cruising
by david vera
FLASHY, NOT TRASHY
GPS (global positioning system) receivers have often been at the top of our guy-gadget
wish lists. But because we’re so attached to our arms and legs, we’ve sadly spent our money
elsewhere—until now! At roughly $100, The basic Tom Tom ONE 125 is the best bang for your
buck in terms of reliability and quality vs. cost. The touch screen panel lets you input your
destination and Tom Tom takes it from there.
Han Solo knew the Millennium Falcon wasn’t much to look at. What made her special was
her function in Solo’s life. No, I don’t promote interplanetary smuggling as a primary source
of income, but I do propose that you look at your car as a second home that helps to prepare
you for the road ahead and enables you to succeed. Just don’t make a mess of it. You never
know when you’ll be transporting a sassy princess with big hair.
GADGETS ON THE GO!
Think back to the last time you had yourself a “Han Solo moment” where you Keep in mind that “pimping your ride” doesn’t have to mean stripping it down,
gazed at your car and thought, “Yep, that’s my baby.” If it’s been more than a few painting it some neon perversion of a color and throwing a mattress in the back
months since you’ve felt it, a change is definitely needed. That doesn’t mean you under a disco ball. It’s about subtlety and functionality, not useless mufflers that do
need to race over to the nearest cluster of car dealerships. I mean, if you want to more raise your neighbors’ blood pressure than they affect your car’s horsepower.
get eaten alive in a snake pit, by all means make eye contact with a dealer and But if you want to crank up the tackiness factor and trigger more laughs than ooohs
abandon all hope! But if all your car needs is a little functional makeover, then I’ve and ahhhs, then feel free to install a horn that only plays “La Cucaracha.” But if you
got a few suggestions you might want to rev through. see your car as more than just a conveyance from point A to point B, then listen up.
PROTECT YOURSELF
…from stains that is! Available at almost any car accessory shop, neoprene car
seat covers are possibly the best investment you can make for the interior of your
vehicle. Few areas of the cabin take as much abuse as the car seats. Whether it’s
sand, food particles, shoe scuff, the sharp edges of cargo or just the sheer force
of your butt as you plop down on it, your seats need a rest! Besides, with all the
available colors and patterns, car seats can be the inexpensive equivalent of wall-
papering a house! If you’re going upscale, look for massage mechanisms and neck
level speaker inserts! The ground on which you walk isn’t covered in rose petals.
So why not spare your car floor as well? Most of the smells that are produced in
a car come from the atrocities that are dragged into it by your shoes. Take a look
PRACTICAL UTILITY at all-weather rubber and vinyl floor mats. All you need to clean these is a hose
These first two accessories (available at caraccessories.com) make small de- and a thumb. It beats scrubbing any day. After a long day at the office…or bar…
mands on space but can save you so much time. Commuter or not, it’s safe to say it’s not always easy to maneuver through the cramped spaces of a garage. For an
we all need a Cell Cup. Whether it’s our cell phone, loose change or any other small easy spacing solution, Garage Parking Mats let you know exactly where to stop
item that loves falling into the crack between the seats, the Cell Cup will hold it so the without worry of a front-end collision with your house.
you won’t have to go carpet hunting for it. Small enough to fit in most cup holders,
this well-sorted cell phone holder can also hold pens, nail clippers, emory boards,
lip balm or whatever your butch mind can come up with! Need that cup holder
for a drink? Just stow your Cell Cup in the Cargo Pak. The beach is one of our most
popular destinations, but we rarely think of carrying everything we need with
us—especially if it means adding to the mess. Check out the Cargo Pak’s small
size and adaptability! When open, it takes up 32 inches by 19 inches with a height
of 9 inches. The sectional divisions can carry small coolers and most other beach
essentials. Plus, the side pockets are perfect for drinks, sun block bottles and
anything else that you don’t want to sand to touch. Best of all, it’s portable, stain
resistant, it folds down easily when not in use and Velcro strips prevent it from
sliding around. Changes of clothes are another recommended carry-on for those
who didn’t expect to make the walk of shame this morning!
70 RAGE monthly | July 2009
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