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Written by Joe Baker | 02 December 2009
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

If you have been following the close examination of the Innovate LM2 as given in the comparison review a month or so earlier, you will know that I was very frustrated as I was not able to acquire reliable RPM readings on the Innovate LM2 -- an otherwise top product.  Testing the SSI-4 in an effort to fix the RPM non recording as explained in the LM2 review,  SHOULD have been easy but it wasn’t. 

The test car in this case is a 4.2 litre 6 cyl 1970 E type Jaguar with  single coil “hall effect magnetic sensor Ignitor ignition system, using a single GT 40 coil and the original dizzy.
 

So how did I fare?

 

 

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Written by Joe Baker | 19 November 2009
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

Is this the answer to keeping the neighbours and wife happy? A variable muffler system that is controlled from the driver's seat? And will it be enough to calm the Beast?

 

 

Well the big package arrived and we find inside not one, but two VMK10-250 Varex mufflers courtesy of  www.xforce.com.au.  Read on for first impressions and information on installation.

 

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Written by Joe Baker | 18 November 2009
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

Courtesy of www.acww.com.au, we received a set of four dazzling spoked wheels to test the quality and to trial them on our E Type Jaguar over an extended period. 

When they were unboxed and coupled with the spinners, they looked tremendous so we were understandably excited.

 

For a closer look, read on!

 

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Written by Joe Baker | 21 October 2009
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

Innovate LM-2 Air-Fuel Ratio Meter Comparison

Racers, Revheads and Hoons take note, if you want that extra bit of horsepower, then one of these is for you. Don’t be fooled by the size of these little tackers.

They do a lot. So much so, that one has a 51 page user manual and a separate 151 pages of instructions on how to get the most out of your engine via tuning by programming and deep analysis.
 

I have tested both from a home mechanics perspective and called it as I've seen it. Good points, bad points and also judged the back up service by supplier.

How hard are they to hook up to different cars with and without OBD plugs, including my Ferrari and Supercharged 700hp AC Cobra?

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Written by Martin Regtien | 18 August 2007
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

Speed Meter

We promised you one final instalment on the unique Head-Up Display from GlobalTop.

This time it's the People's Verdict.

We ran a HUD GPS GiveAway some time ago and 10 of these Speed Meters were sent out as a result.

Today we bring you the comments of these reviewers in one big collage.

They don't differ all that much from our impressions which we brought you in a scoop review here and here and that's a good thing.

Here are their comments.

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Written by Martin Regtien | 20 May 2007
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

GlobalTop HUD GPS HG-100 Speed Meter

Here is the second instalment of our review of the HG-100 Speed Meter from GlobalTop.
In Part One, published last week, we gave you the unboxing and modus operandi -how it works- of this Head-Up Display. 
Now we will talk about the installation, test drives, availability and the all important Value for Money factor.  And, oh yes, one of the test vehicles was a 1986 Ferrari....

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Written by Martin Regtien | 12 May 2007
Posted in Reviews - Automotive

GlobalTop HUD GPS HG-100

 DigitalReviews.net brought you the initial announcement of GlobalTop Technology's fascinating Head-Up Display a few months ago and we follow that up today with our scoop review of the HG-100. 

It's one of the more innovative GPS products we have seen lately as it combines a Bluetooth GPS receiver with speed alerts and projects your speed and direction onto your windscreen. 

Plus it works with the navigation software on your Smartphone or PDA! 

This enables you to keep your eyes on the road when it is most needed and that's why we are testing this on a Ferrari. 

Buckle in and come along for the ride!

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