Chevy Pickup Audio Upgrade and Wiper Motor Re-Wiring - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

On this project we upgraded the Audio system in this Chevy Pickup. We also rewired the wiper motors and door locks. Monney also does electrical work.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Honda Accord JL Speaker and an Alpine Subwoofer Upgrade - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

This project we have upgraded the speakers with JL speakers and an Alpine subwoofer.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Tesla Radar Jamming and Detection K40 System Installed - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

This project we upgraded the Audio System in this Volkswagen using the customers previous speakers and sub-woofer adding a new Apple Car Play Unit.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Tesla Radar Jamming and Detection K40 System Installed - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

This project we are installing the new K40 Radar Jamming and Detection System with the new Diffuser.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Ford Transit Audio Upgrade with the Pioneer 4200 Apple Car Play - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

This Ford Transit Van is getting a Pioneer 4200 Apple Car Play

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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2015 Mustang Navigation Screen Upgrade - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

Upgraded the 4 in screen in this 2015 Mustang to an 8 inch screen.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best solution for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Back up Camera Installation Redwood City - Rear cameras help drivers see behind them - by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

Rear cameras are more effective than parking sensors at helping drivers avoid objects while traveling in reverse, but they don't help in every situation, a new IIHS study shows.

The study, conducted with volunteer drivers in an empty parking lot in the Los Angeles area, indicates that cameras would help prevent more backover crashes into pedestrians in the vehicle's blind zone than parking sensors. Surprisingly, cameras by themselves worked better than sensors and cameras combined.

Rearview camera display in a 2014 Audi A6

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"Right now cameras appear to be the most promising technology for addressing this particularly tragic type of crash, which frequently claims the lives of young children in the driveways of their own homes," says David Zuby, the Institute's executive vice president and chief research officer.

An estimated 292 people are killed and 18,000 injured each year by drivers who back into them, usually in driveways or parking lots. Young children and elderly people are most likely to be killed in such crashes. Backover risk is increased by the large blind zones of many vehicles, which prevent drivers from seeing objects behind the rear bumper, especially objects that are low to the ground. SUVs and pickup trucks typically have the biggest blind zones, and they are involved in more backover crashes than cars.

Measuring blind zones

The research with volunteer drivers was the second of two IIHS studies that looked at how parking sensors and backup cameras increase visibility and help drivers avoid backovers. The first one measured the visibility of children to an average-size male driver in 21 vehicles, all 2010-13 models, and the degree to which each kind of technology improved visibility and detection.

In the visibility study, researchers used a pole painted with different bands to represent the average height and head size of a 12-15 month-old, a 2½-3 year-old and a 5-6 year-old. The pole was placed at various points behind each vehicle to see which portions of it were visible. The band representing the 12-15 month-old was much harder to see than the bands representing older children. On average, if it was anywhere within about 27 feet of the rear bumper, it couldn't be seen using glances and mirrors alone.

Without added technology, large SUVs were found to have the worst rear visibility, while small cars had the best. In general, the larger the vehicle, the worse the visibility.

However, the Hyundai Sonata, a midsize car, was an exception. At 263 square feet, its blind zone for a 12-15 month-old was 42 percent larger than that of the F-150 pickup truck. The Sonata's large blind zone is due in part to an extremely sloped rear window and tall rear trunk lid, while the F-150 benefited from large side mirrors designed to help with towing.

Backup cameras reduced the blind zone by about 90 percent on average. Parking sensors, which use ultrasonic sound waves or radar to detect objects around the vehicle, also reduced blind zones, but not as much. In the eight vehicles that had both technologies, the parking sensors had a small added benefit of 2-3 percentage points beyond the reductions provided by the cameras alone.

Rear visibility in a typical SUV: 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

This diagram shows how a rearview camera improves a driver's field of view in a typical SUV. It depicts the visibility of an average 12-15-month-old child (30 inches tall) behind the Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, using the camera, as well as mirrors, an over-the-shoulder glance and rear parking sensors. On its own, the camera would provide visibility in most of the space measured, but would leave areas near the bumper where a child couldn't be seen. When the camera is used in combination with the side mirrors and parking sensors, the blind zone — represented by the area that remains white when all buttons are clicked — is greatly reduced but doesn't disappear entirely. Relying on a right shoulder glance alone, the child would be visible only off to the right of the SUV and starting 35 feet from the rear bumper. Little if any of the area being measured would be covered by a left shoulder glance, and for that reason it isn't included in the diagram.

How drivers use technology

The study with volunteer drivers built on this work by allowing researchers to see how drivers use the technologies and whether they prevent crashes.

The analysis was based on the experience of 111 volunteers using a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ. The Equinox was chosen because it was a high-volume midsize SUV, and in the earlier visibility measurements it had neither the smallest nor the largest blind zone. The purpose of the study was disguised from the volunteers, who were told they were there to evaluate the SUV's entertainment and information systems. After completing some parking maneuvers and tasks such as tuning the radio and reading from a navigation display, they were then told to back out of a spot and return to where they had left their personal vehicles. As they backed out, a foam cutout of a child-size crash test dummy was put in the vehicle's backing path.

In some cases, the foam dummy was stationary behind the vehicle, while in other cases it moved into the vehicle's path from the driver's side. Few of the volunteer drivers hit the object if it was moving, and neither the backup camera nor the parking sensors provided a statistically significant benefit in those cases. The proportion of drivers who collided with the stationary object was 4 times as large as the proportion that collided with the moving object. Drivers with the rearview camera alone had the fewest collisions with the stationary object; 56 percent of them hit it. In contrast, all the drivers who had no technology hit the stationary object, while parking sensors alone helped just 1 out of 16 drivers avoid a crash.

For drivers who had both the camera and the sensors, the benefit wasn't as great as with the camera alone. Three-quarters of these drivers hit the stationary object. It may be that the sensors, which detect objects up to 8 feet behind the vehicle at speeds less than 5 mph, gave drivers a false sense of security, so they paid less attention to the camera display. Slightly fewer drivers who had both cameras and sensors looked at the camera display at least once than drivers who had only cameras, and they spent a smaller proportion of time looking at the camera display while backing, but these differences weren't statistically significant.

"The sensors might be more useful if they had a larger range and could provide an earlier warning," says David Kidd, an IIHS research scientist and the lead author of both studies. "Even when drivers braked in response to the sensor, few collisions were prevented."

Rearview cameras didn't prevent all collisions, even when properly used. When the stationary object was in the shade, for example, nearly every driver who looked at the display still hit it. In the real world, weather and lighting conditions would likely affect the usefulness of cameras. These issues may help explain why HLDI didn't find consistent reductions in insurance claims when it studied camera systems offered by Mazda and Mercedes-Benz (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

The research into backing technologies comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering whether to require cameras on passenger vehicles. Congress directed the agency in 2008 to expand the required field of view behind a vehicle. NHTSA hasn't yet finalized the regulation but previously indicated that cameras are the only technology available that could meet the congressional mandate. The agency announced in September 2013 that it would be adding rearview cameras to the list of recommended features in its vehicle safety ratings.

In comments to NHTSA, the Institute has said it supports efforts to encourage rearview cameras. At the same time, it has urged the agency to require that a certain minimum amount of space around a vehicle be directly visible using backward glances and mirrors.

"Having an available rearview video system on a vehicle model should not justify design choices that restrict direct visibility around the vehicle," the Institute wrote in a July comment.

Manufacturers also may be able to improve the technological options. Both cameras and sensors likely would be more effective if they were combined with automatic rear braking technology. Autobrake for front crash prevention has been found to be more effective at preventing or mitigating frontal crashes than warning systems alone.

source: http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/preventing-driveway-tragedies-rear-cameras-help-drivers-see-behind-them

by Russ Rader

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best soluton for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Parking Sensor Installation by Monney Redwood City 650-299-9991

The advantages are;

If you wonder whether you need a parking sensor or not, the answer is yes. You must use have one in order to have a safe drive. This device can allow you to park safely in every small place without having to worry about the circumstances. The system is designed in order to alert you of various parked cars and other objects. It can also detect the presence of low walls and children. 

The Parking Sensor can help you detect every object that is out of your vision. These sensors are supplied as a sort of kit that can be installed in no time. This kit is easy to use and install and you will be provided with a wide range of options. You can choose every setting according to your own requirements. You are the only person who knows what is best for your car and driving experience. 

The main benefit of this device consists in the fact that it will be activated as soon as you start parking your car. When your car will be engaged in reverse gear, the Parking Sensor will be activated. It is like having an extra pair of eyes right on your back. Every potential collision can thus be avoided; this is the main reason why you should rush into buying some parking detectors for your car. 

The antenna of the sensor will transmit all the necessary magnetic waves in order for the driver to be alerted in case that there are some objects around. These objects must be avoided and this sensor can help you do this. The car will also be provided with an internal speaker; this speaker will increase the frequency and speed as the driver approaches a particular object. A continuous tone will denote whether you have avoided the object or not. 

The parking sensor is to be considered as one of the most important parts of your car because it can prevent you from getting into trouble. This device will receive a signal and it will respond in a particular manner in order to alert the driver. The parking sensor was designed in order to help you park your beloved car even in the most crowded and congested areas of your town. You will not have to worry about your safety anymore because this sensor is here to help you improve your driving experience. 

The sensor can also facilitate your parking in a dark parking lot; even the tightest spaces can be conquered thanks to this simple device. By having this device installed on your car, you will be able to avoid banging other cars when trying to park in a very congested place. 

source: http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/57825/car_accidents/the_benefits_of_every_parking_sensor_when_parking_and_reversing.html

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best soluton for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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Best Way to Get Bluetooth® installed in Your Car by Monney Redwood City - 650-299-9991

Bluetooth technology lets two devices communicate wirelessly with each other. It's most commonly seen in the form of hands-free ear pieces for cell phones and in wireless speaker systems.

By integrating this wireless functionality into your car stereo, you can hear callers' voices over your speakers, see incoming call information on your stereo's display, and make or receive phone calls without touching your phone. Some universal Bluetooth devices require no interaction with your car stereo. Most importantly, you can keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel while talking to callers.

Many Bluetooth devices also make it possible to stream music from a Bluetooth capable smartphone, tablet, portable audio device, or other device to your car stereo.

There are three ways to use your Bluetooth device in your vehicle:

1. a universal Bluetooth kit that works in any car
2. a vehicle-specific adapter that connects to the factory radio
3. a stereo with built-in or add-on Bluetooth capability

Option 1: Universal Bluetooth kits

Universal Bluetooth kits work in just about any vehicle. Some are simple, stand-alone devices with a small speaker and microphone that clip to your sun visor and don't interface with the car stereo at all. These are nice because you can move them from one vehicle to another. The downside is that their use is pretty much limited to hands-free calling.

You can easily move Parrot's MINIKIT Neo 2 HD Bluetooth kit between different vehicles.

Other universal kits are wired to the stereo so that the music mutes when calls come in, and the calls play over your car's speakers instead of a tiny stand-alone speaker. Some of these kits also handle music streaming. The downside is that you have to remove the car stereo and connect a few wires in order to install the kit. It's a little more effort, but the result is worth it.

You can wire this Parrot Bluetooth kit to your car stereo and view caller information on its LCD display.

Option 2: Vehicle-specific Bluetooth adapters

A vehicle-specific adapter is an interface that connects to a vehicle's factory stereo. Installation typically involves removing the factory radio, connecting the cable to the vehicle wiring and the radio, and then installing a microphone for hands-free calling. Caller info shows up on the factory stereo's display and you answer and place calls using the stereo's controls. An included microphone clips onto your sun visor or mounts somewhere on the dash, and you hear callers over your stereo speakers.

This is a good option when you want to keep the factory radio. Although it involves some installation work, you end up with a Bluetooth system that's fully integrated into your car stereo for hands-free phoning. Many of these systems can handle music streaming, too.

USA Spec created this Bluetooth integration package to work in select 2003-14 Honda and Acura vehicles.

Option 3: Aftermarket stereos with built-in or add-on Bluetooth capability

The final option for adding Bluetooth to your car is to install a new car stereo that includes Bluetooth or offers an adapter to include it. Depending on the stereo you select, you can control many of your smartphone functions from your stereo, and you usually get music streaming you can control, too. When you select a radio with built-in Bluetooth, you don't have to deal with installing a separate hideaway adapter box.

The JVC KD-X80BT features built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling, music streaming, and playing the audio from select apps.

Because of Bluetooth's popularity, it can be found in more and more new stereos. That means you won't have to buy the most expensive stereo to get one with this wireless technology. So, if you're buying a new car stereo anyway, keep an eye out for models with built-in Bluetooth capability. (Click here for a list of the current stereos that have Bluetooth capability built in.)

Easy as 1, 2, or 3

Adding Bluetooth technology to your car stereo can be easy. At the very least, Bluetooth makes it easier, safer, — and in a growing number of states, legal — to use the phone when you're in the car. As the applications for Bluetooth technology expand, it'll become even more useful in the car as well.

source: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lMWkDAIGTxn/learn/learningcenter/car/Bluetooth/in_car.html

by Robert Ferency-Viars

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best soluton for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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K40 Radar Detector and Radar Jamming Installation by Monney Redwood City 650-299-9991

• **NEW** K-Band Filter - Rejects alerts from vehicles on the road (including your own) equipped with radar-based safety features, such as collision avoidance, allowing you to concentrate on the real threats.
• Fully Programmable - Ten customizable menu settings allow you to program your RD950 to fit you and your driving environment.
• Flexible Mute Options - Offers multiple ways to silence alerts, including automatic volume reduction.
• Filter - Choose between three sensitivity options based on where and how you drive.
• Dim - Adjust the intensity of the display depending on the time of day or your visual preference.
• Accessories Included - Everything you need to install the RD950 is included: Fully-adjustable windshield mounting bracket with suction cups, a standard coiled power cord with 12V outlet adapter, and a straight power cord for a custom hardwired installation.
• Voice or Tone plus Display - Unique audible and visual warnings alert you to the specific police radar band targeting your vehicle as well as provide a "Geiger" audio alert that accelerates as you near the threat.
• Vibrant Dot Matrix Display - Great looking and easy to read, day or night. Easily adjust the brightness to suit your driving environment.

“My number one goal, whether you spend $1 or $10,000 is to ensure you have the best soluton for your budget, with the best service and a great experience.”

-Leo Monney

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