and water solution.

Reduce heat, reduce glare and get your windshield tinted today.

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