Lowrider Automobiles- Product Review

The Word On BlackbirdAlpine Electronics' first portable navigation device, the Blackbird, has a built-in radio data system (RDS) traffic tuner that's now capable of receiving NAVTEQ traffic RDS service, with continuously updated traffic flow and incident information in 42 U.S. market areas. The Blackbird also offers a detour option, which gives you the choice of avoiding a congested area and taking an alternate route. For more information contact: Alpine Electronics, Dept. LRM, 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, CA 90501, www.alpine-usa.com.

Super Suspension For Your SSGive your '91-'96 Chevy Impala SS maximum control with B-body billet control arms from BMR Fabrication. Now your Impala/Caprice can launch harder, handle better and look cooler with this latest addition to BMR's complete line of Impala SS suspension parts. These black anodized arms are CNC machined from billet 6061 T6 aluminum alloy. For more information contact: BMR Fabrication, Dept. LRM,, 12581 U.S. Highway 301N, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, (813) 986-9302,

Impala Bob's Down For The JobImpala Bob's is now offering complete front suspension kits and front and rear sway bar kits for '64-'72 Chevy Chevelle and El Camino models. The front end kits include upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, adjusting sleeves, idler arm, polyurethane control arm bushings, end links and bump stops. The sway bar kits include all bushings and mounting hardware. For more information contact: Impala Bob's, Inc., Dept. LRM, 4753 E. Falcon Drive, Mesa, AZ 85215, (480) 981-1600, www.impalas.com.

Pennzoil's Platinum ProtectionPennzoil has introduced Platinum full synthetic motor oil with adaptive molecules designed to survive the searing heat, intense pressures and shearing forces inside of your engine. Platinum also contains a unique additive formulation to provide superior protection against engine wear and deposit formation. Look for the complete line of Pennzoil products wherever quality auto supplies are sold. Pennzoil, Dept. LRM, 700 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77002, (800) 237-8645, www.pennzoil.com.

Let's Get It StartedAuto Page has introduced a series of new remote start models that incorporate more programmable outputs, as well as a new timing sequence for the ignition, allowing improved ease of installation and compatibility with new 2007 vehicles. The remotes use new encoders to create long-range two-way communication, and have sliding covers to prevent accidental misuse. For more information contact: Auto Page, Inc., Dept. LRM, 960 Knox Street, Unit B, Torrance, CA 90602, (800) 262-2527, www.autopageusa.com.

Set Your Clock Back To The '60sHubbard's is expanding its progressive product line with the introduction of the brand new '65 Chevy Impala Super Sport console clock. The original clocks were one of the first things to go, but these OEM-style quartz clocks from Hubbard's are made to replace the original without modifications. For more information, including how to obtain their '58-'76 Impala parts catalog, contact: Hubbard's Impala Parts, Dept. LRM, 1676 Anthony Road, Burlington, NC 27215, (800) 826-8050, www.impalaparts.com