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Stereo and Lighting Upgrade for Anchorage Chevy 5500 Truck

02/26/2021 By John Schwartz

A commercial client from here in Anchorage recently visited Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to inquire about upgrading the stereo and lighting on his 2020 Chevy 5500 HD truck. After talking with the client about how he wanted the music to sound and his lighting upgrade goals, we inspected the truck to come up with a plan.

Chevy 5500 Stereo System Upgrade

We started by removing the factory radio in the vehicle’s dash to make way for a DMH-2600NEX multimedia receiver. This new radio features a 6.8-inch touchscreen display and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Our team used a PAC RP5-GM51 RadioPRO5 interface module to connect the radio to the steering wheel’s radio control buttons. In addition, we added a Momento MR-C200 camera on the rear of the truck so the operator can see behind the vehicle when parking.

For the rear audio system, we started with a Pioneer MVH-S322BT digital media receiver. The radio is installed in the same panel as power inverter controls. We added a USB port to the power panel so he can charge his phone.

Our technicians created custom speaker enclosures that mount to the curved portion of the box where the walls meet the roof for rear speakers. Each enclosure houses a pair of Morel Maximo Ultra 602C coaxial speakers. We finished the enclosures in a black truck bed liner coating.

Truck Lighting Adds Safety

We started the lighting upgrade by replacing the headlight bulbs with Lucas Lighting L3-series LED bulbs. The high-beam bulbs were replaced with L4-series LED modules. Next, we replaced the low and high-beams with a set of Lucas Lighting L3-Series LED bulbs. We also added bulbs for the turn signals.

The icing on the cake for the lighting upgrade would be a Rigid Industries 20-inch 122313 LED light bar. This bar is part of the E-Series Pro line and includes both driving and spot beam patterns. We mounted the light in the front bumper and added Rigid’s 40284 security hardware kit to reduce the chances of it being stolen. Our team wired the relays for the LED light bar into the high-beam circuit.

Alaska’s Truck Accessory Experts

After finishing the stereo system upgrades and checking the light bar’s alignment, we had this Chevrolet 5500 HD work truck ready to return to the client. Upon his return to our store, we gave him a tour of the upgrades we’d installed and helped him pair his smartphone to the new radios. He loved how everything worked and couldn’t wait to fire up the monster light bar at night.

If you’re interested in upgrading your work truck with improved lighting or a better audio system, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage. You can also get in touch with our team by calling 907-563-8112 or by sending us an e-mail using our contact form.

2018 Ford Explorer Interceptor Gets Momento Camera DVR System

01/28/2020 By John Schwartz

A customer came to our shop recently wanting a dash camera for their vehicle. This customer was a local security officer for an establishment here in Anchorage, Alaska, and wanted the Momento 6 installed on his 2018 Ford Explorer Interceptor. This is a DVR that includes a color display along with a front- and rearward-facing camera. It records video 24/7 to a micro SD card. In the event of an impact, it locks video into memory 20 seconds before and 20 seconds after the impact and can’t be overwritten — perfect for any police or security vehicle.

Come the day of the appointment, we checked in the vehicle and per our standard procedure, put a battery charger on it with a fender cover to protect the vehicle’s paint from any scratches. One of our experienced technicians wired the dash cam into the vehicle in just a few hours, taping up and soldering all wires and connections to guarantee a sleek, professional and reliable install.

When the customer picked up the vehicle, they were ecstatic in knowing that they had a new dash camera that would ensure their safety and provide footage in the case of an accident or emergency.

If you or someone you know wants additional safety precautions put in place for your vehicle, our experienced and qualified team at Perfectionist will be here to help.

Product Spotlight: Momento M6 Dash Camera System

07/31/2017 By BestCarAudio.com

Having a dash camera installed in your vehicle is an excellent way to protect yourself from the challenges that driving presents. A video recording of dangerous driving, fraudulent behavior or accidents provides indisputable evidence when something goes wrong. A while back, we took a look at the innovative M5 dash camera system from Momento. This spotlight looks at the M5’s big brother – the Momento M6.

What’s New?

The M6 is Momento’s first dash cam that connects to your smartphone by creating a small and secure Wi-Fi hotspot inside your vehicle that only you can access through the Momento App.

In addition to giving you easy access to your video files, the Momento App also provides additional driving insights such as speed, location and trip data.

An Extra Set of Eyes On the Road

You’re a safe, responsible driver, but accidents happen: Luckily, Momento’s got you covered:

Driving Mode – Continuously records everything at the front and rear of your vehicle while driving.
Impact Sensors – Stores 15 seconds before and after any impact or shock your vehicle experiences
Parking Mode – Even when you’re parked, the M6 has motion sensors that trigger recordings.

Exceptional Low-light Sensitivity
The M6 records in Full HD, giving you crystal clear footage in 1080p. Additionally, the M6 is equipped with a Sony Exmor-R image sensor that is enhanced with STARVIS, the industry-standard for surveillance applications, ensuring low-light performance.

Massively Upgradeable Storage

The M6 includes a 32GB micro-SD card that can be upgraded to any Class 10 micro-SD card up to 256GB. That’s twice as much as our leading competitors! Plus, its easy-to-use file management system best utilizes your storage while ensuring your most important videos stay saved.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
High-capacity SD cards require specific formatting in order to work with the Momento M6.

2-Year Warranty

The M6 is protected by a 2-Year manufacturer’s Warranty. This warranty covers both front and rear cameras, and protects your purchase from defects or malfunctioning parts*.

*Does not cover labor nor installation.

Come in to see our team at Perfectionist and get your vehicle equipped with the new Momento M6 Smart Dash Cam today!

Product Spotlight: Momento M5 Full HD Dual Dash Cam

02/28/2017 By John Schwartz

Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage is pleased to be an authorized dealer for the Momento M5 Full HD dual dash camera. These days, driving can be more and more of a challenge. Distracted driving has resulted in ever-more senseless accidents. Unfortunately, getting to the bottom of what really happened is getting harder for an insurance company and the authorities. The good news is you now can have a video recording of an accident or someone tampering with your vehicle.

Full HD-quality Sony Camera

First and foremost, if you are going to buy a dash camera, you want one with great picture quality. The Momento M5 uses a Sony camera and sensor that give you full HD picture quality.

Momento M5 Has Dual Cameras

For the ultimate in protection, the M5 offers a front and rear camera, giving you protection from things that happen in front of you and behind you.

Touchscreen Monitor

For the ultimate in convenience, you get a full-color touchscreen monitor that lets you see what is being recorded in both directions at the same time. It also lets you make changes in a quick and easy fashion. You can use it to review footage of previous recordings. In the event of an accident, this feature may be helpful in instantly proving your innocence to the authorities.

Event-recording Options

The onboard motion detector and impact sensor give you many options for when the M5 will record and safely store video. Imagine your vehicle is parked and someone hits it when you aren’t around. The M5 will lock that video into memory, preventing it from being overwritten.

Removable Micro SD Card & Integrated GPS Technology

The removable Micro SD card allows you to easily move any video needed to your computer. When you add in the GPS technology option, you can now add a location and time stamp to your recording, for even more proof of where you were and at what time.

Come See It in Action

We invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security and see the Momento M5 Dual HD dash cam live and in action. Once you see the incredible feature set, you will probably want one of these units in every car, truck or SUV you drive.

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