Car Electronics Briefs

By TWICE Staff On Sep 19 2011 - 4:01am

Auto Page Updates C13 Remote-Start System

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Auto Page has updated its C13 remote-start system. The Gen2 CI3 Hybrid mobile app allows users to remotely start and control their car’s security from iPhones, Android smartphones and BlackBerrys.

The new system will be available in October for a $299 suggested retail. This includes one year of service.

The Gen2 C13 features remote starting with unlimited range and two-way confirmation, Auto Page said, as well as keyless entry, trunk release, and remote security arming and disarming. It also has GPS tracking and locationbased services, such as Geo fence boundary alerts, up to four programmable Geo fence boundary settings, and entry and exit alerts. These last two alerts can also receive SMS alerts for security, speed and location.

It also comes with a D/A conversion module meant to let the C13 be used with other manufacturers’ remote-start systems and OEM apps.

Alpine Ships Sub, Tweeters

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Alpine Electronics of America said it is shipping the SBR-S83V enclosed subwoofer and SPR-10TW and SPS-110TW dome tweeter sets.

The SBR-S83V ($249) consists of an 8-inch Type-R subwoofer in a carpeted enclosure. Rated at CEA-2031 specs, the subwoofer has 300W max RMS/900W peak power capacity.

The SPR-T10W Type-R ($119) and SPS- 110TW Type-S ($79.95) dome tweeter sets can be installed in a custom location using the supplied shallow flush mount cup, which accommodates a 15-degree swivel, Alpine said. They can also be used as a replacement for OEM tweeters using the provided height-adjustable mounting system.

The SPR-10TW has 150W max RMS/450W peak power capacity, rated at CEA-2031 specifications. The SPS-110TW is rated at 100W max RMS/300W peak power capacity.