Mercedes Benz CLS 550 customized by Ultimate Auto

Orlando's number one shop, Ultimate Auto, released photos of a gorgeous Mercedes Benz CLS 550 that they've customized. UA added a Meisterschaft valve-tronic exhaust system, 20 inch custom painted Vossen CV4 Wheels, custom painted gold calipers, Renntech lowering module, smoked lights, LLumar ceramic window tint and of course a custom JL Audio bass package in the truck. Keep scrolling to see more pictures...

P.S. I do have a shop review coming soon for Ultimate Auto.

Ultimate Auto customizes Tahoe for Oklahoma City Thunder's Daniel Orton

Orlando's Number one automotive customization shop, Ultimate Auto, released photos of one of their latest project. One day, Daniel Orton of the Oklahoma City Thunder, came to UA with a Chevy Tahoe. The premise for this customization to have a vehicle that is comfortable to ride around in and also comfortable to drive, if he decides to drive it. But for the most part, he rides around in it. Dubbed the War Machine, this Tahoe was dipped in BASF matte black paint with gloss black accents. From there, they added some comfortable shoes- custom 26 inch Savini wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires, with a slightly lowered suspension to fill the wheel well. To round out the exterior customizations, massive Wilwood brakes reside behind the wheels to add a touch a color (hence the red) and a huge dose of performance.   

Now for the interior customizations. As we step inside, the interior is wrapped completely in suede and houses a pair of custom power recliners. You can't ride around without entertainment. Ultimate Auto added JL Audio speakers and amplifiers so Magna Carta, Holy Grail sounds great (like you don't have that Jay-Z album) and also the sound coming from the Xbox that is stealthly added between the rear two seats and a massive flip down screen.

I may not have the slightest clue of who Daniel Orton is, but at least he's riding around comfortably.

2013 Ford Shelby Super Snake Customized by Ultimate Auto

The guys at Ultimate Auto had the opportunity to customize one of my favorite vehicles... a 2013 Ford Shelby Super Snake. A Shelby Super Snake is a pretty impressive vehicle... an 850 HP car that's suitable for racing on a track and for driving to work. According to UA, they added an all steel, hand-crafted Wide Body kit, real Carbon Fiber inlaid stripes, Vellano Carbon Fiber wheels, Audison Thesis components, JL Audio W7 system, and JL Audio HD Amps. To top it all off, they dipped it in BASF Chip Foose Glasurit paint. The end result??? Glad you asked....

*smiles* That's some gorgeous eye candy...

Ultimate Auto Shows off a 1965 Buick Riviera

The guys of Ultimate Auto released photos of a 1965 Buick Riviera. According to UA, the interior has been completely updated with a JL Audio sound system featuring C3 components, an HD amp, and two 8W3 subs in a custom bandpass box. Custom trimed aluminum inserts on the dash, with all modern controls and instruments. Modern seats wrapped in traditional style upholstery provides hours of safe and comfortable cruising. LED lighting throughout, electronic parking brake, electric power boost brakes, and a whole lot more upgrades that make this Riviera the perfect fix of old school and new school. 

Ultimate Auto Shows off a Completely Customized Matte Gold Jeep

Last week I showed you a Range Rover that Ultimate Auto customized. This time, I'm showing you a matte gold Jeep that they put their touches on. According to Ultimate Auto, the customizations include  matte pearl gold, gloss candy gold, and gloss gold and black BASF glasurit paint, Vellano 24" 3 piece wheels, super swamped M-16 tires 40x14.5x24, rigid industries LED Lighting, 4" lift with candy coated fox shocks, JL Audio 20 speakers, UA design fold metal fenders, UA design glass roof, UA power side steps, and US design custom interior with rear bucket seats

This looks GREAT!!!! The glass roof freaks me out, but I love the creativity behind the sound system, which is what really won me over.  I'm freaked out about the roof because I'm scared of thunder and lightning. Stuff like this gets me excited.

JL Audio 8WXv2 Subwoofer Driver

From technology followers- 12 Volt News: The newest member of the WX lineup is the 8WXv2, offering excellent performance in small enclosures at a price that is within reach of any audio enthusiast. Like all JL Audio subwoofer drivers, the WX’s are centered on a long excursion, DMA-optimized motor system, supported by our patented Elevated Frame Cooling and a highly linear suspension. This means they deliver lots of low-distortion, high-quality bass with all types of music.

Nominal Diameter: 8 in (200 mm)
Recommended Power Range: 50 – 150 W
Xmax: 0.35 in (8.9 mm) one-way, linear
Impedance: Single 4 ohm
Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.375 cu.ft. (10.6 l)
Mounting Depth: 4.28 in (108.7 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price: USD $79.95/each

I bet Jadakiss sounds great coming out these subs...

For more information visit www.jlaudio.com.

JL Audio JX500/1D Amplifier—43% Smaller Without Sacrificing Power or Performance

JL Audio's JX amplifiers have risen to the top of the company’s sales charts by delivering JL Audio’s no-nonsense, pure performance philosophy at very affordable price points.

Manville Smith, JL Audio’s V.P. of Marketing says, “The latest member of the JX lineup is a new Class D, 500 Watt monoblock, replacing the best-selling JX500/1. By shifting this model from traditional Class A/B technology to the more efficient Class D design, we were able to significantly reduce the size of the amplifier, while still delivering outstanding power and fidelity.”

JX500/1D specifcations:

Continuous Power: RMS method, 14.4V @ <1% THD+N, 300W @ 4 ohms, 400W @ 3 ohms, 500W @ 2 ohms Frequency Response: 10-150 Hz (+0, – 1 dB)
Damping Factor: >1000 @ 4 ohm Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.09 x 7.68 x 7.83 in (53 x 195 x 199 mm)
Availability: First Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price: USD. $329.95/each

JL Audio Slash v3 Amplifiers: Back in Black

JL Audio is unleashing the latest edition of the legendary Slash amplifiers. The Slash v3's feature an all-black look that is pure, sexy evil, with significant changes under the hood as well.

The patented Class D output circuitry in the monoblocks has been enhanced to deliver 20% more power than the previous generation amplifiers. On-board signal processing includes a parametric equalizer and highly advanced crossover controls.

The companion four-channel amplifier is the 300/4v3, offering 75W x 4 from JL Audio's patented Absolute Symmetry Class A/B output stage.

All models feature JL Audio's R.I.P.S. (Regulated Intelligent Power Supply) technology to maintain consistent power over a wide range of load impedances and supply voltages, as well as Advanced Rollback Thermal protection to keep your music playing under the most demanding conditions.

300/4v3
Continuous Power: RMS method, 11-V - 14.4V @ <0.03% THD+N 4 x 75W @ 1.5 - 4 ohms 2 x 150W @ 3-8 ohms (Bridged)

Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, - 1 dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4 ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.36 x 9.25 x 13.4 in (60 x 235 x 340 mm)
Availability: First Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price: USD $649.95/each

600/1v3
Continuous Power: RMS method, 11-V - 14.4V @ <0.05% THD+N 600W @ 1.5 - 4 ohms Frequency Response: 5-250 Hz (+0, - 1 dB)
Damping Factor: >500 @ 4 ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.36 x 9.25 x 13.4 in (60 x 235 x 340 mm)
Availability: First Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price: USD $699.95/each

1200/1v3
Continuous Power: RMS method, 11-V - 14.4V @ <0.05% THD+N 1200W @ 1.5 - 4 ohms Frequency Response: 5-250 Hz (+0, - 1 dB)
Damping Factor: >500 @ 4 ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.36 x 9.25 x 19.7 in (60 x 235 x 500 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price: USD $1299.95/each

For more details, check out jlaudio.com, the official website to JL Audio